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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Drug Specials

Ponchartain's Mitzki
Toilet Water, LOO size bot
tie, SOC.
Crown Bathadora, for
pertaining the bath, SOC
size zoe.
Societie Hygienique Rice
Powder in Naturelle, Ra-
.hael, Blanche or Rose, 20c
size, 2 for 25c.
French Imported Com
pact Rouge, 25c value, 2 for
25c.
Thermos Lunch Kits, bot
lie and lunch box, regular
800, at 1.95.
25c Stearns' Necessity, a
ieodorant, 3 for 25c.
SOC Ell Perfecto Veda
Rose Face Powder, SOC size,
zoe.
Hot Water Bottles and
Fountain Syringes, regular
price LOO, for Coo.
1.25' Hughes Ideal Hair
Brushes, bristles set in rub
Der cushion 15c.
-MacDougall. Southwick
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Whole City on Guard Against Spread
of Strange New Malady That Takes
Huge Death Toll
ALL ABOUT SPANISH FLU"
by the United s,s.as Public Health s

uuttt hst1ttu W WV
thing also similar 20 trench fever
is sometimes found In the influ-
enza patient.
The fever generally falls In
three or four days. and the pa
tent RECEIVERS rapidly. Few ia
talities are reported. When there
is death. IT is usually from acute
bronchitis. with terminal failure
OF the heart.
There was an epidemic OF this
disease In 1889 and 1892 In
Great Britain.
TREATMENT-Rest In bed.
warmth. fresh air, abundant
food. Dover's powders for the
relief OF pain. The convalescent
requires careful nursing TO avoid
serious consequences.
SOURCES OF INFECTION
Secretions of the throat and
nose passages. conveyed on
handkerchiefs. towels. cups and
messgear or other methods. In.
fected persons should be kept
separated as much as possible
from those not infected. Beds
should be screened. There IL no
practical quarantine. and disin.
lection can be only general. At
tending nurses may wear
gauze mask. During the cpl.
demic persons should avoid
street cars and working places.
Treat as a bad cold.
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Illinois Making
Effort to Stamp
Out New Epidemic

CHICAGO. Sept 26.-Illinois today
began an effort to stamp out Span
ish Influenza Strict quarantine
regulations were put in force by
state authorities. The regulations
included careful and prompt burial
OF victims OF the disease.
At the Great Lakes training sta.
ton. where 10000 sailors are in
training. the epidemic was reported
waning.
Capt. Moffett. commandant. re.
ported II deaths in the 24-hour
period covered by his statement In
the same period as new cases were
reported.
Since the epidemic began s,475
cases have been reported. with 1850
still on the sick list.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
ANISH FLU" HAS BOSTON I'm TRAGIC GRIP

has deeply tragic side. DIR.
Frederick DeBning, well known
physician, Is dead, "A martyr. lie
worked untiringIy day and night
over patients at the city hospital,
contracted the disease, and sue
cunbed.
Spanish influenza respects only ex-
treme youth and those over middle
age. The invasion OF the disease is
sudden. The victim may
one minute feel well and the next be-
stricken with acute pains all over,
while on the street walking or at
work. Then follows vertigo and nau-
sea and shivering. The temperature
is high at the very onset OF the dis.
ease. During the first "a hours II
ranges from 100 degrees. In mild
cases. 20 los in severe.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
BY J. II. DUCKwORTH

On. +. A. Staff Correspondent
BOSTON. Mass. Sept. 26.--
Boston il panic-stricken by the
epidemic Of Spanish influenza.
which Is sweeping toward tho
west and south like a medieval
plague and threatens TO over
wheim the whole country.
With the city depleted Of doc
tors and nurses by the war, those
remaining are staggering under
the work Of trying TO keep the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26

motormen and conductors. All the
local Red Cross nurses have been
modified.
The focus OF infection started
about three weeks ago among the
sailors housed on Commonwealth
pier. and being so large. 1t was In.
evitable that the disease should es-
cape into the civil community.
Chief Danger In Relapse
Inclined at first to regard the cpl
demic as nothing worse than "A vlsi.
tation OF had colds. Boston has now
bitterly learned that Spanish influ-
enza IL something far different.
In medical terms. II Is an infectious
febrile disorder. due to a specific
bacillus. ITS CHIEF DANGER is
THE RISK or RELAPSE. WITH
SERIOUS COMPLICATIONS. GEN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26

epidemic under control.
People are being stricken down
In the street. offices. subway.
theatres and shipyards. The
hospitals are crowded 10 the lin
II. and under strict quarantine 10
visitors.
over 5000 soldiers are down with
the disease at Camp Devens. while
civilian cases I'm the Boston district
number at least 10000.
As many M 100 victims have
died In one night In Boston alone.
Whole families have been wiped
out.
The Boston elevated railway IS
crippled by the sickness OF nearly 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26

Spanish malady said by to have been In
trouce into this country by from German boat has reach
ed striking proportions In Boston, which, with Its surrounding
10 be epidemic.
rapidly reporting visaons Of
laid Brtains Lloyd George the
o
To how
The and associated members Of the News
Association Staff Correspondent j. H. Duck
investigation and by telegraph
article Watch others
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
MEN!

Wool Sweater Coats,
heavy wool, big collars.
navy and red; reduced
from 1000 to Gas.
Cotton Underwear, 1.S5
suit; two-piece suits, shirts
and drawers, of ecru-col-
ored ribbed cotton.
% fine, heavy BathrObes
in gray, tan, navy and
maroon, 5.S5.
Silk and Wool Union
Suits, steam shrunken,
beautifully tailored, sizes
"a to 46, at 5.75.
Linen Mesh and Meshlin
Union Suits, sizes very
broken. Take them at
200 the suit.
Natural Wool Union
Suits, Glastonbury wool,
heavy weight. Sizes 81 to
A. Reduced to 7.35 the
suit.
Handkerchiefs, LIS a
dozen; fine, sheer Hand
kerchiefs, with satin strip
ed border; 6 for LOO.
Nightshirts, 1.55; II dozen fine
Outing Flannel Nightshirts, in
sizes 10 to 20.
Outing Flannel Pajamas, "a
suits, in sizes Is to IS. reduced to
215.
silk Shirts, 1896; finest quality
odd patterns, in broken sizes
141z to 1G reduced from s95 and
1000 to 1886.
Mems Shirts, 1856: broken lines
of higher-priced Shirts. in all
sizes: three for 400.
10 dozen silk Ties, 45c each.
Kid Gloves, 1895 pair; tan and
brown cape kid. in sizes 7 TO 10.
iI-Southwick,
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Stamped Goods

Doilies, an entire table of
them. in 6 to 72-inch sizes,
greatly reduced.
Scarfs, Pillows and Cen
tiers, 15c.
Odd lot of stamped
Christmas novelties, reg
ularly selling at 40c to 75c,
at 35c each.
Scarfs, ready made,
trimmed with lace, 65c.
Turkish Bathroom Sets,
consisting of laundry bag,
wash cloth, large and small
towel, greatly reduced.
Rick-rack Braid, Carna-
ton Cord and Croch e t
Thread, 6 for 25c.
Pillow finishings, con-
sisting of Pillow Cord and
Fringe. Cord, 2 for 15c.
Fringe, 15c.
Card Table Covers, 55c.
--MRcDougnII-sou
Fifth Floor.
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Neckwear
These at Csc

Slightly soiled and unused Col
lars OF pique. satin. broadcloth, or
CANDY. net. Georgette crepe. baro.
net satin and petuna cloth: hand
embroidered, lace trimmed and
filet inset models. Some with col.
ored embroidery and colored bias
folds.
includes Vestees. Jabots. Vests
and Collar Sets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Remnant Day
Makes
Bag Prices Drop
to 4.95

They were the follow
ing grades:
Black, white, taupe, brown
and purple Satin Bags. were
$50.
Suede-trimmcd Satin Bags.
In navy. black, brown, taupe
and two-tone shades, were
1000.
The fine Seal Leathers-top
strap and back strap purses
were $50.
Sixty-three altogether; 495
buys any of them tomorrow.
-MacDOugall's Leather Goods
ShOp-First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
DraDe Wells CSC

Ia yards long-Silk Veilsl
Plain and fancy meshes in purple.
brown, black, navy, taupe and
white.
--MacDougnII-Sou wick,
First Floor.
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These at 45c

Organdy. broadcloth, linen,
pique, satin and pongee Collars, in
flat and roll styles-some with
cuffs to match, others with lace
edges, ruffles and bias fold trim.
mings. A few fancy gabardine
Vests included.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Ribbon Remnants

Staple Ribbons in satin,
taffeta, grosgrain and vel
vet. Harlow Ribbons in
practically all colors, in
lengths from "A to 2 yards.
Regular values at &c to
lib, at 2 for &c to 75c.
Observation-Disclosures,
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
20, 900 Cases of
"Flu" in Country

WASHINGTON. Sept 26.--Span.
ish influenza cases up to today in
the army. at home. numbered 29,002.
with more than 5000 OF these listed
for the "a hours ending yesterday
noon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Hand Embroidered
Gowns

3.95 and 1896 Gowns
are 2.95; 4.50 and 4.95
Gowns are 3.95. All of
fine nainsook in the deli
cately executed Philip
pine hand embroidered
designs.
-MacDougall's Lingerie Shop.
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Stationery


25c Box
Odd boxes of Initial
Stationery and Correspond
ence Cards and plain Sta
tionery and Pound Paper in
soiled boxes; SOC and 60c
values.
~ 3 Quires Csc
Hurd's and Whitney's finest
quality, odd size paper; also some
odd packages Of envelopes. CSC
values.
65c Box
The boxes are soiled-that's all.
All fine stationery: 100 values.
Lunch Sets, 3 for 25c
Crepe Paper Lunch Sets-table-
cloth, napkins and paper plates
l5c each value.
-MacDougall- SouthwiclS,
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
MENDED GLOVES

1.5O to 800 Gloves 1.35 S5c to 1.35 Gloves 75c
Mocha, suede, French ,co ; &c o,L,
Gloves in good assort suede, cape and lambskin
ment of colors l. and 2 Cloves ladies', chdrens
clasp; 25S pairs. and some boys Gauntlets.
127 Pairs at Coo
Kid suede, mocha, chamos lambskn and cape Gloves.
: sout Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26

AA'1A ~ A
nall Fortune D
.e merchandise, where {
, WILL accumulate deST
lines. To keep
der other circumstances
Brassieres Csc
Bandeau Brassieres of
pink cotton poplin;
fasten in back. Size 40
only.
COrsets 1.65
White and pink brocadc. In
sizes 10. %. %. "a. 25.
MOdart COrsets 1850
Pink grosgrain brocade Cor
sets. low bust. long hip models.
Sizes "a to 81.
Irene and Redfern
COrsets $50
Sizes %. 20. 20. 81. 2s. 30
only.
Irene COrsets $50
Sizes 81 and "a.
MOdart and Memo
COrsets $50
Sizes 81. 20. 81.
Redfern at $50
Sizes 81. %. %.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Third Floor.
Remnants of
Colored and
White
Wash Goods
Csc Yard
Wool Finish Blankets
4.95
Size 66xS0 inches, in
good looking plaid color
ideas.
Pure White Linen 1.25
Yard
as inches wide; 35
yards only.
72-inch Plain DamaSk
$50 Yard
All pure linen, good
weight plain Satin Dam
ask. No figures or bor-
der.
Linen Glass Cloths Csc
Size 201ax2S. Import
ed linen and cotton
mixed.
Linen Breakfast Cloths
LIS
Size 45x45; linen and
cotton mixed, in two de-
signs.
Gray Linen Shop, Basement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Contributions to
the Tobacco Fund
SMOKE FIND

A friend 49,. :.......: $500
Mrs. II. b. Howe. Nagrem. Wn.. 100
Council of Patriotic Service.
Barneston. Wash. .......... 1000
Lottie Adair. Issaauah. Wash. leo
Ce&h .............. --VV
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Jewelry Clears at Soc

/, JeweIry Clears at Sue
Cuff Links, Collar Pin
Sets, Lingerie Clasps, Tie
Pins, Lavallieres, Brooches,
Beauty Pins and enameled
Knitting Pins.
Hat Pins 10c
Indestructible Hat Pins,
colored and white pearl
heads.
Observation-Disclosures,
First Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Glassware

Imitation fire-polished
rock crystal Glassware at
less than 1916 prices.
Prices have advanced over
1000 on most of these
things.
Lemonade and Sherbet
Glasses with handles, and
footed Oyster Cocktail
Glasses, 10c each.
Footed Jelly COMFORTS,
15c each.
Footed finch Bowls,
25c each.
Flat Cake and Salad
Plates, 12-inch size, 25c.
--MncDougnII-S south wick.
Fourth Floor.
Billie Burke
Combinations
at LIS
Have camisole tops, hand
embroidered, and of fine
nainsook. Sizes SO to Al.
--NIncDougniI-Sou wick,
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
House Dresses
2.95 and AS

Ginghams, clear colors,
plaids and stripes. A small
but choice lot.
Sout h wick.
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
REMNANT DAY.
"A Small Fortune Distributed in Savings

forward reduce
savings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Colored
Wash Dresses
sos Bingham Wash
Dresses 5.95
4.95 Bingham Wash
~. n n

isoc NhNk hhht w osh
Dresses 1886
"a Dresses in the lot.
Plaids and stripes In clever
color combinations. Chic
and youthful. Big pocket
styles, wide belted and
other ideas that are very
smart.
II White Organdy
Dresses ut 1896
Linen and Gabardine
Skirts 1.50
Reduced from 1876, 2.95
and 1896. Skirts of the bet
ter grade. 1t will pay to
buy for next year at this
price.
i-South wick.
Second Floor.
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Red Cross
Aprons 1.5O

Heavy white muslin
Aprons, in sizes sc to AZ.
--MacDougnII-So uthvick,
Third Floor.
4.95 House
Dresses 1896
so fine Crepe Dresses in
attractive styles. Pink,
blue and brown stripes on
white grounds. Empire
styles with vest effects.
--MacDOugaiI-So
Third Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26

Laces
Trimmings
Silks
Dress Goods
Short lengths, discon-
tinued patterns and slight
ly soiled pieces will be dis
posed of at sharply reduced
prices tomorrow.
-NacDougail-so uthw wick.
First Floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
THOUSANDS VISIT PARIS
RESIDENCE OF PRESIDENT

Paris. Dec is.-Thousa 81
names already have been inscribed On
the great visitors book In the en-
trance OF the Nurat mansion. P.esi-
dent Wilson's temporary residence.
Not only have all the prominent mer
of the official world called and signed
the book but also the leaders Of So
ciety. The name OF scarcely any
duke or marquis is absent. side BY
side with the names Of eminent men
of science and art are the names ~
humble persons. Among the names
are those of Cardinal Annette. the
archbishop Of Paris. and the Japan
csc ambassador. keishiro Matsu.
Premier Clemencean arrived AZ the
Murat residence at six O'Clock this
evening and was received Immediate
ly by President Wilson. The French
leader went by automobile 20 the
Presidents house half an hour after
Col. T.. NJ House Of the American
mission had called upon him.
After Comforting with Premier
Clemenceau. President Wilson had a
long talk with Herbert e. Howe. the
CONTINUED on Page |co'0rn d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
2 Killed in Clash Between
Mexican Custom Guards and
Navy Guard of Ship Monterey

Ne" York. Dec. 15-ln a clash on
NOV. Is between tile armed navy
guard Of the American steamship
Monterey and Mexican customs
guards at Tampico. one Mexican.
said TO he Il captain, was killed; q
soldier MORALLY wounded and
chief cunner's mate named Berry. in
charge of the American guard. less
seriously hurt This was learned to-
day with the steamers arrival mere
from Havana and Nassau. where
she touched after leaving Tampicu
Members OF the armed guard and
officers Of the ship refused 10 dis
cuss the incident but details We're
learned from passengers on board at
the time. According 70 them the
fight occurred shortly after the
American members OF the navy
guard went to the rescue OF Berry,
who had been attacked. The Ameri-
cans at first responded 10 the call
without arms but upon the Mexicars
opening fire. they secured their wea-
pons and responded in kind.
The fight, the passengers said,
was brief. the Mexicans running
away as soon as the Americans OPP
ened fire. leaving their dead and
wounded. Later officials of the port
took the matter into hand. the pas
scngers asserted. and a demand was
made upon the captain of the Mon
terey that the armed guard be de-
livered up to them pending an inyes-
tigation. This the captain declined
70 do and his action was supported,
, il was said. by officers Of two Ameri-
can gunboats in the harbor. Later
the matter was disposed of by a de-
cision to leave the entire subject 70
diplomatic settlement.
It was believed that the gunner $
mate had gone ashore on an errand
just before the Monterey sailed. Sew
eral blocks from where the ship was
tied up was a saloon and as Berry
was returning to his ship passing in
front of this saloon he was called
. upon TO treat" When he refused to
60 SO. several Nexicans started after
him. AS the American approached his
ship a shot was fred. AMI a Mexican
guard there seeing him coming placed
him under detention. 1t was also as
serted that others started to heat him
with the butts of their rifles. The
sailor fought back as hest he could
and as he drew near the ship called
on his men for assistance. They need
ed no second invitation. ore of the
passengers said. nd all who were in
sight or hearing joined in the fray.
Seeing reinforcements coming some Of
the Mexicans opened fire. No one was
hit on the ship. although bullets sang
The naval guard then secured arms
and as the firing continued they re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-12-16
SUNDAY IL PARIS

Paris. Dec. l5.-Presidrn. Wilson
passed his first sunday in Paris BY
going twice TO church. laying
wreath on the tomb OF Lafayette and
having a brief conference with Pre-
mier Ciemenceau and another with
Colonel f. NJ. House. In the evening
ne rested in preparation Tor the com
ing strenuous week OF preliminary
conferences.
During the afternoon the President
made a short call on President end
Madame Poincare at the Palace OF
The Elysee. In the morning the Pres
ident. accompanied by Mrs Wilson
and Admiral GraySon ard by secret
service men went 70 the America n
Presbyterian church IN the Rue De
Berri. His coming was only known to
few of the American colony. who
had guessed that the President being
a consistent churchgoer. would
choose a church OF his own denom-
nation. The Rev. Chauncey X. Good
rich, the pastor, took his text from
the ninth verse OF the ninth chapter
of Isaiah. He dwelt on the necessity
of impregnating political and civil
lie with idealism and showed how
the evolution Of humanity was reach
ing the last stage in the constitution
or society OF nations. The Presto ent
took part as nc would have had he
been at the Central Presbyterian
church in Washington In the after
noon. President Wilson went to a
church CT Mrs. Wilson's denomina
ton. as is the custom in WASHINGTON
when he goes twice on a Sunday. The
church selected was the American
Episcopal Church of the Holy Trim
ity. the bishop OF South Carolina of =
floating. The President visited the
tomb of Lafayette in the Picpus Gem
etery in the southeastern section o.
Paris. while returning home after the
morning church service. No cere
mony had been arranged al the Gene
terry and the President wen; accom-
panied only by Brigadler Genera,
Harris. 4 secret service operative and
French officer assigned to him as a
personal aide. The President. remov-
ing his hat, entered the tomb carry :
ing large floral wreath As the Pres
ident placed the wreath on the tomb,
he bowed his head and stood silent
before the resting place of the ia :
NOUS Frenchman who helped America
in her fight for liberty
he MADE no speech whatever He
then returned to the Murat residence
Continued on PAGE e-col. s.
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TO RE ACH EVERY
CORNER or COUNTRY

@t.'. ~.te@. De 1.-The Amen
,' Cross Will star. It's annual
TIM. 'n ron al. .. the nation to
Millions OF members and do
f- 'Y AIRY on - work. Enrolment
r. " n voluntary and the member
t.p o." Is 81 n every city and
ear nd ham,o, md even a, ooun-
''' -0s roads stations Will be cstsh-
HsArl - tina; every person NAV he
sNec OF opportunity 80 enroll Since
- he'd ross has announced that
'''cf .s- viii depend upon the
@ea'"' mn fees FOR its funds. OFF
Gels sN'".t that tho enrolment dur
rs ucriud winch ends on the
- O, Doc. = viii greatly exceed
~ Dol" H"" 81 last Christmas. Sec
''id-F BAKER today made this state
mfht in connection with tho Christ,
~as roll cal. Prior 10 the signing
% ~ r-nisilcc. the WORK % the
fnHlcan loi cross va. confined
F'ftr home and neutral areas or
T'f.7 areas Under Entcnts control.
~ ~~up~ j. obviously c1larscd
race virtually the entire con-
ff7. o. Iprope together with great
%'"hn. = ASIA. The task which con-
'ah's '0's great service Of mercy is
lastly .nCr. ascd by the ccssation OF
os'ih'''. and seess hkcly to con-
"o4' io' considerable tine'I am
'@fe '7a' al Americans viii wish to
y. 't'tr lands 10 Tbs work OF head
n AMI constitution ami Of the
Mann open moro is more worthy OF
'4if1.i IAN this.
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BRILLIANT SPECTACLE

Paris. be-. 1.-THE city probably
vas more brilliantly Illuminated last
night than ever before Electrical
devices erected in honor of Presi-
dent Wilson blaZed in all parts 81 the
capital The words "Niye Wilson
outlined in electric lights. were dis-
played at many vantage points,
while the coat OF arms OF the United
States frequently was outlined ~
red. white and blue. The exterior II
the chamber of deputies vas outlined
in lights The headquarters Of the
American peace delegation VAS
lighted with huge electric sign
bearing the motto r. Pluribus
Jnum" The building occupied bv
the American Red Cross was abiaze
with lights and a huge illuminated
sign stretching across the Rue Roy
ale from the French naval building
to the peace mission headquarters
bore the slogan "NiNe Wilson" The
The immense searchhght on the
Eifel Tower. heretofore used in
searching the sky for raiding air.
craft. radiated over the city. carry
ing a message OF peace All public
buildings and monuments are lighted
brilliantly
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turned tho shots with the result. that
Two Mexicans fell. With TIE show of
arms the Mexicans gave up and fed,
leaving the Gunner's mate free to re-
turn 10 his ship with mis- men. Sound
OF the firing attracted a crowd but
no further demonstration was made.
Threats were heard however and
during the q hours that the Monterey
was detained pending the investigation
OF the incident every precaut:on 70
guard against a surprise attack. Tho
two gunboats were sufficiently close 50
that they could have rendered assist.
ance to the Monterey had if been re-
quired In addition TO hand arms the
Monterey carried gjn mounted on her
deck. placed there during the war as
protection agains, submarines On ar
rival Of the Monterey here today the
sunner's mate and his men went 10 the
navy yard % make Al official report On
the matter. Officers ~ the ship also
were questioned by naval authorities