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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
100 Priests to
Attend Funeral
of Archbishop

ST. PAUL. Sept 26.-More than
100 priests and dignitaries OF the
Catholic church will participate In
the funeral next Wednesday. of
Archbishop Ireland. who died here
yesterday.
Solemn pontiflcal requiem mass
will be said at 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning. Archbishop Keane, of Du.
buque. Ia. will preach the funeral
sermon. The body will lie in state In
the cathedral here Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Russians Declare
German Treaty Is
Result of Force

STOCKHOLM. Sept. 2s.--The
Brest-Litovsk treaty is not given full
acknowledgment in Russia. accord
ing to an interview with NJ. Vorov-
sky. a Bolshevik representative, pub
lished here today.
He declared the treaty is not con
sidered definite. because IL is a treaty
exacted by force. A note to this eff
feet. he declared. has been sent to
Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Thomson in Favor
Of Higher City Rate

Councilman Thomson urged be-
fore the city utilities committee
Thursday that the charges for city
lighting In homes and plants be
increased. lie cited the increas-
ing cost of maintaining the lighting
department in support of his claim.
Lighting Superintendent J. u.
Ross and Corporation Counsel Wal
ter Meier were asked to confer on
better methods OF financing power
department extensions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
CANDIES TEMPT GIRL
EXEMPTION CLERKS

Especial TO The Star by n. f. Al
LONDON. Sept. 26.-The whole
exemption list OF the Stepney Non-
dom board Is being gone over
again because probe showed $40
OF 5000 certificates were forged.
Girl clerks. flattered by shirkers
and fed chocolates, confessed to
furnishing blank forms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Huns Report so
Yanks Captured

BERLIN. via London. Sept. 25.-
Fifty American and French troops
were captured by the 3ist Landwehr
regiment In counter thrust in the
Moselle region. where an allied
partial attack was repulsed. the
German war office announced today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Discovers Bacillus
of Spanish "FIu"

ROME, Sept. 2G-Prof. Ciauri,
director of the military hospital at
Cotrone. announced today that he
had discovered and isolated the
bacillus of Spanish influenza. The
disease. which was brought in by
repatriated prisoners. is raging
turnout the country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Enemy Thrust in
Aisne Zone Fails

In the regions of Allenant and
Laffaux between the Aisne and the
Oise). yesterday evening, there were
several enemy attacks. Our lines
were penetrated near Laffaux. but
We restored the situation" the
French war report says.
East of Sancy Din the same region)
we advanced our gains and took
some prisoners"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
MINERS ARE LEAVING DAWSON

DAWSON, Y. T., Sept. 26.-Miners
and their families are leaving the
gold fields in great numbers be
cause of the stationary prices Of
gold and the high cost OF living.
These men are leaving Alaska for
the coast, where they hope to obtain
work and a living wage in the ship
vaYfle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
GERMANS USE LEAVES
AS ERSATZ FOR HAY

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 20.--School
children in Munich are employed in
their spare time stripping trees
and bushes in public parks so the
leaves may be converted into a
substitute for hay. which Is lack
ing in Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
GERMAN AlRPlANES
CHANGE MARKINGS

PARIS, Sept 20.-The numerous
collisions between German planes.
due to MISLEADING each other for
enemies, has caused the German
command TO make change in air
plane markings. The arms on their
black cross are now straight in
stead Of curved. and have white
edges.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
Don't Want Class One
Men in Y, M. C. A. Work

NEW YORK. Sept. 26.--Enlist.
ments in the Y. NJ c. A. OF men in
Class /. or OF the men who are
likely to be placed in Class 1. should
not be allowed because OF the In
reference IT causes in the work In
the army is the opinion OF General
Pershing In n letter to II. c. Carter.
head of the overseas Y. NJ. G. a.
u-pvk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
TOIT MAN FINED 500

Pete Dericho of Tolt, was fined
500 and costs by Superior Judge
A. w. Frater Wednesday. when n
jury found him guilty of operating
punch boards, with candy as prizes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
OFFERS TRAINING COURSE

d. Munroe, pastor of the Findlay
st. Christian church OF Hillman city,
will conduct course in teacher
training for all those who wish to
avail themselves Of the opportunity.
Glasses will meet every Thursday
evening at 1880 at the church.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
SERBIAN GOVERNMENT
WILL SOON BE MOVED

PARIS, Sept. 26.-As soon as the
new Serbian front has been estab-
lished, the Serbian government will
be removed either to Monastir or
Prilip, the Serbian minister to
France stated today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
The Good Woman Cured That
Toothache, But 1t Cost SIS

18th ave. the reason being con-
Germ over the absence of a certain
$55.
This Is the tale. as recorded on
the police books at the central sta
ton. as the police acquired and
Transcribed 1t first hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
BELIEVE BULGARIA TO
ASK SEPARATE PEACE

LONDON. Sept. ga Bulgarian
coalition government, and perhaps
separate peace, may result from the
present offensive. was the belief ex-
pressed here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
CHAMBER APPROVES SCALE

The Chamber Of Commerce has
given official approval OF the wage
schedule arranged for city employees
by Prof. stephen Miller. economic
expert of the University Of Wash.
ington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
POPE SENDS REPLY ON
PEACE TO AUSTRlANS

LONDON, Sept. ga diplomatic
courier is reported to have left
Rome with Pope Benedict's reply
to the Austrian peace note. 1t Is
said to be "A simple declaration of
neutrality.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
FOOD EXHIBIT AT FRANKLIN

Second annual garden and food
exhibit will be given by the Garden
club of the Franklin high school,
Friday afternoon and evening in
the SchOol lunch room.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
FIRE THREATENS STEAMSHIP

A PACIFIC PORT-The Admiral
Dewey OF the Pacific Coast Steam
ship company was forced to return
to port when fire was discovered
in the hold OF the vessel. The blaze
did not do any serious damage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
SOUTH WALES STRIKE OVER

LONDON, Sept. 26.-Railway traf-
fic in South Wales and elsewhere
was resumed this morning, following
the end OF the strike in that region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-26
FOR EXCESSIVE
URIC ACID
TRY TILE WILLIAMS
rs Cent Bottle (32 Doses }
FREE

Just because you start the day
worried and tired. stiff legs and
arms and muscles. an aching head.
burning and bearing down pains in
the back-worn out before the day
begins-do not think you have to
stay In that condition.
BE strong. well and vigorous. with
no more pains from stiff joints. sore
muscles. rheumatic suffering. aching
back or kidney trouble.
II you suffer from bladder weak
ness. you will appreciate the rest.
comfort and strength this treatment
gives.
TO prove the williams Treatment
conquers kidney and bladder dis
eases. rheumatism and all other all
ments when due TO excessive uric
acid. no matter how chronic or stub
born. " you have never tried the
williams Treatment we will give
one 75c bottle (32 doscs) free II you
will cut out this notice and send IL.
with your name and address. and 10c
TO help pay postage. packing etc. to
The DR. -. a. Williams Company.
Dept L-430. New Il. o. Bldg. East
Hampton, Conn. Send Mt once and
you will receive by parcel post n
regular 75c bottle. without charge
and without mourning any obliga-
ton. Only one bottle 10 the same
address or family.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
Observation-Disclosures
TO-DAY; FORD SILENT
Few Speeches In Campaign and
Light Vote Expected
Despite Tangle.

DETROIT. Mich. Aug. 26.-Michisan's
primary election campaign closed to-
night with the Senatorial situation over
shadovfng all other contests. but with
Indications that hight vote will be cast
Tomorrow.
Henry Fords name will appear on
both Republican and Democratic tickets.
The state laws permit q candidate 10
seek nomination on more than one
ticket, but require that " he receives
more than one nomination he must
choose within FIVE days after the official
count the ticket upon which he will seek
election.
Three others seek the Republican
nomination--Truman II. Newberry, De-
troit. now a naval commander In the
East former Governor Chase s. Osborn,
Sault Ste. Marie, and william q. Simp-
son, Detroit. Contssting the Democratic
nomination 10 james W. Helme. Adrian.
with the exception OF Osborn none Of
the candidates has made q speech maxi
ing campaign and Ford has maintained
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27

unbroksn silence since his announcement
two months AGO that he became can
didate at the personal request OF Prest-
dent Wilson.
Governor Albert r.. Sleeper is unop-
posed for denomination on the Republic
can ticket.
John w. Bailey, former Mayor OF
Battle Creek, and Edward Frensdorh.
Hudson, arc candidates for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor. Ewart
L. Gardner OF Midland II unopposed for
the Democratic nomination for Lieu
tenant Governor.
Six of Michiean's present Congress =
men are opposed for denomination. They
are Joseph w. Fordney. Louis C. Cram
ton. Gilbert A. Currte, Frank ID. Scott
Frank Z. Doremus and Charles A
Nichols
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
STEAM YACHT VEGA FREE.
Suspicious Vessel to he Used n
Fisherman, Says Captain.

The sixty-four foot steam yacht
Vega. held at an Atlantic port for in
vestsgation by naval authorities. was re-
leased yesterday. the guards placed
aboard her removed, and she will proceed
TO a Canadian port as soon rs weather
conditions are favorable. Previously no
one was allowed to leave the vessel and
no one on shore was permitted to ap-
proach her.
Capt Seth w. Crosse of New London.
Conn. in command OF the strip and the
crew of six mer. explained that the
Vega was purchased from q resident of
Fishers Island. near Stonington, Conn.
by a Newfoundland fish concern. She Is
TO be delivered to her new owners within
a day or two.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
G. 0. P. WILL INDoRsE WAR.
Missouri Platform TO Isnork will
son, but ASK Nsnparttsa nship.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2s.--Republican lead
ers have decided there will be no In
dorsement OF the war record OF President
Wilson's Administration in the Republi-
can state platform to be adopted to-mor-
row by the Republican state convention.
It became known to-day. instead. II Is
said. the platform will contain a strong
Endorsement Of the war and It's vigorous
prosecution 70 a successful termination.
II was learned also that the platform
will contain no criticism Of President
Wilson or the manner Of conducting the
war, but that there would be "a strong
plea for a non-partisan conduct Of the
war In the future"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
Question of Prohibition.

Speaking on prohibition the Attorney
General said the Governor came to him
last December and sought his advice on
the Federal amendment. At that time
the Governor agreed with him that II
would be well to have verdict from the
people through n referendum 1t was
not long after that. he declared when he
learned that the Governor was sending
for leaders both in and outside the Leg
islature in an attempt to force ratifca-
ton.
The Attorney General also smoke in
the Robert Oppenheim Club in the north
end OF the Seventeenth district, SO West
18th street, and at the Progress Club
OF DIR. Frederick l.. Marshall $40 Ea 81
Fourteenth street. in the Eighth district.
Governor Whitman and his entire
ticket were Endorsed by the Republican
Club OF the Second Assembly district in
The Bronx. Peter wynne leader. last
night State Treasurer Wells and Will
lam Grant Brown spoke.
while both candidates. for the nom
nation for Governor were In this city
William II. Bennett, who withdrew
from the race to go into the scrap
for the Lieutenant Governorship, where
he thought he had better chance, was
making the weikin ring out in Buffalo.
II am quite familiar with the situa-
''N'' ~ -NcW iVfk CITY, Mt. bennett
said. II he followed the typewriter
manuscript manifold copies Of which
he left behind him here. Merton f.
Lewis will sweep the city, and / am
confident that I shall be nominated for
Lieutenant-Governor. The whole city Is
stirred up over the mess into which the
Governor has got the transit situation.
Instead of appointing competent busi-
ness men and experts in rapid transit
he has appointed either politician MS like
Kracke or old women. and they In turn
have appointed as their subordinates
district leaders, who are good only for
the delivery OF votes on election day"
Campaign COMMITTEES.
Among those on the perfonaI cam
paign committee for Alfred l.. Becker
for the Republican nomination for At
torney-General On the Lewis ticket are
Otto It. Barnard, Henry w. Taft and
Joseph Fl. Choate. Jr.. OF New York /:
Edgar T. Bracket OF Saratoga, Edward
F.. Franchot Of Niagaga Falls, John f..
Nrooman OF Herkiner and ex-senator
Harvey d. Human Of Binghamton.
On the front page OF pamphlet en-
titled "A Brief Account of the Exposure
Of German Props ganda and Intrigue by
Deputy Acknowledgement Alfred L.
Becker" Is the Endorsement of Col
Roosevelt, who after having Mr. Becker
as a guest at luncheon said he was
heartily in favor OF his nomination be-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
LEWIS TOURS CITY
IN WHITMAN'S WAKE
Governor Talks War While
Opponent Attacks subway
System ,Snarl. 4..
BUFFALO HEARS BENNETT
Roosevelt Endorses Becker Be-
cause Of Work in Crushing
PrO-Germanism.

Starting the last week of the primary
campaign, Gov. Whitman and Attorney
General Merton e. Lewis. candidates for
the Republican nomination for Governor.
spent last night visiting district club
houses in Manhattan. The Governor
went to Ave before catching train for
Rochester at I25th street and the Attor-
sy-General spoke at three meetings.
In spite OF the proddings Of the Attor-
ney-GeneraI In statements for some days
the Governor did not talk politics.
'The Governor ought tn tell the people
OF New York city what he thinks about
the subway situation" declared the At
torney General "If this subject IL too
abstruse for him to grapple with he
might tell them what he thinks OF the
members OF the Public Service Commits
zion under whose administration the
present subway conditions have been
made possible
whitman, stichs to War.
The Governor started in the evening
by visiting the Federal Club. the district
headquarters Of Samuel s. Koenig. where
the Attorney General spoke last week
His remarks were brief and mostly about
the war.
From the Koenig Club the Governor
went to the headquarters Of the Seventh
Assembly district. 222s Broadway.
from an audience half Of which were
women.
my contest IL not against a man who
develops or ina gines he develops in the
Republican party the Governor de-
clared. but Il Is against the candidate
who opposes the Republican party"
The Governor intimated that after the
: primaries. when he was really running
against Alfred E. Smith. he would open
up and have something TO say political
that would be right to the point
All United by War.
"One OF my Democratic opponents has
said the issue is the war" continued the
Governor Nothing could be more alb
surd This State has contributed more
than any other to help win the war. Our
people here are all on one side on that
question. We are all for the war and
the Government in Washington, and are
going to see this thing through without
regard to parties Nobody has any mo-
nopoly on patriotism. Living. as the
other nations are. in the shadow of the
war, We are not Republicans and we ave
are not Democrats: we are Americans"
The issue of the compaign this fall
was his administration the Governor
said. and he would welcome the closest
scrutiny of what had been done He
paid tribute to all the State officials
ana ended up by saying:
But our services are insignificant
compared with those Of the humblest SOL
der or sailor wearing the uniform
The Attorney-Generas spoke first at
the headquarters Of the Eleventh Assem-
bly, district, $50 West 18th street, where
Charles Fl. Grifi1ths is the leader. He
said he favored a return to the State
convention, referendum on the prohi-
billion amendment and a restoration OF
party responsibility in the Republican
party. He was opposed to a third term
for any man
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
OSBORN CARTOONS MURPHY.
Shows Tsmmany Man Tearing Up
the Direct Primary Law.

William Church Osborn continues to
attack Charles F. Murphy for making
the selection OF candidates by means
OF a directed primary rather than a
direct" primary. He is circulating up
state a cartoon headed Another Scrap
OF Paper" showing the Boss of Tam
many tearing into shreds piece of
paper labeled Direct Primary Law"
Above is a vision OF the Kaiser de-
stroying a document marked "Neu-
trallty OF Belgium"
Mr. Osborn has abandoned an up
State speaking tour he had planned and
will content himself In reaching the
voter through pamphlets and adver-
tisements.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
FORD OFFERS 81 PLANTS TO o. S.
One Factory Being Used for Gas
Mask Making.

DETROIT. Aug. crj.-The Ford Motor
Company has offered to the Government
It's thirty-one assembling and service
plants in various parts of the country.
One Eastern plant has been accepted
, and is being used in the production OF
gas masks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
$780, 500 Asai,,en TO Camp.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2e.-orders have
been issued by the War Department Tor
additional construction at Camp Abra-
ham Eustis, Lee Hall. Va. TO expedite
the training of men for the heavy artii-
iery. Additions TO cost si.sio.s0o have
been approved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27

cause Of hts good work In stamping out
German propaganda.
The Court Of Appeals win not ST to-
morrow on the appeal OF John Kissel of
Brooklyn from the decision Of the APP
pellate Division TO the effect that tho Pc
tition Of Eugene N. Travis for renomi-
nation on the Republican ticket was In
proper form. contrary to the decision of
Justice Cropsey.
Primary Delsy Feared.
LouisJ. Altkruy. counsel for Mr.. Kissel
who on Saturday last hlsd q notice Of APP
peal and asked for a hearing before the
primaries. received this telegram. from
Chief Justice Hiscock, who Is at Meach-
am Lake:
Aside from other considerations j
do not regard II practical now 70 convene
court and consider further appeal with
out so delaying preparation and distri-
button of ballots as to endanser safe and
proper conduct Of the primary election"
Mr., Aitkrug said that after the pri-
maries the appeal would be pressed so
as 10 get Il final determination for the
future.
Comptroller Travis expressed fratifica-
ton that the point had been settled 80
far as the present primary Is concerned
Secretary Of State Hugo has sent, out
certificat on of the candidates for the
nomination for Comptroller containing
the name of Mr. Travis John KISSED and
Samuel Fraser. .f
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
Housing C.,,r.., M..

WASHINGTON, Aus. 26.--A contract "a,
the construction OF houses at waterto,n
N. Y. to provide accommodations for
900 families was awarded to-day to IA.
ward X. Fenno Of Syracuse by the I'm.
reau CT Industrial Housing and Trans.
portatton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
Exception for Red Cro.. Imports.

wAsHINGToN Aug. ga House bill
suspending custom duties on Red Cross
imports was passed to-day by the Senate
and sent to President Wilson for ap-
proval.
The sun., 1918-08-08
Fund Smokes Arrive
at Just Right Time

"RECEIvED your cigarettes
okeh" Chats the way the
President spells it), "and was
certainly glad to get them"
writes Corporal Edmond II.
Little, Company C, Second En-
gineers, to a SUN Tobacco Fund
contributor.
Tobacco from a fund like
THE SUMS almost invariably
arrives just at the time when we
are out and far, far away from
a canteen. This time was no ex-
ception."
WARNING! THE SUN TO-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
ton or publication. 1t employs
no agents or solicitors See
page 8.
The sun., 1918-08-08
POISON GAS BLADDERS SET
AS TRAPS FOR AMERICANS
Fleeing Germans Leave Cunning Murder Devices in
Abandoned Household of Bread Contains
Bomb, but Prisoner Opens It.

hotel. saw loaf of bread on the table
with knife sticking in it. Suspecting
snare he called. upon a German pris-
oner just captured to remove the knife.
The result was a violent explosion. as a
small bomb had been left in the bread.
Only the prisoner was injured
When Capt. Magner first reached the
hotel German officer came out, and
speaking excellent English announced
he wished to surrender. Magner drew
his revolver and stepped back just in
time to escape a hail of bullets from
an enemy machine gun placed under a
nearby cellar door.
In the operating room OF a small hos
pital left by the Germans were small
rolls Of crepe paper, which the Germans
had been using for dressing wounds,
showing they have little cloth left
Burned bits Of harness were found to
be made Of a combination of hemp and
paper