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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
APPLY DEMOCRACY
AT FRANKLIN HIGH

Expenses have been cut down"
stated Reed. by eliminating all
school activities requiring extra
expenses. aitho we do not intend 20
make school a place Of just cold
facts-eyen In war time. Some Of
the smaller entertainments oiimi
mated viii be made up by larger
ones that the whole school viii
participate In. saving money In the
end and letting every one enjoy
themselves"
French classes have shown IA
notable increase In enrolment. ac.
cordlng 10 Reed. They are fortu.
nate in having native French
woman. Marguerite Du Val. for in.
structor. Miss Du Val IL giving
much OF her time 10 war work.
setting an example 20 the rest 81
the school by providing for eight
French war orphans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
YANKEES TAKE
ANOTHER TOWN

WASHINGTON. Oct capture
by the Americans Of Monthlanc. In
tho Champagne. was reported by
Gen. rershing today.
Tho communicate for Thursday
follows,
American troops. fighting with
the French. have driven back the
enemy and taken Monthlanc and
other positions in the Champagne.
Between the Mosellc and tho forest
OF Argonnc We carried out the
usual artillery and patrol activities.
taking a number OF prisoners"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
Mother! If your Child's
Tongue is Coated.
II Cross. Feverish, Constipated. Bilious,
and the Stomach out of Order. five
California Syrup of Fits."

A laxative today saves n bilious
child tomorrow. Children simply will
not take the time from play TO empty
their bowels. which become clogrcd
up with waste: then their liver grows
sluggish. and the stomach Is d4sor-
dered
Look at the tongue. mother, II
coated. or your child Is listie-s. cross.
fsverish. with tainted breath. rest
less. doesn't eat heartily. or has a
cold. sore throat. or any other chill.
dren's aiimsns. give a ,easpoonfui OF
california Syrup Of Figs" then
don't worry. because II is a perfectly
harmless dose. and In few hours all
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04

this constipation. poison. sour bile
and f.rmenting waste-mattcr will
gently move out OF the bowels. and
you viii have a healthy. playful child
again a thorough inside cleansing
ls ofttifnes all tina; Is necessary. IL
should be the first treatment given
in any sickness.
Beware OF counterfeit, fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a bottle OF zen.
uins California Syrup Of Flies and
Elixir OF SIENNA" made BY the Call.
fornia Fig Syrup Co.. which has full
directions for babies. children OF all
ages and for grown.ups plainly print.
ed on the bottle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
RICH STRIKERS
PLAIN SLACKERS

Editor Tho Star; Two articles In
your paper "Wednesday made an i'm.
preston on me. They are:
"wcll.,o do citizens are holding
hack the Liberty loan committee
men say. waiting 60 see what the 9th.
or fellow givcs.r and Tho biggcs,
bank cicaringr In the history OF Sc.
attic were recorded ai the clearing
hous. "Wednesday. when total OF
No,iT7,5i9 was reached. Balances
totaicd ti.s1i.ss7."
Evidently. the men Of Seattle who
have money arc not backing UP the
boys over there" Portland. n third
smaller than Seattle. has subscribed
twice as much. Cannot tho rnoneyrd
men OF Seattle 10 described in just
ono words lackers"f Yours for
+. Il. l. w. II. GAULT.
1906 18th Ave. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04

"Life Ia me now II n benuteous
thing. for . have made NIL skin trou-
btes a thing OF the past"
You must not believe that drugs
and salvos viii stop facial blomiHhes
The cause In impure blood filled with
all manner OF refuse matter.
Stuart's Calcium Waters cleanse
and clear the blood. driving out all
poisons and impurities. And you'll
never have good complexion until
the blood In clean.
No matter how bad your complex
ION II. StuartH cafcium Wnfors viii
work wonders with IL. You can get
these little wonder workers Mt your
druggists for 80 cents n package.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04

The attorney general Of New South
wales Is preparing bin admitting
scmen TO the practice OF law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
CATARRH VANISHES
Here l. One Treatment That All
sufferers Can Rely Upon

IL you want TO drive catarrh and
all it's disgusting symptoms from
your system in the shortest possible
time. go To your druggist and ask
for a Hyomei OUTFIT today.
Breathe Hyomei and IL will rid
you Of catarrh. " gives such quick
relief that all who use 10 for the
fret time are Rstonlshed.
Hyomoi w. a pure pleasant anti
septic, which IL hrcnthed into the
lungs over the inflamed membrane;
u kills the catRrrh germs. soothes
tho sore spots. and heals all inflam-
nation.
Don't suffer another day with ca
tRrrh. the disease Is dangerous and
often ends In consumption. start
the Hyomci treatment today No
stomach dosing. no sprays or
douchea: just breathe it--thats all.
Ask lBartell Drug Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
They Said 1t Couldn't Be Done!
Bah! News Hound Shows EN- Up

yes. same price. standing room and
a nice leather strap in n pretty
traction company limousine which
has uniformed attendants in charge,
all for cents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04

Sswttie's rail- terminals have been
partially cleared. shippers declare,
and congestion relieved. as tho re
suit OF the visit OF J. &. Roth, of
Portland. district manager OF the
ear service section OF the U. s.
railway administration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
NEED ENGINEERS
IN THE u. s. Navy

Men betwecen the agcs Of Fl 40. of
she september ~ draft registration.
- in deferred classes. viii he allowed
!, make application 90 enroll for
sralnlng that will III them Tor en-.
s,sns In the engineering department
~ the navy, II they possess special
qualifications, These qualifications
~onsist OF complete training as a
anvil mechanical electrical. mining
AZ chemical engineer with a certifica.
son cf graduation. or the equivalent
q such training.
Men accepted win he signed as
chief machinist mates at a monthly
salary OF sSa food and clothing extra.
nalned five months intensivcly, and
commissioned II qualified.
/ Complete Information may be oh
aimed at the local navy recruiting
A.aauuarters, Second and Columbia.
r. attorney general OF New south
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
Oh! the Charm
of Beauty
Let Stuart's Calcium Waters Restore
the Color 10 Your Cheeks and
Remove the Cause OF PIN.
piles, Elsckhrads. Etc.

Everyone envies a beautiful skin.
Just "a everyone env4es a healthy
person. UnHiEhtiy faces filled with
pimpisH. discoiorations. biackhcadH.
ctc.. are nothing but unhealthy faces
due 20 blood impurities. Cleanse the
blood. and the facial blemishes dis
appear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
60. nnih n couldn,t be donel


They acoff.d and snccred. they
advanced involved pess''niH,e ,hso''
ioa
They laughed. They we're sarcas'
tic They jccred.
The idea they exclaimed
And an because reporter an
nounced that he could. by prodig'
ious research. discover and reveal 10
The world articles Of common com
modify. that had not advanced h
price because OF the war.
pidlcule makes reporters dig.
Today The star presents the re
suits Of one reporters inNesusauot''
Here IH what he found:
Fly paper. that banc OF sugar
slackers, Is stiil sticking around on
the shelves OF the corner grocery
to be retailed at the same old price
Of two sheets for 6 cents. sure
thing, Go arbund and sec.
Rubber heels. beloved by copperS'
school teachers and ambulance law.
vera. are stu attached TO the pedai
protectors by the repair man Tor
the same old price.
RruneN, me ppalhllt b'e"f
tie. stlli tagging along at ante bel
lum prices. Fact.
Jar Rubbers, Too
No bland smile OF ION account OF
the war" accompanies the sale OF
lar rubbers to the housewife who
finds That she has two cups Of sugar
left over for canning fruit Nope
SIN retailing ut 10 cents per dozen
After long and dusty search
among the archives In the farthest
corner. the grocer energies holding
aloft in triumph small tin can.
Cloves, Yes. and not bit higher
than two years ago.
And the connection you sip WIFE
sibliant sigh Just before you grab
your hat and run for that last car
that will get you to work on time,
hasn't gone up yet and we are not
forced to use burnt bread crumbs
in It's place.
Baking powder. tho Of rising
nature. has not done the balloon act
but has quietly remained Mt the
same old level.
Vinegar has not soured on the
world and may be had from the
knight OF the counter for onefourth
part OF a dollar.
And now you can purchase
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-04
AlRPLANES TO HELP
IN NORTH POLE HUNT

Especial to The Star by N. T.. Al
LONDON, oct 4. - Captain
Amundsen. who Is planning another
Arctic expedition with the view OF
placing the Norwegian flag on the
north pole, says airplanes and wire
less telegraph installations will be
used for scientific observations on
this trip. It's barely possible that
some aviator may yet ny over the
pole.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
FOR lUMbAGO
Try Musterole. See How
Quickly 1t Relieves

You just rub Musterole in briskly. and
usually the pain is gone-a delicious,
soothing comfort comes TO take its place.
Musterole is a clean. white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. Use it instead
OF mustard plaster Will not blister
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it TO their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, croup.
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia. congestion,
peurisy. rheumatism, lumbago, pains and
aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore
muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet,
colds of the chest Gt often prevents
pneumonia. Always dependable.
80 and Soc jars; hospital size $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
j. s. SUPREME COURT
BLOCKS NEWS PIRATES
Upholds Associated Press in Suit
Against the International
Service.

Washington, Dec An the most
sweeping decision ever reached in this
country dealing with property rights IN
news. the United States Supreme Court
estcrday affirmed the decision Of the
Circuit Court Of Appeals In New York,
In the case Of the Associated Press against
thr International News Service
The decision of majority %
ccurf based ON fvc-to three vote. as
delivered by MIR Justice PItncy, up
holds every contention Of the Assocl-
atcd Press and the njunctIonS and orders
81 the Circuit and District Courts In
NCw York restraining the International
News Service from printing for com
mcrcial gam the news gathered by The
Associated Press
The FIVE members Of the court voting
for tho majority opinion were Chlcf
Justice White and Associate Justices
DaV. Van Dcvantcr Fltney, and Me
Revnolds AsSo, late Justice Holmes and
Nckcnna joined IN an associate opinion
in which the, differed from scmc Of the
majority conclusions Associate Justice
RrandcIs submitted dissenting opinion
holding that there is no property right
in news Associate Justice Clarke took
no part IN the case because he Is himself
"a newspaper publisher
The question whether ono who has
gathered general information or news
at great pains and expense for the pur-
pose of subsequent publications through
tho press has such an interest in its
publication as may hc protected from
interference has been raised many times
In the courts In some csS,s before the
nItcd States supreme CcGrt but never
m the pre,lSc form in which II was raised
IN thus ease
Tho AsS~clated Press has mcmnerN
representing 95O newspapers and Il,
ncw> service costs g.. 500 coo annually.
ASSESSED On it, members The court was
Informed that tho International News
service served 400 papers Al d cost az
g. .O00. 600 annually and that there was
keen competition between the two scrv-
ices
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
OUR BOYS AS FIGHTERS.
Floyd Gibbons Account Of the Ameri-
can Soldiers in France.

As n Christmas gift TO its readers The
Philadelphia Bulletin has arranged for
the exclusive publication. beginning
Thursday December 2f of the first
fDl account Of tho battles of the Arneri-
ran E>pcditionary Forces This history
is by he famous war corrrspon dent
Floyd Gibbons And They Thought
We Conldnt Fight IS the title Of the
narrative of the wonderful achievements
~ America lnvlnciblc soldiers who
uevcr rrtreafcd Mr. Gibbons was q par
iicipant IN the battle Of Beleau Woods
lie went over the top and although
twice wounded. went forward until struck
hv third bullet His bravery won the
Grox dc Guerre from tho French govern
rnent and special commendatlou from
Marshal Foch
Mr. Gibbons has graphically written the
American history Of the war The world
stirring incidents that interviewed from
the fnrpedoing Of the liner Tacoma, upon
which Mr. Gibbons Was a passenger -
the retreat If the German Army are
brought before the reader with pictorial
naturainess General PershIng stated
that Mr. Gibbons had wonderful op-
portlntv to tell Americans OF the VIC
torres Of their heroes on the Western
Front The arst lnstallment Of this ac-
count will be published IN The Philadel-
phia Bulletin. Thursday December %
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
MONTANA DRIES UP
ON NEW YEARS EVE
Saloon That Followed Civiliza-
tion on the Border Soon
Thing of Past.

Helena, Mont, Dec "a State wide
prohibition goes into effect in Montana nj
midnight Of December 81, this year With
the passing Of the saloon there will dis
appear ono OF the picturesque institutions
of tho West. At one time the saloon Was
an important feature IN the social life of
the hardy pioneers Of the treasure STATE
In the early DAYS when men were blaz-
ing the western trails, the saloon followed
them and, rs n rule. was among tho first
industries to set up and transact business
IN the community With canvass for Il
top and board bridging two boxes for
bar, hospitality IT 81 much drink was
dispensed t. The argeuautS
As communities prospered the owner If
the saloon or half Wgf house waved
prosperous N proportion The barkeeper
was strenuous lfe for those who sought
the cheer he dispensed included miners,
COWBOYS, Indian lighters, caitlcmcn, sheep
men, the renegade and the ncer do-wcl
Rcvolvrrs more often than not. were The
arhitcrs Of disputes Ihc barkeepers
armament Law on tho har within handy
reach and in full sight ~ the perhaps too
cbulicnt customer Ia remind htrn that
there were limits within which he must
conhne his celebration
CoWpunchers. after months on th9
pralrics looking after cattle. free II re-
stramt end thor pockets fHll 81 money.
rode into town scarcely dlscern3hlc In a
cloud of dust punctuatcd with the flash of
fire and report Of rcVulvers Like a tprna-
do they swlrlcd up to The front oi he
saloon rcIrcd thcir ponies haek on thor
launches and sometimes rode III through
the swinging doors These were profitable
daS- for the harkecpcr but he must needs
he diplomat II hl4 place renamed intact
Hard on the heels If the saloon came the
gambler With tho tools Of his trade Then
followed the dance hall adjunct, which
brought with IL, thr Orchestra such as tt
was, or the automatic musical machines
All were part ard parcel al ne 9aloon.
Some Of the moderu 7aloons in the
state larger critics were elaborate IN their
fixtures, furniture and decorations. Until
"A few wears ago Butte had buffet whose
entire floor was Inlaid with imitation dollar
CONS, entirely natural II appearance.
BartcndcrS In the state with other 81
loon employees, number about 1000 II the
present time \ large percentage Of sa-
looms will continue III business, either with
soft drinks or lunch, or both or As bowling
alleys. pool halls or shooting galleries, and
il IS thought most oi The saloon employees
VIII be retained while the experiment IS
beng tried
Several Of the larger hFeweries will turn
to making Artificial Ice Others il :
planned Will dr. Vegetables
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
SAYS COLD WEATHER
BRINGS RETURN OF
INFLUENZA
Public Must be Careful to
Avoid a Second Epidemic.
Easier to Prevent Than
Cure. What to Do.

Encouraging reports Of the fewer cases
of lunurnza IN this vicinity should not
CONS careless in the belief that the danger
II al. ptrr saws well known authority
Ntt ht coming Of cold weather there Is
apt - - return Of this frightful cpl
dttnit fnc lt> scrIOusneSs viii depend on
thf extent - The precautions taken by the
puhhC to prevent infection
ben tht air i> full Of influenza germs.
you may be constantly breathing them
MAJ y avoided and you may make your
self practically immune 70 infection If you
destroy the germ brforr j. actually begins
work IN your blood
During the recrnt serious epidemic which
htt Wilmington 80 hard most successful
results were obtained by many through
the simple breat hing into the nose throat
and lungs OF the medicated air of oil Of
sensible prncsutiOn against Influenza. Grippe
Coughs Colds. Bronchitis or Catarrb OF
the nose and throat could be employed
than % go nov 10 The nearest drug store
ing Of bottle of the pure oil OF Hyomei
and little vest pOclu hard rubber inhal-
ing device into which few drops OF the
oil are poured
day and each half hour 90 put it In
your mouth and draw deep breaths of its
pure. healing germicidal air into the pas-
sas,es of your nose throat and lungs TO
there This simple precaution
may save you serious illness and the
loss Of several weeks work II Is pleasant
TO use and not AZ all expensive. as the In
piles of the al of Hyomei can ba had al
any drug store for few cents
Hundreds Of people IN this vicinity used
II yomei IN this way during the recent crisis
neglect II nov for the danger Is by no
means over. \. DanfoTth
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
LABOR SERVICE PERMANENT.
Government Has Assumed Responsibility
For Connecting Employers and Workers.

Endorsement Of The United States I'm
ploym Service a. a permanent lnstltu
tlou Is tho first plank ID the reconstruction
platform al the National Municipal
League. adopted at the recent conference
un American reconstruction problems.
held 81 Rochester. \ \
During the war saws that part 81 thc
platform which pertains 90 ia, EmploN
mont service, the long desired Fcde RAJ
Employment Service has beer created
and the national government has aSSlm-
cd responsibility for connecting employ
crs and workers in thc oniy night and
cthclent way Tins service should he en-
courAgcd 10 extend its sphere 70 include
the education oi employers IN modern
principles of employment
The preamble q the platform states
that during the war. As measures ~
necessary national efficiency. numerous
matters formerly within private control
passed t. the control 81 the people some
~ these things should undoubtedly he re-
turned promptly to private enterprise,
hut the American people will ms great
opportunity # the, ALLOW certain of these
temporary power "a slip through their
fingers IN the next fcw months
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
| FOR BENEFIT OF
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
City Committee Asks Board of
Education to Cooperate in
Study of Problems.

Representatives of 80 associations in
Wilmington have organized a City Com
mittee on Public Schools, of which harlcs
Warner is chairman.
MIR. Warner sent to the BOARD Of
Public Education last night letter
announcing the organization of the
committee and adding:
I'VE are taking up the study Of the
public school problems Of our city and
naturally desire to have before us the
fullest views of the members, of your
hoard Your practical experience Is Of
Importance in guiding us to correct
conclusions, and your cooperation IS
sought by our committee 10 facilitate
our complete study of the problems
which confront YOU and the citizens
at large in the education of Whining
tons children.
1T s not inappropriate to hope that
we may all work together on this vital
question with the sole purpose to bring
all phases of our public education to
the highest state of efficiency and dc
vclopment We can certainly all agree
that Wilmingtons children are entitled
TO the best opportunity for training and
improvement, physical, manual and men
tai, before launching them on then
iIlt y NoIk- VIZ ttif tINtf t'lbidiiN HSltt
that in some of these respects, at least.
Wilmington children are not getting
Ms much as children in other cities e
tho United States and therefore, are
being handicapped for heir work ahead
1T is with sincere desire TO analyzc
the various dehcienclcs, many Of which
We appreciate YOU have struggled with
against serious restrictions. that We
suggest thC most cQmplptp co-0pprat loD
possible in this study Of causes and
possible lines of correction
The City Committee is represented
by an executive committee Of II mem
bcry. who are undertaking some pre-
liminary studies Of general data respect
ing our school problems and within
a week or 10 days should bc prepared
for conference with Your board # II
Is agreeable 10 you II 50, might We re-
spectfuIlv suggest that yonr president
bc empowered to arrange with onr com
mIttee for date as soon aS possible
The board complied with the suggcs-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-24
FEDERAL AID FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A Bill Pending in Congress Pro
vides a Large Appropria-
ton for Delaware.

There il pending in Congress bill
introduced on October 10 by Senator
llokc Smith Of Georgia which is said 10
be the most comprehensive and important
educational measure ever put before that
body. II provides for an annual Federal
appropriation of slOO,OO0,OO0, provided
that sums in equal amount be approprat-
cd by the several States, for the purpose Of
aiding the States 10 carry on more sue
cessfuly, certain types Of education which
most vitally concern the national vel
fare.
The main provisions Of the bill arc az
follows: For the removal Of Illiteracy,
81 800 900 annually, for the Americaniza-
tion offoreigners, 81 500, 900; for the equal
ization Of educational opportunities with
in the several States, particularly in rural
and village schools S50,000,oO0; to CO
operate with the States in the promotion
81 physical and health education and
recreation, $40. 600 900; 10 extend and i'm
prove the fscilIties for the preparation Of
teachers for public schools and particular
Is the rural schools, sl5,0O0, 900, the ere
alton of an executive department, known
"a the Department Of Education, with d
Secretary IN the Presidents cabinet
Federal appropriations provided by
tins bill for Delaware are rs follows For
the removal Of illlteracy sl9,6S0.7s
annually, for the Americanization Of i'm
migrants, s9. 70s O6; for cqliaIzrng educa-
tionnl opportunities. sS5 .}2l OS, for phys
zeal and health education, Sf4 ,pO5 "a for
better and more teacher preparations,
s25 ,5df 20, total. sl8t 300 Ii
Superintendent Scott explained the
bill tn the Board Of Public Education last
night, and the board adopted "A resolution
indorsing the measure and asking Della
ware $ Senators and Representative in
{ Congress 70 urge its passage