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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
FLU EPIDEMIC
SPREADING OVER
= CIVILIZED WORLD
Germ EIudes Psychologists
and Health Authorities
Are Baffled.

The Influenza epidemic continues
undated. It's ravagcs are not con.
fined 10 this city or state or even TO
the United States, and cable reports
indicate that IL is rapidly spreading
over the civilized world. IL has
baffled medical Hlsill 10 an unusual
extent and has claimed more victims
perhaps. than any other epidemic in
reore OF years. The germ has
eluded the bacteriologists, and med.
teal men now agree that the best
cure IL prevention.
The aurest prevention IN 10 build
up the bodily powers OF resistance
ana 10 get the system in the best
physical condition possible. II is
now universally agreed that Il Is
possible TO perfect the powers Of
resistance Of the human system 30
that IL can throw Off almost any in.
fection. not excepting Spanish In.
fluenza.
IL has been discovered that per
sons who are weak and rundown
are the easiest victims. and IL you
find yourself tired or weak and
losing flesh. or II you are In gen.
orally rundown condition and below
your normal weight. this warning
should be needed promptly.
II you are In this condition moth
ing on earth will build you up and
strengthen you like Tanlac. which
contains the most powerful tonic
properties known 10 science. As "A
reconstrucuye tonic and system
builder II is without an equal and
contains the very elements needed
by the system to give you fighting
strength TO ward off the Influenza
germ. This IL a statement OF facts
and Is supported by the recognized
authorities and reference works. in.
Guiding the United States Dispen-
atory and the Encyclopedia Brit
tannlca and leading textbooks used
in the school OF medicine. This
statement Is further proven by the
fact that millions Of persons who
have actually taken Tanlac have
testified to It's extraordinary merit
ar "A medicine. and by the fact thgt
Tanlac IL today having the greatest
sal. Of any tonic on the American
market. over eleven million bottles
having been sold within the past
three years.
Tanlae In also the ideal strength.
~ning tonic for persons who are suf
fering from the after effects OF In
rucnza. Grippe or bronchial trou.
biea. and hundreds OF thousands are
using IL daily with the most crafty.
ing results.
In connection with the Tanlac
treatment. IL In necessary 20 keep
the bowels open By taking Tanlac
f.axntivc Tablets. samples OF which
are included with every bottle Of
Tanlac.
Tanlac II sold In Seattle by Barteil
Drug Stores under the personal d..
rcction Of a special Tanlac represent.
ive.--Advertiscment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
NEED HOST OF
men To WORK
ON u. s. SHIPS

WASIIlNGTON. Nov. ls.-Rcdis
! tribution OF tonnage 10 take care OF
| foreign trade VIII he started at once.
| Officials OF the United states ship
ping board declared today they were
giving immediate consideration 10
this phase OF the reimbursement that
American commercial life may soon
be turned toward Us normal course
South American interests. which
have been fearful lest all Of our
available ships would be sent into
transatlantlc trade. have been In
/ formed their needs VIII be met nj
the earliest possible hour. Seventy.
five ships. now under Gen. Perish
inF's direction along the French
coast, Will be returned within 10
days. TO begin plying between the
two Americas.
Tonnage made available by the
suspension OF transportation of war
materials from South America will
be free to proceed Ia commercial
traffic. Nearly 1000 900 tons nj
ready have been released from the
war material traffic.
Need 100. 900 Men
The greatest problem facing the
shipping board. Chairman Hurley
declared. IL obtaining crews for mer-
chant marine. built and building
Hurley asserted the merchant ma.
rlne could use 100 900 men at once.
Twelve training ships for mer
chant crews are In operation. but
the number Is 10 be increased.
Until the draft calls were can
eeled. the shipping board was per
mitted Go enlist only 5000 men "A
month.
IL Is now given n clear path and
can accept as many ms u can get
TO man the ships.
Transatlantic shipping will be In
creased about 20 per cont. u IN est.
mated. by the removal OF the sub
marine menace.
II WIS indicated that Pacific
trade will receive portion OF the
Atlantic fleet rs soon as officials can
work out the needs OF the war Of
flee.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12

CHORUS GIRLS TO
ENTERTAIN SAILORS

Thru the courtesy OF Eugene
Levy. Harry C. Lewis and his
broadway Musical Comedy company
will journey 10 Brcnerton Tuesday
night. where they win stage a big
entertainment for the sailor boys az
the armory in the Brcmerton navy
yards. Tho chorus OF 30 Keystone
diving girls will DO a few speciality
turns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
Belgian Forces
Move Into Client

LONDON. Nov. ls.--After the
arrnistico became effective. the Bel.
gians moved forward and occupied
Client. according to battle front dis
patches received here today. From
Client the front extends TO Ath.
east Of Mons. thru Bocroi. Charlie
vile and Donchery. 20 the west
bank OF tho Mouse and thru stcnay
and DamyillcrH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
Lace
Curtains

Of Distinctive Character
for Winter
Decorative Schemes.
Norelty Applique Curtains
from Switzerland
Fifteen. exquisite pat
terms for choice, mounted
on fine French nets in
ecru and cream color
Curtains that will lend
grace and quiet beauty to
any home; $3.50, $3.50,
$1,000, $3.50, s14.OO.
Flet Mesh Lace Curtains
Simple corner patterns,
allover and detached, in a
variety to suit every taste
and need. White, ecru and
cream Curtains-S2.50, So,
$3.50, S4.75, S6.75, $3.50.
--AseDeuxsn-seuthwict. Fourth
Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
Ivory Toilet
Articles
for Holiday Gifts

Are always a delight to
tie woman who takes
pleasure in a careful toilet.
You will find a most
complete line of articles in
the Du Barry pattern and
IN the Pyralin ivory from
Uhich you may choose
pieces for a new set or
ones to fill in a set only
partially completed.
-MaeDesgsiI-sesthwiek. First
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12

QUITS for women and young womcI
~ that are the last word in style. Strictl
tailored and fancy models. Those to wea
ones own furs with, or fur trimmed.
Included are Tricotine, Duotonc, Velour
Silvertone, Velour Check and Broadcloth
Hudson seal and Nutria furs on the fur
trimmed models.
The colors include all the popula
shades-browns, blues, taupes, Burgundies
blacks and checks.
Every garment rare value at $500.
-MseDeuGsii- sesth wick. Second riee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
Finch
Satin Ribbon
65c Yd.

This solid-color Satin
Ribbon is very popular for
making bags, camisoles,
girdles, lamp shades, suit
and dress vests and Christ
mas novelties.
All silk, in white, black,
navy, brown, pink, light
blue, Nile, lavender, old
rose and hunters green.
A desirable weight in
clear, rich shades.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. First
Floor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-12
Jersey Frocks for Women and Misses

Style class dinctonal what MAYS the outstanding char
actertic of these Jersey Frock
Embroidery edge the appear sashes
belts collars necknes and other effective Braid
of coors the most kabe effects
excellent soft durable of heavy quality The
Coor include all that and fashionable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
SOUTHAMPTON PEOPLE
ENTERTAIN U. S. TROOPS
Twelve Hundred Soldiers Are Guests
OF Honor ut Huge Dem
onstration.
CROWD CHEERS KHAKI BOYS
Streets of English Town Arc Decor
atcd With Stars and Stripes as
Tuscania Survivors March to Mill
tary Music.
b. Associated Prcss.l
Echrn,r,

lBy Associated Prcss1
ooL ihAMPTON. February Ell
Twelve hundred American soldiers,
mostly survivors Of the steamship
Tuscania. we're the guests Of the city
of southampton to-day at n theatrical
entertainment. at which Mayor Peace
and other officials and American Con-
sui Swain were present and spoke.
Tho soldiers were brought to South
amptcn on special trains from an
American camp. They marched
through the streets OF tho ancient town
headed by band. Tho thoroughrares
were decorated with British and Ameri-
can flags, and were lined by cheering
crowds.
Mayor Peace. in 4 speech of welcome,
said the British formerly regarded the
Americans as cousins, but now looked
tc the Americans Of Lincoln's time as
freeing the slaves. and said America
was now freeing the world.
Your one Idea is to win this war"
he added. 1T is the spirit that per-
rades your great country that we Eng
lshmcn most admire"
The Mayor then referred to Presi-
dent Wilson. and was loudly checred.
IIc said that no man had done moro
than tho President 10 acquaint the
world with the just aims CT tho allies.
and no man had performed greater SER
vice to civilization in this crucial
period. In conclusion. the Mayor said
the civilized world expected much OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
IN FURNISHING
CLOTH FOR UNIFORMS
Eight Clothing Manufacturers, Two
Employees and Quartcrmaster's
Clerk Are Indicted,
SUM INVOLVED IS $4,000, 900
Alleged Countrywide Plot Revealed
by Indictment Mt New York-Prof-
itccring Made Possible by Method
OF Cutting Material.
tBy Associated press.l

/
NEW YORK, February 21.---An al
legal prontcerins in army clothes at
the expense of the government was dis
closed here to-day with the indict-
ment by the Federal grand Jury OF
eleven men. one q clerk in the quar-
tcrmaetcr's department Of the army. on
charges OF fraud.
Investigations. which will extend to
other cities. Federal authorities believe.
will show tho government has suffered
to the extent OF S5,00o.000. but at
the same time 1t was stated the In
dictmcnts to-day would serve to termI-
nate further conspiring. and save the
government from millions moro in
losses.
Tho accused arc Louis Davidson, Hy-
man Horwitz and his son. Benjamin,
In business as Horwitz &: Muskowitz;
Barnet Tietz. OF y. Tictz 6. Co.; Jacob
Wcinsteln and his son; Abraham
Pursch and Leon Levine, of Pursh S:
Levine; Barney Robinson and Morris
Alewitz. shipping clerks in the employ
(of the New York Manufacturers Com
pany, all OF this city, and Ira y. ia
nowsky, q civilian clerk in the quar-
termaster's office here. The manufac-
turcr5 are all accused Of having re-
|ceived and retained army cloth. Rob
inson and Alewitz are charged with
perjury before the grand jury. and
|Janowsky is alleged 10 have destroyed
government reports. 80 as to conceal
thefts OF the cloth.
Eight Of tho defendants arc manu-
facturera Of uniforms.
The prohteering Is made possible, the
Federal investigators explained. by the
methods In which the cloth is cut.
From material which the government
ESTIMATED would provide at least n
dozen uniforms. the manufacturers
would cut ten or less according
TO the authorities. and the excess cloth
would be resold either TO the govern
mcnt itself or to other manufacturers.
Some OF the defendants represented
TO the government that their clip
pings" amounted TO 2 per cent, whereas
ACTUALLY. due to their methods of cloth
|cutting, they amounted to s per cent
| the difference representing the excess
cloth alleged 20 have been retained.
Owing to the alleged activity OF ia
inowsky in connection with the re-
ported plot. /. was easy for the con-
ccal;rert TO be Effected
The indictments arc based upon O.! :
dcncc gathered by the Federal d.a.r!c:
attorneys Office in connection with the
IarFes, about two months ago Of Louis
Davidson, OF The Universal Cloth
Shrinking cad Refining Works here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
FACILITATE REPAIRS
BY LONGER WORK HOURS
Employees in Railway Shops VIII
Be Required to Put in Longer
Day to Relieve Congestion.
TO MAINTAIN AN OPEN SHOP
Agreement Reached Between Rail-
road Administration and Railway
Employees, Insuring Employment
OF All Who Arc Capable.
fBy Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. February 2l.-To
hasten repair work on locomotives and
railway rolling stock. an agreement in
volving lenGthcning Of working hours.
promotion of apprentices and helpers
and maintenance of open shop con-
ditlons has been reached between Di-
rcctor-General McAdoo and A. O Whar-
ton, president OF tho Railway En-
ployeos Department Of the America n
Federation of Labor. The agreement
affects more than 100000 workmcn.
At shops and roundhouses now work.
ing one shift which totals less than
seventy hours per week. IN increase
in working hours will be made proba-
bly, on a seven-day basis. In certain
shops where congestion Is most serious
mon may be required to work ten or
even eleven hours with overtime pay
on the present basis pending considera-
ton by the railroad wage commission
In certain shops arrangements will be
made TO quit work at i. NJ. one day of
each week. Local provisions on work
ing hours will be determined by rail-
road executives in conference with
railroad administration officials and
union leaders.
AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR
MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SHOP
The agreement provides for main
ttnance Of open shop and nondiscrimi-
nation on the ground Of union condi-
tons in these words:
'Tliechanics applying for employ
ment Will not be denied such employ
'ncnt for any cause other than inability
10 perform the work"
Apprentices who have served three
years may be promoted to mechanics
positions and paid the existing rate OF
wages for that work, the agreement
provides. The promoted apprentices
are to be given the right OF practical
experience on work Of their trades TO
which they had not been advanced
during the thrce-year period.
Helpers with five or more years ex-
pericncc may be promoted to the class
OF mechanics when necessary. They
are to receive mechanics wages and
have an opportunity to learn all
branches OF the trade. The agreement
provides that the ratio Of promoted
helpers shall not exceed 90 per cent OF
the number of mechanics in any trade
In single shop. The promotions for
these classes are 10 be made on the
understanding that they are necessi-
tatcd y" the var emergency and arc to
cease at the close of the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
CLARIFIES SITUATION
Food Administration Points Out
Wherein Grocer. IInNc Mi1undcr-
stood Requirement..
~ Associated rres1


WASiilNGToN. February 2i.--IIousc-
wives mag use wh"a, Hour substitutes
lin any 'uann.r they W si, tho food id-
lnin.strat!on pointed out to-day in 4
statement declaring tina; some groccrs
Dave misunderstood The wheat flour
,lhs.iiu;e rule. ana are requiring pur.
'lasers OF wheat hour 10 agree actual
IS to use 40 per cent OF other cereals in
|the bread they bake a: home.
Tho grocer is required to sell one
bound ot substitute cereals with every
pound OF wheat nour. but the house
|witc is free 10 use the substitutes in
Finy way she chooses. Tie food admin
straHon, however, has requested
women TO bake n Victory bread in their
homes. containing 20 per cent or more
|wheat-flour substitutes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
GERMAN AVIATORS FLY
FREELY OVER AMERICANS
Our Soldiers Have No Airplanes With Which Fight
Control of Air-Officers Send Urgent APP
peal for Machines.

disappear under cover the moment
German airplane is sighted.
Moreover, officers say. moro and moro
German planes are appearing In tho
SKY. and in various quarters there
Is growing belief that these are tho
first Of the machines which tho Ger
mans have been building feverishiy to
offset the large number Of expected
American airplanes. in accordance with
plans announced in tho United S.atcs.
AMERICANS ARE ENDANGERED
ny LACK OH AIRPLANEs
Whether this belief is true or not, the
fact remains that American troops are
holding the sector and arc endangered
daily because there are no American
pianes with them. The question most
asked from one end of the American
front TO the other is:
when are some American planes
coming hcrc?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
"BABY CARRIAGE VOTE"
New York Women VIII Care for In.
fants While Mothers
Reglater,
TBy Associated Press. ]
NnR lS.hr,,ar,-

BY ASSoC!ated Press.
NEW YORK. February 21.-The
baby-carriage vote" of the newly en-
|franchised women is expected to be q
new and vital factor In the forthcom-
ling congressional elections in the
district. according TO dis
|trct leaders. who said to-day they
|cxpect heavy registration OF women
Friday and Saturday.
I'VE shall have woman outside
every polling place." said Miss Helen
fVarick Boswell. chairman OF the
|woman's committee for the Republican
county committee. who will be ready
Ito take charge OF the baby while the
mother goes to register"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
rranc,s VIII Stay in pctrogrnd.

WASHINGTON, February 21.-Am-
|ba seador Francis will remain at Petro-
grad as long as the city remains out
Iof the hands Of the Germans. This
was indicated at the State Department.
mo plans, it was said, had been formed
|for the ambassadors departure. Even
though he should not be able to leave
kPetrograd until the German soldiers
march in. he and his staff would be
automatically entitled to safe conduc.
home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
Honor Confederate omeer.

WASHINGTON. February 21.-The
main camp a. Chickamauga Park. Ga.,.
Is officially recognized as Camp For-
reYt. in honor OF Northumberland
Nathan b. Forrest, of the Confederate
Army in an order issued to-day by tho
War Department.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
AMERICANS ARE ENDANGERED
ny LACK OH AInPLANF;S
TWENTY YEARS FOR |. w. w.
Knnsns Man Convicted by Court
Martial, Rcfusca to Serve
In Army.
LBy Associated prnsa. I

ny <hEsOcIdtcu I'rfsS.
CAMP FUNSTON, Kans.. February
2i.-Geore YeaEer, OF Troy. Kans.. con-
ricted here recently by court -martia!
on charges of evading the draft. to-
day was sentenced to twenty years in
the Federal penitcntiary at I.eaven-
worth.
feaser. who is twcnty-thrce years
old. refused to serve. denounced the
government and boosted that lie was u
member of the I. w. W.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22

America. and no was confident the
civilized world would not be disap-
pointed tsisy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
600 DEAD IN QUAKE
Rcports From China Indicate That
More Than 1000 Were Pain
fully Injured.
my Associated Press. ]

AMOY, CHINA, Fcbruar 2l.-Latest
reports from Swallow give the number
Of dead from the recent earthquake az
800, and the injured as more than 1000.
Several villages In the Annoy hinter-
land were virtually wiped out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22

Condition Is Improved.
Mrs. Charles Rose is reported az i'm
proving. after an operation at Grace
HoSpitll
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
COUNTERFEIT SIS BILL
Chief Mornu, OF Secret Service, Issues
Warming of Poorly Executed
Certificate.
lBy Associated Press.l

wAsuINGToN. February 31.-warn-
Ing of poorly executed counterfeit
of the IS silver certificate was issued
to-day by w. II. Moran. chief of the
Secret Service. 1t is of the 1899 series.
with check letter omitted and the sig
natures Of the Register and Treasurer
ndccipherablc. 1t is easily detected
las counterfeit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
Mrs. NnlliH AcnuIffed-

Mrs. +. H. Wallis. charged with vio-
la;inG the provisions OF the State pro-
hio!;isn !aw. was acquitted yesterday
by a jury in the Hastings Court. She
was charged with storing liquor al 422
East Marshall Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-02-22
rBy Associatod press.l

=
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
air in the American sector belongs to
tho enemy. Any officer at tho front gill
make this declaration-all have made
II. Tho control is obvious. German air
lines almost at will. Every time tho
Germans come over their path tho eky
Is specked by neecy shrapnei pufrs,
but tho chances OF hitting an airpiano
| with antiaircraft shells il SO remote
that the enemy aviators calmly fy
along as IL on a pleasure tour. Every
now and then airplanes on this side at
tack the enemy. always when they get
chance. But the Boche Ia clever
while lying and manages TO come over
and take pictures. make observations
and do virtually whatever else he de-
s!res, and then calmly sail homo with
out interruption. Nearly always nc Is
at an altitude OF about 1900 meters,
where he IL comparatively safe from
antiaircraft fire and knows 1t.
IT is not permitted to name any cTi-
GERS of American expeditionary force.
OF the American expedi;ionary force.
1t is not permitted to quote. II both
were allowed it would be possible to
carry quotations from virtually every
officer a. the front urging speedy APP
pearancc OF large numbers OF Ameri-
can airplanes. with American pilots.
For there is only ono way to wrcst
control OF the air from the enemy-tha:
il TO night him for II in the sky and re-
lieve him Of II by force of overwhelm-
ing numbers.
TRIPS WOULD BE LESS FREQUENT
If WE HAD MACHINES
Right now. II the Germans knew
American airpianes were waiting for
them every time they came over the
line their trips would be less frequent.
Neither would they dare to attempt
such 4 bold piece of work as wnea they
recently few over the line in an air
plane disguised with the allied red.
white and blue buIl's-eyc marking and
cut loose with machine gun on Amer
lean soldiers in the trenches.
II there had been American planes
nearby the chances OF the Germans
getting back home after such n trick
would be small. And It Ia extremely
doubtful. officers say, il they ever
would have tried il.
Any officer also will say that the
safety OF the individual soldiers de-
Ponds upon keeping the enemy from
doing as he pleases overhead. For daye
the Germans have been flying over GER
tain towns where American troops have
been resting after periods in the
trenches. Once or twice these daylight
observation tours have been followed
the same night by visits by enemy
bombing planes.
So free and Unrestricted are the
German a!rmen that in some towns the
commands are under strict order: TO
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-10-06

The Fhilafhca class 0f Polk 81
Methodist church met az Mrs VIM.
.tice's home Tuesday night oct. 1.
or Tho purpose 90 organizing the
class Miss lucille Claybrook "a.
elected president Mildred burgess.
Vre-pr..iisn' Mrs e. G. stinsQn.
ocretarr. nIs Louise Le NeyeU
treasurer
After the election ~ Officers Tor
he ensuing year the former plans
Tor doing Red Gross work Tuesday
night was heartily endorsed bv
those present
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-10-06

The Local Chapter 90 Red Crns
has taken steps 90 prevent the
preading Of spanish influenza. They
expect % equip a quarantine fa h.
Used in case n "a needed
The NatiunaI Red Gross has 80
aside a sun ~ be- uret for This
work. giving b. preference over.
other Hnfk when necessary
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1918-10-06

prefer herr
She o. so HlId arl COS.
.ho 70 bright aul swift with scar
Ifi hl0H lmH
Upon hsr hair and breast and ai
her breath
o. Fref Hifh laughter sud with shj
alIurnE
For lonely men she b. "a aelcom'
rUWrIdf
Tie little maid called Death
would n1f love you uoH would
withhold b.
This KISS and 'hIs iong mlght }nI
plead 500 fear
That she wiIl h1.r you nfH Imp'l-
me ruads uH
So sure of you . ra indifferent
sroruful
Until pho rfmr .0 near
pHs tho President -
christian EndrIsur Program fnr
ttt. a., tpiN.
Leader ipuisn CLARK
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