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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26

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Take an extra helping at every
meal this week in place Of some 9th
er food. II In a patriotic duty.
This Is potato week" says State
Food Commissioner Hcbberd. For
once, you're not 20 Hooverire In
this instance you are not to eat leas.
but more.
You see. It's this way:
A year ago there was n potato
shortage. You remember how a
spud used 10 be locked up with the
family jewels.
SO. every one was urged to plant
potatoes last year.
IL was war duty-and the
farmers planted potatoes galore. In
fact. they planted 30 many we are
now overlooked.
There are tons and tons OF spuds
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
WOMAN
is FOUND DEAD

TACOMA. Feb. 2s.-The body Of
an unknown woman. apparently
about 40 years OF age, was found on
the beach at Point Defiance park,
near the club house OF the Tacoma
Yacht club. today by Gus Ahlstrom,
a forcsnan at the Tacoma smelter.
The body had evidently been wash
ed In from the bay. and had been in
the water only few hours. Whcth-
er case OF murder. accidental death
or suicide. the police and coroner are
endeavoring to determine.
There were bruises around the
right ear and scratches on the right
hand.
The woman was well dressed and
wore wedding ring on her finger.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
AIDS WEINBERG CASE

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 26.-The
number OF indictments against Israel
weinberg. charged with completely
in the preparedness parade dynamit.
ing. had been reduced to five today
as a result OF the dismissal OF the two
indictments pending In Judge Cab
aniss' department OF the superior
court late yesterday. These were
dismissed on motion of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Forrari, after Judge
Cabaniss refused to grant a continu.
ance of the cases
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
BY GEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
AND LILLIAN CHESTER.
Copyright. 1918

some blue bunting"
Get 20 blaxes down from there
yelled the skipper, In a justifiabie
rage.
Yes. sir meekiy returned Lieu
tenant William Soand SO. and. going
aft. leaned against the rail- for long.
long minutes.
The deck steward came past by
and hy. taking in rugs and closing
up for the night.
Say. steward. who's next In
charge when the captains busy7"
The first officer. sir
Where - the first officer"
"fn his room. sir. replied the deck
steward. and hurried away.
Sent to "BiaIc~" Again
A good observer with an excellent
memory. was Lieutenant Bri. lie
recalled having seen the words ''firs,
officer over door somewhere. and
he went prowlinx about the boat un.
I'll h. found that door. He knocked.
who In biazcs is therer~ came
a voice like the crack OF a gun.
Lieutenant William so-and-So: a
"a passenger. sir"
What In biaxes do you WANT"
Well. air said Lieutenant Bill.
clearing his throat. we're getting up
a little entertainment. and II you
could let US have some blue hunt
ing"
door, eiled the first officer. frantic
for every second OF his four-hour
sleep
In the bright and cheerful morn
ing. we found Lieutenant Bill lean.
ing against the aft rail with his
chin in both hands. a beautiful blue
sky that morning. with Just a few
pearltlnted clouds moving laziiy
along the horizon. and the waves
were rolling and tumbling In "A thou
sand hues OF Jade and emerald and
delicate white lace fringcd their
crests. but Lieutenant Bill saw none
Of these things. nor felt the tang Of
the crisp. cool air. ms II blew against
his checks. He was far. far away.
Good morning. PropH." We hailed
him. How are the costumes com
inR on7"
Lieutenant Bill drew himself slow
~ back from far. far away. and
sighed. and srnoo,hed his off ear.
They'll be there" he said. He
snoothed the other ear. and knottsd
his brows. II don't know where I'll
get them. but they'll be there"
Bill Delivers
OF such is our pet passion. When
the ~ beautiful waveies pranced on
the scene. led by worldfamous
entyrnologist and a sixfoot-two Eng
llshman with "A monocle. they wore
bright blue fillets around their heads.
were decked with blue bows and
streamers. fluttered bright blue bill
lows, and were draped in shining
white-for this was n camouflaged
ocean. with the foam beneath.
Neptune wore a proper crown cut
(Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Germans Claim Capture
of 10000 Russians

BERLIN. via London. Feb. 2s.--
"The stubborn enemy was defeated
in a violent battle south Of Plesku
RskoffD, and the town was captur-
ed" the German official statement
declared today The fortress OF
RevaI was captured after battle"
Near Konelkowitz. the enemy
threw themselves against our force.
They were thrown back upon the
town and the railroad station was
captured by storm.
Recent captures include three d.
visional staff officers. 100 other of
ficers and 30,676 men"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
MEDICAL MEN LOSE OUT
IN ARMY CORPS TESTS

WAsHINGTON. FEB. 26.--DIs-
charges Of officers from the army
medical corps are continuing at the
rate Of so a week. Surgeon General
Gorgas announced today. In all.
1850 medical officers have been dis
charged since the war began, and in
addition there have been about 1000
reflections In the medical reserve
corps.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
FEDERAL PROBE
Of 100 CASES IS.
ON FULL SWING.

Tho federal grand jury went
Into secret session mt 1880 Tues
day morning. to dispose Of exact
~ 100 commissioners cases and
to investigate new matters 10 he
presented by the United States
attorneys office.
Most cases involve either allcg-
ed violation Of the espionage law.
the select draft net, the Reed
amendment or statutes prohib-
iting the distillation of liquor.
One OF the most important cases
~ that OF the government against
SerRt. Gcorg. II. Co-uxtock. former
head OF the dry squad. charged with
conspiring with Raleigh NJ. Faulkner
to violate the federal penal code
covering the transportation of liquor.
The vcnircmcn convened Mt 10
o'clock. in Judge jeremiah Netcrer's
department
March Prisoners In
Fifty seven prisoners. according to
ancient custom. were marched into
the courtroom shortly before 10 TO
look over the jury. They were
brought from the city and county
jsiis and tho detention station. A
large number Of officers and deputy
marshals were on guard. Chief War.
rem and u. S. Marshal Boyle were
present
The jurymen took their places Mt
roll call. Judge Neterer then in.
formed them Az 20 their qualifica.
tons. a J. Barrett, rs. was excused
for being over go years. Everett
Turner. assistant cashier for the
Great Northern. also was excused on
account OF his position.
No Objections
Are there any objections 10 the
jury by persons under arrest?" Judge
Neterer asked the prisoners.
There was no response.
Tells Of Peril
Judge Ncterer said the grand jury
IL OF the highest importance and Is
Indispensable lie told tho members
their duty was TO individuals as well
az to the government. and cautioned
them to keep all information secret.
He emphasized the peril which the
flag is in.
'"Treasonable conduct and seditious
acts cannot be tolerated. he said.
lie appointed II. X. King. president
OF the King Bros. Co. as foreman OF
the jury.
Names Of Jurors
After being sworn in. the jury re.
tired TO It's special chamber.
The prisoners were then handcuff
cd and led back to their cells.
The Jurymen are: III. X. King.
foreman. c. j. Beck. Andrew Sagen.
Cora Charter. Florence Carpenter
Agnes c. Hatch. George Wilcox. II.
II Peasc. Earl Young. c. w. Chand.
Ter. a. Hanback,. James X. Carroll. u.
II. Gates. w. a. Brady. c. l.. Denny.
c. Malmo. @. A. Haskell. +. II. Bax-
ter. @. O. Guy. q. Folsom and III. l..
Patrick.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
MORE MEN TO BE ADMITTED
TO NAVAL CAMP ON CAMPUS

Any citizen between the ages OF IS
and as is eligible 20 enlist The camp
may be reached on Eastlake or Ra.
VIENNA cars TO 18th ave. n. r. The
camp is just few blocks from 18th
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Baruch Succeeds Willard

wAsHINGTON, Feb. 2s.--Ber.
nard Baruch today was named chair
man Of the war industries board.
succeeding Daniel willard. who re
axnsd.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-26
Wounded, He Lies
4Or I Hours i'm Hail
Of Barrage Fire
Was mo Excitement at ALL" Says
American of His Experience; Why
French Pin Faith Upon Us

The American way is to GET 1T DONE. The French
expect that Of
That's the moral in this story by George Randolph
Chester. noted novelist, and creator Of GeRch Quick
Walingford"
As the French expect il Of it's up to TO deliver.
Chester went TO France especially for The STAR tell
readers THE STORY OF FRANCE TODAY" This
Is the second Of his stories They appearing daily in
this city exclusively in The Star.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
FINANCES AND
 MARKETS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, Jan. 29-Stocks were Tn demand today, absence of untoward events over the holiday prompting further short covering. Trading was unusually broad, but not especially active.
 The strength of war and semi-war issues indicated that recent advices rom abroad had given little impetus to peace possibilities.
 Domestic developments were encour- aging in affording further relief to transportation conditions and a visible reduction of fuel shortage. Proposed amendments to the impending railway Dill received favorable consideration.
 Rails were backward in the forenoon. but later contributed in fair measure to the days total at extreme gains of 1 to points.
 Steels were the dominant feature. Bethlehem shares rising 2 to 3 points on declaration of regular dividends. Fart of this was relinquished in the last hour.
 United States Steel forfeited half it's gain, closing at 927s. Announcement ot maintenance of the regular divi- dends was not known until after the market closed. Sales amounted to 515,000 shares
 Bonds were irregular; Liberty 31b's and first As making new minimums at 97.52 and 96.52, respectively: second As selling at 96.30 to 96.14. Total sales, par value, aggregated s5.725,O 900, Old United States 2's gained Ss per cent on call.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
Where the People
 May Have Hearing
The Trial of the War Department Ia fhA EdiAnt. nf nhe RanIhIinan.

What would you think of a jury who on Thursday listened to the evil dence for the prosecution, were then told that on Monday the evidence for the defense would be presented to them, yet on the intervening Sunday issued a statement expressing their great re- gret that the defendant was guilty and their strong hope that after proper punishment he would reform? Isn't the attitude of such a jury precisely the attitude of your paper in your leading editorial of this morning-on Senator Chamberlain's charges? What will you now do with the evidence for the defense which Secretary Baker will present to the country on tomorrow Monday? You may reverse the verdict you have already pronounced, but how can you know that you will thereby remove the impression your editorial will have made on the minds of thou sands of readers?
 You applaud the Courage" of Sen- ator Chamberlain. Yet isn't it clear that whether he is to be commented or severely condemned depends en- tirely upon the evidence you have not yet heard, and which-or some portion of which--is to be presented tomorrow by the Secretary of War? One fact is as we'll known to all of us as the fact of the existence of the war itself, namely, that in the creation-or in the present stage of progress toward the creation-of any army of million and half men. in nine months. out of un- trained civilians, the War Department has accomplished a work of colossal magnitude That mistakes have been made is certain; but that there would have been great many more mistakes had Senator Chamberlain been Secre- tary of War is not at all improbable. It is well to remember that Presi- dent Lincoln had his Chamberlains, and Reeds, and Stones. and LaFol- lettes-by the score; and that when he l was at that stage in his task corre- spending to the present stage in the tasks of Mir. Wilson, there were nc | laudations of "his great patient soul,
 no bronze tablets quoting the Gettys- 1 burg address or the Second Inaugural: but. instead, there were half-hearted praise and whole-hearted abuse-quite similar in all respects to the present
 criticism of Mir. Wilson's conduct oi
 the war; similar even to the extent o' hiding that criticism of Lincoln be-
 hind the pretense that it was only pointing out of the inefficiency of Stan
 ton, his Secretary of War.
 Senator Chamberlain knows very
 well that in the crypt of the capito
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
TERRIBLETE TEMPERED PANLoW

In the domestic relations court Mrs. Antoinette Panlow explained of the reasons why she dreads the wilder type of life She made it clear that she had been associated with her husband in matrimony years and that all interest in life the plains tales of valor and detective stories, and ad venturous situations had died in the meantime.
 Hes always going to kill some one,' said Mrs. Panlow, "and he won't work. Every time the rent is due for years I've had to scury around to get it for fear he'd kill the rent if a word said to him. Every time the dumbwaiter bell has rung loud he's said he'd knock the head off whoever rang it, and every time we've been out walking he has been the verge of getting into terrible fight and of kill ing some He has terrible temper
 Magistrate Harris looked intently at the defend ant
 Didn't see you in Harlem court two weeks ago?" he asked.
 "Yes," said Mr. Panlow to the magistrate T there. I make complaint against tn boy that tends the fruit stand at But didn't tell my wife about it.
 What did the boy do to you?' asked the court.
 He hit me-" said the terrible tempered MT. Pan- low, "and had him arrested New York Herald
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
BRITISH ROADS ARE
 MADE OF OLD SHOES
lScientific Americanl

Several uses have been found for the enormous quantity of worn out boots condemned by the British army. It ap- pears that waste boot leather is an eX- cellent material for making rodas. While there are more profitable uses for uppers, the scrap leather of soles is mixed in the proportion of from to 10 per cent with slag, granite or lime stone, in conjunction with asphalt and bitumen. The mixture is known as "Broughite,' and is said to possess the hardness and rigidity of the ordinary tar macadam road, with greater resil- fence and less dust. The British roads board is now experimenting with it.
 Waste leather is also used for making animal charcoal, and a by-product of this process is ammonium sulphate suitable for use as a fertilizer. Uppers yield considerable quantity of grease, available for use in currying leather and for other purposes. Several minor uses of old boots are mentioned in- cluding the manufacture of leather board. leather pulp, washers, mats, cy- anides and prussiates, glue and size.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

there are tons and tons of annual and other reports pointing out to Congress that not only did the country have no guns, and no machinery for mak- ing the guns. but that it had no ma chinery for making the machinery for making the guns; and begging. Con- gresS for money to establish arsenals and machinery for making some sort of start to meet such an emergency as the present when it should arise; and he knows that Congress always denied the requests, and proceeded upon the complaisant theory that in any such emergency "a million men would spring to arms between sunrise and sunset;" and he knows that Secretary Garrison resigned because the Presi- dent didn't feel justified in yielding 'the big stick over Congress in the attempt to coerce it into granting the necessary money and legislation. Chamberlain asks why contracts were not let in advance of the appropria- tions being made-when the War De- partment saw that war was inev- itable?" Well. I am not certain of it. but I feel pretty confident that there are several statutes which make it a criminal offense to let contracts in ad- vance of ropriations-statutes en- acted by Congress for the express pur-
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

pose of preventing any executive de- partment from doing anything in ad- vance of express Congressional author ity. No one would not prosecute or impeach for infringing such a statute That isn't so certain. See what is now happening to MT. Baker for far less mistakes than the deliberate vio- lation of a criminal statute. At any rate, why should any executive take such a risk in order to protect the country against the inefficiency of its own Congress?
 THOMAS B. HARDIN.
 Phoenix. Sunday, January 27th.
 MT. Hardin has misapprehended the editorial he criticises. It did not as- sume that the inefficiency of tne War Department had been established oi that the case against it was closed It did assume, though, that there were certain things to be mended. and we believe that that is all that Senator Chamberlain wanted. The writer also makes a serious mistake in linking the name Of MT. Chamberlain with those of Stone and LaFollette. And he errs again in mentioning MT. Chamberlain in connection with our previous stat. of unpreparedness. MT. Chamberlain for three years has been one of the | foremost advocates of preparedness.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
The Matter of Housing

The experiences of the educating the people to the necessity for proper housing conditions We learning in the greatest of all schools that it is good business to it that the workers of the land given decent homes and proper recreation. In the short space of 8 few months we have made progress along these lines than in years of pa tient effort the of city planners and social workers.
 The appeal to the pocket book has brought the usual convincing influences to bear upon those have steadfastly adhered to the theory that they not their brothers keeper. Wise financers and big manufacturers have long understood the advan- tages of good housing. The largest most success full enterprises in the country have established pleas and sanitary homes for their workers and pro- vided them with recreation centers. It has paid handsomely.
 But the attempt to bring about the passage of laws to banish the tenements and clean up slums to compel the property owners a matter of policy provide proper housing conditions has always met with the fierce opposition of property These perosns have always had the backing of and powerful support of real estate operators and the financial terests which hold mortgages.
 If it is worth while for the British government to spend s5OoOoo,OOO to provide homes for workers
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
Only Different Names

There may be some grounds for the view, said to be held in Washington, that our l. ". W's are get ting their inspiration from the Russian Bolsheviki but it is apt to to good many of us that it is other way about. the ends and methods of the two argue the existence of a concert of purpose, it can not be forgotten that our I. w. W.'s were
 first in the field with their anarchstic precepts and practices. Instead of being the victim of Russian example, presently prospectively may be guilty of the inspiration for the serio- comic tragedy being enacted in that distracted country But most
 likely of all, the smilitude between 1. w. w. and the Russian Bolsheviki is perhaps due to the circum- stance that both instruments in the same hands. If now the l. W. W.'s seem to those in Washington menacing than they have been in the past, it is applicable upon the supposition that Germany's sue cess in the use of the Russian Bolsheviki has couraged it to make moro energetic nd determined use of the l. W. WIS. That at least will be the plausible hypothesis until some evidence of an understanding between the Bolsheviki and the l. W; WIS shall be forthcoming.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
GOING INTO HALF-MoURNlNc

Miss Annette Benton, on returning from a visit, brought gift to each of her mothers colored serv- ants. It was the day out for Lily, the housemad Annette distributed her gifts reservng for Lily scarlet silk blouse.
 That won't do," said Mrs Benton "Lily's in mourning" "Mourning?"
 "Yes, for her husband; he died in jail and I.y's wearing long crape veil"
 When Lily returned, her young mistress ex- pressed regret. ''f give the blouse to Lizzie" she said, 'and get you something else"
 Lily looked at the blouse, then she swallowed Don't you give that blouse to no Lizzie Miss An nette co.'s mont Tse gwine outa mournin' from the waist up."-Harper's Magazine
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

if it is worth while for the United States govern ment to plan the expenditure of vast sums for the same purpose there be doubt that it would be good business for every city in the land to banish rotten tenements force property owners to make their holdings sanitary and thoroughly habitable We too tender of the rights of the individual and too neglectul the rights of the community but we are learning in the trying time of the
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
MERCANTILE PAPER

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Mercantile paper 51s G5&; sterling 50 day bills 472; commercial 50 day bills on banks 471h; commercial 60 day bills 47lA; demand 475L; Mexican dollars 6SA; government bonds and railroad bonds irregular.
 Time loans firm; 60 days, 90 days and six months os4 G6.
 Bar silver SIS.
 Call money firm, high S%; low SI2; ruling rate S%; closing bid 3i2; of fered 3s4; last loan 3Z.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
MEN SHOULD SKIP THIS

A little girl wrote the following composition on
 
 Men what women marry They drink and smoke and swear, but don't go to church. Perhaps if they bonnets they would. They are more logical than women, also geological. Both men and women sprang from monkeys, but the women sprang farther than the men."-Ladies Home Journal
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
M ETAlS

NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Lead steady: spot 7121a @7371s; spelter quiet; East St. Louis delivery spot 775Q S00
 At London: Spot copper, LILO; fu- lures LILO; electrolytic L125; spot tin L29 los; futures L294 10s: lead spot L29 los; futures L2S los; spelter spor L54; futures L50
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
THE GREATER NEED

Western railroads putting Bibles in their smoking cars Obviously it would be conducive to Christianity if they would spend that money on car windows that won't stick. We dare say the Re- cording- Angel gets business from that source than almost any other-Buffalo Evening News
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

Tommy had been playing truant from school and had spent long, beautiful day fishing On his way back he met one of his young cronies who accosted him with the usual question, Catch anythng?"
 At this, Tommy, in all the consciousness of guilt quickly responded "Aint been home yet.'-Tit- Bits
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30
IN THE PEN

What is the name of that handsome prisoner" asked the impressionabe young woman.
 "No 2206, miss" replied the guard
 How funny! But, of course that is not his real name.'
 "Oh no, miss that's just his pen name"-Boston Transcipt.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

L. s. Industrial Alcohol. .119E
 United States Steel ... 927s United States Steel, pfd. ......... .1095s Wabash pfd. lB) ...... 22ss Western Union ......... 90ss Westinghouse Electric .. 40is
Arizona republican., 1918-01-30

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