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New-York tribune., 1918-07-08

who felt warmly attached to your
eminent son, may offer you my sincere
sympathy in your deep bereavement in
which so many share? May our Heav-
.enly Father grant you the strength to
bear your sad loss"
Joseph M. Rice, member of the
Mitchell campaign committee, wired !:
He made clean fight AMI New York
City is great loser"
NIourned by Alsatians
Daniel Blumenthal, on behalf of
Alsatians and Lorrainers. sent this
message:
Allow me, in the name Of the Con
eral Association of the Alsatians and
Lorrainers of America and of the
Worlds League for the Restitution
of Alsace-Lc rraine, to convey to you
the deepest expression of our sincere
sorrow for the irrcparable loss of a
noble friend of France ard Alsnce-
Lorraine, of great American patriot
who, just going to fight victorously
under the sky of France. died as
hero on the soil Of his beloved coun-
try.
Alfred L. Smith, Presl lent of the
Board of Aldermen, sent 'he following
1t is with keencst sorrow that
have learned of tho tragic death Of
Major Mitchell. When he vas presi-
dent of the Board of Aldermen end
was Speaker of the Assembly he
was in Albany much on city matters
and came to know him we'll While
we differed often in politics, we were
good friends His vigorous manhood,
marked ability and pleasing person
ality always commanded my admira-
tion. He has made the supreme sac
ritice for his country and it's cause,
but he leaves behind a multitude
of friends to honor his memory.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Espionage Act Passed
BY Spanish Cortes

MADRID, July 7.-Aftcr long dis
cussion the new act for the repression
of espionage has been passed by the
Cortes, the government having de-
declared the law indispensable in
maintaining the neutrality of Spain.
Some of the Deputies, Roformist, Re-
publican and Socialist after Offering
strong opposition to the law, withdrew
from the chamber when they saw that
the government would refuse any
modification OF the act. In withdraw
ing, they declared they would decline
to have any parliamentary relation
with the government.
This incident caused considerable
disturbance, but the act was speedily
passed after the excitement had sub
sided. Some demonstrations were
made by the crowd around the Parlia-
ment building, which were repressed
by the police.
The act will be signed tomorrow by
King Alfonso and will become imme
dately effective
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Reporter May Clear
Almereyda Mystery

PARIS, July IN. Jouca, reporter
on the newspaper Bonnet Rouge"
convicted last month with others of
reasonable activities in connection
with that Germanophile newspaper, and
sentenced to five years penal servitude,
has asked for hearing before he is
sent to penal colony. The request
is held to imply that he will be able
to throw light upon the death of Miguel
Almereyda, editor Of the Bonnet
Rouge who died nysterously in a
Paris prison last summer while held
there on a charge Of sedition.
1t was declared at the time that AL
mereyda had committed suicide, and an
investigation of reports that he had
been murdered resulted in finding by
the examining magistrate that there
was no evidence to support this charge
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Defence Society to
Honor Bastille Day
Speakers to Pay Special Trib.
ute to France on
.Julv Ia

Owen Johnson, chairman of the
American society arranging for the
celebration of Bastille Day in the
United States, has received letter
from Charles Stewart Dawson, chair
man of the board of trustees of the
American Defence Society, promising
cordial cooperation in the project Mr..
Dawson wrote:
"The American Defence Society,
through its speakers bureau and
branches throughout the United States,
Hawaii and Porto Rico, is very glad to
offer you it's help in seeing that Bas-
title Day, the greatest French holiday,
is tittingly observed on July Ii
throughout the country.
"France has been called upon to en-
dure the heaviest sacrifices of the war,
because so much of her land has been
devastated. We were never more
united in spirit than now, and the
speakers of the American Defence So
ciety will be asked to pay especial
tribute to France on July d."
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Takes Tillman's Seat
Christie Benet Appointed te
Senate for S;x Months

COLUMBUS, S. c., July 7.-Christie
lbenet' an attorney of Columbia, has
been appointed by Governor Manning
to serve the next six months of the un.
expired term of the late Senator TILL
man. of South Carolina.
Under South Carolina statute an
appointment to the Senate is limited
TO SIX months, which will necessitate an
election to fill out the remaining two
months of the Senatorial term, which
expires next March.
Mr.. Benet, who is thirty eight years
old, will be one of the youngest mem
oers OF the Senate. In announcing the
appointment Governor Manning re-
,: ,enred TO Mr. benet as zone whose ster-
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Mofat Praised by Balfour

John Mofat, executive chairman Of
the National Allied Relief Committee
and of other similar bodies, has re-
coived expressions of gratitude from
Arthur James Balfour, former Premier
of Great Britain, and Stephen Pichon,
French Minister of Foreign Affairs, for
the work accomplished under his direc-
tion. He recently received the Medaillc
Academic.
81 know that what you have done has
been the cause of many millions of dol
lars reaching tho stricken populations
in the war zones of Europe and else
where" wrote Mr.. Balfour
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08

Major Mitchell left the ground in his
machine the straps Of his safety telt
were not buckled.
Major Mitchell fell from his plane,
a single seated scout machine, when
attempting to bank at height Of
about 900 feet. The machine landed
in nearby field and was wrecked.
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Mitchel's Belt Unbuckled,
Further Evidence Shows

LAKE CHARLES, La. July I'm
vestigation into the death Of Major
John Purroy Mitchell, who fell from his
airplane at Gerstner Field here yester-
day, had not been concluded tonight,
Major Kirby, commanding officer Of the
field. announced.
Additional evidence from cadet fliers
and civilian workers, however, was
said to have made it certain that, when
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Zionist Course to Begin Mondav

The second annual Zionist SUNNI,
course will open at the Jewish Centre
131 West Eighty-sixth Street, neu
Monday and last until the folloxr.
spices of the intercollegiate Zionist A..
sociation of America, and the lecture,
will deal particularly with the prob]sr
Of reastabiishing Jewish state in Pal.
estine
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
ain Facts About the Meat Business


heFederal Trade report on war
profits stated that the FIVE large packers have been
proteerng and they have monopoly Of the market
These conclusions if fair and Just are matters of serious
not only to those engaged in the packing
business but TO every other citizen of our country
he figures given profits misleading and the
statement that the packers have monopoly unsup-
ported by the facts.
The packers mentioned the report stand ready prove
their profits reasonable and necessary.
The meat business Of the largest American indus
tries. Any citizen who would famiarize himself with
Its details must be prepared for large totals
The states that the aggregate profits of four large
packers S 40, 900 900 for the three war years.
This compared with S 9 900 900 as the average
annual profit for the three years before the war maxine
appear that the profit ST q O00 900 greater
than the pre-war profit
This compares three year profit with oneyear profit
manitesty unfair method of comparison not only
mlsleacng but the Federal Trade Commission annar
emily has made mistake in the figures themselves
*
The aggregate three-year profit Of $l4O 900 600 was
earned on sales of over four and half billion dollars
1T means about three each dollar Of saes-or
mere traction of a cent per pound Of product
Packers profits negligible factor in prices of live
stock and meats No other large business is conducted
upon such small margins of profit
Furthermore- this is very important-only small
portion OF this profit has been paid in dividends The
balance has been put back the businesses 1t had to
BE- as you realize when you consider the problems the
packers have had to solve-and solve quickly-durnp
these years.
10 conduct this business in times with higher costs
and the necessity OF paying three times the former
prces tor live stock has required the of two or three
times the ordinary amount of working capital The adj
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08

lt1ona profit makes only fair on this and as has
been stated the larger portion of the profits earned has
pee used to nance huge stocks of goods and to provide
aooltlons and improvements made necessary bv the
enormous demands OF our army and navy and the Allies
II you are business you will appreciate the sienf
canoe OF these facts If you unacquainted with bus
ness talk this matter with some business acuuant
ance-wlth your banker, say-and ask him to compare
Pfohts OF the packing industry with those Of any other
large industry at the present time
NO evidence is offered by the Federal Trade Commission
III OF the statement that the large packers have
monopoly. The Commissions own report shows the
large number and Importance of other packers
he packers mentioned in the statement stand ready, -
prove to any fair minded person that thev are in keen
competition with each other and that they have no
power to manipulate prices
If this were not true they would not dare to make tba
positive statement - ~ NAAo
! iuf'hefmofe' government figures show that the five
packers mentioned IN the report account for onlv
ABOUT one-thlrd OF the business of the country
hey wish 1T were possible to interest you in the details
u ei1 BUSINESS Of how, for instance they can sell
oressed beet tor less than the cost of the I've a1
owing to utilization of byproducts and Of The
story OF the methods Of distribution throuobot H.;
oiodo land, as we'll as other countries
lhe tive packers mentioned feel justified IN
each other TO the extent of together presentno th
lhey have been able to do big job for your oovrn,,
1h us tune OF need; they have met all war t;roe dI
promptly and completely and they are x.1ll;n - .
tneir case to the tairmindedness of the A," " ''us'
with the facts before them 'icdh people
New-York tribune., 1918-07-08
Army Funeral
For Mitchell
On Thursday

Continued from page ]
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
YANKS TIGHTEN
M|H|EL DEFENSE
BY FRANK j. TAYLOR
Omitted Press Correspondent

'onilt l'oS 1oiTtSpoiutHtD
WITH TILE AMERICANS ON
THE METZ FRONT. Sept. 16.-Both
American wings are reported TO be
Strengthening out and co-ordinating
their positions across the late st.
Mihiel salient.
Our patrols now control the area
between the American lines and the
Hindenburg reserve defense.
The Germans are digging in far to
the rear. rather than attempting to
dispute these American gains effec-
lively.
Aerial fighting is intense. Battle
planes are forcing the boches to re-
main more than five kilometers
about three miles, behind positions
which otherwise. would constitute
their forward lines, while reconnais-
sancc and bombing planes and artil.
lery units operate undisturbed de.
spite numerous air fights.
The number of German airmen
has suddenly increased tremendous.
ly, but is still insufficient to meet the
British, French ond American forces.
Tons OF bombs are being dropped on
German positions far in the rear.
There was stiff fighting during the
night along the Moselle, where Amer.
leans stormed fortified quarries.
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IL have absolute confidence that
the French and Italians and British
and Americans all have the vision to
recognize this. and that they will
fight on until an effective peace can
be made.
but one OF the most difficult
things for any OF us TO do is TO keep
our minds conferred on the funda.
mental fact. In the face OF skillfully
prepared statements such AZ may be
expected to come from Germany be.
fore long. We must carefully analyze
every statement emanating from n
German source.
Stand by Wilson
II believe that the great majority
OF the people OF France and Great
Britain and Italy, as well as Aneri-
ca. stand for the propositions that
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That is the message MAI. James
II. Perkins. American Red Cross
commissioner for Europe, sends to
all OF the allied peoples.
sWhen the Germans start talking
peace," the major added, "the allies
have got to keep their eyes on the
ball."
Mai. Perkins knows as much about
the German "peace-drive' method or
war.making as any man outside Ger
many. asked him for an inter
view on the subject because ne
watched the result OF made-in-Ger'
MANY peace propaganda in the acute
stage In Italy last year. And in
France on more than one occasion
he has seen the potency OF skillful
peace talk as weapon OF war.
.The Germans conduct peace of
fensives Just as thoroly and their
methods are as well planned and as
well considered as their military OPP
erations." said Maj Perkins.
~Already we have seen the result
of one--in Italy last year.
81 suppose IL can be safely said
that the German. Austrian victory in
Italy was 20 TO so per cent propa'
ganda and only 20 to 80 per cent
military.
THE Germans simply riddled Italy
with propaganda; stories of peace
that convinced the Italians that
peace was at hand. This went so far
that certain troops were ready TO go
home, and the people were preparing
TO receive them.
Undoubtedly the Germans are
about to try out the same kind OF
camouflage on the allies. The dan
ger l see is this;
The Gergnans now hold in their
hands a lot of cards which they will
play in an attempt to make IT seem
they are offering the allies practical
~ all the allies want.
II believe the kaiser has said that
he has IL in his power to bring about
peace whenever he wants to.
II can conceive OF the possibility
OF the Germans saying:
1--WE will give up Belgium and
France and part OF Alsace-Lorraine.
We recognize now that we cannot
break the allies determination TO
prosecute the war to n successful
conclusion. and there is no sense in
prolonging the agony
Would Look Favorable
Dressed up in the proper clothes
such a proposal would look favor
able to the people OF all allied coun
tries. Because none of the allies
wants to continue the war a minute
longer than is necessary. Resnem
Der. too, that France has been invad
ed for four years: that there are
more than 100000 refugees scat
tered over the country: remember
that. and you have some idea OF the
favorable color such an offer with
its promise Of all France evacuated
J and a large part OF Alsace. Lorraine
back. would assume.
mention this to illustrate
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NO HASTY REPLY
T0PEACE Offer
OF ENEMY ALLY
Continued From Page One

end TO the struggle but the
allies have stated their prelim-
mary conditions. They are:
Withdrawal from Belgium and
France abrogation OF the
Brest-Litovsk and Bucharest
treaties, etc. There Is not the
faintcst suggestion that the CEN
trail powers will agree to these
conditions.
ut Is just an Invitation to n
secret conference, at which bar
gains can be struck and the de-
struction OF mllitarism prevented.
Hindcnburg wants time 10 pull his
armies together. Negotiations mean
practical armistice. Germany's
note To Belgium is another Brost-
Litovsk scheme"
Chroniclc--Two motives Inspire
the notes-first. tho desire TO en-
barrass the entente by throwing
upon 1t the odium OF continuing the
war: second. IA genuine longing for
peace. Berlin and Vienna now re-
alize for the first time that the
central powers cannot win the war
But the entente are not going to
be fooled. IL would be foolish 10 ex.
pect good results from a conference
unul Berlin and Vienna change their
methods OF negotiations.
"In Wilson's language. no general
peace. no peace worth the infinite
sacrifices OF these years OF tragical
suffering can be arrived at under
the old method OF barter and con.
cession.'"
The Times: Germany liz employ.
Ing Austria TO sham peace propose Is
and cover up her efforts TO gain
time while Hindenburg organizes his
forces. IL liz one OF the oldest and
stalest tricks OF diplomacy.
what the central empires really
hope for is rejection OF the pro.
posals so that they can again pro
sent TO their disheartened peoples
their reasons for continuing the war
They also hope to break the en-.
tente's solid front"
Telegraph: The proposal IN alb
surd and insincere. Its object is TO
gain time for Hindenburg to reor.
Eafllle MS tnhtlsr'd IorCtSs
Mail: ''The proposal Is an irnpu-
dent sham. Wilson. In advance. dis
posed OF the proposal when. on Jan
uary s. he said: None but open GOV.
enants OF peace. openly arrived at "
Graphic: THE proposal IL n war
maneuver. IL Germany is prepared
TO surrender Internationally. peace
Is possible at once"
Post: I'VE are dealing with the
first definite peace overture from
Germany. which. in substance. is a
proposal to conclude an armistice.
There can be but one answer. To
pause now would be 10 throw away
the fruits OF four years; to dismiss
forever the hope of victory; to be-
tray the common cause OF civiliza.
ton"
Regarding Gcrrnany's note TO Bel.
GUM. the Post said:
ut is an impudcnt, shameless pro.
posai which was put forward not to
benefit Belgium or satisfy the allies.
but TO provide propaganda for the
defeatists"
The Daily News was the only Lon
don morning paper favoring the Aus
trta proposal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
SHOOTS WOMAN
and KILLS SELF

Mrs. w. Il. Craig. -. OF 1920 26th
ave. S. w. is in n critical condition
In the city hospital, following "A
shooting at her husbands residence
Sunday evening. in which Robert
Collins. stevcdorc foreman at the
Smith cove dock. sent n bullet thru
her head and then turned the gun on
himself with fatal result
Tho shooting occurred in the pres
ence OF the two Craig children, IL
and 10 years old. Collins. a former
roomer at the Craigs. appeared short.
ly after Mr.. Craig started for Olym-
pia, with the request that Mrs. Craig
go for an auto ride with him.
On the woman's refusal. Collins
took her apart into a room away
from the children, who soon heard
sounds of n struggle. As they open.
ed the door. they saw their mother
wrest herself from Collins grasp and
saw Collins point revolver at her
head and fire. Mrs. Craig collapsed
on the bed. whereupon Collins turned
the weapon on himself. falling dead
across her body.
~ INC city Hospilai, osiofe idpsins
into Inconsistencies. Mrs. Craig
stated that Collins was angered be-
cause OF her refusal to accompany
him. Mrs. Craig was badly injured.
the bullet entering her jaw and com
ing out behind the left eye, fractur-
ing the jaw and binding the sight of
the one eye by destroying the optic
nerve. Her condition is pronounced
very critical Monday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Pastor Warns of
Church's Enemies

The Christian church is surround
ed by hosts OF enemies. working for
her downfall. declared DR.. NJ. A. Mat.
thews In n sermon in the First Pres
byterian church Sunday. The church
must never accept the worldly pro
gran outlined for her. he warned. but
must remain true TO the ideal OF God.
urged young soldiers to
embrace religion before going to Eu-
rome
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Returned Soldiers
Will Meet Friday

Members OF the Great War Vet
Grams association" will meet at Nine.
Leppcr's hall. Fourth ave. and Pine
GERS and hear the report on the To
ronto convention. All returned Can.
adam soldiers are urged TO attend.
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Seattle Man Missing in Action
SECTION A


OF disease wounded degree
med. ed OF
The ms
~ cas
mi
lila priyatc Sv
follows:
Name
Robcrt
I.
H. l.
A.
r.
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AIR RAID HITS PARIS

PARIS. Sept. 16.-Several enemy
airplanes approached Paris last night.
1t was announced today. There were
some casualties and material damage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
The eighth In the series Of house

keeping demonstrations at the Yes
Ter branch library will be given Tues
day at y. m. Miss Sutherland will
discuss the subject OF simple and in
expensive desserts. making various
dishes to demonstrate her talk.
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that II Is going 60 take firmncss
and foresight by the allied PEG
pies 10 keep constantly In mind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Beware ENEMY PEACE, WARNS US. officer
IN MESSAGE FROM FRANCE TO Americans

that no peace Is effective that
leaves the German system In
tact and leaves In German hands
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16

1t Is said that turnout ones life
time ones ears continue to grow
bigger.
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Tuesday,
BrasSiere Day
IN THE CORSET SHOP

IN THE CORSET SHOP
The day we will sell discontinued
models of Brassieres at the littlest
prices you ever heard of.
Ovida Reducing
Brassieres at $3.50 :
Brassieres in this splendid re-
ducing style are made of good,
heavy elastic and strong cambria.
A good range of sizes, from Sc to
so, but no size SO.
Elastic and Cluny
Lace Brassieres at 1.50
Cluny Lace Brassieres, hook
front style, with pink silk centers;
Elastic Brassieres in hook-front
and back-closing styles. Sizes "a
to So.
Brassieres Reduced
to 39c
Brassieres made of crossbar
material, trimmed with embroid-
cry yokes; back and front-closing
styles, in all sizes from "a to so.
Brassieres Reduced
to 121ac
Neat, practical Brassieres for
everyday wear; made of good
quality white cambria; hook-front
style, trimmed with neat embroid-
cry Jokes. Sizes 81 to A.
CORSET SHOP-THIRD FLOOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16

At the height Of n mile. an AFRO
plane has range OF vision OF e5. 7
miles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Beautiful Broadcloth Coats
$500 to S45.OO

In Copenhagen blue and rose color; En-
pire style, trimmed with fur and well lined.
BABY SHOP. SECOND FLooR-THE BON MARCHF
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SECTION b
Two Seattle Men Are Included

casualties
and
n
.
.
wounded severely ts died disease wounded degree under
men w.
We.
tandpa are
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ny HAROLD EDWIN BECHTOL

ny HAROLD EDWIN BECHTOL
European Manager of the News
paper Enterprise Association
LONDON, England, Sept. i6.-
sCulcss the Germans accept un.
conditionally all Of the terms laid
down by President Wilson. their
peace offensive will be an ut
tempt 10 PULL THE Wool
OVER THE ALLIES EYES
AND SAVE THEMSELVES"
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A Small Lot of Women's
Silk Dresses Reduced to
$14.95

Women's Muslin Drawers
Reduced to Soc and 75c Pair
Women's Drawers in regular sizes
made of good quality white muslin,
trimmed with embroidery ruffle. Some
of better quality nainsook, trimmed with
embroidery ruffle, reduced to 75c.
Nainsook Corset Covers
Reduced to SEC
Nicely-made Corset Covers of good
quality nainsook, trimmed with wide en-
broidery insertion and lace.
Children's Cotton Vests
Reduced to 29c
Fine White Cotton Vests-high and
low neck, with short sleeves. Sizes 8 to
16 years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Silk and
Wool Skirts
REDUCED TO
$3.50

Reduced because we have
only a few left. Made of
serge, Panama, striped flannel,
plain and plaid taffeta silk, in
various colors.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-09-16
Little Tots Fancy Coats
at $1,000

Coats in a great many novelty styles
mostly Empire effect, of mixtures and plain
colors; collars of velvet and button trim
ming. Sizes 2 to 6 years.