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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
ASK VACATION
Of CAR TAXES

Asking the vacation of the assess.
ment OF the Seattle railway lines.
Walter r. Meier. corporation coun.
sci, and Chief Deputy Kennedy APP
peared before Clark II. Ja,kson,
state tax commissioner. in olympia
Monday. James II. Howe and Nor
wood Brockett. representing the
traction company, also urged vaca.
ton OF the assessment.
Tax Commissioner jackson stepped
In several weeks early to make his
assessment of the traction lines be.
fore the transfer to the city had
been completed. He placed the
value of the lines at s12.o00.o0o. and
unless the assessment Is withdrawn
the city will have to pay 100000.
The city holds the tax commissioner
acted unfairly In rushing to slap a
tax on the lines when he knew they
would soon pass to city ownership.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
SOUND CHASERS
GUARDED YANKS
Served as Conveys for
Transports Leaving N. 7.

Rolling the ships log and box.
Ing the compass may be all
right for some. but-H. q. Raid
win would rather stand behind
q little brass grill and count
money or cash checks. It's
better trade. he says.
This morning he helped drop the
mud hooks OF sub-chaser 2s3 into the
waters OF Seattle harbor. IL was
the official ending OF the great war
for him. for Seattle is his home
and he IN here TO stay.
Until he enlisted In the navy in
1917, Baldwin was an assistant cash
Ter OF the First National bank and
lived at the Windsor apartments.
Just Missed Sub
Experiences? Had a world OF
experlences.' he said. We didn't
get our sub--didnt even see one as
far as that goes-but we saw
enough of their work TO know that
they stopped at nothing.
I'VE left Bremerton on May 6.
last year. went thru the Panama
canal In June. and early In July
we passed the Diamond Shoal light
ship just five hours before she was
torpedoed by German submarine.
That was about as near as we came
TO a sub that we know about.
WED have been out OF luck II
that sub had got wind OF us. for
none OF the chasers in our fleet had
their guns. They were mounted at
New London later In the month.
Escorting Transports
only one OF the boats from
Bremerton got across. II went as
far as the Azores and had its base
there. Our ship was assigned to
convoy duty escorting transports
and munitions ships out of New
York
And Boy They passed US a
couple of stiff pills. too. Twenty
nine days at sea one tour. only ty-
ing up for gasoline and provisions
when we ran out. and 81 days
another time.
I'VE would go out In a big con-
voy--our whole fleet--with hydro
planes and dirigibles overhead to
watch for subs underneath. II was
a great sight.
several times we picked up dead
victims OF Germany's ruthless sub
marine warfare, and part OF our
duty lay in picking up unexploded
and floating mines. II wasn't tho
safest Job in the world but there
was some excitement In IL. and a
man has to have excitement at sea
In sub chaser or he'd die"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
CRAFT
ARE LIKE CORK
Bobbed Up and Down on
Every Ripple, He Says

Tho next time : GO 10 yea.
I'm going to pick out the big.
gent boat I can find. a sub
chaser IL Just like . cork. only
more 80. II ri<Ies on top cf every
litele bubble. and the rippleS on
. czisu day make Il bounce
around.-
So Ensign n. w. capps delivered
himself this morning from the deck
OF Sub-chaser No. est. the flagship
OF the fleet Yet. as he did 30. his
eye roved lovingly over the FURNISH.
ed brass and cleaning decks.
Ensign Caps In a Seattle attor.
ncy who lived at the University
club and practiccd before the bar
here before he enlisted az an able.
bodied seaman In the 4. s. navy.
That was on June 1. 1917. In No
vember. little more than five months
later. he rcceived his commission.
He has served with the sub
chasers In the convoy service out OF
New York. and made the trip thru
the canal and back with the boat he
now commands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29

resembling photograph horn. On
the ono ship Of the fleet boaStIng a
talking machine. the horn OF the
phonograph would be put up TO the
wireless tranxinitter. on all the
other ships. not so blessed. the loud.
Understands their official name
would be hooked In. the crews would
gather round the chart house win.
dows and doors and the whole fleet
would hear the latest dance records
or popular songs.
Tell by Propeller
The wireless phone was used con.
stantiy for communication between
the flagship and other ships of the
fleet Two or more converse lions
may be carried on at the same time
by the use OF different wave lengths.
Another device which was used
with absolute accuracy. was the UNI
derwater listener--or submarine dc.
tector. Each ship carried one and
their listeners become so proficient
they could tell whether the pro
peiier they heard turning was that
OF battleship. tramp. destroyer or
submarine. and almost It's exact 10.
cation with regard to their own posi-
ton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
seldom Too Rough
for Meals Aboard
u. s. Sub Chasers

The rougher the fewer.
That's the Official slogan OF the
m>n Of the sub-chaser feet. The
fewer part means meals.
Three days IL the longest I've
gone on one OF these boats without
cooking anything" says ships Cook
a. r. Coons Of s. G.. 2s3. and that
was down in the Caribbean on the
trip home this time. The old Carib-
bean gave Us a rough voyage.
oh, We feed EN- hard tack and
IAN and such stun when it's rough.
but realize, IT'S gotta be pretty rough
before can't cook"
Coons- who used 10 perform In the
kitchens Of Seattle hostelries before
he entered the navy. lives at TAI list
y. when he's at home. He says he
served - days on the submarine
R,15.
II was pipe there" he adds,
when she got rough. we Just sub
merged for dinner. or breakfast, or
Whatever II was-and there you
we're. No pitching or tossing at ALL"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Section Two
Hun Divers
Kept Clear
of Chasers

Ensign Robert Cspps Of Seat
tie. commanding officer Of sub
chaser z9i. the flagship Of the
aotiila, sketcbed "A picture 81
convoy duty on the East coast
Tor tine penent Of "A group Of Sc
Athletes on the Everett dock
Monday afternoon.
Caps. who was engaged In law
practice at the time Of his enlistment
In the navy. June 1. 1917, was com
missioned at Bremerton in Sovem-
Der. 1917. On May 5. 1918. the sub
chaser left via the canal for New
London, where the anti-submarinc
gear was fitted. OF the original crew
Of q, eight members returned to Sc
attic Tuesday. On August 30 the
flagship began convoy duty at New
York City, in which she was still en-
gagged when the armistice was
signed.
"The boys worked continuously.
with little shore leave" said Ensign
Caps. Some OF our chasers oper-
ated 20 days out OF 81. The con-
voy OF ships. diriglbIes and seapianes
"A c ON PAM d the transport or
freighter f25 miles out Of New York.
Forty ships were sometimes used for
a freighter convoy: and three TO nine
chasers and destroyers for a trans
port.
Fire Island was In our convoy
zone, and when the Northern Pa
cific needed help last January 2s4
and 2s2 were detailed TO bring OF the
wounded men.
Listened for Subs
AT the time the German subs in
tested the East coast and sunk the
cruiser San Diego and several tank
ers. the flagship was assigned to liz
tening duty. OF all our sea duty the
most irksome. We would anchor
three days at a time. lower our lis
tening gear and listen for subs"
s. c. 2s4 was never called upon 10
shoot a depth charge from her ""
gun. or lash can" as II is designated
In Jackie vernacular. These ~"
guns. which are placed on the after
deck. will shell 4oo-pound charge a
distance OF $50 feet As additional
armament. the sub-chasers carry one
three-inch anu-aircraft gun forward
and two machine guns on the bridge
The "Y'' guns have been disman-
tied. but otherwise the sub-chasers
carry all the semblance TO a war-like
craft. In addition TO the wireless tel.
cgraph each craft is fitted with
wireless telephone. for short distance
communication among the members
OF the fofilla. which Is in charge OF
the radio operator on board.
Carried 800 Gallons
A little raft and a small boat with
two-man capacity represent the
emergency equipment. Gasoline to
the amount OF 300 gallons Is car
ried on each chaser. 2,40o gallons in
the tarks and 700 gallons on the
decks. Each craft Is equipped with
three Eastern standard engines Of
22o horsepower. Each member OF
the fosilla displayed signal num-
Der OF AZ or b. division. Soma
phore and wigwag flags. with a fog
whistle for thick weather comprise
the signal apparatus.
These veterans OF convoy duty car.
ried gold chevrons on their gunneIs.
like their Jackie personnels. indicat.
ing that they had operated from
three TO Is months in submarine in
Tested zones.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Spent Wild Time
in Storm, Sleep
Out Of Question

according to Ensign Wilmer Hew.
~ executive officer Of submarine
cnaser 2ss. Familiarity known as
h''f to his Seattle friends. his
snaser did everything but turn over
1urins the terrific storm which the
'csiIia encountered In the Caribbean n.
we couldn't find the galley stove.
ana we were the four days without
sny'h'ns 70 eat" he says. sleep
was out Of the question, too: all we
COULD DO was TO hang on.
In ordinary times we wouldn't
consider going out In a sea like thai
",n = gas engine fitted boat"
v"it who Is well known In Sc.
stt'e' was commissioned at gremer.
uon ana detailed on convoy dutv in
February, 1918. operating from Char.
lesion, 8. G. N'" Ina"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29

Nineteen million by May 10th?
A cinch. u the people Of Seat
tie do their duty: a shsme-if
they don't! cry bond statesmen.

Ue 10 tuffF uutys huHme-u
they don't! cry bond statesmen.
Despite the poor showing TO date.
State Chairman j. A. Swalwcll Of
the Victory loan drive and County
Chairman X. H. MacMichael are con.
fident that Seattle will not only meet
her quota but will overshoot II.
However. the fact remains that In.
stead OF reaching the $1,000 900
mark BY Tuesday morning the fig-
ure which should have been reached
total subscription was
only s5.1s7.30 In other words. Sc.
attic Ii two days behind her quota.
Thoroly realizing that the Victory
loan drive calls for more power than
the four previous campaigns. work
ers are Ringing themselves into the
fight for the second week OF the
drive with more enthusiasm.
Short Boosts Loan
The Seattle North Pacific Ship.
building co.npany's plant was in.
vaded by bond statesmen. who re-
ceived warm reception. Corp.
Leonard Rcgan, n decorated war
hero. and Frank Walker, representa-.
tive OF the Boilermakers. Iron ship.
builders and Helpers union. No. l04.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Woman to Manage
Automobile Plant

SACRAMENTO. Cal, April az
Miss +. Nicholson. San Francisco at.
torney. will don ovcralls and assume
active management of the Golden
West Motors company here within a
few days she announced today The
woman attorney was recently chosen
general manager OF the plant by the
stockholders. and she declares she's
not to be Swivel chair" manager.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Aid Wounded
Yanks, Tho Ice
Covers Wasp

q Thomson. iTse Melrose place. is
a,~ az the six odd timers each or
whom Is represented by a star on the
,srnant ~ the nag ship OF the =. &.
as~s which arrived In Seattle Tues
Nv morning.
ON each Of the ships Is pennant.
and on the pennsnts are varying
numbers OF stars--cach star repro.
~~n.iux a man who has been with the
.hin over a given length OF time.
thomson and his Ave bunkies are
the Old guard Of =. c. sst. They are
an Seattle men and left Rrcmerton
~tsb the vessel when she started her
\ Hun hunting career almost a year
ago.
The 80 lef, Puget sound as nag.
shin 81 the fctilla. she came back
today as nzxxhip. Others. however.
have had that honor at different
dimes LIEUT.. Ro>co Howard took
the nine little undcrsea-b boat hounds
nom the Pacific to the Atlantic last
ysnr. His pennant Jew from sst.
me IN Seattle sea dogs on tho
veuprl are Ensign r. w. cspps. com
nander: B'sn Mate Charles Thomson.
aftermasier II. NJ Janney. coxs'n
]. wccsen. Coxsfn Omar WEIGH.
"a Machinist Mate II. II. Horne.
~Our biggest experience cam e
v&sn the Northern Pacific. tho big
Amerscan transport. went aground
% rsre Island In December. For
tArSs days and two nights we shaved
without . stop. taking i.s men a
~ from the wreck" says Thorn.
-.
Then we headed for our base In
nv York harbor and spent week
c11ppfng icc on the little tub from
NJ erews nest down. she was al
| mGre sond cake"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Freighter Nearly
Ended Career Of
This Sub Chaser

William Warnell. who is native or
Mississippi and making his first trip
West on s. c. 294, is one of the old
est men in point OF service on the
flagship. While engaged in listen
ing duty in the fog off the New
Jersey coast. he tells how the flag.
ship had a narrow escape.
We had our listening gear down
and detected steamer approach
ing" he says. AT the same time.
however. this vessel. an American
steamer. shut off its engine and be-
fore we knew how near it was IL
passed us IL feet off our bow"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
.KAISER'S FATE
IS DISCUSSED
Secret Peace Session to Con-
slider H0henzoIIern

tNnUe0 trcsS StStu correspondent
PARIS. April zo.---The fate OF
Wilhelm HohenzoiIern will be fur
Their discussed In a secret pIenary
session OF the peace conference. II
developed today. The date for this
session. which will consider the com.
pleted treaty. has not yet been set.
The action Of the peace conference
Is expected TO be limited to formal
acceptance Of the majority report Of
the responsibilities committee. This.
as made public In the capitals OF
the various allied countries yester.
day. provides the former kaiser shall
stand trial before an international
tribunal.
The minority report. signed only
by the Japanese and American Ian
sing. representatives.. held that VII.
helm is not legally liable to personal
responsibility for the inception or
conduct of the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Pershing Confers
on Troop Returns

PARIS. April 29.-Spcculation
continues on the import Of Gen.
Pershing's conference with Presi-
dent Wilson last night.
Altho no official announcement
was forthcoming. It was believed to
have had to do with continued with
drawal OF American forces. 1t ID
understood Pershing favors getting
the Americans home as quickly az
possible. leaving only small force
in Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Not Near Enough
to Home Folks," Il
Gobs' ONLY Kick

ana O. Williamson. 12o4Iz Terry st..
ana., ~ osoorne. Lake Forest park,
u n. mind anything about IN e
M, ,s sAcspt that the home folks are
zee them often. wi you 70
win got back home today. tho.
m.a. me sub-chaser feet. ana are
A''S'ns up for lost time. anu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Sub Chaser 293
Rescued 81 Men
From Transport

h The 2s3 was the first boat to the
Northern Pacific when she grounded
on Fire Island. according to N. w.
Butcher. 1875 Taylor ave-. who has
been on the Atlantic as member Of
her crew
He says the 293 took OFF 81 men
and continued to New York with
them. Practically all the fleet which
was on duty out OF New York took
part in the rescue of the soldiers
aboard the grounded transport. Sew
eral of the ships which returned to-
day saw service as conveys out OF
Norfolk. Va. and Charleston. s. c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
ENDORSES LEAGUE PLAN

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, April
29.--United Press 1.-THE new draft
OF the league of nations covenant. in
my opinion. meets any criticism that
can be offered" said United States
Senator King. democrat, today. II
am much pleased with its provisions
and feel sure the senate will ratify
H."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
BRITISH LEAVE rIuME

GENEVA. April 2e.-~To avoid fric.
ton with the Italians In f'iume. a
battalion OF British troops. which
have been stationed there since the
signing OF the srmlstice. left when
the Italian delegates quit the peace
conference at Paris.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
Gobs Enjoy Daily Concert
Transmitted by Wireless

Radio watch IL the latest thing
In maritime amusement.
It's not like dog watch. or star
board watch. or other familiar
watches beloved OF writer's OF sen
fiction. They mean work--hoiyston
ing decks or rccfing the fore-t
gslians1.
on the other hand. radio watch IL
really the last word In entertain.
ment aboard the United States navy
sub-chascrs tied up at sesttlc's docks
today
Way out at sea. when land was
only a memory. and tn. dread sub
marine was 10 he sought out and
bested in his lair, the wireless tele-
phone played an important part in
maneuvering the ships OF the mos
quito fleet. II was absolutely prac-
teal within a radius Of five miles.
talking on 35o.metcr wave. II was
more distinct than the telephone has
ever been.
Al Hear Records
But for one hour every evening
radio watch WAS stood" The wire
less telephone was switched onto the
loud talker'--a receiving apparatus
with megaphone attachment. much
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-04-29
LET ROAD CONTRACTS

OLYMPIA. April 2s.---Contracts
for s2i5,144 in road paving and
bridge building were let Monday by
the State Highway commission. work
to be begun immediately
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-05-17
Personal News Items

four-o Taxi Service. Phone 90
TaNi. Phone IL Nicholson Taxi
PAY your duss ~ 'hs -bit' cluh
Reverend A. & Harris a captain ln
the T.. : army will preach ~ 81
Faults English Lutheran church un
sunday morning He has just return
cd from France and ls cnruute t1 Fort
layard y A.
special communication Of Temple
Lodgt 80. o. 4. a. ana 4. ~. will ur
held ut the Masonic temple thia eve
MINIS. 20. Tor work in ne third dee
gree.
RIO Grandc f.odre 80 Z OF he
ROYAL Arch Masons All meet Mon
dnN night ~ the Masonic temple
ROYAL Arch degree WORK Will take
place az the meeting
a r Nuuueft mayor uI Gallup
was in Albuquerque tudub ~attrndlus
to Legal business
Elwooa Albright came down from
santa ~ today for IL hficf visit TITO
wife han entered "a local sa|nutarium
ia. r ChnHe has returned from be-
business TIP % Gallup
Judge NJ T. Hickc,. District A..
tnrney George a. CrHig ana count
stsnographer William MllC1A DNpt,f
% leave sunday fur Gallup to attend
th" regular term of circuit court
there
W T. Hawkins viii leave iNlH tft
ninE Cor Gillian, Mo, tu meet tHuu.
sisters and two brothers aui ,uIus
H family reunion.
Sergeant Robert o. London hHa r,.
turned home after %HortlH. oNrHsyaH
io is o. son Of Mr. and Mrs UHus
" loudon.
Bishop Frederick 49, Hovdou uuH
gone 90 bcminE, where hU Will con.
duct Tho morning service ut b -
iuke's church tomorrow tu The ,ts.
nin he Will 10 to columbus q ~
To- hold services Go confer with .
number OF the mtmhstH of CO., church
there.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-05-17
Doran Hotel Sold to
Oklahomans; Change
Name to Hotel Combs

Thomas nortn of santa Is ila dI-.
posed OF the Hotel uDuu hrr. iu a.
4 Winters und Marshall Jones. fN D.
oklahoma hotel operators THE uew
owners are ALREADY iu tho rith uud Boo
active charge 49, InurH will mnuHr
tho hotel and will Do, Joined hH
mother and sister soon Mr winter.
business interests will require hiH uI
from Albuquerque much of tIH
time Tho uHm' uilI Up changed bach
iu Hotel Combs
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-06-26
LEAGUE FIGHT
TO BE OPENED
AGAIN MONDAY
New Features in Controversy
Are Anticiipated-Fal all Res
olution is Blocked.
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, June 26.-With the
resolution of Senator Fall, Repuhli-
can of New Mexico, for declaration of
a state of peace blocked in the senate
foreign relations committee, the gen.
eral prediction about the capitol today
was that there would be no further
formal move in the plan until the COM
mittee meets again Monday.
Meantime, however, further debate
on other issues of the league of na-
ttons fight was expected, and there
were rumors that new features might
be added to the controversy before the
week is out League opponents have
in reserve a variety Of individual plans
for handicapping the treaty's chances
of ratification.
It became known today that the pro-
posal to send a special train to carry
a number of senators on a speaking
tour against the league while Presi-
dent Wilson is speaking in its behalf
had reached the point where a tenta-
tive itinerary is being arranged. Sen
ator Mccormick, Republican, of I'LL
nois, who has the arrangements in
charge, said, however, that the plans
were far from complete. Details of
the presidents tour, as yet unannoun-
ced, probably will be considered be-
fore the project finally is approved.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-06-26
BOSTON TOWNSHIP
TO have PROGRAM
FOR SERVICE men

In honor Of the service men of Bos-
ton township, Downey Lodge No. 233,
F. & A. NJ, is planning an elaborate
program to be given in the Boston
High school auditorium Sunday after
noon, June 20. at Q o'clock A special
tribute will be paid Roy H. Bailey of
Boston township. who was killed in
action two hours after he went to
the front All Boston township sol
.diers are asked to appear in uniform.
The program follows:
Music ........V Victory Male Quartet
invocation Mrs. Clara s. Beard
Music. .......V Victory Male Quartet
Address. Judge Raymond s. Springer
Connersville, Ind.
Music Victory Male Quartet
Tribute to Roy H. Bailey. y........
George w. Goble
Connersville, Ind.
Masonic Honors. -. .Downey Lodge
No. 233, F. & A. M.
Duet Misses lone Robinson
and Letha Phillips
Benediction Mrs. Clara S. Beard
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-06-26
DOUBLE PRESENT
SPACE REQUIRED
FOR P0ST0FFICE

A formal statement Of the needs
and conditions Of the Richmond post
office was sent to the postoflce de-
partment at Washington, Thursday
morning, by Postmaster G. B. Beck.
following a request from the depart
ment for information regarding the
additional working space needed in
the local office.
The postmaster stipulated a need
for 8,07S square feet of space, includ-
ing a larger lobby, increased room for
pouching and distributing; and for
the financial department, and the
erection of special rooms for civil
service examinations and clerical
work. The latter two he suggested as
second floor offices in the proposed
additions. At present the entire floor
space in the office is 1850 square feet.
Nearly double our present space
is needed said Beck, "and consider
ing the increased work and use of
it would appear that the business here
will be rapidly increasing within the
next ten years, rather than decreas-
ing. For this reason the additions
should not be cramped, thereby call.
ing for more room and the expendi-
ture of more money within a few
years"
Including in the postmaster's re
port was the total amount of reseipts
for the past year, ending March 81
1919, showing STAT 7,9S5.s2. The sum
of receipts in the thirteen postofices
in the county outside of the city, for
the year ending March 81, was $50,
993.81.