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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
CHINA CAN TURN ONLY
TO 4. =. or JAPAN

China needs money II must have
many miles Of railroads built many
hydro electric enterprises put thru.
many mines opened up. II haH very
rich natural resources. In % or so
years Il may afford one Of the great
markets OF the world for goods. II
has awakened and been stirred more
Ia the last 10 years thau in the
previous 1000
There practically are only two
countries 20 which China can turn
today for money--America and
Japan. The British have "a huge
debt and must support their col.
onies which have been pretty well
drained financially in supporting the
mother country in the war. France
In heavily in debt
The iapH are more partial %
America helping China than FOR a
European nation to do w. There.
upon Japan has supported the plan
for American bankers to lend
money 70 China for certain large
contracts The approval 81 Great
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

The Judges syear old son John
had been naughty when his parents
were having company and had been
repFoved. That night when hia
mother went up TO hear John say hia
prayers. she suggested that he ask
God 20 teach hla parents how 10
bring him up properly John was
quite pnuitent. and prayed humhly.
''Plras.. God teach mother how %
make me good boy" tie paused Tor
a moment. then added thoughtfully
And father. too. " sou can do any
thing with nl-n. San Franciaco Ar
zomnut.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
now FOR PRorITEERs,

Editor Tho star; I want 70 say
a word in eommcndAiton 81 your
fearless and patriotic course dur
ms the late unplcanantncan. While
have not always subscribed 70
the policy Of The Star. must say
that not only during the late mis-
guided Hympathrtle strike. but dur.
ing tho whole course 81 the war,
The Star was second 10 none ~
"a ciear-rinsiuE patriotic course.
Now. II tho Intelligent men 81 Ia
bor tnnd none ~ill dispute that
Tho large majority % the labor
unions arr infrliiscnO wili under
take the task ~ cleaning house by
cutting out THE element ~ho have
been obaeased with The idea that
their only business WAS 90 publish
under eiarinw headlines. all the
strikes they could hear about
from tho four quarters ~ the
globe. and nli the "frlEh'fuinsNn
~ the cApl,Alntic class they could
rake Up from the same four quar-
tsrK In order to create "A class
hatred between capital and labor.
and devote their talent 10 the
riEhtinR Of wrongs which actually
do rxiat. in a sane aud ncnsihle
course. we may yet zee this old
world ret 10 waeEtnR along IN g
comfortable sort 81 way
The first move IN my opinion.
should bs directed at the profl'eefH
and their name IL leglon--wha
have been. great and small. *
torting uncailcd for and indefens
ihle profItr-hiK and liiue prof
teern-who watch the waEe scale
and raise tho prices in proportion
70 the raise IN wages. We know
that the average wage worker Is
loyal as Well as intelligent and
v hen they recover from ihesr ruis
into which they have been driven
by professional agltators and writ
era. they will find the people
marching right along with them
And when this Time comes when
the rank and fife % the people
are with the unions you viii 80
how speedily real grievances ans
wrongs win be settled and tbs
strike will pass az one % this
relics ~ barbarian. and we Wi
have a real civilization. p q.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
AMERICA ALWAYS
INTERESTED IN CHINA

There IL one section Of the globe.
however. in which America has had
an interest for "a century or more.
That II China We always have had
"A good trade with China. We always
have been on good terms with China.
Every other great nation except
America has been selfish and grasp
ing toward China. Various 81 them
have been land grabbers. The beat
parts Of China are held by foreign
governments. Al the great nations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
WEST CONES 10 FORE
IN AMERICAN FINANCE

There IL another phase 70 IL that
is Of particular interest locally.
For many years New York has
controlled American finance. A fesv
years aRo there was shock in
money circles when a Chicago bank
floated "A loan 10 China ~ was for
an iueonsequential amount only
1000 900, but u was a loan 10 for.
elgners made independent Of Wall
st. Later Chicago floated $50 900 900
u securities u a packing house con.
Germ and disposed Of all Of them
within - hours
That was an amazing proof Of the
wealth Of the Middle West
Now a Chicago banker goes 70
China as the representative Of the
% American banks that are pre-
pared to lend money to China for
the work on the contracts China
wants executed The amount Of the
loan f. reported 90 be $50 1000. 600.
/ but that Is merely an estimate. The
{ head Of the syndicate II J. T.. Nor.
gan 4 Co. but the active agent Is
{ the Chicago banker.
The West IN beginning To assert
I Itself.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
THE PRAYER OF
THE A. E. r

our Father who art in Washington.
Haiiowcd be Thy name
We drove the Hun
To kingdom come.
Thy work was done.
on earth. the same as heaven.
Give us this day
All cur back pay.
And lead us not into the army 81
occupgt ton.
Tiut deliver uS from all details and
fatigue
And forgive ua all the a. w. o. f.'H,
A. we forgive the men with the bars
Who have been marked against us
For thou has, the power
To return Va TO the States
And leave uu there forever.
Amen
COOK NJ. u SIMPSON.
Evac Hospital No IS. Amer. +. +.
France
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
A PATRIOTIC ADDRESS

Tho Wild Onion school teacher lcc.
turcd on the United states a few
nights ago. To large audience. In
the course % hia remarks ho paid a
glowing tribute to our country. and
Il Is regretted that everybody ln the
United States wac not present one
reason We keep 40 far ahead OF the
other nations. said he. IN because We
are getting up ard goins 10 work ev.
cry morning. while tho folks around
the other side Of the world are Jua,
going TO bed IIogwallow kentuck.
lun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
SEEMS REASONABLE

a young cavalry offic~r was TAX
ing a stroll one morning. when be
carue across ore % his mon trying
his best 20 got n horse 10 jump a
fence. After watching the green
horn fer some time. tho officer said
How do sou expect 20 get that
horse TO go when you've only got one
spur ong"
The recruit looked down at his
boot ard replied
Wei. air. II can only get that
side 81 the horse 10 80. the other one
Is bound TO keep up with him. r.
London Answers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
MARRIAGE.

Don't sueer az tho Chinese litetati
and IN. ancient Chinese Literature"
The Speaker was wa Ching Hau.
the distinguished Chinese diplomat.
who recently spent some time In
Washington on special mission
from his government. He continued.
our ancient Chinese literature 10
wise Take. for instance. one 81 It's
epigrams on marriage. Could any.
thing he wiser than this epigram.
Marriage is like a besiegcd city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
TIE GRAND FINALE

who Is that quaint character you
were talking TOT"
AN old.,i:ne theatrical man. He
has Travelled continuously With I'm.
Gle Tom shows for 80 years"
Wei. WeIi"'
And In that time has contributed
no uttls 70 tho upllft Of the drama q"
In what Way
He estimates that he has stood
behind the scenes and helped to send
little Eva to heaven not less than
5000 times .''-- birmingham Age Her.
aid
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
HARD ON JOHN

This II the contents % the trlo.
gram ne received;
"L~ar John. Come as Noon az sou
can. Am dying Kate.
sAftsr long Journey he arrived. TO
be met By katn herself
why what did you mean by wtr,
lnE you were dyingF' he asked
on" she Eald. II wanted to say
that ] was dying TO SEQ you. but my
ten words ran out and had to
stop "-~ L0uiavliir Courier Journal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
REWARD or TRuTuFri.>Ess

Senior Costa. the Portuguese prime
minister. In excusing himself from
making a speech on the ground that
be was no orator. told an amusing
an~cdoss az luncheon party given
IA hls honor during his resent visit
Ia London II appears that when he
was first put up FOR the Portuguese
national council. ~ prefaeed his
opening address q the electors By al
iadlng TO hts lack 81 oratorlcal gifts.
After he had finished. man pushed
forward. Rrasp~d hla hand warmly.
and said
Senior. I've been . lifelong oppou.
eut % yours. buy AZ the coming
election 7 shall vote for YOU"
Thank yaa. Fcpiiad coass. much
gFatlfied. "Msy AK the particular
reason for your change Of viewuy''
"ilecauNe sou are the first speaker
On either eide that ! have heard tell
the truth. was tho reply. you said
when you began that you couldn't
mako much 81 a speech. and by
heavens. senior. you can't Pitts
burg Chronicle. Telegraph.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

tunities for development Ia China.
struggled 20 prevent each other
from getting n decided advantage
Because America had no territorial
ambition made no difference.
or the six nations TINT entered IN.
- the agreement regarding Chinese
loans. two have dropped out Of cal
culatlon. They are Russia ana Ger
many. That leaves only France
Great Britain. Japan aud America
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

Britain and France may come later.
II this approval comes the Amer.
can government win promise sup
port without committing itself Of.
ficiaIly. In oihrr words, II will give
It's moral sanction without pIedginE
itself further, either In regard to the
contracts or the loan.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
PF ACE FACTS

Wife trying 90 think Of The
uague,- Let's see what IL the name
81 that place whore SO much was
done toward promoting peace in tho
woridf
Hub --- Reno. my dear Boston
Transcript
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
EVIDENT on SIGHT

Willie Chumpicigh- Dye know.
Gladys. hadn't been talking q
your father more than a couple Of
minutes when he called me a brain
less idiot
Gladys Indeed, wonder what
caused the delay STRAY Stories.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
DOESN'T GO FAR ENOUGH

Patlcncc--Hs's awfully exasperat.
lnE.
patrire- How soT
Why. he is continually
whistilnE the wedding march. bat
that's as far as he goes --Yonkcrs
Statesman
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
IRRIGATION WORTH PRICE

Editor The star. ] speak OF ap
preparations for bringing irrigabie
lands under water No money spent
by the states or by tho federal gov
eminent will bring as large returns
or continue 20 bring them for the
present generation and for genera
lions TO come. as the money spent
for Irrigation. Every acre 81 arabic
land brought under water VIII bring
better returns per acre than any
nunlrrigable land.
There are many suggestions from
all parts of the United states TO pro
vide work and homes for our return
ed soldiers There Is nothing that
will give ns many men work and
provide homes for all who wish to
leave the city as 20 put the irrigable
land under water.
~ q starter. the laud between the
Cascades and tho Rockies will do
Twenty acres Of enEebrush land I'm
der water will support family Of
five or six. and then some. Twenty
acres Of land win take care OF 10
milch COWS or FOR raising apples. hogs
and everything that n farmer raises
except grain. and that also " used
for the raising Of stock,
No man need be idle for the next
two years II this proposition Is put
thru
Now. you who have the prosper
ity Of the country at heart write
your congressman, your state logis
lators. and tell them 10 work for the
irrigation appropriations. start the
work. Don't walt until we have two
million more men with us who will
have to work for a living. start
now Push It along II viii bring
prosperity 10 all, whether rich OF
poor. and your children viii thank
you for having the foresight 60 do
this work Go to g. Put In the pep
II you want 10 see the result OF ir
rigation. investigate Utah, Arizona
and Colorado. W. T. COTTON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

The agreement to drbtrate qciH settle eUerything
nicely the league careful to ercIde thugs 1oho hare
peculiar notions about agreements and scraps of paper
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26
viRGrNrAN coNGRAruL,TEs

Editor Tho star; A native born
Virgluian wishes TO congratulate
vouHn The editor for his brains
and fcnrlcssncss, and the STAFF FOR
its cooperation.
Patrick Henry's Amcricanism was
never more forccful. More eloquent,
perhaps. but the ring was not truor.
Tho editor Is a man. I never met
him But he has red blood IN his
veins. lie said he liked 20 play
with the Riddles. He's man ana
know him.
Your stand In dealing with the for
eign element needs no praise IT
was your duty and what was expect.
ed of an American You--and yours
did Il,
This is our country. We will run
IL. Others take notice. We proved
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

those without all want to get ia,
and those within all want 10 get
out - p~trolt Free Press.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-02-26

After digesting all claims and epidence, nc arc in
cined to the decision the by George CreePs
Information BareaM and George Harregs War Weekly.
The Holbrook news., 1919-06-13
Cut this Out and Take It With You

A man often forGets the exact name of the article he wishes to purchase, and as a last resort takes something else instead. That is always disappointing and unsatisfactory. The safe way is to cut this out and take it with you so as to make sure of getting Chamberlain s Tablets. You will find nothing quite SO satisfactory for constipation and indigestion.
 adv
The Holbrook news., 1919-06-13
Booze Is Not a Good Cure

s When a man comes to you all
 doubled up with pain and de- 1eIares he will die in your pres
 ence unless you procure him a drink of whiskey, send him to a doctor or else give him a dose of
The Holbrook news., 1919-06-13

Chamberlain's Collie and Diar- rhoe Remedy. There is a mis- taken notion among a whole lot of people that booze is the best remedy for collie and stomach. ache. . From the Ames. Iowa,
 InteIIigencer. adv
The Holbrook news., 1919-06-13

The F. w. Dodge company says. No one assumes that union scale of wages in the building industryis going down in some years. Nor does anyone expect that building material prices will go down to where they stood be- fore the war. Hence, all things considered, many owners will unquestionabIy decide that it is more advantages to build now. than to wait"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

household stock and found that a thief,
who entered her home Monday, had
stolen 25 pounds of pure country sau-
sage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BAPTISTS CELEBRATE
SUCCESSFUL DRIVE

DR., L. r. Scarborough, of Nashville,
director general of the Baptist S75 900.
900 campaign, will be the principal
speaker at the great jubilee meeting Of
the Shelby county Baptists to be held
AZ the Central BAPTIST church Thursday
night in celebration of the county's
achievement in subscribing over 81. 600.
GOO on an assigned quota OF but S317 900
The. record made by the Baptists Of
Shelby county was the best made in
the entire Southern Baptist church. and
Central church, Memphis, won the ban
ner for the largest amount subscribed
by one congregation
Among other leaders OF the campaign
who will speak are Or, r. A. Lansdell
of Jackson, organizer for West Ten
nessee W. j. Cox. Shelby county organ
izer: the Rev Ben Cox. y. D., pastor Of
Central church. the. Rev. D. A, Ellis,
pastor of LaBelle Place church. chair
man Of the Shelby County Baptist as
ISOLATION. and the Rev. A. L. Boone,
D. D., pastor of First church.
With such a notable achievement to
celebrate, the program will be in keep
ing with the occasion and the interest
being manifested in the meeting In all
parts of the county indicates that over
flow meetings may have to be held in
other churches in order to accommodate
all who viii be present
Flumonia Fuming for deep colds, dif-
fiCult breathing, etc adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
CINEMA OF CRIME
REFLECTED UPON
POLICE BLOTTER

Two hundred silk shirts, eight over
cats. underwear, muflera. gloves and
uit cases were the loot of thieves who
tripped u Nashville store Monday night,
ccording to long distance telephone
All to Memphis coppers. The. thieves
re supposed to be headed for Memphis.
Eleven suit cases and other goods val
ed at $500 were stolen Monday night
rom The store OF S. o. Kline Robin
onville, Miss, according TO a police re-
ort
4 lone negro with pistol made three
shite men stand and deliver Monday
light. Victims listed at police head
uarters as Robert Bruce, $50 Bedford
lace, loser of So; James Palmer, lS9
|helsea, loser OF 20 cents. and Barry
IeIlett, Second and Mil, loser Of moth
1g. Cops got a description OF the ne
no.
A. r. McGills, switch tender for the
Memphis Street Railway company was
|un down by an automobile driven by
ID r. Crawford. Gil ~ Fifth street,
|fonday afternoon at 5:25 O'Clock, at
HAHN street and Linden avenue, lie
ias slightly bruised. Crawford was ar
|ested on charge OF reckless driving
|Rieorge Reeves, county iailer, has lost
Us COW, She was mulley Jersey
|nd wandered off, not relishtng her
|nforced associa ton with tho bootleg
hers that George keeps at the jail, as
matter of tccommoda ton for he
|eurts
Mrs r. r. Harris. 1920 Agnes place,
balized the high cost of living Tues
ky morning. when she checked up on
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

western Persia, northwest Of Hcrat,
Afghanistan.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Mrs, jos Wade told cops Mondaf
right that three laprc hes had been
stolen from her automobile a few min
uteS before
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BOSTON IS VOTING.

BOSTON, Doe, lS.--Thc size Of the
lIrenyc ,ot. and the question Of cutting
the historic common 10 widen adjacent
streets. were matters Of concern IN the
municipal election here today. All but
one Of 80 Massachusetts, cities whirf
have voted this sear have given VT
nia!orltS,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Have You Thought
of Imported Perfumes?

We have a very extensive sclcc-
ton Of the perfumes that delight
womankind. Products Of the fore
most pcrfumcrs Of France. Rare
perfumes are enchanting and make
ideal Christmas gifts,
Among the choice extracts we are
prominently featuring are Lori
gon, Jasmine, La Rose, Jacquc-
minot, L'Or, L'Effleurt, Of Coty;
Ideal and Quclques Flcurs, from
Houbigant, Mary Garden and Tn
Air Embaumc from Rigaud, Rare
Mss and Chanticlcr from Miro
Demo and DJcr Kiss from Kcr-
koff.
incidentally there is a wide variety
of choice toilet waters.
FIRST FLOOR
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
4 900 TONNES SLAIN.

LONDON, Dec 16.--Thirteen hundred
troops in Persia have been wiped out
by the hostile population, It Is claimed
in Moscow wireless message reaching
here TODAY. The troops the dispatch
"a W.. comprised the garrison Of the town
OF Meshksd (pors!bly Meshedl "a NorLh-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

p A nimble- fingered gentleman OF color
is suspected by J. d. Bush, 124l Mis-.
sissippi boulevard, as being guilty of
picking his pocket Monday night on a
suburban street car. The gun" got a
check for $SS.O4 and 81 in cash.
4 half dozen automobile tires and $50
in cash were stolen Monday night by
boxmen who made the Traffic Tire
company. 457 Monroe avenue, accord
ing to q report Detectives Buttinghaus
and McFarlane turned in Tuesday.
A gold wrist watch set with four
diamonds. was stolen from Nose Plough,
auctoneer de luxe. 1880 Peabody ave-
nue., cops say. Nose fixed the theft
time at some time Sunday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
BoLSHEVIKI TAKE TOWN.

LONDON. bee. lG-Thc Rolsheyiki
captured Novo Nikolacvs', on the trans
Siberian railroad Dec a. according To
u soviet communlue received by wire
less here today. Tho statement said
over 1000 prisoners, many guns and
several srrerek IF the kclrnrk army
we're TAKEN BY the soviet trocpa.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Rachael Mckenzie, administrator OF
the estate Of William Mckenzie, de-
ceased filed suit Tuesday against the
Lamb-Flsh Lumber company, asking
damages in the sum of $4,000. She
claims William was operating small
engine OIL the companys short line
when The boiler blew up and fatally in :
iured him L. r NJ, Canada 10 at.
torney IN this caAs.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
SUES LAMB FISH.

Flumona Fuming for deep colds, diff.
ficult breathing etc. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

HAYES HEALING HONEY stop the
Tickle, Heals the Troat aad cure the
Cough, 35c \ free box Of GROVES
OPEN TRATE SALNE Tor Chest Gods,
Head colds and Group with every hot
lie adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
Tadema Cigars for Xmas

Special attention given lady custom
ers at Samelson's, where best cigars are
packed in Xmas boxes adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16
WILL RESUME WIRES

PAIS. Dec. ls.-Telegraph service be-
tween France and Germany viii be
resumed today, according TO official
announcement.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Thieves who visited the Riverside
school some time Saturday or Sunday
made away with oranges, apples beans
and other good things to eat, according
to a report to police Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-16

Two dozen razors, knives and silver
ware were loot of burglars who visited
the Mutual Furniture company, 1S3
Beale avenue, Monday night,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-03

pany 4 enjoying storage business 70
ttS full capacity
Laz1er Accessory Distzfbutaon.
The Grand Forks Overland Com.
pany u charging the distribution. Of
automobile accessories.
Since Mr.. voight became connected
with the Grand Forks Overland Co.,
- manager Of the parts and accessory
departments. plans have been under
way for the distribution of q general
line Of accessories in q much larger
way.
cataiefues are now being issued
whtoh will show the various lines Of
~accessories. tires oils, storage bat
tertes. etc, which are being distribute
cd. . The company is distributing the
well-known Lalley Farm Lighting
Plant through its many dealers In
northwestern Minnesota and north
eastern North Dakota territory.
This company also has q large con-
tract with the Westinghouse. Lamp
Co., covering the distribution Of lamps
suitable for both city and farm Light
ing purpose. Unquestionaby domin-
ating the accessory field in its terri
tory and make history for this branch
OF the automobile industry.