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The Mena weekly star., 1920-05-20

kOiSct iudt JOu art unudppy.
 Talk is cheap, of course, unless the other fellow lands a punch or gets a verdict for damages.
 When a fellow begins to brag of his own prowess he first looks around for place to scoot.
 Despise not the beggar who asks you for aims. His bank roll may be sufficient to command respect.
 Tis true that America is iand Of milk and honey. but 1t takes busy bee to get it.
 Hang onto your pennies yet little while They will make good sinkers when the fishing season is at it's height.
 Before ordering your own monument in advance, it is we'll to first make a record worthy of the stone.
 Most any man can perform heroic deeds in the heat of his imagination.
 It's considered the most appropriate of all compliments to say that the new baby resembles its parents. But it's often rough on the kid
 Many man Is considered great by his countrymen until his wife spills the beans.
 Late reports from Washington place the government expenditures for the year just closed at approximately S6, 6,750,000, ,00000. This means a per capita expenditure of little over S67. Have you aided the government to that extent?
 There is one way to bring the price of sugar down--let the American peo- pie stop using it. The people could stand 1t and still thrive, and so could the retailers. But the sugar pirates could not The price would tumble with crash.
 Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is often dangerous thing to spring upon the public
 l The doctors have raised their prices nurses want more money, collins Arf up in the sky, undertakers are prick. ing up their ears, and grave diggers want the earth for shoveling a few pounds of 1t. Who wants to cash fl and be planted in an old suit, anyway 1 When man admits that he is { failure there is no room left for ar argument. But he can claim at leas one redeeming trait which many sue cessful men do not possess truthful I ness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
BY RALPH =. COUCH

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1o.--Labor
today decided to fight the Esch-C Cum
minis bill. which provides for regula-
ton OF the railroads after their re
turn TO tAeir owners March /.
while this decision was being
reached at American Federation Of
Labor headquarters here today. rail.
road executives were meeting with
Rail Director Hines to discuss wages
and other probloms connected with
return OF the roads.
Iabor's opposition to the railroad
bill will be set forth. according to
present plans. In a letter TO President
Wilson signed by Samuel Gompcrs,
president Of the American Fedora
tion of Labor. This communication
was being framed today at meet
ing attended by Gompers, y. M.
Jewell. head OF the federation's rail
road department. and officials Of the
big railway unions.
Labor leaders say they viii mar
shal their friends In congress for a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
What State Has Shown in Ealy Case

That Eay mct Mrs Bryan her Puyalup
That she they
~ "Mr. and Mrs. u. W Galbralth."
That ssptembcr IS she left Puyalup
$40 and $50 bills
That she registered GaIbrath-
That she got y bciboy phone Eaiy from her. room
That nsiy Waited IN her Saturday
Thst she left the hotel Sunday October
That fay visited his safe Sunday
That her morning Monday October
20 her
That tracks Of auto correspond
triad Of tires Of belonging
defendants. living n home.
visited deposit box about 1 A. m Tuesday
October :l
That the expressed intention Of Mrs
other Seattle
giving him u
make her Independent Of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
COP
SOUGHT BRIBE
Chief Warren Begins Inves-
tigation of Case

Chief OF Police Joel +. Warren
began an investigation Thursday of
the charges made against Motorcycle
Patrolman IL. A. Holmes by l.. H.
Brown. salesman. TO the effect the
officer agreed to tear up a speed.
ing slip against Brown for $40.
Brown. who lives In the Willard
hotel. told Chief Warren that he was
arrested "Wednesday afternoon on
Rainier blvd. by officer Holmes on
q charge Of speeding and that the
officer agreed TO drop the matter
providing Brown would pay him $50.
That's business for us both. isn't
it7" Patrolman Holmes is said 90
have asked.
Brown declares he was 20 have
met the officer at the police garage
with tho money at y. m.
Patrolman Holmes. when question
ed by Chief Warren, declared the
story false.
II simply told him that $50 would
square him with the police" declared
Holmes. "and | told him TO appear at
the desk sergeant's office. I never
meant for him TO give me the
money"
Holmes Is an ex.fireman and has
been riding police motorcycle for
about two months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
SOVIET ENVOY
J0LL|ES S0L0NS
Chatty Morning Enjoyed in
Questioning BoIshevik
ny RAYMOND CI.APpER

WASHINGTON, Feb. i9..--'I am a
Bolshcvist and would be glad 10 see
America become Bolshcvist." Ludwig
c. A. X. Martens. soviet representa-
tive TO the United States, told the
senate foreign relations sub commit.
tee today.
Martens denied. however. that he
was working 10 overthrow the United
States government.
Martens protested against tho
method OF questioning used by Wade
II. Ellis. counsel for the senate com.
mitiee, who was reading excerpts
from speeches made Mt radical meet.
ings attended by Martens
II don't know why you are so
diligently quoting what others say
and never once read what / said"
Martens protested. "why don't you
read some OF my own speeches.
because know you were very
careful not to advise anyone TO over
throw the government OF the United
States" Ellis replied.
"Is IL any crime not 20 urge over.
throw OF the government" Martens
retorted.
Were there any arrests made Mt
the meetings you attended," Senator
Borah asked.
mo" Martens replied.
WAS anyone ever tried for any
thing said at these meetings?" Borah
continued.
mo" Martens answered.
Asked 10 define the term radical"
Martens declared II r. used TO
describe anything YOU disagree
with 4"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
SHE MAILED LETTER
FOR MRS. BRYAN

Where did you go?"
They took me TO my aunt's: they
went TO the depot"
"on the Sunday before that on
October ~. did you perform an er.
rand for Mrs. Bryan"
Yes. l mailed letter for her In
Tacoma"
ITO whom was the letter direct.
ed?"
ITO Mr.. Fay Ealy. on Meridian
ave, Seattle"
Attorney Fulton broke in: I'VE
viii admit Ealy received the letter"
Prosecutor Patterson asked tho
witness: "On the following Thurs
day did you see her writing q let
ter?"
"Yes. sir"
"As she wrote the letter what did
she say she was doing?"
"She said she was writing to Billy
TO tell him she was coming Satur-
day instead OF Friday and on the
o'clock train"
what did she say she was going
to do with Billy?"
"She said he was TO meet her In
CTurn to Page 2, Column 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
DAISY HENRY.
Organized Labor to Fight
Cummins Railway Bill

battle on the bill. which in to come
up In the house Saturday and In the
senate next week.
Labor leaders today called the bill
n hodge podge' despite the fact that
II sets up tribunals for wage dis
putca minus any compulsory fen.
ture. one clause. however. provides
for introduction of wage disputes
before these tribunals thru petition
by 100 "unorganlzed" employees.
This, leaders say. is u discrimination
against organized labor.
Behind the decision to fight the
Esch -Cummins bin stands labor's de.
sire for n two-year extension OF gov
ernment control.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

The pretty, youthful cos
tune worn by this young wo-
man, is scheduled for a popu-
lar boom among the early
spring styles. According to
Dame Fashion plaids, knife
plated, box-plaited or accor-
dian-plaited skirts (lengths
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Wears Out Knife
Cutting Down Tree

WILBUR. wash. Feb. is.--when
J. c. Aitixer's auto went over
bank and lodged in a tree top here.
AItizcr was caught between tree and
car.
He wore.but a knife and cut the
tree down In five hours.
No bones broken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
DEFENSE Will
ADMIT HE WAS
in HER ROOMS
Murdered Woman's Housekeeper on
Stand for State-Tells of Mailing
Letter to Young Painter

By the dead woman's words, the state sought
Thursday to further convince jury in Judge J. T. Ronalds
court that Mrs Elizabeth Bryan, misguided wife of George
w. Bryan of Puyaup stranged for her money here
October 10 by William Fay Ealy her illicit lover. aided
and abetted by his mother. Mrs. Anna Mem itz.
1t auspcous day for little Virginia Bryan daugh-
ter of the murdered woman who celebrating her second
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Director Hines Is
Planning to Quit

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1o.---Rail Di-
rector Hines has announced he hopes
10 he able TO retire from the rail
road administrations about May /.
and engage In private law practice.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
RUSHED
HALL, He DECLARES
Montesano Courtroom Is Tense as
Barnett Gives His Version
BY GLEN ]. RANDAU

GRAYS HARBOR COURT HOUSE, MONTE
SANO, Feb. 19.-Eugene Barnett, alleged to have
been the slayer Of Warren o. Grimm in Centralia on
Armistice Day. took the witness stand to testify in
his own behalf today.
Bainetts testimony highly sensational lie charged
that the American Legion paraders rushed the W. w.
hall and breaking in the doors and windows when
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Gas Hearing Will
Be Held Friday

First Assistant Corporation coun-
sel Thomas j. l.. Kennedy win ap.
pear before the public service com.
mission Friday morning nt the
Chamber OF Commerce TO lead Seat.
ties fight against the proposed
increase i'm raz rates
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Maj. Smith "Hops"
Off for Seattle

EUGENE. Feb. i9.-Major A. ID.
Smith, army aviator flying from San
Diego to Seattle TO inauEurate a
government aerial forest patrol in
the Northwest. left Eugene. Ore, on
the final "hop" TO Seattle Mt noon
Thursday. He Is expected to reach
Seattle at o'clock Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Many Seek to
Adopt Baby

Both the police and the city hos
pital were besieged with tele-
phone calls Thursday from cit-
zens desiring to adopt the 5-day-
infant girl who was found on
the doorstep OF Mrs. George Hum
phrey's home "Wednesday morn
ing.
Hospital authorities declare
the child win pass thru the court,
and then probably win be given
to the family offering the most
desirable home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Moisture Coming
-.dav. ne Saws

II Weather Observer George ".
salssbury's representations fail not.
Seattle viii be visited Thursday
night and Friday by rain A
shower OF moisture called on Seattle
late "Wednesday evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Yankee Starting
French Air Mail

PARIS, Feb. 1e.-Capt. Vel.
American pilot. was TO start airplane
service between Paris and Warsaw
today. Planes will stop en- route at
Coblenz TO deliver and pick up mail,
dispntchcs and pnrcels
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
Seattle Woman Is
Hit by Street Car

Mrs. Lconore Wcstfall. S0l9 Fair
mount ave, was knocked down by
fauntelroy street car on First ave.
Thursday morning. She was not
seriously injured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

birthday anniversary in the
motherless home in Puyallup
with her wooden-faced dolly.
When court convened Thursday
afternoon. II took the combined e.
forts OF Judge Ronald and six deputy
sheriffs to keep the crowd from rush
Ing pell-meli for spectators seats.
mo one shall enter forcibiy." de-
clared the Judge. unless 1t Is over my
dead body
- Eaiy sat without a tremor when
Walter Fulton. his chief counsel.
suddenly snapped out:
We admit the defendant Ealy was
In Mrs. Bryan's room in the Plaza
hotel on Saturday night. October 10.
Wen admit he stayed there all night.
II you care to show that point"
BRyAN's HOUsEKEEPER
CALLED TO STAND
This was the first Indication thai
the defense does not intend to sttch
TO Ealy's oft-repeated statement 70
the police and detectives that he had
not seen Mrs. Bryan for weeks b.
fore the murder.
When court recessed at noon The
state had but one more witness 70
call
The state won its battle to bo por.
mitted TO introduce witnesses to testi-
~ as 10 the conversations in which
Mrs. Bryan discussed her intentions
with friends and acquaintance. but
won It over the frequent protest Of
counsel for the defense.
Mrs. Rena Anderson. a friend o1
the dead woman and formerly house
keeper In the Bryan home. Wns
sworn as witness and asked:
How long did you keep house for
the Bryans?"
Two weeks" she replied.
what day did you cease working
for them?"
"on Saturday. October II e
noon"
Whom did you leave the Bryan
home with?"
with Mrs. Bryan and her moth
er-in.law."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

1ife when he returns 10 the routine
~ regular work, and Tom Muir
phine's life line apparently has n
sudden break impending. too. but
maybe over on the other shore
there be mayors secretaries. and
car lines and things like that and
our faithful will be again re-
warded,
Wasn't II some OF Conan Doyle's
spirits that wrote that every
thing on the material plane has
spiritual counterpart
II go. why not political Jobs.
and municipal car lines. and such,
Over There7
But for the jealous ciuzenry
who are only happy when bricks
are flying and funerals move un-
der special permit. there would
seem 10 be less hope. For II Is
hard TO conceive OF a general
strike In heaven.
Or is II heaven where all these
politicians are going to be?
Personally. II can find smoke
less furnace. "a typewriter that can
spell, suburb without cat, and
an abundance Of leisure and copy
paper, will ask nothing more OF
That future state, and II will be
Entirely incidental 10 me what they
tail the place where ] viii be--Ill
make my own heaven out Of these
few simple ingredients
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

first shots were fired IN the
hall.
when the platoons halted
in front of the Roderick hotel.
a man on horseback gave the
order, Bunch up. men, He
gave other orders. then final
ly all. or most Of the soldiers.
rushed toward the hail." he
testified.
-AfserI heard them breaking In
the doors ard windows OF the han
there came some shooting frtl the
hall" he said-
Barnstt's story was the opening
gun In tho defense OF the men who
arc alleged TO have fired into the
ranks OF the American Legion pa
raiders AZ they stood marking time
on Tower ave. near tho Industrial.
list headquarters.
TRY To ESTABLISH
BARNETT AI.lBI
The defense sought 20 establish
an aiibi for Barnett. The prisoner
testified that he was In the Rod
erick hotel next 20 the !. w. W.
hall. during the shooting and when
he In alleged 10 have shot Grimm
from an upstairs window In the
Avalon hotel.
Barnett's story told Of his move
mcnss on the day OF the shooting.
when he said he went to centraiia
10 "fx up some papers regarding
a homestead claim In Idaho
Il went 10 Elmer Smiths office
first, then 10 the T. w. w hall.
where sat reading a paper for a
few moments" Barnett testified.
IL was In the Rodcrick hotel Wis
i,Ing Mr. and Mrs McAllistcr. the
proprietorr. during the shooting.
There was also another man there"
Barnett said that several members
Of the American Legion had come
thru the Rodcrick botel after the
shooting began. one OF them was
armed with q 4s.cahbcr Colt auto.
matte. he fnid.
The witness also told OF the man
ncr IN which he was caugh; the
next day after the shooting.
EXPLAINS WHY HE
SOUGHT REFUGE
81 could have shot the whole
bunch as they came after me ne
said.
"The only reason hid out at all
was because had seen the way
they had treated the other men,
Much OF his testimony was given
in highly vindictive and heated
manner. The atmosphere In the
court room was extremely tense dur
Ing Barnett's direct testimony.
Barnett is 2s years old and mar
ried. he Raid.
Following the release OF Bert
Faulkner yesterday on grounds OF
insufficient evidence. court was ah'
journed In order to permit Attorney
Vandervccr TO appear as witness
for the II alleged members OF the
I. w, w, who are on trial charged
w.,n criminal syndioalism.
Attorney Nanderveer during the
session yesterday afternoon argued
for the release of the defendants on
lack Of evidence. The plea for Elmer
Smith and the other nine men was
denied. The release OF Faulkner,
who Is 20 years old. came suddenly
when Judge Wilson ruled as fol
lows;
Gentlemen. I have taken careful
notes on the evidence bearing upon
each of these defendants. After read
ing the cases submitted by tho state.
in which the principle OF law govern
ing the matter Is laid down. am
not able 10 come TO the CONCLUSION
that the evidence which applies to
Bert Faulkner brings his case
within any rule stated.
"The evidence according to my
notes--and I am satisfied that took
down the testimony very fully-docs
not. In my judgment. connect up the
defendant In manner which would
Justify the court I'm permitting his
case 10 go to the Jury. Tho
motion will be granted as to Bert
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

N pressed upon us that
politics Is an amazing tn
vrnuon.
"The first shall be last
and the last shall be first
Let him that thlnke;h he stand.
eth take heed lest he fall"
lilo. hum, Well. that's over with.
anyway.
Yon never can tell how tho SOW
ereign voters are going 20 perform;
that Is what makes republics so In
1ercssing. Down in arid Oregon.
&5herc the population IL over
yhclmingiy In favor Of tho mos,
tfr.nxert sort Of anti-boorc. beer.
cider and patent medicine laws. n
straw vote Is being had on who IL
the most popular candidate fer
president.
MeAdco comes first. next comes
Edwards Of New Jersey. tho wet
test governor In the world, then.
fAr behind. come johnson and Taft
and. last Of al. Bryan. arch priest
n aridity.
That's the way the man on the
street. the average citizen. votes In
Oregon today. Could any political
lsrecasscr imagine such q tally
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

The saying "Oppor-
tunity knocks but once"
is quite a warning. Yet
we advise you day after
day to face Opportunity
by reading the Classi-
fled section of The Star.
"He who hesitates is
lost" so strike while the
iron is hot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

body concerned: indeed. suspect
that Mr.. Caldwell himself Is soure-
what astounded.
And yet. the psychology Of 1;
seems simple enough. II once
more shows the innate suspicion
the public entertains OF propagan-
da. and II once more discloses that
the power OF the press certainly
does not consist In a union Of pur-
pose.
Generally this may b taken ~
I safe working theory: whenever
you want popular action. urge the
1bppoxte. II there Is ono thing the
Ereat mob loves. II Is to show its
authority by doing the unexpected
Next to electing some dub 20 Of
ne. our best indoor sport is kick
ing out anybody who has made
good.
However. the result did not sur
prise me at all. for more than two
months ago I had private advice
from seer. who Is just now occu-
pying the county poorhouse. but
who stiIi prophesies to some pur-
pose. that the stars were for Caid-
well: and IL the stars be for Caid-
well, who shall prevail against
him.
Instead OF wasting a lot OF mon
ey IN advertising. in hand bills. In
fife and drum corps, In cough
drops and throat massage. sug-
esst that Mr.. Caldwell have the
lines Of his head and hand read. a
more definite reading made OF his
natal horoscope. and then prepare
himself for the duties that the
stars are about TO thrust upon him.
Since the best campaign plans
result in utter confusion. and since
the more support a ra>n has. the
fewer votes does he glean. my best
suggestion Is Mr.. Caldwell have
his cranial bumps mapped. write
out his election speech. and leave
US to calm down.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19

COURSE, II saddens me
to reflect on the indu-
bitable calamity that
shortly will loom over
Gil Costcilo's young
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Uedher

Tonight and Friday, rain;
strong northerly
tcinds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-02-19
MASSACRE Defendant ON The STAND
As IT SEEMS
TO Me
DANA SLEETH

SCE moro we have TN
pressed upon us that
politics Is an amazing In
vcntlon.
ss-fsN ff~. hail - saee
New-York tribune., 1920-02-21
Daisy in Front
OF CHALLENGER
By Is Seconds

RED BANK, N. j., Feb. 2o.--In one
sailed on the North Shrewsbury,
by Reuben White, with Henry Apple
gate tending sheet, to-day finished
eighteen seconds ahead of James
O'Brien's Jack Frost. While it was a
twentymile event for the third class
championship pennant of America,
about forty miles were covered.
The sticky ice and moderate north
west wind made the shippers "bat
full" and tack on and off the wind, and
the yachts were unable to finish the
race in the time limit of one hour
and fifteen minutes
Not once during the race were the
two yachts more than twelve seconds
apart. Jack Frost led the Daisy by
six seconds in the first Of the eight
laps, while the Daisy gained the lead
in the second and retained it until the
sixth circuit, when by favorable
slants Of wind Jack Frost, we'll sailed
by William Buxton, with William
Duryea, at the sheet, regained the ad-
vantage.
Just before the expiration of the
time limit, Skipper White, by out
jockeying Buxton, took the lead in the
eighth round near the Guyon Point
the home stretch and won in en- ex-
citing finish. Thomas Irving Browns
Say When and Elisha Prices Imp
were left far behind
The Daisy and Say When are sail
ing as defenders and the Jack Frost
and Imp as the challcngers. Another
race Will be held tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1920-02-21
MCGOWAN Defeats
Moore for Title
Ina Skating Races

LAKE PLACID, N. Y, Feb. 90
Victory in the three-mile senior final
this afternoon won for Everett Nc
Gowan, st. Paul's skating sensat ion,
the international ice championship.
The Western youth finished with a
total of 1870 points. Joe Moore, wear
ing Lake Placid colors, was his nearest
rival, with 100. Edmund Horton, OF
Saranac Lake, was third with a total
of 10.
Charles Jcwtraw, Of Lake Placid,
Eastern amateur champion, whose show
ing for the week was a distinct disap-
pointment to his Supporters, iinishc d
with 60 points. In the threc-mile race
which decided the title, Moore fol-
lowed MCGOWAN across the llne. jew
traw was third.
Miss Rose johnson, Chicago, won the
first women's international title. She
scored 40 points. Esmeralda Dunlap,
also Of Chicago, was her closest oppo-
nent, with 10 points, and the other
feminine entrants were far in the rear.
none scoring more than a total Of 30
Miss johnson clinched the title by WIN
ming the half mile for women to-day.
The summaries:
a2oyarel championship Won by Joe
Moore, Lake Placid; Ed Horton, saranac
Placid, third Time. ego.
Three mile senior-Won by Everett Nc
Gowan. st: Paul; Joe Moore, Lake Placid.
second; Charles Jewtraw. Lake Placid,
third. Time. OH 2-5.
One-half mile for womcn) Won by
Rose johnson. Chicago; Esmoralda Dun
lap. Chicago. second; Charlotte Carey, Lake
Placid. third. Time, $50
44o yards (for boys ten years old)--Won
by James Shea jr.. Lake Placid: John Shea
I'd, Lake Placid. second; Hugh Farrell.
Lake Placid. third. Time, o52 is.
One-haf mile Nor boys fourteen years
old)--Won by Eddie OBrien. Pittsburgh; :;
old Fortune, Lake Placid, third. Time,
80 AS.
one mile (for boys eixtecn years)--Won
by George Thomson, Chicago; Martin
Brewster. Lake Placid, second; Alorrls
BAKER Chicago. third. Time. ais.
220-ynrd hurdlesWon by Edmund Hor-
ton Saranac Lake; G Pickering. Verona
Lake, N. j., second; Bobbe Hearn, New
York third. Time. O:24l2 seconds.