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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

Grcetlngri Wa have with Va this
evening one OF those dolioatciy per
fumed mlsrivea written on cream
colorod paper In tho unmietnkable
handwriting ~ one Of those Shy
young mormaids who live In the arks
out on Lake Washington,
II IL Addressed 10 Ailcen Claire
and fell aurrcptitiounly into our
hands with malice afotethousht
Had
Dear Allcen Claire This isn't a
ieinp year story II may sound just
nH foolish. but u certainly in true
l simply must tell 81 my experience
with boat. "a fish a father ana a
rod Believe me or not. by all my
young and untrhmmci-d Innocence I
swear 10 the truth OF this tale.
Il live at Madison park. II you
don't know where Madison park n.
don't try 10 find out In summer
We pooS martyrs aru high and airy.
but Ia winter We have 10 sleep with
life presrryer on ana carry a
paddle wherever We 20.
wei. 10 proceed. ono day last
summer dad and | went fishing in
our boat I'm afraid our boat was
made more for show than for util.
ny. Not more than five feet long
and a foot across al liz widest
point. II really wasn't built for fam.
liy uss.
Nevertheless. a large portion Of
our family. dad and !. ciambered
into the much.batter~d and worse.
patched hull and embarked 90 our
journey 10 the middle % Union bay,
you know Union hay. Aileen. Thre.
feet Of water. six feet OF mud. n
your engine gets tired you can get
out and walk and push the Oh ship
honc1
Finally We Eot out a. far m Ne
wanted To tnth~r, an far as NO
iarcdi and got out our lines. put one
of those slimy. wisEiy. squarhy
worms on the hook and started to
fish.
soon We saw ripple on the
water near an. Then a beautiful
I'm cam. into view Wc began To
have misElvinEt. and with oaiculat.
ing ego io.okod at the SIRE OF our
boat and then at the relative sire
Of the fin, Thcn tho wriFwly fin
~ended It's way away from us. Two
rishs Of relief.
But. then the darncd fin bodied
up again and headed straight for my
iiue ] had visions u weeds wrapped
around my shoe buttons and let out
shrek
Go way. finhie' Co way
Il noticed that dad didn't frown
disapprovinwiy.
But the fish didn't go away. 7
grew frantic while the boat wobbisd.
! Hrianh~d my rod in the water and
kept on shouting.
Dad followed suit and lent an &C.
compartment with ihundcrous roarr.
liut % no avail Fins bobbei up By
tho dos~n---sii headed fvr our lines.
Dad said he had never sern 80 many
d. bass in his life
I'VE hauled IN our liner and pulled
Tor home as fast rs time and tide
| would take uH.''
Mayor Hugh NJ. Caldwell. Dear Sir:
II viii mean something in our young
life. n. when you take office. you
take an afternoon off and bump
the ruta on the street car ont over
the Green Lake line to ssth ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

n. and size the situation up and
see II you don't think the applica.
ton Of rubber heoled carwheels would
new set OF mainsprings under the
rosdbed.
Calling attention 90 the modest
young man. evidently an sutomo-
tile salesman. who lives n, 1871
Seneca St
Also calling attention to the Tur.
rell Shoe Co. 20 whom he writes
this letter. copy Of which Is mailed
20 Va. az follows
''Ccnti~men. For the past yev.
erai years. have born what might
BE- called "A conrintcnt customer and
adrnircr Of the very fine shoes
which you carry.
However. In the last year or
vanced TO such an extent that I
now ind II almost inpoanhle To
separate myself from sufficient
amount 81 money TO buy one pair
az one time. and the thought &C.
ours 90 me that I might be able to
avail myself Of handsome nair OF
shoes which you now have in your
window with a price tag Of some
f1s attached. providing you can
handle the transaction In the same
manner in which We sell Rutomo.
blles; that OF selling them ON a
conditional sale contract.
Il feel that I could. under pres
sure. make n payment Of one.thiri
down and the balance In ak equal
monthly payments. with interest.
secured by conditional sales con
tract. and fully covered by inHur.
ance against IRE and theft
This no doubt sounds little
unusual Uut can fully assure
you that am quito sincere and
would be very glad 10 purchase the
pair Of shoes in mind. providing you
can comply with my terms.
Very truly yours.
~. SHOE WEAVER.
"is7i Seneca at"
The English In one OF the most
flexible Of languages. Frinstancc. the
witnesses In the Ncwbcrry trial refer
to the printed matter they dis
,rfbuted as literature"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

DO you remember with what pleasure you
read. in your History Of the United States,
at school. Of The Era of Good Feeling when
James Monroe was elected President?
Even when boy you wondered why citi-
zens of 80 wonderful country had TO be
quarreling like cats and dogs all the time,
and it was a relief TO find out that once,
at any rate, they all quit and got together.
Isn't IL about time NOW in this u. S. A.
to have a little rest from the discord and
contention which have been making our
nights and days hideous for so long?
Give us a rest from Partisanship Repub-
licans and Democrats have been cursing,
scowling splitting. and throwing things at
each other for a long while now, and a bit
of quiet would help some.
As a matter of fact there is no great issue
now upon which the people are divided. At
heart we all want some sort Of peaceful
working agreement with other countries,
whether you call it n League of Nations or
not. and we all want American interests
safeguarded. Why. in Gods name, cannot
we all get together?
Every historic demarcation between the
two great political parties has been wiped
out by the Great War. Such issues as Slav-
cry. the tariff, Bimetallism, and others we
once split over. are dead; nobody cares
hang about them.
We all want to get to work. TO produce,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04
Handicaps


nv EDMUND VANCE COOKE
Young Youth started on day
And chased dust-cloud down the way.
Youth is swift and Youth Is strong
And so he chased IL far and long.
But ever AS he seemed TO tovch.
The dust-cloud still escaped his clutch.
Yet still he followed. hot Of haste.
For Youth has never time to waste.
Old Age took his pack and staff
Paused TO look and paused to laugh
Wrapped him in his ample robe
And started out TO belt the globe.
Age Is stiff and Age is slow.
And sometimes Age is loath TO go.
But when he falters in his gait.
Oh. Age has always time TO wait.
Old Age bore his heavy load
Around the world and reached that road
Where Youth. still painting in his haste.
Spied dust-clouds down the road-and chased.
Copyright, 1890. " r. ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

DISEASES AND SEASONS

There seems 10 h. a connection
between season and the prevalence
Of certain diseases. Just how much
climatic conditions have TO do with
This 10 n debatabio question, hot
IL IL a fact that. beginning oariN
in autumn. whooping cough In.
cresses AZ the season advances.
Possibly the cold weather in.
crras~r the flow OF the sccrctiona
from the nose and mouth. and
aimee these are the carrying agents
Of tho germ OF whoopinR cough.
there IL consequently an added op'
poriunity for the spread OF tho
disease.
whooping cough, mumps.
measles, German measles and
chicken pox ar. with us no con.
stnn,ly that we have become ac.
customed to them and now regard
them az the almost inevitable ac-
commandment OF childhopd. Many
a mother has exposed her child
10 these diseases. firm In the be-
lief that she was performing a
good act and in. Ignorance OF the
danger in whiclf she placed the life
OF one whom she loved. Yet A.
" safe 90 say that these common
discasea not only take heavy
toll Of the children Of our land
directly. but that they are also
followed by results which may Grip.
pie the child or shorten its life.
OF all the deaths registered in
the United States during recent
years. nearly one-third occurred 10
children under 10 years OF age.
nearly 20 per cent was among chill.
dren under one year OF age. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04
Common Witchhazel
Fine for Sore Ewes

4, Is surprising how quickly eye
Inflammation IL helped BY common
wi,chhaz.l. camphor. hydrastin. etc.
ma MIXED In iAvop;ik eye wash. One
elderly lady. who had been troubled
with chronic eye inflammation FOR
many tycarH. was greatly helped IN
two dAyH We guarantee q small
bottle Of Iavoptik 20 help ANY
CASE weak. strained OF inflamci
eyes. Aluminium eye cup FREE.
Swift DRUG Co. and leading drug.
Eistn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

Mayor Hugh NJ. Caldwell. Dear Sir;
II viii mean something in our young
life. ". when you take office. YOU
take an afternoon off and bump
the ruta on the street car o.ut over
the Green Lake line to tsth ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

n. and size the situation up and
see II you don't think the applica.
ton Of rubber. heeled carwheeis would
improve the matter Some. or. maybe.
new set OF mainsprlngs under the
roAdbed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

almost Is per cent In children
under two years Of age Aside
from the deaths which occurred
from dictic causes during this
period. the common infectious and
contagious diHraaea were Responsible
for this high mortality. and among
tho latter whooping cough was
charged with large proportion
of deaths. Therefore beware Yt
whoopinE cough. especially In
young children
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-03-04

Striking ,raers IN Los Angeles hotels and eofes de-
clare their tips hare decreased so per cent since proh
btion rent into effect Sober customers probably like
70 get their moneys worfh.
, 1920-11-11

the same ardour in her work of recon
struction as she did in the war. and has
successfully crossed the passage from
war to peace. which is always difficult
for v%ictors, says Premier Leygues in an
interview printed today by lie Petit
Parisien d scussing his foreign policy,
the Premier declared the Govt. will seek
to obtain and strengthen its alliances and
will examine in utmost sincerity of spirit
all questions arising between France and
Germany. Belief is expressed by M.
Leygues that the League of Nations
must become a great force and a strong
barrier against a return of imperialism and
militarism. He declares that the Govt's.
programme is to so enforce execution of
the Versailles treaty that national con-
struction and the organization of work
and production may be advanced.
Washington, Nov. 8th.-A record crop
of corn in the United States, exceeding
the previous largest crop by rs, 600, 900
bushels, was announced today by the
Dept. Of Agriculture in its preliminary
estimate placing the production this year
at 3, 1919, 126, 900 bushels.
, 1920-11-11

the Officers VIII .WGTC SudIOiuR LIE GUS
tom house anG a brisk exchange of shots
o'clock in the evening. in a busy neigh
bourbood and so terrified the crowds of
shoppers that they fled homeward in a
panic. Afterwards the police and the
military raided a large section of the city
holding up and searching everyone they
found out of doors and invaded and
searched numerous houses. Later in the
evening a hostile crowd assembled in Wa
terloo Square, a Sim Fem thoroughfare.
and had to be dis ersed by the military.
Even after The Curfew hour there was
aimnse unceasing revolver and rifles for
two hours OF more with occasional sounds
like explosions of bombs.
Toronto, Nov. 8th.--A prominent Ca
madam tea firm, with headquarters at
Toronto has announced a cut from Zoe.
to 55c. per pound retail, for one of the
popular varieties OF tea. 1t is stated that
other tea concerns will probably follow
s 1t is explained here that there isa
glul on the British and Canadian tea mar.
kets. owing to the fact that the British
merchants have been unable /, get their
long bearded stocks in % Russian mar
kets Il is understood that the Canadi-
an tea firms, will have. to- accept consid- !
cradle losses as the result of the cut.
Berlin, Nov. 8th.-German university
professors and members of the Reichstag
have drawn up a reply to the appeal for
establishment Of the friendly inter-
course which existed before the war,
which the professors and doctors univer-
sity recently addressed to professors OF
arts and sciences and members OF uni
versities and learned societies in Ger
many and Austria. Science knows only
one ain, the search after truth, and it
requires for the performance OF this task
the common labopr OF all. regardless OF
national boundaries says the German re-
pI" The war has interrupted this joint
ID ur AMI dissolved many personalities.
We are ready to resume these conditions
and by common iabour TO relegate to
oblivion everything, spoken or written
in both countries.
London, Nov. 8th.-One of the most
sensational drops thar has ever occurred
on the local Stock Exchange took place
this morning when Atlantic sugar broke
all its previous records Of weakness and
fell 13 points below that established last
week.
London. Nov. 9th. : With the situation
in Ireland going from bad to wlrse and
the Sim Fem ca npaign Of murder and
the black and tan campaign of reprisal
alike inlolerabie to public sentiment in
Great Britain, the Govt, seems determin-
ed to narseyare WithNthe Home Rule Bill
, 1920-11-11

Tx 40 ouSSCotOA-ly 0SACAo olI
John Davidson. has received impetus
from an editorial utterance by the Sun
day Express" ownedlby Lord Beverbrook,
a close friend of Mr.. Bonar Law. The
Express" suggests the following steps
toward securing a solution of the Irish
problem. l.. The withdrawal of mill
tary forces and police from all districts
where the whole administration of law
and order obvious by mas been broken
down. z. That section Of the civil popula-
tion which wishes to retire with them, to
he removed and adequately protected by
the Imperial Govt. g. Strategic points
on the Irish coastfine TO be occupied by
naval and military authorities, these
protected areas to be available for for
refugees. 4. Ulster territory occupied
by the Irish minority foreman g part of
Great Britain under its w local Govt.
One ray of hope is IN a message from
the Roman Catholic bishop of Tuam.
published in this weeks Universe"
making an urgent appeal for a truce of
Cod. He thinks this might be made
effective Immediately 1T the Govt. made
first move. Let them propose a trial and
pass ffaihl measure atf Home Raie for
Ireland, including full fiscal control, and
forthwith in my opinion serious strife
will cease. There are no doubt a large
number who will continue to demand a
republic a a legal right consequent to
acceptance of President Wilson's four
teen points, but in reality home rule
working and put into practice will weld
together the masses of the Irish con-
ServativeS.-
New York. Nov. 6th.-The feature of
yesterdays sugar markets was the de-
cline of a full half cent per pound in the
pwice of raw sugars tosthe 64c C and f
for Cuba's. the lowest point since the
Govt. released control of sugar. 1t is
estimated that refiners took upwards of
so, 900 bags of cuba.s In prompt positions
at 8 C. c and f together with /, 900 tons
of Peru's and Brazil ~contrifs af1oat and
nearly at 64c. elf and 36 tons of Barbados
centrifs exslore at z SIC. duty paid, which
is now the spot price. To some it may
look as if Cuban holders were disposed
to make ar effort even at further price
concessions to unload a much larger por-
tion of their unsold sugars. rather than
carry over until next year. At the
close of the day it was thought that
practically ali of their very prompt
sugars had been disposed of, but various
sugars for November shipment were
on offer at last paid price with a lack of
buying interest on the part of local re
timers. The decline in raw sugars was
followed by a downward readjustment
in refined sugar values but no change
, 1920-11-11
"EP4GRAMSS AND WITTY SAYINGS"

The key to success is perseverance"
is hat every ambitious young man or
woman IS old to-day. Quite so, but
every burglar know this. Give us some
thing new.
Woman and gold are the two principal
factors in the lives of men. They make
or mar, bot more often than not it is the
gutter that picks,up their victims.
Beware of woman when she laughs
for she may be laughing at you. But
when she cries you need to be more
watchful yet for she may be catching at
YOU.
Woman's tears, like her rouge and lip
stick, is only temporary.
Woman can laugh when she should
cry, and cry when she should laugh.
But there's one thing she cannot re-
strain herself from doing, and that
is jumping at "a proposal.
There arethree distinct types of men,
The good men, the bad men and the men
who are neither good nor bad. But wo-
man cannot be classified Each woman
is atype by itself
When a young girl marries an old mar
everybody cries Shame al her. But
when a young man marries an old
girl everybody pities him.
Accidents happen in the best of reg
ulated families. But wouldn't it be far
more appropriate to say: Fas1iiies
happen even in the best of regulated
accidents %
, 1920-11-11

The key to success is
is hat every ambitious
woman is told to- day.
every burglar know this.
thing new.
, 1920-11-11

Beware of woman when she
for she may be laughing at W
when she cries you need to
watchful yet for she may be cat
you.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24

Homemade cakes for Thanksgiving
 Mrs. s. V. Glenn, phone 66.-d1t.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
INSURANCE MEN
 ADJUST LOSSES
IN TUESDAYS BIG FIRE
HarreIl & Company Expect to Reopen Tn Few Days-Meat Market Also
 to Continue Business.

AdJusterS representing a number of insurance companies affected by Tues day mornings fire at Conway, which destroyed two business buildings oc- cupied by W. NJ. Harrell & Company and the City Meat Market, arrived here last night and this morning and are at work making settlements with those who sustained losses in the fire.
 The loss of the buildings and of the meat market were total, and the dam age to adjoining buildings will prob ably be easily arrived at, but the loss on the Harrell & Company stock will require the most for adjustment. The loss of feed and implements in the Moore building, adjoining their main store, was practically total, but the dense smoke, it was discovered, has caused considerable damage to the dry goods department, discoloring many bolts of dry goods. There was no water damage to the main stock, however, and it was stated at the store today that the losses would be adjusted and the store reopened within the next few days, possibly on Friday of this week.
 The two buildings destroyed, be- longing to Mrs. J. B. Moore, will be rebuilt at once, her son, w. E Moore, said today. Mrs. Moore is making her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Raper of Coweta, Okla, but her sons, w. E. and J. o. Moore of this city, said today that the work of rebuild ing would be started as soon as the insurance is adjusted. No definite plans have yet been made for the buildings, MT, Moore said, but they will be of more modern type than the ones destroyed.
 The City Meat Market. owned by Charles J. Erbacher and o. M. Huck- aby, will resume business as soon as possible, members of the firm said today. It is probable, they stated, that they will not wait for the re- construction of building on the same site they occupied, if they can secure other suitable quarters.
 The Southwestern Bell Company sent a string of big cable and force of experts here last night to replace the cable burned out Tuesday morning, putting about 125 phones in the busi- ness section out of commission. It is hoped to have the repairs complet- ed by tonight
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24

R. A. Reynolds returned this morn ing from Searcy. For Rent-Two unfurnished rooms. Call 420.-11- -22d3t
 Fresh Meats-Call Erbacher Bros Phone 90.-10-7dtf.
 B. P. Clayton is a business visitor in Little Rock today.
 Liquid asbestos, Brown, good roof. phone 66.-11-24d3t
 For Sale-A few choice milch cows Erbacher Bros.-4-1dtf.
 Ladies wishing hair switches made telephone 347.-11-24d10t
 No roof, no house, no Brown, no roof. Phone 66.-1124d3t
 See Dunawny & Bradley for real estate and insurarce.-3-4dtf
 Gasoline BOG per gallon. United Motor Co.,, Phone 320.-11-16dtf. We can vuIcnnne your auto tires Conway Overland Co.-8-28dtf
 Homemade cakes for Thanksgiving. Mrs. S. V. Glenn, phone 66.-d1t.
 See Cline & Williams for real estate and insurance. Quitman. Ark.-1-29dtf Phone 6S and your order will be delivered promptly. Caspar's-11-23 d2t.
 Miss Louise Hall of Philadelphia is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. G. Frank Miles. Ben M. Woodruff returned this morning from a business trip to St. Louis. If U drown in bed, don't blame Brow, the roof man. Phone 66.- 11-24d3t am not deaf and dumb, if do make signs. Brown. Wireless me- 11-24d3t Order your meat early. We will close at 10 o'clock tomorrow, Thanks giving. Central Meat Market.-d1t
 Mrs. w. A. Webb, who has been un- der treatment at St. Vincent's infirm- ary, Little Rock, returned home this morning. Her condition is much inn proved.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
MRS. CYST ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. w. H. Gist entertained num- Der of her friends Tuesday afternoon at her handsome suburban home in honor of her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Denson of De Kalb, III. For the occasion the interior was tastefully decorated with greenery and autumn leaves and flowers. Each guest was asked to bring a souvenir of the state of Ar kansas. Much interest and amuse- ment was had when these souvenirs were opened and their history given. Many of them were very unique and original. All of them were presented to the guest of honor as a mcmento of her first visit tc this state. A dainty salad plate and chocolate and waters was served. Delightful music was furnished throughout the after noon by Misses Dorothy Pyle and Jimmie Hicks of the State Normal
 and by special request, Miss Hicks sang "Arkansas" About 50 guests enjoyed the hospitality of the gracious hostess and her charming honor guest.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight, fair and warmer; . Thursday, fair and somewhat | warmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.

In our teaching service tonight at 7:15 o'clock we will take up for our study the second piece of Christian literature to be written. It will be we'll for you to come for the first lec- ture and become acquainted with the author, readers, historical situation and outline. This course is open to any who desire to take it. No tuition and no examinations.
 A meeting of the deacons will be held tonight at o'clock
 R. L. Jetton, Minister.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
OWEN MOORE AT THE GRAND

The funniest thing that Owen Moore has ever done on the screen is his characterization of Melville Car ruthers in the title role of "The Poor Simp," Salznick production.
 The picture is true farce comedy with the humor derived from the unique and complicated situations, and the unavailing but well-meaning ef- forts of his friends to extricate the leading character from his dilemma
 A well-known cast of stage and screen favorites support the star, the direction of Victor Heerman shows great understanding of comedy values an dthe staging of the production is in the unusually pretentious style that one has become accustomed to in pro- ductions from the Salznick studios. This picture will be shown at the Grand theatre Thanksgiving day.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-11-24
METHODIST SERVICE.

In the absence of the pastor, Rev. c. M. Reyes, the prayer meeting of the Methodist church will be conducted by Prof. J. J. McClurkin.