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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

"Thc gravest subject the American
people have 10 deal with today Is the
dope question. This subject has
been scientifically studied I'm all it's
different phases by eminent psychol'
oRists. criminologists and the medi'
cine profession gercrally. and they
have agreed. almost to unit. that
the drug addict is a diseased individ'
ual. rather than criminal
when the authorities and people
generally appreciate this fact. then
we will have gone long way to-
wards the solution OF the problem.
Therefore. IL is only natural and hui
man that the people are clnnoring
for enlightenment on this most I'M
portant question.
1T 80 happens that ] am the OF
fIcial surgeon for the county Jail.
stoekado and Juvenile detention
home. and thus have an unusually
good opportunity to treat and study
these subjects and from my observa.
Dr. Ghcnt Is writing. especially
button TO the public discussion Of
articles will begin In The Star tom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
JOHN D. CARMODY
DEPuTy PROSECUTING ATTORNEN

who Is perfectly honest viii do any
thing whatever when he ~ hoped
up. The mildest sort Of man. when
he ia sober. turns into the widest
flend when he Is fun OF dope.
The sellers Of dope are adulterat'
ing the stuff. and the addict who
buys gets the same bulk as before,
but only about so per cent hop.
Thus. he finds he must buy twice az
much. And this costs him twice as
much as before 10 satisfy his appt'
tite---he must do twice as much un'
lawful work 20 get H.
The remedy. II seems 10 me. must
almost Of necessity be n matter OF
federal legislation"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
OCCUPATION FOLLOWS
LONG CONTROVERSY

French occupation of German
cities followed a long controversy be
tween the French and German gov.
ernments. In which France charged
Germany with repeatedly attempting
TO evade the terms Of the treaty OF
Versailles.
France denied the German gov.
ernment permission 10 send troops
into the Ruhr valley TO combat
communists. following the Won Kapp
revolt. The troops were sent with
out consent.
The French took the position that
the communist revolt had died down
and that entrance OF German troops
was not necessary.
Premier Millerand on Sunday noti-
fled the heads OF the other allied
governments that unless the German
troops were withdrawn at once he
would send French forces into the
Rhine cities opposite the French
zone OF occupation eentering around
the bridgehead at Msyence
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
COUNTY JAIL PHYSICIAN

tons am firmly convinced that so
per cent OF the crime committed in
this city. and | might go even fur
ther. and say In this country. today,
In caused thru the effects OF dope
In some form or other. Most of the
city prisoners are remanded TO the
county Jail. and IL Is little less than
surprising how many OF them are
addicts.
Saturday / was called by the
sheriff's office to accompany three
deputies TO the scene OF shooting
affrny at Lake City. one of the
deputies was "A sterling specimen OF
young manhood. named Robert Scott.
Next morning read how this
young man had been shot 10 death
a few hours later by n dope fiend
who had turned highwayman.
mention this incident in order TO
make plain certain points which |
wish to bring out in later discussions
OF the subject"
for The Star. an important contri-
the dope evil. Publication Of his
orrow.l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

Its pretty hard TO estimate 20
what extent the present crime wave
ia due to dopc. but the use OF dope
has greatly increased recently. and
is ever increasing.
after a man has used the stuff
for while. he becomes utterly In.
capable Of working for a living. and
all his faculties are ccntercd on get
ting more OF Il. To obtain II. he finds
he must steal. and when he Is full OF
IL his mind Immediately turns 10 tho
subject OF getting more OF H. So his
actions become similar 10 those of a
dog chasing his own tail.
Il think all will agree that a man
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

TO Immediately report if he
saw the gunman again, the
informant was sent to patrol
the water front today. and a
party of deputies. with guns
cleaned and oiled, were held
in the sheriff's office await
ing his call.
II he is caught "Blackie the Rat
VIII be charged with the murder OF
Cady. his pal. who was shot TO death
ana his body robbed IN the auto in
which the two bandits fed from the
scene of the gunflght between them.
selves and deputies on Rainier blvd.
early Sunday after Cady killed Scott
Roundup Of dope fiends continued
today by order OF Police Chief War.
rem In the hope that when deprived
OF their drugs they will readily i'm.
part what they know OF the haunts
and whereabouts OF The Rat"
Fifteen alleged addicts were caught
IN the first throw OF the chiefs net
last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
The Star Asked
Yesterday:
"To ,chat ertent is the grocing dope eva re-
sponsible for Seattle's present acoue Of crime!"
Here are answers:
POLICE CHIEF WARREN

pcddi~d II II done up In small pack
ages. much easier 20 dispense thar
booze. a remedy ls hard to find.
we should have y law drastic
enough To permit us. when
drug seller II arrested. TO put
him In the rrnisrutiary. where
he belongs. A 500 hne Is moth
inr to dope s~iisf Ifis profits
are ~ enormous that 40 small .
fln~ h the msrc~i item"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

More than 80 per cen; Of the
crimes being committed to-day are
due TO dope, Perhaps the percentage
ls greater even than that. have
ynni picked up the roportA an 100 re,
cent crimes. which show that 40 of
the orersna were committed by drug
nerd. Under - years ch.
The drug traffic is hard TO cope
with because tho stun IL so easily
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
ThoroProbe
in Store for
Mary andDug
Who Granted Di-
Uorce Demands IHuesti-
cation Of Whole Affair

CARSON CITY. Nev.. April 8
Any doubt that thoro probe
IL in store FOR Mary rickfords
divorce decree was removed to-
day. when Judge I.anEnn. who
granted the divorce. appeared AZ
the office % Attorney General
Fowler and announced he would
demand the appointment Of a
special deputy to investigate the
whole affair.
Judge Lansan had received in.
formation Of the publication IN a
California paper OF letter writ.
ten In Douglas county. TO the ef.
feet that rumora OF bribery and
expenditures Of larg. runs OF
money In competition with the
Pirkford divorce are being cir.
culatsd
The same letter stated that u
was believed the investigation
would b. dropped
The letter was written by a
Gardncrviiie woman
Judge IanFan went iumedi.
ateiy TO Cardneryille 10 invcsti-
gate tho matter.
Both Attorney General Fowler
and Assistant Attorney General
Richards we're away from tho
city when Judge Langan arrived.
80 he did not submit his formal re.
quest FOR a special deputy 10 as
sist Richards in the Investigation
Of the Plckford divorce.
Those IN close touch with tho
attorney generals office gave
assurance. even before tho arriv.
al Of Judge Iangan. that the AT.
torpcy general would make a
thoro investigation. 4, was
learned n suit In the name OF tho
pcopie OF Douglas county. where
the divorce was granted. would
BE- filed. probably within a week.
to set aside the divorce.
Judge LanEan was plainly an
Tercd by the published reports
intimating fraud.
The whole affair must be sift.
ed 20 tho bottom" he said. II
shall ask the attorney general 20
appoint another deputy to inves-
tigate tho matter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
OF
TRAFFIC IS
GIVEN 0. K.
Muny League investigators
Urge Adoption Of New
Police System


division In seattle was urged In
rrport submitted to the Muul.
cipal lregus al noon Monday.
Tho report wa. the result ~
i-ngthy investigations conduct
nj by q speciai teinn,itiee Of tho
league.
I'VE believe that. with . oomp-.
tent separate division IN the police
force. accidents caused BY reckless
driving can be reduced 60 mini
mum" the rcpor, declares.
Under the present system as many
as as traffic vlolsiors month
have failed 20 report after being
tagged by the traffic men. IL IL point
"a out
Failure OF tho present system 20
deal with thr growing traffic evil ir
attributed 20 shifting policies and
diverse interpretations OF the traffic
regulations
Success OF n separate traffic al.
vision In other cities .. emphasized
ia the Municipal league report.
The best OF results have attended
the creation % such an ordinance
IN New York. indianapolis. Mime.
apoiis. Cleveland. Detroit. Chicago.
Los Angeles. 81 Paul and other
cities
Declaring that there were ..iss
traffic accidents IN tho past three
months. the committee. composed OF
jackson SiibauKh. Carl J. Smith.
Nelson Anderson and Roy c. Lyle
went on record as Advocating the
creation Of traffic division TO make
the streets safe for the public.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
SHERIFF JOHN STRINCER

Probably half of the shootings and
robbcrles committed here lately have
been done hy narcotic addlcia. The
worst crimes have been committed
by men who have al some time or
other been IN the iails or the stociadc
here because they used dope.
such persons should he put In n
hospital the same as an insane pa
tent. for they are insane. We need
an institution where dope fiends
could be Imprisoned for life or per.
mananiiy cured.
People who sell narcotics are the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
TRIES TO ship
ABOARD Vessel
Pictures of Fugitive Circulated II
Underworld and Dozens of
"Stools" Aid in Man Hunt

'Backe the Rat" alleged hophead, gunman auto bandit
murderer and ghou recognized scurryng along the
water front late last night by former Jail companion
The who him reported the Sheriff
John Str1nger this morning fresh clue in the man
hunt following the murders of Deputy Sheriff Robert c.
Scott and THE Rats" bandit pal Elmer Cady.
According to the sheriffs informant "The Rat" seemed
to be trying get vessel sailing for Siberia With orers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

Gen. D~goutte has issued a procla-
nation declaring his troops are not
conauerors and that there VIII be no
fighting providing absolute order is
maintained.
A state of siege has been pro
claimed In Frankfort. DarmEtadt.
Offenbaoh. Hoechst. Kocnigstrin.
Dieburg. Frassxcrau. LaEenschaal-
bach and wlesbaden. II was set forth
Operations Of German public scrv.
ice will be continued under French
control.
Strikes and gatherings OF more
than five people have been forbidden.
Newspapers are not permitted to
publish
Teiegraphs. telephones and mails
have been placed under military cen
sorship.
The proclamation declares that all
weapons must be delivered lmmcdi-
atcly 10 the city hall. except those OF
the regular police
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
chief REGULAR
. DAVID HARUM

Policing Seattle IL Chief Warren's
business. but his hobby Is trading
horses
starting with an original capital
of 1900. Chief warren has pulled the
David Harum stunt 80 effectively
that the mounted squad now boasts
II horses and Si55 in cash, all OBJ.
tained from the original money.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

ones tho law should deal most harsh
~ with We should have state an'
national laws providing that ,h'
seller OF narcotics 10 TO prison fo
life.
Only the other day We arrest
ed = Chinaman who had $1,000
worth Of dope In his possession.
lie was taken 90 the United
States court and fined 500.
That man should have been put
In the pcnitentiary for life. for
he il a murderer--hc destroys
life"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Auto Overturns to
Avoid Collision

In attempting TO avoid striking an.
other automobile. w. T.. Sundbcrg.
e272 51st ave. s.. swcrvod his ma
chine while driving at Rainier ave
and Lander st. Monday night, and
sustained n broken arm when he was
thrown from his own machine. which
overturned, He is in the city hos.
pital Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
ENPECT ARREST
OF RAT" soon

Captain OF Detectives Charles Ten.
nant declined today TO give out any
information concerning develop
ments In the case. He said merely
that he believed his men and the
sheriffs. working together. had a
good line on THE Rat" whose arrest
he expected within a few hours.
Rogues' gallery pictures OF "The
Rat" were sent out TO police OF
many cities this morning by order Of
Tennant. The gunman is well known
by the police of Tacoma and Port
land, IL is said, having been arrested
in both cities.
The identity o, the picture as that
OF the escaped Rainier blvd. holdup
man was made by several OF the
motorists he and Cady robbed before
the ptfnffc.f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Believe Millerand
and George Agree

PARIS. April s.--Thc impression
prevails in official circles that Pre-.
mier Millerand obtained the consent
Of Prime Minister Lloyd George OF
Great Britain before he decided TO
send French troops 10 occupy Darn.
stadt and Frankfort, Marcel Hutin
said In the Echo dc Paris today.
Hutin said the government did
not look for any armed opposition
from the Germans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
SEATTLE GIRL
DISAPPEARS
Father Asks Police to Aid
in the Search

Relatives OF Lillian Wheeler. IT. s4s
74th ave ~. w. who has been miss.
ing since sunday. sought tho aid OF
the police Tuesday In an effort TO
locate her.
r. T. Wheeler. father Of the miss
ing girl. told the police that she left
home TO visit friends in West Seattle.
The father declared he was not ac-
quainted with the friends. and did not
know where they lived.
The girl Is described ms being OF
slight build and light complexion
She wore a green silk dress and "a
black sweater.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
DURSE CLIPPER
/ GETS DIAMONDS

A gold mesh purse. studded with
five sapphires and four diamonds and
containing four diamond rings was
cut from the arm OF Mrs. l.. w
Mccoy. a3i Third ave, Saturday. she
reported 10 the police today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
u. S. Is Watching
Action in Germany

WASHINGTON. April G.-The
United States will await indication OF
the attitude of Great Britain and
Italy before taking any action In con
nection with the advance of the
French into German territory. II was
stated officially today. This country
viii then probably concur In any
stand taken by these two powers, II
WAS added
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Planes to Cross
Pacific-Daniels

WASHINGTON. April d.--Sea-
planes able TO fly across the Pa.
cific ocean viii be developed within
two to five years. Secretary OF the
Navy Daniels told the senate naval
affairs committee today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

Two noted educators are scheduled
70 address university students this
week President David ~ Barrows.
OF University Of California. will talk
at Mcany hall Wednesday night and
President +. @. schurman. Of Cornell.
will speak In the same place Friday
morning nt 10 O'Clock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
More Showers Due
With South Wind

More moisture. in tho form OF
showers. IN due during tho next "a
hours. Weather Observer Salisbury
says the winds will be Of the mod
crate southcrly" vintage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

SAN FRANCISCO. April s.--Of
the dope addicts that are SEN
tenced to san Quentin. 50 per
cent began using tho drugs before
they were 81. DIR. l.. l.. Stanley.
prison physician. told the Califor-
MIA Coroners' association here to-
day.
He said about % per cent Of
them contract the habit following
use Of the drug for sickness. Their
crimes. he said. are robbery and
burglary. for the most part
DR.. Stanley said about 40 such
cases arrive at the prison yearly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Here's a Tip for
the Tobacco Trust

AKRON, o.. April 6.--George II.
Mansfield, lumber company clerk
here. was troubled by ciRaret Dor
rowers. lie maGc one out OF red
cedar shavings. Result--no more Dor.
rowcrs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
SCRATCHES CHEEK
~ IN LONG PLUNGE

SPOKANE. April 6. ~ Thirty.
month.old Paige Liberty fell from
the third story Of an apartment
house here.
Il scratched my check, mamma" :"
lac cried. when his parents arrived
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Now They're Robbing
The Stocking Banks

AKRON. April 6.--AIrs Fanny
Sheridan refused to give her money
10 highwaymen. They knocked her
down and took SEQ from her stocking.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

OF THE Rat"
Deputy Sheriff Frank Brewer said
today he recognized the picture of.
The Rat" as that Of a man he had
often seen hanging around the COR
ridors outside the sherifrs office in
the county.city building months ago.
and who was apparently engaged in
keeping tab on the movement OF the
sheriff's men. Later. he said. the
"spotter" was arrested in connection
with a bootlegging plot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
PICTURES OF RAT
SENT BROADCAST

Duplicate prints OF the photo were
handed this morning to scores OF
stool pigeons who were sent broad
cast thruout the Seattle underworld
with orders to report the first move
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
'BLACKIE SEEN ON WATERFRONT
As IT SEEMS
TO Me
DANA SLEETH

los ANGELES
H.. This town looks like u
always docs-euli OF
N{2lJ tourists. real estate
agents and dust.
The fastest growing city In the
country. with the dirtlest streets.
with the greatest outpouring OF
feminine beauty on earth. and
where mother and all the girls cut
slx inches off the hem of their gar.
fncntx as soon as they step out and
sec how the natives are wearing
'em.
Los Angeles is like nothing else
on earth--a big hurdy gurdy. an
cvergrown couvuy. scwn. and yn,
n city and a great Misunderstanding
3enter. too
A city cursed with lax govern
2eui. Inefficient government. in.
habsted by 10000 shyv-erx. who
make living sSlnning sackerz
and also the dwelling place OF some
of the finest people alive today.
a city without civic pride. with
out sclf-rcspect. without any co
hcsion. or public spirit. and yet a
city that does great things in n
great way a city without de-.
cent public building. without even
a home for its public library. but
n city that has miles on miles OF
marble. and brick. and stone. and
stucco palaees--fine homes by the
thousand
Crowing-why. this town grows
go fast IL populatcs a square mile
OF desert every morning before
breakfast. Right now there are
building half a dozen skyscrapers.
and whether Il Is n business block.
an office building. an apartment.
a house or tent you seek. you will
hunt in vain. for 20 miles In every
direction this big assembly of Mid.
West farmers stretches II re-
minds one more Of a camp meeting
than a city, but unless miss my
guess. IL is going to be the New
York Of the Pacific. and the big.
gest city this side OF Chicago in
ten years more
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

lis always was a queer.
mixed.up town. and now
the movie hosts have
truly messed up what
little brains II had.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
BELIEVE HE WAS
HIT BY BEEBE

The Rat" is thought to have been
wounded in the knee by Deputy
Sheriff Beebe during the gunfight.
Earl Eba, who was compelled to
drive the bandits from the scene into
the city, said one OF his gunmen
passengers had remarked. after
getting into the car. I'm shot In the
knee"
III the report OF the informant
who said he saw THE Rat on the
water front is true. the wound was
probably mere scratch, as the in
formant said he noted no limp in
The Rat" gait.
All deputies have been instructed
to shoot 10 kin THE Rat" ON sight
If he makes a show OF fight. 1t is
understood the same order has been
issued TO police details
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
five TOWNS
IN GERMANY
ARE TAKEN
5000 French Troops on
March to Force 0be-
dience to Treaty

PARIS. April s.--Fivc towns
In Germany have been occupied
by French troops 10 enforce obe-
dienee TO the peace treaty.
Frankfort. Dsrmssadt and Eek.
stein wsrr first occupied. II WAS
officially stated here today.
A dispatch to the French for.
eixn office from Msysnec At )
p. m. said the French occupation
OF lianau and Dieburx had been
completed and that French col.
umn was nearing uomburg.
The French met with no rcsls,
ancc. the German garrlsona either
surrcnderinx or Withdrawing IN ad
vance OF the French In all cities.
The army OF occupation consists oi
two divisions. touslinx $1,000 men
rtanaffv fs4esafrv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

This morning I was awakened
by loud yell under my window. a
brazen throated news hustler was
rousing the morning echoes with
news OF the greatest STORY" In
years. And what was the greatest
story7 Mary Pickford gets mar.
ried." Yes. sir. every paper In
town carried that as the leading
story Of the day. an eight-coIumn.
glariug head in every edition. and
they have an edition every five
minutes down here.
Los Angeles Is probably the only
civilized community where IL
would be considered remarkable
event In the city's history for some.
body TO get married.
And yet. suppose II ls a bit un-
usual. at that.
Wen, anyhow. Mary has welded
Doug. and they are going abroad,
and Mr.. Moore. who was. IL may
be remembered, Mary's recent
spouse, says It IL perfectly all right
and empbatically denies that Mary
bribed him 10 not contest the d.
vorce. a charge that Is now being
Investigated By the prosecuting at.
torney Of the county where Mary
secured her rapid.fire decree.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
BODY OF SCOTT
SENT TO PORTLAND

The body of Scott was taken horne
to Portland last night for burial by
the dead deputy's brother. Charles
Scott, and his former associate and
close friend, W. J. Jeffries. Sheriff
Stringer and Deputy Beebe expect
to leave tonight for the Oregon city
to attend the funeral. A floral piece
was sent by deputies here TO adorn
the casket. and a wreath of mourn
ing hung ON the sheriff's door today.
Cady's body has been removed to
the Home Undertaking rooms. where
stool pigeons viewed it today on the
chance that some might recognize
the dead man and thus be able to
better trace his missing pal.
, Several known acquaintances Of
Cady have been called to the shcriff's
office and closely questioned. A
sister OF the dead bandit was one OF
these. She was quizzed at length
and her statement taken down ver.
batim by stenographer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

OF course. Is
movie mad down here.
Almost once a week
some cute young thing
qults being q chambnr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06

maid. becomes a star" and buys
the hotel where she worked 10 live
in out Of the proceeds Of her first
weeks salary.
Everybody has been bitten by
the bug. Newspaper men get 800
for writing captions on single
sixre film. which Is an improve
ment over the present Journalistic
scale by about $685..
Half Of the region west Of the
Rockies imagines that It can act.
and bankers for the chance 10
prove II. The other half thinks II
can write sccnarios, and intensely
ycsrns 20 demonstrate SO every.
body camps out IN the movie lots,
and II IS proud day IN the most
sristocratic family when the eldest
fTurn 10 Page 2. Column -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-04-06
Ueather

Tonight and Wednesday.
ShorerS. moderate
Southeriy rindS.
Temperature Last 20 Hours
Maximum. o.. Minimum. 81.
Today noon. Is.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-09-04

G300 North Fourth Street).
Sunday school, 9.45 a. m
Breaking Of bread, IL a, m.
Preaching OF the gospel. 7:45 y. m.
Mr.. Thos. Ogilvie will preach ut
tht evening meeting.
All arc welcome.