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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
CECIL BuRKETrS
STORY

Freddy schermann and were
cleaning the straw out 81 tho martin
house. was Just going into tho
house with some straw 10 burn when
! heard shot
The door II on the eans ida The
shot came from the south side OF
the house.
dropped the straw and ran
around the corner of the hous..
Benny siavin was crying and run.
ming down the hin 20 his houns.
] had put the gun against the
HOUSE 40 we could chase off the
rparrows n they caIns about the
martin house.
I did not shoot Benny. He must
have been playing with tho rife or
dragging II on tho ground when the
trigger caught In the weeda.
was where I couldn't sec Benny
when he was shot
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
SchO0LCOde Bill Is
Defeated in Senate

senate at this time" shouted Bishop
that II you pass this bill. we shall
refer II TO the people, and when ii
comes before them II will not pass. -
Following the final vote there were
several alterations in the lobby be
tween friends and enemies OF the bill
one OF these came when Representa-
tive Frank Barber. OF Tacoma, at
tackled Ryan for his stand on the
bill. accusing him of having voted
against the interests OF his con
stituentR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

OLYMPIA. March AFTER four
hours OF the hardest fighting and
trading yet to take place at the legis-
lative session, the SENSE yesterday
killed the school code measure. sen.
ate bill No. 10. by n vote OF Il for
the bill TO 10 against Twenty-Five
votes is the constitutional majority
required for passage
The attack upon the BIN was led
by Senator Bishop. OF jefferson, one
OF the regulars OF the republican
party. aided by both progressives and
conservatives OF the party. The fight
marked the first serious split that
has been evident In the republican
machine and has left It's impress on
practically every member OF the
senate.
The decisive vote was In the hands
OF A. j. Ryan. farmer.lnbor member
from Pierce county, and was an I'M
known quantity up to the time OF
the final ballot. Both sides had
claimed sufficient ballots 10 control
the situation. and constant lobbying
was going on turnout the day TO
prevent the miscarrying of plans.
When the bill came up for passage
an effort was made by Senator w.
Lon johnson. Spokane, to add sec
ton that would have referred the bill
to the people at the 1929 general
election. This was voted down, IS
TO 23.
In opening the fight, Bishop
charged that the bill was framed TO
give the cities everything they
wished in the matter OF control, but
was 80 framed that II would place
the burden OF taxation upon the
country districts.
81 want 10 serve notice upon the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
NO MILITARY
ALLIANCES, is
HARDING VIEW
by RAYMOND CLAPPER

WASHINGTON. March 4. - A
solemn warning that America stands
ready to resist any attempted rever-
sion of civilization was sounded by
President Warren @. Harding in his
inaugural address today. America,
he said. seeks no part in directing
the destlnles OF the Old World. but
she is ready TO enter an association
of nations for conference and coun.
sci which will not impair the sover.
eighty Of the United states. lie dc.
clarSf fatty against permanent mill.
tary alliances.
"Our eyes will never be blind TO
developing menace. our ears never
deaf TO the call OF civilization" he
said.
There was no American failure to
resist the attempted reycrsion OF civ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
EXPRESSES DESIRE
FOR WORLD COURT

Tho league OF nations was no,
mentioned. but achemcs Of super.
government were unspar!ngiy dc
nouncri
The ncw executive pledged himself
10 recommend n way 10 Approximate
disarmament. and Expressed a desire
10 Join with other nations In plans
for mediation, Cancellation and arbi.
tration. clarificatio Of international
law and establishment Of q world
court
Enlargfng on this doctrine OF good
will. he raised n fcryent prayer for
peace. both among nations and
among men. Mankind needs a
world wide bcnediction OF under.
standing" he said
After outlining his international
program In n general way. the new
president approached tho climax Of
his address.
Il would rejoice to acclaim the
ern OF the golden rule and crown IL
with tho autocracy OF service" he
said. Il pledge an administration
wherein all the agencies Of govern.
mcnt aro called 10 serve and ever
promote an Understanding OF gov.
eminent purely as an expression Of
popular will
Il accept my part with single
mindness OF purpose and humility OF
spirit. and implore the favor and
guidance OF God in His heaven.
With these am unafraid and con
fidently face the future.
81 have taken the solemn oath of
office on that passage Of holy writ.
wherein II is asked: what doth the
Lord require OF three but to do Just.
ly. and 10 love mercy and to walk
humbly with thy God7' This / plight
to God and country"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
RUSSIAN BOY
! SAFE CRACKER

A Russian boy Of II. picked up
Friday forenoon by Detectives John
r. Majewsixi and Don NJ. Blaine, con.
fcssed. police say. that n was no who
looted the safe OF the Italian Import
ing Co. 1o4h King st. Thursday
night
All Of the $3.50 taken from the
safe was found on the boy. He was
turned over TO the juvenile depart.
ment. without his name having been
revealed
Entrance % the building In sup-
posed To have been made thru rear
door. The doors Of the safe had not
been locked.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Loot Bakers Coat
but Overlook Silver

Thieves who stole $50 In currency
from the pocket Of III. Munson's coat
in his bakery. 5409 Ballard ave,
Thursday afternoon, left behind them
bag Of silver. which was In another
pocket Of the coat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Penitentiary Term
Is Given to Forger

Sentence OF two to 10 years in the
state penitentiary was imposed on r.
J. Weir. recently convicted OF forg-
cry, by Judge Calvin S. Hall Thurs.
day afternoon Welr's motion for a
new trial was denied
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Chinese of Seattle
Greet Pres. Harding

kilograms OF congratulation were
wired Thursday night TO President
elect Harding by the Chinese Bap-
list church. the Chinese Y. NJ. C. A..
the Chinese National League, the
Chinese National Welfare society
and the Chinese Benevolent associa-
ton, all OF Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Congratulations
Wired to Harding

President-elect HardIng was sent a
message Of congratulations today by
the Young Mems Republican club, a
King county organization. The dis.
patch was signed by James y. Kline.
president and Roy c. Lyle. score
tarJ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Seattle Gold in
Steamer Robbery

VANCOUVER. -. C., March A.
Some Of the gold stolen from the
steamship Empress Of Russia. was
consigned 10 Wells Fargo A. Co.,
Seattle, II was learned today. and
some TO Seattle bank. II Is estt
mated the robbers got $1,000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

iiiEation. there win be no failure to
day or tomorrow" Harding added
later. I'VE shall give no people just
cause 20 make war upon u.s." he said
at another point we hold no m.
tional preIudlccs. NO entertain no
spirit Of revenge: va do not hate. we
do not covet. We dream OF no con.
quest nor boast OF armed proveas.
II. despite this attitude. war Is forced
upon US. I earnestly hope a way may
be found which viii nulilfy our lndi-
vidual and collective strength. and
consecrnt~ all America. materially
and spiritually. body and soul. TO ua'
tionai defense.
4 can viaion the H~nl republic.
where every man and woman 10
called under the Tag for assignment
10 duty for whatever service. mill.
tary or civic. the individual In best
fitted. where we may call TO univer.
nal service every plant agency or IN,
eiliiy. all In the sublime sacrifice for
country. and not ono penny Of war
profits shall inurc 10 the benefit Of
private individual. corporation or
combination. but all above the nor.
mai shall flow Mto the defense chest
OF the ration-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Chinese Merchants
Held: Carried Guns

Harry Lew and Coon How, Chi.
-pese merchants were arrested by
Patrolnen @. w. -Christy and Il.
Wallet at Third ave. and Yesler Way.
Thursday night. in possession OF two
pistols. They are charged with
carrying concealed weaponA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Wounded Suspect
Taken at Prosser

PRoSSER. March 4.--Following a
pistol battle with police, n man sus.
pected OF burglary. who has three
bullet wounds and refuses to give his
name, was under arrest here today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

mcuss. and q recess In tho musical
program permitted then 20 enter the
capitol and get warm.
The crowd war much inter-rted In
the Harding automobile. a nifty olive
green brougham. which drove UP TO
n stairway beside tho inaugural
stand. and waited for tho president
Tn. chauffeur was dressed In a
livery that exactly matched the
beautiful shiny green % the car.
Red Cross nurses distributed Gig.
arets 20 the soldiers. Directly IN
front Of the Inaugural rtanfs three
color guards took their places. the
army In the center. with two navy
guards at the corners
To while away the waiting. which
was somewhat. uncomfortable on az.
count OF the persistence Of the wind.
n group Of enthusiastic Harding
boosters back In the crowd began
trying to sing. but were 10 unmcrcl.
fully "rugTrd" that they quit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
HARDING LEADS MARCH
FROM SENATE CHAMBER

Harding led the procession from
tho senate chamber 10 tho east front
OF the capitol
Tho senate clock was turned back
twice in order 10 show -senats tims.
conforming 10 the schedule require
ments. The program. by real time.
was delayed half an hour.
Tho head OF the procession. crrn.
posed OF the house and senate prvsa
galleries. headed by Gus Karrcr. o,
Ohio. reached the east front Of tho
capitol at 1910 p. m
NEXT came members Of the house.
over 400 strong. They were escorted
to place reserved for them by ma.
rincs. The senate followed. and took
It's stand at another reserved place.
All eyes watched for Harding.
The arrangements started out
smoothly. In great contrast to those
four years ago. and eight years ago.
Marines circulated thru newspaper.
men close to the inaugural stand.
demanding CREDENTIALS.
IA time went on. further refresh
nenb were served TO the soldiers.
Sandwiches were handed out and
were greeted with onthpsiasm.
The wind got going again and
everybody began stamping feet and
waving arms in a vain attsnpt to
keep from shivering.
Tho crowd got impatient and be-
gan to yell Several times false
alarms OF Harding's arrival on the
Inaugural platform were created by
the antics OF these exubertant per.
soma Members of tho senate and
house got a generous amount OF ap.
plause from the onlookers when they
were recognized.
At ii5 p. IN. Harding entered the
Ina ugural stand with Mrs. Harding.
Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Coolidge.
wife OF the vice president advanced
TO the outer railing of the stand.
where they were given a warm greet.
ing by the crowd. Mrs. Harding was
very happy.
Vice President Coolidge and the
members OF tho congressional com.
mittee on arrangements drifted into
the stands following Harding. and
the band played a lively air.
The oath was administered at i1e
by Chief Justice, white. James ID.
Maber. clerk OF the supreme court.
held the Bible. which Harding kissed
Immediately after taking the oath.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
BAND GOES INTO
CAPITOL TO GET WARM

Members OF the marine band found
their fingers growing 80 cold they
could no longer hold their instru'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
BOY DENIES
HE KILLED
PLAYMATE
Children Tell Two Versions
OF Tragedy: Child Accused
OF Murder

ORA. Ind. March Al ala moi
shoot Benny Slavinr'--a boys brown
eyes look sauarely into yours.
He did sor'v-tha eyes OF other
children look sduareiy into yours
And there you have ora's child
murder mystery"
Benny slavin. 7. died ;s hour,
after a rife bullet plerced his bod,
Thanksgiving day.
Cecil Burkett IL. playmate and
next door neighbor. goes on tria
at Knox this month on a first de
gree murder Indictment
Every Important witness for this
prosecution and defense Is a child
OF tender years
Thus children's hearts must b
piumbcd for truth by the 1: adults
In tho jury box.
Cecii's eyes never leave yours rs
he tells and rcteils the story OF
the tragedy without variation.
He carefully draws a diagram
Of the Burkett house and yard
where Benny slavin was shot. ON
this plat he traces his every step
~ the time Of the shooting with
out hesitation.
STAR WITNESS Is
IL YEARS OLD
The states star witness h Fred
erick Schermann. also IL.
He too. tells . straightforward
ptory-and II directly contradicts
almost every detail Of Cecirs story.
When the word Of Cecil Is
weighed against that OF Frederick.
each win have other children OF
lesser years to corroborute their
statements
cccirs ntneyesr-oid brother. Al
fred. win be In court 10 support his
story. Others OF the seven Burket,
children viii be In court TO testify
tho none OF them saw Benny shot
Elsie Saving. six. win be there,
and II Albert Slavln. three and q
half. Is adjudeed accountable. his
chorus against Cecil
The only facts that prosecution
and defense agree on are:
THAT Benny Slavln Ii dead.
THAT q bullet from rife owned
By Cecil Burketf killed him
THAT the tragedy occurred In
the Burkett yard
Or. G. w. Campnen. deputy cor
cncr. says that Benny died from a
wound caused by q bullet that en-
tered below the eleventh rib. ooursed
horizontally thru the intestines and
left the body on the right sida
James A. Dilts. prosecuting atsor
ney. says the bullet passed straight
thru the body without any deflec-
ton in its course.
w. J. Reed. defense attorney, says
that the bullet struck a rib as Il
entered the body and was DETECTED
horizontally thru the body.
BULLET EVIDENCE
Is IMPORTANT
Establishing the course shs buffet
took means establishing the truth
or fAsity OF Cecsl's story.
Prosecutor Dilts ays that n
would have been impossible for
Benny to have held n 22-caiiber
rife to his side and fired horizon
tally thru the body.
II the shot were accidental II
would have ranged upward thru the
body. unless DETECTED by . bona
Reed contends that the latter
Uas the case.
Adults are disagreed on the only
question that they could have set
tied In the trial
Twelve adult minds must decide
whether . child deliberately II ~.
ing
Or whether . child's Imagination
has created . fabric Of realism
that appears to the child TO be the
truth.
And ss they so decide. Cecil Burk-
EFT. an 11-year-old boy. Will pay the
death penalty. 60 to prison. or be
freed
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FREDERICK G. NELSON
FIFTH AVENUE AND PINE STREET
DOWNSTAIRS STORE
Bandeau
Brassieres, SOC

these are Of the pink
m C s h fabric that gives
such good service. Back
fastening style, fitted with
rubber insets at back, tape
shoulder-straps and draw
string.
Sizes 81 10 40. Priced
at soc.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
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Scroll em broidered
Drape Wells =.
$1.1O

A TRACERY Of gold,
"A light : blue, brown or
rust makes very effective
accessories Of these Drape
E Wells in black, navy and
brown. Priced at $1.1O
each.
Others with self-color
scroll designs are $1-25.
Smart Wells with chenille
dots or scroll embroidery,
in navy. black. taupe, gray
and brown, soc.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04
Stamped Night Gowns, $1.25

WHITE Muslin Night Gowns stamped
w for embroidery in several attractive
designs. Gowns are in circular and square
neck styles, with short sleeves. Necks
are to be finished with scaloping Price
S1.25. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-03-04

ESPECIALLY practi-
II cal because they are
in the serviceable, all
year weights are these
Suits in novelty woolens
of brown, green an d
gray mixtures.
Several weIl-liked
styles to ch DOSE
from, in single and
d GU lie breasted
models, fully lined
with mohair. The
knickerbockers are
lined throughout,
and some are rein-
forced with double
seat and knees.
Sizes 8 to 16 years.
Attractively priced at
$12.65.
THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
COSSACK TURNS NURSE
Russlnn OffiCcr- Driven From Home
Turn tn I'nHCcu~tomcd Means
of Living

ATiESS. May lS-Rusiau off
GERS formerly uf General Wrhngcl' 's
army. who ,yoro brought TO Greece
when the Crimch was evacuated and
who have found 10 impossible TO
secure other employment nave
turned their hand TO domestic and
household pusuits
Recently one Of thom was seen on
the strccts OF Athens wheeling a
baby carriage. lie was "A handsome
CossaCk colonel ana his sturdy huild,
martial air ana fine features mad"
him a conspicuous figure. iiis
charge. - rosy checked baby be
longing to a wealthy Athouiiu fam
rs, took evident delight In its stall
wart. good nnturcd nurse, who
showed tho youngs,cr ns much care
and affection as the most devoted
mother.
The servant problem does not cN-
ist tn Athens AZ least the Greek
hou~okoopcr has no such difficulties
In this respect as her sister IN
America, for she can always m
the places OF maids. cooke and
htchcuhands with former Russian
soldiers and officers, of whom thcr,
are thousands In Greece.
Those military men are willinf
| to take up the most humble calling
/ II Il viii bring them bread and
shelter. Hundreds of them are now
| acting az walters. buffers or cook,
In Greek households and rcstau,
| rants
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
TURKS PRACTICE COURTESY
Notwithstanding His Had Name He
II Model OF Kindness.

CONSTANTS NOBLE, May H.
Tho contrast between the manners
of the Turk and the people ot the
western nations who miuglo ON tho
strcris or thip ancient capital ia
striking Courtesy TO stranger is
quality Nll preserved from the
ruins Of the ottoman empire.
courtesy is about an We have
lcft ana we stiu try to hold ON TO
that" said Abdul Mcditd Effcudi,
heir prcsumptivc TO the throne, who
is himself model " quiet kindness
and distinguished manners
Tho official aud wealthy TURK re
tnlus sttN "a certain grand manner
which would have belonged to an
other age I'm western Europe or tho
United States. lio carries himself
with dignity though not with mod
Csty.
Deep IL tho contrast between him
ana tho soldiers and civilians ot
some uf the allied nations brought
hero by tho allied occupation " Con
atantinople or seeking trade or ad-
venture.
These tramp up and down tho
! streets, sometimes sober, sometimes
! drunk, depending ON tho time OF
night rlbuVtuE. fighting. rwcariuE
/ hrnwlnE. as % suits thoir humor.
Siuwbuul the Turkish quarter
: becomes acdntc place at nightf1N.
| Vhilo Prr1, the European quarter
! drops IT, daylight Elrh ~ troopiuG
! ihronEa and the reckless drivers and
h.,n.I,s 70 ylt, ~ immense capacity
! fpr cNii Glr'nliug drnH cafes and
! dur,r halls open and Sailors from
/ mo iurfa como ashore aud lr.lu.
they would NOT gp homo until morn
lUg
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
Inr J',or,,in Nis,tor

Mrs Frederic Bcruarr Powers ot
Miami. fla, who Is visiting her
sis,tr. Mrs pixie T. Core will he
complimrntcd hv MIR and Mrs, Gore
on Friday evening. whcu they WIZ
entertain with dancing fot her In th'
Country club. Mrs. Powers haf
visited Tulsa nrior to this ana mas
many friends here extending wei
como tn her again.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17

NTa4 EethoT lIUndIOV n VOL
known Young pianist of Tulsa, VIII
he presented Friday evening In re
citai hy Nor instructor, Nj John
Knowles Weaver assisted by MigS
Mary Long. soprano Miss Handlcy
VIII rccriN, bachelor ~ music from
the University uf Tulsa during the
-priuE commencement
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
club EUents


Mr. Harry \. Spiudlrr presented
niuuo pupils In intermediate Grades
In recital last evening. II pupils ap
poaliug I'm a classic and scmi-Classir
program of interest and beauty This
evening Mr Spindlcr will present
ndvnuce pupils Ina his classes, again
the program dcuoung much beauty
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
I.nr Ai-lllnr Mnirnn

Nra ! Wysc urown of Kansas
CIV. who formerly resided here and
Who g. now the guest ui Mrs. ". 6
Chnds. VIII he guest of honor ON
wednesday evening at n dancing
marty riveu by the G-ls club nj the
national guard armurv.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
AZ, Nus Nr,iln,ork, Unstcs@,

Ma OTIS McClintock entertained
fourteen guests At luncheon AZ tn'
Itotcl I,srou SATURDAY. The guests
Included those who had entertained
rnr Mrs. NrCuntock on her rtcSent
ard previous visit here. wichita,
CEanD beacon.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17

Mrs II G. Mills $40 North Rose
dalc avenue, win be hostess this
aurrnou go members of tho A,hcloka
club.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17

As third incentive. II offers 10 all
constructive equality Tho small
town woman Of the future viii tiud
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17
TO REMOVE SKIN BLEMISHES
Use Black and White Beauty
Bleach

Skin hlemishes such rs tan. sun
and wind frockics, liver spots. dark,
sallow, motley hlotchcs mar the COM
pleNion 10 the extent that ono is apt
20 try way Of removing them that
may result disastrously.
\ safe, sure way 20 remove your
Hkin hlomshes is by the use of Black
and White Beauty Bleach and Black
and White Soap
BLACK and White Beauty Bleach sof-
tens the skin-makcs IT. clear. white
and bCautiful-tiutad. and removes any
embarrassing skin hlcmishre
BLACK and White Beauty bleach IL
q delightfully."- perfumed preparation
and when applied II forms an invis-
ible coating on the skin
Clip and mail this TO Black and
White, Box 1907. Memphis, Tenn. for
free literature and samples Of BLACK
and White Face Powder, and Incense
OF Flowers Talcum
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-05-17

Dr. ana Mrs. ~. 9. Childs md
sons. Masters Jack and Darwin VIII
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Left Ia right, above: Mrs. Charles u
ana Gibson. Mrs. { e. calhoun and
Mrs. william IA NHndcrhiit bcinw;
Mrs. DliNcr Iinrrimn
u aud Mrs Vincent h-tur, prime M
uNgt~ tu the pInu