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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Preparations
Message Heard

LONDON, Dec. i5--R~parations
difficulties can only be overcome by
patient and sincere cooperation be.
tween nations primarily affected.
King George declared n his message
proroguing parliament. read in the
house OF lords today.
The lord chancellor read the kings
message. which dismissed the lords
and commons until February ~.
referring first 20 the Turkish
peace conference at LatBanne his
majesty said:
I'VE earnestly trust . solution can
he reached shortly"
About rcpara,ions. King Georgc's
message said:
.-rhe task OF restoring conditions
favorable 20 the economic stability
OF Europe continues 20 give US deep
concern. The difficulties are great
and complex and can only be over.
como by sincere cooperation between
those nations primarily affected"
Regarding Enactment OF the Irish
bills. the King said;
cit is our earnest hope this act
may mark Inauguration Of a period
OF prosperity and concord both for
ireland and Great Britain"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
COLLINS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

ssrinss assachsd--f would accept H.
But I wouldn't under any cfrcum-
stances try 20 stay on as y hoidoycr.
Tho new commissioners have .
perfect right to do what they please
in the matter. n my office has stood
tho test Of efficiency and honesty. u
would naturally be expected that the
spposntrnent would BE- offered me
again. Hut ms for thu commission
srs TO decide whether the office has
stood that test !
A canvass Of the three unsmbsrs Of
the incoming county commission
showed an apparent deadlock over
the welfare department.
Frank n. Paul. commissioners
elect from the South district,
said that no advocated . change
~beesuss employees Of the depart
mens have been playing too
much politics.; william A.
Gaines. comnnissionerclect from
the city district. said he hadn't
considered the matter yet"
while Tom Dobson. hold-over
commissioner from the North
district, declared himself to be
emphaficaily opposed TO any
change In the present welfare
administration.
Paul said that w. W. Finch. ~
perintendent OF the county home.
and his wife. who IL matron. had
worked against him in both the pri-
marles and the final election. and
that they need n little chastise-
mcnt-
He said that. until he read The
Stars editorial. that he had not
known that Collins was connected
with the department at all. but that
he now thought Collins was ''culpa-
bic for permitting the Tinchss to
play politics"
Dobson. on the other hand. de-.
clared that tho welfare department
had been highly efficient under Col.
lins. and that he would greatly regret
any change.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Astoria NoW Past Crisis;
Rebuilding to Be Rushed

ASTORIA. Ore. Dec. f5.-Thi.
stricken city today has passed
the crisis In its affairs aud A.
looking toward the future with
renewed hope.
tufficient money has been made
available for the rebuilding OF the
city thru the promise OF Portland
business men yesterday that invest.
ment bankers In tho states metropo
hs VIII. without profit. underwrits
INC refinanclng OF the devastated
city.
II. on top Of this promise Of funds
from Portland. the United States gov.
eminent should rush thru the Me.
Nary or tho Hawley hin. the former
Of which approprlates $4,000. 600 and
the latter 100000 for Astoria re-
ilcf and rebuilding work. tho work Of
rebuilding the deyasta ed area would
he greatly frightened and the ultimate
completion OF thu new Astoria would
De brought much nearer.
The work OF clearing the city site
and Of taking care OF those who lost
~f+-++ - ~ tttE tlfH ltN+ DF1yfUS now
matter OF routine. ITO establish.
ed system runs itself and there il no
lack Of supplies.
Merchants learned today that they
viii not he pressed for hills due for
merchandise destroyed by fire. and
that new stocks OF goods win be
Forthcoming from wholesalers on
generous credit. whoiesale houses
almost TO a man. havV assumed this
attitude Much private reconstr,ic.
ton WI be hacked by Portland hank.
err and business men. and the hanks
here VIII be accorded every sort Of
announcement and cooperation look.
Ing 10 their resumption OF normal
business and prosperity.
Every effort win be made 20 keep
the destroyer Marlborough IN the port
until tho necessity for trained
guardsmen shah have been removed.
The craft has been tied up here since
the firc. ana IL. crew has been dolng
guard duty az the bank vaults. As.
torians want che craft to remain for
the balance Of tho winter.
Further ryrtematisation OF relief
work was undertaken today. follow.
Ing the discovery that the efforts OF
tho relief company have been dupli.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
VICE PROBE
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

what WAS meant by the cartoon
which appeared in Wednesdays Star.
showing him with pot Of vice.
In his hand.
Brown said he had ssksd for an
opportunity TO address the Young
Meas Republican club IN reply TO
R.yrlis's charges. lie declared. In
answer 10 the aas~rtionl that prsc-
ticaIly all tho law enlargement OF
the city fell on little K1pup Of fed
crai officials. that IS per bent OF tho
federal dope cases are prosecuted
with evidence obtained blythe police.
In addition 70 thu three cisrgymcn
who testified Thursday. An 4. Allen.
general secretary Of the Y NJ. C. A.
was also before tho grand jury. t.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15

TWO SETS OF
PEARLS FOR
ONE LADY

~Jim says he's giving his wife two
sets Of pearls for chriAtmas--that ~.
one set and one string"
The boys In the office were talking
over holiday shopping.
you don't say. What's the idea7"
"Oh, he's sim sentimental. you
know. He and Madge have been
married not quite year. She's been
having her teeth fixed at his ex-
pense. and he says they're all fin
ished now but the polish. lie says
after a Pioneer Dentist polish they'll
, look Ike pearls. He's a great advo-
cate for the Pioneer Dentists. you
know. up In the Collins building, on
Second and James. He declares their
low prices are making u possible for
him to get the string OF real pearls
for his beloved Msdge. "--Adyertlss-
uneut
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
SAYS GERMANY
PLANNING WAR

PARIS. Dec iss--c~rnany In
planning another war with . new
ana deadly poison gas that win pens-
trats any mask and specially design.
"a airpIsnes charged with liquids
that viii snnihiiats cities. Andre
Micheiin. speaking before . gather.
ing Of political and industrial lead
srs charged.
Michsiln raised . borfs Of renew
"a warfare similar 10 that conjured
up By Georges C1rnrnceau In the
United States declaring German fac.
tories ara busy turning out nipple
ments Of wnr. chief among which.
outside Of poisons. would be special
torpedo carrier planes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
SEEK TO PROVE
RELATIONSHIP

orafie saftix. daughter Of the late
q. w. carfnack. discoversr OF the
Kiondlke gold fields. and an Alaskan
indian princess. won the first round
OF her fight 10 obtain a share % SAT-
tig's sfco. 900 estate. when Mrs Mar.
sscrite saftig was deposed as admin.
lssrasrix BY Superior Judgs Dyke.
man. late Thursday.
Evidence was introduced BY the
girls attorney 20 the effect that Car.
mack had admitted 10 tho 1910 cen.
sus saker tina, Graphic was his
daughter by his first wife. Mrs.
Marguerite Carfnack married tho
aged prospeetor in Olympia. wash.
in 1910.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Hart Will Claim
5000, 900 Saved

approximately 100000 has been
saved 70 tho state since April l. 1921.
because OF economies IN force under
tho civil administrative code. accord
Ing 20 the report that Gov. Louis II.
Hart will make 20 the seventeenth
legislature. at Olympic on January s.
ION December Q. 1920. there was
an overdraft on the general fund Of
q little more than 100000" said
the governor. and on December .,
1929, there was = cash balance Of
400. 900, and Si.boo.ooo In honda"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
EUROPE
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

money from Germany and other debt.
orr. the threatened invasion OF the
Ruhr valley by France. the coming
discuss refundins Of the war debt 4.
Clemenoeau pleading for thi. eoun
try 10 return 20 Europe---aii these
have SERVED TO bring the situation 10
climax.
within the last few days tho
British and German ambassadors
hero have laid before Secretary
of State Hughes ths situation In
voived In tho collapse Of tho
London conference Of premiers
and Gcrmsny's close proximity
20 complete collapse. made
NOR. serious by tho French
threat 90 Invade tho Ruhr.
Details of tho action that seems
imminent cannot be revealed AZ tho
present TINA. Diplomatic quarters
that arr ordinarily closely Informed
on all important developments bs
iisve that an economic conference In
Washington In probability.
Regarding reports that a loan OF
81 500 900. 600 10 Germany WINS under
contemplation. II was officially stat
eli today that such action by the gov.
eminent IL cut OF tho question. y.
p. Morgan and other international
bankers have informed this govern.
mont that they are ready 10 extend
loans 90 Europe only AFTER q settle
ment OF the PREPARATIONS questions
assures economic progress in the old
World. A bis loan under present
conditions II impossible. Morgan In
said 10 have declared.
Whatever comes. however, these
Will BE- tho policies that will form tho
basis for action by the United States;
I. Tho German rcparations prob
lem must 10 settled. and settled i'm.
mediateiy. for this II tho root OF the
trouble In Europe today.
.. Germany must be made 10
pay 20 tho utmost Of her ability.
but the Indemnify figure must
not be fixed beyond her capacity
10 pay, and tho present repara.
lions that Germany has bern or
drrod 10 psy--is, 900 ,00f. 900 gold
marks. or moro than 3e.oeo, co.,.
900 American dollars. IL TOO aueh.
s--Drastia actions OF coercion.
much as a march by French army
into tho Ruhr valley. would only de-
FEAT their own purpor~. reiRrd con-
sfruction and throw Europe again
into q turmoil
t--whils ths present PREPARATIONS
fisare must be reduced 90 a point
consistent with Gefmsny'H capacity
To pay. the figure also must be
definitely fixsf before Germany can
return 70 work. and any help be Of
feref. such as an international loan.
b.--AccompanyinE = definite set
Element OF the German PREPARATIONS
problem there must be . willingness
on tho part ~ European nations
mostly concerned to reduce their
armieA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Prominent Golfer
Dies During Play

eAN FRANCISCO. Dec. isy--Fu.
neral services for Faxon u. Anterior
golfer and member Of = prominent
California family. were announced
today for tomorrow morning at st
Dominic's church here. Afherton
dropped dead on the golf links Of the
San Francisco Country club here iass
yes,crday--dcash preventing him
from winning tho 18th hole IN 9
closely contested match In which hs
was engaged
lie was . broshsr-in-!aw Of Ger.
trude Athsrfon. writer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
BANK STORY
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

Ing Rodolf 10 return the collateral
Trusx was not called 70 the<sfand.
Judge Hcwen OF Pacific
county presided In the civil case.
which resulted In = decision In
Warehouses; favor. lilo declared
tho conduct Of the banks Of
ficerx to be "reprehensibIe." Tho
bank was found guilty VI trick.
cry and fraud.
Attorney Resmes WINS out
spoken Friday IN his admission
that grand jury investigation IL
contemplated.
"you may say" he told The
Star, that am not only
seriously contemplating submit
ting this whole episode 70 the
grand jury. but that am think.
Ing also Of calling II 10 tho at
tention Of tho comptroller OF the
currency"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
OLD PRISONER
GIVEN PARDON

SALEM. Ore. Dec. iS.--Jesse
webb. sentenced TO death II years
ago for tho murder of w. A. john
ron. . ranchsr. in the Grand Central
hotel. Portland. was on his way to
Seattle today. free man.
Webbs Communication OF sentence
70 life impri sonment In 1911. was fol-
lowed yesterday py his receipt OF a
fun pardon from Acting Governor
Ritner upon recommendation Of Cir
cult Judge Morrow. OF Portland.
Webb is IS years old and his health
Is broken. lie In said 10 have been
one OF tho most model prisoners ever
an inmate OF the big gray house.
From Seattle. Webb will 20 10 mn
. Job offered In one Of the larger
eastern citieA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Two Departments
Get S33,5OO,OOO

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1b.--The
state and Justice departments sppro.
priations bill, carrying approximate
" ss3,50o.o0o for the operation Of
the two departments for the com
ing fiscal year. was passed yesterday
by the senate.
Tho measure provides an increase
Of a little moro than $4,000 over the
bill passed BY the house,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
WOULD DELAY
ARMS FARLEY

WASHINGTON. Dec. ls.--High -
ficials Of the administration do nce
look with favor Mt this time on the
provision inserted In tho naval -
preparations bill by tho house approp
priations committee. asking Pres.
dent Harding to cali new internap
tionai conferences with q view 10 H.
posing limitations on aircraft. euh
marines and small auxiliary vssea1A
One prominent government stfe
cIai stated that he believed this eovs
eminent should await action on the
Washington arms conference An1
the treaty by France and Britain
At the same time II was said To
president and his advisers are In ayup
pathy with the move and IN prupoe
time may take steps 80 extend he.
work Of the Warrington eonssgenoo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
VXTARSHIP ARMOR
w FOR JAP ROADS

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. io.--Japan
Is doing something akin TO beating
swords into plowshares In buying the
armor plate from American war
ships now being disinantled and turn
ing II into paving blocks for muddy
japanese streets
Quantities OF this material. II was
learned today. are being shipped
from San Francisco TO Tokyo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
AND THE TEACHER, ALMOST

Willie had a now puppy and a
great opportunity to get home early
seemed to present itself when his
teacher announced that as soon as
the language pupils could hand IN
their papers showing how they had
used the list OF words she would
write upon the board they might be
dismissed.
In q remarkably short timo Willie
was on his why rejoicing and his
surprised teacher was reading: The
camel. leopard. elephant. tiger. actor,
lady. vicar. zebra. parrot. soldier.
sailor king and queen all died'--Los
Angeles TImeA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15

PARIS. Dec. ia treaty Of COM
merciai accord was signed hers to-
day between France and Canada
The agreement gives Canada ad-
vnntares OF tariff treatment. while
France secures a most favored ma
ton" clause and export facilities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Christmas Time
is Baking Tins

DANTRY shelves fairly sroan
4 under their burden Of pies;
cake boxes are filed to overflow
Ing and the cookie jar Is packed
to the top against the children's
homecoming. The first rule for
baking Is to be sure your ingredi-
EMS are right-then 60 ahead.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Farm Credit Bill
Goes to Senate

WASHINGTON. Dec. Is. - The
first farm credits measure was
brought before tbs senate today
when the agriculture committee do
cidsd to report fAvorably the Norris
bill.
The measure provides for establish.
mens Of . sioo.ooe. 900 government
corporation 70 supply cheap credits
20 farmers. In an effort TO alleviate
the present distressing agricultural
situation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Victims Home Is
Fired by SLAYER

NEW YORK. Dec. 15.--Mrs. Anna
Cataldo. 30. and her son. Fred. ..
wore murdered at their Coney island
home early today by an unknown
assassin. who stabbed them to
death and then set fire to the house,
according TO police reports.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
MYSTERY
MURDER Barred
BIoodstalned Los Angeles
Car Found In Ohio

CINCINNATI. Ohio, Dec IA
en,. 20 the owners Of the blood
.n.,,s, automobile found last night
-. furnished today by John Plug.
roilcs lieutenant
plug said two young men srrear'
:. a. an automobile repair shop
.-,.~,.v and inquired the price OF
81 az automobile curtains They
n.s a machine OF tho same make as
ss.s,A last night. Tho men said they
sas driven from California.
p,llr. doubted today that Mrs
r,ara phillips was a passenger IN the
s.,,orohile when u reached cincin-
80, she would have chosen q
larger and stronger automobile 10
eruss the desert. they say
ros ANGELES. Cal. peo H.
10 the AUTOMOBILES belonging TO
yaIter phillips found In Cincinnati
Il : battered and tlcoiataiued eondi-
Nm. has no connection with inc
kfsra philips case. u Is believed oy
41thorities here u may fe'esa nv"
ma bathing murder.
waiter Phillips. 50. a hrickiayer'
ma his wife. left here In the machine
Tor Denver. Cole. August IL. Later
they intended 20 drive hack to New
|York. where Phillips parents lived
while his wife was going 10 Pniiadci-
phsa for a visit. her parents Twins
there.
They had trunks forwarded 70 Den
~~r by friends. Mail forwarded them
~ general delivery. Denver. which
ahey had, given AZ forwarding ad-
|6re.s. was returned here.
During the year that Phillips lived
herr, Mrs rhsiiips worked In a de-
|rartment store. The couple sos along
wen ana had no domestic difficulties.
neixhbors said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15

The p. E. r. class Of the First
Baptist sunday school has been par.
tseuiarly commended by Community
Chest officials for their work In rails
tng more than their quota In the
Chest drive.
The class took part m the septem
Der drive and later volunteered for
duty during the drive now closing.
and has been prominent In church
activities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Many Tenants
Break Leases

NEW YORK. Dec1 f5.--Hundrcds
OF tenants. finding there Is now an
abundance OF apartments. have re-
pudisted leases made before octo-
Der /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
Identify Dead
Girl z Times

HULL. England. Dec. IA
young woman found dead In Old
Harbour has been Identified as seven
different persons.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-12-15
lolllcoa

should head your ingredient list.
To cakes, Nucoa gives wonderful
richness and delicacy; for pastry.
Il l. the perfect shortening, insur-
Ing crispness and fakiness;
creamed with sugar and favored,
It makes the most delicious hard
sauce you ever tasted. And on
the Christmas table. 1t Is the per.
feet spread for bread or rolls.
N. B. Homemade candles are an
IDEAL Christmas gift Make
6sem sCtsh Nscoa for purity, h<alshful.
s<ss and Goodnssa. Cream Nxeoa With
sugar, flavor }oT fhe hard sauce for
she Chvistmos plum pudding.
THE NUCOA BUTTER co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-20
Rover Sues For
Payment on Note
Long Past Due

Alleging that repeated demands have
been futile Ia attempt to reach friendly
settlements on large balances said TO
be iong past due on two promissory
notes for $4,000. Il. H. Roger filed
petition in district court here Saturday
against Harold Wallace. r. Dunlap is
ramed Joint defendant, in the action.
Judge for a balance of $s,549.57. with
accompanying interest and attorneys
fee. Is asked in one cause Of action in
which II IL set out that 102 shares OF
stock in the State National Bank which
Is said to be worthless. is being held
by the plaintiff as security on the note.
One payment of $500 was made by
Wallace following the sale OF IS shares
Of stock in the First National Bank Of
Berwyn which security was formerly
held by the plaintiff as security, 1t is
charged
The sale OF practically all stock given
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-20
Every Phase Of Life on the
Farm Will be Exhibited
Since Greater Interest is
Manifested in Work.

The Carter County Free Fair In Sep
everything, according to John w. Slmp-
kins, secretary Of the fair.
The dairy COW will be exhibited In
greater numbers. In better individuals
than ever before. Especially will the
dairy club members be represented
strong 1T the fair.
The hog will also occupy n promin-
ent place in the exhibit of the farm
animals. Numerous good, yure-bred
herds are now found within the county
The Poland China, the Berkshire, the
Duroc.Jersey will each be represented
in the decision of the Judges who will
be full ellie to know good hog when
they see one.
The farm horse might seem to be
relegated To the rear, to the history of
the past, but. nevertheless. you will
find some good individuals at the fair.
The revival as It were, will be pre-
sented upon the race track which has
been graded and put In shape now.
Sheep and Goats.
few sheep and goats will take a
minor part in the exhibits at the fair,
but as few as will be the numbers Of
these animals. the Illustration will be
made witn the fewness Of them to DEM
onstrate that every farmer who owns
his own farm should have q few Of
these animals.
The poJltry department will have in
creased over last year at this year 8
fair. Bird OF the barnyard. and farm
steads from one side Of the agricul-
tural county of Carter will be there.
The mother and the father will have
their birds in the adult section, but
running them close race, maybe In
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-08-20
BAPTIST FOLKS
Go Home AFTER
ANNUAL MEETING
Plans Made for Bigger and
Better Encampment at
Prices Falls For Next
Year.

SAe Oklahoma Baptist assembly clos.
their annual encampment at Prices
Falls Friday night and early Saturday
the delegates were fltering into Ard.
more, Davis and Sulphur on their way
home. Every delegate was boosting
for the campslte and declaring that the
assembly was the best and most sue
cessful yet held I'm the Arbuckle re-
sort
The addresses of DR. A. N Hall Of
Muskogee and Rev. j. A. Huff of okla
homa City have never been surpassed
In the history of the movement. The
ss~y ground activities in charge of Miss
Lloyd Of the Baptist Missionary Train.
ing school in Fort Worth Texas, is
doing very high grade of work a
interested in their development. There
are classes In b. Y. p. o., Sunday
school work. Womens work. laymen
work. church music, soul winning
Bible study missionary work and every
conceivable phase Of church activities.
ArdmOre Church Donates.
Last Sunday was a great day for the
assembly. At the morning hour Rev.
j. b. Rounds preached and took an
offering In cash and post dated checks
amounting to S6,0O50o
As part Of the offering. the Ard
more Broadway church gave 100000
for 4 lighting plant for the grounds to
10. t...t liza A. .i.t-.
another year. Ten churches gave $3.50
each and the rest WIS raised IN amounts
ranging frcm $4,000 down. except a
$4,000 pledge from the Women's Mis-
sionary societies Of the state pledged
by Mrs. Bertha K. Spooner. their cor
responding secretary.
The attendance was smaller than
last year, but a larger bart went to
stay through than ever before
The assembly has organized a secret
order known as the Bitter Enders
which did a good work in holding the
ganized tot fun and to aid in maintain.
ing the class work by holding all till
the examinations are given on the
last day. The Bitter Enders" met
for initiation on the top of Signal
Point.
On Friday the certificates and diplo-
mas for those graduating We're award
ed. Then the Bitter Enders' had
their grand finale with u marshmellow
roast and the assembly passed into his
tory for another year.