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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
AIERC Ss MI1NR
Says Canadians Are Envious

treats you coldly.
Compare the Canadian history Of
the U. =. with ours. Tho stoFy Of IN,
revolution and growth OF our country
- told very differently. In 1918 III,
Vancouver Sun published an editorial
stating that our history. as told b.
our books. Ia largely fiction.
Tho Canadians feeling II moro clan
nlshness or envy than anything else
Their boys overseas learned 20 know
US and respect US moro than thcli
home folks do. J do not and never
have carried chip on my shoulder.
AZ some OF these Canadians ars
pretty husky.
JOSEPH p. POWELL,
ITO Vine ST. CITY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
SCIENCE
Polcer IN the Atom.
Reserve Enormous.
Studying Elections.
The II Particle"

II Is only 10 years since the atomic
tituilon OF matter was accepted.
Today the olectrcnic constitution OF
the atom is accepted.
Pho power concealed IN the atom
IS becoming matter OF common as
we'll as scientific conversation.
IL we knew how 20 utilize Il. the
power contained in a cube OF sugar
would drive an airplane-or even a
transatlantic liner around tho
world.
The atom consists OF hundreds OF
oleetrons. The nucleus "a n positive
electric charge and tho others arc
negative. Scientists. all over the
world, arc studying these cicc,rons.
They AFRO making great progress.
Different PARTICLES have been dlscoy.
cred and measured. The latest dis.
covery Is that OF tho II particle.
which Is important because Il is from
the nucleus OF the atom.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Editor The Star;
have listened 20 the accounts OF
accidents. both on water and on land.
that tho recent storm had wrought,
and. among other items in the COLI
umna OF your paper heard how Sc
Athletics In their philosophic smiling
manner. looked on the unusual Fnow-
storm: and IN exchange for your
news. ! want 10 tell you something
that may interest you.
The first part Of last week, when
everything was wrapped snug In
snowy blankets. that even the Faunt-
leroy cars did not disturb. we saw
someone punhing thru path from
the road. 10 our bungalow. AS the
person reached tho birds dining room
my husband said. Goodness. It's the
mail mani" opened the door, pre-
pared TO toll him that would rather
not have letter. II he had to deliver
Il thru such snow. But before ]
could speak he said;
Il called TO see II you people are
comfortable. or perhaps you may
need something from the grocery" |
wns amazed We asked him to have
some hot coffee, but: NO. thank
you. must get over my route"
We tried 10 thank him, but never
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

E1ttOf Iho 5t8Ts
Jap arguments beside the point IL
right. syo are against tho Jap In.
vasion and intermarriage. absolutely.
But. Afr. Eastman. you or anyone
else would surely take advantage OF
good deal II you had It offered you.
So do the laps. Hero ia my point. A
land owner has a piece OF land 10
rent
4 white man caunot afford 10 keep
moro than himself and immediate
family on II. where Jap on tho
same ground would employ 20 mon.
Therefore no can gIyo moro rent.
Our 100 per cent American land own.
crs are careless that way. Instead
OF caring who has IL, IT'S how much
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Mail Carrier IAN Angel

had words appeared so empty. That
great .hearted fellow had no time for
coffee or thanks; he had TO pillow
thru that deep snow TO serve mail,
and cur Uncle Samuel could bank on
him doing IL. But. with all his haste
to work, he had thought OF an old
gentleman. and his little blind wife,
as he plowed thru Sylvan way. Some
Of our faculties may have failed us.
but our memory Is clear. and we like
10 think that there was ONE who
saw that postman's kind act, whose
memory will NEVER FAIL.
i. r. RANDOLPH.
p. ST. do not know that post
mans namo. but II did, would not
give It, for such as he keeps his left
hand out OF sight. L. Il. n.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
NeW Faces for the Zoos

Folks directly concerned with city ZOOS thruout the
country are all stirred up the proposition to add GER
tain domesticated animals to the collections II has been
discovered in the larger cities that while most every
child can tell how Ear elephant jump or how long
It takes banana to journey down CRATES neck about
90 per cent of them saw a cow n sheep or pig
1t is like keeping the children posted on 'the dead
languages and Ignorant of Chicago English for instance
There some virtue in the proposition City folks have
something to learn of the cow, sheep and pig Beside
these animals would pay their way in any ZOO But if
any such additions made to the ZOOS we are going 10
demand space for the great American arctomys monax
more famliarIy known to editorial staff as the
ground-hog Earg in every February the whole country
considers him. He is cussed and bet on and his domestic
proceedings carried by press associations Some folks
even put in crops in accord with his moods No other
animal on earth receives half such general attention And
YET not one citizen In million him. STILL he Is
easy to catch, if you can reach far enough into bi
and pull hard enough on hind Leg and as zoo captive
ne would become fat, happy and innumerable His an.
pearance IN every zoo would mean moral uplift too
There wouldn't be many fellows thr,out the COMMIT
lying about his shadow In February
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
EaI,or 1hc star:

is9tNoF AHr oNAIs
A. 20 climbing Mount Robson In
winter. I should say that tho young
men are suffering from some form
OF insanity. tho wishing them all
kinds OF luck. I have had a little
experience in mountain climbing my.
rolf.
In 1901 attempted an ascent OF
Mount paniin. in tho Himalayns In
Northern India SIR. strawcross. an
English school teacher. accompanied
me. we reached an altitude OF 10000
feet; the mountain was something
over 5000. but on account OF slidcs
avnianchcs and violent snow storms
md ,he writer going out OF his head.
We wcrn forced 20 descend TO our
camp in the Giuncha pass.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Editor The Star
II seems strange that no one AZ ye,
has hit the nail on tho head concern.
Ing the Canadian question opened by
Alice Heating md answered by one
or two OF your readers.
The club mentioned Is a secret or.
ganization. called o. ID. T. U. Only
Canadians are eligible 20 member
ship. and no American literature or
American made products nrc used By
members
In districts wheFs the population IL
largely American they celebrate July
(, but the Canadians do not celebrate
any more than wo celebrate the
klnE'a birthday. Where Americans
are in the minority the Canadian
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Too Much Greed Nowadays

casb they can get.
Part OF your letter Is fine. but.
dear. sir. II. as you say. TO keep tho
whites by themselves. how much
would We workinginen DO paying for
meals. rooms and other commodities,
II u we're only Americans running
them7
Commercial lust In tho whole an.
swer Were 1t not for Foreigners.
tho cheapest meal In Washington
would be q dollar up. But we could
all get tho old do unto others" stun
into our country. Jap problems and
like Disturbances would soon BIO a
thing Of the past. But brother love
Is now rated in dollars and cents.
l.. r.. Olympia, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
COMEDIES Mountain Climbers

We never had any recognition for
this trip. and believe am the only
American ever In that section before
or since. also climbed Mount
stephens. in the Canadian Rockies.
starting from Field. b. c.. was
accompanied by Hans Kaufman. O
Swiss guide employed By tho Ca.
madam Pacific railroad. Tint was In
1908. II was n very stiff climb. made
In April. and the old timers did not
believe We would make II. but we did.
remember went all the way in a
pair OF Indian moccasins. and II II
hadn't been for my Swiss friend,
wouldn't be here 10 tell it.
Wishing them all kinds OF luck.
truly yours,
r.. G. PAuLDING.
Royal, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Tires With 500 Nail
Holes Leak No Air

Mr. a. a, Milburn, OF Chicago has
Invented a now puncturc- proof inner
tubo which. In actual test, was pune.
turod 500. times without tho loss OF
my AZ, nolcnsc your mileage from
lu,V0o to 10000 miles without no.
moving mis- wonderful tube from
INC wheel; and the beauty of IL nil
W dhht TINS new puncturo- proof tibe
costs no. more than tho Ordinary
tube nnd makes riding real plcna.
uio, om Gun write Mr., \, 4. Milburn
y" nSs Mon, N ~ Chicago, M no
Wondciful opportunity for nronia
voitisomcnt 1'"-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Good Manners

returning from party or other
social gathering, II It's carly and
ner family Is still up. a young girl
may invite her escort in. on reach.
ing home. However this Is not oh.
hgatory. II It's late. the escort ia
not asked In. but may DO invited to
call. In rome sections IL Ia stIll
considered correct FOR a young man
to make this request for himself
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Flying 235 Miles an Hour

sad Leconte French aviator, breaks the worlds speed
record lie flies 235 miles hour That is almost four
will make 1000 miles an hour. Or more
turning to more practical things Uncle Sans air mail
now covers route 1850 miles The round trip is made
daily except Sundays and holidays
Inc anplane Being developed faster than any inyen
ton IN history. How long until it will be safer to flv
than drive car! Ten years may be conservative guess
Hoard Chairman Laser The shipping tho
efficient IN seeking handouts from the treasury '' ~
pussyoo johnson insists will bo Jrv soon or
n that includes The United StatcsY - ~ ''''
we suggest that February has only 20 March windy
and blows in ahead Of time " ''
Our Idea Of fun Is dentist having his landlord "a patient
xhe latest bad always worst
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
MARRIAGE
A LA MODE

The gypsy bride always carries a
white standard, no matter how color.
full her costume may be. Among
the Austrian gypsies all wine at tho
wedding feast ia served In white
cups which arc given TO the bride
as part OF her dover.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
Efficiency in Our Schools

Editor The Star:
A letter signed Mrs. e. II. stew.
art, printed In recent issue OF Tho
Star. was, no doubt. intended as q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

bombsheIl explosion lexposurcl on
the subject Of teachers salaries.
Stare at our. dollars long enough and
everything else birs. How incon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
CREDIT pRFpARFn>rss

& as abou. prspredness for the evil day. you some
ng h better than
armies credit wealthy nation Of debt owing
situated rs We are can fight because Of thai
condition than she with
debt-Senator (DJ, Mo s a"' A'' ''"f'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Mrs. Waace Reid, qce of the late picture star is 10 earn
on her Ght against The drug traffic which took her famous
husbands hte Here she Is shown with Thomas H. Incs
prominent prodncer, planning picture in Which Mrs Reid
WH appear Az ne proceeds cH 90 TO The establishment OF
e Rem Memorial hospital at Los Angeles for The treatment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
NeW-FaShioned Nonsense

The good, old-fashioned virtues are all very well in a
woman, but-they don't win, husbands What win?
Charm Girls shouldn't be afraid to lead men on
Thus saith Mrs. Woodward Boyd, authoress of novel
now the rage amongst readers of best Sellers And
it is nice of deceitfu rot to spread before the
youth of the country! W
The old-fashioned virtues are modesty womanliness
helpfulness and ability to do something more than suck
cgarets, jazz and expose five different coors of silk
stockings day.
The fellow Of sense who approaches marriage with
honest intentions demands such od-fasloned virtues
above all else He has rule become so familiar with
the charm that he knows that if it is not wholly ar
fcla 1t surely counts little in the carryng-on of happy
marital career In the vast majority of cases where the
fellow has succumbed to charm or been led on the
finale is divorce nfdety of one or both Of the
parties. 80
n'nk that to have known man. who thru
the chances and schances his heart in b
nann IKE palm branch,
Ian IN God IN ourselves and each
@. w. Curtis 80 ~ many '''"''"'-
The pleasure OF honor bavir
Bruyere. " ~ ." 40 p'"'S'-'a
children Gods apostles preach NJ live
and hope and peace>-LoweI. = $500 " WV
bsamst man who gets wives than divorces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Some Of these pictures should be made n, ov -
marrying Sc we could see how they o It fast. 800 ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Only few weeks until be too sick to work and
still well enough fishing. - - 'VaA """
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Inc pleasure man OF honor enjoys in the Of having
nus au'y reward he himself for pana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

we will In r,ao 49,.
Even IL Is hard = : ~ '
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

Children Gods apostles sent forth to nracb n, live
and hope and peace--LoweIL = 'N " WV
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24
nm sam mr. sERIOrsIy

Nine men out Of ten In this house indebted somebody
forget have been married 1 Indebted
my ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fordney az Mch
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-02-24

The easiest to need shave so
badly try dodge them
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22
DAM SITES INSPECTED
State Engineers Investigate Concho
River Locations.

San Angelo. Tex, March GA. NJ
Dunlap and c. S. Clark of Austin
members Of the state board of water
engineers, Tuesday and Wednesday in
spected a half dozen tentative sites
for prospective dams on the Concho
river in preparing their report on the
sites that will be given first considera-
ton by state engineers when the $780,
600 appropriation under the state
reclamation act, recently passed, be-
comes available.
Glib Gilchrist, Tom Green county
engineer, escorted the officials on
their inspection here. He Las been
appointed engineer for the upper Col
orado river district. Mr.. Gilchrist be-
lieves that at least two of the loca-
tons for dams which he showed Mr..
Dunlay and Mr.. Clark are as practical,
if not more so, than any on the upper
reaches of the Colorado.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22
RADIO CONFERENCE
TAKES UP PROBLEM
OF WAVE LENGTHS
Texas Cattlemen Seek Pro-
lection for Stock
yard Reports.

Washington, ID. C., March 22.-IB,
formed by two days of discussion OF
ether conflicts and obstacles now ham
pering wireless use, radio experts and
government officials attending the
radio conference here went into execu-
tive session yesterday TO consider ac-
ton which may lead TO betterment of
conditions. Commissioner Carson of
the Commerce Departments bureau of
navigation, acting chairman og the
conference, said day or more might
be necessary bef.re the conferees could
resolve all Of its problems.
The primary object will be to par
eel out among users new and less con-
flicting bands of wave lengths. and
TO prescribe operating conditions
which will allow commercial service
broadcasters, marine navigatOrs. the
army and navy, and amateurs TO be
less hampered in their operations.
Problems put before the conference
today ranged from the direct notice
given by American composers. through
j. G. ROsenthal, as counsel for the
American society of composers. au-
thors, and publishers, that they would
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

strive to extend the copyright laws tC
give them royalties from radio broad
cast concerts to the plea of Texas cat.
tlemen for protection in the wireless
launching of stock yard reports to give
them knowledge as TO whether packing
centers were ready for their live stool.
shipments.
Spokesman for commercial COM
panies and manufacturers asked that
special arrangements be made in wire
less wave ALLEGATIONS to high class.
high powered broadcasting of expen-
sive entertainment and Informative
programs, by separating thir wave
bands from those Of less efficient
transmitters. Amateur representa-
tives likewise sought scope in the
ether less congested by vibrations of
other users.
Mr.. Rosenthal, painting q pathetic
picture of the straits of average Amer
lean music composers, of whom he
said "only twelve are making an in
come" declared his society regarded
radio concerts as public performances.
Rights to collect royalties for use of
musical compositions. so distributed.
are vested in the writer's. he declared,
and they want to collect them parti-
cularly since their phonogranh record
royalties are decreasing because of
radio competition.
Operators of broadcasting stations,
whose conflicts are considered most
serious, argued for various rulings.
newspapers have a bear bv the tail
which they can't let loose" Leo Fitz-
patrick. radio director of the Kansas
City Star declared. There are no
returns from the installa-
tons. There isn't one of them which
IS self-supporting. Yet, We consider
It a duty to give first to the public |
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

Uklall0Ela City, OIa.. March 22.-
Mark kesler. for fifteen years chief
of the local fire department. and well
known throughout the country as a
trainer Of fire horses. died early today
ut Il hospital here. Death was caused
by paralytic stroke several weeks
ago. the result it was said. of burns
received here in 1919 when Kesler. as
commissioner Of public safety. directed
his mon for the last time in actual
fire fighting. Tentative arrangements
have been MAJ 70 take the body to
Sulphur Springs, Mo-, his old home.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

cording to official figures made pu
lie here today by Bastilio Buli es, Ne
lean consul. The exact figures,
of March 10, 1923 are $1,050, 52j
434, of which American oil magnat
own $606,043, 239, of 57.7 per cent.
British capital has 1854, 776, 100
vested, or 33.S per cent of the tota
Holland S71,107 ,30S, or 6.7 per cen
Mexico 81, 5S2, 405, or IL per cen
and France, Spain. Norway and Cul
the remainder, $6,933, 2S3, or z p|
cent.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

any new thing and to pioneer in its
utilization"
Commissioner Carson indicated that
the conference considered that volun-
tary agreement of radio users to its
decisions would be depended upon after
It's work is finished. 1t is possible,
however, that Preidant Harding will
be asked TO frame an executive order
as to some of the wave length dis
position contemplated.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22
Wallace at Fort Worth.

FORT worth, Tex, March 22.-Hen-
~ {. Wallace. secretary of agriculture.
reached here this morning with staff
of aides and after rest, began an
investigation of governmental branches
connected with his department.
He said that the Southwest was
looking better than most sections he
had visited.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22

will join Major King. Miss Clarisst
Ryan will be with Mrs. King for az
indefinite visit in Oklahoma City ant
Fort Sill before returning home.
- - ~
Mrs. Annie Oge Wickes and Mrs
Oge will leave soon for Baltimore
where they will spend some time.
~ y -
Miss Lorraine Bertrand arrived the
early part of the week from the Uni
versity of Texas, where she has been
attending school.
- - ~
Mrs. Alfred s. Gage, and daughter.
Miss Roxana Gage returned home
Thursday morning after spending sew
eral weeks in Los Angeles and Fort
Davis.
Mrs. W. =. Crossman. president of
the parcnt-Tcachers' Association of
the Harlandale School, will entertain
with silver tea for the benefit of
the Mothers Club from 3 to o'clock
Friday afternoon at her home. \
program has been arranged for the
occasion. The public is invited.
- ,s -
The Firemen's and P0liccmen's
wives are urged TO meet AT Hermann
Sons Hall at > O'Clock Tuesday to
organize an auxiliary under the Fire
mems and Policemcn'S Pension Fund.
~ ~ "
The q. c. Bunco club was delight
fully entertained one afternoon last
week by Mrs. Z. X. Diekerson in her
home on FriO street. Prizes were
awarded Mrs. Charles Klaus. Miss
Mary Woeltz. and Mrs. J. r. Monier.
4 Mexican supper was served.
~ ~ -
The play TO have been given by the
Hi-Y Club both at Main and Bracken-
ridge High Schools will be given only
at breckenridge. Friday matinee and
night. An added feature will be the
Jeff entertainers, recently organized
orchestra. who will play at Bracken-
ridge matinee and night for the play.
~ ,S ~
The p. T. u. meeting will be held
at the home of Miss Mary Baker.
327 ". Craig place at 3 80 Friday
afternoon. All members are requested
to be present.
~ .S y
The Bonham School Parent Teach
ers' Association viii hold their regu-
lar meeting Mt 3 80 Friday. A good
attendance is desired and plans will
be made for the May festival Re
freshments will be served.
- - y
The Lotus Club will hold their an
nual meeting at L. o'clock Saturday
at the st. Anthony Hotel. Reserva-
tons may be made through Mrs.
Harry Rand, Crockett 1921, not later
than Friday.
y - y
The Federation of Protestant Wo-
men will meet at 10 o'clock Friday
at the Young Women's
Christian Association building.
" ~ ~
Mrs. Conn J.. Milburn and Miss |
Miriam Milburn and Miss Lorraine
Bertrand and Mrs. Annie Oge Wickes |
will motor TO Austin for several days |
Friday morning.
" ~ ,S
Miss Louise Flowers entertained in |
her home with eharmingly informal
bridge party Thursday afternoon COM
Miss Lorene Willis and |
her bridal party.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-03-22
Friday.

Mrs. W. P. Bates and Mrs. W. 4.
Williamson will entertain at l O'Clock
Thursday afternoon with bridge
luncheon at the Alamo Country Club.
~ ~ ~
Mrs. r. L. Holt and Mrs. John r.
Hall entertained with charming
bridge tea at the Argonne Heights Of
Ulcers mess. The rooms were effec-
lively decorated carrying out the
Easter suggestion. About 40 guests
were present.
Mrs. f. NJ. Lewis entertained with
a lovely tea in her quarters at Fort
Sam Houston. complimenting her
mother, Mrs. L. f. Balding of Mil
waukee, who has been her guest for
several weeks. The home was charm
ingly decorated in pink carnations
with deep green background Of ferns
and palms. An unusual band afford
ed the music for the occasion. Assist
ing the hostess in receiving and serv-
ing were Mrs. Dennis f. Nolan. Mrs.
Preston Brown, Miss Benjamin Poore.
Mrs. Dallam. Mrs. Wolfe and Mrs.
Saxton.
Mrs. J.. ]. Hart and Mrs. Edward
LANCE entertained with lovely lunch
con in the attractive home of Mrs.
Hart Thursday, complimenting Miss
I,orene Willis and her bridal party.
The home carried out a charming
green and white color scheme in its
decorations of sweet peas and ferns.
Receiving the guests in the hall were
Airs. Garret z. Robertson. Mrs. Robert
1ngrum, Mrs Frank j.. Paschal and
Mrs. {. K. Willis. and the hostesses.
The dining room table had for its
central adornment a miniature garden
of sweet peas with a tiny bride stand
ing in it. A huge white wedding bell
hung from the chandelier with twelve
smaller bells under it. Filmy clouds
Of tulle floated down to the table.
ASSISTING in this room were Mrs.
Harry Affleck. Mrs Henry Flato of
Monterey. Mexico; Mrs. Russell Hill,
Mrs. Arthur Morton, Mrs. Nicholas
Corwin Hall and Mrs. Charles Tips.
About 90 guests were present.
" ~ &c
Mrs. Mary =. Noble. the wife of the
late Gen. Charles H. Noble. of Wash
ington, d. c., viii arrive in San An
tonic Friday evening. She will stop