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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
Come ON in,
KIDS, FOR BIG
MARBLE TEST
Start ark B GARD
Tourney to Be
gin March 10, to
Be Big Doin's
BY Bob Bermann


who's tho best marble shooter
under the age OF Is. In Scatter
The star wants 10 know. And "a
do the playground officials.
so we're going 10 find out.
All Of which leads up TO the an
nounecmcnt that the Fint Annual
siarPinyground Marble TouFnamenl
viii begin IN Seattle on March 10
week from neat Saturday.
The tournament which viii b.
held under the sponsorship Of ths
park department. Is elty.wide IN
scope.
Every boy and girl In town. pro
vidcd be or shn Isn't IL yean Old
yet and won't be until after March
10. IL eligible Mednls bronze. sil'
yer and gold await tho various win
ncu Aud that isn't ali.
This marble tournament II a Ma
TIoSAB AFFAIR
We not only want 90 find the Sc
attic champion. We're going 30 find
the Northwest champion. too. and
then the NATIONAL CHAMPION.
Guess IL would be pretty tough
to be NATIONAL CHAMPION,
wouldn't III
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01

Seattle citizens appeared with
smiling faces Thursday. inauglira-
ton day OF the scent street railway
fare. with the possible exception Of
tho holders OF bonds issued BY tho
city to pay for the $4,000 900 syn.
tenn, everyone was happy. After
three years OF higher fares. chr rid.
ers welcomed the reduced rate.
In offices, stores and on tho streets
a feeling Of eamaradcric prevailed.
Cheerful greetings were the order Of
the day. and Mayor r. j. Browns
Optimism week took on tangible
significance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
STONE MAKES
PUBLIC STATEMENT

lie was stripped to the waist and
his face was still heavily rouged,
which gave weird ring to his
words,
II don't want any publicity" hc.de.
clarcd I'm sincere In this, YOU sec,
and / don't want to get any notoricty
from H. Butt win make a public
statement tonight and broadcast itP
A little later he dictated tho state.
mout and turned II over TO The Star
Mrs. Stono. who arose before her
husband Thursday, declared that II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
By Bob Bermann

Two famous stage celebrities
both in Seattle, and both, as mat
ter Of fact, under the same roof
were the objects. Thursday, of
almost international attention.
One Of them. Julian Eltinge. the
female imporsonator. appearing at
tho Moore this week, owed his promi.
nence 10 the fact that charges OF vic.
lating the voistead prohibition act
were being filed against him before
United States Commissioner A. c.
Bowman.
Tho other, Fred Stone, the come.
dian, appearing at the Metropolitan
thcater. was no less in the limelight
because he recently was publicly
converted" to tho church.
II would be hard to imagine two
more strlkingly different methods OF
obtaining publicity. yet the result at.
tanned was In each case the same.
Each actor was getting more publloi.
~ than he could possibly have oh.
tained thru all the press agents in the
world.
And, incidentally. each behaved In
exactly tho same manner when ef.
forts were made TO see them in their
rooms AT The New Washington hotel
BOTH REFUSE TO
ANSWER PHONE
with their telephones plugged and
their doors locked. both actors slept
calmly thru the morning. An efforts
TO reach them were futile--a snore
was the only answer to every query,
whether Il related to prohibition or
the church.
Eltinge, however. will certainly be
compelled TO appear in public In the
near future-because he win have 10
answer the complaint lodged against
him by prohibition officials. Mrs.
ED Donegan. who Is also at the
Moore this week, was cited to appear
before Commissioner Bowman on a
similar charge, and other complaints
were filed before United States Com
missioner II. w. McCleland against
a. Coogan, l.. Nevada and w. G..
Parker, all companions on the weeks
bin ut the Moore.
Tho complaints result from the
qulntets arrest Sunday. when they
arrived here from Vancouver b. c.,
aboard the steamer Princess Victoria.
and lG quarts CT liquor and silver
flask, engraved Julian Eltinge,"
Were found in their possession.
Eltlnge's companion In the lime.
light, stone, really seemed moro per.
turbed over his position than the fe.
mnle impersonator.
Removing his makeup. In his
dressing room nj The Metropolitan
thcnter Wednesday night. he protest.
ed vohcmently against the free adj
vertlsing that has resulted from his
conversion.
STONE MAKES
PUBLIC STATEMENT
lie was stripped to the waist and
his face was still heavily rouged,
which gave a weird ring to his
words,
II don't want any publicity" he de.
clarcd. I'm sincere In this, YOU see,
and don't want to get any notorlcty
from Il. Butt win mike n nuhli,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
SCENT FARE Is
REALLY MORE

While the new system 10 called n
scent carfnre. Il Is estimated that
fully 10 per cent of all car riders
must pay the token. or 81 cent fare.
Passengers who require transfers to
reach their destination must pay a
token. No transfers will be Issued
on Scent fares. excepting on several
short or feeder lines.
Considerable confusion resulted
Thursday morning. despite publicity
given the change by the street rail.
way department.
Many customers wero unfamiliar
with tho new rules and conductors
were kept busy explaining the va.
carries Of the new plan.
At several points where patronage
Is heavy. inspectors were stationed.
who sold customers tho four tokens
for a quarter.
On the James st. and Madison
cables and on tho card ave. the
Hay ST.. Greenwood and Youngs.
town shuttle lines, single transfer
giins were igstied on 5cent farpu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01

Matt starwich seized 100 cases Of
booze at the Luna park swimming
pool the other day. and interest in
diving has trebled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
BUS FARE Is
ALSO LOWERED

Fare on the city bus lines nj
Laurelhurst. s5th ave. s. W.. Beacon
hill and Magnolia bluff Is tho same
as on car lines. Patrons of tho
bus lines paying token fare viii be
given transfers. Burlcn City resi-.
dents who ride outside the city lin.
It's must pay an extra s 1.3 cent
fare. Patrons desiring to transfer
to the Rainier valley line Will pay
10.cent fare.
Silver tokens will not be accepted
on the cars, but. can DO converted
az the public utilities office in the
county.clty building, Transfers must
be obtained when the fare is paid.
Mayor Brown was optimistic
Thursday that increased patronage
will easily make UP for the dc.
creased fare. Tho mayor has ap.
pealed TO citizens 10 help popularizc
the street railways and he Is con.
sidering drastic parking regulations
in the business district to dlscour.
age use OF automobiles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
THE GRAFTER.

Luther Burbank. the plant wiz.
ard. was arrested By California
traffic cop. Luther was prob
ably trying TO cross street
with an auto.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01

10 sec old John W. Nickel work.
Ing again.
One disadvantage OF the lowered
carfarc Is that you don't save so
much when you walk TO work.
II conditions continue 10 improve.
Wen soon be able 10 buy a nickel
cigar for five cents.
PAGE DOC BROWN
Seattle police officials are ex.
perimenting with tear gas.
They have already experiment.
cd with laughing gas.
The scientific name OF tear gas Is
schloracetphenone.P which Is enough
TO make anybody weep.
Our Idea Of tho height OF prepared
ness Is collecting eigaret butts 10 use
when the antlcigaret law becomes
effective.
Beta Ceu. the star which Is ios,-
45s.oss.5ST miles from the earth.
has burst into flames. - Newspaper.
Call the fire department.
II takes 50 years for ray Of light
10 travel from Beta Ceti to the
earth. which Is almost as fast as the
modern flapper.
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT is DUE
King Tutankhamen may have
died ut an early age, a archaeoL
crists declare. but look how long
he stayed dead!
Would you say that Fryc's sausage
Factory was "out where the wurst
bcgsns'7
we sometimes suspect that train
announccrs work In the evening as
radio broadcasters-
Luis Angel Firpo. Argentine
Heavyweight. Is being groomed for q
match with Jack Dempsey.
II Firpo ever meets Jack that
middle name win mean something.
ENTERPRISE
just wait . week or two.
Some Seattle lawyer viii come
forward. announce chat he repre-
SCENTS King Tut's descendants.
n. II. - tnaf
found In the tomb.
John d. Rockefeller holed out
is.foot putt the other day.
And this II the same fellow who
used 10 be famous for being the
richest man In the world
what makes rs psercd and ,oant 10
fioht
Is that queer Mister so-aud-so;
wed ike TO scat him icith our
right,
nc ai,eags anseers: "Yes-and
nor
Al any rate, the paraCrnphers'
union win support Henry Ford for
president.
TIE CRATER.
Luther Burbank. the plant wiz.
ard. was arrested By California
traffic cop. Luther was prob
ably trying TO cross street
with an auto.
Matt stargich seized 100 cases Of
booze at the Luna park swimming
pool the other day, and interest in
diving has trebled.
yE DIARY
fFeb. 2s)
To the Old OrpSeum In the evening 10
soc the Chinese Grand Opera company,
which WINS very queer and fantastic. tho
no more queer and fantastic than Itai-
ian. English, French or Irish grand opera,
God knows.
And affer hearing the Chinese orches-
ira play pr five hours, nethourht that
SITTER tins Jaxz bands could do their
Worst.
And Miss Rosie low You and Hugh
Todd and Mar Kim and Dong Wing and
sam Hnmes and wife did explain Chinese
acting, and we did 70 behind the scenes
and meet several Of the actresses, very
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
FNTERPRIsE

just wait week or two.
Some Seattle lawyer viii come
forward. announce chat he repre-
SCENTS King Tut's descendants.
aud demand share Of the loot
found In the tomb.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01

Al any rate. the paragrnphers'
union win support Henry Ford for
president.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-01
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS Due

Luis Angel Firpo. Argentine
heavyweight. Is being groomed for q
match with Jack Dempsey.
II Firpo ever meets Jack that
middle name win mean something.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
SCOUTS PLAN FOR
 B|G ARM|sT|CE DAY
Committees To Meet Regu- Iarly From Now On To
 Complete Details

Great enthusiasm for the Armistice Day celebration to be staged under the auspices of the Boy s<outs was shown by members of the various committees who held a luncheon meet ing Friday in Gre-nwood's cafe. the guests of Arthur Greenwood, com mander of the post of the American Legion. Every committee, in charge of some phase of the celebration pro gram, reported that prospects for a city-wide celebration were very en- couraging. These Friday luncheon me<ings will be held regularly until after Armistice Day.
 There will be meeting next We'd nesday of the merchants to discuss closing all the stores for the day. It has been announced that practically all of them have promised to give their clerks a holiday.
 Schools will be closed in honor of the celebration and it IS planned to have 32 representatives from every student body march in the parade, which probably will include more than 5000 marching. There will be 10 bands and provision Is being made either Xroy, Luverne or Geneva will fire the salute.
 President Dan B. Dimick of the Birmingham Boy Scouts has sent out a letter to the various merchants ask = ing them to be prepared to take care of the orders for American flags which, 1t is hoped, will be purchas sed for display on Armistice Day. Every Boy Scout is to urge his own parents to display the national colors and a request is being sent out for all other citizens to do the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
FOR SULPHITE LIQUID
Alcohol and Fuel to Be Derived
 From Paper Mill Waste

Alcohol and Fuel to Be Derived
 From Paper Mill Waste
 Waste sulphite liquid that now pours from paper mills into rivers will be utilized in manufacturing all cohol and fuel by means of a new chemical process recently discovered and thoroughly tested by chemical engineers.
 This announcement, considered one of the most important in years in the paper industry, will be made be- fore the cellulose division of the American Chemical society by Prof. R. H. Mckee. head of the chemical department of Columbia university, who was associated with pr. Max Kahn, New York, in the discovery and preparation of intarvin, one of the two recently discovered sub- stances that check diabetes.
 At present, for every cord of wood used in the paper mills the manu- facturer obtains 1000 pounds of pulp and 1000 gallons of waste sulphite liquor, which flows into the rivers adjoining the plants. causing death of fish, disagreeable odors and other inconveniences SO great that string ent laws have been passed in some states. and were they rigidly en- forced. mills would have to close down." said pr. Mckee.
 Under the new process this waste liquor will be fermented and a good grade of commercial alcohol obtained. Then after the alcohol has been dis titled off, the residual material will be eyaporated and may be used as fuel.'-Milwaukee Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
VOTE SCHOLARSHIP TO SMITH ANOTHER YEAR
Board Of Revenue Pleased With
 Progress Of Medical Student

The board of revenue voted FIT day to renew the scholarship of G. R. Smith. a student in the medical school of the University of Alabama. This scholarship. which is given annually by the unlversityais awarded by the board of revenue to the young man who, in the estimation of the mem- bers, is most deserving.
 A letter from Smith was read at the meeting, In which he said that he hoped to complete his three-year course in two years and requested that free tuition be extended through 1924 Besides carrying an unusually heavy schedule of studies, he has been earning money to pay his expenses by acting as cashier of the university supply store and selling bottled drinks at football and baseball games. There were other applicants for the 1924 scholarship. but, in view of Smiths efforts to finish his course, the board voted unanimously to give 1t to him.
 "These scholarships afford an ex- cellent way of helping deserving young men to get an education" said a board member Friday. Som. wealthy young man, ought to give several of them every year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
POLICEMEN VISIT COUNCIL CHAMBER R
 T0 ASK INCREASES
lMcLendon Promises More Money If Excess Finances
 Are Available For Use

An earnest plea for the proposed raises in pay of policemen was made to the city commission at the ad- journed meeting held Friday morning.
 Scores of the men, off duty, visited the council chamber and their repre- sentatives. among whom were several disinterested citizens, spoke before the commissioners
 It was stated the men of the de- partment had read the reports that an effort would be made at least to raise the pay of the patrolmen If nothing could be done for the higher officials. This, they pointed out to the commissioners, was not what they wanted, that the desk men, sergents and other officers were just as much in need of adequate pay as any of the others and asked that the commis- sion make the raises that have been proposed for all.
 The commissioners in reply stated they were doing all in their power to grant the request. President D. E. McLendon said he had advised his. fellow commissioners to hold down their departmental budgets to es- sentials, shaving all items for equip ment so that there would be avail able finances for increasing the pay of firemen and policemen.
 C. M. Higgins, J. E. Reid and others spoke for the policemen. Members of the commission, in turn. voiced their sympathy with the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
TAX|CABs REFUSE ] LICENSES BY CITY
Attorneys For Former Jitney Men Apply For Permits
 And Will Fight

On recommendation of Commis- sioner w. B. Cloe the city commis- sion at it's adjourned meeting Friday refused to grant permits to the mem bers of the Birmingham Interurban Taxicab Service corporation, composed of former jitney men. President D. E. McClendon and Commissioner Cloe and W. L. Harrison voted In support of MT. Cloes recommendation, refus- E. Dickson voted against the report. Commissioner Mary Echols was ab- sent.
 Ralph Quinn, who. with W. F. Spencer, represent the corporation in legal matters announced after the meeting that steps would be taken legally for his clients to go into busi- ness, either through mandamus, in- junction or tender of license fees. that other legal procedure was avail able and after deliberation definite announcement of their course would be made. MT. Quinn said that one or more of the courses open would be pursued Later in the day he applied for 2S licenses each for half year, representing $17.50 each, which money he stated, had been turned over to the city comptroller.
 Commissioner Cloe's report stated he had examined majority of the former jitney automobiles now pre- sented for service as taxicabs and had found them to be unsafe, inn proper for use, unciean and unsuit- able.
 The council chamber was well filled with interested persons and others, the meeting lasting nearly two hor~s. r1,, ,tec cfcva hai views on the subject. as did the W. yers representing the license appli- cants,
 It was indicated by the tender of license fees that the intended taxi men will rls6 operation without the granting of licenses, submit to arrest and then have the matter go to the courts for a decision. Messrs. Quinn and Spencer told the commissioners they have all intention of trying to operate a legitimate business, that their clients are poor and must start with small beginnings and their in- tention Is, if they propser, to re- place the old vel-icles with modern taxicabs a soon as they are financial ly able. The attorneys reiterated their statement that they are in com inunication with taXicab manufac- turer about furnishing the corpora tion> with modern vehicles.
 Members of the commission have expressed interest in this phase of the matter, and have said that if the cor poration came forward with fitting vehicles for the contemplated service they would regard the matter sym pathetically. but were entirely op- posed to the jitney men who fought the laws of the city and lostin pub He election, overriding the expresseu will of the constituted authorities and the expressed wish of the majority of voters interested and replacing on the streets the old vehicles and driv- CTS who caused so much trouble.
 Police authorities have been given instructions to arrest anyone att tempting to operate without a license
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
DISTRICT BUZZES WITH TALK ABOUT AGE-HERALD HELP YOURSELF CLUB" CAMPAIGN

Birmingham and the surrounding territory are re-echoing with the buzz of talk concerning The Age-Herald's great $22,000 prize offer announced Sunday As The AgeHerald readers begin to understand the extreme ex- tent of the generosity of the offer, their imaginattons are stirred as never before. Determination to enter the campaign and to share in the ltb- eral distribution of awards succeeded the initial wonderment at the offer.
 Such a splendid prize list, consisting of IA automobiles and S2,000 in cash, is to be given as rewards for spare time effort for a few weeks, while those active in the campaign but not winning prizes were also to be paid liberal cash commissions for subscrip- tions turned in, was at first hard to believe, so dazzling did the offer seem. But as the reality of the opportunity began to become evident, interest mounted by leaps and bounds.
 The Help Yourself club department, busy the last few days getting ready for the big campaign, received many personal and telephone calls from peo- pie wishing to become candidates. and every one was taken care Of. The Help Yourself club department will and the interested public Is invited to call or phone at any time. The telephone is Main 4900.
 The Age-Herald has inaugurated this offer only as an introduction Of a new method by which to enlarge it's already large family of readers. The offer of s22.00o in rewards in the 14 automobiles and other prizes, is q generous expression of Its confidence in the hold that The Age-Herald has on the appreciation of the public.
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 How To Enter.
 To enter the campaign, it is only necessary to fill out the nomination blank which appears on the display page. This gives the candidate fly ing start of 5000 votes, while another 10000 extra votes is entered when they turn in the first subscription money. These votes are in addition to the regular votes given for sub scriptions a. explained in the schedule of votes allowed on the display page.
 After the start is made, votes will pile up by magic-friends, acquain- tances. fellow workers-will not only give the candidates subscriptions, but will assist them by canvassing others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13
SALARY |NCRE ASES
 BELIEVED LIKELY
Sentiment Among The Board Members Favorable To
 Action On Tuesday

No action on salary increases asked for various county employees was taken by the board of revenue at it's meeting Friday morning, due to the absence from the city of Tom Huey, one of the members. It was indicated it would be brought up al Tuesdays meeting.
 Indications are that most of the desired increases will be made, al though the method to be used in determining them may call forth con siderable discussion. No vote has yet been taken, but sentiment among the individual members seems favorable toward granting increases to older employees, those who have spent many years in the county's employ, at least Lacey Edmundson is an avowed ad vocate of increases and sees no reason why Jefferson county. with an in come of $2,500,000 need worry as to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-13

Those having the highest number of votes at the end of the campaign will win the prizes. The capital prizes, the sS.3s0 Cadillac touring car, the $S,07s Peerless touring car, the s1,s40 Rtckenbacker phaeton, and the S1 ,695 Chandler car, will be awarded to those with the highest standing, regardless Of the district in which they live, while the distribution of the other 10 automobiles and cash prizes is so arranged that a proportionate share of them will go to each part of The Age-Herald territory.
 Subscriptions can be obtained by any candidate anywhere. This pro vision of the rules permitssa candidate c much greater scope in his effort to win a prize, and is a very popular feature of the campaign. The carriers are not affected, as they continue de- livery of the paper and get their money as usual.
 Another point which Is bringing favorable remarks from all the can didates is the offer of 10 per cent to all candidates who turn in at least s50 in subscription money but who do not win a prize. This assures every active worker a liberal reward Thousands of dollars in cash will be paid out to candidates as result of this campaign. L
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 Early Bird Gets The Prize.
 Candidates getting into the cam paien early have a different ad- vantage, as there are more subscrip- tions now than there will be later on. and more people will become aware Of the candidacy if made early. Both new and renewal subscriptions count in the credit list, and so the piling up of vast total of credits will be an easy task for those who start out right away.
 The campaign department wants to see every one at all interested. Sub scription books are distributed from the department office. Helpful hints are handed out to the candidates. Everything is explained carefully and clearly, and the candidate is given @. good start toward great success.
 Don't hesitatel Start right awayi Call at the campaign office, get a subscription book and instructions and get under way.
 You can share in the wealth that is to be given out, and 1t won't cost you one cent. You'll never regret the effort. Let's go,