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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
BALLAINE SAYS
JOSLIN ABUSIVE
His Reply Is Only a Smoke
Screen, Asserts Writer
Editor The star

ifalior The star,
Mr. Falcon Joslln pours out a tor.
rCnt OF abuse IN Tho star OF the
18th inst in reply TO my open letter
TO Mr. Frank Watcrhouse. president
OF tho Seattle Chamber OF Commerce.
In which pointed out tho unntnesa
n AIR. loslln 20 serve on a commit.
Tee 20 receive President Harding be.
cause OF JoslIn'a intrigues In using
'hc Alaska bureau OF the chamber as
lobbying agency for tho Alaskan
interests he represents. Ills abuse
D smoke screen. Ito does not deny
my statements. because lilo knows
iho facts and the records are against
him. In such eases chcap laW-vers I'm
l'ollee court. resort 10 abuse.
After my statement To the senate
committee ON territories, rs months
ago In which | showed the devious
methods hy which Mr. JoslIn had
used the Seattle Chamber OF Com.
mcrco aud tho Alaska bureau OF tho
chamber 10 further HIS lobbying IN.
irlsuea for attempted legislation.
which would have delivered every
species OF public property in Alaska
TO the control OF tho MorEan.GuE.
gcnhcim interests. Mr.. Joalin asked
permission To reply. IIe plunged al
once into "a torrent OF abuse and OF
calling names. precisely aa In The
star % the 18th. without denying or
attempting 10 disprovo single
statement had made.
Finally, on motion OF Senator
Harris OF Georgia. the committee
unanimously voted refusal 90 per.
nit Mr. Joslln 10 proceed in that
manner. and ordered his tornado OF
words cxpunged from the records.
Ny statement was 40 conclusive
and convincing that tho measure Mr.
Ioslln backed. known as the Alaska
board bill. had not a single vote In
iis favor IN either tho house or tho
senate committee on territories. II
was abandoned so decislyeiy that
even It's sponsors did not daro 20
press Il further.
This was not tho only occasion I
have had TO expose air. Joslln's Jobs
and schemes before congressional
committees. II was but ono OF
many, lie worked thru all OF 1919.
1914 and 1914 Ia secret manlpula.
tons. thru attempted legislation, IN
bill he fathercd and In amend.
mcnts he had offered. TO compel tho
government TO buy the Copper River
& Northwestern railroad. and 20
have tho government Alaska rail.
road located thru tho barren Copper
river valley. / toilcd his efforts In
every instance, and the Alaska rail.
road was located and built where tho
resources are in consequence. Sen.
Btor Jones. OF this state. viii verify
my statements on those particulars.
lie was a member Of the senate com,
miitcc on territories and known tho
whole story
SO long as tho Seattle Chamber
OK Commerce permits Air. Joslln 20
use Il In his lobbying schemes.
whether tho officers OF tho chamber
arc imposed upon or not. JUS, 40
long VIII Il continue 10 bo dlscrcd.
tied in congressional and depart.
mental circles In Washington. d. G.
JOHN +. BALLAINE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
Great W ord Var Is NOW
Being Waged On Insects
United States Alone Has 800 Species of
Harmful Bugs-6,00O in All

Among these buga7 Tho rpry
moth, that destroys fruits and for
csta 81 New England. the boil wocyii
that lays claim 10 the cotton crop
OF the South. the japanese bcetle,
destructive 20 flowers and plants
OF the East the timber insects and
tho fruit tree "aphis" OF tho West.
and tho carwig let us not forget
our own playmate. the earwlg. tho
he needs no Introduction.
True that America has no insect
quite 30 vicious as Afncas human
devourlng ant Members OF the lat,
ter species are known 20 travel IN
armies Of tens OF Thousands. attack
Ing all that crosses their path. be
II vegetable. animal or human life.
America. nevertheless. has insects
that bring much distress and suffer
ing 20 the population, There rs
nothing Ike poor crops 10 place 4
district In a plight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
Chicago Threatened
With Two Strikes

CHICAGO, May ga strike OF
elevated railway tralnmen and a
tie up OF building construction In
Chicago June was threatened to
day.
John j. Bruce. president OF the
Elevated Tninmen's union. served
an unconditional ultimatum on the
elevated companies thath Is men
viii strike unless hour
wage increase Is granted.
\ controversy over the open
shop and wage increases led TO
threats Of general strike by off.
elcals OF construction trades unions,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
ADMIT TRYING
TO FIX" JURY

Arrested some months ago by de-
,rtnsnt Of justice officials in the
a q accepting money from two de.
snAnts in return for fixing" a
.dsral jury. Martin sholund and
CIV Bonner pleaded guilty to
,hargss OF attempting to interfere
vita federal justice before Judge
jeremiah Nstcrer. Wednesday morn.
inS Tho men will be sentences
Fridzy.
Yong Ting and Yong DUAL. Chi.
nese. were each sentenced TO serve
Is moaiks IN Leaveuworth prison
by Judy Nsiercr. in federal court.
"Wednesday. Wing was found guilty
Il violating the narcotic laws and
QUE Pleaded guilty TO a Ike OF.
isnse.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
|urt In
accident

l, May a.
Ferely burned
nds. and ora
fonnned to her
| nervous shock
Explosion OF a
hy today at the
|ndios.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
nN MNNpN NON kErTLER

Scientists OF tho East arc saying
that the greatest war OF an times
Is now being wuged.
And Professor Trevor Kincaid.
widely known head OF the zoology
department OF tho University OF
Washington. agree with them. add.
ms Nor win tho fighters be- out
OF tho trenches by Christmas, Tho
war must go onand on-and on %
Tho great conflict h one between
mankind and tho insects. The aues.
ton az stake, WHO owns the
carth2'
Eventually scientists say. this
question must bo answered. Just at
present. they tell us. tho outcome
b. practically a toss.up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
Little Rock High
School DESTROYED

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. May "a
Fire. caused by bolt Of lightning
this morning. did damage estimated
nj 100000 to tho U. NJ. Roso high
school building and equipment.
Three other school buildings here
since the beginning OF tho present
school term in September have been
damaged by fro and tornado.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
Here and There

Breach OF contract charged in suit
against Henry Ford for s6g1,Sl7 by
J. w. Hutchins Co., OF st. Paul.
Sons OF Revolution name Judge
Arthur p. Sumner, Providence, Il.
T., as president.
Judge j. +. Hand. former chief
justice OF Illinois, dies on visit to
Long Beach.
Charles Boedeclts. Tacoma, sui.
fered two broken legs and one bro.
ken arm when n pile OF lumber on
which he was sitting. eating his
lunch. collapsed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
INSECT ARMY
Is ADVANCING

For Thousands OF years the army
OF insects has been advancing upon
the army OF mankind. taking life.
crops The army OF mankind has
turned In the past few years, and la
now putting up hard and steady
fight. which optimistic scientists de.
clare VIII mean victory Tor human
beings
Billions and billions OF insects In.
habit the earth. They exist Ia mil.
lions OF varieties. Between 5000
and G.o00 types OF insects are known
% be harmful--ln some cases dead.
ly--to mankind. In tho United
states alono 500 dreaded forms OF
bugs" arc known 20 exist.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
Home Treatment For
Piles

II YOU suffer from bleeding, itch.
ing, blind or protruding piles, you
can easily treat yourself at home
with Mrs. Summers Pile SUPPOSE.
tories. and avoid needless expense
and suffering. Safe, healing. sooth.
ing. Users report speedy relief and
recovery. Ask your druggist, or send
today for FREE TRIAL. with useful
information, by addressing The sum.
mcrs Medical Company, Box Pas,
South Bend, acknowledgements
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23
MAYBE FATHER SEES 1T THUS

rs Il true that you and your wife
had some trouble yesterday. SAM"
asked his employer.
Wall, wasn't no trouble 10 NAH
wife tall. mostly Jest fer me-" 70.
piled sam sadiy.--Judgc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-05-23

p given n.
Pts. There VA
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
YOUR HEALTH

A BuETH Of the Glass l men examined for the
~ American army during the World War were
found physically unit perform any kind OF military
service either at hons abroad Delaware suppiied
its share OF those service detectives
This is the most striking daot discovered by Surgeon
General Merritte W. Ireland mis- analysis OF the
animation of than 4.OOO,6so seleotivs service
regetrants.
One out OF every FIVE physically unit even home
duty
II you looking for the greatest national peril
there It f. As long Individual has his health. IL
doesn't matter much what ese happens to him. The
same s true OF nations.
our whole civilization depends on the national health
its foundation.
curlously enough. contrary to what most Of us
would expect defects OF the the organs OF
locomoton which enable bodies to move, ranked
first among the causes of army rejection.
These defects constituted seventeen out Of each 100
reflections.
Diseases of the heart and blood cen,s second
with Is per cent of the total Diseases of me eyer
ranked third. Then came tuberculosis
In Wyoming only ia per cent. OF the ~appiiosnte''
were physically unfit. At the other end OF theiins was
Rhode Island with per cent so physically defective
that they rejected.
Rhode Islands bad showing, according to experts
was due TO its being factory State with aarse part
OF its population drawn from abroad oppression
and overworl for generations had undermined the
health. Seems hard believe. average imni-
grant looks lot healthier than the hisiy-strung
tive American
America thinks too much about its natural
and industrial products not enough about great
est product-the human being and his health.
Foreign trade factory output the products forest
and mine and OF the farm-all these second
airy TO good health.
Health should come foremost. In many ways the
government help. is helping But personal health
is nine-tenths up to the Individual
Get plenty OF wholesome food, sleep. fresh air and
outdoor exercise. and, barring the OF
ring diseases. health will be fairly good the
In particular tho auto driver should look up
his and about foot at least day g. week.
When health is gone, the doesn't oount for
much
Your body is delicate machine Take care ofitl
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
roR GERMAN sHrrs m 1915. sac 100000

T is Interesting and Instructive wimin gtonans to
i compare the statements Of some OF the opponents
of the pending ship aid bill with what they said in
January and February. 1915 when tho Wilson admin
stration was trying jam through the ship purchase
bill Of that Congress.
Senator Fletcher. OF Fyorida, chairman OF the
Senate Commerce Committee at that time. and Mr..
Wilson'S chief lieutenant. Now is the ring
leaders among those conspiring defeat the pending
legislation that undertakes the government
from the shipping guarantee efrec-
tive merchant marine Commenting President
Hardings plea to Congress- for action, Mr.. Fletcher
said:
Il am inclined to support the the debt
funding BILL cannot the connection between
this measure and the subsidy bill. Ny fight against
the subsidy bill will go unreentIngly"
He was just unrelenting in his fight for the ship
purchase bill Of 1915 which was defeated only by the
most sliliful and determined opposition of united
Republican minority
At that time the allied governments as Whining
tonans will recall had withdrawn their ships from
ordinary of trade and using them exelu-
sively to transport supplies and munitions them
selves for the While the American manu-
facturers and exporters who supplying that de-
rnand lack Of transportation, those whose ord-
nary business lay other directions with other
countries were helpless Just such emergency ex-
listed will arise every time foreign develops
and the States nnds itself without adequate
merchant marine OF its own.
There was no time build ships TO carry American
produce countries that had been depending upon IT,
They had be bought. Not willing that American
enterprise should have opportunity
the situation. the Wilson administration introduced
ship purchase bin appropristing s1OOOO,OOO and
thorizing bond issue OF ssOO0o,ooO TO buy vessels
which to be operated by a corporation most OF
stock Of which would be by the government.
At that time there hfty-seven German ships az
gregatng $4,000 tons informed in American harbors
and It asserted without successful contradiction
that the purpose of the bill relieve GER
many by giving her good money for her ships sena-
tor Lodge said:
we going to begin by buying German ships;
s2oooo.ooo. ss0.ooo.ooo s4OOoo,ooO be handed
Germany, relieving Subsidized steamship
companies from burden Of expense Joss that
great of the public money the United States
TO be turned into German golfers"
That was the bald proposition that Senator Fletcher
and the wiisocrats urging upon the country in
lsl5. They were willing take s4o0oO,ooo OF the
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
HARDY KNurE

ON his eightieth birthday Senator Knut. Nelson, of
" Minnesota, received telegram OF congratulations
from the King of Norway of which county Nelson is
a native.
| Nelson is OF many thousands OF scsndinayians
who useful and loyal citizens OF the United
States the characteristics OF Immigrants from
section Europe IS that they here 10 stay
permanently. When they take citizenship papers
and allegiance TO their netvs land they 90
so in spirit as well in legal form.
We do not hear of Norwegiana- Americans, or Of
Swedish Americans. They have used the hyphen
In describing themselves Undoubtedly they retain
interest the welfare OF the countries under whose
flags there but they have let that I'm
terest interfere with their effort to build the well
fare OF the land OF their adoption.
with mighty few exceptions. the scandinsvsns have
been citizens in every respecindustrous. hon
est lawabding thrifty intelligent and patriotic. Nell
typical OF his nationality. In his younger years
he served the United the Union Army during
the Civil War He has served in numerous positions
since notably six years in the House of Represen-
tatives and twenty-eght years in the Senate He is
still vigorous OF mind and body.
Evening journal., 1923-02-15

Richmond, Va--''Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription was recommend
ed 70 me by my mother-in-law who
had great faith in Its efficiency. and
after using it I was an equal advo-
cate OF It. am the mother OF eight
children. and as a precaution to
guard against many of the unpleas-
ant features and the many discom-
forts that accompany this delicate
period. and to give me tone ana
strength to At me properly to be-
come a mother. took the 'Prescrip-
ton all through four expectant
periods, and am happy to relate
received the full benefit Of the medi-
cine and could not have had a. more
comfortable experience. Also I never
found anything 10 equal DR.. Pierce's
Lotion Tablets which entirely cured
me of a disagreeable catarrhal con-
dition. The Pleasant Pellets have
been equally as valuable a. a gentle,
mild cathartic. Mrs. A. M. East
man, 1903 W. Gary St
Go TO your neighborhood drug
store today and get Fav6rite Pre-
scripdon in tablets or liquid or send
10c to DR.. PIerce's Invalids' Hotel
in Buffalo. n. T.. for trial pkg. tab
lets and write for free medical ad-
vice.
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
LATE
NEWS AT GLANCE

French order artillery In vicinity
OF Essen 20 open fire IN event Of
threatened uprising; demand Ruhr
rsilmen sign pledge 10 continue work
or lose Jobs.
Mustapha Renal said TO have
been displaced as leader OF Angora
Assembly and Paris fears Turks
would ioin Germany II war result
from Ruhr occupation.
Germany reported to have asked
Reiohsbank TO throw 350,00O,OOO
gold marks on market 10 stabilize
exchange: directors said TO have re-
fused and resigned
Fifteen hundred Irish Free state
troops advanced on mountain strong
hold OF General Bofn, republican
leader.
Ceremonial couch. one OF the finest
treasures, removed from tomb OF
Tut-ankh-amen.
Evening journal., 1923-02-15

The Internal Organization. reached
the height of its success in Deem
Der. when It captured Kustendil,
about fifty miles from Sofa. Here il
published a list of men whom II had
condemned to death which included
the names OF the Premier, Minister
Of the Interior and Speaker of the
Assembly. It then proceeded TO exc
cute the town officials. The govern
ment, however, found an unexpected
ally in the people, who formed a
peasant guard which put down the
revolutionary organization at Eus-
tendil, set up a military rule at Soma
and spread terror among the ranks
OF the opposition parties. so when
Stambulisld returned from the Lau-
same conference he found tho po-
lltioal power of the Organization
broken.
southeastern Europe that Stambu-
llslti remains as premier. He is one
man Of that country in whom the
Allies have confidence. for they know
that both he and his party stand for
peace and that so long as he is at the
head OF the government Bulgaria
will undertake no wild military ad-
ventures. He Is, perhaps. the one
man who is able TO hold in check
the revolutionary organization OF the
country. He has so far defeated its
efforts to embroil Bulgaria in a war
with Serbia over Macedonia, in a dis
pute with Rumania over the Do
brogea and with Greece over Dedea-
catch and to align Bulgaria with
Turkey in the defense OF Thrace.
The political influence of the In
ternal Organization is undoubtedly
ended in Bulgaria. Stambuliski's
Job now is TO prevent the irregular
warfare, which It will attempt to
carry on. from Involving Bulgaria In
trouble with her neighbors and the
allied governments Euripe EVIL
IDENTITY expects him TO be equal TO
the task
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
THOUSANDS TAKE
A MODERN TONIC
FOR BAD COLDS
Stops Cough and Cold Then
Builds and Fortihes You
Against Them
COMBINATION
REMEDY AND
SYSTEM BUILDER

Most any sort Of Pill, dose Of salts. or
u,-rup will ease a cough and cold. but
soon as you stop the trouble return 9.
Until YOUR system Is fortified and QUILT
nm YOU probably viii always catch
colds. grippe and feel miserable in win
Ter. How easy IL is TO get rid OF such
Worries and feel good all winter, Is told
~ one 81 the many thousands OF peo-
ME here in this vicinity, who use Hypo-
cod Read what Mrs. Smith says:
Il suffered all the time from colds,
Nv chest was tight and I had a bad
cough My husband, who always
catches cold every winter felt miser-
able, too. go we stopped using the Old
time remedies and decided we would
take this new combination tonic and
cold remedy called Hypo-Codi and It Is
"Ifypo-Cod stopped the soreness and
.he cough and IL strengthened and
buIlt us both up so nicely we haven't
had a cold or cough since and sleep,
w. II. Smith, ParSersburg. Pa.
throughout this section there are
thousands OF people who start taking
IIvno-Cod the moment they catch
cold. Then away goes the cold and
cough and soon they are toned and
symptoms like water off n ducks
hack A cold and cough Is n sign OF
weakness. Stop II quick. Then build
nm duick. 1t Is risky to hnger half
siclS this wet. dangerous weather.
Hvpo-C Cod contains Hypophosphites,
Mat. Wild Cherry, Iron and Cod Liver
oil extractives. (There isn't the slight
Cod is nice 10 take. Costs very little.
Works Thoroughly You'll be delighted.
Take home a dollar bottle tonight
Eckayds Drug Stores.-Adv,
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
STRIKING THE RIGHT NOTE

TROOPER appreciation Of the duties and the bless
Il ings Of American citizenship cannot be impressed
TOO forcefuy upon the people OF the United States AZ
this time.
1t is pleasing indeed to note that the American Bar
Association and the several State associations in our
country have taken up the question and win drive II
home in series of meetings in which the obligations
OF American citizenship will be emphasized as they sell
dom before have been.
1t IS doubly pleasing to that the Delaware Bar
Association is taking active part in the movement
through it's Bar Committee American Citizenship
of which Judge Hugh M Morris, OF the Federal court
is chairman George N Davis secretary OF that com
nittee has issued its behalf the following letter.
which explains the of its beneficial activity IN
the local field;
There is an imperative necessity this time that the
reope of this state and nation be brought TO VITA
realization of their Oblsations as citizens. AN sppga a
be made to the heart to the Spirit anu 20 s
emotions as well as the intellect American citizen.
ship should patriotism and patriotism IS not ot
the intellect alone it is very largely OF the spirit ana "
the heart
Knowledge Of the fundamental principles Of our CON
sttuton essential though it IS IS not sufelent 20 me-
and overcome inmical TO that CONSTITUTION
There must be thorough appreciation of It's purpose
Of its spirit and of insstimabe value to the indvid
ua citizen Gratitude must be developed prlde must
be aroused; love must be inspired
The Committee American Citizenship OF the DeIs-
Bar has arranged for dinner to be heid on Weu
nesday evening, February 2l at $50 O'CLOCK rms an,
only for the Bar but for every citizen OF TINS
state man woman.
Honorable John W. Davis late Ambassador OF the
United States to of ST. James and president
of the American Bar Association will make the address
Of the evening His subject will be; The Essentials
81 American citizenship The price this dinner will
be only two per plate 1t will be held In the
ballroom the Hotel dupont 1t is proposed TO make
this dinner the greatest OF its nature held
in the United Delaware the first state 10
ratify the Federal Constitution The slogan OF Whining
is 'The First city Of the First State The ball
room will only about six hundred persons. Every
seat will filed. First first served. Send In
YOUR check Immediately the number OF tickets de-
sired TO George N Davis secretary $40 Delaware Trust
Building. Tickets will be mailed you at once. Re-
member when the last ticket is 1t will be too late
with such a cause back OF It, and with such dis
tinguished speaker TO the high claims OF that
cause the tickets for such dinne0neeting should be
at premium
Evening journal., 1923-02-15
With the Pdragraphers

Europeans here and tell us how to
the United States but they don't stay
at home and BurOpe.-Beatrice CNsb.) Express
It Is reported that they had ball game some wild
cat and a couple of fights in Liberty district Sunday
Observation-Disclosures correspondence Marshall Mountain
Wave.
Congress IL not close after all. After the 1918
election the House close that It required the vote
Of an independent Republican to elect a Democratic
Speaker and he voted to give the appearance
of united party backing the Presidents, Louis
Times.
II the good Lord will forgive for thinking this
country should have taken mandate over Armenia
punished the Turk for killing them off, we will never
advocate again until the United take hold
OF job OF that kind with clean hands We have too
many race riots and such troubles OF even
attempt to straghten anyone out, we pretend
TO be Christian nation.-Rolfe CIa-) Arrow.
The American relief expedition In Russia ms an
rangement with the soviet government by which moth
ing except letter mail shall be the exped-
TONS post bags. The idea is prevent the smuggling
through OF valuables Early last month certain
bers OF the relief party toys chill
dren at home and used these mail sacks. The govern
ment heard of IL and demanded that the offending per-
sons be ordered home Bureaucracy and fussy-
minded matter what kind of controls
The bureaucrats of the czarist regime gone. But
their places taken by Russians exactly the old
ltx1as-Ualada 8ladA