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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-31
Small Luncheon for
Mrs Ines-

Mrs Jesse +. Ives viii entertain
with small luncheon on Thursday
afternoon at her home In compl.
ment to Mrs. Lawrence Ives, who
has just returned from a trip to
California.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-31
seattle civic and Improvemenl Club

Seattle ttyic ana improvement tlub
Anna X. Colweil Will speak on
Narcotics before tho Seattle Civic
and Improvement club on Thursday.
February /. at .. m. at The FEEDER
ated club house.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-31
Alpha Club

Alpha club win meet Thursday.
February /. with Mrs. q. J. Brown.
1915 Il. Thomas ~. Luncheon viii
be served at 1890 o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. J. J Wolfe and
daughter. Mrs. +. o, Morrill,. have
returned from a ak weeks Trip ia
the East.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-01-31
Seattle
Luncheon at Sunset Club
Hoaors Mrs. HateSon;'
Mrs. Richmond Hostess
Thursday.

ENTERTAIS2SG In compliment
IL TO Mrs. Traffori Huteson. who
leaves early IN February for abroad.
Mrs. John Collins was hostess this
afternoon ut a luncheon given at
the sunset club before the musicale
presented in tho drawing room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
Curious Roads.

livery road in China is a forced
L. contribution on the part of the
individual Chinese to the public well
fare. But nothing on earth is of so
little interest to a Chinese as public
welfare. That he should be COM
PEELED to make any contribution to
it is extremely CALLING to him. Add
to that the fact that the road which
ID made across his land is still
counted as a part OF his land when it
comes to paying taxes, and one may
form some idea of the reluctance
with which the Chinese landowner
gives up his portion of ground for
the public highway. The very sight
OF neighbors and strangers making
use of that strip of land brings the
bitterest resentment to his bosom.
In order 20 lose as little soil as
possible, he puts the road at the end
of the field, where the adjoining
owner must share one-half of the
public donation with him. But his
neighbors land may not be of the
same length as his. so that The two
pieces of road do not fit together well.
Chinese highways have a wonderful
tendency to zigzag.
The road is the exact width of the
Chinese vehicle. 1t is true that carts
must meet somewhere, but for such
inevitable meetings no provision is
made. When it does happen the
drivers must turn out on the planted
field, at least when this is possible.
To prevent any such liberty the
owner has cut a ditch alongside the
road. This is as deep and as steep
as a gas-main ditch in our cities.
The driver on the road can neither
turn out for the driver he meets nor
pass under or over him. Just how the
two will pass is one of the many
Chinese puzzles which the landowner
does not feel called upon to work out
Constant travel over this narrow
road causes dust, which is blown
tcross the nearby fields and at the
same time tramples down the surface
of the road. Both causes lower the
road perceptib1y. Then comes the
rains. As soon as the land has re-
ceived its fill of water, the remaining
moisture seeks the lowest level
which Is the road. But perhaps one
road is lower than another. In that
case the water flows in the direction
Of the lower highways. The higher
roads form creeks, while the still
lower roads become veritable lakes.
In any case, travel is out of the ques-
ton during the rainy season.
The action of the flowing water is
not favorable to the roadbed. The
water tears away the looser soil and
cuts great gaps in the path. Gradu-
ally the roadbeds become well nigh
impossible.
The farmer does not trouble him
self about the uneven road; he is con-
cerned only with his field. If some
Of his soil has been carried away by
the water, he digs into the road and
throws back whatever soil he can get.
1t sometimes happens that road is
lowered as much as one foot during
a single year. Next years rains will
work still further havoc; but why
should the farmer worry? Public
welfare Is concerned. not he.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-06-17
Platinum i'm Oregon.

PIATINUM, is 50 rare % ns metal and and
when some time ago it was an
nounced that it had been discovered
in considerable quantity in southern
Oregon great interest was imme-
diately excited. 1t occurs in the
black sand of the old channel placer
deposits. During the last few years
A method has been devised of saving
the sand, which was formerly thrown
away by the gold miners. and of min
ing the platinum at the same time
with the gold. A few platinum mug
gets as large as coffee grains have
been found, but most of the metal
Is in very small grains.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20
GLYCERINE MIXTURE FOR
GAS ON STOMACH

Simple glycerine. buckthorn bark.
etc, as mixed in Adlerika, helps any
case gas on the stomach in TEN min
utes. Most medicines act only on
lower bowel but Adlerika acts on
BOTH upper and lower bowel and
removes all gases and poisons.
Brings out matter you never thought
was in your system. Excellent foi
O bstinate constipation. Guards
against appendicitis. The Abbott
Goodding Drug Co.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20
Ford VS.. Harding
1924 Issue Today
Final Voting in Journals Nationwide Voting
Test, Gives Detroiter 276,874 to
Harding's l40,728
source OF strength.
LaEOllette and johnson


In the Republican ranks, too, a
similar condition exists. Hiram
Johnson's showing throughout the
country was second to President
Harding Still LaFollette with big
votes In Minnesota, Winconsin and
Montana poIled about hundred
more than did johnson. putting him
In sixth place.
The vote cast for Former Presi-
dent Wilson was more in the na-
ture OF compliment, inasmuch as
he will not be a candidate. The
early vote showed Wilson
strength which gradually disappear
ed as voters became interested.
Underwood votes came mostly
from the South but showed a wider
range than merely favorite son SEN
tlment.
Senator Borah's vote was fairly
well distributed, although his home
state vote OF 5,S62 helped his climb
lHto HlHtu pace.
Many Fnvoritc Sons
The total of 7.S42 votes classified
as scattered votes. show how fav-
orite sons were choices in the var
ious states. Haskell OF Oklahoma
ran strongest of favorite sons with
$50 votes-although his state went
to Ford with total of 24.093. In
New York. Judge Daniel F. Coha-
Ian. Supreme Court Justice of New
York State. received n consistent
favorite son vote. So II was with
Lowden OF Illinois. Ralston OF In
diana, Edwards and Silzer OF New
Jersey. Beveridge and Marshall of
Indiana, also Taft, Pershing. Brook
hardt. Groesbeck. and Carter Glass.
A comparison OF the Journals
test vote with that conducted by
Golfers, The National Weekly.
shows only slight differences in city
and rural voter sentiment. Golfers
vote is representative OF the city
and large town vote This news
smaller town and country America
choice.
Golfers vote showed Ford lead
Ing Harding. approximately : to ..
McAdoo third. Cox fourth. Johnson
ffth. Smith sixth and Hughes sew
enth. In this newspapers vote, Cox
enth places.
This final vote in the Journals
balloting is representative OF the
sentiment throughout the country
at this time. l, has been conducted
by Republican. Democratic and In
dependent newspapers. Through
this newspapers membership in
the Publishers Autocaster Service of
New York 4, was in position to con-
duct this contest. The voting was
steady throughout the test. the line
up OF the candidates being about
the same at the end as during the
second week of voting.
The Journal In presenting this
exclusive story TO itsreaders feels
the test vote is an accurate cross
section OF American political senti-
mont In 1879
Answering the question We asked
June Whom do you want for
Prcsldent!"-It would scem-Ford
or Harding.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20

Mrs. II. N. Merchant. who has
been spending several months In
Kansas. came in Monday to remain
here indefinitely.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20
Smith, McAdOO. johnson, LaF'Oliettc,
Underwood and BOrah Poll
Votes Which Place
Them IN Favored
Positions in
Race for
1924
Nominations.

A grand total of 679,906 ballots
we're cast in the Journals nation
wide Presidential Voting Test which
started June l and closed July l
final returns OF which were receiv.
ed In this Office today.
Henry Ford was first. polling
more than a third of the entire vote.
Ford received 276,s74 votes to
President Harding's l+072s.
The Ford and Harding votes COM
bined total approximately two-thirds
Of the entire vote cast, which in
dicates that the political issue Ia
the mind OF individual voters today
is. Ford VS.. Harding. What bear
ing, II any. this sentiment will have
on the major party conventions.
the Democrats In particular, may
prove very interesting.
However, political observers say
that Ford will have to run on an
Independent or third party ticket II
he makes the race at all. The Re-
publicans are virtually committed
10 the denomination OF Presiden,
Harding. The Democratic leaders
obviously do not want Ford. That
Is the situation as the Journals
final vote shows Henry Ford vir,
tual 2 to l choice OF voters through
out the country.
Harding Finishes Strong
The biggest development In the
closing days of the Journals vot-
ing was the swing to Harding
which followed his trip and
speeches across country on his way
60 Alaska. The Presidents assur-
ance OF the G. q. =. nomination
gives him a strength not Indicated
in this vote. With the party organ
isation back OF him and Ford re-
5ected by the Democrats and may
be on an Independent ticket. the
ofhoial race would likely show en-
tireiy different figures for readers
perusal.
Ford showed unusual strength In
all parts OF the country. He car
yied Florida. Oklahoma. Pennsyl-
vania. Minnesota. South Dakota.
Nebraska. South Caroline. North
Carolina. Missouri. Michigan. Colo,
RADIO. Arkansas. Idaho, Connecticut.
Montana. Virginia. Kentucky. Mis-
issippi. Alabama. Indiana, Iowa,
Texas. Georgia. North Dakota and
Tennessee.
President Harding carried New
York, Maryland, Illinois. Ohio. Wis
consin. New Hampshire, Massachu-
sets. California and Maine. The
Preslden, led Ford by more tha..
5000 votes In New York. but both
were led by Governor A. II. Smith.
UpemoD, who polled t3.57i OF his
kl.5ls votes there.
Al Smith OF New York Is In third
place. still the national strength OF
McAdoo shows that the race be-
tween these two for the Democratic
nomination is going to be a hot one.
McAdoo pollcd consistent vote
throughout the country and espcci-
ally IN the Democratic South.
Smith votes were more scattered.
his New York vote being his chief
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20

Get one OF those new type koiaks
Mt Fullers.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-07-20

We have water gia~. In amy quas.
tity from nm ounce to llasrv@. fNal.
Ter Drag Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
M'VAY TELLS THINGS TO
 PLANT AFTER CHRISTMAS
All Sorts Of Shrubbery And Trees May Go In Now And Asparagus Rhubarb And Horse Radish-Offer Sugges- tons For Vegetable Garden-Some Advice On How To Keep Dahlias

as Chicago pickle, Jersey pickle. and early green cluster.
 c. When do you set out celery plants to produce celery? Mrs. Mo, En- terprise, Ala.
 A. One should produce his own plants by sowing the seed now If these are properly taken care of they should be ready to set out in August or September. When if properly taken care of the plants should be matured in early fall. The main factor in the growth of celery is the proper handling and transplanting of the plants. See special letter on the sub ject.
 @. Which is the best beet to SOW in cold frames to grow on for reset ting in the open ground? w. R., Selma, Ala.
 A. Most any variety will answer the purpose but the flat or oval sort known as Crosby's Egyptian is proba- bly, the best.
 Q. Is the Wakefield cabbage as hardy as any other for setting out early? l want them for early spring market. J. H.,
 A. By actual tests in trial ground, I have found the Wakefield harder than many so-cal1ed varieties, sup posed to be frost proof The method in growing the plant to be set out has much to do with hardness
 @. 1 want a collection of amaryllis but there seems to be so many sorts that 1 don't know what to select Can you give me some information? Mrs. L. Anniston. Ala.
 a Most any of the amaryllis woult
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
WRECKS CHOP SUEY PLACE, GIVES SEVEN CHINESE K. O.

more customers could come. In the middle of the restaurant Is ance floor, and a Chinese was waxing it.
 When Cummings started across the dance floor the Chinese said some thing in Chinese he didn't under stand, so he kept walking. The Chinese grabbed and pushed him and then he seized his assailant.
 Then, he says, 15 other Chinese appeared with sticks draped in towels, napkins and rags and at tackled him and Connors, who also IS more than six feet tall and had gone to his aid. Connors saw there was going to be battle, and taking the young women hurried them down stairs on the Ninety fifth street side, kicked out the glass and door and calling a taxicab left with them for home and thus ended his con nection with the story.
 Cummings collected all the teapots and other articles he could find on the tables; and barrieaded himself in a corner behind an, overturned table and four chairs. The fifteen Chi nese would run up and strike and he would let go sugar bowl, plate, tea pot or something else.
 The fight was fast and furious aflc he soon found himself with no am munition left except the four chairs so lie threw them. He was about ready to hurl the table when he thought of kicking out the big side glass. Sergt. Kraus and Police man Peattle were passing in a fliv' yer, and Ruitsky was walking his post when they saw the glass and stopped the fight.
 Tom Coon, 34, No. 70 West Ninety fifth street, had 14 stitches taken ir his face by the ambulance surgeon and had a broken nose. w. l., Dunn manager of the restaurant, recorded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
Six Footer HurIs Sugar Bowls, Plates And Furni- ture When Attacked By CeIestiaIs

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Police Ser geant Oscar Kraus and Policemen Barnett RuitsBy and George Peattie of the West One Hundredth street station were showered with glass at Ninety fifth street and Broadway at 3 a. m. today and discovered that something had happened to a big glass panel on the Broadway side of the Pacific restaurant, a chop suey place on the second floor.
 They saw when they broke in the door and got upstairs. seven Chinese stretched out on the floor ana behind a table in a corner stalwart six footer who later described himself as David Cummings, 24, doorman at the Calconnades, Sixty sixth street and Broadway
 The decorations were hanging in shreds in places, furniture was over turned and broken and the floor was strewn with teapots, glasses, sugar bowls, salt shakers and other things found in chop suey restaurant. After an ambulance surgeon had looked after the casualties, detec- tives were told this is what hap pened: .
 Cummings, his friend Joseph Con- nors and two women went to the restaurant as it was about to close for the night The downstairs door was locked after they got in so no formation can be given. Its entirely fpO pa-lV n D1apt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

as Chinese despite his name, had lacerations under the eyes. The others who had fallen victim to Cummings prowess were treated for minor injuries.
 The Chinese made a charge of as- sault against Cummins, and he was arrested. After he had had his in- juries dressed he had the surgeon ex- anime him and pronounce him sober, saying he wanted to protect himself against possible frame up" when he appears in court and makes counter charges against the Chinese. Police advised him to do this when the Chi nese insisted on his arrest, but he said he would wait.
 According to police, the Chinese carried the clubs they used back to the kitchen and put them in the stove, but they were pulled out of the fire and will be used in evidence.
 After 1t YVES ovef police were told that what the Chinese said to Cum mings in Chinese was not to walk on the freshly waxed floor.
 resting the endurance of the stout est contenders, a 25-mile marathon race held in Japan recently was run over the top of the volcanic mountain Fujiyama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

will they get killed during the winter months? D. L., Gadsden,- Ala.
 A. You can go ahead and plant as there is no real danger of this being Killed Rhubafb Is essentially a cold weather plant and there is really no danger of It's being killed.
 o. Could we plant spinach this early for spring greens and would there be danger of getting killed? Mrs. W, R. F. D. 1.
 A. There Is being planted lot of spinach for early spring use and but little danger exists of its going bad through cold weather. We advise to go ahead and plant.
 o. Could the Swiss chards be planted now for spring greens and are they as hardy as beets? E. F., Attalla, Ala
 A. Swiss chard is primarily a sum mer vegetable and should not really be planted before spring.
 Q. Do you think 1t now safe to set out lettuce plants. I see them advef- tised by many plant growers, but am uncertain what to do. s. J. Morris, Ala.
 A. Lettuce is just as hardy as cab bage and may be set out now Ii is possible that the plants may be killed by severe freeze following warm growing spell, but this is one of the chances that everyone must take in producing early stuff The plants are inexpensive and a re- newal would cost but little.
 o. What is the wavy or curly let tuce that we see on the market? II is very crisp and tender, every leaf of which is good to eat? we have a demand for such lettuce and want to grow? J. H., R. F. D. g. A The variety referred to must be Grand Rapids or it could be curled Simpson, both of which are excellent
 O. We want red dahlia to grow for market and would like to know which is best? Mrs. S., West End Ala.
 A. This question is difficult to an swer because we cannot know whether a cactus, decorative or show variety is wanted. Kindly indicate the type wanted and more specific in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

answer your purpose. There are a number of crinums that belong to the amaryllis family that are, particularly desirable, such for example as crinum kirke, crinum finbriatum, crinum formasissima, etc. All types of amayl- lis should be set out now to insure should be set out now to insure blooms the coming season
 Q. When you set out asparagus roots do you trim the roots? A. La Hahceville, Ala.
 A. 1t is not necessary to trim as- paragus roots in putting them out. The ground should be we'll prepared and should be made fertile as these are the main requirements.
 @. Is there demand on the Bir- mingham market for wax podded beans and if so, what are the best sorts2 Mrs. H, Pinson, Ala.
 A. There is but little demand for wax or yellow podded beans on the Birmingham market and it really Noes not pay to grow them for resale. The green podden sorts both bunch and pole are the most desirable.
 Q. Will the butter beans l saved myself do to plant the coming season. They have some holes in them due to weevil? F. H., Garden City, Ala.
 A. Because a southern grown bean may have a weeVil hole in it, Is no sure sign that it won't come up. The thing to do, is to plant as sample in a box of dirt, keep in warm place for a week to ten days, when if the seed are vital they should show growth.
 c. DO you think it now safe to C., Jasper, Ala.
 A We think so, as it takes con siderable time for the seed to come up and besides they are very hardy
 @. Is it too late to plant winter radish and what varieties would be best for this section? T. L., Tusca- loosa. Ala.
 A. No. winter radishes could be planted this late. Varieties don't make so much difference. The black Spanish, white celestial and Chinese rose would he suitable. They could be planted right away.
 Q. If we plant rhubarb roots now
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
By GEORCE B M,yAy sn

There is a persistent demand for information as to what to plant after Christmas. The answer depends on what is desired in the resulting crop. All sorts of shrubbery and trees may be put out now, and there are certain vegetables that may be planted. We refer especially to asparagus, rhubarb and horse radish, all of which are roots. All shrubbery, including roses, are now dormant and should be put out. There are certain vegetable seed that may be planted, especially if one has hot bed or cold frame in which to plant. An early start is de- sirable when permissible, and there are quite lot of things that may be planted if one is prepared. It is not toe late to plant winter grain such as barley and oats, but it Is late to plant rye and wheat. What one should do in January Is to get ready to plant, that Is, break and prepare the ground so that when condITrons become normal the seed can be rushed in The main vegetable to get in the ground in January is Eng fish peas. Such varieties as Alaska are extremely hardy and rarely get killed even in severe freezes. It's well to take chances, because the cost of seed Is negligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
HOW TO KEEP DAHf.IAs

The Age-Herald is asked every day how to preserve or keep some expen, sive dahlias that are now throuI blooming. The question is persistent
 and the question covers a wide range of inquiry. | would be impossible in any short inquiry to cover the sub 1ect in full. but a brief summary might help some. Generally speak ing, dahlias ought to be taken up at this time of the year, where the plants have ceased to bloom. The
 tops of the plants should be cut off to within six inches of the ground, the plant carefully excavated and the whole dried off for two or three days and then the clumps should be stored ] in dry sand, put in a cool place and planted the following spring, after dividing. Dahlias ought not to be separated before the time to plant and then the separation ought to be- done carefully and just before plant ing. Varieties is a careful proposi- tion and the selection is a matter of preference. Some prefer the ball or double sorts, others the open or cac-
 tus type, while others prefer the open or decorative type, which after all are the most desirable. Tell us what you want; we can help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

When the grand finale of bell ring ing. tambourine playing ana Whlstie blowing was completed. pr. Necchlo turned round his chair and remarked in a gratified voice: Thats very good. Bravol That's the best we Ve ever had" The production of hand clappings which lie had .prophesie wouid come to pass likewise eliclted words of praice from him.
 Toward the end or the evening Mannio finally disappeared to his as tral home. He was begged to come back. but when pr. Vecchio spoke a hoarse voice always replied in hoarse voice always replied In a whisper: "Uno momento." Nor would Eusapia consent to play the tambou- rine at the far end of the cabinet. though MT. Bird made this request several times And finally Eusapia positively sulked and made no re- sponse when asked about MT. Birds rapport"
 1t was thirty-five minutes after the orchestral discord before Dr. Vecchio suggested that the investigation con- mittee should examine Pecoraro.
 Shall the committee come in?" asked pr Vecchio.
 "No," said Eusapia in decisive voice; "you will come in alone"
 Dr. vecchio then entered the cabi- net. where Pecoraro was still snor- ing. He flashed his pocket electric
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

formation can be given. Its entirely too early to plant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30

lamp in a brief survey and then asked the members of the committee to enter. When attempts were made to waken the medium he immediately fell into violent fit, which lasted 10 minutes.