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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
Harrison Seeks Aid
in Customs Service

a request for additional customs
agents and two speed boats for use
against whisky and dope runners
will be filed with the heads OF the
customs and treasury departments
by his office. Willard r. Harrison.
head Of tho Seattle customs office.
announced Wednesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
Veteran Boatman
Passes Suddenly

James Linthrop. veteran deck
hand on the veteran Sound steamer.
tho Sol Due. dropped dead from heart
failure "Wednesday an the vessel was
coming into Seattle harbor. Lin.
throp has been employed on the Sol
Duo for many years and IL widely
known among chipping workers. He
was GO years old.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE IN
RUSSIAN SCHOOLS IMPOSSIBLE
Communist Party Makes Everyone
Work and Be Useful Member of the
Community in Which He Lives

MOSCOW. Nov. THE Commits
sariate OF Education Is the Cinder,
ella among the Russian cemmisar-
lRtes Owing 10 the extreme short
age OF funds Il win take 10 years
10 bring Russias school facilities
up 10 requirements 90 meet the
population needs Until then the
law making school attendance obi.
gaiory must remain unlnforccd in
many PARTS OK Russia.
Trotzky has declared; Industry.
especially those branches supplying
tho army and navy, must be fur
,hered by all means for the present.
even at the expense Of education"
His policy is being adhered 70,
The general principles Of the
communis,ic party is that every.
one must work and he a useful
member Of the community" "Ac-
eordinrly." says +, 4. Benz. head OF
the main social educational depart
ment for children. "thc new Rus
stan school follows a definite tens
dency 10 prepare the child for life
and work. at the same time supply.
ing Il with a sufficient amount OF
e.pnaral kn0Wlaslra
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
CHILD Is BEING
WELL TRAINED

THE child Is being trained theor-
esieally and practically from the
very beginning. The three basic
points OF the educational program
are. first. nature and mankind;
second. labor. and third. piety,"
The United School OF Labor con-
slsts OF first and second grade
schools. The first grade has pro.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

long time lie was no, enthusiastic
about Mayor Brown. but said he did
not know whom we could get TO in.
prove the situation.
"whaieyer you do" he said.
don't get one Of these business
men mayors Most business men
30 not know anything about run
ming city They usually make "a
BAN Of a. II you can find a blpi.
nens man who knows politics and
has had some experience in mu.
nleipai affairs. then sou have some
thing Otherwise. Il viii be Brown
aesin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
Worker Killed in
North Brought Here

When the steamer Libby Mains
came into port Wednesday II car.
RED tho body Of Olaf gatra. "a
who was killed At Yukafat, ALASKA
October 80. when be fell or a tfaIp
while working for the Libby. Ne.
Neil 4 Libby Canning 60. re w..
employed ns railroad brakeman al
the time Of The accident
lie Is survived ~ two brother.
John and Andrew satra, fisher.
men. 2227 seventh ave. Seattle. Ths
body was taken 70 the Pheasant.
Wiggln Undertaking Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

A Ny citizen Wishing 10 discuss
n city politics with Sir. Justice
BY telephone may reach him any
day this week from 4 10 .. ~,
nt ca pl,lssoi.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
BROWN DUE FOR
AN AWAKENING
So Writes Citizen Who Once
Supported Him
Editor The star;

Editor The Star;
read In your issue o. the goth
that the mayor had offered aid 70
Tho Community Fund. which was
rejected because OF tho alleged
means by which Il waa collected.
and I wonder why the mayor
deems II necessary 70 eamoufiage
this maiter1
approve Of tho action % me
committee money derived by such
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01
WHAT LABOR
TEMPLE SHOWS

Remembering something The big
policeman had aaid 70 me. went
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

Those who say the Argen-
tine tango isn't popular any
more nerd only look az this
picture Of EH0enie LcMerle,
Washington debutonte. 70
change their minds. Her solo
tango tras a feature al a re-
cent big benefit shoir.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

made on police beats Eight men
ore able 70 detect more crime thsn
$780,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01

To make your floors
look like new-Use an "Old
English" outfit. 1t consists
of the following;
"Old English" Waxcr and Pol. =
isher-complete with handle. 1.
One can Of "0ld English WAX. @
One can of "Old English" ~
Brightencr. W
Union Street Basement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-01


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Ter foud
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acter, Z
Mrs.
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New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

thor of verses entitled The March t sietery.s and s0ur Nations Prayer, declared in 2 statement. II vas at hl. church that the funeral Of George fsnetl Butcher. who vas shot and killed with aeerse Mesghan Sept IT hy unidentified asssilanis. supposedly in a war between rival beer runners Was held,
 The Nolslsad act is a law. Ii Is. however. ene Of the biggest faress in our country, and must be changed, said the assistant pastor The gen eral disregard for the xelstead law Is the cause of much Of the present dis respect for all law,
 'iwhy are heetlesgers and heer-run- ners in such large numbers. if there is no demand for their stufff
 There is no doubt in my mind that the majority Of the people want the yelstead law changed This can he done. Let those who represent you that it must he modified If they care for your support in the future"
 Until the law can he changed. he said, the authorities must enforce the law and the people must respect if.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
SURGEON SAYS LIFE GAN
 BE STRETCHED TO 100 YRS.
pr. wuls.m Held Declares elaaa,.ls. Treatment wil Greatly Pro.
 long Life.

New York. Sept 2f,-one hnndTsf years eventually will be regarded al an infant age when glandular treat msnt becomes better known. nr. Will Ham Held of Chicago, declared ses' tsrday on his return from abroad after three months study of thai science, He worked with pr. Adder. halder a leading European glsndu. lar specialist. Dr. Held has arranged 10 ship several ehlmpanxees 10 Chicago ie aid in his researches.
 .Men can live to great aEe,a Dr, Held said, .onr present knowledge Of cellular activity and slandifiar function has brought to our under standing. with accuracy never before attained. the causes Of premature old age. senllity. arteriosehlerosis, epil- spsy. high blood pressure and disease in general"
 Ky removing the poison eholin from the system. he added, physicians now are highly successful In the treat ment of high blood pressure and the train of symptoms which follow. After glandular treatment. he said. the hair Of three Of his patients which had turned white resained Its normal col- or. How rapidly the eholin forming habits had advanced, he said, would determine the question of how long Il rejuvenated patient would remain in the happy state.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
CITY ITEMS.

Ford Coupe. T. A. B. Fair.-advt.
 The American Sales Co. has been incorporated for s50,o00 with s3,oo0 paid in. The incorporators are w. C.. Betz, Albert Ericson, William Thiede and j. A. Cadrain.
 P. zacharian and John Tragkis have leased the third floor of build ing at 300 Main street for three years at $45 month. The place will be used as a coffee house.
 Wonderful Booths. T. A. B. Fair.- advt.
 The city meeting board will be in session Monday evening, October ?, to act on a $150,oo0 sewer bond issue and to convey land in Plainville, sale of which has been authorized by the council
 Radio supplies reduced at Morans'. ---advt.
 Contrary to announcement made yesterday at the office of Mayor A. M. Paonessa, A. N. Rutherford is not acting as building inspector.
 Permanent waving. Lucille Beauty Shop, 259 Main, 4th floor, Tel 63S.-- advt.
 Alderman and Mrs. Peter J. Pajew- ski are receiving congratulations upon the birth of daughter.
 Hear Boston Symphony orchestra, auspices Teachers club, Grammar school hall, Thurs, Sept. 27.--It will be musical treat.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
KING TUT'S CURSE
Half nrather of EaIf af eaaaFsea Dies and Many Ias Is to Wrath of Old Egyptian.

London. Sept, 1.-The superstition that Pharaoh futankhsmen still ez= eris a mallsn influence upon the dis= hurhsrs Of his tomb, has been re- slsed by the death in Linden yes.ers day of the Hon, Aubrey Herbert half brother Of the late Earl Of earnarsen.
 Mr, Herbert who died following an operation did not enjoy worldwide reputation but was well known in England as traveller diplamattst. linguist. poet, soldier and politician, He was wounded in France in 1914 and later served in the naFdanelles and Egypt,
 His friends recall that he strongly objected 10 the Earl of carnarvon's activities at Luxor. believing II nn- lucky to interfere with the tomhs of the dead. When the burial cham hers Of the Pharaoh were laid hare Mr. Herbert remarked,
 "something dreadful will surely happen In our family"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

lacking a motive for suicide. are look, Ing into the esse further.
 Two assistant managers Of the hotel, on the other hand. said that he had complained of heart trouble and ex- pressed nrsmanilien that he would he found dead ia his bed any dss,
 Mir. Bender was ss years old and an overseas veteran with a spectacular r record in the air service. He was the son of Q. ", Bender Of New I.aneas- ter, Pa, president of the American Laundry Machine company, He made his home in Los Angeles
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
CONDEMNS PHRENOLOGY
 AS TEST OF ABILITIES
Prof. snow Calls Employment En. perts. Who Judge Ry IL and
 Phssiaenomy sFakirs.'

Chicago. Sept, aT.-Empleymen. experts who claim they can judge an applicants ability by phrenology and nhysiognomy were called ''nsyehnlagt- cal fakirs" by Professor A. J. Snow of the Psychology department Of North western university. speaking here be- fore a meeting of assistant managers of A chain store company.
 Its about time We stopped such indefensibie practices permissible only because Of the ignorance of the general public" he declared.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
sieai humor rather than the slapssiek

sieai humor rather than the slapsiiek variety.
 "oniy in the movies do the actors register. emotions with strange facial distortions" he said.
 'The human is A eonsummate actor and covers his tragedies with laugh. lter."
 So in the new Chaplin order of things the characters live the plot. but do not make the fatal mistake. which ruins the average movie of to- day. of showing their emotion by dis torted facial expression"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
POISON KILLED FILM MAN
Police Doubt ". IT. Bender. Found Dead in Oakland. Cal. Was Suicide

San Francisco. Sept a7. - An au- iopsy in Oakland yesterday revealed that poison caused the death of Wii- liam II. Bender. film promoter and manager for Guy Bates Post. the ac- tor. according to a story in the San Francisco Examiner
 Mir. Bender was found dead in bed at the Hotel Oakland early this week. While the newspaper quotes investi- gators as inclined to say it was suicide. because they found in tho room a glass containing a small quantity of the drug said 10 have been found in tho film mans stomach, the police.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
Bulgaria Favors Leaving
 Settlement to a Forum

Belgrade. Sept. 27.-M. Poritch. acting minister of foreign affairs. re- plying to interpellations in parliament on the Plume question said the gov ernment favowd submitting the set- clement of the, controversy to an in- ternationai forum with arbitration by the league of nations as the final re- sort In the event that Italy refused 10 accept the. judgment of the interna- tIonal court.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
CHAPLIN MORE sERIous
Says That He Is Eager To Drop The
 slapstick Stun

Chicago. Sept 27.-chariie Chaplin has retired temporarily from custard comedies and is resting. he aaid to- day. when in Chicago en route to New York to view n picture story which he wrote and directed hut In which he does not act.
 Chaplin says he hopes to do better things for the screen. and will return to comedy acting. but 1t will be whim-
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
MARRIAGE CARDS OUT.

New Haven, Sept. 27.-cards have been issued for the marriage In Do- yer. Mass. on October 1s. Of Miss Jane Norton Grew to James Water house Angell son of President Angell of Yale university and Mrs. Angeli.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
PRIEST WANTS CHANGE
Chicago Clergyman Fears Result Ii
 Dry Law Is Continued

Chicago. Sept. 27. - Dire consa- duenees will result unless the yolstead act Is changed. the Rev, Francis c. Young. assistant pastor of St. Ra- phael's German Catholic church. au-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

SAN DIEGO. CAL Sept si-That
the naval inquiry board probing the
Point Honda destroyer crash win
dolyc into the terrible fate OF Fire.
man A. Pearson. or the destroyer
pelphy who was reported by ship.
mates TO have been dashed 10 the
mast Of his ship when he became
dementcd shortly after il crashed on
Point Honda. losing hls life when
The ship broke In two. Ia Indicated
today
The board. before adiournlnE on
Wednesday afternoon until this
morning. started the investigation
by questioning Lieut. Richard II,
cuzen. engineer officer on the
pelphy,
In answer 20 a question asked by
Lieut. Commander Leslie p, nratton.
Judge advocate. as 20 what he knew
OF the circumstances surrounding
Parsons death. Lieut.. Cruzen said:
Il heard the captain Lieut.. Com.
mander ID. n. Hunter discussing II
with Capt II, = Watson the next
day on the beach. lie said u was
the hardest decision no ever had 90
make. but he believed he had done
right"
Lieut. Crusen wns asked II he
knew why Pearson WIS tied 20 the
mast aud who did H. CruEen said
he only knew thru hoarsay as to
why he Was dashed ana ana no, know
who actually tied tho knots that
bound him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
LEAGUE BOWS
TO MUSS0LINI
ny HENRY WOOD

irnitrt Press STAFF r6rfespnudrntl
GENEVA. Sept II, ~ Mussolini'a
victory over the league OF nations
was made complete today when tho
assembly approved the action OF the
council In voting 10 submit 10 a com.
mission Of iuristH the question OF the
leagues competency in the Greco
Italian dispute.
II was understood that until the
last minute Italy threatened 10 quit
the league should any unfayofahle
decision occur Many delegates
wanted 20 assert tho leagues com.
potency. but were ovcrrulcd. A. far
a. the league Ia concerned. the whole
question now becomes a closed Incl.
dent
Motta OF Switzerland and Loudon
Of Holland took the initiative In ap.
proving the councils action and
thereby headed of any discussion Of
the matter when the assembly re
convened after a weeks recess 20
consider the question Tho whole
matter was disposed % without de.
iay.
Count iahh. Of Japan. speaking for
tho council. thanked the assembly
for lts action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
FRANCE BLOCKS
GERMAN OFFER
Poincare Bars Acceptance
OF Latest Proposals

BERLIN. Sept :i.-Premler roln.
care Of France II the stumbling
block which prevents acceptance OF
the latest German proposals for oyac.
uation OF the Ruhr. M made thru the
Belgian minister Wednesday. accord.
inE TO the belief OF persons who have
KEEP, the United preha INFORMED OF
negotiations
These sources said Chancellor
strcsemann flrst attempted TO get
tho French Ambassador TO transmit
tho proposals. but he refused when
hp learned that Germany attached
conditions. declaring only uncondi.
tlonal surrender would suffice.
siresemann then approached the
Belgian minister. who agreed 10
transmit the offer which the German
reaeiionary groups cain amounts 10
practically complete cBpiiula,ion.
unitsd Press lntofmanta clnimed.
however. that despite tho action or
tho French Ambassador. tho terms
were received by rolncnire from Bel.
GUM. and that the French premier
IL studying them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
RUHR PROFFER
is ANNOUNCED

BRUSSELS. sopt. zi.--It was Of
flcially confirmed today that chan.
eclior s,rcsomann Of Germany has
made concrete proposals for oyaen.
alton Of the Rnhr TO the Belgian
minister, Count dc La Fillc. al Bcr.
lin.
This Information was carried ex.
cluslNely hy the United Press on
"Wednesday. September 10. e hours
beforv 4 vas semisofficialiy confirm.
sd by the German government and
made available for other prraa asso-
clHiionsl
II ~ understood that Belgium Is
determined to adhere to her present
policy whereby she viii make no
agreement with Germany az long
aH passive resistance continues.
Meanwhile the Belgian govern.
ncnt is consulting with Britain and
Frunee before replying to stroso.
mann.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
Injured Sailor, Lashed
to Mast, Dies in Wreck
Fireman H. Pearson Met Terrible Death as
Doomed Destroyer Delphy Crashed on Rocks

shipmntes tell the pltiful story as
follows:
shortly after the Dclphy struck
tho treaehorous rocks a number of
the crew jumped overheard when
Pearson came from below decks ne
saw several of his uhipmates atrug
Cling In the water,
lie ran 20 the rail and leaped into
The sea. lie wore glasses. The
water near the Dclphy WA covered
with a thick coating ~ OIL when
Pearson struck tho water his spec
lacles broke. causing pieces OF the
shattered glass 60 pierce hls eyes.
lie arose 90 the surface. shouting
for help. a thipmnto jumped over
board 10 HIS rescue.
when Pearson was finally carried
10 tho Deiphy's deck from the surg
ing water he was practically blind
and bleeding about the eyes.
lie shouted nt the top Of his voice
for help az hc began running wildly
about the decks lie ran directly
into a hatch. bruislng his body The
blow knocked him TO the deck.
while he lay on tho deck. yelling
and apparently momentariiy insane.
someone ordered him lashod 10 the
mast.
Two hours later the Delphy broke
IN two. Pearson going down with the
ship"
Several days later a body, with the
head missing ana thought 10 be
Pearhon's. was washed ashore. The
body was ntill secured 10 the mast
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
VETS TO ASK
FOR CITY JOBS

Charges that veterans are being
prevented from taking examinations
under civil service rules by the
illegal action OF two members OF
the civil service board. will be In.
ycstigated by veterans orgnnlza
lions of the city
Charles H. Paul. former com.
mnnder OF Rainier Noble post No.
! OF the American Legion. said he
had been Informed that In numcr.
Gus Instances veterans are being
prevented from taking examine.
iions by failure OF the commission
TO hold examinations. while pollti.
cal friends OF Mayor Brown hold
the Jobs MS temporary oppointees.
II viii investigate these reports"
Paul said 'The city charter pro.
vldos That preference DO given
soldier applicants for civil service
positions, instead OF them being
shufflcd Off without any chance
while n political oppolntce holds
tho office"
Commissioner Frank BOYLE nt.
tempted TO fill all vAncanclcs mt
Tuesdays meeting, but his motion
failed OF a second by the other two
commissioners Frank w. CottorIll
ana Mrs. Donnn ~ Baker.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
OREGON FIRES
ENDED BY RAIN
Heavy 0ownpOur Ends Peril
OF Forest Flames

PORTLAND. ore. sept si.-Ex-
iinguishlns the few fires sim hlaz-
ing In some Northwest forests. the
nrst rainfall Of The SEASON descended
yesterday and last night with fur
Their precipitation predicted Tor 10.
day.
The shower ends a continued dry
period Of - days, and is the first
extended rain which has fallen since
July :, weather office records dis
close.
Reports from different points indl-
cate that the rain Il general While
the showers here 30 FAR have been
hardly enough 10 measure. other
cities tell ~ heavier downpoura.
Aberdeen announced one and one
half inches in the Gray'a Harbor dis
trict during the night.
A 5s-mlc sale from the Southwest
was reported az North Head. while
90 OF an inch OF rain was recorded
there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
Cob Loses
Girl, Cash
Says Taxi Driver Got
Everything

a taxi ride with a girl friend cos,
Brcmctton sailor SIC and nocos.
STATED a long walk back TO town
Friday morning. Thomas Martin,
first class froufan aboard the u. s.
S. Mississippi. was in town for the
night and. about 4:aO a. m, decided
that he would go riding He hailed
n passing taxi on First ave. and
directed the driver TO pick up the
girl friend at nearby shooting
gallery.
Martin told the police that after
picking up the girl. he was driven
20 the outskirts Of town on a,strcet
that had no houses and when the
taxi stopped and the driver dc.
manded SIG, Martin cxpostuhted,
but MS the driver made motion
toward his hip. the sailor left his
money. the girl and the taxi and
started for the police station on
foot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
Johnson's Hat Is
Tossed Into Ring

LINCOLN. Nsb. Sept. fla
Johnson for president campaign was
launched here today.
John O. Mahsr. perAonai friend OF
Senator Hiram johnson. caiifornis.
and well known in state politics Ia
Nebraska. told the United Press that
he believed johnson would make n
formal announcement OF his candl.
dncy IN tho near future.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
Motorbike Riders
Death Accidental

a coroner's jury investigating the
death of Waldo Converse who was
killed Sept. Is near Enumciaw, ali.
solved OF all blame Mike Berilla OF
that city, who was driving the truck
INTO which Converse drove his motor.
cycle. The jury returned verdict
Thursday afternoon that Converse
was the victim OF an unavoidable ac.
cident.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

Unless you sec The name "Bayer"
on package or on tablets you are
not getting the genuine Baycr prod.
uct prescribed by physicians over
twenty-five years and proved safe by
millions for colds. hcndachc, tooth.
ache, corochc. neuralgia, lumbago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
resemble bullets.

Thursday night. two Japanese.
q. okai. 235 Seventh ave. NJ. and
X. okano. SCI Main ST. Identified
both boys ms bandits who had
robbed them Saturday night with
the loaded" pistol. The boys are
held by juvenile authorities.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21

rheumatism, neuritls. and for pain In
general Accept only "Bnyer" puck.
ngc which contains proper directions.
Handy boxes OF twelve tablets cost
few cents. Druggists also sell bot.
tlcs of "a and 100. Aspirin IL tho
trade mark OF Bayer Manufacture Of
Observation-Disclosures OF Sallcylicacld.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-21
Two Boys Held as
Suspected Bandits

Nick Long and Melvin Swanson,
both IL. were arrested MS bandit
suspects Wednesday night. They
had pistol loaded with tihfoil 10