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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

salesman about EN- last week lie
says: II you want mountain'
y'rughta see tho Olympic range Sc
come down here nnd puts up al
the Olympic house and says to u
young fcllcr I want o sec the
Olympic range
"Dawgonc Bud. IL that young
Teller don't take me down cellar
10 the kitchen and show me- the
cookstovc. There's the Olympic's
range. he says Looked same,
any other range 10 me, only
bigger"
The heavy air pressed down on
Uncle Boslcys cyelds. lie droncd on
sIccplly tho blue bnndonna dropping
from his brown hand,
"l'unnicst hotel | over did sco, nc
sighed, II como In here from the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
Wounded Marshal
of Kent Improving

Marshal Fred Grant, OF Kent, shot
by Lionel T., Grow, slain Kent bank
bandit, last Friday, continues TO
show Improvement at the Taylor.
Lacey hospital at Auburn. IIo has
a bullet wound in his intestines and
one in his left shoulder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
$50 Million Okehed
for Rural Roads

WASHINGTON, Dec o. Appro.
priation Of Si5O.OOo.oOO to provide
federal aid in tho construction OF ru.
raj post roads was approved today
by tho senate postofflcc committee
In a good roads bill recommended
for immediate passage.
The bill carries a clause authoriz.
ing additional expenditures Of Si5,.
100000 for building Of roads and
trails in the national forests The
appropriation would be distributed
over a period Of two years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

European hundiwork The new play.
things are proving highly educational
as well as entertaining.
Christmas morning should find Sc
attic in high spirits II material bless
ings mean happiness.
Here's the way some Seattle mer.
chants size up the situation:
J.. Mel. RADFORD. OF THE
BON MtRCHE: This viii be the
Bon Marches biggest Christmas.
Ever since election business has
popped up and there is no sign OF
any depression here. Women are
heavy buyers OF toys and mems fur,
nishings. There win be fewer last.
Turn to Page Q, Column q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
Girl at Astoria
Ends Life in Park

ASTORIA. Ore, Dec, 9.-The dead
body Of Miss La Verne Heilburn. 81,
stenographer at the Astoria cham.
Der OF commerce, was found slumped
down in one Of the pavilions in
the Astoria city park, n tiny nick
eled revolver in her hand and
bullet wound in her heart, spellins
suicide.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
League Armament
Farley Postponed

ROME. Dec. 9.--The league OF ma
lions council today unanimously
accepted England's request that dis.
cussion Of the protocol Of arbitration
security and lisarment and Of the
disarmament conference proposed at
Geneva be postponed until the March
meeting Of the council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
HOW DRY / AM

Ancient proverbs; A beer in the
hand - worth two in the Annhcuscr-
Busch.
The intentions Of Some mon arc
--''qncst. and others insist they have
law on their hdc.
w DIARY
0Jrctmbor 81
This evening TO the Metropolitan play
house. 10 see Miisl iIaJos In rrbe Magic
Hing" and II fall ~ merrie tunes and
pretty w"nehes, and WITH the spriElitlie-t
ever I saw her Aud did see many people.
J.. Calvert, g.. skinner, ". Moore .
INohy Lew stedmun mud otirrai and -
~ home or ons ~ Milford IIrnderson's
yellow cOaehes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
10 More Solons at
Coolidge Breakfast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-President
Coolidge today had 10 house mem
bers with him at breakfast at the
White House, continuing his prac-
tice OF getting personally acquainted
with republican legislators over the
coffee cups. He previously had en-.
tertained all republican senator's,
Representative Sinnott, of Oregon.
was among those present
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
Former Justice of
Supreme Court Dies

WASHINGTON. Dec. e--Former
Associate Justice Mahlon Pltney of
'thc United States supreme court
died at his home here carly today
after long illness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

time. Wouldn't never allow no such
COINS on in the Harris house"
WENT TO MARINE
ROOM FOR CLANS
Uncle Boslcy shuddcrcd rcmtnls.
Gently,
AN tho places they got to eat
around here" he said Il ate once
in the Italian reminisconcc room
and once in the marine room. Felt
like mess OF steamed clans and
figured thnts where I'd likely to get
ON, rust out tho, had mixup
Told one o the young follcrs
wanted a feed md he says, Have
YOU tried the junior banquet room2
i don't want no junior hunuuots,
says u want square meal
Where's the gtoWnup banquet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

We'll" said Uncle Bosley, rising
from his chair and stuffing the
blue bandanna back into his pocket
81 guess the station BUSH be up in
IA minute. Gotta catch the sos back
TO oosic You got a fine hotel here,
Young man. Rooms for everybody
Spanlards and Italians and mariners
and generous tippers."
"What do YOU mean rooms Tor
generous tipperSY"
Uncle Bosley grabbed his grip
from the stretched hand OF bell
boy and started for homo,
"Ain't you seen tho Palm room.
young MANI" he cacklod as tho re.
yolYins door swung behind him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
CROSS WORD PUZZLE
FAN DISL0CATES HIS
Jaw WHILE PULLING

| Os ANGELES. Dec. Wv. T.
- Carruthcrs, a crossword puz-
zIe fan, has been losing sleep try
INK TO think Of words Of so many
letters which mean something or
other.
Pondcring over particularly
hard one. Carruthers yesterday
yawnod and dislocatcd his Jaw.
Receiving hospital surgeons re-
placed A.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

Just think rhapsOdizss Dnro-
-tby. III IL wasn't for crossword
n uzzles. I'd have gone thru life with.
out ever learning what an aorta
was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
lIoNdy. folks, How arc your
rhilbhins. sore our.

iIoNdy. folks How arc your
rhilbhins, Sore ours,
There's only one way 90 curc chill.
rl8Iuz Pour kerosene on them and
usur. n this IS not effective. try
ampuiation
E,rd notes arc very sircCt"
- knotr." said hr,
glf siui. bank Hoics appeal
The mosf % me-"
DO you stand hack Of every
statement you make In your news,
uapere asked the timid little man.
"Nyhy-er-yes." answered tho Cd,
iior
Then. said the tlmid little man,
holding up a notice OF his death. Il
wish you would help me collect my
life Insurance"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
CHRISTMAS. 1891

A new sled painted yellow
Used 10 suit the kiddies fine,
But now they loudly below
For a threetube neutrodyue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

The cotton crop ihs year triH b.
Ig.I5g. 900 bales. 50 there triu b.
plenty for eH-irool suits.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

Cucflo. magician, az the Puntages
theater. escaped from sealed box
10 mldair today. Why doesn't he
tfy something really difficult? Like
getting out Of a crowded Broadway
car during the rush hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
LII GEE GEE, TIL OFFICE
yAlIP, SCI.

Dresses made % spun glass
are coming into fashion In Eng
land. Well. a glass dress would
be all right 30 long a. a girl
didn'i fall down and break u.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

A TTEMPTS 10 get concrete
n evidence in the charges Of
bribery In connection with the
civil service examination for po-
lice sergeant last Saturday were
being made Tuesday.
Civil service commissioners Tues
day night were 20 start a probe IN
an effort 10 obtain evidence 10 sub
stantlate the charges OF Commissions
or Boyle that he had been offered
81 900 for an advance copy OF the
questions By a Seattle lawyer
Chief Of Police Seyeryns. at the
same time, was questioning police
men from the WalIingford station
In connection with the story Of one
officer that he had been offered a
copy Of the questions for $3.50.
Chief severyns Tuesday question
ed sergt. L. L. Norton and Patrol
man C. o. Myers OF the waIling
ford precinct, as well as Capt J. J.
Haag, who first reported the affair
The officers all denied they had
been approached by anyone con-
cernfng purchase OF the questions
Later Tuesday the chief was 20 talk
with Officers Dan Griffin, who Is
sick in Virginia Mason hospital, and
L. c. scully.
The set OF questions IN evidence
is one OF a number OF such sets
mlmeographed by Report Clerk Phil
Girten. Girten ran Off this set Of
/ questions asked In the 1920 exsmin-
alton, legitimateiy. and 10 help pa
trolman- candidates IN their examin-
alton. Across the top OF these
sheets, the words Former examin-
alton for sergeant" are written.
It Is possible, officials said. that
somebody may have cut off this
line and tried 20 peddle the ques-
tons as those to be asked in last
weeks tests.
Chief Severyns said Tuesday that
all the knowledge he has is pure
hearsay and that there appears
little chance OF getting at the bot
tom Of the affair.
COUNTY BRIBERY
CHARGE DROPPED
Boyle has refused to name the
lawyer whom he says approached
him but It Is possible the man may
be called before the commissioners
for an explanation.
In the meantime. the bribery
charges in county government,
hurled last week. have evidently
been dropped.
County Commissioner Dobson said
he was offered $4,000 TO defeat
Ewing colvin for prosecuting attor.
ney. Dobson refused to name the
man who offered the money, saying
II was a lifelong friend.
Colvin says he will attempt action
II he learns the identity of the man,
but nothing further than this has
been done.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
FAINT A BIT LIKE
THE HARRIS HOUSE

Tmn't like the lInrrs house up
Mt Oosc," he said, rcbcllIously,
"Tain't so homo-lIltc. l'cllcr can't
smoke pipe in the lobby here,
Amt no place to chuck dcnd
match. And somebody's took out
tho woodboS and hid the BARI stove.
lIow's n fcllcr going TO gitcsIid Of
his ashes? Tcll mo that"
''But seen what come down TO
sco" he said, answering question.
Been MP In Oosic q years now.
Amt never been out Good enough
rr me Alwaya liked the mount
ings Lived IN tho middle Of the
CuAcadcs II yours Told u travelling
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
CANDIDATE FOR THE POIS-
On IVY CLUE

Goof who Is going TO give his
wife a new set Of false teeth for
Christmas.
\ Give Her the Gift she Loves -
=, Advertisement.
Tho trouble Is We can't afford n
Cadillac.
Wait, Wdhl Migosh. iUc oaHt
20 % press ieiih0Hf az leasi orr
aeation Of crossword pushes!
The Ford has been reduced IN price
aguiu. why dldn't they ist the price
stay where it was. and put another
rring IN the lack sents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

ven commented III Gee Gee.
Fl surely irouldHt Be cook At the
Olympic hotel unless ,fheD odrc me
somebody to help me tcnsh the
dishes utter dinner"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
Look at
This Offer!

Acreage close 10 seattle is always
desirable.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

Judge Austin E. Griffths suggests
that we have only one county com
missioner. Heck, that's too many.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

one good thing about being blind
man is that you can drink anything
you want without fear OF losing your
eyeiiEht.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

roomT But this young Teller just
laffs.
GOOD PLACE FOR
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

MAPLE VALLEY FARMS
miles from Hcutuu on the Cedar
riy0r aud splendid highway Of
ferH the best small farm buy In
King county This W. an old
dairy farm taken under fore
closure. now aub-diyidod into
3 10 10 aero tracts. Each tract
lH. etc. ctr
7-77----s
The Want Nd Columns VIII tell
you more about this lHnd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

JOE BUNGSTARTER SAYS:
The marine room at the 0lym.
pic ought to be a good place for
wet party.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

Sign on the radiator Of a Fora.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

How to Keep Bill Collectors from
Annoying You: Hang piece Of
crepe on the door the first OF every
month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

with some Of the new radio sets
getting so intricate, It is only mat
ter Of time until they viii require
a special chauffeur TO run them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

Just think" rhapsodfzss Doro-
-tby. III il wasn't for crossword
Auzzlss. ia have gone thru life with.
out ever learning what an aorta
wns-'
The cotton crop hhs year rill b.
Is.I5g.G0O bales. 50 there iriu b.
plenty for eH-lrool snitS
Chcflo. magician, az the Pnntages
theater. escaped from "A sealed box
90 mldair today Why doesn't he
tfy something really difficult? Like
getting out Of a crowded Broadway
car during the rush hour
LII GEE GEE, TIL OFFICE
yANIP, SCI:
Dresses made % spun glass
are coming into fashion In Eng
land. We'll. glass dress would
be all right 80 long A. a girl
didn'i fall down and break II.
one good thing about being blind
man is that you can drink anything
you want without fear OF losing your
eyeiEht.
ven commented III Gee Gee.
Fl surely fconidH't be cook At the
Olympic hotel unless ,fhcD oarc Hc
somebody 70 help me teqsh the
dishes after dinner"
Judge Austin +. Griffiths suggests
that we have only one county com
missioner Heck, that's too many.
JOE BUNGSTARTER SAYS:
The marine room at the 0lym.
pic ought to be good place for
wet party.
with some Of the new radio sets
getting 80 intricate, II is only a mat.
ter OF time until they viii require
a special chauffeur 10 run them.
"Ycs. ne quit the holdup game,
RI hang around Joints no more p
50. Nth sigh and a faint little
- cru,
~Thc garter stretched out on the
floor.
How to Keep Bill Collectors from
Annoying You: Hang a piece Of
crepe on the door the first OF every
month.
NJ. - -. ..nl.... IL . r.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09
OFFICERS
Are PUT
ON GRILL
Chief Running Down
Stories of Exam
Questions S ale;
Board Will Act

A TTEMPTs 10 get concrete
n evidence in the charges Of
bribery In connection with the
civil service examination for po-
lice sergeant last saturday were
being made Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

VI II,IUI,S o- LUOSS IISSgI.I.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-09

t.aafE rrVhahiu r1iH f8si7ht
cHa Nr-Hrsa1Hs Haf much
chicago 81 frmprr1furr
Temperature last "a Hours
Maximum, Is, Minimum "A
Today noUn. a..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-15
The question of a girls going to collage or not should be decided en-

The question of a girls going to college or not should be decided en- tireIy by her. If she is to have business or professional career. 1t is, of course, of great advantage that education as her parents can arforo. Even if she Is not to have a career, believe that the average girl or today is happier if she has some par. ticular interest or study. A life or purely social activities leaves most girls restless and dissatisfied.
 But 1t seems to me that girl will derive benefit from college only If she herself wishes to go there for the purpose of study. Men derive certain benefits and learn certain lessons at college quite apart from their studies; and this is true also for the girl who is to enter the business or profes- sional world On the other hand, believe that. a girl whose interests are merely social can be more success fully trained at a good school Tor girls. myself have never been to college, so perhaps am not In a position to judge fairly. However, my observation has given me tbe opinion that it is only the genuinely studious girl, who goes to college be- cause she really wants to do so, who gets a great deal from 1t. It Is q mere waste of money for the girl who has not a serious desire for study.
 On the other hand. think it wrong to force a girl who has no social in- clinations at the conventional "com- ing-out'' age to make her debut merely to satisfy her mothers desire for social activities Coming out" is really unimportant pow. A girl can take her part, in social activities without ever having actually "come out" whether she be younger or old one's debut. It may be that girl who has no social gift at IS will develop into very charming and popular girl at 21 or 22. if she is not forced into the limelight prematurely.
 A man, writing in western news paper the other day. used an amusing term to describe the social activities of girl still too young to make her debut, but who goes, nevertheless, to debutante parties. "Sneaking out" was his name for 1t. and 1t is rather rather strongly. I. too. think 1t a pity. but not perhaps for the same reasons. I think 1t unfortunate be- cause 1t must take away a good deal of the thrill.
 Also from the point of view of edu- cation, 1t seems a mistake to allow very young girls to go about to parties. Eighteen is an absurd age, anyway, to consider ones education completed. The fact that many girls nowadays are continuing their studies after their debut, instead of stop ping at 1S-as so many did in the past-is a great step forward. But up to the age of IS, at least. a girls time should be devoted to education and physical training. in preparation for assuming the responsibilities of grown-up life. They may or may not have as much time to spend on edu- cation after they are 1S-they cer- tainly will not have more. And IS years Is surely not too long a period
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-15

Mothers spare no feeling or effort to make daughters look and appear their best. But in their enthusiasm over her, they often overlook, or fail to realize how glaring her one fault is when she gets out among those who are not as tolerant of the little things loved ones overlook.
 There is nothing which can so quickly undo charm of manner, edu- cation, boise, "good looks" or position as crude and obnoxious smelling per fums. And boys as a rule simply don't have very much to do with a girl so thoughtless as to use them. The reason for the overwhelming popularity of the face powder and talcum powder, which bear the well-known Black and White label, is that the alluring odor of "Incense of Flowers" Perfume, with which they are fragranced, never fails to attract and hold the admiration of beaux. Most all dealers have them for your convenience at the popular price of 25c and 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-15
C0URTSHIP, MARRIAGE
By BETTY VINCENT

Dear Miss Vincent: Although only 1e. I am deeply in love with . boy one year my senior. We went to a party the other evening and when we were ready to go I dropped my coat and a picture of me fell out of the pocket. He picked 1t up and said, T guess I'll keep this and put 1t in his me? KY. Z."
 Of course he doesi But remember thsEe is a big difference between 'cz es" and "loves" and sixteen Is the age to "care."
 Dear Miss Vincent: There is a young nan in the office where I am employed whom greatly admire. We are very cordial to each other but 1t Is only oourtesies that we show tc each other. He invited me to the the- atre and we had a very pleasant evening together. Then he left town, but never word from him. When he returned he was very courteous but never the slightest reference to our evening together. He remained in town short time, then went away again and did not write. I have heard that he cares great deal for me from a mutul friend, but do you think his actions are very promisingy ..,1d, u
 It is often very difficult to tell just how . man feels about thinks like this. Many men do not like to write letters. Evidently this man is always engrossed in business. Better con 'sider him a good friend and assume the same courteous, cordial manner that he does.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-15
DOMESTIC DAYS
By ROY l.. SrCARDELL

Mrs. Bangle was calling on Mrs Jarr late atinight. Both ladies looked at the clock as 1t struck II. Mrs Rangle burst out laughing. "They are at their old tricks again" she said
 You may laugh it off that way Mrs. Rangle," replied Mrs. Jari sharply, but I'm sorry to say tha my sense. of humor isn't so strongl, developed"
 ."Oh, we'll" said Mrs. Rangle sooth- ingly, whats the use of getting mad about 1t? If the men always behaved they'd be so good there would be no living with them. When men are perfect they get so self. righteous. I'm always suspicious of saintly husbands"
 \ How you talk!" replied Mrs. Jarr
 Tn all seriousness, think you en- courage your husband and he leads my husband off! You may take Il easily, but when my husband comes home I'll show him!'
 What will you do?" inquired Mrs. Rangle.
 q won't speak to him for a week That's what drives him wild. No, mean that I will give him such a talk that he won't forget 1t the longest day he lives. Then I won't speak to him for a week. Oh. I will do a lot of things that will fix him.! said Mrs. Jarr grimly.
 "well, I have only this remark to make" replied Mrs. Rangle. T wanted to wait till I was a little cooler, but I1hink it very unkind of band that keeps Mir. Jarr away from his home. The shoe Is on the other foot. I'm sure MT. Rangle would come home if 1t were not for your husband"
 q won't quarrel with you. Mrs Rangle," said Mrs. Jarr with some asperity, but I will say that I wish my husband had never met yours Mir. Jarr was never a drinking man he isn't now. but your husband-weli the less said the better" she added
 "Tll bid you good evening"" said Mrs. Rangle, "and I am more than pleased that our husbands did moi come home to take us out as they promised"
 So saying, Mrs. Rangle gave Mrs Jarr very frigid good night and de. parted.
 After a few moments the falterinl step of MT. Jarr was heard. He let himself in with a key and stoot beaming in the doorway.
 "S'all righ, my dear. Was de tained on very important business Brought you home a souv'nir"
 Here MT. Jarr disclosed a small tir pail, which he gravely emptied on dish that stood in the center of thu table. It had once been a chop suey but humorous friends evidently hat added such edibles as cigar stumps tooth picks, pickles. cheese and othel de11cacies. Then he sat down on tht sofa and fell asleep.
 70, we'll" said Mrs. Jarr, "he't been good for a long. time." And sh' woke him up gently and saw that ht retired in good order.