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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
FABLES ON HEALTH
DON'T PET KIDDIES

MANY aboriginal tribes, including
A'l tho American Indians, trained
their young men 10 endure great
pain and 10 remain unflinchingly
stoical under torture.
Tho young redskin who would cry
out under any torture was placed In
an unfavorable light before his tribes.
mon,
But the Mann children, OF Seattle.
like most children, were pctted and
kissed and made q terrific fuss over
IT they so much MS scratched them.
selves. AS n result there was much
weeping and fusaInE over moro moth.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
The Power of Advertising!

Rhodian Chamber OF Commercs.
Rotary club or other civic body
OF that time.
No trace OF the Colossus re.
mains today. The bronze statue.
more than 100 feet high. which
ranked as one OF the seven won.
ders OF the world. was toppled
over by the earthquake that
destroyed Rhodes in 224 -. c.
The pieces lay where they had
fallen for nearly 300 years when
a more ignominious fate overlook
thsm-they were sold to a junk
dealer.
Yet. thanks TO the advertising
value Of the Colossus. which
crashed TO earth 2.14S years ago,
the name OF Rhodes is sun a
household word the world over.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
WANTS "TOMMIES"
Editor the Star:

Editor the Star:
have just returned from Vancou.
yer, u, c.. whore | witnessed splen.
did parade OF British blueJackets and
marines.
/ would like to suggest TO those in
charge of the arrangements for our
own Fourth Of July celebration If
not too late, and II at all possible
that contingent OF these British
sailors be invited to Seattle to take
part in the parade.
| am sure that many OF our citl.
zens would be glad OF tho opportun.
ity TO give to our old allies of the
world war rouslng reception. great.
or even than that given the British
detachment which took part in the
national holiday celebration last year
in Portland, Orc. Thanking you,
ID. M'FARLAND.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
Picking Up Strangers

I'M CUTHBERr of Madison park writes:
y For the past two years have walked from Madi-
son park to my work at First and Pike, and have
never yet been Offered ride by passing motorst Yet
autos, by the hundreds with occupant other than the
driver, have passed me in that time.
Over at Port Orchard have been offered several rides
Tacoma autoStS many occasions have given lift
and have often been helped along the way in and around
Portland.
"Why is tT'
Wen confess don't know. We hadn't realized that
WAS.
There might be several reasons II might be because
Seattle auoiss who have picked up strangers and then
into accidents have sometimes been sued for damages
by the passenger II may be because Seattle auto
lists who have offered strangers ride especially at night
have found themselves the victims of stek-up II
may be any of dozen reasons.
We don't know. We'd like to have Seattle auoists tell
us, in short letters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
WASHINGTON. July 9.-Abo.
w nilnn OF the HrlIIah nnrlln.

WAsHiNGToN. July 9.-Abo.
w ition Of the British parlia.
mcnt. Rs now constituted. and
the Substitution therefor ofa con.
Ercss % representatives OF tho
various commemorative Of the
empire. was brought a step near.
sr BY the nationaiistslabo vic.
tory IN South Africa.
The defeat OF General smuts.
leader Of the pro English faction.
and the rise 20 power Of General
Herzog OF the Dutch.natlonalist.
labor alliance. most OF whom
openly favor secession from Brl.
tain. brings TO a crisis the rela.
tons between South Africa and
the empire
Just one factor. however. may
save the situation. Colonel Crca.
well. world war veteran and In.
Dor leader. is opposed TO doclar.
alton Of Independence. Without
labor. the nailonalisis OF General
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
Smoking Room
Stories

"A Doctors life is full OF amusing
incidents" said the smoker OF the
briar pipe. in the corner. with his
stethoseope protruding from his I'm.
ode breast pocket. Il was talking
10 a woman about little boy pa.
tient OF mine, when she said to me,
4 suppose you are getting n good
fee. sir. for attending TO tho little
boy OF n rich man like Huggcn.
heimerg
"'Well. yes: I get n pretty good
fee: but why do you ask. Mrs.
Jonesg'
II shore hope you won't forgit II
was my little Tommy as threw the
rock that hit him. she replied"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03

ings.
This modern attitude, which is car.
ried to tho opposite extreme from
that OF the aboriglnc, is likely TO
turn some children in neurasthcnic
paths.
Children and grownups alike might
well be given few lessons in turn.
ing our attention away from minor
troubles and hurts and cares. II
started In childhood this state of
mind can be gradually strengthened
and IN later years there will be con.
sideraSly less possibility of worrying
or fearing or fusslnc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
We're Grooming

A MERICA'S population is gaining at the rate of one
n and three-quarter millions That has been the
rate of increase since the 1920 We close to
a total of Ia millions 1t helps the farmer,
mouths to feed His main problem has been overproduc
ton of food.
In 80 years at the present rate of increase, well be
200 millions strong. If all immigration bars down,
we'd have the 200 millions fast steamships could
bring them China could send that many and not miss
them.
distinguished special writer that that democratic
Bishop saying the Lords
might remembered
us this day daily bread"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
Home Rule for All British Colonies?

the Capitalization Of too much
power In London, particularly
with regard 70 foreign policy
Premier Ramsay Macdonald is
not regarded as hostile 20 the
idea OF decentralization.
What is proposed is a parlia.
msnt like tho congress Of the
United States. That Is. each
member Of British common.
wealth - Canada. Australia. Ire.
land. etc,--would DO related 10
the empire exactly as an Amer.
lean state IA related 10 the
Union. each sending It's duly
elected members to represent II
al London.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
WANTS FLOWERS

Editor The Star:
] would like to make suggestion.
Not long ago learned that the city
had planned TO plant Scotch broom
on all OF Beacon HlIls bald spot"
Just a great big yellow mess which
would detraot from, not add any
beauty 10 the spot.
suggest II be covered with that
wonderful state flower, rhododcndron,
in two or three shades. and then we'd
have a spot TO be really proud OF.
MISS SCHMIDT.
1894 Wailingford Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03

ID HoDEs-city and island OF
~ the famed Colossus. ono Of
the seven wonders OF the world
proves that advertising pays.
Rhodes Is the most eastward Of
that great group Of isles pepper
ing the Aegean sea. and lies off
the coast Of Asia Minor. In It's
day II was the crossroads OF the
worlds maritime commerce.
Incident after incident crops up
in Rhodian history TO tie Rhodes
TO the ways OF tony.
The great Colossus OF Rhodes
was a victory statue" made OF
enemy catapults and other war
engines--the gun metal" OF the
day-perhaps az a sort OF adver-
Using stunt pulled off by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
TAKES ISSUE

Editor The Star.
l read the article by Judge Rom
aid that O. per cent OF the school
children are dishonest. ! read the
tests and think they were unfair.
In court the attorneys arc not al
lowed TO lead witness. Many OF
the questions put TO the children
were either confusing or leading.
If n court forbid leading OF grown
II a court forbids leading OF grown
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03

/ . How long should eoifss be
b0ilodf
4, Not longer thaH three misutes
/ fbaf Is n 70 - made ~ me old-
/ fashioHed ,oay uad NOT n perco-
lufor
Q. How arc dandsiion grscns pre-
pared for the table?
A Wash fhoroiv. remorc roots.
drain and cook QUO hour. or ania
tender. IL hotitHg sailed irdfcr. Al
iotC fiCo qHarts ~ tratcr % one
peck duHdclioHa SoosoH ,afh but
ior. saif and pepper aHa scrro Nth
ttHsgar
/ @ Arc uniforms mentioned In the
Biblcf
4. Yes. in several places See Job
Trrir no Dcut rrriHI7: Psalm
rrii ;sis NwmbeTs rrh .ss. Job
FrrtF o. Psaim. rrir g.. Psaim
reit 10 Isaiah rrrir..3 HoiCcurr,
" Is bclisrcd there tras uercr such
"a aHtmal as the unicorn. aHd that
fhts trofd. ,chsH occurring b. me
Biblc, Is mtsfranslufion and thaf
nc aHiuial meant icas probably a
uras f'rtid orr.
Q What countries use the most
opium
a. The United Statss uHfortun-
ntcly leads Ia ne consumption Of
opium. u bciHg estimated that on
average Of 50 graiHS per capiiu Is
nsrd "a this country cach year
Indie uses "a grains. Germany. ftoo
gruius; Enoiaad. three France.
four, aad Italy. ono.
G, How can pconies be kept In
coli storage2
4. The buds arc cHf from the
plants irhea they arc shoula0 good
color aud arr just beginning 10
open. They arc then placed IN a
storage room irAcrc nc tcmpera-
fare remains az about 10 degrees
Fahrenheit. teifh their stems Ia
ieaicr. nnhl a couple o. days before
the blooms are deHred. irhea they
should b. taken into room Of
ordHarV temperature 10 open.
Sometimes thSy tuli Keep tuo
'cccks succcsSfuHy "a this maaaef.
Q What arc the addresses o.
Allens Ray Eileen Percy. Eileen
Sedgwick and Constance TalmadEc7
A. Alsnc RAY sse Holivnoos
hud.. Hollywood. Cal EilecH Percy.
f5I Beechpood drirc. Les Angeles.
Cal: EIeen sed0tpiek. 1900 W.
Wac st.. Los AH0eies. Cal; Con-
stance raiH'ad0c. United studios.
Hollywood. Cal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
Drug Education

nRUG traffic spreads. It's thousand times greater
- menace than bootleg liquor. This country Of is
using So grains of opium year for every man,
and child. Thirtysix grains Of opium in the form Of
morphine is enough to keep under the influence
of an opiate for 20 days These official police figures
The only real remedy is education concerning the pers
of narcotics Same with prohbtion-its nine-tenths
matter of education of thirst rather than quencher Main
reason for the breakdown of prohibition is the vanishing
of educational campaign against evils of alcohol.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
BY WILLIAM PHILLIP sIMMs

Hsrzog would no, have a work
ing majority. no the accession
lists viii probably have to mark
time. at least for the present
Nevertheless, the switch from
SHUTS TO Hsrzog s5lds consider
able impetus 70 the scheme 10
make the British parliament az
London more representative.
Scotland IL asking for her own
parliament az Edinburgh. and
everywhere. even In Canada,
there Is n growing opposition 70
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
Life DestroyerS

HAVING made big progress at conquering disease,
the medical profession is faced by destruc-
tive epidemic of injuries" Auto accidents kill as many
Americans scarlet fever and dphtheria combined
cording to Dr. j. Howard Beard, of University of Illinois
We learn how dodge kind of DEATH then nature
sends the killer in other forms Carelessness is taking
the place of disease as a life destroyer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
A THOUGHT

he not weary In well doing.
Thess. S;i3.
T EFT no man be sorry he has done
IL good. because others concerned
with him have done evil,--Flolding
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03
QUESTIONS
AND
ANSWERS

Won can get an answer % sny
question % fact OF iuformA-
Ton BY writing 90 The oueniton
Editor stare Washington Bu-
u, G.. incloainE = cepts la stamps
for reply. Medical legal aud
marital advice cannot be EtYen.
noT can extended research b IN.
teTtAken. Unsigned requests cAn-
not b. answered -EDITOh
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03

SEEDS OF CERTAIN WEEDS
win terminate after lying in the soil
for 80 years, and II is said that those
OF Indian mallow have remained
dormant for over so years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-03

Q How long should eoffss be
b0iisdf
4. Not Longer fAaH three HiHHtcs
that Is n " - made ~ me Oh
fashioned tCav uaa NOT % q pcrco-
luf8r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
WHEN GOVERNORS ASSEMBLE.

The governors of states are gathered in Jacksonville, Florida, to discuss varl- ous problems affecting the administra- ton of their commonwealths. It IS ln- terestihg to note that most of these prob Iems are common to all states, and therein lies the potentiality of value in these cohventions. It is not believed that much of lasting value has come out of the ses- 'sions held in previous years, but perhaps it will take time for the results to be- come apparent.
 Certainly, the discussions should bring out the fact that there is science as we'll as a politics of government. Most governors undoubtedly more about the politics than the science of public administration, and that is very unfor- tunate. In these conventions it is be- Iieved that politics is submerged largely in the consideration of the fundamental problems affecting the public welfare. Such questions, for example, as taxation, forest replenishment, conservation ot re- sources, development of potentialities, 1n- land waterways, water-power policies, highways, education, prison admlnlstra- tion and others of importance in promot- ing the general prosperity and well being are on the program and subjected to live ly discussion.
 The term of governor IS Tn most states so short that no single official can estab- fish policy with any assurance that It will continue long enough to bring about the benefit sought. Such situation em. phasizes the necessity for some means of insuring such continuity of administra- tive policy in fundamental state concerns as will enable the public to derive the de- sired return from government. Perhaps the congress of governors will ultimately come to be the sobering influence that ln- augurates each new governor into an adequate conception of his responsibility not towards the politicians and henchmen whose efforts helped him into office, but towards the people whom he is by oath bound to serve If such be the objective of the governors congress, long may it survive as an institution. It might then even find it possible to assemble more ereuuently than once year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
TODAY-THE CAMPAIGN.

Today the effort begins in earnest to collect funds from the people of Birming- ham to fill the Community Chest. Not that the Chest is receptacle that can be equal always to the public generosity. But there is minimum requirement to defray the cost of dispensing charity in this community for the coming year. The amount needed for this purpose has been carefully calculated, and the work cannot properly be done for less.
 On the other hand, if there is any sur plus over and above the stated require ments, the charity work is so adequately organized that the funds will be put to approved humanitarian use. Birming- ham cannot give too much-and must not give too little.
 There is no fear that strong effort will fail to win the required amount within the time set apart for raising the fund, but the task of those who devote their time to this solicitation can be materially frightened by prompt and liberal contribu- ton by the citizens. Nobody is expected to give beyond his means, but few there are who cannot make some modest do- nation. There are others who can give largely. The cause needs and can profit ably apply every dollar. And there is the further satisfaction of knowing that every dollar under the Chest plan does more good than any dollar under the old lack of plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
WORLD CONTROL OF OPIUM.

Japan's attitude on the control of the opium traffic is at variance with her at titude on seeking to make the domestic laws of the United States the subject of international inquiry. Japan takes the position that she should have freedom of importation of opium into her own pos sessions. That, however, at once injures the general world plan, of control, for such freedom of import into Japan would create the opportunity to smuggle drugs out of Japan to other countries, and thus Japan and not China would be the clear inghouse for such illicit operations. The attitude of MT. Sze, the Chinese delegate to the world conference on opium control, is far more enlightened. He wants the powers to devote the money derived from the opium traffic to its control That is sensible suggestion, and it is regrettable that the powers reply that "budget technicalities" would stand in the way of such plan. If the powers are going to permit technicalities to stand in the way of world progress, the situation is bad indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
ALREADY roo MUCH DELAY.

There has already been too much de- lay in accomplishing something towards establishing parks and playgrounds be- cause of the injection of politics into the park situation. Birmingham is far be- hind other cities of its class in the park movement, and the people of this com munity are suffering for parks and play grounds, not to speak of their value m the making of city that will attract ln- vestors and desirable residents.
 It is hoped that politics may be ellml- mated from the park board and that 1t may thus soon be in position to function. The commission can render valued pup lie service in cooperating constructively with the park board by abandoning every political consideration and keeping in mind the single purpose of giving Bir. mingham the best possible system Of parks and playgrounds. It is business nroposition which calls for a maximum of administrative ability, public spirit and regard for community welfare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
If Imbrie Had Been English.

Persons found guilty of murdering Imbrie, United States consul in Persia last spring, go scot-free, dispatches say. Washington is amazed, we are told, and Secretary Hughes has sent sharp note. It's quite likely the Persian minister of foreign affairs will send a note in reply and the matter will be closed. Some day another American will be murdered, and then-another note? It is time the gov ernment of the United States realized how ridiculous its actions appear in the sight of Persian, Mexican and people in other parts of the world. American consuls are not only murdered, but they are generally considered a joke. Ask any tourist about his experiences An American in trouble hies himself to the British consul first thing. American news paper correspondents in foreign lands often have to make. use of the expedient of saying that they are British subjects. Where the American consul is helpless in many instances the British consul gets results. The reason The whole world respects the British. The savage head-hunter in Serawak knows that the life of a British subject is inyiolable. He knows that behind that British consul stands q great unseen power, but a power that backs up it's representative. There is no fooling with the British. They would send their whole battlefleet steaming across the world if the life of one single British subject was in danger and could be helped out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
Forum Of The People
The FunctionIess Park Board.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 On the 12th inst, the park board met with four members present. l am not well Versed in parliamentary ruling and can not get my bearings as they should be. In my ignorance I can not see how the president can adjourn meeting of any kind of board unless mo- tion to adjourn is taken. For my lnforma- tion I am asking some one for light. l un- derstand that the president of the park board simply said the board could not function and quit cold
 The board was called together in a proper manner. There was a quorum present ana the matter of electing a successor "to MT. Bowen was taken up. The four votes were counted and MT. Bowen got two. Mir. Thus ton passed the buck to Mir. Harrison, who de- clared the board could not function. The burning question of the hour is, why could the board not function?
 Other boards with only four members-one being absent-can go on with business. Why could not this one have gone on and trans acted the business that has been so sadly neg lected, while some one was playing the game of politics? Can it be possible that the presl- dent, who only votes where there is tie, was just a little too we'll up on the game ot politics to allow Phillips and Thuston a chance to get some measure through that he did not want?
 Are the people of Birmingham as easily fooled as Harrison seems to think! Do they really believe that Thuston and Phillips are deliberately endeavoring to ruin the parks and play grounds of this city and they would do so if it was not for the patriotism and watchfulness of Harrison and Bowen! Do the people of Birmingham believe that Mr. Bowen is the only outstanding, respectable and reliable man that can be found to aid MT. Harrison in his supposed efforts to keep Phillips and Thuston from destroying the board? Just between us and the woodplle don't you really believe that Commissioner Harrison is simply trying to make Balaam' $ saddle animal out of Birmingham taxpayers and voters!
 The fact that three members of the city commission-Harrison being one of them tried to force Bowen on the board over the protest of ThuSton and Philips has made Bowen a kind of martyr before the organized labor forces A desperate attempt is made to make it appear that organized labor IS being antagonized and not allowed representation on the mark board In this way it will be n trump card that Bowen can play in his race for associate city commissioner next year. What more does organized labor ask! h
 Harrison organized labor has champion whC stands for everything that organized labor de mands. Mrs Sharpe is a friend and ardent sympathizer of organized labor. Neither Phillips or Thuston is unfriendly towards organized labor. Therefore, am sure thai organized labor has no need for more repre- sentation on the park board. The real facts in the matter is it is simply little game o1 nolitics in an effort to have labor line uI for Harrison and Bowen in their race for the city commission next year.
 ''' w. H. PARKER. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-18
MOBILES MAHOGANY PLANT.

The vision of years has come true in Mobiles acquisition of a sawmill to han He mahogany logs imported from Latin America. It is estimated that at least five million feet of mahogany will be handled annually by this concern, and hat two million feet are already at tropi- .al dockage awaiting transport to Mobile. For many years Alabama's seaport has seen cargoes of mahogany logs come in for transportation by rail to far-Northern mills and factories. For equally as many years there have been shrewd observers who have declared that the logs should De sawn into lumber and the lumber con verted into furniture before it leaves the port. With the sawmill producing ma logany lumber at Mobile, it is reasonable 70 conjecture that the lumber will invite veneer and furniture factories to handle t and save at least one freight expense the process.
 This is only one of the raw materials coming through Mobile which will eventu-