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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Editor The STAR
II may interest your readers 70
know Just how successful municipal
ownership Of light and power plants
has been where II has been given n
real honest 90 goodness" trial.
shall quote a few facts and figures
as taken from the io32 report Of
ihs Ontario hydro-eisctrio commits
sion 20 show what can be accom-
pllshsd when proper cooperation Il
given 20 such enterprises by tho
various city and state officials,
Why. We here IN Seattle are such
"slmpla boobs' a. go consistently
elect citizens 90 high official posi-
tons particularly 20 our city eoun-
di-who are opponents Of our sbo.-
ooe. 900 municipal utilities. II beyond
my comprehension such has GER
tAinly been the case AZ nearly every
local election. bat the last ono has
been an exception.
The real marvel 4. that, eonsis-
erinE these and many other severe
hhndleapa. our light and power
plant has been able 20 make raeh
wonderfully good showing an har
been the case. when NO take into
consideration tina, nearly every day,
az tho peak load period. our munich
gal light plant generates more cur
rent ~ steam than b water power.
Il ~ some achievement 20 have the
very cheapest rates o. any city over
100. 900 population in the srtir-
Union. ~ the same time. tho plant
II wAkinE handsome net prof;
zach year. However. on account o,
lack Of cooperation. a. stated
above, and because os ham. string
ing. hog-fying and muszilnK' our
utility department heads. our light
plan, has no, accomplished the I'M
preoedented rate reductions that
have taken place. for instance. in
Tacoma. Winnipeg and Ia tho en-
tire provinces ~ Ontario In On
tArio. particularly. no such obstacles
and hainpcrinE existed as have *
listed HERE almost continuously.
Thu average monthly domestic
Hight BIN FOR all ciiss OVER 5000
population In tho Ontario hydro.
electric system ia 1854 wns ;i.iS 70,
&c kIIowatt hours This Ii mn aver
age net rate OF "a cents per X. w
II. There are 20 cities In this ryH-
tom tina, have 10000 population Of
over. and Of the .ss municipailtis.
Of this system. Of which dstaii'
were given In this report. all ths
others wers smaller. Ths most in,
ierrssing feature. however. Il this
that Just 10 or - years ago. prior
20 joining the hydro commission
these same 20 cities had an ayerRKs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

conditions. the banks within this
state are. as a general rule. in better
condition than they were at the close
Of business in 1922. and disclose a
material improvement over the con.
dition existing at any tina during
1891"
Brnmwell pointed out that condi.
tons were not so good where the
banks were forced 20 rely on wheat
and livestock for most OF their bust.
ness. but pointed out In the lumber
and shipping regions conditions are
extremely satisfactory.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Editor The Starr
out IN The land where tho sun sinks
20 rest,
Out where tie Wild waters flow,
Realm OF the fair and fasi.fadlng
West.
where rsd-hloodsd men como
and SO.
Carving out fortunes beneath sunny
hldes.
building great cities and tillinE
tho soil.
And happiness gain as reward for
their toll
out in the land where the fresh
breezea blow.
Bearers Of health as they hurry
along.
out where all nature II ever sglow.
And tho burden Of life but a song.
out where tho forests arc stately
and gran.
And tower up into the blue.
Yielding o. wealth 20 all this fair
land.
And their beauty a pleasure 20
view.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
MAHOMET AND TACOMA

Editor The Star:
I have always been loath 20
speak words with my mouth but
there comes times and conditions
under which even tho Sphinx would
voice protest.
There has been "much ado about
nothing IN times pas; with refer
cneo TO changing tho name Of
Noun, Rainier. and We had hoped
that tho Rnthoritie. a, Washington
had settled tho matter for all time.
but II seems that some Of the dis
satisfied ones have moved for a ro-
consideration.
Somewhere back In history have
read OF a man that commanded that
certain mountain either come or
Be brought TO him. and falling In
his desire. no had himself moved 70
tho mountain. would suggest 20
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
FOR iONEARMED
MAN
Ealior Ths star

Editor The Star:
Was reading in The Star Of man
who had but ono hand and drawer.
fii OF icrt.handed gloves.
IL this man would have aome one
turn these gloves wrong sids out.
he would have q righthand glove.
Ny husband has but ono hand. He
buys pair OF gloves. wears tho left
one and l turn the right ono by
pushing In tho end Of the fingers
firrt with the rihher.end OF lead
pencil. thon reach In the glove, pull
back the cuff and pull out the fin
gers. The stiffos, work glove can
bo turned this way. Mrs. WOOD.
Iasaauah
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PAGE Star Readers Edit Themselves
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

out IN the land Of valley and plain.
where the fruits and the grains
~ abound,
out where tho streams roar and
tumble again.
Causing iudustry'a wheels 70 turn
round.
Land whose salt waters ara teemlnE
with food.
For mans occupation and rain,
or over whose bosom may sail II he
would.
Tho nil OF iifs's Joys 20 obtain.
out In Tho land where every mans
hand
Offers help 10 q less fortunate
brother,
whose purse Is wide open 70 every
demand
To help speed along one another.
Land Of big prospects. home OF tho
free.
As has been sung In many a lay.
II contsntment you seek Just take
u from me.
Turn your thoughts and your
footsteps this way.
G. w. ANGEL.
1895 ~. Goth ST.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
BEAUTIFUL FURNISHING
NOT QUESTION OF COST
Coed Taste More Successful Than
Lavish Expenditure.
BY MARIAN MOORE

The hostess who knows her din.
ing room Is just little nicer than
her neighbours always seems to
have the incest dinners. Queer.
but truei Tho whole dinner re-
fiects tho hospltablc. self.assured
attitude OF the hostess toward her
guests and her cuisine.
A hostess does not need q mil
iion-doliar dining room" 10 have
that treasured self-assurnnce. A
small dining room. furnished iner.
pcnslveiy. but with good taste and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

our sister city that they emulate
the precedent set by siohammed
and move 90 tho mountain" By
adopting the name Rainier l arm
suro tho little city In Thura,on
county tina, now bears the name
could bo induced 10 assist BY chang
ing their name for tho benefit of
Tacoma
am % the opinion that most
any normal school child could an
swor tho question. Where's Mount
RainierT' but I dare cay very few
outside Of our own state could an
sweT the query. where's Tacoma =
], would seem the part OF coed
judgment not TO upset the geo
graphical learning and teaching Of
tho whole Elobs for the soils pur-
posa OF gratifying a deFirs OF ths
population Of a single city.
T. -. LAKf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
KEEP THE FIRE HORSES

might uas the field they used "a
have. and he properly cared for. do
ing work for the city when needed,
Let appreciation and justice be
shown 10 these worthy friends. the
fire horses. who cannot speak for
themselves
MRS. H. W. TURNER,
DO y. eist ST.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Editor The Star;
read IN Tho star few days
ago that tho fire department, was
looking for homes for some Of is
older horses
Can you tell me II they stlll have
any. and II they are selling them.
or merely finding homes for them1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

his pride to the river and committed
suicide. He was fussy about his &C
counts and always when a new mem.
Der of the family was expected he
made all arrangements and adjusted
his budget accordingly. But this
time the siork upset his calculations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
OREGON BANKS
ARE HAPPY
Finances Good and State
Reported Optimistic

aALEM. Ore. March .i.-whils
other Northwest states have suffered
from unstable banking conditions
Oregon bankers went thru good
year In 1923 and are now experience
ing continued stable conditions. ac-
ccrding 20 the annual report Of
F'xank c. Bramwell. state superln-
tendent OF banks.
During tn. war resources OF the
z-S banks IN Oregon increased ST.
par cent. reserves showed gain OF
1.t3 per cent: demand deposits In
CREASED ala per cent: savings and
tine deposits increased II per cent.
bank failures numbered three as
compared with five In 1922; tho total
amount OF deposits suspended on
hanks which failed In amounted to
sis3. s36.43 as against a total Of So.
iss.s7s.of In 1892.
"A general survey OF banking con.
dltions tiaruout the United States
wouId Indicate that Oregon main
tains very happy and substantial
position" declared Bramweil. Prom
reports submitted TO this department
and based upon the present existing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Editor Inc STAR
Just a few words about tho fire
horseA think Il would be dis
graceful 90 sell them. IA Il Is almost
certain that no one win buy them
with tho intention OF giving them
an easy life, We used 20 be able 10
keep a herd OF buffalo In Woodland
park. / should think these horses
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Editor The Star;
am glad someone IL writing 20
protest the sale Of fire horses. ana
I agree with Mrs n. Runstetler
that u would bs more than cruel TO
sell them 10 b abused IA their old
aEe. as they would be N sold. You
can see Il every day-hais-siarved.
unkept horses-espcciAily In the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21
WANTS A FIRE HORSE

l am living IN the country and
would have light work for horse
and could give one a good homo.
also think noighbor OF mine
could do likewise.
Any information you can give me
will be appreciated. assure YOU
FLOYD l. DOWNING.
East Stanwood. Wash. II. y. d. /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

II you value your watch. lot n
matchmaker repair Il. NsIi Liberty
r.--Advertissmeni.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

Successful treatment OF diseased
tousils. No operation. Herb Medicine
Co. e1s-l7 Denny Bldg. "a Ave-. opp.
Bbn es--Adverfisement.
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GLAD no HELP HORSES

country. where there are no hui
name officers near and no one 20
care.
We pay plenty OF taxes. but n II
would 60 % help care for these
horses (not for ErafD. would be
glad 20 help financially.
MRS. l.. G. RooP.
Route 4. Box sos. Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-03-21

The Charm Of Simplicity.
few individual touches that only
she could have given Il, Is some
thing to gladden. the heart of the
housewife.
The illustration shows one wall
OF small dining room which gives
tho hostess n little thrill OF pride
every time she looks at II. The
lines OF the pieces are plain, al
most to the point OF severity, but
the grouping and decorations make
them unusually good. Tho side
board IL wider In tho middle than
Mt the ends, because Of curving pan
els Mt tho sides. A pair OF amber
glass cnndlesticks, which should
have blue candles, and nm amber
glass fruit bowl are the decorative
effects. A blue Chinese plate In
suspended by two cords over the
sideboard In place Of tho usual
mirror. II Is fnnked by two side
lights having amber shades.
The muffin stand is the popular
three-tiered variety.
Write TO Marian Moore, caro- Of
this newspaper, for advice or Infor-
nation about homo furnishing or
decorating. sending stamped, ad-
dressed envelope for reply)
Question: Would apple green be
a good color for breakfast suitef
TX. II.
Answer: Yes. Trim II with
black and a haIrIlne Of gold.
Copyright, American Homes Bureau
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
LloNEss KILLS ITALIAN ACTOR
Movie Company FIees in Rome When
Attack Is Made.

AItaSk 10 mdoSs
Rome.-A lioness mauled to death
an elderly Italian. Augusta Palombi, a
super" in a moving picture company
which was filming quo Vafis" in the
Circus Maximus Of Nero. The entire
company saw the tragedy.
The lioness became highly excited,
Jumped over the barrier. landed
squarely upon Palombi and began
tearing at flesh and crushing his bones
with her huge paws.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
LATEST EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON

Senator Walsh subpoenas officers and
books Of two oil producers associa-
tions fer protection of rights in
Mexico.
Rulers and ambassadors of foreign ma
tons, governors of many States and
prominent citizens all over the
world have sent more than 5000
messages TO Mrs. Wilson, express
inc sorrow over the death of the ex-
President.
The House approved section of the
Treasury appropriation bill which
would provide sfo,629.77o for prohi-
bition enforcement during the COM
ing fiscal year.
Politicians expect johnson to pull out
of Presidential race.
Lodge and Robinson eulogize Wilson
in Senate. Both houses of Congress
adjourn.
Coolidge. addressing conference on
farm relief, urges direct extension
of Federal funds.
Mrs. Wilson overrules plan for state
funeral Simple rites for former
President, and body rests in caths-
dral vault.
The Winslow bill TO appropriate Sill
soc, 900 for purchase of the Cape Cod
canal was approved by the House
Commerce Committee.
Wilson had planned placing his views
squarely before Democratic conven-
tlon had he lived.
Announcement was made Of GIFT Of
100000 to the Catholic University.
Washington. by Martin Maloney, pa
pal marquis Of philadelphia.
Work en- the tax reduction bill Is at
standstiil. but the Capitol echoed
with the latest blast In the contro-
versy between Secretary Mellon and
Representative Garner, Of Texas,
who charged the Treasury head
with resortins to misleading esfi-
mates TO bolster up his Aseifish" tax
program.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
AMERICAN MINISTER
AT LEAGUE SESSION
Grew With Legation staff Fol-
lowing Proceedings Of Anna
ments Reduction Commission.

Geneva.-The League of Nations
commission for the reduction Of arma-
ments began its deliberations in the
effort to draft an International conven-
ton for the control Of traffic in arms.
Signor Schanzer, former Italian For
eign Minister, presided at the opening
session, which was public Joseph C.
Grew, American Minister to Switzer-
land. was present. accompanied by
Norman H. Davis. Under Secretary OF
State in the Wilson Cabinet; Secre-
tary Winslow and attaches OF the
Legation.
This was the first time an American
Minister had participated in the
Leagues activities, and the coming OF
Mr.. Grew is interpreted here as a
favorable indication of the attitude Of
the United States
Several military members Of the
commission expressed the opinion
that it was hopeless to undertake a
new treaty unless it was assured OF
American support. since the United
States is one of the chief arms manu-
featuring countries in the world.
Mr.. Grew informed the commission
that the American Government felt a
sympathetic interest in it's labors and
hoped they would be crowned with
full success. The United States was
no less anxious than other powers to
obtain suitable control over the traffic
ii arms.
Although he had no authority to
bind his Government, Mr.. Grew said,
he would transmit to Washington any
recommendations that might be formu-
lated by the commission, and if any
appropriate plan was devised on the
question of securing necessary legis-
lation in the United States, it would
have fun and proper consideration.
The tenor of all the addresses was
that Woodrow Wilson had won one OF
the great places in history.
Signor Schanzer, former Italian For
eign Minister, said that tn illustrious
founder of the League had translated
the idea of the League into practice
and the world would never forget his
achievement.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
WORLD NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

NEW YORk-Many bond statesmen
offer to help DR.. Charles H. Levermore
spend his $4,000 Box Peace Prize
winnings
ATLANTA.-The jury in the de
Bouchel-C Chandler 100000 breach of
promise suit returned verdict in
favor of Asa G. Gambler, ST., the
defendant.
ROANOKE, va.--The Virginia Re-
publican convention adopted resolu-
ton instructing delegates to the ma
tional convention at Cleveland to cast
Virginias fourteen votes for President
Coolidge throughout the balloting for
the Presidential nominee.
CALCUTTA.-Rumo have reached
Calcutta that revolt of the mobiles
has broken out in Tibet.
cALCuTTA.-The release of Mahat-
ma Gandhi, non-co-operationalis lead
err. for reasons of health was an
nounced by the Bombay Provincial
Government.
ATHENS.--George cafantaris has
accepted the task of forming Greek
Cabinet. following the resignation OF
Premier Venizelos.
NEW YORk.-Stockhoide of Ma
tional Drug Stores Company sue to re-
strain further transfer of stores to Liz
gett company.
MoScoW.--Russia expects govern
mental recognition during February by
Italy. Norway. Belgium and possibly
France
PARASITIC opposition in the
Chamber Of Deputies began final as
sault against the Governments fnan-
'cia projects.
LoNDoN.--king George has be-
slowed peerages on three members Of
the Labor Cabinet: Sir Sydney Olivier.
head OF the Indian Office: Brigadier
General Christopher Thompson, Air
Minister. and Sydney Arnold, Under
Secretary OF State for the Colonies.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
H. LEvERMORE WINS
BOX PEACE AWARD
Winner of Prize Plan, Who Re-
ceives Check in Philadelphia,
Is an Educator.

Philadelphia.-Aft two hours of
occupying rear seats with his white
haired wife. as part of the back
ground" on the stage Of the Acad.
envy of Music. Charles Herbert Lever
more. of New York, writer and for
mer college professor, suddenly be-
came national figure when he was
revealed as the author of the winning
plan in Edward w. Bok's American
Peace Award.
There he had remained, unregarded,
while one speaker and then another
discussed his brain child plan No.
1862, selected from among more
than 22,165 submitted; discussed it
admiringly and approyingly and with
out failing, furthermore, to insert in
every speech some remarks which
ranged from raillery to sharp criticism
of the Senate Investigation of the
Box Peace Award.
After he had been called forth to
receive his $4,000 check-half the
prize donated by Mr.. Bok-and to de-
liver short speech permeated with
the spirit of idealism. telegram from
Edward Box in Florida brought the
meeting to close.
''Will you please convey my sincere
condolences" wired Mr.. Box, ito the
author Of the American Peace Award
winning plan and tell him I meant
well.
"But what with the overwhelming
publicity which will be his portion, to
say nothing Of the hundreds Of accom-
modating persons who will tell him
how to spend his money, envy him
not.
1.-THE only enlightening experience
| see ahead for him is that, laboring
under the delusion that he is free
born American citizen, he may have
his personal motives investigated by
a Senate committees"
DR.. Levermore will receive the 9TH
err $4,000 of the award when the
plan passes the Senate, or sufficient
degree of popular support for it is
demonstrated"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
To Kill Tire Mileage

Any man who caught himself
cutting his tire tread with a file
would voluntarily apply for adj
mission to the nearest retreat
for the feeble-minded. Yet the
same man will lock his brakes
and slide ten feet and think
nothing about it.
Too many motorists confuse
their tires with skates. Instead
of looking ahead for obstacles
and checking the car slowly by
closing the throttle with the
clutch engaged, they wait until
they are right in the middle of
an emergency and then jam on
the brakes. They never stop to
consider these little slides with
the brakes locked until they no
tice spots where the tire tread
is worn through to the fabric.
Even where the tread is not
scraped through to the fabric,
tire men point out that there are
fiat places left in the tread. Then
as the car proceeds, these fat
places. they explain, pound away.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14

Few veteran drivers need to be told
how much comfort results from the
installation of footrest just behind
the accelerator pedal so that the arch
of the foot is supported Not only
does this prevent leg strain, but 1t
actually makes for more delieately re-
sponsive control of the accelerating
function.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
FoRTY-Two MINERS PERISH
Bottom Falls Out of Pond into Mime
sofa Iron Pit.

sofa Iron Pit.
Crosby, Mimi. - Forty-two miners
persisted when the bottom fell out of
p small pond and flooded the workings
OF the Milford iron mine. Caught in
the lower levels of the small mine.
only seven of the crew Of forty-nine
at work were able to gain the safety
of a skip and ascend to the surface.
Their comrades died suffocated by the
Shiny mud an d water that gushed
through the workings.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
ARMlsTlcE DAY. WILSON DAY

Suggestion Sent to President and
Leaders of Congress.
New York.-A letter suggesting
that Armistice Day be renamed VIII
SON Day was sent to President Cool
idge and leaders of Congress by rep
resentatives of twenty-five nationali-
ties who served IL the American forces
during the war. Harry Schlacnt. pres
ident OF the Downtown Chamber of
Commerce, New York, and welfare
commissioner under Woodrow Wilson,
presided.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14

When making a STOP close the throt-
tie and withdraw the clutch at a dis
tanee from the stop, allowing the mo-
mentum to carry the ear forward I'M
til a very slight pressure on the brake
brings it TO standstiIl Constantly
practiced, this little saving win sub
tract a nice margin from the run
ming expenses.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
AUTOMOBILE HINTS

When short circuit occurs, heat
viii always generate at the point OF
trouble.
When signaling your intentions to
the driver behind, make each motion
so it can be clearly understood
Don't turn the steering wheel while
your car is standing still. This puts
unnecessary strain on all steering gear
and it's bad for your tires.
When inserting a new inner tube or
replacing the old one which has been
repaired, the inside of the casing
should be wiped out with a damp
cloth to remove any sand or grit that
may be present.
Inspection of tires and rims FIRE
quently viii prevent unnecessary
trouble and annoyance. Rim cuts and
breaking Of wire cables at the base
of the tire may be avoided Il proper
inspection is made regularly
Electric cables thar rub on sharp
edges Of battery box or other parts.
will soon wear through the insulation
from vibration Of the car, and d short
circuit will ocenr that may De hard 10
locate. These parts should be well
protected and frequently inspected.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
ResiIiency in Wheel
Produced BY Springs

The Scientific American in illustrat-
ing and describing resilient wheel,
the invention of J. Schmidt of New
York. says:
One Of the primary objects Of the
invention is to provide wheel Of the
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14
Resilient wheel.

resilient type in which the resiliency
is produced by plurality Of springs.
A further object is to provide wheel
in which cushion tire may be EN-
ployed with the result that resiliency
equivalent TO that obtained in pneu-
matte tire is attained The device may
be readily disassembied for the pur-
pose Of repair or the like.
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-02-14

In the renovation of an automobile
the greatest labor is in removing the
old paint which was formerly done
by hand at considerable expense Of
time and labor. This is now performed
BY a machine which does the work in
very effective manner and very
quickly.