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Evening star., 1924-05-31

c,Yd-fashioned schools were unfair.
sven the boy with good batting
s.ye had TO pass the exams ~.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
One Year to Live
By JOHN HUNTER

Copyright, 1924. in L. 5. and Canada by North
American Newspaper Alliance. All rights
reserved. Copyright in England.)
Evening star., 1924-05-31
DRIVE a
BLACK & WHITE!

We need-right away-sever-
al hustling, experienced chauf-
feurs who want to make big
money. References required.
Apply to Mr.. Ryan, Black &
White Garage, l2l4 New Hamp-
shire ave. NV.
SECURITY statesmen.
Two with large, local COM
pany. All Our men average 500
per week. Address Box 175-S,
Star office.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
CHAUFFEURS FOR
YELLOW CARS

We pay the highest wages in
the city. New men average 28c
net on every dollar they take in.
This 10 our busy season and
your take-in will be large. Your
pay. increases as you stay with
US. Apply 1888 10th st. NV.
PRESSERS ON HOFFMAN
PRESSING MACHINE ;
MUST BE EXPERIENCED
ON BOTH MEMS AND
WOMEN'S GARMENTS
PERMANENT JOB, GOOD
PAY TO THE RIGHT PAR
TY. APPLY THE HOFF-
MAN CO., 1880 PENNA.
AVE. Sc.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Police halt rows as Senate probe
grows turbulent. Taft to head board
to Judge orators. Carter says gov
ernment printing office housed gam
ing ring. District appropriation bill
goes to Senate with heavy increases.
Capital plasterers strike for $14
day. Sale Of patent office to provide
business center to be asked. Senate
bill gives $3,449.332 to District over
House total. Storm hurls trees on
autos and tracks Extension of parks
in all states urged at Gettysburg
meeting. New branch library lacks
funds for opening. Optician kills
self after fire and explosion in F
street jewelry store. Sheriff. to re-
tain position in District. Automobiles
block fire engines at $125.00 George
town lumber yard fire. Park devel-
opment bill passes House. Teachers
salary bill goes to President. Police
and fireman pay increase bills signed
by President. Senate o. ks park de-
velopment bill. District appropria-
tion bill passed by Senate; 60-40 fiscal
relation measure retained. Houge to
hold night sessions next week for
District legislation. Garfield Hospital
may end contract with District.
President pays tribute to nations
hero dead at Arlington as District
celebrates Memorial day Conferees
to meet on District fiscal bill. Ca
thedral library corner stone laid.
Evening star., 1924-05-31
NATIONAL.

World court plan is reported out by
Senate committee. Methodists urge
wealth and labor conscription in next
war. Tax bill approved, 60 to 6, by
Senate. Tax bill approved by House.
goes to President. President signs
immigration bill banning japanese.
Veterans Bureau inquiry to reopen.
World Court free of league of nations
urged by Senate foreign relations
committee. Forty-two killed, seventy
hurt in tornadoes sweeping through
southern states. Victor Herbert drops
dead. Hoover is favored for vice
presidency. Sweeping dry probe
ordered in House. DR.. Schurman
seen as United States choice for new
Japanese ambassador. La Toilette
ready to lead insurgent presidency
race. Farm relief compromise sought.
Bill to increase Navy before House.
Stone to press war fraud cases. La
Toilette attack on reds seen as
shrewd political move. Ford bid re-
jected for Norris bill. United States
world flyers continue flight. World
Court cut from league held plan un-
worthy of United States by Presi-
dent. Nation pays tribute to dead on
Memorial day. $131,943,138 asked to
meet bonus cost. Wood will return
from Manila in fall.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

AUTO ACCESSORY STORE with large repair
sl.op: gas filling and battery charging: make
offer: no trihers. 9th aud St NV. North
1Oo9S.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

MCLTlGRAPHING and printing business
fully equipped. now doing better than 5000
monthly net: 5000 cash. Address Box 336-R.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

UWNEK leaving for California at once, will
sacrifice beautifully furnished boarding house
tiled with high-class people, for less than cost
of furniture: best location; a money ma king
proposition. Address Box 26s-S Star Office IL
Evening star., 1924-05-31
CHAPTER xxx.
Munitions OF War.

ER decision made, Elise con-
" suited not even Brunei, but
set about her task of fur
Evening star., 1924-05-31

month long lease completely furnished up
stairs; thorough inspection invited: will sacri-
fice for immediate sale: sickness and other
business reason for sale: terms to responsible
party. Communicate with c. V. Pickup
Conard Apts.. city. 1s
Evening star., 1924-05-31

FOR REST-FireprOof garage building located
In large hotel and apartment house section
adjacent to some of Washington main thor
oushfares: two large. bright hoors with mod
ern Otis elevator; capacity. 100 cars storage:
suitable for auto service station. Address Boy
1928. Star Office ~
Evening star., 1924-05-31

For RENT-Furnished roomiag and boarding
house. good location; no cash required 92l
9Th NV. 3ls
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Ball gum vending
machine route. Call owner. Main 5O57.
CORNER PROPERTY stock and fixtures'
Evening star., 1924-05-31
WANTED-SALESMEN,

MEN-Several. Of neat appearance, for high
est grade electrical appliance; only, hard
workers need apply; highest remuneration.
The Premier Service Co., Sol 11th st. NV.
local opening for cIean-cnt, aggressive sales
man Of integrity. Must have car. This 10
not just another job. but a permanent con-
nectfon with a rapidly expanding, nationally
known concern. Our statesmen earn 81, 600
yearly and better under our instructions. 922
New York ave NV Main 1915, II
Evening star., 1924-05-31

PAPERfANGING and painting moderate
prices. 1928 sth st. NV. Phone Potomac
PIP. G. c. Silence
Evening star., 1924-05-31
SITUATIQNS-MALE.


Continued.
MANAGER stock and dairy, farm: Is years
pyaetfcal experience equips me to know how
to get results. Address Box 268-S, Star ONCE.
MARRIED MAN, dairy experience. Address
Box 62. Rockville, Nd. II
PHAHMACIsT-ReEister experienced; ref
erence. Address Box 350-S, Star once.
PHARMACIST. registered; references; relief
for Monday. Wednesday. Fridsy. Saturday.
221 st. l.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., financial. service and
real estate, experienced wants permanent
connection; clean record and references. Ad-
dress, Box 85-S. Star office.
STEN0GRAPHER. aged 20, now employed,
desires change where effort and accomplish
ment are rewarded by promotion; capable and
well qualified. Address Box 330-S, Star office.
TRUCK DRIVER-Colored, wants position.
can furnish. references. Columbia 804s.
SITUATIONS-MALE, FEMALE.
FRENCH and German translation: reason
able. Address Drug Store. Sth and East Capt.
tOl. Line. 1900.
Evening star., 1924-05-31

WINDOW SHADES, AND SCREENS made TO
order. Free estimates. PEARSON & THOMP-
son, III g st. ne. Lincoln 62ss. 12s
WINDOW SHADES and screens made to order.
Free estimates. ]. NJ. BUTLER & SON, 1000
1st st. Sc. Lincoln 698S-J.
WINDOW AND DOOR SHADES-Good quality
Opaque shades fitted TO your windows Sc:
the best quality of opaqne shades, s.. 10; hung
free We will call with samples. KLEE-
BkATT. 111h and Fl SITS. n. Lincoln SIa
Evening star., 1924-05-31
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

public Theater, 1343 u St NV: doing good
business; good reason for sale. Cheap for
cash ks
Evening star., 1924-05-31

FRUIT. vegetables and groceries: q stands
arcade market Address Box 16J-S Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
SET STATE CASE
FOR SEPT. 8
Attorney General TO Fight
in Phone Suit Here

Renewal Of the fight against the
telephone trust being made by the
state Of Washington has been set
Tor September at 10 d, m. In fed,
eral court here. according 20 notices
received by Corporation Counsel 7.
]. l.. Kennedy
The state attorney general. John
II Dunbar. and lcKni heads OF Spo.
kane and Tacomn. with Kennedy and
his assistants. viii present arEu.
menta.
Federal Judge Jeremiah Neterer
will consider the authorities on mo.
ton by the telephone company 10
make the states cai,e more definite
ana certain. The September hear
ing Ia separate from the mnndamus
action pending In behalf OF the city
Of Seattle.
Hearings before Federal Judge
Netercr on the eompany's motion 10
dismiss charges against c. T. Myers.
district manager. and W. J. Phillips,
divisional commercial Aupcrinicnd.
ent. named with the Pacific Telc.
phone a Telegraph Co. in the man.
dhmus action. will not be slated until
after the court has handed down ita
opinion on the motion TO remand
back 10 the superior court. argued
Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
NEW FIRES ARE
NEAR SEATTLE
W arm Weather Starts
Woods BlazeS Again

Continued warm. dry weather has
caused another outbreak Of logged.
Off land fires near Seattle. II was
said Wednesday by George G. JOY.
superintendent Of the Warrington
foEest Fire association. following re.
ports Of four blnEcs near present log.
ElnE activities.
None Of the fires arc dangerous
yet. Some have been started thru
slashing fires getting out Of control,
Joy said. and others have started
along the roadside from undetcr.
mined causes They arc believed 10
have been started By smokers riding
thru the woodland over Labor day.
\ fire IL blazing in the Wood &
iverson logging holdings near Ho.
bart. southeast OF Semitic. Another
was reported Wednesday by the High
Point Min company. nj High Point.
A third fire IA burning between
Seattle and snoqualmie. and n fourth
was reported on the eastern side OF
Lake sammamish. wednesday.
II the humidity average stays
down and warm weather continues
Joy predicts third forest fire scare
in Western Washington this season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
HEIGHTON HIT S
STATE DEALS
How Legislators Sell 10
State Is Barred

Speaking before the King County
League OF Women Voters. az the
Y, W. c A. Wednesday noon. ChaA
II. cFightin > leighton. candidate
for the republican nomination for
lieutenant governor charged that
one reason the cost OF the state gov.
eminent had Increased 80 much was
because members of the legislature
have been in the business Of selling
goods 10 the state.
For many years certain members
OF the legislature from Tacoma and
Seattle have sold thousands OF dol.
lars worth OF goods 10 the state
and then sat in judgment in appro.
priating this money into their own
pockets" charged leighton.
Many OF these men occupy com.
handing positions on the appropria.
tons committee, one sells automo-
bilea 10 the state. another sells fire
insurance. another sells office sup.
plies and furniture. another sells
fire apparatus
Instead OF trying 90 secure the
lowest appropriations FOR the vari.
Gus departments consistent with
running the departments efficiently.
II n TO their interest TO secure the
highest possir5c appropriation. 30
that the department head can spend
more money with them"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
HERRIN
STARTS ON PAGE 1

garage and asked where smith
was he said, when Informed
that he was not in. they told me
TO move car from out OF the
garage. Thomas hit me on the
head with revolver. At that
moment Reid came across the street.
waving a white handkerchief My
God. don't do that he said. when
he saw them beating me.
Either Galligan or Thomas then
shot and killed Reid. do not
know which one IL was. That
started the fight.
Harry Herrin drove up Here
comes that Ku Klux, HerTin. said
Galligan. Let's get him.
They dragged Herrin out Of the
car and beat him. Green Dunning
and Charlie Donham drove up and
the shooting started. ran up.
stairs and hid"
Huston Murphy, "A miner. another
witness. said he was sitting in front
Of the garage when Galligan and
his deputies arrived. When the
car with Cunning in II arrived. Ga.
ligan said. There's Texas-get
him" according TO Murphy.
"One OF the Shelton boys grabbed
Dunning from behind and Thomas
shot him dead" Murphy declared.
Then | ran"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
Ask Rainier
Picture for
New Stamps

ERlAL mail may soon bear a new
a .i'ocnt postage stamp with a
picture Of Mt Rainier thereon. Il
vas Indicated al the Chamber e
Commerce and postofficc "Wednesday.
Assurances have been received from
W Irving Glover third assistant
postmaster that such rrcommcnda.
iion from the local chamber Is being
given favorable attention.
II an started last spring when 20.
cent stamps were issued bearing a
picture 81 some rcd waves, two red
ships, d red hcadland with a little
red lighthouse and the words cold.
On Gate boldly cmblazoned under.
meath.
More California propaganda /"
cursed the local Chamber 81 Com.
mercc boostcritrs How come. Post.
master Perkins,
Following advice they wrote Glover
aud sent him a photo OF The Noun.
tain" Glover shovclcd snow up there
a year aso and apparently succumbed
20 It's beauties.
hut now the question u; WIZ TIA.
coma demand that Uncle sam refrain
from advertising beer and British
names" Ia titllng the postage stamp
mountain
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
SHANGHAI
STARTS ON PAGE

break and By a. m. were within n
miles % the city,
shanghai was filled with excited
refugees,
The chekiank forces. defending the
town. fen hack gradually TO their
prepared positions and dug In for a
stubborn defense.
Foreigners were ordered 10 keep In
their restricted zones and were be.
ltyed safe under the guns Of allied
war craft In the harhoF japanese
and French marines were landed and
formed picket lines around the zones
occupied by their nationals. Ameri.
can gunhoats were guarding the
American wharves.
Tweniy-one warships were In the
Shanghai harhor today. including Il
American vessels.
American destroyers were guard.
ing the American docks. which are
bunt in ChReso territory outside the
International zone.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
Barton Plant Is
in Trouble Again

Barton & Co. meat packers, again
ran afoul OF city officials Wednesday
when reports were received that
they were making extensive re-
pairs to their plant on w. Spokane
II. More than a year ago the city
council passed an ordinance direct
ing them to remove their plant be-
fore January / Of this year.
Wednesday. Building superin-
tsndent Robert Proctor served
notice on the packing plant TO i'm
mediately cease their repair work.
under penalty OF arrest. The com.
pany had a force Of carpenters
engaged in putting a new roof on
one Of their buildings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
RESTA KILLED IN
CAR RACE
Famous Italian Auto Pilot
Dies in Crash Near London

LONDON sept d-Dano Rests.
famous Italian automobile racer. was
killed today when hl machine over.
turned during race a. Er1okIands
Rcsta was one Of the best known
racers in the world. lie was en-.
tered in several of The lwespaiakes
a. Indianapolis and took part IN
practically an N the big races in the
United states and on the continent
Hc held o number Of worlds speed
records. including tine best time for
three miles, five miles, 800 miles. $50
miles and 500 miles.
Resta was accompanied b. his me
chanlc. Perkins. ard had covered
one and one.haIf laps IN the race
when his Sunbeam car crashed into
fence while going az terrific speed.
The machine turned over and hurst
into flames Rezta was instantly
killed. Perkins Was not seriously
hurt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
WOMAN HELD UP
IN HOME
Bandit Threatens Death as
He Gets So and Papers

Holtgg revolver against the
SIDE o. Mrs. OLGA Mole. ga nth
ave- n shortly after midnight.
a hugu bandit threatened her With
death until she told him where her
purse was hidden
Upon securing b. the bandit took
the money, slght dollars. and then
proctedcd 60 ransack Mrs Moic's
private papers and stole several
valuable documents The terrified
Woman was then cautioned not TO
make an cutlery while the thug
made good his escape.
Ms Mole was alone IN the house
and asleep when the burglar forced
an entrance about 1880 a, m, she
told the police,
At the same hour "A lone bandit
entered drug store az 18th ave.
and Z. Newer 81. and held up NJ,
T. DIX. the clerk The bandit, who
was short man with growth
% stubble on his chin. took several
dollars In cash from the register
and fed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
Alleged Bad Check
Lands Him in Jail

The alleged forging Of s1i5O
check BY Earl II. Burchetti. alias
Charles Hathaway. resulted in the
mans arrest In Dies Moines. In. Bur.
chetti Is being held there for the
King county authorities. He II al.
legged to have paused the fraudulent
check on John Eide. si7 Third ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
PAUL
STARTS IN PACE

and pledge n further reduction n /
can secure the cooperation OF one
other board member. favor a per.
feet checking system against the
misuse Of county.owned cars. II sup.
ported by one other member Of the
board I can show a further saving
OF at least $4,000 annually without
impairing county service.
c-This question does not apply 10
" the South district. However. /
did inaugurate an entirely new rond
system upon taking over the office.
and the auditors annGnl report for
1923 shows saving in salaries and
wages in the road and the road and
bridge funds OF t93.751.3o over the
year 1922, under my predecessor.
1.-THE only definite road program
TO which have agreed has been
the one that I have prepared in the
1925 budget. as prescribed by law.
O-As board member have open.
- ~ advocated measures for the
relief OF ferry users. which have
been presented 10 the present board.
and favor the present plan OF attack
on the one.sided ferry leases TO SO.
cure adequate service and cheaper
transportation for residents OF the
islands
O-What plan have I for tax re.
" duction7 BY reducing the ex.
pense Of county government thru
retrenchment and economy In every
department. using only strict busi.
ness methods in the administration
OF all county affairs. favor ndop.
ton OF initiative measure No. 50,
limiting the tax levy on real estate
TO 40 mills, and favor a division of
the motor vehicle license and gas
tax with the counties.
1n-T favor a managerial form OF
~ government for both city and
county. giving this fair trial before
launching city-county merger
movement. believe a greater saw.
ing by far can be made thru a man.
ngerial form OF government. favor
public ownership Of utilities. I will
vote TO award the county light con.
tracts TO the city next year, bids be.
ing equal or less.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
u. S. Asiatic Fleet
Is Now at Shanghai

WASHINGTON, Sept with
most OF the Asiatie fleet concentrat-
81 in Shanghai harbor for protection
of American lives and property. the
United States government today
awaited Developments in the Chinese
war.
A formal protest 10 the Pekin gov.
eminent. made by the United States
and the other powers against precipi-
iating IA naval battle In Shanghai
harbor. has brought no reply as yet.
Nine American destroyes and
eight gunboats Of the Yanktse river
patrol are at or close 10 Shanghai.
acrordingto the navy department.
The military situation on land Is
not expected 70 result in a decisive
victory for either side until the naval
issue Is determined.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
WOMEN OUT TO
HELP DOUGLAS
Club Conducts Intensive
Letter Campaign

Hasing their appeal ON Malcolm
Douglas 'unflaKging Efforts to make
Seattle betctr and cleaner city"
the "Womena Douglas. forludgg
club" this morning lsunchcd a drive
Tor the support of the women voters
Tor douglas candidacy Tor Judge of
the superior court. department No. 4,
II Is planned 20 enroll 1909 women
who will organize every precinct In
the county aud conduct an Intensive
letter. postcard and telephone cam.
paign, according 60 an announcement
by Mrs T A Morrow. president OF
the club
A letter boosting Douglas. mailed
TO women voters today reads In paft
az follows.
ny reason Of his four years Of
faithful service az prosecuting nttor,
ney and his unflagginE efforts 20
make Seattle better and a cleaner
city Malcolm Douglas deserves pro.
motion 20 a judgcship.
He b. 50 years OF age. young
enough 20 bring 10 the bench that
energy and industry 20 much needed
10 expedite the business 81 our
courts.
Il believe him TO be the type Of
man you favor for public office
fair and square, capable and cour.
aEeous"
The executive committee OF the
club consists OF Miss Della Cifnn,
Mrs, George salvuu. Mrs. Kate
simpson Mrs Nell Hamblin. Airs
Arthur Hare, Mrs. Marie Rotch. Mrs.
Carl johnson, Mrs Mary l.. Bloom.
uuist. Mrs Lou y. Parmelee Mrs.
Ida Root McKercher Mrs ~ A.
Gottstein. Mrs, Keith l. Bullitt. Miss
Grace Daley. Mrs. Marie burke,
Mrs. ". c. Bickford. Mrs. John u.
carmody Mrs. Sol Leylnson. Mrs.
Alice Norris. Mrs. Nellie T. Moore.
Mrs. John j. sullivan. Mrs. Sadie
Hammer. Mrs. vcrah W. Landon.
Mrs. Max steinhauer Mrs w z.
Rarnhart. Miss cordelih Thlel. Mrs,
Eugene Meacham and Mrs. Beatrice
Nottingham
Tuesday night Douglas addressed
meetings az Darlington schoolhouss
and AZ Bothell
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
Question Isberto
on Wife's Death

ANAcoRTEs. Sept g. 49, Paul Is.
berto ia held in Jail today in connec.
ton with the finding. June ~. OF the
dead body Of his wife, Mrs Irene
Isberto. floating In skiff in Rosario
strait. JEFF wootcn. with whom
Mrs. Isberto set out on her fatal
trip. disappeared OF the time and is
still missing.
Isberto returned TO his former
wife's home on Gucmcs island. yes.
tcrday. after having worked in Alas.
kn cannerios during the summer. He
is being held merely for questioning
by Sheriff c. II. Conn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
Extra! Azerbeidjen
In Grip of Revolt

GENEVA. Switzerland. Sept a.
The Georgian delegate TO the league
OF nations. Chavichlllu. received dis.
patches today stating that all Geor.
Ella and Azerbeidjen have been in the
grip Of revolution for the hast five
days
The kilograms stated the insurg.
ents already command about half
the territory. Street fighting is re.
ported nj Batoum and railway and
telegraphic service has been stopped.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-03
VOTE ON RAISE
IN SPRING
Cops and Firemen Can't Get
on November Ballot

4 special election 90 vote on the
initiat~ measure Of Seattle fire
and policemen who are asking In.
crcahes % l25 a month. cannot be
held until the spring city elections
In 1926
Corporation Counsel 7. j. l.. Ken.
nedy Wednesday held that the city
council has no authority under the
state law 10 call an election earlier.
The petitions, bearing more than
10000 names, was certified by city
Comptroller Carroll Wednesday.
This Is 1000 names more than are
necessary 20 put the pay question
up 10 the voters.
Firemen and policemen had hoped
that the ordinance would be voted
on ~ the November general cleo,
ton The city election comes early
In March