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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Herbert Quick

HERBERT QUICK, whose regular con-
i L tributions to The Star have made his
name so familiar TO thousands OF Seattle
readers, died Sunday. The world is the
poorer for his loss.
Past 90 years of age, his reputation
already secure in the fields of literature,
economics and popular science, Herbert
Quick found his keenest satisfaction IN
his messages to newspaper readers.
From his farm nome in the mountains
of West Virginia he surveyed the world
and doings of men and women rs
recorded by the newspapers, periodicals
and books brought by rural delivery to his
door Kindly, tolerantly, always honestly
he put down his impressions and sent
them forth to be read. Physical weak
ness pulled at him continually-he was en-
route for the fourth time TO the Mayo
brothers hospital in Minnesota when the
end came-but pain could not pull his
spirit down.
Some measure of his mind is given by
the fact that during the period of his
regular writing for The Star he pro-
duced three great novels, "Vandemark's
Folly" The Hawkeye" and THE In
visible Woman" Many critics have
claimed for him that in this trilegy, tell
ing the story of the development of the
Middle West, he achieved the long
awaited Great American Novel In any
event the future probably viii remember
him for his writings even more than for
his public services of other kinds, even
tho President Wilson gave him complete
credit for the organization of the federal
farm loan bureau
The loss to The Star is personal. As a
member of the staff, his letters revealed
how simple and companionable truly
great man may be. He provided a con-,
tinual inspiration for the lesser ones
among us, revealing as he did how SYM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

WAsHtNGrON. May IL The
w third Of the three senate
investigations which made tho
year 1894 notable "a drawing 20
close. The Courena commit
tee must wind up is hearings
on tho affairs 81 the internal
revenue bureau ny May 80.
This committee. on which
Senators Watson und) and
Ernst (Kyl with CouFcns. arc
the republican members, and
Senators Jones ~ MI and King
UTAH are the dcmocratS, has
conducted It's inquiry since
March. 1894 Al ia hearings
have been behind closed doors.
The investigation. which grew
out OF the controversy between
Senator Couz-na and Secretary
Mellon. has already resulted IN
changes in the work and per
sonnet OF the revenue bureau.
Come changes were caused b.
the committees exposure OF ".
reEtliariiiss Others. 20 Senator
Couzens charges. were made be-
causs OF assistance rendered the
committee by revenue bureau
employees
The Couzena committee was
expected 10 wind up ita work
March 4. Senator Couzens Oh
tained an extension only over
the heated protests ~ Secretary
Mellon. HIS weapon was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Has President Broken
With His BiOgrapherS?
BY F. G. ORR

The only other thing which
could be figured as an offcnSc
was waxhburn's support Of
Louis A. Coolidge Of Boston for
senator. when II was known
that tho president wanted all
his friends TO support former
Speaker Glllett.
Whiting has recently been re.
fused interviews with tho presi.
dent. and Is said to be puzzled
as TO tho reason for these re.
bluffs. Friends OF his have been
told 10y friends OF the president
that Writings error was in al.
lowing two phrases TO appear in
his book. Calvin Coolidge.
public enigma yet TO be solved, 4"
and He il on trial However.
that story stands unconfirmed.
other biographies OF Coolidge
have been written by Horace
Green and Robert 4. Wood. but
neither Of these men has en-.
joycd the confidence OF the
White House as have Whiting
and washburn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
How

DENTAL science now proves
~ that dull. off-color teeth are
folly; that cleaning whiteness
can be obtained with but little
effort. New methods OF tooth
and gum beauty and protection
have been found.
In a short time you can work
a transformation on your teeth,
can literally change your tcholo
appearance.
Now test Is offered you--the
most remarkable OF all dental
tests. Simply use the coupon.
It's only a dingy film
The reason your teeth look off
color is that they are coated with
a film and the method Uou noIO
use fails TO successfully remoro
that film. That is why. regard
less of the care you take, your
teeth remain dull and unattrac-
tive.
You can't see that film with
your eyes. But run your tongue
across your teeth and you will
feel tia yiscous, slippery coat
ing that absorbs discolorations,
and clouds your teeth.
Remove II and youll be amazed
Mt what you find. You probably
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Yesterday, Today, Always

basket of stockings TO darn. Oh dear!
Another big day for mother!'
A MODEST headstone out at Wood
n lawn, with small mound Of sod
covered with white carnations. Two gray
haired men. prosperous looking men, men
respected for right living, men honored
for bigness of citizenship, men of energy,
progress and high principles.
Says one TO the other: BILL, do YOU
remember that day way back in May,
1925, when we emptied our little savings
banks to buy red carnations and buried
her in them before she was out of bed on
her day.
yes, John, and she put her arms
around us and said we were at heart good
boys and she would work hard TO make
US good men, and always love us any
how"
Bill, she did. Her day was yesterday,
is today and will be forever. Thru US,
us will go her day. from the seed Of her
work and worry"
And now she lies here
'Yes, she's here. Bill, right with US.
The sun never sets on her day. We're
her boys and maybe she's happy over il"
Il feel il. John, feel IT, But, it is time
to get back TO the office 1t is going to
be another of mothers big days"
pathy for human weaknesses may go
hand in hand with unceasing honesty of
opinion and expression.
The lesson Of his life will endure for
those who know him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Mr.. Fixit of The Star
Undertakes Here to Remedy Your Troubles
if of Public Interest

Mr.. Firif. Why no not the
Protestant churches hare day
schools ioherc irorkirD people
could send Their children, al a
nominal cost. ond hare them
taught the Bible along 10Th
other fhinOsf
A TAXPAYER AND MOTHER.
Because 1t is against tho state
constitution 10 read or teach Tho
Bible In the schools Of Washing
ton. many OF the churches arc
establishing summer vacation
Bible schools. which last from
two TO four weeks. where Moth
ing but the Bible Is taught. Tho
tuition Ia often free, and never
more than 81 per family.
Mr.. Firit. Recently p,r
chased some medical books from
an agent irho misreprcsenfed
them TO me, stating that n had
a department for boys and girls
bctmecn the ages Of rs and rs
tchich u has not. She also said
there iCould Dc three rolumcs.
the third Of ,Chich tcus a loose
leaf binder proposition 10 be
completed by them t1ithin fire
pears. nth all noiD data up 10
date each pear. After they de-
Nucrcd The books I found that
iods not the case, paid the
agent $3.50, agreeing 10 pay So
per month until the tcholc
amount should be paid, The de-
iircrU Cds not made at The
time paid The agent and
signed tho contract and I did
not sec the rolumcS until dciir-
cry. Now under the circum-
stances icill be compelled 10
keep the books aud finish pay
Hent on ihemH h. S.
Read your contract and what
ever It says YOU will no doubt
have to abide by. Unfortunately
tho agent does not always tell
the same story that the contract
docs, and too many persons sign
contracts without reading them,
M Firii 4 do1 IN our
ucighborlood has bitten several
persons, Ne also banks al night
and IN other rays Us dangerous
and diSGprccubic. lie has bcon
reported no the pound master.
and has been ordered tied up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
+? i? Answers to Your Questions !? !?

o. What are the five most costly
metals? Is radium the most costly
and what is the present valus7
A. The fire most costly metals arc
radium. iridium, platinum. osmiuHs
and rhodium. Rndium Is at prescni
vaIned at about t2,D00,o00 per ounce.
O. Where docs tho railway mail
service obtain substitutes when the
regular employees arc on vacation?
A. A substitute ;s appointed by
the railWoy mai scrUicc from a
civil service rcOistcr Of the Subsf-
fptes. II possible. n there Is no list
Of eligible substitutes someone toho
has not qualified bB examination II
appointed temporarily.
Q. What does the English express
;don dover house" mean?
A. The house trhere the t1idoto re-
sides Dhen the manor house and cs-
tate pass 10 the eldest son and heir.
Q. Are the payments made on the
new federal bonus attachable for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

"COME, children, get up and hurry
- down to breakfast You'll all be
late to school. It's the third time I've
called you IN send father up, if you are
not down here in five minutes. Willie,
you'll find new mittens | made for you
yesterday, in the right-hand top drawer
of the bureau and, Johnny, put on the
stockings | put new heels in last evening.
And don't forget TO scrub your teeth and
wash behind your ears! Mercy, but rails
ing boys is some taskH'
81 I0W are the buckwheat cakes? Good
L L That's nice Mother gave them
good stirring last thing before going to
bed Johnny! What table manners And
do leave some of the syrup for the rest Of
us. Oh dear! | do so want my boys to
become well-mannered, unselfish men,
Please do remember. Mother worries and
works so hard for it.
Hurry into your coats now. And Will
lie if you get as good markings as last
time, your shall have new sled. or roller
skates. Be good TO teacher and don't
have any quarrels with the other boys,
Kiss mother, and off to SCHOOL,
Husband, you'd better get up, 1t is
nearly quarter past seven, the boys are
off for school and your cakes will get
cold. It's scrubbng day and there's a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

Q. ~ what tcmpcratur. does
kerosene freeze?
a. 10 degrees bcloic seror
Q. What Is the swimming speed OF
the common soal7
4. Ten mites aH hour.
Q What Is the average depth OF
tho scar
4. T,eo and one-haE mites
q What was tho Council OF
Nicaea?
4. 4 council coHrcucd BIZ the En-.
pcror Constantine 70 settle me
AriaH CONTROVERSY concerning me
divinity Of Christ. Arim maintained
that the Son Of God ,oas a creature.
Tho the highest Of all. aud not CO.
eternal tciih God. The council de-
cided oDaIust Arius. maintaining
that Christ Uds ncucr created. but
i1as co-ctornal toiih God. The Nicenc
creed trds the confession Of faith
adopted at the end Of the deibera-
lions.
Q. What is the oldest existing
state in Europe?
A. The republic Of San Marine. IN
The heart Of IoiV, on the Adriatic,
founded IN The fourth century
Q. How does the number OF auto
mobiles In the United States com.
pare with the number OF horses?
a. In 1871 there perc estimated
10 be eL}72,772 horses IN the United
states. 10 Is estimated that there
arc approximately fS,000.000 auto
mobiles at the present time Ia this
country
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Nosv are quickly restored
to ddzxlir,g whiteness

houc beautiful teeth ,Gthout res'-
isin1 it.
Film. too, is charged with mos
tooth troubles. II clings TO teeth
gets into crevices and stays
Germs by the millions breed in u
And they, with tartar, are chez
cause OF pyorrhea and gum
troubles.
NelC methods remore It
And Firms the Gums
Now new methods have been
embodied In a dentifrice calleo
Pepsodent, different in forma''
action and effect from any ofhe
method.
Its action is TO curdle film ana
harmlessly to remove il, then y
firm the gums-no harsh 81"
dangerous TO enamel,
Most OF the sparkling, whlN
teeth YOU see arc due to y
Largely on dental advice, 1t mas
changed the teeth cleansing hse'
its of the world.
Results are quick
Make the test. Then note results
Mark the glistening whiteneS :
brings; the beautiful polish an'
lustor of your teeth. CLIP u'
coupon before you forget.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

NAsHlNGToS. May IL Re.
w ports arc current In Wash.
inEton that Calvin Coolidge has
broken with Edwin Elwell Whit
ing and Robert Morris wash.
burn. his two best known bios.
rapherB
waHhbun. politically import.
ant IN Massachusetts,. nine years
IN the state legislature and LONG
acquainted with Coolidge, wrote
The first biography OF his friend
and called It Calvin Coolidge,
His First biography"
The book was 40 well liked
that the republican national
committee last summer paid
washhurn for tho privilege Of
hriefinE Il for itsc as campaign
literature. siucc nothing in the
book. IL is believed. could possi.
bly, offend President Coolidge.
IL Is said tho president may re.
sent Washburn's receiving com
pcnEstion from tho republican
national committee. thus cash.
ing in on aequaintanccship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

but he Is NOT kept tied. aud I'M
less something Is done, he Is 90
ing 10 do serious harm 10 some
one. SEIGUBoR
Vicious dogs must be kept tied
up. As you failed to give name
and location, Mr.. FiNit is unable
10 take UP this case with the
pound master. But II you will
call the Humane society.
GA rid Sloo, there should be no
further trouble about this dog.
Mr.. Firii: A year ago I paid
1915 10 the city as condcmno-
fior OF Louise 81. from Minor
10 Edstidkc. 7 notice FOR
sale sign on Louisa ST. OF East
lake. Should not the city open
the street or make a retundr
r. " u.
This condemnation was 10 be
from Minor to Yale, includins
the alley. This matter will come
up before the council carly this
week. II might be well for in
terested citizens to attend this
meeting. Call the city council
for information, MA in-65s5.
Mr.. Firit: Recently bought
three tokens on Queen Anne
car. One Of these tras mn
Omaha token, bur as I had read
that these could be used on Sc
attic cars. made no objection
Today ! dropped Il IN the Dor
OF a PhinncV car. The conduc-
tor became rcry disagreed
He returned The token TO me-
aud as u tcoS all had, friend
had TO pay MP fare, think
this conductor should be tauobt
10 use respectful language ,rhcn
talking 10 passengers.
MRS. II. VI. l..
Accepting out-of-town tokens
on the cars is a courtesy OK
tended to visitors. and not
meant for home folks. But
since YOU received It from
conductor, there Is no reason
why II should not have been
taken after YOU had explained
the circumstance. In any event,
u conductor should act the gen
tleman at all times, II he can
not he isn't q good man for tho
job.
Your complaint will he re-
fcrred 10 Supt. Henderson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

Former senator Walsh points
points out that the house was
once the center Of power and its
chief men were the most famous
leaders Of the nation. Nos no.
body knows the name even Of
The small clique that runs the
house. The change Of rules did h..
THE trouble II that. Ike most
l. men who boar, themselves
practical" these apologists Of
reaction arc theorists. who ig
more facts.
The lower house did. indeed
change It's rules IS years ago.
but the change was not 10 cut
or debate
II was 10 cut or nibustering
by other means than dcbate-by
continuous roll calls on dilatory
motions and by breaking
quorum by refusing TO answer
70 names. Speaker Reed ruled
that II a member WAS actually
present. he should be counted
30. whether he chose 20 answer
10 his name or not, As TO de.
bate. the house had always had
the cloture. and the hour limit.
So has the British house OF
commons. sull the most con
spicuous center OF debate In tho
world II was not curtailment
Of debate that extingutshed the
house Of representatives.. II
was the abolition OF leadership.
THE world is about to move
l. TO the tropics for food.
says DR.. Frank Leslie. TO the
Society OF Tropical Medicine.
Modern adyancements in med.
cine have made II possible for
white men 10 live and work in
the tropics.
The land hunger" OF the
~ I'D will scarcely stop at the
tropics. or even at the land
Itself. Commander Brandt. in
charge Of navy oceanographic
research. predicts also ocean
farming"
In these plant and animal re.
sources Of the sea are stores OF
potential food more than all the
products OF all tho lands. They
need study and conservation
now. and perhaps cultivation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

YOU can get an answer TO
4 any question OF fact or In
formation by writing Tho Seat
tie Star Question Editor. 1927
New York ave. Washington.
ID. c.. and inclosing cents In
loose stamps for reply. NO
medical. legal or marital ad.
vice. Personal replies. conf.
Dental. All letters must DO
signed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Tax Bureau Probe Winds Up May 80
BY c. A. RANDALL

threat 10 make public in a SEN
ate speech the fun record o. the
conditions which were being un.
carihed
To date. no rrrOmmsndation
60 congress has come from the
committee This VIII be pre-,
ssnted TO the senate next De
ccmbor.
The chief complaint which
the members or the committee.
~ least Senators ConE.ns. Jones
and King. now have against the
revenue bureau - that too great
latitude IA granted 10 individual
officials IN passing on tax mat,
trra.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

II ~as found. for instance.
that tho tax laws could be in.
terpreted practically 10 suit the
inclination Of tho official hay.
ing a case in charg, Similar
cases involving the same st Of
facts were frequently decided in
opposite ways This has per.
mitted OF freeing some oompan.
les and individuals Of practically
all OF their taxes, and Of put.
ting undue burdens on others.
Less flexible rules and more
publicity. have been mentioned
as two fundamental changes the
Couzsns committee win recon-
mend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11


When tho great United States
naval armada myed up the Pa.
cific 10 get good send-on at
San Francisco, tho Jap tanker
Hayatoma was iyln' in tho har,
Dor OF San Pedro. Suddenly. tho
HnyatomR appeared amidst tho
T.. s. fleet in san Francisco bay
and her crew took 10 mlNin with
our gobs at city points where
the miXin' was good. Not much
was thought about II. but now.
while Il jury OF 500 u. s. navy
officers In tryin' 10 decide whcth.
or Uncle Sam did or didn't cap.
turo Hawaii. here's the Haya.
toma tied right up at n dock In
Honolulu. Some think that she
went right thru the battle lines
durin' the fight for Hawaii, and
has a better idea about how to
capture Hawaii than those 500
L. s. officers viii ever agree on.
It's n horrible suspicion. and
If those war.breedin' Washing.
ton writer's don't work UP
declaration OF war by somebody
it's simply another Dawes case
OF too much sleep. But maybe
they're suppressin' themselves 20
see II the Haytoma gets TO Aus.
tralia before our fleet does.
TRIM 10 shoio his ccldt orHcrV
old Constable Seth BedrdSlcv has
not toothbrush handle stickin'
out OF his uost pocket. You can
bet he got II at a secondhand
store.
Mr.. Henry Ford declares that
the trouble with America is it's
excessive speed. Yours truly
has often noticed It, while steer.
in ono of Honry's make and
watchln' the others go by.
Two days search uncovered
1870 knives and blacl,jacks among
tho San Quentin prisoners. No
machine guns, cannon or bombin'
planes found. yet.
Sec'y Work seems strong for
the Coolidge economy. Has vaxI.
mated himself against smallpox.
TX, l..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Dogs

A MOVIE director points out that you
n can wallop a man with slapstick
and your audience will roar with laugh
ter. Slap dog, and your audience will
roar with indignation.
Cities try to muzzle dogs this time of
the year because few become wild and
bite people. A large section of the popu-
lation protests.
Cities limit auto drivers because few
become wild and run down people. And
the same section of the populace APP
plauds.
What queer heritage, this human ma
ture
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Blind. SLeepu Justice

JUSTICE might laugh the very bandage
j off her eyes over ii, if il doesn't give
ner that all-gone feeling in the stomach.
The bribery charges in the Teapot
Dome case are now outawed by the stat
ute Of limitations and all that Attorneys
Pomerene and Roberts, the governments
hired help, can ask for is indictment for
conspiracy.
However, let us hope for the best, An
indictment for mere conspiracy may fur
nish excuse enough.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

later The world is not reaay
10 starye yet
The yea, fortunately. viii prs
sent no social problems. II h,
nations can agree on its divis
ion. or on q way 70 adminlst.,
h in common. nothing VIII h.
left beyond our present pog,,,
10 solve
Not 50 the tropics. Tho whit.
man, 10 bc sure. can work ia
the tropics. The dslusion tbs,
he cannot b. explCIed.
But be won't And wiz
should he? There are othsr,'
there who can do Il better. and
cheaper. So the white man zoe,
10 the tropics. not 10 work. bu
TO command the work Of otheu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Money!!

VoU handle but what do know about it?
happen TO have today medium
circulation and exchange DO know Of the things the
ancient peoples used for and why?
Jan you wh United
you escrbe o
Of
the United States in circulation?
different paper
tell difference
national bank
silver certificate and federal reserve bank note? What the designs
on currency
redemdt
in for jewery?
all these questions then be
will the bulletin Fiji the
below and mail TO Washington d. C, directed
Finance Editor Washington Bureau
York Washington D.. c.,
the bulletin
| in postage
Name
City
| 1873 ] am reader of The Seattle Star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

debt or subject TO national or state
taxation?
4. The ldi1 on the subject reads
as follotos:. NO sum payable under
the act 10 veteran or his depend
eHts or 10 hts estate. or TO amp
beneficiary named under Title Y. no
adjusted serutcc certificate and no
proceeds Of any loan made on such
certificate shall be subject TO at
tachmcnt. ieuH or seizure under
any legal or equitable process, or 10
national or state tn1dtion.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
What Folks
Are Saying.

PROF. c. T. RUGH, Uniy.t
sity OF California: college pro
fessors have become begran
for money. due 10 the necessity
for getting large endowmenu-
HANS FURTESHEIM. hs
German tanner: I'm Berlin ~
can buy a good shoe Of Amer.
can make for approximately 81. !
Yet in the United States IA
same shoe costs $40 TO .l2."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

Naturally, his conclusion Is not troubled
by the mere fact that there is no such
thing as "the od-fashioned American.home"
and that nobody would live in it if there
were. Why seek facts when phrases are
easier?
THE same tendency is evident in the
cofnmonest argument against Vice
President Dawes crusade for the reform
Of the senate rules THE more helpless the
senate is, the less harm is can do Why
make it efficient" The mood Of the mo-
ment seems to be that everybody is "agin"
everything.
Senator'S themselves have invented q nov
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11
Death

TAKE out your watch and look at it.
l Watch it as it ticks off approx
matey 70 seconds. During that time one
person was injured in an auto accident.
Seventy seconds more Another injury.
Every 30 minutes a person is killed.
The most important thlng--cross streets
cautiously.
The next-drive carefully.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

" -
Th oy have
promised us
"a war at ey
cry " ar d
election. or
o I, o r
chan &c OF
p o ! i'll clans
in r uro PC.
a n d I II g y
W o n Z be
happy unless
yours truly
posts 'cul on
this latest
prospect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-05-11

Il hope, Johnny, that you are pH
pared with your lesson. What doa
the passage, Man is as the gran,
mean" Z
Il asked pa, and he said be guesa
II must refer TO mas folks 'csrs
they come up in the spring and ssI
all summer. Boston Transcript