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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
The League and our Macy

IHe League ana Our NdpU .
THIS newspaper stands for a strong
i naval policy.
At first glance evident conflict exists
between strong naval policy and the
league of nations.
Actually there is no conflict, for this
very simple reason:
We are not in the league.
Ii, and when. we get in, then we can
consider the proposition of doing thru the
league what we must now do for our
selves.
But, as is. we are ION our OWL"
Being out of the league, we are isolated
from It's advantages. We must provide for
ourselves.
And. since we are alone, our necessity
for adequate naval defense provision is all
the more serious
The position that this newspaper has
constantly taken that the United States
should bring It's navy up to'standard, does
not by any means imply that We believe
the league OF nations idea should be thrown
overheard
The league of nations. while II has not
yet demonstrated its ability absolutely to
guarantee world peace is history's most
interesting and hopeful experiment IN open
and collective and regular diplomatic meet
ings among nations. As such IL merits
American cooperation.
But we hold that, when it comes to
defending the North American continent
and the Panama canal, and being in posi-
ton 10 defend the Philippine islands and
to support our open door" mission with
respect TO China, Americans can with
safety count on only one thing-their own
American navy.
They cannot must not, seek to pass
the buck" TO the league of nations or TO
any other diplomatic agency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
Your Income
Tax Simplified
Another Of n Series Telling How
the Law Has Been Changed
NOS

MET income. upon which the
~ income tax is assessed. ls
gross income. less specified dc.
duetions for business expenses.
losses. contributions. bad debts,
etc. A storckeepcr may deduct
as a business expense amounts
spent FOR rent OF his place OF
business. advertising. premiums
for insurance against fire or
other losses. coEt OF water.
light and heat used in his place
Of business. draynge and freight
bills. and the cost OF maintc.
nance and repair TO delivery
wagons and trucks. and a rea-
sonable allowance for salaries.
a professional man. such as
a lawyer. doctor or den,ists may
deduct the cost OF supplies used
In his profession. expenses paid
in the operation and repair OF
automobiles used IN making
professional calls. dues 20 pro.
fessional journals. office rent.
cost OF water. Fight and heat
used In his office and the hire
OF office assistants.
The farmer may deduct as
necessary expenses all amounts
actually expended in carrying
on tho business OF farming.
such as amounts paid In the
production and harvesting OF
his crops. cost OF seed and fer
tillzer used, cost OF minor re-
pairs TO farm buildings. and
cost OF small tools used up In
the course OF a year or two.
The cost OF farm machinery.
equipment and farm buildings
is not deductiblo as expense.
Deductions for personal or
living expenses. such as re-
pairs to the taxpayers dwelling.
cost OF food, clothing. education
Of children. etc, arc not al.
lowed.
Losses II incurred in n tax.
payers trade or business or
profession or in "any transac-
ton entered into for profit" are
not compensated for by in.
surance or otherwise are de.
ductible from gross income in
determining net income upon
which the income tax is as.
seSsed. To be allowed. losses
not incurred in trade, business
or profession must conform
closely 10 the wording of the
statute. For example. a loss in
CURED In the sale OF a taxpay-
cr's home or automobile, which
at the time OF purchase was
not bought with the inteneion
of resale. Is not deducuble, be.
cause IL was not transaction
entered into for profit" Losses
sustained in the operation or
farm as a business venture are
deductible. II sustained in the
operation OF n farm operated
merely for the pleasure of the
taxpayer, they are not deduct.
ible.
More Monday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

ur Flrlt Hgs The siip r1mcl
appropriated aggHry Tor "a liapIir'd
in fhc Highland l1ri school district
and has Tie peril board done any
ihiag ~ connection tctfh thia
proJecig ihiak thGf &c arc GU
tilted % a piapficid % fhia part Of
iotrn A. A.
The city council pa; into tho 1925
budget $4,000 for providing q play.
ground ln the vicinity OF tho High
land Park school This money viii
bo available az soon ~ tho park
board decides definitely upon tbs
locations
NJ fL5f. on NorrmDer 30 bie
sirtdilh optru singer JcHsic Nor
frii. teas 10 hare 0iren concert TO-
ne Piymoaih Coagrc gaii9HaI church
for The bcHstit Of mo samariioH
society We bought four tickets al
81 each. but the concert ioas post
poHcd on account Of hc BlHeas 81
The Hapcr. ~ The concert 70 Be
Dipon later. and. v not. irhcrc con
iro pct scfuHd9 MRs Y. n.
Mrp. Hattie Edcnhoim, Montoiius
building CHA in.oS55l. who had charge
Of the nrrangcntuts. reports that u
possibly win b. held IN February. de-
pending upon tho singer. Ia the
event you want refund call on Mra.
Endcnholm. and ahc promises TO take
care Of The matter
Mr. Firii, Why u there no IL
fsrtubon tcaitinD siation OF George
toirnf Patrons Of The RenioH inter
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
WE COMPLAIN Of the asSs

ME COMPLAIN Of the sbEs
w ity OF the system b. ~
a lame duck" cohgress co-arz
TO legislate. long after III p
pie have turned 1t out Bs,ls
do not criticize II the p-sstsr
chooses for some Of his mos. .
tinguished appointments II
who the people have defea.S
Really. there is no inco,sx
ency. The system is wrong, b.
ways. II is wrong. coslscrTs
that a congress which The pe1;i
have voted out should coc.i-a
20 make laws for them.
But II is also wrong. .ntin
ually. that the nation shoun y
deprived OF the services e,a&
tinguished leader, merely bssv
his own district has ceased =
agree with him. IN any c;ss
country some district whics q
agree with him would be prpuar
re-elect him.
Legally, VIC have the sr
privilege here, but our irrrF
=.
bic localism has prevented :
from exercising 1t. SO we ~
use for such men in sp2anuu
offices, instead. When this =
tains great leaders In the pub
service It is a boon. Whta :
takes care Of the wrecks 9
politics 1t is a makeshis %
sion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
Mr.. Fixit Gets a Call for Shirts!

bsiiocen Washington ard Yesler.
tocsi sidc. shotIa be Kept clear. At
present fhc fruit stands take up
nearly one-fhird Of this toaIk,
II. O.
Captain Hedges has promised 20
have the patrolman on that beat see
that the walk f. kept clear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
ONE of Mrs. Mann's youngsters

ONE OF Mrs. Mann's youngsters
choked one day whilo eating.
SO Mrs. Mann, tho tho choking
was not very serious, felt that she
should know what TO do in such
case.
Here are some remedies she
found:
In bad choking. where tho patient
turns dark in the face, lao time
should be lost. Send for tho doc.
tor at once.
Meanwhile slap tho sufferer on
The back between the shoulders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
FABLES ON HEALTH =
REMEDY FOR CHOKING

Open the mouth and inss ~ {
finger as far down as pos
try TO grasp the cbstruct'0n
remove Il.
Another good plan, Win e4'. .,,.s
is 10 press the back or cnes1 :. ~,
n table or chair. and slap oe ~.
tho back between the s'
blades. Il
Fish bones can sometimes ,,s,,
ten rid OF by swallowing
full OF bread. ,,,r 4
BY pressing the hinder ~ s.usi
the tongue vomiting may y
and the obstacle removed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
Snapshots in
the News
WEEDS GAMBLER

Homer Thompson,
n poor man a few
m o nths ago, is
now an executive
OF the Coca Cola
company. at Char.
lotto. n. C. He
recently married
Miss Lucy C'and.
Ter. granddaugh.
ter of Asa c.
Gambler. Sr.. the
Coca Cola king.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
A Thought

Wherefore should fast9 can
bring him back asains I shall go a.
him. but he shall not return TO me
- SAM. 1898.
ese
A II. surely nothing dies hUl some
II thing mourns.-- Byron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

MOTHER fullgrown is in need of shirts. Mrs. W.
n S. writes Mr.. Fix The Stars trouble man, from
Port Townsend asking where she buy size 20 shirts for
member of her family
Mr. Fixt has had several calls since he found shirt
maker who could turn large sizes for of the
Western husles He has sent the address Mrs w S.
Other questions put 60 Mr.. FiXt:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17


Q. What Is the largest statue in
the world?
a. The statue Of liberty IN Neic
York hdrbor.
Q. Are tho people Of the United
States going TO present statue TO
Brazil7
4. Yes. Violet T'erDiiliDcr. CONAN
sculptor Of the Rcck studios. Ne,c
York, Is at t1ork on an s5-foot
figure Of Friendship. tchich Is 10 be
presented 10 Brasil bv the people
Of the United States at the Brazilian
centennial celebration.
Q. what are some songs OF which
a million copies or more have been
sold'
A. "Tipperarv.' bv Harry Wiriams
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
Real Nerve
United STATES STEEL CORP,

/ TNIIED STATES STEEL IUhPUhA-
" TION GARY takes breakfast with
President Coolidge and urges him to en-
force law, especially the Volstead act.
Mr.. Coolidge has, on several occasions.
put his hand OIL the Bible and sworn to
enforce the laws. 1t takes steel corpora
ton nerve to sit down at another fellows
table and insinuate that he is failing in
his sworn duty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

urban ofira hare long ,oaits ia M
rui1 for ihflr car ANAL ivuiiug
room f0pld b. appreciated W. &.
n sou win get up petition and
have a number Of the patron1 sign u.
setting forth your needs. and send u
90 II. ". Grant caro- Puget sound
Electric Railway Co. Tacoma, Wash.
you ought 10 get results.
M Fizif Could von help as oct
The safety conc fcngihcned a FIRST
arc. and Unioa ST. Cars turning
from Fiat Guc. into Union g. par
G1iiD obsiract nc safety some at The
loiccr end. aud cays passing doirn
rirtt orc. irifh rear entrance doors,
atop for fhc Hriicb. lacking or 10
Jrci Of clearing The marked safety
sonc. INC poo, on The Sifeieun. iH-
d.cui.ng the space tcherc cars may
parL. shUuid b. morcd north to
conform rifh The change suggested.
O. 4. Z.
Tho traffic department has prom.
iscd 20 look into this matter 10 de-
terminc II the changes suggested are
necessary and feasible.
sfr Fidf Con yoa inform LAKE
Earlca chr riders irhgt the Hame Of
nc STOP Is 70 BE- called Just fibo
blocks toah ~ the Erickson stop.
opposite the Ecir pottery piaHiy 4
sign AZ the proper stopping point
iCiih the namc soJ The stop on 70.
irould bcncJii The patrons. Tn
Superintendent Henderson win in
vcstigntc aud will sec that the motor
mon call the proper stop and the
proper name. He VIII also determine
81 a stop sign Is necessary.
Nc FLrit: The sideteaik IN front
Of tho market on Occidental arc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

What the anthracite barons mean
is that substitutes came down on
them like a thousand OF brlqueitcs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

A Michigan man went hunting In
a fur oyercoat and ho got shot
that he did not expect.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

VoU can get an answer to
l. any question OF fact or In
formation b. writing The Seat.
tie Star Question Editor. 1929
New York ave. Washington
d. C.. and inclosing cents in
loose stamps for reply. 40
medical. legal or marital ad.
vice. Personal replies. conf.
Dental. All letters must 10
signed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Says Canada to Uncle sam: "Nou
may have my rum power but you
must leave my water power alone"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Wasn't it unfair 10 snc~ ~
vaudeville booking agenu
appeared ON the stage. -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
Rowell's Colun,

pom and Cara.
~ nothing % Amsries -
London Daily chroni,,, Y
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Iowa has just sent one OF its boy
bankers 10 prison. where theyy
have wicket windows. too.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Just makes YOU nervous; also weary when you travo
you know It = tehooving that you once again be
you're glad TO stay right where you are
copyright 1895. for The starr
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

MI
Rowell's Colurlrl
pOau and csrs,.
IL nothing % Ansrie' II
London Daily Chronf,, ~
power Of suck. I
ing in The wealth EI
o. ths rest d u
tao world
In d sIuFfs a..
Dcct. thlz Is true.
And Rome fsll.
among other 49, Il
things tscauss Nj
u aualIy sucked ~ I
the world dry. -
!. !: !. !. !. !. !. !. |. !.
W5 are net DO.
Ing thai. BY loot. -
ing the world o. I'll
In corn. ~ an 4lI
and ~ workers.
~ Rome did.
But ~ are do.
ing u with goid. Fsr<
Our pump Il sg,omzt,css,
ing tho worlds gold an.
And all our tradls,or,l a..
OF thought regard tsas !, -
tue. II all comes from b.
taken notion that xhs,.,,-
true o. ordinary indlylcu,,,.'
meas Il thsrsfors true ., !.
national business.
Aiore often. tho exar- s-...
10 The case. II a unsrch,-s,'
more than no buys. ara y, !
difference IN money go
that Is profit. Under Pa.
conditions. the reverse 1, o, q
with our national trade.
Tho one thing Arnsrss -.
needs, % maintain The s,,s..
o. the gold standard Ia d. 81
and therefore Of Au.ne,, l.
ues AZ home. Is an "unfarras',
balance OF trade. But nj.
tho thing each buxsnsr =,
rstely needs. We nss1 Il !
some upside down thlnkinr |, /.
der 20 get rightsid..up.
NTHAT Is the mos. uziut-
w OF human hnowisdg.l Dec
less astronomy. Al TIE m
nomlcal things NEEDED % m,
late our clocks and nauyl,. I.
ships were found OUT Ica- u
The present search Is fsr ,.,,r
too remote IN space for ., ~
70 reach and too dietzr, A -
for us 20 live 70 see. Wa.
the use?
Well. there arc two xl 7
uses. Many OF tho nsEr 4
coyeries in the const;tssz- Z
matter. which win rsyoIrr,
life after steam and elers1v
get too slow for US. wtrs ts.st,.
by tslespectroscope. Helir- "
found in the sun before \ N
IN Texas: and tho sun clsr~r
shortcut tbs Texas oae In
things arc useful" IN he !,
royyest sense. We can eE,'nr
wear them. or ride on the:n d
IN a broader sense the mos =
ful thing that can h.ppsn e /,
manity Is 20 enlarge i.s. M
and 10 find its place IN he :
verse OF things and MtE 4
this. astronomy il ,he ye.yiz
oation. tf
Perhaps the most ustiasI =;
has It's uses>after all.
WBTs and drys seen q y
w for once. agreed to u. .sSi
into dry enforcement-,th. On
in the hope OF accred.tirg y
the vets OF dlscrediting l. E,Az
way. It Is a good thing tn
result in making people fst e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

WTETs and drys seen q v
w for once. agreed to %. .ssi
into dry enforcement--,hs On
in the hope OF aecred.arg y
the vets OF dlscrcditing l. E,ss
way. IT Is a good thing III
result in making people fsd e
way or the other. and boih -
feel that feeling is the ~
thing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

what you VIII get.
Miles and miles you 20 a.walklng, 20 a landlord
army talking. and you visit homes Of every brand
and sort. Many things turn up TO stop you, rent.
ais high will often flop you, and you find that
seeking homes Is far from sport.
After while you find a dandy, 70 The cars and
stores quite handy, your spirits rise TO highest
pitch, and then all elatlon's quickly dented when
you find tho place is rented. And you start out
hunting homes all DER again I.
Tho the real osfaters gervo te hunting bomog
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Mr. Firii; why Il there no ~.
fsrtubon tcgiiinD station OF George
toirnf Patrons Of The RenfoR inter-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

Nc FLrit: The ddetcaik "a front
Of Tho market on Occidental arc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17
l00STlUX77NG%S!EEsEE|E!zzk5,)

THERE Is always ample reason. when you enter mo
l. Of nervous worriment and fret Aching feet in
take you round while you are seeking for home bu
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-01-17

tsshtTaTy "a its psiisy sf Fua-
ntnE nnsnl u,sus letters. The star
prtnts shia snr, urittss on the
stntionErf OF the AashinEtou
hatsL brrauss % believes "a fur
nishr. feed for thsuEbt sad dis
eussiou.-Ths I.diterts
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-09-23
OYEzSLALD C0ACR

I a similar treaty with the Kaw Indians
This meeting was held at Turkey
Creek In Mcpherson county, Kansas.
These treaties made Council Grove
a safe gathering place for the units
Of caravan, but did not lessen the
dangers Of the Trail beyond At times
the indians of various tribes were so
active that the United States govern
ment sent a military escort This was
done in 1929, 1884 and 1843. But
our troops might not cross the Arkan-
sas (American-Mexican line), beyond
which the greatest danger lay.
But nothing could daunt the Ameri-
can pioneer. For 35 years (1S25-1SS0)
the Santa Fe Expedition" was an
annual event Of first Importance TO
St Louis. After Franklin was washed
into the Missouri the point Of depar-
ture moved TO Independence With
the advent Of regular and reliaf lie
steamer transportation Westport Lanc-
ing (Kansas City, became popular.
The start was made In April. over
rho 15o miles TO Council Grove each
marty made its own way. At Council
Grove a captain and neutenants were
chosen and the force was divided INTO
companies for guard duty.
Other trade activities sprang up
Tho Rent brothers and Ceran st
Vrain built posts. Benrs Old Fort on
tba Arkansas, completed In 1882, was
tho oldest. largest and most Important
of the fur-trading posts OF the Great
plains. William Bent was the nrst
cottler of Colorado and for long its
most important citizen The Bents
dealt with Taos, Santa Fe and the
rortbern Mexican states For forty
wears they sent out at least one eNpe-
dition TO St Louis.
From 1880 for many years Santa re
ves the center Of the trading anu
framing life of the Southwest Tnere
were organized trading expeditions TO
Cb;huahua and Sonora and California
and trapping expeditions In all direc
tons.
Then came the Mexican War In
zoe 70, stephen W. Kearny marched
from, Fort Leavenworth TO Santa fe
and took possession Of New Mexico.
Thon instead Of going on into Mexico
be turned at right angles and went on
20 california, which became ours by
annexation July Of that year.
II was not until 1S49 that the Over
,ond Stage made its appearance on
tbe Santa Fe trail, after twenty-n'e
raors of travel by prairie schooner.
Two stages travelled together Tor pro
tection against the Indians
The story of the Santa F'e iran Is
80 nioneer push, daring adventure
and desperate fighting. The largest
INN importance of the Santa Fe Trail is
that n was Zig factor In bringing
ahont the annexation of Texas the
atevican War and the conquest Of Call
fornia.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-09-23
on 10 ZzZxZCO 1871

Trail" With a pack-train he reached
Santa Fe by way of Taos. He sold
his American calicoes at 81 and So
vara (short yard). This established
the fact that the Santa Fe trade was
profitable. Benjamin Cooper of LIE Mine
River made very profitable trips in 1872
/ and 1923. In 1924 Colonel Marmaduke,
Bernard Pratte, Augustus Storrs and
about eighty other traders Joined
forces. They transported about $780,
600 worth Of goods over the trackless
prairies to the Great Bend Of the Ar
kansas anG thence across the dreaded
desert directly to Santa Fe. This
caravan used the first wheeled We
hicles. The returns were S1So,OOO Ii
specie and $4,000 in furs.
United States Senator Thomas 5.
Benton of Missouri had the vision 10
see the Importance Of the Santa re
trade and had the influence TO secure
the passage Of an act by congress 1t
1925 appropriating funds for the sur
vev of n route from Franklin to Santa
Fee. The surveyors followed the usual
route to the Great Bend OF the Ar
kansas and thence followed the river
TO Taos as the safer way. The more
daring traders, however. preferred the
shorter way across the Cimarron Des-
ert. This sixty miles was verltaoi"
"Jornado del Muerto" for the UMPIRE
pared
The Cimarron Desert lacked 10th
wood and water, but its chief DANCE
was from bands OF nomad lndia1s
who had an Unsuitable desire 1or
horses and guns-and scalps. Many
wara the desperate encounters OF the
Cimarron Desert. The Indians might
be anv one of several tribes. Inc
traders did not attempt to distinguish
among them in making reprisals- II
naIlv the situation became virtually
,yor of determination between WHITE
man and red.
ponton,s act of 1925 authorized the
annointment of a commission 10 trea'
with the Indian regarding sale pas
COCO for caravans. President Jonn
Quincy Adams appointed as commls-
s;oners BENJAMIN Fl. Reeves, George
c. sib1ey and Thomas Mather. :. Their .ha
erst meeting was with chiefs Oh uie
Great and Little Osages at an extern
sive grove of hardwood trees where
the trail crossed the Neosho klVer' Ten
DAYS from the Missouri onuer
wide-spreading oak tree the osas 'a
agreed to give the white nlan 80 10
s,,I massage. The consideration was
eooo In cash and goods. The head
ss,ots SIGNING the treaty were "a
smsta Gong Hslr) of the Great
nso@es and Ca-he-ga-wa-to-nogo
0 Foolish Chief of the Little osage ages
Iobn Walker, the commissioner
guide guide. wrote council Grove" . on D on5
saIo hide with charred suck anu
at,yed lie skin to the councii OAK,
' Sly days later the commissions mace
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-09-23
War Debt Arguments
Make HooUer Smile

The different arguments advanced
by the European countries as to wheth-
er or not they should pay their war
debts To America caused Herbert Hoo
yer to remark:
European statesmen cannot say
whether Intentionally or not, are as
naive in their arguments as child
They are adroit enough to be Amer
lean lawyers. Only the other day
very prominent diplomat made state
ment about the war debt Of his coun-
try that reminded me Of a little boy
friend OF NINE
Hearing they had twins at the lit
tie fellows house / remarked.
so you have twins at your house.
BnlyT
"sNo, sir, they amt twins,' he ex
claimed; one Of EN- Is boy and The
other IS girl"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-09-23

They conquer who believe they caA