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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
SUPPORT BAILEY
VICE DRIVE
Hundreds TO Attend Meeting
at Baptist Church Today

Support from O number u minis-
tors and club leaders has been
promised the Rev. Ambrose Bailey,
pastor Of the First Baptist church
ho announced Friday They have
agreed 70 BE- on hand al a meeting
he has called Tor friday afternoon
nj his church.
"Ths meeting this afternoon win
be nm informal one" the Rev. Bailey
said. II have no set program 10
present. but viii seek the opinions
of those present concerning the
light on vice. ] win ask minhtsrf
who agree with me 10 conduct Simi
lar fights from their pulpiis.'
The main object Of the meeting
this afternoon 10 10 organize a mas
meeting az his church Monday
night. 10 lag the nucleus Of an or.
ganization 10 carry on campaign
for civic reform
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
old Folks Home Called
"Fire-Trdp" by Jurors
Stockade Unfit for Prisoners, but Juvenile
Home Is Warmly Praised

A SIDE from SIS report on vice
"a conditions, the King county
grand jury branded the County
Home as a fire trap. wholly unfit
for nee on an institution Of this
kind, ia is report late Friday.
Termlng n old and unaauitpry. its
uso as homo FOR unrortunates
was called "a shame aud ~,
grace 20 King county" aud recon.
mcndatioua we're made that tho
present King county hospital Dc fe.
modelled and converted into a homo
FOR tho purpose Tho juvenile
home. IA comparison. WAS found In
the best Of condition,
Prisoners ia tho county stocIghde
are without sufficient clothing and
that which they have. has long
since served To- usefulness. The
siockade itself WINS found "a De-.
pl0mblo firetrap. unFuitnble 10
house DFlagHfrH %
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Road Program of
Hartley Is Tabled

OLYMPIA. Dec. 4-Gov. Hart.
ley's road program which provided
for general curtailmcnt of road
work In this state, was tabled last
night at meeting Of tho house
roads md bridges committee. Tho
governors program named 10000.
900 as tho maximum TO DO spent an
nually on the roads, while sl6,.
100000 Is the amount now raised
for this construction work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04

losing money heeuI6s afndavlts
are made before n notary public
with the conulyunca Of those in
charge Of the department" instead
u before a deputy In the office.
Tho ugtOrial commission OF n.
II. Gushing who has acted In this
manner. should b. revoked. accord.
Ing 10 the report, and marriage run.
ners should ba excluded from the
county-city building
Fayorltism IN road building mat
tcrH came under fire. and II o. con.
tended that the selection OF roads
FOR original construction or repairs
should be made without regard 20
the political affiliations Of anyone
interested,
The Canadian and English pro.
cedurc ID termed better than the
SLOW. technical. onc-sldsd syHtem'
that prevails IN the United States,
and IN concluding paragraph. the
state legislature b. urged 90 take
immediate steps 10 revise the ntat
utes governing crime and procedure
Ia Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Lower Tire Prices
Are Now in Sight

LONDON, Dec. l.- Tho British
government has removed the rcstric.
tons on rubber exports from Malay
and Ceylon, an action which mny re.
suit In lower motor tire prices in the
United stntea.
It was announced officially Thurs.
day that tho export limit of s5 per
cent would be lifted for three months,
beginning February /, 1925, 80 az to
allow complete expectation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
to eiory'

SHCFFLlNG 20 EloTyl
~ Buckets Of water arc In readl
ness to be tossed on tho orpheum
stage when tho boards start Smok
ing under tho hot feet Of tho win.
ming Charlostonitcs In tho finals Of
The siar.orpheum Charleston con.
test Friday night
All the winners or tho week win
be- present 20 compete for the two
beautiful cups and Tor the dtstinc.
ton OF being seatties finest OK.
poncnts OF the latest craze.
Thursday night. Helen Jones and
Ray Hail Joined the brave little
band OF winners who struggle 70.
night for the nc plus ultra Of Char.
iestonlsm: group consisting OF
Thcodosla Young, Rita sumers,
Morris Ncwuisn and another. Mr..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Ferguson Blames
Former Employees

County Auditor Ferguson Friday
shifted blame for his indictment and
criticism BY tho county grand jury
from his own 10 the shoulders Of
"disgruutled ex-employes,'
'Dlck F'aris and Morris Holcomh
went TO tho jury. II listened TO them
and didn't give me chance 10 de-
fcnd myself" he complained.
Fnris. chief deputy. and Holcoub,
chief accountant were discharged
last month by Ferguson when they
refused to support Homer A, Wis
ner. FerRuson's choice 10 succeed
himself at next years county cleo
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
URGE CREATION
OF CHILD COIONN

Recommendation were made that
tho county farm of 40 acres. Do
converted into colony for the 800
sub.normal children OF the county.
Conditions at the county hospital
were said 10 be as deslmblo as can
be expected with tho old building
and insufficient equipment and
new county city hospital was recon-
mcndod for immediate construction.
a very loose method of handling
county supplies and equipment wag
discovered ana tho grand jury nug.
gested The creation Of new depart.
msnt 10 keep check on all county
property. with all purchases hand.
led by n special agent.
II Is stated that IN the marriage
icSnT0 department. tho county iy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
2 Persons Killed in
Mississippi Cyclone

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Doc. f.-CBy u.
PA cyclone struck the outskirts
OF Ynzoo City, Miss, carly today,
leaving u path of destruction about
quarter OF Il milo wide, killing two
persons and injuring 20, according
to reports ut tho office hero OF the
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley rail-
road.
Wires worc down TO Ynzoo City
and details were mcngcr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Chief Undisturbed
by Jury's Report

Police chief scverynH tn't sur.
prised al the criticism by tho coun,
~ grand jury u his admnIstu,
ton.
ITS about what / expected" he
smiled
The jury reported that tho only
time vice was not rampant IN the
city was during the nyc.d8y reign
on Mrs Bertha landcs. council
president as acting mayor and
capt e. @ Bannlck. ne police chief
a year ago last summer
Iio denied the charge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Starwich Denies
Lax Enforcement

It's an bunk
That was Sheriff Matt stnrwich's
answer 10 criticism by the gpnd
jury after It's investigation Of alleg-
ed lax law cnforcemest outside Sc
nttle In King county.
starwich said he lad kept down
lawicssness as much as possible,
and denied that there IL any open
bootegging or other form Of vice
In his Jurisdiction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
BAILEY TO TALK
Special Address for Men
Only at Y. M. C. A. Sunday

Dr. Ambrose 81 Bailey pastor
81 the First baptist church. will
speak TO men only IN "a special al.
dress IN the Seattle T. ~ g. a.
auditorium, Sunday ut 9 y, m. Hi
subject n ''Tho Clutch Of Crime
ana Vice In Seattle. tho Remedy"
The auditorium win he opened at 2
o'clock and the meeting begun nH
soon as IL Is filled
81 have necessarily been hamper
"a In expressing myself freely con.
corning an have seem" said Or.
Bailey when speaking 10 "a mixed
crowd. There are some surprising
things that have been waiting FOR
an opportunity 90 ray 10 fathers,
brothers ana business men In "a
meeting by Themselves. where ]
might talk aA man 90 man"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
COUNCIL READY
TO HEAR PLEA
TO IMPEACH
Unanimous in Desire 10 Give
Bailey Charges Public
Hearing
FIRST CASE IN HISTORY
Comment Withheld Because
OF Fear OF DiSquali-
tying Selves
BY Leland Hannum


CEATTLE'S city council
y men were faced Friday
with the possibility of BEN &
called upon TO start the first
impeach ment proceed
ingS ever instituted against n
Seattle mayor.
All nine declared their will
ingneSs to grant a hearing to
petitioners seeking an inn
parchment trial Of Mayor +.
]. Brown as recommended by
the county grand jury Thurs
day evening.
Fearful. however that they might
Iisquaify themselves from sitting
On q bo3d II Impeachment they
unanimously declined 10 pass 'snap
Judgment on the grand jury re.
port"
Reactions 90 the grand jury report
and 90 the announcement that tho
Rev Ambrose Bailey and his vigil
l1a'es would petition Tor tho im-
I,caehment Monday were varied
COUNCILMAN ROBERT II. HES,
METH -''If, as the jury says, there
evidence 90 warrant the impcach-
nent or recall, Il would seem to me
here must b. evidence 10 warrant an
Indictment 7 favor giving tho petit
tlonerS a hearing anyway
COUNCILMAN r.. l. BLAINE
This grand jury report IS Erlst Tor
DR.. Bailey's mill all right. III any.
ono petitions Tor impeachment.
favor consideration % tho plea in
he Judiciary COMMITTEES unless that
committee prefers 20 shirt tho prob
EN- TO the committee Of the whols.
Nt any rate an petitions ara given
consideration down here
Councilman q. r. EriciSson-"T
haven't studied the grand jury re
port. have nothing 10 say now.
M petitions submitted 20 the cOun.
ell are invariably given consider.
alton"
Councilman Phillip Tindall-"It
such a petition Is submitted. the
council is bound 10 consider q. This
s no time FOR any councilman 20
EprCss an opinion on such a ser.
.Jus matter
Mn. Bertha Iandcs. council
resident haven't conferred with
other council members. but / think
yVe ara bound to give hearing 70
ms petition. cant express my
own convictions because don't
NOV what evidence the grand Jury
bas"
SCILMAN RALPH u.
NICHOLS am not surprised.
don't want 20 disqualify myself. but
SIN maintain. in line with my
minority report Of last summer. that
The council should. K tho evidence
warrants II. consider impeaching
Brown
COUNCILMAN W. r. CAMPBELL
'Impsaehing a mayor Is a serious
matter. but IT'S been talked for
months and 1 think tho matter
should be brought to bead by CIV
Ing the petitioners a hearing
COUNCILMAN W, II. MOORE
favor council hearing X such pc.
tition is submitted. We recalled q
mayor IN 1911 whom George w Dill.
tug supplanted Mayor GIL Inn
peachment IS a serious matter. I
hesitate to comment on Il. The grand
Jury probably took the stand that
IN indictment might leave court
ease pending Tor month while an i'm.
peachmsnt would be effective i'm
nediatsly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
A Christmas Gift
For the Friend Who Likes
Good Fiction

MOT one new book, or two, but every
good book published during the COM
ing year may be your gift to the friend
who loves to read, if his gift is years
membership in the Book Shops Lending
Library.
There Is an attractive folder 10
nounco tho GIFT, and the cost OF the
Membership is only S6.0o than
the price OF three books, yet It permits
the recipient to borrow book at
time. exchanging frequently he
wishes, throughout year
A Membership which provides for the
borrowing of two books at time through
out the year is S1100.
-Fredcricl d Nelson, Book Shop, FY5.h Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04

We can just hear some reader
growl, Isn't that terrible That
guy certainly gets away with muir
der. But he'd Any tho Same thing
II lie saw one or tho mail order
fighters FIGHT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Smoking Boards Tonight
in Charleston Finals

Jaffc and HIS partner, and tiny
Baby Peterson
Twill hc grand and athletic
evening at the Orphoum,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04

a scrap heap Is made up prin-
oipally OF debris. refuse and loft
over olive pits. " Is also n place
whore lot OF scrappcrs ought
to 30.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04

Tho high moral tone OF college
football vii ROMAN safe as long az
cheer leaders can be kept away
from professional promoters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04

Daddy, bring homo one OF Boldts
observation-disclosures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Girls
Pongee
BlOonaers
It's
SPECIAL

MICE enough for gifts
IN and well-made OF
12-momme P IN gee,
these Boomers fol, girls
are unusual values at
this low price.
They are strong
ly reinforced and
ruffled at the knee
excellent gar
ments for school,
girls.
Sizes 6 to 16,
special, Saturday,
S1.75.
Frederick &c Nelson,
Girls Section,
Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-12-04
Ye Ode Time Fruit Coke

V WV ofoS WV ~ WV
TT is Ye Olde Time Fruit Cake that has
/ the honored place in impromptu re-
freshments at holiday time nowadays,
just as made-at-home fruit cake reigned
in days gone by.
Ye Old Time Fruit Cake Is made In
our own kitchens from an oldfashioned
recipe that calls for generous quantities
OF choice fruits, nuts and spices-so good
that It Is welcome candy as
Christmas gift
Priced in various sizes, at S5c pound
Frederick Nelson, Candy Shop, FIRST Floor
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

silver and gold trimmings, as applied
to things knitted, present a most in
teresting innovation
ALI sorts Of intriguing ideas are ex-
pressed with gilded leather as a me-
dunn for motifs, landings, collars, cuffs
and belts on the latest knitwear modes.
Illustrative of this new style trend Is
the exquisite sports frock here pic
tured. 1t is knitted of mist-blue rayon.
its drop-stitch contributing a note Of
interest There Is a bordering of sill
yer with bright gilded buttons. Surely
sports costume which will make ap-
peal to every queen of fashion,
Added to its comfort-giving quail
ties, is the beauty of the coloring ex-
pressed in knitted rayon or fiber silk
as you may choose TO call 1t. The
new knitted rayon suits, which are the
last word in fashion, abound in lovely
flower shades, such as rose, cyclamen,
flax
Then too, the prediction that lacy
stitch will feature throughout summer
knitted outerwear fashions becomes
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

nothing is too subtle, too sophisticated
or too splendid to help In contributing
to the charm of women who have at
tanned poise.
A fine example of French art in
matrons' gowns appears in the sketch
shown above. 1t has been created
with special reference to June we'd
dings. as suitable for the matron OF
honor, among the brides attendants.
or TO the mother of the bride or
groom. 1t is of lace and georgette
and very adaptable suited to young
and to older matrons. 1t has several
marks of the present season to dis
tinguish it and is a beautiful expo
nent of current modes, notably in the
uneven hemline, the combination of
lace and georgette, the jabot-panels at
each side of the skirt Joined to the
georgette with a beading Of small
beads A deep yoke in the bodice
has a "V' shaped neck opening and
the sleeves are very short. Laces
dyed TO match are used with geor-
gette in frocks of this kind. and blond
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

ture can quite supply. There arr
many things beautiful and inspiration
al In the flora Of old earth. from tin,
Towering plants whose beauty only
the magnifying glass can reveal te
great trees Of the forest and Jungle
But the tree Is the regal tribute, from
the savage who goes to Its spreading
branches for wood for his bow t.
those to whom the blessings of civil
zation have brought the greatest en-
and who utilize the prod
ucts Of trees In thousand usefu
ways"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

dred and f1ftieth anniversary Of tn.
Battle Of Bunker Hill by providing
for the United States Bunker Hn
Sesquicentennial Commission" of II
members, 8 appointed by the Prest
dent, 4 by the president Of the senate
and by the speaker Of the house, and
the appropriation Of $4,000 In CON
nection Herewith.
J And Bunker Hill Is worth celebrat.
ing. 1t was the first battle Of the Rev.
olution- The Americans lost It But
II ever defeat was victory It was
Bunker Hill. And what fight 1t was,
with all Boston on the housetops to
watch it,
You remember, of course, the Sc
quence Of those first sensational days
Of actual hostilities In IT'S. 1t was
the night Of the 18th Of April that
Paul Revere and William Dawes rode
from Boston to warn the Minute
Men" In advance Of the British ex-
petition. The next day took place
the Lexington and Concord affairs"
and the militia chased the British back
into Boston. The morning Of April 20
found Boston practically In a state of
seige. Provincial troops kept canning
In and by June 16 there were thou
sands behind Entertainments all about
Boston.
The morning Of June 1.-THE very
day that Washington was appointed
commander in chief by the Second
Continental congress In Philadelphia
the astounded British In Boston dis
covered about one thousand Americans
digging themselves In on Breeds Hill
on the Charlestown peninsula, which
overlooked the north part Of the city.
British vessels Immediately opened
fire and Gage mustered troops for at
tack. At noon the British moved
across to the peninsula In barges un-
der Gen. William Howe. At p. m.
under cover of a cannonade the Brit
sh attacked in force, expecting an
easy victory. The Americans held
heir fire until the British were within |
few rods. Their volleys were then !
~ lAdL kIC IDAll1SA fctcl duS
,roke and ran Reinforced by fresh |
roops, the British attacked a second !
ime, under cover Of the smoke from |
set on fire for the pur-
'ose. Again the deadly volleys; again
disorderly retreat to the shore. A
bird attack. Again a deadly volley
r two. But this time there was no
British retreat-for the American am
lunition was exhausted Followed
hen a close and fearful hand-to-hand
ght. And In the end the Americans
atreated from the field
So the British won at q cost Of al
lost a hundred officers and about
400 men, killed and wounded. The
merican loss in killed. wounded and
,ptured, was 45O. 1t was an Ameri.
IN victory in defeat. Bunker Hill
,stroyed forever the bugbear Of the
of the British regulars.
ence our American saying. "a Bunk !
Hill defeat"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

signifies purity and innocence; the rex
strength and valor, and the blue, viz
lance, perseverance and justice.
The Star-Spangled Banner was frs
so called by Francis Scott Key Il
The Star-Spangled Banner" which b.
common consent has come to be re
garded by the American people as tn,
national air of the United States o
America Congress has never SO des
ignated 1t or any other air, but Army
and Navy regulations so recognize 1t
The air Is an old one. The poem wa.
written during the War Of 1872, II
the night hours of September Is, 1914
while Key was watching the lombard
ment by the British fleet Of Fort
McHenry In Maryland.
The British campaign Of 1914 con-
sisted of expeditions from the North
and South. Sir George Provost COM
ing from Canada and a combined fleet
and army coming from Bermuda under
Admiral Cochrane and Maj. Gen. Rob
ert Ross. Ross captured Washington
anu DQIutQ Tie SapllOA SNP~N&
the British moved upon Baltimore. But
the land force of 1900 men was beat
en- off and General Ross was killed
The fleet bombarded Fort McHenry
unsuccessfully and departed.
The congress Of 1914 made appropri-
alton for a handsome monument to
Key and to the soldiers and sailors
who beat off the British army and
fleet. This monument was dedicated
June IA, 1922. President Harding
made the dedlcatory address and said.
In part:
Here tho patriotic sons OF the early
republic crushed one of tho most am
bilious invasions ever aimed against
our nation. Here, during the rage OF
combat, was born the swelling anthem
Of American patriotism.
1t is wholly fitting that Flag day
should be chosen for this commence
-ation and rededication, because our
lynn of patriotism is an apostrophe
% the flag we love. Yea, 1t is apostro-
,he and invocation as well, born OF |
patriotic and poetic soul in the travail |
" a sublimely heroic night
An American citizenship of tho high |
ind simple faith OF Francis Scott Key,
flame for defense. and no less devoted
n meeting the problems of peace, will
i'd to the luster OF the Banner he so
roudly acclaimed. Every glittering star
= fixed. every worthwhile procession Is
he more impressive for It's bearing. ev-
nv passion for country is refined by Its
Unfolding On ships OF mercy or vessels
( war, in the armed camp or at the
,emorials OF peace, in rejoicing process
ion or flying from the STAFF over the
nipple temples of the schooling youth Of
merica-everywhere 1t plesses the eye.
nd treasures the heart and stirs the
,uI. until we sing in all confidence with
le poet-patriot-
The Star-Spangled Banner In triumph
shall wave
,er the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
Now the scene of this glorious vic
,ry and song is further to be hon !
ed The Sixty-eighth congress, In
$ closing days, passed an act provid-
g for the restoration Of Fort Nc
enry and its permanent preservation 4
national park and perpetual ma c
onal memorial shrine as the birthplace c
the immortal 'Star-Spangled Ban g
r." and made an appropriation OF 1
@ 200 for the purpose. 1
Congress has recognized the one num- e
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

lace is used with contrasting colors.
The hat is depended upon to suit these
soft and elegant afternoon gowns 70
the years of the wearer. Younger
women wear the wide-brimmed models.
often with flower trimming. but thu
Older matrons select smart. small
shapes. The hat pictured is of hair
braid with handsome monture Of os.
trich feathers at one side which adds
greatly to its beauty.
JULIA BOTTOMI.EY
90 1895. Western Newspaper UnionJ
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10
Adjoining the Knitted Frock;
Lovely Gowns for Matrona

GROSS the palm Of the itinerant
~ foruneteller with a piece of sill
yer. and 10 our past. present and fu-
ture will be revealed Knitted outer
wear fashions are like that this sea-
son-responsive TO the magic touch of
silver. The styiist trims our sweaters
and knitted two-piece suits with hl-
yer buttons and gilded trappings and
behold a revelation of enhancing
modes. To the woman Of smart fashion,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10
Fine Example of the French Art.

realization in the latest rayon-knit
jumper suits. 1t also adds to the pres
tige of the newer knitted frocks, that
they are two-piece, for without a
doubt the skirt with overblouse leads
in point OF style Importance. The
blouse may be loug-sleeved and high
necked. or matching scarf, for all
these points Of fashion are emphasized
in the newer knitted modes.
1t is said Paris couturiers have
u penchant tor designing apparel for
nntrons, at any rate the numbers OF
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10

hats. wraps and gowns they present
created TO suit matrons (both younR
and older) seem to Indicate a prefer
ence that way. But. of course, 90
must consider that the main dsmandn
on them come from matruns and q
LIS most important to please then.
Whatever the reasonA the modes a
the French reach their climax In -
parA for women who have left II.
hood behind them. One reason Is thaa
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10
ben Aviators Barred

aviation authorities have
women from the pilots corps,
Tue traditional gallantry of
en toward the fair sex. The
eueration of Aeronautics has
quested that Mile. Adrienne
frances only professional
rrender her license. Mile. Boil
IL mas fighting blood In her
c'ares she Will not surrender
pse' since 1t Is paid for until
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1925-06-10
Nearly Bankrupt Two Ways

so you lent Harbinger the money,
did you"
Yes"
what did he sayY
HE promised to pay with alacrity."
He did, Ell? Well, let me tell you
this: If there's one thing that's
scarcer with him than money, its
alacrity."