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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
BY Mr.. X.

THE political history OF State Soma,
4 tor Paul W. llou1cr author OF
the rabbit and poor fish letter
offers one OF the bert Illustrations
Of o right about face, easiest way
politician.
Supported by Tho Star aud IN.
dorsed by Bob Bridges. nouser was
elected from the 3ist district IN 1912.
lie was easily the most cussed and
discussed member OF that body. He
startled tho entire state one fine
morning by speech IN which be De.
clhrod that the leases made by the
state for the Seattle barbor area had
been Illegally executed. and demand.
cd that n suit Tor their vacation be
authorized
Mcn and corporations interested IN
tho valuable waterfront lenses char.
tered a special train and hurried 10
Olympia 20 appear before the special
committee appointed 10 hear Hous.
er's charges In detail. u was then
discovered that Bob Bridges. the
chairman Of the Seattle port com.
mission. was working with Houscr,
aud many gave him tho credit for
digging up the trouble making facts.
IL looked like trouble a.plcnty,
however. for iIonscr was able 10
convince the committee. and II
WAS an unfriendiy COMMITTEES.
The committee NJ H. .ata,,,-,,
meni. reported back TO IIouser
IN favor Of prosecuting the suit
for vacation Of the leases.
4 few days later Houser intro.
duced a bill turning over the control
OF tho entire hnrbor area Of Seattle
TO the Seattle port commission. The
pTstlgo he had gained enabled him
10 force this bill thru both houses.
lie came back 10 his home
town OF Renton. wearing halo
Of glory rs big rs wash tub.
The citizens Of the little city and
friends turnout the district gave
him "A banquet. and Bob Bridges
and other wclllmown progress
Ives came and jobted In doing
honor TO the man who had done
more for the port Of Seattle than
any man who had ever been
elected 10 the legislature.
Houhor was reelected in 1914 and
held his seat in the house until
1899. when he was elected 20 the
senate. But during an those 10
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01

sands OF banners flung across con.
gcHted downtown sbrccta.
Today the temple recorders and
other chief Shrinera sailed from Los
Angeles harbor TO the Magic Isle Of
Catalina" 20 hold preliminary coun'
Gil and mako merry.
The rank and file OF tho Invading
army began their festive sport on
downtown streets Fifty Shrine
bands paraded the streets Of Les
Angeles and Hollywood. accompanied
by thousands Of tribesmon. Every.
whore tho invaders had the risht Of
way,
California officlnldom and pretty
stars from Hollywood Joined in the
brisk welcome accorded the visitors.
More than 1900. 600 has been raised
10 entertain the invading mobiles.
The annual session Of the Imperial
Council viii be called TO order tomor
row. officially inauEurating tho 5iai
conclaye OF Tho mystic order
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
PAGES 9 TO l6
VASHON HONORS
DISCOVERY
Crowds SpeIIbound as
Meany Tells Story OF 1892

NHshon Islanders were hosts 90
The outside world" sunday. cele.
bratIng the anniversary of the day
the Island was discovered in 1872
by Capt George Vancouver and
Lieut.. peter Puget. who named the
island NashOn Tor capt james
Vashon OF the British navy.
Prof Edmond 8. Mcany. hlstor.
ian. held the throngs gathered al
Elllsp0rt virtually spcllbound as he
told. IN his own magnetic manner
" how various places thru Sound
waters came 10 be chartered and
named by Vancouver on his cele-
brated voyage Of discovery.
Commissioner Frank Paul later
dedicated the new e0-foot road
around Quartermaster bay 10
Dockton.
Many Seattle and Tacoma people,
taking advantage OF the splendid
ferry service. drove 70 the island.
enjoying the fine roads and paving
0f this beauty spot Of Puget Sound
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Andrews Reelected
Foresters' Secretary

Thomas II. Andrew OF Seattle wRH
reelected secretary Of tho ForesterH
OF America organization In the state
for tho 18th time n, their convention
last week in Tacoma.
other officers are: Charles r.
Barth. Spokane. deputy supreme
chief ranger: Joseph FEEDER. olympia.
grand chief ranger; J. r. Turner, Ia.
coma. grand sub chief ranger. T. w.
Chovil. Tacoma. grand treasurer; =.
u. Knapp. Seattle. grand recording
secretary. and r. o. Carton. Tacoma.
grand lecturer,
Delegates were chosen TO tho su.
premo lodge convention In Atlantic
city. Tho next atate convention Will
be held In Spokane in 1891.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
ny JIM MARSHALL

LIVER since State senator Paul
IL Houser sent Jay Thomas that
famous lesson in natural history.
other Seattle politicians have been
studying the thing out. with the
idea OF sending out other lessons
on the same subject.
Paurs epistie TO jay. students OF
chatty correspondents viii rcmem-
Der. was about tho habits OF rab-
bits and poor fish. especially when
confronted by big Bertha"
big Bertha" Is supposed BY his
torians 10 DO a big gun In the
mad. gay whiri Of politics.
The following is the rough dgaft
OF letter found in Mayor Browns
waste sllo. CA basket got too small
months ago.
This letter starts out. you blg
chcesc." and is thought 70 be nd
dressed TO somebody the ma or
dcspises lie deepiaos 10 many
people, however. that Identification
Is hopeless.
Anyway. this letter goes on:
There arc several skunks around
this town that are going TO got a
horse-laugh from me. directly I get
time 70 pause 10 the big things l
am thinking up for the people OF
Seattle. They may be foxy. but
I'm bear AZ playing postum. They
can't make monkey out OF me
and / don't need TO make donkeys
out Of them. Nature beat me to
IL"
About tho monkey business. or
course nobody ever made a monkey
out OF ", J. Bryan. and 70 hear him
tell Il, nobody can make him out a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Duwamish Waterway
District Organizes

r. l. Hoirdiek was elected chair.
man OF the Duwamlah waterway
commission Monday morning, at a
meeting OF the members In tho OF.
fec OF John shorc,t. attorney for
tho waterway commission. ]. W.
Lees was named secretary. August
Tocliner Is the third member OF tbs
commission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
CAUSE OF u. S.
0UTCRY DIES
Nation Was Aroused by
Capture OF Man in Morocco

MOHRtsrOWN. y. j., June d.
Ion Perdlclrls. whose npme figured
ln q famous episode 81 American hlr
tory. b. dead az ChisolhurnI. England,
according TO "a cablegram received
here.
Pordlcaris. an American merchant,
was captured by the Moroccan ban,
dit Iaisthi. about 20 years $50. and
held FOR ransom u was then that
President Theodore Roosevelt sent TO
the sultan OF Morocco tho ultimatum.
'Pcrdicaris alive or iuiaull dead. 4"
perdicaria WIS released. bur only
after tho sultan had bribei 1nisuii
with tho govcrnorahip OF "A province
In place Of tho 10000 tho bandit
demanded.
Word OF his death was received By
Joseph Randolph. mis- lawyer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
ACCIDENT
Charge No Protection for
Man Near Engine Belt

In an effort TO fix the blame for
the death OF Egnar Bjorklund. kill
cd last Tuesday by revolving belt
in the plant OF the West Coast
Monument Co.. coroncr's jury be-
gan an inquest Monday.
Coroner's deputies charged that
there were no guard rails around
the belt 10 prevent accidents. BJork-
iund was attending compressed
air motor which operpted the belt
when he fell into IL,
Tho belt whirled his body on the
inside OF the loop. around several
revolutions before the belt slipped
OF and threw il with terrifying
force against the wall. breaking the
iimbers and killing the victim in.
stantIY
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Spokane Bridge
Paving Finished

Congestion OF traffic during rush
0ufs soon viii be relieved at the
v Spokane st. bridge.
inc west approach. which has
>sn narrowed to one-half the bridge
M,n' pending paving Of the other
' vii be open in few days.
n. yadsiiies have held back the com.
. ~..on Of this section since the
.ass was opened to the public,
s'sral months ago.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Philippine Parties
Back independence

MANILA. Z. /. June lon sim
liar platforms Of independence for
the Philippine islands two parties
go before Philippine voters iomor'
row in general elections chief cleo.
tons In an orderly campaign have
been along Ideal party lines. The
whole country goes dry AT midnight.
until ballots are counted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
SPECIAL TRAIN
FOR MOOSE
Delegates Leave Wednes-
day for Northwest Conclave

Delegates to the Northwest conyon-
ton Of Moose in spokane June I,
) and 6, win leave Seattle en- a spe.
cill train wednesday. They viii be
accompanied by the 8o.piece Seattle
band. drum corps. highland pipcrs,
drill team and the ladies' drill team
OK the Mooseheart legion.
Mrs. Gayle Bean. selected BY the
Seattle lodge as their queen to rep.
resent them at the convention. Is TO
accompany them. a princess to rule
over the social activities OF tho con.
yention, win be selected during the
session.
Secretary Wilton G. Lecsey and
Dictator f. @. Guest arc to leave in
few weeks 70 attend the national
convention OF the order in Baltimore
from June 90 10 20.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Seven Miners Killed
in Mexico Accident

MEXICO CITY. June 1.-seyen
-Hers were killed and several in.
zsd BY fire and explosion in the
q Bordo mine. near Pachua. satur-
AZ, and rescue workers were dig.
ing today in hops OF bringing out
'esible survivors.
Ten Mexicans and one American
70 we're killed late Saturday By
ss explosion OF gas In an oil wen
a The cerro yiejo fields. 4 sal
'ge crew was reported unable to
sith the victims because OF the
bread OF gas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
Butler Hotel Is Bought
by Savage for $685. 900
Rosenbaum New York Syndicate Out
bid; Capitalist Sees Big Future Here

SALE OF tho Butler hotel bundlns
- and rch csuto'to John q, say,
axe, president OF the Butler Hotel
CO. was completed Monday. The
price was $4,000.
a spirited bidding contest bctwe2a
Savage and Henry G. Ewing. repro.
seuting the l.. y, Rosentaum uyn.
dicato OF New York capitalists. was
finally won by Savage.
savage ana affiliated interests
have recently acquired the spokane
hotel property and the Tacoma
hotel.
Plans were announced recently
BY savage for the renovation and
extensive remodeling OF the Butler
hotel
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
BIC SILK CARGO
LEAVES JAPAN
!. S. Grant Arrives Here on
June 10; 1894 Passengers

With the largest and most vnlu-
he cargo Of silk 20 be shipped
Seattle this year. the $. S. Presi-
ant Grant Of the Admiral line. sail
4 from Yokohama for this city
aaaday. cable reports stated.
The silk cargo. valued at $1,000
E Is supplemented BY a general
arso worth s2.500.0o0.
The ship carries also 3et passen-
RS and .,3g5 bags Of Oriental mail.
esp. N. VI. Jensen is commanding,
he vessel IS due In Seattle on
me 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
NA4Fff tihfIhEntJ
MY DEAR, USE
POSLAM FOR
THOSE P|MPLES

II win often clear them away In
p hours. because 1t is the most
CONCENTRATED OF skin remedies.
Yet It's medication is so gentle that
It cannot irritate the tenderest skin.
II you want a clear. unblemished
complexion get Poslam t5oc) at your
druggists TODAY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
t axes Poison for
Headache Tablets

= misiake On medicine carly sun.
day morning almost resulted fatally
for Mrs. =. 7. Thompson. 800 10Th
ave. ~, when She took poison tablets,
believing they were a popular brand
OF headache pellets.
A. the first spasm Of pain. she
realized her mistake and was sent
10 the city hospital by her husband.
Physicians said she would recover.
LoNDoN.-Miss Margaret Lowell
OF Towccster, Northants. recently
died In the same room where she was
born. She had lived in the same
house for 80 years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
ax. Year-Old Boy
browns in Creek

= sn-rA, Ore. June loren ches.
c.. roster y. s, was drowned in Mil
~. ~ sunday while playing with
.asr children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01

pAR1s.-A ncw record for slow.
ness In flying was established re-
Gently by Captain Jepricr, a French
naval officer. who plotted plane NJ
a speed OF only 81 u miles nm hour.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-06-01
RoSENBAUM HAS
FAITH IN SEATTLE

In spite Of his failure TO buy tho
Butler property Rosenbsum. who
Is In Seattle, has great faith in
this city aa an Investment center
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-01

crop. nipped by late frost in May. is
practically ruined Sloan said.
What we need most now is some
good warm weather." said Sloan.
OF the farm crops, corn now Is in
excellent condition. it is reported.
The Federal crop estimate for the
last part of June will be issued
July 8. Oats have had a great re-
versal Of form. and prospects are
for a fair crop. though it was
thought the entire crop was ruined
by the drought.
Wheat has bee nhard hit, and n
short crop is anticipated. Thrashing
will open soon in southern Indiana.
Hay, also stricken by lack OF rain,
is much improved. and second crops
should be fairly normal.
Temperature Higher.
Temperature was high during the
early part of June, With a maximum
of 80 degrees recorded on June 5
at the United States weather bureau
office here. The lowest temperature
was SO degrees on June II. Average
temperature was IS, weather bureau
stated, 2.S degrees above normal.
Weather has been generally coo.
since June %, howeveg. and some
good summer temperature is the
most urgent need, it is generally
said.
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CITY ADVERTISEMENT
OFFICE or THE BOARD

.-1 Indianapolis, Ind June 80. 1925
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice IL hereby given by the Board of
Indiana. that on the 10Th day of June,
1870, they approved an ssessment roll
Inc Sne pf das lace ed n aSsentS lot
ment, as authorized by the Improvement
Resolution named:
Improvement Resolution No. ll046
BUTLER AVENUE
From south property line of Burgess
TO north line of pavement in Brookville
by grading and paving the roadway
from curb line TO curb line to n uniform
the roadway With srated pom m sess
Berea Sandstone. Granite OF 6x25-inch curb
providing 30 lineal feet of 10-foot radius
by resetting old castings and providing 2
new manhole rings and covers TO be placed
on old catch basin tops as shown on plan
fed
Persons interested in or affected by said
described public improvement are hereby
Of ssid f s has G Sed Friday o July wofS To-
1925. 2 900 y. m. as a date upon which
remonstrances will be received. or heard.
pie,e of property described in said roll
and will determine the question "a to
been or will be benefited in the amounts
named on said roll, or in greater or less
sum than that named on said roll.
Said assessment roll showing said prima
ers and descriptions Of property subject
to be assessed, is on file and may be
seen at the office of the Board OF Public
- ~ CHARLEs E. COFFIN.
w. II. FREEMAN.
NJ J. SPENCER
Board of Public Works. City OF Indians
July i and s, 1925. =
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-01

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, July 1.-Industrial
kshares began the second half Of the
2year at the highest levels in his
3tory. having attained an average
price of 13101 at yesterdays close,
surprising the previous record of
130.42 on June 2.
This further confirmation of the
markets fundamental strength and
the relief felt over the passing of
the money strain to heavy semi
annual interest and dividend dis
bursements were milrored in a buoy
ant tone in the general list at the
opening today.
American Can jumped 1 a to 1884
while U. S. Steel reached new
high ground on the current rally
at 1879, and fractional gains were
scored by Studebaker, u. S. Rubber,
American Sugar and other industrial
leaders,
Growing apprehension on the gen
eral list was manifested by shorts in
the morning session.
U. S. Cast Iron Pipes floating
supply was found extremely scarce
and the stock spurted six points to
165. Shorts in Woolworth, Baldwin,
American Can and other high price
industrials We're also given an I'M
comfortable time. National Lead
spurted three points to ISL reflect
ing expectations Of a large volume
of business this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-01
,KERS EASE UP TO $14.25 Level
Sheep and Lambs Rule
Lower at $14.5O-Cat-
tie Steady.

Hogs prices regained Tuesday s
loss and best grades were quoted at
S14.25 cwt. today at the Indianapolis
Livestock Exchange. Heavy, medi-
UNI and light hogs were ali selling
at a price of SLABS cwt., with a top
price on the best material in all
grades moving off at $14.35 cwt.
Light lights were quoted at SAC
14.25 cwt.; pigs brought $12.50014
cwt.; smooth sows averaged $12Q
1925 cwt.; rought sows sold at
$11.50011.75 cwt.; and stays dropped
to S10@11.50 cwt. Receipts were
estimated at 1000 with hold overs
numbering 2S9.
The cattle market ruled steady
with a top price on prime fat steers
of S11@12.25 cwt. and best heifers
sold at $10,75 cwt. The traders We're
we'll supplied with best material and
the market cleared steadily under
the influence Of a heavy run OF
LOO head Of cattle. Good COWS re-
manned steady at price Of S4.50Q
7.50 cwt. Gamers and cutters were
in the usual demand and sold at
$2.50@4.50 cwt.
With a run of 1000 calves in the
pens the market ruled strong at a
price level of 81 on the best grades
of material The general run cleared
steadily at price Of $10.50@11 cwt.
. A drop of soc cwt was recorded
in the sheep and lamb department
at the Livestock Exchange with the
top figure on lambs at $14.50 cwt.
Sheep were steady at $3.50@6 cwt.
Receipts were estimated at 700 and
the run cleared steadily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-01
wide CHANGES
FEATURE,TRADE
Wheat Makes Sharp Change
at Mid-Se;SSion.

BIZ United Press
GIIIG GAn Il

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, July 1.--Grain futures
underwent wide price changes to-
day in trading on the Chicago Board
of Trade Prices went up shortly
in the forenoon. hessitated for a,
while then sunk RAPIDLY to new
lows on the present movement.
Entire reversal in wheat's trend
came shortly after midday and at
point sharply above the previous
close. The market was boosted on
buying by influentials based on ex-
pectatiou of bullish export figures
and apprehension over rust spread in
the northwest. With release of
these private figures, showing condi-
tons about as expected, came news
from the spring belt that was de-
cidedly bearish.
Corn followed wheat and registered
sharp recessions. Good growing
weather caused crop improvement
and this with the weakened under
tone sent oats downward. Weaker
provisions reflected lower grains.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-07-01
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT or PUBLIC WORKS
-
nELsrr4- ~, r.rYn pA.pn

r Indianapolis. Ind. June 30. 1928.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given by the Board Of
Public Works OF the City OF Indianapolis,
Indiana, that ON the Goth day OF June,
lS2o they approved an assessment roll
showing the prima facic assessments for
the following described public Improve
ment; as authorized by the Improvement
Resolution named:
improvement Resolution No. 1888,
VILLA AVE.
From southwest property line of South
TO north property line OF English Ave.
-, by grading ana paving the roadway with
wooden 9l Block, Asphalt, Asphalt Concert
foundation from curb line TO curb line 20
uniform width of "a feet grading and
leys in similar manner and TO the widths
as shown on PLAN providing as lin. r., OF
4XlS-inch Stratifed Limestone Marginal
stone; and resetting manhole tops TO
Also extending all water, gas. sewer and
other private service connections 10 prop
erty line, where not already in.
All to be as shown ON plan and as
Persons interested in or affected byNsaid
described public Improvement are hereby
notified that the Board of Public Works
OF said city has fixed Friday, July l0th,
1928. , p. M, as a date upon which re-
against the amount assessed against each
piece Of property described IN said roll.
and will determine the question az TO
whether such lots or tracts OF land have
been or will be benefited In the amounts
named on said roll. or In a greater or less
sum than that named on said roll,
Said assessment roll showing said prma
facie assessments. with the names of own.
ers and descriptions OF property subject
to be assessed is on file and may be seen
az the office OF the Board OF Public
Works of said city.
CHARLES T.. COFFIN,
w. II. FREEMAN,
NJ. j. SPENCER,
Board OF Public Works, City of Indian
apolis.
Tulv * 1925
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80 Legal Notices
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

OFFICE OF THE BOARD


indianapolis. Ind June % 1925.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Notice is hereby given by She Board of
Public Works OF the City of Indianapolis.
Indiana, that sealed PROPOSALS viii he re-
Monday, July y, 1920, on - -
Miscellaneous Resolution No. 304, 1925.
Known as Fire Headquarters Heating
Plant Remodel. and consisting o. plans
and specifications for the alteration of
same, Estimated cost 81 10000.
Bidders must accompany their proposals
Tor said work with certified check for
an amount not less than u per cent OF
the amount Of the proposal. but in no CAGE
shall any such check be less than the sum
the successful bidder will execute in five
t5) days from the acceptance OF proposal
contract and bond satisfactory 70 tile said
Board to do the work OF making said
by a reputable bank doing business in
the City of Indianapolis, Indiana. fail
ure Of the successmul bidder TO enter into
such contract and bond upon the Accept
the check and the sum of money payable
thereon TO the city as asoertaned and
liqujdated damages for such failure
The Board OF Public Works reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids
Plans and specifications for bidding may
Hunter.. Architect 912 State Life build
ing, Indianapolis Indiana. and cash de-
post OF 5000 viii be required 10 OBTAIN
plans and specizcations for bidding which
amount Will be refunded upon return OF
same TO the Architects office.
CHARLES u. COFFIN.
w. II. FREEMAN.
NJ. j. SPENCER.
Board of Public Works City OF Indian
June "a July 1 1925
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Legal Notices
80

NOTICE
State of Indian Marion County. ss:
In the Marion Probate Court. Estate
No. 71-236l3.
Estate oil b. F. MONDAY.
BY virtue of an order of the Marion
Probate Court and subject to its approval
the administrator of the estate OF b, r.
Monday. deceased. will at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m on Monday. the 9th day OF
July. 1925 and from day 10 day thereaft-
er unit, sold. offer for sale at private sale
at 929 Park Ave. rear, IN the City of In
dlanaDolis. Indiana, the following described
be sbo4 4ods igcluaings f9 I'M MN sc
tlrres. cooking utensils. etc. and personal
effects. such as suit. shoes, etc Said
property viii be sold Tor not less than the
APPRAISED value thereof and for cash,
MAX SACKS.
Administrator. 316 Indiana Ave. 4
SAUL l. RABB.
Attorney for Administrator.
qO2 Meyer kiser Bldg.
Main 3034
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