The Seattle Star Newspaper, March 16, 1914, Page 1

° GRIFFITHS’ APPOINTMENT MEANS A BETTER AND BROADER IDEA OF : TT UNNUUUAAOUEAOOTEATOUA AUNAOUANAAUAUUUNNNATA CUOMEDUNNAANOTNA TATA AUDUEAUOLAANEAUAA AAA POLICE ADMINISTRATION---AND SEATTLE WELCOMES THE CHANGE In his first official act, Hiram C. Gill, who began his duties as mayor today, has made good beyond | BEATEN PATH AND IS WILLING TO PLACE AT THE HEAD OF THE POLICE SOMETHING he most optimistic expectations of all his well-wishers. | MORE THAN MERELY A PROFESSIONAL CROOK HUNTER. “a Both the city and the mayor are to be congratulated and have ample grounds to be highly satisfied | The appointment shows that Mayor Gill realizes, as do those who have studied the police problem, } sith the appointment as head of ice of so high a type of citizen as Austin E. Griffiths. and as Mr. Griffiths genuinely realizes, that altogether too many useless arrests have been made. Hc ‘ Aside from the increased ef mcy in the police department, promised as a result of Mr. Griffiths’ realizes that police success is not inconsistent with a humane policy. } ; appointment, it indicates, ad all, the broader, more humane, and better view of police administration Under Mr. Griffiths, this modern idea of police administration, The Star believes, will obtain its prope ined by Mr. Gill. recognition. 2 tide, Iris THE IDEA THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THIS CITY THERE IS TO BE AT THE The people of Seattle are without question in full sympathy with this idea of police administrati i HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT A MAN WHO TYPIFIES THE MODERN VIEW THAT POLICE EF- | and the people will not further tolerate petty jealonsies within the department or without that te CIENCY IS NOT DEPENDENT UPON THE RECORD-BREAKING NUMBER OF ARRESTS MADE. | to hamper and retard police efficiency. The inner politics at police headquarters must go. Mayor IT SHOWS GILL’S LARGER CONCEPTION OF CIVIC IDEALS WHEN HE DEPARTS FROM THE | emphatically indicates that by his appointment of Mr. Griffiths. GENERALLY FAIR TONIGHT AND TUESDAY; COOLER TONIGHT, WITH LIGHT FROST; LIGHT SO UTHWESTERLY WINDS sx nT SAMO More Than S|. a a ; e e ; : 2 THIRD: | =| = . 43,750 a e a Al aa Paid Copies Daily se , = =-EDITION= a mn THE ONLY PAPER IN SEATTLE THAT DARES TO PRINT THE NEWS: FMM UD NO TO SEATTLE, WASH., M AUBURN BANK IS CLOSED! Hundreds in Farming Com- munity Hit by Failure of Privately Owned Bank. RECEIVER IS ASKED Doors Are Shut When Deposi- tors Make Application in Federal Court. | | ‘The Auburn Private bank at Auburn, Wash., with a capital stock of $25,000 and about 1,000 depositors, closed ite ening, with an cnet Mle althy r at "te affaire were in the hands of an at ] duty s* Following the disclosure, depos ftors, through Attorney Milo A. Root, filed a petition in the United States court here, asking that a temporary receiver be appointed to take over the affairs of the insti- ‘tut ition. Federal Judge Neterer granted petition and named Dr. B. E. Hoye, who has $16,000 on Sapoatt ik, aa temporary receiver, ee consideripg the matter serious one, depositors in the bank did not show excitement when the facts were learned today if and pay depositors ea @ gen- demand were ma Haak officials admitted lack of funds to meet obligations, but, de- nied insolvency and asked that the court take temporary charge of the concern. H. H. Howard, Oscar Christopher’ and J. B. Knickerbocker are part ners forming the banking company. Howard, actording to the petition- ers, has been in complete charge of the bank. According to Judge Root, who rep- resents the depositors, the bank probably will be able to pay dollar for dollar. ‘The deposits amount to $204,000, personal real $200,00, notes due $246,000, making enough property to secure the de positors as soon as cash can be re- alized. “HUMANITY” IS SLOGAN OF NEW CHIEF OF POLICE It’s Chief of Police Austin E. Griffiths now. Immediately after Hi Gill took of- fice as mayor at noon today, the oath was administered to Griffiths, who at once repaired to the chief's @ffice. Bannick was waiting, and they exchanged amenities sultable| to the occasion. Griffiths was ac- companied by his wife and two! fons, “| have assumed a great reeponsi- bility,” said the new police chief. “| hope | shali prove worthy. At) any rate | shall try.” HUMANITY! That ts to be the keynote of the poll administration under Austla FE. Griffiths, the new chief of police. No political event in recent years fm thie city has created such uni Vereal surprise and satisfaction aa teh ampcintment by Mayor Gill of Griffiths as ¢ Candi tn th recent 0 cam paign, Griffiths n@ of the can- didates in the ary againnt Gill Gill we iriffiths’ office per afternoon ten-| ay ehall f be| ¢ the city the best nt on the Coast, and umane administration p the elty clean and d to rid it of the law | ONDAY, MARCH 16, i Office Three Years Ago} ON THAINS AND NEWS RTANDN, fie BACK ON TH ONE CEN 1914. | E JOB Hi Gill Buys New Suit for Occasion, Then Forgets to Wear It; Appoints 2 Officials. | “BACK AGAIN AFTER on ‘MANY A GOOD FISH. | @ETS THE HOOK’---Hi, 3 YEARS—AND LONG ' ONES’’— Mayor Gill Upon Gill, Upon Leaving Mayor’s '' PT Returning to City Hall Today. } ~ ann nn SAR ee ene 11:45—Hi Gill, accompanied by a half-dozen friends, leaves his office in the Colman building. 1%450—Gill is cheered by crowd on Yesier way. 11:59-—-George Cotterill and Hi Gill shake hands. | 12:00—It’s Mayor Gill and Former Mayor Cotterill, and 19 cameras take snapshots. 12:02—Auatin E. Griffiths formally appointed head of the police de ~ The following article is reprinted from The Star of Feo- | ruary 10, 1911, telling th ory of Gill's departure from the moyar’s office after the recall. "Mr. Mayor, I have to announce the arrival of Mayor-elect George} W. Dilling,” said Bobby Boyce. ‘Good morning, George.” “Good morning, Hiram. You're looking well.” partment. ; “Now, just sign these bond acknowledgments, and that will wind up 12.93 James Crehan officially appointed private secretary to Mayor — my affairs,” said Mayor Gtil. Gilt. y { “Are you ready for the oath, Mr. Dilling?” inquired Buperior Judge. J.T. Ronald. In rapid succession. the foregoing questions were asked und an- 12:04—Dr, J. 8. McBride offciaily appointed city health commissioner. _ 12:05—Mayor Gill gets ready to sign bonds, read ordinances, and make a noise like a busy mayor. a awered at noon today, when George W. Dilling, successful recall cand Pai, ca Mba 4 date for mayor, appeared at the mayor's office to take up the reins of 2 city government. Flowers in profusion for both mayor and mayor-clect By Fred L. Boalt a covered tables in private office and lobby Mayor Hi Glll has a new suit of clothes. i ' It was delivered to the offices of Gill, Hoyt & Frye, attorneys, Col 4 GILL WINDS UP BUSINESS | man building, late yesterday, ( Mayor Gijl spent the marning winding up his office affairs, Short-| “Now, Hi,” said Partner Hoyt, “I've got to g6 to Chehalis tonight, ly before noon, Superintendent of Public Buildings Grant, Fire Chief] go 1 won't be here when you take office at noon tomorrow. I went Hayle, Treasurer Terry, Port Warden Hill, Superintendent of Streets! to the trouble to drag you to the tallor’s to be measured for this suit,” Walte lef Deputy City Comptrolier Chandler, a few personal friends | and I'd hate to think I'd had my trouble for nothing, Be sure’ to put it and is men formed the group which witpessed the induction of | on the first thing {p the morning, of you'll forget.” oan a oe forget.” wuld asia Following, the administration of the oath of office, Fo Mayor PROMI: TO GET A SHINE GIN wanted to know if Mayor Dilling bad filed his officiel bond. } “And, HI,” said Partner Frye, “remember what 1 said’ about “T have not,” responded the new mayor. | your shoes shined. I've got a case in court, and I won't be here to Ii “Then I can’t legajly, turn over the office to you, George,” said Gill. after you.” “Well, let it go, I can stand ft if you can.” i “Getting my shoes shined.” promised Hi, “is the last thing iil As Gill and Bobby Boyce started to leave, the former mayor turned | before starting for the city hall.” to Mayor Dilling and anid: “1 wish you luck, George.” » With these promises the partners had to be satisfied: me With that be left the mayor's office, while a packed lobby and hall- You see,” explained Partner Hoyt, “it’s @ brand-new Hi Gill that way rushed in to offer their congratulations | will-go up to the city hall tomorrow—neWw inside and out.” t As the mayor left the city hall, be remarked to a friend: “Many a! “Got a new pipe, too,” said Gill. good fish gets the hook.” } He loaded {t and commenced smoking. ree m—iswer a? | very comfortable in the old suit of clothes. shiny | suit me owon't It's a corncob: He seeme@! It waw loose and baggy He turned an unfriendly eye upon the box containing the ne I hate to break in a new pipe,” he snid, “—or a new suit.” oe ewe vows Partner Hoyt is in Chehalis. Partner Frye was, busy all | morning in court. At 11:30 Gill left his office for the city hall. Half | @ block from the Colman building he uttered an exclamation and turned back | Today FORGETS HIS NEW SUIT OF CLOTHES 4 The Greek boy in the entrance to the Colman building laid a) the shoes of Hiram Gill a shine in which ‘he could see his refle¢tion, 2 Then the mayor slouched briskly toward the city hall. Partner Frye had rushed down Profanity hill, and met Gill just as he was turn 2 {ng into the city hall, arm-in-arm_with James Crehan, his private sed- retary. The shoes are fine! , Hoyt say?" Gill had forgotten to put on the new suit of clothes! BIG CROWD LINES STREET Although Gill was anxious to avoid any pomp aiftd cereniony) Yesler way, on both sides of the street, from Third av. up te the city hall, was jammed with people who cheered him, as he climbed up the’ hill with a halfdozen friends who accompanied him from his own office in the Colman building At the entrance of the city hall, the crowd gave him three. cheers | and a tiger. On the second floor of the city hall another crowd blocked: | his progress, and again three cheers were given. The mayor's office was filled with flowers for the incoming execu: said Partner Frye. “But, ob, Bi, what will DEMURE DAMSEL WITH tive, many of them ornate set pieces. One was in the shape of a large Ms ; corn cob pipe. oo | Ip the office, Mayor Cotterill awaited Mayor Gtil DAY-DREA | Hello, George,” said Gill, AND } “Hello, Hi," responded Cotterill. “I wish you success, And then 19 cameras popped and caught the retiring and the in coming mayors as they shook hands. Her DiPLomacy (f) APTNOLW'S © ee COMMISSIONER ICTATORSHI® "|| | : Dr J. 8. McBride was today ap-| Ross Stays on Job | Pointed city health commisstoner| Mayor Gill will also name sue by Mayor Qiu t or, |cessors to Port Warden D. Thomas by Moron GHD ® sycoged Dr, James! Davies ~and Butldiig ‘Mupeiteentt DELUSIONS HER DROLLERIES Her DILEMMAS The office has a salary of | ! | | E. Crichton {ent Timotheus Josenhans. It is | Dr. McBride will take charge of | possible also that he may remove | the office as soon as the city coun ity Librarian” Judson Jennings: Pan ee ace rR sete a cil has confirmed his appointment, |None of the other officials in the ; 1 For | veamertyt. Lat 'MesticMowelsi Was Here 10 Years city service will be disturbed. Gill 4 ith and Pine, teach you how to] He maintains offices in the Col-|relterated today his approval of When two egotists get togeth rit in business| man building and lives at $11 86th | the work of J. D. Ross, lighting sue er it's a ca fan 1 for an | Adverts av, He is 40 years old, has been) Perintendent, and L. B.. Youngs, oneness a . >] |in Seattle 11 years. He graduated | ve Ries AA | from the Detroit medical college in | i HEADACHE KILLS Hil has been personally | vith Dr. McBride since | THE SUBJECT OF eomomtes “= here. In announcing| A" investigation probably will the appointment, the mayor de-|>e made into’ the death of James | Dr. MeBrid n bring about about 2 years, who died at the degree of e' ancy J : : hn Siow Si a peofbe von re’ Swedish hospital Sunday noon, Prk Is of great interest to almost all women, On page 6 in \the health department | day Thompson, who was stopping today’s Star the Crescent Manufacturing Co. has some Dr. Crichton’s term of office ex-| at the Corlew hotel, 1726 Summit, interesting things to say about Crescent Baking Powder pired on April 1, 1912. Mayor Cot-| complained of a severe headache. terill did not reappoint him, and|He lapsed into tneonsciousness Ihe has held his office because no} Saturday night and remained in a successor had been named. comatose condition until his: death