The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 31, 1915, Page 1

S EPTEMBER FIRST will KR inlceCave Is Brighter TACOMA, Aug. 31.—Crushed beneath an enormous block of lee which fell squarely on his bead, when he = incautiousily struck the ceiling of an ice cave with his alpenstock, 8. W. Ferguson, 35, of Seattle, State agent for the Pacific Coast Casualty Co. was in- stantly killed this morning and his body mangled almost be- yond recognition. The accident occurred a mile above Reese's camp. Ferguson was killed while he, in company with two other members of the party, had gone in advance of the guide and had entered an ice cave the Nisqually glacier without taking proper precautions. He examined the Interior of the eave and then reached up with his jock and struck several, on the ceiling. Without warning a huge block of fhe fell squarely on his head, crust- _ ing him to the Ice and burying him beneath the fragments. When the ice was removed - stantly. ‘The body was carried c this evening. auto with a number of friends. _Magton to write bonds | drivers. Having written approximately 00 bonds since April, Ferguson Was well known thruout the state, | especially in Seattle, where an of-| fice was maintained by Ferguson at 1204 Fourth ave. | guson formerly lived at Butte. CONSTABLES Following the breach be- ‘tween Prosecuting Attorney Lundin and the sheriff's office, Constables Shrewsbury and Shannon early Tuesday morn- ing raided three alleged dis orderly resorts right in the heart of the downtown busi- fess district, and arrested six women. This is the first time con- Stables have ever replaced deputies from the sheriff's of- fice in any raid planned by a Prosecuting attorney. The women arrested are Eva Harris, 30, Trixie Smith, 29, arrested at The Cotta 29 Western ave.; May Bush and Alta Newman, arrested at the Jersey hotel, 155 Washington 8t.. and Frances Seige!, 26, and Mazie Brow ted at 1215'4 Third Bought a New One Yet? soon arrive. Again we are In doubt, Should we hang onto our straw hat, Or should we throw It out? Was found he had been killed in-! Reese's camp upon an improvised . and will be brought to | __ Ferguson left Seattle Monday | ‘the trip to the mountain in an) The Pacific Coast Casualty Co. | whose headquarters ts in San Fran-) cisco, is the only company in Wash-! for jitney Increasing day. Concessions made by Great Britain in the interests of American comme: brought the greatest encourage- ment. There was no intimation that relief American shippers are to be given from some of the hardships they have un gone is in recognition of the change in Germany's submarine Policy, but coming as a sequel to the kaiser’s not yet very formal pledge of a mericifui at- titude toward passenger ships, the news that Engiand has the He is survived by a widow. Fer- deemed sig It was pointed out that the point) merchants jhas at last been reached where! body cares |belligerents show a willingness to! listen to representations and even) accede to them to some extent Optimists take the view that with) is start, there is no readon why| are always plenty of suckers |steady progress toward peace} all should not result. Cargoes valued at millions now held at Amsterdam | |and other neutral ports, and des-| |tined for the United States, are ex- |pected to be released soon German and Austrian firms will) the be able to fill contracts entered tn-| to with American importers before England declared the biockade. those two, With this first step, further con- jcesstons are hoped for. RAID HOUSES | dollars, England Not Ready Yet to Talk Peace ONDON, Aug. 31.—De spite the latest alieg- ed German “peace feelers,” the United P. is able to fe on the hi est authority that the peace situation so fa Engiand is concerned has undergone no recent change. A few socialistic leaders are in favor ef ending war. But neither in official cir. cles nor in the mass of the public Is there any inclina tion to accept py herorable or otherwi England is determined that the strength of the new British army shall be feit and that the Germans must be driven from Fi ind igium. The above was recetved from the London bureau of the United Press in reply to & query as to the attitude In England to view of the re vival of peace talk in Wash ington, based upon hints in official statements from European capitals... WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.— Hope for peace in Europe was ificant. HARRY RESERVES ROOMS SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31.— Harry K. Thaw may Francisco before night. He tele-| |graphed from Stockton today to! the St. Francis hotel, reserving a/ | suite of rooms there. Stewart. In Washington to- have one of the opinion. the game. He was one of the regulars dy if right. reach San| Anita Stew art and Earle Witilams, in a from God. remark. erial pho- toplay to be shown at the Alhambra, be ginning next Sunday. The story, by Gouv erneur Morris, will atart. in The Star on Thursday of this week. Be- low, another picture of Miss | gambling tables, He gives an the mnfortunate “sucker” whe don't know jhe drops in and unburdens himself of $5 or $10, home. He says Mind you, I'm not telling this becausé I want to injure I know it won't be injured guys with a little money and| the confidence in the world ot) they sit in a game, that it’s on the level But the suckers haven't a The wholesale {down between two of the Didest and toughest gamblers in Northwest It makes me laugh and half expecting to win he knew | big green table like I do The deal passed around to the man sitting to the kid’s Call him Jerry. Dovetails Cards in Deck can't help it {the gambling industry. Jerry is SEATTLE, WASH., HOW GAMBLERS PLUCK VICTIMS y, the defagtt- eee the henah o¢ tknrpere Ie bepotie anemia tainting Jotnta, and tells of the silent, bitter siragule for supremacy between Tight In progress south of Yesier way.) BY A GAMBLER BOUT 9% o'clock Saturday night We were enjoying our nightly persistent joints” poker party The Star has been telling about. the place keeps open, All I know is that it does, and that nobody bothers two or three nights Nobody knows how he gets all his money They always That kid sitting into a game with I wondered what he'd bunch around (Continued on Page 4) TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 1915 Suppose You Were Bathing in a River, and a Be aathid Maile nin Distress Help, and Some Ruffians Had Stolen Your Clothes, Would You Appear as You Were, or Would You Stay Under Water? strong enough to snap the chains of con- vention? The reader shouts: “I ami” But is he? Suppose you were bathing In the altogether in a river, A maiden in distress calls to you from the bank of the river to rescue her from ruffians. Would you rush to her ald instantly? Or would you ex- plain that, much 2s you would like to do her a service, you could’ mot appear nude before a lady? This situation ari In “The Godd the story by Gouverneur Morris, which be- gine in The Star Thursday, and which will be told In “epi- sodes” on the screen at the Al- hambra theatre, beginning next Sunday. Anita Stewart, than whom there is no more winsome The Seattle Star The Only Paper in Seattle That Dares to Print the News : VOLUME 18. ONE CENT &%.2!2!%% NEWS SEANDS, 'WHAT WOULD YOU DO, MISTER MAN? Called to You for figure in filmdom, plays the part of Celestia, “The God. dess.” It is she who calls upon achivalrous young American to rescue her. But Tommy Barciay—the part is taken by Earle Wil- bit too mushily “pret- uit the taste of men, the tuff of which matinee idols are made—can- not break the chains of conven. tion. He would gladly rescue the maiden, but he's up to his neck ina river—AND THE RUF- FIANS HAVE STOLEN HIS CLOTHES. This is one of the amusing situations of the many which develop in the unwinding of this remarkable story of a healthy, normal and beautiful girt who thinks she is an angel from heaven sent to earth to reform the children of men, They Ought to Serve JEFF | a Menu of Towns When He Buysa Ticket - - By y H Es, Jerr THROW THESE THINGS IN THE TRUNK QUICK, WHRE GOIN’ TO EUROPE to THE WAR, WE'RE Gonna WORK OUR WAY over \ ; To | Now sou CARRY THE TRUNK Down To THE GOAT AND Go BUY THE TIKETS WHILE IT PACK THIS GRIP. THE PURSER wee REFUND OUR MONEY AS SOON AS WE REPORT you HANEN'T GoT A COUPLE OF SAFES I cam “MONE High. Low. 10.28 mom, WO Tt, MI mom, BM ft AND 4.07 pom, 124 Tt 2168 p.m, 6 tt AST EDITION WEATHER FORECAST—Fair TIDES AT SEATTLE be Council Votes Unanimously for an Inquiry At 2 o'clock next Tuesday afternoon, the council will begin its investgiation into the charges against Po- lice Chief Lang of conduct unbecoming an officer. The council voted unanimously at the regular meeting Moa- day afternoon to make this inquiry. In the original form, the resolution introduced by Councilman Ira D. Lundy also called for investigation of gambling conditions in Seattle, but this was eliminated by an amendment offered by Councilman Dale and sup- ported by Councilmen Hesketh, Haas and Bolton. The amendment was opposed by Councilmen Lundy, Hanna and Fitzgerald. Dale also offered an amendment to effect that “any other charges” than those already made against the chief of police or police department, should be made in writing before the council may consider them. This amendment also passed by the same vote of four to three. In the amended form, every councilman present voted for the | Landy resolution. Councilmen Erickson and Marble are out of the city While considerable debate ensued as to whether the council should investigate gambling, there was no debate whatever as to | whether the chief's cafe conduct should be probed, every councilman |tactitly agreeing that it is a proper matter for investigation Will Investigate Chief’s Conduct ‘ As.the matters stand now, the council will probe the chief's con- duet at Tate's cafe and the subsequent visit to a cabaret girl's room at 2 a m., and will also investigate “any charges which may be filed jin writing against the chief of police or police department.” The four councilmen who voted against including gambling con- ditions in the investigation, took the position that this should be left to the grand jury Prosecuting Attorney Lundin Tuesday announced that “a grand jury probe wiil most assuredly be made.” In commenting, during the meeting, on the inadvisability of a councilmanic pri of gambling, Councilman Haas declared he con- sidered sufficient use had been given for a grand jury hearing of charges against t chief, the police department, the sheriff's office and that of the prosecuting attorney Councilman Dale echoed Haas’ sentiment. When Lundy moved for the adoption of his original resolution, | Dale arose and announced: 1 don't know that we should go into an investigation of gambling. F think it is the duty of the grand jury to call witnesses to look into that, Personally, | am not dissatisfied with the work of the police department, and believe they should be eliminated from the investiga- tion. If I understand we can take up whatever specific matter we like at the hearing, I'll second the motion.” Says People Demand a Hearing Apparently thinking Dale was attempting to curb the investiga- tion, Landy sprang up. “1 believe the people of this city will demand a (public hearing on |the matters alleged in the resolution,” he declared, “and I think it {s |up to this body to act. I believe it is for the best interests of the city that we go thoroly into the entire matter.” Councilman Bolton said he wished to be informed whether charges ‘had been filed against Lang “Do you make the charge?” he asked of Lundy. “Tam not charging the chief with anything,” declared the latter, “Tam asking the council to give the chief an opportunity to explain. i If you are-afraid to have this passed—if you wish to bave this cloud hang over bim during the next campaign—don't pass it. “The Seattle Star has printed a list of open gambling houses. The prosecuting attorney has made a statement that he can not get the help of the police, It is high time we looked into these things.” Bolton replied 1 want to say to Mr. Lundy,” he said, “that I haven't anything to fear. 1 want to know where these charges sre filed, and would like to ask him if the mayor has asked any help in this investigation,” Fitzgerald was of the opinion that the council should make a sweeping investigation of all matters brought up since Chief Lang s been under fire, including gambling conditions. He was seconded this by Councilman Hanna Corporation Counsel Bradford will probably conduct the invest gation personally with the assistance of Assistant Howard Hanson. Witnesses will be subpoenaed and testimony. will be given under path, BUD” FISHER Veith-Cammack’s | Sale Starts tomorrow and full details of prices, ete., ap- pear on page % today. +] This store announces that they have finally made ar |] rangements to terminate their lease and that they will close their doors on September 25. Neediess to say, this sale will offer bargain inducements that are sure to appeal to the economically inclined, It will be both interesting and profitable to read | their ad carefully today, oo, > > » id » ~