The Seattle Star Newspaper, August 20, 1921, Page 2

| AFFAIRS IN Chaos Reigns, “Yet People Must Pay $300,000,000, Asking No Questions WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.— Affairs of the shipping board are chaos, No man can tell what the losses are, have been, or may continue to be. But ‘the people must put op for this year's oper- ation, and continue to put ap money for the next three to five years, trusting the expen- ditures to A, D, eo py it of what wi ne owaget money, or what defi cits may occur, Bluntly Chairman Lasker thus characterized the situation in the merchant marine recently before the house appropriations commit: tee, hearings of which are made Public today. SHIPS “I didn’t build the feet, I didnt put this business in the awful mess it ts in.” said Lasker. “You can either give me this money to keep these ships going, or you can spend More money to tie them up, or you can sink them” That the entire wooden fleet will out tp sea and sunk with on board, is the state- He says the wood than worthless, sold, They cannot To remove the @igsmantic the ships than the salvage amount to, he as avoiding = tmplicating anybody, although time and again Lasker, Tweedale, the comptroller; Smull, new director of operations; Gatewood, head of the repair sec | BiG MUDDLE ARBUCKLE Bull Montana is a scream in a character comedy role, and Lila Lee, Charles Ogle and Edwin Stevens are three popular players in the cast! “THE POLICEMAN AND THE BABY” A two-part comedy-drama, with Wallace Beery, William Desmond and Elinor Fair. Concentrated thrills of the human interest type that make it very much like an O. Henry story! : “I Was Forcibly Held With Raving Maniacs for Four Long, Terrible Months” Arizona Pastor to Lead Services Here Dr, George M. Lehigh, pastor of the First Baptist church of Phoenix, Aria, will conduct both morning and evening services at the First Baptist church, Harvard and Seneca st. here Sunday, Sunday school will be at O45 a om; BY. PL OU. at 645 pm, tion and others contradicted test mony given in other hearings by John Barton Payne, Admiral Ben- son, Tweedale himself, and various other former officials of the board, the new officials took the position that the books, accounts and settle ments of the shipping board are in such shape no man cap ever tell how much money it cost the gov- ernment, how much it has been MERGER PLAN MOVING AHEAD Chamber Trustees Apprdve Union With Exchange Trustees of the Seattle Chamber of Commeree Mriday afternoon unanimously approved the report of the final survey committe, com posed of two representatives from the chamber and the Merchants’ Bx change, and thereby took another step in the direction of consolidation of the two bodies. Next Thursday trustees of the ex change will meet and are expected to robbed of, or how much it may lose or be robbed of in the future. WHOLE THING 1S CHAOTIC “We inherited this mess, Tt is chaotic. We havn't any accurate! books, We can't tell how much more we may lose It is a sick business and congress simply must give us more and more money un-/ ul the business can be put on its) feet, That may be years, Certain-| ly we cannot tell for the next three years what we are doing, I make| no promises, You will have to trust me to do the best I can with this money, and jf you don't want to do that, then sink the whole fleet, wood ships and all.” ‘That was Lasker's defiant State ment to the committee, Under ex-) baustive questioning and digging approve the report of the committee, ‘Ths final step will be submitting de tails of the Propored merger to mem: bers of each organization tn a refer endum. It is belleved the merrer can he effected within a month, if final approval is obtained. Under the plan suggested by the joint merger committee, the Mer chants’ Exchange, would become « bureau by that name in the chamber organization, with complete seit regulatory powers, and performing the same functions as at present, Aridity Threatens California in 1922 SAN FRANCISCO, Ang. 19.-— Three years ahead of the W. C. T. U. which ts planning complete aridity by 26, California in 1922 STAR Their Keep * *® & * & & | Put Lawn Mowers Into the Discard at Woodland Park * % * * & . e 8 Siér Flock “i Cléver Sheep Earn sf530 Tax Reducers ‘Appoint Four Sub-Committees ‘rho personnel of four of the sub committees that are to* investigate county offices has been announced by Secretary Charles A. Lunan ot the tax reduction council] of Seattle, They are: Building supervisor's office, Henry Nelson, J, Behrens and H. H. Jones; the committee was utterly unable’ may be entirely destitute of wine to get any definite information &* inn, an oversight of the federal to money matters, contracts, s¢t-) pronibition office, it was learned to- tlementa, operating plans, losses or| prospects for the merchant marine The only positive conclusion of fered by the shipping board head) and his leutenants was that it) would take many hundreds of mil- lions to keep the fleet going, and even the estimates were wild esti-| mates built on nothing, Lasker said the figures available are not! correct and must be disciirded. ‘The beard must start out all over again with a new set of books, and the billion already put into oper- ation and settlements, as well as the three aod one-half billions spent) for the construction of ships, must) be written off and forgotten. a ba ' Bx day. ‘The office has neglected, It wae said, to issue the regular manufac: turing permits and wineries, with the prospect of ripening Vineyards in all parts of the state, are with- ut the Iegal means of turning them into beverages possibilities. In an effort to eave tho grape growers from ruin, revenue agents have been dispatched to distribute the permits to over 30 of the larg est wineries of the state, ‘The flag of the Confederate States waa first displayed in public on Mareh 4, 1861, over the state house at Montgomery, Ala. H i . EF ip fl i i } married is no taugh- z 38 ce i! ze Clifford Knudson, 9-year-old son of Dr. Gus Knudson, rid- ing Belladonna.—Photo by Price & Carter, Star staff pholographers. By Wanda von Kettler 6 "RE the best little lawn mower in the country,” says Dr. Gus Knudson, mupervis- or of the soo, when apeaking of “The Wayterer™ sheep that are domicifed in Woodiand park. “No,” he says, “the gardener never has to worry about the weeds when the flock arrive on the scene and begin to munch their way along. They clean up everything-—even the flower beds, if they get a chance.” ‘These sheep began their rest dence in the park immediately following their stage debut with “The Wayfarer” in July. They are simply recuperating “Ul the | next dramatic season when they'll be starred again ih the + are Introduced to the populace as Mr, Judas and wife. Now, the youngsters in Wood- land park are ever so glad the sheep have come. “They're wo soft.” they may, “and cuddly™ ‘These youngsters take particu- lar delight in borrowing the keeper's hat and roaming about the flock. And occasionally when Bell or Belladonna have particularty friendly expreasions on their funny black faces, eur rounded by white wool, the eight or nine-year-old gentiernan in the keeper's hat mounts tie animal's back. But he down’, remain long —not that Bell or Belladanna Traine any rumpus—bdut they Just aren't eany to stick to No, the sheep aren't any ex pense to the city—they aren't any expense to anybody. As Dr, Knudson mys, “they work for their board and room.” At least they clean up the lawn, white ones, however, are bieased with names, the bell sheep being and thanks to the generosity of known as and Belladonna. the ponies, one ahed in the pony But the two black sheep form pasture has been turned over to @ (amily group all their own, and the flock. Baby Elephant Is a White Elephant, Thinks Park Board Wide-Awake, the juvenile elephant | will succumb. Likewise, she require at (he Woodland park 200, may not Se cg ing age nagg- ryp dyer 9 be actually white in” color, but the |budeet for ber care. Sick oF well, dead of living, Wide-Awake is an ex: park board evidently regards the pense to be reckoned with.” anima! as strictly a white elephant,) It developed that WideAwake's for Wide-Awake figures in the dis | domicile wili cost approximately cussions raging over what the city | What will be required to erect a com- camp nite. In fact, the pampering required ‘The attitude of the members tndi- by Wide-Awake, purchased with| cated that the members of the park children’s pennies, has got the park | board Would look twice before ac board up nigtts, and when a com. |eepting any more animals, Scie pawns See ORIENTAL MARTS SEEK OUR GOODS before the park board to urgé im mediate emergency improvements at Speaker So Declares at the Chamber of Commerce A Paramount Picture elephant in the 200 family, but today Wide-Awake is the outstanding con. summer and dependent at the park. Mr. Hamill told the committee that it would be necessary for the park board to spend $6,000 building a for Wide-Awake, that lady has developed a ravenous appetitethat is fast putting the food appropriation in the red. “We don't dare let her die, becaure thousands of children would rise in protest,” said Hamill. “She must be fed, and that co#ta money, and if she doesn’t have a special house she Going North to Run Quicksilver Mine Mr. and Mrs. M. H. De Courcy, pioneers of Alaska, will leave So- attle soon to opermte their quick- silver mine, which they say experts jdeciare is the largest of its kind jin the world. The mine will be operated under the Thrift Mining Co., of which both are directors. The mine was discovered by De Courcy more than nine years ago, but because of unfavorable condi- tiohs and lack of capital, it was not operated. Thru the late Judge |Witson R. Gay, capital was pro: |moted to the extent of $50,000 and | | the mine opened and operated in a small degree. According to De Courcy, approx- imately 200 flasks of quicksilver have been mined, each flask valued at | about $60, according to the market price. | The mine ts situated on the Kus- }kokwim river. ‘Transportation is j difficult at the present time, ac: cording to De Courcy, because of rapids in the river on the way to lditarod, where the mineral is de the | grasp it, declared Robert M the park, Chairman A. F, Hamell un. burdened himself of tle complica: tions Wide-Awake har caused. It appears there is an intimate connection between Wide Awake and the inability of the park board to find money to make improvements at the auto park, for when the, 1921 budget was made up there was no Merchants in Oriental and other markets are asking for American goods, and Northwest distributors and manufacturers have a wonderful foreign opportunity if they will but Boyce of Pacific Ports magazine in an ad drees before the Nortewest Products committee of the Chamber of Com merce Thursday. Boyce said the In ternational Trade Service depart ment is open for the free use of Northwest manufacturers. Dr, W. J. Hindley, educational 4i- rector of the Washington State Re- tallers association and Carl Bush, secretary of the association, spoke of the work gheir organization is doing. Chester Roberts presided. SPOKANE.—Two masked bandits lock officers In the vault and escape with $8,000 from Metaline State bank at Metaline Falls, Wash. GREEK MET GREEK BUT DIDN’T KNOW GREAT GOD’S POSE The old query, “When Greek meets Greek” has been solved by the dry squad. They both landed in gail! Guat Anst, 42, and J. Gregor. jan, 42, Greek merchants, met at 211 Second aye, 8. and proceeded to get hilarious with a bottle of apple-Jack, according to police. But whey they both insisted on posing as Bacchus, Greek god of wine, they fell out. The dry squad heard the squabble and took the emulators of Bacchus to the bastile, The cider is held as evidence. posited in the Iditarod bank. How: ever, large shipments can be made over the snows in the winter and spring months. According to the dry squat they stould have known that Bacchus neverdrank elder, county treasurer's office, R, M, But te, 8, 8. Langland and F. A. Can lerman; county assessor's office, J. Dugan, C. K. Bturdtevant and C. A. La Glade, Sheriff's office, Lee Brawley, Norman Abrams and Wal luce 8, Barnes, * All of these committees will be at} work by Monday. War Over? Non! Not in City Park Iq tt “fint le guerre” yet? Not by two quarts of vang blink. sputters Charley Chambers, railway cashier, Charley threw a wicked optic ont of the city hall window Saturday and observed a hairy colonel in the army of the unemployed bk rely remov- ing a brigade of French mosquitoes from their natural habitat, ‘The war may be over in France, but it te still raging In city hall park, ways Charley, Refund of Allied Debts Is Approved WASHINGTON, Aug. 20,—The ad- ministration bill, providing for re| funding the $11,000,000,000 allied debts to the United States was favorably reported to the senate to-| day by Senator Penrose, Pennsyl- vania, chairman of the finance com- mittee, ‘The measure has been amended to provide for the refund- ing to be completed in five years. Senator La Follette, Wisconsin, at the same UUme submitted a minority report. pierce ne After the snow, we'll go to Boldt's, Advertisement, Was old P. T. right when he said there is a Fool Born Every Minute? See— The wonder story of a wonder cure love and business, pos-i-tively Sure relief for —‘Knight’s 99"! every ill from pip to PATHE NEWS “Caardus” Intermezzo “Nol: Valse Lente Railroaded to the Madhouse at Steilacoom | jleave. The offer made me by thi A bracing compound of politics, Selection from the musical comedy ARTHUR KAY, Conductor TTT A EARLS ey Var WLLL SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 1921, CHOOSE COUNTY |Bookkee ping Goes OFFICE PROBERS) Plum Loco, at the Capital at Olympia OLYMPIA, Aug. 20,—Book- keeping at the state capital to- day has gone plumb loco, The books, somehow, won't balance, “Now,” sald Governor Lo F. Mart to his “cubinet”—“let's show the peoplé of this state that we are saving the taxpay- ery’ money.” The bookkeepern got busy. 0. U. Tatro, chief accountant, figured up expenses for the first months of the fiscal year —April, May, dune and July— and found that by leaving out items like the soldiers’ bonus U.MAN TURNS: | DOWN OFFER Passes Up Chance to Head Normal in Oregon Dr. Fred C. Ayer, professor of the school of administration in the Col lege of Education, University of Washington, announced Saturday his refusal of the position as head of the Oregon State Norma! school at Monmoth, Ore, “I appreciate the offer and it was & great temptation,” Dr. Ayer de- clared, “but after consideration, 1 have decided to remain with the University of Washington in my present capacity. I believe the university offers @ better field for my work in research and study and with a growing opportunity. “1 have begun several studies and writings with the University of Washington I wish to continue here,” the professor continued, “and at the present time do not wish to Oregon State Normal school is fine opportunity and I regret not be ing in a position to accept.” Dr, Ayer was a professor with the Barnum guaranteed pessimism! smile. «ee AND--= LEWIS STONE with ' ETHEL GREY TERRY and WALLACE BEERY “The Northern Trail” from the famous short-story classic by JAMES OLIVER CURWOOD “THE WILDERNESS a thrilling picture from the snow-covered Northland! FIRST and not charging other items te operating costes, he could show ® saving of $70,563, as com pared with last years’ figures, But Tatro is only an experg accountant. He is not » polb tician. A politician keeps books differently. State Treasurey Clifford Babcock, politician, fige ured up expenses for only three months—April, May and June and showed @ saving of $4072, 082.62. A million dollars’ difference Governor Hart is taking Bab cock’s figures. New Mexico to Head Oregon School BALEM, Ore., Aug. 20.—Prof. J, g, Landers, head of the normal school at Las Vegas, N. M, was named president of ne Oregon Normal | School at Monmouth by the board of regents this morning and has accept. ed the post. The appointment follows the action of Prof. Fred C. Ayer of the Unb versity of Washington in declining the post after be had made appl. cation for it and had been chose, THE VICTIM OF ACCIDENTAL POISONING, Mrs. Gladys Odom, wife of Charles H. Odom, died thig week in Salt Lake city. She wage former Seattle girl University of Oregon for five years, He has been connected with the Unk versity of Washington for the past four years. it, : Step up lively, folks! The laugh line forms on’ the right. MAIL” NATIONAL KINOGRAMS COLISEUM CONCERT ORCHESTRA SUNDAY CONCERT 12:30 P. M. March from “The Queen of Sheba” Third movement from, the “Italian Symphonie’ Flute volo “La Traviata” ee, SAN JUAN ISLANDS - Round Trip Excursion SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Steamer Sioux leav Col Dock 3 A. Fare, $2.50. Children, §1.26 For full information call Main 3993. Paget Sound Navigation Ca, to turn a grouch to a . Schubert +. Arndt «Herbert . Strauss NCAT Says Myrtle de Montis # Her Own Story in the Pos Intelligencer Next Sunc Pz te e-+cwe aeom = e—eeervrrore @—Beecucs Urry oan . eo eaoen br @—®ecse2ere bey "eee recse ran O——By oe or Scene Goi ps