The Seattle Star Newspaper, October 28, 1921, Page 11

FRIDAY, OCTORER 28. BABY GIRL 1927. HERE’S MORE ABOUT RAIL STRIKE STARTS ON PAGE ONE Brotherhood of Ratiway Trainmen, was the peace advocate in the brotherhood meeting, Lee stood out alone for peace after he had heard Hooper, and convinced others of the OF FLAMES =: of calling off the strike VOTE COMES Child of 18 Months, Alone)** MIDNIGHT in Home, Is Burned to |auctors voted tor peace nt midnigne Death; Home Destroyed The firemen voted switohmen did not vote as the mat- CLARKSBURG, Cal, Oct. 2%.—An theold girl, the child of Mr. ter had been settled before thelr bal lots were marked. | No claim of victory was made by Mrs. William Lawrence, burned jeither the brotherhood chiefs or the Po death in her crib last night when |rallroad executives today qhe house caught fire while the] The men voted to «trike against qother was going to a neighboring § for water, Warren Rose, uncle ‘ef the child, wag severely burned in the July 1 pay cut of $100,000,000 ordered by the railroad labor board. he effort to — the baby, whose ghrieks he hea: But leaderp, following the vote, stated there would be no strike un- The child was asleep in its crib “fp the kitchen, and a fire was burn- less wages were trimmed again. A resolution passed by the executives stating they were about to petition fag in the kitchen stove when the/for another reduction, precipitated mother left for water. Tt was with difficulty that the pros- trated mother waa prevented from the crisis, The executives thruout the crisis ‘pushing into the flaming building. Phasized that their men had no quarrel with them, but the railroad labor board which ordered the wage cut. In the last public statement tssued by the carriers, it was stated in strong language that further wage reductions would be sought, but thru the railroad board. The telegraphers, the only union to join the brotherhoods in the strike order, also canceled their plana, The railroad department of the American Federation of Labor, a mi lion ng, refused to support the brothérhoods. eee Harding Pleased With Strike News ABOARD PRESIDENT HARD- ING’S SPECIAL TRAIN, October 28.--President Harding was greatly Pleased today to learn that the rail road strike set for Sunday had been averted. . He expressed himself to that effect ‘as his train neared Washington after @ strenuous threeday tour of the/'t wa" Southeast. ‘The news apparently came as a great surprise to the president, as the strike situation looked darker to administration officials last night ‘than at any other time, it was stated. against. The, JAPAN STEAMER | IS LOST AT SEA ‘Seattle Ship Saves All on Board The Fukul Maru, which sank Thursday night off Cape Fiattery had only one passenger aboard, ac cording tha wireless measage relay ed to the Seattle Merchants’ ex- change by the West Jester, sister } hands from the foundered Japan. @ steamer. The message said that the Fukul had gone down at latitude 52 de- grees, 29 minutes north, longitude |155 degrees 89 minutes west, which is about 350 miles off the cape ‘The West Ivan, which was bound |from Seattle to Yokohama, is a jshipping board steamer, operated by Frank Waterhouse & Co, Details of the disaster were lack- Ing but dispatches indicated a sud- den gale, approaching the violence of a hurricane, was responsible, | Both the West Ivan and the Fukul Maru were bound from Seat Ue to Japan, The West Ivan ts continuing on its course, and will carry the wreck survivors back to their homes in japan, The Fuku! Maru, which was own. ed by the Yamashita Kisen Kaisha, ‘was one of the first Oriental steam. ‘ets to be placed on the Seattle run. She was of steel construction and her tonnage was 5,500. . JAPS DRAW UP HUGE BUDGET Government Admits Doubt Whether It Can Be Raised By CLARENCE DUBOSE TOKYO, Oct. 28.—A tentative*bud get calling for the expemiiture of $800,000,000 for Japomae govern mental purposes, has been drawn up. announced today. a Of the total 30 per cent, or approx. tmately $250,900,000 is for the navy and 18 per cent, or approximately $165,000,000 for the army. ‘The government admitted ite doubts whether the amount called for Harding concluded his tour of the|>¥ the budget can actually be raised. South and was highly elated at his WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.—With a general railroad strike averted after it threatened the country for two weeks, a general movement was started In congress today to make such @ situation impossible in the future. The chief means to this end will | THEY i i 4 mandatory on both the carriers and employes. Meanwhile, more freight rate re HERE’S MORE ABOUT STARTS ON PAGE ONE were Theodore Roosevelt, jr. assist ant stcretary of the navy: Gen. W. D. Connor; Jules Jusserand, French ambassador; Gaston Liebert, French consul general, and Liuet. Loais Van j Bcke. of the French Veterans’ asso elation, Foch, as he landed, gave out a fo America, He said: “It is a very great satinfuction for Me to come here and meet again my American brothers in arma. These ship of the West Ivan, which saved | COYLE REFUSES TO GUARD MINES; Announces He Will Not. Call Out State Troops Taxpayers, already overburdened, | will not be asked to stand the ex pense of guarding coal mines. Pres: | ent mine guards will not be re- Heved by state troops, and operating companies will*continue to foot the bill | This was the decision of Lieut lov, W. J who came to Seattle Thursday from Olympia to look into the mine sit uation On hie tour of the mines Coyle was accompanied by Kdward Cliffosd, di rector of labor and industry; Adit Gen, Maurice Thompaec Sheriff Matt Starwich, Rummens, attorney for district No, 10, United Mine Workers of America, and W. B, Stratton, attorney for the coal companies. A striking coal miner was given a stiff jall sentence Thursday. Judge C. C. Dalton sentenced Frank Rokkle to serve six months for resisting ar, rest for disturbing the peace of New. castle. Minute Women Hold Second Convention Women who performed war service under the state council of defense met for their second annual conven tion Thursday at the Cornish school, The 200 delegates are organized un der the name of the Minute Women Association of Washington. Mrs, O. K, Williamson of Prosser was elected vice councillor, Mra. D. ¥. Cross of Ephrata, treasurer, and Mra, R, G, Jones of Auburn, record, ing secretary. Pershing at Arms Meet With Coontz WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.—Gen. John J. Pershing and Rear Admiral Robert E. Coontz, chief of naval operations, probably will be the prin- cipal army and navy advisers to the American delegation at the arms limitation conference, it was leartted today. Doctor Held Here on Dope Charges Under federal grand jury indict. ment for alleged violation of the Harrison anti-narcotic act, Dr. How. ard Blake, physician, is held in se attle by federal officers Friday. A fugitive for 11 months, Dr. Biake was arrested this week in Monitor, Ore, KIMBERLEY, Africa, Oct. 28.— Kimberley has followed Cape Town in offering premiums for caught in the city. The city pays cents for each rat caught. Coyle, acting governor, | MORE WALKOUTS' IN CAFE STRIKE ee | Rippe’s and the Bungalow) Restaurant Affected Union cooks, waiters and kitchen |help were withdrawn from Rippe's cafe, 814 Pike st, and part of the workers walked out of the Bungalow restaurant, 1620 Third ave, Thurs | day night. | This is the first walkout since union help wag ordered from Meves' | cafeteria, more than a week ago. | Only one cook and one pantry boy left the Bungalow. Patrons of neither restaurant were inconven | tenced, altho the walkout occurred | when the houses were filled with diners, | Rippe anid he is paying more,than the union scale at the Pike st. house, | ‘put is operating on an open shop | bonis. | The entire restaurant controversy | seems to have settled into a fight over open shop, rather than a matter | of lower wages only, Court Clears.Name of Departed Pup A dead dog's name was cleared of a “murder” charge Thursday, when Justice J. W, Hoar dismissed a suit brought by Mrs. B. B. Bersing, 4716 Evanston ave, against 'T. ¥. Adama, | 4802 Dayton ave. Mrs, Bersing claimed $99 damages for the loss of “Buster,” who, she said, had been snatched from her arm: id killed by “Pug.” owned by Adams. “Pug” also in dead, but he was not | guilty of murder, When the attack occurred he was in his yard, asleep, witnesses declared. “Pug” was killed by an auto shortly afterward, Profits Tax Plan Is Voted Down WASHINGTON, Oct. 28.—The senate yesterday defeated by a vote of 45 to 24 an amendinent by Sena @r Jones, of New Mexico, providing for a graduated tax on the undistrib- uted profits of corporations, Three democrats, Senators Hiteh- cock, Pomerene and Gerry, voted against the proporal, and three re-} publicans, Kenyon, La Follette and Norbeck, supported it. Ses West Seattle Gets New Sewer System Another Important West Seattle improvement waa initiated Thursday, when the council streets and sewers committee ordered the installation of the 53d ave, §. W. trunk sewer system, at an estimated cost of $12: Owners of the property in assessment district will bear the en tire cont. WASHINGTON WHISKY RUNNERS ARE USING ARMORED AUTO CARS! WENATCHEE, Oct. 28.—The whisky runners who load up with quer in British Columbia and swing down thru the Okanogan, San Poll and other valleys and thence South have a new plan They have actually reached the ¢ they are using armor They go thru in con- voys, usually three cars in the convoy, The head car is the armored lookout. ‘The second car carries the whisky and the third at is there to prevent any ear from passing from the rear, The armored car is strong enough to bump into an ordinary sheriff's car and knock it “galley west” as was done with the Buick of Sheriff Davia of Douglas county. ‘The same thing has been done in other counties, The armored car also has a steel radiator. To overcome this convoy system several sheriffs, including the sheriff of Chelan county, have adopted the use of & powerful light which {t is im possible to drive against. It was by the use of this strong light that Sheriff Wray of Skagit county was able to stop a new Oldsmobile limousine with 35 cases of liquor and which was guarded by four armed men. LLOYD GEORGE TO STAKE ALL Ready for “Showdown on Irish Question Monday BY ED L. KEEN LONDON, October 28-—Premier Lloyd George today marshaled the) government forces for @ showdown on the Irish issue in commons next Monday. “The die-hards” of the conservative party announced their intention of challenging the government's con- duct of the Irish negotiations in a debate, The prime minister has ac- cepted the challenge and will con- sider the motion for debate as one calling for a vote of censure, He will stake his government on the question, The Irish conference itself re- mained in committee stage, Lioyd George, Birkefthead, Griffith and Collins apparently being unable to! agree upon a formula that would permit the conference proper to ro. sume its sessions. The next British-Irish conference on peace will be held, probably, Tues- day, it was learned authoritatively today. VANCOUVER, B. C—For attempt- ing to break into government liquor store at Mission, Mark Robinson sen- tenced to two years in’ penitentiary. Cniers Winter Overcoats ‘LSTERS are the big idea in witr ter overcoats. More Ulsters will be worn than anything ele. Men and young men afe strong for them. This selling not only gives you some out- standing values but offers the chance to choose from un- usually large varie- ties, Many have just been received. Specially Priced at Two-Trousers Suits at $35, $40, $45 and $50 Every item entering into the construction, from fabrie to buttons, speaks of quality—the workmanship, the designing, the exclusive styles, are strictly up to our high standards. They are matchices values at— ~ $35, $40, $45 and $50 Open a Gotely Charge Account You Need Not all 1427 FIFTY AVENUE Between Pike and Union Streets @uctions are expected to be an-| soldiers whom I had the honor to nounced soon by the interstate com.| lead in 1918 on the battle fields of Merce commitsion as the result of | France, brave and gallant in the per. the cancellation of the strike cali.| formance of the duties of war, I am ‘The administration had decided it| now to have the deep pleasure to see would not be coerced “into ‘certain | displaying, in the work of peace, the steps, contemplated, by the strike situation. Cuts in the rates on lumber and on fruits and vegetables from the Pacific coast have been virtually Discusses Status of Texas Rail Men HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 28.—Union men who quit their jobs on the Tights with the road, was the ex- preasion of the officials. Chinese Visitors Feted at Luncheon Ng You Pong, Ne Yee Yin and Ching Ming Leo, CWinese railroad officials, were entettained at luncheon at the Arctic club Thu merce, the China club, the Univer- sity of Washington and civic or- ganizations, ‘ The three are representatives of Chin Gee Hee, president of the Sun A. ¥. Haines was toastmaster. Other speakers included Mayor ‘Hugh M. Caldwell, President Robert §. Boyns of the chamber, Dr. W. K. McKibbon, secretary of the China club; Prof. E. O..Eastwood, Univer- sity of Washington; 8. C. Lindsay, Fer fafente|*isineer, Puget found Light and Power compan: ind June Chin, “Food - ” Gon Bonus Bill Offered TLench at Hloune, Oficn cod as Senate. Rider WASHINGTON, Oct. 28. — The poldiers’ bonus bill, as reported favor- ably to the senate and subsequently recommitted to the finance commit- tee at the request of President Harding, was offered as an amend ment to the pending compromise tax bill in the senate today by Senator Reed (democrat) of Missouri. ‘The movement of Heed will force the senate to take @ direct vote on the question of awarding adjusted compensation to the veterdns of the world war. No previous vote has been taken in the senate on the question. SS ome “Wayfarer” Meeting to Be Held Tonight Members of “The Wayfarer” cast and chorus and all citizens interested in the future of “The Wayfarer” have been asked to attend a meeting called by Chas, L. Root, member of the chorus, Friday at 8 p. m., in tho Masonic club, Arcade butlding. in one— third the time bard (TANIA wr LONDON, Oct, 28.—Dally excur- sion trips have been arranged be- tween London and Ypres, for travel- country for a few hours. ers who wish to visit the ree Take 1 &@ commercial traveler, same qualities which made their strength and glory thruout the war. “It ts likewise a very great joy for me to visit them in their homes, where they received the inspiration and training which animated them so powerfully. “But during my visit in the midst of the living, my thoughts remain {with the it ones, the brave sol- diers of fr great country, who | eave theif lives for our common cause, “May all those who mourn their death be assured of my profound sympetpy. |). “Their, has not been In vain, It rests as the basis of peace of the world, for which we are work. ing in common today, inspired by the same sentiments which united us on the fields of battle.” The sight of French soldiers on the Hylan pleased the marshal im- mensely. Some of them were brought to the Vigilant and one pulled forth the stump of a cigar. He explained he had seen Foch light it and then throw it away in France. “I will give you a good cigar,” Foch offered. Franklin D, Oller, former com- ‘a|mander of the American Legion; Alton Roberts and Harry E. McPher. son, of St. Joseph, Mo., were also on the Vigilant. McPherson gave Foch his card, |which carried the announcement that McPherson was an insurance agent. | “During the war life Ineurance was very necessary,” Foch com- mented. Scenes comparable only to those of Armistice day were witnessed as ‘the marshals car drove sioWly up jthe canyon of lower Broadway. 'Cheering crowds on the sidewalks losed in behind until the street was &@ solid mass of humanity. Marshal Foch occasionally arose from his seat and stood in the cur so that the crowds could catch a glimpse of him, His face showed not the slightest touch of emotion, how- lever, in spite of the fact that he |was receiving a welcome as great as ‘any ever accorded him. Budget Control Is Subject of Address “Budget Control” was the subject | of the addre@s by Norman L. Burton, president of Washington state chap. lter of the National Association of Cost Accountants, made fore a lbanquet of the chapter Thursday |night at the Washington Annex hotel. \Demands Quality as Well as Quantity LONDON, Oct. 2%—-Mre. T. E. Hearn received an anonymous let \ter thanking her for apples stolen |from her orchard, The writer said Ihe had robbed her for five years ‘and added he hoped she would use some fertilizer before the next crop. Ferocious Purp Bites Off Nose NEW YORK,, Oct. 28-—A big Airedale terrier attacked Herbert at Lake Mahopac and bit off his nose, UR ENTIRE $1 THROWN TO THE MERC 00,000 STOCK OF THE PUBLIC Look at These Bargain Prices High as $40.00 MEN'S SUITS Wonderful Bargain— Value Up to $40—At In All Sizes and Patterns —Sold as High as $4.00 $13.85 MER’S RAINCOATS Made to Stand Rain— Regular $15.00 Value $4.65 We H MAIL ORDERS CAREFULLY FILLED FIRST AVENUE CORNER SPRING BOYS’ SUITS Good Quality—Value Up to $8. $3.95 DOORS OPEN TOMORROW MORNING AT 9 O'CLOCK PALACE CLOTHING CO. _ FIRST AVENUE AT SPRING STREET Assortment— Regular $3.00 Value Good Navy Dentm—Fast Colors Regular $1.50 Value a DON’T PASS THIS UP—THESE ARE WONDERFUL VALUES ave Cut Prices to a Very Low Figure GOODS SOLD AT WHOLESALE Sold as High as $6.00 $2.85 FIRST AVENUE CORNER SPRING