The Seattle Star Newspaper, May 17, 1923, Page 11

ili ca se ' SECTION TWO The Seattle Star SEATTLE 1, WASH., THU RSDAY, MAY uM, 192 > Harding Stands for 100 Per Cent Enforcement CB MARTIN May 11.—Pres med the boldest e to the ion they believes they issue, If swept t » wave of public opinion which will at the same time carry prohibits force ment toward the goal Harding has t for it a bonedry nation. president wrote his letter to Dr. Wesley Wait of Newburgh, N. Y, with full appreciation of what he He simply stated the tn New York's repeal nforcement BY LAWRE WASHINGTON, dent Harding bas ts and most swe foes of national have yet received, H Will not dare they de ing challen, was doing. code as he reos it ‘0 Hanting that Issue ts Shall federal enforcement of a law and a constitutional amendment adopted after 50 years of considera tion and debate, be endangered by the revival of the outworn doctrine | of the sovereignty of the individual states? z= REGARDS ENFORCEMENT AND LAW AS ONE The difference between Harding and state's advocates is that he regards the 18th amendment and the Volstead law as a unit, one and inseparable. ‘They regard the 18th amendment as one thing and the ma-| chinery for Its enforcement as an-) other. If Harding's view about the unity | of the two measures {s right, he has | put the state's rights enemies of pro- | hibitien in the position of attacking the federal constitution. He believes the country will agree with him that attempts by the states to ioterfere with enforcement by putting the en tire burden of it upon the federal government {s an attempt to subvert the constitution, The president ts ready to make a thoro test of the question both prac- tieally and politically, He has no thought of taking over the govern- ment of New York state or its police powers. All he can do until congress gives him more men and money tr to mass within the state every avail- able prohibition enforcer, and that is what he will do if Governor Smith signs the repeal bill. GOVERNOR SMITH FACING DECISION 100 per cent enforcement | | | }of Seattle's most graceful girls will Smith, and with him the whole| make the big episode depicting the democratic party, must now choose between reviving the state’s rights issue as support for their wet plat- form and giving the republicans the dry issue in 1924, or robbing Hard- ing and the republicans of the issue of unqualified support of the prohi- bition amendment and law by re- treating from thelr stand for mod! fied enforcement. Harding's emphasis tn his letter to ‘Wait was deliberate. He thought It time to warn other states that might be considering following New York's footsteps that they would be raising an issue thereby upon which this ad- ministration can accept no compro- mise. The president believes he has staved off repeal of other state codes. ‘The president's letter to Dr. Wait said: “Pending the.approval of the Cu- villier bill by Governor Smith this matter is hardly to be regarded as having reached the stage where any federal authority is called upon for a determination of national policy. ‘With much of what you say I am fully !n accord. Lincoln said at the time when slavery was still a recog- nized, established and accepted insti- tution thruout a considerable part of the Union, that the nation could not exist half slave and half free. That expression bas been accepted ever since as presenting the obvious and conclusive logic of the situation which then confronted the Union. Certainly it would haye been still more impressive if there had been at any time a constitutional pro- vision against slavery as there is now a constitutional provision against the liquor traffic. “The nation has deliberately, after many years of consideration, adopted the present policy, which is written into the 18th amendment. It is the Jaw of the land and of every state within the Union. So as long us St remains the national policy there can be only one course for the national government to pursue—that ts, to|™° use every means to make effective the law passed in compliance with this constitutional mandate. “To do this will be the unquestion- ing policy of the present administra- tion; and 1 may add that I am firmly convinced that it might be the policy of other administrations that shall come hereafter. The executive of the nation, and equally, the execu- tives of the states, are sworn to en- force the constitution. It is difficult to believe that public approval will ever be given to any other than a policy of fully and literally discharg- ing this duty. It does not seem fit- ting, however, to enter upon a dis- cussion of a situation which has not yet arisen, MENTIONS DANGER OF CONFLICTS “It will be obvious ina many complex and extremely difficult situations must arise if any of the states shall decline to assume their part of the responsibility of main- taining the constitution and the Jaws enacted in pursuance of it. The states are equipped with police or- ganizations and judicial establish: ments adequate to deal with such problems. The federaj government is not thus equipped. “E venture that if by reason of the refusal or failure of any state to discharge its proper duty in such connection, the federal government is at length compelled to enter upon the territory and jurisdiction of the state and to set up those police and judicial authorities which would be required, the moat difficult and try- ing situations would inevitably arise, “More or less conflict between state and federal authorities would #eem unavoidable in such elreum- stances. The impression would be created thut the federal government Was assuming to interfere with the functions of the states and the dis- @ood feeling following the announce- “Americanus,” ono of the most spec- tacular and colorful scenes in the entire pageant, according to Mont- gomery Lynch, producer. The call for gits to present this scene was issued yesterday. It waa declared girls who have Spanish or Mexican costumes, and who have had some experience tn fancy dancing will be given preference. To train the dancing girls, Miss Joyce Avis, a noted dancer, Hus yol- have charge of designing the cos- tumes. Miss Avis gained fame when | 16 years old by. posing for the noted picture by Aune used thruout the East to portray the wonders of the West. Sho won in a competition ment of the Monroe Doctrine in| ‘unteered her services. She also will) DRY LAW FOES Spanish Dance i in Pageant GET CHALLENGE \Joyce Avia tn Train Girls Joyce Avis Gliding, swinging and skipping toy with several hundred girls the rhythm of a Spanish dance, 200] Miss 1 of Norma Gould and of Dramatic school. When 16 years old she en. |tered the Griffith studio at, Holly wood, and was chosen from geveral | |hundred girls to take a prominent} part in the spectacular dancing scene in “Intolerance.” Later she trained the dancing girls for “The Garden of Allah,” “The Conqueror” and “Life's Besides dancing, sho has Played dramatio and comedy parts under some of the greatest artists of the picture Industry, including D. W. Griffith, Cecil De Mille, George | Leon Tucker, Lots Weber, King Vidor and others. Sho wan one of the lywoed Studio club, founded for the artistic educatiop-and protection of} }etudio girls. | Enrollment of giris for “Ameri. | |eanua’Is now going on at pageant \ headquarters, 407 Union st. JOSLIN HURLS STRONG NAMES: Calls John Ballaine “Half- Crazy Brute’ Editor The Star: Iam amazed that a reputable and influential newspaper like The Star should allow its columns to be @ private citizen to satisfy a per- sonal enmity. I refer to the article by John Ballaine which you pub- lished Tues@ay. You know. John Ballaine to bo thoroly mendacious and frresponsible. Yet during the last several years you have allowed him to use your columns frequently to malign and abuse me to satisfy his personal spite. He probably has other enemies whom he would like to injure. I certainly hope you will let him use your columns to attack them a while and let up on I have never done Ballaine any injury. He Js like a vicious dog who takes an unreasonable dislike to @ person and attacks him at every opportunity. You have per- mitted him to bite me repeatedly thru. your paper. vicious, half-crazy brute does not make the bite hurt any less, I rememper well the fine service you rendered this community at the time of the Seattle “revolution.” It was splendid and I hope it has brought your paper the success and prosperity an unselfish and patriotic act dekerved. In my hum. ble way 1 have tried and am still ltrying to do some servico..to the state and especially to Alaska, 1 am willing to bear such abuse as must be borne by those who try to render a public service, but 1 hope a paper that hag also rendered good service and beén abused for it as you have, will not strike me or aid another to do it. » ‘Very respectfully yours, FALCON JOSLIN, Chilkat Oil Co, ——— readily suggest themselves. In his letter to Harding, Dr. Wait compared the action of the New York legislature to the secession of the southern states in 1861, and urged that congress be called, and the- governor and legislators who voted for.the vepealer suspended, if Smith signs it. The governor has not yet an- nounced whether he would sign the measure. Ho intends to have a series of open earings before mak. ing up his mind, FEVER IN UKRAINE LONDON, May 17.—Epidemies of spotted fever and dysentery are rag- ing in the Ukraine. More than 170,. 00 persons aro reported ill, by bol- tressing results that would ensue} shevik official statements, used for a scurrilous attack upon} That he is a/ RAINIER VALLEY IN ARMS AGAIN Claim New Fare Ordinance | Detrimental to Them * Rainier valley residents are of thelr rights and against discrim!- [nation in the matter of street car fares. A mass meeting of all the branch- fare club has been called and will be held Thursday night at the Co. operative hall at Hillman City, ordinance passed by the city coun- cil Monday has caused the trouble. This clause provides that transfers to the Rainier valley lines will be issued only upon the payment of a 10-cent cash fare, This penalizes all Seattlo residents who happen to live in the valley, and is an unfair discrimination, val- ley residents declare, DISCRIMINATION AGAINST | VALLEY IS CLAIMED The action of the council in dis- criminating against Rainler valley citizens Ix particularly deplored since the recent hearing held before the state board of public works was primarily for the purpose of getting a car fare on the Rainier yalley line equal to that on the. city lines, Hugo Kelley, a leader in the Rat- nier valley car fare fight said. “To have olir own councilmen dis- criminace against us at a time when who live in the beautiful Rainier valley, have to pay more car fare than Seattleites who live in the university or Ballard district, when we ride on city ines. That's what the 10-cent transfer clause doca to us.” Camofite Girls Will Extend Work Extension of Campfire work into the small communitios of the state will be discussed at the Northwest Campfire conference here, May 26 to 27, announced Miss Ruth Brown, executive secretary of tho Seattle Campfire Girls, Thursday. A track meet at Woodland park for Seattle members will be leld on the second day of the conference, Miss Brown said that the organt- vation had obtained the co-operation of the Kiwanis club, which ‘had manifested interest in the summer camp of the girly; where 1,600 are expected to spend thelr vacations this summer, leaders in the formation of the Hol-/ swarming to arms again in defense | es of the Rainier Valley Lower Car-/ A clause in tho new city car fare| our fight is in the hands of the {State board of public works is a} cruel and unjust blow,” Kelley said. “Why should we Seattle citizens, | | i | | a i | Special for This Sale David and John Anderson Friday and Saturday A Sale of -. Summer Fabrics From big assortments of merchandise—all new, fresh and most attractive. Imported Scotch 1,000 Ginghams 98c lutely fast colors. 98¢ yard. JUST RECEIVED—Burton 36-inch AlLarge °% Shipment of Tissue. Ginghams Tissues in a splendid range of the most desirable patterns of the sea- son. Included are various size checks and plaids, all dainty and pretty for the Summer dress. Special for This Sale Zephyr Ginghams Thousand: Zephyr Gi of patterns, Tbe a yard. door dresses. 26c is of yards of 27-inch ingham in a splendid range 26c a yard, Plain and Figured Lingerie Crepes Newest al nd dainty designs in many colors, including soft shades of blue, pink, maize, orchid and flesh, now so much in and nigh 35¢ a yard. Sheets, Pillow Cases, Sheeting and Spreads As an ex PATERSON complete stocks standard linens, we quote from our full of lines of t Pequot Sheets and Pillow Cases demand for undergarments t gowns, 30 inches wide, ample of FRASER- quality bed he well known Unexcelled for wear and will give long and_ satisfactory wear. Sheets 72x90 = $1.85 ad 72x99 $1.95 Ms 81x90 $1.95 a 81x99 $2.15 Pillow Cases 42x36 50c ud 81x108 $2.35 § 46x86 -55e A Large Shipment of Pequot Sheeting Just arrived in he following widths: S4-inch...........55¢ yd. 72-inch, Wee eentoe Ya 68-inch. ... ..65e yd. 81-inch... oy. He yd. 90-inch, ......+...80e yd. wHEyae ry ecu NeN? Peril e her 0) yards of this splendid quality in a wide range of desirable patterns in checks and plaids. A beau- tiful, fine gingham—gives. excellent wear— most abso- PAGES 1 11 | 102 20) Special for This Sale Imported French Ratines $1.95 A splendid selection, the very newest and Included are beautiful mixtures of combination colors and effective block patterns. wide and very special at $1.95 a yard. Beautiful Selections of 36-inch Ratines Hundreds of yards in the newest Oriental patterns as well as smart stripes and checks. desirable patterns. Priced $1.65 a yard. 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Offered for Friday and Saturday at this remarkably low price, 58¢ a yard. 88 jnches The quality is very fine and the colorings are just the thing for sports skirts and out- The quality is quality Pillow For Friday and Saturday at 53c . Lovely, New Patterns Voiles 36-inch Dress Voiles—dainty designs | for summer wear. Smart colors, gray, sand, copen, blue and brown. 75¢ a yard. Silk-Stripe Voiles Beautiful colors for afternoon and even- ing wear. Fine Silk Stripe Voiles in the very newest and most attractive of designs. A beauti- ful quality — lovely for summer frocks. $1.25 a yard. Special for This Sale Imported and Domestic Ginghams 43c Thousands of yards—Pretty checks and plaids in a splendid variety of color combinations as well as the plain checks. In blue, red, pink, lavender, green, rose and gold. 30 and 82 inches wide, and special at | 43c a yard. t Special for This Sale Bed Spreads — $4.50 Heavy quality Marseilles Bedspreads with hemmed edges. Floral patterns, Special for This Sale ° ‘Bleached Sheeting 53c Splendid quality, 72-inch Bleached Sheeting, free from dressing and filling of any kind. 53¢ a yard. ;