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ROCKEFELLER REFUSES WAR LOAN STEFANSSON. THE EXPLORER, IS ALIVE Ifcbbe They're Nutty! We mean *"ntc of the fish in Puget Sooad. Speaker Conner -ays Mexican fcls have been visiting us. Professor Kitwai«l says it's not so. Well, turn to page ami read for yourself. Council Might Probe Deeper In connection with the Tate cafe incident. The Star made three charge* and they are now well substantiated tven by Lang i friends on the witness stand. Thus, it is now proved beyond a shadow of doubt: '■ Chief Lang was a member of a drunken wine party at Tate's cafe, and was responsible, be cause he was chief of police, for the violation of a cafe rule when a young lady cabaret singer was se cured to sit and drink at the chief s table, tho the manager and owner of the cafe at first refused to per mit it- That it was a drunken wine party ia absolutely established, tho there is conflict of testimony smong Lang and Lang's friends as to who and how many were "overloaded." 2. Chief Lang was the only man in that party who made a date with the girl that night, went with her to her room at about 2 a. m., and DRANK A COUPLE OF BOTTLES OF BEER OR SO WITH HER AND ANOTHER GIRL AT ABOUT 2:30 A. M. 3.—Chief Lang used a city automobile to go to and from his joy party that began at the Rai nier club, continued at Tate's cafe, and finished up in the silent hours of the early morning on the third floor of a downtown hotel. The Star printed the story of the Tate cafe affair and hotel visit, and let it go at that. The Star believes that alone is sufficient to prove Lang unfit for his office. But if the council hat any doubt as to whether the Tate cafe is merely an isolated cafe case with Lang, it would do well to investigate some other cafe af fairs, too. THE COUNCIL MAY WELL INQUIRE AT OTHER CAFES IN SEATTLE -AND ALSO INTO A TACOMA AFFAIR, IN WHICH THE CHIEF WAS A PARTICIPANT. STEFANSSON ALIVE; REPORTS TO GOVERNMENT - OTTAWA. Canada. Sept. IT — At law department here ha* re *»« 4 word from VUKJa'mur ktftassor. dated Awm*t 11. The oplorer had not been heard from Sir twarly two years, and hope of liiinttv bad almost been given m Stafanason s message came via Sbs* He la at 111 In the North and itetids W continue hla aearch for Ik Lost Continent. Stefaasson reported that after H» exploration ship, the Karluk, *» crashed la the treacherous Ice. '.I stwfhs ago. he chartered the hh: Bea: Has Ample Outfit *As unavoidable de'aya frreatened. thus running the tost of chartering the Polar tear up high, I purchased her fd engaged her on terma aim. | >i*r to the Karluk," he report el *1 engaged Hoff. engineer ** M*e schooner Ruby, to re place Blue of Alaak*. Engaged five extra helpers for southern Psta, who have ample outfit hr a ysar. and the Polar Bear fcss far two year*. "Our plant are to continue t*e Northern explorations to MS west, 82 farther north, if ••thtriy course is secured." fr'ftasson reported that he was »t Balllle island, which I* lo :n the Arctic region, west of island, at the mouth of 9* Mackenzie river. (t had been feared. perished in the froaen North * tte expedition sent out by the *»dian government month* ago P* last word from him came on *' w ' ) * n '*'* f art X turned •sen on ice Floe tLft**— hope waa that they were gff'®* Wrange'i i-iian !, where aur *">tii of the wrecked Htefansson 15 5 Karlok took refuge after the Win AND JEFF—Why Didn't JEFF Gel the Town Clock and Become President? i)'f>r.irllhi lilt ».%- If f t"l*h*r Trm ,1a U*rL 11.. «^FT3F^7 "SWIFTWATER" BILL IS TURNED j DOWN BY JUDGE "Swiftwater BUI" Oate* got small comfort from Judge I>ykeman Prl day. when that celebrated mining man went to the Juvenile court to ask for the custody of hla 14-year old aon. Kred. now In the parental school. Gate* tu arrested Monday on a charge of child abandonment, on the complaint of the bojr'a Brand mother, Mr* tola Heebe. who has had the custody of the boy since his mother died. seven year* ago "Swiftwater Bill" told the court he had not written to or visited hi* son for three year* "Then you cannot have him now," said Jndg«* Kyheman "I do not pro. po»« that this court *hall be used a* a club In the proceedings now pending In the criminal court." A CORRECTION The Star hastens to correct n typographical error made Thursday in the announcement of a m«et|ng to be held by Miss Klberta K. Shipley, the New York pence advocate, A caption Intended for anoth er "story" appeared over the an nouncernent that Ml** Shipley will speak at the Hippodrome. September 25, on "Peace and Überty.' trearheroi.s Ice had crushed their venael. A carrier later brought word that a white man wa* seen drifting on sn Ire floe toward this Island, and this revived hope that the explorer wa* alive. Stefansson left Martin point In March. 1»14. with two hardy ex ! plorera, well provisioned. I The Seattle S tar : The Only Paper in Seattle That Dares to Print the News : VOLUME 18. NO 176 U. W. STUDENTS CHEER SUZZALLO NEW PRESIDENI for the flr»t time In Mvinl college generations. ths presi dent Of the University of Wash ington *i< greeted with spon applause from the ate. dant body whan ha atappad on the (tig* ll»> waa Dr Hmrjr Suuallo, new president The crowd of acidmu. * filth filled the hi* auditorium to the roof. went wild with enthual •am Praiaea Democracy Hiixxallo delivered a mmiixr, the essence i,f which »g> praise for democracy In political. industrial and undergraduate life The spirit of democracy." he •aid. la but the spirit of Chris tlanlty In our social and political life," Othei striking pa*«iige* of his speech were: "There are many ancient and reapectabl* wrongs which the university man must attack, manfully and without apology, but yet with a rational spirit. "Our campua problems ahali be treated In a democratic fashion. Whatever la wrong here, you, and not I. ahali cor rect. You shall govern your selves. Only when you are morally inaenaitlve shall I in terfere. "Intellectuality la not enough for man. There muat be a atrong feeling of a truth, with the impulse to action behind it." "Speak the king's English, or rather our president's English —for I think you will find that a trifle better " ISN'T IT TOUGH? In order to make room for a greater number of student* than usual, 12 classes at the l.lhcoln high school have lm»n ordered to begin work st X a. m.. Instead of at 9, as ha* been customary. SUA I I'l l:, WASH., IRIPAI, SH'T. 17, I'MS. IANC CASE TO BE TAKEN IIP -ASAIN THIS P.M. Tti« Ib»wil|*ilob of tbe charge* against Chief Utl br tbe council will b« continued Friday afternoon No session *ii lield Thursday, on account of the Important commltte* meeting* of the council At tbe afternoon session. It I* be llaved. the Tate'» cafe incident will ba olotfd, to far aa the prosecution I* ronc*rn«4. The lang witneaaea will thru be heard A night session will also bo hold Friday, according lo |iri»m plan* MEX SOLDIERS EIRE INTO TEXAS UROWNHVII.Mv S-pt 17— Me*, lean soldlern enlrent bed In front «>f the e|e< trie plant at Mstamoras fired InUi Hrownsvllle today. One horse was killed A troop of cavalry was Imm <ul I ately dispatched to Investigate Soldiers snd Mexicans are reported to have fought a battle at Sebaa tlan last night, but details are lack Ing. American officers were or dered today to prevent all Mexl '•ans capable of bearing arms from going across the river A posse la still out pursuing the band of Fresno raiders who yester day fired Into Simon. Texan. LAUGHED AND DIED SlOl'X FAUX. 8 H, Kept. I".— llellah Wyant. 16, Ik d<-ud today h»> riiiinc alio laughed. While eating pea* In li»T garden, norm- one onl'l aomethlng to make her laugh. a pea lodged In her bronchial tube, and ahe died before aaafxtanrn roilld rearh her. "WHY A WOMAN ON SCHOOL BOARD?" SHE IS ASKED; DR.IILLIAH C. IRWIN VERY PROMPTLY REPLIES,"WHY HOT?" Dr. Lillian C. Irwin, Candidate for the School Board. "Why ahould the Seattle board of education have a wom an member?" ••Well," anawered a very bua<- neaa like Itttle woman from her office chair, "I can beat anawer that queatton by aaking another. Why notf" And that might have ended the interview right there, but Or. Lillian C. Irwin awung round from her deak . She aeemed keenly Interested. "Then you are In earnest about runaiiig for tbe acbool board?" she waa asked. In a half-doubtful tone Has Support "Moat assuredly." was her quick reply. I have been asked that question many times 1 shall cer tainly wish to be elected. If I am a candidate, because I believe at least one member of the board should b« a woman." And. to tell the truth, It looka very much as If I>r. Irwin would be a candidate. The Women's Good Government league not only urged her to run. but Is backing her for all It Is worth, for one thing For another, there am several other organisations ready to give their support when the actual need comes nearer election time Not a Politician "No." said the doctor, "I am no' a reformer In fact. I do not be lieve In too much reform, and I'm afraid I ant not a very good poll tlcian " Which, some one has said. Is a very good reason why a candidate should lie elected. However, there are some slight reforms tint Dr. Irwin mlgh' advo cate were she placed on the board A Health Suggestion One of thetn I* this: That Inso far as |>o*alble, Iho class and reci tation rooms of. say, as an exam pie, the high school sophomores, be confine! to a single floor of the building. This would do away with constant stair climbing, which, the doctor sa ■ #. la very detrimental to the health of girls of about that age "Th« fathom of audi girl*. I nhouNl IblnkhHk aal<l, " would a* (tealroim of linvhiK n woman lo look aftf-r th«»lr <laiiKht«»ra' Intrr out* on th«» arhool lionrd us thpy would of having a woman to look after their home life. "It would be my purpoae," ahe one cent add**), "to nwjperate with the men on the bo»r«l, were I elected. Irt mat i>*r» of which a woman necekaarll) know* much more than a man. Hat School Experience "It (wiiii to ine a moat logical atep In our clvlr life to havw a .woman on the arhonl lioard. Other jrltlea have found that women make | ant la factory arhool hoard member! Why not SeattleT" l>r. Ir* In, before ihe took tip the practice of medicine, was flrat a teacher In grade and high schools In Ni'W York state and In Oregon She wan Miperlutendent of the La Grand*. Ore. achoola for two years, and for two years more waa a mem her "f th» Oregon atate board of teachers' examiners. l.*ter she graduated from the Cooper Mi dlcal college, now a branch of Inland Stanford unlver ally. California. She practiced med Iclne In Oregon. Alaska and Seattle Mer last nine years have been spent In that practice here She has of flees In the Cobb building. Large Practice She Is a comi>efent huslnesa worn an. as Is evidenced by an exception ally large practice, and she thinks, as do her aup|>orters. that her ;'0 years of practical business and pro fessional life equip her adequately for the poaltlon she In all probabil ity will seek at the next election. HUMPHREY MUM; WON'T DEBATE Andrew Furuseth. anthor of the l.a Toilette seamen's law. of San Francisco, where he is president of the Seamen's union, will speak at 2 .10 Saturday afternoon In the Hip podrome. on the Iji Follette meas ure, and will discuss a government owned merchant marine lie will speak at a meeting of the Klnts County De'nocritlc club at noon. In the Good Eats cafeteria. Congresnnan Humphrey has not accepted the challenge to debate with Furuseth. ROM EC, Sept. 1". —Eighteen thou sand priests are fighting with the Italian army. OPPOSES WAR AND BLOODSHED, HE SAYS (Copydrlghted, 1915, by the United Press.) 0.1.V1 I.AND, <»., Sept. 17.—John D. Rockefeller, sr, hat definitely, positively and finally determined he will take no part in loaning money to c arry on the conflict in Europe. In an interview obtained with the world's richest man by the United I'rc-s today, it wa* learned that the oil king has been offered opportunities to enrich himself by lending money to the warring nations, but has absolutely refused. WOULD NOT CONSIDER IT "Are ymi exacting a call from the commission of Euro pean hanker*, nmv in New York, to negotiate a billion dollar war loan fur the allies?" he was asked. "\i>." he replied, emphatically. "I certainly am not ex pecting a viMt from the commission, nor do I expect them to expect me to participate. They know 1 would not consider it." Then after a pause, he added: "Both England and Russia asked me for loans. They were refused." He wan again meditatively silent a moment and then exclaimed, fervently: "This war I* awful. Don't you think It la AWFTLT" Against War During the interview, which was granted at the oil kings Korest Hill estate, Rockefeller did not mention hla son. who la retried to have b**n approached by J P. Morgan concerning the immense loan. Hut the senior Rockefeller ahowed clearly that he ia dead set against being party to promoting bloodshed. With reference to the Wall street report that financing tbe wsr is enabling Morgan to take from Rockefeller the title of Ticliest man in the world." this question »a* put to Rockefeller: "What ef fect will It have on conditions if Morgan negotiate* the billion dol lar loan for the allies?" The shrewd smile of the saga EXTRA! CLANCY DOES NOT SELL BOOZE; JOST SERVICE "Do you sell Intoxicating liquor at The Meadows?" This was the first question asked by Attorney George Vanderveer of Walter Stanley Cameron, when Johnny Clancy's trial, on a charge of selilng liquor without a license at his Meadows roadhouse, was re opened before a Jury In Judge Mackintosh's court Friday morning Yes!" Cameron replied It was, admittedly, an awful blow to the Clancy defense Vanderveer said In the corridor afterward that he didn't think Cam eron knew what he was talking altouU Clancy thought Cameron "was all balled up," Anyhow, Cameron made a vigor ous attempt to right the rocking boat. Charge for Service "Well." he went on to explain, "we don't actually sell the liquor, no. We merely charge for serving It, that's all. "When a party comes out tlie chauffeur always brings the pack age of whatever they want to drink with him Then we serve It to the party as they want It. charging 50 rents a bottle for serving beer and 15 rents each for serving short drinks." "How many do you serve each night on the average?" asked Prosecutor l.undln "About I should say," said Cameron. "1 make about $20 a night for myself In tips. Of course, we have near-beer and soda pop By "Bud" Fisher Last EDITION WEATHER FORECAST—F«Ir Tll'fcft AT UKATTI.K Hlfh. I«». I t* p m , I% ? ff. ft IM a. rn., ft ft u :* p. m., I? « ft. « 10 p m.. • 7 ft clous business man played over h!» face Then, instead of answering directly, he recited: "A who old owl lived In an oak. The more he aaw the lea* he apoka: The leaa he spoke the more he heard. Why can't we all be like that bird?" Today a man very clone to Rocke feller stated authoritatively that on one occasion Rockefeller had b<-en approached by Kuaalan agents with a deal Involving $50,000,000 and that be turned them down. Foreign agents who visited Clev©. land recently in an attempt to en list hla aid have been barred from Forest Hill Shotc from a revolver In the haade of an attendant at tba eKtate halted an automobile. In which one agent tried to dash thru tbe guarded entrance to reach the oil king. for sale right In the house." "What do you do when one mem ber of a party wants whisky, say. and It Isn't In the party's package?" asked the prosecutor. "To tell the truth." the witness replied, "I must admit that I some times pour him a drink from an other party's bundle Mr. Clancy doesn't know anything about that, tho." Cnauffcur Does It Charles B. Scott, a chauffeur, tes tified that he had always taken a package of liquor along when ha took a. party to Clancy's.. It was then served In the roadhouse. and the members of the party raid for It "Then It is you who sell the liquor, actually?" remarked Lun dln. "Oh. no," he returned. "Not I. I am an auto driver and merely charge for taking parties out in my machine." Purchasing Agent? "Then you act as the purchasing agent for Mr. Clancy, and take the stuff out there, so he can sell it?" "No; they charge only for serving it —not for the liquor itself." Lundtn bused his case on the tes timony of William Wolfe and Chas. Clauder, vho testified they visited the roadhouse without any bundle, buying whisky, beer and brandy, paying tho waiter the scheduled price of "service." For Your SATURDAY Shopping List Re guided by the ads in today's Star. You will find a complete as sortment of all kinds of merchandise from which to select, and in almost every case at a bargain price, which means a distinct and well-worth-while sav ing to you. Whatever you in tend to buy tomorrow clothing, shoes, gro ceries, millinerv, fut nishings, drygoods— he guided by the ads. It will bet ter, fresher merchan dise for you, and a big saving as well. Agents Perelat