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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
Quite Natural.

Tom (who has been away)-"Did
you and that girl you were engaged
to last summer get married."
Jack-"l es; but we are not living
together"
Tom-"Why? What's the trouble?"
Jack-"Oh, no trouble at all. She
married another man and | married
another girl"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
Road.

Give me the road" said the Honest
Man.
NO, but I'll sell It to you dirt
cheap" said the other. for he was a
road agent.-Detroit Free Press
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
He Was Tired,

Mrs. Manykids-"There is one thing
about our girls-they are always self.
possessed"
Papa Manykids (grimly) Yes:
they're too self-possessed. wish
they'd get someone else to possess
them"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
A Generous Judue,

Judge-You must reform and stay
sober.
Prisoner-I will, your honor; only
give me time.
JUDICIAL right; thirty days.-Com-
fort.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
On Both Sides,

Chicago has strike in her biggest
bakery"
"I'll bet a cookie that means
shortage in dough on both sides"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09

It is a curious fact that rainy days
seldom come to the man who is con-
stantly preparing for them.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
Beyond His Depth.

"Say, pa, what's mise en- scene?"
ooh, l dunno. never had time to
find out what these yachting terms
mean"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
An Excellent Reason

"Why do you call it feminine cor
pliment?"
Because there is sting to it,"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09

II has oeen estimated that each
corn plant produces from ten to TWEEN
~ millions grains Of pollen
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
Whereupon the Sidewalk Cracked.

There" said the agent, pointing to
the sidewalk, lis an illustration Of our
cement"
81 see, a concrete example"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-07-09
His Apt Reply

His Apt Reply.
She-Wont you give up smoking to
please me?
He-But don't smoke to please
you.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
CLEVER BURGLAR
CAUGHT BY POLICE

SEATTLE, Dec 30.-City Detectives
Barbee, Wappenstein and Easson have ar
rested S. w. Reed and A. b. Cox on sus.
picion Of being the cleverest pair OF porch
climbers who every worked in this city.
Skeleton keys and fine steel springs for
opening locks were found on them when
they were caught.
The police were given to understand that
Cox and Reed were good thieves and
Detective Wappenstein kept an eye on
them. He noticed Reed going into a
store on Second avenue with a bundle SO
loosely wrapped that mink boa could be
seen from the ends. He appeared after he
had sold the fur and was arrested with
his partner. The fur was stolen from
Moritz Thomsen's house by porch climb
ers.
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ONE CENT

deal the fatal blow with an ak, and in.
sisted that she saw nothing of the quarrel.
The girl testified to helping remove her
mother from the wagon aud that shc
helped carry her to the house. Her mother
had all her clothing on at the time, she
said, and she did not know when the
clothing was removed. She also testified
that her father was drunk at the time.
Deputy Coroner Mellinger testified that
he found the body naked and no blood in
the wagon, but that there were evidences
Of an attempt TO clean up the blood about
the shanty.
Coroner b. M Brown testified to finding
thirty or forty bruises on the body at the
post-mortem examination, also evidence of
finger marks about the neck. He testi-
fed to the marks of the blow on the head,
which had ruptured a blood vessel.
Smokalem contradicted his daughter
point-blank. He denied that she was home
upon his arrival with the dead woman
in the wagon, and said that he had car
Iied his wife into the house alone Smok-
alem- announced that he had changed his
bnind regarding his guilt and wished to
withdraw his plea. He was questioned by
the court, over the protest OF his attor-
ney, who declared that the court was
taking an unfair advantage Of his client.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

The convention of the State Teachers
association came to close this noon. The
final sessibn was held in the auditorium of
the First M. E. church. -Four hundred
and seven delegates registered with the
secretary and have been in attendance at
the meetings.
At 9:I5 0 clock this morning President
Kane of the University of Washington au-
dressed the meeting on the subject of In
direct Moral Teaching" Rev. e. M. Ran
dali, president of the University of Puget
Sound, followed with an interesting dis
course on Teachers and Men" j. II.
Ackerman of Oregon spoke on "The
Trend: What Is It?'
After a bus ness session the delegates
elected the following officers: H. b.
Dewey of Tacoma, president; H. A. Tay-
lor of Kalama, vice-president; 0. G. Whit
ney of Tacoma, secretary, and Miss Goa
Bailey of Everett, treasurer.
Spokane was chosen for the next conven-
ton of the association This decision was
reached only after lively discussion. 1t
was fight between the teachers of East
ern and Western Washington. 1t was fin
ally put to vote and Spokane was
chosen.
Yesterday afternoon the teachers met
in the different rooms of the high school,
as the program was divided into four
by exceptionally strong speakers.
ID. A. Grant delivered an interesting
address to the county superintendents and
normal school section His subject was
'oThe Natural Child" The speaker i'm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
CONVENTION CLOSES

pressed upon his hearers that the teach
er who failed to teach the child of nature,
humanity and God is blind leader.
AT the meeting of the high school and
college section papers were read by Ar
thur r. Priest of the University of Wash
ington on Public Speaking in Secondary
Schools" and Mr.. H. Writ Steele on 'The
Making of Citizen" Each paper was
discussed after its reading.
The graded school section assembled in
the high school auditorium, and it was the
best attended of the four meetings. The
most interesting paper was that of A. H..
Yoder of the University of Washington on
"rhe Relation of Industrial Arts to the
Elementary Course of Study" Mrs. Dollie
ID. Winters of Hoquiam was to have read
a paper on "School Room Decoration"
but Miss Abbie Kellogg of Elma read it
in her place. B. W. johnson of Seattle
read paper on Manual Training"
Two papers were read at the science
conference up scientific studies in second
ary schools. Miss Bertha HI. Bosse of Ia
coma read one on Biology" and DR.. III.
G. Byers of the University of Washington
on Chemistry"
evening at the First Methodist church
to hear the popular lecture by Judge Wick
ersham on the ascent of Mount Nc
Kinley." This mountain has the distinc-
ton of being the highest peak in North
America, and has never been scaled. Very
little of its history is known and the
judges address on the mountain captiYat-
ed the audience.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATIONS

The spring civil service examinations
will be held in the federal court room in
the Chamber of Commerce building during
the month of April On the 9th Of April
an examination will be given to the ap-
plicants for the following positions; Gov
ernment printing service-book binder,
compositor, electrotype fnisher. elenfro
molder, pressman. Also a railway mail
clerk. typewriter, and stenographer and
typewriter for the. Philippine service.
On April 10Th the examination will be
for civil and electrical engineers, com
puters, deck officers, meat inspector, thar
maeist. teachers, physician and traind
nurses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
MUST WAIT
AND SCI:

WASHINGTON, D. CgDec. so.--simon
Wolf, representing various Jewish socie-
ties, called on President Roosevelt this
morning regarding the threatened massa-
ere of Jews at Kishineff. No details were
given out, but it is known that nothing
further will be done in the matter by the
administration 50 long as only hypothet-
ical case is made out.
All consular and diplomatic reports
show no recent anti-Scmitic demonstra-
tion and there is no authentic information
that fresh outrages are contemplated
The administration feels that Russia
is aware of the situation and will take
all possible steps to prevent a renewal Of
Jewish prosecutions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

front and public buildings committee of
the city council yesterday afternoon and
made a proposition regarding the city
market and dock. The proposition was
submitted by the Pacific Fruit & Produce
company and is to erect and maintain
for ten years market on the city prop
02 feet wide and constructed on plans
submitted by the commission men, with
the approval of the council, the build
ing to belong to the city. Wharf slips
and spur tracks to be built at the city's
expense, and the commission men are to
pay ground rental annually of $500 for
ten years, representing interest on the
$4,000 expended on the wharf.
They also provide a watchman for the
dock. AS a guarantee of good faith Mr..
Youell, representing the Pacific Fruit &
Produce company, will put up certified
check for $1,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
ENGINEERS
Determined

CHICAGO, Dec 3O.-Conferences be-
tween representatives of the engineers and
employers were held this morning in an
attempt to avert strike which would
leave the greater portion of Chicago's busi-
ness population without heat, light and
elevator service The $50 skyscrapers
would be the ones to suffer the most. The
meeting failed to clear the situation.
The engineers, while not refusing arbi-
tration, declared that under no. circum-
stances would they accept at arbitrators
clergymen, judges or attorneys, as in pre-
vious cases, when rabbi, a minister and
priest composed the board. The engineers
then lost, instead of gaining wages. The
engineers at present get 2S cents an hour.
They, demand 371a cents. The teamsters
are in sympathy with them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
MURDER
DEVELOPS MYSTERY

court. Tommy Santiago Howard acted as
interpreter for the Indian as at the hear
ing Monday. Attorney George William
son appeared for Smokalem.
Mary Smokalem was the first witness
called. She testified that her parents
made two trips to town on Monday and
that upon their second return home she
was there from school, She declared that
her mother was lying face downward in
the bottom of the wagon, dead, and that
there was blood in the wagon. She denied
telling her brother that she saw her father
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
AMERICAN LAKE FOR
ARMY ENCAMPMENTS

~ special meeting Of the Chamber
Of Commerce last evening steps were taken
TO secure am appropriation from congress
Tor the purchase Of tract Of $4,000 acres
OF land adjoining American lake. 10 be
used as an army encampment site. It
was in response to telegram from Con.
gresham Cushman, who is doing all n his
power TO get. the appropriation, that this
meeting was held. II is thought BY giving
a dehnite amount as TO what the probable
take some action in the matter, The eita
ston.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

foothghts "Old Billy the favorite Of
the department., viii make his appearance
on the stage.
Chief Poyns said this morning that the
street cars would leave from their usual
starting places for South Tacoma, Sixth
avenue and Old Town at o'clock tomor-
row morning. Heretofore the people liv-
ing out on those lines have had to leave
early on account of the cars not running
late enough. This year, however, every
body will be given an opportunity to thor
oughly enjoy himself and not have to
worry about getting home.
The members OF the department expect
many visitors from Seattle, Everett. Alb
erdeen, Bellingham and other Sound cities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

Notwithstanding Jacly SmolSalem's at
tempt to commit suicide and his confess
sion, he has taken a brighter view of
life, withdrawn his plea of guilty and
viii stand trial for the murder of his wife.
During the informal inquiry held yester-
day afternoon before Judge Smell testi-
Gated. After hearing several witnesses
the court decided to continue the case. The
Indian withdrew his plea of guilty, which
had not been formally accepted by the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
SOUNDED LIKE A SHOT

A report that sounded like a revolver
shot was heard in the business section
of the city this morning. The police say
that it came from the railroad yards below
the Headquarters building, where the com
pany places torpedoes to warn trainmen
of danger of running into other trains nr
cars standing upon the tracks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
ARE ARMED
FOR TROUBLE

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-Funeral process
through the snow-covered streets at zero
temperature today. The drivers were also
supplied with pistols and instructed by
their employers to defend themselves
against attacks.
The Liverymens association held a
meeting this morning and resolved to for
mally attempt resumption of all service
tomorrow with non-union drivers, if the
old drivers still refuse to answer the
notice sent them today to come back to
work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

surprised while cutting away the bars of
his cell today in an attempt to escape.
The bar was nearly severed. Through this
the prisoner could gain entrance to cor
ridor giving access to outside windows.
The officers were unable to find the saw
with which the cutting was done. 1t is
supposed to have been given to Roeski
by outside accomplices A number of de-
fectives have been ordered to reinforce
the Jail guard
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
BANKS CLOSE
FOR TWO DAYS

Banks will be closed on New Years day
and also on Saturday. 1t is generally
custom to close banks on Saturday if the
preceding Friday is holiday. This rule
does not apply to Christmas, as the day
after Santa's visit business is usually
brisk at the banks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
REPORT is
CONFIRMED

LONDON, Dec. 30.--Dispatches received
this morning confirm the report that EN-
peror Franz Josef was painfully injured
yesterday by falling down fight of steps
while visiting his daughter. Little credence
is given the report that the fall resulted
from stroke of paralysis He is much
improved today and arose at the usual
hour. He expects to hold an audience
tomorrow 4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
WANTS TO SEE
HIS CHILDREN

Arthur d. Eaton today filed petition
in the superior court esls;ng for an order
of court directing his wife to allow him
to see his children. He was divorced from
his wife some time ago, but allowed to
see his children, who were given into the
custody of their mother. He alleges that
she has not obeyed the order ofithe court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
STILL ANOTHER VICTIM

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 3d.
George Neil, another victim of Saturday
nights Flint & Pere Marquette railway
wreck, died this morning, making the total
death list %. Several others are still in
a critical condition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
ALUMNI BANQUET

A reunion banquetswas held last evening
in the private dining room of the Tacoma
hotel by the alumni Of Ellensburg Normal
school. Covers were laid for SO. Many
catchy toasts were responded to during
the evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
AWAITING FIRST
GUN OF CONFLICT
War Between Russia and Japan now Regarded as Certain
throughout Europe

LONDON. Dec. sO.-The talk in semi
official circles today is the most pessimis-
tic since the Eastern trouble began. 1t is
believed that clash between Russia and
Japan is imminent.
The Novoe Vremya today says that
crisis exists and the slightest turn may
cause a beginning of hostilities.
Japanese dispatches show that the popu-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

completely in the water scandal this morn
ing took new turn when Boyd Shann-
ling, well known hotel man, came into
court and corrected his former testimony
and admitted perjury in behalf of his
friend.
He had before testified that he had not
rented the room in which it is supposed
the bribery took place
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
EXPLOSION

CLEVELAND, O., Dec. 3O.--Seven men
were scalded, three probably fatally, by
the explosion OF a steam pipe in the Kuntz
cabinet works today. Those probably fat
ally injured were Vincent Kuntz, George
Cable and Adolph Gedeon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

HIS PAY

HAMILTON, O., Dec. 3O.--Joseph
Spivey, who created riot in Oxford on
October l, and was nearly lynched after
shooting down two men and attempting to
shoot another, was this morning sentenced
to 25 years on three counts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
TURNER IS
On TRIAL

PINEVILLE, KY, Dec. 30-The trial
of Lee Turner, charged with being an ac-
cessory before the fact in the famous
Quarter house battle, where eight men
were killed, began this morning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
TO HAVE
MARKET BUILDING

A delegation of grocers and commission
men, consisting of George Youell, j. A.
Sproule, G. Ebert, Lloyd GaIretson and
A. +. Touryille, appeared before a joint
meeting of the council harbor and water
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
ALL READY FOR
BALL TONIGHT

Everything is being made ready for the
ball to be given at Germania hall for the
Firemen's Relief association this evening.
Fifteen men worked yesterday and last
night to get the decorations in place and
accustom the fire team, to be used in the
program, to appear properly before the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
It's A FAKE
THEY CLAIM

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. SO.--The health
officers indignantly refute the story sent
s ont yesterday that there is leprosy in the
fake. III
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
Time LIMIT
ON RUSSIA

LONDON. Dec. 30-The Central News
today again maintains the accuracy of its
report that Japan has placed a time limit
on Russia and will not consider reply
after January 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
NO MAIL DELIVERED
ON NEW YEARS DAY

On New Years day no mail win be de-
livered From to 10 a. m. the carriers,
stamp and general delivery windows will
be open. The registered mail and money
order windows win be closed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
YEAST ROSE
SUDDENLY

QUINCY, H., Dec. 3O.--A fve-story
brick brew house at Disks brewery was
wrecked this morning by the explosion of
a cooking tank One man was injured.
Loss 100000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The first meeting of the new board Of
education will be held Saturday morning
in their rooms in the Central school build
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
THEY WORKED
OVERTIME

BLOOMINGTON, H., Dec. SO-At San
Jose last night burglars blew the post
office safe and secured $1,000. They also
opened the safe of Ullner's hardware store
and took 5000; also the same amount from
a safe in West Side saloon. They escaped
in buggy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
SMALL BOYS
ROB BAKERY

The baker shop of Gustave Kinberg at
2407 Sixth avenue was entered by thieves
Monday night. All that was secured was
apout SO in pennies. Small boys are be-
lieved to have committed the burglary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
FATAL FIRE

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 3o.--Six men
were killed and nine injured in naphtha
fire at Voltninski today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30

BERLIN, Dec. 3O.-The Lokal Anzeiger
says that a declaration of war by Japan
will result in endless complications and
that England, France and America, having
extensive interests in the Far East, will
probably be drawn into the imbroglio.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
UP AGAINST IT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. 9O-The
sensational trial of Senator Nichols for
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lace is fairly goading the government into
war.
Dispatches in German papers say that
from. diplomatic sources it is learned
declaration of war from Japan is almost
inevitable.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-30
TRIED To
GET AWAY

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-Emil Roeski, an
accomplice Of the car barn bandits, was
The daily sentinel., 1903-12-07
Reception.

The Wallace reception Saturday
was one of the brilliant events of the
social season in the city. The hand
some Wallace home was brilliantly
decorated for the occasion with flow
ers and the event was made decidly
pleasant for those who renewed their
acquaintance with Miss Wallace. &S$
The receiving party consisted of the
hostess, her sister Miss Camille Wal
lace and Ler neice, Miss Blanche Da-
Wis. The ladies who assisted as a
portion Of the receiving party were
Mesdames. Chas. II. Arthur. A. r.
Sampliner. Orson Adams Jr.. L. N.
Bunting, Geo. E. Warner. C.B. Rich,
W. F. White, A. @. Newton. S. G..
McMullin and J. NJ. Sampliner.
During the entire time of the re-
ception which was two hours. exquis-
ite music was rendered by al orches-
ira occupy ing position in the beau
tiful hallway landing.
The daily sentinel., 1903-12-07
Death of Mrs. Geo.
r. Garrison.

Elizabeth Garrison. wife of George
the well known plumbing firm of Gar
rison and Fletcher. died suddenly
yesterday at their home on north
Fourth street of puerperal eclampsia
or in other words puerperal spasms
from child birth.
q The death was most sudden. The
disease an uncommon one and when
once attacked the life of the afflicted
hangs by a thread. The death so
sudden was peculiarly sorrowful one
For the life.of little one, the mother.
offered hers as sacrifice. What
made it even more so was the fact
that her husband unacquainted with
her critical illness was away from
home. experimenting large job at
Delta and arrived too late TO see
again the wife of his youth alive.
Mr.. Garrison arrived home ON the
narrow guage Sunday afternon but
life had passed from his wife several
hours before, leaving only tiny life
to comfort him in the extremity of
his sorrow
The deceased was born i'll Clifton.
New York thirty three years ago and
of her immediate family only her
mother is left to mourn her untimely
death. She was married to George
r. Garrison in Denver June of 1896.
having come from her home to Denver
to be married to the man of her choice.
She leaves husband and little boy
six years old to also mourn the death
of loving wife and mother. besides
the infant child. for whose life. now
that the mother has passed 10 the
great beyond and its being deprived
of her gentle care, there is little hope
Mr.. Garrison will leave with the
body tonight for his old home at Cliff
ton. where the burial will take place
The deceased was young woman
of genuine worth and motherly in
stincts. devoted to home. Her many
friends in this city will sorrow over
her sudden death. but will hope that
she has gone to rest and peace.
Undertaken Bannister prepared the
body for shipment.