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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
IGNORANCE
NOT BLISS

SEATTLE, Jan. A strange misinter-
probation of the American laws is said to
have placed Obab Shah, an Afghan ped
dler, behind the bars of the King county
jail, charged with murder. Obab Shah
is held now for the murder of Sekh
named Mereli, two years ago. He was ar
rested soon after the murder, but never
charged nor tried. When he was released
from Jail he received certificate from
the under-sheriff that he had been dis
charged from Jail with no suspicion nor
disgrace attached to him. The Afghan
knew that no one could be twice placed
in jeopardy for one crime, and believed,
therefore, that his discharge certificate
gave him immunity from arrest. Acting
on this belief, he is alleged to have told
all about the murder of Mereli.
According to the story received by Sher-
iff Cudihee, lots were drawn by the At
ghans to determine who should kill
Mereli, who was bully with the other
India peddlers. The lot fell to Obab Shah
and he is said to have Dragged of the af-
fair. This directly caused his arrest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
TACOMA HACKMEN ARE SUSPICIOUS

A characteristic which predominates
among Tacoma hack drivers is supersti-
ton. In sfact, it is seldom that a hack
driver is found who is not just a little
superstitious, but in Tacoma it is more
noticeable There is one feature Of the
trait that is notice. by nearly every new
conner in the city.
Last night as the carriages were lined
up along the curb on Pacific avenue be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh streets, a small
bearded man walked up the street, The
hackmen were standing about the cigar
stands and against the buildings, waiting
for load All were at ease and discuss
ing. current topics as only crowd OF
haekmen can.
Suddenly there wa scramble for
hacks. They all ran to the doors of their
carriages and then again one by one they
returned TO their positions against the
buildings or at the counters of the gar
stands.
1t was apparent that the little man with
the iron gray beard had something to do
with their movements. As he passed
hack the driver would leave the door, but
he was careful not to allow the little man
to go between him and the team.
Is that the owner of the stabley" asked
du lnAoCSDl man lIuHb Seattle OF one OF
the drivers, who is known by his com
rades as MACK"
mot bit Of it, replied Mack. "lIe
never owned hack in his life so far as
l know"
"Well, what was the matter with all
you fellows when he passed. persisted
the curious Seattleite.
well, I'll tell you" began Mack, light.
ing a cigar and assuming more com
Portable attitude. This man that YOU
saw coming up the street is loeoed. That
is, he is a hoodoo. There isn't eabby
in the line who would let that man go
between his hack and himself for Ever.
Not abit .tfoistl 'bgkqi wyyp wyp66
Not bit of it. It's Jonah sure, and
don't you forget that. Don't believe it.
Wen. it's so Just the same. I'll tell YOU
he went between one Of the boys and his
hack not long ago and inside OF ten min
utes a runaway came down the street and
smashed the hack into kindiing wood. He
went between another fellow and his hack
and he didn't get a load for three nights.
The same thing happened to another poor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
DOWAGER EMPRESS
DEAD IN COREA
LONDON, Jan. 4.-@The Korean delega-
ton today confirmed the report that the
empress Of Korea is dead.
MORTALITY RECORD

Mary A. Mcbride, wife of Daniel Nc
Bride, died at one of the city hospitals
Sunday afternoon Of typhoid fever Flu
neral services will be conducted at st.
Leo's church Tuesday morning at s
o'clock, the procession leaving Mellinger's
chapel at 7;45.
Deceased leaves husband and five chill
dren The children are all i'll with typhoid
fever now About six weeks ago one child
died OF the same malady
Marie Lammon, popular teacher in
the Tacoma schools and prominent mem
Der of the Methodist church, died of ty-
phoid fever at local hospital Sunday
Miss Lammon came to Tacoma about a
year ago as teacher of elocution and ply
steal culture She was taken sick about
six weeks ago and removed to the hos
pital. Her stepfather, DR.. w. w. Hoff-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
GETTING READY
FOR A CONFLICT

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The dispute be-
tween Russia and Japan has reached a
most critical stage. Russia maintains
silence and Japan will evidently be com
PEELED to either take active war measures
or back down from her position. No one
who understands the situation expects
that Japan will recede from the demands
made and conflict is therefore regarded
as inevitable.
The press in Toxic is urging the immedi-
ate opening Of hostilities.
AT Shanghai Chinese cruisers are TAX
ing on board ammunition and supplies
and preparing for active service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
SEARCHING OUT
THE EVIDENCE

CHICAGO, Jan. Am the schools in
the city were closed today out of respect
Iroquois fire.
Two more victims who were injured are
dead. as At4
Great activity is manifested in gaining
evidence in the case Many of those who
lost relatives have employed detectives to
assist in gathering evidence for the prose
cution Of those responsible for the fire.
The coroners jury this morning visited
the hospitals to view the bodies of the
victims who have died from teir injuries.
Ordinances have been drafted for intro
duction in the city council tonight for
bidding the acceptance of theater, railway
or street car passes by aldermen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
ALL BROKEN
UP BY FALL

SEATTLE, Jan. AIN some unknown
way William Mooreland fell out of the
second story of house at PIG Virginia
street about s o'clock last night, and was
literally broken to pieces. Mooreland was
alone in his room before he fell, so it is
not known how the accident happened.
His lower jaw is broken in two places, so
he cannot talk.
The first intimation the people living in
the house had of anything wrong was
when the body of man was seen lying
out in the yard. 1t proved to be Moore
land. Notwithstanding his terrible inju-
ries the man is alive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
SEATTLE BURGLARS IN CUSTODY

SEATTLE. Jan. AFTER days and
nights OF hard work City Detectives Wap-
penstein. Tenant and Barbee have just
concluded one of the best pieces Of work
Three of the best burglars. according 10
the police, that have been caught in Sc
attic in many a day languish in the city
Jail. All have been identified as having
been connected with the robbery of Jacob
Furth in the St. Paul fats, and with the
exception Of one article all the plumber
taken from the house at the time has been
recovered and identified.
A. b. Cox and H. w. Reid, the first
two members OF the gang, were arrested
December % by Detectives Wappenstein
and Barbee Last night Edward Williams
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

known as "The Dago," was taken in a
Yesler way lodging house. A grip, two
ladies' dresses and pair of gold mounted
opera glasses stolen from Jacob Furth's
fiat on Columbia street we're found in the
room when the arrest was made.
Williams is said to be the leader of the
gang and is well known criminal When
he was taken he had a partner with him
who succeeded in making his escape.
All three Of the men arrested are said
to be clever Eastern crooks. Williams. it
is understood. is now wanted in Chicago.
Startling developments, it is believed,
may result from the arrest of Cox, Reed
and Williams. They are friends Of poll
ticians in this city who are even now at
tempting to get them out of Jail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
NEW MONEY
ORDER RATE.

A new postal law has gone into force
that affects the rates of international
money orders. The old rate was one
dollar fee for 800 money order, but
under the new law the rate has been re-
duced to so cents on money orders to the
Bahamas, Bolivia, Belgium. Bermuda,
Chile, Costa RIGA, Egypt, Jamaica, Ii
IBERIA, Luxembourg, Mexico Norway, Peru,
Trinidad and the Transvaal. The old
rate of 81 per hundred remains the same
to all other countries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

fellow and he got his time when he got
to the barn that night. There may be
nothing to it, but you bet none of the
boys viii take chance on getting hoo
dooed when it only takes few steps to
spoil the evil effects. But, say, do you
know, that fellow keeps walking up and
down this street every night. On the
square, wish he would take tumble and
get on the other side"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
up to that time.

up to that time.
The law as amended by the last legis-
lature provides that the registration books
shall be open for not less than two nor
more than six weeks in each voting pre-
cinct prior to the day of election. The
books are to be in charge of special reg
a. m. to $50 p. m.
This afternoon there was a rush for the
books and for an hour the voters regis
tered as fast as the clerk could attend
oethem.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
WHO WILL GET 1T?

Mayor Campbell is considering carefully
the names of several applicants for the
position Of city engineer. He will prob
ably take several day in making his selec-
ton. During the temporary vacancy Ev-
erett Babcack. for many years an employee
of the office. is in charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
MASSACRED
BY SAVAGES

BRISBANE, N. S. w, Jan. A
steamer which arrived today reports that
natives of German New Guinea massacred
the engineer, trader, two Chinese and ten
friendly natives over dispute arising out
Of land deal. A punitive expedition
killed % natives.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
TAX SALE

The sale of lands which had gone to the
county by reason of foreclosure for delin-
quent taxes went under the hammer at
the G street entrance of the county court
house this morning The bidding was very
brisk and the sales fair. City property,
with that at Buckley and Orting was
listed for sale. The total value approxi-
mates 5000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
WOOD WINS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 4.-The
senate military committee today voted to
report favorably on the nomination of
General Wood to be Major General. SEN
ators Scott and Blackburn were the only
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

English crown, and by special remainder
she has been made heiress to her fathers
dukedom
The royal family has always respected
the desire for seclusion on the part of
their oldest princess. Years ago She was
christened her royal shyness," and she
has continued to do justice to her title.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
PREACHER DIES

ST LOUIS, Jan. 4.-Rev. j. N. Beard
of San Francisco was found dead in bed of
heart disease this morning by Rev. Bane,
who occupied the room with him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
REGISTRATION
BOOKS OPEN

The registration books were opened in
the office of the city clerk this morning.
Up to noon the registration had not been
very heavy. Only 80 names were entered
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

ones who voted against Wood.
Minister Allen cables the state depart
ment from Seoul, Korea: "The empress
died January g."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

Ten deeds and four mortgages were re
corded at the auditors office today. Elev-
en- pieces Of mining property in the South
Prairie district We're filed on by George
Surplice
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
TO HOLD COURT

Federal Judge C. II. Hanford will be in
the city tomorrow to hold a session of
court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

of low prices has.exploded the idea that
hardware charges are always high-in our
store anyway, however, it may be with
others. We have very large stock which
we would like to exchange for cash in a
hurry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
The Only Way

we know how to do this honestly is to cut
chunks off the prices of our goods and
your good trading judgment will do the
rest. Everything in the store has been
included. (Tinware, Tools, Stoves). All
must go.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04

Superior Judge Huston leaves this eve,
ning for Olympia where he goes to hold
court for Judge Lynn. He will be gone
until Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-04
CITY ITEMS

Game Warden Thompson reports that
"a hunters licenses were issued Saturday
He said the licenses seemed to meet with
favor among sportsmen in general and
that the ones who argue against purchas-
ing them now are those who never hunt.
J. j. Deming, acting for the Cascade
Cereal company filed an affidavit for
writ of attachment in the county clerks
office today He seeks to recover on a
promissorv note given to the company by
p b. PRIOR of Castle Rock in payment
for goods purchased last April.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
ROOSEVELT ANSWERS PARKER.

Never commanding figure Judge Parker has, during the
cludng week of the campaign revealed his eness
phatc fashion On platforms by
that he pupil of that politician
nett Hill AS The News pointed yesterday
began his campaign with attacks
should be upon Roosevelt yet became the
chief defaer of the executive Corteyo,r
Republican Judge
Parker entertans the belief that his only hope of
day lies upon opposing candidate such
he made Hartford and other places recently
The belief mistaken people of this
country know Theodore Roosevelt thoroughly They
him of high honor of and straightforward dealing
who views personal official dishonesty Fur
hermoe they fully that he has been under
unwholesome tage Judge Parker when
discredted Hill as his political mentor.
When, therefore Judge Parker forgot dignity posi-
ton candidate for the presidency and thrust aside pro-
prietes of political discussion attack
people naturally expected reply from the wanony
assailed.
That reply has 1t is vigorous vile vibrant 1t is
the indignant
No doubt president during
paign and leave the people the decision question
whether he the monstrous and
algn uttered by Judge Parker repeated
cratic penbinders and newspapers compelled
has been made that should lead
make frank and honorable apology hide their shame
farther of political oblivion
1t necessary President reply
candidate Parker in detail Tive paragraphs
and reveal its spirit In opening president
Mr. Parkers accusations against Mr. Coreyou and
monsrous If they would brand both
fanny and namuch they false heavy be the
ton of the making them chose Mr. Coeyou chairman
Of the national committee after having failed
Mr. Eihu Root Mr. w. Murray Crane and Mr. Cornelius
the position chose him with
I spare he possessed
the high integrity which demanded in the who manage
my campaign"
Concluding his reply Mr. Roosevelt employs this and
truthful language The made by Mr.. Parker
quafedy and arocousy false AS Mr. Cortelyou has
than during this campaign elected go the
presidency unhamped pledge promise understanding
kind sort description promise made openly
American people that lies shall
svery man has square deal no less and no more"
Thus Alton Parker of all un-
preudced citizens Of vicious assault that will
him Thousands Of defeat more
overwhelming than it would otherwise have been
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

and enthusiastically cheed the paraders From beginning to end
lined enthusiastic multitude that
frequent testimony of approval by hearty and spontaneous
applause of the marchers.
There those who claim ochigh professions neither make
change though that be accepted
rect also be maintained that the popular sentiment hnd
expression night
unmakaby support of Roosevelt Fairbanks and of
the Republican principles for which they stand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
IRELAND DAY OBSERVED
AT THE ST. LOUIS FAIR.

ST. Louis. Mo. Nov. S--Treland day
was observed at the Worlds Fair today.
Exercises were hello In Festival hall.
consisting Of addresses and Irish melo-
dies
Speeches were made by Preeidsn, Fran-
els Archbishop Glennon and Brother Ber-
nardine ot Christian Brothers college. the
latter beinr delivered IN the Gaelic
tongue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
A NOTABLE DEMONSTRATION.

Last nights demonstration under Republican auspices was
easily the most notable that has occurred this city
the state Eleven thousand make imposing procession That
such large army representing brain and the bavn
OF Rhode Island could be assembled for night parade convnc
ing evidence OF the interest the this state are taking
the issues OF the national campaign which settled al
the polls next Tuesday.
There another feature that indicated general awaken
Ing peoph throng that witnessed the parade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
A Smile or Two

Jones tells me his horse can go 10
beat the band"
"Then the band must be on foot
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
what kind OF a man did she marry?"
We'll, j don't want to run a fellow
down behind his back. but he permits
her TO go on drawing alimony from her
first husband. Chicago Record Herald.
oRaferty-Do yez iver walk In yer
slape?
o'Lafferty-No; II OF could Old be on
tn force yit.-Chicago Journal
He-why has he put her picture in his
watch?
She--Because he thinks she will love
him in time.--Yonkers Statesman.
1T Is said" remarked the moralzer.
that fortune knocks once at every mans $
door"
II guess tho old girl forgot to remove
her gloves when she knocked at mine. d"
rejoned the demoralizer--Chicago News
Some men," said Uncle Eben. gifts
an idea dat a days work consists In
waitin' as patient as possible foh quittin'
time and den wonders why 1ley
doesn' succeed d"-washington Star.
He used to consider her very dainty
and graceful"
And he doesn't consider her so nowy'
NO; | believe he saw her eating as
paragus the other y."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Mistress--You seem 20 have o good
deal of company, Mary.
Msid-Yas'm Dey's what call nv
rainbeaux. Seven different colored gen
uemen. Yas'm.-- Princeton Tiger
This fact, howe'er commendable,
VIII scarce our hearts entice,
That when girls as pure as snow.
She's Just as cold as icel
-Pennsylvanla Punch Bowl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

"war would not be so horrible II all OF
it's evils were those OF mere carnage The
death OF thousand men by bullets Is
dreadful thing. but the death of ten thou
sand by the slow process Of torturing dis
ease is much more terrible. Every record
of international armed conflicts tells its
story OF the ravages OF disease. st.
Louis Republic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Suffolk county, Massachusetts, voters much excited
the choice of clerk of the superior civil Both the Demo
and Republican conventions refused nominate the
selected by the judges of the fill the vacancy for which the
election being held By practically unanimous the bar
association has endorsed the Republican nominee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

THE idea that the trusts dictate politl-
cal appointments by President Roosevelt
is absurd. II has no foundation whatever
In fact and in making this charge Judge
Parker placed himself upon level with
cheap politicians who indulge In reckless
assertions on account OF which they es-
cape responsibility because OF their per-
sonal obscurlty. denver Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

"If Judge Parker could sec the peach
drying kilns that have been added to the
White House as wings he wouldn't want
TO be esdent."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
What Others
Are Saying

The Independent voter. the man who
holds public welfare above the dictation
OF party bosses. is the man who will de-
eide this canvass in Missouri. kansas
City star
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Massachusetts will be interesting night
the Flying Wedge" and "AntEmmons factors will then be
up accurately Both novel features OF political
fare in the old Bay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

"Mr. Hays statement that a majority
of the votes OF the South are suppressed
is simply disgraceful. for Hay himself
knows that II Is untrue. The number OF
negro voters In all the Southern states
according to the last census. was about
10000. as against 3.ScO.Ooo whites. -
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

England is too conscious OF the losses
and sufrerings of the Boer war to have
much stomach for another and greater
struggle. ."-Cleveland Leader.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Mr. Morgan do the handsome and proper thing occasion
ally His of the stolen Cope gracious action that
by which he made large benefacion a noted hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Prophet Dowie is longer in the public 1t the Dolefu
Prophet OF Esopus who is getting the publicity just and
is a kind of publicity few would
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

The facts upon which Judge Parker based his vruent
the could have been supplied by sub
sdized press clipping bureau.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Judge Parker solemniy declares the
Republican party guilty on all counts.
Fortunately. however. he cannot take the
case away from the jury. y."-Philsdelphia
North American
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

England would have done duty had Russia made
reasonable amends War would have been tremendous
the English taxpayer however.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

special few OF Dsvenport's osrtoors
viii appear In The News every day this
week. Get The News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

"He says he knows all the best people
but he doesn't seem to associate W.
them"
That's because the best people know
him. Houston Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

The News will be sale at the ST. Louis Exposition
be obtained in front of the postoce the gate
Administration Building, the principal fair the
hotels
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN THE
NEWS.

ic per word first insertion: Mc repeat; /;
1wk. Sc. per word. 2wks &c. per word
3wks &c per word: limo. Sc per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

There every indication that ~Parker whrlwind finish will
in a blizzard and with Parker himself showed under
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Wonder if the constitution much frightened about e
Parker pretends to be frightened about it?
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

This fact, howe'er commendable,
VIII scarce our hearts entice,
That when girls as pure as snow,
She's Just as cold as Ice!
Pennsylvania Punch Bowl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

The truth mighty and will prevail even though strict Jap
press censorship delays it somewhat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Jones tells me his horse can go 10
beat the band"
'Then the band must be on foot
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Chairman Taggart Chairman Cortelyou settled
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Tomorrow is election day in Italy. Man
Italian parliament are to be selected