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Letters From
The Children
Continued From Children's Page.

Editor Of T. D. c. c.:
Dear sr,-I wrote you a letter in July
and enclosed 8, little story. 1.-THE Disobe-
dent Toad" and received your answer.
saying would get q badge in a few days,
a drawing, "A School Girl" Hoping to
win q prize, remain your little FRIEND.
23ll Grove Avenue, city. ss
Tlmes-D ispatch.-I received the T. D:
4 G, g. membership badge which you sent
and p,es and k ,shly o fer
pleasure is playing dolls; I have grand
an only. SLY years old. SO to school
= | greatly enjoy the picture pages In
Sundays Times dispatch. I'll make an.
other drawing this week and try to do
go MILDRED STEPHENS.
5s {S Ma1'tinsVule. Va.
Fl Dear Editor,-I hope ny nsh is nice;
birthday. I am nine years old: would
like to have II donkey party, if nothing
happens II have received a watch and
Ssen I'll! Wsa havs
dement's. Hoping you VIII think this g
very good for ~ little boy Ike me. W. will !
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q Dear Edit tori have written you a story
for ii allowe' en-. i Il Is about my. sisters
par ty5 sIs have been reading the different
things the chill dren write and enjoy hem
4 zo9's 5 5EaEp n1pDrcK:
Editor Of he n. y. CT CT: =
81 I received II he nice prize you sent me
yesterday; and like 1T. very much: Please
accept many thanks; f1 appreciate,lt very
highly haven't any talent for
have not a picture OF myself now. but Will
send you onet,in about e montt..if you Z, !.
can walt for It while 7 know you VIII. I
d'an ss ssi seG
}it.f n I wish some directions sevyo aid come
out in7the paper again, but II. these two:
chapters are not too late! Z will be care
a9 Sess ssshs G }oP SEQ eous
again thanking you for my nice prize, =,
am as ever, sjj 81
y fal ltsEAT ms%aSr' WILSON MOSS.
Booker Va. Y.
Editor OF The T. D: e.. c.:
on The ro ofck for qa ao srS
ten a. story for such long time Butt
haven't had time.s + was too busy playing
lin the summer time and n am going to
school now. so 4 don't have much time
to write. We 20 to the private school
here at home IN love my teacher dearly
I, vial have to stop now. as IL haven Z got
any moro time to write. Goodbye ,S
Your true me mber.
IA 5Sst SUE PERCY BDALE. an
Il P. s.-Please55 send mo a. badge. Mine
was in my dress and went In with the
laundry. ~ VI ~ !, q Z, !, 5
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Dear Editor: WI 5l
Enclosed you will find /. a story, called
Fan Autumn Stroll which I wrote /: also
a drawing. which hope you will think
fit to print. I was real lad to sec. my
letter In print time ago. II would be
ever so glad II you would send me
badge. 5a l4ss. VII 9g b
5I From your trying friend, ss.
5F+ ALLEN B. CARPENTER,
Waverly, Val Box 131. q, sas;3
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TACK AND JILL.

Jack and Jill went up the hill MIX
4 TO fatch q pail Of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tunlb!ng after.
i4 l44lt fES ~5 @ e5j5s5fat q,
Once upon time there was little
boy his name was jack. lie mad
Jnck went up the hill to fetch a pail OF
water. Jack fell down and broke his
crown and Gill came tumbllns after.
Hs5 LULIE SCOTT,
Rndtord. Va,
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Tibet's Priestly Population,

Tlbet.s 6, 900. 900 people have to support an.
army OF $50, 900 priests who produce nothing
hut Illuminated copies OF the sacred writings
They hold all tho public offices.
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Growth Of the Nails.

beautiful, and the good ought to aid In liz,
proper solutlon.-C charleston News and Courier
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AL PS STILL EXACT
!. THEIR / L. R TOLL death
Gears Record r; 81 Fatalities q
Snow Clad Peaks (; !. a ogre
gates 80 Victims

55 NJ, ROME, Nov. s.
a North italian paper publishes son
interesting statistics on Alpine acclden
this year. One hundred and 1fty-nii
persons met their death in thosAlps. tn
NUN Der being eleven in excess of,sia
year.
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Is there :heai2e ssff.a nun her of persons WI
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# Dear! Editor have written you a story
for II all lowe en-. 4$I Z Is a bout my sisters
party. sIs have been reading the different
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-05-09
VIOLATION OF THE
BUILDING ORDINANCE
Alterations and Additions Being Made TO Frame
Buildings In the Fire Limits Without a
Permit From Building Inspector

An instance Of gloring violation Of
the ordinance in regard 10 the building
and repair Of wooden structures within
the ire limits comes from the restricted
district. AT Pete Sandbergs notorious
Globe hotel, which is in fire limit A, ex-
tensive repairs and alterations have been
in progress for several days Besides that,
one-story frame addition has been built
to the White Elephant saloon, which joins
the Globe hotel on the south and Is really
part Of il. The addition Is built in a
triangle on the south side Of the saloon.
The rooms have been carpeted aud fur.
nished with upholstered chairs and settees
and round tables of significant dimensions.
The alterations at the Globe hotel con
sist of the addition Of number Of rooms.
This has been made necessary. il is stated,
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The FORCES ARE LINING UP FOR
THE BIC FIGHT NEXT WEDNESDAY

Although the Republican state conven-
ton will not be officially called to order
until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, a
good deal of preliminary slirmishng is
being done Candidates and delegates have
been arriving since Saturday night. and
both the Tacoma and Donnelly hotels have
been the scene of many conferences be
tween the politicians A good many states
have been made and broken. and promises
have been made that will never be full
filed.
So far as any definite agreements having
been made in regard to candidate for
governor, there are none. Everything is up
in the air. That fact leads the supporters
of Governor Mcbride to think that they
have a chance to win out against the
powerful influences that are at work
against him.
The other candidates are Senator George
II Baker. of Goldendale: d. B. Crocker,
of Walla Walla; B. w. Coner, of Lewis
county; John E. Humphrey Seattle; John
d. Atkinson, present state auditor; W. NJ.
Redpath Spokane; Edward Whitson, Yaki-
ma, and c. j. Lord, Olympia.
For lieutenant governor the names of J.
G. Megler, Wahkielum county; Charles f.
Coon jefferson county: NJ. +. Hay. Lin
coin county. and K. d. Sanders, of Spo-
kane, have been mentioned
For state auditor, the candidates are
James II. Davis. at present auditor of
Pierce county; II. j. Lipsett. of Clalam
county; Frank Dallam, of Okanogan coun-
ty, and c. w. Chusen, of Kitsap county.
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w. VI. Shaw, of Spokane, has been men
toned for state treasurer. 1t is generally
conceded that he will get the nomination.
Attorney General w. B. Stratton has no
opponent in the Republican party, unless
it is A. E. Mead of Bellingham, who is
sometimes mentioned for the place.
For state land commissioner, S. A. Cal
vert. of Whatcom county, the present in
cumbent is being opposed by Z. NJ. Ross,
the assistant attorney general, from What
com county.
For the supreme bench, both Judge
Fullerton and Judge Anders aspire to sue
ceed themselves. They are being opposed
by H. d. Grow, of Spokane county; Judge
Emmett n. Parker of Pierce county, and
w. II. Rudlin, of Yakima county
County Clerk Stamper of Chehalis coun-
ty is opposing Sam H. Nichols, who hopes
to be reelected as secretary of state.
r. B. Bryan is candidate for renomina-
tion as state superintendent of public in
struction Opposing him are H. G. Hart
ranft, Seattle; II. B. Dewey, Tacoma and
Elmer Myers, Walla Walla.
1t is said that Kitsap, Clallam, Sno-
homish. Jefferson and San Juan counties
have agreed on the following slate:
c. E.. Coon, Port Townsend for lieu
tenant governor; f. H. Brownell member
of congress; S. H. Nichols. secretary of
state; G. w. Clausen, auditor: \. Il.
Meade, attorney general. There is possi-
blity that S. A. Calvert, of Whatcom
county, for land commissioner, might be
carried at the outset.
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NO TRACE OF KIDNAPPED CHILD
WHO WAS STOLEN SATURDAY,

SEATTLE, May o. Another day has
lapsed without revealing trace Of little
Prewitt Baker, and belief that It is case
OF kidnapping has deepencd into conviction
from which there is little dissent. The
PnlSerton detectives engaged upon the case
are working upon that theory, and suspi.
cion that the child may have been brought
to Seattle has induced Chief Of Police De
aney to detail two members Of the detec-
tive force to devote their time TO looking
for clues in this city.
a new discovery made yesterday
A large log lies near the intersection OF
the roads and footpath where the boy
was last seen and behind it were found
several beer bottles and pieces Of burlap.
The ground also bore indications that a
man had lain there Several bottles Of
beer and number Of burlaps were stolen
from the Eagle Harbor hotel day OF two
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by recent rapid increase in business.
The strange fact in connection with
this is that there is nothing in the
office Of the building inspector to indicate
that permit was ever issued for the work.
The ordinance il very clear on this point.
1t is expressly stated that No wooden
building within the fire limits shall be
altered or repaired except by the written
permission Of the inspector Of buildings
and licenses provided the size Of the build
ing is not increased or the shape changed"
The addition Of the three rooms Co the
White Elephant saloon certainly increases
the size and changes the shape.
The penalty for violation Of the ordin-
ance is a fine Of not less than IS nor more
than $50 and the continuance or main-
tenance Of such violation shall be deemed
new offense for each day the same is
maintained or continued, aud shall be pun
ished accordingly
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before Il is thought that the kpnaper,
il there was one, might have planned the
abduction the day before and had been
lying in. wait for an opportunity. He
might have had the beer to wash down
his lunch and the burlaps TO wrap the
child in and smother his cries
There is hut little doubt in the minds
Of the parents that the child was Kid
naped. Unless the detectives can discover
a clue today, reward win be offered as
the surest means Of recovering the child.
a dozen friends Of Mr.. Baker IN this
city went over to Eagle rrarpor yryteruay-
and looked over the ground surrounding
the scene Of the child's disappearance. No
extensive search has been made since SAT-
nrday evening. though beacon fires were
kept going ai Saturday night over a wide
area and about twenty five men yesterday
pursued the examination 81 the timber.
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PUSHING WORK
AT The FAIR

ST LOUIS, May o. The second week
of the exposition was ushered in today
with beautiful weather.
Director of Exhibits Skif said: "The
progress made in the installation of ex.
hibits is now five weeks ahead of what
Chicago accomplished in the corresponding
period in 1893, aud seven weeks ahead Of
Paris"
Today's program included the opening of
the Swedish pavilion and the reception OF
the board OF lady managers TO Mrs. d. r.
Francis.
ExQueen Lilioukalani, Prince Cupid and
Others of the Hawaiian party arrived to.
day.
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The list of ll5 names was completed and
received the approval OF Hon S. IL Piles
Saturday A Piles steering committee was
also chosen, headed by p. G. Sullivan, state
manager Of Mr.. Piles campaign
The delay in settling upon the exact per-
sonnel Of the state delegation was due to
the fact that it was found difficult to
choose lis names from several hundred
Republicans Of standing and influence,
whose names and services upon the delega
ton were deemed desirable A list Of 800
was first picked out, and slowly pruned
down, various considerations being given
weight in determining the selections which
finally prevailed.
The headquarters Of the delegation viii
be parlor A of the Tacoma hotel, where
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spoke the Al-Ki on his return from the
North He says the vessel is resting on
flat sand bottom and that she is in no
danger; that in his opinion she can be
floated without injury to either vessel or
cargo. She carried no passengers.
The Al-Ki ran aground at 10 a. m,
Nay ), \ dense fog hung over the water
and her officers believed they were making
the entrance to the Narrows. Instead
they were heading into the bay and a
few minutes later ran onto Defender shoal
which covers the center of the bay well
out to the entrance.
Though unable to get off up to the
time the Cottage City spoke her. favorable
tides may float the Al-Ki before a tug
can reach the scene.
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HANDLING The
PANAMA WORK

WASHINGTON, d. O., May 9.-At a
consultation this morning at the White
House between the president and Secre-
taries Knox, Taft and Hay it was decided
that the Panama canal commission shall
work under the war department, receiving
instructions from the president throagu
that department and reporting to the pres~
dent in a like manner.
Auditing the expenditures of the canal
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METHODISTS HAVE A LITTLE
BRUSH WITH CATHOLIC PRIEST

Los ANGELES, May 9.-The Methodist
conference replied this morning to an at
tack made by Vicar Harnett, of the local
Catholic church.
Father Harnett attacked the bishops
address, which was read to the conference
last Thursday. The referred to that sec
tion of the address declaring that the
Roman Catholic church was detrimental to
the public school system and to the read
ing of the Bible, and that it sought su-
pervision of political affairs.
This morning the conference passed a
motion reiterating this particular section
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CITY'S BIG RESERVOIR IS LEAKING

large one. What caused it or how large
it may become is the problem that is
puzzling the commissioner OF public works
just now.
Commissioner Welsh has not decided on
any plan Of action. He is investigating
the matter, and if the source of the leak
can be discovered in no other way, will
nave the water pumped out.
If the leak should suddenly become larger
considerable damage to property in that
vicinity might result.
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of the address, and referred it to the
committee on the state of the church.
Chencelar James r. Day, of Syracuse
university. New York, introduced a resolu-
ton on behalf Of Methodist educators con
cerning the American university at Wash
ington, ID. G. The resolution contained a
request that the university be not opened
until an endowment of S5,OOOO0 can be
secured.
The resolution was referred to the com
mittee on education and will be fought by
Bishon G. c. McCabe, the present chan
cellor of the university, who demands that
it be opened at once.
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The new city reservoir near the end OF
the X street car line has sprung aleak.
Jost how serious the break is cannot be
ascertaned until the water in the big res
ervor is removed
The reservoir is rectangular in shape and
about 100 yards long. 1t is located on
high bluff and the water which escapes is
seeping through the face OF the bluff into
the street below.
So far not a great amount of water has
escaped indicating that the leak is not
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commission is to be done by the auditor
of the state department General Davis
is to act as governor, with power to
appoint one Judge Of the courts. Should
more be necessary they will be appointed
by the commission.
Rufus A. Lane of Massachusetts. former
secretary of the legation to Costa Rica was
appointed assistant secretary OF the cont
mission.
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A MARRIED WOMAN IS ARRESTED
As TRAIN. ROBBERS ACCOMPL|CE

REDDING, Cal, May 9,-Mrs, Thomas
White wife of a lodging
house keeper, has been arrested on suspi-
cion of completely in the recent Southern
Pacific train robbery. She is now being ex-
amned by the district attorney here.
The Gates brothers, who are believed to
be the men who held up the train, stayed
at her house for couple of weeks before
the train robbery. Afterwards they left
All their things are now in the house.
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Mrs White according to the rail
way secret service men, took an interest
in George Gates and has been correspond
ing with him. Her letters are now IN
the possession of the officers They will
not say where the letters were mailed.
The husband of Mrs. White is pros
trated by the affair.
Mrs White is in the sweaUoox and it
is hoped the location of George Gates can
be learned
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ON TRIAL FOR
GIRL s MURDER

RISING Sun, Ind, May o. The trial
Of James Gillespie a. principal and Mr..
and Mrs. Myron Barbour and Mrs Belle
Seward. as accessories. in the alleged muir
der OF Elizabeth Gillespie last December,
began this morning
Gillespie was araigned singly The vic.
tim was his twin sister. She was shot
down in her home by a hidden assassin
as she was preparing 70 receive guests. a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-05-09
ALLIANCE CONVENTION

The annual convention Of the Missionary
alliance viii be held Wednesday afternoon
and all day Thursdy in Alliance hall, Yaki-
ma avenue and South Eleventh street A
number of prominent speakers from the
East will be present.
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KING COUNTY
DELEGATION

SEATTLE, May 9.-One Of the most dis
tiaguished delegations, as well as the
largest that will attend the Republican
state convention at Tacoma Wednesday
will be that from King county. 1t includes
the names of some Of Seattle's most
prominent business men and the candi-
didates for representatives, from the city
districts.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-05-09
AL-KI IS ON
A SAND BAR

Full details OF the grounding of the
LYNN canal steamer AK in Menzies bay,
Vancouver island, at the entrance to Sey-
mour narrows. were received by the Cot
tage City, Captain David Wallace, which
arrived on the Sound last night from
Southeastern Alaska. Captain Wallace
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meeting will be held at 3 O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon for organization A number of
rooms have been reserved for the delega-
ton.
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SHOT HIM ON
FIRE-ESCAPE

DETROIT, May o. George Harter.
desperate criminal undergoing treatment in
the emergency hospital. this morning at
tempted to escape BY climbing down a
FIRE escape from the third floor. A polite
man fred twice aud Harter fell, sustain
ing fatal injuries.
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circles the belief is prevalent that Port
Arthur will be able to resist the land at
tack for six months.
Yellow-tmged cloth similar to khaki has
been decided upon for summer clothing
for the troops. E
ST. PETERSBURG. May 9,-viccroy
Aexieff announces the transfer OF his head
quarters to Harbin, while General Kuo
patllin goes to Mul>den
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REPORT Of DESTRUCTION Of
The RUSSIAN CRUISER RURIk

ST. PETERSBURG, May "a report is
current today that the Russian cruiser
Rurik, of the Vladivostok squadron, has
been destroyed, whether by accident or
japanese attack is not stated.
LONDON, May Authoritative infor-
nation has reached here to the effect that
Russia will not press her charge against
Japan of alleged breach of international
law by making the first attack on the
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Russians at Chemulpo for the reason that
intercepted cablegrams between Vladi-
vostok and Port Arthur, in possession of
the japanese, show that the Russians were
prepared to attack Sasebe with the Port
Arthur fleet on February 10, without a
preliminary declaration of war.
LONDON, May 9--The japanese Min
lister, Baron Hayashi, today said that Gen
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LATE TELEGRAPH

TIFLIs, May o. Superintendent Frankel
of the Russo-Persian printing establish
ment at Meshed has been assassnated,
ST. ETIENNE, May o.. Many persons
were killed and injured by the falling Of a
five.story house today Twelve bodies have
been recovered The foundations were un-
dermined.
BIRMINGHAM, England, May 9.The
Post today says that the British govern
ment has notified the United States that
it has resolved to create an Asiatic de-
East.
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shotgun was used.
A story OF family dissensions caused
the grand jury to indict Gillespie and
the others,
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eral Kurold would probably clash with
General Kuropatkins forces at Laiving,
driving them back. In the event of the
japanese occupation of Newchwang, civil
administration will Immediately be ap-
pointed and the port opened to all nations
Admiral Togo will dock part of his feet
there to give his men rest from their
eeaseless vigil.
SEOUL, May "a Russian force of UNI
known strength crossed the Yalu below
Win on May 5 and occupied Chang jim.
Mounted Manchurian bandits accompanied
the Russians.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 9.-In army
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some.
At the back Of the ''Black Bulp' were
formerly large stables aud round court
yard were balconies in a triple tier The
formerly large stables and round the court
yard has been encroaehed uvon, but in ons
place the balconies are to be seen. Dick
ems visited the inn to gather local color.
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ST. PETERSBURG, May 0.-In army
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