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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
BRYAN ANNOUNCES HIS PLAN FOR
THE REFORMATION OF DEMOCRACY

LINCOLN, Neb., July 22.-Will-
lam j. Bryan yesterday announced
his plan for the reformation of the
Democratic party. In opening his
subject Mr.. Bryan explains that his
position at present as a private in
the ranks of the party allows him
the privilege of advocating new doc
trines, whereas as the nominal lead
er of Democracy he was bound to
defend those principles and policies
which were embodied in the plat
form.
Now that the leadership devolves
upon another, Mr.. Bryan proposes
to organize the radical and progress
sive element of the party, but in the
meantime, and as a good beginning,
he will support Judge Parker. Mr..
Bryan's statement in part follows:
'The money question is for the
present in abeyance. The increased
production of gold has lessened the
strain upon the dollar, and while bi-
metallism is as sound in theory as
it ever was, the necessity for it is
not so apparent.
81 have heretofore refused to take
a position upon the question of gov
ernment ownership of railroads; first,
because | had not until recently
studied the subject, and, second, be-
cause the question had not reached
primary Importance.
Recent events have convinced me
that the time is now ripe for the
presentation of the question. Consol-
idation after consolidation has taken
place, until a few men now control
the railroad traffic of the country and
defy both the legislative and eXecu-
tive power of the nation. I invite
the Democrats, therefore, to consider
a plan for the government owner
ship and operation of the railroads.
States Should Own Railroads.
"The plan usually suggested is for
the purchase of these roads by the
federal government. This plan, it
seems to me, is more Objectionable
than a plan which involves the own
ership and operation of these roads
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formed in line and, headed by Len
denis band, marched up Pacific ave-
nue.. The visiting societies were
given the place of honor in the line
and were followed by Schmidt's band
and the Tacoma bund After these
came the ladies in tally-hos and car
riages. Elks' hall on c street is the
headquarters of the Saengerbund
and after the parade the new arrivals
were taken there.
The day has been given up to en-
tertaining and receiving the visiting
societies, with the exception of the
time required for the rehearsal or
some of the numbers 10 be rendered
at the concert at the Tacoma theater
this evening.
This opening concert will be the
biggest event of the four days meet
ing. The program VIII open with an
overture by the orchestra and a mass
chorus. After an address of wei
come by Mayor Wright, the rest of
the musical numbers will be given
That the singers wi4 be greeted by a
packed house theresfs no doubt, for
the demand for tickets has been
heavy all day.
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back. In their anger they sent com
mittee to demand reinstatement
without discrimination. and falling
in this they marched away.
Strike Order Issued.
Shortly afterward, President Dom
nelly officially ordered the men ou,,
sending the following telegram TO
all packing ccnters;
Order men out today in all de-
Dartments.
The widest excitement prevails
about the stockyards, although no
riots have occurred thus far.
Packers Ave Cursed.
When the committee of strikers
sent to interview the superintendent
of the Armour plant reported the
situation, howls of rage went up and
the packers were cursed roundly.
Then the great army of strikers
turned and filed out of the yards.
The new strike places the packers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

Russia, in her declaration as t0
what constituted cOntraband of war,
issued February 20, In rule 8. CUB
division j, held that the following
were 70 be considered cOntrabandf
Everything intended for warfare
ON land or sea; also rice. foodstutrH,
horses, beasts of burden, and any
other animal intended for war pur-
poses, II they are sent at the encmy.B
cost or ORDER
The flour, canned meats and other
foodstnffs constituting portion of
the cargo OF the Shawmut were pur-
chased in this country by individuals
and firms and consigned to private
individuals and corporations in Ja-
pan, mainly the ports of Kobe and
Yokohama Under such circum-
stances they cannot be construed as
contraband of war The Shawmut
or any other vessel has perfect
right to carry such goods.
II is possible that the Shawmus
and other vessels crossing the Paciflc
for Japan win be overhauled by the
Vladivostolx fleet and have their pa
pers examined. Russia has that
right.
PAX Ling Known Here.
The PAX Ling. reported In a dis
patch to The Times yesterday as hav-
ing been captured by the Russians, is
owned by the China Mutual steam
ship company, and has been repeat
edly in this port. During the Span
ish-American war she was for time
under charter to the United States
government as transport.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
TWO DRUGGISTS
TAKE SALT BATH

While out sailing last night, Ed
Overman Of Tacoma and w. j. Johns
of Seattle, travelling statesmen for the
Stewart & Holmes Drug company,
were upset and thrown into the bay
The sail of the boat was caught
in furry of wind and before the
men could steady the craft It was
capsiZed. The accident happened
about midway between the St. Paul
dock and the Foss boat-house. The
men were rescued by boatmen who
witness the accident. other than wet
clothing and stomachs filed with salt
water, the sailors suffered no m
jury.
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by the several states. To put the
railroads in the hands of the federal
government would mean an enor-
nous Capitalization of power. 1t
would give to the federal government
largely increased influence over the
citizen and the citizens affairs, and
such Capitalization Is not at all
necessary.
The states can own and operate
railroads within their Borders just as
effectively as it can be done by the
federal government, and If it is done
by the states the objection based
upon the fear of GENERALIZATION is
entirely answered.
FaVOrs Municipak Ownership.
while the Democratic party In
the nation is adVerting to the gov
eminent ownership of railroads, the
Democratic party inlthe cities should,
upon the same theory, espouse the
cause of municipal ownership of mu-
nicipal franchises.
"We have also reached a time
when the postofice should embrace a
telegraphic system as well as a mail
system. While the telegraph lines
do not reach as many people as the
railroads do, and while the abuses
of private ownership have not been
so open and notorious, there is no
reason why this nation should not do
what other nations are doing in this
respect.
"The contest above outlined must
be made whether the party wins in
November or not "A single election
is but an incident in the life of a
party. For more than a century
the Democratic party has stood forth
as the representative of certain great
ideas"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
PACKERS DECLARE THEY
WILL ABIDE BY COMPACT

CHICAGO, July 22. AZ / o'clock
this afternoon the officials of the
Butchers union and affiliated unions
met at their downtown headquarters
for a conference,
This meeting will be followed at
o'clock by a conference between the
representatives of the union and the
packers, In which the entire aitua-
tion will be gone over.
The packers this morning confer-
red at the stockyards and issued
statement saying they were surprised
that the men had been ordered our
again, and declared their intention of
carrying out the terms of the agree
ment in every particular.
ST. PAUL, July mo disorder
characterized the second wallxout OF
the packing house employees this
morning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
WOMAN WILL Give NO REASON
FOR ATTEMPTING SUICIDE

With no apparent motive for the
deed, Mrs. William Walker, residing
at 7O7 East Thfrtieth street, made
an attempt to end her own life last
night, by drinking carbolic acid.
That the woman failed in her des-
perate attempt was due to the fact
that her agonized screams after tax
ing the poisonous fluid alarmed the
neighbors, and physician was sum-
moned in time to save the would-be
suicides life.
Whatever reasons Mrs. Walker had
for wishing to terminate her life
are known only to herself, and no
amount of questioning on the part
of her husband elected the slightest
information from the unhappy wo-
man as to the cause of her rash act
The attempt was made shortly
after o'clock. Mr.. Walker had Just
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left the house, leaving his wife alone.
Without delay, the woman wrote a
farewell letter to her brother, Henry
Corsan, at Albany, Ore, then went
to her bedroom and took the poison
Suddenly the neighbors heard the
woman's terrifying cries, and rushing
to the house, they found Mrs. Walker
writhing in pain. with an empty car
bolic acid bottle clutched in her
hand. They lost no time in notifying
DR.. McCreery, and the latter soon had
the woman out of danger.
Mrs. Walker appeared cheerful
throughout the day and ate dinner
with her husband on his return from
work, about an hour before she made
her unsuccessful attempt at suicide.
What the contents of the letter
which she wrote to her brother are
is unknown, but it is believed that
the note will clear up the mystery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
CROCERS WOULD PUT FRUIT
STANDS OUT OF BUSINESS

Tacoma grocers have declared war
against the fruit stands. At the
meeting of the Retail Grocers' asso-
citation last night it was decided that
the fruit stands were poaching on
the grocers preserves in handling
canned goods, etc, and the grocers
say they are going to stop it. This
will be done by enforcing the Sun
day closing law and causing the ar
rest of fruit dealers who keep their
stores open on Sunday. Secretary
Beutlich of the Grocers' association
says:
Some people will want to know If
we are going to shut up the saloons,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

too. No, we are not We shall take
action only against those who are en-
croaching on the grocery business
These fruit stands have been spring
ing up all over, and many of them
are handling canned goods, sugar,
etc, on Sunday. They are cutting
prices, too.
"After due notice is given, every
fruit dealer who handles any kind
of groceries will be arrested if he
does business on Sunday"
A special meeting of the associa-
tion has been called for next Thurs
day evening. The fruit dealers are
invited to be present to talk the mat
ter over
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
RUSSIAN FLEET MAY
SEARCH The SHAWMUT

Pending the settlement Of the Ma
laoca incident. which has thrown
Great Britain into a fury against
Russia, many marine insurance COM
panies have notified their agents IN
Tacoma and Seattle to suspend writ
ing any more war risks. The fact
that the Vladiyostok fleet has passed
into the Pacific, presumably on the
lookout for ships plying between
the United States and the Orient that
might be carrying contraband of war,
has further upset the marine insur-
ance business.
Big Contracts With Japan.
The United States has furnished
Japan with about 100000 pounds
of canned meats during the past few
months, and has contracts for 3,000,-
600 pounds more, most of which is
now on the ocean. The government,
however, holds that foodstuffs not d.
rectly consigned to military or naval
forces OF belligerent are exempt
from seizure as eontraband of war.
Shawmut in Danger.
The only Oriental liner to sail
from here to Japan, and the only one
now on the high seas, is the Boston
Steamship companys steamship
Shawmut, which sailed July 16 for
Japan, China and the Philippines.
She took 1900 measurement tons
of cargo, including 100000 pounds
of canned beef billed to Kobe and
10000 sacks of -four for Japanese
ports.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
MALACCA AFFAIR REPORTED
SETTLED AT BERLIN

BERLIN, July cat is stated
here that the complications arising
from the seizure of the Malacca have
been settled on the following terms:
England has acknowledged Rus
sia's right to search the Malacca,
and further gave Russia a formal as
surance that the steamers cargo con-
sisted of English government proper
ty.
Seizure Was a Blunder.
Russia admits the seizure was an
error of judgment and will pay the
indemnity and use more circumspec-
ton in the future.
The status of the volunteer fleet
remains underlined. Its passage
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

Thomas Wills, aged rs, was
brought to the county Jail today from
the Soldiers home, on the charge of
insanity. J. H. Coffman, commander
OF the home, was the principal wit
ness. Drs. Sargentich and McGeer
conducted the examination and Wills
was committed to the asylum at
SteilacOom.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

ST. PETERSBURG, July 22.-
(Bulletin.-British Ambassador Har-
ding this afternoon received from
the Russian foreign office a note
agreeing that the Malacca shall not
be brought before a prize court, and
to prevent further incidents, as a
matter of formality the Malacca's
cargo is to be examined at Suda
bay, Island of Crete, in the presence
of the British consul.
The captain of the steamer St. Pc
tersburg gives as his reason for cap
turing the Malacca the fact that the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
BRITISH CRUISER MAY
RECAPTURE THE MALACCA

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July az
No word has been receieved here
from the Malacea since she cleared
from Port Said yesterday. The Brit
ish cruiser Venus left hurriedly after
receiving a long telegraphic cipher
from London, and the impression
prevails that she has gone in search
of the captured liner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
UNCLE SAM TO PROBE ALLEGED
ASSASSINATION OF AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, D. G., July 22.--
The following message was received
from Consul Kaiser at Mazatlan,
Mexico, today, relative to the shoot
ing Of the two Americans there yes
terday:
Americans telegraph that Alealde
Torres, a nephew of General Torres,
while intoxicated went on business
to Clarence Ways Office. Way re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
TACOMA AVENUE
GETS ANOTHER

The contract for two-story apart
ment building which is to be erected
on South Tenth and Tacoma avenue
was let yesterday to Cowan & Black
for $4,000. The plans of the struc-
ture were drawn by Russell & Bah
cock, architects.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
CH|NAMAN
EXECUTED

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Cal,
July 22.-Chew Lam Ong, China
man, was executed here this morn
ing. The crime for which he died
was the murder of his nephew, boy
of 12 years.
Ong had quarrel in China with
his brother over the distribution or
third brothers estate. He came to
America and killed the boy for re-
venge.
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uuested him to return when sober.
Torres left and sent his subordinates
70 arrest Way and Ed Latimer, bur
instead Of arresting the Americans.
the officials assassinated them The
governor has promised me his aid
and thorough investigation is now
in progress"
The state department telegraphed
Kaiser to Immediately send someone
to Investigate the matter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
ALL OBEY THE ORDER
TO RESUME STRIKE

KANSAS CITY. July %. Practic-
ally all OF the 5000 members OF the
unions struck here again at noon
Cheers greeted the hour to resume
the strike A vast majority of the
strikers did not get back their old
places this morning
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promises a few hours, at least, Of
cooler weather. The forecast for the
next "a hours for Tacoma and vi
cinity says that the weather will be
fair, temperature cooler, and light
to fair fresh to south winds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

LONDON, July 22.- bulletin y
In the house of commons this after
noon Premier Balfour announced
that he had no information regarding
the Malacca incident to give out.
From this it is assumed that dipIo-
matte proceedings are still going on
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PEARSALL DECIDES
ON BRICK BUILDING

So that he may meet the require
ments of the building ordinances,
and thus have his f'Tiger" housed
properly Ira ]. Pearsall, of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
Seized Ship to be Turned Over to British After a
Formal Observation-Disclosures Incident
Does not Close Trouble

WASHINGTON, d. c., July o.
(BulIetin. 1.-The state department
was advised by the American en-
bassy at st. Petersburg today that the
British embassy has been officially
notified of the release of the Malacca
by the Russian authorities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
LY EXPLAINS WHY THE BIG PACKERS STRIKE WA
DECLARED ON AGAIN.

The
and picked whom they felt assured friendly
them The they Nicholas presi
OF the Packing Council at
Swif Foreman Murphy ignored The plant
renstaed only ten Nelson Morris only four clear
discrimination in direct violation of the and at
tempt disrupt the union but another
strike"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

TOXIC, July %. Word has been
received here of fight Tuesday near
Motienling, in which the Russians
were repulsed with heavy loss. The
japanese casualties exceeded 200
killed, including twp officers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
CAR ORDERS MALACCA RELEASED
To AVOID WAR WITH ENGLAND
through the Dardanelles did not fig-
ure in the protest
Russia Asked for Aid.

Before the settlement was obtain
ed, it is stated, Russia sought Euro
pean support against England, but
failed. England, on the other hand.
informed the powers that she would
recapture the Malacca forcibly unless
the ship was liberated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

LONDON, July 22.-(BulIetin.) -
Foreign Minister Lansdowne drove TO
Buckingham palace today and had
long audience with King Edward.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

The expectation new is that Eng
land will raise the naestion of the
passage of the Dardanelles by the
volunteer fleet.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
GREAT meat TRUST STRIKE is
RESUMED BECAUSE OF ALLEGED
Discrimination BY PACKERS

in worse plight than ever, because
practically All the non~union men left
last night, fearing to face the. re-
turned strikers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22
SWELL HOUSES
FOR NORTH END

The building inspector issued per-
mits today for two costly dwellings
on North Yakima avenue. Mrs.
Phoebe A. Howe will erect two
story dwelling to cost $4,000, and
her son, A. B. Howe, will build a
$4,000 dwelling in the same block.
Russell & Babcock are the architects.
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captain of the latter refused to ex-
hibit manifest of her cargo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

Weather Observer Cover has taken
pity on a sweltering community and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

CHICAGO, July 22.-The great
packers strike was declared on
again by President Donnelly of the
Butchers union this morning, owing
TO alleged discrimination on the part
of the packers in selecting the men
to go back to work This discrim-
ination was violation of the arbi-
tration agreement entered into by the
packers and the strikers.
Thousands Renort for Work.
Fifteen or twenty thousand men
reported for work at the packing
houses this morning, only to discoy-
er that only few were to be taken
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-07-22

Horseshoe Club saloon, has secured a
permit to erect two-story brick
building at Ills Pacific avenue.
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CHICAGO, July 22.--- (Bulletin.)
DonneIly has called upon
President Golden TO bring out the
teamsters. All the mechanical trades
will also be called out.
Arizona republican., 1904-08-30

The statement hat iu the German attempts to prevent hydroI hobia the T-r--ulaEv of failures is but one and a hsIf may be trle. for perhaps that l- th- r-uo of real and supposed cas- a- uf thsf anll.tiuu
Arizona republican., 1904-08-30
kUFOpatkln Iiampered.

Dae Of two war dispatches of yes laEday or more than ordinary interest iuform-g us that General Ku- gUr@skLn had succeeded in effecting an a.htr .s'I his masterly retreats which ais extensive experience had rendered AiIn capable Of doing and for which B5, Co i0ttIy famous. He has apparent 12 carried everything belonging to him Hui Uf thc reach of the Japanese whom De- ht1 icf te believe that he was going Co HIhe fight this time for sure
 tf 1b:t is so there will be another tdH fin ,Dilitary operations in Manchu- Ttn gsr even the Japanese, agile as they 0ss- seanot get ready for a battle in Q 3Ay. yt took them a month to pre- g'aae faf Ebe conflict which Kuropatkin bst1ss ta have evaded. Preparation for @ Eats}e ls these days Is a quite diff GgFeht thing from what it was fifty gFaFE ago. when armies found their Fighting ground practically ready made. &uW it Is necessary to make it. But Tnce tHe battle is begun it is likely C. be much shorter than it would have
Arizona republican., 1904-08-30
FIRsT AMERIcAN CONS
Copper Half Gents Were Issued From
 the Mint in 1793.


 Tae treasurer of the United States ou May e. 1903. redeemed two half cent pieces. This is the first time in ta- history Of the country that any such coins have been presented for re- l-EItl1E. lt is more than century since Ile nrst half cent pie-e was coined. and lt is nearly fifty since the g0s -sumeut discontinued miuting them.
 Possibly not one person in a thousand loN living in the United States eve. saw h-f cent piece.
 The last annual report of the director oI the mint, shows that z, Sg5, 222 of these coins representing $3S,475.l4. were issued. For almost half a cen tuFy each annual report of the treas Ury department has included them among the "outstlnding' obligations of the government.
 The half cent piece was the coin Of the smallest denomination ever made by this country. It enjoys the dis tiuctiOn also of being the first coin is sued and also the first whose denomi- nation was discontinued. The United States mint was established in 1792, and copper half cents and cents were issued in 1793. Half the total number of half cents issued were coined pre- yiOus to 1910, after which year their coinage, with few exceptions. was linn lted. None was coined for circulation from 1872 to 1924, nor from 1886 to 1S48. Finally. in 1857, their coinage, with that of the big copper cent, was dis continued. On account of their limited issue in the last years of their coinage they practically had disappeared from the channels Of trade.
 The needs of adopting the half cent as the lowest value computing factor for a coin were made in the early days of the Republic. Colonial half cents and British farthings of the same con- mercIal value were then in circulation, and many articles were priced and sold in half cents. With the progress of the nation values rose and the needs for half cent disappeared, and their use following the frs; decade of the century was almost entirely confined to multiples.
 While all other discontinued types and denominations of United States coin have found oblivion, the half cent IS the only one of which the treasury reports do not record some portion of of the issue redeemed. This singular and unexplained fact has been one of frequent comment and inquiry from mint and treasury officials.
 Large quantities of half cents are tc be found in the stocks of coin dealers The most common dates are sold at Q good premium and the extremely rare