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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
THE new HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
MEETS WITH GENERAL APPROVAL

the high school problem. The board has
been informed by competent architects and
builders that what remains of the Tourist
hotel can be transformed into remark
ably convenient and beautiful high school
building. In the transformation all Of
the foundation walls, nearly ALI Of the
exterior walls Of the first story, part Of
the second and third story walls. and
nearly all of the interior walls can be
utilized just as they are. To put in such
foundations and walls in any other loca.
ton would cost four times the amount
the board paid for the entire property.
Besides the surplus material that will not
be needed in transforming the hotel into
a high school building, the property In
cludes several good building lots which
could be readily disposed Of once it was
assured that a modern high school build
inng was to take the place Of the present
unsightly ruins.
No matter how the voters decide tbs
question on April %, some provision viii
have to be made for taking care Of the
increased attendance at the high schoo
next year. The building is crowded now
and with the natural increase that can be
expected next year it will be filled to over
flowing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
"BACK HOMER
BY CYNTHIA GREY

There was time when 100 pennies
seemed quite fortune but that was years
ago. Now many hundred times 100 pennies
are safely slowed away, some in fathers
bank and some in mothers stocking.
For many, many years father and mother
have planned a trip back to the old home;
back among the New England hills. where
the grass was always greener than the
grass in the west, back where the sun
shone always brighter; back to the Gold
en- land where youth and love made even
nature fairer; back to the great house
where father was boy; back to the mod
est cottage roof where sheltered mother
golden head, now gray; back to the misty
Shadow Past whence they came bride
and bridegroom in the long ago.
Little mouths are aged to words of wis
dom, little feet tread in the paths OF
manhood, and at last the long dreamed of
visit to the old home is about to be
realized
There are careful preparations. Papers
are locked in tin box and left at the
bank in ease of accident" for father is
cautious The house is swept and cleaned
from top to bottom for mother is pru-
dent Little treasures are bequeathed
lest something happen for it is "long,
long way back to the old home.
The first sight of the dear New England
hills chases away the last vague regret
But things are different somehow =
The trees about fathers old home are the
same and the house still stands, but surely
it is much smaller than it was in those
long ago days. Brother John has carefully
preserved the old barn. but it surely
stands nearer to the house.
Only the fragrance of the garden pinks
remains the same, and in their sweetness
there is something very like reproach The
stone steps to the cheese house have not
changed, yet father stops and thoughtfuly
taps each one with his cane in mounting
them. And the horse block. it must be
worn now, for it used to be much higher.
Mothers home is little way down the
road, beyond the turn and across the old
bridge. They will walk down the dusty
path to the turn, which both remember. A
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

window, saw her turn and go up the walk
| Thought she looked great deal prettier
and years younger than Mary did that day
she called Martha dress was simple and
Inexpensive, all but the embroidery. The
dress was of white Swiss, with yoke and
skirt strappings of Swiss embroidery. The
straps of embroidery were set over a
shirred yoke, and were especially becom-
ing, for she isn't so full-ehested as | wish
She were The belt was fitted girdle OF
pale pink satin. Above the collar OF
Swiss embroidery was touch of the same
pink, in fold with a bit of fine, narrow
lace falling over the edge. Her hat is a
lream: haven't seen one prettier 1t Is
one of the Lingerie hats and is made en-
tirely of narrow white valenciennes lace
A pretty fall of lace hangs over the low
back. Two soft pink roses carry out the
pink and white effect. She wore white
gloves and her parasol was pale pink
Mrs. Terry said the other day that moth.
ing makes a woman look more charming
han this following out of solors Martha
thinks Mrs. Ted has excellent taste The
idea of calling her Mrs Ted! Martina
started it and the young people have
all taken it up. They win be calling hel
that to her face, first thing they know.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

While the registration Of voters for the
coming school election indicates that con-
siderable interest is beiags taken in the
matter. It is apparent that the vote polled
will not be as large as last year. One
reason for this is that the opposition which
was so strongly arrayed against the propo-
sition last year has died down and very
few besides those who want to see the
project 20 through are taking an active
part in the campaign.
Many who were strongly opposed TO
Building high school last year are now
either supporting the movement or not tax
ing any action in the matter whatever.
This is regarded as hopeful sign BY the
friends Of the new high school movement.
Another favorable feature Of the cam
paign this year is that many Of the wo-
mems clubs have taken the matter in
hand and the members are using their in
fluence to crystalline public sentiment in
favor Of new high school. In regard to
the site, the club members are almost
unanimous in favor Of the Tourist hotel
property.
The proposition to remodel the present
high school building seems to be losing
favor. Those who were most strenuous In
support Of that plan last year have come
to the conclusion that the old building
viii never make modern high school, no
matter how ii Is patched up.
The opinion Is fast gaining ground that
the Tourist hotel site is the most favorable
and affords the only practical solution OF
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

some species it is reasonable to suppose
that any fish might sleep.
There have been numerous cases of
gold fish frozen solid in the ice, and it is
presumabe that during the frozen period
they must have been in a comatose state
which could be properly called sleep. Fish
in aquaria have been seen to rest for long
periods without motion, save for that of
the gils, though their eyes were open
all the time. But as fish have no eyelids
they cannot close their eyes in any circum-
stances.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE OF CLOSING OF SCHOOL
REGISTRATION BOOKS,

NOTICE is hereby given that the books
of registration for Tacoma School District
No. 10 will be closed Saturday, April 10th,
1904, at p m, and remain closed during
the five days preceding the special election
to be held in said District on Saturday,
April 23rd, 1904, except said books will be
opened again Friday, April 22nd, 1904, for
one day only, for further registration, and
will close at 4 p. m. Of said day
G. +. Witty,
Secretary Board of Directors, Tacoma S. D.
No. 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

new bridge spans the shallow stream
where the water. clear as crystal forms a
little pool where the drops may say fare
well before they ripple off down to the
valley that lies beyond They scarcely
pause at the new bridge. but hasten on to
the site Of the little cottage.
Nothing remains but an old cellar. the
walls, tumbled in. are covered with grass
and shrubs and weeds and tangle of old
fashioned roses, grown from the old rose
bush that stood by the kitchen door.
Mother remembers it and fills her hands
with blossoms. Then slowly back to the
road they tread their way among the in
terwoyen grasses, over rotting moss-covered
beams, back to the spot where there was
once gate. Now there is naught to mark
the spot but tall far-reaehing elm. The
old elm tree by the gate.
Twas here" mother began, turning
back toward the ruins of her old home.
" Twas here" attempted father, sudden
ly remembering.
Years and years ago it was, when bust
ness cares, family burdens. trials and the
gathering of the many times 100 pennies
had not stiffened the lips that once re-
sponded to the glad heart song.
Then raising her tear-dimmed eyes, moth
err tried again to speak the words within
her heart, Twas here. Martin
Yes, yes he said and shamefaced and
awkward, father bent and kissed her. then
both looked hurriedly away, afraid of the
joy that years ago had met them here
On her withered cheek was the same soft
faded pink that was in the roses, and in
his eyes was a tender light.
Way back in the west in the bank were
many hundred times 100 pennies but not
one had brought that soft pink flush nor
that happy eye shine.
Hand in hand they turned down the
dusty road, and father wondered and tried
to remember how long ago it was that he
had kissed her there.
To his cropping mind came naught but
the memory Of the constant struggle for
fame, for fortune
The late sun dropped suddenly among
the hills. His knotted hand closed more
closely over hers and her toil-wom fingers
timidly answered the silent message.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

A spectacular revival of the great TRACE.
dy, Richard III" with Charles b. Han
ford in the title role, at the Tacoma the.
alter Friday night, will prove entertaining
to the Tacoma public As a reader OF
Shakespearean lines Mr. Hanford is regard
ed by many as having few equals. Satur.
day afternoon Mr.. Hanford will present
"rhe Merchant of Venice"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
TO FREsHEN KID SLIPPERS.

White or aolored kid slippers often be-
come shabby in appearance because the kid
has been peeled off the heels, If the
slippers are otherwise in good condition
the heels can be made to look like new by
cutting from the top of an old glove of the
same color piece of kid large enough to
stretch and paste about the heel. The
upper edge can be securely pushed under
the sole of the shoe and neatly trimmed
at the bottom. II not worn until perfectly
dry, the result is most satisfactory.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
EDISON THEATER

One of the best features at the Edison
this week is the illustrated song, Because
She Was an Old Sweetheart of Mine,
sung by Thomas A. Armand. MIR. Armand
has voice of great capabilities, aud with
it he is able TO give expression to the
depth of feeling with which the song is
imbued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

soft water if possible, or add pinch o.
borax to the water to soften it,
If you have an oily skin, have the water
warm between 80 degrees and 98 degree.
Fahrenheit but for dry skin use tepid
water. Rinse with comparatively cold
water.
just before going into the open ain
apply good cold cream to the face
Wipe with a soft cloth (cheese cloth or an
old napkin answers the purpose) and dust
the face witht.a little powder of besi
quality
This win protect the sensitive skin from
the action of the wind and sun, and neet
not be noticeable.
Before retiring. battle the face. as pre-
viously directed and apply a little massas,
cream. using the rotary movement. upward
and outward for working it in.
A good face powder, when used in thi.
way, is protective, not injurious.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
A WAR INCIDENT

the foul and ftd bloody the white lily
passion:
where Russian squadron, gallant fight de
established Red
the wounded Russians The Japanese officers
the wounded and have relieving
suffer
Russia has been touched by the humane treatment Of its
French general that would be glad
this declined the
would contribute the Red Cross society funds
authorities voiced their appreciation of Russ kind offer, and
while declining all compensation said they would be pleased receive contbu
ton ID the treasury OF
The incden is sign6ca
that the Christianity, nocuated into the of is
working
incident
Of
wounded will
refuse to mena at the mmando OF a man..
be centui mansi nhumany to manwi cease
Blu twnlce
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
HOMER DAYENPORT.

That an immense audience win greet
Homer Davenport at the Tacoma theater
Saturday night seems almost certain. His
abilities are as known and appreciated by
the general public as those of any other
lecturer on the American platform. His
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
1.-THE SILVER SLIPPER. .

The magnificent costumes and scenic eff
fects of "The Silver Slipper" are seldom
equaled in musical play. Besides many
catchy songs, it includes the beautiful
champagne dance ''The Silver Slipper
will be at the Tacoma theater Sunday
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
MOZART SYMPHONY CLUB.

The Mozart Symphony club win appear
at the Tacoma theater tonight under the
auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A. The organi-
cation is said to be strong one, present
ing an interesting musical program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

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Machine drawings, tracings, blue prints.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
BEAUTY--COMFORT
BY Nine. FoHoppe
AGAINST THE SPRING WINDS.

AGAINST THE SPRING WINDS.
In guarding against spring winds IAN
ounce OF prevention is worth a pound OF
cure" There are several points in regard
to which one should be quite careful.
1t is best to avoid bathing just before
going out of doors.
Unless your skin is oily use soap sparing-
" and then the white or brown complexion
soaps, as they are usually the purest. Use
- -
Wilson's dancing sch. Thur. Elks' hail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
SPECIAL MEETING

A special meeting, to which the public
is invited, will be held at the First Chris
tian church tonight The pastor win preach
sermon ON THE Holy Spirits Mission
to the World"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
Social and
Personal
. 0 Q Q . . . . . . . . . . Q . . Q

Yesterday afternoon the usual excellent
musical program was given by the Ladies'
Musical club. Miss Belle Mckee opened
the program with fine rendition of La
velle's lie Papillon." Miss lola L. Barber
contributed violin solo that met with
hearty applause, to which she responded
with a charming selection without accom-
paniment. One of the novel features was
the piano duo by Mrs. c. f. L. Smith and
Miss Lucille Bradley The soloist for the
afternoon was Miss Marguerite Longacre.
who kindly consented to sing to fill the
unexpected vacancy caused by the sud
den illness Of Mrs. Kenneth Short. Miss
Longacre made her initial appearance be
fore the club several weeks ago, winning
hearty congratulations. Yesterday she was
even more pleasing than on her first ap-
pearance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Mrs. A. c. Shaw of the Hyson was the
hostess yesterday OF an entertainment to
the ladies of Queen hive No. /, Ladies OF
the Maccabees, in honor of Past Lady
Commander Mrs. H. r. Delaplain, who is
visiting friends in the city. Novel games
and dainty refreshments helped to pass a
most delightful aftefnoon Mrs. Shaw was
assisted by Mrs. Holloway, Mrs. Tanner.
Mrs. Kugel and Mrs. Averill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
Do FISH SLEEP?

There is no real scientific authority on
the question as to whether fish sleep,
though from the alternating habits of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

lecturer. proved himself delightful talker
During the evening number of selections
were played by Mr.. Calm on the violin
while Miss Daisy Foster contributed
piano solo and Miss Dewey two vocal solos
to the evenings entertainment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Last evening Edwin Calm gave an in
tensely interesting lecture in the First
Congregational church, upon the history
and masters OF the violin. The lecture was
finely illustrated by beautiful collection
of colored plates, which showed the devel-
opment Of the violin from its infancy to
the present time. Mr.. Calm is a talented
volinist and last night, in the role OF
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Over 400 persons danced last night in
Germania hall to the music furnished by
an orchestra OF So pieces the occasion be
ing the first annual ball of the Tacoma AIu
sieians union. The orchestra was recruit
ed from the best orchestras Of Tacoma
The hall was beautifully decorated wish
palms and evergreens and was thronged
throughout the evening with daneers and
visitors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Badly & Badly, Osteopaths, moved to
Proyident Bldg. Offices open on Monday
and Friday evenings Phones; Main 2ls
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Yesterday afternoon Mrs. H. B. Cald-
well gave a linen shower at her home on
North ID street, for Miss Elizabeth Allyn.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
MARTHA CALLS
AT MRS. TED'S

When Martha went to call on Mrs. Terry
she wore her good clothes, though she
didn't try to look so fine as Mary Malin
did. But when | watched from the parior
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
RICHARD III"

talks are all interesting and he cleverly
illustrates them with rapid drawings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Order of
Railroad Conductors will be entertained ar
cards Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
], 5. Page, 1914 South G street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. s. L. Shufheton left yes
terday for Seattle, where they will make
their home
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

The Washington Camera club held its
annual meeting last evening in the Ferry
museum. 1t was proposed that several ex-
cursions be made to different parts of the
state this summer. so that photographs
of historic places in Washington may be
added to the clubs already splendid collec-
ton. Trustees for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: Professor n. H. Gill
strap. Charles Bedford, j. A. Wintermute.
A. II. Denman. j. T. Bib, DIR. II. F.
Wegener, J. b. Flett. E. c. Shull. Paul r.
Shaw, G. P. Jacobs and Miss Annie Beck
strom
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Miss Marguerite Longacre and her ac
companist, Miss Anna Dali of Seattle, were
guests of Mrs. Joshua Peirce yesterday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

This evening Mrs. Van Ogle will give
a piano recital for her pupils in Johns toms
recital hall
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13

Wilson's dancing sch. Thur. Elks' halls
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-13
CLEANING.

CLEANING, calcimining, furniture poi.
ished; all guaranteed. VIM White, 9l31a
ST.. in rear. Tel. Red 1896.
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE
MONEY TO LOAN.

TO LOAN-$i 900 or less on real estate.
j, A. frost, 524 California Building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-09
THE GLOBES SPECIAL WAR NEWS

begins publication of the special
Herald acknowledged to be the
finest the world Long when the warcoud began upon
ODE made with the Herald by
splendid facility placed its disposal With the actual
beginning hOstes this of the of the day
laced at the service of our
begun Every intelligent feels the prooundest
and its of the making of his
intelligent feels deeper and special interest
country public demand the fullest
teater of
operations.
determined to do
It's determined other
Northwest In addition the Associated
report special in Eastern
the watch for flying item of from the
daily unparalleled OF
that
great newspaper.
received such welcome and from
this
believes that this exclusive enlistment of the
long been the wonder of all
competitors readers throughout the Northwest will
equally quick and appreciation Enterprise
development and events of the the Far East
columns of he Globe In offering this,
everything giving the satisfied with
nothing less.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-09

dorsed. Col. Masterson knows the
strenuous game. When there was
something doing in the West, before it
had fallen fiat at the advent of the
boiled shirt, Col. Masterson was a fair
ly busy person. He was man of opin-
ions. At times his opinions conflicted
with those Of his neighbors, where
fore it was frequently his unhappy fate
to be obliged to show them the error
Of the ideas by putting them beyond
the need of human judgment From
Masterson was known as one of the
most strenuous of the strenuous ones.
His fame was so great that few cared
to compete with him. When he off,
ciated as referee at a prize fight his
decision went and when he was elected
city marshal of a frontier town he
promoted morality by providing more
funerals. Just now Col Masterson is
selling little tickets as souvenirs Of
Nurse races.
A few years ago when Col. Roose-
welt was recruiting his regiment of
Rough Riders he came into contact
with several young gentlemen who had
learned their rough riding manners in
the school Of Col Masterson. They
made good and Col. Roosevelt made a
hit with Col. Masterson.
The Endorsement offered Col. Roose-
welt by this other hero from out Of the
West goes to show the universally of
his genius. A public man who ranges his
Endorsement from Col Bat Masterson
to Mr.. Booker T. Washington is many
sided in his attractions.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-09
AMUSING, INDEED!

A Minneapolis paper refers to Prof.
McVeys performances as "the amusing
break" in his Encyclopedia article. 1t
speaks of the objection to having ST.
Paul totally misrepresented and almost
omitted from the Encyclopedia Brit
tanica, while Minneapolis is exalted
by gross falsehood as ''this unpro-
voked and senseless attack on Prof.
McVey for a stupid blunder committed
sby the publishers" The only addi-
tional suggestion that it has to offer
is the repeated threat that Minneapolis
will withdraw from the Twin City ex-
hibit at st. Louis if this agitation is
continued.
We wish to reiterate with emphasis
for st. Paul the statement made by
our Minneapolis contemporary that as
far as this exhibit goes "the substan-
tial business interests of MINNEAPOLIS
care not the value Of a rotten apple
for it." The substantial business in
terests of st. Paul feel exactly that
way, if that is the spirit in which Min
neapolis chooses to approach it. These
interests had been Of the opinion, and
many of them still are, that the idiotfc
old rivalry and hostility between the
two cities was sufficiently outgrown
to permit US to join amicably and on
fair and reasonable terms in pushing
the many interests that we have in
common as against all outside COM
petitors. They wish to believe so still.
and it will require further evidence
to convince them that there are many
such survivors of a paleoIithic age in
Minneapolis as its principal morning
newspaper.
Let it be announced and understood
once for all that this threat Of Mime
apolis is empty and futile, as well as a
substantial confession of guilt ST.
Paul is not one whit more Interested
in the Twin City exhibit than Minne-
apolis. st. Paul would get not an
lota more Of benefit from it or suffer
trifie by comparison If the scheme
were to be entirely abandoned. This
would we believe, be to the disad-
vantage Of both cities; but we can
certainly stand it if Minneapolis can.
and there will be no bowls about it
down here, as there is nothing but
amused contempt for the awful sign
hung out that the Twin City exhibit
may have to be abandoned.
The position of the business interests
Of st. Paul is perfectly clear and JUS
tifiabie. They claim that in the man
agement of an exhibit including both