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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
HOPES FOR FREEDOM

Jaeky Smokalem, who is accused of
brutally numbering his wife, Annie Smok-
alem. at their home on the Puyallup res
ervation December 20, has recovered from
his second attempt to transport himself
TO the happy hunting grounds by means
of strip torn from blanket and is
now able to .eat and sleep as well as
ever. A constant watch is still kept over
him, however, to keep him from doing in
jury to himself Deputy Sheriff Lane
stated this morning that Smokalem said
that he still owned FIVE acres of land and
that he was going to secure his freedom
at his trial. The date of his hearing has
not been set
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
BREWERY COMES
BACK At UNIONS

SEATTLE, Jan. S.-The fight of the
boycotting unions against the Seattle
Brewing & Mailing company was featured
yesterday by shrewd move on the part
of the brewery company. A receiver has
been asked by the brewing company for
the labor temple property on Pike street.
1t is alleged that the brewing company
subscribed $500 to fund to build labor
temple. The temple has never been built
anu it is now rumored that the temple
site is to be sold and the money put to
other use. The brewing company contends
that the money was subscribed to build
the temple and for no other use.
The next play is being watched for with
interest. 1t is the unions move.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
HIS FRIEND LOST IN
THE IR0QU0IS FIRE

Among those in Tacoma who are mourn
ing the death Of friends who lost their
lives in the Iroquois theater fire in Chi
cago is Depot Master Thompson of the
Northern Pacific.
MIR. Thompson was a personal friend Of
Miss Edna Torney, over whose body an
inquest is being neld, among others, today
in Chicago.
Miss Torney was a beautiful as well
as an accomplished girl, said Mr.. Thomp-
son, "and had many friends among the
musical people of Chicago. At the time
visited there she was the organist of one
of the largest churches in the city and her
services were always in demand
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
WEATHER REPORT

According to Weatherman Cover Ia
coma is to have a visit from Occasional
Rain. The periods between the showers
are not promised to be of very long dura-
ton for tonight and tomorrow, if there
are any periods when Old Sol will be visi-
BILE at ALL
ern Washington will not affect Tacoma
verv much. although the wind will be felt
in the harbor to some extent. Tacoma's
geographical position prevents any wind
that will be a detriment to shipping.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
GEN. YOUNG RETIRES

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.--Lieu-
of staff of the United States army since
the retirement of General Miles last Au-
gust, today paid farewell visits to the
several bureaus of the war Iepartm, Mt
preparatory to his own retirement from
active service. Major Gencrll Adua r.
Chaffee will tomorrow succeed Lieutenant
General Young as chief Of staff. and at
the same time will be elevated to the
grade of lieutenant general.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
FREE SLAVES
{ ssvsrAPEs kNTEaPRias Aasz.

Twenty-one knights of the razor ap-
peared before the state BARRIERS board
here yesterday to demonstrate their abili-
ty to amputate the stitfest set of whiskers
absolutely without pain The meeting
was held in the squad room of the city
hall and all who were brave enough to
take the risk were shaved free. The exam
nation was completed last night and in
a few days the board will announce the
names of the applicants to whom licenses
viii be granted. Today the board is meet
ing in Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

so much of vital interest to the commune
ty
Three or four years ago people here
were discouraged and business was dull
All that is changed now. Our business
interests are increasing and we have in the
Chamber of Commerce as strong an organi-
alton as there is in the country, and it is
doing a great deal for Tacoma. The eff
forts OF this organization, with the clean
city administration we have had for the
past four years, is DONG a great deal to
establish confidence in Tacoma as a sub
stantIal business town. l know this to
be fact, for | am intimately acquainted
with Eastern capitalists who are interested
here and they concur heartily in that opin-
ion"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
HAVE MADE
NO REPORT

No report has yet been made to Mayor
Campbell by the city building inspector
and fire chief of their investigation OF
the local playhouses The two officials
making the investigation will say nothing
regarding their report until after it has
been submitted TO their superior, beyond
statement that all building ordinances
were not lived up to by the managers.
Ii is not thought that any of the the
aters win be closed. as it is thought that
alterations can be made to comply with
the requirements. Mayor Campbell has
stated, however, that if it is reported to
him that the theaters are not arranged
in compliance with the ordinances they
viii be closed unless the proper altera-
tiona are made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
Gasp! YE M|N|ONS
Of UNCLE SAM

. WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. Sat the
cabinet meeting this morning it was de-
cided that an order should be issued in
every department of the government MAX
ing the hours of employees from 9 a. m.
to 4:3O p. M, adding an hour to the time
now in vogue. The order applies to fed
eral employees throughout the country.
The house today by unanimous vote ap-
propriated S25O,OOO to stamp out cotton
weevl.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
NEW SECRETARY

George S. Botsford has returned to this
city and has taken the position of sec
rotary of religious work in the Tacoma
Y. NJ. c. A. Mr. Botsford has received,
during his two years absence training in
Chicago and Denver, which will make him
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

rotary treasurer is not elected until next
year Mr.. W. H. Clock of Everett still
retains that position. The association took
a firm stand on the wage question yes
terday, when it was decided to support
the Bellingham union in a fight against
the 10 per cent cut in wages.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
SOCIALISTS ACTIVE
DOWN IN ARKANSAS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. S.--The So
cialists of Arkansas intend to take all
active part in the coming state cam
paign and preliminary plans with this OBJ
ject in view were discussed at a state
convention begun here TODAY. A state
political organization is to be perfected
and candidates named for all the state
offices to be filed at the election next
fall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

CITY are the proud owners of Tacoma poul-
try awarded prizes at the show now being
held in Seattle. Mr.. Staples was awarded
first on cockerel. 92Ia; first on hen, 921k
and third on men. go
Mrs. G. A. Pratt was awarded fifth on
cock, 0O$i, and ff,n on hen, 9l$.
The Sears poultry farm was awarded
fourth on pullet. 90; third on hen, "a I;
fourth on hen. 1914 third on cockerel,
93A: first on cock. 1914.
Ed Hayul was awarded fifth on pullet,
921s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
PAY DAY

This is the city payday and large
crowd assembled before the cashiers Of
fee early this morning. The December
payroll was the smallest for the last half
year. The total amount discussed was
SlS 1872 92, divided as follows: Salary fund,
Sl2, 800 69 water and light, $4,000. 10; park,
1928; library, SI35; bicycle road, $3.50
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
RURAL CARRIER
MAKES REPORT

Rural mail route No. l, extending to
Fort Steilacoom and American lake, has
proven a success. Charles p Fenton, the
carrier, in his annual report to Postmas-
ter Cromwell, announces that he serves go
families, an increase during the year of
20. He handled, in 1908 44,006 pieces OF
mail, while in 1902 he handled 24,75s. The
money order applications increased during
1903, 1873 per cent over the previous year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

time at the theaters. He appeared at
the store every morning 10 minutes before
the doors opened. His employer, noticing
these things, raised his wages at the end
of the first month.
But William was another kind of boy.
He spent his evenings at the theater. He
arrived at the store Is minutes late every
morning. Customers complained that he
did not pay attention to business. At the
end of the first month his employer called
him to the Office and said:
Il regret that L must discharge you.
You have shown yourself incompetent
You may not lack brains, but you lack
industry and application"
Nineteen years later the store was sold
to.
(''The Good Boy and the Bad Boy is
Herr Streich's first puzzle story. The per-
son who guesses first who bought the store
will receive an appropriate prize. 1t is
only fair to the reader to tell that Mr..
Stretch intends this story for his Christ
mas book for boys" which will be publish
ed next year,
What, already?
just simply couldn't; could you?
Oh, well, what's the use?
You'll have another chance next year.
And, anyway, nobody ever does stick to
such resolutions very long.
Cheer up!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
MOVING

The Griffin Transfer company. formerly
located ON the City dock, is moving to
make room for the new city market. The
stables belonging to the company are be-
ing loaded on scow on one high tide and
on the next taken through the drawbridge
and landed on the north side of the rail
road bridge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
CONTEST IS CLOSE

The membership contest between the
Blues and the Reds Of the Y. NJ. C. A. is
getting Interesting and the Indicator today
the lead. A. j. Carroll the champion
boxer and wrestler of the association. is
the captain and the Blues and Gov Mere
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
WILL FIGHT CUT

The International Single Viewers as
ISOLATION has formally adjourned and Sc
attic will be the place of the next meet
ing, in january, 1906 Everett was hon
ored by the election of G. r. Pickens of
that city as president, and as the sec
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
Y. M. G. A. AUXILIARY

On Saturday afternoon meeting will be
held in the Y. NJ. c. A. parlors for all
the women of this city who are inter
ested in organizing an auxiliary to the
Y. NJ. c. A. Mrs H. j. Dutton, recently
secretary of the Minnesota State Y. w.
c. A., will be present to assist in the
movement
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
LOST SAILOR

Inquiries are being made for Charles
Greenfield. sailor from the schooner Hal
cyon He left the ship several days ago
at Aberdeen. intending to return. He
failed to do so and the schooner sailed
without him. The Sailors union has taken
the case in hand and is using every avail
able means to find him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
PRICKLY POINTS
A WORD FROM JOSH WISE.
A COSSACK.

Gen, Weyler, who failed to conquer
Cuba, has written book in which there
is one chapter entitled My Project for
Handling Troops in United States Tern
tory" That ought to be interesting, but
Weyler has foolishly added chapter en-
titled Reasons Why | was Obliged to
the Project"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
NATIONAL UNION

A large attendance of members was
present at the annual installation of Off
GERS of Tacoma council No, 43 National
Union, at Elks' hall last evening. After
the installation exercises music was rem
dered and refreshments served.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
THE GOOD BOY AND THE BAD BOY
(BY Weicher Streieh.l

Henry and William went from the same
country town to the same city and began
work in the same store on the same day
Henry worked hard all day. lie paldi
strict attention to business and when nignt
came went to bed instead of wasting ms
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

dith expects to lead the Reds to victory.
The Blues have the Drawn and muscle on
their side, but the Reds claim the brains
of the contest.
The present membership is 4l5 and be-
fore the close of the contest 500 members
are expected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
HOTEL BUILDING SOLD

The Massasoit hotel was sold yester-
day by Ralph d. Lacoe to George M.
Hellar, of Hellar, Lyon & Co., of Tacoma,
for $4,000.
The hotel is four-story frame and
brick structure at the corner of Seven
teenth and G streets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
MARINE CLIMPSES

Transit at the St. Paul mill this morning,
The collier Edith, loading at the electric
bunkers, will not get away for San Francis
co before tonight or tomorrow morning.
The steamship Ching Wo Captain Park
inson, is due to get to sea Tuesday for
Hongkong.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
CHIMNEY FIRE

An alarm of fire last night called hose
wagon No to the corner of Nineteenth
and @ street, where a chimney was burn
ing out The fire was extinguished with
out damage to the building
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
MUSICAL BENEFIT

Local musicians ar soon to give benc-
fit as testimonial to W. b. Gibbons,
formerly of Tacoma, but now resident
of Victoria, B. G. The concert will be
a notable musical event.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
UNION CLUB DINNERS

The three dinners to be given bv the
Union club have been announced The
first will occur Saturday at o'clock AMI
w. E. Hacker has been selected to act
as caterer
Dinners will be given January % and
February 6.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
DESERTED HIM

Judge Smell this morning granted John
G. Bridges divorce from Maude Z. Bridg-
es on the ground of desertion. They were
married April II, 1898, in Tacoma. The
complaint charges that early in 1894 the
wife abandoned the husband without
cause.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
LINES DOWN

All but one telephone line and several
telegraph lines between here and Seattle
were blown down this afternoon during the
gale that swept over the Sound
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
DIVORCE

Blanche Fair was today granted di
vorce from A. II. Fair by Superior Judge
Smell.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

The body of the late Mrs. Truckwell
arrived from Seattle this morning. The
body is now at Hoska's chapel on ST..
Helens avenue. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock from
St. Patrick's Catholic church in Old Town.
Burial will be in Tacoma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
MORTALITY RECORD

Mrs. Mary Nelson, aged 81 years, wife
ofChris Nelson, died last night at the fam
lily residence, 52ll South l. street. Be-
sides her husband she leaves two boys,
aged 5 and years The funeral services
will be held Sunday afternoon at 1870
o'clock at Roberts q Sons chapel on c
street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08

The public are invited to call at Room
Sl5. Washington Building, and examine
the Voting Machine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
TACOMA POULTRY
RECEIVES AWARDS

Charles B. Staples. Mrs. c. A. Pratt. Ed
Hayul and the Sears poultry farm of this
Saturday eve. Jan. 9th, Kilgore's Or
chestra viii give a social dance at Ger
mania hall. Gentlemen Soc Ladies free
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-01-08
Are Doubtful

if we will ever be able to duplicate this
sale and we advise you to take advantage
of it at once. You cannot expect it to
last long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Tattooing in London.

Tattoolng is now very popular in London and two or three men who have acquired considerable skill in this novel art are rap idly making fortune. One of them claims to have already tattooed 15,000 persons, of whom 1,500 were women. On two of these women he has done his best work, repro ducing on one with his needle the famous Descent from the Cross" and on the other the ''Ecce Homo.' He has also drawn nu- merous portraits of men and women and has inscribed many notices In the Abys- sinian. Chinese and Arabic tongues More over, he has tattooed marriage rings on the fingers of many women, who have desired In this way to give proof of their eternal fidelity to their husbands.
 Automobiles being now in fashion. sew eral persons who are fond of this new sport huve had their carriages tattooed on their arms and 1t Is even said that In some cases the name and address have been added. with the object of providing adequate marks of Identification fin case of accidents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Thousand Year Old Cedar

There are many large specimens of the brown cedar. Juniperus monosperma, In the Garden of the Gods Pike's Peak, Colorado. Professor Bessey. of the University of Ne braska, during a recent visit to that place. of the magnificent specimens. He was for tunate enough to find the stump of recently cut tree on which Is was easy to distinguish the annual growth of rings These were counted for a section of the trunk, care being taken to select a portion In which the rings were of average thickness, and on this basis the number of the whole stump was ca.cp- lated. In this way it was found that this particular tree was between 800 and 1000 seeding some time between the years 300 and HOO A. D.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Ancient Egyptian Jewels

Some of the most remarkable Egyptian jewelry ever discovered has recently been unearthed. The date assigned is as remote as 5000 B. C., but the workmanship In gold and jewels Is marvellous. In exploring the tomb of King Fer 1t was found that the tomb had been entered for robbery at some re- mote period and that the plunderers had broken off the arm of the mummy queen and hidden 1t in a crevice in the wall-perhaps on being discovered or alarmed-and had never returned 10 remove 1t.
 On taking off the wrappings Professor Petrie found four magnificent bracelets of gold. with amethyst. turquoise and lapis- lazuli In varied and elegant adjustments. The gold work was peculiarly fine and delicate, though the metal was soft and pure, apparently with no hardening alloy The stones were beautiful and very strik- ingly and peculiarly arranged.
 A number of amethyst beads of the rich est and deepest purple. about a quarter of an Inch In diameter, are In the possession of Mr. Edward Aver, of Chicago. He ob- tained them from Dashone, Egypt they being from the treasures in the tomb of Princess Merit daughter of Amenhotep IT,, of the Twelfth Dynasty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Horse Flesh as Food.

Here are some figures which are likely to surprise those who have never tasted horse flesh. According to the Paris Board of Health in 1896, 21, ,430 horses, mules and donkeys were consumed in that city In 1897, % O29; in 1898. 22512; in 1S99 23. 203. in 1900, 23.4S4; in 1901, ,6S3 and in 1902. 32.324. Of this last number 31, 790 vera horses, 4S5 were donkeys and 49 were mules.
 From the marked increase in consumption during the last three years it must not oe assumed that the people of Paris are be coming ever more addicted to the use or horse flesh as food. since there Is abundant proof that the only reason why more horse flesh was consumed in 1902 than in any pre- ceding year Is because certain wideawake but not very conscientious butchers have discovered that such flesh, when mixed with pork, makes very palatable sausages. and as horse flesh Is cheaper than pork they naturally use as much of the former ms they safely can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
NelSOn'S Last Pillow.

In the accompanying picture Is shown a curious relic of Lord Nelson, in the shape of small circular medal box which is made of oak, and concerning which the following story Is told:
 After the battle of Trafalgar as there were no appliances for embalming the body of Lord Nelson If was placed in cask. which was then filled with spirits. and the head was supported inside the cask on block of oak. On its arrival in England the body was transferred to a leaden coffin. which was then enclosed in a wooden one said to have been made from a spar of the French ship Ordent, destroyed at the battle of the Nile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Clever Thieves.

Diamond thieves are said to be the clever est in the world In mining diamonds 1t Is necessary to exercise every precaution. but even then the loss by theft Is considerable Many stones, for instance, have been swal- lowed by the natives and others employed in handling them. A negro in the Kimber- ley mines actually stole and swallowed 10 valuable diamonds. The stones were valued even In the rough state at S6000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17

The accompanying photograph shows the result of common green field snakes pres sure on the paving face of q green. or un- burned brick and its consequent incin- eration. The snake was lifted up together with yard and a half of clay. by steam shovel, filling clay cars at brick plant a, Medford, Mass. From the car 1t was dumped into brick press and subjected to a pressure of $500 pounds to the square inch, and coming out O. the bottom in one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
SNAKE IN A BRICK.

of six bricks in mould. An exposure to the sun and wind for three days look place before the imprisoned snake was set intJ a kiln and baked at a temperature of 1.s00 degrees Fahrenheit. The brick containing the snakes impression was rescued from a loaded car by the writer. The delicate scales do not show well in the photograph. The effect. however. is as if 1t were cut by the finest lapldarst. Ts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
A BICYCLE WITH SAILS.

most that of canoe, the sails being con trolled by the second and seventh riders by means of cords and pu.leys fin the same man. ner as on canoe. With it's two sails It has n sail area of about 200 square feet. When the wind Is favorable the wheel Is carried along at the rate of an express train. But under certain conditions the large sail area has held so much wind that the riders have had to do sudden and wonderful gymnastic work to prevent a bad fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
Emperor Williams Pipe.

Emperor William likes a cigar. but, ac- cordng to recent reports from Berlin, ne has now learned that no cigar is comparable to good tobacco smoked in good pipe. In his smoking room there are several pipes, but some he has never used. and there Is only one which he constantly uses. beauty It is, having been fashioned by an artist from design furnished by the Kaiser him self The bowl. which Is larger than usual. Is of meerschaum; the stem. which Is rather
 long and delicate, is of Turkish wood; finely carved cluster of leaves ornaments the bowl and large silver w, on which silver bird Is perched decorates the stem. In this pipe the Emperor smokes Havana tobacco which Is specially prepared for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
INCUBATOR IN THE WORLD.

It takes twenty-one days to hatch eggs. whether they are placed under a hen or in an Incubator. Estimating that the hatch Ing season opens March i and continues to August l this machine would handle 50000 eggs. and If fifty per cent of them matched 1t would mean 25. 900 young stock However. the percentage of eggs matched will no doubt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-17
NIGHT NAVAL PICTURE.

One of the most expert amateur photog- raphers In Great Britain is Lord Algernon Percy. and his friends and admirers claim that he has seldom, If ever, taken a more interesting picture than the one here repro duced.
 Lord Algernon's opportunity came when the British fleet was stationed at Malta. In honor of the occasion appropriate fes-