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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
MARINE INSPECTORS
SURPRISE BOATMEN

There were some amusing features CON
nected with the visit of the revenue cutter
Grant to this port yesterday The word
had been passed anon gsteamboat men. to
look out for an inspection but some of
them sinned away the day of grace and
when the cutter appeared there was some
lively skirmishing.
Among other similar scenes, one of the
best groomed pursers on the Sound was
seen running through the railroad yard with
a lifebuoy under his arm, and he reached
his vessel just as the inspectors boarded
the boat from the other side.
The crew of one of the tugboats was
surprised in the pilot house, with blinds
down, engaging in a game of draw poker.
All the vessels inspected so far have
been found to be in satisfactory condition,
with the exception of few minor details
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
DAVE CROSS PAYS $4,000
FOR C" STREET PROPERTY

Dave Gross, one of Tacomas successful
business men, has given evidence Of his
implicit confidence in the future Of the city
by investing $4,000 in c street property
this morning.
The deal, which has been pending for
some time, was made through Morrison 4
Balkwil. The property il described as
lots IL and IA, block 906, and Is occupied
by the Commercial market and Ocean
fish market, These buildings are among
the Oldest in Tacoma and at one time were
the finest in the city.
Mr.. Gross informed The Times this
morning that he had not purchased the
property as q speculation entirely. Like
many others he believes that G street Il
going to be one principal business street
of the city, and is simply taking time by
the forelock and buying the property when
he can get it at a reasonable figure. 1t is
his intention in the not distant future to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
INSPECTOR WANTS
ACCURATE REPORT

selah S. King, deputy state grain in
spector told The Times today that he had
made arrangements with the county as
SCISSORS whereby their field deputies win
make record of the grain acreage in the
state. In this manner a conservative esti-
mate can be made of the amount Of grain
that viii be produced.
At present these estimates are based on
reports made by the grain dealers, which
are often made out to change the mar
ket for speculation II the assessors will
carry out the proposed plan the state grain
inspector can furnish accurate statements
in regard to crop conditions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
NoREN's FOOT WAS
WORTH $4,000

Andrew Noren filed a suit against the
st. Paul & Tacoma Lumber company yes
terday evening, claiming 5000 damages.
The plaintiff alleges that during the
month OF October, 1902 he was employed
in the dry kiln, but was told by the fore
man to help in removing several cars
loaded with refuse from the sawmill.
While so engaged he fell in front Of one
of the cars and his foot was run over.
The member was so badly crushed that
amputaton was necessary H. W. Lenders
is Noren's attorney.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
BULGARIA Gets
READY FOR WAR

PARIS, Feb. Liza Patrie today has
telegram from Bucharest stating that Bull
garia has commenced the mobilizing of
her forces and that all officers have been
ordered to hasten to their posts.
Thirty million cartridges have been or
dered from France. War with Turkey is
expected early in March.
A dispatch to the Nevelliste from Lyons
says word has been received there that
Turkey is making important purchases of
artillery in view of the certainty of war
in Macedonia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
RELIEF FOR
BALTIMORE

strttSaSs9gF rMttsS9F Campbell hass I'D to fire
city of Tatossa. iana the ener hA99 peeeFh
accepted The &hayssr afSlounces shat. con-
tributions for the relief fund may be left
at any of the banks, and as fast as the
money accumulates he will forward it to
the Baltimore relief committee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
HANNA'S FIGHT
AGAINST fever

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 1.-THE
condition Of Senator Hanna was unchanged
this morning.
The physicians at noon issued bulletin
saying: Senator Hanna shows the ef-
fects Of the fever He is weaker. His
temperature is 1922 and his pulse 100.
There are no complications.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
AW ARDED CONTRACT
FOR STREET WORK

f. A. Keasal has been awarded the con
tract by Commissioner of Public Works
Clark for the improving of Spragne avenue
from Division avenue to the north bound
ary of section 9, in local improvement dis
trict No. TO- Mr.. Kealal's bid was 81 429,
$54 less than the estimate made by the
city engineer, which was 81 4S3.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
Threatened
BY ICE GORGE

WILKESBARRE Pa, Feb. 1.-THE
flood situation is increasing in danger hour
ly Government and county officials have
sent warnings to all residents from Sun
bury to Hapsburg to seek higher ground,
as when the big gorge breaks the Blooms
burg deluge will produce another Johns
town disaster on smaller scale Cold
weather adds to the misery of the home
less.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
He SAVED MORE
THAN HE EARNED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 11.-Ine
cross-examination of Machen was contin-
ued this morning. Attorney Conrad elicit
ed the information that, although Machen
owed $4,000 when he arrived in Washing
ton in 1891, he nevertheless, during the
period from 1899 until he was removed
from office, deposited in the Westminster,
Md, National bank, $77 1000. His salary
during that period was $500 per year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

erect massive brick structure in the
place of the buildings now standing on the
property
Mr.. Gross finds that his business is
outgrowing the quarters he now occupies
on Pacific avenue. and the new building
will be for his own use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
TREASURER'S OFFICE
WILL CLOSE EARLY

From now on until after the Goth of
March the county treasurer's office will
close at o'clock. A night force is work
ing and it is necessary to close up the
business of the day by the regular men
so that the night force may begin on time.
Otherwise they have to wait until the
work of the day force had been checked
up before they could begin work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

1908, Grant Hessey was severely beaten by
c. d. Elder and injured to such an extent
that he was confined to his bed for some
time after. For his bruises and the in
convenience he suffered, Hessey wants
Elder to pay him $1,000 and has brought
suit to recover that amount. The case win
come up for trial Saturday, February l3
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
REVOLUTION
NUMBER So

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. 1.-THE
state department is officially informed that
another revolution is imminent in Hon
duras. Martial law has been proclaimed.
There have been number Of persons
arrested.
One vessel of the Pacific squadron will
probably be sent to protect American in
terests.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
KILLED HERSELF
IN The CASTLE

NEW YORK, Feb. ll.-A World spe.
cial from Vienna says il Is rumored that
Princess Elizabeth, who shot the actress,
Louise zeigler, has committed suicide in
Hague castle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
NEW I. o. o. r. LODGE
OPENS TOMORROW

A lodge Of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows will be instituted at South
Tacoma tomorrow. The lodge will be
No. 2ll and viii start with 81 charter
members.
j. G. Taylor special deputy grand mas
ter, will have charge Of the ceremonies.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
PETER DAVID WOULD
BE AN ALDERMAN

Peter David chief clerk in the office Of
County Clerk Banks, announces himself
as candidate for aldermanic honors from
Old Town. Mr. David is built somewhat
on the aldermanic line and says that he
is in the race to stay.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
She JUMPED
To HER DEATH

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Feb. ll.-Mrs.
Jessie Averill was killed and five other
women seriously hurt in fire in the
Holmes fiat at Fifteenth and Harrison
streets this morning Mrs. Averill jumped
from third story window Loss 100000
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
COURT HOUSE WILL
CLOSE TOMORROW

There will be no business transacted at
the court house tomorrow. Everybody
will observe Lincoln's birthday and even
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

SEOUL, Feb. 1.-THE japanese occu-
patton OF Seoul is progressing rapidly. The
Koreans view the arrival of the Japanese
with sullen Indifference.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

PARIS, Feb. ia rumor on the
Bourse today that the japanese last eight
ships in a battle on the Yellow sea is
discredited in official circles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

TOXIC, Feb. ia state OF war with
Russia was formally declared today. The
capture of the Russian steamers Ekatrio-
sov and Mukden and the whaler Rossia is
confirmed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

LONDON, Feb. IA dispatch to the
Central News from its Port Arthur CORE
spondent, dated Wednesday night, says
that the japanese feet attempted to land
in several bays around Port Arthur yes
terday.
The landing parties were protected by
cruisers.
1t is officially stated here that all of
the attempts were unsuccessful
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says Ad-
miral AleXieff's powers have been in
creased.
Secretary Hays Chinese note to the pow
ers has caused some irritation in official
circles
A dispatch from Tientsn confirms the
blowing up by Japs of a bridge in Man
churia, on the line of the railway.
The correspondent adds that an unoffi-
cal report has been received that the Rus
sian steamers Nonni and Mudken were
captured by the japanese.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. ll.-An order
was issued today for the formation of
the Third Siberian army corps
CtlEFOO Feb. Word was received
here today that the Russian battleship
Peresviet, not mentioned in previous dis
patches, was also damaged in the Port
Arthur fight Tuesday.
LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from
Paris says information comes from Port
Arthur that the Czarevitch was not ser-
ously damaged and will be in commission
again within n short time
ST. PETERSBURG Feb. 1l.-Contrac-
tors, under promise of 81 800 per day bonus
for each day gained, are rushing the work
on the temporary railway acoss Lake
Baika
CHEFOO, Feb. u.-Russian finances
here are in bad shape. The Russian bank
is unable to honor its own notes
LONDON, Feb 1l.-Lloyds Shanghai
agent cables that the report is generally
believed that japanese warships sunk the
Russian steamer Mongolia. bound for
Shanghai and Dalny and adds that three
Russian warships, damaged by torped0es
at Port Arthur have sunk
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb I-Alarm for
the safety of the japanese liner America
Maru, which sailed from San Francisco
for Yokohama January %, is not felt by
local officials of the line, despite the dis
patch to the contrary printed in Eastern
newspapers today, AT no time has it been
feared that the vessel. which has on board
many Americans would fall into the hands
of the Russians. However if that should
be its fate, the passengers will not be dis,
commoded, because Russia is bound by the
international laws of war to safely convey
they to the nearest neutral port. which is
Chefoo.
The America Maru, running on schedule
time, would arrive in Yokohama Saturday
but as she departed with orders to make
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

-,e7rrrgSoD, FeD. THO ftnrngr aUrarK
will be made on the fortifcations of Port
Arthur by the japanese, as they are con
tent to wait for the Russian feet to come
out of the harbor, when it will be an easy
matter to conquer them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
MORTALITY RECORD

The funeral OF John Vogel will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Church Of the Holy Communion. The
services viii be under the auspices of the
Foresters Of America, and Rev. Harry Hud
son will officiate. Services will be held at
the grave by the Odd Fellows, at which the
Red Men will also be present. The differ
ent lodges Of which the deceased was
member will meet at Hoska's chapel and
escort the remains to the church.
The funeral Of William Allen took place
today from the residence Of his sister.
Mrs. p J. Smith, at Brookdale. The re-
mains were inferred in the ParkIand ceme-
terry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE king today
signed a declaration of neutrality in the
Far East at meeting of the privy coun-
ell.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

77'F'Ff F7'F'EF
Schwab sailed for Europe today.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Feb. 1.-THE
first case against the military for unlawful
detention was a practical victory for the
governor. This morning the district court
ordered the jury in the case of Patrick
Mullaney against Generals Bell, ,nase and
McCleland charged with false imprison-
ment, to uring in a verdict Of acquittal.
Seven similar cases involving hundreds Of
thousands of dollars damages will be car
ried to a higher court as a result.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

the journey at top speed, she may arrive
tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. ll.-NIin-
lster Allen, at Seoul, wires to the state de-
partment details from Chemulpo confirm
ing the destruction of the Russian cruisers
Variag and Korietz; also the capture OF
Russian transports loaded with troops
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
ANOTHER GREAT JAPANESE NAN[ VICTORY REPORTED To
HAVE OCCURRED OFTPORT ARTHUR RUSSIANS LOSE SHIPS

LONDON, Feb. nth.--
Bulletin. "A dispatch TO Reu-
ter'S agency, Toxic date, 7:IO
yesterday, says there is an
unofficial report current there
that the Russian fleet had
been destroyed, four battle
ships and three cruisers
being sunk.
Two Japanese WarshipS we're damaged.
Ihe engagement took place yesterday off
Port Arthur. The JapS got between Rus
SLAMS and entrance to the harbOr before the
fight
PORT ARTHUR -Admral Aiexief who has been given
command both of
much
the Russian
declared lie vows by all of the during
weeks e ~
LONDON Feb ia report current here this afternoon that Rus
sa is negotiating with Turkey for feet
through the Dardanees and Turkey
sent to the procedure.
BERLIN Feb lit reported afternoon that the czar
mas hothed the his
East through the Kaiser Wilhelm canal from the Baltic
ST PETERSBURG, Feb accurate news here CON
ues as does also the rigid censorship which prevents papers
result that all sorts OF rumors afoa mostly those giving
victory the japanese
One report has been Russian battle
snip destroyed twenty japanese
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11
LATE TELEGRAPH

LONDON, leb. ll-A Central News
telegram from Cape Town says that gov
ernment advices state that the rebels in
German West Africa defeated the Ger
mans in a battle in the mountains.
NORFOLK, Va. Feb. 1.-THE full.
rigged ship Henry Hyde was wrecked on
Virginia beach in storm today Life
savers this afternoon rescued the captain,
his wife and fourteen men with breeches
buoy.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE steamer
Cherokee arrived today from San Domingo.
She reports continued fighting. The off
GERS believe that Morales will win.
SACRAMENTO, Cal Feb. 1l.--Goyer-
nor Pardee has received letter from Gov
ernor Mcbride Of Washington in answer
to his request to allow cattle south Of
the quarantine line to enter the state. say
ing that he had referred the matter to the
attorney general.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-11

NEW YORK, Feb. ll.-Charles NJ
Schwab sailed for Europe today.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-06
REBELLION.


Not yet content. dark spirit Of my
tate?
What shan appease thy thirst OF
sacrifice?
What more demandest thou to glut
Thy hate?
what win tiny cunning weave Of new
device?
t st1l blow on blow in unrelenting
mood?
md empty hope that mocks me at
Thy VIII?
Hath thy revenge no hour Of lassl-
tude?
and can thy fury never find its fill?
Would ! might drug theel just for one
bief breath
WOO thee apart and sootho thee al
my knee
Do sleep, that tender counterfeit OF
death
And dream that thou vast tired and
I was free.
nay 0serey ed swift at thy furtiye
feast,
dare not are thee. thea ailt have
Thy own!
YET Do lily worst! the isa1rlnt Of the
beast
Can never reach my heart, where.
turned to stone
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-06

Mr and MS Mike Brown Bliss
Leah Brown ana Master Il Brown
are passengers on the New 21 stea %
er leaving today.
The Brunswick friends Of Cart and
Mrs John A. Foster congratulate
them on the arrival q baby 4e fl
their home on St. Simon.
Mrs. George white and ch-e
who have been the guests Of
Upper on ST. Simon aus nov
Mrs. George Ralston on laa
Square, and sill rtarn to tasr lo.as
/ in Jacksonville tomorrow
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-06

q little son has arrived al the home
81 AIR. and Mrs Il. 5. Reddick on z
street.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-08-06

aiss Mabel Cook is again al nome
t.a several weeks spent in Monti
ceo. FILA.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-15
SILVER WEDDING.
Senator and Mrs. Alex IL. Blow Cele-
brate Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
of Their Marriage.

Greenville, n. c., June 14.-(Spe-
cial )-Y Yesterday evening at their
home on Pitt street Senator and MRS.
Alex L. Blow celebrated the twenty
firth anniversary of their marriage.
Their handsome home was decorated
in keeping with the happy occasion
and was indeed scene OF beauty.
The lawn and veranda were lighted
with Japanese lanterns. The hail was
draped in red and silver; the parlor in
white and silver. the sitting room in
white green and silver, and the din
ing room in pink and silver. There
were a large number of callers to eX-
tend congratulations and wish them
many more happy years.
The guests were received at the
front door by Miss Alice M. Blow and
Alex l.. Blow, Jr., and in the hall by
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Williams.
Senator and Mrs. Blow received in
the parlor as they stood between two
arches, one bearing the figures 1879
and the other 1904. Mrs. Blow was
handsomely attired in gray crepe de
chine trimmed in white and silver and
carried pink carnations. They were
assisted in receiving by Governor and
Mrs. r. j. Jarvis, Mr.. and Mrs. N. S.
Fulford, of Washington, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Dial, Jr,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Is. wilson ana MIS-.
Harry Skinner received in the sitting
room and Mrs. NJ. ID. Higgs, Miss Mar
tina O'Hagan and Mrs. Chas. Skinner
il: the dining room. Misses Lottie Blow
and Winnie Skinner presided at the
punch bowl. In the sitting room were
disptaved iarge nuHheT OF beautiful
silver presents expressing the esteem
of friends.
GreenVille has no more popular
people than Senator and Mrs. Blow,
and it is the wish of all that their
welded life may continue for many
years to come as happy as it has been
through the first quarter century of
their union.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-15
NEW HOPE VALLEY
Railroad Company Char
tered Here Yesterday.
Will Run Twenty Miles From Point on
S. A. L. Near Wake and Chatham
Line to Southern Part of
Orange County.

The New Hope Valley Railroad
company was chartered yesterday in
the Secretary of States office, to run
Augusta Air Line near the Chatham
and Wake county line, to some point
in the southern part of Orange county
about twenty miles. The capital stock
is $780, 600, in four hundred shares of
the par value of $25 each. The fol-
lowing constitute a board of six direc-
tors: VIM. Moncure, Raleigh II. A.
London, w. l.. London, M. T. Williams
Y. M. Bland, Pittsboro and w. r. Bon
sal, of Hamlet. Other stockholders
are A. Fl. London, r. w. Bland, II
M. London, of Pittsboro J. N.
Womble, E. T. Baldwin, of Grove:
A. T. Holleman of Ascend; L. E. Roll
Inns, Merry Oaks; w. 3. Wilson, Pat
mos; n. j. Wilson, Apex No. 3; j. 7.
Horton, w. P. Horton, of Chapel Hill;
w. d. Lester, j. e. Williams, w. G..
Barham, of Durham; j. S. Riggsbee,
r. H. Cheek, j. w. Atwater, Chapel
Hill T. M. Bland, Pittsboro: r. b.
Cowper and Nj. Whitaker, of Hamlet
Other incorporatorS yesterday were:
The Swain County Bank, of Bryson
City. TO do commercial banking bus
mess, with capital stock of 100000
all paid in by Alden Howell, Waynes-
Vile; j. II. Everett. A. NJ. Fry, S. A.
DeHart, J. H. Ditmore, Elizabeth
Shopeof, W. 4. Conley, r. w. Right,
John e. Shuler, Bryson City; d. De-
Hart, A. j. DeHart, Loveta; John H
DeHart, Swain; j. e. Coburn, Mcdlin
and j. c. Rowe, Monroe.
The A. w. Heath Company of
Waxhaw, Union county, to carry on a
general mercantile business, with to-
tai authorized capital stock of $4,000,
all paid in by r. A. Morrow, w. c..
Heath, Monroe; j. NJ Morrow, Abe
marie; j. e. Heath, WaXhaW, and G..
s. Massey Bishopville s. G..
The Dover Yarn Mills filed a GER
tificate of amendment to its charter in
creasing its capital stock to $50, GOO
and permitting the issuance of pre-
ferred stock to the amount of 500, 600
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-15
Maud MuIIer's Recovery.

M aud Muller on Il summer day
X aked the meadow sweet with hay;
5 he paused in making up her load
j ust as the judge came down the road.
q seeing Mauds sweet slender grace.
E nraptured, stopped he at the place.
ulled off his hat with courtly air,
- xtolled her beauty rich and fair
~ ose high his soaring rhetoric, While
, he looked at him with archest smile
- maldent, could but the roses speak,
- esthng there on your radiant cheek,
= uhllght distilled. they would confess
X enews each day their loneliness.
- yer, know, the gods own wine,
NJ ust De thy drink, O girl divine"
~ afnestly answered the pretty maid,
ID not fiatter me thus" she said,
4 on should have seen me last year
when
1 was weak and sickly. pale and thin.
utered l much till l came to try
he good Mrs. Persons Remedy"
Ill ere spoke the Judge: at has, | see,
Il namoring beauty brought to thee"
Il ut when he rode on thro' the fair
June day
r YER these words to himself would
say,
S orrow may spring from the lack of
wealth
L ho' the saddest are those who have
no health