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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN
MINIATURE KINGDOM

TOKYO, Feb 27.--Although at present
Japanese industrial life is undisturbed by
strikes and other troubles of the Western
world such things have occurred in the
past and will become more frequent in the
future.
This is due to the westernizing of the
land. Before the opening of the kingdom
to occidentalism, strikes and trouble with
the laboring classes were of the unknown
quantity. The leader of the laboring class
is Sen Katayama, young fellow who
spent ten years in the United States study.
ing social problems and returning here
determined to right the wrongs of his fell
low men. He is succeeding.
That grand organization, the japanese
army general staff, is duplicated in the
minute organization of labor unions under
the direction of Katayama. He is the
head of Kingsley hall, social settlement
in the heart of this city. He also edits
the Labor World, the organ of the people.
In time, these changes, suspended during
the present crisis, will raise serious
problems which the government must face,
In the old feudal days Katayama would
have been beheaded, but the tide of West
ern influence has set in too strong for such
a proceeding and the outcome cannot be
foreshadowed.
Socialism has manifested itself in
Japan at all times along lines that ad-
vanced the cause of the workingman. The
dock coolies belong to the oldest organiza-
ton, which, ruled by unwr:tten laws,
nevertheless is so well governed that it has
q monopoly and has been successful in
every strike.
Others are the sawyers, plasterers, stone
masons, bricklayers, carpenters, BARRIERS,
coolies, wrestlers and actors. These are
survivors of the guilds of feudal Japan.
More modern unions, organized by Kata-
yama, are the iron workers, ship carpen-
ters, railway engineers, railway workmen,
printers and the cooks. The dock coolies,
railway engineers and railway laborers are
in a position to absolutely dictate to their
employers Cooperative stores number a
dozen or more and are found in Yoko-
hama and northern Japan, in addition to
this city
OF course the wage. is infnitessimal
when compared to that of an American
mechanic But then the cost of living
is as much less, so in the end one is al
most as we'll off as the other. Provisions,
shelter and clothes cost little, and the
wants of the people are simple and few.
Rice, barley, sweet potatoes, fish, eggs, tea,
and sweetmeats in abundance and very
cheap furnish the subsistence that makes
Jap contented and happy.
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LITTLE JAPAN is GREAT
MEASURED BY RESOURCES

TOKYO, Feb. 27.--The Japs, as has been
said in previous article, delight IN call
ing their empire "Dai Nihon" (Great
Japan, and while the prefix cannot be ap
piled when considering the extent OF the
country, it surely is apropos when applied
to the resourcefulness of the empire and
to the achievements Of the sons and daugh
tiers OF the sunrise kingdom.
Magnificent mountains, with scenery RI
vaIing the Swiss Alps or the American
Rockies, superb temples, handsome cities
and many great people-for the Yankee o
the Far East is now considered great-gC
to make Japan great country.
The area of Japan is but one-twentietf
that Of the United States, yet the popula
ton is one-half as numerous Japan claims
50 900 900 inhabitants, which, in such re-
stricted boundaries, means great density OF
population.
II is impossible to ride mile, even in
the country, without seeing dwelling
The country villages are almost continuous
and in the cities the residents are huddled
together. The annual increase Of popula'
ton is estimated at 100000, so that If this
rate il maintained il will not be long be.
fore the residents will be literally forced
off the island. Thus expansion is prob
lem that always confronts the Japanese.
Japan il mountainous. The level ground
is only IL per cent OF the total area. A
range of mountains traverses Hondo, the
largest of the four main islands. II re-
sembles huge backbone. The highest
peak is the famous Full 1895 feet above
sea level. Full is an extinct volcano,
whose last eruption was in 1903. Ten
months of the year snow covers its peak.
Other peaks Of more than 5000 feet are
intake, Asama, Bandai, Akashi Shirane,
Also and Komagatake. Eruptions are fire.
quent and earthquakes of more or less vio-
lence are Of almost daily occurrence. The
shocks are not perceptble ordinarily, but
the seismometer registers them.
The mountains have their pleasant as
well as their unpleasant character, how
ever, for they offer means Of escape from
the depressing heat OF the summer.
Karuizawa, Hakone, Nikko, Arima, My
anoshita and Chuzenji are the popular sum.
mer resorts and many Europeans spend the
weeks of hot weather in one OF the other.
The excessive humidity that makes Jap
anese summers almost unbearabls along
the coast is due to the insular position and
heavy rainfall Sudden changes Of the
weather are always expected. The air
lacks oozne and for this reason Europeans
and Americans are unable TO carry on
vigorous mental or physical labor.
The Japanese summer Is sometimes very
wet and September and October are liable
to be almost tropical in precipitation. No
yember and early winter months are com
paratively dry, and February and March
marked with snow and dirty weather. Az
most Of the native inns are minus fire.
places, the changes in the weather are
keenly felt by those forced to reside In
them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
ELECTRIC CARS
TO CARRY MAIL

Negotiations for better mail service be-
tween Seattle and Tacoma are nearing
completion. The Interurban company
has informed Postmaster Cromwell that it
will carry the mail twice a day each way
on the through trains at the government
rate of three cents per mile, provided the
government will furnish them messenger
service, which it is doing on the electric
car lines in the city. When the proposed
plans are completed, Tacoma will have ex-
celent mail service to and from Seattle.
The idea of having the Interurban
carry mail between the two cities has
been In the minds of the local postoffice
officials for some time, but il was through
the efforts of United States Senator Eos
ter that the plan was brought before the
postoffice department at Washington. Sen.
ator Foster has worked for over year
on this matter of improved mail service
between Tacoma and Seattle, and to him
belongs the credit for getting the measure
through.
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down between the knees.
White is the mourning color and the
code is strict. In addition to wearing
mourning, the mourners abstain from
meat Regular dates for visiting the grave
are the 7th, l4th, 2lst, 18th, 49th and
Tooth days, and the LIST, 3rd, 9TH, 18th, 23d,
9th, 23d. 37th 5Oth and Tooth year.
Japanese national holidays are
-Four Sides Worship, January /; First
Beginning festival, January 3; Emperor
Komels festival, January 30 Kigen-Setsu,
February IL; Jmmu Tenno festival, April
3; autumn festival, September "a (about) ;
Kanname festival October II; emperor's
birthday, November 3; Niiname festival
November %.
The common games of the Japs are
chess, "go," complicated game resemb-
ling checkers; parchesi and cards. Flower
cards and poetical quotations are popular.
Children find amusements with kite, tops,
battledore and shuttlecock, snow men,
dolls, cards and other games.
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FOX TERRIER MAKES
A LONG VOYAGE

From the Philippines to Texas is the
Journey a little fox terrier dog is making.
The diminutive canine came over on the
Lyra and was at the quartermaster's dock
yesterday. On the voyage over an accident
befell him. In chasing sticks which were
being thrown around the deck for him, one
went into an open hatch and the dog
jumped after it. He fell about 80 feet
and broken leg resulted. The ships doc.
tor tended him and now the broken mem
Der is as good as new. He leaves today,
consigned to Captain Lindsey, First cav
airy, Fort Clarke, Texas.
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THE MOST HONEST
MAN IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 27.-Con.
gresham John II. Shafroth, of Denver,
startled the house and broke all records
by voluntarily yielding TO his opponent in
an election contest. His action was in
line with the record he has made during
eight years of service as a man Of uncom-
mon ability, but of absolute integrity.
On the face of the returns he had more
than 200 plurality. His opponent, Robt.
w. Bonynge, charged fraud He stated
clearly, however, that the fraud had been
introduced in the election by candidates
for other offices and that it was without
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AdSSNfIlf s 6llhg
THE BosToNIANs TONIGHT.

The engagement of the Bostonians
opened at the Tacoma theater this after
noon with the presentation of "Robin
Hood" Tonight "The Serenade" will be
given. This well written and beautifully
constructed opera is admirably adapted to
the measure of the Bostonians, and it will
afford this favorite organization an oppor-
tunity to again demonstrate the stuff it is
made of. For a quarter of century it
has stood the test of all sorts of con-
ditions, weather storms of every degree of
ferceness and emerged for the beginning
of its second quarter-century with banners
flying and prosperity marching gaily along
side. We are proud of the Bostonians, be-
cause they have earned a place in our
affection and our admiration. Pluck is
always of admirable quality, and this the
Bostonians have for every emergency.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
POLL TAX WILL
BE DUE MARCH

The old style way of paying poll taN
is thing of the past. 1t used to be that
the matter of collecting poll tax was left
with the road supervisors, and those who
wished might work out their tax on the
roads. Under the new law the collection
of the poll tax is left to the county COM
missioners and must be paid in cash. To
collect this tax the commssionery may
possibly appoint deputies Heretofore the
poll tax on people living in the country
has been $4, but this was changed by the
last legislature to 81 for both the citizens
of towns below the first class and country
people. The money collected for poll taxes
in towns goes into the city treasury; in
the country it is put into the county road
fund. Poll taxes become due March i.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
LOSSES BY The
ROCHESTER FIRE

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Feb. 27.-The
losses by yesterdays great fire foot up to
over three millions of dollars.
The Sibley, Lindsay & Curr company S
retail store, the largest in Rochester, was
destroyed, loss 100000; also the same
eompany's wholesale store, loss 81 ,250, 900.
Other heavy losers were: Granite office
building, 100000; marble building, S75,.
900; Cornwell building, 100000; -Kirley
building, $4,000; tenants of Granite build.
ing, 100000; Beadle & Sherburne com
pany, $35O,OO0; Rochester Dry Goods com
pany, $l5O,OOO; smaller losses, $50, 900.
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JOHN T. sHAFRoTH.

Shafroth's knowledge or consent. Evidence
produced before committee Of the house
showed clearly large number of illegal
ballots had been cast at the election. Sha
froth expressed a strong belief that the
number of illegal ballots did not equal his
majority, 1912. Under the law, however
the entire vote of the precinct in which
illegal votes have been cast must be thrown
out when they cannot be separated from
the honest votes. In this case such separ
alton was impossible. Shafroth recognized
the justice of the law and voluntarily, sur
rendered his seat to his opponent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
ROSEMARY"

"A sprig of rosemary, the crumpled leaf
of diary and a man of 80 years con-
spire to make the last act of Rosemary"
a poetic denouement for Sir Jasper Thorn
dykes life of celibacy. Howard Kyle's
presentation Of Rosemary" the English
romantic comedy by Louis N. Parker and
Murray Carson, at the Tacoma theater on
Tuesday, March l, comprises the original
New York Empire theater production, in
which John Drew and Maudes Adams ap-
peared successfully for a season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
MINISTER'S DEBATE
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

There will be mass meeting tomorrow
afternoon at the Norwegian Lutheran
church, corner Twelfth and / streets.
There will be debate between four min
listers, Rev. Slettedahl and Rev. Westhiem
on one side and Rev Reinholdstsen and
Rev. Thornquist on the other The sub.
ject win be, as the World Growing Bet,
ter or Worse~ The meeting win be con.
Quoted under the auspices Of the Scan
dinavian Social Reform society. All are
cordially invited to attend
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President Templeman was recently elected
to head it.
His plan is to form committee from
the assembly, numbering in its member
ship the most conservative labor leaders
of the city.
This advisory and conciliatory commit.
tee will be all-powerful in its jurisdiction.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
TACOMA WILL PLAY
SNOHOMISH TONIGHT

A fine basketball game is anticipated at
the Y. M. G. A. gymnasium tonight, when
the Tacoma high school boys will don
their basketball suits and play the Snoho-
mish high school team.
Both high schools have good teams and
a spirited game is predicted. The Sno-
homish team arrived here this morning
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
TWO INCORPORATE

p. ]. Fransioli and r. l.. Jcklin have
organized the Empire Warehouse company,
with a capital stock of 10000. The bust
ness of the company win be to construct
and operate warehouses.
The trustees of the B. s. Security com
pany, organized for dealing in real estate,
are John w. Berry, A. n Fitch and j. M
Harris. The company is capitalized at
$40. 600
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
Social and
Personal

One Of the most charming affairs of the
week was the colonial party given by the
young ladies of the Kappa Gamma society
Of Whitworth college last night. Over
two hundred invitations had been issued
and the hall at the library presented a
gay scene. Pretty maids in the coquettish
costumes of eye olden times" were led
through the graceful measures of the
stately minuet, and the lively figures of
the old time Virginia reel. A grand march
opened the evenings entertainment, which
was followed by games and music. A thin
screen was drawn before the stage, and
behind it, in mystic light of pale yellow,
were presented two beautiful pantomimes,
entitled ''Tennyson's Dream of Fair Wo-
men" and "Besses Lovers" The hall
was gorgeously decorated in flags and ever
greens. The central pillars were hidden by
an artistic covering of ferns, while the in
tervening spaces between them were hung
with rustic baskets filled with ferns and
flowers. Divans, covered with gay pillows,
and cozy corners were everywhere in evi-
dence. The patriotic feature of the evening
was further carried out in the refresh
ments, which were white ice cream and
red cherries served on blue china.
The Misses Fife and Edith BerBman
gave leap year party at their home, 1912
State street, last night. Those present
were: Misses Anna Beckstrom, Boyd
Herriot, M. L. Herriot Effie Berkman and
Edith Berkman; Messrs. H. III. Brown,
Stephens, Sterling, Adams and Elliott. The
evening was spent in singing and playing
games appropriate to the occasion. During
the evening Professor w. f. Adams rem
dered two tenor solos, which were highly
pleasing to those in attendance.
DR.. j. B. McNerthney will leave tonight
for New York, where he will take a post
graduate course at one of the medical col
leges. He expects to return by the LIST of
May.
T. S. Prescott, general manager of the
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing compa-
ny, with headquarters in San Francisco,
visited with M. G. Fremming this week.
Last Wednesday evening an enjoyable
social was given by the young people of
the Sixth Avenue Baptist church. A pro-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
BUILDING PERMITS

Building Inspector Tuell issued 30 build
ing permits the past week, amounting to
S3l 1856. They are classified as follows:
Eighteen dwellings $685. sub-station for
Tacoma Railway & Power company, $lO,-
900; store, $500; repairs, $l,050; barn,
$3.50; two sheds, $l5e.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
WRESTLING MATCH

Chris Person and Frank A. Gotch viii
wrestlc at Germania hall on March 3. The
match promises to be something out Of the
ordinary from the fact that Gotch is said
to be the champion wrestler Of the United
States. 1t was he who threw Person some
years ago under the name of Kennedy. The
affair is creating great deal Of comment
in sporting circles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
NAVAL BILL rs
FINALLY PASSED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb, 27.-The
house yesterday passed the naval appro-
priation bill. An Intellectual attempt was
made by Lvernash to have the eight
hour law applied to all government ship
construction.
Payne Of New York said it was bold
proposal to repudate contracts which had
already been entered into by the govern
ment with contractors.
The question Of the price to be paid for
armor plate was left to the discretion Of
the secretary of the navy.
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Cumu1ative Credit Go 9I7 Pacific Ave -
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27-The Republican
state committee went into session this
morning at the Fifth Avenue hotel. The
meeting lasted only 10 minutes. The state
convention will be held April IL. A strong
resolution endorsing President Rooseyelts
nomination was unanimously adopted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
LABOR LEADER PLANS
TO ABOLISH STRIKES

ST. PAUL. MINI, Feb. 27.-There will
be no more labor strikes in st. Paul, If
President VIM. Templeman, of the Trades
and Labor Assembly, can prevent it.
The Trades and Labor Assembly is the
eeY$ralized labor body of the city, aud
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

Scandinavian Campbell Club meets AZ
Scandal Hall, 1918 Tacoma Ave, Monday
at 8 D. m. All are welcome. $50
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gram and refreshments were attractive
features Of the evening. During the eve.
ming collection of 500 was taken fo,
new church carpet.
The Junior boys OF the high school were
delightfully."- entertained last evening BY
the junior girls at the home Of Miss Myra
Kelly, $40 South Tacoma avenue. The
evening was cnjoyably passed in the play
ing of games and with music. Dainty re-
freshments were served by the young la
dies. One of the prettiest Of the deco
rative designs was the class emblem
"'O5," formed of yellow chrysanthemums,
hung between the reception rooms.
Rev. John OVAL has returned home and
will occupy his pulpit at the Swedish NJ.
e. church tomorrow.
Rev. d. Paul RAIDER ehas gone to Chi
cago, where he will be interested in evan
gelistic work until some time in May,
when he viii return to this city.
Mrs. j. e. Noel Of 2O7 North I street
entertained the ladies OF Mary Ball chap
bSA, ~ a. w. hAAo aAtCAhpohs
Mrs. w. e. Box entertained Fern aux
iliary yesterday afternoon at her home on
South l. street.
Mrs. j. c. Schmidt win leave in few
days for California
The Scandinavian Social Reform society
will hold a. business meeting at the Swed-
ish Baptist church, corner Twelfth and j
streets, next Monday evening at o'clock.
All members are requested to be present.
A large audience was delightfully."- enter
tanned at the Lyceum theater last evening
by the readings and recitations of Monta-
vile Flowers.
A pretty party was given last evening
by the preparatory boys Of Whitworth coll
lege in the gymnasium hail. The basket
ball room was transformed into quite
fairy bower by the skillful employment
of evergreens and flowers. Games and
dainty refreshments hdlped to pass away
very merry evening.
Last night, in the; parldrs Of the First
Presbyterian church, was held banquet
by the men of the church. Many eloquent
speeches were given by the members pres
emit Judge w. o. Chapman was the toast
master of the OCCASION The principal adj
dress was given by Judge Thad Huston on
"The Lewis and Clark Fair"
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Fly ON THE FLYER.

Leaves seattls--7:3O and ll:l5 a. m;
2:45 and 6:l5 .. M.
Leaves Tacoma-9:25 a. m. and 100,
4;20 and 500 .. m.
Friday-Steamer Flyer or Athlon. Leaves
Tacoma-9:25 a. m: 300 and 500 D. m.
Leaves Seattle-7:30 a. M; 1900 m;
6;l5 D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

Last Wednesday evening an enjoyable
social was given by the young people of
the Sixth Avenue Baptist church. A pro-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

Mrs. J. C. Schmidt win leave in a few
days for California.
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Boat Leaves
N. P. Wharf. Tacoma, 9:45 a. m. and 4:45
p. m. Leaves Olympia a. m. and p. m.
INTERURBAN TIME GARD.

Trains leave Tacoma corner Eighth and
A streets)-6;l0 a. m, 7:l0 a. M, $40
a. M, 0:l5 a. M llimited, no stops), 1910
q. M, 1l:1O a. m, 1910 p. M, lilo p. M,
2:l0 p. M, $40 p. m, Ais p. m. Omitted,
no stops), $40 p. m, $40 p. m, ITO
.. m, 0:lO p. m, 1900 p. m.
Leave Seattle (lFirst avenue south and
jackson street, a. M, 800 a. M,
OILS a. m. (limited, no stops), 1000 a. M,
HOO a. m, 1900 M, I:OO p. m, 200
p. M, 300 p m, AIS p. m. Omitted, no
stops), 500 p. M, 500 p. m, TOO p. m,
500 D. M, 0:O0 p. M, l1:i5 D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

F. S. Prescott, general manager of the
Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing compa-
ny, with headquarters in San Francisco,
visited with M. G. Fremming this week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

Mrs. w. e. Box entertained Fern aux
iIiary yesterday afternoon at her home on
South l. street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27

gram and refreshments were attractive
features Of the evening. During the eve.
ming collection of 500 was taken for
a new church carpet.
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Cumulative Credit Co.. on Pacific Ave. 90
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Mrs. j. e. Noel Of 2O7 North street
entertained the ladies Of Mary Ball chap
ter, ID. A. r., this afternoon.
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Rev. John OVAL has returned home and
will occupy his pulpit at the Swedish NJ.
e. church tomorrow.
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DR.. j. B. McNerthney will leave tonight
for New York, where he will take a post
graduate course at one of the medical col
leges. He expects to return by the LIST of
May.
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Rev. d. Paul RAIDER ehas gone to Chi
cago, where he will be interested in evan
gelistic work until some time in May,
when he viii return to this city.