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Summer Cloves.
CHIC AND PERFECT-FITTIN6 YET
INEXPEHSTVE.
Small items at Small Prices.


PEARL BUTTONS-Small and med
ium size. two and four holes: the good
washing kind, clear white A dozen &c
HAIRPINS-Made of fine italian
she'll. smooth teeth. three inches long.
straight and crinkled A card 1Oc
ROD PINS OR HAIR ORNAMENTS
Made of italian she'll. in plain and
fancy designs; tortoise in look but not
50 III price hsdcn IOc
HOOKS and EYES-BIack. hard
enameled, also silver with Andy
Smiths patent hump. which will not
come undone.. e...........2 = dozen for lie
HAIRPINS-Four packages in a
cabinet; straight and crinl1led kind.
A cabinet 21zc
CUBE PINS-Full count: extra
strong heads; needle pointed; in black
and colors- Price. e..........5
TENERIFFE WHEELS-FOr max
ing up the new teneriffe lace; five diff
ferent widths can be made on this new
wheel FTlce ..------- @Oc
COMBS+Dressing or toilet combs.
eight inches long; made of gutta
percha; fine and coarse teeth. -. 12c
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on Bargain Counter.
LIGHT Underwear al Light Prices.
LADIES' VESTS-High neck and
long sleeves. Made OF lightweight
cotton. swiss ribbed neck. finished with
crocheted edge. with silk washable
tape running string. PANTS to match
knee length. French band. buttoned on
the sides. In white only. Price.
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LADIES COMBINATION
ITS-Low neck and no
sleeves; knee length; neck and
sleeves made with crocheted
edge and silk running string.
Made of lightweight cotton,
velvet finish. jersey knit; fin-
ished with umbrella shaped
drawers. deep torchon lace
trimmed; worth double this
price; full value for your
money .-.....-. pOc
LADIES VESTS-Sleeve-
less and low neck. deep lace
yoke. made of soft finished
In the new lace effect. full
Here's where you get two for
e OF one. ....... Each 121ac
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Every mother feels a
great dread of the pain
and danger attendant upon
..he most critical period
of her life. Becoming
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trimmed. Our price. .......
LADIES GOWNS-Made o
York Mills muslin, deep yoke. I
with tucks. four rows of
Torchon insertion and lace;
full width and good length.
Now -.-...... soc
LADIES' SKIRT-Made of
Lonsdale muslin, trimmed
with fourteen-inch fiounce.
finished with Torchon lace
and insertion. Instead of
81 90, Monday and Tuesday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29

which shows Reed Smoot Immediately be-
hind the president Of the church and his
wife.
If the Mormon apostles are called to the
stand an effort will be made, it is said
to prove that no less than seven Of the
twelve have contracted polygamous mar
riages, and the contention is made that
1t can be proved that since Utah has been
admitted as state and the manifesto de
claring there woald be no more plural
marriages solemnized new wife has been
sealed to one Of the twelve apostles.
Attorneys for Smoot allege that they
viii be able to controvert any testimony
which may be offered to show that any
new wives have been sealed to any Nor
mon since the admission Of the territory
as state. Senator Smoot will swear
that he has only one wife, and the apostles
who are blessed with several are expected
to take oath that they have lived with
only one in recent years, but have separ-
ately supported the others, as dependents,
under the solmn vow taken when the
plural wives were sealed to them.
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INTEREST IN THE
SMOOT INQUIRY

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 29.-Dur-
ing the next week OF so the objective point
of public interest promises to be shifted
in large measure at least, from the war
fare in the Far East to the Smoot inquiry
before the senate committee on electiohs
and privileges. The date set for the open
ing of the case is March ! and it is un-
derstood the investigation will proceed
without delay.
All kinds of stories are ahoat as to the
scope of the investigation and its probable
results. 1t is said to be tho intention of
the organization which has been formed to
oppose the seating of Senator Smoot to
summon the head of the Mormon church
and each of the twelve Apostles, including
the senator. Whether this is true OF not,
it is certain that the investigation will be
made to take the form of an indictment
against the entire Mormon people, the pur.
pose of the anti-Smoot forces being to
focus public attention on the conditions
alleged to exist in Utah at the present
time.
Several photographs have been secured
in which President Smith, the head of the
Mormon church, has been pictured with a
wife. and the photographs, it is alleged,
show that they are different women. One
of them is a photograph taken at St.
Louis during a worlds fair celebration,
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STRIKE HAS
Been SETTLED

There was decided change in the strike
situation ON the waterfront this morning.
On board the Hyades the old crew OF
stevedores were at work, just as though
theer had never been sign Of trouble.
When asked how things were, one Of the
men answered, Compromise.
Both sides seem greatly pleased over tho
outcome. William l.. MeC'abe was in Sc
attle this morning and his manager here
had nothing to say more than that the
trouble was over.
The Grey on the Yyra will loading. She
snow at the London dock taking on 40
tons Of barley.
In regard to the position Of the govern
mcnt with relation to the labor unions.
Captain Grant said:
When men come to work here we ask
no questions regarding their affiliations
with labor unions II might cause me a
great deal Of trouble II | presumed to
question them. All we want is men who
do the work satisfactorily and we viii pay
the scale Of wages adopted by the govern.
union whenever possible"
The indications are that an understand
ing has been reached between the quarter
masters department officials and the la
bor unions and no more trouble is looked
for.
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TWO MEN GIVEN
A DIP IN THE BAY

A purse belonging to the third officer
Of the Lyra and containing, besides ~
cents. some valuable papers and war
map of what Japan is doing to Russia,
was the cause of great deal Of excitement
on the Government dock yesterday after
noon. The purse slipped from the officers
pocket and dropped overheard. Being quick
Of action, the owner went down line
and rescued the wallet, which was not
heavy enough to sink.
The spectacle OF an officer going over
the ships side on rope drew crowd
of the dockmen TO the edge Of the wharf.
So intent were they in watching the res
cue of the pocketbook that they failed
TO notice a load Of six bales OF hay that
was being hoisted aboard. The load struck
a man weighing about 225 pounds and gave
him a push seaward. 70 save himself he
grabbed smaller man standing near him.
The grabbing process was repeated until a
string of five men clingng to each other
supported the heavy man ever the edge
of the wharf, During the scrimmage that
followed the small man lost his hold, and
with the heavyweight fell into the bay.
1t was only the work Of a moment to
rescue them, but to calm the little mans
anger was another thing. Satisfaction was
demanded of the large man for purposely
pulling him into the bay. His angry pas
sions were finally soothed and both men
went their various ways Besides being
soaked with salt water, both men were
covered with the dust and hayseed which
had settled on the water while the Lyrn
was loading.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
NORTHERN PACIFIC
HOSPITAL PLANS

The hospital to be built by the Northern
Pacliic Beneficial association in this city
will be magnificent institution. repre-
senting an outlay Of 100000 The plans
show that the main hospital will he built
of brick, with stone or concrete founda-
ton, and will be modern throughout. A
small building will be added for the use
OF the nurses and medical attendants.
The building win be heated by hot air.
driven by large fans, insuring constant
change Of air, making Il as sanitary as
possible. 1t win be three stories high
and modern in every way The corners of
all the rooms win be rounded. to insure
cleanliness, and as little wood will he exs
posed as possible.
The location Of the new building will
be scenic, 1t will stand on high ground
beside Mckinley park, commanding most
beautiful view of the Sound, the Olympic
and Cascade mountains and Mount Ia
coma.
The hospital will be completed prob
ably BY next winter, and will be an insti-
tuition in which the thousands OF employees
OF the Northern Pacific in the Northwest
Will be interested, as every man from
the president down has contributed some.
thing TO the fund.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
THE FOREFATHERS
OF THE JAPANESE

TOKYO, Feb. 20.--Some authorities dis
pute the almost universal belief that the
Ain, now living in the kurile islands of
IIolSlsaido, were the aborignes Of Japan
The remains of dwarfs, who dwelt in caves
and pits, have been found in all parts of
the kingdom. Who they were has never
been settled positively. II is certain that
the Anus were once numerous and ex
tended throughout the islands, but were
gradually forced northward. They arc
slowly dying out, IN their frigid habitat.
Although the public classes the Japs as
a Alongoian race, they assert that they are
members Of the Golden race" and are
superior to the Caucasians, who belong
to the "Silver race" Some claim the
japanese are descendants Of Nlalaya, and
say the emperor is Of striking Malay
| type,
Two distinct types of Japanese are
| found~the oval-faced, narrow-eyed. small,
| aristocratic class and the full-faced flat
nosed, stout, common people. The latter
! shows Malay origin, it is claimed The
average Jap, compared with the average
American or European, is small, having
a long trunk and short legs. The average
height of male Japs is about the same as
the average height of European women.
He is 'veritable diamond edition OF hui
manity."
The japanese are quick to learn. Their
minds are strong in observation, percep-
tion and memory, but weak in logic and
abstraction. They have well-traned pow
ers of observation, and their minds are
veritable storehouses of information.
T.. Z. r..V
obedient, kind courteous and generous
His besetting sin is deception. With refer
ence to the evils that are predominant,
Buddhism and Confucianism have failed,
and Christianity has made the greatest
inroads.
Formerly there were four distinct classes
in Japan They were the official and mill
tary class, the agricultural class, the Ia.
boring class and the merchants.
The first class included the Geuda lords,
court nobility and the knights Of the feudai
lords. They were permitted to carry two
swords, were exempt from taxation and
were the educated literary class The
other classes were kept in subiection and
taxed heavily.
Today there are three classes-the nobil-
ity, gentry and common people, The no.
bility was created in 1884 and comprises
five orders prince marquis, count,
viscount and baron. The gentry are
descendants OF the samurai of the old
first class.
The common people include the rest of
the population. In 1900 the nobility num-
bered 1851, the gentry 2,lO5 sos and the
common people Al ,653 900.
Rcverent obedience to superiors Is the
fundamental principle Of japanese society.
The language is filled with Difference. The
other person is always intelligent, wise,
clean and beautiful, while the first person
is humble, insignificant, ignorant and
stupid. The ordinary salutaton is an
obeisance, consisting Of profound bow.
In the house the sautation consists Of
bowing the forehead to the floor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
FIGHT TILL YOU D|E!' IS ORDER
TO RUSS|NSR At PORT ARTHUR

Rothstein and Count Won Buelow, the
German chancellor
The latter was urged to keep up the
value of Russian securities among German
financiers. Von Buelow acter promptly
and personally. He influenced many lead
ing German bankers, with the result that
Russian bonds became steady.
SEOUL, Feb. 20.--An advance guard of
Russian cavalry which had penetrated
Korea for distance Of 200 versts from the
Yalu river had i sharp encounter yester-
day with a Japanese force.
ST PETERSBJRG Feb. 29.--In fight
between an advance party of Cossacls
cavalry and body Of japanese cavalry
the latter was put to fight.
TOXIC, Feb. 29.-A small body of Jap
anese engaged, larger body of Cossaclys
yesterday After brisk firing the Cos.
sacks retreated.
LIVERPOOL. Feb. pa private tele.
gram this morning reports that Russians
captured the British collier Orient in the
Red sea
BERLIN, Feb. 29- Tageblatt re.
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NOT MUCH SHOW
FOR SULLIVAN

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29.-Betting on
tonights battle between Corbett and Sui
livan continues this morning at to L. Be
fore the men step into the ring it may 90
to 5 to l.
Despite the reports of Sullivan's good
condition, the wise ones feel that Sullivan
will prove an easy mark for Corbett, and
they do not propose to be caught by the
promoters talk of a close and desperate
contest
The belief that the affair will be one
sided will have depressing effect on the
attendance.
Sullivan was nicely under the required
100 pounds this morning. He took only
sufficient exercise to prevent his muscles
becoming stiff.
Corbett is about a pound over weight
He was up early today, put on sweaters
and blankets and in a superheated room
began the work of taking off superhuous
flesh. He is having trouble in making his
weight come within the limit.
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ports that riots have occurred among the
students of the university at Odessa, as
the result of different opinions on the war.
Sanguinary conflicts have occurred, with
pro-Japanese showing the larger number.
The authorities are passive.
MOSCOW, Feb. pa large meeting Of
the nobility and government officials has
been held to devise methods for the as
sistance of wounded soldiers telegram
expressing loyalty to the emperor brought
reply of gratitude.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 20.--Min-
ister Allen cables to the state department
from SeGal that Russian scouts, on reach
ing Ping Yanag Sunday noon, were pur-
sued by Japanese.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 20.--An un-
confirmed rumor is current here this eve
ming that two Russian battleships or tor
pedo boats have been sunk at Port Ar
thur.
ST PETERSBURG, Feb. pa news
agency prints Port Arthur dispatch con
hrming the report that japanese de-
stroyer was blown up and another sunk in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
SHARP FIGHT
WITH MOROS

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 29.-Gen.
eral Wade, commanding a division in the
Philippines, cables this morning as fol
lows
Wood reports an engagement at Jolo
on February H. Major Scott, of the Third
squadron, Fourteenth cavalry, with sin
gle gun of the Eighteenth battery of field
artillery. was assailed by the remnant OF
Hassan's Moros Scott attacked their
Colts gun and took it after lively fighting.
The firing was stopped to give the Moros
a chance to surrender, but they declined.
All were killed or captured but Hassan.
'"The cable was not working, which ac-
counts for the delay in the news. The
wounded were: Lieutenant West, thigh,
serious; Hulburt, Troop |, right side; Hin
derer, Troop /, shoulder; White, battery,
knee; Galloway, Troop M, right arm; Cox,
battery, shoulder; Hanifan, Troop K,
thigh.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
THE OFFICERS OF THE
NEW POWER COMPANY

The Snoqualmie Falls & White River
Power company, organized with capital
of SO 100000, has taken over the proper
ty, franchise and business Of the Snoqual-
mic Falls Power company, White River
Power company, Seattle Cataract compa-
ny and Tacoma Cataract company. At
the annual meeting of the stockholders of
the new company Saturday the following
directors and officers were elected: Charles
III. Baker, president and chief engineer;
Il. G. Neufclder, O. y. Colvin vice-presi-
dents; Thomas b. Hardin, general coun-
sci and secretary; Lester Turner treasur
er; james G. Drake, district managers;
George Browne Fred Bausman, Sol g..
Simpson.
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WHERE is CHARLIE?

In Postmaster Cromwell's mail this
morning there was a letter from Mrs. A.
M. Merrill 14O5 Market street, st. Louis,
who is anxious for news concerning fhe
whereabouts Of her son, Charlie G. Mer-
rill.
A clipping from a st. Louis paper was
pinned to the letter, which told the story
of his disappearance and gave the picture
of robust looking man. He is 81 years
of age and has not been heard of since his
discharge from the Thirtieth battery of
field artillery in st. Louis. His battery
was with the allied forces on the march to
Pekin and Private Merrill saw service in
China for one year. A year ago he was
honorably discharged at Camp Story.
At one time in his army career Merrill
had been a sergeant, but was reduced to
the ranks because of some trouble with his
superior officers, and this may have been
one of the contributing causes of his dis
appearance from home.
He had about 5000 in his possession
when discharged from the army and his
mother and brother fear he might have
been robbed and shanghaied or killed.
The young man came to the Northwest
some months ago, but letters address to
him in various cities have been returned
to the senders.
Other inquiries were received as follows:
Mrs. c, j. Nixon, Az Third avenue,
Durango, Colo. writes inquiring for R. M.
Nixon, who resided in this city several
years ago, but has not been heard of for
some time.
Antoinette McKone, 2O5 Mcclellan
street, Lead. S. D., writes to know if Cal
win E. Villas is in this city. The letter
and is in the banking business.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
MINISTERS PASS A
VOTE OF THANKS

The eleventh annual meeting Of the
Swedish Lutheran Columbia conference
was brought to close with a private ses-
sion by the pastors this morning. Reso-
lutions were passed expressing the thanks
Of the conference for the hospitablc en-
tertainment that had been extended to the
delqates and the liberality Of the press in
publishing the proceedings Of the confer
ence.
A committee was appointed TO make a
further investigation of the proposition ia
establish denominational school here and
solicit funds for that purpose.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
RAILWAY OFFICIALS
CONTINUE INSPECTION

Charles NJ Levey, assistant to Presi
dent Howard Elliott of the Northern Pa
cific, and his party left this morning for
Seattle. where they will make short
official visit. 1t is then their plan to GO
northward to inspect that portion of the
Northern Pacific railway system that lies
in the northern part of the state
Besides Mr.. Levey, the party is com
posed of Assistant Geenral Superintendent
A. E. Law Tacoma; Second Vice -Presi-
dent j. NJ. Hannaford, and General Man
ager Thomas Cooper of st. Paul The lat
ter two gentlemen will return to st. Paul
Thursday. Mr.. Levey will then take up
his duties in Tacoma.
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LATE TELEGRAPH


LONDON, Feb. 2o--King Edwards
first leyee Of the year was held in st.
James palace today and was largely at
tended. Ambassador Choate and his stafs
were present.
UTICA, N. Y, Feb. pa section Of
the New York mills was burned this MORN
ing. Loss sl5Q0Oo. The mills are located
four miles southwest of this city.
PLYMOUTH, Feb. 20.-The kaiser's
yacht Hohenzolern sailed today for GiD
raltar, where the emperor will go aboar.
for cruise in the Mediterranean.
CAMDEN, Del, Feb 20.---Iive stores
and national bank were burned here
this morning. Loss $4,000.
LONDON, Feb. 2o.--Lord Hope, the de
vorced husband Of May Yohe, was married
last Saturday to Olive Thompson, tho
daughter Of Melbourne banker.
BERLIN, Feb 20.--The funeral Of little
Prince Henry today was attended by the
emperor. Commander Potts represented
the United States. President Roosevelt
cabled condolences.
BERLIN, Feb. 2o.--German West Africa
advices state that natives troops crossed
the Nasanag river, revolted and killed four
Germans and burned factories.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
DEMOCRATS HAVE
FIXED A SLATE.

The Democratic slate for the coming
municipal contest is said to be fixed as
follows:
For mayor--George P Wright.
For controller-John A. Fradette.
For treasurer-James E. Aubry.
MIR. Fradette is collector for the Pa
cifc Brewing & Mailing company and is
well known.
Mr.. Aubry is a carriage manufacturer.
The Democratic committee met last Sat
urday night and fixed the places for hold
ing the primaries. ..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
SOLDIERS OFF FOR
THE PHILIPPINES

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. 20.-
The army transport Sherman, which sails
Tuesday for the Philippines, carries an un-
usually large number of troops Besides
large number Of casual officers the pas
sengers include the Twelfth Infantry from
Fort Douglas, Utah; Whipple barracks
Arizona: Fort Duchesue. Utah, and Fort
Bliss, Texas, and 400 cavalry recruits and
100 infantry recruits.
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Last evening Miss Thomas, who has
charge of the Sunset Telephone company's
pay station at lO5 South Tenth street,
was confronted in the office by well.
dressed stranger wearing mask, and hold
ing revolver in his hand. He laid the
revolver on the desk and told Miss Thorn
as to hand over the receipts Of the day
Being a sensible girl she did so. The
days business had not been heavy and the
cash drawer contained only about So.
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CHANGED HIS NAME

Edwin Drenan Sileott is no more. This
morning he appeared before Judge Huston
and asked that his name be changed to
Edwin Drenan Edwards. His reasons for
desiring the change looked good to Judge
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-29
PARCHED STATE
Gets DUCKINC

REDDING, Cal, Feb 29.-The town of
Adm, is under water, The Pit river has
broken over its banks. There is over a
foot of water in the leading store of the
town When the news reached Redding
the river was still risingJ 1t is the highest
water there that has ever been known.
STOCKTON, Ca, Feb 29.-The east
bank of the Sacramento river broke north
of New Hope at 3 o'clock this morning.
Sixty thousand acres of rice land north
of the Molelumne river were injured.
The food of waters carried away every
levee and poured into the Mollelumne riv-
er, raising that stream until it burst its
banks on the south side, flooding 1000
acres in the New Hope district
1t is the most disastrous food in the
northwestern part of this county since
1881
Stockton is absolutely safe.
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WHEAT SPILLED

CHICAGO, Feb. 29.-There was a big
break in wheat this morning, May selling
from 1913 to 99s4 old July, 81 3-S to 94a4.
The crash pulled down other cereals and
provisions. Pork dropped from $1,000 to
$l4.95
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NEGROES HOLD Up A
TRAIN IN ALABAMA and
KILL A POSTAL CLERK
One OF the Robbers Breaks His Leg While Escaping
is Caught by BloOdhounds

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 29.-An at
tempt was made by gang of negro des-
peradoes to rob the postal car of train
No. on the Alabama & Great Southern,
near Meridian.
The hold-up occurred at O'Clock this
morning j. T. Stockton, a postal clerk,
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Huston and the necessary order was is
sued.
The petitioner was known by both names
and for business reasons desired to have
Edwards made his legal name. He was
married to Miss Evelyn Montha as Ed
win ID. Silcott and Edwin d. Edwards.