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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
CHINA DISCUSSED
BY Cen. NELSON A. MILES

1t is impossible to compare China with
any other country, as its history, its con-
dition and its possibilities are so entirely
different from those of any other.
1t is a question whether nation that
has passed through its periods of growth,
development, prosperity and strength, hay
ing reached the condition of and entered
upon decline, can ever recuperate and re
vive so as to become strong and great
again.
History gives us but few, if any, illus
trations of a nation recovering when once
she has become thoroughly permeated with
political disease. the infrmities of age and
the paralysis of decay
Nations have gone down and other ma
tions have arisen from their ashes or sprung
up from their RUINS and become strong and
powerful like their predecessors in some
instances, but in more cases the strength,
life and unison of the people, with all their
national pride and fortitude, have resulted
in either chaos, desolation or abieet sub
serviency to some foreign power.
There are many commendable and adj
mirable features about China Her people
are most industrious and frugal. They
have much artistic talent and fondness for
the beautiful.
They are ingenious and have skill in
Workmanship; yet they have increased in
numbers to such an extent, and their coun-
try is now so overerowded, that they have
very little time for either individual inn
provement and recreation. or for thought
upon national affairs or of lettering their
condition.
Their great struggle is for mere exist
ence.
We may see them toiling in the field
from early dawn to dewy eve and as we
move along through the narrow streets of
their densely populated cities at an hour
when our own people would be quietly
resting from the lahors of the day or seek
ing amusement and recreation, we see the
Chinaman working on far into the night
for the purpose of obtaining 10 cents or
less for himself and each member of his
family.
Then what time can they have for in
forming themselves as to their own condi-
ton compared with that of other nations
of the world?
In the main they have no means to en-
able them to travel The percentage of
those who are fortunate enough to see any
country beyond their own borders is so
very small and insignificant as to make no
impression upon the great mass of their
immense population when they return
For hundreds Of years they practically
walled themselves in from the outer world.
very few going beyond the borders, and
permitting no strangers within their gates.
Hence they could have no knowledge of the
progress or development Of the civilized
world.
They are not. however, void of courage
or enterprise; and whether that race will
ever reassert itself or whether invasion
shall be reversed with the Caucasian over
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~&SFE&A CYNTHIA GREY
THE MAN OR THE WOMAN, WHIcHg

Whose fault is It, mans or woman's.
that banks and other large business con
Germs have found it necessary to require
clerks in their employ, receiving so small
salary as $1,000, not to marry without
their CONSENT
OF one thing we may be sure, the banks
are not moved to this act by altruistic
motives, they are not planning to raise
the salary of the man who wishes to
marry. Whatever the cause of the require
ment the banks are looking out for them
selves; they have not interested themselves
in the young mans matrimonial prospects
for the young mans sake.
1t is needless to attempt to discover the
real reason for the banks action-they
won't tell-but it is worth while to look
about for the causes which may have in
fluenced the requirement. If it is the
mans fault let him see that be removes
the cause of the fault If woman is TO
blame, and she hopes to wed bank clerk,
she should look into her habits and be
sure she is not stumbling block.
DO the banks fear the married mans
foolish indulgence in theater parties and
the like, or are they afraid of the wife,
thoughtless extravaganza? One thing is
sure they are afraid of something that has
10 do with the young married bank clerk 5
living expenses. Now what is it?
1t is presumabe that man on 81 900
salary will not choose for a wife the
daughter of a millionaire, and it is to
be hoped that if he does he won't get her
A man on a salary of 81 600 a year belongs
to the so-called middle class, and if he is
wise he will look for wife among the girls
of the same class.
Now why is the man marrying? 1t is no
more than fair to suppose that he marries
because he finds the chosen woman's So
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A REPUTATION WORTH HAVING


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The Tacoma Times authority which they based
their
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The Times for
publishing
thirty days the reasonable Of 20 inch whereas other had
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running and occupying the territories of
the descendants of the terrible "Mogul-
Tatars' or Monaghan Tartars is a uues-
ton yet to be determined.
Certain it is that again and again the
wave of conquest, taking its rise in mid
Asian attitudes, has swept westward as a
bosom of destruction.
Three well-defned foundations of this
kind within historic times are familiar to
all readers of Asiatic history; first the in
vaslon of the Huns, starting in the high
ATTITUDES of eastern Asia and moving
steadily but irresistibly around the upper
shores of the Caspian and Black seas.
swept over the Roman empire and Ger
many to be finally checked and turned
back when under Attila it had reached
and bathed in blood the plains of ChaIons
IN Gaul now France.
Then, in the beginning of the 18th cen
tury, China's tributary cheftain of an in
significant tribe, Ghengis or Zingio Khan.
the great nearly obliterated civiliza,
ton from that part of the world: and he
was followed about $50 years later bv the
terrible Tamerlane.
A Chinese statesman is reputed to have
sand recently, referring to the invasion of
china by the powers four years ago: 'In
the name of Christ you have sounded the
call to arms! In the name of Confucius
We respondF' There is food for Thought
in these words.
A brief recital of the career of Zinpis
IN our next may aid us to inteIligently con.
slider this subject.
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NEW JERSEYISM

legislature which has adj
ioumcd, Murphy o aays
STATES FOR
CORPORATION BUSINESS JERSEY RETAIN IT'S BUS
REASONABLE
INCORPORATE UNDER LAWS"
What do think Of that?
Why Jersey granted letters repIa
commissioned multitude of
to public All the
"hgh have
the o New worthless securities.
And this time when the whole and legislative
toward the squching robbers high finance the New
make
And this in order ito its business this respect
"Oher bidding"
Of
is a cal j o
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TIE WORD or 4 WOMAN

Johnson OF York. doubt a
what she
p Of a $500 debt She missed inaaImnt
policeman a uckmn
tried
in Ratchet and
ont withdrew
parle the
her She believed side that
further would tackle the instrument
make it lock like a wreck the B. & o.
"Sh she's bluAng" said constable he kicked hole the door
Mrs the blow Mrs Nation in her
when Pdrewk delegation from the
betting of Behons
the aisle, making
dPs deewsh eawed
The
chopped holes the and She the
N made he chopstRk
And when the fell the advanced there
with htchet, standing by the
arrested She held bail, she have end of
trouble in which the public IS not interested.
remember, "When a a WILL she WILL"
PROVED WOMEN MEAN WHAT THEY SAY
they close o'clock this
fails exercise his voting privileges the United
Of andsu o institutions
in Then and be
Although
could This fguratve
California food sufferer will tell
Of
things him who waits but rather him who
and after them
saying you
planning how it happened
1t win all be the counting the ballots
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LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE no SCHOOL ELECTORS.

NOTICE TO SCHOOL ELECTORS.
Books of registration for Tacoma School
District No. 10 are open daily for the
qualified electors from 9 a. m. to S p. m.
at the following named places:
Central School Building, So. 18th and G
Sts., daily;
Sherman District-Sherman school, Mon.
day, Tuesday, Apr 4, 5;
Lowell and Washington Dstricts-Low.
ell school, Wednesday, Thursday, April
8, z;
Franklin and Grant Districts-Roice's
Drug Store, Friday, Saturday, April 8, 9;
Emerson District-Emerson school, Mon
day, Tuesday, April IL, II;
Bryant District-Bryant school, Wednes.
day, Thursday, April 10, IA;
Logan, Lincoln and Irving Districts
Logan school, Friday, Saturday, April Is,
l6. G. F. WITTY,
Secretary.
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TACOMA EXHIBIT
AT WORLDS FAIR

The exhibit which the Chamber of Com
merce will send to the st. Louis fair
will leave this city April 20. The com
mittee chosen by the Chamber to make
all arrangements is busy preparing an ex.
hibit that will be worthy of the City
of Destiny.
Arrangements have been made whereby
the state will pay all freight charges, and
also provide attendants to look after the
display.
The committee desires that all who wish
to contribute to the exhibit will make the
fact known at once. All exhibits sent
after the car leaves here will be sent at
the expense of the owners.
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THE SILVER SLIPPER. /.

"The Silver Slipper" a musical comedy
By Owen Hall and Leslie Stuart, Of 'Floro-
dora fame, and rearranged for the Am
eriean stage By Clay NJ. Greene, comes to
the Tacoma theater Friday evening. This
latest musical comedy had a run OF two
years in London, one year in New York
city, eight weeks IN Philadelphia, six weeks
IN Boston, and proved to be one of The
greatest musical hits of the season. The
company numbers Us people and is headed
by sam Collins, and owing 70 its mag
nitude they are compelled to travel BY a
special train.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
H<Aaoss, T. M1Ao
COUNTY HOSPITAL
NEARING COMPLETION

The new county hospital viii probably
be finished some time this week. 1t is a
two-story brick structure and will cost
$4,000. There are at the present tins
between 30 and 40 patients in the old build
ing. The new institution will contain
about so beds, but more can be put in il
necessary. 1t is to be well finished and
well equipped as to medical appliances
and will be modern hospital in every
detail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
THE QUEER SWEDISH
MARRIAGE CUSTOMS

On a Swedish girls wedding day the
bridal feast lasts for hours, and when
FIRST asked to take their seats at the table
it is considered polite for each guest TO
make as stout a resistance as possible, be-
ing in the end secretly very delighted with
a place at the feast.
Then, before the repast is finished, a
collection for the bride is made among all
the guests, and sometimes one also for the
poor OF the district.
Ii Swedish girl is fond of cats it does
not indicate that she win be an old maid,
but that she will have bright weather on
her wedding day.
In Siberia, as soon as a bride is taken
to her husbands home, she has to give
dinner, prepared by her own hands.
This is to test her capabilities, and if she
succeeds in gratifying her guests the re-
suit is not only taken as a proof of the
brides own excellence, but also as a recon-
mendation of her whole family, BY whom
she was instructed so carefully and well.
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They tell us that bows are to be just
"the thing this season. There is GER
tainly no disputing their charm. They are
made of the material of the gown, silk or
wolfe, and also of ribbon, matching the
gown in color or forming contrast. Their
smartness is easily recognized. Almost any
design will be stylish" during the spring
and early summer. The bow effect upon
reception gown is frequently carried out
ON the hat which is to be worn with it.
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escape pipe is not enough. A second
strainer should be screwed to the edge OF
the sink and all dish water and water from
vegetables should be strained through it.
1t is much easier and cheaper to keep a
sink drain open than it is to get it open
after it has been clogged.
The lower sink pipes should not be en-
closed. 1t offers a chance to stow away
scrub cloths and other vermin attractions.
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the pantries and closets, finished so as to
permit washing.
The kitchen woodwork should be as sim
ply finished as possible. No holdings to
catch dust no ornamentation of any kind.
White and green are the coolest colors for
the kitchen.
Carpets in the kitchen are most unde-
slrable. The best covering. unless. of
course, hardwood floor is possible, is a
sott-tinted linoleum. 1t wears well and
can be washed easily.
If the kitchen can be securely locked
away from the remainder of the house. it
can be kept much cooler during the sum
mer by taking out the widows and mailing
screening over the whole opening
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
THE KITCHEN SINK.

Nothing about housekeeping is more tire
some than bending over table or sink
that is too low. If the sink is too low have
it raised; it will be well worth the cost
OF the labor.
Greatest care should be taken in pouring
water into a sink A strainer over the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05
WILL LAUNCH THE
DIX THIS WEEK

Work on the steamer Dix is progressing
rapidly and she will be ready to launch
the latter part Of the week. Crawford l.
Reid. the Old Town boat builders, who
are building this boat, will lay the keel
for the new boat for the American Fish
cries company one week from today.
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NNSSNjTIlE sS16((n50nbN
BLANCHE walsh.

The sale Of seats for the engagement Of
Tacoma theater Thursday night, opened
this morning The box Office has been a
busy place an day and. judging from the
rush and the rapidity with which the
seats are selling, this promises to be one
Of the most successful engagements Of the
season.
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TO THINK ABOUT.

One good mother is worth hundred
schoolmasters. In the home she is load
stone to all hearts and 9 loadstar to all
eyes. Herbert.
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w. 7. Broderiek and Cal R. Ballentine,
assistant superintendent of the Interna-
tional Correspondence college, are visiting
in the city this week.
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the new attractions put on for this week
The bill includes Mr., and Mrs. Fay, the
Mazziottas, Carmen and Coulter, Bicycle
Bin" Thomas Armand and w. p. Cres-
we'll
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05

WASHINGTON TRUCK CO., j. c. Hew-
lit & Co. General freighting, household
goods, safes and pianos removed. Office
100 Tenth st. Office telephone, John 234L
Barn telephone, James 234l.
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IN THE KITCHEN.

If the kitchen walls and ceilings have
to be newly finished this spring it should
be remembered that it is wise to have as
much Of the surface as possible, including
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! ciety so agreeable that he needs her COM
panionship for life. III so he won't spend
the evenings away from her, and the ex-
penses of the Stag social life will be
greatly decreased il not eliminated We
are not rash in supposing that he rents a
tiny fiat and takes his wife there becauses
he wishes to find her there when he goes
home at night. And it is certainly no
glaring injustice to the man to suppose
that instead Of prowling round down
town half the night, smoking or playing
cards, as he did when he was single. he
goes home where hiswife is. There is an
other expense eliminated. So far he seems
to be saving money. 1t has been accom-
plished by giving mp the pleasures which
made his single lie attractive. Are the
bank authorities afraid he will be unwilling
to do this?
Now what about the woman whom he
married? Why has sshe married? If she
was living at home her reasons may have
been different than Il she was boarding
and bending over a desk or typewriter
Suppose she lived at home, Did she
marry because she couldn't live without
the man (which is the only excuse for mar
riage), or did she think to gain more in
dependence Of action in home of her own
than in the home Of her mother?
Let us imagine her a boolxkeeper or a
stenographer; did she marry the bank clerk
because she wished to aid him in his strug-
giles for success, confident that if she
couldn't help him, she would be most mis-
/, cradle for the remainder of her life or
did she accept the offer of his heart and
hand because she was dead sick of sup
porting herself?
When the cause of the marriage has been
discovered the reason for the banks action
will be revealed. Which is it the bank
won't trust, the man or the woman?
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on writer's of the New Testament has
proven both interesting and instructive.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Ladies' Aid society. of the Swedish
Methodist church will have a social meet
ing tomorrow evening at the home of the
pastor, Rev John OVAL, l0l4 South Four
teenth street.
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pastor, Rev. John OVAL, l0l4 South Four
teenth street
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. E. A. Hen
derson will give a talk on Indian Bas-
kerry" at her home, 42l0 Mason avenue.
Mrs. Henderson is an interesting and
talented speaker and the opportunity to
hear her talk on a subject in which she
is an enthusiast should not be lost. Tick
cts may be secured from the members Of
the City Federation of Women's clubs
or at the door.
Wednesday afternoon the Women's
union of the First Free church will give
an Easter tea in the Tacoma Music hall.
Mrs. Alfred w. Martin will be the guest
of honor.
Special arrangements have been made
for the ball tonight in Elks hall for the
benefit of st. Patrick's church.
The dance given by Vida chapter, o. E.
S., last evening was most enjoyable sue
cess. Despite the disagreeable weather.
the dancing hall and reception room of the
Tacoma hotel were the scene of large
anu gay BdlHCIluSs IOl lHOSt VIM pAS
ferred whist to dancing, tables were placed
in the gentlemen's reception room. Music
was furnished by Professor Schmidt's or
chestra.
Sunday afternoon at l o'clock occurred
the marriage of Miss Pearl Libby to Mr..
r. Jennings, at COZ South Yakima ave-
nue.. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. d. l.. RAIDER. After short trip to
Victoria the young couple will return to
this city, where they will make their flu
ture home.
Invitations are out for a dancing party
to be given Thursday evening in the Ia
coma Music hall by the young men of the
Junior COtillion club.
An event that promises to be of more
than usual interest will be the dance given
by the youung people of Rhodes Bros
store, Thursday, April IA, at the Tacoma
hotel.
The PAllegro club will give an Easter
party April IL in Fawcett hall.
The Zealoso club meets Friday evening
in the Tacoma Music hail.
Mrs. F. B. Holt of 1922 North Cheyenne
street entertained the Cosmopolitan club
today. The topic of discussion was "French
| History from Francis II to Henry III"
read by Mrs. Timing.
Mrs. S. A. Claypool will read paper
on "The Life of st. John" at the meeting
of the Sunday School Primary union next
Saturday afternoon. The series of papers
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FOR SALE-HORSES.

NOTICE TO OWNER-I have taken up
one sorrel horse with bald face and one
yearling colt, bald faced, sorrel. l have
kept and fed these for sixty days. The
owner is hereby notified that he must prove
property and pay costs or these horses
win be sold at public sale to pay charges
R. Calhoun, 56th and So. Yakima Ave.
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EDISON THEATFR.

The crowds in attendance at the Edison
eheater yesterdav we're lsen nleaseI 1sith
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Mrs. S. A. Claypool will read paper
on "The Life of st. John" at the meeting
of the Sunday School Primary union next
Saturday afternoon. The series of papers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05

The Str. Greyhound is now on the run
from Tacoma TO Olympia. s's
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-04-05

The next time the cable car leaves you
stranded near Tacoma avenue, just step
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FOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSES.

NEW house; rooms; new Majestic range;
phone; hot and cold water; electric
lights; bath; car line, So. 18th St. Call
Main 529 or at 22O Washington Block.
Dudley Eshelman.
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FOR SALE-HORSFS.
FOR SALE-LODGTNG HOUSE

FOR sALE-Family driving horse, gentle,
and buggy. E. L. Roberts, APO So. st.
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OSETOPATHS.
MONEY TO LOAN.

TO LOAN-$l 600 or less on real estate.
). a. frost, 524 California Building.
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Mrs. F. B. Holt of 1922 North Cheyenne
street entertained the Cosmopolitan club
today. The topic of discussion was French
History from Francis II to Henry III, -
read by Mrs. Timing.
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MONE4 to loan on easy payments; no
commission. 937 Commerce st.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS

FOR RENT-A first floor of 4 nice rooms;
bath; hot and cold water; 735 Tacoma
Ave, John II. Palmer, Agent, 424 Cali
fornia Blk.
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offered the merchants of Tacoma certainly
him who but rather to him who
steam ndgo after
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Wednesday afternoon the Women's
union of the First Free church will give
an Easter tea in the Tacoma Music hall.
Mrs. Alfred w. Martin will be the guest
of honor.
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II win all be over except the counting of the ballots
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CARPET WEAVERS.

RAG Carpets and Rugs. Rugs made from
old Ingram or Brussels carpets. Holt
Bros, III So. 18th st. Black 1925.
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California all
to This fgive
California
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DETECTIVE AGENCIES.
NORTHWESTERN Detective Agency.
42o-7 Cal. Blk. See US. Tel Black 1925.
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HELP WANTFp-FEMALE-

LADIES in Tacoma or suburbs, to work
at home during portion or all of spare
time, at entirely new work, requiring no
experience or talent; easy and fascinating.
Call between 9 and at Room Gil Wash
ington Bldg, Pacific Ave.
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CIGARS MAY BELONGER.

Longer cigars of a more uniform de-
sign are promised to tobacco users by
the union cigarmakers of Chicago,
who are asking their brethren
throughout the United States and
Canada TO indorse a new bill of prices
and working agreement, which would
mean better pay and changes in work.
ing conditions.
BY vote of 231 to 1874 the union ci-
garmakers decided to submit the pro-
position to the international associa-
ton, and in less than month the lie
suit will be known. The proposed
agreement also contains provision,
which would mean a closed shop foi
the union cisarmakers in Chicago. Ey
its terms all union men would be re-
quired to demand union wages wner-
ever they work. This would have the