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ELKS TO DEDICATE
THEIR NEW HOME

BALLARD, ash, Feb. 27.-Members of
the Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks are here from many parts of the
state to take part in the. dedication this
evening of the magnificent new home of
the local branch of the order. The fea
ture of the dedication viii be the banquet,
for which great preparations have been
completed. Among those who will re-
spond to toasts are Thomas Newman of
Bellingham. William d. Smonds of Sc
attic Howard Hathaway and Arthur G.
Patterson OF Everett, Chayles 0. Bates
OF Tacoma, and Gordon Mckay and J.
Howard Watson of Olympia.
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Bjornson is now engaged in fighting this
accusation, and at the same time pouring
out wrath on Russians, who accuse him OF
intending to use the money to keep up the
anti-Russian agitation in Finland, at the
request of Sweden.
Bjornson's life at his Aulestad farm,
apart from his squabbles with the out
side world, is very happy one. His
wife and his children, one of whom is
married to a son of Ibsen, live with him,
and his little coterie of friends make up
an intellectual circle that can keep pace
with the still vigorous mind of the great
writer. Bjornson has years of activity
before him, but it is unlikely he viii ever
be able ito resist the temptation to join
in any struggle that rouses his intrest,
AMI wren re dies he will probobly still be
called by his enemies, "Bjornson, the
Busybody."
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- take active part in the politics of that
nation.
Six years ago Colonel Bryan was sit
ting on the yeranda Of his city home talk
ing with some friends when a young Jap
appeared. valse in hand. He introduced
himself as Yamashta Yashehiro, and an
nonneed that he had come to make his
home with Mr. Bryan and to learn from
him the art of craftsmanship. The young
man said that he had read in San Fran
cisco. where he had been working for two
years, of Mr.. Bryan and had followed very
closely his career and speeches. He mod
estly said that his ambition to be the w.
]. Bryan Of Japan had been fred by what
he had read OF the Nebraskan and he
hnmhly begged to be permitted to sit at
his feet and learn all about it.
BRYAN was much nonplused and en-
deavored TO explain TO the polite and
self-depreeiating Oriental that he could not
possibly permit him to become a member
was not to be denied. With a persist
enee that could not be overcome even by
the plainest speaking the young Jap main.
tanned his purpose OF studying statesman
ship at short range, and in the end Bryan
gave in When he accepted the charge he
did 50 with characteristic thoroughness.
He gave the young man advice as TO wha,
he should study and aided him in various
ways.
With scarcely an effort "Yama" slipped
into the home life Of the organs. He
stayed with the younger children when
their parents went out an evening. He
waited on the table with defines and
grace, cooked whenever help was scarce
and in many quiet ways made himself SO
useful that he soon became a welcome
fixture in the household.
Notwithstanding the handicap Of in
complete preparation for university life
and a not very comprehensive knowledge
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to the picture. Then he smiled happily,
and with a pencil wrote under the drawing
But They Escaped and handed it back
to the artist.
Bjornson's wife is the only person who
has any control over him. Friends of the
family say that many years ago Bjornson
fell in love with local beauty, and wanted
to divorce his wife in order to marry the
other woman. Mrs. Bjornson, however,
put her husband to bed, put chopped ice
on his head, and said she would keep him
there until the fever left him. The
cure was very rapid, and made Bjornson
immune forever after.
King Oscar of Norway and Sweden has
a great admiration for Bjornson, despite
the latter's republican views. for if Oscar
were not king, it is probable he would
be a republican himself. Bjornson never
conceals his distaste for monarchy from
the king, and goes to the palace only on
rare occasions. A short time ago Bjornson
was invited to a royal reception. but went
instead to the unwilling of a statue, which
was followed by a banquet. The next
day Bjornson had an audience of Oscar
and explained his non-appearance at the
reception.
you all drank my health at the ban
quet l hope" said the king.
IN" replied Biornson. eve were rath-
er drunk, l admit, but not drunk enough
for that"
Bjornson's recent winning of the Swedish
Nobel prize of $4,000 has brought down
on him the anger of his Norwegian com
patriots, who charge him with having
deserted his principles of Norways in
dependence in order to get the money
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to match every dress or hat they wear.
A great deal depends upon the proper hal-
mony and neglect of the proper considera-
ton of harmonious ensemble shows
either carelessness or lack of taste on the
part of the wearer. For large hats the
lace veil may be worn, which is fastened
around the edge or just under the brim
and then turns back, its ends free and
blowing in the wind There is also an
other style, which is brought around and
pinned loosely under the chm For windy
days it is probably the most sensible and
practical style to tie the chiffon veil tight.
ly in a soft bow the long ends hanging
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CHRISTIANIA, Feb. -Bjornstjerne
Bjornson, the "Grand Old Man of Nor
way has gone into practical retirement
on his farm at Aulestad in the heart of
Norway, and except for occasional vitroic
outbursts in the correspondence columns
of the newspapers. he has abandoned his
position as the leader of the strenuous
life in Scandinavia.
Last month Biornson celebrated his list
birthday anniversary and then resolved
to reserve the remainder of his life for
the bucolic joys of planting beans and
milking cows. Bjornson can do almost
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YAMASHITA ASPIRES TO BE
THE BRYAN OF HIS Country

LINCOLN. Neb., Feb. 27.--Japan VIII
have the advantage in her struggle with
Russia of the advice and counsel of a
young man trained in the art of govern
ment under the direct supervision Of no
less a parsonage than VIM. j Bryan
AT the midwintor commencement OF the
University OF Nebraska next week Yam
ashita Nashchiro, young japanese stu
dent. will receive his degree in political
economy, and. after visiting the st. Loui,
exposition, will return to his native land
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COUNCILMEN AND
PLUMBERS MEET

The sewerage and drainage committee O
the city council met last evening to discus.
the revision of the plumbing ordinance
Each section of the ordinance was taker
up and considered. Plumbing Inspector
Hill, who has been keenly interesting in
having the ordinance revised, also mel
with the committee.
Master Plumbers August Goddard and
Robert HaddOw and Journeymen Plumb
ers johnson and Weber were also present
at the committee meeting.
1t is desired to remove some of the
conflicting provisions of the present or.
dinance and make it more sanitary.
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anything except keep out of fight, and,
the old bellicose desires still crop out
and urge him to hit a head whenever he
sees one.
Bjornson started life by failure. He
was sent up to the Christiania university,
where he was one of the worst students
that ever matriculated, and finally he left
the university without finishing his course,
as being a job too big for him to accom-
plish. He drifted into theatrical manage
ment, and newspaper work, and found
there full scope for his poetic nature, and
his mastery over realism
Besides editing newspapers and produc-
ing plays, Bjornson found time to write
books, study nearly all the languages of
Europe, write dramas, become a revolu-
ZIONIST and republican, and travel constant
ly over the continent. For fifty years
he has been the busiest man in Scan
dinavia, and the most reviled with the
possible exception of Ibsen. Ever since
his first newspaper employment, Biornson
has been constantly writing for the press
One day writing in Norwegian papers
against Sweden then in Swedish papers
against Russia, and again in German pa
pers against France. Between times he has
kept up a newspaper argument with his
critics who object to his free and easy
views on religion and other orthodox
topics.
For all Bjornson's violent temper he is
one of the most tender hearted of men
1t is related that on one occasion he was
shown a drawing of an eagle about to
swoop down on a flock of small birds
The great drdihatist's eyes filled with
tears until he saw that there was no title
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
ARTHUR OF CONNAUGHT
Is HEIR TO A THRONE

LONDON, Feb. 26-Prince Arthur of
Connaugh, who is home on leave from his
regiment in South Africa, is heir presump-
tive to a throne. Although the Duke of
Connaught resigned the crown at Sake
Coburg, permitting it to pass to the youth
full Duke of Albany, it would still revert
to Prince Arthur in the event of the reign
ing duke having no male issue.
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MADISON, WIS, Feb 27.-Fire started
at 3 o'clock this morning from crossed
electric wires partially cutting Wiscon-
sins beautiful capitol building. Loss
ssmooo. Insurance only $4,000.
The ere was not discovered until II was
under great Roadway. The local firemen
were unable to cope with 1t and appealed
TO Milwaukee for aid, but too late.
The fire will neeessitate the building OF
a new capitol, also special session OF
the legislature and the probable renewal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-27
WILL DlCUSS THE
PHILIPPINE RAILROADS

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb 81. Sec
rotary Taft went to New York today to
confer with Messrs. Hill, Speyer Hartman
and former Secretary Root respecting the
development of arilroad systems in the
Philippines. The conference, it is under
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importance as parts of a well dressed wo-
mans wardrobe as Just now. Wide belts
and girdles are highly fashionable just now,
but, unfortunately, not every womans fig
ure is suitable for them. Stout women, il
they wish to follow the fashion at all,
have to take recourse to all kinds of clever
devices to preserve at least the illusion
of being in style One of these devices is
to make the belt high in the back and
use bones to cause it to curve in, with an
upright buckle or large silk rings laced
through with-sefs- ribbons. 1t is shaped
to two inches in front, one inch of it
placed below the waist line, with bone to
steady it and hold It in form.
Partisan women have adopted the short
skirt for street gowns and, probably out
of consideration for the exquisite beauty
of the hose worn at present, they have
made the concession of making the skirts
even a few inches shorter than is fashion
able here. The moderately short gown is
about four inches from the ground and the
general favorite does not go much below
the tops of the Shoes
There is a strong indication that three
quarter coats will not remain in style much
longer and that boleros will once more
become favorites. The new styles of
boleros will have full and elaborate sleeves,
White promises to be quite popular for
spring wear. but it will not be absolute
ruler There are many beautiful and deli
cate pastel shades which will be in great
demand among them new shade of cerise
for cloth gowns and "Parsifal blue, an
entirely new shade, somewhat on the order
of grayish blue. corresponding with the
color of the cloaks worn by knights OF
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OFFICIAL PRONUNCIATION
OF FAR EAST NAMES

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 81
| obtained the following official pro-
nunciation of names of well known
, places in the Far East war district
from the state department:
Manchuria-Man -choo-re-a.
Nladivostoll-N la-dee-vos-tok,
Peking-Pee-Iing.
Seoul-So-ool.
Observation-Disclosures
Niuehwang -Nu-chwahng.
Tokyo-To-kee-o.
Chemulpo-Chay-mul-po.
Liau-Tong- Lee-ow-toong.
Tien-Tsin-E Zee en- tsen.
Ta-Ku-Tay-ku.
Masampho-Ma -sam-po.
Shikoki-Shee-ko-koo.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Fusan-Foo-san
Mukden-Mook-den.
Yokohama-Y o-ko-hah- nah.
Yongampho-Y oung-am-po.
Yalu-Yay-loo.ah u Ha
Wiji-We-gulc1 a
Antung-An-toong.
Shan-Hai-KwA9 shatf higkwan.
Hardin.
Shantung Shan-toong.
} hanghai-Shang-h
JACOB WALDECK.
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the United States squadron. The depart
ment will continue to do all in its power
to safeguard these workers. The names
of missionaries under the Presbyterian
Board of Foreign Missions, as furnished
to the state department, follow, with
names of stations in the territory where
war Is now raging and their residences
when at home. Names of missionaries
now home are not given.
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CAPITOL BUILDING OF WISCONSIN
IS DESTROYED BY FIRE TODAY

of the agitation to remove the capital
from Madison to Milwaukee.
The east and west wings Of the structure
are entirely ruined. The building cost
one million dollars.
Governor LaFollette personally directed
the fight against the flames
Students assisted in removing the rec
ords and the law books.
The vaults are believed to be intact.
There was only 5000 on hand.
Fire Chief Bernard was seriously in
iured by falling bricks.
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in the front, but, of course, that is only
suitable for cold weather. In warm wea-
Their the veil shuts out the air and makes
the face too warm. The new Partisan
styles for summer include wells Of different
kinds, but these dainty creations of the
laeemaker's art are not for practical use
They arc mere ornaments and are not used
for the protection OF the lace at all
Belts and girdles were never OF greater
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the Grail in sParsifal." The demand for
that color has been so great that manu-
facturers have not been able to fill all
their orders.
Among the many pretty materials for
shirt waist suits shown in the shops is a
pale gray or deep cream cheviOt, with
tiecks OF blue green or red There are also
blue CLEANLINESS and voiles. thin blue serges,
gray iron frame grenadines and scarlet
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voiles and buntings for house wear.
Shaded bands of ribbon make hand
some trimmings for tie bottom OF full
skirt. Five rows Of ribbon are used, be-
ginning at the bottom, the broad ribbon
of deeper shade the top row being the
lightest and narrowcst.
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FORM NEW COMPANY

The Tacoma Fuel company has been in
eorporated with a capital stock of 100000
The incorporators are A. b. l.. Gellerman
and j. H. Robb.
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ISRAEL RANGWILL AND
HIS WIFE AT HOME

LONDON, Feb. 27.-Israel Zangwill and
Mrs. Zangwill are at home in their pretty
house in st. Johns Wood, the neighbor-
hood of prosperous Bohemia. Zangwill
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sood, viii not touch the allotment of fran
chises, which will beleft .e the Philippine
commission.
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NORTHWESTERN Detective Agency,
426-5 Cal. Blk. See as Tel Black 1925.
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Prof. Wilson's dancing classes every
Thursday evening at $780, Elks Hall.
9is St. "
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-24
Great Hosiery

The lot consists of black. white. states and m
shades, of imported Lace Lisle Hose -. .
Women's Black Ingram Lisle Hose with
hand-embroidered instep p.........
Womens Black Richelieu Ribbed Lisle +
with elaborate embroidered instep
Women's Black Ribbed Isle. fancy striped a
and all-over stripes. ..
Women's Ingram Lise Hose, black and col
with white and colored stripes
Women's Drop Stitch Black Lise Hose
hand-embroidered white polka dots 49,.
Women's Plain Black Lisle and Mercerized H
about 1900 pairs of different styles and quail
Early buyers will get the best Sale opens al
come TO this sale expecting great values and y
Remember we don't say we offer you $loo,
but We do offer you the best soc stockings ev,
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pense of the head, which grows small
er. AS there is no reason to believe
that the matter repelled into the tail
is ever recovered by the comet it
would seem that the comet must
eventually exhaust itself in the manu-
facture of it's own tail. This is one
instance where domestic manufactures
should not be encouraged.
Though the dimensions of the comet
proper are so great, yet they are small
compared with the tail when it has
reached its maximum. Tails of differ
ent comets vary from 100000 to 100,
100000 miles in length: and, as it is
only $4,000 900 miles from the earth to
the sun, it would be possible, If the
bodies were in the right positions, for
a comet while grazing the surface OF
the sun to spread it's tail patronizingly
over the face of the earth.
But, while the dimensions of comets
are thus so extensive, their real mass,
that is, the quantity of matter in them
is surprisingly small. This is because
of their low density. Indeed, the most
of them are so rare that stars are read
lily seen through them, even through
the head. and the tail is so extremely
rare that the matter comprising it can
be well compared to the vacuum of an
air pump. Yet, though the mean densi-
ity of the comet is so small, it is prob
able that, in many cases at least, the
particles composing the comet are very
dense, like rocks, perhaps, but in small
particles far apart, so that it may be
compared with, and probably is, a swan
Of meteors. Some things seem to indi-
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brought under some unusual attraction of
a third body Every heavenly body, SO
far as known, must move In an orbit
which is one of the comic sections, that is
circle. ellipse, parabola or hyperbola.
Probably no one moves in a perfect cir
Gle. The planets. satellites and planet
oids move in elipses. but the comets en-
JOY the privilege Of moving either in
ellipses, paraholas or hyperbolas. In
to determine which orbit the comet fol-
lows, but about sixty are known to move
in ellipses. When it is remembered that
an ellipse is ''closed curve, it will be
apparent that a comet moving In an elllpse
must appear again and again at periods
depending on the size Of the elipse. More
than thirty comets thus complete their
journey and reappear in less than 100
years, while few occupy about 1000
years. The shortest period is that Of
a half years.
On the other hand, the parabola and
hyperbola are not closed curves and the
two arms of the curve never meet; there
fore, a comet moving along such an orbit
will never return unless interrupted.
our sun 1t takes leave of us forever, and
departs for some other system, perhaps to
reyolve about some other sun or star In
the depths of distant space Now the
parabola occupies an intermediate posi-
ton between the ellipse and the hyper
bola, and any change from a parabola
must produce either an ellipse, on the one
hand, or hyperbola on the other. II a
current, moving in a parabola should have
Its velocity retarded by attraction of
planet In the right direction, it's orbit
would at once be changed to an ellipse.
and it would. of course, return again and
again. In other words, ii would be caD-
tured by the planet and become a member
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center of the head is often seen a
bright point, called the nucleus; and
occasionally there are two or three
nuclei. AS the comet comes nearer
we discover, in most cases, a long
nebulous tail streaming away from the
comet. The name tail is, however, a
misnomer, for this strange appendage,
though it follows the comet on its eap-
proach, yet it precedes it on its de-
parture from the sun. For it must be
borne in mind that a comets visit to
our sky is simply brief trip round
the sun and then a hasty departure,
in most cases, into the depths of space.
The tail is always turned away from
the sun, generally speaking 1t must
not be thought of as an appendage
streaming behind, like the smoke of an
engine, because of the atmospheric re-
Sistance. In the realms of space there
is no atmosphere and no appreciable
resistance, unless it be occasionally
from meteoric swarms. While the
comet moves about the sun in obedi-
ence to the suns attraction, yet the
position of the tail is most likely due
to repulsion, probably electrical in
its character, and acting in a manner
not yet fully understood. The size of
the coma's head differs very greatly in
different comets. One less than 10000
miles in diameter would probably not
be seen. But Donati's comet was
250,600 miles in diameter, and the great
comet of 1911 about 100000 miles.
1t is a most remarkable fact that,
as a comet approaches the sun, its tail
grows larger and larger, at the ex-
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cate that the separate particles are
surrounded by gases. Collisions be-
tween these particles, and probably
electrical discharges between them,
may account for some Of the light,
though doubtless the sun is in some
way responsible for portion also. We
can thus see that If the comet is mere
ly a swarm of widely separated meteors,
or If it's tail and other appendages are
gaseous, it would be easy to see
even faint stars through them.
If 1t be asked just how much matter Is
in comet, it must be answered that We
do not certainly know. But beyond doubt
the upper limit or extreme weight Of
the most extensive comet is less than
one hundred thousandth of the earth. A
comet having that amount of matter
would by it's attraction seriously affect
the time and motion of the earth, planets
or satellites near which it passed. While
several of the comets have had their or
bits greatly changed by attraction of the
earth and other planets, yet the time of
the earth or planet has not been changed
even by a single second. Therefore. the
mass of the comets must be exceedingly
small
Comets are short-lived in their career
Sometimes they last as visible bodies but
a few days. week or two, and no one
has quite reached two years. Perhaps
three months would be an average dura
ton. Comets are especially interesting
objects for amateur observers, since many
can be seen without telescope. One.
which passed through the Great Dipper,"
was quite easily followed during last July
and August.
Like other heavenly bodies comets have
regular orbits in which they move in
obedience TO the great law OF gravitation,
and which they cannot leave, except when