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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

His hat, made of split bamboo fiber and
silk, is as open and airy as a fly-trap Tone
can look through it and see his braided
topknot standing stiffly on his CROWN, but
it is worth more than all the rest of his
toggery combined, for number one
style hat costs $40. His socks and shoes
are the only things about his outfit that
are not Supremacy ethereal, and they are
of bulk and solidity that are in amazing
contrast to the fairy-like delicacy of his
headgear and habiliments The shoes are
made of paper as tough as the paper used
in making car wheels in our country, ada
mantine in their infexibility. The hardi-
| est of feet would soon succumb to this bru-
| tally cruel shoe were it not for the Korean
SOCK which is lined with cotton padding
| three-quarters of an inch in thickness. This
bulky, wadded sock saves the foot from
laceration and gives decidedly dropsical
dignity to the pedal extremities of the
well-dressed citizen of Seoul 1t has never
occurred to the Korean to invent com.
Portable and pliable shoe, and dispense
| with his comforter-like hosiery.
In fact, nothing has occurred to the Ko-
| rean-he is as he was hundreds of years
| ago; he will continue to be what he is
until Japan or Russia takes charge of him,
sends him to school, Whips his supersti-
tions and traditions out of him, and spoils
his queer, quaint civilization, which is to-
day a delight to the traveller who loves
the curious and the picturesque.
Korean customs are as queer as Korean
costumes. 1t is considered particularly
rude for a gentleman to take off his hat.
Until recent years women never appeared
on the street until after dark, and men al.
ways went home at dusk, leaving the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

ing yesterday afternoon, at which an in.
teresting address was given by Miss Clara
Ansorge of Shelton, the state secretary
of the "Ys."
The members of the Artisans have been
divided into two sides, the Reds and the
Blues, in a contest for securing new
members. Some very attractive prizes are
to be awarded to the winning side. The
contest closes July l.
Saturday afternoon the ladies of the P
E. o. sisterhood will be entertained al
the home of Mrs. p. B. Wing on North @
street.
The members of the Aurora club were
enjoyably entertained at the home of Mrs
Soule yesterday afternoon.
Tonight the halls of Whitworth colleg,
will present festive appearance, the -oc
casion being the colonial party given b,
the young ladies of the Kappa Gammi
society.
Last evening occurred the wedding o
Miss Caroline Benedict to William J. She
at the home of the brides mother, ll0t
A street. Rev. D. L. RAIDER performed tn,
ceremony and Miss Sarah Benedict actec
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

drug shop nearest to their homes.
In modes of thought and beliefs the
Koreans are our antipodes. They have no
religion, properly so-called. In their cit
les there are absolutely no religious build
ings Except the churches of foreign Chris
tian missionaries), no temples, no affairs
and no idols of any kind On the out
skirts Of the cities may be found a few
small Buddhist shrines, and in the remote
mountain districts a few old Buddhist
monasteres. but inside the walled cities
not single religious edifce, not even q
priest or monk
All "holy men" of the Buddhist faith
are taboo" in town. Why? Because in
the invasion of 1902 the Japanese gener-
ais disguised their soldiers as monks and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
THE MIKAD0'S REAL
TITLE IS TEN-O

Ien-o is the proper title of the ruler of
Japan, who is generally called the mikado.
Ten-o is, oddly enough, a Chinese word.
and means "heaven's highest" title
which Is said to surpass all grandiloquent
european titles. The word mikado, which
means royal gate" is on the same lines
as the expression sublime porte" The
original japanese equivalent for ten-o is
soumela-mikoto, but the former is uniyer.
sally used, perhaps on account of its brew.
lty. The present ten-o of Japan is the
l2lst of his line from Jimmu- Ten-o.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
TWO HAVE DISAPPEARED

Anthony s. Wishart, 375 Glenmore ave-
nue., Brooklyn, has not heard of his bro.
Their Stewart for 25 years, and has written
to Postmaster Cromwell for information.
He is thought to have been here at one
time.
Miss B. L. Bearinger of Fort Wayne,
Ind, has written to Mr. Cromwell for in
formation of Henry Morden, at one time
telegraph operator and train dispatcher
In the employ of the Northern Pacific.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
MOTHER INQUIRIES &
FOR HER LOST SON

The mother of Wilfred w. Slater. who
resides in London, England, has written
to Secretary j. NJ. Pattullo of the Y. M.
Z. A. in regard to the whereabouts of
her son. Slater is man 80 years of age
and served term in the United States
regular army. He was recently mustered
out at Monterey, CAL The last letter
Slater's family received from him was one
written from the Tacoma Y. M. G. A.
rooms September 7.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
GOES TO JAIL

Archibald Mcdonald, who was found in
a room in South Tacoma few days ago,
was unable to satisfactorily explain his
presence there when brought before Judge
Griffin yesterday In order to impress the
matter on his mind, Judge Griffin sen.
fenced him to 25 days in JAIL or to pay a
fine of $50 He went to Jail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
Social and
Personal

Mrs. John r. Bibb was the hostess of
two charming afternoon affairs given in
honor of her guests, the Misses Cheadle,
Corwin and Berkeley, on Thursday and
Friday of this week, The house was pro
fusely decorated with flowers. Tulips and
smlax were used in the dining room, and
pink carnations and white flowers were
prettily employed in the reception room.
Mrs, Bibb was assisted in receiving by
Mesdames Odds, McNeeley, Cook and Rob-
erts and the Misses jackson, Roberts, Pen
erton and Odds.
Mrs. Ira Case delightfully."- entertained
the Autumn Leaf card club Wednesday
afternoon at her beautiful new home on
Carr street. Progressive whist was the
game played. The score cards were dainty
red hatchets and the same harmless wcap
ons of crimson paper were artistcally hung
about the rooms.
Mrs. f. G.. Hewson and Mrs. Gilbert
Smith were the hostesses of very de-
lightful finch party at 1924 North Tween
ty-fourth street this afternoon. The color
scheme was in red and was carried out in
the score cards, the delicious luncheon and
In the general decorations.
The members of the Philharmonic soci-
ETY. are giving faithful work to practice
for the presentation of elijah in April.
The chorus meets every Thursday at st,
Luke's parish house.
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. F[link have is
sued invitations for Il launch party TO be
given Sunday on the launch Kink, in hon
or of Miss Mary Washburn the former
organizer of the Independent Order of
Lions. The party, numbering 80 in all,
win make trip to Seattle, where they
will be entertained at the home of Mrs,
Klink.
Mrs L. Fl. Beurhaus left last night for
WATERFOWL, Wis, to be present at the
funeral Of her mother, Mrs. Schemts, who
died yesterday. ..
The Central w. C. T. u. held meet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
KOREANS SPEND NEARLY ALL OF
THEIR TINE DODGING DEMONS

Queerness is perhaps the most salient
characteristic of the Korean, at least when
we view him from the standpoint of our
Western civilization. To the modern Ocei-
dental observer, the Korean is the acme of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

! wasted affair made of some tulle-like fab.
ric, is dainty as the party frock of a
debutante-his overeoat, made of black
or dark green gauze, weighs scarcely
two ounces, and is perfectly transparent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

ese. 1t has neither the sensible simplicity
of the one nor the simple dignity of the
other. 1t is costly, complicated incon-
venient and supremacy perishable. A Ko-
rean swell caught in heavy rain storm
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
Boat Leaves


Trains leave Tacoma (corner Eighth and
A atreets)-6:lO q. M, 7:l0 9. M, $40
a. M, e:l5 a. m. Omitted. no stops), 1910
a. M, ll:1O a. M, 1910 p. M, l;IO p. M,
2.l0 p. M, $40 p. M, Ais p. m. tlimited,
no stops) $40 p. M, 0:iO p. M, 7:i0
p. M, $40 p. M, Il:oO D. m.
Leave Seattle First avenue south and
jackson streetl--7:00 a. m, 300 a. M,
e:l5 q. M LIMITED, no stops). 1000 a. M,
ll:oO a. M, 1900 M, LOO p. m, 200
p. M, 800 p. M, Ais p. M. (iimited, no
stops, 100 p m, 600 p. m, TOO p. M,
800 p. m. 300 2. M. lI:l5 2. m.
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queerness in costume, customs, aspect and
modes of thought.
The dress of the Korean gentleman is
unspeakably fantastical 1t is utterly I'M
like the dress of the Chinese or the Japan
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
Ely ON TILE FLYER

Leaves Seattle-7:30 and ll:l5 a. m.;
2:45 and 6:l5 p. m.
Leaves Taeoma-9:25 a. m. and 100,
4;30 and 800 p. m.
FFiday-Steamer Flyer or Athlon.
Leaves Tacoma--9.25 a. M; 800 and
800 p. IN.
Leaves seattle-7;so a. M; 1900 m;
6;l5 p. m.
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would be the most pitiable spectacle i'm
aginable, for his umbrella, eontrivance
made of yellow oiled paper, covers only
his hat, which is the costliest and the
most complex feature of his elaborate
makeup. His summer coat. long, high
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

The Northern Pacific liner Tacoma sailed
from HOngkong fer Japanese ports today
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

The Longfellow school observed Longfel.
lows birthday by appropriate Rotations
and songs in the different rooms today.
The school was prettiy decorated in flags
and pictures of the schools namesake.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

WASHINGTON TRUCK CO, J. G. Hew-
lit & Go. General freighting, household
goods, safes and pianos removed. Office
100 Tenth 81. Office telephone, John 234l.
Barn telephone, James 234I.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26
MORTALITY RECORD

Mrs. Jacob Higley, aged % years, died
last evening at the family residence,
l0l61s South NJ street. A husband and a
daughter years of age survive her She
had resided in this city Is years. The
funeral will take place from Mellinger's
chapel at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. Morton L. Rose will offciate and in
terment will be made in the lakewood
cemetery. Mrs. Higley was the daughter
of Thomas d. Smith, recently buried under
the auspices of Sheridan post, G. A. r.
Mrs. Florence A. Bates, wife of Ralph e.
Bates late 70 Vancouver, Wash, died yes
terday at 47l2 North Cove street. The
funeral was held at o'clock this after.
noon from Hoska's chapel Interment was
in the Tacoma cemetery.
Bertha s. Aaberg, aged II years, daugh-
ter of Mrs. j. p. ARberg, 2l46 South X
street, died yesterday morning of heart
disease. Funeral services were held today
at St. Leo's church. Interment was lin the
Catholic cemetery.
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The members of Tacoma hive No. l, la.
dies of the Maceabees, gave card party
yesterday to a large number of friends.
Dainty refreshments were served.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

government intends to forestall Russia's
effort to reach to the Indian border, the
article says:
'In 1886 body of Tibetan troops in
vaded Sikkim, state under English pro-
lection. After fruitless negotiations with
Lhassa, we were obliged, in 1888, to drive
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streets for the exclusive use Of the women,
who had remained within DOOR all day
long. The only male folk permitted out
Of doors at night were blind men and anx-
ious relatives Of sick people provided with
prescriptions, which had to DO filed vt the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

William and James Evans left yesterday
or Cononea, Mexico.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

as bridesmaid. The bride has many friends
in this city and the groom is a well known
railroad conductor of Spokane. After a
trip to Southern California, the young
couple will make their future home in
Spokane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

The Young Folks Social and Literary
club has issued invitations for leap year
dance to be given Monday, February 30, at
Tacoma Music hall.
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Mrs. L. IF. Beurhaus left last night for
Watertown, Wis, to be present at the
funeral Of her mother, Mrs. Schemts, who
died yesterday. ....
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ETY. are giving faithful work to practice
for the presentation of elijah" in April.
The chorus meets every Thursday at st,
Lukes parish house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

The Central w. C. T. U. held meet
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-02-26

z. BURTON HOLMES.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
MANY MOULD Be
COMMISSIONER
HAS "A LARGE CI.OP OF
ASPIRANTs. 4
O'Donnell Is After disappointment as
Head Of State Labor Bureau. but John
Durker, w. H. Williams, Herman
Johnson and M. E. Neary Would Take
His Place.

From the number Of candidates al
ready in the field for the office of la
Dor Commissioners of the state Of Min
nesota, the contest will in all probable
the history of the office. With dozen
or more labor unionists in Minneapolis
and St. Paul actively hustling for the
position, the new governor will have no
lack of talent from which to make
Labor Commissioner O,Donnell is
again out for the appointment. and has
the backing OF q number of twin city
unions besides Others in different parts
Of the state. Under his administration
Of the affairs Of the state labor bureau,
good results have been obtained, and
the department. has been placed in the
tions. Coming from the rank and file
of the labor unions, Mr.. O'Donnen has
always been q popular official, and
many think that the work done under
him has been of q more practical ma
ture and consequently of greater bene-
fit to the masses than is usually the
ment are managed by men who have not
come closely in contact with those for
whom the institution is maintained. "a
John Durker, formerly member Of
the local cigarmakers' union, is putting
his shoulder to, the political Wheel. MI.
AIuA MI 40 SSOo1A = "D4SsAdUulOS ~ d. pSUl-
tion to the governor ELECT, asking for
his appointment as labor commissioner.
He is also seeking the Endorsement of
individual unions and in other ways
making a strenuous fight for the place.
W. H. Williams, the democratic cam
race. Mr.: Williams: is a member Of the
| Typographical union and has been an
active worker in the democratic party
| for long time, and is popular, with the
union labor people. Among the promi-
nent unionists, Williams is slated as
pretty sure to Q. land in. the position
party from which the governor-elect
! comes. ~~., =. ESz$aI 81. ss .rsaasF M
An added interest is given the contest
locally by the announcement that Her
man johnson, for many years prominent
in the local bricklayers union, but now
practicing law has. come out. actively
backing Of a large following in building
trade. circles in the twin cities and over
the state, and ibis wide personal &C.
quaintance will, it is thought, aid him
materially in his ambition. Mr.. johnson
is! amply qualified to hold the office and
popular one in building trade circles: :,
M. p. Neary, ,ex7president of the
State Federation Of Labor, is being, men
toned, but has not, Ssignifed his inten.
ton Of making an active canvass. His
record Of something like twenty years
in \ Minnesota labor, affairs ought ito be
! sufficient guarantee of his; ability to
conduct the affairs of the office should
an opportunity offer. Il az~ J'r
Two rothers local amen, spoken of j are
Phlllp ;GaElin1 secTetafY-t easurer of ;the
Building Ira desav Council, and W.EJ.
4 Rohr, q member of. thes HTypograp hical
union and the defeated democratic scam.
IIHato fnr alderman in, tho Hffh n
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18

-rr -. 81
An effort is being made to interest
the churches of thescity in the educa
tional meetings to be.Sheld this. winter
under the auspices .of the Trades and
Labor assembly. The committee in
charge has mailed to every pastor in
the city an invitation to attend the
first meeting Of the series in Y. M. G. A.
Tuesday evening. Accompanying the
PASTORS invitation lisa request that it
be read from the pubits of the differ
ent churches and the congregation IN
vlted to attend.
These meetings are In no sense politi-
cal. An impression prevails in some
quarters that politics and the discus
Of each program, but those in charge
say that this is not. the case; that only
matters having a direct bearing upon
labor conditions win be touched.
Nor are these gatherings wholly in
the interest of union men. All are
invited, and it is the hope of the pro-
moters that next Tuesday evening will
start out with q large audience. There
| is no admission fee, and no collection
| w. L. Harris, q well known and rep.
resentative business man, has been
chosen by the commercial club to speak
in behalf Of the business interests, and
| Il. q. Ives OF st. Paul sW11lIdey0te his
| remarks to presentation of some
i phases of the labor question. Both
i speakers are well uual fled TO talk upo1
I the respective sides aof labor issues. Mr.
/ Harris being a large employer Of labor
and the head Of large local bushes.
concern, while Mr.. Ives is well known
as student and writer upon labor ques
4 tions, and is prominent in Minnesota
( labor circles. That these addresses vii
/ be well worth listening to there IS ne
i doubt. @ a., 81 49,
! "a feature of thas evening III program
4 will be. the music which III 30 abe rem
dered by an orchestra composed Of mem
i bers Of the Minneapolis M usicians Pro
/ tective association. These men donate
/ their services; and the hiln1b ers offered
will be of high order. The musica
part of the evening s program will be
i gin at 1880.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
2lOh S. 4th ST.

r
Of funds, the treasury of the federation
being now almost depleted, and for
this reason organization in the state at
large will be neglected.
4 At the meeting Of the Federation
council, Sunday, a legislative commit
tee was appointed to look after pro-
posed labor legislation which it is in
tended to present to the legislature the
coming winter.
A request from the Federation coun-
Gil to the American Federation of La
Dor for the appointment of an organizer
to work under the direction Of the
State Federation in Minnesota, was
turned down by the A. F. Of L., which
is reducing it's force Of organizers.
Secretary McEwen was instructed to
send out for a referendum vote by afs
fliated organizations the question Of
increasing the per capita tax. If the
state body is to- be successful in its
objects, an increase is imperative.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
IAROR NOTES.

Retail Clerks Association, No 800, will hold
stag party next Monday evening at Morgan
delegation from the st. 4 Paul local will be
present. +: ~ % - $3.50 .. u
!: There will be a meeting Of the Blue Label
League executive board at the office of the
'Cigarmakers Union tomorrow night. R:s.T& j
Officers Of the local Cigarmakers' Union is
sued 25940 union labels last month, which
meaps that 1,414,550 union-made cigars were
turned out in this jurisdiction, this number
being 25o0o0 short of the corresponding period
last year. . - 49,
Mrs. O. J. whitlock, president of the Min
leave Sunday for visit with relatives in Nah
NAH, Mich, and Maple Valley, Wis., " E1
Owing TO- the fact that the regular meeting
night Of the Meat Cutters Union falls On
large number Of the members are required
to be on duty. the date has been changed to
requested. as matters Of importance viii be
acted upon.
Word has been received BY the Officers Of
ao ahft +
De vlnne, former Minneapolis man who con-
| Quoted a school for printers here over the
ing to comply with certain requirements re-
garding the admission Of applicants. -
| Grocery Clerks Union, No: 20, is arranging
for a dance to be given Thursday evening,
will be given the best walters.
| The International Union Of Blacksmiths and
Helpers will shortly begin organization work
among the members of the craft in Minneap
| oils. 1t is understood special attention vii
be given to the wagon and carriage worknen.
| William Ehlinger has been elected to repre-
sent local Billposters and Billers Union at the
national convention OF the organization, to b.
held at Pittsburg beginning Dec. s. 49,.
J: J: Whitehead. former president Of tn,
Bilposters Union, is "on the road'' as man
ager Of the Tilly. Olson company al. ~.
Houston, Tex, district council Of the Broth
erhood Of Carpenters and Joiners of Americ
has sent communication to the local unio
warning members not to be misled by advertis
ing matter being sent out from that place offer
ing alluring inducements to carpenters to 60
Houston. There is trouble there between til
building trades organizations and the cor
i tractors. - NJ: ..~. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
/: PAINTERS TO VOTE
question Of Special Convention Goes
s,ssstt 1T to Them. .e "a

-. 1Es.1-. ~ --. SO = - q
Painters and Decorators union, No.
1856, at#its meeting. next Tuesday eve
ming; viii vote upon a proposition. to
hold IA special convention. BY refer.
endum vote last year, the membership
decided not to hold the regular session,
and the next convention is not due I'M
til a year from December. -. ~
However, "a number Z of. important
questions have arisen which demand
Immediate, attention, and five unions
in five different states have asked the
zaton to o ca for sne yofe Which, has
been done. A vacancy in a national
office has been filed by the board since
the last convention. A large attend
ancef is requested at next Tuesday
night 8 meeting. - :. - rs =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
UNDERWEAR.

Ladies' fleece lined vests and pants
in ecru only; Csc kind. -. .19c
Ladies' extra heavy fieeced lined
vests and drawers, ecru or gray; 35c
kind ............. .....!. -. .25c
Ladies' vests and pants, extra large
sizes; 75c values. ..........:. .o9c
Ladies' Union suits, fleece lined; a
very superior quality, at. .98c & 48c
GLOVES.
Ladies' fine French kid gloves; you
run no risk here; we guarantee and
fit every pair; none better at $l:25;
only - .pA,oO
Ladies' and. children g golf gloves,
black and colors; rs quality. =. .19c
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
STATE FEDERATION BUSY
Organizers Assigned for Work in the
=. Twin Cities, ~ -.-., i

President H. L. Dix Of the State Fed
Grafton has appointed organizers for
Minneapolis and st. Paul and work in
the interest Of the state organization
will :be begun shortly. Secretary G.. W.
Douglas Of the Federation council and
T. F. Thomas have; been selected for
st. Paul, while the Minneapolis work
will be under the: supervision of ,Presi-
An effort will be made to induce all
unaffiliated unions ito join the state
body and aid in carrying on the work
in general. The plans will be. ham
pered to some extent because Of a lack
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-18
Metal Trades Meeting.

:. :, An open meeting is being planned byy
the Metal Trades fs Council to be held
Nov. 49,; in the interest Of the work
men in all the metal-trade crafts. In.
vitations are to be sent to the station
airy fremen, boilermakers, ironmolders
and jewelry workers, which organiza-
tions are not affiliated with the coun-
Gil. Speakers will be. present and a
program of specialties has been pre-
pared for the occasion. >, Is.