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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

American farmers have invaded the.
Canadian Northwest, where they are
welding big influence and expect to
profit on huge tracts that are being irri-
gated near Calgary.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

Vermont on Tuesday gave a Republic
can plurality estimated at $4,000. This
figure has been exceeded only once in the
September elections and il regarded by
the victors as an augury of success
throughout the nation.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
FARMERS WILL LOSE HEAVILY.

Growing of Sumatra Tobacco Under
Tents Not a Financial Success.
The appointment of a receiver for the
United States Sumatra Tobacco Grow
ing Company is an indication that the
raising of Sumatra tobacco under tents
is not financial success in the Connect
cut valley. When the departure from
the old way Of growing tobacco was
made in 1902, Connecticut farmers and
investors invested heavily. 1t is now be-
heved these people will lose hundreds Of
thousands of dollars.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

After Z search Of two years, during
which sIeuths have traversed every quar-
ter e The globe, an heiress to estates n
scotland valued at $4,000, 900 has BEEN
discovered In Mrs. WiIhelmina Ooopsr of
RELATIONSHIPS, 0hio.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

Robert Romano, deported Colorado
miner, held prisoner in Topeka, has con-
fessed completely in plot resulting in
the wrecking Of the Independence depot
and the Vindics.tor mine and the loss of
fifteen lives, duplicating twelve union
men
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

Almost every business block in Idaho
Falls. Icaho, was piped out by fire that
started in the Butte cafe and which burned
seven hours. The loss will reach $500, 900,
with small insurance.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
Two Perish in $3.50, 900 Fire.

Fire starting in the engine house OF the
Bakersfield, CAL, fire department de-
stroyed two business blocks. A China
man, All Fong. was suffocated, and VIII
liam Saver, bricklayer, was burned to
death. The loss is $25O.OOO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

In dying condition, James Walden,
formerly of Vincennes, Ind, now of Ev-
ansville, was found in the Evansville q
Terre Haute yards by the police. He
claims to have fallen from . passenger
train.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15

Street car telephones, over which
crews or passengers may converse at any
point reached by telephone have been in
stall d on the Charleroi division of the
Pit s,urt Railway Company. These are
the first ever used.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
Is Slain by Negro Band.

The county superintendent of schools
of Leon county, Fla, has been ASA ssinat-
ed. Six negroes have been arrested. One
confessed that they were members Of the
Before Day Murder Club an organiza-
ton similar to that at Statesboro, GA.
All were taken to Live Oak for safe
keeping. Innocent negroes are in great
alarm.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
RooseveIt's Letter of Acceptance.

President Roosevelt's letter of accept
ance has been made public. He rests his
case with the voters on the achievements
of his party in the vital affairs of the
pation-war, finance, tariff, insular ad-
ministration, regulation of trusts, foreign
relations and the isthmian canal-hold-
ing that progress and efficiency have
made for the country's best interests.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
Chicago

chicago snent of commodities
-I and heavier dealings at
the banks reflect larger volume of busi-
ness. There are, however, irregular
conditions operating against the posi-
bility Of general activity, and it is un-
fortunate that these dominate the in
dustrial situation, causing considerable
Idle capacity and loss Of earnings. Not
Withstanding the adverse effect of la
Dor disputes. it is gratifying to find
that retail trade is showing seasonable
enlargement. Reports indicate that in
both city and country stocks of mer-
chandise steady reduction is going
on, opening the way for early replen-
ishment
The latter has been much stimulated
in fall lines, buyers having appeared
in greater number than during last
week Transactions covered a wider
variety Of goods, and while caution
was exercised in the selections made,
there were also many liberal orders,
the aggregate making favorable COM
parison with a year ago. Recent IN
favorable crop news does not appear
70 have adversely affected buying to
the extent that had been feared. 1t
IS generally conceded that needs for
the interior are quite large, and mer-
chants are consequently anticipating
trade improvement Current transac-
tons exhibit gain in the important dry
goods branches, in footwear and food
products. The millinery and dress
goods season opened up auspiciously.
and more demand is noted for high
grade furniture, carpets and silver
ware. Mercantile collections made a
good showing on country bills and
were little easier locally.
Farm products are being moved in
heavy volume to market. but the high
price to consumers has lessened the de-
mand. and shipments from this point,
5'56o,1I7 bushels, are 1913 per cent I'M
der those year ago. Compared with
the closings week ago, corn advanced
a cent bushel, but declines are seen
In wheat IS cent and oats q cent
The extension of the labor trouble in
the packing trade hurt the market for
provisions, sales being light and values
weaker, in pork 10 cents a barrel and
ribs 20 cents. Receipts of live stock.
2S4,O95 head, compare with 297, 5O2
head the same week last year. Not
withstanding the danger of an over
accumulation of supplies and spreading
Of the butchers strike, values have not
shown any serious break, although
they closed lower-in hogs 10 cents a
hundredweight, and in both choice cat
tie and sheep 10 cents.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
49,, Further expansion in
N6u IUlh. fall trade is noted at

leading centers, and the
last week in August has seen the larg-
est business done since the opening of
the season. Crops have made fair prog
resS Collections have been nothing
to boast of-backward, in fact Fail
ures were more numerous in August
than in July in nearly all sections, and
few large suspensions Of manufac-
turing concerns have swelled liabilities
beyond those in August a year ago.
Railway earnings show slight gains
over last year. The industrial outlook
is still unsettled. Efforts to revive the
dying meat strike by extending it to in
dependent houses have caused some ir-
regularity or uncertainty in the mar
ket for live stock and for meats. Gen.
eral price reductions Of live animals
are a feature. Some more assumptions
of industrial operations are noted in
different sections. The general tone
of labor affairs is one of irritation.
Dispatches indicate enlarged sales of
dry goods, clothing and shoes, the best
business so far this season, in fact, be-
ing transacted in Chicago.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending Sept. 1
number 1S6. against 1S5 last week, 162
in the like week in 1908, 1873 in 1902.
1859 in 1901 ind ia in 1900. In Can
ada failures for the week number II,
against 26 last week and Is in this
week a yea. ago.-Bradstreet's
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1904-09-15
@MAM''!E!!;::R|CLA
l.. III: :ffttA
gHs sfB AND g. 1a
49, .tnsaE SSSR,
'zE'MHNCHL

l An increasing move
slent of commodities
J and heavier dealings at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
VESSEL OWNERS ARE
BECOMING CAREFUL

Fines imposed on some of the small
steamers plying on the Sound have been
reduced by the collector of customs, and
others have been RENTED entirely. The
fine of the Farallon has been cut down
70 s., and the Renton Advance, CITY of
Denver and Athlon were let off with a
reprimand.
The effect of the examinations of vessels
by the officials has had the effect of max
ing the owners exceedingly careful in re-
gard to complying with the regulations.
and all life-saving appliances required are
now on board. Signs telling where life
preservers are stored are posted in con-
splcuous places, and some of the owners
have even gone 50 far as to suggest print
ing the signs in different languages. Fail
ure to have these signs in different parts
of the vessels makes the owners liable
to fine of $500, and none of them care
to take the chances of having to pay
that much.
During the fog yesterday morning the
L. c. Reed startled steamboat men with
an exhibition of what the Lathrop fog
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

adoption or rejection, which said amend
ment is as follows:
AMENDMENT XIX.
To amend Section PIC, Article q (as
amended by amendment No. Ky, so az to
read as follows:
Section 2l6; All elective officers provid.
ed by the charter shall receive In full
compensation for all services Of whatso-
ever kind rendered by them the salaries
following. which shall be payable in orders
on the Salary Fund at the end Of each
calendar month:
Mayor, $l700 per annum.
City Treasurer, Sl7O0 per annum.
City Controller, $500 per annum,
Each Councilman, $500 per annum.
The City Council shall fix by ordinances
the salary Of all other officers and em-
ployees provided by this charter or that
may be created by ordinance; provided.
that unless such ordinance shall receive
the vote Of two-thirds Of all members Of
the City Council said salary shall never
exceed the amounts following;
City Attorney, $240000 per annum,
Chief OF Fire Department, $4,000 per
annum,
Chief of Police, $l20000 per annum,
Commissioner Of Public Works, $i70o.0d
per annum,
City Engineer, $4,000 per annum.
Amy other officer or employee, $4,000
per annum.
Passed Feb. "a. 1904.
JESSE s. JONES,
President of City Council.
Attest: II. b. WOODRUFF,
City Clerk.
Approved Feb. 90, 1904.
LOUIS ID. CAMPBELL,
Mayor.
Pub. Mar to Apr 4, 1904, inclusive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
CONFERENCE STOPPED
BY THE POLICE JUDGE

1t is unusual to have preacher up
before police Judge charged with vagran-
cy, but such was the case in the local
court yesterday. Joe Young an ex-convict,
with wheels in his head, arrived in the
city from Everett yesterday morning, and
Immediately upon his arrival was taken to
the lookup.
In his possession was found bunch of
newspaper clippings, telling the story of
his career. Two years ago, he says, he
inaugurated crusade in Seattle with the
object of making it clean city, and he
claims it was through his efforts that
gambling recently ceased. Joe says the
reason he came to this city was that the
spirits hold told him to come and hold
conference with the Tacoma ministers
to discuss Biblical questions.
Police Judge Griffin put a damper on
the program by ordering him out of the
city
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
RAILWAY OFFICIALS
HAVE A CONFERENCE

Charles M. Levey, assistant to President
Elliott of the Northern Pacific, together
with Assistant General Superintendent A.
f. Law and Division Superintendent w. c.
Albee, left for Vancouver, Wash, on a
special train last night The party will
inspect the main line and several of the
branches. 1t is rumored that the party will
meet President Mohler of the Oregon Raj
road & Navigation company at Portland
The object of their conference will be to
discuss the trackage agreement sought by
President Hartman of the Union Pacific
whereby he will be able to run Union
Pacific trains into Tacoma and other Sound
cities over the Northern Pacific tracks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
INTERURBAN TIME CARD.

Trains leave Tacoma (corner Eighth and
A streets)-6:l0 a. m, THO a. M, $40
a. m, 9:15 a. m. Cimited, no stops, 1910
a. M, ll:lO a. m, 1910 p. M, ITO p. M.
2:lO p. M, $40 p. m, Ais p. m. Omitted,
no stops), $40 p. M, c:lO p. M, 7:1Q
p. m, o;lO p. m, il:0o p. m.
Leave Seattle Corner Occidental avenue
and Yesler way)--7;00 a. m, 800 a. M,
9.l6 a. m. Oimited, no stops), 1000 a. M,
il:0O a. M, 1900 M, 100 p. m, 200
p. m., 300 p. m, Ais p. m. LIMITED, no
stops), 500 p. m, 600 p. M, TOO p. M.
800 p M, 900 p. M, ll:l5 p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

vision of the business and editorial de.
partments of his papers.
WINE. in this city attending congress he
Is at his Washington newspaper bureau
until after midnight. A long-distanca te,e-
phone keeps him in constant communica-
ton with his New York office.
When work is over he often invites the
young men on "late watch at the bureau
to nearby coffee house for lunch.
tie hasn't any great fads. He is inter.
ested in American antiques and BUYS n few
good pictures of his own selection every
year
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
YOUNG WOMAN SHOT
BY A SMALL BOY

ASTORIA. Ore, March l7.-Miss llilda
WilIen. aged 10 years, was shot and almost
instantly killed last evening by Willie
Cook, the l6-year-old son OF Police Com
missioner William j. Cook. The shooting
was accidental and due to the indiscretlon
of the lad.
He determined to brighten the baby and
Miss Wilen. as he had often done before.
He secured revolver from his fathers
room, and, going to the back yard, ne
fired one shot in order that there might
ha ono .amnfv shell u~on a'hioh hA could
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

harmlessly snap the hammer of the
weapon. In adjusting the chamber the
boy erred and when he pointed the re-
volver at Miss Willen and snapped it
on her playful refusal to comply with
his commands, the weapon was discharged.
The ball struck Miss Willen in the heart,
but she ran from the hall to the kitchen
before expiring.
An inquest is being held today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
ST.PATRICK'S DAY IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK, March list. Patrick's
lay was celebrated in New York with the
customary parade this afternoon. A num-
Der of banquets and other demonstrations
have been arranged for this evening by
the several Irish societies of Greater New
York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

shocks last night. The first came at 1921
nd lasted about two seconds, followed
llmost Immediately by still harder shock
which lasted longer than the first. The
shocks were accompanied by a dull rum
bling and buildings were badly shaken
People in the business portion of town
rushed into the streets, scared and fear
ng for their lives. The oscillation seemed
to pass from southwest to northeast. This
IS the first earthquake shock to be felt
here since the severe one in 1902.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
ST.PATRICK'S DAWN TONDON

LONDON, March l7.-There was a
rather general observance of st. Patrick's
day in London today. Society was much
interested in the opening of the annual
Irish bazaar, while others were reminded
of the anniversary by the flying of the
Irish flag from many public buildings
and the holding of special services in all
the Catholic churches. All the Irish troops
at the various garrisons had days leave
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

whistle can do This is an appliance for
producing the most hair-raising sounds inn
aginable, and cannot fail to tickle the ear
Of the most particular Inspector.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
The EARTH TREMBLES
AND BUILDINGS SWAY

An earthquake of unusual violence was
felt throughout the Puget Sound region
500 last evening. In Tacoma three shocks
were felt, the third being the most Sc
we're. The first shock was very slight
and was noticed by only a few persons
among them United States Weather Oh
server Cover. The second shock was con
siderably heavier. The third was accompa
MED by low rumbling sound and wa
of such violence that buildings swayed
doors were burst open and windows rat
tied as though affected by strong wind
The shock was most severely felt in the
downtown districts and in the vicinity
Of the waterfront.
The city hall, one of the most solidly
constructed buildings in the city, swayed
and trembled from the foundations up
The first shock merely ratified the win
dows. The second caused the entire build
ing to trembe slightly, and the third seem
ed to sway the tall structure, and impaired
to the upper floors motion like that OF
the deck of ship in storm.
In the downtown hotels the shock was
felt and many of the guests who had re
tired for the night were so badly fright
ened that they got out of bed and dressed
Slight vibrations were felt by some PEG
pie in all parts of the city, but west of
Tacoma avenue the shocks were so slight
that they attracted very little attention
The reports from the small towns and
settlements along the Sound indicate that
the shocks were more severe in the smaller
places than they were in the cities. Dishes
were knocked from the shelves, windows
were shaken almost out of the castings and
in some instances door frames were sprung
SO that the doors could scarcely be shut
So far as can be learned, no serious
damage was done in the region affected
by the shocks.
A month ago slight shock was felt
here, and last spring there were vibrations
caused by disturbances under the earth's
surface. The shocks felt last night, how
ever, were the most severe ever expert
enced here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
Fly ON THE FIYER

Leaves seattle--7:SO and ll:l5 a. me-
2:45 and 6;l5 p. m.
Leaves Tacoma9:25 a. m. and 100,
4.3O and 500 p. ne.
Friday-Steamer Flyer or Athlon. Leaves
Tacoma9:25 a. m; 800 and 500 p. M.
Leaves Seattie-7:30 a. m; 1900 m.s
6;l5 p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

One of Japan's generals likely to play
prominent part in the war is Lieutenant
General Baron Oseko, formerly assistant
chief of the general staff now in com
mand Of the Seventh division, He is the
stratesist of the mikado's forces.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

LONDON, March 1.-THE election in
East Dorset today, which resulted in vic
tory for Lyell, the Liberal Free Trader,
is taken as further proof Of the hostility
of the agriculturists to Chamberlains
preferential policy
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
Touching OurCodI

It's an everlasting interesting subject
with us. There is much to be said in
its favor, and nothing against it. If you
give It trial we are sure you viii agree
with US.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17
Boat Leaves

N. p. Wharf, Tacoma, 9.35 a. m. and Abs
p. m. Leaves Olympia, a. m. and 100
p. IN.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

Ride on the fast Str Greyhound when
going to Olympia. :"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

SNOHOMISH, March l7.-Snohomish
e., need two very severe earth0"aFA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

The following article is the second of
the series on Democratic candidates for the
presidency. Editor Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

PORT ANGELES, March IA most
decided earthquake shock was felt here at
8:20 o'clock last evening. The vibrations
were three or four in number and pro
nounced enough to shake buildings to their
foundations. In many homes dishes, win
dows and doors ratified loudly while hang
ings lamps and other suspended articles
swayed perceptbly for some seconds aft
erwards. The shock apparently Travelled
from north to south and perhaps y sec
onds in duration
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

SEATTLE, March 1.-THE earthquake
shock last night shook bottles from drug
store shelves, ratified windows in the build
ings, burst open doors in some sections
of the town, drove frightened women and
children into the streets and made itself
felt in the taller buildings, where book
shelves were moved from the walls and
desks misplaced. 1t was one of the most
severe shocks ever felt in Seattle, yet
did no serious damage.
A big congregation in the Church of the
Immaculate Conception was badly fright
ened by the disturbance. A scream from
a woman in the gallery was followed by
a stampede toward the doors, which was
stopped before it became serious. In the
other churches holding services last night
and at the smaller theaters which were
open the audiences were startled, but re-
manned in their seats
AT the hospitals frightened patients
leaped from their cots and stood scream
ing with terror in the center of the room.
Other patients, less nervous in tempera-
ment, noticed the shock and were badly
startled but the nurses quoted them and
no serious effect was experienced.
In the large apartment houses and fam
lily hotels women and children occupying
the rooms on upper floors ran hastily down
stairs, fearing the possible effects of
the earthquake. Frightened groups of
boarders stood about the corridors, fearful
lest repetition of the disturbance might
come.
Reports from Queen Anne hill indicate
that the most severe shock was felt in
that portion of the city Windows in
houses ratified and doors swung open.
Dishes resting precarously near the edge
of shelves crashed to the floor and the
floors rocked and swayed. A rocking SEN
sation that tended to produce nausea was
experienced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

City Precinct Maps. SOC Fidelity Bldg"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

EVERETT, March 7.-About 500 last
night distinct earthquake shock was felt
in Everett. In some parts of the city
it was imperceptible, while in Others it
was so severe that people ran from their
homes. The vibration lasted from Is to
25 seconds, ending with a severe shock.
In portions of the city the shock was
so heavy as to shake the windows VIC
lently. Where the vibrations were most
severe houses were deserted, children lying
in bed being aroused and taken from the
buildings. Almost every brick structure in
the city was shaken, but no damage was
done.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

PORT TOWNSEND, March 1.-Two
distinct earthquake shocks were felt here
last night at short intervals, there being
only slight let up between the two
The direction of the wave seemed to be
from west to east and started at S:20
o'clock, lasting few seconds. No dam
age has been reported, but the vibrations
were severe enough to rattle windows in
a lively manner and bring people with a
rush from their homes and the business
houses into the streets. 1t was the heavi-
est shock felt here in the memory of the
oldest Inhabitants.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

BOTHELL, Wash, March IA Sc
we're earthquake shock was felt here at
S:2O o'clock last night. Buildings rocked,
doors were thrown open and articles on
shelves in the stores shifted and ratified.
1t was the most severe ever experienced
at this place.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

His time is fully occupied in the super
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1904-03-17

adoption or rejection, which said amend
ment is as follows:
Evening journal., 1904-08-20

Half dozen lots at the same price.
Evening journal., 1904-08-20
Flannel Sacques for
That Snap In the Air
Second floor, first gallery

Snap in the price, too
manufacturers cost, some
times less. The story is too
longto tell, but the sacques are
here-though they won't be
long.
The flannel is a nice, fine
quality.
1925. edges finished with she'll
stitch in silk; high or lay-down
collar.
50. 80, pinked edges, in pretty
contrasting colors.
SO, kimono style with satin
bands.
SO. so little ribbon ruftles, braid
applique, or net and braid applique.
Red, pink, blue. gray-not many Of
one kind. II YOU remember last season S
prices you will know It Is no time fol
DELAY.