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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

LONG DAYS OF PRIVATION.
OAKLAND, CAL, .TuIy 20
Five-cent meals, bed on the floor
OF a squalid shack, the animosity
of powerful politicians, the shadow
of a cell, hardship, privation, per-
secution-none of these had ter
rors for J. Wess Moore, q paroled
convict, IL, by accepting them all,
he could establish the means of
helping other men, ex-convicts
like himself, to get a new start in
life.
It's the story of one poor old
mans fight against the organized
forces of political power. And the
poor, old man won.
j. Wess Moore was 81 years old
when he left a felon's cell at San
Quentin. CALIFORNIA; state prison,
on parole. He had served eight
years of life sentence for killing
a man who had Jumped" his min
ing claim. With the memory of
those eight years indelibly stamped
on his life, he consecrated his re-
naming days to making life mean
something to other men with lives
criss-crossed by prison bars.
Moore came to Oakland and quiz
city began the organization of
what he called Society for the
Friendless." 1t was not long be-
fore his efforts were seen. Help
and encouragement from many
persons interested in prison reform
followed. Mrs. M. v. Newman, a
prominent prison worker of this
city, offered Moore her services as
secretary of his society and when
he gladly accepted, she devoted
herself to the work of organiza-
ton.
While in prison Moore had writ
ten a book of verse, Echoes
From the Tomb of the Living"
every poem suggested by some ex-
|perience Of his eight years in
stripes. These books he now
sold, and used the money to keep
the society on Its feet. He even
spent his Civil War veterans
monthly pension.
The society grew, and with its
growth and the good work IL ac-
complished, came public praise
for its founder.
1t may not be that Chas. Mont
gomery, president of the Califor-
|nia Prison Commission, begrudg-
ed Moore his praise. 1t may be
that Montgomery believed that
Moore was interfering by his eff
forts, with the work of a similar
society which Montgomery him
self had founded. But whatever
the motive. Montgomery, when
Moore's success seemed sure, be-
gan to pull the political wires of
the republican machine. TO have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

ceals the fastening in the back. [
The misses frock Is made, of
white foulard silk, which - has
rings Of black scantily scattered
over its surface. 1t fastens down
the left side of the front under a
narrow black-braided hem, which
is further decorated with groups
of large black velvet buttons.
Is it necessary to state that
none but the girl with a grace
full, slender figure should = at
tempt to wear this simple but
smart little gown? The reason
is quite obvious.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20
Great Mems Smoking.

Abdul Hamid. Turkey-30 Gig
arets an hour in times of stress.
Ordinarily three dozen day is
enough.
King Alphonso, Spain--Cigarets
only.
Emperor Franz Josef, Austria
Cigar which takes two minutes
and lighted candle to get going.
Gear Nicholas, Russ:a-Bulldog
pipe, mixed tobacco.
King Edward, England-Turk-
fish cigarets, Cuban cigars, and
once in a while a meerchaum pipe.
Kaiser Wilhelm, Germany
s.Two-bit" cigars and cigarets out
doris, and a dollar pipe in his
study.
Ourself, u. s. Ave like a
pipe. except when there's company
at the house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Woman's latest venture is "The
Woman's Savings Banks" organ
lied in Toronto, Canada. 1t is
conducted on plans approved
by women, and managed by a
corps of women who constitute its
president, cashiers, tellers and
bookkeepers. Not man is en-
ployed in this bank.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

In 500 men out of thousand
the right arm is stronger than the
left. In women the percentage is
469 out of a thousand. In 164
cases out of 1000 the two arms
are equal in strength.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

may discover accidentally that our
pretty modish maids wear-not
bells on their toes, but tassels on
their hose.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Sonny: Papa, what is connu-
bal bliss?
Papa (fiercely): Where'd you
hear about that?
Sonny: / read it ina book.
! Papa (still more fiercely):
Throw the book away.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

why are you moving? Your
flat always semed so cosy"
We'll, the baby's getting toe
big to sleep In the chiffonier."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Any fish can swim down stream,
but 1t takes live one to swim
up.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

The new old-fashioned sashes of
wide black lace are to be much
worn over light summer dresses.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Some of the parasol handles
now being shown are covered
with kid to match the costume.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Mrs. Newlywed (sobbing bit
terly): Oh, John, what do you
think! ! baked a cake today and
left it out on the porch to cool,
and the dog ate the frosting off.
Mr.. NJ: Don't cry, sweetheart
we can get another dog.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

"Some men who say Git thee
behind me Satan do SO because
they want to have him at their
backs"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Russia's prisons are built to
hold 10000 people. There are
only 10000 there now.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20
GOODIES UP To
HE Mill MUTE

The new veil is much shorter
and narrower. The most popular
are the fine chenille-dotted ones.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

THAT OLD MANS CHEERFUL
SACRIFICE WAS NOT AC-
CEPTED, WAS NO FAULT OF
POWERFUL POLL ICIANS
WHO SOUGHT TO TEAR
DOWN SOCIETY FOR PRIS-
ONS' OUTCASTS, WHICH HE
HAD BUILT UP THROUGH
LONG DAYS OF PRIVATION.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

Mrs. Albert Smith of Chicago
Is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
w. o. Chapman for a few weeks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-20

of Oklahoma was the speaker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
CONFESSED TO
FOUL MURDER
sLAYERs OF LITTLE HATTIE ZlN-
DA AT MILWAUKEE ARRESTED
in MICHIGAN WOODS.

Milwaukee. Dec. 9.--The murderers
Of Hattie linda, the 14-year-old girl
who was assaulted and murdered Nov
IL, have been caught and are now pri-
soners in the Central police station.
The men arc Karl Wojciechowsk, sc
years of age and Adam Pietrzyk. rs
years of age.
These men were arrested at Barney
Mich, by Detectives Eugene O'Gor-
man and Patrolman Bernard Ronowski
on Monday.
In the Central police station Pie
trzyk made a full confession also inn
plicating Wojciechowsxi, which was
given out by the police last night. The
story is full Of revolving details and
Pietrzyk told OF the brutal assault on
little Hattie linda.
OGorman and Ronowski had been
detailed in the camps of northern
Michigan and had orders from Chief
Jansen to stay until they got their
men.
The police got their clew when the
two men disappeared from the places
where they lived, Immediately after
the murder was committed. The move
ments of the men since the murder was
committed on Nov. IL were as follows:
On Nov. .16, left Milwaukee by street
car, going to Chicago. Here they hired
out to a labor agency and were
shipped to Barney, Mich. They ar
rived at Barney on Nov. IS and have
been working there since.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
DON'T BELIEVE LAST
COOK "FAKE" STORY
COPENHAGEN PROFESSORS SAY
STORY PUBLISHED BY NJ. Y.
TIMES STRENGTHENS
COOKS CLAIMS.

Copenhagen, Dec. 9.-The summary
Of the affidavits of persons asserting
to have aided DR.. Frederick A. Cook in
the preparation Of his polar data was
read here with amazement. Scientific
circles are inclined to be incredulous
regarding the charges and some per-
sons like DIR. Carl Burrau. the astron-
omer, consider the charges so i'm
probable that the effect will be to
strengthen the confidence in Dr. Cook.
Printed in New York Times.
New York, Dec. 9.-The Times
printed this morning sworn affidavits
signed by August w. Loose, a, pilot
and navigator and George II. Dunlxle,
an insurance broker, that DIR. Cook
promised them $4,000 for their aid In
preparing the polar records of mis-
journey, which are now in the hands
OF the Copenhagen University. The
Times also reproduces what purports
to be fac-simile of penciled memoir
andum, directing the preparation OF
observations all the way from Svarte-
vaag to the pole.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
Unknown Man PeriShed In Kali
amazoo Hotel Fire
FLAMES THREATEN The CITY
RuRDlcK HOUSE AND SEVERAL
OTHER BUILDINGS DESTROYED
in FIERCE FIRE LAST NIGHT
TOOK THE FIGHTING FORCE or
THREE CITIES TO STOP FLAMES.

Kalamazoo, Dec. 9.-One life was
probably lost, many firemen were over
come by smoke, 800 hotel guests were
driven, scantilly clad. into the streets
and property valued at approximately
100000 was destroyed by rire which
started here at 10 o'clock last night.
1t was only extinguishel after an all
night struggle by the combined fire
lighting force of Kalamazoo, Battle
Creek and Grand Rapids.
Starting in the basement of the Star
Bargain House a five and ten-cent
store, at 118 West Main street, the
DANES famed by a strong southwest
wind, spread eastward along the north
side Of Main street, totally destroying
the Burdich House, a four story hotel
and store building, covering more than
half city block. In an arcade run
ming north through the Burdick build
Ing to Water street, were half dozen
small commercial establishments and
those were burned out.
Sweeping eastward on Main street
from the Burdick the flames ate their
way through the Postal Telegraph and
American Express offices.
While the flames were raging in the
hotel. a man suddenly appeared an at
upper window and cried for help. Be-
fore ladder could be put in position
he disappeared and it is believed per
ished in the fire.
gTE Sa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
AMERICAN HELD
in FRENCH ARMY
REMARKABLE TALE OF "sHANc.
HAIiNG" TOLD BY CHICAGO
MAN IN LONDON

Chicago. Dec. 9.-That ne was forced
into the French army and served for
three years before he was able to es-
cape was the statement In London to-
day by Hans Mueller, OF Chicago and
San Francisco, according to a special
cable to The Daily News from Lon
don. The cable says Mueller applied
to the American consul general in
London for assistance In getting back
to Chicago.
Mueller said he went abroad as q
nurse with a rich man several years
ago, and his patient died in France.
Later Mueller took several drinks in
French bar and lost consciousness.
when I awoke," he said, Il was on
an iron bed at Fort Jean. My money.
watch and everything else that had
been in my. pockets were gone, and /
was surrounded by soldiers. / got up
to leave the barracks but was stopped
by soldiers / demanded to see the
American consul. but permission was
denied I caused q row and was then
placed in irons. They produced pa
pers purporting to have been signed
by me showing had enlisted for five
years.
II was taken for service $50 miles
inland from .Aigiers. Finally was sent
with my battalion to Algiers on the
way to China. One evening bolted.
hid in German steamship and es-
capped. / had horrible experience
in the Mustapha barracks in Algiers
where the dirt was indescribable"
Mueller declares that he was en-
ployed as d nurse BY Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst In San Francisco when she was
suffering from typhoid.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
Lake Steamer Burned Last
Might've Dead
WIRELESS BRINGS THE NEWS
SIX MEN RESCUED BY PASSING
sTEAMER-cAPTAIN AND THlR-
TEEN MEMBERS OF CREW ARE
DRIFTING ABOUT IN THE BIT
ING COLD IN OPEN LIFE BOAT.

Toledo, o., Dec. Am operator at
the United Wireless station here
picked up message this morning
saying that six men had been taken
from a burning vessel near Point Pc
lee and were being conveyed 10 clewe-
land. He could cot get the name OF
the ship nor the sender of the mes
sage.
Cleveland, O., Dec. Authorization
received here IL that the vessel which
burned off the southwest shoal in
Lake Erie last night was the freighter
Clarion, Of the Anchor line. The first
mate and one Of the crew persisted
and the captain and thirteen members
Of the crew went adrift in a steel life
boat.
One OF the victims froze to death
and another was drowned Six men
were taken Off the burning boat by
the steamer l. c. Hanna and are now
on board that vessel, bound for Buff
falo. 1t is feared that some OF the
men adrift in the Life boat will sue
cumb to the cold.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
ADVOCATE A
BOND ISSUE
Plan Is Proposed to Improve
Waterways Of Country
ENTHUSIASM IS AROUSED
RIVERS AND HARRoRs CONGRESS
ATTENDED BY REPRESENTA-
TIVEs FROM EVERY PART OF
THE coUNTRY-GoV. WEEKS OF
CONN. ONE or SPEAKERS.

Washington, Dec. Swords that
rang true to the cause of waterways
improvement and came from speakers
representing every section of the
United States stirred up enthusiasm
In the National Rivers and Harbors
congress today.
That there was no reason for delay
in formulating the policy OF making
effective the navigation water courses
of the nation and that the only thing
to be considered was a project for
national development was the opinion
of many delegates.
The advocates of greater opportuni-
ties for commerce very generally. de-
Tended the policy Of crea.i ling a bond
issue sufficient to complete a compre-
hensive project Of improved water
ways, so that once begun, there would
be no danger of having the work stop
ped for lack of available Sunds.
This, of course, many Of the speak
ers argued was the one pursued by
great railroads and other corporations
in the construction of large works.
Governor Weeks Advocates Bonds.
In advocating a bond issue for
waterways Improvement, Governor
Weeks of Connecticut asked the con-
gress to forget that he came from the
state Of Connecticut and listen TO him
simply as an American citizen speak
ing on project too mammoth to be
considered as a local figure. He said
in part: $
I'VE, OF New England have great
and important interest in this whole
subject for even today a large part Of
our commerce is carried on our coastal
and inland waterways And while 10
such problem is presented to us as the
Harvesting OF, the mighty Mississippi
yet we are firmly convinced that il
our lesser improvements are TO Ii
made, we must face the problem
broadly and act in concert with the
rest Of our country" N43
4 4 ? 4 II 4 = x L T.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
MONSTER CANE PLANTATION.
Sugar Company Will lrrigate $4,000
Acres in Rio Grande Valley. !.

Sugar Company Will lrrigate $4,000
Acres in Rio Grande Valley. !.
San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 9.-What is
one Of the largest irrigation and devel-
opment enterprises ever launched in
Texas has been brought into concrete
shape by the formation Of the Texas
Louisiana Sugar Co. of Texas. The
company has acquired $4,000 acres OF
fertile land in the Rio Grande valley
and intends to irrigate every acre OF
it. Sugar cane will be its principal
product
More than 100000 will have to be ex-
pended on the irrigation system to be
installed. A town site has been laid
out halfway between San Juan and
McAllen, and here the mills and re-
f1ning houses of the concern will be
located. At least 100000 viii be re-
quired to erect the necessary buid-
ings. A large sum will also have to
be invested in small gauge railroads
over the extensive fields.
Among the principal promoters of
the undertaking are the three Paharr
brothers, sons of former Governor Pa
harr, of louisiana; the sons OF the late
General Caffery, of the same state, and
Joe Beauregard, of New Orleans, La,
said to be the heaviest sugar dealer in
that city. Among prominent Texans
interested in the enterprise are j. c.
Kelly, of Brownsville, and Lon G.
Hill, Of Hidalgo.
1t is understood that besides en-
gaging in the raising OF sugar cane on
a large scale this company will con-
struct a 100000 gravity irrigation
plant which is to provide water. for
about 100000 acres of the best land in
the Rio Grande country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
BALLINGER TO Be
CLEARED AGAIN
EXECUTIVE ENDORSEMENT or
SECRETARY SAID TO BE COM
ING IN PROMISED sPE-
cIAL MESSAGE.

Washington, Dec. "a second exc
ecutive generation OF Secretary Bal-
linger will be forthcoming In the spe~
cial message on conservation which
President Taft promised In his annual
message.
The president has secured the prom
Uses of Speaker Cannon and SenatoB
Aldrfch that all attempts to procure
an investigation Of the Cunningham
Coal Co. and the general landofftca
will be held up until after the special
message has been received.
The first day of congress saw q
resolution calling for an investigation
introduced in the house, and it was
referred to the committee on rules.
where 1t can be trusted to slumber
peacefully until Uncle joe gives tina
word for it's release.
The presidents special message win
go into the so-called Pinchot- BaIIinger
controversy and the CLAWS charges
fully. The colume OF matter collected
by Ballinger win be presented as sup
Elemental documents, ard Attorney
General Wickersham's report on the
legality of Ballinger's action, in which
the secretary is exonerated from mis-
conduct in the Alaskan coal claims.
will be made from basis of a strong
paragraph denouncing the secretary'a
critics.
The second portion of the message
will deal with the Taft Balllnger pro-
gramme OF conservation and mako
recommendations along the line oa
those In Ballinger's annual report.
Insurgent senators say that IL
President Taft hopes to stop an in
vestigation by his message, he is mis-
taken.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09

St Paul. Dec. 9.--The switchmen's
strike in the twin cities is practically
at standstiT The strikers continue
to insist that they have the traffic OF
the railroads tied up, while the rail-
road officials are equally earnest i'm de-
cIaring they are gaining on the strik-
ers every day, The extreme cold
weather, being 10 to IA degrees below
zero today, win undoubtedly handicap
the railroads and will make the work
OF the new switchmen more dffncult.
President Hawley of the Switchmen's
Union of North America, left last night
for Cincinnati, where he will hold a
conference with President Gompers of
the federation of labor to learn defin-
itely just what kind of support the
switchmen's union will get from the
American federation.
TisuR at Great Falls.
Great Falls. Mont, Dec. s.-Every
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
new YORK SAYS !.
Go ON And PROBE
SUGAR FRAUD CASES SUBJECT
FOR A cAUsTIc RESOLUTION
BY NEW YORK BOARD OF
TRADE.

New York, Dec, 9.--The sugar fraud
cases were subject of caustic resolu-
ton adopted today by the New York
board OF trade and transportation, urg-
ing that 'the most searching and i'm
partial proceedings should be prose
cured to the utmost limit" against all
those found to be involved in the al
legged conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent.
Collector Loeb and other government
officials who assisted him in bringing
to light the alleged fraudulent practices
were highly commended by the board
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
OHIO VILLAGE
IS WIPED OUT
GUESTS OF HOTEL AT UTICA
FORCED TO FLEE,INTo COLD
STREETS IN NIGHT
CLOTHING.

Columbus, o., Dec. S.-The village
of Utica, town Of 900 people in
Licking county, was practically wiped
out by fire early today and one man,
Edward Daum of Lancaster o., a
guest OF the Hotel Vance was burned
to death.
Thirty-five other guests OF the hotel
had narrow escapes and were forced
to leave the building in their night
clothes.
The entire business section of the
town was destroyed the loss being es-
timated at 100000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
SAYS zELAYA
MUST QUIT
U. 5. Has Formally Demanded
Resignation
"SHOOT ALL AMERICANS "
zELAYA is REPORTED TO HAVE
ORDERED ALL AMERICANS
CAUGHT IN REVOLUTION ARMY.
PUT TO DEATH-euN BOAT Ia
COMA JOINS OTHER BOATS.

London, Dec. 9.-The United States
government has demanded formally
the resignation Of President Zelaya of
Nicaragua, according to a telegram
from Nicaragua, received by a bust
ness house here today. The message
adds that this information was com
municated by Zelaya himself who said
that his resignation from the presi-
dency would take effect, likely at the
end of December.
Tacoma Joins Other Ships.
Washington, .Jec. 9.-The cruiser
Tacoma is today returning from Cry
stobal to Port Limon, Costarica, ac-
cording to advices received at the navy
department. The Tacoma spent only q
few hours at the canal zone port
Her mission to Crystobal goes unex-
planned at the navy department. she
goes back to Port Limon to join the
Marietta and the Des Moines in wait
ing for any demands which may be
made for the protection OF American
life and property in Nicaragua.
pShoot all American Revolutionists. /"
New Orleans. Dec. S.--The informa-
tion was received here today that more
than a month ago Zelaya issued in
structions to the military commander
TO shoot every American caught fight
Ing III the army Of the revoiutionists
Some OF zelaya's military officers pro-
tested against this order and warned
him that trouble with the United States
would result.
The gunboa Vicksburg, which has
been stationed at Corinto ever since
the Nicaraguan trouble assumed an
acute stage, has been reinforced, and
there are now four American war ships
FIN Corinto harbor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
ALL TROOPS WILL
BE WITHDRAWN
TIN AND PLATE MAKERS STRIKE
IN UNSETTLED CONDITION
IMPORTANT DEVELOP
MENTs soon.

Bridgeport. O., Dec. BY Friday or
Saturday interesting developments are
expected In the strike at Aetna Stan
dard mills Of the American Sheet d
Tin Plate CO.
Present indications point neither to
a iismantling Of the works or re-
sumption on a non-union basis. Fol-
lowing telephone communication last
night and early today between Cow
ernor Harmon and General Speaks, IL
II reported that the governor directed
a withdrawal Of all troops unless the
plant management made an offer "a
operate the mills.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
Find A MISER
FREEZING in hut

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 9.--John Hal
kim. said to be miser, was found in
his shack this morning so badly frozen
that it is believed he. viii die. He was
lying on the floor when found by
neighbors. His legs and arms were
frozen stir. He owns several houses In
the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
MONEY Will
LEAD DEMS
Miss. Scion Minority Leader
in Senator

Washington, Dec. 9.--In a caucus
this afternoon the democratic senators
elected Sen. H. D. Money Of Mississ-
ippi as minority leader Of the senate
to succeed Senator Culbertson OF
Texas. whose resignation was pre-
scented today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-09
Child BECOMES
FATHERS BROTHER
CHILD Is LEGALLY ADOPTED BY
GRANDPARENTS WITH IN
TEREsTING coMPLl-
CATIONS.

Chicago. Dec. 9.--Joseph Waldo Dux,
jrs months old. legally became the
brother of his father here today. In
the circuit court decree of adoption
was entered, giving .he child to its
grandparents, Joseph Dux and wife.
The child's mother ID dead and his
father lives with the elder Dux. AS i
result Of the decree the latter Is now
the legal father Of his sons son.