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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
Scraps of Brass; Scraps of History

New York city the richest traction field in the world More
ride rides
The Is highest
Yet the traction lines are in the hands OF receiver
they operating dividends
O. buldng3
Oh mercy, mol
The just often skmpng
oveworkng the employees yielded
decenty big dividend the lines were leased subeased and
leased to "overyng corporations"
lease consolidation
of millions of stocks and
until endless nkels could not provide
dividends millions millions of dollars of bonds
These stocks and bonds based nothing have been sold to
all the world and the manpuators
giants o the
captains of industry They leading citizens They
solid members civic
societies. Their advice listened to
Washington their campaign contributions large
a larceny.
Nineenths of the financing of the New
been plain stealing.
These of history.
cell in York sits Hymes He will sit there un-
til the slow of the law gives him trial.
miserable pallets a squaid in a Harlem tene-
lie invalid father the bedridden mother of Hymes
neither fire. of public
city hospital door to
them
These history.
Hymes worked for the traction He worked nights
hinly clad when the replaced by
chill fell weeks baled with
There food fire. medicine. He struggled from
his company
Pay Hymes of
sold them for rs He arrested He told his
investigated The The judge said
withdraws
I'll hold this trial. give
will don't 1t. 1
the company withdraw the charge"
Hymes his the companys
forgive him. They'll They'll die"
"he company" said no" JUSTICE be done This
m a THIEF.
a cell
will probably furnish bed and for
might the traction
ex-cabnet
o enon the from collecting its
when of prison, branded "EX-CON-
will him with of
its Nobody will trust him he to
10 him becoming
q habitual criminal.
the the stole millions from bondhold
smoke
of which than the of brass Hymes stole
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

George have been doing their
best to assist her in the course
which she was so DESTROYS of taxi
ing and their efforts have met
with success. Miss Quinn and
Miss George will leave within a
few days.
Madame Kaethe Pieczonka gave
a musical program as a farewell
to her many Tacoma friends yes
terday afternoon at her home on
North Cakes street. Madame
Pieczonka is leaving shortly for
an extended concert tour through
California.
Chinook tribe, No. 10. Improv-
ed Order of Red Men, will hold
basket social and musical enter
tainment this evening at Odd
Fellows hall.
Friends OF Miss Lou Dobler.
whose wedding is to be solemniz-
ed at Juneau, Alaska, soon, will
give a dancing party in her honor
this evening at the Tacoma Music
hall.
Mrs. L. w. Brehm Is entertain
ing the Aloha club this afternoon
at her home on North G street.
An interesting program is to be
given.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
Tanning the Thistle

Secretary Wilson is quoted saying that the to solve the
problem drouth resisting
which add the in the SOIL
His importing Siberia and he
the which will anywhere and
the Russian thistle made of in this for
ehangng the character of the semi-arid Soils
The thistle will practically without almost
without SOIL of itself that defes the
elements will foohold sand and flourish
the side of mountain boulder
thistle, reached majority, becomes
fairly when under the
sometimes especially the
refuses mingle it's substance with the soil.
asking the newly imported drouth
remedy
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
By Fred Schaefer

Eff you please hear vot l am
saying, chiltren, you will listen.
Dey called her Liddle Ret Rit.
ing Habit. Der way she got del
habit wass from riting in a baby
carriage until anodder baby came
und after dot she hat to walk.
Won day her mamma said TO
Liddle bet Riting Habit, 1--WE
must make olt age pleasant for
your grandmother. Go, take diss
besket full of Globes to her und
tell her to wash dem. She lifes in
der woods we're dose Wilt animals
ISIS. Eff 20 don'd come back
will know I hat to sent somepody
to pring dem home"
So, singing happily NIT her
voice, Liddle Ret Riting Habit
vent ouid we're der trees growed
RICH up close to der fence. und
met wulf.
"Oxcuse me-" said der wulf,
fare you Liddle Ret Riting
Habit"
Und Liddle Ret Riting said to
der wulf, II used to be-"
Den my eyes do not deceife
'ou." said der wulf. 81 am sorry,
)ut 1 hat to make a noise like
'our grantmutter."
yet. vot hairy face you hafi"
Liddle Ret Riting
Habit.
"of course" said der wulf. 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

FIVE MINUTES LATER A
FIGURE CAME FROM THE RE-
CESSES OF THE CELL TRIP
PING CLUMSILY OVER ITS
SKIRTS.
you shall be whipped"
Her skirts over her arm, dab
bling at her eyes with her hand
kerchief. the woman went slowly
from the prison precincts. Then
the governor turned to the bandit.
'As for you. you shall be
flogged before you depart for the
galleys," he cried. Hernandez,
Tomasso, brace him to the TRAN
gles."
Coltello remained doggedly ST.
lent. The triangles were erected
in the prison yard, and, after a
half hours preparation, the pris-
oner was brought out to be tied
up. Suddenly he fell at the gov
ernor's feet.
mo, no, do not whip me-" he
cried, in distinctly feminine
voice.
The governor started. The war
dens uttered savage oaths and
rushed forward. Hernandez seized
the prisoner by the arm and
peered into his face.
"God!" he cried. at is the
woman after all. She has tricked
u.s."
But before anyone could speak,
a messenger entered, bearing
piece of soiled paper covered with
an illiterate scrawl.
Il thank you, senior, for releas-
ing me-" the message ran. Had
you but raised my wig you would
have seen my own hair-which is
as dark as my wife's-beneath
We did not exchange clothing,
knowing that justice is blind.
Permit me to recommend madam
to your courteous consideration.
IL you release her she will say
nothing of the manner of my
escape, not wishing that so court
ly a senior should become the
laughing stock of Madrid.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

p ROE LENS

When a child's hair is tangled
after severe Hines, rub the scalp
we'll will alcohol, and the tangles
will come out easily.
If your child is restless at night
and you cannot keep him covered
buy little double blanket, crib
size, not too heavy, sew up both
sides from the bottom to within
about six inches or 10 inches (ac-
cording to the size of the child)
from the top, then slip baby in
and pin with good large safety
pins the two sides over the shout
der, leaving plenty of neck room.
The safety pins should take the
place of a seam from neck to
edge of bag. The 10 inches or
six, whichever h y been left, from
top of bag to beginning of seam
which joins the two sides to the
bottom, is for the arms to be free
if baby wants to reach for any
thing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

1t is advisable when washing to
put a little gum arabic in the
starch. Dissolve half tea
spoonful of the gum arabic in boil
ing water, and when cool add to
the starch. Linen, when starched
with this mixture, will have a
beautiful gloss. It is the only
method by which the same exqui-
site finish can be obtained on
linen goods as when first display
ed for sale in the store window.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

A little boy was asked how he
wanted his hard boiled eggs
boiled. 4,
"Give 'em to me stewed," he
said. I'll
A peal of laughter was evoked
by this remark.
One summer day 6-year-oid
Sylvester came back from the gro
Gerry with a large head of cabbage
But I told you to bring me a
cake of compressed yeast" chided
his mother.
81 know" said Sylvester, 'but
there is more nourishment In q
cabbage"
Needless to say this provoked a
great deal of merriment.
Mamma was hulling strawber-
ries. This attracted the attention
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
TELL NE A o.
NSTORY:M
~cHILDREh'SI
~ PlAYTlME--
TRY AGAIN
TRY AGAIN

For three days the two hunt
ers, Big Dan and O-ne-nah. ha6
tramped in snow shoes over the
hills and through the woods with
out finding any more game than
a couple of rabbits, which they
had cooked for their own meals
Discouraged, hungry and cold
they at last sat down on a fallen
tree to talk of retracing their
steps, and going back to the set
tlement.
Big Dan wanted to go back. but
the Indian O-ne-nah urged him to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
DaiWSborfSforY
A WOMAN'S STRATEGY
BY Harold Carter.

"Senor," said the warden, apol-
ogetically, st is the wife of the
bandit Coltello waits to see him."
The warden looked up from his
breakfast with a humorous smile.
On the preceding evening it had
been his intention to deny her ad-
mittance, even though Coltello
was about to depart to begin his
sentence of ID years at the gal
leys. For Coltello, though only
boy in years. was the most no.
torious bandit in Spain, and had,
moreover, escaped on two occa-
sions from prison by some clever
ruse. But the governor was a
humorist and could not forego his
jest.
"Hearken, Hernandez" he said,
II have received letter from the
parish priest. He says that there
is plot. AS soon as you open the
door of the cell the woman will
leap upon you and gag you,
change clothes with the man, place
on his head flaxen wig to give
the resemblance of her own hair,
and remain in the cell while Col
tello walks out to freedom. Re-
member, he was once a clever
mountebank. Shall we have a
Jest with them?" he continued,
pinchfng the warden's ear.
The warden smiled. He knew
his master.
"Eccol Station men at the en-
trance to the outer court, let your
self be bound and gagged without
resistance, and we shall catch the
bandit at the moment he passes
out, thus perpetrating a Jest al
his expense, since he has SO often
outwitted u.s."
The warden ushered the fair
haired, noisily-weping woman Il
the door of the cell, opened It.
and, as IL he had forgotten sop.c-
thing, turned aside. Instantly he
was bound and, gagged, blind
folded, and carried into the cell,
where he was deposited upon the
stone flooring, apparently over
come with terror. Straining his
ears, he could hear the swift
sound of a razor as Coltello
shaved his face; then the rustic
of garments as he changed clothes
with his wife. Five minutes later
a figure came from the recesscs
D! the cell, tripping clumsily over
its skirts, made a low, mocking
bow after removing the warden e
eye-bandages, and departed. a
while later and the woman came
forward.
Permit me to apologize for in
conveniencing the senor," she
said. unfastening his bonds.
"Ecco!@ If you can catch Coltello
now, then he does not own the
fleetest mare in Spain."'
AS IL in answer, wardens came
running in, dragging the mas
querading bandit with them. His
skirts we're awry, and the flaxen
wig had tumbled from his hair,
revealing the closely-cropped
black poll. They flung Coltello
into his cell. shouting with noisy
mirth. Then the portly figure of
the old governor appeared.
81 thank you for the excellent
jest you have provided for me,
madam" he said. bowling low to
the embarrassed woman. Before
you depart my maid shall assist
you to adjust your own attire"
He burst into coarse laughter.
did you think you could deceive
me with such a clumsy trick?"
he shouted. "Begone, woman, or
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

i les, to health and to morals the
matter of food is most far reach
ing and is worthy of closest study
After many years of careful OBJ
servation, II is my deliberate
conviction that nine-tenths of the
disease. poverty and crime of ouI
day are, directly or indirectly, the
result of dietary errors.
A sweeping statement, you
say. Yes, but warranted by the
facts--if you know them. Take
the instance of the workingman
who sits down to a dinner of
corned beef and cabbage, boiled
potatoes, white bread. a piece of
pie and cup of tea. The meal is
expensive and the preparation of
it is heavy task for the over
worked wife.
But the main point is this:
Such a meal contains practically
no food-no elements to rebuild
worn down muscles and nerves,
to supply to the body heat and
motion.
man, although his stomach is
unsatisfied. In a word. he is
Why, glass OF beer will make
j. anyway. More useless ex-
the already rotting mass of
we'd and poisoned body, an alco-
of body through starv-
'ss of employment, poverty, dis
solution? Absurdly easy. Eat
Ids, nuts, eggs. milk, as far as
'---uncooked. Eat in moderate
Ice day. Never eat when
X much pure water at times other
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Do you know that butter will
remove stains of tea, coffee or
fruit 1t should be rubbed on the
linen or cotton and then the ma
terial should be soaked in hot
water and mild soap. In fact,
any stain except ink or wine
stains, sprinkle salt over the spots
and pour boiling water through 1t
until it is gone.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The woman who makes her
own gowns will find MORE one of
the most effective and least ex-
pensive of trimmings. Moreover,
it is one which is easily handled.
Upon coats of broadcloth, MORE
is applied in huge revers, deep
cuffs and large pocket flaps, while
it combines with anything. from
chiffon to camelshair for gowns.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Iof Roscoe, our youngest.
why do you throw them
|away?" asked the child.
|, Because they, are useless" an
swered mamma with a smile.
Then you must be useless, !"
twittered the tot, "for they all say
you threw yourself away when you
married papa"
A small girl of was observed
one day taking a photograph into
the hennery.
What are you going to do,
Mirabel?" asked her mother.
81 am setting a hen," replied
the little one.
And why the monograph"
said the parent, much puzzled.
"Oh, am setting her to music,
retorted Murabel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The shawl-like drapery of lace
or shimmering fabric which ex-
tends from the shoulders far be-
low the waist line Is a decidedly
effective finish to the smart even
ing gown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

An excellent silver polish which
can be made at home for a few
pennies consists of whiting mixed
with an equal amount of ammo
mia and alcohol. 1t is applied
with flannel or chamois and al
lowed to dry; then the silver is
brushed and polished with tissue
paper.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The most satisfactory stocks
just now are made of embroidered
linen and the strong, beautiful
Irish lace which is so fashionable
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The best thing in the world to
use in beading in underwear is
this: Crochet the necessary
length in chain stitch of crochet
cotton, run through beading. make
small little tassels of cotton, or
sew ready made ones on ends of
chain. This washes perfectly,
wears Indefinitely, cannot pull out.
and looks neater than ribbon att
er It has been washed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

When changing your sheets and
pillow cases. but few dried Law
ender leaves in the cases. The
leaves can be used over and over
again, since the fragrance is last
ing. This is what grandmother
used to do.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

President Taft didn't really
mean it when he said that in four
years he will step down and out.
That would leave Capt. Butt with
out an occupation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Eastern educator thinks "Thou
Shalt Not Drink" should be
added to the ten commandments.
If the prohibition wave keeps on,
we won't need the amendment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The car and the king of Italy
went rabbit hunting together
but wrested no laurels of the
chase from the brow of Bwana
Tumble.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Mrs. Hen, having performed he
oviparous function, took a con
stitutional around the yard. Re
turning to her nest, she found i
empty.
Its mighty funny" she grum
lied, that / can never fine
things where l lay them. Dos
:on Transcript.
So the divorce bug has stune
the John Jacob Astors! We hap
by married folks will yet be con
tent to remain poor.
Not that anybody cares, but
there's a revolution in Haiti. {.
How often does your car kill
a MANI"
"Only once, guv'nor!" replied
the Chauffeur.-Tit-B Bits.
Carriage builders aver the
horse is holding his own. To be
sure. Disabled automobiles still
have to be towed In.
John, you've got to quit keep
ing such late hours!"
II don't keep 'em, Maria; they
just slip away from me before ]
know it."-Chicago Tribune.
Shay, choofer. how much do
owe yer"
Seven dollars and fifty cents.
SIR"
well. shay. back up til We
come to 80 cents. That's all |
got. Life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
OSCAR Makes Ouid Anodder Fairy Tale

= "Sure. 1 am disguessed as a
sobbed der wulf.
"Und vot sharp teet you haf!"
said Liddle Ret Riting Habit.
we'll, eff 1 ditn'd hat sharp teet
l couldt nod hat eaten your grant.
reblied der wulf, smil.
ing drough hiss tears.
"Ah, dot ISIS tough" said Lid.
die Ret Riting Habit.
"Yess," said der wulf, "youl
grantmutter was no spring chick.
en-"
Ad diss Liddle Ret Riting Hab.
1t saw der wass nodding now tc
be dit but let der wulf wash de,
launtry work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

This simple little waist of taf-
feta and embroidery is easily
made at home. The scarf and
cravat are of contrasting color,
and the rather full undersleeves
are of dotted lace edged with the
silk of the cravat. Pipings of the
colored silk are also used about
the embroidery trimmings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Every once in a while the most
patient people get tired of a nuis-
ance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
FASHIONS

The skirt of the usual fall suit
is of walking length without much
fullness, and is trimmed with
perpendicular folds and jet but
tons, but the latter feature is
solely with the taste of the wearer.
Some of the new sweater coats
have large outside pockets placed
over the hips. These pockets are
provided with flaps which fasten
tight with snap, hooks or buttons
and buttonholes,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Mrs. Jones: This milk looks
|suspiciously blue.
Dealer: Madam, my cows were
raised In the blue grass region of
old Kentucky.-Woman's Journal.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

The sick room supply of pi1-
lows must usually be increased,
at least during convalescence. Pill
lows are needed to put under the
knees when the patient begins to
sit up in bed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Miss Ritley, millinery and
dressmaking. 3322 No. 27th st.
Main 1858. zee
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Women are always interested
in odd ways to make these COM
Portable and becoming garments.
Here is shown an unusually at
tractive one made to wear with
the summer princess gowns at
home, which is a new and clever
Idea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
Some Fods, FASHIONS and Home Hints for Wome's
CYNTHIA GREYS
CORRESPONDENTS

Dear Miss Gray: Please give
me a formula to develop the bust
and a flesh builder. B. B.
A.-Flesh is of two kinds,
muscle and fat. Muscle is built
by daily exercise of the parts to
be developed. Fat is brought
about by eating more of the fat,
sugar or starch foods than ordi-
nary. This excess food is thus
stored up as fat. The so-called
FLESH building" act by virtue of
the rubbing by which they are
applied. This light massage
stimulates the circulation and
nourishment of the part rubbed.
Dear Miss Grey: / am invited
to attend a wedding, but owing to
the recent death of my uncle ]
fear it is not proper to attend. Is
it?
A READER.
Aft you wish to attend, go
by all means. If your uncle could
advise you, do you think he
would tell you to deny yourself
that pleasure in order to mourn
Don't let fear of Madam Grun-
dy" influence your actions.
Dear Miss Grey: Is there any
way to clean my black velvet skirt
and white furs at home?
HELEN.
A advise against the trial.
The result would be far from sat
isfactory. Better send them to a
cleaner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
A READER.

Dear Miss Grey: Is there any
way to clean my black velvet skirt
and white furs at home?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01
DO YOU EAT RIGHT? OR
Is YOUR FOOD POISON?
BY w. II. @. LATsoN, B. s.. PHI. D.. M. ID.

Few subjects important interesting than
In to to health to the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Not that anybody cares, but
there's a revolution in Haiti. =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

How often does your car kill
MANI"
"Only once, guv'nor!" replied
the Chauffeur.-Tit-Bi
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Carriage builders aver the
horse is holding his own. To be
sure. Disabled automobiles still
have to be towed in.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Mamma was hulling strawber-
ries. This attracted the attention
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Following such meal this
1lstended with the food" feel,
starving. What shall he do?
him feel better; two or three wi
penditure; more poison added Il
food in his stomach; so a stal
hol poisoned brain.
And the logical sequel: ii
alton and perhaps alcoholism, l.
ease. perhaps crime. And the
simple foods, fruits, grains, salt
practicable In their natural stat
quantities and not more than tv
angry. excited or hurried. Dril
than meal times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-11-01

Shay, choofer. how much do
/ owe yer"
Seven dollars and fifty cents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-27

The few people who were near the
west end of the Kennebec bridge at
about 345 Thursday afternoon saw a
pretty thoroughly scared youngster and
one who will not be likely to frequent
that structure again in a hurry. City
Marshal McFadden had been keeping
watch on some boys who had acquired
the habit of going out under the bridge
ard catching such of the doves as they
could. and yesterday afternoon Officer
George McKenney got after them.
There We're two youngsters and they
had made their way along the steel
stringers under the bridge until they
reached the first pier, where there are
young doves. The boys were disturbed.
however, before they had made any
capture and the one that climbed up
over the bridge fence and found the
officer awaiting him was about as
scared as they make EN-. The boys
were allowed to go but the next ones
caught disturbing the doves will be
prosecuted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-08-27
coBBossEE BOAT RACES.
Sweepstakes for Motorboats Will Be
Held Saturday.

The Cobbosseecontee Yacht Clubs
annual sweepstakes races for motor
beats will be held Saturday afternoon
at Lake Cobbosseecontee. The race will
be started at $50 O'Clock Immediately
in front of Hotel Pines. The course
will he the same as last Saturdays
races.
Three prizes are offered: First prize,
the "Barrow's cup; Cd prize, the AT
lantic cup and Sd prize, large club
burgee.
ing, as there are some very fast boats
ON the lake this year.
y new event in the club regatta will
be introduced in connection with these
races in the shape of a course race. A
good entry of canoes is assured and
some good fun is promised Each canoe
VIII carry two men and the course will
be triangular, about one mile in
length. Start to be at Hotel pines,
thence to flag opposite Hammond 5
Grove, thence to flag in front of Pen
netts camp and back to starting line.
Two nriZcs are offered: First prize, a
pair of maple paddles; second prize,
electric snaplight.
The regatta committee will be glad
to receive entries for the canoe race
anytime up to $50 Saturday All ca
noe owners on the lake rot already en-.
tered are earnestly requested to do so.
The canoe race will start promptly
at o'clock.