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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
WITH THE AID
OF THE CODE

~ eAAIO ~ oAAoos
Dick Wilkins, telegraph oper-
ator at Billings, central division,
n 4 X. railroad. was about the
bappiest man that ever paced
Along 4 depot platform.
Like all the other key men on
the division, he was in love with
the operator at Adrian, Clara
Ttmmons. and said to be the pref
tipat girl that ever sent a message
over the wire. Wilkins had talked
with her frequently when the
wires were idle. but he had never
seen her. Now, on his first night
off. he was making trip to Adj
rian to see Miss Timmons, and he
was absolutely certain. provided
he could secure her consent. he
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
Society and Personal

The annual strawberry festival
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Law
Ter each year, when berries are at
their best, occurred last Saturday
evening at their home on North J..
The guests of honor were Mrs.
Elizabeth Bruner of Peoria, ILL.,,
and Mr.. Edward and Albert J..
Cook of Pontiac, ILL.,, the latter be-
ing a boyhood friend and school
mate of Mr.. LAWYERS. The early
part of the evening was devoted to
a game of five hundred, but the
eating of the lucious strawberries
grown by Mr.. J. A. Blue, on the
tidelands in Tacoma, was the fea-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
Daily Shorts Story

ability as a conversationalist sur.
prised the others. He was In the
midst of story when there came
q slight tapping, apparently a Sc
RES OF taps repeated over and
over. Overton looked about tn,
room as though fearing ghosts
while the expression upon Mis-,
Timmons' face. at first puzzled
suddenly frightened. She has
recognized the "AD" the code cal
for Adrian, her station.
A moment later the girl, drop
ping one hand Behind her, answer
ed the call by tapping with a rims
upon the back of her chair.
The conversation was resumed
when the tapping stopped, but II
was not long until the "uncann,
noise" as Overton termed it, was
begun again. This time the tap
ping apparently was more irregu-
lar. When the tapping ended the
girl had caught the message, "Can
we not be alone few minutes? j
have something very important tt
say"
A faint flush crept over the
woman's face. Then, with the
light of a challenge fairly dancfnf
in her eyes, she looked at Wilkins
dropped her hand again to the
back of the chair, and the tappine
commenced.
why don't you say 1t now
by the codeg" were the words Dicb
caught, and he was not slow in
answering.
I WILL" the light tapping told
the girl, and the flush upon hel
cheeks grew deeper.
Il came here tonight to tell yor
that ! love you. Your love mean.
all to me. Won't you care for me?'
| The spoken conversation had
stopped. Overton sat looking abou
the room as though completed,
lost. Wilkins, one hand droppe.
ito the side of his chair. looked
steadily into the eyes of the girl
Miss Timmons, scarcely seemin,
to breathe, sat motionless. he
Ieyes apparently looking off int,
1.-THE distance. At length, turnfnl
to Dick with new and brfghte
look cleaning in her eyes. the cir
dropped her hand to the chat
and tapped the words:
II do care for you. You mus
come back right away"
When wilkins left, few min
ufes later, Overton turned to tn
young woman.
What do you suppose caused
such change in Mr.. Wilkins?" b,
asked. The girl only shook he
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

DANNY summer frocks of dim
lily, organdie and kindred fabrics
demand this season ribbon garni-
(ture, and on many of these dress
es two kinds of ribbon are used.
The figure at the right of the
picture illustrates this idea. The
gown is of buff dimity, with tiny
bows on bodice and sleeves of
cream colored ribbon sprinkled
with yellow roses. The sash en-
circling the waist is wider ribbon
tof deeper yellow with heavy silk
balls in the same shade for a fin
ish at the ends.
| The other figure indicates that
1.-The newest fad of the french mo-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
MISS GIBBS SHOWING MARCIA RET BRADY A TENEMENT OR
PHAN, HOW TO COOK FOR HER FAMILY.

-
cheaper this way.
Cheap food is the food that
gives the most strength for the
least money. For example: POI
|tatoes are often thought to be
cheap food, but 10 cents worth of
potatoes will not give nearly SO
much strength as 10 cents worth
|of cereals or bread.
Your body is like a fire, always
burning out. The main reason for
|eating is to keep your engine GO
ling. Food keeps the fire alive.
Food that does not keep you well
and make you strong is not good
food.
Always buy your milk from q
clean place, and keep 1t covered in
|clean dishes. so as to keep out
dust. The very lives OF children
may depend on the purity Of the
milk, so 1t Is worth while to save
money from other foods to pro.
cure this necessi<y for the chil~
|dren
Remamber that some 81 the
cheap meats VIII give = large
amount Of strength, and that they
may pc made tender BY long. slow
booking.
Always ask for piece Of suet
even II Il Is not to be used at the
time. Try It out, strain It and put
|it away In . clean cup for gravy
and shortening"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

ldiste-that of decorating the back
Iof the gown-has at last reached
our shores.
This is an exceedingly graceful
garniture of soft black satin rib
bon on a gown of black and
white organdie.
Both these gowns are so simple
with their graceful straight lines,
short sleeves and collariess neck,
that they can be easily made al
home by the clever girl. There ff
a tendency toward extremes in
the east, and 1t Is to be hoped
that our clever girl will avoid II
in cutting out the neck of her new
lRown
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

,ture of the evening most enjoyed.
The other guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
l.. Doud, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. FISH
er, Mr.. and Mrs. q. c. Doud. Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Leach, Mrs. F. G.
Fisher and Miss Fisher, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace w. Tyler, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. L. Denman, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. w. Greer, Mr.. and Mrs. d. T.
Phelps and Mrs. Parker of Kansas
City, Mo.
Mrs. J. @. Mason will be hostess
for the North End Suffrage club
tomorrow afternoon at her home
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

would forego all his vows OF
bncheIorhood.
Although when he walked up
the steps of the Timmons home
Wilkins had not made up his mind
just how to breach the subject OF
love. he did not let that deter him
from him determination to make
known HIS feelings. But scarcely
had he and the girl seated them
selves In the parlor than there
came ring of the door bell, and
and q man, introduced as Mr..
Qverton, entered the room. with a
heroic effort at self-controI. Dick
managed TO shake hands with the
newcomer.
~ the evening wore on. Dick
grew more impatient when his
rival gave nc Sign Of leaving. To
ouf9<4y him would be impossible.
rseHr lure fH1 TAIN LEFT for BILLINGS
* 3 6uparafive1y early hour.
wilkins was fast growing des.
perAta Nhen 3 happily thought oc-
t'irred - him. Waiting for slight
delay In the conversation be
turned to the caller.
Arc YOU Telegraph operator.
NJ. Qreft0n7e Dick asked
No indeed" replied the Wis
wilkins mare no reply. but
there was q smile upon his face.
<rd fer the next few minutes HIS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
IN DEVIL FASHIONS
DEVIL BAGS THE LATEST

Bags covered with black or fri
descent sequ1me. called devil
bags are the newest Of the kind
70 carry with summer gowns. Ex-
pensfvol Well, yes; SIS Il the
price asked for them IN the stores,
hut why not make one yourself?
Out tho bag out Of stout cambria.
sew the seQuins on carefully and
finish each point with 3 cotton
stuffed ball covered with sequins.
The amateur may have difficulty
in making the balls. and long jet
pendants or silk tassels may be
substituted. Line the bag In white
silk. and use heavy silk cord
as draw-strins.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
CHINKs ATTACK WHITES.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PICKING, June 20. = Sudden
resignation of the viceroy of Kan
Su, made public today, reevaled
the details of an attack by ma
tives on neurological party head
ed by Robert S. Clark, formerly a
lieutenant in the American army.
One of Clark's companions was
killed and two were captured by
the natives. The dead mans
name was A. Sink.
Clark's expedition is under the
direction of the British military
information bureau.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
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pepper. roll up and fasten I'd
gether with wooden toothpickS
Brown the birds" as they arr
called, in . hot. creased skillet
then cover with hot water, coveI
Tightly and let simmer two hours,
renewing water when needed.
When done. make brown gravy,
pour over the birds and serve.
Rye Bread &.
Scald one pint Of milk, add
small piece OF lard, feaspoonful
salt and Ilttle sugar. When luke
warm add v cake compressed
yeast, stir in rye flour until very
|atiff. Let rise until morning,
then knead into two loayes. Use
wheat flour on tho board when
|kneadIng.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
REVIVAL OF
THE SCARF

Another old-tirne fashion re-
vived is the wearing of the scarf
which always add quaint grace
and charm to a pretty costume. II
us made of lace and chiffon, OF
soft shimmering silk, of marabout
land ostrich feathers. Some of the
|prettiest are resurrections from
|grandmother's cedar chest-trian.
|gular ones of old Spanish lace and
llong narrow Japanese silk ones
lodged with wide fringe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
WOMEN

If the blades of scissors or
knives have become rusty, soak
them for little while In kerosene
land the rust will be softened as to
leone off quite easily.
To prevent hardwood floors
1fpom being marked, cut pieces OF
thick felt the exact size of the tips
of the chairs, and fasten on with
istrong glue. The felt Is far less
Expensive than the rubber tips.
land will wear better. Rocking
chairs may have narrow strip
Iglued on.
There are times when there are
bundles of old papers to be burned.
This is dangerous in a CRATE fire
The following is the method which
will avert danger of the chimney
catching fire: Make tight rolls of
all the papers and fasten them
with pieces of soft wire-broom
stick wire will do. They will then
form kind of log and burn slow
1y without flame. The rolls may
be made of any size and several
of them burnt together.
Place deep skillet over irons
when they are heating-they will
retain the heat longer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
.aa HINTSh
lXA8MOTHRS

Avoid giving your child toys
with sharp points or corners.
painted toys, toys with loose parts
that might be swallowed, or sEall
objects which might be swallowed
or pushed into the nose or ear.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

Do you know who was the Man
of Silence? He was Napoleon III.
He was also called the Man of
Sedan for his surrender to the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

Here's an old English word,
|manciple. A manciple was pur-
veyor of food or clerk of the kit
chen. Chaucer refers to one In
his Canterbury Tales"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

"That writer has killing
style; don't you think so?"
"Quite so, II you Judge by the
way he murders the kings Eng
lish. American.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

A child old enough to run about
should always be lifted by placing
the hands under the arms and
never by the wrists or hands. Sc
rious injury is often done to the
elbow or shoulder joints by the
latter method.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

s Kansas is sending out 1t gradual
cry for farm hands. And the
Cant get work" fraternity is hur-
rying out of the state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

The way of the transgressor is
hard, but 1t seems to make an
ideal automobile road.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

The religion of the Mohamme-
dams is known as Ell Islam. The
words mean "the resigining Of
oneself to God"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

Some say the earth is gradually
drying up, but the tariff debaters
aren't.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

We are sure three days will do
liz now. See TayIef-cardner ad..
page 3, this paper. s*s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
THE ONLY EXCEPTION

inserting ordinary things the magazines
Yes ordinary thing they inserting into
8 a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

% per cent discount on all com
bination wall papers. Joseph NV
ers Co. ess
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
GETTING RID OF BALLAST

els going when he home col
lege?"
No, indeed; going some
of wearo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

"Sometfmes o Teller Is SO dag
|zIed by tn city lights that he don't
turn In til they're turned out"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29
Some
Jokes


Special Correspondent Makes wircIss
Observations n His Notebook. az IS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

Mrs. Dalquist will entertain the
Westminster Ladies' Aid society
at her home, South Fifty-ffth and
Sheridan, Wednesday afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

| Physician: What you need to do Is to eat more.
Patient (sady): You forget, doctor, that live in
j house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-29

Place deep skillet over irons
when they are heating-they will
retain the heat longer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

Calling cards, wedding stationery
and commercial printing to order, al
the East Oregonian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
WEAK POINT Is
DISCOVERED IN. LAW

Chicago.-A Washington special TO
the Record Herald says:
With the best corporation lawyers
in the world burning midnight cleo
tricity trying to poke holes in the new
corporation tax law, it is feared that
it's weak point has been discovered
by the men who must enforce it.
Franklin McVeagh, secretary of the
treasury, and Commissioner Gabell of
the internal revenue division, would
rest much better if they were salts
fled that the new act did not impose
a tax of one per cent upon the inter-
est received by corporations from
government bonds. Commissioner
Gabell has passed the problem along
to Secretary MacVeagh. He is now
considering that and several other
perplexing questions preparatory to
putting an o. K. on the official cir
cular which the division of internal
revenue will issue as soon as doubts
can be cleared up.
II the question is sent to the treas
ury department to Attorney General
Wickersham he is prepared to hold
promptly that the bonds are not tax
able. He drew the act and depends
upon the statute putting United States
bonds outside of reach of the tax col
lector to keep, the corporation tax
whole under assaults of corporations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
ROUND HOUSE WIPER
RECEIVES FATAL INJURY

Excrutiating and fatal injuries, ac-
cording to the physician, were in
flicted on Chas. Delaney, a wiper at
the round house, late this afternoon
when the young fellow was caught
between the cement platform at the
o. r. & n. store house and a moving
box car. The space was so small that
the man was rolled along consider
able distance, each turn Of his body
inflicting frightful injuries. He was
hurried to the office of Bacon & Hall
where hasty inspection revealed In
ternaf injuries that Will doubtless
prove fatal, and also that his left arm
is broken in several places. The
lungs are crushed.
He came from Johnson county MIS-
souri,, about two months ago. During
his suffering he was able to direct a
message to James 3. Delaney, Cen
tralIa. Missouri, instructing him to
hurry here.
The man was sent to the store house
for p can Of oil and while the can was
being filled was standing leaning
against the platform. An engine came
down the line backing box car
man on the platform yelled to him 70
get out Of the way but the victim look
cd I'm the wrong direction Tor the ap-
preaching danger apd was caught
II was rolled between the box car
and the platform and turned several
times IN space that was somewhat
borrower than his body.--Ia GrandF
. Observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
Men Dept

For this Friday only we will offer 27 doz.
mems heavy underwear, assorted colors and
sizes, regular $1.OO. $1.25 and $3.50 values,
special Friday price 6oc each
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
PRINCESS ALICE
SHOCKED KOREANS.
RECEIVES NATIVE COURTESY
IN SCANDALOUS MANNER
Former Chief Mistress of Ceremonies
at Korean Court Exposes Behavior
of Alice Roosevelt-Was Accorded
Highest Honor by Graveside Ban
auet and Paralyzed Royal Hosts by
Her Actions.

Berlin.-Berlin is highly interested
in the appearance OF a book purport-
ing to be from the pen of Fraulin
Emma KroebeI, who for many years
was chief mistress of ceremonies at
the court of the emperor Of Korea.
A chapter of the book contains an ac-
count of the visit Of Miss Alice Roose-
welt TO the Korean court in 1905. The
report of the official reception, whlch
is causing comment of varied nature
reads:
Learning that the Roosevelt party
had been invited to the court OF the
mikado. the Korean emperor hastened
tn extend the hospitality Of his mod
est establishment TO the distinguished
American travellers. Acceptance Of his
majesty's invitation came with such
astonishing.promptne that the court
was in a dilemma how to get suit
able welcome ready in time.
Emperor Proposes Highest Honor.
THE emperor decided to bestow
upon the daughter Of the president OF
the United states the highest honor
az his command, namely. reception
at the grayeside Of his consort. the
empress. An imposing suite OF digni-
taries and flunkies was accordingly
dispatched to the grave, in pictur-
esque and secluded spot a mile out
side Seoul with utensils for state
banquet.
shortly after the suite arrived 2
tornado Of dust burst upon us, out d
which cavalcade Of equestrians en-
erged. At their head rode q dashin'
young horse-woman. clad IN q scarle
riding habit beneath the lower ex
tremetics Of which peeped tight ut
ting red riding breeches stuck int
gIitter'ng boots. In her hand sh
brandighod a riding whip; In he
mouth was n cigar.
at was Miss Alice Roosevelt. W
were flabbergasted We had cxpecto
a different sort Of apparition. Every
body was howinV and scrap'n2. IN III
most approved Korean court fashion
but The rough riders daughter scem
~ 20 think # all Joke.
"ss the mistress Of ceremonies,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

Your choice of any new fall suit up to
$4,000, Friday price --..-...----------.- SIl.9o
% childrens coats, to IA years in age,
from $500 to $1,000. Friday only, One
Half Price.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
What WonId You Do?

In case of burn or scald what
will cause the parts to heal without
would you do to relieve the pain?
Such injuries are liable to occur in
any family and everyone should be
prepared for them. Chamberlain's
salve applied on a soft cloth Will re-
lieve the pain almost instantly, and
unless the injury is a very severe one
leaving scar. For sale by all good
dealers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

stammered out a few words Of greet
ings, and the guest of honor num-
bled a word of thanks. but nothing
more. She was mainly interested in
the colossal figures of the gods and
the mammoth stone images of ami
mails, which held watch over the
graves of the departed members of
the Korean dynasty.
Spying a stone elephant. which
seemed particularly to strike her
fancy. Alice hurled herself off her
horse and in a flash was astride the
elephant, shouting to Mr.. Longworth
10 snapshot her. Our suit was para
lived with horror and astonishment."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
INSTALL GUNS TO
ATTACK AIRSHIPS

New York.-A number OF new guns
especially designed to attack aerial
crafts have been installed at the Sandy
Hook proving grounds and interest
ing experiments will be conducted this
week A number Of balloons are be-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
A Religious Authors Statement.

Rev. Joseph Fl. Fesperman. Sails
bury. N. c., who Is the author of sew
eral books writes: For several years
was afflicted with kidney trouble
and last winter was suddenly strick-
en- with a severe pain in my kidneys
and was confined to bed eight days
unable to get up without assistance.
NV urine contained thick white sed-
lment and I passed same frequently
day and night. l commenced taking
Foley's Kidney Remedy, and the pain
gradually abated and finally ceased
and my urine became normal.
cheerfully recommend Foley's Kid
ney Remedy" Koeppen Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

ing inflated at Fort Wood under the
statute of Liberty on Bedloes Island,
and these will be floated at certain
distances from sandy Hook, where the
guns will endeavor to render them
useless. High officials of the war de-
partment will be present to observe
the tests which will be the first of
this kind to be. made by this govern
ment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
M Case on Record.

There Is no case on record OF
cough or cold resulting in pneumon'
or consumption after Foley's Honey
and Tar has been taken. as It Will
stop your cough and break up your
cold quickly. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in
yellow package. Contains no opiates
and Is safe and sure. Koeppen Bros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18
MALHEUR PROJECT
IS PROGRESSING
PROSPECTS GOOD
FOR WATER SOON

Great Hcadway Made in Getting Rep
TCscHtat.vCs OF tic High Line Irri-
CATION Project and affected Land
Owners Together.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly. strengthens the lungs and
evpols colds. Get the genuine in
yellow package Koeppen Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-18

Newspapers will soon be made out
of cornstalks. In some cases this
VIII be an awful waste of good COW
feed
New-York tribune., 1909-06-27

polar garden We must have fresh Vege-
tables up there, both because they taste good
and because they are a preventive of scurvy
-Four years on an ice island without vegetables
would be too much of q hardship Not that we
are vegetarians by any means. Bear meat and
blubbcr taste fine for nine months in the year,
but in the summer time salad and cucumbers
are as desirable up north as down here. Why
should not vegetables be raised at the pole,
when there is six months Of sunshine? Our logs
viii be the foundation Of our garden. We VIII
Law them close together and cover them with a
laver Of specially mixed earths and fertlizing
material brought for this purpose, We will
nIant the vegetables in grooves chiselled in the
logs OF in the natural hollOws formed by placing
the logs side by side. By means of long tubes
nIaccd in the grooves or holows we can warm
the soil with a supply OF arthcially heated air
while screens window glass and blankets will
enable US to protect the vegetables against
chilling winds that may arise. The method Is
o,,ite feasible; It is the application OF hothouse
gardening to Arctic conditions. I expect to
-aise cress mustard, lettuce, onions. rhubarb
and other anti-scorbutic plants. Wherever there
"a soil ip the northmost land we find many