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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

busy. I'll
A. close observer on crowded
city cars will notice how women
dodge to keep out of the way
of hat pins. Even men keep their
eyes wide open. With my own
eyes saw a. tiny, defenseaess
baby, held in it's mothers afms
on a loaded street car, receive d
scratch across its FACET MIQH +
have been it's eye-and Il wish ed
for the courage of Everett Tralc.
or Carrie Nation.
Why will women be so foolish?
Why can't they wear pins Just
long enough? Hat pins need only
go through the crown to hold per-
fectly, and yet women jab these
long pins clear through and al
low them to stick out on the other
side-a menace to all who venture
near.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
DaiWSbo,'1S1orY

what angrily. 81 tell you l car
bring the mummiest mummy II
the world back to life with thii
machine"
Without further conversation
the men attached wires from tn,
heavy electrical apparatus which
Frank had carried into the room
to large mummy. This mumm,
was labeled Princess Axuma.'
In moment Frank started tn;
machine. 1t threw forth a pale,
greenish light which made the
objects in the room appear ghast-
ly.
See there" cried Frank sud
denly and excitedly grabbing
Larry's arm. See the color come
into her face. Well have her
awake in a moment, and as long
as we keep the current on we
can have her with us. Think OF
1t, Larry, real princess!"
Huh" snorted Larry, 81 be-
lieve you're half in love with her."
Nothing of the kind" Frank
calculated.
Presently, to the intense graft
fication and partial awe of the
duo, the mummy opened her eyes
and they gazed into a face of
ravishing beauty. In preparation
for this event both of the men
had long been studying the an
Gent Egyptian language, and con-
sequently they could converse with
her fluently.
Hello, sports" said the
mummy In silvery voice and IN
the limpid Egyptian tongue.
where am I att"
Although tremendously SUI
prised at this slangy salutatloa,
Frank retained sufficient wit to
answer her in kind.
why. kiddo." he replied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

you're in the mummy house,
where they keep mumm's extra
dry, you know"
The mummy puzzled over this
for a moment.
I'm wise, bo," she declared,
ITO that extra dry bizness. Have
a slave bring quart of suds, will
your"
Nothing doing tonight, Mag
gie," came Franks answer. "The
suds factory il on a strike.
Strike me, dead. bo, but this
is bum town." calculated the
mummy.
Frank, who had been pulling
over the mummy's agitation, now
came up a little closer to her.
Say" he said. 81 thought It
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

was only princess and queens that
they mummified in the olden tina.
Aren't you the Princess Axuma. /"
Sure. kiddo," was the answer.
only I'm really a queen. I'm
a queen of song. I was a star
in a comic opera that made The
sphinx sit up and take 8
Shut off that current, Larry"
cried Frank suddenly, Back to
the Great White Way for me where
/ can at least find a queen of
song that's up to the latest kind OF
slangguage. No antediluvian talk
for mel"
Larry obeyed him, and a mo-
ment later the two men. consid-
lerably crest fallen, stole forth
from the room and the building.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
THOUSAND A MONTH.

A little over a thousand dollars
a month is the toll exacted from
those who face Police Judge Amt
son. The books of e. J. Hackett,
clerk of the police court, were
just checked by the city controller.
and total of $11,2S9.S0 was
found to have been collected in
fines from September 1. 1908, to
July 81, 1909. a period of II
months. The average fines for the
six months preceding were only
5000 month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
Good Hartman Could
Do After Death

ailment which pretty all the
civilized
majority of sick and die without
handful of fellows here
laid low practically his disease
The best physicians quarters
earth rushed his bedside All
do could not solve the fact
the mystery is of a mystery than
1t instance wherein
good to all humanity 1t is permissible
him for the advancement of human knowledge
relieve human suffering. live a
of him lot valuable every
lionaire
Such utilization Hartman that it is probable
would have wished autopsy his
admit
condition What medical did for
and keep all the rest Of befuddled as his
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
THE AIRSHIP OF
THE FUTURE


Kiplng the when he his
express? arUhp
with lighted cabins rigging laundering machinery
arship the Wrghts a
Zeppelnke affair
IN guns
q terrible for carrying the of men?
Yes no?
ever So a the
old engine Smithsonian
the invention for the
IL miles hour? And
mind between the first flying
machine thing what the flying
machine world be half a century
steamship like.
mind. the Packard the Lustiania
Almost is one tempted to become a prophet!
But hold! Learning raises its and no..
imagination primrose
paths speculative dalance
the applying
mosphere which did limit the ship
Learning mathematical
cube of the increased dimensions while
the Remember struggle
against gravity giving flight
mind that handicap
ply to the steamship the automobile the locomotive
these maximum of
attempt dreaming of airship
reasonable limitations size weight.
Thus speaks solemn Learning, necessarily
ye-wel gravity so Sc
rious thing long supposed? What
theory dimnshes
What If some other paradox hobs up? What If
Well is fascinating line of your
Drop line to the editor and let's have symposium
ject = -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

If man can do good after
death, it should be permitted
him to do 1t.
An autopsy on the body of
Hartman was prohibited. No
one will ever know what killed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
BY Prank H. Williams.

In the dead of night BranlI
Hogan and Larry Peterson stole
into the museum. On tip toes,
that they might not disturb the
guards they went down the length
of the halls until the room where
the mummies reposed was reached.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

SOCIETY


tess at a pleasant bridge affai,
yesterday, given in honor of a
group of National Park seminary
girls who are visitors in the city.
The out-of-town guests were Miss
Elizabeth Thompson of Tuscola,
ILL.,; Miss Marie Fry of st. Paul,
and Miss Beulah Mitchell of Sc
attic. National Park seminary,
situated in Washington, d. c., has
been attended by a number of Ia
acquainted with a great many of
the attractive young women Of
the East.
/ One of the quiet autumn we'd
dings will be that of Miss Mary
Ferris and Mr.. Rock Rockaday,
which will be solemniZed this
evening at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, L. G. Ferris,
of South o street. Rev. F. II.
Groom of the Central Christian
church will read the ceremony In
the presence of group of rela-
tives and intimate friends and a
reception to the guests will follow.
Both young people have been resi-
dents of Tacoma for many years
and have scores of friends in the
city.
A ~ 10
of the wedding of Miss Edith M.
Sparkling, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sparkling. to Mr.. John l..
Cavanaugh, son of Frank Cavan-
laugh of this city, which will take
place next Thursday afternoon at
st. Leo's parish house, Rev. Faith
er p F. Hylebos performing the
ceremony. They will leave after
the ceremony for short honey
moon trip and will be at home at
|150S South ] street upon their
return.
Prof. P. F. Sloan gave a recep-
ton in honor of his dancing stu
dents Thursday evening, at his
academy on North Second and I
streets. A large gathering of in
vited guests enjoyed themselves at
dancing until late in the evening
and refreshments were served IN
the reception room.
A pretty wedding will take
place this evening at Steilacoom
when Mill Minerva Weston of
|Steilacoom and Mr.. Calvin Shuts
of this city will be united in mar
riage. The young couple have
many friends in Tacoma and
SteIlacoom who are interested IN
the wedding.
Mrs. A. II. Heath and Miss
Heath leave today for New York
whence they will sail for England
to visit relatives and friends at
their former home. Mrs. Heath
expects to return to Tacoma IN
December.
A delightful recital was given
by Miss Donna Elder of Mason
City, Iowa, at the First Christian
church last evening, and was en-
joyed immensely by those who
were fortunate enough to be in at
tendance. Miss Elder Is director
of the school of oratory, Memorial
university, Mason City, Iowa, and
Is an elocutionist of great accom-
plishment. She is in the city
visiting friends.
Mrs. J. @. Mason will entertain
informally for a large number 0f
guests at her home on North
avenue this evening,
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.
Corell of Buffalo, N. Y, who are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. e. ].
Felt.
Mrs. Carey James is entertain
ing with one of the smaller card
parties of the week this afternoon
to Introduce her guest, Mrs. Lynn
Norriss of Marshaltown, Mo.
A musical and social reception
was given Wednesday evening by
Mrs. L. B. Cameron at her studio.
500 Tacoma avenue. Some very
enjoyable instrumental and vocal
selections were rendered, and Mrs.
Cameron's playing was much APP
preciated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Skirtings are nearly all striped.
which adds to the long lined eff
fects of the season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

If large hats are going out, as
they say, why has Paris sent this
one over to us as one of her latest
and hondsomest models?
1t is one of the most beautiful
hats shown this season, and it's
made of heavy black MORE silk
brim turned up at one side and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Some OF the smartest hats are
tone.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
FADS AND FANCES

White knitted jackets or sweat
er coats are in vogue for pedes-
TRANS and golf players and gen.
eral outing wear.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Earrings are not so popular as
they were early in the summer.
Long ones of jet or pearl are still
occasionally seen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
Canada claims the north pole
All, by right of discovery?

Abruzzi is back from climbing
the Himalayas. Tame stuff-no
opposition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Dear Miss Grey:
How can / make cucumber
cream for the complexion?
s. L. M.
A: Slice eight ripe cucumbers,
and cover with one cup alcohol.
Let stand one day. Melt together
four ounces almond oil, two
ounces spermaceti, one ounce
white wax, and two unces of beef
suet. Stir well until nearly COOL
Pour the strained cucumber juice
into the mixture and add oil of
rose or lavender for perfume.
Dear Miss Grey:
How can i rid myself of a COM
panion | do not care for?
VIOLET.
A: Tell him plainly you do not
care for his company.
Dear Miss Grey:
Can you tell me a lotion which
will make my eyes brilliant?
DOROTHY
A.: Be sure to get eight hours
sleep. Avoid straining your eyes.
Wash them with saturate solu-
ton of boracic acid with glass eye
cup. z
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
nARY'S RECIPES

For peach pie, bake a fine
pastry crust in a deep tin. Fill
with sliced peaches, sprinkled
with sugar and a little flour. If
peaches are not quite ripe, add a
few drops of water. Bake until
fruit is tender. When ready to
serve, cover with thick layer of
stiffly beaten cream to which a
little sugar has been added.
Vegetables, fruit and nuts COM
bine to make an odd salad. Mix
two cupfuls of celery cut fine with
one can of pease, from which the
liquid has been drained; add one
cupful of sliced walnut meats and
an equal amount of orange pulp
cut into dice. Place on lettuce
leaves and dress with mayonnaise.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Job of clock winder in the
treasury department has been re-
stored. However. Secretary Mac
Veagh still doubles up as clock
fixer for useless employees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

held in place against the crown
with a rosette and short band of
gold galloon. The only trimming
is the cluster of choice ostrich
feathers in cream white.
This hat will be particularly
becoming to youthful faces, and
will look we'll with the fashion
able new couture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
HlfAsE!;. Dim!

Dear Miss Grey:
l punctured one of my bicycle
tires, and my mother will not give
me the money to buy a new one.
Please tell me whether or not she
ought to give 1t to me.
ANXIOUS.
A: Your mother probably
knows best, as she understands the
circumstances. Why not earn the
money and buy 1t yourself?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
WOVEN
SUCCESS
WINTERS

Mrs, Jeanette Ryder. an Amer
lean woman resident of Havana
Cuba, has for ten years been
on a humane work in
her adopted home. She organized
a "Band of Mercy" of young men
and women, who have taken, un'
der her leadership, firm stand
against bull and cock fighting
and against legalized lotteries
they are beginning to make a
deep impression ON the govern
mental authorities.
Miss Gina Krog, Norway's Fam
Gus suffraget leader, sayss-"One
thing we who have worked for
the suffrage in Norway have no.
ticed-a good many women held
back and refused us their assist
ance, but now that the work is
accomplished they come forward
with enthusiasm and are eager to
take part in it. l believe the
same will be found to be true here
In the states.
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Daily Comic and H1ln1or Section
MIR. sKYGAcK, FROM MARS

he Earth Special Correspondent Makes Wireless
Observations in His Notebook.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
DOMESTIC ECONOMY

Husband: You said last grocery
high because couldn't vegetables
bills remain Just high
Wife, oh. that's because putting many things to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

EFF circus Lemonade WIZ as
good as it's pretty, there'd be no
profit in seIlin' it,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Mrs. A. HI. Heath and Miss
Heath leave today for New Yorb
whence they will sail for England
to visit relatives and friends a.
their former home. Mrs. HEATH
expects to return to Tacoma II
December.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Somebody has found new
comet. This doesn't count I'M
less the stars and stripes has been
nailed to it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

They pronounce Commander
Peary's name Perry. Before long
we will be weary, weary" familiar
with It. {i-sti
Pennsylvania doesn't know
what to do with its statue of Matt
Quay. A statue, you know, can't
settle the matter by dying.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18
WHEN GREEK MEETS GREEK

II see Harrfeer is back from Europe consulted
noted surgeon"
How much did he charge him?"
who charge who?"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

A musical and social reception
was given Wednesday evening by
Mrs. L. B. Cameron at her studio.
609 Tacoma avenue. Some very
enjoyable instrumental and vocal
selections were rendered, and Mrs.
Cameron's playing was much APP
preciated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Mrs. Carey James is entertain
ing with one of the smaller card
parties of the week this afternoon
to introduce her guest, Mrs. Lynn
Norriss of Marshaltown, Mo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

A pretty wedding will take
place this evening at Steilacoom
when Mill Minerva Weston of
Steilacoom and Mr.. Calvin Shuts
of this city will be united in mar
riage. The young couple have
many friends in Tacoma and
Stellacoom who are interested IN
the wedding.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Mrs. ]. @. Mason will entertain
informally for a large number 0f
guests at her home on North
Washington avenue this evening,
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A..
Corell of Buffalo, N. Y, who are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. e. J..
Felt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

What is to be the future OF
the airship?
Now that man does fly this
Is the question which comes
next in interest. What, in the
next 10 years Tor the next 500,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-09-18

Dear Miss Grey:
How can / make cucumber
cream for the complexion?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04
IS GERMANY A
TARIFF ME0DLER?
LA TOILETTE WANTS TO SEE
CORRESPONDENCE WITH HEF
Resolution to that Effect Passes Sem
ate With no Oppositim-Was Wig
orously Defended by Wisconsin Sem
ator-LaFonette Replies to His Crit
les of Last Night-Says Things
About Pennsylvania senator.

Washington, June 4.-LaFollette's
resolution making requisition from the
state department for the correspond
ence involved in Germany's statement
relative to the tariff which led to
charges and counter charges of inter-
meddifng, was adopted by the senate
today with no opposition.
LaFollette said to Senator Penrose
of Pennsylvania, who declared in the
senate last night that LaFollette pre-
tended illness during the speech so
he might have time TO consult yellow
journals, and editors of uplift maga-
zines Il am not to be turned aside
in this debate to answer some petty
contemplate attack upon me per-
sonally. AS for the remarks of the
Pennsylvania senator about me. tell
him he will render more valuable SER
vice If he would tell Pennsylvania
and the country how he spends his
time instead of commenting upon my
absence" LaFcflette was criticized
because he was not present at last
nights debate in the senate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04

Berlin, June 4.-Captain Won Wald-
helm, the noted German hunter, an
nounced today that he intends to go
to the United States and expose the
'humbuggery" of Roosevelt's African
hunt in a lecture tour. He says the
African hunting has degenerated into
a "parlor" game.
He said: "It is quite possible that
Roosevelt killed all the animals cred--
tied to him, but the fact does not en-
title him to pose as mighty hunter.
l am familiar with Roosevelts timer
airy, which is no more exciting than
geological garden.
Much of the territory he will cover
is devoted to health resorts. Judging
from the pictures of the Roosevelt
expedition he entered the jungles at
the head of an army, robbing himself
of the real sport
Roosevelt Addresses Missionaries.
Kikabe, June Theodore Roose-
velt spent most of his time today hunt
ing elephants in the forests in this vi
cinity, returned to Kijabe at noon as
the guest at luncheon of the Ameri-
can missionaries. Roosevelt delivered
an address praising their work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04
MEACHAM STORE
IS BURGLAR|zED

The store Of Earl Gillanders at Mea-
cham was broken into by burglars
last night, sometime between the
hours of closing and opening, the ex-
act time being unknown. The amount
of plunder taken had not been ascer-
tanned when the sheriff's office was
notified this morning, but some gloves
and shoes are among the things miss
ed from the store.
Sheriff Taylor and Deputy Wilson
are working on the case and If the
fellows came this way after breaking
into the store it is believed they will
be taken. All west bound trains are
being watched and although they
have no clue to work on a strong ef-
fort will be made to capture the bur-
giar or burglars.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04

Philadelphia, June 4.--Peace will
be restored and the striking platform
men of the PHILADELPHIA Rapid Tran
sit company will be victorious before
tomorrow morning if today's indica-
'tions count.
1t is practically certain that all their
demands will be granted and that a
compromise on % cents an hour will
be agreed upon,
A few more cars are running today
than yesterday though the service is
not normal. No ri6ting is expected
today. Mayor Reyburn is trying to
bring about a settlement of the dr-
ferences between the company and
the employees Fir mailed letter 10
the president of the car line today
setting forth the Siefands of the stbi-
gers and urging that a compromise
be effected. 1t IS understood that the
traction officials intimated that they
will be ready TO. meet the employees
demands more Attaan half way. -
II is expected that today's cc1ifer-
ence viii result in a settlement
Try TO End Strike.
Senator McNichol. recognized as the
republican leader of this city and Sem
ator Ware, who controls the down town
section, announced that they srmpa-
thized with ithe men and were trying
to bring the strike to an end Nc
Nichol presented the demands of the
men to the company. Twenty-Five
cents an hour, instead of rs cents,
originally asked for by the men, is
said to be the new proposition.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04
BODY BLOWN TO
ATOMS BY BLAST

La Grande, Ore, June Am un-
expected explosion of dynamite
charge Wednesday afternoon almost
blew to atoms man named Joe Var
telany, an employe of the George
Palmer lumber camp. 1t seems the
fellow was attempting to blast out a
tree on the spur line near the camp.
but as the charge did not go off as
planned Vartelany went back to re-
arrange the blast. The act cost him
his life, for unexpected th1 entire
charge exploded, blowing the unfor-
tunate man to pieces. The funeral
was held at Elgin yesterday, as no
relatives are known or could be
found. Dynamite Joe" is the name
which the deceased bore among his
fellow workmen. Except for the fact
that he is about 40 years old nothing
is known of his past life or his his
tory.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04
THREE ATTEMPTS
To TAKE LIFE
PRISONER IN THE CITY
JAIL WOULD HANG HIMSELF
First Attempts to Strangie Himself
With a CLOTHES Line-Ties One End
to the Stair Case and Jumps Over
Next Tries 20 Make a Death Moose
From Bed Cothes-Last Attempt is
to Hang Himself With fEs Socks.

Portland, June 4.-Three times this
morning Michael Cottell. prisoner
at the city jsil held charged with as
sault and battery, attempted to hang
himself, the celebrity of the other pris-
'oners alone preventing him.
He made dhe first attempt just be-
fore his case was called in court. The
first attempt was made with a clothes
line. He tied one end to the staircase
landing to the prisoners box and jump
ed over. After he had been returned
to his cell ne tried again to suicide
by tearing a strip off the bed clothes
but prisoners stopped him
The third time he tied his socks to-
gether, and was in the actrof fasten-
ing one end to the bars when other
prisoners interfered with tbis attempt
against his sfife.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04
MASKED MEN OVERPOwER
WATCHNIAN AND hob SAFE

Berkeley, CAL, June 4.-Three
masked men early today overpowered
the watchman and engineer ,of the
local fertilizer plant and booted the
safe, escaping in launch. 1t is be-
'lieved they are members of "a band
Of bay pirates who have been terror
izing bay citizens. They tied the
hands and feet of Rasmus Jensen.
the watchman, after gagging him and
dumped him into an empty freight
car. When the engineer entered one
OF the robbers ,slipped up behind him
and dealt him blow on the head,
rendering him unconscious.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-06-04

shall be voted upon.
Four of the petitions received are
from Echo while one each has been
received from Nolin. Upper Butter
creek, Stanfield and Lower Butter
creek.
If the district attorney decides that
the petitions are regular. the requests
they contain will be complied with
and each of the districts affected will
be instructed to vote on the propo-
sition at the annual meeting. In or
der to be successful the proposition
must carry in each district, for the
law provides that If it fails in one it
fails in all.
Two other county high school dis
tricts have been talked of, one being
for Athena and one for Hermiston.
Neither of these however will be in
shape for action at this time.