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

The fireless cooker does its
work on a scientific principle; the
retention of heat by insulation.
One tightly closed vessel contain
ing the food to be cooked is In
closed within another vessel, and
between the two is a tight pack
ing of any material which is a nom
conductor of heat and cold.
Any combination of cooking
utensils and packings which the
housewife can invent to accom-
plish this end will make a per-
feet fireless cooker.
Mrs. Alice G. Kirk, the we'll
known writer and lecturer upon
the fine art of cookery, described
to the Investigator successful
home made fireless cooking in
vented by one of her students.
A tin candy bucket with a close
fitting cover was used for the in
ner vessel. This was set in an
ordinary galvanized pail provided
with tight cover. The space be-
tween the two was filled with
chopped cork, obtained from the
packing used for malaga grapes.
A sheet of thick asbestos was cut
to fit the top of the outer pail,
and the cover was fixed to fit
firmly. The bottom of the outer
pail could be provided with an
asbestos mat, as well as layer of
cork.
This device follows exactly the
principle of retainable heat in the
inner vessel by insulation, and
ought to prove successful If the
mechanical adjustments are not
imperfect.
Mrs. Kirk, however, suggests
newspapers as convenient and
desirable substitute for cork, since
paper is one of the best noncon-
ductors of heat. If used, 1t should
be wadded in small pieces and
packed as tightly as possible be-
tween the inner and the outer
vessels with a wooden mallet or
potato masher.
'The main thing" according to
Mrs. Kirk. sis to have a cooker
which will keep the article to be
cooked near the boiling point as
long as possible.
Success In using any fireless
cooker, of domestic manufacture
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

owned by a woman-the one you
saw
A month had passed and Della
ney had made good" in his new
position. He was now regarded
as q permanent and valuable
member of the staff. He had re-
gained his old self-respect and
prosperity was on the way. He
had not seen the proprietress of
1.-THE magazine again since the day
|she had befriended him. He had
mot recognized her, and burning
within him was great desire to
know the reason for her action a
month before. At last he deter
mined to wait no longer.
IA you wish to see her" the
manager told him, II could make
an appointment for you at her
home She seldom comes here.
You know. she Is an authoress
land her time is much occupied
She Is talented woman and vou
twill enjoy meeting her.
And SO IL was arranged. The
next evening Delaney called at the
nome OF his benefactress. She re-
lceiyed him graciously and they
talked long together. Then he
asked her the quetsion that had
filled his mind for weeks.
why did you help mef,, he
asked a. 3D. ,,s. did you interfere in
II wflItell you. One dav x,h.n
was ~ years old. ! took TO you
my manuscript and asked you to
examine them. You refused. With
Out even a glance at me or my
Wo1k HAD ! not been forced TO
earn nay living, ! should never
nave written again. But / did.
tn1 I succeeded' When I saw
fhe Progressive Spiritual So
eis1y vii gixe social Thursday
'45.t
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
THE REASON
BY Isabel e. McCarmick.

~ .c@~ACA A1e &sAtC<%A hfAs1Rs
Francis Delaney, editor of the
Western Magazine, sat in his Of
flee lost in maze of manuscripts.
He did not hear the door open,
and was unaware that he was not
alone. until timid voice broke
the stiffness.
Good morning. SIR"
The editor raised his eyes with
q slight start. Before him stood a
tall young girl, timidly awaiting
his reply.
What can do for your" De-
laney asked, brusquely, and his
gaze returned to the manuscripts
before him. She answered him
hesitatingly.
II have some stories. would
be 80 glad to submit something.
Nothing today" he answered,
without lifting his eyes. You can
see we are oyercrowded with new
manuscripts now"
The girl cast at him one look of
abashment. He did not
|see the look. nor did be see her as
|she turned her face and left the
room. But the girl did not forget.
Ten years later the good for
tune of Francis Delaney, once
Ieditor of the Western Magazine
had changed. A long illness had
forced him to resign his Iucra-
tive position. Time and money
|all had gone IN the recuperation
|of shattered health, broken down
by the earnesNhess Of the mans
work. At lasts he had been re-
|atored 70 hfs normal physical con-
|dftioH, but then be faced now dir.
|fioultIes.
re be<s. : scarab. long trait
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
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ORRESP OnIDENcE |
ny RATH.

fore they became famous he
knew that they had become infa-
nous by wasting their time "fid-
ding around with them contrap-
tons" to the everlasting detri-
ment to the family name and the
inexcusable waste of valuable
time.
Now, honestly, you didn't real
ly believe the thing until you saw
it. did you?"
/ shot this at Ruchelin after
0rville had made his first skiddo
over the ground.
Well" said Ruche1in, II admit
| was little bit doubtful. Only,
you know, did see such lot in
the newspapers about it that it
seemed like there ought to be
something in it,"
The Wrights had made an ex-
cursion for Ruchelin and father.
Bishop Wright as he is known.
was there, too; and, of course, 1t
being the first flight for the fam
lily. the darned bird chung to the
ground like all possessed. The
machine seemed to think II was
the star performer IN a skating
rink rather than flying test
The first time It went about 800
feet barely off the ground, then
whirled around with its nose in
the sand, like an embarrassed os-
trich. The next time 1t did the
same thing. only turned In the OBJ
lposite direction. The third time il
went merrily along on its rum
ners like sled In a dust storm:
land It was only on the fourth try
that Father and RucheIin saw it
make a complete circuit OF the
field.
Better to begin slow than to
come down too FAST was Huche-
Inns only comment.
II the truth must be told. this
new machine which the Wright
boys are trying out at Fort Meyer
Is not an exact reproduction OF
/ the one flown last year. The fact
IL. Brother Wilbur thought he
would try q quiet experiment. He
made some changes In the build
lot the planes. and among other
things reduced the supporting sur
face. At this writing II Is not per-
fectiy evident that Brother Wilbur
did not rather oyerreach In HIS
experiment. The machine seems to
lack the bHoyanes, and Il may be
necessary to rebuild It or make
another along the lines Of the
ether machine. HAxA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
THE RUNAWAY TEAM

Some years in the town of O.. there lived Jas
Clabbermik bright and interesting TO- Oldest
of 16 children and his mother
following
light shilling which,
suffice to the the family
Cleopatra the
left the family penniless. 4s5sa
a miserabIy," said Mr.
Clabbermilk, with sob her voice.
eating long that will be painful to leave off,
James, who stout handsome then took his
golf shoudered the burhen He his through
thinking Mulberry
give him job raking hay.
About miles beyond the pranc
ing galopng madly through
the abandoned stone
why" himself believe s running
BREATH Indicating
with Fastening
indeed the
be procedure me- to under
take this emergency?" the working
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

Mrs. Emma Alexander will be
hostess for the Neiska club FRI
day at her summer home on GRAY
|elly lake. for the annual picnic
of the club. The women Wills
leave Tacoma ON an early morn
ing car and luncheon will be serv-
ed at noon.
III. L. Rose of Hoquiam is visit
ing with his daughter, Mrs. Frank
Herbert, at her apartments in the
Webster. Mrs. Herbert will re-
turn with her father to Hoquiam
in a few days.
Mrs. P. H. Best is entertaining
her brother. Fred Fischer, of Fort ,
Madison. Iowa, at her home on
South Yakima avenue for few
weeks.
Mrs. Wing will entertain the La
dies Aid society of the Baptist
church, at her home on Junett
street. Friday.
A picnic to Point Defiance park
is planed by the women of the
Mission circle OF the Baptist
church OF South Tacoma for FRI
day.
The Progressive Spiritual So
ciety will give a social Thursday
evening in Parker hall. Elabor-
ate preparations are being made
for the event and the general pub
lie is invited.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Lutheran church, Seventeenth and
J streets, will meet Thursday af-
ternoon In the church parlors.
.
Central w. C. T. u. will hold
a patriotic social In It's hall, $40
South Ninth street, Thursday, at
2 p. m. The following program
will be rendered.
Devotions ..... Mrs. A. Thomas
Salute and flag drill -. Six girls
Address, How to Win Votes for
Women in 1910" Mrs. Danforth
Vocal solo, white Ribbon Star
Spangled Banner" ...
Miss Pearl Husselbee
Address, patriotism AS Related
to Reform" -. Prof. Hanawalt
Reading, Eyes, I'm Guilty" -.
..s..........M Miss Olive Brown
A cordial invitation is extended
to members Of other unions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
GOODIES UP TQ
HE Mil MUTE
There is a persistent rumor of
the return of the pointed basque.

There is a persistent rumor of
the return of the pointed basque.
One of the newest things this
season is the net or gauze princess
tunic, braided or spangled all over.
The Juror for shoulder scarfs is
still on, and they are worn with
inexpressible art by graceful
women.
Hat brims seem to get lower
and lower. Unless they cover al
most the entire head they are not
modish.
China silk waists are too pretty
and serviceable to fall into disuse,
and will be much worn during the
summer and fall.
For coat and tailored suits
white serge has no rival in wooden
goods, for it may be worn at any
hour from breakfast to midnight.
The tendency to lengthen the
waist line in front appears, and
1t is practically certain that for
fall the waist will be long.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

swiftly AS though himself he
The horses this fell back
later found in the cutter.
"what does this sir7" cried angry
pointed away
James found himself at home with anxious faces
He will live" said
THANK goodness said tall fine gentleman, potn
ing handful Of gold into the pocket heros
This Is 70
20 SIR cried James reddenng II could think keeping
At viii let mother 1t for me-.
After questions kindly ma frankly
answered Hoopenbnger length prominant
and lad counting house. Whsn
10 z4tf
Mrs. c1abbermik hesitated The
did When
grateful gentleman
pondence barber college
partner and give HIM vacation in
him family his money what
could she do but accept the offer7
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

you applying In vain for a position
ON the magazine l now own, !
thought of my own feelings, as
stood before you years ago. And
! wanted to save you from them.
That was aIl.''
Involuntarily. Delaney shrank
from her. Then. quietly he rose.
With the briefest OF courteous
words he left the house.
The next day Delaney resigned
his position. He was again .
wanderer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
Royal Dairy
Ice Cream

Reputation is a great NEGATIVE
to keep up 20 high standards. We
must keep up our reputation. Our
nueiHess would suffer Il We did
not 90 50. Others say that our
brand II the best IN town. Main
- ezd A s1ob. al1 A Sc 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
MAKING GOOD USE OF TIME

shopkesDeF fekinsy); Ny but licking
of candy II hurry.
The kld t.seusly, surs Cart iina gsaaz . psy 4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

A phrase we sometimes hear
/ Just washed my hair and l cant
do a thing with it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
WHAT WOMEN ARE DOING.

Miss Mary Hartman, daughter
of e. H. Hartman. has fitted one
of her fathers ferryboats with
hammocks, steamer chairs and
other conveniences for out-in-the-
air sleeping, and presented it to
the Brooklyn committee on pre-
vention of tuberculosis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

It's good thing to be brilliant
and it's pleasant to realize that
you're brilliant, but it's foolish te
tell people so.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

Gerda Dalliba, New York So
cialist, musician and poetess, pro-
tege of Edwin Markham, Is the
author of 1.-THE Earth Poem,
which is SO full Of striking
thoughts and weird sentiments
that her name is mentioned with
Keats and Shelley.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

Washington. D. c.. July 2. 1909.
Dear Dad:
What people can't get used to
In these flying machine Wright
boys is the habit they have of do
Ing everything for themselves. /
saw good example of this the
other day. After one of the pre-
liminary trials of the machine it
was necessary to have monkey
wrench. The "contraption,' as
Brother Ruchelin calls it, had
settled down in the middle of the
field about q quarter of a mile
from the shed. Did Brother Will
bur turn to one of the AZ members
of the signal corps who were at
his command and say. Hustle
down to the shop and bring the
monkeywrench?" Not Brother
Wilbur. With that phenomenal
black stiff hat on the lee side of
his head and the off shoulder
dropping a little towards the
northwest. watching the blades OF
grass as he went along, slowly
and with infinite deliberation, Will
but logged off toward the shed
aud got the wrench himself. I
don't know what his theory is. L
suppose he knows that he can get
the wrench and isn't quite sure
that anybody else can. It's not
lack Of the price. They have
gathered IN several checks for
<7500 apiece from the sale of
machines. and there are all kinds
Of amateurs and semt-profession-
MS sitting around on the base
lines fIutteriug checks In their
faces, but they seem quite as i'm
different to this manifestation as
to crowds and kings. They Just go
along and get the wrench them
selves. Their attention Is on
cieats. clamps, Lknf(fon batteries
and the like Of That. All the fuss
and feafherz eoce over their
heads 'T1e army or congress,
newspaper men or kings. profess
SIGNALS or stmateura, silk stockings
Or rough necIs, all look alike to
than Positively they are the most
unInfiuenced. unassuming, nn-
conscious young gentlemen ] have
INST IN the course of long and
varied newspaper career
I met Brother RncheiIn the
ofH4r afternoon. He il the
Wright. xon Tanaembef. who lives
IL Kansas On farm He u cid
er eu6 bad beeu out On the farm
{oE faad many years befor6 the
he brothers Ha<anlz Famous. Be-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

!. Mr.. Boarding House (for the
tenth time): Oh, l think your
hair is SO beautiful.
Miss Boarding House: Well,
since you like it so much, Toll send
It over to your room tonight and
you can look at it till morning.
In these problem plays the
answer is usually yes.
The good orthodox Chinaman
won't accept British coins with the
image of St. George and the
dragon on them. The dragon is
sacred among the Chinese.
Hubby: What, another new
dress?
Wife: Now don't scold. /
bought this with my own money.
Hubby: Where did you get the
Wife: I sold that fur coat of
yours.
Arkansas has the largest peach
orchard in the world. 1t contains
$500 acres, and requires 1000
men and 800 horses to harvest the
crop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07
JOSH WISE SAYS:

"A boat with considerable of q
list ainr in much danger eff it's
only passenger list"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Lutheran church, Seventeenth and
J streets, Will meet Thursday af-
ternoon In the church parlors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-07-07

In these problem plays the
answer is usually yes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-21
HERMAN LOCATED IN BUFFALO
Attorneys for New York F~inancier
Say He Ia solvent and IL Not
DodEins Courts.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Jan. Pop. J. Kieran,
former president OF the Fidelity Funding
company, who, fortified by carelessly at
tested bail bonds gave himself up on Mon
day to the Pittsburg police, did not so to
New York today as expected. with his
attorneys, Moses Shire OF Shire & Jelllnek,
who have been retained as counsel, Kieran
came to Buffalo and is now in the city or
vicinity. He is within call" Mr.. Jellihelt
explained tonight, and will not attempt
to get away, keep under cover or dodge ap-
p~earance in any court"
Kieran says he is perfectly solvent and
will fight. Shire g. Jellinek have filed an
answer to the involuntary bankruptcy pro-
ceedings started against him in the federal
court of New York. They have demanded
a jury trial on the question of solvency.
Jellinek also said Kieran would take part
in the proceedings nov pending. both in the
state and federal courts, wherein the FL
deity Funding company Is defendant.
Kieran's standing In these proceedings will
be those of a creditor, stakeholder and Off
GER OF the Fidelity Funding company.
Kieran, his attorneys say, is certain he
has lone nothing for which he can be
criminally prosecuted; is sure he Is solvent
and that his creditors and those of the
Fidelity Funding company will in the end
lose nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-21

MARSHALITOWN- Articles of moor
p pc nv n, ct the t,e; Elks Improvement com
were, Tiled today. The capitalization is
pudding in this city during the summer,
TABOR-Miss Rosa A. MARQUIS. for tho
last two years teacher of violin and piano
In the musical conservatory Of Tabor col
lege' has resigned to accept the director
ship of the music department in the Illinois
School for the Blind at Jacksonville.
IOWA CITY-Stricken down by the heat
In Cuba at the time of the Spanish war,
Charles Smith: a young Iowa City volun-
teer, sustained an affliction of the brain
which yesterday resulted in his being sent
to the hospital for insane at independence.
,CREsTON-Miss Darline Hicks of this
city has gone to winnipeg, Manitoba,
for a tour through Canada. She is a sis
ter of Mrs. Frank Powell, who last year
toured Europe with Ellen Terry's com
pany. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Powell are with
the Neill stock company this year.
CRESTON-The Methodist people at
Prescott are planning to erect a new
Rev. II: II. Newman, has just received
from William Jennings Bryan an accep-
tance OF an invitation to give an address
at that place in September, the proceeds
TO be used in the building of the new
church.
IOWA CITY-Bishop James Davis of
Davenport, at the earnest solicitation of a
committee from the Catholic students OF
the University of Iowa, will aid in the gen
eral movement TO have a course on Catho-
licism established in the university. A
committee composed of NJ. L. Donovan OF
Iowa City. j. T. Keefe, a junior law stu
dent from Siaux City, and James Lehman
OF Dubuque, obtained the diocesan sanction
Saturday.
CRESTON-The ice harvest began at this
place last week and the railroad compan
has been furnished with a large portion OF
It's contract and nearly 100 cars have been
consigned to local dealers. The ice is the
best quality ever harvested in this vicin-
ity, clear as crystal, and from ten to
twelve Inches In thickness. One hundred
and fifty men have been employed In cut
ting for the last week and II Is thought the
dealers will be able to fill their contracts
before a thaW comes.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-21
COMMERCIAL CLUB is ACTIVE
Trying TO Secure Next Years short
Course in Agriculture


A committee from the Commercial club,
headed by President Charles A. Beno, will
go to Avoca tomorrow. where every effort
possible will be made to bring the western
Iowa short course. under the auspices Of
the State Agricultural college at Ames, now
being held there, to Council Bluffs next
winter.
The club has pledged 5000 as a guaran-
tee for the expense of the short course, II
brought here.
e. H. Doolittle, chairman OF the executive
committee OF the Commercial club, yester-
day telegraphed to Representative Brandes
at Des Moines. asking him to be at Avoca
Thursday. and the committee also hopes TO
have F. H. Hopping, who is a member of
the executive board OF the western Iowa
short course. present.
At the request Of Mayor Maloney and
City Treasurer True, the executive commit
tee OF the Commercial club Yesterday
agreed to contribute $50 to help defray the
expenses of the Introduction Of the rail-
road nina tax revision bill before the
legislature.
p. c. DeVol was authorized 10 name a
committee TO make arrangements for the
grand opening ball 10 be held in the new,
auditorium in the near future. Mr.. DeVol
will appoint his committees probably today.
and a meeting will be held Friday noon. AT
which time a date will be set and otber
preliminary arrangements made.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-21
SHORT SESSION OF POSTMASTER.
Arrive in Afternoon and Leave on
the Late Trains.


As the members were late in arriving the
semi-annual meeting of the fourth class
postmasters OF southwestern Iowa held yes
terday at the federal building was not
called to order until 1880 in the afternoon.
As most of the postmasters had to start
for home again before the evening the ses-
sion was of much shorter duration than
had been planned.
All social features, including the proposed
luncheon, were abandoned and the meeting
was devoted to the discussion OF matters
connected with the service W. B.. Keith,
president OF the association, who is post
master at Mondamin, acted as chairman.
L. J.. Reynolds of Little Sioux, secretary
Of the organization, was also present and
gave an interesting talk on This Local
Rural Free Delivery Parcels POST He
spoke in favor of a limited parcels post
Charles A. Reynolds OF Harlan discussed
New Department Orders and Improve,
ments in the Service" and David Scott OF
Griswold talked on a number of matters
Of general interest to the postmasters Of
fourth class offices.
A. s. Hazelton. postmaster OF Council
Bluffs, by invitation addressed the meeting
on the subject OF postal savings banks
Mr.. Hazelton spoke in favor of the PROPOSE
ton. From the investigation made by hin
Mr.. Hazelton said he had arrived at thu
opinion that the people in the rural com
munities generally were in favor of the es
adjustment of the postal savings banks. bu
that the smaller banking institutions. fear
ing 1t would mean a loss OF business L
them. were opposed to the proposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-21
NO ANTI JAPANESE LAWS
Governor of California Says Proposed
Legislation Will Not Be Enacted.
ARGUMENTS AGAINST MEASURE
Japan Has stopped Emigration I'm
Good Faith and Wishes of Fed
eral Government should
Have Weight.

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Jan. 1.-Accoraing
to a statement made tonight by Governor
Gillett there will be no legislation against
the Japanese at this session of the legisla-
ture. The governor authorized the follow
ing:
After comforting with the leading MEM
bers of both branches Of the legislature to-
night, am convinced that no legislation
directed against the japanese will be en-
acted. l am satisfied that the people of
California and particularly the members
Of our legislature appreciate the efforts
being made by the federal government and
the representatives of Japan to stop I'M
migration to this country of Japanese la
borers, skilled and unskilled.
There can be no doubt that the Japanese
government is acting absolutely In good
faith in its endeavor to prevent its people
emigrating to our country, and in my judy
ment 1t would be a serious mistake While
they are so doing TO enact any laws d.
rected against the japanese people.
This question is one in which the fed
eral government is particularly interested
and it's wishes should be carefully consid-
cred and will be, l am sure, by the people
Of this state"
Arguments Against Measures.
A general understanding was reached to-
night by the leaders in the assembly re-
garding the action to be taken tomorrow
on the Drew bill, preventing aliens holding
lands, and the Johnson bill. denying them
the right to be directors in corporations.
They have been made a special order Of
business and a fierce fight is predicted by
their friends.
Their opponents will hold, as do Governor
Gillett, Lieutenant Governor Porter and