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The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
New England Pie.

Some poor dweller in the benight-
New England pie is like. 1t probably
will not help him to be told, but II
he means apple, it is like an essay by
Emerson liquefied with the music of
Massenet and spiced with the cyni-
cism of Shaw; If he means pumpkin,
1t is like some of Gounod's music
heard in landscape all sun and flow
ers. 1t is too early yet to describe
the mince pies of 1909, but last years
and last year was not an extraor-
binary good year-were like an in.
crease in salary. and present from
home arriving on the day when ones
conscience was behaving itself-Bos-
ton Globe.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
CHAPTER j.

A young man was walking slowly
afong the country road.
His eyes. fixed moodily before him.
si.w nothing. But his feet kept to the
narrow path that skirted its edge.
avoiding the whsel-tracks and hoof-
prints Of the frozen surface, and keep
ing well within the line of stiffened
aster and goldenrod that rose on
gray stalks beside the stone wall on
either side.
Beyond the wall fields OF stubble
stretched. brown and bare, in the twi-
light Everywhere hung the cold, un-
varying light. except along the west
ern horizon. where band of orange
glowed against the darkening sky. Its
brightness fell upon the shoulders OF
the young man. emphasizing the list
less stoop and the slow, dispirited
walk. The air of detection might have
belonged to man of 60.
No human being was In sight Pres
entity he turned his head and looked
back listening. The movement
brought his face into the glow of light.
It was strange face. the dark, trou-
bled eyes full of inquiry. the flexible
lips, slightly parted, waiting upon ST.
lence. Slowly smile of amusement
crept into the eyes, spread over the
face and drew from the lips quick
laugh.
"Uncle Eben and Aunt Jerusha!"
The listless shoulders Strengthened
themselves. and the young man faced
about. looking back.
Far up the road. outlined against
the orange sky, a high farm wagon
was approaching. The old horse made
his way over the hubs with spasmodic.
seesaw leaps.
The two figures planted firmly on
the high seat seemed in no way in
commoded by the gait. Both were
bundled in shawls and furs. That one
was man might be known from the
grayIsh fringe of beard that depended
from under the blue and white tippet
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
The Dollar Sign.

to pack her trunk and depart from the
resort where she had spent many
pleasant days, where she had been
the cynosure of all eyes, where she
had fiirted and gossipped tand been
gossiped abouD. she visited the pro
prietor
I've just received check for $50
from my husband" she told him. '-You
will honor it, won't your
The proprietor bowed and rubbed
his hands.
MY dear Mrs. Buffer" he ventured.
81 will not only honor it, but will fall
down and worship it,"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
Taking Care Of Yourself.

There never was time when peo-
pie paid as much attention to their
health and strength as they do now.
Time was when fine stock and fine
horses were fed more carefully than
human beings.
The result of properly balanced ra-
tions has worked wonders with stock
and recent experiments are proving
that the same thing is true of man
kind.
1t has been found that Quaker
Scotch Oats eaten often and regularly
taking the place of heavy, greasy foods
will work wonders in the health and
strength of family
School children fed frequently on
Quaker Scotch Oats thrive physically
and are always capable of the best
work at school, For athletes, labor
ers, 1t is the best food. One of the at
tractive features of Quaker Scotch
Oats is the perfect way 1t is packed.
Besides the regular size package there
Is the large size family package. 10
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
Suspicious.

The father of Judge w. H. Wadhams
had chicken-coop and dog and a
stable hand. 1t began to look to Mr..
Wadhams as though some one had dis.
covered the combination. So he kept
the coop and the stable hand. but he
got new dog. Next day the bent
old negro who groomed the Wad-
hams horses came to him. You los
you affection fob me, boss?" he asked.
mo, Scipio." said Mr.. Wadhams. 81
like you as well as ever" Then
said Scipio. peevishly, "w'yn't you
tie Old Rover in de chicken-coop. Std
of dat new dorg?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
WIII Make Nature studIe..

G. e. Akeley. the noted collector Of
African hig game. left New York on
August II for British East Africa,
where he will continue studies begun
during former expeditions and will
make collections for the American
museum. A moving picture camera
has been taken for the purpose OF
getting pictures of army ants on the
march and other movements of ami
mals.-American Museum Journal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
Times CHANCES.

Mildmay is philosopher in b,s
way. The other evening Mrs. M. eave
him a scolding that would have mada
almost any other man crazy. Rut
Mildmay said never q word In reply.
He only murmured to himself: And
that is the woman l used to hold on
my knee and call my little pootsy
wootsy!"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
a Painless Death.

teacher in the factory district OF
a New Jersey town had been giving
the children earnest lectures upon the
poisonousness of dirt.
One morning little girl raised her
hand excitedly and pointed to Doy
who seldom had clean hands.
Teacher" she said, "look quick!
Jimmie's committin' suicide! He's
suckin' his thumb. Success Maga-
zine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
Annfher Discovery.

'Hooray." exclaimed the man VINO
had been hunting for it. Il have DIS
covered the pole.'
Good said the man who was with
him, now I'll get the bait and wen
go fishing
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
TASTED Queer to Teddy.

Teddy, after having drink of plain
soda water, was asked how he liked
.Not very we'll" he replied. 1T
taetes too much as though my foot
had gone asleep In my mouth. "-Suc-
CESS
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18
Five Millions of Scots.

Scotland's population is estimated
at close to five million.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18

Maybe Santa Claus will use an aero
plane this year.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18

Love who may--I still can say.
Those who win heaven. blest are they.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-18

Ever rend tile above Ietters new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. true, and full of human
lnterest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-04-26
HOUSES ON EASY PAYMENTS
In Ont and Go nl.A--

1850; $165 down, $3.50 monthly.
Above price will obtain one of the
most convenient little homes in the
city. There Is an unusually big kit
chen, with porcelain sink and a nice
pass pantry; porcelain tub and 30-'
gal. hot water tank and new toilet.
Five newly papered rooms besides
the bath. Electric lights and fine
porch. Ground 50X70 feet, being the
south 70 feet off corner. 1904 East
Saith, S. e. corner ] st.
5000! $40 down and $40 monthly.
For cozy Broom cottage and four
nice lots mile this side of Fern
Hill. Go out today and see Mr.. f.
]. Baker. Get off car at Blackwell
station and walk to the left. Take
|Spanaway car. Cut out direction or
you may miss the place.
$500; $3.50 down and $25 monthly
This is an extra well built 10 room
house, with pretty lots. Hous @
has electric lights and switches,
complete porcelain plumbing, laun-
dry trays, big closets and pantries,
nice stable, COW barn and chicken
house. Lots set out to fruit and all
ready for spring planting. Located
on South Yakima av. Could put in
four adjoining lots for a little ex-
ira If desired.
Other property taken in exchange.
VIII also accept mortgages or
land contracts, In payment. q
sion.
WARREN BROWN
Owner, 952h Pacific av.
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FOR SALE BY owNER-1 lot Is
Kills; new house. Just finished. large
enough for small family; within 100
yards from car line station. Wood
and coal yards at your door. Store
and butcher shop within 2 blocks.
Free mail delivery every morning.
Perfect title. Price $500: 800 cash
and $40 month. Enquire 403 Cali
fornia bldg.
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For Bargains in South
End

See Johnson, 65th st and Pacific
av. Phone 1859. Keep your eye on
the South End. Do you know that
Pacific ay. is to bs graded to cath
win come next. rhey a' are Terg piat tnrS
leo acres on Pacific av., bet. Sind
and 64th. They are plating 40 acres
more a little further south. They
are grading East H to Bismarck.
City limits will be extended n mile
south. l1lection on the sth Of Nav.
GET IN before prices change.
have acres on Pacific av close
In, all under cultivation, good, al
most new 6-room house and other
bal Z years at per cent. have
also q few lots on monthly pay
inants on the avenue Single acre
frAees also.
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$40 for 20 Acres

We have big list of s. 8 ana m
acre garden tracts, part cleared. soil
that will grow anything you plant
most of it free from gravel, clover
grows waist high, close to N. p. and
U. r.. station creamery, church,
school Price $40 to 500 per acre:
$40 down, $40 per month buys the
best. Wood for fuel on each tract.
viii be worth $3.50 per acre In !
years.
THE A. N. nARNHIsEL COMPANY
e52H Pacific Av- NJ 720O. A1se6
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Some Good BUYS

$2,900-3 lots; houses in good
repair. on South ] ST., " block from
car line. Very close in. Terms.
$2,S50-1 lot; 17-room house on
So. Yakima. Income paying prop
erty; minutes walk to business
center.
$2.250-1 lot; 10-rooms, near So.
4th and Wright park.
sS5o-1h lots. lao IT. Pacific
Heights, South 35th.
TROGNITz, 813 Provident Bldg.
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REAL
ESTATE

One hundred thousand dollars
being spent for improvements In
g175 Up. with improvements. only
e10 down and IS per month. Get OF
30. Tacoma car at 38th and NJ SITS;
office one block west. Gill Home
Investment Co.
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WILL TRADE a 500 scholarship in
the best business college in Taco
ma for vacant suburban lots. Ad-
dress Box SO. care Times.
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The most critical time In the bat
decide whether he will build a home
or pay rent Let us show you our
beautiful addition and explain our
proposition before you decide SIS
home Don't put it off. If you d.
the other fellow will not. and we
only have a few more choice lots
In the last close-in addition to Ia
coma. Call at 800 Pacific Ave. Gill
Home Investment Company.
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Waterfront lots for summer
homes. Frank A. Magill, 410 Prov
tdent Bldg.
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LADIES wanted to make A.-Y.-P.
souvenirs during spare hours. at
home. No experience required. Good
pay. Call to 8, Gil 18th ST., near
Tacoma av.
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REAL
ESTATE


Two. lots on So. Yakima av.. I'm
Alto plat. Very cheap. Owner needs
money. See Jesse o. Thomas, Jr ,
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HELP wANTED--FEMALE

WANTED-A lady In the alteration
department. Apply New York
QUILTING Co. 1925 C st.
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TO EXCHANGE

EXCHANGE-High grade piano for
horse and cow. II. 207 Cal. Bldg
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TO LET-1421 So. SD ST., 7-room
house and bath, laundry and
Woodshed; concrete basement; lots
covered with fruit trees and berries
or all kinds. 10 minutes ride on
so. Tacoma car. / block from car
line. Apply to p. NJ. Ruthfield Co.,
40S Provident Bldg. 7
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Be independent own your homeI
Get rid OF the rent habit Call on
81 &yy home sii-3i FL Fan Rsnk nSw
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WANTED--A woman cook; girl for
homework. 523 California Bldg.
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HOUSES FOR RENT

WOMAN wishes TO do laundry work
b ythe day. Phone Main 852S.
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Dash. $40 PER- MO,

CASH, $40 PER MO.
A pair of swell building lots In
North Ind, near 88th and Cheyenne.
Near p. d. car line. Streets graded,
walks In. Price only $3.50 per lot.
cali i0t CtRa aarIsa. 4 LrNDLEY
~. 5s15. GOT Bernice Bldg.
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HELP WANTGD-MALE

A BOY willing to do Janitor work
can earn his tuition at Beutel
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TIMES
CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS

WILL keep children at own home
afternoons. Inquire 1910 So. It'll.
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WANTED-Man to list and show
real estate and business chances,
experience unnecessary. Can make
800 to $500 per month. Call at
~ 408 Provident Bldg.
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SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE

AGED colored woman
wants day work or care of fur
nished house. Address 1884 So. G.
Phone A3990.
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ARE YOU tired OF your old sewing
machine? Well, we will take 1t n
exchange on a New Home at sSs
Tacoma av.
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ARE YOU DISGUSTEp with the
dyeing. cleaning and pressing bus
lnessf Now then, try the place op.
posite the Star theater that has 81
years experience. We have nc
horses. wagons or solicitors, hence
the reasonable prices for class A
work: Telephone Main 74s0. J. A
Donaldson, Prop.
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TIMES CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
BUSINESS CHANCES

RoOMING HOUSE for sale by owns
er. FL large outside rooms. on
prominent corner. always full. Full
|6S26.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
BUREAU SYSTEM
IN NAVY DOOMED
Report of Experts Will Recom-
mend Establishment of an
Advisory Board
Especial Disp0tch 10 The CALI

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Not since
the Spanish war revealed the startling
weakness of our military establish
ment and the subsequent drastic reor-
ganization followed, has there ap-
peared a more general military up
heavaI than is the one foreshadowed
in a report which the Swift board has
made. This is the board of eminent
officers which the secretary of the navy
appointed several months ago and
which has been collecting material for
its report, not only in this country
but among the admiralties of all the
military nations.
The -eport will not be made public
for several days, but your correspon-
dent is in a position to give its essen
tial features. The chief one contem-
plates the establishment of an adj
Iisory board. modelled on similar lines
to that of the British admiralty.
The other looks to a thorough reor-
ganization of navy yard administra-
ton.
These were the issues for which the
insurgents" as the younger and more
progressive element of the navy is
called, have fought for so long.
The insurgents" have won every es-
Sentlal point Tor WDlcn lney IOusHt.
For them il is sweeping victory. The
power of the bureaus is curtailed and
by the establishment of an advisory
body coordination of such little power
as has been left the bureaus is assured.
Nor does the reform stop here. 1t
extends to the administration of navy
yards, whose maladministration has
been notorious for so long a time
Here, instead of the many divisions of
authority which have hitherto OBJ
tained, will be two great departments,
interdepenuent and under the direct
control of the line. One will be con-
cerned with ship construction, the
other with steam engineering. There
will be subdivisions, but all of these
will be responsible to the two great
heads
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
MANS BODY FOUND
: ON ALAMEDA MOLE
Hat Band Marked With Initials
ST. j. H." and Left Arm
TattOOed

ALAMEDA, Nov. 25.-The body of a
man was found on the Alameda mole
midway between the pier and the land
end shortly after midnight. The en-
eineer of local train saw the corpse
living near a track. Notice was sent
to the deputy coroner here and the
body was moved to the morgue. To-
day a hat that evidently belonged to
the man was picked up close to where
the body was discovered. The leather
band in the hat was punched with the
initials IF. j. H." A ferry commuta-
ton ticket was found in pocket, but
1t bore no name.
The body was attired in suit con-
sisting of well worn gray trousers
and a gray check coat and vest. The
shirt and underclothes were white. The
hat was a stiff derby and the shoes
were low cut and of vici kid.
The body is that of a man apparently
about 35 years of age, of medium
height and weighing about 145 pounds.
The man wore close cropped reddish
mustache. His hair was black and
looked as if it had been cut recently
The right arm was broken at the ell
bow and the skull fractured on the
left side. Deputy Coroner c. H. Viewer
believes that the man either fell from
a train or was struck while walking
near the track The remains are not
mangled as they would be had the man
been run over. On the left arm be-
tween the wrist and elbow is tattoeed
the letter ''P" and three other letters
that are almost obliterated
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
WOMEN IN BATTLE
AT MASKED BALL
Wife and Feminine Friend OF
Husband in Combat Dur
ing Dance

HAYWARD. Nov. 25.-Following a
dispute over the husband of Mrs. Frank
Vargas at the annual masquerade ball
of the Hayward firemen in Native Sons
hall last evening. Mrs Manuel Flores
attacked Mrs. Vargas, knocking her to
the floor. The ballroom was. in an
uproar in an instant and men sprang
to tear the women apart.
Following the affair of last evening,
Frank Vargas left his house this morn
ing with the threat. according to his
wife, that he would end her life either
today or tomorrow.
Two years ago. according to Mrs.
Vargas. the trouble between her and
Mrs. Flores began Tt was then,
charges Mrs Vargas. that her husband s
infatuation for the younger woman
began, and since then, she declares. he
has spent most of his time In Mrs.
Flores company.
According to neighbors. both women
had numerous encounters on the streets
and have been heard to threaten each
other. Mrs Vargas claims since the
other woman appeared on the scene
she and her four children have been
neglected by the husband and father.
The cause of the trouble last evening
was the appearance of Vargas In COM
pany with Mrs. Flores at the ball. after
he had assured his wife that he was
not going, though he insisted on her
attending.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
GOVERNOR WILL
GREET JAPANESE
Mayor and Merchants Will Also
Take Part in Today's
Reception

A gala reception is to be rendered
the Japanese commercial commission
this evening when the delegation ar
rives from Oakland. The members of
the chamber of commerce have been
requested to gather in force at the Key
Route depot at $40 o'clock to receive
the visitors. There will be addresses
of welcome by Governor Gillett, Mayor
Taylor and President James McNab of
the chamber of commerce. Many of the
local businessmen have arranged to
be on hand to assist in the welcome.
The Japanese will be escorted across
the bay TO this side by special COM
mittee, composed of John .Barneson,
Robert Dollar, F. w. Dohrmann, Ill.
Tsuda and Taro Hodsumi.
Z 1t is expected that some member of
the visiting delegation will reply to
the speeches of welcome. Then will
follow general introductions and ex-
changes of courtesies. The Japanese
will then be escorted to the Fairmont
hotel
Before coming to this side the Japan
ese will be the guests of the city Of
Oakland. An elaborate entertainment
has been arranged on the other side.
which will consume the greater part
of the day. Upon their arrival at the
ferry the 70 members of the commission
will become the guests of the local
chamber of commerce.
The program that has been prepared
by the chamber viii provide entertain
ment for the delegation until the de-
parture on Tuesday morning. The
chief function will be the Monday night
banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
NEWS OAKLAND BERKELEY ALAMEDA AND SAN IEANDRO
WARNING SENT OUT
BY BUILDING TRADES
Unauthorized Persons Accused
of Representing Themselves
as Members of Unions

OAKLAND. Nov. 25.-Warning has
been given by the building trades
council and by the joint district coun-
ell of carpenters that unauthorized per-
sons are making use of the old head
quarters of both associations at Web
ster and Twelfth streets and imposing
upon the public by creating the impress
sion that they are members of the
unions.
The building trades council recently
moved its headquarters to the building
erected by the Carpenters hall associ-
alton at 161 Twelfth street where the
union carpenters also have their head
quarters.
The resolution of warning reads as
follows:
Public: The fine building recently erected
by the Carpenters hall association in Twelfth
by both the carpenters and the building trades
council as joint building trades and carpenters
headquarters.
The former building trades headquarters at
Twelfth and Webster streets and the old car
penters headquarters at 1915 Clay street have
been discontinued and abandoned and all the
business of these two organizations is being
carried on at the Headquarters, 76I and 763
Twelfth street. Oakland
All the building trades unions can be com
hIunicated with at the above address. or by
phones, private exchange 754 or Home A-3236
This explanation is made because unau-
thorfzed persons have attempted TO mislead the
public by claiming to the carpenters head
quarters, thus causing confusion and some
trouble both for contractors and the general
public
Don't be fooled Remember the correct ad-
dress and phone. Very respectfully yours,
H. j. BANKER,
President Building Trades Council
+. II. PRATT.
Secretary Building Trades Council OF Alameda
County, Cal.
E. ]. Mcguire.
President Joint District Council OF Carpenters.
r. TAYLOR.
Secretary Joint District Council of Carpenters Of
Alameda County.
The building trades council has voted
500 to aid the strike in Sweden.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
PREPARE
TO BUILD TEMPLE
Meeting of IncorporatOrs to Be
Held Today to Perfect Plans
for New Structure

OAKL4ND, Nov. 25.-For the purpose
of building a hall to be devoted to the
interests of Aerie No. Z, F'raternal Or
der of Eagles of Oakland, a corpora
ton has been formed including the fol-
lowing members of the local aerie:
Doctor H. B. Mehrmann. J. f. Heaney, Judge
Mortimer Smith, William Candy, Sam Short
fsecond assistant engineer of the Oakland fire
Department.. f. G.. Buswen Jr.. 4. Hanson.
william Belrose. Charles Ohme. ID. o. Day,
c. W. Denny. l. L. Foster, Harry Pulcifer,
John w. Mott. William j. Hennessey, DR.. G..
G. Reinle. Morgan Fitzpatrick, o. A. Smith
and DR.. c. Curdts.
meeting of the incorporators will
be held tomorrow evening and plans to
carry out the building schemes will be
perfected The local aerie of Eagles
is one of the most prosperous branches
of the order, having 1000 members on
its roster and $27, 900 in its treasury
The officers are:
J. F. Heaney. president; c. w. Denny, vice
president; William Canty, secretary; William
Belrose, financial secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-26
Wife HAS HUSBAND
JAILED AS DESERTER
Theater EmplOye Admits Having
Left Army Without Leave
Five Years Ago

OAKLAND. Nov. 25.-wiIliam Ahern.
a clerk and theater employe, has been
detained at the city prison on COM
plant of his wife that he is a deserter
from the United States army. Mrs
Ahern told the police that her husband
was in Cuba during the last occupation
of the island by the army was arr
rested for military offense. attacked
the guard and escaped.
Ahern admitted that he deserted. but
said that he was stationed at Fort
Washington, Nd, when he decamped
five years ago. This would save him
by time limit from prosecution by the
military authorities.
Since she caused her husbands arr
rest Mrs Ahern has been trying to ef-
rect his release, having repented OF her
act -.ern said that he was willing to
remain in Jail until the police had been
advised by the army authorities.