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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
Assignment Of Wages Without Written Conset Of Employer e
gall Slump in Business of Sharks This Week
READ THIS THEN DEFY SHARKS

An act providing for and regulating OF
wages to be in the
it by the legislature of Washing
ton:
Section l. No assignment of. order for to be
earned in the future
be valid against the employer of making
sgnment order unless said assignment order accepted
in writing the employer and said assignment
the acceptance of the filed
the auditor party
assignment order resides If resident
whic hhe Is employed If not resident of the state.
Section 2. No assignment Of for, to be
earned in future shall be valid when
unless the written of his wife
assignment order is attached thereto.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02

tire. but will demand that a new
state of affairs will be established
and that the whole country be
renovated morally and politically.
That the United States will de-
mand retribution for the execu-
tion of the two Americans. Cam
non and Groce. cannot be doubt
ed. The letter issued last night
by Secretary Knox leaves no doubt
as to this.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
GOLDEN WEDDING
CELEBRATED

Rev. Calvin w. Stewart and
wife last evening celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary at the
home of their son, Councilman C.
w. Stewart, 1905 North Forty
second street. in the presence of
loo guests and their four children.
DR.. Stewart and his wife were
married in Lancaster county,
Pennsylvania, half a century ago.
He came to Tacoma 20 years ago
to take the presidency of Whit
worth college, which he held for
several years, retiring to go back
to New York state and raise
money to put the institution on a
substantial footing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
ONLY TWO CLEAR
DAYS IN MONTH

The November weather report
this time is almost unanimous in
the cloudy column. There was
just two clear days in the whole
month. 1t rained every day but
four and the precipitation broke
all records with a total of 1873
inches.
The highest temperature was 60
degrees and the lowest rs, which
was on November Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. I.
There is every indication today
that Uncle Sam intends to force
Immediate solution of the Mic
araguan sitatuion and that the
action of Secretary Knox in dis
continuing diplomatic relations
with the Zelayan government
means an immediate movement
looking toward a domination of
the situation.
The order for the transport
Prairie to sail this afternoon with
700 marines from Philadelphia for
Central American waters and or
ders from the navy department
for the cruiser Albany and the
gunboat Yorktown, now at Mag
dalena bay. to proceed to Corinto
on the west coast of Nicaragua,
mean that this country has de-
cided that war measures are ne
cessary.
Is Declaration of War.
The action of Secretary Knox,
known to be with the full ap-
proval of the president, is as near
an open declaration of war as
could be possible under the cir
|cumstances.
A declaration of war would
have to be made by congress and
congress will be in session next
week by the time the ships dis
patched today are nearing their
destination.
If it should develop that actual
use of force will be required to
restore peace, the matter can be
quickly and effectively referred
to congress.
Mean Business.
The marines sailing from Phila-
|delphia today are fully equipped
with ammunition and supplies for
"a hard campaign. In every way
their departure has the appear
ance of meaning business.
The gunboat Yorktown and the
cruiser Albany are ordered to
proceed southwark Immediately.
They will join the Des Moines on
the west coast of Nicaragua.
In some quarters it is believed
that the United States, acting in
conjunction with Mexico and 9th
|er Central American countries,
with the exception of Honduras,
will not only force Zelaya to re.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
1t came From the Heart and Soul
of Eliza Dawson, the Oil Kings
Mother, Says Grandma Bevier,
Who Was Her Chum-She Be-
lieved Every Word of Her Re-
ligion, and Acted 1t.
BY j. v. knight.

Grandma Bevier, in her j
ninety-third year, but still
out of her dotage, has re-
vealed the secret of John d.
Rockefeller's piety. She
knows why he is SO religious,
does grandma.
Preachers have pondered
over this secret, educators
have pleaded and at least
one noted man has voiced
the eprigram of tainted
money" as result of it.
that $85, 100000 secret of
piety and religion. But
Grandma Bevier knew it all
the time.
During nearly 20 years
sne kept silence. Then the
other day, at her home, in
Plymouth, o., she let the
secret out.
1t was John ID. Rockefeller
hand today TO write checks fol
mother whose soul is nerving mi
millions in the cause of philan
thropy and religion.
Grandma Bevier is the las
living girlhood friend of Eliza Da
vison Rockefeller, mother of tn,
oil king.
She was smoking a white ella,
pipe when / knocked at her door
Nobody needs to help Grandm;
open the door when a visito
comes to her home. Nor does any
one need first to help her hid,
her pipe in the quaint old walnu
chest of drawers that stands nea
her favorite chair. Grandma dit
both with neatness and dispatch
la me! How did you know
knew Eliza Dawson La me, bu
it's been many year since ] say
her.
Remember her! Why, it seem
like yesterday since l knew Eliza
and her brother George, too. D,
you know, after Eliza married olt
Rockefeller-we all called hin
old Rockefeller or somethiu.
worse back in York state-I ofteI
heard of her boy, John. I said t,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
(RULLETIN.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. z.
were issued this after
noon directing Rear Admiral w.
A. KimbalI TO proceed on the
transport Prairie this afternoon to
Panama. 1t is supposed that he
will be in charge of the naval
operations against Nicaragua.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
THOUSANDS
RENDERED
IDLE
IMMENSE BOSTON & MONTANA
MINES SHUT DOWN TODAY
AS RESULT OF STRIKE OF
SWITCHMEN - TRAINMEN
JOINING STRIKERS.
StrikebreaIxers Arrive

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 2.
= Strikebreakers brought
from Milwaukee and Chicago
arrived here today to replace
st rikingmembers of the Ma
tional Switchmen's union.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
Strike Forces Big Mines to Close
Rockefeller the Baptist;
Where He Got [ lis Religion
OIL KINGS FOE PAYS
TRIBUTE TO MOTHER
BY Ida MY TarbelI.

(F'rom John d. Rockefeller,
a Character Study.")
There is a something in
the fine, keen face of John
d. Rockefeller's mother
which recalls the face of
Laetitia Ramolino, mother
of Napoleon Bonaparte, and
convinces one that she could
not but have been a power
with her boys, though there
is little enough to go in trust
worthy tradition and records.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02
WAR WITH NICARAGUA CERTAIN
700 MARINES
ARE ORDERED
SOUTH TODAY

STATE DEPARTMENT FORCE RIOPaRA-
TION ON PART OF ZEIAYA FOR EXECUTION
AMERlCANS-GUNBOAT AND CRUISER ARMY TRANS.
PORT DISPATCHED TO NICARAGUAN WATERS BESIECs-
PRESIDENT READY QUIT
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02

Here is state law governing salary which
Times believes will
Tacoma. measure al
1ung grasp
Mar q.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-12-02

fza Fair tonight and
n 5.vEs@ Friday. Colder TO-
u zsS&<e3 night. North winds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

The next morning came. With a sense Of
release
Which filled her whole soul with content
ment and peace.
She tossed wax and cotton far out of her
sight,
Threw wide doors and windows and gazed
with delight.
Her neighbour. Dick Jones, came and
lounGed on her gate.
Good mornin'l How are ye? You're up
rather late.
I thought you was sick, twas SO sort o.
shut up.
Too bad on the boys tibet ARE bill they
put upI'
what bili3" "Ain't you heard? Thets
why twas SO still
They put OF the Fourth cause the may
or's SO ILL.,
"And didn't they shoot of the cannon at
all,"
Cried POL Polly Z, amazed; mot gun. great or
''There amt been a day as know on this
year
So dead level still as twas yesterday
Miss Polly said only: "well. therel 1 de-
clare!"
Then slammed to the door and dropped
into q chair.
With look very sheepish and manner less
curt,
She thought. "After this WON'T cry till
I'm hurt
Fannie p. Newberry in Philadelphia
North American.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

FIG. xI1I-GRAIN IN BREEDING PLOT.
ences in the yielding ability Of differ
ent heads is not fully taken into &C.
count. The only way to tell which Of
two equal sized heads will yield the
most is by actual test II the greatest
improvement is to be made individual
head tests will have to be resorted to.
Individual Head Tests.
These Individual head tests are car
ried on in much the same manner as
the individual ear tests with corn. The
heads should be carefully selected in
the fall. In addition to the size Of
heads. the stiffness Of the straw. its
height and freedom from rust and
other fungus diseases should be noted.
The rows in the breeding plot should
be four inches apart and the kernels
dropped the same distance apart in the
row. The aim throughout should be to
have the conditions as nearly like
those of the field as possible. The
number of rows will depend to con-
siderable extent on the time that can
be devoted to the work. The larger
the number the greater the probable
fly of producing something good. Fiji
ty rows is good number to start
with.
Increasing tho Yields.
In the fall the rows should bo care
fully examined. Some will be lodged
badly. Others will have poorly filed,
short heads. Still others will be badly
rusted or smutted. Discard all these
and harvest and weigh the produce OF
each good row separately. There will
be few that will be considerably bet.
ter than the rest. From these enough
of the best heads should be selected to
plant next years breeding plot. The
rest should be thrashed together an
Used for planting an increase bed. The
eed from the increase bed is used to
plant bigger field and the seed from
this for the general fields or for sale.
By selecting the best heads for each
years breeding plot improvement is
rapid and marked. 1t takes two or
three years after the improved seed
has been produced to obtain it in sufti-
cient quantities for general use. but
the results will pay for all the trouble,
even If you produce seed for your own
use only. After the superiority OF
your new strain is once shown, how
ever, you will be besieged with re
quests for seed and can add consider
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
An Object Lesson.

'People are careless" said the man
with the big firecracker in his hand.
"If they would exercise common sense
we would hear less of accidents ON the
Fourth"
He touched the lighted end Of his
cigar to the fuse and resumed:
There is no danger in the use Of
fireworks IL those who handle them
think Of the risk they are running. I
have shot of firecrackers since l was
old enough to strike match and
never even got finger burned"
A smile of recollection came upon
bis face and he dropped his hand idly
to his side while he said:
Il remember once when my Uncle
Thomas came to our house on the
Fourth. I was small boy at the time,
but recall distinctly that we had an
old toy cannon, and Uncle Thomas In
sisted upon telling us boys how to fire
1t. Well, sir, he''-
Whack! Bangl Wowi
Without apologizing for his haste the
man. who had held the irecracker, ran
to drug store. leaving bis friend mus
ing upon the necessity OF being careful.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
Ready For the Fourth.

Blow the fife and beat the drumsi
The nations glorious birthday comes
Land OF the brave. home OF the Free
Won't We celebrated aully geel
We've been ready week or more.
Mothers laid In q double store
Arnica, bandages. oil and lotions.
Plaster and pills and soothing potions
Everywhere that a fellow turns
He trips on something that's good for
burns.
Mother says with pride that we
Are the readiest patriots you could see.
Fathers bought crutches and wooden legs.
Some OF his children must lose their pegs.
But legs are trifies. says dad. says he.
When lost in the cause OF liberty.
And as for finger. ear or eye,
They're nothing at all on the Fourth OF
July.
Granddad is ready. too. you bet,
With everything that it's wise to GET
Double insurance-our house Is wood
cute little monument, all to the good.
TO place DER the one whose happy lot
May lead to rest in our burial plot. 1
He's old. Is granddad, but never says die.
Except. OF course. on the Fourth Of July.
Blow the fife and bang the drum,
Light the fuse and let FER come!
New York American.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

ably to your income by supplying TIL.
demand thus created. The trade will
continue good. for each year you will
have something a little better to offer
In addition to the selection for yield.
strong straw and freedom from dis
ease there are number of other
points that should be considered
These depend to considerable extent
on the use to which the grain Is to b
put.
In selecting oats the per cent of hull
is one of the most important points to
look to. This varies from 20 to 80
per cent Of the entire weight Since
oat bulls are of little more value than
straw. 1t is evident that the smaller
the percentage of hull the more vallla
bic the oats will be. mere examina
ton will show the difference between
a thick and Il thin shelled oat. To de
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
O'clock came the parade Of "fantas.

O'clock came the parade Of 'fantas.
TICS"
At 10 o'clock the great civic and mil.
itary parade marched through the
streets to the music Of innumerable
bands. There were fire companies in
red shirts and black helmet hats draw.
ing the hand engines. or machines"
as they were called. There were COM
panies Of Masons and Odd Fellows in
their regalias, platoons of policemen in
uniform, squads of cavalry with sa-
bers clanking Mt their sides, regiments
of soldiers with the guns they had car
ried In the field, wagons loaded with
girls in white representing all the
states Of the Union. floats upon which
were represented scenes in the pioneer
days Of the republic and carriages con.
tanning the city officials and distin-
guished guests. Thousands of people
crowded the sidewalks and buildings
on either side of the route Of parade
and added their shouts to the noise Of
exploding gunpowder. When the pro-
cession reached the park literary exer.
cises consisting of the reading OF the
Declaration of Independence, an ora
ton by the local congressman. an orig
inal poem by budding genius and the
singing Of america" were held.
The afternoon was devoted to COM
petitive trials between the fire compa.
MES, to boat races on the river. to
chasing creased pig and climbing a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
FIRST AID TO
The INJURED


have at hand on the Fourth:
A porcelain or agate pitcher
and basin. package of absorbent
cotton and one OF iodoform gauze,
some safety pins, u carbonic solution,
solution of linseed oil and limewa-
ter solution Of boric acid, antiseptic
soap. tiaxseed for poultices and sur
geon's probe The carbolic solution is
known as the "2 per cent" teaspoon.
full of carbolic acid to pint Of water.
The boric solution calls for teaspoon
full of the acid to q glass of warm wa
ter
The simplest form of injury from
fireworks Is the burn. Cover the burn
II ut all severe with solution Of lin
seed oil and limewater and swathe in
antiseptic gauZe. Simple remedies for
burns from punk aud matches. of
which children acquire goodly num-
Der on the Fourth, are white of egg,
which covers the burn like mucilage
and keeps out the air, and common
baking soda in the proportion Of one
of water. Cover with gauze
Another very common accident on
Independence day is the explosion or
shooting Of powder into the face. Do
not allow the boy to pick this powder
out for himself. but send him at once
to surgeon after bathing the face
with carboltc solution and covering it
with antiseptic gauZe. This does not
relieve the pain or remove the powder,
but it does prevent small, dirty hands
from carrying poisonous matter into
torn pores.
When the powder is blown into the
eyes and the injury seems slight do
not touch with the fingers. but have
the patient battle the eyeballs with the
solution of boric acid. one tablespoon
ful of acid to a glass Of warm water.
This will prevent bloodshot, but the
patient should be taken at once to an
oculist or, II one cannot be found, to
regular surgeon
feshy part Of the hand the home nurse
must exercise her utmost skill and pa.
thence. The patient will demand i'm.
mediate relief-something ITO make
him feel better'-but here she takes
her first step to ward of lock jaw.
The wound must not be touched save
with sterilized implements and fab
rics. Place the agate basin over the
gas fame and throw into the water
the probe with which you expect to
take out the offending piece of wad-
ding.
Turn back your sleeves and wash
your hands thoroughly in antiseptic
soap and water as hot as you can bear
1t and thereafter touch nothing with
your hands except antiseptic articles.
Have some one remove the agate pan
from the gas stove after the water in
1t has boiled five minutes and both
water and probe are absolutely asep-
tic. Remove the wadding from the
wound with the probe and bathe the
wound with the sterilized water and q
carbolic solution in the proportions
| given above. Use absorbent antisep-
tic cotton. and each time you are
through with piece of the cotton
throw 1t away, but do not lay 1t back
in the water.
Wrap in iodoform gauze and leave
the rest to the surgeon. Linseed oil
and iimewater will relieve the pain;
but not being purely aseptic, they car
~ danger with relief Cleanliness and
freedom from death dealing germs are
more important at this stage of the
proceedings than relief from pain.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

satisfy him or make him sick. Al.
though he had burned more gunpow.
der probably than be had ever explod-
ed In all his life. he was not contented.
With the new supply Of money he
bought more firecrackers and more
peanuts. and when the last rocket had
darted skyward and the last pinwheel
had ceased to siss he made his way
homeward. the tiredest and happiest
boy In toWn.-St. Louis Star
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

creased pole on
the common and
finally to a bal
loon ascension in
the park. In the
evening a grand
display Of fire.
works and a band
concert wound up
the days festivl.
ties. Long before
night came every
boy had spent all
the money he had
8 a v ed for a
month from the
sale of old bones,
iron, bottles and
junk and had
made a requisi.
ton on the pater-
nal pocketbook.
The quantities Of
ice cream, lemon
ade and peanuts
he had already
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
Tortured On A Horse.

"For ten years couldn't ride horse
without being in torture from piles"
writes l.: S. Napier, of Rugless, KY,
when all doctors and othe remedies
failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
me. Infallible for Piles, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, Boils. Fever-Sores, Ecze-
ma, Salt Rheum, Corns, 25c. Guaran-
deed by P A. Clemmer. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

SEE Us before placing your insur-
ance. Fire, Wind Storm and Hail.
Nothing but the best companies in our
agency. 1t will pay you to figure with
us. Some companies give you rebate
of 10 per cent at end of year, we give
it to you at the time we write the
business. SToCKMAN & Dorm.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

If you expect to get the best and
most reliable preparation for Kidney
trouble, inflammation of the bladder,
rheumatism, rheumatic pains, weak
back and backaehe you must get De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills. They
act promptly and are sure. Sold by
Edward 7. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

When the party was complete they
proceeded through the deserted streets
of the town firing guns and setting Off
punches of snap crackers to arouse
the sleepers. Several of the boys cur.
ried horns, which they blew to their
hearts content. A number Of citizens
who did not relish having their morn
ing maps thus rudely disturbed stuck
their heads out Of their windows and
said uncomplimentary things to them.
but they only laughed and fired of
more crackers. Their teeth chartered
with excitement or cold-it is not Ger.
tain which-but they did not mind 1t
and kept up the merriment. Down
on the main thoroughfare Of the town
the restaurants had already opened for
business. From hall above the stores
the music Of band played for the
dancers who had remained up all night
to usher in the day. With the first
peep of day the bells in every steeple
began to peal out sunrise salute,
while from the hilltop back of the
canal cannon roared out.
By this time the city was awake,
and the streets were soon filled with
people. Excursion trains from distant
points arrived every few minutes and
added their human freight to the bus
thing crowds. Farmers from the sur.
rounding country with their families
loaded on OK carts and farm wagons
drove into the public square and be-
came part Of the multitude. At 7
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
instruction in Music

am prepared to receive all of my
old pupils and any new ones desiring
instruction in music.
MISS LAURAINE MEAD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

DeWitts Little Early Risers, gentle,
easy, pleasant, small little liver pills.
Sold by Edward T. Tomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

darkness. boys
dressed hurriedly
and silently made
their way to the
street. The stars
We're s b in Ing
brightly a bow o
their heads, and
the air was a bit
c hilly. They
were soon Joined
by groups Of 9th
er boys and to-
gether proceeded
to the homes of
companions who
had failed to put
in I'M appearance
and by throwing
stones at their
windows or by
pulling strings
that had been
fastened to their
toes awoke the
for1p clonnorc
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02
AN old time
FOURTH OF JULY

"HE Fourth of July was the day
upon which every boy felt that
Il he had an inalienable right to
make all the noise he could.
Every frecracker was to him scream
of JOY that the veterans had tri.
umphed, and every rocket that pierced
the sky, dropping trail Of sparks be-
hind it, was shrek of delight that
the carnage of battle was ended. Thir-
ty years ago no boy in town wanted to
lie in bed after the church clock had
tolled the hour of / O'Clock on that
morning. Creeping out Of bed in the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-07-02

Most cough cures and cold cures are
constipating, especially those that con-
tain opiates. Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup is free from all opiates
and it cures the cold by gently moving
the bowels and at the same time it
soothes irritation of the throat and lungs
and in that way stops the cough. 1t is
especially recommended for children,
a it tastes nearly as good as maple
8 agar. We sell and recommend it. =
Edward Il. Tomas.