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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03

French of Africa, since all tribes
are supposed to have a smattering
of 1t just as all Europeans arc
supposed to know French.
The Swahali presents a contrast
for instead of going bareheade1
with crown of wool he has all
his hair completely shaved off anG
wears a fez; he may furthermore
wear a east-off coat of his mas
ter's, but beneath it he must wear
a species of nightshirt of white
cotton falling to his knees, which
are bare, as are his feet. The
house boy who lets his hair grow
or removed his feZ, or put OH
brooches, or aspired to shoes,
would be Immediately turned out
by his master, as that is their ira
ditional garb, and a change in IL
is always understood by them as a
deliberate insult of their masters.
They invariably try at least one
trick on new master fresh from
Europe; If he nips it in the bud he
may have good servant for the
rest of his stay, and he will GER
tdlHly nave no SeT1UuS lTOuDiG. nut
If he let's it pass unobserved the
|Swahili knows he is dealing with
an ignoramus and so robs, cheats
and betrays him and passes on the
good word to the rest of the tribe.
The natives are used for various
public works, repaving the road
ways, improving the waste lands
lying alongside of the town, and
like things; but there is always
the appearance of something I'M
natural about them whe nat such
work, and If you look you will
always see an overseer handy, who
carries a kiboko or rhinoceros
hide whip in his hand. AS a mat
ter of fact, he dare not use this
except to tap lightly as he might
with a tiny switch, for the kiboko
has been abolished as an instru-
ment of punishment.
But the real negro is seen out
here only when he is loafing along
the road orvelse chatting Iazily
outside the native market or
gathered together on a cart from
which the mules or oxen have been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
By Warrington Dawson.

MARRIOTT, British East Africa,
August 2.-When Col. Roosevelt
comes into Nairobi, his hunting
Headquarters, he always shows a
decided interest in the native po-
licemen, called askaris. There are
400 of them to maintain the peace
of the Nairobi district, and they
are under command of British Off
GERS, most of whom fought in the
Boer war.
These native policemen are un-
commonly well trained and sol
dierly looking, and show that dis
eipline can do much to develop the
African native. They are not al
lowed to load the fine muskets
with which they are supplied, how
ever, for the British officials know
perfectly we'll that, whatever the
discipline, in time of uprising they
would go over to their fellows and
shoot down their white officers.
So the best way is to train them
to drill properly, hold themselves
we'll and exercise the majesty of
the law over offenders great and
small.
1t cannot be concealed that
sometimes these askaris commit
thefts and offenses themselves, or
shield their tribesmen against the
common enemy, the white oppres-
scr. When discovered they are
Immediately discharged and re-
cruits are found easily enough.
Askaris are on duty in the
lstreets. They patrol the roads,
act as escort to government cara
vans or to conveys of mails or
money going to the interior. They
are guards to the native convicts,
and they can often be seen leading
through the street negro whom
they have just handcuffed. A
chain is attached to the handcuff
and the policeman always drives
his prisoner ahead of him.
The costume of the askaris is
very picturesque, blue puttees,
khaki shorts" or breeches reach
ing halfway down the thigh, dark
blue sweaters, broad red sashes
and red fezzes. They are required
to retain their tribal traditions of
6OIHS DdTcIOOteu, dltuOuBn nedVy
boots are included in their official
kit, because they are so accus-
toned to their bare feels that they
can scarcely walk in shoes and are
horrobily sore afterwards.
The natives make no resistance
when an askari tries to arrest
them, and the askari is never loath
to exercise his authority. But
what Is a more awkward position
is where a white man must be ar
rested by them, since there are no
other policemen. There is a hand
full of young bloods fresh out
from England, and a rowdy ele-
ment of white settlers, who take
pleasure in smashing street lamps
or destroying rickshaws or damag-
ing houses and fences at night,
and who, when an askari attempts
to fulfill lis duty and arrest them
as he wodld any other lawbreaker,
curse him for black swine or
anything else they thing of at the
time and dare him to touch them,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
SHING[E WEAvERS TO
GALL BIC STRIKE

to Mr.. Simond and word has been
received here that the manufac-
turer of the saws will apply for an
injunction to prevent the boycott.
The shingle weavers claim that
they are taking this action because
Simond recently won his fight for
an open shop In his big Eastern
plant.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
FIVE HUNDRED TACOMA MEM
BERS TO GO TO SEATTLE To-
MORROW no PARTICIPATES
IN CELEBRATION.

Tacoma Woodmen Of the World
are going to Seattle 500 strong
tomorrow to help the local drill
team bring back that $500 prize
for the best drilled squad on the
fair grounds. It will be Wood
men day at the exposition and a
big time is expected.
Head Consul I, 1. Boak of Dem
yer, Head Manager James STEM
house Of Denver, Frank Hawk,
Pueblo; Thomas Robinson, Oak
land; Congressman HawIey, Sa-
lem, Ore, and John Pattison OF
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03

and often maui him If he insists
on doing his duty.
The Kikuyus are the natives
most frequently seen at Nairobi,
for they are an agricultural tribe
whose country lies round about
here. They are much in demand
as agrdeners. Some are employed
as servants also, but they are
rather stupid about a house, and
Swahilis are preferred, or else
Kavirondos from up by Lake Vic
toria Nyanza.
Some few households employ
Nasal servants, from the famous
warrior tribe, and when they con-
sent to become servants they are
very satisfactory; but as rule
they are very independent by ma
ture. They come into Nairobi as
If the place belonged to them.
They refuse any form of work ex-
cept cattle raising, which is their
traditional occupation, and they
deal on the whole with their white
rulers asSwith beings perhaps their
equals but certainly not their SUI
periors.
The Kikuyus dress in skin or
a blanket looped over the left
shoulder and hanging down to
their knees on that side, while on
the other, the right, the whole line
of the leg and the hipbone can be
seen as they walk. They love to
decorate themselves, and they
wear bead necklets, bracelets and
anklets. The cartilage of their
ears is stretched so that sticks of
wood, steel and brass ornaments,
rings cut from elephants tusks,
and anything else big and impress
sive may be slipped in.
The Kikuyu wears his wool
like a bowl on the top of his
head, the edges being shaved off
round the forehead, temples, ears
and neck. He is not afraid of
working or carrying bundles on
his back, provided someone stands
over him to see that he does It.
Two of them may pass with their
burdens, talking as they go with
a Swahili house boy, using the
Swahili language, which is the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
TO ENTERTAIN
PARK MEN
HERE

The park board of Tacoma is
getting ready to spend from s2,-
600 to $4,000 to entertain visiting
delegates to the convention of the
American Association of Park Sup
erintendents which will be in Ia
coma August IL. 10, IA.
President Bennett invited the
members and 1t is expected 200
or 500 will be here. A trip to
Mt. Tacoma and othr diversions
are planned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
CARNIVAL AT MAGNOLIA
REACH SATURDAY

The Str. Vashon will leave the
N. p. dock Saturday 1918, 1880,
$3.50, Gao and 1880 p. m. Re
turning in the evening in time to
catch last cars.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
COAST MAY GET
Is BATTLESHIPS

ton. In addition to the Washing.
ton, Tennessee, South Dakota
West Virginia. Maryland, Penn.
sylvania and Colorado, the North
Carolina, Montana, New York
Brooklyn, st. Louis, Charleston and
Milwaukee will probably be sent
to the Pacific.
Rear Admiral Sebree will be in
change, according to present plans
and the feet will engage in all the
war movements necessary to keep
in thorough condition for service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
MOVE ON FOOT TO TIE UP
PUGET SOUND MILLS BE-
CAUSE THEY USE THE ST.
MOND SAWS.

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
BELLINGHAM, Aug. 2.-Shin-
gle weavers of Puget Sound are
preparing for a gigantic strike In
order to force the manufacturers
to cease using the Simond saws
In the mills. according to a state
ment issued here by F. ]. Cooley
special representative of the Ma
tional Association of Manufactur-
ers, who is In the city for the
purpose of organizing a branch OF
the order here.
Cooley declares that the shingle
weavers are planning an unjust
move. Full particulars of the
threatened strike have been wired
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
TEDDY SIZES UP BLACK C0PPERS OF NAIR0BI THEY PINCH
NATIVES EASILY, BUT the WHITE BOYS EAT EN- ALIVE

OF RLACK SER
WANTS AT LITTLE AFRICAN
CITY, WHICH ROOSEVELT
MAKES HIS HUNTING HEAD
UARTERS - VARIOUS Me-
GROES, BUT THE REAL Me-
GRO FEELS LIKE A KING If
HE DOESN'T HAVE TO
WORK.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
COTTAGE ON FIRE

A small fire in the home OF Leon
Dosky, at 210 East Twenty-ninth
street, did about $3.50 damage be-
fore it was extinguished by the
fire department about 1890 this
morning. The origin of the blaze
is a mystery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
WOODMEN TO SEND
BIG CROWD TOFAIR

[Colfax, are among the notables
who will coem to Tacoma from the
celebration to be present at the
joint meeting of the four local
camps Thursday evening, when sc
candidates will be put through the
Woodman degree.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
NAVAL DEPARTMENT HAS A
PLAN ON FOOT TO SUPPLY
THE PACIFIC WITH COM
PLETE FLEET.

(By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 8.
The naval department has a
plan now on foot by which the Pa
cific coast will next year be sup
piled with complete fleet of 16
armored cruisers for its protec-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
LARGE SALMON
CATCH

BELLINGHAM, Aug. 2.-More
than 30S,000 sockeye salmon were
canned at Bellingham and Ana
cortes yesterday and immense
numbers of the fish have reached
the traps. Tremendous schools
of fish which for days past have
been sighted in the straits and at
the salmon banks have appeared
at the fishing banks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
ALLEGED THIEF
IS BROUGHT
BACK

e. T. Poyer, arrested at Oak
land, CAL, for embezzlement, ar
rived in Tacoma yesterday iu
charge of Deputy Sheriff Mclean.
He is charged with having mrs
represented himself as a collector
for the Northern Life Insurance
company of Tacoma, collecting a
large sum of money, which he ap-
lpropriated to his own use.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-03
Three Mills Close.

Three Mills Close.
ANACORTES, Aug. "a strike
of 100 simple packers yesterday
morning affected practically all
the local mills, officers of the To-
cal union giving as a reason for
the strike the action of the shingie
mills bureau in forcing packers to
do a higher grade of work with
out corresponding raise in the
wage scale.
Three mills were closed yester-
day as q result of the strike.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Copper Queen Won Tax Suit.

Judge F. M. Doan on April 14th handed down a decision in favor of defendent in the celebrated tax suit case of Cochise County vs. the Cop per Queen company. In this suit about $2O0,O0O was involved. It grew out of a raise made on mining prop erty by the territorial board of equalization, which the Copper Queen declined to pay. The raise was made in 1901 and the case has since been pending in the court.
 It was originally tried before Judge F. s. Nave, who gave judgment in favor of the county. An appeal was taken, however, to the supreme court of the territory with the result that a new trial was granted.
 The firm of Herring & Sorin, of Tucson, together with Attorney Jud- son, of St. Louis, were the council for the copper company.
 The county was represented by Dis trict Attorney Williams and Colonel Pickett.
 MT. Judson is one of the best known tax attorneys in the middle west.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Statehood Certain.

J. c. Adams, who has been in Wash. ington for some time past, conferring with national Republican leaders, was visitor in Tucson, last week. He appeared to be quite well pleased with the appointments of territorial officials which have been made. He stated emphatically that he was not candidate for the United States marshalship. He said that at no time has he been an aspirant for the posi- tion nor does he desire this appoint ment.
 It is predicted by local Republicans that the marshalship will go to c. A. Overlook, who is prominent Cochise county Republican. It is not thought however, that any new appointment will be made until Marshal Daniels term expires next year.
 Discussing statehood, MT. Adams stated that he has not the slightest doubt but that Arizona will be ad- mitted into the Union at the next regular session of Congress. He said that the oppositiSn to the admission of the. Territories is gradually dwin- ding and he predicts that the State hood measure will go drought with a rush.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Enlarged Homestead Law Is Thus Far
 Not in Effect.

Many people over the Territory are laboring under the impression that the enlarged homestead act of Febru- ary, 1909, is now in effect and that by sending in applications and money some advantage in entry will be gained. Attention to this wrong inn pressien is called by Receiver Charles Arnold of the Phoenix land office. The act is not yet applicable and lands are not listed, and the entry men might just as well retain their money and have the use of it until the proper time.
 The department of the interior has issued letter of instructions on this matter, so that no misunderstanding may exist as to the rights of such ap- plicants. The instructions under this act have been approved, but have not yet been printed for distribution and contain the following of interest:
 ''From time to time lists desiguat- ing the lands which are subject to en- try under this act will be sent you, and immediately upon receipt of such lists you will note upon the tract books and opposite the tracts so desig- mated, Designated act February 19, 1909.' Until such lists have been re- ceived in your office, no application should be received and no entries allowed under this act.'
 Applications under the act for lands not listed will therefore be re- jected, and the parties notified that they will gain no rights by filing such or by appeal from the thereof. No rights whatever can be acquired under said act either by application or settlement, prior to the time the lists are received in the local land office.
 Under this act the entryman can file on 320 acres homestead, and GAO acres desert land.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
SAWTIMBER FOR SALE.
Purchase of Timber on National Forests
 Offers Business Opportunities.

In anticipation of an increased de-
 mand for lumber throughout the southwest during this spring and
 sumner, the Forest Service has dur
 ing the past few months been ascer-
 taining on each National Forest just
 what can be placed on the market during the coming year. All timber
 within the National Forest, which can be cut safely and for which there is actual need, is for sale. All dead timber is on the market; and green timber may be sold except where it's removal would make a second crop doubtful, reduce the timber supply below the point of safety, or injure the streams. The limited supply on
 some forests prevents sales except for local use.
 It has been found that in the terri tories of Arizona and New Mexico the total amount of sawtimber avail able for sale each year is, roughly, about 126, 76l, ,OOO feet BM., in addi- tion to large quantity of cOrdwood. The most extensive bodies of timber designated for sale are located on the Cocouino, Gila, Jemez, Pecos, Carson, Datil, Apache and SitgreaYes National Forests. Upon the Coco nino the number ot board feet avail able each year is, roughly, 28,O5O,OOO feet B.M.; Datil, 5,O0O,OOO; Gila, S2.- 823,O ,OOO; Jemez, 12,OOO,OOO; Apache. II I,S40,000; S;tgreaves, F, ,750,O ,OOO.
 This timber will be put on the market in quantities to suit the pur- chaser, provided the amount desired is not so large as to create monopo-l ly. All timber must be paid for in advance of cutting; the prices in each case will be determined on the ground, and the conditions of pay ment arranged with the purchaser.
 All the timber sold on the National Forests is cut and logged in accord auce with the principles of conserva- of merchantable timber and the disposal of refuse are re- quired.
 The sales are administered upon a sense basis by men of ex- perience in this work in the south west All timber sales in which the amount exceeds S1O0 in value must be for 30 days before the sale is awarded to the highest bidder. Sales for amounts less than S10O in l value do not require advertisement and can be made with very little 1 
 The forest officers in charge of the | National Forest will be glad to fully | inform prospective buyers as to amount and price of the timber to be sold, its location, and the general of the Forest Service | n each case in regard to marking, logging, scaling and disposal of re- fuse
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Stiles Out May 1.

Announcement has been made that A. N. Brown, general freight agent ot the Fl Paso and Southwestern rail- road company, has been appointed general freight and passenger agent for that company, the appointment to become effective May l.
 V. R. Stiles, general passenger agent of the Southwestern, will retire from that position on May l, and the offices of general freight agent and general passenger agent will be con- solidated under the management of Mr. Brown.
 The appointment of Eugene Fox, now general agent in Chicago for the Southwestern, to be assistant general freight and passenger agent in Fl Paso, is also announced, to become effective on the same day on which MT. Brown assumes his duties.
 MT. Brown was formerly general freight and passenger agent of the Fl Paso and Northeastern, and when it was purchased by the Southwestern, he became general freight agent of the consolidated lines. He is one of the most popular railroad officials in the west and is considered as com- potent as he is popular.
 MT. Stiles rendered his resignation as general passenger agent of the Southwestern last fall, but has re- tained the position since then peud- ing determination by the company as to its disposals.
The copper era., 1909-04-22

w. H. Neel, general manager of the Hysham and Neel cattle interests in the Sulphur Springs valley says that the location of homesteads in the Sulphur Springs Valley is limit ing the range area heretofore de pended upon by his company to such an extent that it has been decided to gradually move the cattle away and it is the intention to take the Arizona herds to Montana. MT. Neel, like many other of the people of Arizona, has little faith in the dry farming methods in this section, but the farmers who are eagerly taking the land seem to be imbued with abun- dant hope that they will make a suc- cess of farming in the Sulphur Springs valley and in the face of this condi- tion nothing remains for the cattle men but to move out.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Object to Strong Medicines.

Many people object to taking the strong medicines usually prescribed by physicians for rheumatism. There is no need of internal treatment i1 any case of muscular or chronic rheu- matism, and more than nine out of every ten cases of the disease are of one or the other of these varieties. When there is no fever and little (if any) swelling, you may know that it is only necessary to apply Chamber lain's Eminent freely to get quick relief. Try it. For sale by all drug gists.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Best Treatment For Colds,

"Most ordinary colds will yield to the simplest treatment" says the Chicago Tribune, "moderative laxa- lives, hot foot baths, free perspira- tion an avoidance of exposure to cold and wet after treatment" While this treatment is simple, it requires considerable trouble, and the one adopting it must remain in doors for day or two, or fresh cold is almost sure to be contracted, and in many instances pneumonia follows. Is it not better to pin your faith to an old reliable preparation like Chamber lain's Cough Remedy, that is famous for it's cures of colds and can always be depended upon? For sale by all druggists.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Words To Freeze The Soul.

"Your son has Consumption. His case is hopeless" These appalling words were spoken to Geo. E. Blevens, a leading merchant of Springfield, N. c. by two expert doctors-one a lung specialist. Then was shown the wonderful power of Dr. Kings New Discovery. "After three weeks use. " writes MT .Blevens, "he was as well as ever. I would not take all the money i'll the world for what it did for my boy" Infallible for Coughs and Colds, it's the safest, surest cure of desperate Lung diseases on earth. soc. and S1.00 at A. c. Co. drug de- partment. Guarantee satisfaction. Trial bottle free.
The copper era., 1909-04-22

Governor Curry announced last week that he would remain as gov ernor of New Mexico until statehood is secured. He received a letter from President Taft assuring him of the presidents confidence and CO., operation. The letter was not given out. MT. Taft gave assurance of early passage of the statehood bill.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
For Constipation.

MT. l.. H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says; "Chamberlain' Stomach and Liver Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation. , Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price, 9 cents. Samples free. For sale by all drug pists.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
"I'd Rather Die. Doctor,

than have my feet cut off," said NJ L. Bingham, of Princeville, III. "but you'll die from gangrene (which had eaten away eight toes) if you dOn't' said all doctors. Instead he used Blucklen's Arnica Salve till wholly cured. Its cures of Eczema, Fever Sores, Boils, Burns and Piles astound the world. 25c. at A. c. Co. drug de. partment.
The copper era., 1909-04-22
Bills Paid by Supervisors.

The following demands were all lowed and ordered paid at the first days session of the board of super visors held April 5th.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-01

81 do find st iuconveriont TO live g..
OF town. of course declared a subs
Wuanite. but IL has its cougass
tons. My husband and sons rrave.
by train, and always have seats with.
out having 20 secure them az tha c...
of letting women stand
"Al'er have ridden iu the subway
She continued. 81 come home psrt...
Iy satisfied 20 ru, mp with anything j.
have TO By living out of town rattle.
than bet my husband and sons ..erU
such hess as the men seem t0 u. e..
De- VINO ride iu the subway r.g..a.
seats for rlams lva and .eHsl- .at.
f.reulr at tae ru..H..a ,. W"l
hanging Wsar.ly by rha straps. a....
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Naw York Times
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1909-02-01
new CAIRO AGENT
Bert King of East ST. Louis VIII
Take Charge OF Cairo End OF
NJ. & O. This Morning.

The NJ 5bi,e and Ohio railroad is to
have a uew agent at Cairo THIS morn
ing, vice Henry Baird resigned. Tie
new man il Bert King who las been
chief clerk at East ST Lou $, and has
been promoted to the Cairo position
b cause Of meritorious seryi .. Mr.
Baird had bee in the sery &c Of the
Mobile and Ohio here for many years
fl ing the position Of chief clerk here
before becoming agent to succeed
Frank Armstrong, WAC resigned be
cause OF illness.