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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06

Editor Times: Seeing that YOU
columns are open to those whs
have the interest of the city a
heart, wish to state that OF
making a tour of several alleys,
perceived that nearly all the
garbage cans had covers placed
thereon. This was gratifying tC
me. as warm weather is still with
us. and by having the cans thus
covered public health is being pro-
tected from all germs.
But then, again, the old prac-
tice of sidewalk sweepings is still
In vogue, 1. e.: scattered, pell
nell, all over the streets, thus
giving the streets the appearance
as though they never had been
cleaned. AS have said time and
time again, that all sweepings
should be gathered up and placed
In a covered receptacle, where the
winds cannot disturb the same.
BY doing this, it prevents
germs of all kinds from being
circulated.
Now. being that I have visited
nearly every principal city in the
United States, ! found that those
who are employed In the street
cleaning departments wore uni
forms. / do not see why this
growing city should not follow the
same example.
Appearance is everything, and
II we wish to attract people here
to this city. we will have to be up
to date.
would suggest a white colored
uniform for the sweepers and a
dark brown for the drivers, with
helmets and caps to match.
AS to the attire of the men now,
no two are dressed alike, which
does not speak well for an ideal
city.
Lot US have white and brown
wings.
Yours very respectfully.
J. IRVING INQUIRE.
3s07 Star Street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
ROOT GOING To
AID BALl|NGER ?

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NEW YORK, Sept. 6.-Senator
Elihu Root arrived today on the
steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. He waited at the custom
house an hour while his baggage
was examined. Senator Root de-
MED that he was going directly to
see President Taft, and also re-
fused to outline his present plans.
1t is believed, however, that he
will leave at once for st. Paul
where he will attend the meeting
of the Ballinger investigating COM
mittee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
Hay Comes !
Ballinger's
Defense

ST. PAUL, Oct. Cone of the
features of the conservation con-
gress yesterday was am attack ON
Secretary Ballinger by Governor
Stubs of Kansas and the defense
OF Ballinger by Governor Hay OF
Washington. Among other things
Stubs said:
81 don't take any stock in this
BaMinger idea of running things.
II were president of the United
States 1 would kick him out of Of
fee in a minute"
Later Gov. Hay told tSubbs that
he considers Ballinger as white a
man as there is in the United
States.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06

MRS. ROSCOE H. SANBORN.
andum for each covering her char
acteristics, like this:
Loves dearly"
"Kisses constantly"
Very affectionate but very Sc
date"
Cautious.
"Sticks closer than fly paper
Chilly at first, but capable OF
warming up"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
WILL Be CLOSE
(By United Press Leased wire.)

DETROIT, Sept. 8.-Heavy vot-
ing marked the first statewide
primaries in Michigan today. In
terest centers in the fight of Con-
gresham Charles q. Townsend
and Senator Julius Caesar Bur-
rows for denomination. Towns
end Is backed by the progressives;
Burrows is an avowed administra-
ton man. The contest is report
ed close.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06

The funeral of Alfred N. Cross.
man was held this afternoon at
2 o'clock from the C. c. Mellin-
ger company's chapel. The body
was cremated.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
RECEPTION FOR
DELEGATES

AT the Danish-Norwegian Meth
odist church, 1904 South ] street,
there will be a reception tonight
for the delegates to the annual
conference which is In session
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
First Pictures of Flood
In Japan

STREETS OF TOKYO WERE Il URNED INTO RAGING RIVERS:
HUNDREDS OF LIVES DOLLARS,
WORTH OF PROPERTY DESTROYED, 100000 REM
DERED HOMELESS GREAT CALAMITY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-06
In the Edifor'SMof

Short letters from Times be printed
column when they of sufficient
write about anything or anybody long
not motive.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25

ured by property loss, is enormous
The entire district just south of the
mountain has been depopulated and
the vineyards and groves destroyed
PRAY TO VIRGIN.
The damage wrought has been
complete and 1t is predicted that
the district will be impoverished for
many years. Project Minerveri of
Capriva, who is experimenting the
work of rescue, was cut off by the
lava today and nearly persisted, but
was rescued.
Cardinal Francisco Navi, the aged
archbishop of Catania, went among
the refugees already here, admin
istering solace and endeavoring to
procure shelter for the homeless.
The venerable prelate went without
sleep and food for many hours. and
while administering to the sufferers
was overcome three times and fin
ally collapsed.
The famous ceremony of praying
to the virgin to avert a calamity
was held last night. A procession
of priests and populace, carrying
holy images, passed through the
streets and visited the churches and
shrines to offer up petitions for
mercy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
G O NTIN u f D
F r o
p A G F. O n f
HOT LAVA HALF MILE

cases the people, although terror
stricken by the thunderous reverb
erations and recurrent earthquakes
| refused to leave their homes. The
soldiers were compelled to use bay
onets to force them to leave places
where they were exposed to certain
death.
Word came to Catania that scores
of refugees had been cut off by d.
verging lava streams and volun
teers left for the scene. Many thrill
ing rescues were made.
In addition to the lava the inhab
itants of the mountain towns were
threatened with death by the out.
pouring of rocks and showers of hot
ashes from the main crater.
With the outbreak of six craters
today there are now IS active crat.
erS pouring forth sulphurous vap.
ors, stones and ashes. while each is
an Overlooking we'll of molten lava
Streams from these craters com.
bine at point half way down the
southern slope, where they form
one gigantic river of destruction.
SUN DARkENED.
Clouds of smoke pouring from the
craters obscure the sun and the hall
darkness increased the supersti-
tious fears of the peasants.
The escape of the greater number
of the inhabitants is attributed to
the fact that small hills stopped the
flow of lava from flooding the
towns for some time, giving the PEG.
pie a chance to escape.
The authorities are making every
effort to ascertain whether lives
have been lost and the list of the
missing may grow into list of the
dead.
The extent of the disaster, meas.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
GUS EST|NSON
KILLS HIMSELF

Despondent because of financial
difficulties. Gus Estinson, for seven
years head chef at Davenport's res
taurant. this morning at o'clock
committed suicide by shooting
himself through the left temple at
his home. 1924 Sixth avenue.
Other than worry over business
matters, no reason is known for
the rash act of Estinson. The
tragedy came as surprise. as Els
tinson is we'll known over the city.
Coroner Schlegel was called by
the police and an investigation into
the case is now pending.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25

A class in millinery has been
opened at the Orphans Home of
Spokane by the matron, Mrs. Cham
berlain. who is an expert milliner.
1t is proposed to give the little girls
rudimentary training in the millin-
er's art that will be of service to
them in after years, either for their
own use or as an aid to those who
might want to follow the work for a
livelihood.
There are also classes in house
work and cooking, in which regular
courses are given each week. For
the purpose of aiding the work of
the millinery class. donations of old
hats that have been set aside are
requested
The people have been generous in
aiding the little hospital recently
opened in house near the home
for the care of sick or permanently
disabled children. A number of the
commercial houses have made con-
tributions or furniture or other
equipment. for which the home is
very grateful.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
THE $1,000 CLUB IS ON
"WF7ITE DEATHS" TRAN,

today in securing another confer
ence on the Canadian tariff Ques-
ton gave new hope for the prevon-
ton of tariff war with the Do
miniOn.
w. s. Fielding. minister Of IL
nance of Canada, has consented to
come here for final conferences
with President Taft.
1t is thought that president will
be able to come to some agreement
whereby Canada may be allowed
minimum tariff rates. Representa-
tions have been made to the preei-
dent by American growers and pro-
ducers along the Canadian border
that a trade war would mean tre-
mendous loss to them as well ~
the people of the United States In
general.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25

Gladys Lockwood, who is making
great name for herself all over
the Orpheum circuit, and who is
showing in Spokane this week,
says she loves the stage. But-hist
back in ST. Paul, Mimi, there is
handsome land and lumber dealer
who has won for himself the cOZi-
est corner in Miss Lockwood's af-
fections, as this pretty singing
comedienne is proud and willing to
testify.
Miss Lockwood ends her season
with the Orpheum circuit in Cali
fornia next May, and on the 18th
day of next June she will end her
stage career forever, because on
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25

that eventful day she will become
the happy bride of Frederick Shell
don Judson of st. Paul.
81 met him last year, when | was
in st. Paul with the ''piano
phiends," said Miss Lockwood last
night. I'VE grew to be very good
friends, and this year when | came
through st. Paul he proposed to
me. | accepted him, met his moth
err, and that's all there is to-"
Miss Lockwood will be remem.
bered as the charming person who
sang "He Took My Only Husband
and Forgot to Bring Him Back,
when she came west on the Or
pheum circuit last year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25

A meeting was held yesterday
afternoon in the offices Of the
100000 club in the Hutton building
to discuss plans for displaying in
this city the state exhibits to Illus
trate methods of preventing tuber-
culosis and to promote the move
ment of the National Red Cross as
sociation of New York city to pre-
vent the disease.
The health officers and members
of the Woman's club are very much
interested in the movement and will
hold another meeting Monday after
noon at the same place to discuss
further the present plans.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
VIKING LOST
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ST. JOHNS, N. F., March 25.-The
sealing steamer Viking is ashore
off the French island st. Pierre, ac-
cording to reports here today. The
vessel carries crew of So men, all
OF whom are reported to be safe.
1t is feared that the ship will be a
total loss. Efforts are being made
to salvage her cargo of $4,000 seal
skins, which are valued at approx
imately $4,000.
Captain Bartlett, = the father of
Bob" Bartlett of the Arctic steam
err Roosevelt, is commander of the
Viking.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
GOING
TO CALIFORNIA
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(By United Press Leased Wire)
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M, March
25.-Jere Lilis, the Kansas City
banker, who was slashed by Jack
Cudahy four weeks ago, when
found in Cudahy's home, is jour
neying toward California today.
Lillis passed through here yester-
day. His presence on the train
was revealed when several tele-
grams were delivered to him here.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.

A debate between the North Cen.
trail and Hillyard high schools will
be held this evening at the Pill
grim Congregational church at the
corner of Indiana avenue and Lid
gerWood street. The question is {:
Resolved, That there should be an
and property qualifi-
cation for immigrants to the United
States"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
USEFUL TRAINING
FOR ORPHAN GIRLS

doctors gave little hope for the re,
covery of half the men, and all are
in serious way. The six men who
were burned are:
Captain Christ Torkel, Manuel
Enos, engineer; Hans Peterson,
the cook. and Norman Mcleod,
Conrad Howing and Alex Rose,
sailors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
LADIES OF MACCAREES.

The Ladies of the Maccabees of
the World have taken possession of
their new home in the large upper
Pacific halls on Riverside avenue,
and will hold their regular hive re-
views on the first and third Satur-
day evenings of each month Cap
tain Orchard requests that all those
who take part in the drill team pre-
sent themselves for practice Sat
urday, tomorrow, at p. M, at the
ho1 80
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
WISH RAsMUs TO STAY.

A recent rumor that Rev. Henry
|. Rasmus of the First Methodist
church would be transferred to the
coast caused a ballot to be taken, in
which y members of the board
present voted for the pastor to re-
main in this CITY.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
THREE NEAR DEATH
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(By United Press Leased Wire)
SEATTLE, March 25.-All six of
the men injured in the gasoline ex-
plosion aboard the halbut schooner
Silver Wave Wednesday night are
in a critical condition at the city
hospital, and three will probably
not live through the day. The pain
had subsidized this morning. but the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-03-25
TARIFF WAR
WORRIES EN-

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WASHINGTON, March 25.-The
good offices of Ambassador Bryce
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
ANTI-SUFFRAGlSTS
REBUKE MRS. BELMONT

New York. May 2O.-Mrs. o. II. p.
Belmont. who conceived the idea OF
decorating on Memorial day the graves
OF noted suffragists. has been rebuked
by the anti-suifragists. Even the
flags she supplied are under the BAN
the ants declaring the plan a desc
Grafton and traversty on patriot
ism" Here Is the protest OF the Ma
tiOnal League for the civic Education
of Women, Of which Mrs. Richard
Watson Glider Is president.
1T is announced that the suffrage
association are 20 use the day that Is
set apart for cOmmcmoratiou OF the
men who laid down their lives In de-
Tense OF their republic. as the one in
which 10 put travesty OF the national
flag on the graves or those who de-
voted their lives 10 the cause OF wom-
an suffrage. This is so grotesque that
Il might well pass unnoticed by the op-
posers OF woman suffrage. We're IL not
for the fact that there is a serious as
pect 10 the suffrage movement as II
relates 10 patriotism. which should
neither be ignored nor go unrebuked.
what deeds OF their patriotism and
viii this farce comment
orate2 Not one. While our country
men were working with fervor and 10y
atty that spared neither time nor
strength, defending their nearest and
dearest and nursing In hospital and
field. the suffragists did nothing OF the
Kind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
SPEAKER CANNON.
Rep. Thomas. Democrat. Of Kentucky,
says Hes Better Than Ills Party.

Washington. MAY Philadelphia,
the city OF Brotherlv Love ana brides,
and Speaker Cannon. % speaker better
than his party. but cussed by every
body were among the chauctcriza-
tons made by Representative Thomas
or Kentucky On a speech in the house
today arraigninr the Republican party
in general and the Payne train law in
particular
Speaker Cannon has been q target
for both Democratic and Republican
sharps hooters" be- said. Gle has the
courage OF his convictions III he has
welded the party last 10 is because the
Republican party has put the whip In
20 his hands Tie referred 90 70. 900
miners being ON stricllc recently IN
Illinois
'pln't YOU know" asked Mr. Hardy
or Texas, Democrat chat these facts
don't interfere with the Republican
campaign orators rounded periods2"
lhey don't interfere with the round
90 periods. but they will interfere
with the Republicans at the next cloc-
lions. replied Mr. Thomas
Mr.. Thomas said the strikes during
the Mckinley and Roosevelt admins
trations Increased 100 to 1870 ner cent
over the Cleveland administration.
Mr oimstcad OF Penusyivania inter-
rupted 20 suggest thar the reason there
were fewer strikes during President
CleNeland's administration YVES because
men out Of work could not strike. ~ 600
Workmen being discharged in the first
year or the Cleveland regime.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
EY-GOV. ROLLINS PLEDS
GUILTY TO CONSPIRACY
Former Chief Executive OF New
Hampshire Attempted 20 Defraud
Government OF Customs Duties.


New York. May 2O-Frank W. Roll
Inns. former governor Of New Hamp-
shire. pleaded guilty today to the
charge Of conspiracy to defraud the
government Of customs duties brought
against him by Customs Inspectors
last Friday.
Judge Hand. sitting I'm the United
states circuit court, construed IL as an
admission that Mr. Rollins had violated
The law, knowingly. wiifully and ma
lciously.' and fined him $1,000. The
law provides a maximum penalty Of
two years In prison. a fine OF 5000. or
both.
The former governor took a big roll
of bills from his pocket and paid his
fine without comment
The total value OF the articles he
neglected 70 declare Is given as 81. 1856.
The original complaint named Mrs.
Rollins, his wife. and Douglas Rollins,
as parties 20 the conspiracy. but the
FEDERAL grand Jury today handed down
nut one Indictment, naming only the
former governor.
AZ soon as Mr. Rollins learned OF il
he promptly entered his plea and.
when he had paid his fine. visited the
customs house. where. II is said, he
paid an additional $500 I'm duties, on
the understanding that further pro-
coedings against his family be dropped
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
BRYAN ON METHODS
OF PROMOTING PEACE

Mohonk Lake. n. T., May Owl
liam j. Bryan arrived here today and
presented his ideas on peace methods
10 the Lake Mohonk conference ON in
ternational arbitration.
some favor large navies. said Mr.
Bryan, IN the belief that they will
compel peace. others believe, and |
share tho belief that peace can better
be promoted by discouraging the spirit
that inspires the building of big navies.
"our nation is in a better position
than any other 20 test the power of ex-
ample In leading the nations into the
paths Of peace 10 does not need 10
compete with the world Ia battleships.
II VIII become an Increasing influence
for peace In proportion as IL relies on
peaceful methods rather than on a
show oi force
10 ought to announce its willingness
% enter into treaties with an nations
stipulaung that there should be no
declaration OF war or commencement
OF hostllities until the matter I'm dis
putc has been submitted 20 an Impair
tial tribunal for investigation and re-
port"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
WORLDS YOUNG W0MEN'S
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

Berlin. May Worlds Young
Numen'5 Christian association which
is holding ts fourth conference here.
had for its general subject OF discuss
sion today. '"rhe Place of the Young
Women's Christian Association IN the
Social ana Industrial Awakening. g"
Miss A. NJ Reynolds. a delegate from
the United states presided during the
discussion.
A summary OF the subject compiled
by representatives I'm various countries
was presented by Miss Florence
simms. also an American delegate
After reference 10 reports examined.
the speaker concluded.
''rhe association is entering into a
social service where II interests Itself
IN these questions OF the workshop
life. environment, the home life. or
the lack Of II. OF the multitude Of
commercial and industrial workers II
Is again touching social service widely
when Il brings together the women Of
leisure and the women Of labor, where
they naturally learn 20 know and APP
preciate each other and the unity Of a
life In Christ What relation has
the association 20 Industrial worker
This question perhaps cannot have
a better answer than this one OF an
eminent educator.
First. by placing the means OF
instructions near 20 them.
second by studying their physical and
economic requirements and the social
measures. legislative and others. for
helping them. and lastly. by multiply
Ing opportunities Of social life without
patronage and pauperlzing tenden-
sizes "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
TORNADO WIPES OUT
TOWN IN OKLAHOMA

Pauls Valley, Okla, May 2O.-Torna-
does and hail and transforms traversed
sections OF Garvin, McClain and Ponto-
toe counties this evening, killing one
person, seriously injuring several 9th
ers and practically devastating a large
rural area. The WALLACE OF Mccarthy
II miles southwest Of here was literally
wiped out, stores, a schoolhouse and
residences being ripped into splinters.
Mrs. Geo. w. Dewberry, wife of a
minister. was injured by flying timbers.
She died In few hours. A little girl
living two and half miles from
Pauls Valley who had sought refuge
in storm cave was seriously injured
by timbers which penetrated the roof
OF tho cave. The 13-year-ild daughter
or Robert Clark living in the same
neighborhood, was injured in a SINH
lar manner.
The town OF Marysville is reported TO
have been blown away but communi-
cation with that point cannot be estab-
lished tonight and the report Is un-
confirmed
Considerable damage was done AT
Paoh. seven miles north Of Pouls Val
ley and an unconhrmed rumor saws
the town was blown away.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
EARTHQUAKE DIDN'T
AFFECT CANAL ZONE

Washington, May 2i.-When Con-
gress finally decided 20 select the Pa
mama instead Of the Nicaragua route
tor the inter-oceanic canal there were
many predictions OF dire disaster and
u was freely declared that the canal
was foredoomed 20 destruction by
earthquake.
Consequently when the news came
on May 4, OF the earthquake in Carriage.
the engineers felt somewhat apprehen-
sive as 10 the safety OF the canal
works Il appears from reports Just
issued here that the seismic disturb
ances did not approach nearer than
200 miles 10 the canal zone and there
was not even a crack in the concrete as
a result OF the quake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-05-21
PANAMA CANAL.
Lewis Nixon Says United States should
Keep II for Itself.

Chicago, May 2i-Lewis Nixon. Of
New York. member OF the United
states commission 20 the fourth Pan
American conference al Buenos Avres
does not believe the United States
should share the equal use of the pana-
ma canal with the other nations OF the
earth
MI Nixon spoke. responding TO a
toast TO tho complimentary dinner civ
en- last night by the Chicago associa-
ton OF commerce 90 Dean David Kim
ley OF the University OF Illinois who
represents this state on the Panama
canal commission.
THE Panama canal has cost the
United States $500 600 900" said Mr.
Nixon. THE only equality that should
mark It's use is equality as among
American ships. And, il the country
has entered into any treaties or con-
ventions that would seem 10 give TO
other nations the right to use the canal
on an equality with this country, we
should lose not.time IN abrogating such
agreements"
Mr. Nixon. speaking 10 the subject.
Ocean Borne Commerce as Affectiup
National Prosperity" said the Con-
gress OF the United states had bartered
away the rights OF the American mer-
chant marine.
80 long as this country is content
20 pay foreigners 1906. 900 900 a year All
in gold for carrying our freight upon
the ocean" said Mr. Nixon. lust SO
long will you have tho recurring peri
DDS OF depression that you all so much
fear"