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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
Funeral Dirge
Not Wedding
March

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. g.
Murmuring the name of her
sweetheart, to whom she was to
be married in a few days, Mabel
Putnam, 20, of Ashland, Ore,
died a few minutes after she had
been crushed in an elevator in the
Pacific Monthly building here to-
day.
Miss Putnam was stepping into
the elevator at the fourth floor
when the cage dropped. She was
thrown across the doorway and
the roof of the elevator mashed
her chest to pulp. She died a
few moments after she had been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
WHICH?

(By United Press Leased Wire.
OMAHA, Sept. 2.-Senator Dol
liver, Senator Burkett, Gov. Shall
lenberger and Repu blican National
Committeeman Edward RosewateI
talked politics with Roosevelt to-
day. After the conference Sena-
tor Dolliver remarked drily:
II wonder whether the colonel S
trip Is a matter of politics or of
scenery"
The Iowa senator added that
Roosevelt's speeches on the pres
ent trip were the best he ever
made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
DO YOU KNOW

That Labor day is not a ma
tional holiday?
That there are 65 pieces of
wood in a high-grade violin?
That Japanese ships coming to
Tacoma never Carry Chinese
cargo?
That there are 25 grammar
schools in Tacoma and that 266
teachers taught ,071 children in
them last year.
That Judge U. G. Harmon is am
enthusiastic baseball fan?
That about half the refrigerator
cars on this end of the Northern
Pacific are required to carry Puy-
allup valley fruit to eastern mar
ketS?
That the government has spent
over $175,000 on the Mt. Tacoma
road?
That an average of 1000 homes
are built in Tacoma each year?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
After Stadium
Again

State Historical society men,
bens are meeting this afternoon
with the school board and stadium
council committee to consider
whether the society may have the
use of the stadium September Is,
16, II for a big historical and
civic entertainment for the benefit
of the building site fund of the
historical society.
The board turned down the so
ciety's first request for the sta
dium.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

(By United Press Leased Wire.

(By United Press Leased Wire
NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-The
great East Side, like a gigantic
beehive, is a-buzz today with ru-
mors that a general strike in the
clothing trade, following the bru-
tai treatment accorded the strik-
ing suit-makers yesterday, is i'm
minent. From Grand street to the
Ghetto thousands of garment
workers are calling upon their
leaders to call great strike of
the trades, and the leaders, al
though doing everything in their
power to pacify the anger of the
workers, may be forced to accede
to the demand.
100000 Affected.
Three hundred thousand suit
and cloak workers, including
100, 900 textile workers, would be
involved in the strike, which
would paralyze the clothing indus
try of the entire country.
aroused" said Secretary Lavender
of the New York council of the
United Garment Workers "They
are infuriated at the brutal treat
ment given the men and women
arrested yesterday-the most bru-
tai treatment in the history of the
cloak makers strike.
Treatment Was Brutal.
THAT men and women should
be bundled into patrol wagons
and taken to jail where they re-
mained for "a hours without food
that they should be held in a
Continued on Page Five.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
insurgents?
Yes, a Few

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
BOISE. Ida, Sept. 2.-Carrying
every county save two by plurali-
ties ranging from 200 to 1000,
Burton L. French, insurgent. Sc
cured the republican nomination
for congress, according to the lat
est returns from the primary cleo
tion held Tuesday. French's vic
tory was the most overwhelming
ever given a candidate for office
in Idaho, and it stamps the state
as insurgent from the northern
Pan Handle to the southernmost
boundary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

several bull fights during the four
weeks she will remain in that
country. Bull fighting she thinks
most interesting and exciting
sport, and she is sure that after
having seen one she will be able
to sing Carmen with greater ef-
fectiveness.
The American diva will tour
the western states after her Mexi-
can engagement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
.Chink Pleaded
PIantonic Love

(By United Press eLased Wire.)
CHICAGO, Sept. 2.-Ten dol
lars was the price paid in police
court by Charles Lee, Chinese
laundryman, for kissing ten-year-
old Beatrice Isenstein. Miss Mary
Mossett, who conducts a refuge
for girls, was a witness and said
that Lee both Rugged and kissed
ed little girl. Charles Horgan.
attorney for the Chinaman, plead
ed platonic affection had prompt
ed his client.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

A mile of fine horses will be
shown in Tacoma's great work.
horse parade Labor day. There
have been enough entries and
promises to indicate that the 900
horses which Humane Officer Van
Voris has been seeking, will be in
line.
The workhorse parade is to be
made an annual event in the fu-
ture and a civic committee of 12
has already been named to take
charge of the affair for next year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
Suspense Will
Soon Be Over

CBy United Press Leased Wire.)
PARIS, Sept. AT a meeting
between the duke of Abruzzi and
Senator S. B. Elkins, to be held
here Monday, plans for the Off
engagement to the senator's
daughter, Katherine, will be dis
cussed, it is reported today. After
the conference, according to the
report, the Elkins family will go
to Racconigi castle to be present
ed to the Abruzzi family.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
FIGHT AGAINST FIRE TUG
STEAL AND HIGH TAX LEVY is WON
IMES'
Levy Lowest In Years People Now To Decide

CITY TAX LEVY
And the municipal rive
bridges and freboat will
That is the of the
An eleVen-mil levy will
proXmately $sOS,OO0 With th S25OOOO
the will
care Of everything and allow
budget
boat and will laso provide u hal
take of the civil CON IN Mission.
LOWEST IN YEARS
AFTER thinking over the commission decided that
has the levy
Will De 0e the lowest It has been N Tacoma for
Word from Olympia that
determined also to cut the state levy
year. and with the city Topping three mills
state making looks be down
Ito the 30-mil limit this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

The school board was to have
taken up the tax proposition yes
terday, but did not get at it, and
it will try again this afternoon.
More Money Than Last Year.
The 11mill levy under the new
assessment of values will yield
more money in actual cash than
the 14-mill levy did last year. 1t
will not look so bad to capital
Continued on Page Three.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
CHOLERA SCARE

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-Two
transatlantic steamers, the liner
Lusitania and the San Giovanni,
were held up by the New York
health authorities last night be-
cause of the cholrea scare aboard,
The Lusitania left quarantine at
$3.50, only to be stopped off Sta
pleton, Staten island, for furthex
inspection.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

When Herbert Parsons gave up
the reins-or, to be more accu-
rate, when they were taken from
him-Lloyd G. Griscom, said to be
the best collector of financial as
sistance in the republican party,
was made president of the repub-
lican county committee of New
York city.
When T. r. wants to tell the
New York republicans what he
wishes done-or not done-he
writes letter to Griscom about
1t.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
When the steamship Mir

, When the steamship Min
, nesota left Yokohama for
D Puget Sound she had 151
D passengers. When she reach
, ed port last night there were
, 153 passengers.
, Cause why: Half way
} across the Pacific Mrs. J. G.
, Lewis became the mother of
, twin boys, each weighing Az
, pounds. Mother and sons are
D doing we'll.
, Purser Henderson says
, hereafter he will keep the
D passenger list by algebra to
} all for the unknown guam
, tity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

The troubles of j. II. Corbus,
former president of the Creditors
Protective association, we're add
ed to yesterday in Justice e. M
Cards court with decision
against him for $48.30. 1t was
IN favor of Edward Chambers, for
an automobile tire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

LONDON, Sept. 2.-Seismic dis.
turbances lasting more than an
hour were recorded here shortly
after midnight. The earthquakes,
il is calculated, were 5000 miles
distant.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

WASHINGTON. d. c., Sept. z.
The population of Oyster Bay,
N. Y, including FarmingdaAe and
Sea Cliff, is 21.S02. according to
the census bureau to-day. Roch-
ester, N. Y, has population OF
21S,149.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
w. p. Davies has been appoint

w. p. Davies has been appoint
ed bailiff for department No. 2
of the superior court, under
Judge M. l.. Clifford. Bailiff J.
H. Coffman has been transferred
to department No. 1, under Judge
Chapman, the new criminal divi.
sion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
(Staff Correspondence

(Staff COrreSpOndenCe.J
NEW YORK, Sept. mime.
Jane Noria, formerly a st. Louis
girl, and who recently returned
from Paris, has left with 140
other opera singers for Mexico
City to participate in the centen-
nial of Mexican independence.
Nine. Noria told reporters as
she was boarding the Ward liner
for Mexico that she hoped to see
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

M1SSOULA, Mont, Sept.
2.-According to a ruling of
Secretary Wilson, made
known by Forester Greeley
today, the volunteers injured I
in fighting the forest fires
must pay their own hospital I
bills. So far this expense
amounts to $4,000 in this
district alone.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

COLVILLE, Wash, Sept. q
Because his wife entertained a
hatred for the United States and
American institutions, Valentine
Malley is fighting for a divorce in
the local courts today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

DENVER, Colo, Sept. "A
Colorado Midland passenger train
was held up near Divide, Colo,
yesterday. Engineer Stewart
killed one of the robbers, after be-
ING shot in the side
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
MILE OF The FINEST

The committee includes e. G.
Griggs, Thomas Carstens, N. P.
Harrison, George Scofield, Frank
McHugh, James H. Dege, Tacoma
Gas company, ]. B. Ternes, John
Clark, G. w. Wallis, John WeIch,
Charles Richardson, each of whom
has put up $25 to help finance the
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight and Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

Vineyards in Southern France
are worth from $24O TO $4OO an
acre, and flower and vegetable
lands from 800 to $500 an acre.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
&OdlG1
RaMd9

There are said to be 10000
foreign walters employed i'm Lon
don.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

The University of Santo Tomas,
Manila, is said to be the oldest
educational Institution under the
United States flag.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
FIRE TUG PROPOSITION UP TO PEOPL
Hungry and Homeless,
Garment Workers Are
Driven to Desperation
90 Q o Q Q ss . 4

strike the cutters-lagely
fnishers poorly
D paid Their demands briefly
Adjustment of the home shop
overtime during the
thereby preventing the killing of Is and 80 hours
4S-hour
definite minimum scale sufficient to maintain
during part the
ditions
power-driven sewing other
cessary appliances in the shops
Strictly union shops
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. q
The annual report of the collector
of internal revenue for Alabama
and Mississippi shows that collec-
tions on liquors have almost dou-
hled in the year, Notwithstanding
the state prohibition laws.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
BANK oLBARaNos.

Clearings ..,.......-.$g $ge6. .Bae. .s1
Balances ..-....:.. ll&vhSs.V&
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

CHICAGO, Sept. 2. George
Gloss, a witness for the defense
in the trial of Lee O'Neill Browne,
charged with legislative bribery,
was indicted today on a charge of
perjury.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

New York has grown faster
than any other city in the world
in the last half century. 1t has
added 1890 persons to its popu-
lation every year since 1861.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02

Covers the whole city and the suburbs. Wher-
ever You live you may have the Times deliy-
cred to your door for SOC per month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-09-02
DON'T HESITATE T

The Times, NJ. 7s8 or A 1898 II your ps
fails to reach your homo regularly e,
night You are entitled to good service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
CUBAN D|PLOMATSINROW
STATE DEPARTMENT INVEST.
CATION Is ASKED.
Former Secretary Resigns as Minis.
ter to Spain to Defy His Sue
cessor in Office. 4

HAVANA, May Il. - Justo Garcia y
Nelez ex-secretary OF state. has rendered
to President Gomez his resignation as
munster TO Spain and requested the az
pointInent of special Judge TO inNest;-
gate the affairs OF The former ADMINISTERS
ton Of the department o: state.
This action is the outcome Of ap-
plicatIon made by Senior Sanguily, sec
rotary OF state. for special aporopria
ton of s26.09o to cover the deficiency in
the funds OF the department, WHICH, be
alleged. had all been expended within the
first seven months OF the fiscal year.
Senior Sanguily also asked for co.,
Gressional investigation. He intimsted
that the deficiency is due to eXtrsVs-
gance. There are indirect charges also o.
misapplication.
Senior Garcia Y Nclez. as former score
tary Of state, considers that his homo
has been impugned by the statement OF
Senior Sanguily and will insist upon al
investigation.
The Lucna. in an editorial. advise
President Gomez TO order an investigator
of ali the other departments of govern
nent, Ia which. ii is alleged. similar de-
ficiencies will be discovered. owing to
reckless extravaganza.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
OvERTURES TO CANADA.
Better Treatment of Exports of
Wood and Wood Pulp Desired.

The, United States government has al
ready taken steps looking to the nego-
tiation of n trade treaty with Canada.
It was Officially announced yesterday
that Thursday the Secretary OF State
sent a communication to the British am
bassador here. 20 be transmitted to the
Canadian government. containing the
tariff negotiations between the two coun-
tries ho Initiated at the earliest time con-
venient and agreeable to the Dominion
government.
was at once forwarded to the Ottawa
government. and that there will be no
delay in forwarding Il reply. The State
Department officials here have no doubt
that Canada will accept the proposal of
this government. but upon what line the
negotiations will proceed has not yet
been determined on.
United States will insist upon a more
favorable treatment of wood pulp and
pulp wood coming INTO the United States.
At present, under recent orders in council.
soft woods suitable for paper, grown on
crown lands in the province OF Quebec.
are inhibited from expectation. That
act of the provincial authorities of Que
bee Is having a marked influence In n
creasing the price of print paper In the
United States. 1t is known that the Pres
ident and Secretary Knox are especially
interested in obtaining relief from that
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
THANKS TO PRESIDENT
COSTA RICAN EXECUTIVE
SENDS CABLE TO TAFT.
Report of United States Charge Also
Tells of Earthquake Conditions
at Carriage.

The Secretary of State received cabie
message yesterday afternoon from MT.
Warren, United States charge at san
Jose, Costa Rica. telling of the steps tax
en- by him for the relief OF the sufferers
from the earthquake at Carriage. AS ne
makes no reference 10 more recent earth
Cl.:kes in Costa Rica. the impression pre-
walls that they were less serious 1han
vas reported i'll tho press dispatches.
MI Warren's MESA ge is follows:
'.ill wounded brought to San Jose.
| have disbursed a part of Red Cross
funds to aid temporary hospital Tor
them; also for blankets. There Is suf-
ficient money for the present Panama
canal announces the arrival of $50 tents
and 500 blankets tomorrow. The rainy
season has begun. Zinc and lumber for
Temporary shelter scarce. Local per
manert charitable organization has al
fat-s we'll regulated
President Taft has received the follow
ing telegram from the President or Costa
Rca:
I'm the name of the people and gov
eminent of Costa RIGA, l express to your
excellency our most profound gratitude.
The Red Cross hopes to receive contri-
buttons sufficient to enable IT to provide
the shelter so much needed in Costa
RIGA.
All those injured in the earthquake Al
Carriage, Costa Rica, have been taken tc
San Jose, and everything possible is be
ing done for their comfort. G. L. Mon
roe, jr., charge d'arraires at an Jose, IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
TO CANADA IN BALLOON.
Party Leaves Pittsfield, Mass,
Early This Morning.

Special Dispatch 10 tnc Ntar
IITTSFIELp. Mas. May lt-R G.
Tripp. New York broker. is host for
balloon party which will make a dash
for Canada at - o clock tomorrow morn
ng With Tripp are Fairmau Dick Of
Nov York and Edward =. Ely of Nor
~ici Conn. They arrived in Spring
tield last night expecting to make a flight
rem tilst city.
III Springfield Trip heard OF the long
distance balloon gas match in Pittsfield
specially for the aero clubs OF America,
and he Immediately transferred his bal
Don to this city and arranged for an
arly morning fight for the purpose of
making double century with Canada
as a possible destination and also to
view Halley's comet.
William Van Sleet. International bal
loon pilot of Pittsfield. with record of
fifty balloon voyages. will have charge of
the flight. The balloon will carry a ton
of weight when 1t leaves the Pittsield
park. The men weight 80 pounds. This
is one of the heaviest passenger lists
that has been taken up in a balloon from
this city. On order of Mr.. Trip the gas
company made entirely fresh gas for the
trip, and when the balloon leaves Sun
day morning it will be provisioned for
two days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
REFUSES INFORMATION.
Attorney General Declines to Give
Statistics to the House.

because grand jury already is investl-
eating the alleged pool in cotton, Attor-
heE General Wickersham yesterday re-
fused to furnish the House of Represent
atires with the facts in the possession Of
the Department Of Justice on which the
investigation vas based
The Attorney General voiced this decii-
nation III d reply to a House resolution
calling OH him for the facts, if not in
compatible with the public interest as
TO the alleged violation of the Sherman
ANTITRUST law by persons forming an
alleged illegal combination to advance the
price of cotton. Incidentally he advised
the House that no Investigation or in
quiry has ever been begun by the United
States against any persons charged with
violating that law by consprine to adj
vance wheat prices last May and july
ANY public statement at this time"
he says, would be utterly incompatible
with the proper and efficient prosecution
Of the inquiry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
SALE DECREE ISSUED.
Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville
Railroad Goes Under the Hammer.

INDIANAPOLIS, May ia decree
providing for the sale of the Chicago.
Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad Conn
pany, to take place at the passenger STA
ton at Richmond Ind. May II, was en-
tered today in the federal court.
No bid of less than So, 900 is to he
entertained. On receivers certificates
and various bond issues. the company
owes $S.OOO.OOO. according to the decree.
Sale is ordered unless this Indebtedness
is paid on or before the time set. The
floating Indebtedness Of about 81. 800. 900
also exists, but has lost priority by the
decision of the master. The railroad has
been in the hands of James L. Goodrich
as receiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
PROVISION FOR WIDOWS.
Mining Company's Recompense fol
Lives Lost in Disaster.

CHICAGO, May 14.-WidoWs of the vic.
Tins of the Cherry mine disaster a,
Cherry ILL.,. Nov. Is last. are receiving an
average settlement from the ST Paul
Coal Company of S1,47S for each life lost
In the Inflated mine.
The frs! batch Of twenty-nine judg-
nents. aggregating 81. 700, were handed
down by Judge Gibbons in the circuit
court today. Another batch OF tuds.
ments. nearly fifty In number, are ex-
pected to be settled next week
At this rate settlement of death claims
by the coal company will mean an out
lay Of Sal 600. However. a number OF
cases for 5000 and $4,000 damages will
be fought through the court by relatives
Of certain Of the dead miners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
PITTSBURG TO GET HOFFSTOT.
United States Circuit Court Dis
misses Habeas Corpus Writ.

NEW YORK. May 14.-Judge Holt. In
an opinion filed today in the United
States circuit court dismissed the writ
Of habeas corpus sued out in behalf OF
Frank y. Hoffstot, president of the
Pressed Steel Car Company, whose eX-
tradition to Pittsburg, Pa, was ordered
by Gov. Hughes In case Hoffstct de-
sires to appeal, Judge Holt says, stay
will be granted, as the question involved,
in his opinion, is doubtful.
Mr.. Hoffstnt is charged with conspiracy
to bribe certain Pttsburg municipal Off
GERS.
to test tho legality of the detention OF
Hoffstot Who is held under Gov. Hughes
warrant directing his surrender to the
authorities of Pennsylvania as fugitive
from justice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15
SMALL MARGIN ONLY
DISTRICT RIFLEMEN DEFEATED
IN MATCH AT ANNAPOLIS.
Middies Capture the Laurels by Run
ming Up Their Scores in
Rapid Firing.
Special Dispatch to the Star.

Special Dispatch to the Star.
ANNAPOLIS. Md. May 1i.-After hold
ing their own for the greater part OF the
match and leading when the last range
Was attacked. the District of Columbia
national c,lar,isipen were defeated by the
nidSnipmea over the academy rifle range
here this afternoon The final score vas
Navy. 31SS District of Columbia. 2.o0l
Eut when the 1.voh-yard range shooting
WIS finisne'l--the last 81 the Slow-iire
contests-thc score was 1,lSs to 1.j;6 in
favor of the visitors.
The 1,ptt-yard slow fire was won BY the
visitors with team score of 491 to the
rn:ddies' $50 In the rapid fire. however,
the sailors retrieved themselves. High
individual score for the match was cap
tured by Midshipman Zeigler. with a to-
tai aggregate of 1S4. while Lieut.. ClauseIi
of the guardsmen and Midshipman Kerr
of the navy tied for second place with a
score OF Isl. The match was over the
oOO 800 and 1.00O yard ranges at slow
fire and 20O-yard rapid fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-15

astelegram to the State Department. says
that he has disbursed part of the Red
Cross funds to aid in the construction Of
temporary hospital and for blankets
There are sufficient funds for present
needs Two hundred and fifty tents and
500 blankets are expected to reach San
Jose from the Panama canal commission
Headquarters in Panama tomorrow. The
local permanent charitable organization
has affairs we'll in hand.