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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29
Special Sale
School Shoes

School shoes must be strong shoes.
We quote below a few prices on school
shoes that will interest every mother
who looks to her pocketbook-
$3.50 BOY SCOUT SHOES $1.S5
The iron-clad shoes for boys who use
their feet from morning till night.
You'll like this shoe; values Ct OK
to $3.50. Junior week special y isOJ
$3.50 MISSES 'OXFORDS $1.35
A comfortable, serviceable Oxford
with medium heel and foot-form last;
values to $3.50. Ct Ok
Junior special ....... ~ ItOO
Childrens $1.75 Roman Ct 10
Sandals, brown and red tops " iIaJ
Children's Csc Barefoot Sandals, H0N
common sense footwear .... fJC
Misses, $3.50 tan button shoes, Ct co
popular for fall wear " isOV
Children's 81 patent leather Coz
and tan shoes ............. UJU
Young Fellows Tan Oxfords, military
heel and ridge toe; $500 60 0E
values anywhere .......... WGIVV
Main Floor
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

U. s.. Senator Borimer has
opened the campaign of the reg
ulars" against the insurgents" in
Illinois.
Lorimer outlined his position in
his first speech at the G. A. r. en-
campment at Duquoin the other
day.
Lorimer told of the utilization
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

LONDON, Aug. 29.-His pa
triotism aroused by the recent
talk of possible war between Eng
land and Germany, an unknown
"Englishman from beyond the
seas" has donated $4,000 to the
nation for the purchase of a rifle
range near London. Secretary of
War Haldane accepted the gift.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

DURHAM, Aug. ga
letter written $50 years ago
> has just been delivered to the
descendants of the man to
whom 1t was addressed. 1t =
has been lost in a pigeon
hole in the records office.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

by the men who are promoting the
non1union propaganda trying TO
bring about a non-union condition
for labor on the coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29
Inclined Toward
Recall of Judges

HEAD AMERICAN ASSOCIATION IN GREAT SPEECH,
SAYS THAT ABUSES OVER THE LAND HAVE BROUGHT
THE DEMAND FOR THE RECALL JUDICIARY
THINKS STATES SHOULD GET TOGETHER TO CURB GIANT
TRUSTS =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

Just the article needed for the
toilet-an adjustable shaving mir
ror. Tomorrow the $3.50 kind at
Ryner Malstrom's, 93S Pacific ave.
for csc. ***
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

Just the article needed for the
toilet--an adjustable shaving mir
ror. Tomorrow the $3.50 kind at
Ryner Malstrom's, 93S Pacific ave.
for csc. +**
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-08-29

H. H. Baker was given five days
in Jail by Police Judge Ralph
Woods yesterday afternoon FOR
begging.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
South Boston Social News
Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.

# special to line @
South Boston, Va. February 10
Mrs. John Q. Watkins, two children
and Mrs. S. r. Tugglc Will leave In a
few days for Houston, Ten, where they
will spend some time visiting.
Mrs. j.. w. Moseley, of this place. loft
a few days ago for H~arrisonbnrg. Ia
visit her husband, who is engaged in
business at that place.
Mrs. James F.. Lipscomb, Sr.. who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James
f. Lipscornb. Jr., or upper Main. has re-
turned to her homo in Meadowwood
Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. a. East have re.
turned from a visit to their daughter.
Mrs. Wilkinson, at Lacrosse.
Mrs. Joseph Stebbins. Mrs. j. D. Fry
and Miss Mamie Fry. all of this place.
spent q few days In Richmond during
the week.
Mrs. w. r. Jordan. of his place. ia
visiting Mrs. !. J. Hickey. in Richmond
Roy ?. Beazley, OF Chase City. visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.. n. Beaz-
ley, this week.
Mrs: =. ]. singleton. Of Peytonspnrs,
son. in Richmond.
Halifax Council, j.. o, u. "A. M. OF
this place, will give a BANQUET to Its
members in the lodge DOM on Tues
day evening, February 81, and cele-
brate the Birthday of George Wash.
ington, Several prominent speakers
are expected to participate in the eX-
%crciSes on that date.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
Emporia Social News
The Times.Dispatct

lSpcclal TO he lines Dispatch
Emporia. Va. February ls.-At a
meeting of the executive committee OF
the Greenesvllle sunday school Asso-
citation, held in %t:innoria. February IA,
w. Al. Powell, who is a member Of Tho
committee, was unanimously elected
special representative OF the associa.
ton to visit each Sunday school in
this county. and awaken interest 10
the work.
Rev. y. r. Sharpe, superintendent OF
the Methodist O~rphanagc. located al
Richmond. occupied the North and
South Emporia Methodist pulpits on
last Thursday morning and evening,
making a ak In the interest Of the
o~rphanage at Round Hill Church dur.
inG tie afternoon.
a number or prominent Masons OF
Fmporia attended the Grand. Lodge
OF Ma sons. which was hold in Rich-
mond during the week. Among those
who attended the meeting were Mayo
j. o.. Everette, Russell w. Jordan,
Charles II. Sebreil. w. W. Robertson
and John r. Grizzard.
DIR. ". a. Picker. hockworm expert,
employed by the State, and who has
charge OF the Fourth District, will
give Il u1nbe OF lectures in IImporia
and at different points in C;reenesville
upon hook worm and It's eradication.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
II DECISIONS


New York, February 12.-Approach
Of the time when decisions arc ex-
pcctcd from the Supreme Court and
the Interstate Cmomerce Commission
on subjects vitality important to cor
porationS was reelected last week in a
more pronounced r~eactionary move
mcnt OF the stock market. The past
fortnight of hesitation seemed to have
been taken advantage of by the moro
powerful and influential spectators to
garner profits By distributing holdings
which had been in course of
lation since the opening Of Deccm-
Der. Authoritative intintations from
Washington that the Commerce Com
mission desired to a de-
cision in the rate advance petitions
from tho railroads before the cxpira-
ton of the present month We're coupled
with the supnosition that tho February
recess OF the Supreme Court has been
given over by the to close
consideration Of the anti-trust cases.
Until these decisions OF the court,
which ~rcconvcncs this week, arc hand
ed down, each Monday. set aside as
decision day in the practice of the
court. will present its possibility that
the expected action will be taken on
hat day.
1t was impossible that the stock
market should escape the influence Of
q combination Of two pending events
so important to corporation and 6nan-
cial interests and so Impossible to
predicate with clcarncss. Reduction
of outstanding speculative accounts
was resorted to as a precaution.
1t is possible to discern an expecta-
tion in the railroad and financial world
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
Big Stone Gap Social News
Ispeciai 10 rho TRANSFORMATIONS

ESPECIAL to The T!,nes-Dispatch.l
Biz stone Gap. Va. February Ia
Mr.. and Mrs, j. g.. Ayers have returnct,
from u visit to Mrs. Aycrs's family. III
Louisville.
Mrs. John Fox. Jr.. left on her pri-
ratc car saturday for New York, where
early III March she viii appear III a
new opera.
On Friday afternoon Mrs. Mayo CabeI,
entertained at bridge in honor Of Miss
Worth, OF Philadelphia. who Is visitin.
Mrs. Horace FoN.
W. S. Mathews. who spent a couple
OF days at Corbin. Ky. has returned.
Rev. j.. Il. Craft returned this werk
from Dryden. where he has been hoid
ing q very successful revival.
On Tuesday, the 18th, the women OF
the Baptist Church rave II Valentino
tea 10 raise funds towards building q
parsonage. The tea was given In the
Federal courtroom. which was hea,ti-
fully decorated in f%estoons OF red paper
and hearts, large and mall. a SUPPER
was served. as we'll as ices and, con
fcctions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20

for larger quantities OF rcd winter
wheat for tho first time in a long
while, indicated that this is
down 10 an export party. Some found
1T difficult to understand why a con
hict between Russia and China should
materially enhance the value of our
wheat, but others argued that it might
temporarily nj least curtail tho cx-
ports from Russia. Tho possible effect
Of the removal OF the import duty nm
der tho reciprocity agreement is
thought to have hcen practically dis
counted Prices in Manitoba are al
ready down to a low level, and cana
dian farmcrs are inclined TO hold back
their snrpins for higher figures. cspc-
cially as most OF them have already
marketed the bulk Of thci, %surplus.
Toward the end of tho week there was
another change in the temper OF the
hlarket; prices again falling nnder free
general selling. prompted partly by
further widespread rainfall through
Out winter wheat territory and disap-
pointing cables, This suggested that
European importers were Indifferent
respecting the co~ntrovcrsy hetwecn
Russia and China, For the time be
ing the decline was checked hy unsea-
sonably mild weather in winter wl,ea;
territory. While 1t was decidedly cold
III the Northwest. In short, IL wa
unprecedented that alternate thawins
and freezing might lead to crop de
terioratior.
The Weeks Corn Market.
inactivity has prevailed in the spec
nJaiive corn market and tho fuctua
lions nave hccn cXcecdinc1y slow and
ciroumScribed At times prices have
Weakened. mainly in sympathy with
wheat. out q n~Otcworthv decline wa
checked ~ a fairly large domestic and
export demand. while primary receipts
arc expected 10 continue" so. as farm.
CTS deliveries VII probably continue
small. because OF the bad condition oil
tho roads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
l. is GENERAL
AND WHEAT DECLINES
Probable Passage Of Reciprocity Treaty and Bene-
fetal Rains Are Chief Influences on Mar
ket-Corn Figures Down.

New York, February io.-Early in
the week prices in domestic wheat
markets fell 10 a lower plane. At CHI
caEo tho May contracts were conspi-
9cnousiy weak and the price difference
in May options in New York and Chi
case again widencd. This suggested
that the depression was largely due
70 continued liquidation BY tired hold
ers for the rise. The striking weak
ness in Southwestern markets created
no SURPRISE, as 1.-The ccniparativcly
heavy offerings there were brought
fhout bNtthe growing conviction that
the reciprocity treaty between this
country and Canada would he adoptcd.
II vas sumcd that in the near future
fairly large quantities Of relatively
cheap Canadian wheat Will reach our
marke,s. The hcaviness iii winter
wheat markets Was PARTLY attributed
~ more favorable Weather II crop
prospects in winter wheat territory.
Widespread rain or snowfall having
created a more hopeful feeling. IN
Snort. II was imagined that the in
crease nf moisture would 80 much TO
long drought. .It%was assumed that
Inahy FIELDS in which the grain had
sprouted u a limited extent. II at ali.
would soon show 10 better advantages.
especially after the advent OF grow
lIE weather.
European markets were influenced
ny the fairy big worlds shipments
End thc resultant large Increase III the
TpautitNt on passage. MAY contracts
II. Chicago arc down 10 about n pari,y
with other markets, and his has lcl
'nany traders to imaginc tina, the MAY
feal there has been abandoned.
Continued Downward Movement
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20

rev crop has already been planted.
anu THIS week. if the weather is favc,.-
apl", many pointc in the earliest sec.
tons % to days Will send in reports
q planting. Much depends unon
texas ana Oklahoma this season. and
II weather conditions continue To fa-
Npr these two states this week the
market is hound to be affected. Cron
preparations everywhere in the belt
VIZ "e watched closely, and If no sci
back comes into light the bear ele.
mont in Inc new crop viii have an
easier TIME than it has had since Spec.
niation entered tho new crop months.
The chief event OF Importance IN
connection with the old crop months
may he locked for this week Is tbo
irst notice day for March. THURSDAY
VIII be the first notice day for thai
delivery in this market, while Friday
WIN be the first notice day in New
YORK It IS not expected that q larrc
amount OF cotton VIII. nc rendered on
march contracts in this market. INT
u Is rumored that tho bears hav c
fnado preparations for large tenders IL
Nfw York, and moreover have secured
the cotton belt for every bale OF tyaeby
cotton that would pass inepect,on
word has gone u from the bull csmp
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20

sion print cloth yarn goods. hut re-
sistanco to lowor values la now talk
ing the form OF Increasing c@urtail-
ment at tho mills, South Carolina
manufacturers will begin II short time
schedule, shutting down ono week a
month, hesinnins February 81. Fall
River, New Bedford and Rhode Island
manufacturing are already curtailing
70 an extent Of about 30 per cent. Fall
River sold but $4,000 pieces Of print
cloths during the week.
Jobbors arc doing a moderate sprinE
business and are getting relatively
better orders on prints. and printed
wash fabrics than they arc on made
'in goods. Domestic brown drills and
sheetinEs sold under brands are held
steady. but trading in them is of n
hand to mouth character. Tickings
are firm. and conrsc-colorcd cottons
quiet. Most of the selling Is lone on
very close margins Of profit. and in
many cases at actual losses on tho
cost of production. The cotton yarn
markets have become dull and easy,
with mills in need of business to sup
plement contracts that arc beginning
to expire freely.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
MARKET MUST FIGHT
FOR ITS EXISTENCE

sew Orleans, La, February ia.-Thc
eo,tor market this week may he nut
IN one OF INC quoc,tst positions in its
historv. mat OF being about to hsh,
for its Very existence in the courts
81 the country. Should thc tide MN
strongly IN favor of the scot, anti
opfion bill. the leading cotton OK.
changes Of the country probably would
immediately get their legal counsel al
work in order 70 test tho constitu.
iinality Of o law that pfohibiis future
trading IN onc commodity, but saws
nothing about future trading in other
commodities This might prove salts.
factory 70 those Hhn want 10 see such
81 law tested, and agitation against ~.
lures stopped. hui in the meantime
very little specialization or very little
legitimate trading would be done in
The contract market
Because the Scott bill IS nov square
y Up TO the Senate, the conservative
element. both ii the future and tho
prot departments. VIII STAY on al the
market as much as possible This week
any little tuf:l in the legislative situ.
nf:on VIII serve TO ROB all other icnt.
UreE Of their Importance, jtist ms Wa,
the case last week.
The opinion among cotton people ir
this market Is that Inc Scott bin xii
rot become q law. but this viii not i,
O Certainty until tho vote of the Sen.
Ete goeH against it or Congress al.
3ourns without any action. The mar
%tt will he unsettled until *orncthin;
areinite takes place.
If the attention OF the market is no
taken up by Washington, Tho ncv
crop situation VIII assume Rrowini
s~aapoTtancs. TAe nrat seed CT tn,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20

as he believes such a concession would
be tantamount TO placing the gov
in the hands OF tho cxtrem-
lists, who are supporting the naval
officers in their demands. The navy.
has expressed a determination 10 re-
move the minister OF marine. Amarc
Azeuedo Comes. by force. and the min
lister OF the interior, Antonio Almeida,
who is very popular. has listed
every argument to Induce tho extrem-
lists to exercise patience, pointing IL
that such a step would result incvita-
bly in civil war The extremists, how
ever. stand firm.
Jose Azcvedo, former minister OF
foreign affairs. and Coutinho Chagas.
also n former cmbe Of the Mon
archist Cabinet, have been expelled on
the ground that their presence in Por-
tugal would constitute danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
Culpeper Social News

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatch.I
culpeper. Va, February 19;-Mrs.
guest of Mrs. Robert Matthews.
Mrs. Barber of P%ittsburg, is with
her sister. Mrs. Edwin l.. Quaries, at
the Waverly Hotel.
Misses Alice and Emily stcarns wcre
the guests this week of the Misses
Waite on East Street.
Miss Cremora Payne returned to hen
home near Brandy. on Saturday, after
a. visit TO her sister. Mrs. Charlie
Waite.
Miss Caroline Terry. Of Albany. Ga,
Loving.
Miss Louise Miller. Of Winchester.
who has been the guest for the past
week Of Miss EstelIe Williams. Of
"Fairview." left for her home We'd
Alpheus Williams were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roslin vass. in Culpeper.
Miss Florence Vass was the guest of
Miss Celeste Williams for several days
last week.
Edwin Sampson, Of Richmond, was in
Culpeper this week.
"A party consisting of Misses Virginia
Ma Virginia Browning and VII
liam Mason. and VIII Yancey, went to
Washington last week to see Madame
Sarah Rernhardt.
Mrs. James Swan, Jr.. has retuJ ned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Josie
Brown, OF Washington.
Mrs. Henry Walton was in Culpeper
for the weekend. the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Charles Wager.
Miss Dorothy Hudgins was hostess
to the "Billiken" Club on Tuesday af.
%ternoon at the home of her brother,
Fred Hudgins. Those playing wero
Misses Mary Macoy, Leila FraIey. Bes-
sic Carter, Alice Carter. Lulu Suther-
lin. Della Holton, Mary NaI.e, MAJ
Hill. Sally anderson, Laura Coons, Jean
Coons: The highest score was made
by. Miss Bessie Garter. who won the
prize, a. picture.
Mr.. and Mrs. IIerndon Rixey and
children are spending q few days with
MIR. n Mrs. Charlie Williams.
The Monday Bridge Club met this
week with Miss Marian Sampson ut he
home on Jameson's. Hid. Those play
ing were Misses Mary Vass, Florence
Vass. Byrd Law. Dolly Hudgins
Mesdames Underwood and Coleman.
Mrs. billiard, who has been visiting
her daughter. Mrs. Haas. left Wedpes.
day for Richmond. where she will he
tho guest Of her daughter, Mrs..t!one
Lhefore returning TO her home in North
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
COTTON
VERY UNSETTLED
Threatened AntiOption Legislation at Washing
ton Proves Disturbing Feature of Week.
Little Chance Of It's Passage.

New York, February la.-Thc cot
ron markets We're very unsettled
throughout the week. with heavy trad
Ing and declining prices. This was
at the expense OF liquidation OF spec
ulatiye holdings and hedge selling
against holdings OF actual cotton here
and al Liverpool and in the South.
The nnfavorable trade reports from
Manchester and the failure or the dry
goods and yarn markets to show The
Improvement expected. together WITH
the agitation Of Washington fur the
passage of the Scott anticipation cot.
ton trading bill. were the most dis
turhing features producing this pres
sure. -
The lower prices went. the less sup
rort the market received. Tho sell
:nE movement subsidized with tha de-
cline 10 the basis Of Is 10 cents for
the March option and 1894 for the
MAY 10 July deliveries in this market
This marketed u resting place after
1be dcmoraliaed selling which had
prevailed MP TO Thursday morning had
iun its course From that poin. there
was n slow recovery in prices M 10
lie close Of business Friday. chiefly
m profit-taking by shorts and some
-obuYing BY spectators III anticipa-
ton Of a natural rally after such a
sharp break.
# Extent of the Decline.
Tic decline extended TO between 20
and 81 points from tho closing prices
Of last Friday up Il the lowest of
THURSDAY morning. Then March sold
down to near 1880. While May. Went
10 1870. Iuiy 1914. August 1871. Oc-
,oher 12.0f and December 1870. The
last tNo represent The next crops on
lions. From the highest prices OF the
season OF I15.35 for March and 1850 for
MAY and about l55 for July, reached
shortly after the bullish excitement
following the publication OF the gov
.crnacntS crop report Of 11.t2t.0o0
bales on December 2, there has been
q total decline Of abou, $50 points, or
the equivalent of IS per bale.
Prices are now mucl, more in favor
If SINNERS on this side. as well as in
J.urope Every Indication points to /,
crop or about 12,oOo.O0o bales on the
total commercial movement for the
reason, and the worlds spinners' re-
Quircments for actual consumption
w!I be much less. Prices, however.
have had such a heavy decline and the
weak speculative interest has been 50
largely ~liquidated. that chances are
more In favor Of steadicr markets,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20

that the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion will take fiddle ground In the
rate decisions.
Refusal to grant any part OF the de-
sired increases would be considered
unquestionahly as presenting formid :
able difficulties to the railroads work
ing out profitable operation. On tho
other hand. it is generally recognized
that the full advances asked for repro
scented 4 basis considered available FOL.
concessions which would leave room
still for the desired results. The racil-
tiles for securing new capital opened
up by the Improvement in investment
demand for securities nave served to
dctract much from the Importance at
one time attached to the rate adj
vanccs as necessary aids to securing
railroad credit.
Actual events last week Kept up the
confidence in the Of revival
Of prosperity. including increased mill
Ing activity in the steel trade. The
plans for new control OF Missouri Pa
cific made an impression Of promise
OF benefit TO that property as we'll as
Of steps toward Increased harmony and
strength in relations in the railroad
world as q whole. Resumption or
Southern Railway was accepted as fur
Their evidence of renewed confidence.
The fall In cotton and grain prices
helped to correct tho faults Of last
years conditions. Resort to short time
note issues by some of the railroads
leaves open an inference that better
terms for financing are expected later.
as well as the contrary assumption or
n decrease of present facilities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
NEAR
BREAKING POINT
Troubles Of Government and
Navy Threaten Civil War
in Spain.

Lisbon. February to.-Thc relations
between the government and the navy
have again reached almost the break
Ing point. and as a result of a demand
by the navy for the reinstatement and
the appointment to the command of
the battleship Almirantc Reis of Cap
tain Jose Ccrejo, one OF the naval he
roes of the revolution, who had been
pensioned off the active list hy former
Premier Franco on account of his dis
loyal attitude.
The minister OF marine objects TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-20
OVERHEARD
AND is DROWNED
Young Business Man Of Peters,
burg Meets Death in APP
potnattox River.
Especial to The imes-Dispatc

tSpeC1aI to Ihe TfmeS-DiSpatchI Y
Petersburg, Va, February ID ames
Jackson, a young business man of this
city, connected with the Virginia
Grain and Feed Company, was drowned
about $50 o'clock this afternoon at
Point Of Rocks. in the AppomattoS
River. Mr.. jackson n a party Of
friends went down to Claremont this
morning in a. motor boat, and were on
their way home when the accident oc-
CURED. The waves from a steam
launch passing and circling around the
motor boat caused the latter TO careen
and, Mr.. Jackson. who was standing
UP, was thrown overheard. Efforts
were made to rescue him as he swan
towards the shore. bur 1t is supposed
he became chilled or was seized with
cramp and sank. Mr.. jackson IS sur
viYed by two sisters and a brother,