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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-01-07
CHAPTER III
Christmas Scenes.

An old-fashioned Christmas
came that year, the city covered
with an unaccustomed robe of
purest white; the Sky swept
clean of cloud and smoke by the
clustering western wind; the sun
shining brilliantly, Christmas
gift to the Steel City; the air cleo
Itric with the keen snap of ten de-
grees above zero. You felt Christ
mas that day, the joyous relaxa-
Ition, the pleasurable excitement.
Yet the spirit of goodwill was
not universal, as three men in
that city could have testified.
They shiyered in a downtown Of
Ifice and glowered hatefully at one
another. They were distinguish
able by their cAins. Number One
possessed a square, clean-cut ag-
gressive chin. Number Two's was
narrow and protruded viciously
out from the mouth, like hook
broken sharply off; you felt that
lit would have reached the nose.
had 1T not met some untoward ac-
Icident. Number Three had no
chin at all worth considering.
Its no use talking" Number
One was saying firmly. Il won't
have it. He must never come to
trial"
But, heavens! man." Number
Two responded impatiently. The
mans so plainly guilty. It's a
fragrant case"
Guilty as hell" Number Three
added. Caught with the goods
on. l couldn't help getting a con-
Eviction if / tried"
All the more reason why he
mustn't come to trial"
But think what it means!'
Number Two argued, his hook-like
chin working excitedly. Haven't
we enough to face just now, with
the whole city sore as boils ovel
that franchise business? Every.
body knows all about this thing
The newspapers have published
beforehand the testimony of the
bell-boy who overheard him of.
fering to take the bride. They
have published facsimiles of the
check, signed by Henderson and
Endorsed by Malassey. Every
morning there is a fresh editorial
bowling for his conviction. The
whole county is yammering, Ma.
lassey must go to jail!' Our credit
Is little strained, as it is: we
must do something to placate
these bowling FOOLS
The square chin hardened. LET
EN- yammer. Malassey shan't be
the goat. I'll not have it,"
Then let hi mskip out for a
couple of years. You and | can
pay his expenses"
No." said the square-jawed
man. That's not my way. He
stays right here in the city"
Il can't see," Number Three
exclaimed petulantly, why you're
so positive about 1t. What is il
to you whether he goes to Jail or
Halifax"
Because he belongs to me. And
no man of mine is going to be a
scapegoat for others sins"
But what about my friends 20
Number Two demanded. What
about Jim hene?"
Continued Tomorrow.
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KILLS WIFE
AND SELF
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wirc.)
DULUTH, Mimi, Jan. will
lam Muzzard and Algot Johnson,
the boys alleged to have killed
Policeman Harry Chesmore> after
up the Hotel Mckay here,
were captured by posse at a
lumber camp % miles north of
here today. The lads, from
whom desperate resistance was
expected, surrendered without a
struggle when they found them
selves surrounded.
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BIG DIN NJ Err
IS PLAN NJ Ed

(By United Press Leased Wire
eide is not known.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. T.
A diner at which the chief execu-
tives and virtually the entire cab
inets of the United States and the
Dominion of Canada Will be
guests, has been arranged for
Wednesday night in honor of WIS.,
iting Canadian officials. During
the meantime important negotia-
lions over trade relations are I'M
der way and the final adjustment
of Newfoundland fisheries dispute
will be reached.
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WOMAN FINDS : HER
HUSBAND DEAD

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SPOKANE, Jan. 7.-W Walking
into the basement OF her home
this morning to I'LL a bucket with
coal, Mrs. Henry omeg found her
husband stretched difeless in the
coal bin. Blood stiSl ooze6 from
a wound IN the right temple and
a revolver lying at the dead man's
feet told mutelx how he had taken
his life. The native for the sui
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STILL TALKING
ANNEXATION

Falkland people are going to
take up that annexation fight
again. At a meeting last night it
was decided that a big rally will
be held next Friday night and the
annexation proposition will be TAX
Ell up. Mr.. Blackwell was elected
president last night and Mr.. Ben
son vice president.
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WANTS LAW THAT
WOULD JUSTIFY
HOMICIDE

CARSON CITY, New, Jan. T.
Plea of justifiable homicide viii
be admissible in Nevada in cases
where a man has avenged libel,
If Chief Justice James G. Sweeney
of the Nevada supreme court can
arrange it. Sweeney says he will
try to have law passed making
criminal libel an excuse for kill
ing.
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O.-w. n. q y. "GooD syoREING'
TRAM TO ALI POINTS SOUTH

Take the O.-W. r. & n. Good
Morning train for ali points
south. Superior in every respect.
steel coaches, dining car, parlor
observation car. Leave Tacoma
S:15 A. m. arrives In Portland be-
fore the banks close. Plenty Of
time to transact business that aft
ernoon ~,
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40 ACRES STOCK AND TOOLS

40 ACRES STOCK AND TOOLS
Located a mile from good town
OF 1900 Inhabitants on r. r., in Lew
Is county, and bringing in about
500 per month from the sale of
milk. 1T is all good level land.
about half In cultivation, balance
pasture. There is an eight-room
house, barn, chicken houses, orchard,
berries, and a team of horses, 10
head Of cattle, brood sow and chick
ems. Price $500 Reasonable terms.
y. VI. CURTIS a. co.
314 Bankers Trust Bldg.
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WOOL GROWERS
CLOSE SESSION

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PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. T.
Frank Gooding, brother OF the re-
firing president of the National
Wool Growers association, was
elected president of the associa-
ton today. George Austin of
Salt Lake City was elected West
ern vice president and R. ]. Knaw-
lin of Chicago was reelected east
ern vice president at the annual
election.
Indications this afternoon were
that Omaha would be chosen for
the site of the next convention.
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight and Sunday cooler.
Lighlt northerly winds.
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Population of
Wash. Towns

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WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. T.
The census bureau today announced
the population of the following
towns:
Brewster, Wash, 1855; Concon-
nully. Wash, $50; Oroville, Wash,
495; Twist, Wash, 257; Kingsbury,
Cal, 1854.
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FOR SALE'--Near Mckinley school
2 excellent lots, high, level. in lawn
and trees, facing east. with 4-room
house in rear, fitted with gaslights
and range. Price $775; terms S25
down and $40 monthly. 1926 East
j ST.
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FAIR mex


o saw We not fair Inez?
She's gone into the west,
To dazzle when the sun is
down
And rob the world of rest:
She took our daylight with
her,
The smiles that we love
best,
With morning bushes on her
cheek,
And pearls upon her breast.
Alas for the pleasure on the
sea
And sorrow on the shorei
The smile that blessed one
lovers heart
Has broken many morel
THOMAS HOOD.
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A small ranch for sale, good / u
story house and outbuildings, small
orchard, COW and chiclxens terms.
Address Box 1879. care Times.
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Wanted. Dairy Ranch

WANTED 70 buy wei equipped
dairy ranch near Tacoma or Be-
attic. or other good town. Give
price. terms and full particulars
Address 1g. care Tines. {
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GREAT IRRIGATION
PROJECT PLANNED

BAKERSFIELD, Cal, Jan q
From a reliable source, it was
learned today that a gigantic irri-
cation project to water large
amount of land on the west side
of the San Joaquin valley is con-
templated by the government.
Officials of the United States
photographic survey are here, and
it is said they are gathering data
on the project
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SAN RERNARDINO, Cal, Jan. T.
Didier Mason, the aviator, who left
Los Angeles mt . o'clock this morn
Ing cnrr! ing papers for a Hos An
gcles newspaper for distribution in
this citX, landed here safely mt
1915 u. IN.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. Tex
cept fora slight furry, the close of
the Carnegie Trust company did not
affect the National banks, according
TO the deputy Comptroller of the
Currency Kane
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Acreage Cheap

Eight and third acres good
land 2 miles east of Bismarck; price
$1,000. Terms, half cash, bal. to suit.
Eight acres at Flett station on
Pac. Traction; well improved with
good house and barn; l horse, / COW
and other farm implements; 6 acres
of this Is the best of celery land /;
price, for a short time, $500; terms,
half cash, bal. to suit.
5 II acres, a little improved, with
shanty, near Long Branch; price
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Scandinavian Land Co.

Rooms 507-S Bernice Bldg.
Real Estate. Insurance.
D. c. Chris topherson. G.. S. HeImer
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Burk & Logan

514 Bankers Trust Bldg.
SEE BURk FOR VALLEY LAND
Evening star., 1911-08-31
HELD TO ANSWER CARNAl
KNOWLEDGE CHARGE
Timer, Residing at Mount Rainler'
Furnishes Bond
Of 81, 900.

Theodore r. Schulz a timer, residlns
a. Mount Rainier, Nd, was held for the
aat,on Of the grand jury by Judge Roo-
ert f. Joyce Of the Maryland suourp ias'
night on a charge Of 'carnal kno"ieose
of Helen E. SAMSON. non compos menus.
schulz furnished $1,000 bond for his later
annaarance in court. If required. Ine
Grand Jury will meet the first Monday In
October.
Imposition of the death penalty Is possi-
ble unon the conviction Of the onense In
question. while the minimum sentence is
twenty years.
Long before O'Clock last night, the
time set for the hearing. the office OF Judge
Jovce was packed to the doors with resi-
dents of Mount Rainier. They seemed
disappointed when Attorney Charies o.
Calvert representing Schulz, entered q
nIea Of mot guilty." and waived exami-
nation. Attorney Robert w Weiis, wn9
appeared for the girls family, enoeayoseu
to have testimony iact,on introdooea a. % Httorney
Calvert, ruled that 1t should OF De gwen
&C the prisoner had waived examination;
II is charged that Schulz met the giri
Ia ct Saturday evening, at about o CLOCK.
a short distance from her nome. ~ was
Judge Joyce stated today. that Schulz
drove up to the girls home with her IN, IN a
carriage In the meantime the glII
parents and friends had been searching
the woods in the vicinity of her home LOT
her. 1t is stated Schulz was unoer 'he
Judge Joyce, who was at the SAMSON
home, had to restrain the girls fatner
from attacking Schulz when he saw the
man with his daughter In the carriage.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
GARDENS FOR CHILDREN
Commissioner CIaxton Has
Plan for Solving Child
Labor Problem.

The moral, educational and economic
condition Of children in villages, towns
and small cities all over the country,
especially factory towns, can be i'm
proved. in the opinion OF United States
Commissioner Of Education Claxton, by
a system of agricultural training which
he hopes to have installed in all the
schools of the country.
TT will go far to solve the child labor
problems, I believe said DR.. Claxton
today. ''for children under this plan will
he able to attend school and at the same
time earn more money In their after
school hours than they can now earn in
any factory. Their health, morals, edu-
cation. all would be improved.
THE plan which I hope to see carried
out is to have each child cultivate a
small piece of land. Even on a quarter
acre child could earn more by raising
factory. At the same time the child
would be gaining a valuable training.
getting his education, keeping his health
and preparing to become a useful citi-
zen."
Commissioner Claxton has just re-
turned from q tour through the coun-
try discussing educational matters with
thought all Of them would be willing to
help in the town agricultural scheme
He said that in Memphis. Tenn, he had
learned that one little girl had raised
vegetables at the rate Of 5000 worth
an acre. This. he declared. made him
feel confident his plan could be made q
success. He would have an agricultural
instructor to teach the children and In
spect their tracts. Prizes might be used
as incentives to the youthful cultivators
Evening star., 1911-08-31
CATFISH CLIPPED LINES.
Solution of Mystery That Puzzled
Hudson River Anglers.

TARRYTOWN. n. Y, August a.-Fish-
ermen who have been trying their luck
in the Hudson near the Tarrytown light
house lately have been complaining that
something was biting OF their lines. hun
dreds of hooks and sinkers being lost In
that way. The fishermen were puzzled
as to the cause and even the old ones
we're stumped.
The mystery was solved yesterday when
George Conklin. one Of the oldest Usher
men in town. landed big catfish. In
it's mouth was a patent nailclipper. with
the point that cleans the nails sticking
out through its lower jaw. Every time
the fish opened and closed its mouth the
clipper opened and shut. In this way II
was able to cut lines and make way with
the bait.
The nall clipper is supposed to have
been lost overheard by some fisherman
and the catfish attempted to swallow II.
but could not because IL was open. and
the blade pierced its jaw and stopped
there
Evening star., 1911-08-31
PARROT IN A GRAVEYARD :
GIVES JERSEYITES SCARE
Attributed Sepulchral Laughter and
Weird Tones to Presence
Of Ghost.

NEW YORK. August 31.-Sepulchral
laughter sounded in the old Methodist
cemetery. Navesink. N. j., Tuesday night,
then a hoarse voice cried repeatedly:
What are YOU doing here?" and Don't
touch me-
All within sound OF the voice felt their
Eesh creep and they ran to tell Omar
Eickles. Coroner John ]. Sickles' brother
that q ghost was walking in the ceme-
terry.
II was discovered yesterday morning
that q melancholy parrot owned by I'm
dertaker Anlzi NJ Posten, who lives close
10 the cemetery. had wandered among the
gravestones. The sad parrot has the run
of the undertaker's shop and house. and
while IL is most cheerful when Mr.. Posten
Ia making ready for a funeral it was
never known before to seek the grave
yard.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
NOW COSTS MORE TO DIE.
Expenses Of Demise Have Gone Up
One.Third. Saws Speaker.

CINCINNATI, August 31.-The relative
cost Of dying has increased at least one
third, according to the speech delivered
here yesterday by E. A. McCally, presi-
dent Of the National Railway Equipment
Dealers Association.
1.-THE people demand much better stones
with which to mark the graves Of their
dead" he said. II don't know whether
it is the results of higher wages or
whether it is for the reason that people
now are more endeared to those who
have just passed to the great beyond.
But it is an excellent sign of the times.
and it shows conclusfvely that monument
dealers are having a much better call for
their wares than they used to have. L
ask any of you to notice the old graves
and the new and see If the newer ones
are not more expensively marked with
stones"
Evening star., 1911-08-31
OFFICIAL FLIRT LOSES JOB.
Los Angeles Police Chief Finds Her
Costume Is "Too Loud"

LOS ANGELES. August 31.-Miss Fay
Evans, Official fiirter." is no longer
connected with the police department.
She was told by Chief Sebastian after
four more men had been convicted OF
having attempted to fiirt with her that
her services would be no longer needed.
Protests were made that even reputable
citizens might be excused from flirting
with MISS Evans. as she made f1rst over
lures to them.
The young woman was set to work last
Friday. when she called on the chieI ana
told him two men had insisted on follow
ing her. The chief detailed two men 10
accompany her. She was then asked
how ii was she had attracted them SO
easily and she replied that the streets
were full OF men ready to approach the
first woman they could.
The young woman reported Tor WORK
yesterday dressed in light colored tan
dress. white shoes and stockings, large
sleeved black silk wrap lined with SILK
Of a brilliant red and trimmed with COL
lar and cuffs of the same hue and wear.
ing tall black domino hat the size OF
peck measure. The chief suggested
that the costume was loud ana might
too easily attract the attention or those
inclined to fiirt.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
FRAUD ALLEGED IN DEAL.
Suit for $4,000 Brought in Con-
nection With Sale Of Stock.

MINNEOLA. L. l., August S1.-The
partners Of the New York frm Of Sig
mund H. Rosenblatt & Co. are the
plaintiffs in an action against James
H. Phillips. jr., and Walter g. Newman
for 100000. according to a notice filed
In the county clerks ONCE here. Phil
lips is president of the Nevada Con-
solidated Company, vice president OF
the Tennessee Copper Company and a
director of the Boston and Montana
Copper Company. Newman is president
Of the Union Copper Mines Company
Of North Carolina.
The plaintiffs allege that they were
defrauded in a large purchase OF stock
of the Union copper mine.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
PLA ANS FOR EDUCATION
OF CHINESE EMPEROR
Three Teachers Will Begin Instruc-
ton of Youthful Ruler
September 10.
Correspondence Of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence OF Inc SIdT.
SHANGHAI, August 10, 1911.
The details of the scheme to be fol-
lowed with regard to the education OF
the Emperor Hsuan-Tung, now in his
sixth year, make interesting reading for
those who appreciate the influence that
his majesty's early training may exert
upon the development Of China.
His age, according to a recent decree
of the empress dowager, is 'the one most
amenable to good impressions" and the
program that has been mapped out sug-
gests that he is to lose no time In ac-
quiring them in very varied form. Three
teachers are to instruct him morning and
evening, while his afternoons are to be
devoted to practice in penmanship. The
imperial board of astronomy has selected
September 10 as q lucky day for him to
begin work, and his tutors have been or
dered to submit for approval the names
of some clever boys to share his studies.
An elaborate schedule of lessons now
is being prepared, but the decree already
has announced the lines on which his
instruction is to proceed. His tutors are
and war in China and elsewhere; they
shall select appropriate instruction with
regard to ''the present progressive COM
petition in civilization" 1.-The constitution
al government obtaining during the last
several decades and theoretical knowl-
edge recently discovered"
All this is to be accomplished without
going beyond the essential principles OF
what Confucius teaches. The Ching Ut
erature (Manchu)-"the root OF our dy-
nasty"-is to be special subject OF
study. A few days ago ruznor was cur
rent that his excellency WI Ting-fang
was to teach the emperor English, but
no confirmation Of this can at present be
obtained.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
FINED FOR JILTING WOMAN.
Walk of Two Hundred Miles Ends
in Oesertion.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. August S1.-Love
sustained Mrs. Martha Williams, fifty
eight years old, while she walked from
Springfield. Mo-. to this city. distance
Of 200 miles, with Walter Stewart, to
whom she expected to be married upon
their arrival there 1t turned to hate,
however, when Stewart refused to
make her his wife.
In the municipal court she appeared
as a prosecuting witness against Stew
art, whom she had arrested. She said
he had violated his promise to marry
her and that he refused to aid her until
she could communicate with relatives
Stewart. who is forty-five years old,
was fined 500.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
'eMAD0NNA GIRL" A SUICIDE.
Famous Cincinnati Beauty the Vic
tim of an Unhappy Love.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. August 81. Miss
Ellie Sebree. aged nineteen. known to all
Cincinnati as the girl with the Madonna
face" killed herself by drinking carbohc
acid yesterday. A love affair in which
she had had q quarrel with her sweet
heart is said to be the real reason for
her act.
When the ambulance took her to the
City Hospital she cried out: He does not
love me; I don't want to live any more;
l can't live without him" Who the man
is cannot be learned, inasmuch as her
sister says several young men called
upon her, and that she never knew she
was unusually attached to any OF them.
The girl had posed for many OF the
artists in Cincinnati. all OF whom say
She was by far the prettiest girl in Gin
cinnatf.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
scoRNED COURT UNIFORM.
But Had Huge Gold Monogram on
His Limousine.
'ereign Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
BRUSSELS. August Is. 1911.
An amusing episode is related by a
Brussels newspaper with regard to a new
ly elected Belgian socialist senator. This
senator. who appears to be an extremist.
found 1t out of keeping with his 'ad-
vanced' ideas to wear the official uni
form of the members of the upper house
when invited to an official function. A
uniform," he exclaimed This Is not in
conformity with sound democratic princi-
PIES"
Being invited TO an official dinner at
the palace. the senator declared that he
would either wear evening clothes or de-
cline to attend. He was careful. how
ever. first to inquire of the grand marshal
whether this dress would be admissible,
and was told that so great was the es-
TEEN of King Albert for his talents that
he would be welcomed whatever his at
tire.
Accordingly the senator accepted the
Toyal invitation. and arrived at the pal
ace In evening dress. without the least
decoration. He alighted, however, from
q beautiful limousine on the doors of
which his monogram was blazoned in
golden letters two inches high.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
KING MAY COME HERE.
Albert of Belgium Likely to Visit
America in Future.

BRUSSELS. August 3L-It is possible
that King Albert will pay visit to
America in the near future with q view to
promoting his cherished scheme TO create
a national mercantile marine SO that Bel
gian freights may be carried in Belgian
bottoms instead OF in foreign ships.
King Albert has been holding confer
ences with those interested. He has not
found them excessively enthusiastic, but
he hopes to be able to carry out his
scheme partly by means of private capi-
tai and partly by state aid.
He Is now planning q tour OF the prin-
cipal seaports OF Europe. The visit 10
America may come later.
Evening star., 1911-08-31
The Bad Season.

One of the most charming stories
that have yet been published in our
prise story competition is the leader in
our next Sunday Magazine. 1t is by
that delightful author-actor, Emmett
C. King. who Is just getting his fame
as q writer Of magazine stories. This
one ts called "The Palmy Days." and
Is, obviously. q theatrical tale. Poor
old Lawrence Arnold, an actor OF the
old days, had been haunting dramatic
agencies for years and years, looking
Evening star., 1911-08-31
Mrs. Richards Buried.

The funeral Of Mrs. Sarah M. Richards,
whose death occurred Sunday at the
residence of her niece. Mrs. George
Johnson. took place yesterday from
st. Patrick's Church, Rev. Father
Smyth officiating. Interment was in
Mount Olivet cemetery. Mrs. Richards
was the widow OF John NJ. Richards
and daughter Of the late Andrew and
Sarah Locke Of Georgetown.
Evening star., 1911-08-31

for a Job. but he was always told
Nothing today; it's a bad season. At
last came a revival of London Assur-
ance," and at a critical moment the
actor who was to play the part OF Sir
Harcourt Courtly failed to appear. and
Arnold got the chance for which he
had been waiting for years. 1t was
the very part in which he had under
studied the famous John Gilbert. But
poor Arnold had not yet made his per-
manent success, for th eatrical politics
interviewed. He did succeed, however,
and in a rather unexpected way. 1t is
q charming story and well worth en-
trance into the competition.