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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04
Burglars Steal
Bread and Jam

Burglars broke into the home of
Robert Martin, 1909 South J
street, and robbed the house of a
loaf of bread, a pot of jam and
$35 worth of jewelry. They gain
ed an entrance through a front
window and left by the back door.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04
MissingDaughter
Is Located

After a search of nine years for
LHhan Peterson, daughter of Mrs.
w A. Kilburn, 1912 South Tenth
street, who was kidnapped when a
child by her father, has been To-
Gated in Auckland. She will soon
come to Tacoma to Join her moth
en-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04
READY TO FIGHT OR INDEPENDENCE

REPORTS FROM PERSIA INDICATE THAT
WON INDEPENDENCE FROM SHAH ARE READY TO
RISE AGAIN AGAINST RUSSIAN INVASION. THIS PICTURE
SHOWS GROUP OF VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. WITH AN
TIQUATED WAR MACHINERY BUT Up-roDATE COURAGE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

NEW YORK-COmpletely re-
covered from the operation per-
formed several months ago for the
removal of a growth on his neck,
Melvin w. Sheppard, middle dis
lance champion, today bega'
training.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

PHILADELPHIA Tai
lum and George tSeibert were froz-
en- to death here early today.
They were lost in a blizzard.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

LEGRANDE, Ore.-Unin and
Baker counties have come within
the cold snap zone. This morn
Ing the thermometer stood below
zero. Sufficient snow to protect
fall sown grain covers the ground.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

PORTLAND, Ore. - Mineral
Springs and other boillng-out
places in Oregon are doing a land
office business this week. Mem
bers of Portland's water wagon
who mounted the Lithia
Limousine January l are taking
hot baths to scald out the booze
before attempting to face tempta-
lions in the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04
SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO - Charging
desertion and neglect, Viola
Leach, playing with San Fran
cisco theatrical stock company,
has entered suit for divorce
against Percy F. Leach, stage
manager and producer of New
York.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

MEDFORD, Ore.--After wash.
ing his hands in gasoline Peter
Politz, a laborer in a local quarry
lit cigaret. He is now in a hos
pital.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-04

SAN FRANCISCO-Jesse
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Palace Where Wagner Died.

Apropos of the return from her
chateau in Syria Of the Duchesse della
Grazia to her palace in Venice. Paris
contemporary gives an interesting &C
count of Vendramin. which Is not
on.y one Of the most beautiful resi-
dences on the canal. but II Is closely
associated with the history. OF the
city OF the doges.
1t was built in 1441. German princes
occupied 1t at first. Then il passed
into the possession Of the duke Of
Mantua. who purchased 1t for $4,000
ducats of gold. 1t was the scene Of
great social events under the Arch
duke Charles Ferdinand OF Austria
and his wife, Anne de Medicis. in
1852, and through them the palace has
come into the possession Of the pres
emit owners through marriage. 1t was
here that Richard Wagner died In
1888. The desk Mt which he wrote
Tristan und Isolde" Is carefully pre-
served. Some years ago a plaque was
affixed to the palace showing Its con-
nection with the great composer.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
PATHOS IN CHILDS' BRAVERY
Fortitude Shown by Little Sufferer In
Hospital Touched Lady Henry
Somerset.

Lady Henry Somerset, whose labors
in behalf of the children Of the London
slums are constant and earnest, tells
this affecting story Of the way In
which her interest In these little ones
was aroused.
was moved in that direction by the
rare patience and imagination OF one
little boy. His example convinced me
that patience was one of the qualities
I needed most, and in seeking 1t grew
into that work.
was In a hospital on visiting day.
while the doctors were changing a
~'vster cast which held the crippled
boys limb. The operation was ex-
ceedingly painful. was told. To my
surprise, the little sufferer neither
stirred nor WINGED. but made curb
GUS huzzing sound with his mouth
After the doctors left l said to him:
How could you possibly stand it?"
That's nothing" he answered
"Why, I Just made believe that bee
was stingin me. And L kept buzzin'
because / was afraid I'd forget about
it's being a bee II l didn't.
Companion.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

turbing atmosphere OF divorce. She
was dreaming already with her eyes
open, and she sank into number six
In a lotus-eater's reverie.
Mrs. Wellington gathered certain
things together and took up her hand
bag. to return to the Women's Room.
Just as Mrs. Whitcomb came forth
from the curtains of her own berth.
where she had made certain prelim-
inaries to disrobing. and put on a
light, decidedly negligee negiigee.
The two women collided In the
aisle. whirled on one another. as wom-
en- do when they jostle. recognized
each other with wild stares Of amaze
ment. set their teeth, and made a
Simultaneous dash along the corridor.
shoulder wrestling with shoulder.
They reached the door marked
Women" at the same instant. and as
neither would have dreamed OF offer
Ing the other courtesy, they
squeezed through together In a Kill
kenny tumble.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

spit in his face. which was already
covered with blood.
The Marquis de Monticello has tele.
graphed the following version of the
incident to the Figaro and several
other journals:
This afternoon at the most elegant
social club at Nice, in the presence OF
at least 500 persons, Baron Jacques dc
Saint-Marc, president of the club,
whose face had already been slapped
at the Cannes Polo Club last week by
Baron de Fontevillat, was struck with
a cane several times because Of the
Marquis de Saint-Marc's refusal to
accept the jury Of honor which the
Marquis de Montebello deemed indis-
pensable to know whether his char
acter, past and present, admitted Of
a hostile melting In the regular man.
ner."
This scandalous business arose out
of grudge which originated in the
resignation by the Baron de Saint.
Marc Of the vice presidency Of the
new Cercle de la Intolerance, OF
which the Due de Montebello was
president. The baron's example hav.
ing been followed by thirty Of the
members, there was a certain amount
of bad blood. The Baron de Saint.
Marc and the Comte lie Bret had even
appointed seconds while they were in
Paris, but the affair was referred to
arbitration and had been settled with
out a hostile meeting. A few days
ago, however. the Baron de Fonte-
villat struck the Baron de Seint-Marc
In the face on the ground of the
Cannes Polo Club, and the latter
promptly sent his seconds with a de-
mand for satisfaction but the Mar.
quis de Montebelle and M. Homelle,
acting for the Baron de Fontevillat,
asked that the matter should be sub.
mitted to arbitration. This was de-
clined by NJ de Saint-Marc's seconds.
who argued that this premediated as.
sault was too serious to admit OF
such a course, and when they report.
ed the result Of their mission to their
principal he sent a strongly worded
letter to the newspapers and said that
he would have his aggressor tried In
the local police court
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
TEXT WAS NEW TO HEARERS
oerman's struggle With the English
Language Praiseworthy, but Some
what Mirth Provoking.

Prince Henry OF Reuss. who speaks
superb English. laughed good-natured-
ly at a dinner In New York. over the
account Of certain officers of the Ger
man feet.
"One OF our chaplains." said the
prince. had the hardihood to preach
In English at one of your Lutheran
chapels the other day. He astonished
his congregation by saying, as he rose.
that he would choose for his text the
words:
And he tore his shirt
"A quite audible smoker went round.
The chaplain noticed 1t. flushed, and
repeated the text in a louder voice:
And he tore his shirt
The smoker became a laugh. and
the pastor rose and said:
"'Our good brother is quoting. OF
course. the familiar words:
And the door Is shut"
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Copyright 1911. By ii. x. Fly Co
SYNOPSIS.

Lieut. Harry Mallory is ordered 20 the
Philippines. He and Marjorie Newton
decide to elope, but wreck Of taxicab pre-
vents their seeing minister on the way to
che train. Transcontinental train is tax
ing on passengers Porter has lively
time with an Engiishman and Ira Lath-
rop. a Yankee business man. The clippers
have an exciting time getting to the
train Little Jimmie" Wellington, bound
for Reno to get a divorce. boards train
IN maudlin condition. Later Mrs. Jimmie
appears. She Is also bound for Reno with
same object. Likewise Mrs. Sammy Whit
comb. Latter blames Mrs. Jimmie for
her marital troubles. Classmates of NAL
Tory decorate bridal berth. Rev. and Mrs.
Temple start on a vacation. They decide
60 cut loose and Temple removes evidence
OF his calling Marjorie decides to let
Mallory proceed alone. but train starts
while they are lost in farewell Passen-
gers join Mallory's classmates In giving
couple wedding hazing. Marjorie Is dis
tracted. Ira Lathrop. communicating
bachelor, discovers an old sweetheart,
Anne Cattle. fellow passenger. NAL
tory vainly hunts for preacher among
the passengers.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Speaking conselentlouxly.

Senator La Toilette during his re-
cent visit TO Philadelphia said to q
reporter. apropos OF a fragrant piece
of hypocrisy:
"Why. the mans as bad as New
port groom I heard Of the other day.
This groom stood beside his mas
ter while a veterinary examined a
costly cob. The veterinary. at the
end OF his examination. pronounced
the cob incurable and took leave.
Then the master. signing heavily.
turned TO the groom and said:
well. James. what am | to do
with the poor beast now?'
"'Conscientiously speakin'. SIR the
.room replied, I think you'd better
part with him now to another gentle
man, SIR"
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
CHASE BARON FROM
FASHIONABLE CLUB
Society Women Among Those
Who Joined Walters in Has
tening Mobiles Departure.
GREW OUT OF A DUEL
Elected Man Had Slapped Friends
Face and Accidentally Struck
Lady, Whereupon Everybody Pres
ent Literally "Went for Him.

Paris.-Quite a sensation has been
created in fashionable circles here by
the accounts of the exciting affair
which has occurred at the Imperial
Country Club at Nice. A matinee
dansante was being given the other
afternoon, and as many as 500 people
well known in society were present
when the Marquis de Monticello went
up to tea table at which Baron j.
Meyronnet de Saint-Marc was seated,
in company with several ladies, and
tapping him on the shoulder. said:
"Eh, bien, on ne danse, pas ajourd
'hui?"
M. de Saint-Marc, who had not rec.
ognized the voice, turned around to
see who was speaking to him. but re-
ceived heavy blow In the face.
The blow had been dealt with cane.
which, as 1t rebounded, hit Nine.
Meynadier, who was seated by the
side Of M. de Saint-Marc, on the arm.
This was the signal for an even
more exciting scene. So indignant
were the people seated at the neigh.
boring tables at M. de Montebello's
conduct that they literally went for"
him. Servants followed suit, and even
ladies Joined in the attack, some fling
ing teacups at him, one Of which
caught the head waiter in the hand
injuring 1t severely. At last, after
having been soundly belabored, the
Marquis de Montebello succeeded in
beating a retreat, but he was pursued
as far as his automobile by walters
and women, some of whom tried to
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Why They Went.

AS the Sunday school teacher en-
tered her classroom, she saw leaving
In great haste little girl and her
still smaller brother.
why, Mary. you aren't going
away?" she exclaimed in surprise.
"Pleathe, NTH Anne, we've got to
CO." was the distressed reply. Jimmy
'th thwallowed hith collection. Lip
pincotts.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
IS this ?
Can't Afford To-

Friend-You and your husband
seem to be getting on we'll together
Just now. l thought you had quar-
relied.
Wife-Can't do that these days.
when our dresses fasten down the
back.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Her Affections Dampenec

A little girl was playing at the
table with her cup of water. Her
father took the cup from her and In
50 doing accidentally spilled some Of
the water on her.
There" she cried, as she left the
table Indignantly. you wet me clear
to my feelings. Everybody Maga-
zine.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
CHAPTER XIV.
A Premature Divorce.

Suddenly Marjorie's heart gave a
leap of Joy. She was having anothe,
idea. 'I'll tell you. Harry. Well pre-
tend to quarrel. and then"
And then you can leave me In high
dudgeon."
The ruse struck him as a tritie un-
convincing. Don't you think II looks
kind OF improbable on-on-sucn an
occasion?"
Marjorie blushed, and lowered her
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

Old friends are best. but many 4
woman deludes herself with the idea
that she is too young to have any old
friends.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Merely 4 Brother.

Merely a Brother.
Young Lady-Please show me some
ties.
Clerk-A gentleman's tie?
Young Lady-Oh, no. It's for my
brother.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

Job was patient man, but he
never found the cat asleep on the
plano Just after he had vanished it.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
Laying a Foundation.

Little Bobby (the guestt-Mrs.
Skimper, when heard We were goin'
to have dinner at your house I start
ed right in trainin' fer It.
Mrs. Skimper (the hostess)-By saw
ing up your appetite. Bobby?
Little Bobby-No'm. BY eatin' .
square meal first.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

Many a man who claims that heaven
Is hts home seems to be long way
from home.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

A man seldom generates any steam
with the money he burns.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17
HeIoht Of seIfshn mesa.

Height Of seIflshness.
Some men are so selfish that IL they
were living In a haunted house they
wouldn't be willing to give up the
ghost.-Florida Times Union.
Charlevoix county herald., 1912-08-17

A womans mirror Is always q peer
glass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 JAMES R. PECKHAM.
Expired at the Polls in Sixth District
 Where He Had Come to Vote.

The sudden death of James R. Peck ham of the Corning road occurred Monday afternoon, when he dropped dead at the Sixth district polling place about 245 o'clock. When he was seen to fall, friends went immediately to his assistance, but when they reached him. he was beyond aid, and his body was taken in one of Casper k. Baileys hacks to his late home
 MT. Peckham was the son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Peckham, and was born in the town of Preston "A years ago. Following employment in his fathers farm, he entered the employ of Fuller and Parish, hardware dealers on Water street when about 30 years old. Seven teen years later he entered the employ of Welcome A. Smith and worked for him for several years. He afterwards conducted a truck farm on Corning road, and retired from active life about years ago. MT. Peckham was the legislative representative from the town 0 fPreston in 1S81-S2.
 He was married to Miss Ann Corn ing, daughter of Jedediah and Rhoda Corning in 1S6S In 1869 he joined the Ledyard Congregational church, and was superintendent of the Long Soci- ety Sunday school for 35 years At the time of his death he was member of the Long Society church.
 Surving him are his wife, three chil- dren, Lewis R. Peckham, F. E. Peck ham and Mrs. Walter Woodward of Raymond Hill, Montville. Mr Peck ham was of a kindly disposition and had very wide circle of friends who sincerely regret his death.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
STATE INSURANCE FOR WORKMEN
Norwich Men Present Their Suggestions Before State Com mission-Central Labor Union Representatives Appear Edwin A. Tracy Speaks For the Employees

At the Board of Trade rooms on Monday afternoon there was confer ence of about an hour, conducted be- tween the state commission on indus trial insurance and Norwich repre- sentatives, both of the employing and the employed class, in which ideas were interchanged upon the subject ot establishing state insurance for WorN- men.
 The three members of the commls- sion, Talcott H. Russell of New Haven chairman, Burton Mansfield of New Haven and John Eccles of this city, with their clerk, Charles F. Roberts, were all present Representing Nor wich Central Labor union there were present President Rudolph Krohn, Mi chael J. Kelley and James Grierson, with Daniel Beebe for Holders union, local No 100 and Florence J. Delaney for the Painters union. Edwin A. Tracy. treasurer and general manager of the Norwich Nickel and Brass com pany, was present
 Hhere were nine different funda- mental points suggested by the com mission which were discussed at more or less length as follows:
 1-Is any legislation desirable in this state on the subject of Workmen's compensation?
 2-If so, shall the act affect danger ous occupations only?
 3-If not, shall it affect all classes, including agricultural laborers and do- nestle servants?
 4-If not what classes shall be in cluded and wha texcluded?
 Shall such a law be optional or compulsory, and if optional how shall the ODtiOn be exercised
 6-Shall the compensation be adjust ed in accordance with system of state insurance, or by a system of liability to be collected by the individual in jured?
 If it is to be a system of state insurance, by whom shall the premi- ums be paid. by the employer only, or in part by the employer and in part by the employe, and in the latter case in what proportion shall they be di- vided?
 8-If the state insurance plan is not adopted. but the sums due for compen- satiOn are to be collected by the em- ploye from the employer, how shall such liability be enforced, through pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
TO KEEP PASSENGER
 COACHES CLEAN AND NEAT
Public Utilities Commission Issues Di-
 rections to Railroad Companies.

The public utilities commission has issued letter of instructions to rail- road companies, regarding the keep ing of stations and passenger car equipment in sanitary condition. In part it says:
 The commission realizes that after a passenger train has been on the road and in service a few hours, it naturally becomes more or less untidy and lit- tered, but there is little or no excuse for not having the passenger coaches in clean. tidy and sanitary condition when first put into daily service.
 Each and every company operating a steam railroad for the transportation of passengers in Connecticut is hereby requested and instructed to clean and have in a sanitary and tidy condition each of it's passenger coaches, parlor, dining and sleeping cars. before leav- ing the terminal stations, special at tention to be given to toilets, car, floors and seat upholstery, and to tanks or other receptacles for contain ing drinking water. The commission desires as far as may be permitted. tc request the traveGng public to cooperate in bringing about an i'm provement and a better sanitary con- dition by refraining from unnecessar- fly causing unclean conditions"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
COMPROMISE BLOCKED BY
 NEW HAVEN TROLLEYMEN
Other Locals Willing to Accept Prop osition Offered by Connecticut Com napV

Arbitration still seems to be the ul- timate of the street railway situation in Connecticut, notwithstanding the representatives of the eleven local trolleymen's unions, except New Ha- ven, had agreed with Vice President Storrs of the Connecticut company at the last meeting, to favor compro- mise proposition. The New Haven union itself, has, however, rejected the suggested compromise and this has had the apparent effect of reopening the whole question, as the Connecti cut company is understood to be un- willing to limit arbitration to New Haven. Moreover, the trolleymens unions outside of New Haven have not yet acted on the compromise pro- posal In the matter of the terms of arbitration which under the rules of the national association must be offer ed by the men before a strike can take place, there is also room for a disa- greement. Thus far, it is understood the company does not favor making the decision of the arbitrators retro active and is unwilling to extend the arbitration to anything but the wage scale.
 One of the important claims made by the men in favor of flat rate is that under the present sliding scale the company has the power to employ d large number of short service and comparatively low paid men. The re- jection of the company's offer by the New Haven union is based mainly on the claim that the pay in New Haven is inadequate, owing to the higher cost of living in the largest city of the state
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
Itch! Itch! Itch!

What long nerve -racking days of constant torture-What sleeplCss nights ol terrible aS3ny y-itch-itch-itch constant itch, until it seemed that l must tear off ny very skir-then-
 Instant relief my skin cooled, soothed and healed.
 The very first drops of DD.D. Pre- scripti3n Tor Eczema stopped that aw ful itch instantly; yes, the. very mo- ment D.DD. touched the burning skin the torture ceased. A 25c bottle proves it.
 D.DD. has been known for years as the only absolutely reliable eczema remedy, for 1t washes away the dis ease germs and leaves the skin as clear and healthy as that of a child.
 All other druggists have DD.D. Prescriptlon-go to them if you can't come to us-but don't accept some big profit substitute.
 But if you come to our store, we are so certain of what r DID will do for you that We offer you a full size bot tie on this guarantee-if you do not find that it takes away the itch AT ONCE. 1t costs you not a cent
 The Lee & OsSood 70.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-04
w. C. T. U. HELD
 INTERESTING MEETING. Programme We'll Carried Out-Prohi- bition Truths in the RoIIcalI.

The Woman's Christian Temperance union June meeting was held Monday afternoon and the clear bright sun- shine with the anticipation of an in teresting programme called out a good ly number. The president, Miss liar riet G. Cross, presided and Mrs. F. H. Bushnell at the piano. The devotional service was of unusual interest, as all united heartily singing several selec- tions and each one recited a verse of scripture, and the devotional part closed with fervent prayer.
 The following programme was in charge of and arranged by Mrs. s. Howard Mead: Song, Christ for the World; rollcall was answered by read ing some very interesting quotations some of which follow: "A true incl dent. The liquor traffic depends on debauched manhood, wronged woman hood and defrauded childhood It holds a mortgage over every cradle-a deed written in the hearts blood of every human being"
 Rev. Albert Barnes said: "A law that assumes that a thing is wrong and yet tolerates it, which attempts only to check and regulate it, without utterly prohibiting it. which aims at making a revenue from it, which makes that which is morally wrong legal, is one of those things in human affairs with which the throne of God can have no fellowship. Poem, Wear the White Ribbon, read by Mrs. Dodge. Women's Bar a Failure read by Mrs Bushnell, was very gratifying to learn that one ned hotel in New York opened up an elaborate, well stocked bar for women. It was as auspiciously located as pos sible. being in an annex to the ladies' drawing room, secure from the gaze of the masculine eyes. and presided over by an English butler But with all this women did not patronize it, and after two weeks experiment the bar was closed.
 Several extracts from paper read at conference at Baltimore. Song, Some Glad Day. Extracts about the Meth odist general convention, read by Mrs Mead. Our Flower Mission Miss Cross. Opinions of prominent men on votes for women were read by Mrs Everet, Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Kicker son. The governors of Colorado Wy oming. Idaho, California, Dr. Davir Starr Jordan, president Stanford uni versity, and Judge Ben Lindsey are all in favor of equal suffrage.
 All united in a closing song and the meeting adjourned.