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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
What Will San Francisco
Do About 1t?
From San Francisco Daily News.


Failing to the permission Of the city to create
financial porch
climbers skght decided that
Facing special election
called that the people might exercise their right deny the
municipal Home Telephone the
controlling Pacific their
boldly direct violation Of the
vision which Home its franchise
Special plea Of city
combination corporation in the telephone bust
employed
exist
the the franchise granted did
franchise provision.
which the did
specifically the wording of the
Home franchise The spirit franchise provision which the
cearhe Home that would sell its only existing
spirit the
the fight awaiting result
of the of March 80 OF San Francisco
ehncaty dollars,
than to fight municipal ownership.
monopolistc utility
hundred people signing install
telephones municipal ownership
they Thirteen signed
nershp election petition
is o
proceeding The city the 1900 who signed the anti
petition,
grip
other
This primarily
ownership anmunicipa ownership telephone
provisions? That is
What is the city it? Lie fight?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
Japan's Actions
Are Suspicious

WASHINGTON. April 3.-Dis-
GUESSING the resolution of Senator
Lodge, which asks President Taft
to at once make public details Of
an alleged plot by Japan to secure
a military base at Magdalens> bay,
Congressman Needham of Call
fornia today said:
There is absolutely no justifi-
cation for an attempt by Japan
to get coaling station In North
America. If Japan tries to get a
foothold here in time of peace. the
United States should investigate.
In the event of ultimate Ameri-
can Intervention in Mexico posi-
bly, Japan might joil with Next
co and we might find a big job
on our hands If We attempted to
straighten out the internal af-
fairs of Mexico.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03

is the head, is typical. Starting IL
years ago with thousand acre
wilderness, which cost her about
$40 an acre, she has developed one
of the most beautiful garden spots
in the world, adorned with build
ings valued at nearly 100000.
Mrs. Tingley keeps in touch with
every detail of the immense insti-
tuition, and the success OF the
whole enterprise is due to her per-
sonal supervision, her financial
acumen and her world wide cru
sades in behalf of the society.
She has circled the globe twice
and her International work has
brought in contact with kings,
presidents and philosophers. All
have paid her tribute.
In her apartments she has
blanket given her by the chief of
tribe of savages; she has the pic
ture in gold frame, surmounted
by the royal coat of arms, OF
ruling king in Europe; she has
ancient sanskrit, some of which
dates back 1000 years. In all her
wonderful collection of books, rel
les and curios, gathered on her
crusades, one is impressed by the
prevalence of things from India
the home of philosophy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
CONFESSION
IS FALSE
(By United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PENSACOLA, Fla, April g.
That the alleged confession of
Seth Nichols, the seaman who yes
terday at Portsmouth, N. H., de
clared to the police that he was
guilty OF the murder OF DIR. Helen
Knabe of indianapolis, is a false
hood created. from a supposedly
insane mind, is shown by the rec
ords of the United States auxiliary
cruiser Dixie. On the date when
DIR. Knabe was murdered, Nichols
was aboard that vessel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03

SAN DIEGO, CAL. April :. -
Katherine Tingley should be the
president of some big Eastern uni
versity," said business man, a
graduate of Harvard, recently
There are many who agree with
him.
Born nearly 60 years ago in
New York state, the daughter OF
an officer in the famous Mozart
regiment of the Civil War, and
living under the guns of Bull Run,
later a worker in the slums OF
New York, she is today woman
of remarkable vitality, executive
ability and sound business judg-
ment.
What she has accomplished at
the Homestead ON Point Iona OF
the Universal Brotherhood and
Theosophical Society. of which she
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
Hardwood Floors

When building your now
home, or your carpets get worn
out, don't go anywhere else, but
to the Tacoma Parunet Floor
Co. and have them sire you sn
estimate on a first class hard
wood floor. TIA ST. Helens av.
Main 675S. Eve. Main 9232
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
False Pretense
Is Alleged

F. C. Smith, a local florist,
this morning swore to complaint
charging E. j. Townsend with
having received IS from him un-
der false pretenses. Smith alleges
that Townsend came to him and
stated that he just lacked $3.50 of
having enough money to get to
his place of business in Belling-
ham. He also told Smith that he
was fellow member of the
Moose lodge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03
TELEGRAPH
TABLOIDS
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PORTLAND-Oregon women
suffragettes are today conducting
the most vigorous campaign for
votes for women" buttons being
distributed. Suffragists express
confidence that when the issue is
placed before the voters at the
next regular election, the right of
suffrage will be extended them.
PORTLAND, Ore.-Resumption
of work on the South jetty at the
mouth of the Columbia river will
be begun April 16, according to
plans today of Major McIndoe of
the corps of engineers, United
States army. About ESQ men will
be employed and it is believed the
principal work will be finished
this year.
OMAHA, Neb.-After a delay
OF more than two days caused by
the floods in the Mississippi vail
ley. the blockade of transconti-
mental traffic, due also to wash
outs along the Platte and Elkhorn
rivers In Eastern Nebraska Is HIT
ed today and freight and passen-
ger trains are passing over a sin-
gle track between this city and
Fremont, Neb.
LONDON-Evidently that the
miners have erred in voting
against the government in not ac-
cepting the government minimum
wage bill, which would have
meHht the END Of the goal strike,
the members 81 the miners exstu-
tive committee today are pfspar-
ing to disregard the referendum
vote and order and men back to
the miHef.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-04-03

When arrested at Portsmouth,
for a triflinx offense. Nichols told
Ia dramatic story OF how he had
cut DR.. Knabs's throat with =
knife as the woman lay in bed.
He received $1,000 for the job
from a man named Knight, he
said. Nichols is now believed to
be insane.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
ECZEMA ALL OVER BODY

It's East 81, San Francisco, Gait
used the cuttcura Remedies while in
business IN San Francisco before the
earthquake and fre I was a terrible
sufferer from eczema for several years.
I had It all over my body except ny
hands. neck and face, my legs and
arms being the worst. I had to put
stockings on my hands at night to
keep from scratching, and whenever
I did scratch the parts burnt like ire,
My limbs got 80 bad that from my an
kles to my knees there wasn't q par.
tcle Of skin on them. and the flesh II
self turned perfectly blue and raw,
continually throwing OF a moisture
and had to keep them wrapped in
oiled silk cloth to keep my under
clothes from sticking fast to my limbs,
I IT tried all kinds OF ointments. -
-, and q thousand others, and tool
all kinds Of internal medicine, but
with no relief. Then bathed my body
with Cuucura Soap and kept 1t anoint
ed with Cuticura Ointment and my
skin is now as smooth as a baby's
They cured me completely" (Signed)
Harry A. Jones, Feb. 10, 1912.
! Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with s2-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston. =
Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
: somewhat Law.

A lawsuit was recently in full swing
and during its progress q witness was
orossexamined as to the habits and
character of the defendant.
HAS Mr.. M reputation for
being abnormally lazy7" asked coun-
sol hriskly.
well, sir. It's this way"
"Wiu you kindly answer the Ques-
uen asked?" struck in the irascible
lawyer.
We'll. sir. was going to say it's
this way. don't want to do the
gentleman in question any injustice
AID I won't 20 80 far AZ to say. sir,
thA4 he's lazy exaofly; but, II 1t re-
Quired any voluntary work on his
part to digest his food-why. he'd
dfe from lack Of nourishment. SIR
Leldsn Answers.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

Washington.-Good roads enthusI.
asts Of the Western states hope for
the passage Of the bill introduced by
Representative Mondell OF Wyoming
by the terms Of which an additional
sum Of twenty-five per cent. from all
forest reserve receipts 10 to be devoted
to road maintenance and construction.
Senator Guggeiheim obtained the en-.
aotment Of similar bill. appropriating
only ten per cent. from forset reserve
receipts OF 1912. which this year added
an average Of 100000 to each Of thu
Western states containing forest 70
serves.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

American Reid settled in Kentucky. in
the latter part of the Eighteenth CEN
tury. The descendants Of this Scot
lowlander moved to Ohio. Whitelaw
Reid was born at Xenia. Ohio, on Oc-
ober 81. 1887. He had q brilliant
scholastic career. for which he repaid
his father by teaching school. This
debt cancelled at twenty, he returned
to Xenia and purchased the local
Newspaper. He took Greeley, then
making history with the New York
Tribune. a. his mentor. His paper was
the first east Of Illinois and only one
in Ohio to support Lincoln for Presi-
dent In 1860. and Reid plucked the
only delegation in Ohio from Samuel
P. Chase and into the Lincoln column.
Hs stumpsd the state. for Lincoln and
Hamlin.
Worked for % a Week.
After Lincoln's election Reid went
To Columbus. the Ohio capital. to write
. daily letter to the Cincinnati Times
for e6 q week. which was Just enough
tor his board and lodging. Presently
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Changes Proposed in Publicity Law.

Washington. = Representative Mott
Of New York introduced an amend.
ment to the so-called newspaper law.
to eliminate the sections requiring
newspapers to publish sworn circula-
tion statements, statements Of indebt
edness and the marking of reading
matter published for pay. It would re.
quirs publications to file the names OF
their officers and owners, omitting
the names Of publishers owning less
than five per cent. Of the stock. Reli.
sious publications would not be ez
empt as In the existing law.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
MARKING Arrival of Aae.

When l get to be old l amt goin'
to nnd 1t out by countin' up to see.
nor by my whiskers. nor by my gums.
nor none of them signs. They'll all
fool you. No, sirl But one Of thess
times I'll get throwed down. and I
won't bounce back. Then I'll know
its all over. When a man gets that
way, he's old. Old. see? 1t don't
make any difference how much longer
he lives after that, he don't ever gek
any older.-"Buly Fortune"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

there In Whalen that care fort AL
the, odd families with whom we asso-
ciated are gone. It II my misfortune
that am left alone in the old house" :"
why need you be alone? There
are people all about you. common
people to be sure, but kindly and good.
And, there is-Nelson Traversl"
"A common farmer!"
Nfes Fanella could almost believe
she heard real voice in the old hall
with all the Fenway pride and scorn
In It. . voice alarmingly like her state
" mothers.
TT has been settled these fifteen
years." she said, picking up the little
lamp wearily. why must It be gone
over again every Christmas7"
Through the great cold rooms the
light moved dimly, until she entered
what had been the buffers pantry In
the old regime. Here small stove
diffused halfhearted sort of warmth,
and q little table and q leather chair
were drawn close.
Here dwelleth the last of the Fen
ways" she said derisively. "Yet too
aristocratio to associate with ordi.
nary mortalsi"
From her worn leather bag she
drew letter she had found awaiting
her at the postofice. There were
few persons using such stationery who
still remembered to write to her.
Dear Miss Fenway?" she read.
are you eth alone at the old place
n 30, why can you not come with me
to Japan this winter. and help me
with the children? There will be no
one in our party but ourselves. Please
let me know by the first Of January
There followed . page Of details.
The letter was signed by an old school
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

New York.-Al party lines have
been submerged hero in mourning for
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. His death
IL accepted az loss by New York and
the United States Of great publicist
and statesman.
1t is only a few weeks since another
Of the old guard of editors-dean Of
them all-Colonol Henry Watterson-
told the part which Reid played in
smashing the political triangle Of ~
and securing the nomination Of Horace
Greeley. whom he succeeded in the
control Of the New York Tribune. Now
they are speaking OF the war corrs-
spondent Of Shiloh, Corinth and Get
tysburg; the historian of After the
War;" and author of the reciprocity
treaty with France. Reid avoided
prominence in politics since he bore
the brunt Of the Republican campaign
az the running mate of Benjamin Har-
rison in 1892.
Reid inherited from both sides of his
family the pure Scotch blood and
strong eovenanter leanings. The first
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
MADsRo's CONGRESS CLOSES.
Pew Laws Passed But $4,000, 900 Loan
and &c, 600 900 Bonds Authorized.


Mexico City. Mexico.-With q record
Of few more than a dozen measures
enacted and about 1S0 still pending,
the first congress elected under the
Madsro Administration. which was sx-
psotsd to carry out many revolutionary
promises. closed Its three months sss.
sion.
The most important bills passed in.
cluds authorization for $4,000, 900
loan. - yet unfloated. and authorisa.
ton for q $20.0oo.0oo bond issue. The
budget also was approved. providing
for an increase Of $6,600.000.
The S20. 100000 bond issue is for the
purpose Of railroad subsidies and other
public works and for the payment OF
indsmnities in connection with the
revolution Of 1910.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

Chicago Board Charged with Monopoly
Chtcago.-Suit to dissolve tho Chi-
sago butter and egg board on the
ground that It 10 combination in re.
straint Of trade was filed by the Dc.
partrvsnt Of justice.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Misty Past.

Il am afraid" said Senator Sorg-
hum, that the alteration in which
hxys become involved must be more
or less obscure to the casual listener"
About al You have both said lately
u You're another"
"Yes. And we have said 1t SO often
that / am afraid nobody remembers
exactly what either of US was accused
Of being, in the first place"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Scarce n hsn,a Teeth.

Mr.. Crimsonbeak-That bachelnS
friend Of mine il looking for a partnsR
for his Joys and sorrows.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Well. It seems
to me he's long time about 1t.
Yes; you see he's looking for . n
lent partner"
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19


Vunder that the storm seemed merci-
~ and cold. But when she turned
b 6t the big stone gateway, her
(houlders Strengthened proudly.
The old Fenway place." she muir
INJURED. glancing about the gloomy, un-
kept grounds. "and l am the last Of
the Fenways."
III you were not It would go hard
With them." interjected that other half
Of Miss Fenway's nature that was
always ridiculing her Fenway pride.
'Unless," with malicious emphasis.
they chanced to. be also impervious
20 cold and hunger!"
Miss Fanella's lips trembled as she
unlocked the great front door-upon
NO condition did she ever leave or
enter the house by any of its other
numerous entrances.
She lighted the small oil lamps that
stood ON the marble top of the hall
buffet, placed her coat and hat on the
carved rack, and peered closely into
the great mirror.
Tomorrow is Christmas. and your
birthday" she whispered accusingly.
~and-no one has remembered IT.!
Not one Of your old friends! You
are alone"
"Of course. I am Alone" spoke the
Fenway pride complacently. "Who Ia
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Verify Must Pay or Live with wife

Verify Must Pay or Live With wife
Chicago.-Mrs. Hattie M. Verify
wife Of DR.. William P. Verify. form
er North side surgeon. who is now the
mayor OF Two Buttes. Colo, was given
a decree Of separate maintenance and
was awarded alimony Of $4.10o, with
an additional allowance Of 800 month.
ly. until her husband returns to live
with her.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

} Miss Fanella Fen
way the furry Of
Christmas o n o W
was not beautiful
o sh Q b rfied
through deepening
twilight.
Though possess
ing q certain dis
tinctive air, her
coat was pitifully
thin and made
Quate. Though neat
ly blackened. her
shoes leaked and
she wore no rub
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Portugal Prisons Full Of consplrator

Lsbon.-Although the trials OF po-
litioal prisoners continue daily in Lis.
bon, the prisons are crowded. The
largest number is confined In the cen.
trail prison Of Lisbon, the Limoeiro.
whore they are lodged eight and ten
In cells designed for two.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
For the Old Folks,

Cora (aged ten). to Reggie (agsd
eleven)-Yes. The games are q
wretched bore. But. then. its Christ.
mas. you know. and the old people do
70 expect to enjoy themselves.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
Win slx.pay Bicycle Race.

New York.-Fogler and Rutt, the
German-American team. won the six
day bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

Unworthy Competition.
American-made shoes compete In
parts Of Russia with American
shoes made In Germany.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

OF course, love is blind. but it might
be just as well to remember that the
eyesight Of the neighbors Is good.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
A Good Plan.

"Springhill is man who never tells
his troubles"
How does he manage to get
Along?"
He puts them to sleep with the
anesthesia of optimism
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

It's easier to persuade a man to
stand alone than it Is to induce him
to stand q loan.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

krs. winaiow's Soothing Syrup for Childrsa
tsething, sofsens Toe gums, reduces inhsmma-
ton. aiays pain. cures wind collie. &c boesls ~
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

Red Cross Bag Blue makes the laundres
happy. makes clothes winter than snow
All good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

But q tip doesn't always come to tho
man who waits.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets euro consti
patton. Constipation is the cause Of many
diseases. Cure the cause and you cure the
disease. Easy to take. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19

II you wish beautiful, clear Whit
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At IN
good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
ACCOUNTING for IL

Accounting for Il
What makes Jaggs so chestyr
'The only thing l can think Of u
that he lives in q house with Q swell
'front.'
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
WH|TELAW REID DEAD
NOTED EDITOR AND DIPLOMAT
HAD INTENDED RETIRING TO
PREPARE MEMOIRS.
Was Historian Of "After the War;"
Author Of French Treaty and Har-
rlson's Running Mate In
Campaign Of 1892.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Events In WhItelaw Reld's Life.

EVENTS IN WhIteIaW HsIu's liz.
Born at xenia, Ohio, October 81. 1887.
stats Of Generals Norris and Rosen-
oreuE.
Became editor of New York Tribune
In 1879 succeeding Horace Greeley.
Minister to France from 1889 to 1892.
Special Ambassador of United States
to Jubilee OF Queen Victoria in 1897.
Chosen in March. 1905. to be United
States Ambassador to Great Britain.
Married to Elizabeth Mills In 1881.
Gilpin observer., 1912-12-19
(Copyrisht)

A"lo Miss Fanella Fen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-15
CAMPAIGN MANAGERS COMMENT
 ON PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION


 Washington. April 14.-sThe avalancne victory for Colonel Roosevelt in Pennsyl- vania yesterday spoke the final word md made the repudiation of the Taft can didaey complete"-statem at Roosevelt headquarters.
 The President Is in this fight to stay. He will be the nominee of the republican convention at Chicago. He was nomin- ated four weeks ago without the votes of Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York or Wisconsinp- Representative w. M. Me Kinley, director of the national Taft pu- reau.
 When the complete ,eturns are re- ceived it is probable that the New Jersey governor will have the solid delegation of 7G votes'-Statemen at Woodrow Will sons headquarters
 Speaker CIark's friends expected little and made practically no fight in Penn sylvania. The latest advices assure at least r votes"-s Statement at Champ Clark's headquarters.
 The foregoing is an epitome of comment made today upon the Pennsylvania pri- mary election by the campaign managers of the candidates named.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-15

The statement from Roosevelt head quarters, while lengthy, refers briefly to the Pennsylvania election.
 Director McKinley's statement besides referring to the "third term" says in part:
 Instead of constructive statesmanship being put forth in an effort to solve the problems before the co1ntry and as a bid for votes on the ground of merit a nation wide campaign of wllful and mali cious misrepresentation villifcation and assault on the President of the United States has been substituted Such cam paign, amounting in fact to conspiracy, not only to humiiiate the President per sonally but to commit the republican, party to rank socialism, has not only been countenanced but conducted by former President Theodore Roosevelt.
 "The fact that this candidate Is now claiming to wear the mantle of Abraham Lincoln is evidence that the acme of dem- agogism in this country has been reached.
 Those states which have yet to elect delegates to the republican national con vention in Chicago might just as well real ize now that the republic as well as the republican party has been placed In jeopardy by the issues raised by Theo- dore Roosevelt
 He claims Taft needs only ITS more del egates to insure his renomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-15
H. M. BROOKS NOT
 EXPECTED TOLIVE
Operation Performed Tuesday at St. Acknowledgements the C., H.
 and D. Railroad Here

H. NJ. Brooks, commercial agent at Bir- mingham of the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton railroad, is in a critical condi- ton at St. Vincents. On Tuesday he went to the hospital. where an operation was performed for appendicitis. He seemed to be improving until yesterday when he was seized with convulsions, and at night all hope of his recovery was abandoned It was said that he could hardly live until morning.
 Mr Brooks mother, Mrs. J. D. D. Brooks of Laurenburg. N. C., and his sis ter, Miss Olivia Brooks. are at the dying mans bedside
 MT. Brooks is only about 25 years of age. He came here last year as the rep .resentative of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton and soon won for himself many friends. He was highly regarded and few young men had a brighter fu- ture