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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
VET SUICIDES

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. TO-
Frederick Meinecks, IS, a veteran
of the Spanish-American war, was
found dead today in Golden Gate
park. He had blown his brains
out. The suicide made arrange
ments for his burial several days
ago at a local undertaking estab-
lishment. At the time he said
that the arrangements were for a
friend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Sulphur
(READ THE BooKLET)
Medicine Proves
Boon to Veterans
Of the Civil War
Introduced I'm Maine Soldiers
Home and Relieves Defend
ers of the Country.
Precious Remedy Among
Old Soldiers.

Maine Soldiers Home.
The C. M. c. Stewart Sulphur
Co., Seattle, Wash:
Gentlemen: By the time the
druggists have Sulph..rro here
for sale I will have It we'll in
troduced into the E.'ene. Those
who have used 1t think there
is nothing like Ii.
We had one comrade here
who was so used up with rheu-
matism he could hardly walk.
| let him have some sulphur
no and l never saw such a
change in a man as there is in
him. He would not be without
1t.
| suffered with rheumatism
so badly before / began taking
Sulphurro l could not put on
my coat without help. Now
the pain is all gone.
Yours truly,
(Signed) A. H. ARNOLD.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Head of NY. Central
Visits Tacoma

President w. G. Brown of the
New York Central railway lines In
his private car, accompanied by
his wife and Mr.. and Mrs. San
ford McKeever, arrived in Tacoma
yesterday noon. They went up
to Ashford in their own train to-
day and will take trip to the
mountain.
Politics Is not expected to be
a disturbing element in business
this year." said Mr.. Brown.
There is no great disturbing is
sue. There is no sharply defined
issue on the tariff and the cur
rency problem is not involved"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
BILLY" Sunday Fined

(By United Press Leased Wire.
HOOD RIVER. Ore, Aug. 10.
BILLY" Sunday, the baseball
evangelist, who Is spending the
summer on his Hood river orch
ard, had the misfortune to have
his car registered at police head
quarters as one that had exceed
ed the speed limit on the county
road. A fine of $40 and costs
was assessed, which the evangei-
list paid.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Wealthy Italian in
Runaway; Dead
(By United Press Leased Wire

WALLA WALLA, Aug. 10
Joseph Tachi, the most promin-
ent and wealthy italian In the
valley, was Instantly killed to
night in runaway accident.
He was driving home from the
city when his wagon was run into
by runaway team driven by
Charles Bischoff. Tachi's wagon
overturned and he alighted on his
head. His neck was broken and
the horses trampled on him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Sin Killer Returns

"Sin Killer" Smith, the negro
who styles himself the
Son of Thunder" is back in the
city bastile. There was so much
hops to the beer he drank and
his conduct was such neither the
Olympia or Seattle police would
allow him to remain in their cities
and sent him back again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

1t is a pleasure to receive such
word from a defender of the coun-
try in the days when il was great
est in danger. He and his COM
rades in distant Maine will long be
grateful for the coming of Sui
phurro among them to allay their
sufferings and bring them health
again.
Every day sees Sulphurro ac-
complishing more for humanity.
Like waves on the sea, its benefit
cient influence is spreading farther
all druggists; >1ttles SO cents and
$1.00. Send for free booklet.-The
C. M. C. STEWART SULPHUR CO.,
II Columbia st. Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Estate Heir Dead

Detective d. o. Smith learned
yesterday that Henry E. thinner,
wanted at Columbus, Ohio, to col
lect large legacy, died here OF
pneumonia May Is, 1907. He
was employed as a longshoreman
at the Tacoma smelter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
He Won't Limp Now

No more limping for Tom
Moore of Cochran, Ga. 81 had a
bad sore on my instep that moth
ing seemed to help till used
Bucklin's Arnica Salve," he writes
"but this wonderful healer soon
cured me-" Heals old, running
sores, ulcers, boils, burns, cuts,
bruises, eczema or piles. Try it..
Only 25 cents at Ryner Malstrom
Drug Co., 93S Pacific av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Times Political News of
: Tacoma and Pierce Co.

Albert Johnson, the ultra stand
pat candidate for congressman-at-
large, concluded he could not win
out, so he changed his program at
the last moment and filed yester-
day for candidate in the second
district against Warburton. john
son hopes the Taft men in the
mill sections of Southwestern
Washington will help him out,
but his campaign has fallen very
flat thus far.
T. G. Van Eaton of Eatonville,
Pierce county, has also filed
against Warburton for the con-
gressional race. Van Eaton has
been a standpatter too, and he will
divide up the Taft-Hay vote with
Johnson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
DRUGGED TO DEATH

Thousands of people actually drugged to
death who would recover If given the proper
treatment
noted Philadelphia doctor claims that med
icines have destroyed more lives than war, pesti-
lence and famine combined. 1t is wonder
when you think of the vast number of sufferers
who dose themselves with poisonous mixtures,
no matter what the ailment.
If you go into sick room you will generally
find the pasient taking dozen different kinds
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

appliance you can get steady, unbroken stream
of electricity, for hours at a time, without the
least shock or burn.
Electra-Vita makes its own power and does
not require charging.
All you need to do is adjust 1t correctly when
you go to bed, and all night long, while you
sleep, 1t saturates the body with glowing cur
rent of electric fire. driving out all pains and
aches and giving to every organ the power to
do its work nature intended
The best In ia
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

Here are the prize-winners in
this weeks Times vacation kodak
picture contest. The first two get
box at either the Pantages or
the Empress, and stand a good
chance to win the Times special
prize Sept. Is, an Eastman 4-by-5
fold Hawkeye camera.
The first prize-winner pre-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Aug. 10.
More than $4,000 has been
cabled today to the Montenegran
minister of war from Montene-
grams in Los Angeles, to be used
In the event of war with Turkey.
The 500 Montenegrans in Los An
geles have pledged $4,000 to the
cause.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
HAVE YOU BEEN TO
THE MQITNTAlN9

Mount Tacoma cant come to
you, but you can go to it and
back for $3.50 on the big COM
Portable automobile "Bluebird.
The worlds unique motor trip.
Note the price. Details and res
ervations at I'LL c street, phone
Main 6432; or Commercial Club,
phone Main 63S. %**
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Los ANGELES. Aug. 10.

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 10.
-Kitchenettes in hundreds
of Los Angeles apartments
must be remodeled, according
to a ruling promulgated to-
day by Deputy Prosecutor
Gardner. He bases the ruiz
ing on an ordinance that de-
mands separate ventilation
and 80 square feet of floor
space for all alcoves.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
You'll Find 1t Here

Capt. D. p. Campbell, who has
resigned to go to the Clyde line,
and when this Tacoma-Liyerpool
liner comes again she will have a
new captain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

inactive or diseased, It does SO because 1t has
not enough strength and vitality to do its work
nature intended.
BY filling your nerves with electricity for
few hours every night you restore the life
and strength of every ailing part of your body,
thereby removing the of disease. But
electricity must be applied certain way to &C
complish what we claim for It. We know how
to apply 1t the right way, and that Is why our
method Is such success. Electra-Vita is the
product OF years of experience in curing disease
with electricity.
You may have used Parable batteries or taken
electric treatment from physicians without get
ting any permanent relief, but that is no argu-
ment against Eectra-Vita. BY the use of this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Bridge Repair Light

According to a report filed by
Commissioner Owen Woods, re-
pairs to city bridges this year will
cost $19.907. The list includes Ia
out of 33 bridges in the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

cry day for or
hrs. for over two years after
operation for abscess in side.
After taking your medicine for
Is weeks am far on road to re-
covery, for which / thank you
Fay Myers, I'll So. e, Tacoma.
Send &c stamp for question
blank.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

You can get that big water
melon for Sunday now, as
plenty of them came in yes
terday. They are going at
Ia cents a pound. The rain
has knocked the berry busi-
ness for few days, hut there
are some i'm market today
again. Plenty of peaches are
now coming from Yakima.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

things you should know. 1t tells all about Electra
Vita and cost of treatment 1t is absolutely free
IT you'll bring mail this coupon. Cut out the
coupon now.
Call and have talk with physician Consul
tatfon free Office hours--9 a. to p. . Wed
and Sat- evenings until 8: Sundays. 10 IL.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
THE PRIZE WINNERS

First prize-No. 1, II. R.
Carter. Y. M. C. A.
Second prize--No. 2, &C.
Tomlinson, Puyallup.
No. 3, w. S.
Wright, $50 So. Wilkeson
st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

PORTLAND, Aug. 10.-No at
tempt will be made at present to
serve the warrant charging Mrs.
Maurice Bloch of San Francisco
with the theft of $4,100 from
Mark Schlussel, Portland real
estate dealer, it is stated here to-
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

A. l.. Westgard, representing
the American Automobile associ-
alton, went through Tacoma from
Seattle yesterday bound for San
Francisco. He will make maps
of all auto roads down the coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

II BGCS WCIIt
he believes the medicine cured him,
IL he dies, the doctor blames 1t on
the disease. In many cases death
is the result of drugging.
A sick or suffering person needs
strength and vitality above all
things. Instead of giving that,
drugs tear down vitality faster than
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

known illustrator, is today wait
ing the result of her petition for
divorce filed here.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

vor of Electra-Vita is the
fact that 1t cures. Let us
prove 1t to you.
Mr.. w. r. Morgan, 1916
SO. u ST., Tacoma. Wash,
says: II should have written
you before regarding my use
of Electra-vita, but thought
I would have an opportunity
to call, SO 1 delayed the mat
ter. / am perfectly satisfied
with 1t and what Ii has done.
will gladly recommend it to
anyone. as I have already
done to three or four"
Mr.. Roy Kinsman, klamath
Falls, Greg, says: Il have
used Electra-Vita for some
months and think ii fine. 1t
; has done me more good than
all the drugs I have ever
taken"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
CONSULT

N. Vow Chinese
Medicine Co., 1146h
Pacific av., Taco
ma. Main Sass.
Another wonder
full cure testimon-
ial: I hereby state
have been suffer-
ing with pains in
side and head. and
InarNnH2 Sna SIN aN-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

Los aNuELES, Aug. 10.
Pending further investiga-
ton, Judge Monroe today
has halted the caes of Mrs.
Dodie Boyd, who seeks di-
yorce from Benjamin Boyd.
oBth are blind. The woman
alleges her husband beat her
with a cane and taught their
small son TO drink beer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

nature can build
1t up. That gives
the disease a firm
err hold upon the
victim. You know
that strength Is the
first indication of
health. When a sick
man has strength
enough to sit up It
Is a sign that he is
getting we'll. AS his
strength returns, 81
health returns with
1t.
The same applies
to every organ of
the body. When any
part of the human
machine becomes
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

Garbage cans at Ewing's Hard
ware, I'LL G st. *+%
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

Tacoma still holds the palm for
candidates for lieutenant COVER
nor.
In addition to A. v. Fawcett
and Govnor Teats, Louis F. Hart
got into the game today. Hart is
state secretary of the Odd Fellows,
and has lived at Snohomish, Seat
tie, Kent and Tacoma since COM
ing to this state. He has been
here since 1901. With Harry
Collier after the place on the
democratic ticket this makes four
Tacoma candidates for this one
state job.
Charles Coon of Port Townsend
and w. C. McMasters of Snoho-
mish county also filed for the job
as republicans yesterday which
will make it go to the second
choice.
George H. Walker, head of the
Roosevelt convention at Aberdeen,
yesterday got a telegram from
the progressive party delegates
who attended the Chicago conven-
tion this week declaring 1t their
belief that a progressive conven-
ton should be called for Septem-
Der 10 to complete the organiza-
tion of the third party in this
state.
Otto Case, progressive candi-
date for governor, filed on the re-
republican ticket yesterday, as did
j. A. Falconer, progressive cam
didate for congressman at large. =
Twenty-Five candidates p for
county office filed at the court
house yesterday, making 113 In all
thus far. They have paid Sfs430
In filing fees. Socialists and re-
publicans have complete tickets.
and the democrats will have by9to-
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

SHANGHAI, Aug. 10.--A force
of government troops were today
dispatched to WI Chang by Vice
President LII Huan Hung to exter-
inmate bandits operating to the
Northwest of that point. Revolu-
ton and bad crops have created
state of anarchy in that section.
RENO, New, Aug. 10.-Charg-
ing desertion, Mrs. Edna G. HUT,
wife of Henry HUT, the we'll
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

CHICAGO, Aug. 10.-Tempor-
airy truce has been declared today
between the carmen and the street
railway officials here until next
Friday. Meanwhile the officials
of three surface and elevated COM
panies will confer with their stock
holders to learn what concessions
will be acceptable to the latter in
an effort to avert a strike.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

SALONIKA, Aug. 10.-"Dis-
miss the military leagues as adj
visers to you and replace them
with advisers acceptable to us-or
fight" was the flat ultimatum
handed the sultan of Turkey to-
day by an emissary of the Young
Turks party. The Young Turks
will start a new government If
their ultimatum is not needed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

Rev. DIR. Bennett Grad of Aus
tin, Tex, who has been called to
occupy the pulpit of the Beth
Israel synagogue. 10th and sts.,
arrived Thursday night and has
taken quarters at the Bonneville.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10
Get This Book Free

You ought to read our free,
Coinage book regarding the
cure of disease without drugs.
This book is written in plain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

STRATFORD, Conn.,, Aug. 10
With mimic war having beer
declared, the task of the Rec
army in the maneuvers began here
today to capture the Crotch wa.
tershed in Westchester county, N
Y, and thereby cut off the water
supply of New York city. The
Blue amry is defending the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-08-10

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. TO-
At President Taft's invitation, the
republic of Uruguay is to partici
pate in the Panama-Pacific Inter
national exposition to be held her,
in 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07

OF shirred white liberty silk, radiating
outward from the center Of the crown, ia
daintify finished around with box-piaited
footing. the loops Of white baby ribbon
above the face being very full and charm
ing.
strips Of half-inch val insertion, all
sewed together and gathered into a
small circle covered with frillings Of mar
row val lace to match. These same fril.
lings ornament the turn-back piece that
is nat and narrow on top. and broadens
out over the ears to support full ro-
settles Of white baby ribbon. Such a
cap Is lined with white China silk, but
the additional lining of pink or blue
China silk Is not too heavy and may be
used II color is desired. Silk caps have
q circular back corded and a ruche in
front. Lace figures, venise or Irish, are
combined with tiny ribbon flowers. The
transparent bcnnets OF batiste enbroid-
half wreaths Of tiny flowers. Sun bon
nets of pique and linen have scalloped
edges buttonholed, and separate SO as to
lie fiat for washing.
TO replace tho worn fur and augora
caps Of winter and bridge over the time
and embroidery caps with safety, are
offered dainty affairs made Of white ben
galine or uncut velvet, or embroidered
crepe de chine, finished with full shir-
rings Of liberty or chiffon. and sometimes
with narrow bands Of white ostrich or
marabou. Dainty rosettes Of white,
pink or blue ribbon are added, and some
times tiny rosebuds or forget-me-nots.
These bonnets look well with the baby's
hrSt long coat OF cashmere or bengaline
or bedford cord. having the deep hand
embroidered capesto match, which il usu-
ally shortened when the period for short
clothes arrive. and In that way made to
do double duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07

those designed for the winter season. and
some Of the new styles are very dainty
and pretty indeed. The woman who
dresses faStidiously does not select street
boots with curved French heels-these
are reserved for carriage boots to be
worn with dinner and evening toilets.
Her street boots, however light and dainty
In type, have welted soles and straight,
high Spanish heels. Several styles Of
street boot. now deemed correct by Dame
Fashion. are illustrated. The gafter boot
IL great favorfte In Paris, and Is worn
here by Understandable dressers. These
meath the dress skirt are bit startling
for conservative taste, but they give a
very snappy look to the costume, and,
when carefully fitted, make the foot and
ankle appear trim and small Two styles
Of gaiter boot are illustrated-the boot Of
patent leather with q top of light-colored
suede, and another boot with q top OF
chocolate brown twilled cloth. Both these
boots have fiat, rivet buttons set straight
down the outer side.
Conventional street boots for walking
and dress wear are shown in another
photograph. One pair is Of patent leath-
er with tops of dull kid and fiat buttons
Of smoked pearl set close together. Boots
for wear with tailored walking suits Of
serge or mixed worsted. the satin boot
with smoked pearl or crystal buttons be-
ing worn with afternoon frocks OF tat
feta or foulard or with restaurant fr0ckS
OF dark or medium colored fabric. There
are also buttoned tan calf boots with
rounded toes and sensible heels for the
woman who likes slightly mannish effects
in tailored wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
Some New Models.

An odd feature about the new models Is
that one sees them worn with the hats
that are supposed to suit them; for In
stance. an old blue taffeta dress made
with short. round, nat panniers caught
into fiat ruche and gathered in the front
of the skirt, after the fashion of the eight
zenith century, had beige straw hat
very wide in the brim, trimmed with tiny
roses OF many colors. all OF them eight
zenith century in tone. Beautiful big but
tons trimmed the skirt Of this dress where
the panniers were gathered, and the tat
fetas fell in q few straight folds in front
and behind.
! The upper part Of the corsage was In
fine cream lace. and the lower part wa
bloused over a high. folded waist bek.
Over the shoulders there was q wide
revers collar caught in front into q drop
pink silk fringe motif.
All the corsages show this wide bloused
effect, with fiat, wide collars forming re-
vers, and all sleeves. whether long and
tight to the wrists and over the hands OF
short to the elbow and even above It
have lace frills.
One model had. indeed. frtlls from above
the elbow to reach as low as the wrist
and very full, 20 that they were really
more like fiOunces than frills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07
Short Cuts for the Housekeeper

, with this: rinse with tepid water. dry.
and rub up with a soft clean cloth When
thoroughly dry, rub up with a little fur
niture polish. For unvarnished paint the
borax should be dissolved as above, then
diluted with lukewarm water. a little
soap jelly being added to the water, and
apply as before, rinsing 1t with luke
warm water. and only washing a little
at a time. and drying it as you go along.
Another very good method Of cleaning
white paint or enamel Is to mix some
line whiting to cream with water and
apply this lightly, rinsing IL OF with
clean water and drying with a clean,
soft cloth.
Mirrors and windows should be well
busted and the frames wiped with a clean
cloth. the glass being rubbed up with
pad OF soft Newspaper. II the glass
is smeared and has been neglected
moisten rag with methylated spirits din
this in fine precipitated whiting and rub
the glass well over. with this. being
careful not to let it touch the frame
or come between the lacquering and the
glass, as 1T is then difficult to remove:
dry with buster and polish with a
channels skin.
Soap jelly is very simple to make and
is most useful. Shred down any odds and
ends OF soap you may have with a knife
specially kept for this purpose. Put the
soap into a pan with just sufficient no.
or cold water to cover IL, and melt il
very slowly over the fire until clear and
smooth. 1t will keep for several days.
Do not overfin the pan, as the contents
are very apt to boil over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-07

emanate long aigrettes, the aigrettes
slanttng backward over the shoulder
however, and never standing upright
One Of todays illustrations shows a
modification Of the pannier, which some
OF the French couturiers maintain is
coming to the fore again. OF course, the
modern pannier merely suggests itself,
the line OF the hips being still fat and
as straight as possible. The panniered
gown pictured is Of white bordered satin,
the border being used in very effective
style in the much modified pannier dra-
perry. Another beautiful gown shows the
use Of ), an heirloom lace veil in tlinic
drapery.. This superb veil is said to be
worth-aside from its sentimental value
in the family to which it belongs-over
six hundred pounds sterling. The veil
has recently become the property.
through marriage, Of a youthful duchess,
and for her 1t has been made up in the
manner indicated for opera wear during
the forthcoming season.
Part Of the outfit of an English debu-
tante-a young honorable miss. who will
be presented this season-are three lovely
Callot evening gowns that are worthy Of
description. One is Of yellow charmeuse
over which falls a drapery Of silver
spangled yellow chiffon, long bands OF
venise lace being draped across the char
meuse skirt under the spangled tunic.
There is couture band of topazes and