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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-08-11

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-08-11
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-08-11


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The Washington times., 1913-08-23
THE HANDBOOK BUSINESS.

Federal law authorities are determined TO put an
end TO the vicious business of making racing hand
books in the Government departments in Washing
ton. There has never been a time in recent years
when this not carried on despite the law against
il. The very secrecy of the thing has been one of
its most vicious features.
In the oden days when race-track gambling went
on at Benning and the society and financial news
alike were made up more less of the gossip
about who was doing the betting and what they won
and lost, and nobody thought of interfering with the
traditional amusement of fools with their money
there at least a certain ranknesS and openness
about 1t that served the purpose of fumigation But
latterly, with bookmaking the index expurga-
torus and the gamblers plying their trade secretly,
il has been possible for to waste their money and
victmize their families without anybody knowing
II. Probably there is eXaggeration in the statements
about the huge amounts that are being taken BY
the bookies from Government employees here; but
there is no exaggeration at all in saying that both in
and out of the Government service the evil is of
sCandalously large proportions and that it is re-
sponsibIe for vast decentralization of its victims and
untold suffering by families that must pay the final
penalties. good stiff series of sentences for all
the penalties the law permits would help a good
deal, though in fact the penalties now afforded are
not severe enough.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

about currency. He may understand banking; but
there is wide difference between the two.
The bankers agreed that we need currency
legisIaton but too many of them don't want Con-
gress to pass it Now, either Congress will pass it, or
there will be no legislation. The Government may be
rough and unworkmanike. Its methods may not Re
so direct or businesslike those of board of d.
rectors. But the fact stands that the Government
does the governing; that Congress makes the laws,
and that boards of directors don't do those things.
Mr. George M. Reynolds of Chicago, head
of the great Continental and Commercial Bsnk,
took the trouble to find out something about
the Governments attitude and plans. Thus
AIMED, he assured the assembled bankers that
the Administration didn't intend to run amuck,
wasn't desirous of running business, had no pur-
pose to smash anything anybody. Rather, it
wanted to do the best possible for all concerned, and
he advised the bankers cooperate in good feeling
and frankness in helping make the best possible
measure.
Mr.. Reynolds address is credited with completely
reversing the temper and direction of the gathering
There were some very foolish and silly expressions
of the traditional bankers contempt for political &C
ton; but the Reynolds address gave quality and
tone to the first days deliberations of the gathering
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
A Six Flag Republic.

IT was eiEhty-three years ago the
Republic of Uruguay promulgated
its constitution. which. with few
minor changes. continues in force 10
this day. The anniversary has ever since
been celebrated. and Montcvideo and
the smaller cities are blazes OF color
and atiame with patriotism on each
Eighteenth Of July.
Since the discovery OF the country,
Just four centuries ago. six flags have
waved over its capital. For over 200
years Spain and Portugal fought over
the country. which was SuCCesSiVelv OC-
Cupied and evacuated by their troops.
IN IT'S the territory was definitely Ceded
l., Spain In lSU7 the British flag was
raised over MOnteVideo, but the OCCu-
patton continued only few months.
and the city then reverted to Spain.
The spirit uf revolution was then In the
air however. and in 1911 the Spanish
forces were routed by the Uruguayan
general. Jose Artigas, the great popu-
lar hero of Uruguay.
For a time Uruguay was part OF
Argentina. then called the United Prov
ince of Rio de Ia Plata. but this claim
was disputed by Brazil. and the emperor
nG that country sent troops 10 occupy
thu. country. which he Incorporated wHh
Brazil as the Cisplatinc state. The IA
triOts. assisted ny the ArEcntinrs. de-
'rated the BraZilianS IN lS1J. After a
war between Brazil and Argentina, both
countries agreed to the independence Of
TuGuaN.
Following thv ratitcat,on uf the con-
sutution on July Is, 1880, Gen. Jose
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Rivera was elected as the first Presi-
dent of the republic. Although the
smallest OF the independent states OF
South America. Uruguay is one of the
most prosperous and stable.
T'ruGuay's population is now about a
million and a quarter. over a fourth
living in the capital city, Montevldeo.
Although Overshadowed to some extent
b. its giant neighbor. Buenos Ayres, the
Truguayan capital is a modern and
beautiful city. In size II compares with
Washington and New Orleans, and Is
larger than Montreal or Minneapolis.
Its situation at the mouth OF La Plata
river is splendid one. Its buildings.
parks, bOulevards and streets are far
more beautiful than those OF most
North American cities of the same size
Under the constitution Uruguay s
President is chosen for a term of four
wears. and he is not eligible for re-elec-
tiOn for a consecutive term. The Sem
ate has one member from each OF the
nineteen departments into which the
country is divided. and the chamber OF
representatives is composed OF about
seventy-five members. Congress holds
annual sessions. that for this year. hav-
ing ended this week. During the inter
val between sessions the legislative
power is vested in a permanent commit
tee of two senators and five representa-
tiveS.
UruEuay's trade Is largely with Eu-
rope, hut trade with North America
has wonderfully Increased in the last
few wears. In 1905 the imports from
IN. United States amounted - less than
S2,G1.OO0. whilr last yedr they were
worth nearly G,l00, 900.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
How to Choose
YourOccupation
2O-ILLUSTRATOR.
By CELIA K. HUSI6.

W JHILE 1t is true to be a success
NN/ full illustrator one must have
v v natural abilities in this direc-
ton, a great deal of training
Is always necessary to prepare one for
actual work. Then. too, there are many
lines in this important occupation for
which special training is essential
This is an age Of specialization IN IL
Illustrating, as well as in many other
branches of the arts and. the sciences
The man or woman with ability to draw
would do we'll to take up one Of the
widely popular lines of illustrating.
Once line is selected it should be fol-
lowed up and adhered to. For in this
work specialization pays.
The qualities necessary for the work
of illustrating. outside of the natural
bent IN this direction, are patience, Per
severance. artistic perception. and good
eyesight Originality Is OF the utmost
Importance; without that one cannot 80
very far in the business of illustrating.
The demand everywhere Is for soma
thing new and original
A course at one Of the art schools 10
a good foundation for practical illus
trating. Excellent courses in this branch
are offered by the Art Students League
and the National Academy of Design. IN
New OrR mere Ine VARIOUS Oe-
tails of art in general and illustrating
are taken up. The student may special
ize in whatever branch he chooses and
thus may perfect himself in his chosen
line OF work.
In the Y. NJ. c. A. a thorough course
in commercial art and magazine illus
trating Is given. The work includes the
more useful and better paying branches
OF illustrating, such as that required by
magazines and newspapers. Also illus
trating for advertising purposes. which
is greatly in demand at the present day.
Fashion illustrating IL a highly spe-
cialized line Of this work and pays well.
Success in this branch Is to be desired
from a financial standpoint.
The amount of money earned IN Illus
trating depends upon ability. the amount
OF work one can do, and the line chosen.
The best paying work is almost always
alonS the most practical lines
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
A MACEDONIAN CRY FROM THE WEST.

While we are giving thought to the question of
agricultural credits and so many other things that
concern the economics of the American farm, we
are reminded by the annual cry from the West that
the shortage of agricultural labor is one of the most
difficult problems before US.
Sixty thousand extra harvest hands are wanted
to gather the crops of that marvellous producing re-
gion and on all sides there is an admission of help
lessness in getting them. This, of course, can only
mean that some crops will remain ungathered or
that the harvesting of them will be long delayed
that the yield will be reduced.
Improved machinery has lessened the obstacles,
but the rise in the price of gasolene has discouraged
the farmers nope ofscheap power. State bureaus
have done their best to bring in an adequate supply
of labor and have been compelled to confess failure
Gatherings of farmers, immigration officials, and
economists have discussed the question and wound
up nowhere.
Of the different causes that contribute to the
high cost of living there will be no difficulty in
recognizing the shortage of farm labor as one of
the most puzzlng to deal with
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
NO SHYLOCKS HERE.

How unseemly the injustice that may be per
petrated by unanimous consent and utterly without
consideration of the merits Ever since Shakespeare
created Shylock under the insignia of the Three
Golden Balls" the world has been won't to think of
the loan shark fntfaced carcharodon carcharias
OF the fiscal deePs, seeking whom he may devour-in
morsels of pound at time.
Yet here comes the official record of phlan-
thropic loan shark who passes thousand ducsts to
Congressman without note, collateral or promise
to pay, and none of EN- have been repaid either!
Shylock wicked libel on his profession. Noble
il the truth, and it shall survive! MulhaIla to the
Ealhalla!
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
A MATHEMATICAL PUZZLE.

When Secretary Daniels had had time to swing
around few times in his big swivel chair at the
Navy Department he began talking about the cost of
armor plate and the desrabiiiy of the Government
building its own factory in order to end extortion.
That was ALL just talked some.
Now contract has been let and the private man.
ufacturers have Topped Sc per cent off the price
If that much can be saved by moderate amount
q conversation, how much might be saved by an
actual appropriation and the visible beginning of
work on the construction of plant?
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
THFS& THAT
And Then, + Street Isn't Alone In
This,
wa SosretrMes s-L<ftSe sress osse,-

They do strange things and they say
strange things in other places besides
the Bowery.
Take street, for instance II doesn't
Tatter where you take it. though most
everybody finds occasion to use 1t about
p. m.
That's when that useful stem Of traf-
fee assumes a real antic and gala ap-
pearance. There is also a rush hour
about II p. M. when everybody who has
been to the thcater hastens to a cafe
or roof garden postscript
The personnel OF the matinee perform
ance includes assorted femininity from
Milady Millionairess TO the colored
nanny who brings home the wash"
beg your pardon. gentlemen. This
is not mans story. II is going to tell
about x-radiant skirts, Sits and slashes.
evening gowns, and morning sashes, in
which man can have no POSSIBLE inter-
est Details Of the Mexican imbroglio
and otter pure reading matter will be
found in the next column.
Now, ladies, that we are alone and
may talk freely without eavesdroppers,
have you noticed how brightly the sun
shines here in Washington7
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Woman's Place.

n meeting of woman suffrage
n organization in Kansas city.
~ Kan. it was suggested that the
members talk to their servants
and other women workers with a view
IA forming an estimate as to the
.,-orytb OF suffrage sentiment in that
particular locality one member. who
has employed the SAM washerw"man
sh,. nut the question to this worthy
lady: .o,,.. -, ,.o,,, ,.. ,,.,,,,
en- ~ don't pay any attention to politics.,
~ ~, - yn,. husband
"WrIl. how does your husband stand
on woman suffrage
vi! ..rTo believes in women staying at
hom" and mndtnG, their own husi-
ness. i,. ,n,,r h,,,,,r, IL,
And what ""' ''"' ''''S'"'" ""'
Mary? ,..i,,.. r,,bin- ,.i..,.. ,oo
,lIs, he found something this morn
tng,'-NatlOnal Monthly.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
A VICTORY FOR SENSE.

manifesty hostile attitude toward the currency legs-
lation at Washington There has been all too much
contempuous sneering at the notion of lot of poll
tcans trying deal with problems of currency and
finance too much because in fact the average bank
CT is very likely to know as little as anybody else
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
The Opening.

\ air of assurance distinguished
n the jaunty young man who had
- appeared in answer to an ad-
vertisement for a clerk. but his
manner did not commend him to the
leather merchant.
rs there a good opening here for a
Young man who keeps his wits about
him and does not care to begin at the
bottom of the ladder" asked the appli-
can't before the merchant had an oppor-
tunity TO speak.
Yes" he replied after a Comprehen-
siye survey OF his jauntv visitor there
is A thoughtful carpenter. fOreseelng
The appearance OF Just such young man.
nrovided a good opening in the middle
Of that left-hand wall. Kindly make
nse OF t"-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
An Initiative Daughter.

RENCH fashions were being dis
l. cussed at tea In Denver. The
new idea of American fashions
for American women was being
praised. The Rev. Alpheus c. karr
then said
1T Is time that We removed our wo-
men from the peril of French fashions
| attended the opera last year during
the Easter holidays. My companion
roint.d out to me young matron blaz-
ing with diamonds. and said:
.. That Is old GObsa Codes daugh-
fer the countess. | knew her father
w.hen ne went about with his pants
hold BY one suspender.'
II regarded this beautiful young wO-
man through my glass; Her dress was
aIIdacious | said dryly:
She must take after her father
,han Her gown. | see. is held up by
on,. strap. Washington Star
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

bed room They are thrown open TO
the public at all hours. Thev are worn
to the thoater, where they are accom-
panied by StaCCatO scents and fOrtissimo
accents. they are seen in the shopping
CcnteTs, In automobiles. and on the
dancing paVlliOns at the parks
And the Government at Washington
sui lIVes. EDITH LOBERT.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The railroad boys raised a little purse
for the victim, who was rather down
on his luck in other ways aside from
the accident. After paying his board
and hospital bills he went down and
bought a coffin and lot in the ceme-
terv and had his amputated leg buried
in good style.
NOW" he said, when l cash in
all they have to do will be to dig up
the coffin and put me in with the leg. -
Saturday Evening Post.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

sinuOus curves are
almost as Compli-
Gated as "A map Of
the Baltimore and
ohio railroad. The
head is duCkcd for
ward, the body is
bent from the hips.
and "A side-wheeIrr
gait ensucs.
And the boudoIr
caps. originally in
tended only for the
privacy of ones
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
A TIME FOR PRECAUTIONS.

The Public Utility Commission has ordered the
local service corporations to report all the facts about
their capitalization; bonds and stocks when issued;
in payment for what; tSghat prices-and so on. In
short the commission is going into the water"
We advise it to wear life-preserer.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Wits: <:::::,,:1:

steam on ana CleaT lTtCh dnedO
Washington girls walk in italics, with
their footsteps as closely condensed as
the narrow skirts will permit.
Just why fat women trifie so reck
lessly with purple is one Of the mys-
teries we are going to hand over to
Uncle Sans bright young men of the
Secret Service TO unravel some day. 1t
is a battling thought that defies solu-
ticn. just like the age of Ann or how
the neighbors next door manage to af-
ford a machine.
Here's a bunch Of school teachers
seeing Washington" You would
know EN- for tourists instantly, even II
the timetable and vacation folder they
carry didn't proclaim It.
They have a peculiar neck stretch and
a critical air that seems to have staked
out a permanent claim upon their fea-
tLIes. The conversation of the low
heeIed and high -principled group Is
principally adjective form. feminine
*, nder. tailored shirt waists and spec
tacles. The group invades a post card
shop to buy views OF the Washington
Monument looking west. and ACQUIRE
helpful statistics for the beginners
geography class next winter
Automobile tourists also contribute to
the gayety of Capital life. spectacu-
lar entrance Is effected. with much tOot-
ing OF siren. and pennants flying. Our
best families no longer use pennants
for interior decoration. They are now
displayed as a form of outdoor advrr-
tisng. The women of the party swath-
ed in filmy wells and linen coats alight
from the machine and chatter rapidly
and aDundantly about where they had
the last tire rUnCture. what is the best
route to Baltimore. and where can we
get club sandwich
The White House and the Capitol are
all right in their way, but the way TO a
garage Is Of much more interest. They.
too. visit the postcard shop, and, having
seen two blocks Of Fourteenth street.
write the folks back home something
like this: Washington simply wonder
fUl. Having a grand time. Wish you
were here" And where did YOU say We
could get that Gasolene?
Back to the style show The designer
Of fashion who DEGREES the ColOrS, must
have been in the high seas of a hang
over when he laid out the plans and
specifications Of the fag-end summer
season styles. or maybe the Futurists
ar" to blame. At any rate. nothing
harmOnIzes
Contrast Is the COnsummation devout-
lv TO b" wished on the SIMMER girl.
She wears white stockings and black
shoes rcvcrses the system with black
stockings and white shoes. II wOuldn 4
even cause the flicker Of a masculine
cyrlash to So" one high -heeIed black
and white foot. and a low -hecIed brown
and white one on one and the same girl
at one and the same time
The Capital Stink Is responsible The
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

Amusements.
Columbia-"Beverly OF Graustark,@
els and Sis p. m ,,
Sis p. m.
Casino-"From the Manger to tbs
Cross" I:SO TO 1880 p. n.
Cosmos-Vaudeville and pictures, to
1910 p. m.
Glen Echo-AmusementS-
chevy Chase Lake-COncert by Marins
Band, dancing and other amusements-
Great Falls-Music and other amuse-
ments-
Colonial Beach-Steamer ST. Johns
leaves Seventh street wharf every
day except Monday at a. n. Sat-
urday. 30 p. m.
Luna Park-Danciag ard o;ter arause-
ments.
Marshall Iall-BOata leave Seventh
street wharf 10 Il. m. 80 p. m.. anG
so u. H..
River View Park-E"ats leave Seventh
street wharf % 4. n. and ] 2. IN
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

These wide ribbon girdles are a boon
to the anti-fat girl. Every third woman
in Washington possesses at least one
regardless OF age, race. color, or pre-
vious condition Of servitude. The in
depreciation of the wide-belt effect
ranges from grave to gay. from lively
to severe, and neither Solomon nor an
his wives put together could rival the
combinations that effervesce down F.
street.
Consider the feminine feet-how they
grow.
WheE they are not mincing daintily
along with mincing taps they are COM
iEg down fatty and emphaticalIy, full
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
Good Stories
It Happened in Townsend.

WELL KNOWN local character
n of Townsend, Mont. lost a leg
4 in a switching yard on the rail-
road
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
What's on the Program, in
Washington Today

Special midnight ceremonial Of KaIli-
polls Grotto. Mystic Order Of Yelled
Prophets OF the Mystic Realm, Co.
loniaI Beach.
Meeting John c. Daley Council, No. 3.
independent Order, Sons Of Jonadab.
64S Louisiana avenue northwest
p. m
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

The procession of bipedal silhouettes
that slides. or sinks. or slumps down
F street OF an afternoon would make
Broadway chorus turn paid with
envy,
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

" IHEN declares that he woud die for girl he does not
w necessarily that he is Willing expire BY working
" himself to death for her.
After gauHg the political cartoons and reading all the horrd
things the politicians about another girl with
suffrage pocLpies feels willing stay right where
and make home happy
Judging from her tendency Scratch the "eet oashoned
clngiug pne have been of the blackberry pariety.
Don't consider mans lore serious long he anxious
Wait until minded that he calls
you evening without having shaved.
mans idea of loyalty to be faithful to the haLdozen
girls from June until September.
After weeks a girl appreciate
Robinson CuSoe excitement when he first dcopered foot
prints the beach,
mans willingness share his last NTH be
only human his willingness to share his last cigarette NTH her
pure love.
girl talk about the love to sit
around and listen TO her.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

W JHILE 1t is true to be a success
AN/ full illustrator one must have
" " natural abilities in this direc-
tiOn. a great deal of training
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

mans idea of loyalty is to be faithful to the
girls from June until September.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23

After six weeks at summer resort girl almost
Robinson CruSoe's excitement when he first discovered
prints on the beach.
The Washington times., 1913-08-23
sse:,n sa" s 9 ss ss s sSs;
himself to death for her.

Judging from her tendency to scratch, the swee old
luging pue must have been of the blackberry variety.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-06-25
PERNILLA JOHNSON.

A sudden death occurred in White
field last Sunday evening at 4 As,
when Pernilla Johnson, beloved wife
of Ole M. Johnson Of this city, was
struck by apoplexy and died instant
ly, while about to enter a rig and
come back to Willmar. The death
occurred on the old johnson home
stead, where Mrs. johnson had been
visiting her son-in-law and daugh-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. 0. W. Linman.
The deceased was born at Kris
tianstad, Skane, Sweden, Sept. 8,
1886. She came to Chicago, ILL.,, in
the spring Of 1869, and to Whitefeld
after her marriage Nov. 30, 1870,
and resided there until they retired
from the farm and moved to Will
mar some years ago. She leaves to
mourn her unlocked for departure,
her life companion, the stricken hus-
band, and four children. The latter
are Mrs. Amanda Linman, who lives
on the old homestead, eight miles
south Of the city; Albert c. Johnson,
Of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; VIM. 0.
Johnson of Willmar; and Miss En-