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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
LISTEN MOTHER
DO BE CAREFUL
II child is cross, constipated
sick, give "California
Syrup of Figs"

u Don't scold your fretfuI, peev.
ish child. See IL tongue is coated;
this Is a sure sign its little stom-
ach. liver and bowels are clogged
with sour waste.
When lstless, pale, feverish,
full of cold, breath bad, throat
sore, doesn't eat. sleep or act
naturally, has stomachache, indi-
gestion. diarrhoea, give a tea
spoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the
foul waste. the sour bile and fer
menting food passes out of the
bowels and You have a well and
playful child again. Children
love this harmless fruit laxa-
tive and mothers can rest easy
after siving 1t, because 1t never
fails to make their little Ga
sides" clean and sweet.
Keep it handy, Mother! A lit
tie given today saves a sick child
tomorrow, but get the genuine.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs which has directions for
babies, children of all ages and
for grown-ups plainly on the bot
tie. Remember there are coun-
terfeits sold here, So surely look
and see that yours Ia made by the
California Fig Syrup Company"
Hand back with contempt any
other fig syrup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

SEATTLE, Nov. 20.-For years
the employers of men in the metal
trades. in times of Industrial war,
have been threshing their, men
piecemeal. But they can't do 1t any
more. Hereafter the employers
must whip them all-or get whip
ped.
For seven years the rank and
file in the metal trades have been
demanding Industrial unionism so
that, when one of the metal trades
had a just grievance. all the trades
would strike.
At previous conventions the
standpatters have been able to de-
feat this reform. But, thanks to
A. o. Wharton, president of the
railway department and father of
the bill; Jim Daily. president of the
metal polishers, and George Leary.
vice-president, who have worked
year in and year out for united ac-
ton, the metal trades department
of the A. F. of L. by a close vote
has declared for industrial union
ism.
Strikes may now be declared on
the vote of 75 per cent of the inter-
national unions or two-thirds of
the members involved.
The proposition was favored by
the machinists, blacksmiths, metal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
bids OPENED
FOR NEW GYM
FOR SCHOOL

J. e. Bonnell was low bidder on
the construction OF the proposed
Stadium High school gymnasium,
his figures being $62,997. There
were ten bidders in all, the others
ranging from $65. 400 to SIS, 900.
Architect Heath suggested to
the board that by moving the
building site q few feet $4,000
can be saved and the building
committee took the matter under
Amusement.
The people voted but $50, 900
for the gymnasium but the board
made plans for spending more
money than that.
Bids were also received yester-
day for the electrical work on
the Lincoln high school. Evans &
Dickson company were the low
bidders at $9,887, the next bid
being McPage-McKenny company
at $1O,250.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
SAYS
IT WAS A JOKE.

CHICAGO, Nov. 20. = State
Senator John T. DENVER, against
whom evidence was brought yes
terday at hearing to investigate
alleged Matchmaking 1etters sent
with his signature to the C. B. &
@. railroad officials, declared to-
day that he thought the letters
had been written by some of the
other legislators, who we're angry
at his stand regarding annual
railroad passes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
TO PROSECUTE

A. Gehri, the plumber, neglect
ed to get a permit for cutting the
asphalt on Commerce stree. to
put in water pipe and even fail
ed to restore the street, SD Com
missioner Woods has ordereI him
prosecuted.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
You'n Find
1t Here e

Mortality statistics for Tacoma
are received daily from the fol-
lowing funeral directors:
Hoska- Buckley-king Co.. 73o
st. Helens.
c. G. MelIinger Co. $40 Ia
coma av.
G. o. Lynn Co.. s1o-13 Taco
ma av.
Geo. W. Piper. B433 Union av.
South Tacoma Directors. 60sf
Union av.
L. M. Gaffney. 1910 Tacoma av.
Cassidy q Allen. lilo 12th 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
11SELF MADE" MEN GOT
STUNC BY BOOK AGENT

ever got to be "self-made" IL the
rest of their deals were like the
one by which they paid $23 each
for a nine volume set of the big
gest "buna" book game ever
brought to town,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
RELEASE TRAIN
RObbER SUSPECT

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20. -
Edward A. Fiske, fashionabIy
dressed clubman, arrested Tues
day on belief that he had been the
lone bandit who held up the San
Francisco Limited last Friday
night, was released late yesterday
by U. 8. postal officials.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
MAKES ANNUAL APPEAL

The Associated Charities will
MAKE its annual Thanksgiving dis
tribution of foodstuffs this year
and an appeal is now being sent
out to merchants and produce
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

c. o. Bates, Joe Quick, Judge
Reid, Bob Evans and other scions
of the law here who fell for the
smooth talk about placing a few
sets with prominent self-made
men," are wondering how they
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

dealers asking for contribu lions.
Meat. fruits. canned fruit, jel-
lies, flour. bread. potatoes and all
edibles are wanted in large quan-
titles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

BEAUTIFY THE HOME FOR
THANKSGIVING. CHRYSAN-
THEMUMS, CUT FLOWERS,
FERNS, PALMS AND POTTED
PLANTS AT PRICES TO SUIT
YOUR POCKETBOOKS. HIM,
FLORIST, 7TH AND X.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
NINE HOUR A DAY
SCHEDULE NOW

Milwaukee shops here which
have been running five days a
weex announce a six-day nine
hour schedule now with an in
crease in pay to all the mechanics
of one cent an hour,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

L. w. Rogers, theosophist lee
turer, spoke on "Reincarnation"
at 719 South E last night and
will talk on Thought Power" to-
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Dave Williams has recev.
ed no intimation from WASH
fngton whether or not his
candidacy for the internal
revenue collectorship is going
to be successful or not.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Olympia chamber Of COM
merce after much investiga-
ton says the blue bill and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Grays Harbor will vote on the
adption of the Virgil Bogue plan
|of harbor Improvement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Mrs. Anna Chase at North
Yakima got a mothers PEN
sion Of $40 a month, then
abandoned her four little
children and skipped to Spo-
kane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Two hundred Puyallup cit
liens will take part in a home
talent musical comedy to-
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Authorities at Ellensburg talk
ing about prosecuting men who
drank with Edwin Dunsworth, Is,
who later shot himself while
drunk.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
Marriage Licenses.

William H. Robblee of Taco
ma and Bertha M Nelson of Jo-
vita; Willett Ward Hannah and
Kate Hansen. both of Seattle; T.
N. Berve of Puyallup and veheld
lveten of Pelican Rapids, Mimi;
/. F. Sather of Port Townsend
and Caroline A. Modem of Park
land; c. l.. Hurlburt and Mrs. Ma
thilda ]. McCulley, both of Taco
ma; Andrew Woyniock and Dora
Powloski. both of Tacoma: Ches-
ter Twining and Eta Modrall,
both of Puyallup.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Hunters and fishermen's Iunchei
put up by Duenwald's. 313 11th Ut.
advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Artistic decorations. watson's.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Stone-Webster officials 100
strong from all over this state
banqueted at the Commercial club
last night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

State league of municipa1i-
ties convention at Spokane is
considering commission plan
of government for the state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

velvet scooter which fly about
the Sound are eating the ia
nous Olympia oyster.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
SURE THERE'LL Be
4 REAL SANTA CLAUS

Postmaster General Burleson
says there il a Santa Claus after
all and has notified Postmaster
Stocking that he need not turn
letters for Santa over to the dead
letter office but to deliver them
to the first Santa he finds at q
department store or other place.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

polishers, stove mounters, and
Upper, left to right-Geo. Leary,
vice-president, and Jim DAILY, presi-
dent Of the International Metal
POlishers' union. Bel0w--A. o.
Wharton, president of the Rail-
road Department of the Federation
of Labor.
sheet metal workers. 1t was OPP
posed by the molders, pattern max
ers and plumbers. The boilermak-
ers' and stationary engineers dele
cations split on the question.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

For flour, feed, seed and po-
tatoes, call Main 2641. Farmers
Feed & Seed Co.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Essie Nj. Hersey has been
appointed postmaster of
Longmire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Howard Cosgrove has resigned
as a regent of the state univer-
sity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

State Commissioner of Agricul-
ture Perkins says that corn Will
be big Washington product in q
short time. g -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
Funerals.

Hicks-Funeral of Alfred B.
Hicks Friday, 10 a. m, c. G..
Mellinger company's residence.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of Ma
thias McDonough Friday, a. M,
st. Leo's church, cortege leaving
residence at 251O South Sheridan,
1880 a. m. Interment. Calvary
cemetery. Cassidy & Allen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20
Deaths.

Fisk-Peter Fisk, age AZ, ma
tive of Norway, died last night
In local hospital. Leaves brother,
Samuel, in Lakeview. Remains at
c. c. Mellinger company's.
Olson-Frederick Olson, age
rs, former employee Griffin Wheel
Works, South Tacoma, died today,
local hospital. Leaves sister,
Alice. in Chicago. Employees of
Griffin plant and N. p. shops will
gather for short service at grave
in Oakland cemetery Friday at
1890 p. m. George Piper COM
pany has charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

The retirement of State
Highway Commissioner Rob-
erts at Governor Listers re-
quest will take place Deem.
Der 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

Agates polished and mounted in
solid gold. Pfaff. Jeweler, 1147 G.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

State good roads convention is
on at North Yakima.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-11-20

thilda j. McCulley, both of Taco
ma; Andrew Woyniock and Dora
Powloski, both of Tacoma: Ches-
ter Twining and Eta Modrall,
both of Puyallup.
State league of municipa1i-
ties convention at Spokane is
considering commission plan
of government for the state.
State Commissioner of Agricul-
ture Perkins says that corn Will
be big Washington product in q,
short time. nc -
Agates polished and mounted in
solid gold. Pfaff. Jeweler, 1147 G.
Advertisement"
Essie Nj. Hersey has been
appointed postmaster of
Longmire.
For flour, feed, seed and po-
tatoes, call Main 2641. Farmers
Feed & Seed Co.
Advertisement"
State good roads convention is
on at North Yakima.
Il The retirement of State
Highway Commissioner Rob-
erts at Governor Listers re-
quest will take place Deem.
Der 10.
Howard Cosgrove has resigned
as regent of the state univer-
sity.
Hunters and nshermen's lunches
nut ND by Duenwald's. 313 11th ut.
Advertisement"
Grays Harbor will vote on the
adption of the Virgil Bogue plan
of harbor Improvement.
Olympia chamber Of COM
merce after much investiga-
49, ..v. The hIna hill and
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
Dorcas Home Needs More Room.

For several years the Dorcas
Home has been sadly in need of a
new kitchen and laundry. The pres
ent arrangement is entirely made
quate to the demands upon it. The
estimated cost for building a needed
addition Is 5000.
The boaru wlshes to begin build
ing as soon as weather permits, and
is now endeavoring to raise the mon
ey. Several societies have already
promised financial aid, and, as this
is really a county institution for the
housing Of homeless children, SUBJ
scriptions will be gratefully received
from any person or society in the
county, who feels like aiding this
worthy project.
Send subscriptions to Mrs. ID. L..
Densmore, treasurer, 622 North Ball
street, Owosso, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
ANNUAL MEETING.
Union Telephone Company Had Sest
Year In Its History.

The annual meeting of the sGoSt-.
holders of the Union Telephone corr
pany was held Wednesday in Aima.
SiXty-tlree thousand of the IS, ,0ls
shares of stock were representa-
The meeting was held at the Wrig1z
hotel.
The report of the secretary, Il x
Conn of Owosso, showed that TiS
past year has been a successful ,e7,.
and that the present year has brigSa
prospects.
G. T. Babcock of st. Johns 7E8c
elected president to succeed himsssf,
e. S. Wager of Edmore was eledses
vice president; l.. l.. Conn OF Owosss
secretary; E. o. Dewey, Owossa
treasurer; and w. J. Nelchnszi
Owosso, assistant secretary and srS,
eral manager.
The following directors were chnS
en-: c. T. Babcock, st. Johns; f. 3
Wager, Edmore; J. II. FIldew, ~.
Johns; F. G. Theirs, Mt. Pleasant,
T.. q. Dewey, Owosso; w. =. Bah1fe.
Alma; j. E. Gerow, Ovid; Tod Kinr
caid, Marmonsville, Ohio; j. T. &jS
man, st. Johns; ]. H. Whitney, 81
Louis; A. M. Bentley, Owosso; J. E
Crawford, Ithaca.
Owosso stockholders present rs
the meeting were: G. L. Taylor, &
w. Gale and E. o. Dewey. Secretary
Conn and General Manager Meldbasss
also went up from here.
The earnings of the past year s-s~
ceeded those of any preceding yeaT
in the Gistory of the company. 4
substantial increase in the nurnTws
OF phones in use Is also shown.
The contractor. who is erecting,
the new Office building in this cJkSr
will resume work April 1, weather.
permitting, and expects to have tsM
structure ready for occupancy with
in 80 days.
The new switch board is ready asM
and will be installed AZ
soon as the building is ready.
Plans were discussed to provMs,
some outside room and Improve
ments and additions that will be III
eouate to take care of the busiusss
Of the local exchange.
The facilities in the Owosso eIE-
change are over-crowded and tbs.
company has been unable to acoeIs
all contracts presented for individa-'
al line service. Connections are NOW
made by the company with all Bea
phones in Detroit and other citaes
where mergers nave been accom-
plished. This is great convenienT
to the patrons of the Independent
The usual . per cent quarterly dTv-
idend was declared, payable Aprit {
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
Death of Mrs. Ellen E. Smith.

Mrs. Ellen F. Smith, widow of the
late Judge Stearns F. Smith. died at
her home on Exchange street east,
Wednesday morning after an illness
which had kept her in her home for
three years. 1t was not until the last
of the week, however, that her condi-
ton became serious. Death was due
largely to the infirmities of age. Fun.
eral services are to be conducted by
Rev. c. II. Hanks from the home at
p. m. today and the burial will be in
Oakhill.
Ellen F. Scofield was born in Locke
township, Ingham county, June 6, 1s42,
was married tn 8. F. Smith, Dec. 80,
1857, and shortly after removed to Carr
ollton, Saginaw county Later on
when Mr.. Smith decided to study law,
they removed to Williamson to reside
and there they remained for some time
after Mr.. Smith had completed his law
studies in Ann Arbor. In 1878, the
family came to Owosso and this was
Mrs. Smiths home the rest of her life.
The deceased was highly esteemed by a
wide circle of Friends who knew Of her
good qualities and their friendship was
ever a source of satisfaction to her.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Fred Edwards and Mrs. Grace Jewell,
both of this city, three grandchildren,
and her sister, Mrs. Grace Bridger Of
Perry, who had been with her for eight
weeks. Those present from away for the
funeral are Philetus Smith of Bryan,
Ohio, the only survivor of Judge Smiths
family; Mrs @. A. Smith and Herbert
M. Rogers of Lansing. Mrs. Smith
was for many years an active worker
in the Congregational church though
her membership was with the Univer-
salists.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
SUPT. LONGMAN

Will Have Charge of City Schools for
Coming Year-Board and Patr ons
Appreciate His Services.
The Board of Education by unani-
nous vote has rendered the superin.
tendency of the city schools for another
year to M. w. Longman and it is un-
derstood he will accept the same. Com.
ing to the city at the beginning of the
present school year as q stranger, Mr..
Longman has won the confidence of
both the members of the board who
have carefully watched his work and
of the patrons who have been sufficient
ly interested to visit the schools or to
make any effort to learn how the same
were being managed. With an unusu-
ally large number of new teachers it
was subject of discussion at the be
ginning Of the year just how successful
the general woik might be and whether
more or less trouble would not arise
making the position of superintendent
anything but desirable one fer the
year. Happily, Mr.. Longman soon
proved himself good executive, a first.
class organizer and diligent worker
and it is unquestionably true that there
has been less friction and less dissatis.
faction this year than for many years
past. With Mr.. Longnan in charge
for another year greater efficiency in all
lines is sure 10 follow.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
Abigail Chapter Entertained.

The Eastern Star chapter was de-
lightfully entertained Monday evening
by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Zimmerman and
daughter Miss Mabel, at their home on
Cedar street. The guests were met at
the door by the two daughters of Mr..
and Mrs s. P. Pitts, who were dressed
rs Irish lassies. The house was pret-
tily decorated with smilsx, flowers and
green trimmings. Mrs. j. G. Holden
gave an Irish recitation in costume,
that was much enjoyed. Refreshments
were served after which the guests en-
joyed games and music A collection
was taken for the temple fund. A
good time is reported by all.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21

fdlness in seeing and referring only
to the best side of the life of thosa
in the community won for him t&s
highest respect. Besides his sister fe
is survived by his half brother, Nc
Charles Hathaway of Rochester, N. Z.
Mr.. Hamblin was an attendant al:
contributor to the support Of the Co0
sregational church although not mer.
Der, member of the Elks and Knigiate
of Pythias and Quackenbush Post G.. T..
R., members of the latter organizstSsz
acting as pail bearers and members ,ct
the Elks as honorary bearers at the
services held from the home this
morning, conducted by Rev. c. r.
Hanks who spoke very feelingly OF the
deceased.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
MORE SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
Growth of City Makes Them Neces-
SaTv,

While the school system of Owos-
co has for years held a creditable po-
sition among the city school systems
OF the state, still those most closely
In touch with them have realized
that they were being more and more
overcrowded by the growing popula-
ton. Thus must any city pay the
price of enterprise, success and
growth.
At the opening of school last fall
it was found necessary to procure ad-
ditional teachers, supply temporary
quarters, and even resort to halliday
sessions in order to accommodate the
Increased attendance.
The board handled the situation
to the best OF its ability and while the
arrangements have been far from
perfect they have operated quite sue
cessfully when we take into consid-
Grafton the necessary disadvantages.
September is not the time howev-
er to provide for school emergencies.
We saould make a survey of our
needs in March and have suitable
quarters ready when school opens in
the autumn. 1t is not business
economy to handicap so important
an institution through the lack Of
adequate quarters.
The current school records SHOW
that four teachers have over 60 pup
lis enrolled, seven more have an en-
rollment OF over so each, while %
others have enrolled over 40. The
average attendance is somewhat less
than these enrollments but is still
far in excess of any reasonable
standard for efficient work.
This may in some sense be a pro-
blem for teacher and taxpayer but in
a larger sense 1t becomes a problem
of the children. What is best for our
children and for the future of Owos-
so?
The board of education will in the
near future ask the city to bond for
an additional grade building. If
you approve of the measure will you
lend your support,-if you are in
doubt as to the advisability Of sucn
action will you consult with the un-
dersigned?
J. Fl. Robbins,
B. S. Sutherland,
o. l.. Sprague,
w. E. Hall,
j. G Shattuck,
w. r. Goodrich,
NJ. w. Longman, Supt.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-03-21
Stop Kicking Your Town Around.

Stop Kicking Your Town Around.
There is profound wisdom in the fol-
lowing verse found in the Wichita
Price Current. This is good gospel to
preach in your own town.
In every town some folks keep a houn'
around,
And every time strangers come to town
Some folks 90 to kicking the town
around.
It's even worse'n kickin' houn' around
Stop your kickin', be hopeful and pro.
foun';
It's mighty poor. way to build up a
town
To keep kickin' public interest aroun',
But, like others, we.have a few old
houn's
Who get at the stranger that comes to
Says the towns houn', and kicks it
arouu
II a houn's a houn', then towns a
town,
And can't build up..if kicked aroun' and
aroun'.
You have right to kick your own
houn'.
But it hurts us all il you kick your town.
Now let's pull together for the good
= home town,
And stop kickin' our town aroun',
Tho the town, If myth'll make no
SCUM,
II you don't stop kickin' wdll get no
strangers in town.