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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
81 Could No More Do without MY
Daily Swim Than / Could With
out Washing My Face" De-
clares Champion Long Distance
Swimmer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20. -
every woman should SWIM" says
Lottie Mayer, champion long-dis-
lance swimmer of the world.
II took my first plunge when 1
was three. My father is Prof.
Fritz Mayer, who runs big nata-
forum in Chicago, and who train
ed the American swimmers for
the last Olympic meet at Copen-
hagen. in which America carried
off practically all the swimming
events.
"Wihy, I could no more do with
out my daily swim than the ordi-
nary person could do without
washing his face.
why should women swim? Be-
cause 1t enhances their beauty
and that is the height of women's
ambition. Swimming is the most
healthful exercise In the world
because 1t brings all the muscles
and organs of the body into play.
There is not the tax on the certain
set of muscles that makes other
exercises exacting and frequently
injurious.
"If q woman would have the
1.-THE, willowy figure that Dame
Fortune demands now, she should
swim, using the side stroke. 1t de-
velops grace and poise.
"The crawl stroke produces the
well nodded tapering arms with
the dimples at the elbows, while
the trudgeon develops the calves
and thighs.
THE woman who swims need
have no fear of child birth. ! know
from experience.
II have little girl six years
old, and just received a letter
from her grand-daddy that she has
learned to swim.
my record of 26 miles In
hours and Is minutes, made In
1908. In the Mississippi river still
stands as the long distance rec
ord OF the world"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
AT THE TACOMA

The tragic. gripping story OF
Jean Vatican, told stirringly In
the wonderful book of lies Mis-
erables," by Victor Hugo, was
told by film characters at the Ia
coma theater last night to an
audience that packed the house.
1t was q delightful performance
from beginning to end, and one
of the most costly film shows ever
brought to Tacoma.
The story of the play Is, Of
course, laid In France, and many
of the outdoor scenes have been
taken in the streets of Paris or
other French cities. Every detail
of scenic production of the two
mile film has been worked out
with the skill of the worlds best
motion picture artists. The lover
of motion picture plays will not
regret having seen LES Miser-
ables." There will be matinees
Wednesday and Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
MELBOURNE

Probably the most forceful ex'
pose of the white slave traffic, as
it has existed in Chicago and
other large eastern cities, ever
presented in Tacoma, was shown
at the Melbourne theater today
in the opening lecture on THE
Horrors of the White Slave Traf-
fic." The lecture is illustrated
with actual photographs taken in
Chicago by w. F.. Callicott, who
has brought the lecture to Taco
ma. 1t is not a moving picture
show, or pictures that are posed
in any way.
Callicott has received the en-
dorsement of /women's clubs
throughout the country on the
lecture. The pictures will remain
in Tacoma as long as patronage
warrants their production. Va
rious officers of women's clubs
and civic clubs have been special
ly invited to hear the lecture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29

Important among the musical
events of the week will be the
recital this evening by six adj
vanced pupils nsinging, arrang-
ed by Jason Moore. The musicale
will be in the Temple of Music
and is complimentary to the pub
lie. On the program will be Mrs.
F. w. Keator, Miss Eva Pambrun,
Miss Virginia Caesar. Mrs. Horace
Clarke, Miss Katherine Rice and
Mrs. Harry Ferneyhough.
HOLSTER w. @. T. U. will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Nc
Gee, 7427 South Fife street. All
members and friends are invited.
The Young Ladies' Institute
will give a dance and card party
this evening in st. Leo's social
hall.
Another of Robert Schofield's
organ recitals, which have proved
popular during the past season,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
PANTAGES

Pantages theater this week
presents three headliner acts on a
single bill. Chief among them
is the act of Alliston and Trucco,
tango dancers. T he others are
Ameen Abou Hands Arabs and
Meleno and company in 1.-THE In
dian Rustler." Other acts are
those of Anderson and Goinso !;
Pony Moore, Dancing Davy and
Fiji; and the De Vote trio.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
BY GERTRUDE M. PRICE.

BY GERTRUDE M. PRICE.
There should be q HAPPY
ENDING to every play which the
public is invited to see!
The ending should not inter-
fere with the artistic features of
the play. III 1t is necessary to
bring tears to the eyes of the
public, in the last act and the
last scene, in order to carry the
artistic idea and the dramatic
force of the production, do IL by
all means!
These are the two opposing
theories which are cup" to Lois
Weber to choose between.
The first, she claims, is the
theory upon which the average
moving picture manager goes.
The second is, she says. her own
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
RICH WOMAN ARRIVES
IN MOVING VAN

OAKLAND, Sept. 29.-Perched
upon the seat of q giant moving
van, Mrs. William Mclaughlin,
wife of wealthy Oklahoma stock
raiser, drove up to the fashionable
Hotel Oakland recently. 81 like
Oakland and I've come to stay"
she informally announced to Man.
ager Victor Reiter. The van con-
tanned Mrs. McLaughlin's house
hold furniture.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
PLUM JELLY

Use an unripe acid plum. Wash
fruit and remove all stems. To
each peck of fruit add one quart
of water. Cool gently until plums
fall to pieces. (Be careful and
stir, as they burn easily.) Strain
Juice through cheese-cloth bag
and allow a bowl of juice to bowl
of sugar. Heat slowly to boiling
point and boil fifteen minutes.
Turn into tumblers. Wild grapes
make a most delicious jelly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
Horrors Of White Slave Traffic
This Is . question

This Is . quesfion
of vital importaaco
to the rising gsns1-
alton, and eseey
minister, s n nday:
school teacher,
. Q DOL teacher,
mother. father. sis
ter and brother
should SEQ these pic
lures and hear this
lecture. IL IL an Inn
portant lesson for
everybody.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
Tacoma Playhouses

Theatcres Mserables dramatixatiou
Victor Husos wonderful play all week. Matinees Wednes
day and Saturday
Pantages Theater acts headed
by Allston and Trucco. dancers.
Princess OF THE Prince Chap
Dillon leading
Melbourne--Latest weekly special
a 80 O'CLOCK daily.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
, Q o o 9 @ Q o o Q o . o .


o Here are a few don'ts" .
o which I consider so import .
. ant to the girl who would .
o be beautiful that I put .
@ them over a sign board. .
9 You have heard them be- =
o fore, but have you Needed =
9 them? Cut out this adj .
o vice and stick it in your .
O mirror where you will 8
O often see it, for no girl can Q
o neglect the physical part .
@ of herself and expect to &
O have a clear, clean mind =
@ and contented spirit.
@ BILLIE BURKE. 9
o 9
O o . O o . = 9 . . o o o . Q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29

Dear Miss Grey: The 9TH
er day I asked a friend his
birthday, but he wouldn't
tell me the date. He said he
was born in 1877, Pentecost
day. VIII you kindly tell me
the right date? p. s.
Alt will require more re-
search than I have time to give.
Pentecost was q festival held the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29

Dear Miss Grey: am a
young German boy. Have
been in this country just one
year. I am working at a
place where there are three
girls, and they all seem to
have fancy for me. For
myself, there is only one
really care for, but when
ever 1 talk to one the others
are always around. / want to
get away from them without
hurting their feelings, for if
I would do that it would him
der my work, and I depend
greatly on my job. Now, Miss
Grey, can you tell me how to
approach her, and at the same
time drop the others? Thank
ing you. RUDOLPH.
A.-You are quite q polid
CloOk that up in the dictionary
boy, aren't you? You convic
yourself when you acknowledge
you do not want to hurt some
ones feelings for fear of losing
your job. Do you honestly thinl
that is a recommendation to m,
to help you gain a girl who ma.
suffer later from that very faul
of yours. Be truly kind from al
motive, and you will b.
more worthy the girl. Then yo'
will not need my help.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29

Dear Miss Grey: Please
tell me how to clean a silver
mesh bag that has a white
kid lining, which cannot be
washed. Thank you.
A READER.
A.-You might try the regular
cleaning mot cooking) gasoline.
Do not go near the fire with it.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29

5Oth day after the second day of
the Passover, which was held at a
certain period, but on a movable
day-just as Easter does not al
ways fall on the same date.
Dear Miss Grey: Can you
tell me IL pumice stone is
good for blackheads? II not,
what is? Thanking you.
A READER.
A.-Pumice stone is considered
good for some skin troubles, but
l prefer to treat my face better
than 1 do the kitchen table, or
the stone steps. Steam your face
well, dry on soft towel, and ap-
ply good, pure face cream; mas
sage well, re-steam and re-mas-
sage. Repeat several times q
week at bedtime, until the black
heads are softened, and then
gently press (nOt squeeze) out.
Dear Miss Grey: Please
publish in your column a
good and quick freckle pre-
scription. I am an actress,
playing at a local theater,
by request, and have read
your intelligent replies, and
have been astounded at your
ability. Would appreciate a
speedy reply, as l am leav-
ing Immediately. Yours,
MISS FRECKLES.
A. - My experience with
freckles is that the cure is worse
than the afflictiOn-if freckles
can be termed such. Every rem.
cry ever tired in my youthful
days, while dimming the sur
spots, increased, or actually
made, wrinkles. Finally, I gain
ed sense enough to prefer the
freclkles; but, in fact, never go,
entirely rid of the evidences of my
youthful folly. The skin thai
freckles is usually exceptionally
sensitive, and several times
drew my own into a thousand
knots by the applications 1 used
Finally 1 decided to just try no,
to get more freckles. So 1 used
a pure face cream, and applied 9
simple face powder during the
windy seasons of the year. Rice
powder, or talcum is harmless.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
"IF YOU WANT TO BE BEAUTIFUL
JUST SWIM," SAYS CHAMPION

Lotto Mayer, champion long,
distance swimmer of the world.
Measurements Of Lottie Mayer,
champion long distance swimmer
Of the world:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-09-29
Cynthia Grey's Answers

5Oth day after the second day OF
the Passover, which was held at a
certain period, but on a movable
day-just as Easter does not al
ways fall on the same date.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-05
Maury Diggs.

Diggs goes on trial first in the
charge of violating the white slave
law. He has had subpoenas issued
fer ten residents of the Beach and
Barbary Coast resorts to testify to
the character of Marsha Warning
ton, the girl he is accused of trans
porting to Reno for immoral pur-
poses. He also had twenty witnesses
summoned from the night life of Sac
ramentO to try. to break down Mar
sha WaTTingtOn's reputation.
Young Caminetti has summoned
no witnesses. He took Lola Norris
with him on the Reno trip, but the
government has maintained that her
reputation was without a blemish I'M
til she was induced to join the famous
Reno elopement party.
Prosecutors Roche and Sullivan
declared today that it will do the de-
tense no good to establish anything
derogatory to the character of Miss
Warrington, as the Mann act specific
ally makes it a crime to transport
women and girls for immoral pur-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-08-05

poses, without regard to their char
acter.
The white woman Jack Johnson,
the pugilist, was convicted of trans
porting for immoral purposes was a
well-known character before John
son got in trouble about her, but it
cut no figure in that case.
1t was expected that because of
the great publicity of this case, some
difficulty would be encountered in
getting an unbiased jury. But when
this is done both girls will be put
on the stand almost Immediately to
tell their stories of the Reno adven-
ture and what occurred on that trip.
It has been the intention Of John L.
McNab to try both Diggs and Can't
netti for conspiracy to violate the
Mann act, but this plan was aban-
doned when Sullivan and Roche were .
named to represent the government;
and Diggs, the first to be tried, faces
a charge of actual violation of the
law. The maximum penalty is five
years on conviction on each or any
indictment, but it is expected that
five years will be all that will be
imposed.
Caminetti will be placed on trial
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
Watermelon
FIELDS need
rain BADLY
SHOULD HAVE IT Soon
If Coed Crop is TO Be
Grown
Copyright.)

Mr.. Ben Easterlin, of the firm of
Easterlin Bros, at Andersonville, was
in Americus Monday morning and re-
ported continued dry weather in that
locality, where no rain has fallen in
many weeks. Mr.. Easterlin has ex-
tensive farming operations both IN
Sumter and Macon counties, and Is
largely engaged in the melon business.
The drouth, Mr.. Easterlin stated, is
greatly injuring the melon fields, OF
which there are probably 1000 or /.
200 acres about Andersonville, and
which constitutes an important branch
of agriculture there. The vines are
now showing the effect of dry weather,
and unless rain comes within a very
short time the crop will be injured
considerably.
AS rule the shipment of melons ia
carload lots begins month hence and
the growers are somewhat anxious
now regarding weather conditions.
Cotton and corn need rain also, Nj.
Easterlin said, but not to the extent
as do The large stretches of melon
fields.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03

will fall here and further relieve the
heat and drouth.
The showers last night, which came
very early in the evening, and contin-
ued for some time, were accompanied
by a great deal of thunder and light
ming, as was true of those SATURDAY.
night. Some damage was done here to
telegraph and telephone wires as the
result. The showers were most crate
full, however, as they gave a wider dis
tribution of the recent rainfall over
the county.
Other sections of the county have
had rains recently. This is par;:cu-
larly true of the eastern portion o.
Sumter, along Flint river, where there
was heavy rain Monday morning. The
showers here have relieved the situa-
ton somewhat, but the general and
soaking rain so greatly needed is still
withheld, although the signs every
day seem favorable
Cotton is not being injured so much
as is the corn crop. In the vicinity of
Plains and in the northern portion of
the couty, there has been little rain in
several weeks, and in consequence the
crops are sustaining very considera-
BILE damage from drouth. The weather
recently has been highly favorable for
the harvesting of the oat crop, all Of
which has been cut and housed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
BIG LIQUOR TRIAL Is
ON IN BOSTON, TOO

Boston, Mass, June "A glass of
ale was an exhibit in the trial of the
suit of Mrs. Catherine n. Smith
against George b. Hugo & Co., for $50C
damages, before Judge Parmenter to-
day.
A look of disgust was upon her face
after she shifted of glass of the a'e
in court at the request OF counsel fot
the defense. The lawyer then han-e'l
the glass to the judge, who held 1t
under his nose a moment and then
smiled, good naturally as he passed it
back.
Mrs. Smith said she bought two boz
ties of the ale Feb IS.
81 took two swallows and immed
lately l felt burning sensation in my
throat, smothering sensation
"The ale smelt when | got it in my
mouth like kerosene and something
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
"chaw Beef &"
SHOWERS HELPED TO
LESSEN THE DROUTH
Thunderstorm That Passed Over Americus Last Night
Gave Some Relief From Heat, Too--Rains Pretty
General in County But Not Heavy as Needed

The showers that fell here last night
will serve to lessen the drouth that
has prevailed in the city and county
some time, also to mitigate the heat
that has been so intense here for near
ly week.
For nearly a week the mercury has
not failed to reach the ninety degree
mark, while twice in succession it has
gone above the century mark, accord
ing to the records kept at the local
weather station. Consequently the
showers and cooler weather that came
last night served to help matters very
greatly.
Sunday the mercury did not go as
high as on Saturday, which broke the
heat record here for the year, with =
maximum temperature of 103. Sun
day the maximum was SO, showing the
effects of the showers here Saturday
night. Friday, however, the mercury
reached the century mark and little
above, as if in preparation for its
squirt Saturday.
The relief afforded from this hot
weather, the records of which proba-
bly, show it to be the hottest known
here since the weather bureau secur-
ad o local observer, was considerable.
as the result of the showers last night.
1t is hoped that still other showers
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
MISS Martin
MARRIED TO
Mr.. S. ADAMS
MARRIAGE WAS A SURPRISE
Though Young Couple Had
Been Engaged

The announcement here yesterday OF
the marriage of Miss Irma Martin, OF
Americus, and Mr. Sidney W. Adams,
of Weston, came as pleasant su.'
prise to the many friends of the bride
who, while aware of the engagement
existing, expected the marriage 10
take place in July.
The rites were solemnized at II
o'clock Sunday morning at the home OF
the brides sister, Mrs. C. G. Lunsford
in Weston, with whom Miss Martin
has resided this year, while teaching
Immediately after the ceremony, which
was witnessed by numerous friends OF
the bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs
Adams left for Pablo Beach, where the
honeymoon will be spent.
The bride is the eldest daughter OF
Mrs. Marshall Martin, of Americus, and
young lady whose many charms and
accomplishments rendered her popu-
Ii among a wide circle of friends
whose congratulations and good wishes
attend the young couple. Mr.. Adams
is cashier of the Bank of Weston, and
one of the popular and sterling busi-
ness men of that town and vicinity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
LITTLE FRANK KENNEDY
HAD NARROW ESCAPE

Frank Kennedy, the young son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Kennedy, happened to
an unusual accident yesterday after
oon at the home of his parents Oh
Church street, which came near re
sulting seriously. In same manner
the child secured a razor and soon
succeeded in cutting a rather serious
cash in one of his hands. Mrs. Kenne
dy was attracted by the child's screams
and secured the razor before further
injury was inflicted. A physician was
called and dressed the little fellow S
injury.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
GOVERNMENT
REPORT SHOWS
normal CROP
GEORGIA CROP is GOOD
Being Nearly Up to Ten Year
Average

Washington, D. c., June 2. = The
newly planted cotton crop of the
United States showed condition on
May 25, of 7.91 per cent. of normal
the United States department of agri-
cultures crop reporting board an
"oun0ed at noon today in the first
condition report of the season, which
always is looked forward to with
great interest by the cotton grow.
ers, textile manufacturers and cotton
dealers. This condition, compiled
from the reports of the correspon-
dents and agents of the department 6
bureau of statistics, compares with a
condition of 1873 per cent. on May
25 last year, S7.8 per cent. on the cor
responding date in 1911, $40 per cent
in 1910, and 1919 per cent, the aver
age condition for the past ten years
on May 25
The generally favorable growing
conditions throughout the cotton bell
since the planting of the crop had
caused much speculation as to the
condition of the plants, and resulted
in unofficial estimates ranging from
1913 per cent. to as high as S5 pei
cent
The area planted to cotton this
year also had been the subject ol
much speculation in cotton circles
but the department of agriculture
official estimate will not be issued
until July 3, owing to the passage Of
the law last year which deferred tni1
annual report from June to a month
later. Unofficially the area planted
this year is estimated by the most
conservative at an increase over the
34,283,00O acres planted last year
These official estimates range from
3 per cent. increase upward. A pc.
cent. increase in the acreage planted
would indicate an area of about 80,
311,000 acres.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
DELOACH BARN WAS
BURNED SUNDAY NIGHT
Residence, Though EDdaRgeF-
ed, Was Saved

AS the result of fire that originated
mysteriously, probably from an acci-.
dental source, the barn and contents
on the farm of Mr. S. E. DeLoach, ten
miles out on the Friendship road, was
burned Sunday night.
There were several mules and other
live stock in the barn, but these were
saved. The other contents of the
barn, however, we're completely de-
stroyed. On account of the fact that
the burning barn was so close to the
residence, much of the household prop
erty was removed for fear that fire
would spread to the residence and de-
stroy that, too.
In the work of moving these house
hold goods the members of Mr.. De-
Loach's family worked very hard and
ceaselessly. AS the night was excep-
tionally warm, several of the younger,
members of the family, two children.
suffered very much from overhead ana
over-exertion. Their condition Monday
was rather serious, though it is hoped
that they will recover.
The origin Of the fire is not known.
but it is believed to have been acci-
dental. No suspicion is entertained
that the fire was OF incendiary origiu.
as it happened early in the night, has-
ing begun about 9 o'colck.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
TODAY The BIRTHDAY
OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
No Observance of the Day
Here

Today marks the birthday anniver-
sary of Jefferson Davis and day gen
orally observed in the South as a legal
holiday In Americus there will ba
no program rendered, so far as an,
nounced, under auspices of any of th:,
local organizations. Being a legal hol-
iday, the banks of the city will be
closed for business, but otherwise
there will be no public observation OF
the anniversary occasion here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-03
WEATHER OBSERVER A
MOST EFFICIENT ONE
Weather Bureau and Amercus is Fortunate in Having
Mr. Joseph Bryan to Act Here in That Capacity.
His Work is Being Done Most Consistently

In having as weather observer here,
Mr.. Joseph Bryan, the section direc-
tor of the United States weather bu-
reau is fortunate, as Mr.. Bryan is Civ
ing to the work his most conscien>
tious attention and care.
Having been supplied with a kiosk,
which is small lattice-work sum
ner--house-l looking" container for
instruments used in the observations.
Mr.. Bryan has had these instruments
placed as near as possible in accord
ance with the regulations imposed Oy
the weather bureau.
In the kiosk are the thermometers
used for registering maximum and
minimum temperatures, and the rain
gauge. used to determine the amount
of precipitation. The kiosk is not
placed in a house, as the average do
nestle thermometer is, but is placed
ont in the open way from the walls Cf
a building, so that it registers vely
accurately, as is intended, the out-of-
door temperature, without radiation Of