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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

speechmaking, parade and music,
a gala atmosphere pervaded Aber-
deem Sunday when the birth of
Norway's Independence was 'cele-
bIated by thousands Of old Scan
dinavia's sons and daughters.
When Ole Hanson was intro
duced by Mayor France as the
next United States senator, the
audience which jammed the Grand
Opera house to the doors, cheered
wildly for three minutes. Hanson
did not refer to his candidacy,
but made one of the most eloquent
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
Alleges Fraud;
Court Ignores

Following the recent dissolu-
tion of the NisQually Contract
company Charles Tomich, one of
the creditors o fthe company, de-
clared in the superior court to-
day that the company had re-
ceived its dissolution through
fraud and that they had left an
unpaid debt.
Owing to insufficient data the
case was dismissed until some
further date.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
Tried to Dodge
Chug-ChuR Bike

Trying to avoid a collision
with speeding motorcycle,
James Jackson, 612 North. o ST..
swerved to the curb at 18th and
] streets yesterday afternoon, and
crashed into a shade tree on the
parking. Mrs. Jackson. so years
old, was thrown TO the pavement
and knocked unconscious. She
was taken to her home. where she
was reported as resting easily to-
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
HUNDREDS OF
N0RWEG|ANS
IN PARADE

Thousands of Norwegian resi-
dents of Tacoma united yesterday
for a rousing observance of the
Tooth anniversary of the Nor
wegian Independence day. Tho
observance started with parade
of 5000 Norwegians, headed by
automobiles containing state and
city officials. Women and chill
dren appeared in Inc dressed in
their native Norwegian costume
and added a unique splash of
vivid color to the long lines OF
marchers.
At Wright park, where the par
ade ended, speeches were mode by
Lieut.. Gov. Hart, Mayor Fawcett
and J. A. Sorley. The park was
fairly alive with humanity, and
a crowd of fully 10000 persons
gathered about the bandstand
where the speeches were made.
All kinds of bedding plants.
HIM fa,iet South 18th and X ST
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued
today to Mike Bodnar and Mrs.
Mary Hudak; N. X. Obata and
Yoahi Nagas; A. e. Coleman and
Naomi M. Wood; Louis Carstens
and Anna l.. Bleisner; II. Blyter
and Beryl Clayton; Leander Pear
son and Minnie Nyberg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
Council Sees
Tide Flat Car

The first of the new tideflats
street cars, ct. F. l.. No. 001,"
was run up to the city hall on
the Commerce street tracks to-
day and officially inspected by
Mayor A. V. Fawcett and the COM
mission. Four other cars of the
same type are being built.
The new car is larger than any
now in use, having seats running
lengthwise with the car, and hav-
ing accommodations for $50 pas
sengers,. seated and standing. 1t
was necessary to have a large
car, Manager Bean said, because
of the rush of business expected
On the tideflats line at the morn
ing and night hours.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
Auto Hits Girl

Irene Dunn, age 10, daughter
of Mrs. E. Dunn, z903 1-2 Taco
ma avenue, ran in front Of an
automobile at Delin and Tacoma
avenue yesterday and was pain
fully injured. She was taken to
the st. Joseph's hospital and later
removed to her home. The name
of the automobile driver was not
learned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
Nothing Doing

Voting on the proposed paving
of an alley between Cakes and
Anderson streets, and Sixth ave.
nue. and 18th street, the council
today sustained a remembrance 10
the improvement, and refused to
order the work done.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

We are showing smart, high
priced looking hats at moderate
prices. Baths Millinery, 11O1
Tacoma av.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

Agates polished and mounted
In solid gold. Pfaff, Jeweler, 1l4a
q st. Advertisement
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
MRS. LISTER GOES EAST.

OLYMPIA, May 1S.-Mrs. Ern-
est Lister leaves next week for
New Milford. Conn, to attend the
graduation exercises of Engleside.
Miss Florence Lister is one of
the graduates. ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

Possibly the of
slider themselves
dressed the United
criticism OF Kitty Gordon English Miss Gordons
such matters
the she them.
Miss Gordon declares that for smart San Francisco leads
New York In Pacific
in this country She doesn't explain She
her observation.
New York off
weshod and attractive feet the thinks New York leads
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

Duenwald's, 313 nth ST., puts
up the best box lunch In the city.
Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18

Artistic decorations. Watson's,
Advertisement. ="
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-05-18
It's Held Up

On motion of Commissioner
Woods, the proposed grading OF
outh 18th street, from Orchard
street to Traces corner, was held
up by the council today for an
other year. The property owners
demonstrated.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
PRACTICALLY ALL LINES
SUSPEND SEA SERVICE
Passenger Bookings and Cargo Re-
fused by Steamship Companies.
Mail Shipment Continues.

New York. Aug. a-Steamship COM
munication between the United States
and Europe ceased today when the
French. Belgian, Austro-American and
Fabre lines announced suspension Of
service.
The Cunard line liners Lusitania and
Franconia, due to leave New York and
Boston. respectively. today. are expected
to be held in port. The line refused to
make any bookings today.
The American line has declined to book
passengers or cargo to Cherburg. II II
still maintaining service to Plymouth
and will sail Friday with the largest
quantity Of mail ever transported in a
single ship. II the Cunard Company sus-
pends service tomorrow the only vessels
leaving this port for Europe will be
those of the Americas line, White Star,
Atlantic Transport and the Royal Mail
A wireless message wsA received from
the Mauretania today. She will be the
first ship to arrive from Europe since the
war began. She has a host OF prominent
Americans on board.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
HOUSE MAKES POSSIBLE
TRANSATLANTIC TRAFFIC

The House passed viva voce the admin
istration bill which make II possible for
foreign built and owned merchantmen to
come under the American registry. In
terest In Washington centered very
largely around the prospects for building
up an American marine to supplant the
transatlantic marine Of countries in
volved abroad.
1t was learned from an unofficial source
yesterday that the United States Steel
Corporation had decided to place about
thirty Of its freight steamers now plying
on the Great Lakes in the transatlantic
trade. Officials welcomed this news, and
said It strengthened their confidence that
enough vessels will be obtained to get
American crops and manufactures to the
profitable markets opened to them by the
war.
English transatlantic lines, together
with what ships may be- bought or char
tered legitimately by American capital
from other sources. will compose an ade-
quate merchant marine for the trade be-
tween the two countries
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL" "
Is CARRANZA'S POLICY
Rebels Declaration. Which Probably
VIII Be Accepted. Concludes with
Special Privileges to None"

The constitutionalist agency in Wash
ington last night made public a declara-
tion OF policy upon the part Of Gen,
Venustina Carrenza, first chief OF ths
revolution in Mexico.
Csrranza asserts that the revolution.
bred to overthrow "Huerta, the usurper.'
was later dedicated to domestic reforms
In Mexico. which IL will be his purpose
to carry out. He promises fair treat
ment Of foreigners, with prompt AUDI
cation of their claims for damages aris-
ing out of the revolution, and announces
that the constitutionalist guarantees in
Mexico will be equal rights to all and
special privileges to none" Gen Car
rama Acknowledges the support Of the
United States, which has been, he says,
Of "incalculable aid
There is little doubt but that Car
ranza's declaration OF policy will be con-
sidered satisfactory at the State Depart
ment. Though he does not answer spe-
cifically any of the questions upon which
the administration has been most anx-
ious, such as the treatment Of the clergy
and amnesty to the federals, the dec
laration is in general principles all that
the administration had expected.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
LONDON Is SCENE OF
AMERICANS DESPAIR
Short of Funds. 5000 Americans
Wonder How They Will Get
Back Home.

London. Aug. Admitted States Am
oassador Walter H. Page returned to the
city today from a weekend visit in the
country to find his Offices besieged by
Americans who begged him frantically
TO aid them in securing accommodations
on the first liners sailing for the United
States
There are about Is 900 Americans in the
city today. and their number Is being in
creased hourly by arrivals from inland
towns. Many came to London with
troopers arriving her on freight trains,
dirty, unkempt. but glad to have reached
their first destination.
Many Americans here are in a bad
way financially. They came to Europe
with only a limited supply Of funds,
planning to return to the United States
some time this week or next. Their
money Is almost gone because Of the Dig
boost In the last few days in the price Of
food and lodging
Accommodations of the American Line
boats have been sold out for weeks
ahead, and many Americans who have
funds In hand. but who want to get back
TO the United States at once, are Offering
two and three times the regular prices
TO those who hold the accommoda ations
Few OF the lucky ones cared to specu-
late. They fear that the worst must
come In England. and they want to get
back to America as quickly as possible.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
WAY CLEAR FOR SHIPMENT
OF FUNDS TO AMERICANS
STRANDED IN EUROPE

At a conference held last night at the
Metropolitan Club between government
officials and New York bankers, definite
arrangements were made for relieving
the financial needs OF Americans who are
marooned in Europe.
An agreement was reached to have the
United States transport sufficient gold
to the European countries to satisfy the
immediate needs OF Americans who are
unable to obtain currency and to help
them in returning to America
The gold Is to be deposited with fiscal
agents in the several countries involved,
these agents to be designated by the
United States government The gold
thus deposited will be drawn against by
American consular and diplomatic agents
and paid by them to Americans.
This arrangement will permit Ameri-
cans to secure sufficient cash for their
needs on letters Of credit and other paper
which they carry that would have been
negotiable under ordinary circumstances.
The amount needed will be less than
$5,ooo,ooo.
Last nights conference was attend
ed by Benjamin Strong. president of
the Bankers Trust Company of New
York. and J. B. Harrison, counsel for
the American Express Company; by Sec
reIdIy Oh SIdIe DTydn, ScCTcIdIy OF Ine
Treasury McAdoo, Robert Lansing. coun-
selor Of the State Department. and by
r. c. Miller, a member of the Federal
Reserve Board
Thousands of dollars IN currency and
in certified checks were. received at the
State Department yesterday in response
to the announcement authorized by Secre-
tary Bryan Sunday night that the de-
partment would accept deposits TO the
credit OF Americans in Europe and en-
deavor to get the money, or its equiva-
lent, transferred to the individuals thus
provided for.
After a canvass II became evident that
whatever is done toward bringing Amer
leans back to this country will be done
through the charter Of merchant vessels,
to be chosen from among those flying
either the flag OF the United States or
flags of other countries likely to be
neutral throughout the conflict
A message was received from Ambassa-
dor Herrick, at Paris, yesterday, in which
the Ambassador states that there is no
cause for alarm on the part of those who
remain in Paris for the present, and that
he believes Americans will be able to
leave at some later date, II any desire
to do so.
The attitude of the administration for
the present is, that IL they provide Amer
leans with funds with which to get them
selves to a seaport and with which to
maintain themselves and purchase trans
portation to the United States. the gov
ernment will have done all that is neces-
sary.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04

German government and the North Ger
man Lloyd Line to proceed with all
speed to New York Lights were ordered
out Not even the starboard and port
lights were permitted to glow and IN the
dining saloon heavy plush curtains were
drawn across the portfolios as a pre-
cautionary measure The passengers
were informed that they could have lights
in their staterooms provided the port
openings were closed. Most OF the pas
sengers preferred to enjoy fresh air in
stead Of lights.
Capt Franck was cautioned to keep q
sharp lookout for hostile warships but
none was sighted. The passengers. how
ever. experienced all the thrills of run
ming a blockade. Some OF them said
that they felt as IL they were prisoners
on q phantom ship gliding through the
night with no reflections cast on the
waters.
The last German vessel expected to
make this port for the next several
months is the Kaiser Wilhelm II.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
WITHERED BY
Lead, They flee
coxTNUED FROM PAGE ONE

were compelled TO part with their friends
and in answer to the call Of the German
Emperor start back for Germany TO take
up arms against Germany's foes.
Thousands Of Germans who have lived
IN France for many years never have
taken out French citizenship papers. The
majority OF these have married French
girls and have families. When they left
Today for Germany they were compelled
to leave them behind, and everywhere
some touching scenes were enacted when
leave-taking time came
Many of the Germans who Quilted
Paris today. left behind them business
enterprises that they had spent years In
building up, wives and children that they
loved, and French friends who have be-
come dear to them
Laying I'm Food.
With Paris hourly emptying Of men and
women OF all nationalities. residents OF
the capital spent the entire day laying
In provisions, although there appears to
be no fear Of q famine.
Government requisition Of trains for the
transportation OF troops has caused a
temporary dislocation Of the trafiic de-
pended upon to bring food to the capital
The prefect OF police has issued a state
ment in which he declared he Is taking
measures TO put on special trains TO bring
meat, milk, potatoes, and wheat into
Paris. Special supply stations TO provide
milk for children and aged persons are
being organized.
Plenty of Bread.
The bread supply has been guaranteed
by the forty-five days OF grace granted
the bakers before they shall be called to
the colors.
The police are exerting extreme vigil
ance to prevent speculation calculated to
cause an undue increase In prices. Pota-
tose are scarce.
They were sold today at 10 cents a
pound. The postofice remained opened
today. Rigorous censorship OF all tele-
grams was established today.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
Plenty on Tap. but Few Re
quests for Funds Are
Made.
WILLIAMS IS ELATED
No Danger of Financial Squalls,
Comptroller of Currency
Declares.
speeI.l 70 me w..hinrton Her.ld.

Special to The washington Herald.
New York, Aug.a-After q day Of con-
ferences with important bankers at the
subtreasury today John Shelton Will
fans, Comptroller of the Currency de-
clared that the financial situation was
well In hand and that there were no
financial squalls In sight.
Owing to the Improvement that set
IN as a result of the bulwarks thrown
up by the government and the Clear
ing-house Association 1t Is improbable
that Comptroller Williams will stay In
this city later than tomorrow. Secre-
tary Of the Treasury McAdoo left today
for Washington.
Comptroller Williams statements were
concurred in by the most prominent
bankers in Wall Street late today, one
Of the most important declaring that
everything in the country is serene" "
Comptroller Williams said that every
report he had received during the day
has been extremely reassuring.
Don't Ask for Cash.
"As a matter of fact" said the comp
troller, ''the bankers got along without
any Of the emergency currency. Not q
dollar of 1t was taken out. Some ap-
plications are in and the money will be
called for tomorrow, but I cannot esti-
mate how much may be taken. For that
reason the Assistant Secretary and
may stay here tomorrow.
The National City Bank is expected
to take out $10.0o0.0o0 Of emergency cur
rency.
"The fact that s45OoO.OOO of emergency
currency was available and was not
called for is extremely reassuring."
Early in the day Comptroller Williams
said that the government stands ready
to issue $10o,0oo0 900 additional currency,
but that there seemed to be no need for
II.
Comptroller Williams said that the
g, 500 900 engaged for export today was TO
be used bringing American tourists home
from Europe.
While banks failed to take advantage
of the emergency currency New York
Clear-house certificates to the amount.
80 "a. 600 were issued by clear-house
member banks in part settlement Of their
balances.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
RAILWAY MANAGERS
YIELD TO PRESIDENT
Western Lines Say Patriotism Prompts
Acceptance of Federal Mediation
Boards Arbitration Plan.

The committee of managers OF the
ninety-fiye Western railroads, whose en-
gineers and firemen had voted to strike
on Friday, yesterday yielded to the Presi-
dents appeal that they accept the Fed
eral Mediation Boards plan OF arbitra-
ton. This plan already had been &C:
cepted by the operators.
In a letter to the President the man
ayers set forth that they yielded what
they deemed their rights in the contro-
versy purely because Of the appeal that
had been made to their patriotism.
The accepted plan OF the Federal Board
is that the managers withdraw their de-
rnand for the arbitration Of their action
in abrogating the service rules which
has obtained on their roads for many
years, and narrow the controversy down
to the question of the demanded raise in
wages for the operatives which will be
submitted to arbitration.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
BELGIUM SAFEGUARDED,
SAYS GERMAN ENVOY
Ambassador to England Explains In
vasion Was Forced and Is
Not Act of War.

London, Aug. 3.-Count Lichnowsky. the
German Ambassador. issued a formal
statement today. declaring that Germany
had no intention OF interfering with the
sovereignty Of Belgium. This was an
admission that German troops had in
vaded Belgian territory.
Belgian territory will be safeguarded, :"
he said. In case Of any damage, Bel
gium will be compensated. Germany has
no idea of interfering with Belgium un-
less there Is some intention of using Bel
gian ports for war-like purposes.
I'VE were informed that French troops
were assembling in great numbers on
the Belgian frontier. and Germany there
fore Informed Belgium that IL. for strate-
getical reasons military marched through
Belgian territory this should not be con-
sidered a war-like action, but only a
necessity due to French initiative"
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
FLYING DUTCHMAN
WAS OCEAN GIANT
Liner George Washington Went Full
Speed Without Lights to Avoid
Detection.

New York, Aug. 3.-The George Wash
ington Of the North German Lloyd Line,
which is next to the last German ship
expected to arrive here until the Euro
pean war is over, docked at Hoboken
this morning. She sailed FROM Bremen
three days before hostilities occurred.
touching at Southampton and Cherbourg.
Fully 1900 persons were gathered at
the pier to welcome the passengers. And
never was there a boatload Of people
more joyous at putting foot on American
territory than those who rushed down
the gangplank of the George Washing
ton and into the arms of waiting, anx-
ious friends or relatives. The scene at
the dock was a very unusual one, many
of the passengers and those who greeted
them warmly shedding tears Of Joy.
On Friday night Capt. L. Franck re-
ceiyed a wireless warning from both the
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
NEW YORK gUBTREAsURY
GETS $46.000,0 900 In COIN;
SITUATION BRIGHTENS UP

New York, Aug. a-currency totalins
100000 arrived here this morning from
washington and was delivered to the
subtreasury. It was in denominations
of 81. g, IS. S1o $50. and $50
Arrangements had been made some
time ago to have this money shipped in.
and its arrival was not hurried in any
way by the war situation In Europe.
However, It was frankly admitted that
the presence of SO much new currency
would have q cheerful effect on the sItu-
ation here
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
SPEEDS TO POST IN AUTOS.

Paris, Aug. 2--Ambassador Herrick has
made special arrangements, through the
good ofnces Of the French government. to
speed Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page
automobiles. The Ambassador left for
Rome tonight
Ambassador Page Is particularly de-
sirous OF promptly resuming his post, in
view OF the particular relation of Italy
TO the great war which Is just opening.
He made every effort to get to Paris
from London In time to board the fast
express TO the Italian border before the
expected mobilization should temporarily
arrest all civil traffic.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
IT'S BACK TO JAIL FOR HIM.

Wanted in Alexandria County for
breaking jail. Joseph Mullen, nineteen
years old, was arrested at Seventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest last
night by Detective Joe Grant. The youth
admitted his connection with the Jail de-
livery which occurred at Alexandria
Court House July 6. He was turned
over TO Sheriff A. II. Barbour.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
AUSTRIA BLAMEs sERvIANs.

London. Aug. 3-The Austro- Hungarian
embassy today declared Servia RESPONSE
Bile for the bombardment OF Belgrade. It
issued q statement that the Austrians
fired only to stop the Servian sharp
shooters. who were shooting from
houses. killing and wounding a number
OF sailors.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
WOULD FINANCE COTTON CROP.
Southern ConEressmen to Confer
with President About Plans.

Senators and Representatives from
eleven cotton-growing States met last
night in the rooms Of the Senate Finance
Committee to discuss q plan for financing
and transporting this years cotton crop
and to prevent the Generalization of
the industry and losses to the planters
as q result of the European war. II
was stated that 90 per cent Of the, cot
ton production In the United States has
been exported to Europe
The conference, which was presided
over by Senator Hoke Smith. Of Georgia.
authorized the appointment of a commit
tee Of eleven, one from each Of the
States. q Senator or Representative,
to confer with President Wilson and
Secretary McAdoo IN an effort to devise
some plan for meeting the emergency.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
WOUNDED WOMAN IMPROVED.

The condition Of Mrs Clintop Adams
Of 80 Third street northwest, who was
shot Saturday night at her mothers
home in Ballston. Va, by her husband
who then killed himself. showed i'm
provement last night. The bullet lodged
in the chest. After shooting her Adams
through the heart
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04

states Treasurer and head of the local
subtreasury. today.
The announcement Of banks 70 specu-
lat0rs to limit their operations to cash.
caused the bottom to drop out OF the
mallxet at the stock yards, Prices were
ranging from IS to 50 GEMS under Satur-
day Stock yard houses wired the coun-
try to stop loading until the atmosphere
clarified.
The Washington herald., 1914-08-04
Treasure Ship Reaches
German Port, Says Cable

New York. Aug. 3.-TheH Rronprinzes-
sin Cecilie. the $1OsOO.oOO treasure ship
reported to have been captured by Eng
lish warships, has arrived safely at a
German port, according to a cable re-
ceived at the local offices Of the North
German Lloyd Line this afternoon. The
name of the port where the liner arrived
was not given. ..-.. .....