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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06

Does he get the rum" says I
81 neglected consulting you
about it, Torchy." says he; but
his resignation has been called
for"
"Filled the job YETI" says I.
Fortunately, no." says he, and
| knew by the way he squints that
he thought he was bein' mighty
humorous. Possibly you could
recommend his successor"
Yep, l could" says I. Would
IL help any to have someone who
was son-in-law to a SENATOR"
That" says Old Hickory,
would depend somewhat on
which Senator was his father-in-
law"
Well" says I. there's his
card"
"Eh?" says he. readin' the
name. "Why-who-"
Mallory" says 1. You know
-hitched last week. He's got the
old boy up there to dinner now.
Maybe he'll be taken on as the
Senator's secretary If you dom
jump in quick. He's a hustler,
Mallory is. Remember how he
skinned that big order out of
Kazedky? And as an A. q. M.
he'd be a winner. Well. does he
get it?"
Young man." says Old Hick-
DRY, catchin' his breath, IF my
mental machinery worked at that
high pressure speed yours does, /
could But | am not noted
for being slow. I've done things
in a hurry before. can yet.
Torchy, he does get it"
"When?" says /.
Tomorrow morning." says he.
"I'll start him at five thousand"
"Whoop!" says I. Say, you're
a SPORT I'll go up and deliver
the glad news. Guess he needs 1t
now as much as he ever will"
And say, you should have seen
the change of heart that comes
over the Senator when he heard
the bulletin. Mallory, my boy"
says he, concentrations. And
by the way. just remove that-er
imitation lamb stew. Then
we'll go down to some good hotel
and have a real dinner"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Torchy a .redhead,' Is office boy
with the Corrugated Trust Co. Mr..
Robert Ellins, son of the president
of the company, and Bert Mallory,
college man just breaking into
the sales department. are two OF
his particular friends.
Accident brings Torchy to the
notice og Mrs. Zenobia Preble. who
takes him intot her home TO live.
Miss Wee Is an heiress Torchy did
good turn for one night when he
was substituting for a friend as
coat checker at -rivate dancing
school party.
Torohy again meets Miss Wee
when he is sent in search of Mr..
Robert who has gone TO an after
noon musical without signing some
important papers. Greatly embar-
raised at the social function,
Torchy is rescued by Miss Wee and
made to feel at home. She tells
him she is going to Europe and he
hints he would like to have her
photograph.
Before she can answer him Mr.
Robert appears.
The next day she sends him her
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06
HEARD HER SORT OF
WHISPER "WELL?"-AND-
AND-THEN-AH, SAY!

/ was to be vice president of
the Corrugated by that time, most
likely, and they'd be sendin' me
abroad to look up important mat
tiers. That's how IL was goin' to
happen that I'd find out where
Wee was staying. Not that I'd
think of buttin' in on her and the
aunt. Not much! Just remember
I'd seen Auntyl
No, l was to be on the steamer
leanin' over the rail careless,
when they came aboard to go
home. | was to be costumed all
In gray, one of them gray tweed
suits such as Mr.. Robert wears
back from London, and a gray
cloth hat to match, and gray
gloves. Get the picture?
But pipe dreams like that don't
often come true, do they7 I amt
got so far as ownin' a pair of gray
gloves, when along comes this for
eign picture postcard. shown the
Boss de Bologna on one side, and
on the other this scrubbed mes
sage:
We sail for home on the
10th. Rah! Rah! Count
Schlegelhessen is coming
over with us. He's a dear.
V. A. II.
Jolted! Say, I was up and down
so many times durin' the next
few hours I'D most meet myself
comm and goin'. Miss Wee was
on her way Overt I'd bounce at
that thought, and get all kind of
warmed up inside. Count Sehut-
zenfest is coming with her, and
he's a dear! Bang! I'd strike bot
tom again with a chilly feelin'
under my vest.
Was there any use in my goin'
down to the pier and standin' in
the background to watch her come
ashore with her dear Count? I
could see myself!
So l slows her picture away In
the bottom bureau drawer, burns
the postcard, and lodges Zenobia's
eye when she looks at me curl
Gus. IL was all over.
Yet | knew to an hour when her
steamer would dock, and the
mornin' of the day It was due |
rolls out of the feathers at a. m.
Just as natural as could be, too,
l gets out the new safety razor
I'D had hid away for a couple of
months past. and inside of fifteen
minutes I'D had my first shave.
Does that get by them keen
eyes of ZenObia? Not for a min
utei "Ahi" says she, pattin' me
sort of casual on one cheek as she
comes down to breakfast.
That's all; but she not only
takes in the shave, but che best
blue serge suit I've put on, the
new tie. and the Sunday shoes. 1
only grins sheepish and slides
out as soon as | can.
You see, accordin' to my plans.
I wouldn't have gone near that
steamer for any sum you could
name. That being the case, It was
odd | should call up the pier and
find out IL the boat was on time
at Quarantine. Also it was some
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06
Now CO ON WITH THE STORY

(COnt1nued From Yesterday
Well, that was only the begin
ming of the revelations; for while
Sis and Mother was strugglin'
with the receipt book, the Sena-
tor was maxim a tour of inspec-
tion around the apartment. 1t
didn't take him SO long, either.
"Ahem!" says he to Mallory.
Very coy, indeed; but-er-not
exactly spacious"
-Four rooms and BATH" says
Mallory.
Might l inquire what rent you
pay for-er-alI this?" asks the
senator.
Forty a month, SIR" says NAL
lory.
"Ah! Economy, I see. Good
way to begin" says he. And if
ii is not too personal a question,
your present salary is
I'm getting twenty-five a
week." says Skid. 1ookin' him
straight between the eyes.
"Huh!" grunts the Senator.
Hence the lamb stew, Ell? I
don't wonderl So you and Sis
have undertaken to live in a for
ty dollar apartment on a twenty
five dollar salary. have you? And
who is the financial genius that
is to manage this enterprise?"
why" says Skid, Mrs. NAL
lory, | suppose. We have agreed
that she should"
isis, eh?" says the Senator,
smilin' kind of grim. We'll, you
have my best wishes for your sue
cess"
There's a call to dinner just
then, though, and we all gathers
round the stew.
Anyway, it was meant for a
lamb stew The potatoes was
some hard. the gravy was so thin
you'd thought it had been put in
from the tea kettle as an after
thought, and the dumplin's hadn't
the puffin' out charm worked on
'em for a cent. But the sliced
carrots was kind of tasty and
went all right with the bakers
bread If you left off the bargain
butter. Sis tried to laugh at it
all; but her eyes got kind of dewy
at the corners.
Never mind, dear" says Moth
err. "I'n telegraph for our old
you"
why, certainly" says the SEN
ator. "She could sleep on the fire
escape, you know"
And say, that last comic Jab
of his, and the effect it had on
Mr.. and Mrs. Mallory, kind of got
under my skin. | got to thinkin'
hard and fast, and inside of five
minutes l stumbled onto an idea.
Excuse me-" says I to Skid;
but l guess I'll be on my way. I
just thought of a date l ought to
keep"
And where do you expect I
brings up2 At the Ellins man
sion, down on the avenue. First
time I'D ever been there out of
office hours; but the maid says
Mr.. Elllns is takin' his coffee in
the lib'ry and she'd see IL he'd let
me in. All, sure he did, and we
gets right down to cases.
Remember how that assistant
general manager stiff of yours fell
down on that public lands deal
when you sent him to Washing
ton last month";" says I.
Old Hickory chokes some on
swallow of black coffee he's just
hoistin' in; but he RECEIVERS
enough to nod
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06

Z. Phillips oppenheim- all know him-is
going to write next weeks Novel Week. When
you get oppenheims stories. which have scored
in all the leading magazines of the country you get
something for almost nothing oppenheim offers
Jeanne of the Marshes" for next week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-06

The Times Novel Week is permanent feature
You get real $1.5O novel week for the price of a
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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
Overwhelming Russian
 Force Is In Field

LONDON, Aug. 14--- A dispatch to the Gen. tral News from Rome says that Russia has 100000 men massed on the German and Austrian frontier. In addition to these there are mobilized in the principal cities of the Empire all within a days time or less of the frontier 3,OOO,0O0 re- serves, making an army of 5,0OO,00O men under arms.
 l II G duIllItSU OI. Petersburg plans are to invade both Germany and Austria. The in- vasiOn of the latter has already begun, and the efforts of the combined forces of Germany and Austria have been un- able to stspthe Russian advance through the valleys of Dneister and the Styr.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
ALLIES JOIN TO STRIKE
 TO DEATH

PARIS, Aug. 14---It W a s officially announced today that a large French army is nearing Namur. Beginning yesterday the French began concentrating all the forces possible into Belgium with the purpose in view of strik- ing the German army of in- vasion a death blow. French and English troops are pour into Namur by the thousands and all railroad tracks lead ing into Belgium are filled with troop trains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
Great Battle In
 Belgium Is Near

LONDON, Aug. 14-.. Probably today and possibly within a few hours will begin the great battle that will determine the fate of the German campaign invasion of Belgium. The battle between the allied armies of Bel gium, France and Eng land on the one side and the German army on the other will pro- bably be waged near Brussels, to the east of the city, and the line of contact is likely to run many miles north and south.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
DISTRICT COURT
 TERM ENDS TOMORROW

The present term of the district court will be closed by adjournment tomorrow and the new term will begin Monday.
 Judge R. W. Jennings of the dis trict court made an order today that all the prisoners being held in the Federal jail at Wrangell be transferr- ed to Juneau and held for trial in the Federal jail here. They will be brought up by Deputy Marshal w. D. Grant.
 Frank Lewis, now serving sentence in the Federal jail, will be sentenced for larceny. subsequent crime, by Judge Jennings tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
HOUSTON SAYS US.
 HAVE GREAT TRADE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston, dis. cussing the war in Europe and it's eff. feet on trade and industry, said the United States faces period of great trade activity. He said 1t would be specially active in case Great Britain, France and Russia are successful in controlling the high seas. In this event, he said, American manufactur- CTS and jobbers should be able to se- cure an immediate market for all the surplus stuff on hand in this country, and in the very near future for all that can be produced.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
PENNSYLVANIA LINES
 HAVE FEW ACCIDENTS

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IA. - The Pennsylvania Railroad carried S70O0,- 900 passengers in six months be. tween January l and July and not a single person was killed in train accident. On Pennsylvania lines east of Pittsburgh no passenger has been killed in a train accident since 1912, and during this period the lines have carried more than 161,OOO,OOO persons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
FRENCH STRENGTHEN
 LINE OF DEFENSE

PARIS. Aug. 14.-French and Brit ish troops are being massed in the towns constituting the two rows of fortified strongholds that extend along the French frontier in front of LOT raine and Alsace They hold strategic positions on both sides of the upper Mouse from Meziers, in the Depart ment of Ardenes, to Toul, on the Mos ellie, and Nancy, on the Meurthe. in the Department of Meurthe-etMoselle, and on south to Beasancon, Depart ment of Doubs. The other towns which have been turned into military camps include Verdun, ReIms, Chal- ons. St. Mihiel, Luneville, Epinal and Belfort.
 Cen. Joifre is commander-in-chief of the forces that have in charge the pro ,tection of this long line of French frontier.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
ADMINISTRATION WILL
 SUPPORT DEMOCRAT

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-Chairman William F. McCombs, of the Demo- cratic National Committee, who is op' posed to Tammany control of the par ty in New York, says the nominee at the primary election must be support ed after that event. He said that any one who supports Roosevelt's candi' date Hinman Is not Democrat and will not be recognized as such.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
SHOE FACTORY IS
 ENJOYING PROSPERITY

LYNCHBURG, Va, Aug. 14.-The shoe factories of the city have resum- ed work after a week shutdown for re- pairs. This is the shortest mid-sum- mer shutdown in recent years. The Craddock.Terry Company will put 700 or 500 additional operatives to work as fast as they can be secured and trained. This company will increase it's payroll during the next twelve months by sSOO.OOO, a condition due to the enlargement of it's business in the Southwestern States. Within month more shoe workers will be employed here than ever before.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
 INSTITUTE TOMORROW

F. c. Hurley. head of the Knights of Columbus degree team arrived on the Jefferson. The town is all decor ated with American flags and bunting and everything is in readiness for in- stituting the Archbishop Seghers coun- ell of Knights of Solumbus tomorrow. The degree team is aboard the Alame- da and she is expected to arrive to- night.
 Monday night following the council will give an installation dancing party in Elks' hall. Invitations to the ar. fair were issued during the week.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
BELGIAN FIGHTING
 CAPACITY IS SURPRISE

BRUSSELS, Aug. 14.-It is learned that the surprise of the war to the German Cabinet has been the fighting capacity of the Belglans. They had not calculated upon the delay Bel gians have caused their army of in yasion. and had hoped to have an army in France through Belgium be fore that country was ready to meet 1t. The stubborn opposition of the Belgians, however, caused the delay that was needed by the French and English to put large army in the field.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
NATIONS MUST PAY
 IN PAPER ON STOP

NEW YORK, Aug, IA. - President Hemphim of Guaranty Trust Co, which does the largest business in foreign exchange of any banking in. stitution iu the United States, says great European powers are unprepar- ed for a prolonged war. The strain upon their resources caused by the Balkan conflict would render such na- tions as France, Germany, and Aus tria unable to pay their debts in gold, and they would be compelled to re- sort to the issuance of fiat money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
POPULAR YOUNG LADY
 ENTERS VANCOUVER SCHOOL

Mrs. J. B. Caro. Miss Georgia Caro- and Master Bertrand Caro- left on the Princess AliS3 this morning for the South. They will visit in Vancouver and Seattle. Miss Caro- will enter Breamar. a school for young ladies at Vancouver, where she will remain for the year. Mrs. Caro- and Master Der trand will return to Juneau-by the time school opens in this city where Der trand is student.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
LEAVING ON ALICE.

The Princess Alice, leaving for the South last night, took the following passengers from Juneau: Robert vii. Hams. Mrs. Abram Steel. Allen x. Grant and wife. Mrs. J. B. Caro-. Miss Georgia Caro-, Bertrand Caro-, L. E. Davick. A. Jackson, Theo Wordhams, and five steerage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
TURKEY IN TROUBLE.

LONDON, Aug. 14.-The Allies opposing Germany and Austria have agreed to bring Turkey to a reaiiza- tion of her obligations as a neutral power in connection with her purchase from Germany of the blOckaded cruisers Goeben and Bres- lau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
WHITMAN AFTER ONE
 NOMINATION ONLY

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-District At torney Edward S. Whitman will try for the Republican nomination for Gov ernor only. He will not attempt to compete with H. D. Hinman for the Progressive nomination. The latter is candidate for both the Republican and Progressive credentials.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
STUBBORN
 FIGHTING
 IN ALSACE

Paris, Aug. 14.-The War Office tonight reported that there was stubborn fighting today in the Vosges noun tain pass leading from the Department of Haute-Sa- one into Alsace. The losses were heavy on both sides.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
coNsTlrUTIoNALIsTs TO
 TAKE OVER MEXICO

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14. = Secre- tary of State William J. Bryan an- nounced that satisfactory arrange ments have been concluded for the peaceful occupation of Mexico City by the Constitutionalists The ar. engagements were concluded by nego- tiations between Gen. Carranza, rep resenting the Constitutionalists, and Gov. Iturbide, of the Federal District.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
ITALY PROTECTING
 NEUTRALITY OF SOIL

GENEVA, Aug, 14.-Italy has mobil- ized 250,OOO troops along the Swiss and Austrian frontier strongly guarding the passes in the Alps. The instruc- tions to the armies require that they prevent the invasion of the country's neutrality. and prevent the use of the Italian soil in any way by any of the Nations that are at war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
TWO SHIP LOADS OF
 AMERICANS RETURNING

PARIS, The French steamships Chi. cago and France sailed from Cher. bourg with large passenger list of returning Americans this morning. This Is taken as an indication that navigation, for the present at least, is safe from molestation by the German fleet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14

 TO FIGHT
 IN DEFENSE

LONDON, Aug. 14-A re- port has been received here that Holland fearing the approach of the Ger mans by way of Maestricht, has placed a force of sixty thousand regulars on the frontier in Limburg, and other portions of the from tier have been flooded to a depth of three feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
BRITISH COLUMBIA
 SEEKS PROTECTION

VICTORIA, B. C., Aug. 14.-It is known here that the Provincial gov. ernment has asked the Imperial gov ernment to send warships from the Asiatic fleet to protect British inter- ests on Puget sound from possible at, tack from German cruisers that are known to be in Pacific waters. Now that Japan has joined her fleet to that of Great Britain in the Far East 1t is believed that naval force may be secured for the North Pacific coast,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
Americans Ship Eaas.

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-The liner New York, sailing from this port for London today, carried 36,OOO. dozen eggs which were ordered by catle. These are the first American eggs to be shipped to the English market smce the outbreak of the present European war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
THE LEIPZIG CHASED
 CRUISER RAINBOW NORTH

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 14. - The steamship Queen, arriving from Seat tie. yesterday, reports meeting the German cruiser Leipzig, sailing at full speed to the north. 1SO miles from San Francisco. She was evidently chasing the Canadian cruiser Rainbow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
GOVERNMENT OPPOSES
 WAR LOANS HERE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The ad- ministration is opposed to the pro posed floatation of war loans to any of the warning Nations of Europe in the United States
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
CHAPLIN olscLosEs
 REORGANIZATION PLAN

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-John claflin has laid before the noteholders' com. mittee his plan of reorganization which he says means the payment of creditors in full. It involves the rais- ing of S16,OOO,OOO in cash and mem- bers of noteholders' committee doubt it's practicabillty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
ARGENTINA DREAoNAUeHT
 IS IN GREAT DEMAND

BOSTON, Aug. 14.-The Post says Germany, Austria, Italy England France and Russia are trying to buy the Argentine dreadnaught Rivadayia' now at Fore River yards, Quincy, Mass. One power offered $22,5OO,OOO'
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
CLAY ALLEN AFTER HIGH
 PRICE FOOD DEALERS

SEATTLE, Aug. 14.-United States District Attorney Clay Allen, acting upon instructions from Attorney-Gen. e-al James c. McReynolds, has begun A probe to ascertain the cause for the high price of food.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
EUROPEAN POWERS
 HAVE ABSORBED GOLD

BOSTON, Aug. 14.-Charles A. Con ant, currency expert. figures that O,OOO,OOO gold has been drawn into the four principal Continental powers reserves in two years-a sum equival- ent to all the gold taken from the ground in that period, which is avail. able for banking.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
MOTHER OF SECRETARY
 sHoRTHlLL IS WELL

W. W. Shorthln, secretary to Gov. J. F. A. Strong. who was called to Ia coma on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. T. A. Shorthill, of that city. returning; on the Jefferson states that his mother has fully recovered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
PINcHoT TO MARRY GEN.
 5RYcE's DAUGHTER

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. IA, = Ere, mont Older received telegram yes. terday from Clifford Pinchot announc- ing his engagement to Miss Cornelia Bryce, daughter of Gen. Lloyd Bryce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
Russia Masses 100000 Men on Frontier
PACIFIC CANADA
 READY FOR WAR

VANCOUVER, Aug. 14.-A special train with 150 gunners and heavy ordnance and six car loads of ammunition arrived here today for the defense of Victoria and Vancouver.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
KERMIT ROOSEVELT
 IS TO BE BANKER

NEW YORK. Aug. IA. - Kermit Roosevelt, son of the former President and recent bridegroom, will be con. nected with the branch bank that will be established by the National City Bank at Rio Janeiro.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
GERMANS USE AERO
 PLANES

PARIS, Aug. 14.-A German aeroplane, flying French flag, dropped five bombs into the for tifed towns of Vesoul and Lure today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
JOFFRE AND FRENCH TAKE COMMAND.

Paris, Aug. IA. - Gen. Joffre, commander-in-ch ofthe French armies, and . Cen. French, commander.in-, chief of the British armies, have arrived in Belgium and assumed command of the forces of their respective countries in that Nation. They have established join headquarters, the location of which has not been stated by the War Office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
EIGHTEEN BRYAN PEACE
 TREATIES ARE RATIFIED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-Elghteen out of the 20 of Bryan's peace trea- ties were ratified by the United States Senate last night. The treaty with Panama and Dominican Republic were held up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14

Paris Experts Hope to Capture army
 PARIS, Aug. 14.-Paris experts pe- lieve that the hope of capturing the German army north of the Mouse river is not visionary. They are convinced that adequate provisions has not been made for retreat in case of the defeat of the army, and 1t is being stretched out into a line so long that great diff ficulty is being encountered in proVid- ing 1t with food which has to be haul ed in wagons and automobile trucks from Liege. The need of strengthen ing the forces has proved so great that men have been crowded to the front to the exclusion of provision trains. and now the army in the north is so large the. facilities for moving provisions are not adequate to the de- mands. It is thought here that the army cannot long delay measuring It's strength with that of the Allied arm les which are operating with bases at Brussels and Namur, and which have ample train connections with their re- serve centers and supply depots.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
yeN BUELows BROTHER IS
 DEAD.

LONDON AUG. 14-Dispatch to the Chronicle says that a bro ther of former Chancellor Won Buelow of Germany was killed in the operations at Liege yester- day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-08-14
CANADIAN WIRELESS
 STATION IS WRECKED

PORT ARTHUR, Ont, Aug. 1.-The Canadian government wireless station at this place was wrecked this morn ing by maliciously inclined mlscre- ants.