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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
More Millions to Dump In

The rivers and harbors bill pours another IL mil
lion dollars into the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri
rivers The money is not for any project, but
for improvements works already begun. 1t is the
regular habit to pour millions into these rivers.
There are millions of acres of desert and other
millions that have too much water. Some day, we
will have sense enough to make those unrulty rivers
pour millions of dollars into pockets. Water,
like fire. is good servant but poor master. We
now simply trying to bride master not to do things
to us, largely in vain Big folly in that!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

They re trying to use the case of the steamer
Dacla to defeat Wilson's ship-purchase project, but
1t won't work.
The Dacia was bought by man named Breitung
from German concern Breitung loads the Dacia
with Texas cotton which he proposes to deliver at
Rotterdam or Bremen. Great Britain notifies that
she II seize the Dacia the ground that the owner
ship remains in German hands
In short, Great Britain believes there has been a
rake sale OF the Dacia and OF course her suspicion
is an insult to Breitung.
Great Britain could not suspect Uncle Sam of
such taking $4,000 900 scale and she would not
ct this time anyhow, be guilty Of insulting our whole
nation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
SOMEWHAT COIORED

A bully fired off a pictol at one
OF his comrades for q very slight
provocation. Fortunately. it miss
ed him. The latter made good
use of his cane in legitimate self
defense. The lawyer of the first
gives the following version of the
incident:
The two friends met. a dis
pute arose (sinking his voice
to a whisper my client very
quietly discharged his gun"-tin
stentorian tones}--"and his OPP
ponent dealt him in return an en-
o-o-rmous blow with = stick"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
BOYS MAKE A POSTCARD REFLECTOR!
MORE FUN THAN A MAGIC LANTERN

Careful study of this diagram
and the use of little ingenuity
will make it easy for you to con-
struct the postcard reflector. The
box Is made from any material
handy, but should be absolutely
light tight.
Printed by special arrangement
with the American Boy Magazine.
Why spend money to buy a
magic lantern-a fascinating play
thing for every lad--when you
can make postcard reflector
yourself at trifling cost?
Moreover, the postcard reflect
or has an advantage over the
common magic lantern, in that
with it you can throw on the
screen, postcards, photographs, in
|seets, pierced flowers, ETC., In their
natural colors, without going to
the expense of buying slides.
In Fig. is shown the 'insides"
of a postcard reflector that is
within the ability of anyone to
make. The main part is a box
about Sx12x14 inches. The box
should be light tight and lid
should be provided for it. The
inside Is stained a dead black with
ink, or a mixture of turpentine
and lamp black. Be sure to get
all portions of the inside well
BACKED.
Now, with the lid off, and the
box lying on its side, place ID
curved reflector CAD in one cor
ner, and fasten 1t firmly to the
bottom by the tabs left for the
purpose. The shape of this re-
Hector is shown in Fig. 3.
Next set lamp up close to the
reflector and cut q hole directly
above to allow the chimney to 60
on. The reflector should be made
of very bright tin.
Now light the lamp and put the
cover on the box, noting where
the reflection thrown on it is
brightest, and directly opposite
this point cut hole to receive a
|slip tube containing double con-
vex lens. The size may range
from two to three or even five
inches in diameter, but the hole
cut must be, of course, similar to
the size of the lens you use. The
tube can be made from sheet iron
or anything that happens to be the
right diameter and three or four
inches long. Fig. 5 shows its
general shape.
When this is done, fasten a.
couple of metal clamps, cut from
tin so that they will hold card
firmly against the back or the lid
of the box right where the re-
Elected light is brightest. Fig. 4
shows how they work and the
shape to which they are bent An
other pair may be put little
lower for holding cards on which
the view is lengthwise.
Now hinge the cover to the
bottom board and at the top
fasten a friction clip, as shown in
Fig. 6, for holding the back shut
while the card is In position. Fig.
2 explains what Is meant by al
double convex lens. These lenses
are the kind used in reading
glasses and the two-inch size is
listed by dealers for 40 cents
each.
Study carefully the drawings,
and you will find no difficulty in
understanding them. II clear
cut image is not thrown slip the
tube back and forth In the hole
until this is obtained. II you can
not get clear image then 1t shows
that the clip tube is too short, and
q longer one will remedy the diff
'iculty. The machine should have
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
ONE FOR EACH

4 A man remarked. that he came
from a very large family.
How many are there of your"
|he was asked.
ii We'll, there were ten of Ills
boys" he said, land each of us
had sister,
GOOD graciousi". exclaimed
the other. Then there were twen-
|tt of your"
q NO" said the .bashful man,
& eleven."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

abandoned their $fOO0OO0OO gold
settled
itself show the world that could produce
the stuff
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
RENIEMBERED HIS ETIoUETTE

A military man fell asleep while
the curtain-raiser was being play
ed and woke up when his daugil-
ter nudged him and whispered.
"Charley's Aunt" IN
The colonel leaped to his feet
and cried: &l
Bless me, SO 1t u.s." and began
to shake hands furiously with q
demure old lady who happened to
be passing along in front of hlff,
How do you do, madam? Ax51
how is Charley?" 20;
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
In Seattle saturday night hoId-up man walked

open, il the proprieors of English
express what they think of M. Zeppelin
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25
OBJ ERV Ms.

much has poked the scheme send the
training that Commissioner Mls has
contract with the association what
gymnasium for its fat cops-not
private association In exchange
for athletic instruction
In Saturday night hodup walked into saloon
held all the in the TILL The
article affair Holdups common
the city docks Tacoma has
been mighty fortunate thus far.
Tacoma umultuous history there have been few mayors
doing today Heading dele
Olympia fight for what he
believes is the kind OF spirit that
O show--but them it.
Frco figures hundred million dollars more
than before her earthquake
learn that President Gutierrez
fled City, taking 10 million Well we're not
president hands 10 mil
lion pesos doesn't know what wings for.
the propreors of English seaside
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

small blocks nailed to the bottom,
as in Fig. (B), and holes bored
to the bottom to admit air to the
lamp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

Great heavens! What is that
noise?'
IT'S Marie, striking high
note"
Tell her to choke it, not strike
it."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

Movie Director-And what ac-
complishments have you, that you
think of undertaking a career in
motion pictures?
Ambitious Aspirant = Err - I
sing!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-25

manufacture OF plate
glass; recently the Nevada mountains
the r. R. The
nexhausbe and chemical tests have
the product be commercially
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15

Complaints have come to us that
the Merchant of Venice is read in
class in one of the grade-schools of
Minneapolis, in district largely in
habited by Jewish people. At least
80 per cent of the pupils in that
school are Jewish. This is some
thing that Jewish children and their
parents should never tolerate. Think
of the humiliation to the Jewish
pupil, not to mention other unpleas-
ant consequences.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15

The Jewish Chronicle of London,
in speaking of the Zion Mule Corps,
organized by Egyptian and Palestin-
ian Jews for service in the present
war, among other things says:
1.-THE very name of this Egyptian
corps naturally endears it to our
fondest sentiments as Jews. But
what it has accomplished, and the
distinctions which it has gained for
bravery in action, have made us
deeply proud of this very useful
division, the members Of which have
won unstinted praise from all-from
General Sir Ian Hamilton, down.
wards-who have had the oppor-
tunity of seeing at close quarters the
stuff that was in the Zion Mules. -
The prophet Amos somewhere
speaks of the kline of Bashan," and
we know to whom he has reference.
But who the Zion Mules" are, we
don't know.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15
October IS, 1915
EDITORIAL NOTES.
moderation. i;

Temperance, moderation, is
great virtue. 1t is the essence of
wisdom. But not only temperance
in drinking. Temperance in other
enjoyments, indulgences, and even
activities Of life is equally necessary.
Why over emphasize temperance in
one thing only, and neglect all the
other kinds? We suggest an agita-
ton among women for temperance
in millinery fashions.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15

The United States Engineering
and Foundry Company of Pittsburgh
has turned away several orders for
war munitions valued at millions of
dollars. Isaac w. Frank, president
of the company, also stated that I'M
der no conditions would his company
take any orders of this kind.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15

The Union Bulletin issued by the
Union Of American Hebrew Congre-
cations, in it's last number states that
there are more than 1900 Jewish
men and women attending univer-
sites and colleges in the United
States. Are they all going to be
physicians and lawyers?
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15
THE WEEKLY DECAL0G

The leading male characters of the Patrarcha of
Bible history Abraham Lot Ishmael Isaac, Abmelec
Esau Jacob Laban Judah and Joseph.
Explanatory Notes:
All these eponyms the traditional ancestors
Of tribal national groups that stood in certain relations
another in historical times The relations of these heroes
in foresadow the relations of their later descend
ants as we learn about them in later history.
Abraham Isaac and Jacob represent three generations Of
the early of the Israesh tribes Judah and Joseph
represent the immediate of the leading
tribes of Israel around whom the others grouped themselves
Lot the of the nations Moab and Amon and
Esau Of Edom three national groups closely related to the
Israees that modern historians include all four in the desg
nation of Hebrews Laban the pogentor of the Aramean
tribes who lived north of Palestine, and Ishmael of the
bedoun Arab tribes southeast of Palestine both together with
the Hebrews belonging the larger racial group known
Semitic Abmelech is the eponym of neghborng nation
of the Hebrews but wise related to hemhe Phistnes
With the exception of Phoenicians and Canaantes these
all national groups that historical
times occupied Palestine and its adjacent territory.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1915-10-15
RABlBllVlC MAXIMlS
The Physician.

The Physician.
Honor the physician tho not ill;
Some time you may need his valued skill.
Worry Not.
Fear not the morrow it's threatened trouble
Who knows what next day has in store?
Thou mayest die-for life is but bubble
And then tomorrow is no more.
Suffice if every day
Is it's own evils prey.
Within thy heart let care not build it's den,
For and grief have killed the strongest
Poverty and Wealth.
None is poorer than dog
None is richer than hog.
The Wife
A blessed gift from heaven is kindly wife;
An evil one is poison in the cup of life.
The Unbearable Four.
Four species cause the soul disgust:
The rich who lie, the poor who're proud
The aged givn to amorous lust,
The leader lordng DER the crowd.
A Charming Wife,
Happy he whose spouse is rich in charms
Life is increased two-fold in her arms.
Enjoy Life.
Snatch and eat and drink whate'er thou seest
Life is like unto wedding feast.
What Is Man?
Mankind is like the grass flower;
Some bloom, some wither, every hour.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
CITY MOTHER" o!SpENsEs
Love TO ALL IN TROUBLE
by Gertrude M. Price

/ Los ANGELES. CAL. Jan. 20.
Live is the greatest power In
the world. Smiles and kindness
will win anyone to a determine
ton to try the better way"
This Is the simple doctrine of
Mrs. Althea Gilbert, "mother-in-
chief" in this city's Mothers Blu
.reau, just established. Her job is
TO be mother to any human being
seeking counsel. aid or sympathy.
Her greatest responsibility Is to
minister to {, he necessities OF
youth In need of advice.
What are some of your du-
ties?" | asked Mrs. Gilbert. She
had just made her adieus to a
girl of l6 who had come for a lit
tie motherly love and an exchange
OF condolences.
Anything MOTHER can do
for children or grown-ups." she
replied. my own mother was the
first police matron Los Angeles
ever had. and when ! was LETT a
young widow with child to care
for, | was made her assistant.
Since then | have been identified
with the police department here
in one capacity or another.
81 have had charge of the wo-
mans department, handled the
sane, been detective and fol-
lowed a beat am still a po-
ficewoman.
''The idea is that this place
shall be a little haven where trou-
bles may be confessed in absolute
confidence. Already | have been
enabled to help many girls to a
new start.
Many mothers of this city are
offering to cooperate with me.
didn't know the world was so full
of kindness until this bureau
came into existence"
Mrs. Gilbert helps deserted
wives by starting the chain that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
MUSICAL ARTIST, BALABAN, IS
STAR ON new PANTAeES Bill

Three or the six acts on the
new bill coming to the Pantages
theater Monday matinee. are OF
headline quality. The three feat
ured acts include Balaban, an Inn
personator who II proving q SEN
sation; Joseph Josefsson and
company in "Glima." the Ice
landic demonstration of self-de-
Tense. and Harry Cornell and
company In Q new dramatic play
let.
Balaban was booked for q tour
OF the Pantages circuit Just after
an engagement OF eight consecu-
tive weeks ct Hammerstein's In
New York. For several years
Balaban studied voice with Nine.
Marchesia, the celebrated grand
opera coach.
The Japanese Jiu Jitsu troupe
recently demonstrated the art OF
self-defense as existing In japan.
Now the same art as It IL practic-
ed In Iceland will be shown by
Josefsson and his company.
Harry Cornell, Ethel Corley
and company are presenting q
series of dramatic sketches over
the Pantages circuit. Their new
est sketch 10 called THE Crooks"
and is q thriller set off with clev-
err comedy.
The Exposition Jubilee Quartet
Is composed of colored vooalists
whose repertoire II largely COM
posed of southern melodies. An
other attractive musical and CON-
edy offering II provided by the
Three Guys. Not three men, as
one might imagine from the name
but q man. his wife and their
clever young son.
Evans and sister are foot Jug
glers and the novelty Of their
performance gives them . prom
ment space ON the new bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
THEATRICAL
FAMOUS REX BEACH PLAY, THE
BARRIER" COMES TO EMPRESS
Admirers Of Rex Beach plays

Admirers OF Rex Beach plays
will have an opportunity OF seeing
one OF tho most interesting
dramas this author has given to
the stage when THE Barrier"
opens the week 1t the Empress
theater begipnts:: with the NATL
nee Sunday.
The story concerns an attempt
of some interruptions crooks to
obtain possession of some valua-
BILE mining property In the North
land, but the theme Of greatest
appeal and interest IL the ro-
nance OF Necia Gale. daughter OF
John Gale who operates q trading
post. John Gale IL married to q
sQuaw and II 10 the common belief
that Necia, his daughter, Ia a half
breed. Into the post comes q
dashing young army officer. He
meets the beautiful daughter Of
Gale and falls In love with her.
II Is when he learns that Necia
IL q half-breed that he considers
marriage to her out Of the Ques-
tion. Poleon, . young French
Canadian at the post II also In
love with Necia. but he sacrifices
his love when he sees that she has
bestowed her affections ON the
army officer. The army officer
also decides to give her up and In
about to leave the country. But
he finds his love too strong and
determines to marry her anyway.
II Ii then that he learns the secret
Of her birth and all Is ended hap
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

estimated, according to the Uni
versity of Wisconsin physical
educational department that g.
100000 children may be con-
sidered a conservative estimate
Of the number of cases OF this
disease In America.
sFully 100000 of these cases
Are serious enough to be seri-
Gus menace to the child's general
health and happiness.
Spinal curvature affects the
heart, lungs and nerves.
Most cases are found among
children who have not YET
reached the school age. Babies
suffer most. One-third are found
among children under seven and
four out of every five cases de.
velop prior to the tenth yeari
Spinal curvature is classed
among the PREVENTABLE DIS.
EASES.
With rare exceptions. new born
Infants are freo from Il. Those
who are. born deformed have lit
tie chance Of cure.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

cofpels the husband to contribute
his support; she takes personal
charge OF the foolish girls who
have been wheedled into intoxi-
cation; she helps find employment
for those who need 1t wherever
she can, and adjusts neighbour
hood troubles Of mothers with
many children.
These are but part Of her work.
She's on duty at all hours of the
night and day, ready to answer q
call upon her advice, help or SYM
pathy at any time.
The Mothers Bureau Is CON-
posed Of well-known Los Angeles
women who cooperate with Mrs.
Gilbert. herself a successful moth
er, In any way she suggests.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
Ma4Y Nlatcs.

Mrs. Mary s. Watts, writer OF
semi-historical tales. has turned
from the romance of Ohio's pio-
neer days to the worlds dark
corners, the slums of big Amer
lean city, to find material for her
new book, 1.-THE Rise of Jennie
Cushing"
Mrs. Watts book Is a romance
not an economic essay, but,
nevertheless, 1t throws searching
light on the struggle-and the
cause Of the STRUGGLED the job
less, friendless girl who fights
for existence on the battlefield
called the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

Miss Jean Mallory. who Will -
seen ~ sThe Bquaw" In h.
Deach's powerful drama, 'IIho
Barrier," It the Empress.
PLY.
Miss Florence Bell will be ssen
In the role Of Necia Gale. In the
cast will also be william Brewee.
Jean Mallory. Neil McKinnons
Sam Griffith. Frederick Harrinos
ton, Guy X. Burg. Chas. MAhaps
and others.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
The Keep Well Column
BABYs ENTITLED TO STRAIGHT
BACKBONE; WATCH HIS SPINE

For II is during the growing
period that this disease secures
its foothold and the careful at
tention Of the parents during the
early childhood of their offspring
Is the most effective remedy.
Tho chief factors In the child's
physical life are food, muscular
activity and sleep.
Inadequate or improper food
may lead to ''rickets"--deformi.
ties Of the bones. Upwards OF
10 per cent Of all children are
moro or less afflicted with thf,
disease. 1t is the chief cause q,
the moro severe cases Of spinal
curvature.
Sleep ms much as you can -
never mind about the old pro.
verbs-=and always I'm pure, fresh
air. Get mp, II possible, only
when you have had your sleer
out, and feel rested. To wake
growing boys and girls out OF
their unfinished sleep Is harmful.
Read ths Classified ADJ %
Faye Glx.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

The Woman's Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage Is
waxing strong on defeat and dis
enlargement.
Despite the recent unfavorable
action of congress on the Bristow-
Mondel suffrage amendment, the
union has gained many new men,
bers recently, among them Mrs.
Thomas +. Walsh, social leader,
woman of wealth and q resident
of Washington.
Mrs. Walsh has been made a
member of the unions advisory
council.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

Iul attentlon OF
the medical
fraternity be-
cause of its
gradual in
crease among
the sc h o o |
children OF
America.
1t has been
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

Q.-Please name some tasty
Filings for sandwiches. not
too expensive? ID. r.
A.-Cheese and lettuce with
brown and white bread; q salad
made of chopped meats, cucum-
bers or celery and mayonnaise;
cold boiled eggs mixed with
chopped boiled ham and mayor.
naise; salmon and chopped green
peppers or cucumbers and mayor.
naise; dates and nuts; cold cook.
ed beef or pork chopped will
pickles and mixed with mayor.
naise; pimentOes and Olives
chopped finely and mixed with
mayOnnaise.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

ture in Westminster Congrega-
tional church, South 50th and ]
streets, Wednesday evening. His
subject: "Six Years Before the
Mast"
First Baptist church young
people will lead a meeting in the
Scandinavian Salvation Army
hall, South 18th and X streets,
tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
Arrangements for the annual
st. Valentines day ball will be
made at the annual installation
of officers of the Fraternal Aid
union, Tuesday evening.
General Wright Circle, Ladies
of the G. A. R., will hold a card
party in the Armory next Thurs
day afternoon beginning at q
O'Clock. All are cordially hidden.
Vida auxiliary, o. Il. S., will be
entertained by Mrs. B. f. Gala
CHER at the Tacoma hotel, Friday
afternoon, Feb. 8. All members
are earnestly invited to attend.
The Church Of the Holy Com
munion will give dance in
Sloan's Dancing academy, Divis-
ion and l streets, Tuesday even
ing.
Mrs. and Mr.. Edmund Rice are
leaving their country home and
moving into the Bonneville.
Fern Chapter, O. e. S., will
give the first of series of dances
in Masonic Temple on Friday
evening, February s. The COM
mittee in charge includes Mrs. A.
A. Campbell, chairman; Mr.. and
Mrs. e. j. Hackett, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Fitzgerald, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
F. Mccall, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p.
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Atkinl1
son, Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Johnson
and Mr.. and Mrs. s. p. Robert
son. Invitation may be obtained
by applying to members of the
committee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
first .MSweftzef.

Mrs. Robert M. Sweitzer, wife
OF the democratic mayoralty can
didate In Chicago. will not only
vote for her husband II he's NOM
mated at the primaries next
month, but she'll take the stump
in his political interests.
Mrs. Sweitzer, who is the
mother of two small children,
has put home duties aside for the
present and Is giving all her
time TO campaign speeches. CAM
paign teas aud campaign bazaars
and other means Of winning the
womnn vote for her husband.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
Personal
a No
Social

G. r.. ID. HOllenstead will lee
ture In Westminster Congrega-
tional church, South 50th and ]
streets, Wednesday evening. His
subject: "Six Years Before the
Mast"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30

Stella Mayhem, who comes to
the Tacoma soon in High links"
High Jinks." musical farce
with Stella Mayhem in the lead
ing role and an enviable cast Of
actors, comes to the Tacoma the
ater February IL and Ia. 1t is
the joint production of Otto
Henerbach, responsible Tor
Three Twins" and Madame
Sherry" and Rudolf Friml. conn
poser Of The FREELY. A doxen
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-01-30
THE Baby

/, Lateral spinal curvature, in its
many forms is receiving the care