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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

is selfish motives that prompt the
seeming appreciation.
The people of the United States
have no patience with the efforts OF
English, French and German news.
papers to bill us ahead on what we
are going to do regarding the Euro
pean controversies. In thus attempt.
ing to influence us the nations OF
Europe are simply alternating those in
this country who have in the past sym
pathized with them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12
COLLEGE PRESIDENT RESIGNS.

Waterloo, June 10.-At a called
meeting OF the board of management
of the Upper Iowa university, Dr. r.
w Cooper stated he would file his
formal resignation as president at the
regular meeting June 8, but will re-
main in charge until his successor Is
chosen. He has been president for
six years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12
MORAVIA MAKING
CELEBRATION PLANS

Moravia, June 1o.-Morayia will
celebrate the Fourth Of July on Sat.
urday July g. This decision was made
at a meeting of citizens held In the
town hall last Wednesday evening.
j. B. Sneed was made chairman Of
the meeting, Frank Swain secretary
and G. N. Main, treasurer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

Some stores keep good customers
away because there are many persons
(and the number is growing) who will
not run credit account at store
that does not send out statements the
first of each month.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12
'D1 ~ n e.
s T. q J.

After six months of widowhood, Liz
zie consented to enter the state OF
matrimony again. Shortly after she
was led to the altar her former mis-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

A good way for an autoist or a mo-
tor cyclist to get into trouble is to see
how close he can follow behind the
fire trucks when they are making
run to fire.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

II thought you told me this raincoat
would shed water" said the angry Gus
toner. II wore 1t in rainstorm and
got soaked to the skin"
well, it shed the water, didn't it?''
answered the dealer. If it didn't, how
did the water get on you?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

II it were not for the fellows who
are willing to risk an II told you so.
there would be mighty few names in
who's Who."-The Business Builder.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

The cabinet crisis in the United
States follows crises in the cabinets
of practically every country of any i'm
portance in the world.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

You can never settle in a manner
satisfactory to those involved differ
ence of opinion about a bill six months
or a year old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

Niagara Falls.
Jaw, 1 say, what magnificent vol
ume of water" said one.
Jaw, ya-as, and 'ow it thunders!"
exclaimed another.
cav, my word! What an awful
ABYSS" added third.
There's no doubt about It, said the
American who was showing them
around, "the Falls are aw-inspiring."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

tress met her on the street. Lizzie
was dressed in deepest mourning.
"Why. Lizzie,' exclaimed the other
in great surprise, "for whom are you
in black?"
Its fer poor Mike, me furrst hus-
band" answered Lizzie. when he died
Oh wuz that poor OF couldn't, but OF
said if ivir OF could OF would, an me
new man, Dan, Is as ginerous as a lord,
num-
In London they tell of an American
woman of great beauty and attractive.
ness who is devoted to the Irish cause.
At social function one evening she
CHANGED to remark, Really, believe
/ was meant for an Irishwoman."
Whereupon a Celt arose to the oc-
casion.
Pardon me, madam" he said, "a
good many would back me in saying
that you were meant for an Irishman. !"
The optimist beamed.
Splendid" he said. According to
the latest returns there are 420,000,000
Christians in the world
THAT may be-" said the pessimist
"but when any scandal attaches to
your name it is mighty hard to believe
IT,"
A Politician who was seeking the
votes of certain community in Ohio
to the end that he might be sent to
congress thought 1t worth while to
make mention Of his humble origin and
early struggles.
II got my start in life by serving in
a grocery at SO a week, and yet man.
aged to save" he announced
Whereupon a voice from the audi
ence queried:
"Was that before the invention Of
cash registers?"
A minister was one day talking to
one of his parishioners, who ventured
the opinion that ministers ought to be
better paid
Il am glad to hear you say that, "
said the minister. ''I'm pleased that
you think so much of the clergy. And
so you think we should have larger
pay?'
Yes said the old man; then we'd
get better class Of men,
A party Of Englishmen were visiting
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-12

1t is a good time to sit tight in the
boat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
Paving Between
Beams Wheels
Leads 10 Fall

Louis Beans paving between
the wheels got him into trouble
with the police Friday evening.
Bean has been boasting in his
advertisements about the fact that
the r. X. e p. Co. pays for the
paving between its wheels-as an
argument against the jitneys,
who don't-and has called atten-
ton to the fine condition of the
paving.
But Friday evening, while Mrs.
F. Crew, 920 G ST., was crossing
Broadway near 18th. hsr arms
loaded with sChristman packages,
she stumbled on a bytck in the
paving between the T. r. & p.
Co.'S rails. The brick stood up
several inches from the street
level, as many of the T. r. & p.
paving bricks are won't to do.
Mrs. Crew fell porne to the
pavement, packages flying. Pa
trolman Bryan assisted her to
her feet, and sent her home. She
was badly bruised.
Then the police proceeded to
call up Beans office and tell the
7. r. & P. Officials just what they
thought about tbS paving between
the wheels.
An apologize murmur came
back over the telephone wire, to-
gether with a promise that work
men would fix the Broadway
paving between the wheels Mon
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
EIGHT EIGHT ACTS ACT o. ON

Headlining one OF the biggest
bills of the year opening at the
Pantages theater today will be tho
Four Casters, sensational aerial
gymnasts, and Knox Wilson, a
celebrated comedian. There ard
eight features on the new bill.
Others will include Hannah Leach
and Jack Holland, international
dancers, in their own original
repertoire of dances; Jarvis and
Harrison in their comedy patter-
logue, "Flirtology"; AL LuttringeH
and company In a dramatic play
let, "The Girl of the West; Harry
La Toy, the Juggling wizard, and
1.-The Great Goal" the final chaps
ter of the thrilling Pathe seriall
Meal of the Navy"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Skirts the above length beginning the
of New York.
Perhaps the few young women who have ATTEMPTED it, are
merely testing making STILL
Err SKIRTS the fashion the country
The other day went a New York with
the line skirt barely below her knees policeman
took her custody the judge discharged her explaining that
there NO LAW TO PRECENT A WOMAN FROM WEARING
HER SKIRTS ANY LENGTH SHE PLEASED.
what Tacoma girls? What shorter
skirts, a above.
HOW ABOUT THEIR MOTHERS? WHAT THE MOTHERS
OF TACOMA THINK ABOUT IT?
If fashion to Tacoma shall SHORTER AND STILL
SKIRTS CENSORED they
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
Chinese MURDERED

SAN FRANCISCO, 27.-Wong Yung, editor
newspaper
who shot in back unknown Chinese while
attending Christmas banquet lies in Chinese state today His
sassin still at large.
had enjoyed the private with
Chinese commissioners the had left light
left
there, the thinking tong had
started
Yungs o the mas a mystery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Livestock - Cows, s u 16H @;
hogs, 6Ac; lambs, 607Ac;
dressed hogs, SC; steers, 6hc;
heifers, so Sc; dressed veal. s
@12c.
Butter and eggs-Ranch but
ter, ESQ csc; 6irictly fresh ranca
eggs, "a @ 35c.
Poultry - Chickens, dressed,
17@1Sc; ducks, IL @14c; squads.
2.25; springs, 16 % tic; tur
keys, dressed, soc Id.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
CAN'T GIVE Salty

WASHINGTON ID. c., Dec 27.--New phases immigration
troubles themselves the
missioner Camnetti to the department of labor
Particular attention called difficulty which
the undesirable
impossible grant them safe conduct their respective countries
Another advisabity
foreigners the the continent where
labor conditions known to be overcrowded
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
$50 barrel; Winter Nellis pears

1850 barrel; Winter Nellis pears
$3.50.
vegetables onions. Walls
Walla, s1.25: California. 81 6H
cwt.; Oregon onions. $3.50 OF
LBS; lettuce, $1.S5 @2.10 crate;
cabbages, 35 q soc SIX; Bell pep-
pers, &c Id; Iutabagas, S1.35g|
Cali. tomatoes. s1.35 or; MERGED
sweet potatoes, 2Ac Id; squash,
&c Id: pumpkins. 1Hc; Hubbard
squash, 1hc; Melted Gem pota~
$3.50.
s14 ton; Brussels sprouts. 100
h.; California green peas.
SIC ton; Cali. cauliflower. home
grown, $1.35 crate.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
WITH THE THEATERS
CAPACITY HOUSEIS
DELIGHTED BY DRAMA

bright and breezy and It Is admire
ably acted. There will be a pope
ular priced matinee on Wednes.
day, and the play will continue
until Friday night, the next Of
fering opening on New Years
day. Among those who have
scored big personal success are
Helene Sullivan, Richard Vivian,
Marjorie Booth, Fanchon Ever
hardt, George Rand and Frank
Bonner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

BY JACK JUNGMEYER.
SEATTLE, Dec. 2S.-It isn't
often that a father follows his
sons footsteps politically.
But that's the case with Aus
tin e. Griffiths, once councilman
and chief of police of Seattle,
whose 25-year-old son, Tom Grit
fiths, former football captain at
the University of Washington, has
just been elected mayor of Co.'S
mopolis, a Southwest Washington
town.
The elder Griffiths is a candi-
date for mayor Of this city. Twice
before he has made the race, each
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Another capacity audience at
the Empress theater last night
was delighted with the new Wilkes
stock company in Roi Cooper
Megrue's clever play, Under
Cover" The opening of the the
alter and the company of players
have scored an emphatic success.
The play is one Of many excit-
ing situations, with story of love,
graft and mystery. It's comedy Is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
TOM GRIFFITHS.

time to defeat.
81 take my hat off to my boy"
he exclaimed at the news of his
sons election. And / hope to
follow in his footsteps"
Mrs. Griffiths, the proud moth
er and wife, expects to have two
mayors in the family soon.
Tom Griffiths, the youngster,
worked up to the executives chair
by hard plugging in a lumber
mill. A polished University of
Washington graduate and athletic
hero, he elected to toll with his
hands, beginning in the mill yard
at $26 a month.
The lessons of clear sports
manship which he applied to his
humble job, coupled with the
energy of gridiron star, soon
won him the esteem of his la
boring fellows and a better Job.
He is now assistant superintend-
ent at the mill, as well as mayor.
Austin Griffiths, the dad, used
the law as his stepping stone.
While councilman he was ap-
pointed police chief by Mayor
Hiram Gill, against whom he had
run. But law didn't land him In
the executives chair.
Come on, Dad, keep trying!"
Is the sons advice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
HIGH CLASS CHICKS

Tacoma poultry fancers will opportunity beginning
seeing the fine class of chickens that
Tacoma
lions, having been started Fl years
A. johnson, president association of
exhibitors claims Washington
thinks this
the show The date
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Cheese Washington, tic: Til.
lamook, IL q 1Sc; Domestic Swiss.
11c.
Eggs--Fresh ranch, 86c.
Understanding on creamery.
sac 23c.
wholesale MEAT S'rfcea.
Fresh Meats--Steers, 10011c:
heifers, 10c; hogs. trimmed sides,
Ice; mutton, wethers. Inc;
lamb, I'm 01dc; ewes 100
10hc; whole hog, lie.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

ed soldiers. Her new book is
mister Doctor Man." which she
hopes will pry many thousands
from the pockets of persons who
have the welfare of children at
heart.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
OREGON FOR MILITIA

The Vcksburg which
harbor where a training
militia been sold by
used by the island train Its naval officers
The old batteship Oregon will be turned the naval
militia California training ship
by Secretary Daniels The old bud0f stationed San Diego
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

FOR a young woman to dream
of giving a children's hospital to
Birmingham, Ala. out Of a book
but Helen Smith Woodruff not
only dreams Of doing this but says
that she MUST do II. That II
must OF hers develops into II
shall, !" and finally into II have" "
And then she writes new heart
interest book and gives its earn
inGs to some charity. She d the
author Of The Lady Of the Light
house, which 4 now bsIne read
Il The field hospitals n the hind
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Important documents seized by
Teutons in palace of crown prince
of Serbia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
U. S. TO PLAN SUBS

WASHINGTON. D. c. Dec. 27In the future all
for the g. be built according plans submitted
rather bidders
Admiral Taylor. The
to ow
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
WHOLESALE
QUOTATIONS

/ Prices Paid Producers Foe
Meats, butter. Eggs. Poultry
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Cashmere Fruit Growers union
makes Christmas payment of $21,-
600, or an average advance of 10
cents per box on all standard
grade apples.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Michael O'Hocedar, age 10,
found dead sitting in chair in
his cabin near Ridgefield, Wash.
He was shot through the head
with a rifle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Scandinavian Alliance. mission
at Ratseblong, Mongolia, sur
rounded by bandits. Chinese
troops unable to furnish protec-
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

~ -
Twelve students Of Lawrence
college, Appleton, Wis. are sus-
pended by faculty as result of
rough house. In which they tore
down doors and rolled beer bot
ties down stairs.
King Constantine of Greece
telegraphs German emperor that
he won let Bulgarian or Turkish
troops cross the Greek front.
Frank q. Riley, lawyer, has
moved to 519 Bankers Trust Bid.
adv"
Forest fire sweeps over north
slope OF La Crecenta canyon, Cal,
and destroys ranches.
Alarming rumors being circu-
lated in Switzerland over EN-
peror Williams illness.
SkOuladis cabinet will remain
Dr. Robinson, Dentist, National
Realty building. adv.
in power in Greece for the pres
ent, 1t is announced.
Greek government gives friend
ly welcome to Italian troops re-
Gently landed near Avlona, AL
bania.
Out flowers and floral work.
Him., florist, So. 18th and X. adv.
u. =. marshal and 80 deputies
arrive at Clifton, Ariz., to serve
papers on strike leaders following
a court injunction restraining
unions from interfering with as
sessment work on Detroit Copper
Co. s unpatented claims at Mo-
renci.
STANLEY BEL. PRINTING co.
British admiralty releases from
service remaining two transpacific
liners OF the Canadian Pacific,
taken over for use as transports.
Granting of paroles TO so many
Greek soldiers is attributed to
mutinies which have broken out.
Diamond Rings SIS TO $3.50.
Pfaff, Jcweler, 1f47 Brdwy. adv.
Court records confirm reports
of serious food riots In Russia.
Peace must come through force
of right against right of force,
says cardinal Gasquet at Rome.
| Mclean the contract mover.
.Nn 1850. adv"
Italian liner Port Said sunk by
submarine flying Austrian colors.
Six passengers and one member of
crew perish.
Scandinavian Alliance. mission
at Ratseblong, Mongolia, sur
rounded by bandits. Chinese
troops unable to furnish protec-
ton.
Important documents seized by
Teutons in palace of crown prince
of Serbia.
Cut Flowers. Smith Floral Co.,
1112 Broadway. Main 1918. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Knights of Pythias give Christ
mas presents to poor children at
Chehalis.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

New York Peace society, headed
by Andrew Carnegie, united with
American branch of the League to
Enforce Peace. headed by former
President Taft.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
Yq 2. n.I Find .:!
SAYS THE GIRL ON THE FILM:

Maybe it's be-
cause dying il so
popular In E,i-
rope that the
good old l.. n. A.
II suffering from
n shortage of
dyestuffs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Cut Flowers. Smith Floral Co.,
1112 Broadway. Main 1918. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Twelve students Of Lawrence
college, Appleton, Wis. are sus-
pended by faculty as result of
rough house, In which they tore
down doors and rolled beer bot
ties down stairs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Italian liner Port Said sunk by
submarine flying Austrian colors.
Six passengers and one member of
crew perish.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

Mclean the contract mover.
t.un 1850. adv"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
SCI HIGH SCH OOLS

OLYMPIA 27.-A high school directory
enrolment is 1000 saw
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
NEW AUTOlHUS line

PUYALLuP Dec IA nef auto bus line operating between
Puyallup, Orng
of the Year
yesterday by drivers of the local lines, IL
minB the the
coma Transit the feasibility of the line.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27
STANLEY BEL. PRINTING co.

Peace must come through force
of eight against right of force,
says cardinal Gasquet at Rome.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-27

King Constantine of Greece
telegraphs German emperor that
he won't let Bulgarian or Turkish
troops cross the Greek front.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-05-06
United Press Service

United Press Service
MANCHESTER. April 24.-tBy
mail to New York lit lays with the
Germans to be persistent. said an
ofiicer Of tho First Manchester regi-
ment home from Flanders. with n
story OF how German artillery persist
emily pecked away nj a village church
steeple for two months before II
crumbled down.
1T was In a little deserted village
on the Flanders 'front.'" he said, "and
the Germans concluded We were using
1t for an artillery observation post.
They fred an average Of sixty shells
% day for two months, but the old
fifteenth century masonry stood In
tact. Once they struck the iron
point OF the spire. which fell into the
church yard. and stuck point down
ward In the ground. Twice their
shells set the church on fire, but we
managed to put II out. Many houses
all around had been blown to pieces.
Shells had fallen on the porch. the
roof and through the windows: the
interior was wreck. but tho spire
still stood.
Finally one day, a shell fell on
the roof. then another on house
nearby. and the last one right on the
spire itself First cloud of yellow
black smoke. and then--before the
sound-the old spire gracefully
swung over and fell into the church
yard. The bombardment ceased.
Drinks and cheers were no doubt
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-05-06
Applegate Tells Of
Mexican Conditions

The following extracts are from q
letter written TO relatives here by
Morey l.. Applegate, formerly Of
klamath Falls. but now operating q
large plantation in Western Mexico.
The letter was written April 18th.
and reached here yesterday.
"San Bias IL at present deserted
by all public authorities and en-
ployes and most Of the people. The
villista forces were routed and run
out of the territory by the Carran-
cistas. who came south from about
Masatlan. San Bias was evacuated
ON the 18th. We have been expect
Ing the Carrancista troops to arrive
at any moment for the past three
days, but they have not yet shown up.
The few Americans that were
here embarked on the steamer Peru
for San Francisco or iled with the re-
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-05-06
Perseverance Of These
Cunners Is Noteworthy

exchanged In some German battery
four miles away. but II cost them u
pretty piece of ammunition and
labor all these weeks.
II have n momcnto Of tho occa-
SION" the officer said. and no pro-
duccd an ugly splinter OF shcll that
pierced wall 400 yards from the
ruined church.
II decided to look over tho dam.
age he continued. IT was appall.
ing. The village was already u black.
ened skeleton except. strange enough.
one uncanny spick and span little
house, which looked complete with
It's Iron railinEs and lace curtains at
the windows. But opened tho door.
and what revealed itself was ruin.
The back OF the little home had been
blown completely out. The road In
front was strewn with rubble. Across
the way the churchyard was like a
huge potato garden whero the crop
had been lately dug. There wer0
chasms big enough 10 take a horse
and cart. Graves and vaults had been
opened up. A tombstone had been
flung to the roof OF tho ruined church.
The poor old spire was pile Of brok-
en- masonry. An earthquake could
have done no MORE"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1915-05-06

treating villistas toward Guadalajara
am the only white man here, except
the Germans at Miramar, twelve
miles down the coast. ] do not know
how the Carrancistas will act when
they get here, but I have decided ia
stay and await their coming. So far
] have gotten along very well with all
factions.
THE Mexican situation 10 going
from bad to- worse, and no one can
see the end. The general belief here
among Mexicans and Europeans Is
that 1t will continue until the end of
the European war, and that the
European nations will have to stop
1t. as It Is generally conceded that
the United States Is incompetent to
do 10.
1T 10 nothing now but brigandage,
and even the most stupidly sentimen-
tai have been forced to realize that
there 10 no patriotic motive whatever
inspiring the Mexican revolutionists.
It is probable. however. that the
American people. and especially Pres
ident Wilson, will be the last to un-
derstand this fact. We will be placed
In very awkward position whom the
European nations take the Mexican
situation In hand.
1T looks now like we would be
Obliged to close down and abandon
our business here. ] have not been
able to make q shipment Of bananas
since Februsry. Am expecting 10 90
up In May. and In that event VIII
spend several months in the Unitsd
states"