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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

From clerk in an insurance Of
flee, with total savings of $500,
to the head of a million dollar
furniture plant with factories all
over the Northwest-in the short
space of Il years.
It's some jump, is it not?
/. Rather!
Yet that's what Joseph l.. Car
man, president of the Carman
Manufacturing Co. of Tacoma,
one of the greatest plants in the
west, has accomplished.
And yet Carman is so utterly
self-effacing regarding his single
handed fight against the business
world, and his tremendous vic
tory, that he was the most diff
cult man to interview that we
have yet selected for our series
of men who are getting there. :
o o 9
Joe-every one who knows Car
man calls him by that name-is
millionaire.
He made the money himself,
starting with capital of $500
when he was % years old. He is
SO now, and could retire comfort
ably to spend the remainder Of
his days at his beautiful home at
Interlaaken, on Gravelly lake.
But instead, this Tacoman who
has gotten there" works from
morning until night at his desk
down in the corner of one of his
big furniture plants, 25th and
East Mckinley avenue, wearing
an old office coat, and his head
covered by an ancient, badly bat
tered felt hat that has been
punched full of hole for the pur-
pose of ventilation.
1--WE worked all my life, and
hate the thought of quitting" is
Carman's simple excuse. Be
sides, | despise a loafer, and 7
wouldn't know what to do with
myself if | were to drop out of
my place here and let someone
else take charge"
Joe Carman was born on a farm
in Illinois, went through high
school, and began his first work
as cashier and account clerk for
an insurance office at Burlington.
At the age of % he had acquired
$500 and an overwhelming desire
to make something of himself.
He became acquainted with an
other young man who had opened
spring bed and mattress factory
at Kansas City, and was offered
a partnership. Carman's $500
wasn't sufficient. But friends
loaned him $4,000 more, banking
on Carman's determination, and
the partnership was effected. The
young men bought out a spring
bed patent from struggling in
ventor, and started business.
During the first few years Car
man and his partner lived up
stairs In room over their tiny
factory. They both worked like
beavers, getting right into the
manual labor of making beds, and
they were lucky II they turned
out Is or 20 finished beds a day.
Often they worked until midnight
to finish a small order.
In seven years those men =
practically striRlings-had built
up a large plant, and Carman sold
out to his partner for $25,0O0.
"Joe" came west. He had an
opportunity to buy out the spring
bed and mattress factory of l.. s.
Wood & Co., in Tacoma, and sunk
every cent of his wealth into the
new venture. The plant worked
20 men. but soon doubled it's forcs
and output under Carman's lead
ership
THE next few years were the
hardest of my iife." says Carmail.
"There was depression in busi-
ness. and It was all l could do to
keep the plant In operation. At
times things looked black, but I !
stuck TO 1t and at last I was re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

of scheduled double-header, and
refused to play ball.
The strike occurred because
Jules Papa, outfielder, had been
suspended for making improper
remarks to Manager Bob Brown
on the bench during the Thurs
day game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19
TEAM Is
BROKEN BY STRIKE

VANCOUVER, B. c., June 10.
"A baseball team on strike,
For the first time in the his
tory of Northwest fans, this has
occurred here. Seven members
of the Vancouver Beavers team
declared walk-out yesterday aft
ernoon, just before the first game
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19
Fairs Sister Fights
For Inheritance

Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt,
jr.. is being sued by her two
nephews and a niece to recover
part of the 100000 Mrs.
Vanderbilt inherited from her
brother, Charles l.. Fair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

performed the ceremony. The
church was beautifully decorated.
The young people will spend their
honeymoon at the beach and will
be at home on their return at
415 South X st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

Vida chapter, o. II. S., will en-
terrain the evening OF June 22 in
honor of Mrs. James Mccormack,
grand conductress. All chapters
invited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

Q.-How can overcome
stage fright? T.
A.-By practice, by appearing
before an audience as often as
possible. Some famous actors,
however, have confessed that they
never entirely recover, but learn
to endure the misery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19
Personal
a n d
Social

Memorial services will be held
for the departed members of the
local lodges of the Order of Rail-
way Conductors, the Ladies' aux
Hilary to the Order of Railway
Conductors, the Brotherhood of
Railroad Trainmen, and the La
dies auxiliary to the Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen, on Sunday,
June 81, at 2 p. m, in Odd Eel
lows hall, at 712a Pacific av.
All members and friends are ex-
pected to attend.
The Ladies' Aid of Emmanuel
Lutheran church, North 14th and
Stevens, meet at Point Defiance
park Wednesday with Mrs. Wal
lashasters.
st. Johns English Lutheran
church will hold their mission fes-
tival and Sunday school picnic
Sunday, June 30. at Hatchs grove.
Steamer Argus leaves Municipal
dock for Hatchs grove at o'clock
Sunday morning.
Mrs. George krull and Mrs.
Luebke will entertain the ladies' of
their church Wednesday after
noon at South Tacoma park.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Central
M. e. church will meet with Mrs.
johnson. 1891 South X ST.. We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock.
MIR. and Mrs. Walter Clark Of
Modesto. CAL. are visiting his
mother, Mrs. Nancy Clark. and his
two sisters. Mrs. Clarkes Shearer
and Mrs. Edward Adams. Mr..
Clark is in the furniture business
| in Modesto.
Miss Cora Harmon, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Z. Harmon. was
married last evening to George r.
Chflda at the First Christian
church. The Rev. w. A. Moore
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

Aft the mother of the young
man urged yOu to visit her
there was no reason why you
should not accept the invitation
theoretically. In reality, such
visit is d,isable.
al kept company with a
young man for six months
and recently broke up. l have
an article belonging to him
mot jewelry) which l
thought of returning by mail.
but friends say II would
seem as If | wanted to be-
come friends again.
Shall ! wait until | meet
him, or send it to him by
mail? G. V.
A.-The affair concerns YOU
and the young man, not YOU
friends. The return of gift
would hardly indicate desire t,
renew an acquaintance. Trus1
your own judgment and send tn,
gift back by mail.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19
HOW THEY DO LOVE EACH
OTHER

ROME, June 19.-An Austrian
fleet today bombarded Eaglia-
mento lighthouse, and attempted
to set fire to the naptha ressr-
voirs and Monopoli. Little dam
age was done. In reprisal, an
Italian dirigible dropped bombs
at Trieste, near an ammunition
depot.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

o. am a young lady 81
years of age. ] have been
going with a young man
almost two years. | recently
spent four or five days with
his parents, who live out of
town. Some of my friends
say this was not the proper
thing to do. What advice
would you give me? II. B.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

o. have been engaged
to man three months. He
has never given me a ring,
although he has a good sal
airy and could afford to do so.
love him and he loves me.
Do you think that | value
the ring more than him? If
he were poor and did not
have a good position | should
never give this thought. Am
too critical? r. G.
A.-Perhaps. A man who Is in
love with girl seldom has any
idea Of the Importance which she
attaches to the ring.
Talk the business side of the
engagement over with him. Young
people should he able to discuss
practical matters, even very small
things, before they marry, il they
love and trust each other suffi.
GENTLY to marry at all.
Getting acquainted after the
wedding is a very poor policy.
OIL am a girl IT years
old, but in spite of my youth
/ have three deep wrinkles
in my forehead. Please sug-
gest a way to remove them.s
Massage might help for
awhile, but / think the ugly
wrinkles would return again.
B. l..
A.-Defective eyesight some
times causes u scOwl which pro.
duces wrinkles. Surgeons plaster
worn every night may help. al
though a red mark will remain
for "a short time after the plaster
is removed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

please send me ad-
dresses of moving picture
companies to whom can
send manuscripts of picture
plays? Kindly answer at
once as ! am very anxious
for this information. j. B.
A.-Buy one or more moving
picture magazines. You will find
names and addresses and other
Information pertaining to the com.
panies within. Many film com.
panies now employ IA regular
STAFF of writers to prepare plots
to fit their special group of play
ers and their scenery. There is
less demand for contributed plays
than formerly. -. 80. 80. -.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

Q.-I am a girl 16 years
old. A young man who lives
in the same street always
speaks when he passes.
have never been introduced
to him. He has lived near
us quite while. Is it proper
for me to return his bow?
ID. S.
A.-Yes; you live in the same
neighborhoOd and know the
young man Is respectable.
This IN not at all the same
thing as speaking to man whom
q girl happens to meet downtown
every day, but never sees else
where, and young girls who fee
flattered when strange mel
speak to them must not assume
that this answer fits their cases
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

Q.-Is it proper to go to
the country with a crowd of
ten couples and stay over
Sunday? We know the peo-
pie very we'll and have done
II before. G.
A.-Then you should know, by
your previous conduct, whether
It Is proper to repeat the visit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-06-19

The Ladies' Aid Of the Central
M. e. church will meet with Mrs.
johnson, 1891 South X ST.. We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock.
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Where and
H00v to Find
YOu1. School

1t was not so very long ago
hat a child was taken to schoo.
.-classed according to agc-and
made to study with a number OF
other children Of the same age
the same subjects and in the
same way that they all did.
But not so to-day. Schools
are progressing. School teachers
are learning that first of all the
child must learn to study-that
each child has individualities
and can only be reached through
them.
Time was when children were
turned into the yard at recess to
play tag and blind mans buff.
Now the progressive school SUI
pervises the recreation OF its
pupils. 1t has a gymnasium to
build them physically as well as
mentally.
For your child you want a pro-
grcssive school, How are you to
find itp
The nature Of an advertised ar
ticle can be accurately determined
by the nature Of the publication in
which it advertises.
For a progressive school, there
fore, you will look to a progressive
newspaper-one which is liberal and
open minded and follows in its poll
cies the trend Of the times-one that
through its editorials and its news
items proves the excellent character
Of its circulation.
The Tribune shows these charac-
teristics; has proved itself a notably
progressive newspaper.
Its ninety thousand readers are of
that class that demand good, modern
schools for their children
Therefore, it is the paper for the
progressive school.
If you are in search of a good
school-look to The Tribune.
If you have a good school to ad-
vertise-use The Tribune.
Ttle Trihmne
First to Last t-fhe Truth:
News Editorials advertisements
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
DRYS WERE DEFEATED

Minneapolis, Oct. 5.-The final
complete returns on yesterdays cleo
tion in Hennepin county, of which
Minneapolis is the county seat, give
the vets majority of 9,671.
There were 66, 900 votes cast. This
is $4,000 more than was ever polled
at Hennepip county election before
Registration was not required for
this election.
That Minneapolis declined to be-
come the largest dry city in the
United States, or TO voluntarily vote
itself dry, was distinct shock to the
antl-saloon workers who were conf
IDENTIFY expecting a sweeping victory.
Under the state statutes, the liquor
question cannot again be placed be-
fore the electors within three years,
and the only chance to make Minnea-
polls dry before that time is to force
a statewide prohibition bill through
the Minnesota legislature.
/ Those who favor license in South
DAKOTA are confident that electors in
this state will give the license cause
a majority vote of IS 900 votes at the
general election in 1916.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
MAKING CITIZENS

Huron Huronite: The time has
passed when any foreigner can be-
come a citizen of the United States
through the mere signing of an oath.
Applicants are now required to SUBJ
NIT to cross examination that
strands many of them outside the
protection of the stars and stripes.
A naturalization session was held
at Deadwood yesterday at which
there were tbirty-one applicants for
citizenship and OILY seventeen of
them were accepted and qualified.
Seven were refused citizenship and
the others were given time in which
to study the form of government
they proposed to enroll themsel YES
under.
Applicants from countries now at
war were required to pledge the M
selves under oath that they would
light for this country, if they were
called upon, IN the event of war with
the country from which they hailed.
The Improvement in naturalization
methods shows that the United States
is accumulating wisdom as it's years
| increase
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
WHEN THE WAR WILL END

When bankruptcy is reached the
war will end. And with the ending
of the war widespread industrial
slavery will result in international
revolutions. This is the rede of the
world, and it is not an unreasonable
prophecy. There will be no winners
not even the bond holders. There
will be nothing but losers friend
and foe in one red burial blent. 1t is
to such a dismal fate that the United
States with it's arms and ammunition
along. 1t is to plunge their mother
lands and their fatherlands into such
pit of blackness that the soldier
boys on the various fronts are laying
down their lives. worse than useless
sacrifices. 1t is to reach, at least
such a monstrous climax that war
boards and monarchs and great cap
tains are planning fresh campaigns
campaigns that, whatever their out
come, are doomed to be meaningless
and futile. The pity and the folly OF
it all. In prospect such catastrophe
to civilization as never was seen or
dreamed of. To avert it but one
means possible-early peace. And
when peace is suggested, either from
within or without, angry disclaimers
from both sides and plans for new
campaigns!
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
A PIONEER WHO STAYED

In that interesting array of matter
the Sioux City journal is running.
under the head of Forty Years ago"
is given the following about Dako-
tan who came to the country to stay:
Joe LaPlante, an enterprising up
river wood dealer, has had more
than his portion of hard luck. About
three years ago the floods in the
Missouri carried away over 500 cords
OF wood which he had cut aud bank.
ed on the river for sale to steam
boats. Soon after raiding party OF
Indians stole 100 head of his stock.
Last season the river cleaned him
out of his wood again. and he became
sick nigh unto death Immediately
following his second loss. His sick
ness continued all summer. This
season he lost a large portion of his
wood by floods. In July the hoppers
destroyed his corn, of which he had
nearly 100 acres, and q few weeks ago
another party OF thieves run off his
stock Of horses and cattle and wound
ed him iu che shoulder. II .hinka.
some Of getting out OF the cooatxy.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
THE GREAT LOANS MEANING

There is vastly wider Significance
TO the closing of the arrangements
for the great loan of America to the
Ang lo-French governments than NAV
appear at first glance. The fact that
the United States, in such world
cr'sls, is the one nation to which the
warning powers can turn for such q
vast accommodation, is gratifying to
American pride; but the testimony
that the United States thus becomes
the lirst economic and financial power
Is really less important than the fact
that this joint aud several obligation
of the British and French nations
becomes the basis of an internation-
alization of financial obligations that
points straight to the day when q
federation of the world will be pos
sible.
When this war is over, France and
Britain and Russia will be bound to-
gether, not only by the sentimental
ties growing out of their long strug-
gle AS allies, but by the financial
bonds that must survive long after q
peace shall have been made. France
and England make themselves both
jointly and individually responsible
for this loan. The $500 900, 600 of
bonds that are to be issued will run
live years, and at the expiration of
that period will be paid in cash or,
at the option of the holder, may be
converted into AZ per cent bonds to
run not less than fifteen nor more
than twenty-five years.
Thus there will be created the tie
of great common interest holding
the three countries closer together
than ever before. Russia, though
not directly party to this loan, will
be certain to derive important if in
direct benefits from it because she is
so closely involved in every interest
with her allies. Such cementings of
friendship and substantial interest
go far to insure that nations will
work together to preserve the peace
OF the world. They bring closer the
day when no nation may again leap
at the very throat of civilization wit h
hope of winning domination of the
world.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
NEW STEAMSHIP LINE

Honolulu, Hawaii, U. S. A.. Sept.
a James j. Hill is contemplating
placing his new steamer, the "Great
Northern, on run to the Hawaiian
Islands to capture the passenger trade
given mp by the Pacific Mail Com
pany because of the Seamans Act.
The Hill steamer would run from
San Francisco to San Pedro, to tap
the Southern California tourist field,
then to Honolulu. then back to San
Francisco, 81 days going, al days re-
turning. The steamer has capacity
OF 600 passengers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
WHEAT AND ITS PRICE
BY j. e. KELLEY.

being these days prove that
from an effort
justify the low
the first arrival of winter wheat the American markets.
In article of September 10th shown that the spectators
who control this
wheat producer buhe
and above all foreign
countries.
The following City
Tribune Of September 30 1916 shows what toll the market raiders taking
from producers, on the amount exported, on that date
"LTvERPooL GRAIN"
hard winter, od 100 lbs
Reduced
Wheat, Chicago, Sept 49, No hard winter
Sl:o4 per bushel 3 per 100 lbs
Chicago Liverpool R per 100 lbs
Cost of handling, ocean rate 4s cents per hund
York cents, exporters commission 3 cents,
Spectators per hundred pounds ..... Sc cents cwt
Or shade over SO cents per bushe
The entirely beyond ufca
ton; because country Europe
The best authorities estimate shortage this
possibility flour of @
100000 bushels; the estimated
purposes 900 bushels France short above s5 bushels
and Russia is no nearer European markets than ever
Nor is such thing production of wheat reflected either
demand or the price Europe.
Broomha Ivepoo displayed decidedly
firm ndertone Foreign arrivals inadequate;
high importatos
Romana reported notifying producers they
y Port stocks the United Kingdom officially compiled
against bushels
last month and "a 1000 last year."
Thus apparent that there glutng European
the contrary prices higher bidding
ton keen Neither flooded greedy
who S here regardless of supply demand anything
their desire for ill prepared
Gated letter of September 20 "a bshe
the
taken from the American farmers based
s 100 after all handling
money Imag
inc the thrill would
that ghtuly theirs
More automobiles would farmers
would needed
of
Farmers should protect themselves
raiders Elect
In the interest of all classes this above
be estopped
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
TEMPERATURE IS SHY
ALL THROUGH YEAR

The weather bureau record at this
city shows daily deficiency of 2.1
degrees in temperature for 1915, from
the first of January to the end of
September. The record also shows a
surplus of 6. 80 inches of precipitation
for the year up to the first of October.
On the theory of average, which is
used by the bureau, the winter should
not be severe one nor one with
great snowfall. But the general
tenor of the local forecasters, based
on corn husks. wild fowl flight and
other local indications show that q
severe winter 10 at hand
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
MICA INDUSTRY is REVIVED

Custer Sept 80 Mica mining, an
industry that has in the past been an
Important factor here, is again COM
ing rapidly to the front. DR.. Meyer
and associates from Crawford, Neb.,
have just purchased for $50, 900 the
Old Mike group of mica claims on
the range west of here, from Sam
Oliver of Crawford. and will start up
the mine again.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07
COLORADO CASES DROPPED

Denver, Col, Oct. 5.-Despite de-
mails, it is reported that Carls on has
ordered the cases against several hund-
red former coal strikers to be dropped.
1t is reported that Rockefeller has urg
ed amnesty. except in extreme cases.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

The man who said there was no
such thing as perpetual motion never
had small boy in the family.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

Hatai apparently entertains am
biticas of becoming as troublesome
as Mexico itself.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

1t has been long time since any
German officer has made arrange
ments for q dinner party in Paris.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

On a referendum vote Bangor, Me-,
having decided in favor of the COM
mission form of municipal govern
ment IN March of last year, reversed
Itself last week, casting a majority
against the proposition. This leaves
the old feEm of government, ward
system. msyor. alderman and coun-
citmen, il possession.
6ulgar.s will make the thirteenth
nation at var. Whatever the out
come OF The war may be. whether
Bulgaria, Turkey, Austria and Ger
many win or lose, the ultimate result
is bound to be that Bulgaria, In the
long run. will be loser, demonstrat-
ing thst thirteen, or any other num-
ber ia uRineky whsn it comes to war
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

British ships have taken into custody
four more freighting ships and one of
them was flying the American flag, a
STANDARD oil ship, enroute to the Meth
erlands. a protest will probably be
filed and another case added to those
already listed against Great Britain.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-07

1t is understood that Mr.. Bryan de-
signs giving his efforts more exclus-
lively than he has to religious work,
for whict he is eminently qualified.
!fa does not design occupying the
place Of an evangelist, but to turn
his platform eloquence toward moral
teachings