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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
JUMPS
BRIDGE:
20 die

SPOKANE, Dec. 18.-Between
and 20 persons were drowned
and IL injured here early today
when a street car plunged
through the North Division street
bridge into the Spokane river.
A second street car which was
followed close behind hung sus-
pended on the brink while The
passengers screamed in terror
and made rush to escape.
The Lost.
The known dead:
Samuel Edward.
Injured: Conductor M. T,
Davis, 81; John Edifer, 81; J. F..
Bond (negro); Samuel Baker,
80, laborer; Edward M. Ross.
clerk; Walter Cleveland, 81, jan
itor; c. H. Spriggs, 81 NEGRO
janitoD; Richard Martin, AZ
(negro); Martin Pittman, SO
NEGRO janitor); ]. McAvan, Al,
saloonman; two slightly bruised.
Rescue work was made slow
because the bodies of the victims
were pinned beneath debris. but
one body had been removed from
the wreckage three hours after
the accident occurred. Almost
the entire police and fire de-
partments were trying desperate
ly to reach the others.
Accident in Dark.
The accident occurred in the
dark of early morning when
many persons were hurrying to
their work. The cars were crowd
ed.
Every person on the death car
was hurled many feet into the
cold waters of the river.
1t was several minutes before
the work of rescue began. Then
several men were pulled to the
river bank by spectators.
When the police arrived they
Immediately put into the river
in boats and began a search FOR
the victims.
so On Car.
Four persons struggling in the
water were pulled into boats.
One of them was youth who
had received a terrible scalp
wound.
The river at the place where
the accident happened is filled
with debris. Thousands of spec
tators line the river bank.
Passengers who narrowly es-
capped on the second car estimat-
ed that there wer at. last SO per.
sons on the car which went off
the bridge.
Slides Into River.
Paving work which had lust
been completed on one of the
tracks is believed to have caused
the accident.
1t was stated a thorough in
vestigation would be made. Ac-
cording to persons on the second
car, the cave-in came with an
parently no warning. There was
no crash, and practically no sound
of grinding timber. The bridge
apparently dropped beneath the
weight of the car, which slid
noiselessly through a great hole
into the river.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

BY EDGAR d. WHEELER

Steam such hot stuff that pipes drive powerful
We know because we it. '1r-
And right there fine chance commissioners to do bio
thing for Tacoma. = ~ " ID's
But first have power which would
cuively. - : = ~ "a
We paid visit to Mcdonald engineer has CHARGE thu
steam plant the Pierce county regular fellow and he
his business. 800" "A' a0
About years ago up on the hill turned out only steam 20
heat -
Mcdonald got the countyt buy
but did it. And today the boilers
pipes and turns the wheels which which
ates electricity - ~ s0AeA-
Today this steam Is the which heat for the court
the house and the Annofy "a y 80" - ooen
Which brings little neal>r the POINT xldoh d 80 -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
WHAT EVERY MAN SHOULD

WHAT EVERY MAN SHOULD
DO
Every man should be jealous
OF his good name and his cred
1t. A good name helps his cred
1t and a good credit helps q
good name.
He should value his reputation
as his choicest possession, and he
should guard his credit equally
as well, even better than he
guards his money.
He can protect his good name
by keeping good company, avoid
Ing Questionable places, and bad
habits in general. His name is
what he chooses to make II.
He can build up and protect
his credit by one course. Bor-
rowing and paying as he agrees.
Buying on time and paying on
time. In order to do this he is
bound to select a Bank. We sug-
gest the Puget Sound State Bank.
PUGET SOUND
STATE BANK
S Tacoma wask
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
WORKS
JUST AS
USUAL

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Dec. IS.
Though 1t was his wedding
day, President Wilson undertook
his regular routine work today.
He reached the executive Of
fices early and cleared up unfin-
ished business preparatory to 60
ing on his honeymoon tonight.
There is noticeable stir about
the White House. Wedding an
nouncements are being prepe ed
for the mails. In the Gait home
everything is ready for the cere-
mony, which ia scheduled for
$50 p. m.
A drenching downpour made
the city dreary but the weather
man promised it will be clear to-
night.
Stream of Wagons.
Express wagons bearing gifts
drew up before the Gait house
in a long procession. Curious
persons thronged the streets I'M
til Police Superintendent Pullman
sent police detail which good
naturedly held the crowd back.
After 8 o'clock tonight the
streets will be cleared and only
guests will be permitted to ap-
proach the house.
President Wilson will dine at
the White House and then will
go to the Gait home accompanied
by his daughter Margaret.
Cannon Too Late.
The presidents private stenog-
rapher, Charles Sven, is the only
person who will accompany the
honeymooners
Joe Cannon.called at the White
House early this morning to
congratulate the president, but
the latter had already gone for
his morning call on Mrs. Gait.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
JUDGE
@. KS
DEALS

| The legal firm of Knight
Muscek gracefully resigned to-
day as attorneys for the receiver
of the Home Cloak & Suit House
which is being bombarded by
some 200 women who were duped
into Joining the lottery scheme 81
suit clubs.
The resignation was made sc
avoid embarrassing the court,
said Attorney Muscek.
Judge Clifford Immediately ap-
pointed Grant Dentler to fill the
vacant position and said he was
satisfied with the change.
Muscek had a perfect legal
right to act in the capacity,
said the judge, but under the ex.
listing conditions, he said, he be.
lieved 1t better that a new at
torney be appointed"
The public would think 1t fun
ny that Muscek, who had defend
ed Vogelbaum In the criminal
court, should In turn be appoint
ed to serve for the cloak house
receiver in civil action" Judge
Clifford added.
Muscek offered his resignation
after the court had denied a mo-
ton filed by Attorney George
A. Anderson, representing the
women victims, on technical
grounds. Anderson in his mo-
ton attempted TO put into the
records facts sworn to by himself
rather than by his clients.
Muscek read the motion to the
court, taking Offense at various
clauses which accused his firm of
unethical conduct. He callei
the motion false, shameful.
frivolous and eriminally libel
ous."
He holly objected to the refer
ence that Vogelbaum's methods
were robbery Just as much as II
he had used gun" He moved the
motion be stricken from the rec
ord.
Judge Clifford allowed this and
said he did not believe Muscek
had been unethical.
Attorney Anderson said he I'M
derstood this motion had been
prepared correctly although il
was thrown out by the court.
While it will slow up mat
tiers. we will start out fresh
again and puah this Vogelbaum
business through to a finish," he
said.
The present stock of the cloak
house Is valued at about ST.
$3.50 on wholesale basis, 1t
Is said. Not all of the women
have filed claims yet, but 1t is
thought enough money will be
raised to satisfy all. The claims
range from 81 to SIS, and aver
age about 81.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
LIANT
TREES
NOW !
Home people of Tacoma,
today Is the time to make
your city the beauty spot of
Uncle Sans slouinion

today Is the time to make
your city the beauty spot of
Uncle Sans dominion.
The chilly dampness of winter
hangs over the city.
Weatherman Cover is predict.
ing snow.
But for all that-and Il may
sound "phoney"--the expert gar
deners tell us that right now is
the very opportunity for trans
planting young trees and shrubs
and rose bushes, and for placing
in the damp ground the bulbs
which will open out into gorgeous
blossoms in the spring.
Gov. Lister set the goth, which
is Monday, for such activities.
So il you get busy as we suggest,
you see you'll be falling right in
with what he's asked all Western
Washington to do.
Every home in Tacoma should
prepare now to be a beauty spot
when the first warm days arrive.
Dad, slip on your working
trousers. Get out your spade
and trowel and make a trip
to the garden.
Set out your shrubs, English
lauref Srhododendrons, Japanese
naples. Wallow around in the
damp earth and bury your bulbs
tulips, narcissus, and your
rose bushes for the spring bloom
ing.
The ground is in fine shape for
root action. Mother Earth keeps
the furnace going all winter.
Let's give Tacoma a Christmas
present of flowers.
Let's fix her out for the beauty
prize of the nation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
What's Doing
Today

All-day sale of cooked food and
fancy work; Women's Aid Of
First Congregational church; In
Hanson's paper store; 1920
Broadway.
Home Trade show-afternoon
and evening; Arcade store build
ing, 18th and Broadway.
University of Washington
alumni reception for President
Suzzallo and Coach Dobie; Com
mercial club: s p. m. s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
FLASHES

PHILADELPHIA-Word was
received here today that two
bomb suspects, one a German and
the other an Austrian, had been
removed from the American-Ha-
waiian steamship Hawaiian at
Barbados.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
SCHOONER
BLOWN UP

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IS.
The gasoline schooner Mano-
mette was blown up and sank yes
terday, IL miles off Cape Ann
Four of the crew were saved.
Ten are missing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

Deputy u, 8. Marshal Secrist
arrested John Smith yesterday on
q federal charge Of selling liquor
70 Indians IN the Big Bottom
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

SAN FRANCISCO-Unperturb.
ed at the storm created by their
arrest, Baron Won Bricken, c. c.
Crowley and Mrs. Margaret Cor
nell appeared in court today fol-
a short hearing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
Tomorrow

Lecture on THE Fall OF Mys-
tic Babylon" by Rev. Geo. Mar
tonich; 3p. M; Temple of Music;
auspices International Bible Stu
dents association.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

CHRISTIANIA, via Wireless
Delegates on the Ford peace ship
have abandoned the idea of clear
ing the trenches by Christmas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

LONDON-Proclamations were
issued today calling the first five
groups of the Derby recruits to
the colors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

SEATTLE-Two men abducted
Grace Salmon near Bothel last
night and found they had carted
off the wrong girl, releasing her
after they had driven furiously
for two hours into the mountains.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

OLYMPIA-State prison board
grants parole today to DIR. Linda
Hazard, starvation, specialist,
who is serving a term at Walla
Walla.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

vIENNA-More than 10000
Italians fell in the fourth battle
OF the coastal district.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18
Talk o. the Times .

Good morning, have You
Ia grippe vet?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-12-18

In Madagascar has been discov-
cred q tree producing coffee said
to be free from caffein.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

kets. It changes the standards and ef-
tects the values Of things that are
bought and sold. 1t concerns the i'm
mediate interests Of those who never
had such a faith almost as much as it
uoes the lives of those who have had
the faith and lost it.
The question, therefore, is Of practi-
cal, immediate and tremendous i'm
p~ortance to business men. Has there
peer a decline in the faith in the fu-
ture life; and, if so, to what extent Is
this responsible for the special phe-
nomena of our times, the eager pur-
suit Of sudden wealth, the shameless
luxury and display, the gross and cor
rupting extravaganza, the misuse OF
swollen fortunes" the Indifference to
law, the growth Of graft, the abuse OF
great corporate power, the social un-
rest, the spread of demagogy, the ad-
vance Of socialism, the appeals to bit
ter class hatred? To find out what
connection exists between a ~decadence
IN religious faith and the social un-
rest of our time, due, on one side, TO
oppressive use Of financial power, and
on the other to class agitation, might
we'll be worth an investigation by a
commission Of government experts II
it were possible for the government
to enter into such an undertaking.
Whatever may be a mans own per-
sonal beliefs, there is no n who
would not prefer to do business with
a person who really believes in a fu-
ture life. II there are fewer men OF
such faith in the world, 1t makes a
big difference; and If faith Is to con.
tinue to decline, this will require new
adjustments. There. are certainly, ON
the surface, many signs Of such a de-
cline. Perhaps, If 1t were possible to
probe deeply into the subject, 1t might
be found that faith still abounded, but
it Is no longer expressed in the old
way. But we are obliged to accept
the surface indications. These include
a falling off in church attendance, the
abandonment Of family worship, the
giving wei Of Sunday, more and more,
to pleasure and labor, the separation
Of religious from secular education
under the stern demands Of non-sec-
tarianism, the growing up Of a genera
ton uninstructed as to faith, or to take
immediate steps to check a develop
ment hat has within 1t the seeds Of
a national disaster.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

Christianity in Japan.-"No foreign
says the Far East" Of Toxic, ZAP
proaches in depth and breadth the in
fluence of the Christian missionaries
who for fully so years have aimed at
the conversion Of the people to the
religion Of Christ. 1t is in no ones
power to answer the question: Have
the missionaries succeeded in the work
they are here to do-in the prime
work of converting the Japanese from
his Buddhist or Shinto beliefs to the
doctrines embodied in the Christian
faith? Many observers believe such
conversion is impossible; others think
it unnecessary.
while we cannot answer for the
Japanese Christian, we can testify to
the progress and influence Of Chris
tan thought and work in Japan today
we can point to the existence Of
schools and association whose in
fuences are widespread and through
which the Christian missionary aims
to implant the seed of life and re-
generation"
Apart from their purely religious
efforts, the good done by works Of
charity, hospitals and so forth is very
great, and points out to the nation it
self the paths Of sanitation it should
follow, says East and West News. The
force, all told, is a large one. A tabu-
lated summary Of the forces and fol-
lowing of 2S church boards. shows a
total Of 1900 foreign missionaries,
2,635 japanese workers and a total
membership Of PIG, 115-with 1882
churches. These include all the prin-
cipal Protestant sects, the Roman
Catholic and Russian orthodox
churches.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

mere 70 make an investigation. The
employees declare today that the man
agement expected a strike and antici-
pated it by deciding to close down.
The employees declare that no strike
was planned but to anticipate the mill
homogeneous action ad in order that
the help might receive assistance from
the labor union during idleness II
strike was ordered for today. Ac-
cording to agreement they would not
receive financial aid while the mill is
closed other than by a strike among
the help. 1t is stated officially hat
the management concluded to shut
because Of the scarcity Of dye
stuffs and the high prices and because
of trade conditions. The mills here
have a supply of dyestuffs, but wish
to conserve same until prices for col
ored goods advance to a price in
keeping with the cost of the d~yestuffs.
Brogden a SIS employees, and 5000
persons are affected. The weekly pay
rol Is $4,000.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17
Aumoruus department

Wanted to Mail His Son.-"How
much stamps does it take to send this
hyeah boy by that parcel post?" a
negro inquired at the stamp window,
according to the Kansas City Dis
patch.
The clerk looked puzzled at a fat
negro boy beside the man.
Il don't know. I'll refer you to the
postmaster" he said.
The negro, James Taylor, took the
boy into Postmaster Collins office and
again expressed the desire to mail the
negro boy by parcel post.
Why don't you send him by train
as a passenger" Mr.. Collins asked.
Il done counted the cost and
amt got that mount" the negro re-
piled.
The negro said he and his wife were
separated and that he wanted to send
the boy to Poplar Bluff, Mo-, where
his grandparents would take care of
him. He insisted that the boy go by
parcel post.
MI. Collins had the youngster
weighed. He hit the scales at 40
pounds. Cant send W 20 pounds
that distance" the postmaster said.
You'll have to divide your boy II you
send him by mail"
The negro scratched his head a bit
and then took the boy by the hand
and walked out Of the office grumb-
hing.
That parcel post amt what it's
cracked up to be-"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

A Big Dozen.-A young 1rishman'
shortly after coming to this country,
was stopping with a friend Of his
boyhood now living in New York, says
Everybody's Magazine. One day the
friend took him down to have a look
at Washington Market. Passing a
fruit stand, they saw some grape
fruit, which the new arrivals friend
said were oranges.
MY, my" said the other, but they
are big fellows! I'll engage you it
wouldn't take many Of them to make
a Dozen"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

How She came.-Gladys' mother
was entertaining visitors, when sud
denly the door was flung pen and in
burst Gladys like the proverbial whirl-
wind.
MY dear child" said the mother re-
bukingly, II never heard such a noise
as you made coming downstairs. Now
go right back and come downstairs
properly"
Gladys returned, and a few moments
later re-entered the room
Did you hear me come down that
time, mammal" she asked.
mo, dear" replied the mother. Now
why can't you always behave like
that? You came downstairs like a
lady then"
Yes, mamma" said Gladys dutiful-
ly, Il slid down the banisters."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

Mistaken Diasnosis-"Mistakes are
sometimes made among the medical
fraternity which are very funny"
says Doctor Carrel Of the Rockefeller
Institute.
"A sentimental young man sent the
song, There's a Sigh in the Heart"
to the charming daughter Of a we'll
known physician. The young man
had written the title on a slip of pa
per attached to the outside Of the
music. The young woman opened 1t in
her fathers study and the slip OF
paper bearing the words. There's a
Sigh in the Heart fell on the doctors
desk.
THE physician, finding the slip,
exclaimed: What unscientiic rubbish
is this? Who ever heard Of such a
case?'
ION the slip of paper he wrote the
following after which he returned 1t
to the young mans address, which was
on the reverse side:
Mistaken diagnosis: no sigh In
the hearts possible. Signs relate al
most entirely to the lungs and dia-
phram.'"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

How Bill Reformed.-No one eve re-
garded him a liar, just prone to ex-
aggerate, according to the Indianapolis
News.
Bill" said his friend, Il do wish
you would quit hat charging habit.
People will soon get so they will not
believe one thing you say"
81 know I am wrong" admitted
Bill, and the next time you catch me
enlarging, kindly give M the nudge
or the wink"
While they were talking, a mutual
friend came up and said: Boys, you
should see my new barn out at the
ranch. 1t is a beauty. It is Al feet
wide, 81 feet long and sc feet high
Some bar, / tell you"
Barn." shifted Bill. why, that
thing would not make a chicken
house on my ranch. 1 just built a
real barn down there. Do you know
that barn is 1876 feet wide, 1874 feet
long and"-just at that time Bills
friend nudged him and whispered,
"Cut that stuff down. and Bill con-
tinued-"and four feet high"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17
AN EDITORIAL CLASSIC
Worth Reading at Frequent Intervals
For Inspiration.

Worth Reading at Frequent Intervals
For Inspiration.
The Wall Street Journal, nine years
ago, published an editorial that ought
to be reprinted every year. In bust
ness life, especially should we cult
vate broader thoughts. This is a SER
mon for business men. 1t Is not that
Of a theologian, but in its simplicity,
it is worthy Of special position in ev-
cry publication that reaches any num-
Der Of business men, says the Ander-
son Daily Mail. Here it Is:
Is There a Decline in Faith7
He who believes in a future life is a
citizen Of two worlds. He moves in
this, but his highest thought and in
SEPARATIONS are fixed on the future. To
such a person, what takes place here
and now is not unimportant, than what
shall take place hereafter. He looks
upon his life here as a preparation
for the life to come. His experiences
here, whether Of JOY or Of sorrow, are
Of value to him only as they enable
him the better to meet the everlasting
demands Of the life after death. He
is not Indifferent TO the rewards which
may come in this world to industry,
endeavor and opportunity; but failure,
illness, poverty, abuse-what do these
amount to, to a lar who believes he
is to enjoy the sublime privileges Of
eternity? He measures everything by
the infinite. Wealth, luxury, power,
distinction-he may not despise these,
but he looks upon them as being but
temporary-mere delights that are
given as tests Of his character.
Faith in eternal life smooths out
every inequality and injustice Of the
present life under the great weight of
the infinite. 1t makes the poor feel
rich, and gives to the unfortunate a
sense Of heirship to the Almighty. 1t
makes the rich feel a sense of grave
responsibility and trusteeship.
Now. it is not needful for this dis
cussion to consider whether such a
faith is reasonable or not. The Wall
Street Journal has no concern in theo-
logical discussions. It takes no part
for or against any creed, but it is in
tensely interested in the economic and
political effects Of any change in the
thought, the habits and lives of men.
If there has been a marked decline in
religious faith, that fact must be of
profound, far reaching significance. 1t
alters the basic conditions of civiliza-
ton. 1t becomes a factor in the mar
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

A Good Reason.-"So,' said the
visitor, you intend to become a ply
stefan when o grow up"
Yes, sir" said the youth.
And why nave you decided upon
the medical profession"
well a doctor seems to be the only
man that keeps on getting paid wheth-
er his work is satisfactory or not"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

His Idea of 1.-THE teacher, ques-
tioning her class about the graduation
in the scale Of existence, asked:
What comes next to MANI"
Little Tommy raised his hand anX-
iously.
well, Tommy" Intercepted the
teacher, what is it that comes next
to man."
Tommy, smarting under a sense of
previous defeat, responded: His
~undershirt, ma'am!"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

Couldn't Be Right.-"What name
are you calling?" asked the telephone
girl over the wire.
"McCohan," the customer answered.
II beg pardon?" asked the girl.
The man repeated it.
The wire was silent for a moment.
then the girl said: wait a moment
please. l think the wires are crossed"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-09-17

Had Much Experienee.-"Have you
had much experience as a cook" in
for the place.
"Indade OF how" said Bridget
proudly, "Oi've had twinty places in
tree mont's, mum"