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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-06

81; Ore. yellow, cwt., $1.5o.
Head lettuce, Cali. $2.25 per
crate; leaf lettuce. 81. Yaki-
man turni,s. 1925; rutabagas.
$1.S5 sack; carrots, $1.65. Pota-
toes, Melted Gems, $30@32 ton;
Idaho, $2S a ton. Cabbage.
81 cwt. Oregon cauliflower.
$2.35 CT. Walia Walla spinIch.
$1.10 box. Chill peppers. S1.35 BIZ,
Wax beans. SC. Pumpkins. Ike.
Ore. cidsr. rs q 30c. Celery, $40
$50 crate. Sprouts, &c Id. Flor
ida tomatoes, IS crate. Rhubarb.
&c lib. Sweet potatoes, cwt., $3.50:
seed potatoes, $4,000. Calf
fornia radishes, csc doz. bu. Illi-
nois cucumbers, $3.50 doz. Green
peas, 12c Id. Asparagus, 81k "a
loo lib. Rhubarb, 81 box.
Hops, 1914 crop, nominal; 1919
crop, nominal.
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Music Lovers
Plan Festival

Thirty-five musicians and mu-
sic lovers met at the Commercial
club last night, organized under
the name Of the Tacoma Musical
Festival society, and decided to
hold big musical festival in the
Stadium on the nights OF July Q
and in place of the regular mid
summer Stadium Carnival.
1t is planned to invite must
clans and vocalists from all parts
of the Northwest, and to have be-
tween 1000 and 5000 voices In
one great chorus.
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ATTACKS, Maud said, on the after
noon of the fourth day; perhaps
he is i'll, very i'll. He may be
dead"
"Or dying" was her after
thought, when she had waited
some time for me to speak.
Better So" l answered.
But think. Humphrey, q fell
low-ereature in his last lonely
hour
Perhaps" l suggested.
Yes, even perhaps" she ac-
knowledged. But we do not
know. II would be terrible IL he
were. could never forgive my
self. We must do something"
Perhaps" l suggested again.
| waited, smiling inwardly at
the woman of her which COM
PEELED a solicitude for Wolf Lar
sen, of all creatures. Where was
her solicitude for me, thought.
for me whom she had been
afraid to have merely peep
aboard?
She was too subtle not to fol-
low the trend of my silence And
she was as direct as she was
subtle.
You must go aboard. Hum
phrey, and find out" she said.
And III you want to laugh at
me, you have my consent and for
giveness.
arose obediently and went
down the beach.
do be careful" she called
after me.
waved my arm from the fore
castle head and dropped down to
the deck. Aft | walked to the
cabin companion, where con-
tented myself with hailing be-
low. Wolf Larsen answered, and
as he started to ascend the stairs
| cooked my revolver. | dis
played it openly during our con-
versation, but he took no notice
OF 1t. He appeared the same,
physically, as when last saw
him, but he was gloomy and ST.
lent. In fact, the few words we
spoke could hardly be called a
conversation. ] did not inquire
why be had not been ashore, nor
did he ask why | had not come
aboard. His head was all right
again. he said, and SO, without
further parley, left him.
Maud received my report with
obvious relief, and the sight of
smoke which later rose in the gal
ley put her in more cheerful
mood. The next day, and the
next, we saw the galley smoke
rising, and sometimes we caught
glimpses of him on the poop. But
that was all. He made no at
tempt to come ashore. This we
knew, for we still maintained our
night-watches. We were waiting
for him to do something, to show
his hand, so to say, and his in
action puzzled and worried us.
A week of this passed by. We
had no interest than Wolf Lar
sen, and his presence weighed us
down with an apprehension
which prevented us from doing
any of the little things we had
planned.
But at the end of the week the
smoke ceased rising from the
galley, and he no longer showed
himself on the poop. / could see
! Maud's solicitude again growing,
though she timidly,-and even
proudly, / think,-forebore a
repetition of her request. After
all, what censure could be put
| upon her? She was divinely
altruistic, and she was woman.
Besides, | was myself aware of
hurt at thought of this man
whom had tried to kill, dying
alone with his fellow-creatures
SO near. He was right. The code
of, my group was stronger than
/. The fact that he had hands,
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BY JACK LONDON.
CONTINUED from Yesterday

"Now's your chance, Hump"
he said.
II don't understand" ! lied.
for l thoroughly understood.
"Oh, nothing" he added softly,
as If he were browsing; "only
you've got me where you want
me-"
mo, / haven't" I returned ;
"for | want you a few thousand
miles away from here"
He chuckled, and thereafter
spoke no more. He did not stir al
| passed by him and went down
into the cabin. l lifted the tral
In the floor, but for some mo-
ments gazed obviously into the
darkness OF the lazarette beneath.
| hesitated to descend. What II
his lying down we're a ruse? Pref
ty, indeed, to be caught there like
rat. | crept softly up the COM
panionway and peeped at him. He
was lying as had left him. Again
went below: but before
dropped into the lazarette took
the precaution of casting down
the door inadvance. At least
there would be no lid to the
trap. But 1t was all needless.
regained the cabin with a store OF
jams, sea-biscuits, canned meats,
and such things,-all could
carry,-and replaced the trap.
door.
A peep at Wolf Larsen showed
ME that he had not moved. A
bright thought struck me. stole
into his state-room and possessed
myself of his revolvers. There
were no other weapons, though
thoroughly ransacked the three
remaining state-rooms. To make
sure, | returned and went through
the steerage and forecastle, and
In the galley gathered up all the
sharp meat and vegetable knives
Then | bethought me Of the great
yachtsman's knife he always car
ried, and l came to him and spoke
to him, first softly, then loudly.
He did not move. ! bent over
and took it from his pocket.
breathed more freely. He had no
arms with which to attack me
from a distance; while I, armed,
could always forestall him should
he attempt to grapple me with his
terrible gorilla arms.
Filling a coffee-pot and frying
pan with part of my plumber, and
taking some chinaware from the
cabin pantry, i left Wolf Larsen
lying in the sun and went ashore
Maud was still asleep. / blew
up the embers, 1--WE had not YET
arranged a winter Kitchen, and
quite feverishly cooked the break.
fast. Toward the end, heard heI
moving about within the hut
making her toilet. Just as all wal
ready and the coffee poured, the
door opened and she came forth
Its not fair of you," was hel
greeting. you are usurping one
of my prerogatives. You know
you agreed that the cooking
should be mine, and"
But just this once" pleaded
"If you promise not to do Il
again." she smiled. UNLESS, Of
course, you have grown tired Of
my poor efforts.
To my delight she never once
looked toward the beach, and
maintained the banter with such
success that ALI unconsciOusly she
slipped coffee from the china cup
ate fried evaporated potatoes, and
spread marmalade on her biscuit
But It could not last. saw the
surprise that came over her. She
had discovered the china plate
from which she was eating. She
looked over the breakfast, noting
detail after detail. Then she look
ed at me, and her face turned
slowly toward the beach.
Humphrey" she said.
The old unnamable terror
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EN- BARRASSING
Well, Consider the Sad Plight of
Miss AdOlphina
Embarrassing?


Well rather IL riding Just ready to meet "
STEADY how would you him as Miss Adolpbna
Her letter, which of the today tells
embarrassing experience a follows: y -
1t was in the pioneer days in teaching
school and had beautiful been the
property Of Spotted Bull Indian chief The pony was
very gentle but had number of peculiar
ohe result OF his early Indian training
OF the most unexpected
One afternoon hardr rain the ca me and
went out for ride In the fragrant air.
hadn't ridden far when saw toward me the
gentleman who my STEADY"
AS was riding at a brisk to
one another spoke to my pony check him a bit and
tugged at the reins !, - = -
He stopped suddenly stretched out his fore-feet lifted
his heels and gently deposited right middle of
big mud puddle.
The only embarrassed was the pony He waited
patiently for
There were dozen other
lot Of tem and The Times
we'll all have good laugh Remember
best =
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-06
SPANAWAY RESIDENTS
SUSPICIOUS OF FIRE BUG

Believing that firebug is at
work in Spanaway, residents have
started an investigation into three
fires that have occurred recently.
The third fire was last night,
when the woodward of NJ. White
side was damaged to the extent
of $500. Previously, the Catholic
church of Spanaway, and the dan
cling pavilion on the lake was de-
stroyed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-06
CHICAGO ELECTION TODAY.

CHICAGO, April 6.-Chicago
today is electing a mayor, and the
balance of power in the 10000
registered votes, 1t is universally
conceded, is held by the women.
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Cheess---wa shington. Ice; TIL
iamook. 15017c.
Eggs-Fresh ranch. 10000.
Butter--wasnington creamery,
290 soc; California. 20 csc.
Wholesale Meat Prices.
Fresh Meats - Steers, liz a
12c; cows, III @12c; heifers.
lie; hogs, trimmed sides, 15c;
ewes, 13c; mutton. wethers,
12Ac; lamb. Ice: veal. dressed.
svlic.
Prices Paid Producsrs For I
Meats, butter, Eggs. Poultry !
Livestock Cows. : q SC; calves
s@sc; hogs. INC: sheep. A06o;
lambs. Sc. Dressed hogs, Toe.
Butter ana EKgs--nancn but.
ter, Is @ ate; strictly fresh ranch
eggs, 17018c.
Poultry - chickens. dressed
100 Ic: ducks, lee; squads. $40
225; chickens, live, s010c.
Pr1cesPaid Wholesale DeaI- I
ors For Vegetables. Fruit
Fruits elbow Newtons and
Winesap apples, e2.2502.35.
Bananas. lhc ID. Jap oraneea
box. 75c. Oranges. Cameifaa.
$40. Lemons, 50 d asa.
Grape fruit. $3.50 boz. Cali srers
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Local Drama and Vaudeville

Tacoma TheateRose sahl in "a Perfect Lady tonight Conn
ing, Peg o. My Heart"
"The King
monds"; Tom and Stacia Moore; Willy Zimmerman; Wiley
and Ten Eyck; The Great Arnesons.
Theafer-Empress Stock THE
Woman He Married" with manees Wednesday and satur
Law
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Wheat hay, s14O15: clover,
S16017; alfalfa. $14@15: corn.
$S7; cracked. $36; wheat. s4S:
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WHOLESALE
QUOTATIONS

Selling Prices TO Retailers
For Butter, Eggs and Cheese
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SEA WOLF , ,;; '; !; :,, :: ;',

the Man -
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Wholesale Hay and Grain
Prices
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Prices Paid PRODUCERS For
Meats, Butter, Eggs. Poultry
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
FEW-WHITE

A pretty home wedding was solem- nized at the parsonage home of the brides parents Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 when Samuel Taylor White and Miss Kathryn Withers Few were united in marriage after the beautiful and impressive ceremoney of the Methodist Church pronounced by pr. B. A. Few, the brides father.
 The home was beautifully decorated in pink and white crysanthemums and arches of southern smilax.
 The bride was attended by her sister Miss Dell Few, who was gowned in blue georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of Killarny roses.
 The bride wore her going-away gown of midnight blue cloth and large picture hat to match.
 The groom was attended by his brother, Richard Clarke White.
 Immediately after the ceremony they left for the train where they took their departure for northern points.
 The out of town guests were, Mrs. John Barlow and Mrs. Charles Garrett of Hope and Mrs. l. w. Holmes and little daughter, Frances, of Wilton.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26

R. L. Blakely is spending today in Little Rock attending to business af- fairs.
 Nyals Face Cream keeps the skin soft and white. 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 J. U. Brown, Prescott route number five, was attending to matters in the city this afternoon.
 Ingersoll Watches $1.O0, $1.5O and $2.00. Guaranteed for one year at Hesterly Drug Store.
 w. c. Andrew, of Emmet route num- Der two, was attending to business in Prescott this afternoon.
 Jno. G. Benton, of Lackland Springs, was among the business visitors to Prescott this afternoon.
 Cod Liver Extract a real remedy ioi youi SOiu that ndS SettIc0 Tn your throat and chest. S1.OO at Guthries.
 Judge George R. Haynie, who is presiding over Miller Circuit Court at Texarkana, came up yesterday and spent Thanksgiving here with home folks.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan & Cummins Advt.
 Paul Butcher went to Murfreesboro yesterday morning to take little Miss Athena Mackay Butcher home to her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Ellis F. Butcher. The little lady has been here the past ten days visiting relatives.
 One of the country's greatest doc tors says "Pellagra can be cured by simply change of diet" A change of diet Is good for anything. Our turkey dinner demonstration expert will answer all calls promptly.-Nash- vile Times.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26

Mrs. F. J. Johnson will leave tomor- row morning on No. for Texarkana where she will visit relatives and friends.
 Mrs. J. R. York and children Miss Willie and Robert jr., are spending the week k-end with Mrs. York's parents in Hope.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stone and family spent yesterday in Gurdon as guests of Mrs. Stones brother, Gordon Pow ell and family.
 II. J. Wilson, local representative for the Ritchie Grocer Company, is attending to the business of his com pany in Gurdon today.
 Miss Mildred Moss, the Latin and History teacher at the High School, is spending the Thanksgiving Holidays with her relatives in Little Rock.
 Dr. Louis c. Bernay, Little Rock optician is here today and has an office at Hesterly Drug Store Dr. Bernay will remain throughout tomorrow.
 On account of the incement weather the management has arranged to show the football picture at the Gem again this evening. This is the game played between the Oklahoma and Arkansas University eleven and features "Buss" Hale, one of our own young men who has made good with the Arkansas team. See this picture this evening A good four reel feature picture also Admission regular-5 and 10 cents. Advt.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. B. Waller cele- brated their 10th wedding anniversary yesterday at their home on West Front and Vine Streets with a dinner. Their children Mir. and Mrs. Will Waller, MT. and Mrs. Ben Waller and MT. and Mrs. II. E. Rouse and their children were present. A delightful time was had and, with the many friends of this excellent couple, The News wishes that they will enjoy many similar days as that of yesterday.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
Carefully Treat :,
 ChiIdren's s Colds

Neglect of children's colds often ,ayS.n1o nu foundation of serious lung trouble. VI the other hand, it is harmful to eoniiu ;u. ally dose delicate little stomachs VIII ,i.an m ternal medicines or to keep the chiid'sA always indoors. oraa
 Plenty of fresh air in the bedroom anJ pmh good application of Vick's "sap,Unsst p.Da srst Salve over the throat and chest at .he t"ns n sign of trouble, will keep the littie SraE di. free from colds without injuring tne'' 0' gestions. 25c, soc, or $l.00. VCk,S'M5osgB'SA B'SALE
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
Local News.

Dolphus Whitten was here yesterday from Hope.
 Hamilton Railroad Watches $25.00 at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Typewriter RibbOns-All makes and colors at Hesterly Drug Store. Mrs. Dale Wilson, who has been sick with the Lagrippe is better today.
 Symphony Lawn Stationery in Tints and pound packages. 50c.at Guthries.
 Attorney Chas. Tompkins is attend ing to business matters in Gurdon to- day.
 New shipment of Jacobs and Johns tons Chocolates at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Mrs. M. A. Webb of Hope is attend ing the bedside of her daughter Mrs. Dale Wilson.
 Lime Stone Phosphate the New Lax ative in A pound packages 35c at Hesterly Drug Store. Miss Marie Lewis, of Hope, is here spending a visit and is the guest of Miss Margaret White.
 Prof. Lee Marble, algebra teacher and athletic director, is spending the week end with relatives in Little Rock. Eagle Brand Bronze dressing for shoes or for decorating any article of paper or China, etc. 25c at Guthries. c. A. Hays, local freight and pas senger agent of the St. Louis Iron Mountain, spent Thanksgiving in Mar shall, Texas. Watermans Ideal Pens, Safety, Self filling, Stenographer, Bookkeepers, Manifold, in fact any kind you want at Guthries.
 Mrs. w. J. Stone, and children of Gurdon spent yesterday in Prescott as guests of Mrs. Stones mother, Mrs. Lulu Brooks. For Sale-Pure hog lard-only linn ited quantity and if you wish some of it better get it today-Fred Horne.
 Advt.
 Mr. and Mrs. Jno. T. Harris and 1 family spent yesterday down at Elm met with Mrs. Harris parents, MT. and Mrs. W. o. Allen. Foley Kidney Pills for Acute and Chronic Kidney and Bladder Com plaints, soc at Hesterly Drug Store. Married-On the 24th inst, at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Andrews, route number three Prescott at 6:30 p. m., MT. Roy Montgomery of this city to Miss Pearl Andrews.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
PRESCOTT GUN CLUB
 CLOSES SEASON

The Prescott Gun Club held its last shoot for this season yesterday mom- ing at the grounds at l0;SO o'clock. Notwithstanding the threatening weather, the attendance was unusual ly good and good scores were made Mark NJ. Smythe leading the members present by score of 46 out of pos sible 50.
 Following is the score of those who made an average of more than 5O per cent:
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
Continuous Shows
 From zoo p. m. Pictures Changed Daily
NOTICE {.

The management of The Prescott Steam Laundry will not be respon. sible for any accounts, other than those against the Prescott Steam Laundry. Please do not ask us to break this rule.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-11-26
WEATHER REPORT

New Novelty Cut Glass at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Joe Hood, of Emmet, was among the business visitors to Prescott today.
 Chas. H. Newton, of Camden, was a business visitor to the city this after noon.
 Roy Stainton left this morning for Tyler, Texas, where he goes to attend the coming session of the Tyler Com mercial College.
 Superintendent c. M. Hirst accom- panied his sister to Little Rock and will return Sunday night.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-11-18
Notice to Creditors

In the Probate Court of Gem Coun-
ty, State of Idaho.
In the matter of the estate of
Flank Perrou, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned administrator of the estate
of Frank Perron, deceased, to the credi-
tors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first
publication of this notice to the said
administrator at his office in the Paci-
fic National Bank at the corner of
Ninth and Main Streets, Boise, Idaho,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business of said
estate in the City of Boise and Coun-
ty of Ada, Idaho.
JOHN D. DALEY, Administrator
First Publication November LBS
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CALL FOR BIDS.
Emmett Irrigation District.

Notice is hereby given that Emmett
Irrigation District will receive sealed
bids at the Office of its Secretary, in
Emmett, Idaho, on or before the 29th
day of November, 1915, from any and
all contractors desiring to submit bids
for the construction of concrete tun-
mel to take the place of the present
Tunnel No. l (Plowman tunnel), north
of Montour, Idaho, and comprising
part of the irrigation system of said
District.
All bids must be for the construc-
ton of the proposed concrete tunnel
in accordance with plans and specif-
cations for such work which are now
on file in the office of the said Secre-
tary; and the board of directors of the
said district reserve the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Prospective bidders are hereby no.
titled that, if they desire to make an
inspection of the present tunnel before
submitting their bids, the water will
be removed from the said tunnel on
and after the 18th day of November,
1915, so as to permit free inspection
thereof.
By order of the Board of Directors.
H. HAYLOR, Secretary.
1st publication Oct. %, 1915.
9Th publication Nov. 25, 1915.
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NOTICE

Of the Assessment of the Proper
in Local Sidewalk and Curb I'm
provement District No. l, Consist
ing of Grading, Sidewalks and
Curbs Upon and Along the Streets
Within Said District, in the City
of Emmett, County of Gem, State
of Idaho, in Accordance With Or
dinance No. LA, Passed and APP
proved on the End Day of Novem-
Der, 1915.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Pursuant to the provisions of Or
dinance No. 144 of the City of En-
NETT, Idaho, passed and approved on
the End day of November, A. D. 1915,
public notice is hereby given that
the bonds of said Local Sidewalk and
Curb Improvement District No. l,
authorized and provided for in said
ordinance will be issued on the Goth
day of December, 1915, and notice is
further given that the owner of any
piece Of property liable for any spe-
cial assessment made under the pro-
visions of said Ordinance No. 144 may
redeem his property from liability of
said special assessment by paying
the entire assessment chargeable
against his property at any time prior
to the Goth day of December, 1915 If
payment be made before the goth day
of December, 1915, the owner may
redeem said property as aforesaid
and no penalty, interest or costs will
be collected. If payment be made
after said Goth day of December, 1915
the owner may redeem his property
from such liability by paying all the
installments of the assessments and
interest at the rate of per cent per
annum from the date of the issuance
of said bonds to the time of the last
installment of said bonds, the date
of maturity thereof. Interest on all
unpaid installments shall be due and
payable at the time each installment
is payable, and all payments must be
made to the City Treasurer at his Of
office in Emmett, Idaho
D. NJ. STOKESBERY,
City Clerk.
First publication Nov. 4, 1915.
Third publication Nov. Is, 1915.
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take that shack to pieces just as quick
as you know how. Don't leave q
trace Bring the timbers away and
start telling from that end to meet the
trail
AS the foreman went among the
men picking his crew, Sandry turned
down across the slough toward the Of
fee. Once settled at his desk, he took
out the records Of the Dillingworth
company and began systematic
search for word of the narrow tract OF
hill and timber between the camp and
the fine East Belt.
When Daily returned at quitting
time to report the demolition of the
cabin and The start of the new cutting,
he had found nothing.
That's strange" he said uneasily.
Are these all the records, Daily? Has
ANYTHING ever been destroyed? 1 can
find nothing bearing on this piece OF
land, and yet the statement turned
over to me by Frazer distinctly says
that everything from the southwest
section corner here at the camp within
a radius OF five miles north and east
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National Parks.

az believe" says the general super
intendent of national parks. that the
most important feature in the national
parks is the educational one. In ma
tional park the scenery or natural phe-
nomena is of such a character as to be
largely educational. am sure that no
one can go through Yellowstone Ma
tional park after hearing the roar of
the hot springs and seeing the paint
pots without feeling that his education
has been materially augmented. Nor
can he leave Yosemite. after spending
enough time in there to see what gla-
cial action was, to see the highest wa
terfall in the world. the greatest trees
in the world. without feeling that his
mental horizon has been broadened.'