davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
BILL COCKROACH

Bill CockrOach, downtrodden
courthouse insect, ambled softly
into the county treasurer's office
Taxes were being paid.
~ see by the papers," said Bill
musing, that some people have
been oppressed and are being
asked to pay taxes 800 per cent
too high"
"Oh, yes" said somebody
THAT'S quite true"
But how about this matter oil
certifying to the state? DON,
the comfy have to pay the
amount certified whether the
taxes are collected or not?"
''Oh, sure"
well, don't the people have to
raise this money by taxation, any.
way? Isn't the taxpayer the do,,.
BILE loser?'
A heavy book dropped close IL
Bill. He yawned.
"Of course, IL don't make any
difference to me-" he said, "bu,
1 was just thinking how nice 1,
would be if this double tax should
be certified to the state and then
found illegal and"
Whang! Another book drop
ped.
SAY" exclaimed the bug, .sfs
this warfare or only playful.
Dess?"
Then he went out, via large
crack. just as another volume was
hurled.
Mrs. J. w. Moorehead. s3s
North Prospect ST., is the winner
OF today's dollar prize for the
best Jitney Jingle submitted, &C.
cording to the judgment of 1.-THE
Talk o. the Times" man. Her con.
tribution follows:
1.-THE street car people are cryine
disaster,
While the little old jitney goe,
quietly past her:
And while they may howl,
| And say it Is foul,
Wen still think the jitney 1.
master"
L Other Jitney Jingles received
1 in the morning mail follow:
The iitney will go
From the limits to the dock.
And IL pleases us to know
There's no water in the stock.
ELBERT HVJRREVJ
The little auto-bus does fit
i Along its bIithesome way,
And everyone In jitneys jit
| That's got jit to pay
/ G. L. Nj.
Old man Bean is a-raising q fuss
His whole darn systems in q
muss;
His pocketbook tickles
To think Of the nickeIs
That's going the way of the jitney
bus.
HARRIET MARTIN.
5614 South NJ ST., City.
An auto bus felt rather frisky,
Took upon IL the name of q iitney
Stone a. Webster it beat,
/ Which now takes back seat.
Hurrah. evermore for tive iitney
p. NJ. N.
sELAH.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
CORRESPONDENTS

Please tell me how to make a
candlestick.-M. r..
Put little glue on Il.
Dear Selah:
Can you tell me where I can
find a couple of dumb belles?-
ID. s. T.
At a society wedding.
Dear Selah:
Please answer these two ques-
tions:
What is It that you can't keep
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
REIGNING QUEEN

RElGNING QUEEN
Who's that impressive-look-
ing woman over there?"
That's Mrs. Peckum. She's q
remarkably strong-minded wom-
an, and they do say that she conf
mands a very large salary"
How does she earn it?"
She doesn't earn 1t. Her hus-
band earns it and she commands
it."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
NoLoyGER sPRy

The old gentleman's wife was
getting into an automobile and
he neglected to assist her.
You are not SO gallant, John,
as when was a GAL" she "a
claimed In a gentle rebuke.
No. was his ready response,
land you are not SO buoyant as
when was . boy"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
A KNOCK

Manager-Sir. your performs
ance of Hamlet is the very worst
ever represented behind the foot
lights. If there had been any
money in the house | should have
been bound in honor to return II
at the doors. AS IL is. several
friends have sent in and ordered
me to remove their names from
the free list.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
Cous in BlII's Chance

Yale brags of possessing the oldest law code
known, a Babylonian tablet 1000 years old.
Bet that Prof. Taft goes to whetting up his judi
cial temperament on it!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
DIIIGENT

"How long did 1t take you to
learn to run q motor carr"
"Oh, three or four"
"Weeks?"
mo, motor cars" - Boston
Transcript.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
I.ACONIC
THE LAST WORD IN ENNUI

Passenger (entering carl =
Fine morning, conductor.
Conductor-Fare. - Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
AND THEY TALK OF HIM
FOR PRESIDENT

Senator Thomas e. Burton of
Ohio, is preparing to take the
floor and resume his filibuster
against the river and harbor
pork barrel" bill.-Washington
Cd. Co. Post.
Don't overlook the dollar jit-
ney jingle contest. It's still on.
A dollar for the best jitney jingle
every day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
BOOKSTORE BON MOT

Il want one of Mr.. Poe'i
works"
Eyes. madam; any special
title"
"Oh, give me something he's
Just written. Chicago Herald.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
SPEAKING OF APPLES

SPEAkING OFF APPLES
Schoolmaster-Now, IL your
mother gave you a large apple
and small one, and told YOU to
divide with your brother, which
apple would you give him?
yohnny-D'you mean my big
brother or my little brother? -
Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-16
WINTER FOIALIES
TILE ms AND OUTS OF 1T

WINTER FOIALIES
Andy Carnegie's testimony.
Wearing an overcoat.
City council meetings.
Riding T. II. & p. cars.
GEE!
What'd we do II bread became
so high that bread pudding would
be considered stylish?
Word comes from Geneva that
the peaches have suffered from
the cold weather. Well, they
haven't in Tacoma in spite of the
fact that they don't wear any too
many clothes.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19
THE WAR TROUT.
IN TROUBLED MEXICO
THE ATTITUDE OF VILLA AND
CARRANZA MAKES WAY
FOR PEACE FAR OFF,
ITS CA22sHzA... TIN, Villa
Where One Chief Rules This Week,
the Other Rules KeHt and the
Game Is One Of sg,reat
and Advance.

Waehino,ror rr,,,..,.-.. ;.,5.
If friot"on Tnt,ro ~ ,U". '--
ord ,re,tu, wv w '.'1' '''., *.
in tho co., % W '"'i. DE-
- ose,.,., ~ W H.
Jonartran1 ~ =. ~
of tbo Carro, 40 - '-'7
,or,s,l, ,>.' 49, '''' ~ a~' ''''
articros f~tt,,,,.;. ... ~ , - '-l'1''
Should rIr ',,'', ''' . wa. "'-..0,,..' -
Cr,7 ~ 1a ,,1,l ~ '''. -- ''. 'tS' " a..
SO.wa.au-. d.. .,, ,,.
+e,,.,l. g. -. ...' ''''' Ii 0'u Ao' Az
oil djn,or1 ,l 01y
- ,t ,0'I' - - i'''>~ 80
Tonf.no, ~ 49,. - . ,t,1'< - ~,
otbom o. " 'iIll = .,''.'
mo in tIo o- 1l > ~-..,'l'-
~. n C NV D''' ~ "Au >,0,'''Ll7
vs.. 0l','' 81 ~. III On no--1.''J.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19
Why the s,l,naa

/, -, ..i9 love the blue sky, with
~, saMess, warmth and softness
..aafsds have written O. it in Flow.
I. sli ,,s Of praise, willie the inarticu,
~. uallons have felt what they ex.
Who does not love a pair Of
yes! Laughing blue eyes, true
VS. tender blue eyes, Irish blue
Inc men who follow the sea
{. - every mood and hue, ana vet
.sl ~ sparkling sapphire cloak they
ss.is. aaSe her don on the happ;est
.s.eIls 1T is impossible, in our
lSa o. society, not to be some.
~. auoo' wrote Thackeray-not
n asse heart that would relish
= : little blue blood along with
! slt when our thoughts are
49,, s.sSsed and drear like an un-
ssls ~ SKY, we are in the blues.
,,l,s ! paradozical defamation Of
n !. which Is associated with so
II, ' :. lair and pleasing things
!. I We must vilify a color
n.y.. yellow canaries and jaun
g gs,e !! are yellow devils and dan,
y 'ae blues?-Boston Globe.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19

shington.-Another action of the
Carranza government which may
/ cause further complications for the
diplomatic corps in the City of Mex
leo was taken Sunday in the an
nouncement that General Carranza as
first chief is solely authorized to re-
ceiye and pass upon diplomatic condi-
tions. This practically prohibits the
diplomats in the City of Mexico from
dealing with General Obregon, in
command there, and may seriously af-
feet the diplomatic activity of Ameri-
can consular agents, who always have
been instructed to deal with the de
facto authorities, whoever they may
be.
Representation made to subordi
nate generals, says the order now is
sued by the CarranZa government, the
text of which was given out in Wash
ington Sunday, tends even when
made by persons actually accredited
to disrupt the unity which should pre-
vail in the constitutionalist govern
ment to bellttle the authority of the
first chief"
The order apparently will make 1t
impossible for diplomatic representa-
tives of foreign governments to deal
with the Carranza government except
by going to Vera Cruz, which they
have been unwilling to do lest such
action be construed as formal recog.
milton. Already most of the diplomats
at the City of Mexico have asked their
governments for permission to leave
when the situation becomes intoler.
able, and some of them have been ad.
Vised to use their own discretion.
Guadalajara, second largest city In
Mexico, Sunday fell into the hands of
the Villa troops, according to tele-
gram received at Ell Paso. General
Villa describes his victory as com.
plete
The Villa victory Sunday over the
Carranza troops of General Dieguez,
followed previous Carranza advices
that the first attack on Guadalajara
had been repulsed. Guadalajara is the
key to the west coast district and an
important railroad center.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19
Crows Raucous unl..

N Ivy Of almost every member
sbDas. OW family has in its very
Ia os., 60 unbirdlike and partly
ness t1a That could not fail to
E ~, ~ Primitive imagination. In
'sotSia ,as common idea that crows re rs
Pnizes :, y, cav, the old augurers
lhe rav., y less than 65 intonations
sIr ma, voice, each with its spe,
Ahk! rsS sace, From the ringing
Ia tss sa' the swedes have Dor.
IL - nerce cheer, the finest
possessed by any people.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19
.oaIFGr At SEvENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST Revival


,uival at the Seventh Day Adj
lp .,. church still continues with a
a ,,,torost, It will close on the last
~ 81, ,h;s month, with the dedication
.hrrch building. At that time
,,iI also be a general gathering
'',' the SeVenth'day Adventist
wv r,,no in this section OF the state,
D'u ~, ovnacted that some will come
ropo Charles, Lake Arthur, Jen.
O-D Evangeline, WOOdlaWn, MoeIlug,
DDo, ,oun DeRidder and perhaps
nlareS. The program for the re
.,,inder If the meeting IS as follows;
ail 1oy niCht rebruar q, "Where
srVw February p, lHaShing'
pirthday,) "A century OF Peace.
. w q contiuue?" February 23,"Where
' bp Dead?" February u, Religion
~ -, Fcrape" February rs, Two Men
o,,nroed TO Earth who were ,ACIUAL
',,Ur,UHEAVEN," February 70, os..-:..,
= stto World in this Generation" tebru
N Temperance in the Light OF
,,.3i,aI Science" by an experienced
.sr,ician, February %, II a. N. ana 1880
Church Dedication.
Nm Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
!, ,oyt week at 2:5O Lydia +. ParmeIe
y n will give lectures to ladies' in The
.br,cb on matters pertaining to the
reservation OF their health and the
so,nh Of their families
Nm the 9th and 18th there VIII be
0bDath School and Young Peoples
Convention, in addition to preaching
gFyiCe at IL d. Ill., duu toy p ~ al
hstine Mrs. c. B. Caldwell OF New
OrIeaDs, State Secretary OF the Sabbath
Sbool and Young Peoples Depart
rspts Of the Louisiana Conference will
sHesent to assist in the services. In
flefuture, following the close OF this
yeial effort, regular Sabbath School
Tlbe held on Saturday at 10 a. m.
Thcharch service at Il. At the close
4 dthb special effort Rev. ParmeIe with
nst Of his crops of workers will leave
iaOther work; but viii leave Mr.. and
lis Paul here to follow up the work
hgun.
The subject of the discourse last
lght was 1.-THE Devil Identified, I'M
ripned and Executed" Mr., Parmele
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-02-19

ashington.-PraCtiCally all the for
eign diplomatic representative in tn
City of Mexico have been instructed
by their governments to use Their OWL
discretion about leaving the capital
according to an announcement M0n
day by Secretary Bryan.
The British and Italian ambassa
doris inquired of the state department,
during the day as to advices from
Mexico, reflecting the anxiety Of their
governments over the situation in the
City Of Mexico, where food is scarce
and the water supply cut off.
The situation has been further com,
plicated by the decree of General Car
rama that none of his subordinate
military chiefs shall discuss diplo,
matte questions This deprives the
diplomatic corps at the City of Mex
leo of the privilege of dealing with
General Obregon or the de fatto au-
thorities in the City of Mexico.
The only alternative he held out to
them for discussing diplomatic mat
tiers with the Carrdnza government is
a visit to Vera Cruz, which they are
unwilling to make lest it be construed
as formal recognition.
Some Of the embassies at Washing
ton understand that the diplomats in
the City Of Mexico have an agreement
that if they leave the City of Mexico
they will leave the country entirely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05
"Pollv of the Circuso

The Walnut Players demonstrated su-
perior quality as a stock organization
last night in Polly Of the Circus" They
stood the test OF piece that makes large
demands OF character acting. Conven-
tional as Margaret Mayo's production is.
with its rural comedy inclosing a central
episode OF sentiment absolute, with its in
cidental environment OF the circus and its
constant stimulus Of melodrama, enjoy
able presentation OF IL requires actors
who can technically handle types" with
out slips and breathe into them something
OF the sustaining affiatus OF life.
The members Of the resident cornpanv
could do this and their rural gosslps.
domineerlng deacons and men and women
OF the sawdust ring we're real In i'm
preston without being too actual in ex.
preston. The bit of Uncle Toby the
clown, was appealingly human enough 70
recall the original Of the late John Fin
lay, and when Colin White, the new in
terpreter made HIS exit after his brief
scene. burst Of spontaneous applause
swept over the house just as IL
did on the opening night IN this city
Ada Deavens gave a graphic por-
trayal Of "culled pehson," with an
amplitude of maternal feeling. Bernard
Steele, as Big Jim, the boss canvasman,
was robust and sterling in his char
acterization of Polly's foster mother
Others clamor for mention through sheer
merit; the acid old maid of May Edle-
man, the depreclatlng and hypocritical
Deacon Elverson of Cecil Dugrin, the
rancous and unjust fellow-deacon Of II.
p. Norman. the shiftless coon of Leon
Kelly and the blatant impresario of the
big top of T. E Leahy.
OF course there was the Polly, too,
worthy of mention. All the girlish grace
fulness and graciousness of Edith Talla-
ferro, all her naivete of manner and
piquancies of tone were summoned to the
recreation OF role in which she had
previous success. Earl Brown was virie
and effective as the young minister
defiant of country town conventions, his
original role.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05
Bought and Paid For"

The Knickbockers Players gave a
careful and finished production OF George
Broadhurst's Bought and Paid For"
which last night filled the Knickerbocker
Theatre. Nothing which this capable
stock organization has done deserves a
higher need of praise than the capital
representation of the Broadhurst drama
which won the appreciative applause OF
the big audience. Miss Frances Shan
non, the new leading lady. in the role of
the young wife who so bravely resents
indignities which her wealthy husband,
brutalized by overindulgence in wine,
seeks to put upon her because he has
bought and paid for' her, showed the
possession OF emotional talent of no
mean order, and the calls before the cur
tain which followed the powerful second
act of the play, repeated at other juno
lures of the absorbing story, were
sincere and well-merited tribute. Mr..
Bracket, in the role of the husband,
deepened the good impression he has
made, while comedy features of the play
contributed by Mr.. LaSalle, Miss Carrie
Thatcher and the rest of the cast, re-
lieved the tension of the sterner scenes
The mounting of the play is all that
could be desired.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05
$4,000 JEWEL THEFT
BATTLES DETECTIVES
Police Called in by Woman
Owner After Private Sleuths
Fail in Solution

MANCHTs1TR-B -BY-THB- SEA, Oct
Sensational disclosures during the La,
"a hours Of the disappearanoe Of 3ew.,,
worth at least $4,000 from the Morn
Shore home OF Mrs. James Mcmillan a.
most two months ago have only tenasa
to make the case more rnystifyinE.
Not until yesterday had the stat. A.,
local authorities been asked to taks !.
hand in the case. and, although hama,
capped by only a short survey OF N.
situation. State Inspector Arthur wan.
and Chief Of Police Sullivan were s,u.
TO point out a number OF facts hithertc
unknown.
At the time the loss of the Jewels IVA.
discovered, two months ago, New Yorr
and Boston detectives were called In "a
investigate. After working for tvo
months they asked permission to with
draw from the case, giving as their rea-
son that they would either have 70 mai.
an arrest which would prove Of a most
sensational character, or drop their ~
vestlgation entirely. The nearest th.v
came to solving the mystery, II IL bs.
lieved, was when they declared the rob.
berry to be an inside job"
The insurance company has talren ~.
view OF the case, but added that II feeis
confident no one connected with ths
household is responsible for tho robbery
George o. Stevens, OF the insurance fff,h
has declared that although they stir
hope to recover the gems, the COMPANY
is ready to pay the insurance mor,%
which amounts to $4,000
Almost in direct contradiction OF ths
intimated sensational tone of the casa
as pointed out by the detectives. came the
action OF Mrs. Mcmillan in calling tha
police to assist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05

were Rose Marston and company, in THE
Claim Agent; Scott and Marks and War
rem and Brockway. The pictures were in
keeping with the bill.
GLOBE
There is no end Of novelty and good
music in the bill at the Globe. Every
body" Peter C. Plates morality play,
is the headline feature. The characters
tell the story of life and include Work,
Honesty Shirk, Pleasure, Luck, Advice,
Old Sport, Future and Fortune. The play
let won cordial approval.
Good acts were also presented by the
Six Songbirds, Mott and Maxfield, Stod-
dart and Hayes, Irving Rother, the Atlas
Trio, Hill and Hackett Marie Arvelle and
several others.
ALHAMBRA
In addition to n number of good vaude-
Vile acts at the Alhambra this week,
the photoplay 1.-The Heart Of Jennefer," &"
is shown with Hazel Dawn, of musical
comedy fame, in the leading role. The
role gives Miss Dawn ample scope to dis
play her ability and the story held the
interest of the audience throughout the
many scenes.
Interesting pictures taken with the
German and Italian armies are also
shown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05
Vaudeville
Keith's


The pace for quality and speed is set
by FRITZ Scheff, the versatile prima
donna of light opera fame. who delighted
large audience last night at Keith's. It
was some relief to see her break the
rules of cut-and-dried vaudeville. First,
she didn't have piano on the stage, but
sang her numbers with the orchestra,
which did nobly. August Kleinecke d.
rected.
Unlike others who plunge into vaude-
vile, the captivating prima donna did
not change her dress every time she
changed song. In an up-to-date jew
eled gown which would require an art
connoisseur to describe properly Miss
Scheff sang a number of her light opera
successes, including several from mile.
Modiste." and concluded with a beauti-
full medley of popular songs. She sang
all the selections without leaving the
stage. thus saving herself a lot OF energy
and sparing her nerves by avoiding the
quick change of costumes.
Incidentally the Viennese star had to
wait some time to get on the stage, for
Williams and Wolfus threatened to hold
II indefinitely. This queer pair seemed to
blow in from the street, for they arrived
without any send on from the orches-
ira. And In her hurry to arrive Miss
Wolfus met with an accident which tore
away a portion of her dress This left
n bOOu ShppiJ VI AAOoltiy shOWluBI Dul bn6
finally discovered a window curtain under
her skirt and shut of the view.
Mr.. Williams played two different tunes
on the piano at once and sang a song
which didn't belong to either.
The spotlight man threw the wrong
colors on him during his most artistic
moments and the orchestra muddled his
music. He fought with both and also
with his partner and caused so much
commotion in general that the act was
the comedy hit of the bill.
The Metropolitan Dancing Girls, headed
by George and May lie Fevre, provided
an artistic treat in the way OF picturesque
dances
Leo Beers, clever pianist. showed how
easy II was TO make hit with appar-
emily no effort. Other acts which pleased
were Bertha Creighton and company in a
sketch called Our Husband" Frankie
Heath and George Perry. Al Lydell and
company In "A Native OF Arkansas" The
Seebacks. expert bag punchers, and the
-Four Original Londons in daring casting
act.
CROSS KEYS
Colonial Days" a picturesque tabloid.
with a company OF clever musicians and
singers is the headline attraction at the
Cross Keys. The act is one OF the clas-
siest seen at the West Philadelphia house
this season. Beautiful costumes and novel
effects greatly enhance its value
other acts which pleased were BrdWn
and Jackson, Hawley and Hawley, Cam
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05

eron De witt and company, AL Wilson
and La Belle and williams
Interesting pictures added greatly to the
value OF the bill.
NIXON-GRAND.
Eugenie Blair, well known for her i'm
personation of emotional roles, ap-
peared as the feature attraction at the
Nixon-Grand, in "The Reckoning Day."
a tabloid drama, which gave ample op-
portunity TO show her talent. She was
supported by a well-balanced cast and
was given warm approval by a good
sized audience. James b. Donovan,
known as the King of Ireland, and Marie
Lee, Philadelphia girl who was former
ly identified with The Seminary Girls,
made a decided hit in conversation and
songs, which were up to the minute.
The bill also included De Michele
Brothers, Dunley and Merrill, Love and
Wilbur and Twisto.
AMERICAN.
Familiar airs of worldwide popularity
figure prominently in the Songs of All
Nations, the chief attraction at the Amer
can. Lewis Piotti is the soloist, and he
sang with patriotic inspiration. No
favoritism was shown regarding coun-
tries, and the act, being neutral. was well
received.
Among other acts which won approval
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-10-05
NAVY YARD JuBmANT
Wage Question Nearer Settlement
and Warship Contract Is Expected

Pleased with the work on the transport
now under construction at the Philadel-
phia Navy Yard, Secretary Daniels Is
anxious to have the yard bid for one Of
the two new battleships to be constructed
according to the 1916 schedule. This is the
good news that was spread among the
workers at the navy yard today by n
delegation Of employees who made trip
to washington yesterday to endeavor to
obtain an adjustment Of wages. They
were accompanied by Congressman Will
liam s. Ware.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy Roose-
Welt received the delegation In the ao-
sence Of Secretary Daniels, and gave care
ful attention to their arguments. He pre-
dicted a satisfactory settlement OF the
wage question I'm the near future, and
told the men that he hoped that one Of
the new battleships would be constructed
at the yard, as II would be asked to com
pete in bidding.