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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
Men Far Easier to Short Change Than
Women, Says the Girl in the Bubble

corner From and down the the crowd faces
straight ahead could
had not been for the unheedng
Different from inside?" cried Miss II should
think SO! don't"
HEAR VOICES PLAINLY
race in the crowd had turned direction she stopped
to draw coin through the window button the ticket
machine which long, loud and its
I-Two?"
There different kinds peope-and OF
them funny" she
Like the two who both the tickets
hurried other
to It, that of them fell flat the sidewalk And had to
try to keep face straight"
One said woman, her face cose the glass
"Gr-rrrrr,' said the ticket machine.
why, can hear her perfectly" l exclaimed
MEN CARELESS WITH CHANGE.
The girl the bubble laughed YES can't make most
of them "They they shout
Yours leaving ticket LADY,"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
SEATTLE WILL BUY
NEW LIGHT PLANT

SEATTLE, Dec. 15.-Extension
of the city's light and power sys-
TEN, at cost not to exceed So
100000, to be covered by util-
ity bond issue for that amount,
was approved by the city utilities
committee of the council Thurs
day in its recommendation of a
bill authorizing the board of pub
lie works to call for bids on a
completely developed hydro-elec-
trio plant, providing for the bond
issue, and otherwise formulating
complete scheme for the extern
sion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
Seattle Food
Boycott Well
Started Today

SEATTLE, Dec. 5.-Resolu-
lions declaring a boycott on pota-
toes, butter and eggs, adopted yes
terday by the Housekeepers' club,
will be presented at mass meet
ing to be held this afternoon in
the Press club theater.
The resolutions declare that
we do not buy potatoes until they
reach the price of / " cents a
pound; fresh butter for two weeks
or until it reaches 40 cents a
pound, and eggs if they cost more
than As cents for the fresh va
riety and 35 cents for the cold
storage kind"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15

Theodore Roche, defense coun-
sci, cross-examined the witness
sharply regarding charges that he
had transported a Sacramento
girl from San Francisco to Osh-
kosh, Wis.
Judge Hunt interferred, and
told the witness that he could re-
fuse to answer any of the ques-
tions If they tended to involve him
criminally.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
Smith Relieved
of Slave Quiz

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is. -
Louis j. Smith, star witness Tor
the government in the trial of
German Consul Franz Bopp and
associates on charge of violating
American mortality, need not an
swer questions regarding alleged
violation by him of the white
slave act. according to a ruling to-
day by Presiding Judge Hunt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
BY MABEL. ABBOTT

It lights into
the cashiers the Colonial theater.
had been looking from the outside half
OF big bubble with pretty girl in the heart ia girl who
looked
sidewalks while her fingers made change with quick
ticket machine little
fas Il off
by
out of the crowd and paused at the ticket window.
he was
impenetrable wall
they spoke they bent awkwardy their through
little evident
her. She hem in
tostng neghbor isolated a goldfish a flower
a
There something | how
world looked from the other side of the barrier.
Her high chair, the telephone elbow
chine nearly all
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15

There are no distilleries, brew
cries, or public houses in Persia,
and the only Intoxicating beyer-
age used is homemade wine.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
PROBE COST OF COAL

WASHINGTON D. c. Dec. 14.-Wh a view of reducing
commission today
All
are the PROBE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
Yesterdays Late News
SMITH PAID FOR TESTIMONY?
Omitted Press Lensed Wirel

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec Examinations that Louis J. Smith
receiving another besides the
the against German Consul Bopp
Counsel Theodore Roche
officials violating American
neutrality.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
WILL BAR ALL LUXURIEs

IA fair share of food for but
possible institution
food
pla
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
sTALLINGS OR MITCHELL

NEW YORK, Dec 14-Charles H. Weeghman this afternoon
the either
Sang of the Boston Braves Fred MITCHELL the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
ALL SORTS GO TO THE MOVIES

"Nno," said the girl bubble, thoughtfuly. THAT is
anybody looks him
lido you
i've got so know the reguarsthe that every
the picture wonder
what they did before there moving pictures"
whtehared magnificent ticket went
in alone.
little a stopped photographs Of
Marguerite Clark clothes and with wul backward
look
roughly slipped their dimes through the win
dow and went with rudy face stubby
and wellcut clothes Two
girls asked after some
ultafiop in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-12-15
HEAR VOICES PLAINLY.


The girl in the bubble laughed YES can't make mos
of them believe it, said They think they shout
You're leaving ticket LADY,"
Three broadshouldered fellows flannel shirts
macknaws plainly glad thu
transparent,
Miss Wehnes laughed again.
"See how shorchange a II I wanted
to- she observed "A sticks his his pocket with
and counts it again afterward.'>
DO get much counterfeit money!" asked.
mo- DON'T" answered. don't 1t
the slab Often either. They Just don't offer it."
docs anybody get-we question.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
U. S. MARINES AND NATIVES
BATTLE IN SANTO DOMINGO
Encounter Results in Number Of Men
on Both Sides Being
Wounded.

In an encounter between American
marines and natives at Macoris, Santo
Domingo. Wednesday, a number were
wounded on both sides. The heaviest
losses were suffered by the Dominicans.
The affair was reported to the Navy
Department today by Capt. Knapp
commanding the forces in Haiti and
Santo Domingo.
The dispatch said no Americans were
killed and that only a few marines
were injured 1t did not indicate the
number of the natives losses. The fight
occurred while the American forces
were investing Macoris, disarming the
natives and establishing themselves, in
accordance with the military rule re-
Gently proclaimed.
Capt. Knapp. American naval officer
who proclaimed military government
in the Dominican Republic last week,
has reported to the Navy Department
that his administration is being re-
ceived with enthusiasm by most of the
islanders.
He said the native officials were be-
ing paid their long-awaited salaries
out of the accumulated 100000 of ex-
port duties neld by the American Gus
toms receivers. Within a short time,
he adds. government will be proceed
ig in normal fashion under the navy's
supervision.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
A. E. DiONISI0 INDICTED
FOR MURDER OF COUSIN
Charge of Homicide Against Samuel
Brocato Ignored by Grand Jury.
Other Indictments.

Murder in the first degree is charged
in an Indictment returned today by the
grand jury against Alexandra Z. Dion
isio for the killing of Quinto Vienna,
a cousin. August 19 last at 18th and d
streets northwest. The killing follow
ed an alteration.
A charge of homicide against Samuel
Brocato was ignored by the grand
jurors. Brocato was driving an auto
mobile November "a when he struck
and killed Mrs. Anna c. Chambers near
10th and K streets northwest.
Others indicted and the charges
against them are: Margaret Sheppard,
grand larceny: Owen Washington,
forgery and uttering: Homer Payne and
William Bailey housebreaking and
larceny; Charles Ware, assault with in
tent to kill: James A. Dove. grand
larceny: Matthew l. Dod6. assault with
dangerous weapon: Benjamin Kline. re-
ceiving stolen property; Robert John
son, larceny after trust; Madison Jett,
Herbert Cation and Joseph SImons.
robbery; Raymond Hager. violating
section $50 District of Columbia code :
Paul Bouts, housebreaking; James w.
Hayes. Joy riding; Gilbert Smallwood,
assault with dangerous weapon; Fran
els Benton. attempted robbery: Jerome
Fftzhugh, robbery: Francis Day, forg-
cry and uttering: William Witherspoon.
assault with intent to kill, and Rossfe
Sharp. James Cant. William Sue Wen.
William ]. Pugh and Helms Haller, nom
support.
Evening star., 1916-12-04

Fine Grade Voile Curtains, S3.85
pair-\Nith three to four inch
lace insertion and one-inch
lace edge; hemstitched border
Antique Lace Curtains, at S5.85
pair-Of mercerized marqui-
settle. with hand worked antique
insertion and edge.
Arabian Lace Curtains, $3.85 pair
Made of French net. 3-ply,
finished with Arabian lace in
sertion and edge.
Panel Curtains, at $3.S5 each
Made of voile or marqulsette,
with imitation flet lace panel
ed bottom and cluny lace in
sertions.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
Sale of Lace Curtains
at $2.85 Pr.
f. Regular values up to $5

Manufacturers surplus stock of fine quality Scotch Lace
Curtains and attractive designs All reproductions OF
fine handwoked curtains Considering the extent which
have increased believe this the very best lace
tain offer in town
The of the maker is into each pair of
tains which guarantees their quality.
Evening star., 1916-12-04

New Style Voile or Marquisette
Curtains, at $z.zS pair-Of fine
mercerized voile and marqui
settle. finished with hemstitch-
ed border and lace edge; cor
ners of drawnwork, ornamented
with imported lace.
Plain or Dutch Style Lace Cur
tains, $l.55 pair-Finished with
hemstitched border; imitation
filet or cluny lace insertion and
edge; also Quaker Craft Lace
Curtains, in neat conventional
designs. Your choice of white,
cream or ecru.
PaIais RoyaI-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
CONGRESSMENPAY
CALLS Of RESPECT
Visit White House in Large
Numbers, But Find President
Has Gone to Golf Links.
ENGAGEMENTS FOR TODAY

Senator's and representatives in large
numbers focked to the White House
today to pay the customary calls of
respect upon the chief executive of the
nation, but President Wilson was alb
sent on the golf links with Mrs. Will
son. and did not return to the White
House until noon.
The Z. esident's program for the aft
errocn includes two enga gements, the
first n call of respect from the board
of managers of the National Home for
disabled Volunteer Soldiers. in session
in the city. and a conference. begin
ming at 2:40 o'clock, with Samuel Com
pcrs, president of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor, regarding the attitude
of labor or Legislative MATTERS that are
expected to occupy much OF the time
CT Conc,ess
Addres sto Congress Tomorrow.
The Presidents address to Congress
will be delivered about l o'clock tomor-
row. Nothing can be learned at the
White House concerning reports that the
President will tomorrow add to his pre-
pared remarks upon the high cost of liv-
ing. The President has not so far made
known his views upon the high cost of
living or upon the various plans proposed
to remedy the existing situation.
Wednesday the President will enter
tain Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Bryan at
luncheon. Thursday night he will
tertain Vance Mccormick and members
of the democratic and progressive cam
paign committees at dinner
President to Make Address.
Friday night the President has accept
ed an invitation to speak before a spe-
cial session of the international Associa-
tion of Industrial Accident Boards and
Commissions. to meet here. Royal Meeker
of the Department of Labor being secre-
tary. The meeting will be held in Me-
mortal Continental Hall Secretary Will
son. Samuel GomperS and George Pope,
president of the National Association of
Manufacturers. will also make addresses.
Saturday night the President is to at
tend the Gridiron dinner in this city.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
Visit the Third Floor

A great sale Of women's Coats is in
progress. Reductions are one-third
below regular price. All the popular
materia1s-in the wanted shades. The
best values of the season.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
Boarding House Mattresses.

From the Boston Transcript.
Advertisement: Iron bedsteads and
bedding" The sheets made of sheet
iron. we presume.
Evening star., 1916-12-04

Can be fitted with a new model suit,
overcoat or mackfnaw-that will wear
we'll Made in the latest style Of de-
pendable fabrics-at a generous saving
right now.
Evening star., 1916-12-04
D. c. GUARDSMEN MARCH
IN DENSE M|ST[|KE RAIN
Cover First Leg of Nine Miles in
Hike to Leon Springs for
Rifle Practice.
BY ]. CROSBY MCCARTHY,
STAFF Correspondent.

BLUEMELS, Tex, on March with Sd
Infantry, y. G. D. c.. December A.
After a nine-mile hike through a dense
mist that wet the men like rain. the
provisional brigade, composed of the
Sd District of Columbia, I'd West Vir-
ginia and LIST Mississippi regiments.
which are on their hike to Leon Springs
to engage in rife practice and maneu
vers. reached here, about noon today
and set up a temporary camp for the
night.
The District soldiers finished the first
leg of their journey in excellent shape
and their condition indicated that they
had prof1ted by experience gained on
the hike several weeks ago to New
Braunfels.
AS soon as this place was reached
the men 5f the I'd Battalion of the
meal from rolling kitchen which is
Icing tested on this march, but the
others had to wait until their cooks
had tin e to prepare them something.
An inspection. made by the medical
officers. show ed that the fee. of DIS
triCt Sol1iers ere in excellent share
Left Camp spick and Span.
When Il e District soldiers rolled
their erts before daybrcak this morn
ing they We're wet, as the resul. OF
the Cense mist which had fallen
through The night. and their blaEkets
were in like condition. This meant
that the packs which they carried on
their backs today were several pounds
heavier than what otherwise wouI1
have been the case
.he regiment started out from CAM,
Wilson on schedule time. leaving its
camp site spick and span. Large de-
tails CT nien were set to work pOiicjng
the camp before daylight.
Arrangements have been made to
have AL mail addressed TO the District
mili,,amen at Camp Wilson forwarded d
TO tfeir camp at Leon SpIings during
their stay there.
Evening star., 1916-12-04

Only One NBrOmO Quinine."
To get the genuine. call for full name LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature
Of 2. W. GROVE. Cures q Cold in One Day. 25c.
-Advsytissment.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28
A Family Quarrel.

The election of a Democratic Cen
t. al committee will be one of the con-
tested points tomorrow. there being
strong rivalry between the two fac
tons Of the party. Postmaster Col
Inns and his supporters constitute one
g. the factions, while the other IS un-
der the leadership of j. w. Glassford,
7 H. Lien and Phil W. Brooks, and
in the ranks a good deal Of interest
centers on this fight.
In the Republican ranks, also, there
is a lively fight on for members of
the county committee, the leadership
bttween the two factions being in Phil
d. Swing and Joseph F. Seymour. Jr
The twelve names consist Of r. f..
Breedlove, William Egerer, Waiter X
Kibbey, John Norton, f. J. Parke,
Franklin Reading, Mrs. ]. +. Sey-
mour, A. w. Swanson. Phil d. Swing,
O. B. Tout, and Wiley NJ Weaver. Out
Of these six are to be nominated
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28

the committee of eight which has
handled the negotiations announced
that they had asked for conference
with President Wilson and awaited
his pleasure. After two-hour wait
the executive announced that Presi-
dent Wilson had informed them he
would prefer not to see them tonight.
The situation as summed up late
tonight by those close in touch with
il, was this:
President Wilson. has seeV the
published reports of the reply the
executives will make him Monday
and does not wish to accept it. 1t
would not surprise those in the con-
fidence Of the railroad officials to
have him make a counter proposal at
that time, retaining his origianl prop
osition for an eight-hour day, but
Offering the roads as compensation
congressional assurances of a freight
rate increase and commission to
settle future disputes.
Nobody knows the attitude of con-
gress toward the suggested legisla-
ton. 1t was pointed out tonight
that there are many senators who
bitterly opposed the 5 per cent in
crease recently granted the eastern
railroads and criticized the commits
sicn for its position in the case, and
WHO might be expected to oppose
any proposal that would direct the
commission to grant another in
crease.
The executives appear confident
public opinion will be with them in
their insistence upon the principle OF
arbitration and their opposition to an
eight hour day.
The executives reply will be divid-
fCONTINfTEp ON PAGE Foi1Ri
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28
Walter Hamilton Burned
By Falling in Geyser

While escorting a party of friends
about Volcano lake yesterday Walter
O: Hamilton, president of the irriga.
tlcn district, got too close to one Of
the geysers and the ground gave way,
letting him into the hot water above
the knees and one hand also getting
INTO the water. The burns that result
ed are very painful and probably will
lay him up for several weeks, though
it is not believed any permanent in
jury was sustained.
He was hurried across country to 9
train which brought him to Calexico,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28
johnson Sure of
Election Tomorrow

Throughout California primary elections will be held
at which Progressives, Republicans and Demo
vote each person for his respective party
So far the state election is concerned there is but
one office to be filled and there is really but issue
that between Governor Johnson and Willis H. Booth for
The Republican nomination. Johnson will get the nomlna-
On of the PrOgreSSveS as matter OF course ana IN
cher confidential moments prominent supporters OF
Booth concede that he defeated while Johnson IS png
up another of those tidal which has swept HIM into
he office of governor
There nominees to be voted for congress, but
It is believed that HARRISON the Republican ticket and
Kettner on the Democratic will have great malorlties
Edwards has already been nominated by the Prohibition
and he and HARRISON fighting for endorsement by
he Progressives
The Republicans and Democrats each have but one
candidate for the state senate and there is issue pre-
sented.
r. E. Wills of Brawey has the Democratic and Pro
gressve endorsements for the e and Clifford Cog
gins and A. n Dyke divide the Republican endorsement
but MI. Wills is also candidate for Republican nonina
ton tomorrow and Should he win he would be the cand
date Of three parties.
There three supervisors to be nominated tomOr-
from the Calexico E Centre and Imperial districts
The CaeXico candidates are p E. Carr and f. H.
lockwood, and of these wlbe elected at the pri
marieS
In the Ell Centre district there three candidates,
Arthur Shepard for reelection, W. H. Brooks and F. B.
Ferris the latter two both being we'll known farmers Mr.
Shepard has been laid up with illness during portion Of
the campaign and Mr. Brooks has been obliged to be alb
account of the illness of Mrs Brooks
In the Imperial district J. T. Rice is disputing the
domination with j. j. Carr, the incumbent
Other matters have distracted great deal of atten-
ion from politics locally, and while the issue the
ora nomination is Of great Importance to the people Of
he valley it is feared there will not be large at
he primaries as there should be-
a Family Quarrel. Candidates Are
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28

where he was treated by DR.. Elliott,
and where ne will remain for a time.
While on most of the surface the
burns are superficial, it is feared there
ale parts of the legs on which there
will have to be skin grating later
Mrs. Hamilton and children are in
San Diego, and they were at once no.
tilted of the accident to prepare them
against any exaggerated report they
n light receive.
Mr. Hamilton's father is also in San
Diego, where he was injured somewhat
ir an automobile accident Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28

The second petition for the recall
81 Walter 0. Hamilton from the ir
.iigation district boayswas put in cir
.ulation Saturday, and today there is
cn active canvass on. In the day and
half there have been obtained more
signatures than the 181 required for
a valid petition, and the greatest care
is being exercised in the signing, that
there shall be not the slightest pre-
text for throwing out the names.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28
Rumania Fights;
Invades Hungary
BY Ed L. Keen, United Press Correspondent

London Aug. 28-Roumania today joined the allies
with her we'll trained army of 100000 One official
statement from Berlin announced that Roumania decar
ed war last night
The Roumanian declaration is expected to be the
signal for Greeces early entrance of the war on the side
Of the allies popular enthusiasm there has been famed
to fever heat by Bulgarian invasion OF northern Greece
This broke out in series of great meetings in Athens
Sunday King Constantine denounced for failing to
lend assistance the allies and urged to prepare the
army for war.
The Roumanian third army is already mobilized and
within striking distance of the Hungarian frontier is
expected there will be invasion to ransvania before the
end of the week. striking westward against Peszte1cz
The Roumanian general staff probably will send
every available for the invasion of Hungary in ar
effort conquer the rich province of Transyvana long
coveted by the Roumanans. At the time strong
force will be maintained the southern Roumania from
tier to guard against attacks by the Bulgarlans
The artillery consists OF twenty regiments, each be-
ng composed Of six companies with four guns each II
addition to these there is full organization Of engineers
and trains Roumanias chief for entering the
is the hope Of annexng the Austrian provinces Of
Bukowin and TRANSATLANTIC, which are Inhabited largely
by Roumanans. While all other Balkan states are IN
erested in the opening of the land Of the Balkan penn
sua, Roumanian aspirations lie to the north Still an
other feature separates Ronana from the other Balkan
states of that race Roumana prides herself being Of
latin origin and traces her stock back to of the col
MES sent out by the emperor OF IraJan
Paris Aug. 2S.-Roumania has declared on the
Central pesHets, following meeting of the Grown coun
Roumana's S entrance to the war places thoroughly
drilled and equipped army Of 600O00 men alongside the
allies Of the actual fighting standard of the modern
Roumanan army nothing be said, never has been
put to the test but the organization and equipment of
Roumania's armies are praised by many experts Mill
ary service calls for ali from II to 46 years OF
The country has population of 100000.
Berlin Aug 2S-Roumana declared war on Austria
yesterday it is officially stated
London, Aug. 28.-Gennany will hand passports to
Imperial Valley press., 1916-08-28
Second Petition Is
Being Signed Freely

On one petition alone the single cir
culator had this afternoon more than
LOO nanss,s and persons who had be-
lore declined to sign have come to
town on purpose to put their names
on the petition.
The bluff that is being run under
the threat of libel suits against all
who sign is having no effect, any
more than it did to get names off the
first DetitiOn