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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24
CHUM OF DEAD GIRL
WILL Defend ORPET

WAuKEGAN, H., May "a
Dorothy Mason, chum of Marion
Lambert, is to be summoned by
the defense to testify as a wit
ness for William Orpet, the young
student charged with murder, II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24
PuyaIIup To
Get Pumping
Station Free

BY unanimous vote, the Taco
ma council today granted Puy-
allup the right to erect a pumping
station at Maplewood Springs,
owned by Tacoma, and operate II
as an auxiliary to the present
Puyallup water supply.
Puyallup will pay 81 year
rental for the ground.
81 don't think we should
charge anything for use of this
liant as an auxiliary system by
Puyallup," said Mayor Fawcett.
"Puyallup is almost a part of Ia
coma. and anyway, we have no
immediate use for those springs."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24
THIEF LooTs PHONE BOOTHS

Nearly $50 In nicksls, dimes
and quarters was stolen last night
from four public pay" tele-
phones in Tacoma. The same
thief committed all crimes, the
police believe. A small, powerful
Jimmie" was used in each case
to pry apart the mechanism of
the telephones, and extract the
money.
In the phone booth of the
Donnelly hotel, approximately
SIS was taken from the cash box
of the instrument.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24
learned today,

was learned today.
She will testify that Marion
was often respondent. The de-
Tense will use this to further the
suicide theory. The entire fore
noon was spent in getting two
Jurors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24
FLASHES

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Plans
of many of the great financial
agencies will be behind the re-
publican nominee for president,
provided the right man is select
ed, it is reported.
LONON-The large munition
plant at Rovereto has been de-
stroyed by Italian shell fire, 1t
was announced today.
NEW YORK-The American
Defense society has received a
letter from President Wilson
partially indicating Rear Admi-
raj Fisk in his controversy with
Secretary Daniels in connection
with the belated letters regarding
the unpreparedness Of the navy.
VIRGINIA CITY-Four men
are known to be dead in the
flames that are still burning in
the lower levels of the Yellow
Jacket mine.
ATLANTIC CITY-The general
assembly of the Presbyterian
church issued a warning today to
the New York churches that the
tenets of the church had to be
accepted by candidates for the
ministry before they could be or
dained.
WASHINGTON, d. ca ia
lvorable report was handed to the
senate foreign committee today
in regard to the safety of Amer
lean citizens in districts in Ire
land, where martial law is in eff
feet.
BERLTN-In accordance with
the traditional custom, an execu-
toner chopped off the head of
Henriete Holstein for the muir
der of her husband, daughter and
stepson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-24

we're showing
somS wonderful
values In our
DICKSON SHOES"
and the best lot
of lasts We ever
did show,
Lasts that fit
your feet like
a stocking-no
such thing as
breaking them in"
We've an English
last in a tan
shoe with q white
rubber sole that
doesn't pinch your
toes together;
il is roomy
enough for almost
any foot and sells
on sight.
We've got "OAKE,"
BOOSTER" pilot"
"DURBAR," "VICTOR"
and RUNNER"
These names don't
mean much to the
average buyer,
but to us each
last represents
a different type;
we know which ones
are high or low
In the instep,
wide or narrow in
the ball of the
foot, which have
the low instep
and the wide tread,
etc.
This knowledge,
these lasts and
the very best
materials In both
upper stock and
sOle-leather
constitutes our
Shoe Department
and the DICKSON"
Shoes that we
sell you at
$500 to 5000.
We thank you for
reading this
Advertisement.
Dickson
Bros.
Co.
I12O, 1922 Pacific Ave.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
CHANGE IN COLOR SCHEME
OF RAILWAY SIGNAL LIGHTS
White to Be Eliminated on Pennsy
System Because of Confusion
With Illuminating Lamps.

A complete change in the color
scheme of signal indications will be
made on the entire Pennsylvania
railroad system, both east and west of
Pittsburgh. as soon as the necessary
materials can be obtained Orders for
the required material are now being
placed.
White lights are to be eliminated al
together as a signal indication Green
will replace white for clear or pro
ceed'' A bright distinctive yellow, visi-
Bile at great distances, will be used for
caution" Red will continue to mean
stop"
The elimination Of white from the
signal color scheme has been made de-
sirable by the increasing use Of white
lights of various kinds in buildings
driveways, roads and streets close or
adjacent to the railroads right of way
The railroad, however. was unwilling
to proceed with the change until yell
low glass could be obtained for the
caution" signals, which would give a
bright light at long distances. and still
would not be liable to be mistaken for
white, and so confused with other
lights along the line. Progress in the
art of coloring glass, after years of
experiments, has resulted in the pro-
duction of such glass.
Adoption of the new signal system
will mean the changing OF hundreds of
thousands of colored glasses and
lenses. This will require considerable
time for completion. especially as slow
deliveries are to be expected owing to
industrial conditions resulting from the
European war.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Welfare OF MEXICO
CONFERENCE SUBJECT
Gen. carrapza Gives Luncheon to
Cabinet Ministers, Generals
and Governors.

MEXICO CITY. August IA formal
luncheon at which important matters
dealing with the future Of Mexico were
discussed at length was given yesterday
by Gen. Carranxa to his cabinet ministers.
generals and governors. The luncheon
took place in the famous carved oak
state dining room in the national palace
and among those present were Gen. OBJ
RECON, minister of war; Gen. Pablo Con-
zales, minister of communications; For
eign Minister Aguilar, Senor Rouaix Of
the ministry of the interior, and Luls
Cabrera and Ygnacio Bonillas. the two
latter delegates appointed to the confer
ence at which the differences between
Mexico and the United States will be dis
cussed.
The procedure Of the international
conference was discussed together with
other matters. including a decree extend
ing martial law to the whole Of the re-
public when necessary. Details of the
discussion were closely guarded 1t Is
probable Seniors Cabrera and Bonillas will
leave Mexico City the middle or end of
the present week.
Evening star., 1916-08-07

has warned its readers against enter
tAining hope that the protest against
It viii influence the American govern
ment in the slightest degree from its
bias for Great Britain"
Evening star., 1916-08-07
GERMANS REPORTED NEAR
TO COLLAPSE IN AFRICA
Campaign Against Kaiser's One Re
naming Colony Believed to
Be in Last Phase.

LONDON, August Z. 1:46 p.m.-Gen.
Louis Botha. premier Of the Union OF
South Africa, has arrived in German East
Africa, to witness what Is believed here
10 b the last phase Of the operations
agatnst 0ernany-s ono remaining colony.
Gen BoehA was present At the recent
6gh<fng north Of the German central rail-
way. which resulted in . British advance
to and occupation Of the lines At Kilima-
tinde and other points.
Meanwhile, with the occupation Of UJijl
by the Belgians, and Of Sadani and other
coast ports by tho British, the Germa ms
apparently are afforded only the oppor-
tunity OF retreatlng into the southeastern
corner OF the colony, where the Portu-
guese, in their east African possession,
are awaiting them.
Rapid progress in the southwark drive
Of tho British through German East Af-i-
ca 10 reported in an official statement is
sued today. The Germans have been
driven from tho limo Of the Central rail-
way at K1limatindo and other points, says
tho report from Cen Jan Christian
Smuts. commanding tho British expedi-
ton, and are being pursued By the Brit
ish forces.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Little German Interest.

Berlin, August 6, via Longon. Au-
gust THUS far the discussion in the
United States of Great Britain's black
list against American firms and, indi-
viduals, as reported in neutral and Ger
man dispatches received in Berlin, has
aroused no interest. While the facts
are not doubted, the opinion in all cir
cles is that the situation created by
the black list is a tempest in a teapot
A majority Of the newspapers do not
attach much importance to the alleged
excitement prevailing in the United
States over the black list Die Post
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Again Irelsud's Lord Lieutenant.

LONDON, August S-Baron VIM
borne has been reappointed lord nsu-
tenant of Ireland. He was severely
criticised after the recent revolt in
Dublin and resigned from his post. the
resignation being accepted June %. A
royal commission appointed to investi-
gate the revolt found that lawlessness
had been allowed TO grow unchecked
in Ireland. but declared Augustine Bir-
rell. chief secretary for Ireland. to be
primarily responsible for the conditions
that led to tho revolt and entirely az
onerated Lord wimborne from blame.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Thieves Reported Active.

An unidentified white man was dis
covered in the house of Henry Evans
3439 Holmead place, yesterday after
noon about o'clock. He was on the
second floor of the house when seen
by a member of the Evans family
the police were Informed, and was
frightened of before he had an op-
portunity to help himself to valuables
Burglars visited the unoccupied house
of Thomas w. Power at 1113 n street
northwest during the past two weeks
and stole ten gas and nine electric
light fixtures.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Awaited Turkish Advance.

However. by advancing slowly we
established ourselves firmly in en-
trenched positions behind Romani and
awaited the Turkish advance from FL
Arish, an advance of which We had
constant news from our sirsh service
THE Turks not only made a frontal
attack on our entrenched positions, but
attempted to get around our left flank
Our artillery. infantry and cavalry Co
operated not only in repelling, but in
attacking the enemy. with such salts
factory results that he is liable to have
an uncomfortable time recrossing the
desert at this season of the year. Our
advance has reached within a short
distance Of the edge of the Katia oases.
There Is no question the Germans
encouraged the latest Turkish attempt
on the canal In an effort to prevent
us from sending any Of our forces to
the western front, but the disastrous
result shows we have provided ade-
quateiy for the safety of the Suez canal.
In accomplishing this we suffered COM
paratively few casualties, many OF
which consisted of slight wounds
Evening star., 1916-08-07
"Safety First" Cars for Baby Fish.

Baby fish are to travel in special
safety first" steel cars. If the desires
Of the bureau Of fisheries prevail. To
carry little FISH from the hatcheries of
the bureau OF fisheries to the waters
which are to be stocked the country
over. the six wooden cars now in use
are ultimately to be replaced by steel
cars At least. this Is what the bureau
hopes, as one steel car has already been
placed in service, and the appropriation
for two others made by Congress.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
France PUTS US. FIRMS
ON TRADING BLACK LIST
Same Concerns and individuals Who
Are Boycotted by Great
Britain.

PARIS, August THE Oflcial Jour-
nal publishes the names OF American
Individuals and firms which have been
placed on the French black list under
tho trading with the enemy act The
list. which IL marked No. I. is tho Same
as regards American individuals and
firms as that given out In London
July Is.
The complete list printed In the
Official Journal covers twenty-four col
umns and includes firms and individu-
ais in Africa, South America. Japan.
the Philippines. Cuba, Denmark. Spain,
Portugal. Greece. Holland. Norway and
Sweden. with whom French citizens are
forbidden to trade.
The list is preceded by a notice from
the committee of restriction of supply
and of commerce with tho enemy, say
ing that the list IL incomplete, and the
fact that q firm or person Is not in
scribed on It cannot be invoked in any
way, and that French merchants hav-
ing commercial relations with neu-
trails must, In case of doubt. continue
to make the supplementary depositiops
provided for in the customs declaration
when taking out goods.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Ere Near Scene of Big Explosion

JERSEY CITY. August IA spec
tacular fire. which the police believe
was incendiary, broke out last night
In the railroad yards in the Claremont
section of the city, a quarter of g mile
from the scene of the Black Tom explo-
sion last Sunday. About fifteen freight
cars loaded with mercha ndise We're de-
stroyed.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Steamer Re d'ItaIia's Defense
Guns Believed to Have
Hit One.
THREE SUBMARINES LEFT
BEHIND IN mediterranean
Seven-Hour Stern Chase-Apparent
Attempt to Launch Torpedo
Not Successful.

NEW YORK. August THE italian
steamship Re d1talis, with three Amer
lean passengers ON board from Genoa.
three submarines while In the Medi-
terranean. and wAs saved from. capture
or destruction hv U.s. q defense guns
mounted At aooosd1ng 10 the report Of
her MASTER Capt Amedso Pinost1. on
tho arrival Of the ship here yesterday.
Tho captain said he believed ono OF
tho submersib1es was hit by q shell.
HIS only evidence was the column Of
fred at the Re d'Italia. Capt Pinceti
said, and all he saw Of tho subma-
rines were the periscopes.
Sighted in Early Morning.
They were discovered by the lookout
at $50 an. July %, when the vessel
was about 200 miles from Genoa, mid
way between the Baleario Islands and
the Island of Corsica They were then
one and one-half miles dead astern.
Capt Pfncei ordered tho speed of his
ship Increased to her full capacity,
ABOUT twelve knots an hour. Then he
summoned the crew Of naval gunners
on board.
About s:45 tho submarines were
slightly abeam on the starboard quar-
ter, travelling in a line" Capt Pinceti
said Seeing that they were chasing US,
l ordered the gunners to open fire. The
spout Of water that followed the fall
ing Of the shell was much different
from that caused by the preceding
shots. 1t was much heavier, and ap-
parently impregnated with smoke or
oil: At any rate. from that time on.
only two periscopes were to be seen.
The chase continued until 4:30 that
afternoon, tho boats not getting any
closer to US, nor showing themselves.
We kept on firing at them. in all If
guns.
Fail to Launch Torpedo.
After our third shot the submarines
evidently tried to get In a position to
launch a torpedo. but were no doubt
afraid to come to the surface to get
better speed. because Of our guns. No
flag was seen. and there was no way
to determine their nationality, but
Indicated that they were big ones"
The three American passengers on
the Re d'Italia were L P. Roster Of
Philadelphia. veterinary surgeon;
James Higgins Of Cincinnati, who had
gone over in charge of a consignment
of horses.
The shots from the defense guns were
all fired by Andreni Ugo, an italian
naval gunner assigned to the ship, who
was formerly a resident of Newark,
n. J. Capt. Pinceti said he holds the
rank of lieutenant commander in the
Italian navy, and has seen war service.
The Re d'Italia is a vessel of 6.237
tons, owned by the Italian Lloyd Sa-
ba udo. Prior to the war she was en-
gagged in the passenger and freight
trade between New York and Italian
ports, but for several months has been
engaged in handling freight only.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
JUDGE T. D. STUART RESIGNS.
Anticipated Action Follows Protest
Against Court Reappointment.

Senator Shafroth Of Colorado carried to
the White House today the resignation Of
Judge Thomas D. Stuart of the first Ha-
waiian judicial circuit, who wrote Presi-
dent Wilson several weeks ago announc-
ing his intention to resign and protesting
bitterly against the reappointment Of
William J. Robertson. republican. a.
chief justice of the supreme court Of
Hawaii.
Oficials said the resignation would be
accepted at once. Judge Stuart was a
citizen Of Colorado before going to HA-
wall
Evening star., 1916-08-07
TURKS ARE ROUTED
NEAR SUEz CANAL
Lose 0ne-Fourth of Effec-
tives;; Survivors Driven Into
Blazing Desert.
GERMANS ARE AMONG
PRISONERS CAPTURED
Led Into a Trap by British Cavalry.
One Entire Brigade Forced
to Surrender.

LONDON, August 1.-The
number of unwounded Turks
captured by the British August 4
and S at the battle of Romani
was 3.145, according to an Off
cial statement issued by the war
office today. The statement says
that the Turks were pursued for
eighteen miles.
The pursuit continued beyond
Katia, which is twenty-three
miles east of the Suez canal.
Many Killed and Wounded.
The statement adds that the British
rife and machine gun fire was very
effective, and that the Turks suffered
heavy losses In killed and wounded.
The British force was composed largely
of Australian and New Zealand troops.
A description of how the Turks were
drawn into 8 trap by British cavalry
is given in a Cairo dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph Company. The dis
patch says the cavalry was sent out
to entice the enemy. who had shown
a disposition to assume the offensive.
The British horsemen fought an ad-
mirable rearguard action, says the dis
patch. drawing on the Turks until their
tanks were turned by the mounted di-
vision. A whole brigade was compelled
to surrender. Among the prisoners
were seventy Germans including
thirty-six officers. A complete battery
of German guns was also taken.
Survivors Driven Into Desert.
The net results of the battle of
Romani are the destruction of more
than one-fourth of the Turkish ef-
fectives and the pushing of the re-
mainder out into the blazing desert
beyond the Katia oases," said Maj. Gen.
F. B. Maurice. director of military
operations of the imperial general
staff, in explaining to the Associated
Press today the Significance of the
latest operations in the near east.
You will recall" he continued, that
in the previous attack on the canal
we were busily engaged elsewhere.
we were acting on the
defensive in Egypt, in positions pre-
pared for that purpose behind the canal
Since then we have advanced our posi-
tion into the desert as fast as physical
warranted
The Katia oases possess a surpris-
ing quantity of water, but II is brackish
and has a disastrous effect on Euro
peans. The Turks, however, suffer no
evil effect from it's use. This fact
gave the enemy considerable ad-
vantage.
Evening star., 1916-08-07
Auto Damaged by Fire.

The automobile of William Hitz, 1929
Phillips place. caught fire yesterday
morning while on Connecticut avenue
near Tilden street. Firemen extinguish-
ed the blaze. The damage amounted
to 5000
Evening star., 1916-08-07
A Pleasing Teutonic Thought.

That the United States IS feeling the
heavy hand of Great Britains sea con-
troll is a pleasing thought to many per-
sons here. but at the same time they
assert that the situation will have 10
become much worse before Washington
will proceed against the British gov
ernment in a manner showing that
prompt attention must be paid to the
American wishes.
As usual. all the official and semi
omcial newspapers have entirely with
hold comment on the situation.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-23

Wis, Thursday evening, Nov 9th,
for the becnGt Of the Metropolitan
A. NJ. +. church Of this city Others
who took part in this grand affair
were Mrs. Gertie Scott (nec Mont
Romery), Mrs. J. W. Smith, Miss
Florence Mathews of Fond du Lac,
Mr.. Irwin Mathews and Mr.. Eli Rice.
Our noted tenor singer Of Wisconsin,
Rev. W. l.. Lane, managed the af-
fair and was assisted by Mr. George
w Johnson.
Mr.. Joe Parker spent Sunday in
Fond du Lac
Mr.. Herman Rice has returned to
the city He has been employed by
one Of the Transportation Companies
Of TINS city
Rev. Iyey, one Of the leading white
ministers Of this city, is filing the
A. NJ f. 4. pulpit during the alb
sence Of the pastor.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-23
Peoria, Ill.

News for the Blade may be left at
Miss Bell Lee, 400 7th Ave. Phone
Main 3734-R-2 or at G. T. Jackson,
917 Monson St. Phone Main 2335-L.
Mr.. S. E. Smith was initiated into
Peoria Lodge 2465 on last Thursday
evening.
Miss Geneva Jones, who has been
visiting st. Louis and California, Mo,
has returned home.
Major and Mrs. G. 7. Jackson gave
a farewell surprise party at their
residence, Thursday evening in COM
pliments to Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Spur
lock, who is leaving for Huntington,
West Virginia, where they will make
their future home. An enjoyable eve
ming was spent. Mrs. Spurlock rem
dered a few selections on the piano.
Dainty refreshments wer served.
Mr.. H. F. Johnson was pleasantly
surprised by number of his friends
at his residence, 911-6th St, on
Thursday evening. The occasion was
a surprise in the honor Of his birth
day anniversary. The evening was
most enjoyably spent. At late hour
dainty luncheon was served.
Mr.. l.. J. Owens, the tailor at 102
N. Adams ST., will leave for Chicago
on business trip next week.
Mr.. VIM. Alexander was home last
Sunday from Bloomington, Ill.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-23
LOUISVILLE, KY.
Miss Aldora Brown Debut and Birth
day Party.
Especial to the Blade.)

On the 10Th inst. Mr.. and Mrs
Brown of 1916 w. Greene St. gave
to their daughter Aldora a Debut
and birthday entertainment The af-
fair was one long to be remembered
by the fashionable society of the
City. Miss Brown is young lady of
a sweet and pleasing disposition,
charming manner, talented and great
ly admired by many. The table
groaned beneath the many presents
she received which bespeak the high
esteem in which she is held. Her
mother and father presented her with
lovely gold watch, among her other
gifts was a handsome broach given
by friend from Virginia and a
lovely jewelry box. The out-of-town
guests were Miss Lula Jones and Mrs.
Merchant together with relatives and
friends from Virginia. The house
presented a beautiful scene in its dec
Grafton with chrysanthemums and
ferns and flowers. The dining room
color scheme was pink and white can
dies and shades to match. White and
pink layer cake. Miss Aldora was
lovely in white net over white silk,
pink and white boquet. In the re-
ceiving line stood Miss Jessie r.
Claybrooks, neice of Mrs. Brown,
Miss Eva Flanders, and the enter
tanning Mrs. Mollie Scrugg. About
forty or fifty guests were present
and autos and carriages were in ro-
tation from four to ten o'clock. They
departed after wishing Miss Brown q
return of many, many birthdays.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1916-11-23
OSHKOSH, WIS.
(To the Blade.)

Rev w. l.. Lane has gone to Will
kesbarre, Pa, TO spend Thanksgiving
with his family.
Mr.. A. c. Henderson was pleas
ant caller at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Smith Thursday evening.
Master Horace Dorsey spent five
days in TINS city visiting old time
friends Of his mother and sister.
Young Dorsey resides in Chicago.
Mr.. J. II. Smith and }. w. Smith
are taking a five-day relief The for
mer is spending his with his family
in Chicago the latter with his wife
in Oshkosh. Messrs Smiths are EN-
ployes Of the c. & n. W Dining Car
Department
A very pretty dance was given at
Fond du Lac, Tuesday evening, Nov
24th by the Misses Kate Williams
and Florence Matthews. j W WrigAts
orchestra Of six pieces from Mime
apolis, rendered fine music, and every
one there had delightful time Mr.
and Mrs. c. A. Scott, Mr. and Mrs
J. w. Smith Of Oshkosh and Mr.. n
Person Of Chicago we're the out-of-
town guests.
Mrs Callie Rcide Of Milwaukee en-
tertained a large audience with hen
beautiful contralto voite at Rlpon