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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
Greetings, have you bought
your turkey yet?

Greetings, have you bought
your turkey yet?
This is an apple raising coun-
try.
If you don't believe 1t stop at
any Tacoma fruit stand.
You'll find that first grade eat
ing apples are selling at five cents
each and the second grade at two
for five.
They've raised all right.
They seem to scare Do
bie's men occasionally, hut
they don't score ON 'en much.
Do you remember Flynn Flam
Flynn? Oh, nothing, only we no.
tice he is doing it now In Kansas
City.
Overheard by Eddie Hickey on
the telephones:
'.Blease gif me two-fou-r-r-r
fou-r-r-r-r."
who is this talking?"
There is nobody talking. Dis
is the br-r-rewery speakings."
MODERN NURSERY RHYME
Bye. baby bunting
Daddy's gone a hunting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
Woman HorseWhips
Him, Man Complains

armed with a horsewhip, and gave
him lashing.
According to Deputy Prosecu-
tor Bell, Mrs. Peterson wanted the
manager to turn over the studio
cash to her, and created disturb
ance in the place Sunday evening
until the police had to keep the
peace.
The woman is charged with
third degree assault.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21

A warrant was sworn out Tues
day for the arrest of Mrs. Ernest
Peterson, wife of the proprietor
of the Peterson Studio, 903h Ia
coma ave., charging her with
horsewhipping S. o. Oliver, man
ager of the place.
The warrant was swoln out by
Oliver, who alleges Mrs. Peterson
accompanied by another woman,
came into the studio Monday,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
First Snowfall
Tonight, Maybe

If the temperature doesn't
climb above the freezing point
before tonight, Tacoma may have
the first snow Of the season,
Weatherman Cover says.
He thinks, however, the snow
is likely to be rain, as he expects
the thermometer to rise a little.
AT any rate, we're due to have
some form of dampness tonight
and tomorrow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
EARTHQUAKE ON
COAST REPORTED

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. Ill
The seismograph at st. Ignatius
college here registered an earth
quake beginning at 1:24 this
morning and continuing until
2:13. Indications are that 1t was
IN the Pacific coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
Bold Burglar
StealS---Bath

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 21..-
Found, the effete burglar!
He broke into John Kon-
veins barber shop here a
few nights ago. When Kon-
velin made an inventory on
arriving at the shop in the
morning he found the cash
register had not been dis
turbed and every razor in
its place, but there was one
theft to be charged up to
the burglar. That was--a
bath!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
NEW YORK - Copper is
selling at 30 cents q pound,
a new high record price.

SAN FRANCISCO - President
Manuel Estrada Cabrera of Guate-
mala has a yearning to turn his
spare time into pin money. Today
he is appearing as attorney for a
Guatemala firm in suit for $751;
600.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21

Once upon q tyne thar WoV I
landlord who overlooked ~ A
|sf ye month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO - Fear
that refusal to pay the state and
fedral inheritance taxes will cause
litigation reducing the size of the
estate, Gustave Rembold of Burns,
Ore, is suing the trustees of the
Henry Miller estate to have the
taxes paid. He is heir to $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
Talk o the Times

he isn't mistaken for a deer
He'll come back here.
This is the time Of year
janitors and ground hogs
crawl into the ground for the
big sleep until next sprilag.
Life runs a collection OF cpl
taphs on the kaiser. Here are
samples:
Here lies in state
The Him of Hate
Ten million mems fair bones nov
rot,
A monument to Me und GottI
What's yours? !
SOME ARM, KELLY!
The wind blew In and SU1
one Of the Slsseton ball play
ers by the name Of Kelly O.
verely from his foot to his g.
bow ON his left arm. Onlcn
Times IN. d. <. !.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
Safe Deposit
Boxes

An ordinary safe is posi-
bly, good enough protection
under ''ordinary" circum-
stances.
But burglars come, fires
occur, when least expected,
and easily penetrate the best
Of them.
No SO with our safe de-
post boxes--what they have
they HOLD.
You can rent one for a few
dollars a year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
FLASHES
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
NOGALES, Ariz.-Four Ameri-
can mining employees who fled
from Parral Nov. 10 take steps to
learn the fate of eight other
Americans known to have left the
vicinity before Villa entered the
town.
SEATTLE-While playing with
revolver found in bureau draw
er, Willie Coffee, q, is shot and
fatally wounded by his chum, Syl-
vester Eddy, IA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
!, ONE CENT s,s,s,s.s,s'

There is nothing So sure Of succeeding
not to be over-brillant to be entirely
wrapped up in ones self and endowed with
perseverance which, in spite of the rebuffs IL
may meet with, never relaxes In the pursuit
of its object.-Baron de Grimm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-21
might EDITIONS
WEATHER

Tacoma: Rain or snow tonight
and Wednesday, warmer tonight.
Washington: Same west portion,
unsettled, probably snow east por-
ton.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22

man and their distress for TWO weeks.
while watching over him, touched the
hearts OF all who knew of the sad
case. As soon as Mr.. Richards was
able ro be- moved, he was taken to
hospital at san Francisco. where ne
passed away.
Under ih" industrial compensation
law of Nevada, IL is understood. Mr.
Richards. who is destitute. is entitled
10 receive $4,000 damages. pavablc in
monthly installments.
Inquiry today elected the statement
That IN" railroad company would prob.
ably Try g." uv1de payment Of the
claim. In that case. II will b. vicor-
ou,ly Irrigated. u is generally hopcd.
however, by those who know the high
character OF the officials of The Eureka
ana Palisade. that they will not at
tempt 10 talk" advantage OF any tech
nirali'y in the settlement of the
widows claim.
Mr. Richards always provided
comfortable" living for his family.
which is ,ypicaIly American and of
IN" highest class. ON his doarhbcd be-
prayed for nc" hat nr nigh, provide
for his loved ones.
Mrs Richards Is. Of course. heart
broken and incCAsoldhlc. Kind neigh.
b"rs-railroad folk Of san Francisco
are caring for hov and the children
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
BIC DISASTER
I D PUBLIC N
STRIKE
THREAT TO CALL OUT ARMY
OF STATE TROOPS ADDS
BITTERNESS TO FIGHT

NEW YORK CITY, Sept 22.--The
labor leaders this afternoon completed
their plans for general industrial
strike. in sympathy with the street car
men, involving nearly million work.
ers.
4 threat this morning By Mayor Nit
chel and Oscar S. StrUus, head Of the
Public Service Commission. TO call out
the entire Stale militia, only added
bitterness to the situation.
The vote of the workers is over
whelmingly in favor OF the general
strike.
Violence is rapidly increasing. The
elevated trains are attacked in almost
every block. Several passengers We're
seriously injured this afternoon.
President Gompers il reported TO Dc
urging his co-workers to adopt boy
colt against the traction lines instead
Of the sympathetic strike. II Is not
believed that his advice will be needed.
There was riot At 21s, and Broad
way this afternoon. when torpedoes ex.
plOded on the tracks. The passengers
We're panic.stricken and fled. The
police waged battle with the mob
for about l. minutes.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
Fine Structure
Bakery Saloon
Corner Assured

MIR. i. a. Sewcll OF Tuscdrora. vice.
president Of the First National Bank
of Elko. has completed M purchase
from Mr.. Z. Dorta, according to re-
!iahl" informant, O. the fine business
corner al Fifth and railroad streets.
occupied by ia" historic Bakery Sa-
loon. for cash consideration Of SIS
400. II is reported that modern four.
story business building. 10 match tho
Pioneer corner. VIII be- constructed
soon.
MIR. 10" Curr"y. Ih" popular pioneer.
proprietor at tn" Bakery Saloon. who
holds a l'a-, upon Tho corner property.
with a considerable Jim, tu run. stated
this afternoon that h" Wa always
pleased to hear ul building progress
and that he would no, decline any reg.
~ondblc offer Tor surrender of his
lease.
This 1, considered orr OF no" finest
properties in the city
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
Villas Big Exploit
May Delay Border
P eac e Settlement

WASHINGTON, Sept. - The War
Department today sent orders 10 Gen
erals Bell and Funston to find out as
quickly as possible. positively. whether
General Villa is personally heading the
Nillista army. On their report will
hinge the governments future policy.
Tr-Filla j. making the success which
General Bells reports indicate. Cen
cral Pcrshins will probably be ordered
to renew his campaign
MEXICO CITY, Sept GA general
shakeup OF the Carranzista army is
imminent. The war minister this aT-
ternoon issued an order suspending
all military commanders and directing
them 10 report AT headquarters.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22

tn" Department oi Justice has "u-
forced read dissolution Of monupolirz
and combinations. f. has clarified Tho
antitrust laws and ITS conduct oI its
functions has been such that instead
OF years OF long drawn ont litigation.
ih" rn~"s against trusts hav" been
settled and rh" law uhryrd Inter
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
serbians Push Forward

FAIRS. Sept. p The Scrbiaug to
nay "'r" pushing ia" Hulparians on 10
N"n"s'ir They are within roach or
'''""n'' '"nnt"rHtucks ~ Floriu,
ana |"hroll" were rcpulscd
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22

Under President Wilson the various
departments OF the Government have
an active aud progressive
course
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22

BERLIN. sept - Official. Tn,
admiralty today announce. that e L.
boat sank an enemy transport. loaded
with thousands ui troops. ia IN" M,dE
r"rranrun lnsi Sundu, afternoon
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
BY FRANK G. MENkE.

IL 'h' h"HH'H- Ni'f'h oil an extend
I'd winning streak doesn't loosen up
IA, prunanI races soon. tire BOBBY
Hatch R,.crrr-. ,r. arirs RECEIVE, ,
record nUrb.,. ,r ,ar.p,- vf,rir r5.
r.,r forniab,
r.. rq,, ,... haul. DO. t..,r. r,....,,..
y..r. rrriu,r. INN s,n,rov ri. o,l,.,
the, fail f., arrc.I s.. brirr ,rl,I Of,
hos. d., rn,- ...,.on Tim, ,r. Giant
anil ,.,,- o., .rt.. x,,ioD.l aud ,r.. H.
;.., ..,.. ,,.....
,r.r,,,r ,~,r.5 n,.. anil r,., r,rl.
iust hnr,r. lin. i,rs f,i.b lin. wa.
,.,,.....J p.., r.t .,..,.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-09-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

German Submarines BUSY
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

not subjected to the excitement oc-
casioncd ~ entering u bearse-like
machine. Even the cot on which the
patiest rpclines is in combination
end may be converted into an inya-
lids chair BY the mere pressing OF
q few springs. II may be made abb
soiutely private by the mere draw
irG of silk curtains.
From we'll equipped ambulance
the car may be changed to a limou-
sine. pall-bearer's coach or a fami-
ly car which will comfortably seat
eight persons. This change is possi-
BILE by the removal OF the combina-
tion cot and the raising OF the fold
ing chairs This feature alone
mskes II exceptionally attractive for
service al funerals, and II was this
point alone which caught the eye
Of Mr.. Spalding andsoaused hira to
expend $4,000 for such a machine,
The big car Is upholstered from
top to bottom in the very best leath-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

el and silk upholstering. II is also
equipped with heater. dome lights
and thermometer for regulating the
l.eat. The car Is also we'll ventilated.
The big S-cylinder motor is so de-
signed as to do away with all vibrn-
ton. Notwithstanding the fact that
the motor is 1o0-horse power il may
be speeded up TO high rate Of speed
and there Is absolutely no vibration
felt. The motor has capacity OF
60 miles an hour. yet it may be
throttled down to three miles an
hour and pulls its load without the
slightest buck. The tires are OF the
finest cord.
In commenting on the new ma
chine Mr. spalding said it was his
purpose to provide the very latest
in the way of ambulance and pail
bearers coach. He said he searched
the factories over and could not find
en- equal to the machine he purchas-
cd He declared that it was his
purpose to maintain ambulance SER
vice in Waxahachie and thst tele-
phone calls would be answered night
'of day In the quickest possible time
Il have four competent drivers con
nected with the undertaking. estab-
lishment." said Mr.. Spalding, and it
III possible to get one of the number
In a very short period Of time, eth
or day or night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

JOSEPHINE LUMPKINs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

All that the Stones Cake Princess
Idoes S to distribute heuhappy smiles
land dollar bills 10 the users of Stones
iof Stones cake when the young
lady calls Fne questions Good
morning, madam. do you use stones
lei Ike? Have you any in your homeg"
afe becoming household phrases pade
popular because of the Stones Cake
Princess charming manner of asking
them Everywhere she goes people
receive her as an old acquaintance,
having read about her for the past
two weeks.
To the Stones Cake Princess her
SELF should 70 considerable of the
credit OF the popularity OF this novel
advertising contest to make Stones
cake popular. Her engaging smile
and manner of approaching the
housewives are something that can
not come except from long and per-
Isistent practice The scheme OF dis
ltributing MONEY has been going on
inow Tor almost week, and consider
able amount OF money has been Civ
en- away. Bat she always has more
land is very much pleased to be able
to give 1t away with the greatest of
abandon. but following ont her
Stones ideas of honesty and consci-
ientiousness.
Those who received dolissr bills yes
sterday were:
Mr.. chas Eaton Cher Rogers
hotel.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
consideration $3.50.


y C. c. Roberts to Floyd w. Dun
kerley. fifty acres out Robt. RAY
survey; consideration $4,000.
W. II. Earle to w. w. Carr, lots
to 10. block %, Park Heights,
Ennis; consideration valuable.
w. A. Roberts to Surfronia Clark,
lets A to 46 in D. A. Quinn addi-
ton; consideration $3.50.
John G.. Kay to A. Chamion, lot l,
block f, Bardwell; consideration
5000.
Russell Akers to o. I. Washington,
sixty-one acres out pen--Tiiley sur
vey: consideration STATS.
r. w. Akers to G.. j. Washington,
! acres cut Tilly-Pepn survey; con-
sideration $1,000.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
CITY Tax Notice.

According to ordinance city taxes
are delinquent after December 31st
and a penalty OF 10 per cent is add
ed after this date. As the 31st
comes on Sunday this year the Tx
Collectors office will be closed, but
all checks coming through the mail
on said date will be accepted. Please
remember thRt Saturday, December
Both. is the last day to pay yout
taxes at the office.
GARROLL TODD,
adv-241 City Tax Collector
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Waxahachie, Tex. Dec. Il, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
am little girl three and hall
years old. Please bring ME little
stove. a little bed for my doll, q
necklace. little table to put my
dishes on, some apples, candy, wax
oranges and nuts.
Your little friend,
DORIS VERHEYD DEN.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
COMBINATION AMBULANCE
mo LIMOUSINE ARRIVES
ePAIDING And COMPANY PITT A
WELL EQUIPPED MACHINE
INTO SERVICE THIS WEEK.
In This Car Patient tets Away From,
Hcsrse-Likc Machine Which
May he Converted Into
Limousine.

The Spalding company. undertake
ers. this week received their new
ambulance. which In reality is COM
bination ambulance and Limousine.
II II also equipped SO that there Is
ample room for patients cot. seats
for . physician. nurse and driver.
II has the appearance, of well APP
pointed limousine and the patiept is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
ANOTHER BUSY DAY
FOR THE stones
CAKE PRINCESS

Try Stones Cake today Friday and Saturday
and win $500 prize On these three days Nh. WA.
Roberts will place check good Tor SoOo IN cash IN one
of the Stones Zoe Cakes The Stones Cakes in six
vareties-Sver, Gold, Chocolate, Rasin Spice and Gre
ole Cake Each Cake 10c, average weight 40 ounces.
The famous Stones Fruit Cakes, the best yet at only Acc
per pound You don't have to make Fruit Cake. This
Stones Fine Bakery will do it for you and save you
money.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Dear Santa Claus.
My mamma says | have been a
good little boy and | want you to
bring me little auto so | can go to
see my little friend Jessie Lea Sims.
She lives on Main street. Also bring
her little doll with eyes that will
close. Your little friend.
GRADY SHINPAUGH.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Waxahachie. Tex, Dec, 20, 1916,
Dear Santa Claus;
Please bring me a doll, some
gloves. a tablet. a dark red hair rib
bon, Bible. a book and anything
else you can. Don't forget to bring
tuart a drum and horn. Please
stay and eat Christmas dinner with
US. Hurry up and come soon
Your friend,
MARION LUMPKINS.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

bles, some apples, oranges, candy and
some nuts. Your little friends,
RAY FOSTER,
LaRue. Texas
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Waxahachie. Texas, Dec, 20, 1916
Dear Santa Claus.
| am little boy five years old,
have been a bad boy. but hope you
viii not forget me- want a large
velceipede. also | want a Nmas tree,
but you will not have TO get il for
daddy and mamma can get 1t out
at Cedar Hin. Also bring me plenty
of nuts and fruit. Please remember
the poor. Yours truly.
FRANK LYLE BARNES.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
Coal. Wood and Feed.

Plenty of lump coal, oak wood,
corn. oats, bran. chops, shorts. etc.
Headquarters for chicken feed.
A. LASSWELL
adv 241 Old phone All.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Waxahachier Tex. Dee. 81. 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ ana a 'little boy three years old.
Please bring me q gun, a bali. some
ABC blocks. some harness for my
dogs, doh. bank, a sack OF mar
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Mrs. E. A. DuBose. 2li College
street.
Mrs. B. r. Waggoner, 200 Old
ham avenue.
Mrs, chas. Metger, 512 kaufman
street
Mrs. E. r. Richie. AS Marvin ave
nue.
Mrs, Carroll Todd. 31s Marvin ave
Mrs Lizzie Reymuller, 21o East
Marvin avenue.
Mrs. c. p McWhorter, 212 East
Marvin avenue.
Mrs. Lynn Lasswell, $40 Marvin
avenue.
Mrs. E. Madiry. 216 Marvin ave
nue..
Mrs. V. H. shelton. so7 Williams
street.
Mrs. Julia Cheek, 4o5 Monroe
street.
other calls made BY stones Cake
Princess were:
College street s1e, 212, 2l6.
Oldham avenue-200, 202. 2Q4,
.206s ala, 500. 100.
Kaufman street-40o, 4O2, 404,
400. 5l2, 514.
East Maryin-e15. 500, 5ls. 413.
All, 409, SIT, 315. S13, 30T, 305.
.210, 212, 21S, 222. 22s. 2so
Williams 40i. 41s. 4i2. Ais.
SEQ, Sos, coo. e14, cor,
Monroe street-5I1.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21

Waxahachie. Tex, Dec. 20, 1916.
Dear Santa Claus:
Be sure to bring me set OF china
dishes and lots of things. / am four
years old.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-21
Real Estate transfers.

Leila Grimes to George Schwartz.
az acres out of de la Pena grant;
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-18
.U-BOAT MAY MAKE
TROUBLEF0RU.S.

London, Eng. July 1.-THE question
of the possibility of a dispute between
Great Britain and the United States
over the status OF the German COM
merciaI submarine Deutschland. which
arrived recently in the United States,
vas raised in the house of commons
today by John Dillon. who asked lord
Robert Cecii, minister of war trade,
TO present Immediately to parliament
tie communications which had passed
between the two governments ana 10
undertake 10 keep the house fully IN
formed of The course Of negotiations
in this matter.
Lord Robert replied wat the cor
respondence was proceeding and that
IL was not in the public interest that
it should he published now He would
see that the suggestion TO Keep the
house informed of the course OF the
negotiations was fully considered
VIII you see" asked Mr. Dillon,
that parliament is not committed TO
dispute with the United STATES WIN
out the house being given an oppor-
tunity of discussing the whole sub
ject?'
Lord Robert replied:
Il don't think the house would wish
me TO give such an undertaking as
that. but 7 will present the suggestion
TO Sir Edward Grey"
Allied Diplomats Want INSTRUCTIONS
washington - - ulN ] g. BON tiie
British and French embassies have
made representations 10 the state de
partment urging that the Deutschland
is potential warship not entitled 10
treatment in neutral ports as a peace
ful merchantmen The British state
ment of views was presented in writ
ing but with the explanation that II
merely was for the information Of the
United States and was NOT IN the nature
OF a protest
Now that the department has ruled
formally that the submarine is en-
titled to recognition as a merchant yes
sell il is understood the diplomatic
representatives OF the allies are wait
ing instructions from their foreign Of
fees.