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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
THEDA BARA CANNOT CRY
BY Theda Bara

l have often talked with per.
sons who underestimate the effect
of early environment.
They maintain that contacts,
later in life, wear down all the
bumps made by childhood's hap
penings.
| do not thi'k so.
Surely there is nothing go re-
sponsive as ouI bodies.
Why, then, gh)ull our early
impressions be- obiterate1 by
time?
Our childish ambitions fade
with age; our beautiful belief in
the world in general and our
loved ones in particular. may be-
come altered by life's hard
knocks, and our spirit broken
after years of disbursement.
When | was q child, my
mothers chum, Il woman she had
known from the time they both
wore pinaforeS, lived near us.
Her marriage was as unfortunate
as my mothers was ideal.
Her husband was a gambler
who dissipated his money and
hers.
can remember that poor, lit
tie desperate wcnlan coming to
our house, to cry her heart out
on my mothers shoulders.
was very impressionable
child and the sound Of her Sob
bling terrified me.
And now, whenever / play in q
picture that has gambling as it's
method Of wrecking lives, that
woman's face, and the sound OF
her voice, broken and sobbing,
comes to me.
1t was craven on my child's
heart.
My directors have spoken with
especial commentator of some
Of the big gambling scenes in my
pictures.
But, up to now, have never
told why l can bring the tragedy
of reality to that phase of a story.
| was born with an extremely
emotional nature.
was either bubbling over With
Joy or in the depths of melan-
choly and tears. There was no
halfway emotion in my makeup.
My mother, in her wisdom,
foresaw the agony l would nave
to undergo throughout my life,
IL that unfortunate side of my
nature were allowed to develop.
She knew she could not posi-
bly, kill either the sorrow or the
Joy in ME. So she set about
restraining the abandon with
which | exhibited my emotions.
She taught me not to laugh so
loudly. This she accomplished
by telling me that woman s
laugh should be musical and that
there is no music in a loud laugh.
But when she came to stem the
tears, she had a hard task. In
vain they called me "cry baby!"
l simply couldn't control my
tears. So she did away with
chatting and became serious.
Every time / showed signs of
weeping | was told to go to my
room until / had controlled my
self. To send me from the room
was the severest punishment that
could be inflicted upon me. SO,
UP In my own little room, |
fought the hardest, bitterest bat
ties Of my life--until conquered
tears.
That was years ago. But my
tears remain conquered--now,
that do not wish it to be SO.
cannot cry.
When l am miserably blue
or when dire grief comes to me,
my heart aches 80 terribly I won
der sometimes how l am going
to stand it,, but no tears come.
These are proofs l offer in
support of my statement-that
environment of childhood is never
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

I, who have made a thorough
study of the workings of the fed
eral income tax, declare to you
that the alleged frauds uncovered
in this case are merely typical of
the enormous evasions systemat-
ically practiced today by the
richest men in America. Ac-
cording to my estimates, instead
of the 60 who reported incomes
of more than 100000 in 1914,
there should have been more
than 100 with incomes greater
than that amount.
HOW LONG ARE WE AMER
ICANS GOING TO TOLERATE
THIS?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
What Tacoma Labor
Unions Are Doing

A meeting will be held in the
Lincoln Park High school tonight
at s o'clock, when the railroad
situation will be discussed, The
eight-hour day which is being de-
manded by the trainmen will be
explained. The public is invited.
Following the success of the
teamsters' and chauffeurs' ball
last Wednesday, members are
doing their best to arrange an
other dance soon. More than $50
couples attended.
Local railroadmen refute the
statements issued by railroad
companies that they are demand
ing an increase in wages. The
employees are worn out and de-
mand a shorter working day and
not an advance In wages, they
claim.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
WARSHIP OFFICER
KILLS HIMSELF

Boatswain E. l.. Benson, OF the
battleship Oregon, committed sui
eide for an unknown reason. He
left a note asking that his wife,
who lives in this city, be cared for.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
PERSHINC WILL STICK

Ell PAsO May while Gems Scott and Funston await word
Washington the negotiations with Oregon
that the u. governments intention
Gbn Mexico
Gen
construed demanding withdrawal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

-
Lured BY the call of the open
road. two small boys leave home
on Mercer Island, armed with
bows and arrows, and are picked
up in Tacoma.
Owen WhallOn, ~, senior at
University of Oregon is drowned
in Willamette river rapids when
canoe overturns.
zoe and 25c merchants lunch
at Duenwald's. 1112 Broadway.
adv"
Damage caused by revolt in
Dublin is estimated at 100000.
Gen. Pershing's cavalry rides
relentlessly through mountain
wilderness chasing Villistas.
Cut flowers and floral work.
Him.. florist, So. 7th and X. adv.
German newspapers attribute
fall of Kut-el-Amara TO prepara-
lions made by Field Marshal Won
der Goltz, who died April 10.
Ice on Yukon river between
Dawson and White Horse is
breaking up. 1t is believed the
river will be clear in 10 or II
days.
COMMERCIAL BINDERY q
PRINTING co. Main AT. adv.
Kaiser decOrates First Iieut.
Buddecke, German aviator in the
Turkish service. who has brought
down several aeroplanes.
Striking employees I'm Westing-
house plants lose $650,000 in
wages.
Mclean the contract mover.
Main 1850. adv.
President Wilson sends greet
ings to people of San Francisco
over long distance phone.
Fire causes loss of 100000 in
Spokane wholesale district.
Fish market for sale. 1144 Pa
cific ave. Big bargain, as owner
lives i'm Seattle. Call and see 1t.
adv.
John W. Coombes, "divine
healer" is convicted in Ellens-
burg of practicing medicine with
out license.
Several Hindus formerly resi-
dents of Pacific coast cities, are
among 800 East Indians hanged
in British India, convicted of Sc
dition.
viking Hair Tonic. Why stay
bald? Box 10, Tacoma. adv"
H. G. McGavick, butcher, is
held up almost at his own door,
S02 So. Steele st.
Peder Jensen will inspect tents
made by boys of Young Ameri-
ca camp at Puyallup fair
grounds.
Free testing glasses, $3.50 up.
Pfaff, Optician, 1147 Broadway
Two are injured as result of
auto turning turtle on way to
Centralia to attend Lewis coun-
| ty republican convention.
Trainmen will present their
side of eight-hour day question at
public meeting at Lincoln Park
High school tonight.
Another meeting i'm interest Of
| woman's college In Tacoma will
be held in Y. w. C. A. tonight.
/
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
CHURCH HAS BIRTHDAY

Assisted by and visiting
Saviors church,
25h anniversary yesterday ada service The ceebra
arranged by Rev o. J. Ordal The church
The jubilee given Rev. L.
Fos Seattle The celebration will close with banquet this
even
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
~ WOMEN GRADS VISIT


w. the Methodist
the church. the IA being graduated from
Methodist home Seattle this
Dr. s. Suger district superintendent The
filled the church. which decorated in honor the
Visitors
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
PROSPERITY INCREASES

WASHINGTON D. G.. May 1Prospety continued to increase
section
manufacturing This shown today by the
business conditions reported to the federal
In that um-
her greater than mill capacity the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Harem styles rule the boudoir
and almost all of the new neg
ligee's or lounging robes are
made with pantalettes.
In the lounging robe pictured
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Members of the machinists'
union, No. 497, are all back at
work after the opening of the
baseball season. These men are
the liveliest fans in the city, and
they just couldn't keep their
mind on their work until the
Tigers got started.
The entertainment committee
OF the musicians will give a dance
May Is at Weiler's Inn on the
mountain road. Supper will be
served.
Tacoma carpenters are having
busy time keeping track of the
vast amount of remodeling work
going on in the city. They are
doing their best to supply union
men on all jobs.
Many union men will attend
the Joint convention in Seattle
today. The Tacoma Longshore-
men recently bought 500 worth
of stock in the ~Vancouver, b. c.,
labor temple.
Tacoma lumber handlers re-
port that there is considerable
work for members of the union in
the city.
Typographical union at its reg
ular monthly meeting yesterday.
nominated officers for the coming
year. Election will be held this
month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

4 TURN TO THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE Z FOR
RESULTS. SEE PAGE sEvEY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Trainmen will present their
side of eight-hour day question at
public meeting at Lincoln Park
High school tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

II SEATTLE May Demands for increases in and changes
San Diego, Cal, will considered
the Pacific district International
which
this morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
YUKON ABOUT TO co DRY

DAWSON, Y. advocating of prohibition who
sentiment the
officially
today that they believed the would
by a of three to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Another. meeting i'm interest Of
woman's college in Tacoma will
be held in Y. w. C. A. tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
RAILROAD WAGES HIGH

between the government Alaska engineering commission and
federal labor Anchorage
schedule which highest paid
probably the highest railroad construction work
officials work
the the T. railroad resumed today
mon laborer As hour.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
BERRIES In The MOVIES

the Puyaup industry,
addresses athletic exhibition will be
monthly membership rally the Commercial club
r. Lppy Seattle will talk Necessary
Capital Investments and r. c. Downs of Tacoma will give ad
individual Efficiency. Larmore
will a Commute live ahle tic exhibition.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
PROTEST AGAINST T. R.

nomination Theodore Roosevelt
Republican clubs
Western Washington Fraternity hall yesterday
republican Yakima this week The
Tacoma Seattle
Everett Olympia, Chehalis Puyallup Orting
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

This is how Helen Keller, ia
nous deaf and blind girl, heard
Enrico Caruso sing of the
blinded Samson from Samson
and Delilah." The famous tenor
went to the rooms Of Miss Keller
at a hotel in Atlanta and sang
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THEDA BARA?
SHE'S ANXIOUS TO HEAR FROM YOU
What do you think of Theda Bsrs, the vampire of
screen?
Theda Bara herself wants know
She wants Tacoma Times readers to write her. telling
their honest opinion Of her And she promises
letters written In good faith.
That those readers who letters to
will answer signed in her handwriting
Do you want letter from Miss Bara? Do you want to
tell her what think the the love
pirate of the movies'f
Address letter to Miss care of The Times
and it will be forwarded to her.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

here the soltest pink satin and
Georgette crepe of the same color
are used. The odd little coat-let
as well as the pant-lettes are trim
med with wide scallops. The head
dress is turquoise blue and silver.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01
Here and
Elsewhere

SAYS THE GIRL on THE FILM
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Two are injured as result of
auto turning turtle on way to
Centralia to attend Lewis coun-
| ty republican convention.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

After a while
a girl casts
aside her hook
and line and be-
gins to use a
net.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-01

Lured by the call Of the open
road, two small boys leave home
on Mercer Island, armed with
bows and arrows, and are picked
up in Tacoma.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
MAJESTY BUNKER BEAN
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RHODE.

Joseph Brooks, the well known New
York producer, will present at the
Rhode Opera House, for one perform
ance, on Friday evening, June 9th,
Taylor Holmes and the entire original
company in His Majesty Bunker
Beam This attraction comes direct
from phenomenally successful en-
gagement Of more than six months at
the Cort Theatre, Chicago, and Kenosha
IS to be one Of the few cities to be
visited by Mr.. Holmes and the original
cast, for after short spring tour the
comedy goes into New York City at
the Aston Theatre for what is ex-
pected to be a long and successful
engagement.
AS a man thinketh,' is the key
note of the rise of the difident steno-
grapher to man of wealth. Beguiled
by clairvoyant into believing that
he is the reincarnation of Napoleon
Bonaparte and that his first earthly APP
pearance was as Rant tab, greatest Of
Egyptian kings, Bunker changes from
a Bringing, helpless youth into an able,
fearless, reliant man. And then when
he learns that his dearly purchased
mummy of the ancient king is a fake
and that there never was Ram-tah,
he realizes that he is manly man be-
cause he believes himself to be one.
The idea Of as man thinketh so
he be- goes way back to Virgil.
When Aeneas was wondering whether
his soldiers would be able to make
landing with their boats in heavy
sea, Aeneas said: "They can because
they think they CAM and they did.
Belief in one's self regardless of what
other think is the inspiration which
has driven inventors through their
early setbacks. Edison s early ideas
were discounted g His Majesty Bunk
er Beam is a comedy of unusually
pleasant characterizations, Of fast
moving plot and of delightful setting.
1t simply reeks with pure fun and de-
ceit, but withal clean and wholesome.
The characters seem to have stepped
out of today so new and refreshing are
they. In the support Of Mr.. Holmes
will be found Florence Shirley, Charles
Able, Robert J. Kelly, Jack Devereaux,
Lillian Lawrence, Marion Kerby, Har-
ry @. Power, Clara Louise Moores,
Walter NJ. sherWin, Horace Mitchell,
Grace Peters, John Hogan, Bedford
Forrest, Annette Westbay and George.
G. Lyman. advdw
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
WooDMEN HOLD MEMORIAL.
Large Company of Members of Pike
Woods Camp Pay Tribute to
Deceased Members.

Members of Pike Woods camp of the
Modern Woodmen of America, in
keeping with the ritualistic provisions
Of the order, held their annual mem
orial for deceased members of the or
der at the grave of John Lawler in
Green Ridge cemetery on Sunday af-
.ternoon. More than a hundred and
fifty Of the members of the camp met
at the hall and marched to the Gene
terry. At the gates they were met by.
large delegation of the members of
the .Kenosha camp of the Royal Neigh
bors. The beautiful ritualistic cere-
monies of the order were carried out
after which an address was delivered
by the Rev. II. x. Gebhart, pastor of
Grace English Lutheran church Fol
lowing this service the services Of
memorial for the deceased members Of
the Royal Neighbors was held at the
grave of the late Miss Marie Olsen.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
SUIT FILED In CIRCUIT COURT
Trouble Over Lease of Business Building
in West Side District Results. in
county's Most Unusual Suit Being
Filed by Keepers of Cigar Store.

Robert A. Wilson, one of the prom
inent property owners out in the How
land avenue neighborhood, Is named as
defendant in a ten thousand dollar
suit for damages fled in the circuit
court today by Attorney Calvin Stew
art, who is representing Thomas P.
Holton and Robert A. Holton. The
Holton brothers are lessees of a certain
building owned by Wilson, which is
located at the corner of Elizabeth
street and Rowland avenue and it is
declared that efforts of Wilson to force
them to vacate the building was the
foundation for the suit.
The Holton brothers are the owners
of cigar store and they assert in
their complaint that Wilson has sought
Systematically to wrong, injure and
harass them and injure their reputa-
ton by the circulation of false stories
in regard to the manner in which the
store is conducted. The complaint as
serts that during the month of February
the defendant in the suit communicated
with many people in the neighborhood
that the plaintiffs conducted a common
gambling house and urged people to
stay out of the store. They assert
further that Wilson called the police
to the place on several occasions and
caused a squad of police officers to
come to the store with the intent of
arresting the plaintiffs as keepers of a
gambling house. The Holton brothers
in their complaint charged that Will
son sought to have people give false
evidence against them.
It is further asserted in the com
plant that as part of the crusade to
force the Holtons to give up the lease
to the building that shelving was piled
in front of certain windows shutting
off the light. These allegations make
up the first cause Of action for which
the Holton brothers claim damages to
the amount Of Eve thousand dollars.
The second cause of action brings an
other charge of SANDER against Will
son and alleges that the slanderous
phrases were uttered after the first of
January of this year.
The case is one of the most unusual
damage cases ever filed in the circuit
court for this county and it is expected
to attract considerable attention when
it comes to trial. Wilson has not as
yet filed any answer in the complaint,
but it is expected that he will be ready
to answer when the case comes up for
trial at the September term of the
court
The Holton boys have been in Ke-
nosha for some time and they claim
that their reputation as business men
and as citizens has been greatly dam
aged by the statements alleged to have
been made by Wilson.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
SOMERs.

Richard Parker, a painter, who has
lived in Somers for some time. died
suddenly at the dinner table at John
Writes on Monday. The remains were
removed to the Hansen morgue, Keno
sha.
Children s day will be observed at
the Presbyterian church on Sunday
morning. A splendid program is being
arranged.
On Friday evening Of this week an
entertainment under the auspices OF
the ladies of the Presbyterian church
will be given at Woodmen hall by the
Racine Musical club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob j. Barrows and
daughter, Laverna, accompanied by
Mrs. Louis Markusen and daughter
Gladys, spent last Sunday with friends
at Genoa Junction.
Mrs. August Bohm will entertain the
Ladies Aid society Of the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday afternoon, June
18th.
Somers town board, George P. Leet
Charles Dorey and John Umland trans,
acted business at Libertyville, Ill. on
Monday.
Mrs. George P. Leet entertained the
Missionary society of the Presbyterian
church on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Care of Racine
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. e. G..
Ozanne.
School in District No. z closed on
Friday with a picnic.
Mrs. James H. Bullamore is VISITING
with friends in Waukegan, III.
George P. Leet spent Thursday in
Madison.
Oliver and Ames HILBERT of West
boro spent several days of last week
with Charles Dorey.
A little daughter arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl. Smith Saturday
May ~.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
SALEM.

Mrs. j. S. Call spent several days in
Waterford the past week.
Edwin Manning was a Chicago visitor
tie last of the week.
Frank Dixon, who has been in Iowa
for several months, returned to Salem
last Saturday.
Mr.. Seaman of Hebron is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Nathan Gookin.
Edward Birdsall of Emerson, Iowa.
is a guest at M. W. Acker's this week.
Mrs. Belle Van Vie visited Mrs. En-
ma Foster, Sunday.
Miss Brockmeyer left Saturday for
her home in Whitewater, having finish
ed her school work in Salem.
Mrs. Lawrence will go to Evanston
Wednesday to attend the graduation
exercises where her husband, the Rev.
G. R. Lawrence, will be one of the ora
duates Rev. w. D. Hamilton win also
graduate at that time.
The memorial services at the church
Sunday were attended by full house
and the Royal Neighbors united with
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08
WILMOT.

A. H. Kruckman spent Tuesday in
Kenosha.
Z. Il. Sherman of Randall, and A. G..
Pacey were transacting business in
Burlington the middle of the week.
Mrs. Robert Anderson returned to
her home Sunday after weeks visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Kruckman.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Little were visitors
in the home Of 9. Pacey the beginning
of the week.
Mrs. Rasch ana daughter, Lena.
were transacting business in Richmond
on Wednesday.
Miss Boman came from Burlington
Friday for short visit with the home
folks.
Mrs. J. Westlake and children re-
turned to the city Wednesday.
Mrs. Fred sholts and son from Bar
setts, were callers here Friday.
Mrs. II. Allen returned to her home
at Shennington, after ten days stay
at the home of her father, who has
been seriously i'll, but with good care
and tender nursing he is fast recover
ing.
The class play was greeted with a
crowded house Friday evening. The
play is spoken Of as being very good.
Mrs, H. Spear and children of shar-
ron, came Saturday evening, for a
weeks visit with the home folks.
Mr.. Turner entertained callers from
Mound Prairie Saturday evening.
J. Collision and family of Richmond,
We're visitors in the home of VIM. Vol
brecht on Sunday.
a. G. Pacey was attending to bust
ness in Milwaukee on. Friday.
R. Darby and family of Chicago,
were week end guests in the home Of
Doctor Darby.
Clyde Button came in with the mail
hack Saturday evening and spent a few
hours with the home folks.
9. Matthews and family Of Oak
Park, were Sunday guests in the home
Of Henry Boulder.
The elderly ladies Of the village were
royalty entertained in the home Of
Mrs. a. II. Kruckman on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ferry of North
Prairie, were callers here Sunday.
Wilbur Lewis was a week end visitor
with the home folks
Carpenters have commenced work
on the new residence Of John Gauker
on Lafayette street.
VIM stensil autoed to Richmond
on Wednesday.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-06-08

Mr.. Stoffer of Chiffon, Wis, is Wis
itor at the home of Frank Refill.
Miss Viola Crane of Brighton visited
at her home Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hafe Of Bloom.
field visited at d. ]. 7. Miller s Sunday
William Hanke and wife visited at
John Grenel's, SHADES Corners, Thurs
day.
Ed Katburge and family of Bloom
field visited at Ben Kasken's Sunday.
Miss Agnes Rosenhauer of Sioux
City, Iowa, is visiting at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wehmhoff visited
at the U. S. Fay home Sunday.
Gust ziebell was caller at William
Koehler 8, at Brighton, Thursday.
Miss Mae Crane and niece, Georgeana
visited at the y. S. Fay home Thursday.
Miss Edith Dyon returned home Sat
urday after a few weeks visit with
friends in Milwaukee.
Charles Steffen and wife visited at
William Trapp's Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Shaal and daughters Wis
tied at her home Saturday and Sunday
Forty friends Of Anton Jensen gath
cred at the home of b. w. Crane, Sun
day afternoon and evening, to partici-
pate in the celebration of his birthday.
Ben Kasken and family visited at
Lake Geneva Thursday.
Walter Crane had dental work done
at Antioch Monday.
"The Birth of a Nation,'' the re-
nowned moving picture, is to be shown
in Burlington Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grenzel of SHADES
Corners visited at the William Hank
home Sunday.
Mrs Walter Crane and two children
visited at her home at Silver Lake Wed
nesday.