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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06
Very New, Finger
Vanity Chain Bags

The idea Is entirely new.
being round, small vanity
bags in attractive filigree
designs, In oxidized and an
tique gold and silver fin
ishes, set with small col
ored stones.
They are suspended from
the finger by a chain ending
in a filigree stone set, button
to match. viii hold over
50 In silver change. Priced
at ...... ..$1.25
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06
PERSONAL
Social

Brotherhood of American Yeo-
men, Homestead No. 223, will in
itiate class of 40 candidates
April I in Eagles hall. A large
number of visiting Yeomen will
attend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Stella Furlatt was pleasantly
surprised at her home, 1924 East
Morton street, last Saturday when
a number of friends dropped in
and celebrated her 18th anniver-
sary. Those presnt were: Theresa
Basman, Helen Rasman, Ethel
Kennedy, Christine Remmin,
Sina Remmin, Gereldine Kelly,
Gladys Furlatt, Stella, Furlatt,
Leonard Kelly. James Rasman.
Floyd Kennedy, Norman Ken
nedy, Carl Kash, Louis Besau,
Herbert Myers, Frank Furlatt and
Leo Furlatt.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06


pole out sections
100 i'm the air.
husky with cord the signal his
the hum of a
his There cacke blue sparks his
shllul Field
forth miles miles
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

WASHINGTON, April B. -
Uncle Sans advertising bill I'm
connection with the punitive expe-
ditiOn into Mexico will be ST.
Ill., 900!
1t will cost the war department
about that sum to recruit the adj
ditiOnal $4,000 men authorized by
congress to fill mp the ranks of
the existing army to war strength.
Last year the recruiting service
enlisted 4S,S13 men at a cost of
$S7 per.
1T will cost us approximately
the same amount per capita to en-
list the additional men," said
Lieut.. Col. Peyton c. March, who
is in charge of recruiting in the
adjutant generals office.
1.-THE question of getting
recruits for the army" con-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

stress, will entertain chapter c.,
P. e. o., at SPECIAL meeting this
afternoon to meet the state or
ganizer.
The Angelus Study club will be
entertained this afternoon by
Mrs. L. ]. Lynch, 1928 North 37th
street.
Mt. Tacoma Rebekah auxiliary
will give card party Friday
night in the Odd Fellows temple.
All members and friends are in
vited.
The Happy-Go-Lucky Crochet
club will be entertained Thurs
day, April 13. by Mrs. w. f. Har-
ris, 3015 South 10th st.
The Ladies' Musical club will
give a musicale May 16 In the
clubhouse in celebration of Guest
day.
Pantages best talent will enter
tain YOU Friday evening at Olym-
pus cafe. Don't miss it. Adv.
Members Of the WOman's club
will visit the Boys Parental
school at Midland today, where
Arbor day will be observed.
Women of the First Methodist
church are arranging for a pro-
gram for April in the Y. NJ.
c. A.
Mrs. Charles Drury entertain
ed Tuesday at luncheon, honor
ing Mrs. B. Mechanic.
Oracles Council, X. N. A.. will
meet at the home of Mrs. Edna
Calender, 1886 SO. / street, at
p. m. tomorrow. The meeting
will be in the nature of house
warming.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06
WE SELL THE
GENUINE
DUPONT
FABRlKOID

"A scientific and efficient
substitute for the hide OF the
COW; in fact, 1t will out
wear nearly any grade of
leather now used in uphol-
altering automobiles and fur
niture.
Cannot be detected from
genuine leather by casual in
spection or feeling.
Made In Spanish, Moorish
and muleskin grain effects,
In black, brown and green;
SO inches wide.
Priced at. the yard go.
-. 05c, $50, $1.95, $2.25
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

a mind test. Scientists, at the in
stance of federal authorities, are
going to try to decide If the boy
with a brain powerful enough to
carry thousands of figures, is too
weak to make him a desirable
citizen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06
Johnny !. Jones.
Exposition Shows
St., Augustine
Nori da.

Sm calIe Encyc and
Brother violating
duction the typewriter address which led when
detectives discovered the letter % alignment correspOnded
samples IA typewriter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Mrs. l.. II. Fisher, 6O2 North c
stress, will entertain chapter c.,
z. e. o., at a SPECIAL meeting this
afternoon to meet the state or
ganiZer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

TURN To THE CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS ON PAGE 2 FOR
SEE PAGE SEVEN,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

The Angelus Study club will be
entertained this afternoon by
Mrs. L. j. Lynch, 1923 North 37th
street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Mrs. Charles Drury entertain
ed Tuesday at luncheon, honor,
ing Mrs. B. Mechanic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Women of the First Methodist
church are arranging for a pro-
gram for April In the Y. NJ
c. A.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Mt. Tacoma Rebekah auxiliary
will give card party Friday
night in the Odd Fellows temple.
All members and friends are in
vited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Members of the WOman's club
will visit the Boys Parental
school at Midland today, where
Arbor day will be observed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

The Happy-Go-Lucky Crochet
club will be entertained Thurs
day, April 10, by Mrs. w. +. Har-
ris, 3015 South 10th st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-04-06

Pantages best talent will enter
tain YOU Friday evening at Olym-
pus cafe. Don't miss it. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14

Get your Fireworks of Bragg
and Crawford. ADV
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Terrell and
baby of Marietta Ohio, are here
for the holidays visiting home
folks.
See Graham's Ad. for Christ
mas Specials. (Adv.)
A neat little book entitled West
Virginia Laws Made Plain" is
bein distributed by The First
National Bank to their patrons.
This is compiled by Hon. A. A.
Lilly and Hon. Frank Lively, and
gives in brief many of the states
important laws.
When you want to reduce tn e
cost of living write US. We can
supply you with your groceries,
meats, etc, and save you a lot of
money.
THE CRYSTAL co,
318 w. Camden St
Baltimore. Md.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14
MARYSVILLE
The protracted meeting at Val
ley Bend closed Monday night.

The protracted meeting at Val
ley Bend closed Monday night.
Gertie Mathew is still very
poorly at this writing.
Arley Stalnaker, of Akron, O..
Is visiting friends and relatives I,
In this Vicinity at present.
Wyatt Polling, of Nestorville,
was here attending the meeting
at Valley Bend Saturday and sup
day.
There will be a pie supper at
the Marysville School house Sat-
urday night December, 18th
Everyone invited,
Thurman Poe and sister, Miss
Katie, We're the guests of Miss
Beaulah Jones Sunday.
Harry Hankey and sister, of
Belington, accompanied by their
brother, Charlie Hankey and his
family, of Elkins, motored down.
to S. NJ. Poling's Sunday evening.
Rev. Ogden delivered a very
able address on the Liquor Traf-
fric" at Valley Bend Sunday
night. {
G. w. Gamer and w. w. Bose J
ly were business visitors in Bel
ington Monday.
Ralph Bosely returned home
last Saturday from Upsher coun-
ty, where he had been visiting
for the past two weeks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

]. L. Jefferys, of Pierce, vas
here Sunday the guest of his fam-
lily.
Ira Findley, of Route 3, was a
visitor here Saturday.
Christmas Decorations atBragg
and Crawford's. (Adv.)
Useful Christmas Gifts. see
Graham's display. (Adv.)
Mr.. and Mrs Owen Right, of
Elkins, were here the guests of
friends and relatives, Sunday.
Miss Mabel Brandenburg spent
the weekend with relatives in
Elkins.
Mrs. E. Coffman, who has been
visiting in Hendricks for t he past
few days, came home Sunday.
Flashlights and Batteries at
Bragg &Crawford's. (Adv.)
! Don't miss the County Fair"
Wednesday and Thursday nights
at the High School Building.
Everybody come.
Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes,
at Bragg&C rawford's. (Adv.)
Miss Jessie Jollife, of Fairmont,
is here the guest of her mother,
English Walnuts at Bragg and
Crawford's. (Adv.)
S. T. Keller, of Parkersburg,
was here Tuesday on business.
Mrs. D. j. Nestor was in Phil
ippi this week to see her sister,
Mrs. A. B. Cornwell, who has been
quite III.
Bragg&Crawford's, Headquar-
ters for Xmas Candy. Fresh and
Sweet. (Adv.)
Best Assortment of Candies in
town for School Treating. Put up
in one-fourth to two pound sizes
| at Braggs & Crowford's. (Adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec 8
= Governor Hatfield has issued
proclamatlons certifying the
election to Congress of George M.
Bowers and Harry C. Woodward.
Republicans, of the Second and
touth districts respectively. The
former won over former Senator
Samuel V. Woods by S61. The
latter won over Tomas A. Null
by 284.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14

The pie supper held at the
Shawkey School Dec. 9. 1916.
was largely attended, considering
the weather. Every one took a
good interest and every part
passed nicely.
The amount raised was $21, 40
which will be used for the school.
Clyde A. Ramsey
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-12-14

Men ought to be mighty good
to women, for nature gave them
the big end of the log to lift and
mighty little strength to do il
with.-Lincoln.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
Bert Leslie-GlObe

Nearly every one enjoys American slang
when II ls fresh, witty. snappy and apro-
pos. This applies even to those who would
not think of ever using II themselves.
Nearly every one will enjoy the bill at the
Globe this week. which is exceptionally
good, as H. perhaps. in honor OF the Globe
anniversary.
incidentally. Bert Leslie. the Town Topics
star. who Is completing his first visit in
Philadelphia at popular prices, is probably
the most effective exponent of American
slang on the stage. He led the bill last
night and kept the house In an uproar
from start to finish He's got Billy Sunday
skinned a mile" one In the audience was
heard to remark
Bert Leslie has long been favorite as
vaudeville heAdliner His own sklt.
Hogan in London" scored heavily last
night The whole company was good. but
needless 10 say, Bert Leslie was the whole
show" as far as Hogan In London" was
concerned.
The bill is exceptional. as said before.
The Party" a musical piece. is above the
average and made a decided hit. II is a
good combination Of fun dancing and
melody. Daisy Harcourt, the English
coincidence added to the success of the bill
with several good numbers.
Other acts included Ward and company
cyclists who do daring stunts" one of
VIII ch is a ride down the center aisle: Ra-
fael and company, with a ventriloquial
novelty "A Day on the Farm; Canfield
and Barnes. comedians and Dow and Dow,
whose singing Is far above Sthe average
The pictures also proved popular.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
OPERA HOUSE TO REOPEN
WITH "BIRTH OF A NATION
Many Spectacular Productions to Fol-
low at the Chestnut Street
Opera House

The Chestnut Street Opera House has
been taken over for this season by Measrs.
Mccarthy and Mcsween and will be de-
voted 10 the big spectacular Aim produc.
tions such as ID. w. Grifiith's The Birth
OF a Nation" the new S1.00O,000 William
Fox spectacle. THE Daughter Of the Gods /"
starring Annette Kellermann. Griffith's ''In.
tolerance" Thomas H. Ince's big produc.
ton Of "civilization" and others Of equal
magnitude.
The opening attraction win be The
Birth OF a Nation" which is starting on its
farewell tour and will be presented In
philadelphia for the first time at popular
prices The production win be the same
that ran for four months at the Forrest
Theater last season, including q symphony
orchestra Of thirty pieces.
The Opera House opens for the season
next Monday afternoon. September iS
with performances twice daily thereafter.
The theater enjoyed great popularity two
years ago under the Individual management
frat Of j, J. Mccarthy. and later OF J. s.
Mcswoen, and now that the playhouse will
be under their Joint direction Il is hoped
that Il win resume lis former success.
An agreement has been entered info be
tween Mccarthy 4 McSween and william
Moore Patch, Of ths Pitt Thsater. Pitts
burEh. whereby both houses will be run III
conjunction with each other. embodylnE ths
same policy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
MANY ACTS OF MERIT
ARE SEEN AT KETTH'S
Anna Chandler, Stella Mayhem
and Billie Taylor Head Bill
Full of New Ideas

It's not only the song--it's the style.
Anna Chandler has both She can sing In
enough dialects and languages 20 be an In
terpreter In court Furthermore, she has a
features follow the lines OF her song. She
doesn't attempt to conceal the words from
the audience
Therefore when she attempted TO leave
the stage at Keith's last night there was a
protest from the audience. Miss Chandler
bowed and sang and bowed again. The
letters on the stage announcing the next
act blinked impatiently The show came
to dead stop, Finally the special leader
for the following turn swung his baton, the
orchestra crashed and the audience sur
rendered.
with comedy and music sprinkled pro.
portionately through their act. Stella May
hew and Billie Taylor won many laughs
and abundant approval Miss Mayhem $
picture OF lady's FIRST glass OF champagne
and the endless flow OF feminine talk put
the house In lively mood Mr.. Taylor sang
and played as though no one else was
around. His ease OF manner added general
charm to the proceedings
Dances OF centuries ago compared with
those OF today were shown by Emile Lea
Tom Dingle and seven other clever dancers
This act. presented under the direction OF
Mary Tully, Is one OF most artistic dancing
creation seen here In the last year. Each
OF the numbers was warmly appreciated
and the act generally received very cordial
reception. 1t could be improved perhaps
II there wasn't 40 much striving after effect
at the hnale.
Lew Wilson, who made his first appear
ance at Kelth's, with the usual obstacle OF
a number two spot to battle with scored a
winner in most emphatic fashion. In addi-
tion to being fairly good singer. he is al
excellent 'yodler" and mimic As a fina
asset he played the piano-accordlon gooC
enough to win half dozen warranted
bows There are plenty OF good things In
his act without the Charlie Chaplin walk
II isn't new. Why carry II along?
Hugh Herbert's sketch Prosperity" pre-
sented by Ezra Mathews. Edwin Reddinp
and Mildred Donnelly, Is refreshing. orig
inal and has good message for the people
1t was very well received.
Toney and Norman kdded and danced
with good results.
Violnsky violned to violent applause
Burdella Patterson posed prettily and
Llllan's dogs were worth while.
Wilson and Hughes in their new act
ITO Have and to Hold" appeared in tn,
pictures with Mr.. Wilson shading tn,
Judge" on enthusiasm j. @. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
"THAT OTHER WOMAN"
ARRIVES AT KNICKERB0CKER
Author Takes Leading Role in Drama
of Infidelity

That happiness and prosperity do not al
ways walk hand-in-hand was shown last
night when 'The other Woman" opened an
engagement at the Kniclerbocker Theater.
John stowe is ambitious TO rise sociaily
and in business. even at the sacrifice OF
his wife and daughter. He becomes in-
fatuated with Adele Nelson, comic opera
star, and is hattered and beguiled by
Thomas Barr, a business associate. when
Stowe faces financial ruin and disgrace. de-
serted by his false friends It is his former
wife who comes to his aid.
Ted Bracket was unable to appear owing
TO the illness of his mother. and Lem b.
Parker, the author. was seen in the lead-
ing role of John Stowe. The part of Ellen
stowe, the wife. was capaby portrayed by
Edna Archer Crawford. who was seen in
this city last season in the cast support
ing Il. A. Sothern. Gladys Brooks made
a winsome Madge Stowe and Rex Burnett
was seen as Ned Newell. The remainder of
the cast included Lawrence Brooks. G. II.
Butler, Sam Blair. John Mallory, Fred Mat
ney and Geraldine Malone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12

rrcked away in the heart of London
,..rs Is an imposing edifice. IL holds a
s,r,o,,s collect on of articles. For this is
thc museum OF the censor, an exhioitlon
~ eontraband which has sought in vain to
s,,Se through the tightness of the British
blockade. - -
...sisd--represents an attempt TO Illustrate
,hs watchfulness of the British Navy.
"Eere is a bundle of newspapers. an In
,ocsnt-looking bundle, neatly tied and
labeled What can be the matter with this
bundle? ,,.,., =,
a. not a pleasant odor. Pull out the plugs
=, either end and out falls long calico
bag. II is filled with slices Of bacon.
coNTRABAND ARTICLES
.no,her bundle OF newspapers contains
Yet another is filled with rice and rubber.
Thev are all frustrated attempts at SNUG
cling forbidden goods into Germany.
A niece Of bacon, weighing sixteen pounds,
hears the address of family in Prussia.
II has been sent from a neutral country by
latter most. at a cost of 81 In stamps This
lar exceeds the normal value of the goods
inside 1t is not even disguised and the
simple.minded and rather stupid sender
must now be wondering just where II has
landed. II this happens to meet his Tor herr
ave, he or she will understand the fate OF
the succulent morsel. 1t is destined to ir-
ritate the nostrils Of the curious until the
conclusion of warl
Quite a number of packages have a
double cover. the outer one bearing a neutral
name and address. the inner one the true
destination. Considerable perspicuity is
svldently attributed to the neutral recip-
lent since he is supposed to sense" the
situation. tear off the outer cover and for.
ward the package to it's final German goal
There are innumerable letters filled with
sheets OF pure rubber, the latter destined
probably for conversion into German auto
mobile tires.
Boots and shoes. too. occupy a great
amount Of space and many of them are
carefully wrapped in pieces OF sole leather
q gift that is remarkably needed in Ger
many at the moment.
All these articles have been sent from
neutral countries by letter postage, at an
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
NO BONE BROKEN
IN KILLEFER,S WRIST

Continued from Pase One.
ana was not able TO catch again until this
season. Bill was allowed TO bat in the
ninth inning OF the final game OF the worlds
series with the Red sox.
Alexander pitches just as well 10 Burns
AZ 10 Klliefer. while Eddie always has
been Al Demarses batterymate. Bender
Il lust as effective with Burns behind the
plate but both Rixey and Mayer. two OF the
hurlers who are expected 10 help bring
nome the pennant. are not nearly so efree-
tive with Burns catching
There il not much TO choose between
l<tllefer and Burns so far as hitting IL con-
oerned. while the latter has been throwing
a. well as any catcher Burns's lack OF
snesd is his greatest defect. but the differ
ence between the receivers Is not 10 great
maj IL should AFFECT the Phils. 80 long as
Burns Is not injured,
The belief that the Phils cannot win with
o,Yt Killefer Is not based on facts. and Il ap-
nsa,r 20 be mostly imagination II the
phi,llss forget the accident 10 Killefer they
-hould Be able 20 get along In Eood shape.
hut n Burns gets on % bal start, 4 Prob
a6iy viii hase : p.d eject on the fsst q
I.t tt4f,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-12
REPUBLICAN, FACTIONS
HERE BURY HATCHET IN
Big BOOST FOR HUGHES
Harmony Meeting of Leaders
Held to Plan Campaign for
Republican Sweep in
City and State
DEMOCRATIC HEADS MEET

Plans for an aggressive campaign to in
sure as large a majority as possible for
Governor Hughes in Pennsylvania are being
made by the Republican leaders of the
State They will be worked out definitely
at conferences to be held before the end Of
the week
The plans call for complete harmony on
the national and State tickets between the
wares and the Penrose- -McNichol faction In
Fhiladelphia and between the various fac
lions throughout the State.
The first harmony" conference between
he two rival factions Of the Organization
Philadelphia was held last night at the
rooms Of the Republican City Committee.
"hen several subcommittee of the City
committee got together and discussed plans
ior the Hughes campaign in Philadelphia.
Those attending were State Senators Ed
WIN H. Ware and James p. McNichol. Con-
sressman William s. Ware. David Martin
And Select Councilman william L. Finley.
David H. Lane. city chairman. was absent
ior the first time in several years. His re-
cent alteration with McNichol is believed
% have led him to remain in Atlantic City.
"nere ne has been spending the summer
senator Ware, In Lanes absence. pre-
eicted that Philadelphia next November
would give Hughes larger majority than
ny other presidential candidate had ever
received here.
meeting win be held next Friday eve
nns OF all the ward committees, 10 boost
Eslsration. The City Committee will meet
f,soAy afternoon. at 1880 o'clock.
A. olate Chairman William Il. Crow and w.
enaIry Baker viii call a meeting OF the
eeA1e Committee within a few days and
ss,.a.nAiiy open the Hughes campaign In the
a big Republican rally has been planned
,or next Saturday. II will be held at Col
sssllie Montgomery County. The speakers
tenox, Congressman Watson, OF the Berks-
65ontsonery district. and former State
representative Gabriel III. Meyer. OF
The State Republican leaders expect
11nsnes TO speak twice In Pennsylvania
~. ss.aIint the campaign. II Is planned to have
nun address the Union League here and 10
'Peah IN Allegheny County also.
me Democratic City Committee last
@snt @snt met at Its headquarters. Tenth and
.e'nut streets, and discussed plans for
>"s wilson campaign In Philadelphia.
washington Logue and Michael Dono-
49, soth of whom are seeking to be re-
~.noo 70 Congress, spoke.
~ eties u. McAyoy who Is Ia charge a.
s fhiadelphia Office OF the Democfa alto
<'s Committee. pledged the support Of
~ Feimer-Mccormick faction to the local
<>stnocratic candidates. Edward W. Lanlx,
NY chairman. presided.