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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
BY Mabel Abbott
What are they thinking

about?
The people of Tacoma.
Not the newspaper people,
or the politicians, or the
business men or women, or
the teachers, or the house,
wives, or the dock and wharf
and shop and factory work.
ers, or the millionaires, or
any other one class of pco-
ple-but THE PEOPLE, who
are all these classes and
many others.
1t would be worth know
ing, wouldn't It?
Newspapers might be edit
ed differently; politics and
business might be run diff
ferently; children might be
taught differently; q good
many things might be done
differently If the simple,
everyday thoughts and inter-
ests of THE PEOPLE were
fully grasped.
Here's q small crOss-sec-
ton of them, taken about
two blocks east of Lincoln
Park high school Monday,
by the simple process Of ask
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Missionary Convention
Interests Pastors Wife

Mrs. r. c. Sargent, 3640 South
e, wife of Rev. r. G. Sargent of
Lincoln Park Christian church,
was interested in the big mission
airy convention which is to be
held at the First Christian church
Nov. 81.
REV. R. A. Doane wiU>be one
of the speakers" Mrs. Sargent
said.
"He is a man who gave up a
great position in the business
world to go and study conditions
in China.
"And DR.. Jaggard of Africa
and David Rioch from India will
speak, too"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
War Makes It Cost More
To Battle Baby Even

Mrs. v. j. Treadwell, 1897
South Tacoma avenue, was bath
ing her 11-weeks-old baby.
az would like to know the real
reason for the rise in prices"
she said. "The Ivory Soap |
wash baby's clothes with. the
Eagle Brand milk l feed him, and
everything else has gone up.
"There is reason at the Dot
tom of everything. / wish |
knew the real reason for this.
"And there's another thing
I'm interested in, since BABY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
TAKE 1000
PRISONERS
Omitted Press Leased Wire,

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE Brit
ish on the Ancre today continued
their successful smash against the
heavily fortified German lines.
The war office reported new
progress at MISUNDERSTANDING,
where 1000 Germans were taken
prisoners.
Yesterdays advance, including
today's consultations, was on a
front of more than five Uiles and
to a depth at some points more
than 1000 yards.
Each attack was preceded by
curtain fire, which German pris-
oners say Is the most terrible of
any barrage hail of metal that
has been faced on any trent.
Bitter fighting was going on In
the outskirts of the town Mt noon.
The announcement which told
of the new advance at Beaucourt-
Sur-Ancre, said the storiping Of
Beaumont-Hamel village lad been
completely successful.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
COMMERCE CLASS
FOR TACOMA MEN

A class In foreign commerce,
under the university extension
department, will be organized in
Tacoma by w. B. Henderson,
commercial agent Of the depart
ment of commerce, IL sufficient
business men are interested.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
A Talk On
Marrying
for Men
BY Winona Wilcox

Marital and "matrimon-
ial' are interchangeable in
common speech, but they do not
the same thing.
Marital" used exactly, ap-
plies to the HUSBANDS side
of marriage.
Perhaps we mistake its
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

meaning SO cas-
lily b &c a II S e
from the begin
ming we attrib-
ute so little i'm
p ort a n &c to
mans part in
domestic life.
The m i II or
role of the
groom at a
wedding makes
staple com i c
column copy.
The wife has
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Griffith Busy Getting
Over Election Shock

John Griffith, 3632 South e,
said he was still busy getting
over the election.
1--WE democrats elected presi-
dent, anyway, II we didn't get
the county Offices" he observed
with much satisfaction.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
SIGN NONPARTISAN
BILL, NO. e, HERE

Homer T. Bone, 500 Provident
building.
S. B. Evenson, Gil South Sheri-
dan.
C. J. Mcintyre, 1908 South
l.arket.
w. e. Edwards, 5206 South
Yakima,
Harry Pinkerton, 5214 South
l. street.
G. H. Bass, 1913 South 41st.
n. N. Kirshner, 1914 Edison
avenue.
c. e. Muckler, 1908 South
18th street.
]. A. Hoshor, 2409 South 10th.
M. Parsons. 949 South Market.
L. o. Nelson, East Larchmont.
r. o. Bishop, 2712 North
Steele.
Jennie M. Tuttersall, 5214
Cushman ave.
Fred Johnson, SIS South 35th.
James d. Smith, 1928 Thomp-
son ave.
Geo. A. Randolph, 1905 East
31st.
Arne Jones, 4717 North Mullen.
Rea Last, Central Labor Conn
Gil, 924h Broadway.
Labor Advocate, 9th and Pac.
Times office, 9th and Pacific.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
NOT TO GET
SNOW NOW

Tough luck for the fuS men!
The cold spell is busted. The
early morning minimum on Tues
day was 26.6, more than three de-
grees warmer than Monday.
The forecast is fair; rising
temperature"
No snow ID expected.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
CAPTAIN MAY BE
COURT MARTIALED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov. IA.
Tho court martial of Captain
Edward Beach, commander OF the
cruiser Memphis, sunk In storm
off Santo Domingo harbor sever
oil weeks ago, has been recon-
mended by naval board of in
quiry, Secretary Daniels announc-
ed today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
ToDAY,s CLEARINGs
Find Skeleton Of Rat AS Big
AS a Bear, 100000 Years Old

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-THE skeleton of the rat-shaped
animal big bear which unearthed Colorado last
week being installed in the Museum of Natural History
here
The animal known the ploherum lived according
scientists years 299S0S4 24980S4 B. c.
pllotherium skeletons found before,
but this is the first complete one.
discovered after wo-years' search by expedi
ton headed by Walter Granger
particular animal to live 2s9sos4
Christ is Just 100000 DID, 1915 added
to 2.99 ,0S4 exactly equals 100000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Parks Is Experimenting
With His New Furnace

my interest just now is try
ing to see Just how much coal
my new furnace eats up" de-
clared Frank Parks, 3626 South
Il.
1--WE had it q week and I'm
experimenting with 1t, with diff
ferent kinds of COAL"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
MISS ABBOTT CALLS
Learns Much About What People Are Thinking

| came. l think girls should bel
taught more of the essentials of
caring for babies"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Greetings, have you order
ed more coal?

Elections may be hard to fore
cast, but you can always bet on
Gilmour Dobie's football teams
with impunity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Adding Neu
Accounts

We are constantly
adding new accounts
and our business is
increasing at a very
satisfactory rate.
Possibly you might b
glad to join us.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

Sign the non-partisanship
bill.
Well, with a Tacoman presid-
ing over the state senate, another
presiding over the house, third
in the governors chair, and the
other state offices filled with
them, it's no wonder the Seattle
Pr. feels SO bad.
villa has kept Mexico out
Of peace.
What has become Of the old
fashioned pivot that used to swing
elections back in N. Y, Ind, ILL.,,
etc.?
THANKSGIVING THOUGHT
No matter how much higher the
cost of living may go, wages will
still be hire.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

BORDEN WON'T RESIGN
OTTAWA, Ont. - Sir Robert
Borden will remain premier of
Canada. at least until after the
war, says his official statement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Talk O the Times
tobacco has arrived in New
York--probably from Viz
ginia or Kentucky.

tobacco has arrived in New
York--probably from Viz.
ginia or Kentucky.
What has become of the old
fashioned Tacoma girl who used
to beat up piece of brass, hang
1t on the wall and call Il =
PLAGUE?
Flirts laugh at love; love |
laughs at flirts. 4
Do you remember the good ~
days when the Republicans used
to trot out Chauncey M. Depow
to tell funny stories to win votoo3
Life is not always SD.
Paper will soon be so high
that paper towels will disap-
pear.
Col. Roosevelt" said the Chi
cago Tribune the other day, WAS
8 years old today" This explains
a lot of things.
THE SARTORAL ULTU&ATu
There is a Chinese tailor n
Portland named All Men. WouW
you say he was the last word A.
tailoring? Is it
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Cans Vegetables, Fish
and Other Supplies

MIS-. IL. ii. Gosser, 1898 South
e, was thinking about the high
cost of living-but not the way
most people do.
Il believe in buying when
things are reasonable, said Mrs.
Gosser, so We bought our pota-
toes when they were 81 sack.
And | find 1t pays to can ones
own vegetables, fish. and pretty
nearly everything. Yes, even
when you don't raise the vegeta-
bles yourself.
They taste better, for one
thing, and they are cheaper.
THE silver salmon is the best
for canning.
I've canned all sorts of things
and got them put away in the
basement, SO high prices won't
make SO much difference this
winter"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
THANKSGIVING THOUGHT

A million dollars worth of
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

Tomorrow Miss Abbott
will relate what she found
some more Tacomans to be
thinking about. This time
she has chosen another part
of tOwn-who knows, maybe
yours.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Washing, Two Children
and Six Rooms Busy Her

I'm washing" said Mrs. G. e.
Dupuis, 1924 South e. II have
two children and six rooms to
keep clean. That's all the in
terest anybody needs. isn't lit"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
Christmas Is Coming;
This Woman's Preparing

Mrs. ]. l.. Melton was making
a crochet yoke for her daughter
in-law in Kansas.
Christmas is coming" said
Mrs. Melton. who believes in
preparedness.
But II you mean real. big in
terests--why, I'm q Seventh Day
Adventist and that's the most
importan1 thing I'm interested
In"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

Did you ever read anything more
fearful than Mr.. Murphy's regret
that Mr.. Wilson had been (appar-
ently) defeated?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

Sign the non-partisanship
bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14

villa has kept Mexico out
of peace.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-11-14
WEATHER

Tacoma: Fair tonigh
Wednesday, rising tempers
Washington: Same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

caused the khedive to protest. The
British are reported to have ordered
the withdrawal Of all Mohammedan
,roots from the Suez canal, it being
declared that they have refused to fight
against their Moslem brothers. These
troops will be moved 10 other regions and
the British will continue their efforts to
place adequate defenses along the Ia
nous water route to forestall any Ger
manic and Turkish incursions. This
menace. however, is believed to have
been lessened for the present.
The past week has beer marked by
vicious fighting in the Artois. to the
north Of Arras. in the Champagne.
district, in the Vosges and in Flanders
along the western front. The Germans
have been the aggressors from the start.
and it is declared that as result OF
their offensive effort, which was in
augurated last week. they now hold
about "A mile of French first-line posi-
tons in the Champagne and south OF
the Somme and about 400 yards in the
\osaes. where a surprise attack proved
successful. In addition to this, well
directed attack on the part of the Teu-
tons netted the Germans between 500
and 800 yards of British trenches to
the south of Ypres. The battles have
been intense, particularly in the region
of Tahure, where the conflict ragged
earlier in the week. Paris claims the
expulsion of the Germans from several
sections of their trenches. south of the
Somme. in the Champagne and the
.osRes. but from all accounts the Teu-
tons have been successful in maintain
ing their gains against the British,
London admitting Teutonic success
Wednesday and Thursday witnessed
comparative lull in thu engagements on
the western front owing to bad wealth
err but the most recent announcement
that the British have been repulsed in
counter attacks in an attempt to re-
take the lost positions near Ypres. in
dicates that the weather conditions are
more suspicious for the infantry fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

IL the possibility that the allies fore
saw the situation as it later developed
su tine near east regions. making the
operations here as important in one
sense of the word as any on any other
front, the whole British and Russian
domination of large section of Mo-
hammedan Asiatic regions depending
upon success. AT any rate. the Grand
Duke was dispatched to the Caucasus,
and at once the Russian forces be-
came more aggressive. They spread
out in fan-shaped offensive move
ment.
For months but meager details were
received from this region. but the Of
ficial statements from Petrograd in
dicated that some progress was being
made in gaining passage through the
terrible mountain defiles.
Winter weather added to the perils
of the Russians. For two months they
have been hghting most Of the time
in heavy snow. The task Of moving
artillery through this region in win
ter campaign has been tremendous.
The troops have Leen forced to under
20 the greatest suffering. First TINS
Turkish town and then that has fallen
before the Russian advance. on sew
eral occasions ConstantinopIe has re-
ported severe repulses for the Rus
slams and the infection of tremendous
losses. But Grand Duke Nicholas.
learning the plight of the British at
Kut-El-Amara and seeing the neces-
sity of success, pressed on. The vlgor
OF his offensive swept the Turks be-
fore him like chan. His strategy in
bringing his whole forces through the
Caucasus will go down in history as
being of the keenest. He has kept his
line of communication intact over the
long mountainous route and despite
the gravest difficulties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20

to get at present in the central powers
countries may be hard to understand
in the light of these conditions. But
the following explanation of this fact
is given here: Pork has been the
favorite meat of the men at the front.
owing to its heat-producing qualities.
and in addition last year, when the
grain and potato crops of the central
empires were decidedly poor, too MANY
pigs were butchered in order to lessen
the demand for feed
Before the outbreak of the war the
live stock of Europe. the Balkan states
and the Ottoman empire not included
stood as follows:
Entente states 76.632,912 cattle.
o4,6o4.s62 sheep, $0.oo3.s12 pigs
Central states-46, 1852 cattle, 48.-
5S6.399 sheep. 36.446,391 pigs
Neutral states = 1O7,5O6,OOS cattle.
s4,273,s72 sheep, 91,O63,0S4 pigs
Entente states which are least favor
ably situated in their meat supply COM
ing from home production are Great
is about $50 pounds OF this so per
cent has to he imported. A table re-
Gently compiled by the well known
Italian economist Ferretti shows that
Italy has already used one-half of its
horned cattle to feed it's army.
Russia is. probably best OFF in this
respect, though heavy demands on its
IIltdl i've dlSo DGen made.
To feed it's army, estimated at $780,
900 men under arms, took during the
first war year no less than 100000 900
head of meat animals.
France in addition to having lost a
considerable share of meat animals. is
obliged to feed about 5000, 900 refugees
from the occupied departments and
Belgium. Russia has to care similarly
for over 100000 refugees.
Between the average normal meat
f.<.t MI nV nf
ranging from 10 to $50 pounds per
capita. and the consumption of meat
by some 25,00O.000 men under arms.
running from 220 to $50 pounds per
man. in the Italian and French armies,
respectively, and reaching 456 pounds
per man in the German, Austro-Hun-
garian and Russian armies, there ia a
difference Of roughly 3.450.00O TONS Ac-
cording to French economists it takes
142,00o,OOO animals to produce this an
nually.
The total meat animal stock of the
belligerent states was 3&3,7O 900 hea d
at the outbreak of the war. The excess
consumption by the armies of Europe
is, therefore, little more than Al per
cent of the annual supply of meat. a
serious matter when 1t is considered
that with these inroads upon live stock
the rate of reproduction Is also much
decreased.
For the time being, however, the
problem affects the central powers
mainly in the supply of pork The man
at the front prefers that meat to any
other, because in army terms. 1t sticks
to the ribs" better. Mutton is not a ia
vorite. because the men think it too
Tight" and beef is enjoyed only If it
has been cooked in the field kitchen.
Pigs, however. are prolific reproducers.
and a few years chance to multiply
will make them as plentiful as ever.
With horned cattle a quick rehabilita-
ton in this manner is not possible, and
beef is for this reason likely to remain
scarce article long after peace IL de-
clared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
BALKAN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
Bulgarian forces occuny the AL
bantam town of Fiari, sixteen miles
from Avlona.
French and British reinforcements
land at Saloniki
Allies reported to be concentrating
troops as far as Bulgarian frontier
London hears reports Bulgaria has
approached allies for separate peace
Germany reported to have warned
Rumanla of results if she should sup
port allies
MONDAY.
Austrian and Bulgarian forces nusb
on toward Durazzo and enyelopment
of Italian forces there is feared.
General quiet prevails over entire
front.
WEDNESDAY.
Allied fiers attack station at Hudova.
south of Strumitza
THURSDAY.
Duke of Macklenberg reported to he
on way to bucharest to offer twelve
million-pound loan to Rumania
Austrlans and Bulgarians reported to
De IN contact with Montenegrins and
Serbians defending Durazzo.
FRIDAY.
Austrians announce capture of K..
vaya, Albania
Rumania reported to have laid MANS
10 enter the conflict in March. stimuli
taneousiy with an allied advance from
Saloniki. yin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
WESTERN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY

SUNDAY.
Germans claim capture of 700 meters
OF French trenches northwest of
Tahure, and 400 yards in the Anersent
region.
Germans repor: repulse of enemy at
tacks south of st. Maria.
French claim capture Of section ~
Teuton trench south of River Frise
Paris admits loss of 200 meters Of
trenches east of Seppois, in upper
Alsace.
MONDAY.
Germans report capture of mile of
French trenches in Champagne as re-
suit OF forty-eight hours fighting, and
400 yards in the Vosges
French reported driven from trenches
east of Seppois.
French report repulse of German er-
fort south Of Frise, below the Somme,
and claim capture of section of enemy
trench.
Intense artillery and infantry en-
gagements prevail over greater part OF
the western line.
TUESDAY.
Berlin reports repulse of three Brit
ish attacks to regain 800 yards of lost
positions southeast of Ypres.
French again reported repulsed in at
Tahure.
Heavy artillery engagements con-
tinue.
WEDNESDAY,
Great gale and storm reported to
have brought lull on practically whole
front.
THURSDAY
British fail in attempt to retake posi-
tons captured by Germans south of
Ypres.
British report driving back of enemy
attack south of Loos
French keep up strong artillery fire
over their whole front.
FRIDAY
Germans again repulse British at
tack near Ypres.
Large German troop movements re-
ported in west.
French claim repulse of enemy north
of Blangy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
AUSTRO-ITALlAN. ARENA.
Chronological Events.

SUNDAY
Artillery engagements at several
points, with lull in infantry fighting.
MONDAY.
Austrian f1iers lombard Milan. Schio
MonZa, Bergamo and Treiviglio.
TUESDAY.
Eight Italian attacks on Austrian po-
sitions on Javereck reported repealed.
Artillery engagements on Carnian
front.
WEDNESDAY.
Italians shell enemy in Tofano zone.
Repulse of Austrian attack in Rom
bon zone reported repuloed.
THURSDAY
Austrian fliers drop bombs on towns
in plains between Natisone and Isonza.
Austrians shell Crosano. Roncegno
and Borgo.
FRIDAY.
Italians report repulse of Austrian
attack in Sugana valley.
Italians shell Malborgeth.
Austrians claim repulse of enemy in
district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
AMERICAN EXPORTERS
FAVORED, 1T is CLAIMED

LONDON. February 19-The Daily
Mail complains today of unfair dis
elimination on the part of the British
government in favor of America. 49,
porters to neutral countries
by recent decision" says the Daily
Nail, the British government hold the
British exporter responsible for seeing
that his goods do not benefi. the
enemy. thus virtually admitting that
the elaborate machinery of LICENCES.
black lists. guarantees. etc. cannot b..
relied upon. But while throwing
this preventive machinery as far d.
British are concerned. the government
still relies upon it in dealing with
American exporters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-20
Serious Advance on Constan-
tinopIe Is Within Bounds
of Possibility.
SLAVS PRESS TOWARD
TREBIZOND AND SIvAS
Developments May Turn in Any Gi-
rection-Germans Successf! in
Chief Operations in West.

is practicable. but the movement OF
great numbers of troops. sufficient to
conduct a successful campaign in the
near east, would be fraught with
hazards in view of the submarine ac-
Invites of the Turks and Germans in
these waters. BY pressing west from
Trebizond the Russians would be en-
abled to establish another coastal
base, where further supplies could be
received. This process might be con-
tinued until the SlavS were knocking
at the very gates of Constantinople.
The route westward. by the way of
Sivas. which is many miles from the
Black sea coast. would, be surrounded
with considerable danger. owing to
the long line of communication which
the Russians would have to maintain
and the consequent increased difficulty
in obtaining the necessary supplies.