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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-25

Fine Dollar Day
Combinations in
Toilet Articles

i OllCU al OlC1Oo
The drug section offers sew
eral rousing values In timely
toilet needs, arranged In popu-
lar groups.
-Sf.25 COMBINATION, in
GLIDING Toe Toilet Water, lilac
or violet, and soc Demonstra-
tor to spray from any bottle,
both for ............. .$1.OO
1928 COMBINATION in
GLIDING 25c Vanishing Cream,
soc German Face Powder, soc
Violet or rose Toilet Water. all
-s1.5O COMBINATION, in
GLIDING 800 Marie Louise
Rice Powder, csc Peroxide
Vanishing Cream, 25c Powder
Puff, all for ..........$1.OO
$40 COMBINATION, in
Guiding Csc Bathing Cap, 7bc
Bathing Suit Bag, both
Tor .....'. .%A.OO
-$1.25 COMBINATION, in
Guiding 75c cake Piver's French
Toilet Soap and soc Pavlowa
Talcum Powder, both for 500
$3.50 COMBINATION, in
Guiding Toe Bath Brush. SOC
Bath Salts, 25c Talcum Pow
der, all for ........... .$1.OO
-s1.85 COMBINATION, In
Guiding 25c Hospital Cotton,
$500 Listerine, 10c Peroxide
Toilet Soap, all for .....$1.0O
-$1.25 COMBINATION, in
Guiding 800 Syrup of Sarsa-
parilla Compound and Csc Hin
ckle's Pills, all for -. 800
-$1.35 COMBINATION, In
Guiding S1.00 Horlick's Matted
Milk and 35c Fletcher's Cas-
toria for 49,. ....... .$l.OO
COMBINATION, in
Guiding 500 Dressing Comb.
Csc Euthymol Tooth Paste,
35c. Prophylactic Tooth Brush,
all for ......s,..... LOO
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-25
DOLLAR DAY
Bargains in
Stamped Goods

Values which will appeal to
needle workers for summer aft
ernoOn employment.
-75c PAIR PILLOW CASES.
stamped on fine linen finished
tubing, center or end stamping.
Special 2 pairs for ......$1.OO
SOC FUDGE APRONS, stamp
ed on heavy white art cloth in
butterfly or daisy designs.
Special, 8 for ......... 800
-75c STAMPED GOWNS,
ready made, of good quality
nainsook, stamped for lazy
daisy, French embroidery and
French knot. Special, 2
-75c COMBINATIONS, ready
made envelope style, good
quality nainsook, stamped with
dainty designs. Special. 2
soc CENTERPIECEs, stamp
ed and tinted in blue bird
patterns on heavy white linen
finished Art Cloth. Special, 3
--35c HUCK TOWELS, 20x40-
inch size, stamped in attractive
patterns. Special, 4 for. 800
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-25
Bathing Suits Only $500
Formerly $1.98 to $2.98

Formerly $1.S0 10 $ZSo
Just 20 Bathing Suits in the lot sizes for both and
children Materials cotton fabric and mohair
blue with red white trimming
Sizes TO- H. IA &c. 49, 49, AZ Just few OF each
size hence promptness advisable Choice tomorrow 81
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-25

Fancy Voiles and Crepes in
large variety Of dainty floral
patterns; all colors, 3S inches
wide.
Balcony.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-05-25
Dollar Day Bargains
Rugs, Draperies and Lin o[eun1s

$t 90 GRASS RUGS Deltox make 3x6 feet blue brown
&2 FIBER RUGS 36x63 inches reversible pattern
blue, and Special $1.Ot
35c JAPANESE MATING yard wide, tan, brown
blue designs, linen Special yards for. S1Ot
59c LACE NETS 40 inches wide plain scaope
edges white Special. yards $40
DRAPERY SILKS wide in green and blue Spe
etal, yards for .*iU
-si25 LINOLEUMs iniad. yards wide; choice
terms, Special, yards for *iVs
-$t5O GAS OVENS for oil stoves one burner size
shelves. well lined. Special $1O'
Third Floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
WARS EFFECT ON BUSINESS
Statement Complied by Department of
Commerce for Chairman
Simmons.

WASHINGTON, August 23-Iow the
war has affected the worlds bushes.
is detailed in a statement compiled by
the Department of Commerce for Chair
man simmons, of the Senate Finance
Committee. The following general con-
clusions are given:
Business activities were fairly nor
NAL in the various countries OF the
world during the two years preccd;ns
the outbreak OF the war.
I'm every country. Including the
United states. there was a decided de-
cline in business activity after July.
1914.
The period of business depression
following the outbreak of the war
lasted from four 10 six months in most
OF the neutral countries. In the bel
liGcreni countries the upward trend
did not begin until the last few months
i'm 1915.
There was Il slight depression in
business activity in the United States
In the latter part OF 1913 and early in
1914. but in the spring and summer of
1914 there were signs of recovery. The
outbreak OF the war, however caused
Il decided decline.
The United States. at tho close OF
a period Of business activity which has
had no parallel in the history Of the
country"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
Pershing S Forces
in Splendid Health
Only Six Deaths From Disease
Since Troops Entered
Mexico.

FIELD fIEADQtARTERSA AMERICAN
PUNITIVE EXPEDITION IN MENICO.
August 23--Only six deaths from dis
ease and present sick rate OF l.5 per
cent for the American punitive expedi-
'ion since it entered Mexico more than
hvc months ago. was the record con-
tanned in official figures given out here
to-day by the sanitary department.
Adding the number Of sick being
treated at the base hospital TO those
IN the field. the rate is increased to 25
per cent There has not been singh
cas-" of typhoid. the prevailing ailment
being dyscntery.
This is n remarkable record for an
expedition serving in this sort of n
country with nothing hut field equip
ment." declared General j. j. rcrshing,
commander of the punitive expedition.
when shown the departments figures.
1T probably is low a record az any
similar expedition ever has set and
shows the wonderful strides made
along sanitary lines within tho last few
years and the high efficiency OF the
sanitary department
1t also shows tho high appreciation
Of sanitary regulation by line officers,
who have heen held to a strict account
for violations by these commands"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
Gigantic Prob[em
Before Executives
Proceeding as Rapidly as Prac-
ticablc in Deliberations
OUcr Issue.

WASii1NGTON. August 23-At the
conclusion OF their conference to-
night with tho presidents and man
ayers, Hale Holden. president of the
Burlington and a member of the com
miticc of eight gave out the follow
ing statement regarding progress Of
tho negotiations. SO far as the rail
roads are concerned:
'''fh" railway executives who have
met here at the request of President
wilson are proceeding as rapidly as
practicable with their work IL must
h" understood, however, the problem
with which these men arc wrestling
is the most important and gigantic
ever presented to any body of men in
the industrial history Of the country.
IhcN canno,. therefore. consistently
with their duty to their securi,, hold
ers' tn"ir employees or the public reach
a hnal conclusion regarding what ac-
'ion they should take without much
discussion. study ana thought Their
deliberations. participated in by prac-
tchlly 100 men. suddenly called to-
E"th"r from ALI parts of the United
states. require time.
III our deliberations seem to pro-
c"ed slowly. it is due to tho facts that
have mentioned. For Us 10 act
hastily would 10" "A BETRAYAL Of tho
great responsibility We owe 10 all Tho
parties concerned. and most Of all TO
tho public"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS
Roth Houses Quit Until October 70.
with Feeling OF Confidence
Everywhere.

LONDON. August o3.-Eoth houses
Of Parliament adjourned to-day until
October 10. after adopting bill en-
tending the present Parliament an
other seven months. Not since tho out
break Of the war has Parliament ad-
5ourncd on Il situation such As present.
and which was described ny David
Lloyd George. Minister OF War. and
other ministers in debates as giving
so little canSe for anxiety or so hope
full an outlook for the future. Tho
debates reflected "a feeling Of conf
dencc.
The Cabinet ministers also expressed
great confidence in tho constantly
growing economic pressure being cX-
erted against the central powers.
II seems almost certain that the next
Parliament. will he elected on the
basis of adult suffrage for women vot-
ing. although there arc many opin-
ions that the country should be CON
suited on tho important issue
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
DANIELS DENOUNCES COLE
republican Orator Makes unfounded
Att"ek tp0n President
Wilson.

WASHINGTON. August 23-Sncro,,
Daniels issued 81 statement Tonight dc
h"uhcihS as false published statement
credited 10 Ralph - Cole chief of tho
h"hnol'an campaign speakers bureau.
ih"t President Wilson was Responsible
s"r ia" nineteen Amcr4 can lives lost
IN inc occupation OF Vera CRUZ because
OF an order from Washington that tho
american marines and blucjackets were
nov 10 hre before they were fred upon.
M'' DANIELS said no such order was
issued ana that Mr.. Cole should make
a pueiic apology for permitting some
Mnhchauscn 10 use him as the mouth
piec" for this unfounded attack upon
the chief executive OF the republic"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
BRITISH MAKE FURTHER
GAIN IN THIEPVAL REGION

LONDON. August 23.---A further adj
vance by the British in the region of
Thiepval is recorded In the British
official statement this evening. which
says that 400 yards of q German trench
have been captured there. The silenc.
ing of German artillery at three differ
ent points also is recorded.
The statement says:
south OF Thiepval lin the Somme
reGion) We gained further 200 yards
of German trench. which has
strengthened our line and improved our
position.
The cnemy's artillery, which had
been showing much activity, was si-
fenced in three different areas by the
counterbattery work Of our heavy guns,
which appeared to be very effective.
when the weather cleared yester-
day evening enemy aircraft. which had
displayed unwonted enterprise. were
engaged in large numbers with most
satisfactory results. The fighting was
continuous until dusk. AZ least four
hostile machines were destroyed and
MANY others were driven down. dam
aged and apparently out OF control.
others were pursued to their aero
dronr. we suffered no casualties.
Despite tho continual fghtinE, a
reconnaissance WAS completed success
fully, and bombing raids were carried
out against sundry points OF import
ancc'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
CARRINGrON CONSII.TS
WITH SENATOR MARTIN

Discussing the British embargo and
the great loss to be expected by Vir-
Sinia, Kentucky. North Carolina and
South Carolina producers, r. NJ Car
!tngton, president OF the Tobacco AS
sociation Of the United States. said last
night that the association would make
every effort 10 have the embargo lifted
and that he was ready to appoint a
committee TO appear before the proper
authorities as soon as hc was advised
by Senator Martin thar such a course
was advisa bio.
Mr. Darlington received a telegram
from Senator Martin yesterday. inform
ing him that an embargo on shipments
Of tobacco 10 Germany and Austria
through neutral countries Will be laid
after August 81. and replied by letter
20 ask what had best he done under
tho circumstances The Tobacco Asso-
citation OF the United States comprises
membership in all the tobacco -growinc
States.
We tobacco people" said Mr. Car
rington. do not understand the situa-
tion. Tobacco doesn't take the place of
food. and we can see no reason why an
embargo should be placed against il;
The European countries generally carry
"a stock sufficient for two years. but. in
view OF me fact that the tobacco-rais-
ing countries OF Europe are probahl
bending All their energies in raising
food supplies. il is probable that their
stock supply is limited The embargo
may mean that we will have To hold
our stock a little longer. but in any
event il won't stop tobacco growing
since the great war the common
grades OF tobacco have doubled in
value. ard the freight rates have been
increased fvefold. In Eastern North
Carolina the late average valuation per
pound was from TO 10 cents. Now
it is running from Is TO 20 cents 4
pound. Since the war has il seems.
interrupted tobacco growing in Eu-
rope. il has stimulated the sale Of our
common grades. Belgium. Northern
the rest of Europe raise as much
tobacco as tho United States. hut il
seems probable that half the E.uropca II
supply has hcen cut off hy other
cxigcncics OF war. and, OF course. now
that We have our chance to soil. We will
suffer by the embargo. Virginia alone
produces $50. 900. oOn pounds OF tobacco
yearly. the average price being $40 or
s1o a hundredwciGht."
Mr. Darlington said that he would
take further action to protect the In
dustry as soon IA he hears from Sen
ator Martin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
GERMANS GAIN FOOTING
IN FRENCH TRENCHES

PARIS. August 23.--German troops
attacking the French lines south OF
Estrces. on the Sommc front, gained a
footing a some points in trenches that
had been captured by the French on
August u. the War Office announced.
The attack in the Estrecs region,
south Of the Sonme. was launched after
a period OF intense artillery prcpara-
tion.
North of the Sommc tho Germans vio-
lently bombed the French first Iine.
The announcement follows:
North OF the Somme the enemy dur
ing tho night bombed our first lines
and our lines OF communication TO the
north and south OF Maurepas. Our
artillery replied energeticeily. The
enemy did not follow up his bombard-
mcnt with infantry action. s.
south OF the Sommc. after intcnse
ar;iiierS preparation. the Germans tn-
ward the end OF the day made an attacH
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
TO MEET IN SEPTEMBER
international Joint Commission VIII
Hold Sessions on Ncw ling
land Coast.

WASHINGTON. August ga Score
tary Lansing and l:liseo trredondo.
Mexican amba ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, to-day
tentatively agreed that the joint COM
mission TO discuss border problems
should meet at some place on the New
England coast during the first week
In September.
Mr.. Arredondo called at the depart
ment to receive formal notification that
the American commissioners had been
selected. and were ready to meet the
Mexican members as soon as the time
and place could he arranged. Both the
embassy and the department were in
communication with Mexico City to-
night in regard 10 fixing a date for
beginning the sessions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
NET PROFIT OF s2.237.85e
Burrnu "f Wnr-Risk Insurance issues
More Than I.aoO Policies During
Two Years of Existence.

WASHINGTON, August o3-since its
establishment. nearly two years ago,
the bureau Of war-risk insurance has
brought net profit TO The Treasury
Department of s2.237.s5e Secretary
McAdoo 40 announced to-day in making
public reductions in rates on several
classes of insurance for American steam
vessels and noncontraband cargoes
More than 1900 policies have been
issued. covering total OF sl4l,4l5,-
S12 insurance. Known losses have
amounted TO s77l.32o. and Of this,
SaS.Sll has been recovered in salvage
At present the bureau has outstanding
total risks OF about sll 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
GERMANY BUILDING MONSTEU
NEW UPER-Xf;PPELINS

LONDON. August 24.--In Il speech at
Bury St Edmunds last night. Baron
Montagu. OF Bcauliu. former vice chair
man Of the Joint Naval and Military
Board. told of new monster super
Ieppelins which Germany is building.
The principal feature of tho craft
arc a capacity of 2.o00.0oO cubic feet
Il length OF IS" feet. q beam of eighty
feet. a maximum speed of eighty miles
an hour, a cruising speed OF thirty-ii>,
miles an hour and :: radius Of action OF
5000 miles. Tho engines, six or scvcn
OF them. have total OF 5000 horse
power" said Baron Montagu.
The airshpa can carry :; load nf
bombs of five tons. They arc able to
ascend 1000 feet. They are armed
with machine guns at bow and stern
and on top of the envelop. They carry
a crew OF thirty-hve men.
Two OF these new craft have already
been completed, and four will he avail
able in October.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
NO PEACE OVERTURES MADE
Lord Robert Crrirs Statement In
Response to Question In House
of Commons.

LONDON, August :3.-No peace over
lures have been made to Great Britain,
declared Lord Robert Cecil. Minister OF
War Trade and Parliamentary Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs. in the
House OF Commons to-day.
Lord Roberts statement was made in
response to question.
NO overturcs have been made for
peace" said Lord Robert. There Is
only one way in which ovcrturcs for
peace could be made. and that from
an enemy. II any such ovcrturcs wero
made, the first thing wc should do
would be to consult with our allies, but
no communicate of the kind has been
made
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
IRWIN COBB FOR WILSON
OTcrs iis Services for Two Weeks TO
Democratic Spcnkcrs'
bureau.
| Snccial lo .rhc rimcs.Diapntch.

lHp't'al I" II" IlihcS-D Dlsphtch.J
NEW YORK. August 23.--Branch
headquarters Of the Democratic ma
tional speakers bureau are to he cstab-
lishcd in San Francis % and Chicai o.
This announcement was made by Chair
man Homer s Cummings to-day. The
San Francisco branch viii take charge
OF all spcllbindcrs beyond the Rockies
Tho Chicago branch viii look after the
Middle West
Irwin s. Cobb volunteered as IA Will
son orator to-day. lie wrote Chairman
Cummings that he Will be available "if
you think the public could stand me
for two weeks"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
REPORT ON NAVAL LOSSES
German Admiralty Issues Statement
Hearing on Toll Taken
Erom Hrttisli,

BERLIN. August % tria London,
August 23).--Thc German Admiralty
issued to-day statement asserting
that the losses OF the British and
French navies in the line OF battle
ships and cruisers to August l COM
prised seventy-two vessels. with total
displacement OF 496.050 tons.
Tho German losses In the same
classes during the Hame period wore
twenty 1--we warships, with Il total OF
62.667 tons.
1t was stated that the list OF British
and French warships included only
those losses which definitely had been
established.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
VILLA MAKING HIS WAY
SOUTH INTO DURANGO

WASHlNGToN. II. c.. August ga
In telegram to the War Department
To day, rigadier-ticncral PershinE re-
ported that Francisco Villa when last
heard from was making his way south
into Durango with a small following,
and that the opinion was given
that his prestige was gone and
that he never again could become
a serious factor in Mexican affairs.
General PerShinE said that until re-
Gently VILLA had been secluded in tho
mountains Of Southern Chihuahua,
where he was driven last April by
American troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIFORNIA
Most Violent Shocks Since Destruction
of san Francisco I'm
1905

EUREKA. CAL. August 23-The
most violent earthquake felt here since
April 1906 when San Francisco was
destroyed. rocked this city and Northern
Humboldt County at 6:55 o'clock this
morning. There was no material dam
age. There were two shocks. each last
ing several seconds. Reports Of shocks
came from Arcata and other points
north Of here. hut apparently the
shocks were slight in the southern part
Of the county.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
SALOONKEEPER KILLED
Willtnm Inturn Shot by PatrOtmH n
who Claims lie Acted in Self
Defense.

MEMPHIS. TENN. August CIVIL
liam I.atura was shot and killed here
carly to-day by i'atroimhn j. G. Lyons.
The killing was tho outcome Of close
surveillance Of Iatura's saloon by the
police force, which he resented.
Latura had the record OF killing
seven men. according TO polls" annals.
AT the time Of his death he was under
three years sentence in tho pcnitcn-
tiary for gaming. and recently had hcen
found guilty number or times or
violating the prohibition law. Patrol
man Lyons claims lie shot I.atura in
self-defenSe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
COLONEL TO TOUR WEST
VIII Visit Several States In Interest OF
Hughes Late In September or
Enrly In October.
Especial to The rimcspisnatch I

Especial 10 The Times Dispat Itch.
NEW YORK, August @3.-Coloncl
Roosevelt is Ia make IL tour of the
Central and western states for Hughes.
Conferences between Republican Ma
tional Chairman Wilcox and Alvin II.
llcrt. who is in charge of Chicago head
quarters, resulted in this ammouncc-
mcnt to-day. IIert said:
Colonel Roosevelt will tour Illinois
Indiana and other Central and Western
States late in September or early in
October.
'ln the East every sign points to an
old-faShioncd Republican victory"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
BOSTON AND MAINE ANSWERS
Consents to Rcccirership and Admits
Truth of All Allegations In
Petition,

BOSTON. August 23.---The Boston
and Maine Railroad consents to a re-
ceivouship. and admits that all allega-
lions in the receivership petition
filed yesterday are true. 1t became
known when the road filed its answer
to tho petition in the United States
District Court late to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24

4 British announcement on Tues
dny told OF an attack by the Brit
ish submarine -, on German
butt1eship of the Nnssnu class In
the North Scm. The submarine
commander reported thnt. while the
ship WAS being escorted back to
port In n dnmnEcd condition. he mt
tucked again nnd struck her with
second torpedo. and believed shc
WIS sunk.
The Westfnicn IN ono OF tho Nnx-
snu class. displnrinE 1902 tons
she was Ht first reported sunk In
the Jutiand nnNni engagement last
Mny.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-24
AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Carload Of Food and Clothing Shipped
From, Chnrlcston to Mud River
NnIlry.

CHARLESTON. w. VA. August 23--
carload OF food and clothing was
day shipped TO the Mud River Valley.
following the receipt Of advices that
more than 100 families were in desti-
tutc circumstances as result Of the
recent food.
State officials had been informed that
the flood in that district had caused but
little damage. and until to-day no ef-
fort had been made to send supplies
into the valley.