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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13
Many Kinds of Whiskers in the
Legislature, Wheeler Discovers

architecture from the state
university.
Proponents of slower
taxes" will carry a strong
fight against the proposed in.
crease in millage tax from
1.O5 to 1.9O-representing
nearly $1,OOO,OOO.
The only trouble with Billy
Conner, speaker Of the last house,
is that he's one of the bunch who
failed to learn his lesson.
That's about the only comment
his old time colleagues are MAX
ing about his rotten legislature"
speech.
The rest of them are trying at
least to keep up the appearance
of being good, no matter how
great the pain.
They presented the official "big
stick" to Mark A. Reed, organiza-
ton floor leader, yesterday.
1t was in the shape of a pencil
two feet long, bearing the label
"Just For Fun"
They considered this the most
appropriate kind of a stick be-
cause Mark, when he gets excited
gathering the clans, has been in
the habit of slashing the air with
his pencil just as II it were band
masters baton.
Mark is said to have inherited
his slashing propensities from his
grandfather, who, in his Gay, was
speaker Of the house.
Mark has left his big stick be-
hind for a few days and has gone
home on business.
It's still cause of WONDER
ment i'm the house how Grass
and Monogue of Seattle ever
had the nerve to vote against
that national prohibition me-
mortal to congress.
There were lots of them
who didn't dare.
Old Ev True would have
grand old time in Olympia.
Members of the Minister'S club
ought to take a trip to the house
to get tips on the latest styles.
OF course, Hodgden, of Grays
Harbor, with his abundance of
jaw plumage, has them all beat.
He hasn't tripped on his yet.
But for absolute beauty, hand 1t
to DR.. Golf of Pierce with the lat
est brand of Van Dyke brought
down to a fine point. The whisk
broom fastened to the meat chop
per of Rudene of Skagit looks as
IL 1t were stubble that's there to
stay, while Farnsworth of Lincoln
owns a bunch, trimmed off on the
sides in way that any other
banker might do well to copy.
The most uneasy member
of the house right now is j.
j. Cameron of Lincoln, DEM
ocrat.
The trouble Is, he doesn't
know how long he'll be per-
mitted to stay.
In the election he beat
former Rep. Duncan, republic
can, by three votes.
And now a special house
committee is going TO count
the ballots.
Three of the patronage official
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13
WHERE TO GO TO CHURCH

The Times will gladly
print weekly items regard
ing church services or other
interesting events of the
church.
Material for this column
should be I'm the editorial
rooms not later than Friday
noon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

the Pacific Car Co., made the
charges.
He also alleged that nearly all
cars bought by the city of Tacoma
were purchased through Seattle
agents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13
BIG RUSH FOR
LAND in ORE.
Omitted Press Leased WIRE,

BURNS, Ore, Jan. 1S.-
Crowds of homesteaders besiesed
the land office today filing ON
government acreage. Many stood
In line for hours. Men arrived ON
horseback, in wagons and some
in automobiles after exciting
drives.
1t was one of the biggest land
rushes in the history of the state.
Passage of the 640-acre homestead
law caused the rush.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

In the front of a large London
building there was recently foun
q pigeons nest made Of hairpins.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

British navy now employs a life
raft made in the shape of q huge
doughnut.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

Electricity is the only agent
that will thaw frozen water pipe S
without disturbing the ground.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

The muscles of the human Jaw
exert force of 534 pounds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13
AIRMEN GONE,

Omitted Press Lensed WIreD
CALEXICO, Cal, Jan. 10. -
Hopes of rescuing Lieut.. Col. Har-
ry G.. Bishop and Lieut.. w. A.
Robertson, jr., army aviators,
missing since "Wednesday when
they started a flight frCm San
Diego to Calexico, were weakened
today by the return of searching
parties from the Mexican side,
with nothing to report.
A million hides a year are used
for upholstering motor cars.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

Buttons are now made from
the spent. yeast discarded from
breweries.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

In 20 generations every person
averages 131, 076 direct ancestors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

st. Louis receives more raw
furs direct from trappers and
traders than does any other fur
market IN the world.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13
"A BONE-DRY NATION"
Rev. DIR. Weyer will discuss
the temperance problem SUM-
dax ,,:uI,t - S.1A


Rev. DIR. Weyer will discuss
the temperance problem Sun
day night at 1880.
Is prohibition failure?
What has caused the change
in sentiment regarding booze?
Should our state enact
bonc-dry law?
Does prohibition interfere
with personal liberty?
Can dry laws be enforced in
Tacoma?
Hear the organ recital at
S:1O and song service at 1880.
WHY JESUS WAS REJECTED
Subject Sunday morning at
1880. This is third sermon
I'm the series on the Book of
John. Unbelievers rejected
Jesus and the critics reject the
book Of John. Do you know
why? Hear this sermon.
Our musical program is I'M
usual. Come early.
FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Cor. So. 10th and G SITS.
Mems Sunday Night Club)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

stenographers have been fired be-
cause they couldn't spell.
One Of the big events of next
week Will be when Mai. Gen. J.
Franklin Bell, commander of u.
8. forces for the western division
and second highest in command
of the army, will address a joint
meeting of the house and senate.
The prediction is that whatever
objection there may be in either
house to the new American lake
army post won't have a leg to
stand on when he gets through
with 1t.
Also, the members will get a
tip or two on how to make a
speech.
The labor first aid and medical
attendance bill has been introduce
ed in the senate by Harve H.
Phipps of Spokane, and has gone
to the industrial insurance COM
mittee.
All the initial cost of first aid
Is put on the employer through
the Industrial insurance fund.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

Sen. Walter 8. Davis of
Tacoma has introduced q bill
to appropriate $4,000 for the
erection of q statue of Gen.
1. l. Stevens, WashingtOn's
first territorial governor, in
Memorial hall, Washington,
ID. G.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-13

architecture from the state
university.
Proponents of slower
taxes" will carry strong
fight against the proposed in.
crease in millage tax from
1.O5 to 1.9O-rcpresenting
nearly $1,OOO,OOO.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
EDITOR
Business And The Convention

Every businessman in the city of Honolulu has Il
direct. personal interest i'll the work of the Civic
Convention.
The only question each man has to settle is
whether he will back up that interest with personal
cooperation and participation in the program of
events stand on the side lines, do nothing, and
absorb all the benefits he derive from the un-
selfish work of Others
This convention has become center Of island
community progress and clearing house Of sug-
gestiOns. The discussions serve to bring about a
better understanding among different sections and
the diverse elements that make up our population.
1t is worth businessmans while TO attend the
conventions and just listen. 1t is better worth his
while to be present at the sessions and take part
in the discussions.
Every man has a good idea on most every topic.
but that idea does no possible good in this world
or the next if it is not expressed
See that your days program for Monday and
Tuesday is arranged that you can attend the
Civic Convention and thus become acquainted with
men of your town as we'll as those from the
other islands
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
Where Are You Helping?

The two central figures of the days news are
Kerensky and the kaiser.
Kerensky is battling to save his couttry, to pro-
tect his countrymen from themselves IN order tnat
they and their children may enjoy the blessings OK
liberty and equality of opportunity
Kaiser Wilhelm is summoning all his forces and
with minute efficiency planning to overthrow ana
destroy personal liberty, equality of opportunity,
and saddle the world with blood and iron policy
that brushes human initiative and destroys body
and soul.
Every day that goes by is putting up to the citizen
the demand: Choose you this day whom you Will
serve
Naturally every American automatically stands
with the man struggling for freedom.
But what is he doing about it?
1t is thing to choose and declare that you
will Of course 60 the route of civic decency. But
what are you going to do about it? What arc you
doing about it?
The fight that Kerensky is making is the fight OF
every American. If he succeeds the world will be
better and safer place to live in If he fails, the
world and especially America, will have to be fight
ing the war-lord gang for a good part of another
generation
What has that to do with the citizens and resi-
dents of Hawaii?
Merely that their assistance at every possible
place will help to win the Their Indifference
and supreme selfishness aids the enemy.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
PALMAM QUI MERUlT.

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: On account of my age and my
previous condition of servitude as a
slave of the pen, although devoid Of
the prevalent disease of "Cacaosthes
Scribendi," l believe that the privilege
may be accorded me to utilize some
space in the columns of the readable,
newsy, well-balanced dissemination of
publicity, the Star-Bulletin, to draw
the particular attention Of the public
to the Grass disregard for the ethics
OF journalism, especially in the news
editing department of the Morning
Blunderer," in the discourteous, to say
the least, manner in which the kindly,
generous contribution of the aged
Liliuokalani was made by the aid and
assistance of our war-governor, Lucius
E. Pinkham, to the National Red Cross
Society, of which President Woodrow
Wilson is the head. Governor Pink
ham has had the matter under his
consideration for, l know (although
the governor does not know l know
the past month, or more, but has
quietly and gentlemanly awaited the
good queens pleasure as to the dispo-
sition, through him, to suit Her
Majesty's wishes. To endeavor to de-
tract from whatever honor or praise
may be due the governor for his will
ing aid and assistance in securing
this generous gift to the National Red
Cross fund, the aforesaid Morning
Blunderer defaces it's news story in a
bluffemisque way and bilks its readers
by giving short shrift and incomplete
story of Governor Pinkhams merit.
orious action.
Sucn journalism is of a debased
kind, and finds opportunity only
through mean-spiritedness and the
jealousy engendered by being
"scooped" in a news story, and re-
venge is taken by welding the edi-
torial power in the unjournalistic and
contemplate manner which has for
so long been an attribute of the
Ethical Blunderer. 1t must be in a
very shame-faced manner that the re-
porter who covers the "big house" ap-
plies for news at the capitol fountain
carrying, as the poor scribe does, the
sins of his editor. | am not in the
same class with the governor in poll
tics, and l have neither wish nor ex-
pectancy to receive any of che Of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
VALUE OF SAVING A SOUL.

Editor Honolulu Star Bulletin.
Sir: A short time ago / read the
following article as taken from the
New York Evening Journal. This ex-
tract is par-excellent as an example OF
what might often occur within the
walls of prison if life sentence was
given instead of capital punishment.
The story is as follows:
Jesse Pomeroy was sentenced TO
solitary confinement in the MassaChu-
sets state prison at Charlestown on
September Z. 1876. for crimes Cuimin-
ating in the murder of two children.
He was fourteen years old. Today
the solitary clause was stricken from
his sentence-after forty-one years as
Americas most notorious life. Pome-
roy entered his solitary cell black
haired, blue-eyed, plump-cheeked boy.
Today he is a broken, sallow, bald-head'
ed old man. Before his Imprisonment
his reading was confined to ten-cent
'thrillers.' During his forty-one years
of solitude he has read the 5000 books
in the prison library. He has master
ed eight languages and is now study
ing Arabic. For many years Pomeroy
refused to work, although he was SEN
fenced to be confined at hard labor.
In late years he has been physically
unable to perform much labor. 1t was
in these later years that he taught
himself to read Spanish, French, Ger
man, Latin, Italian, Greek and English.
He has also mastered algebra, book
keeping and several other studies, and
his knowledge of natural science is
ide"
What is the lesson to be derived
from this news item? The spirit that
dwells in the body of Pomeroy was
very low down the scale of develop
ment as is evidenced by its murder
Gus actions at so tender an age as
fourteen years.
Had the death penalty been inflicted
upon him at that time, his spirit would
have been sent back to natures store
house in a crude condition indeed. By
committing the sentence to solitary
life Imprisonment, the opportunity OF
educating itself was given to that
undeveloped soul in large measure,
and through the hardship of life
of solitude, the companionship of
books was forced upon it, with the
result that great enlightenment has
come to that spirit. This example of
what a poor convict has done under
difficult circumstances should show
us the advantage that is to be gained
in sparing the life of criminal in
stead Of snuffing out the candle, while
it may yet have long time in which
to burn, and by proper guidance find
the better way.
Most sincerely yours,
49,. MARTHA E. TOWNSEND.
Wahiawa, Oahu, Sept. II, 1917.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

The home of Dennis ]. eastman,
Makiki street near Wilder avenue.
was threatened by fire yesterday
afternoon when some gasoline
near a stove caught fire. The Ma
kiki fire department responded to
the alarm which was sent in and
chemical engine No. 1 quickly put
out the fire. The damage was small.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

ner and Miss Grayce Smelling, grad.
yates Of the Los Angeles normal
school, and Miss Lucee Spanner,
graduate of the San Francisco normal
school, arrived in Honolulu to-day to
take position with the department OF
public instruction.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

Men, prepare to take to covert The style edict
for the winter has gone forth under the title of
servation of compilations. The hats are big agS:n-
merry widow brand. The veil is the "harem veir'-
sort of a glorified mosquito net. And shoes are
high-in style and price. When you see anything
like the foregoing coming down the street, know
that you are gazing on the very latest Take good
hold on YOUR poeketbook and run and hide
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

purported Belgian relief agency in Holland
has sent a circular to Honolulu asking for used
postage stamps to be sold for the The Dutch
must have heard of the fabulous prices brought by
Hawaiian stamps of the missionary period. and this
appeal may be the shrewd idea of some philatel-
list at The Hague to coax few out of hiding.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
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fetal crumbs that may fall from the
official table, but / do believe that
when Governor Pinkham proposes q
creditable action, pro bono publico, he
should receive due credit and not be
damned by unethical journalistic dis
courtesy.
FRANK GODFREY.
SeDt 10 1917
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
PERSONALITIES

MISS MABEL THOMPSON of Cali
fc-pia arrived In Honolulu today to
become commercial Instructor at the
Kauai high school.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

FREDERICK DONNELLY, chief
clerk at Hawaiian army headquarters,
returned to Honolulu on the trans
port Sheridan. Mr.. Donnelly has been
on a vacation in the East for several
months. During his absence his place
has been filled by Robert Clayton.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

To ensure the full benefit of food control all
humorists who make fun of homecoming should
he informed and fed on fapjacks
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

If Hoover tries to control ice cream cones the
youngsters will call him HerOd
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

MISS MABEL MINTHoRN, Miss
Mary Patterson, Miss Freida Wer-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14

It's all off with KornilOff.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-14
POLITICS MAKES ROTTEN ROADS

Sept. 10, 1917.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
Plan TO CALL SOLDIERY'
/ TO SAFEGUARD WILSON.
Republicans and Democrats Join in
Laudins Presidents Address.

Z NOT Dissenting voice could be heard
az tne capitol yesterday after President
Wilson had delivered the most momentous
adddess of his administration. Announcing
the severance of diplomatic relations with
Germany.
Republicans and Democrats regarded
the PRESIDENTS speech as a masterful
handling of an extremely delicate sit
uation, and the applause when he con-
cluoed his remarks was led by Senator
ienry Cabot Lodge, ranking member of
the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
with both Republicans and Democrats
joining heartily.
extraordinary care was taken to guard
tne President. In addition to the reyu-
TAR escort of Secret Service men, there
were corps OF plain clothes men un-
der the personal direction of Mai. Pull
man and the full cxIota of CapitoI police
men guarded the doors and galleries.
The President walked through a dense
CROWD seeking an opportunity to enter the
galieries and hear the address, The cor
oon OF Secret Service men that surround
ed him was sufficient to prevent any
crank or German sympathizer from mo-
Testing him.
Not In many years was the feeling
SO tense In the House as when the Presi-
dent began the delivery of his sneech.
senators and Representatives hung close
ly on every word and it was manifest
that his remarks were making a deeu
impression.
Senator Lodge and Representative
Gardner. who have been among the mosi
caustfc critics of the administrations
course in the European trouble. were
among the first to commend the Presi-
dents act.
HE has written himself and the
country right into history" said Rep
resentative Gardner. who was a pioneer
In the preparedness campaign.
Other members of both branches who
have not been in entire accord with the
nations foreign policy expressed
qualification at the intrepid manner I'm
which the President had met the situa-
ton.
Orders were issued last night to re-
double the care with which the Capitol
is guarded. Anybody entering the build
ing after nightfsll will have to make
known his business unless he is officially
connected with Congress and care will
be exercised that no suspicious persons
are permitted on the Capitol grounds
In the event of the President visiting
Congress again as the result of some
overt act of the imperial government in
its prosecution of submarine warfare,
It is understood that the seat of gov
ernment will be guarded by a company
of the regular army from Fort Myer, Va.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04

Flne, thln nm
ish Eauze Isle stockings;
high-SpliCed heels. double
toes and soles; black and
white.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
What'n You Do Now, Eli?
British Attache Asks

There really isn't anything TO
say. is there2 Strikes me too
much has been said already. Talk
really doesn't count. Do some
thing, En-
Thus spoke Arnold Robertson.
first secretary OF the British Le-
cation, last night
Were wondering what Presf-
dent Wilson Will do" he said. He
has made certain definite state
ments. and the German government
has-well. you can see for your
self just what the Germans have
done.
"Of course, It was only a question
of time before one Of your Ameri-
can ships really had to be sunk.
II happened rather quickly. didn't
It?
We'll, now that it's happened
what are you going to do about it?''
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
Babies Dresses
Wonderful values Mt 0Qo
rs. Choice for, SOC

French Dresses for tots 2
to 6 years, and long and
short Dresses for babies,
daintily made with finest OF
Iaces. embroidery and me-
dallion trimmings. Mate
rials are softest nainsook
and fine linons.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04
RICH, SHE STARvES AT 80.
Old Woman, Known as witch -
Hoards Wealth

Pittsburgh, Feb. 3.-Miss Cecilia Nc
Girr, 50 years old. known among the chill
dren in the neighborhood of Ellsworth
street, North Side, as The Witch" was
found dying of starvation in her home to-
day.
Examination of the two-story shack in
which the woman lived revealed a dusty
library of 1900 rare old books, jewelry
cases filled with precious stones. covered
with dirt; boxes of old and curious gold
and silver coins, thousands of dollars
worth of silver plate, coat-of-arms OF
medieval days and deeds and MORTGAGES
to properties worth a fortune.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-04

jyuies. The plaintiff alleges that on Feb
ruary lG. 1914 while going from this city
TO Brunswick. Nd. he slipped and fell on
The icy steps OF car OF the defendant.
Judge Mullowny dismissed charge OF
embezzlement against Robert Anderson
in Police Court yesterday. Anderson is
a collector and was charged with being
$40 short in his accounts.