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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
SENATE DEBATING
IN SECRET SESSION
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" HI0'FT TEE E1Ns1NOU w TTNsT
SAN JOSE, Cal, March Is. -
A dream directed George Maloney
to a point on Guadalupe creek
where child was drown last
week. Instead of finding the
child's body, as expected, he found
the skeletons of a man and wom-
an, revealing an old tragedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
100000 POUNDS
OF RICE BOUGHT

The Lindberg Grocery Co. Of
Tacoma Wednesday purchased
100000 pounds of California rice.
This is said to be the largest con-
tract OF the kind ever made by one
wholesale grocer in the Northwest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
SCHOOL DISTRICT
HELD BLAMELESS

A jury in Judge Clifford's court
has absolved the Tacoma school
district from responsibility for
the drowning of Robert Foley, Is,
In the Lincoln Park high school
swimming tank last October. The
parents of the boy sued the dis
trict for $4,000 damages.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
INDIANS TO TAKE
PART In REGATTA

A regatta in the city waterway
is to be one of the biggest features
Of the patriotic summer festival,
July 3 and 4. under the auspices
of the International Council. The
management hopes to have all
Indian tribes In this section par
ticipate. Eight tribes have agreed
to come with their canoes. 1t IL
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
Fine Reports Regard.
ing Kidney Medicine

AS a kidney, liver and bladder
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root is rated with the best and
during the past sixteen years I
have sold lots of 1t, and my Gus.
toners are very satisfied with the
results obtained from its use. Il
is meritorious preparation and
| am not afraid to recommend Il
as believe 1t will do what IL
claimed according to the reports
received.
Very truly yours,
II. A. ULLERY, Druggist,
July Is, 1915. Aryada. CoIo-
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s. Il. OFFICIALS MEET.
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 10
Officials of the Southern Pacific
Co. are meeting here today to
determine on declaring an en-
barge on perishable freight ship
ments to points beyond Ogden, FL
Paso and Portland, as a result
of the threatened railway strike.
An embargo of this nature was
ordered last year when the strike
situation was tense.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
ARCHIE.JOHNNY

suggest the name Archie for
the Duff baby, and my sister
thinks the name Johnny would be
cute. ROSE PORTMAN.
Manitou.
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Letter 20
DIR. kilmer a Co.
Binghamton. n. Y.

rrove What swamp-Root VIII DO
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co., Dept. NJ. Binghamton, N.
Y, for sample size bottle. re
will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet OF valuAblo
information, telling about the
kidneys and bladder. Regular
fifty cent and one-dollar size bot
ties for sale at all drug stores.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15
LAYONMAC

LAYONMAC
A phrase weaving genius named
Duff,
Who writes his brainleaks on his
cuff,
Wants a name for his tot.
Shakespeare hits the spot
Just call the kid Layonmac Duff.
HOOTMON.
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NNI. ,IR.

TOM, JR.
have been reading the cartoon
about Tom Duff. think you ought
to name the Tom Duff baby, Tom
Duff, jr.
ROY PETERSON.
r. F. ID. 3, Box $40.
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THOMAS ,JR.

l saw in your paper that Tom
Duff wants a name for his boy.
suggest Thomas Duff, jr.
DOROTHY TURNER.
610 So. 18th st.
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baby with that little sprig of hair
on the top of his head.
ADA GILLILAND.
1918 So. @ st.
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TONI.

think that Tom Duff's baby
ought to be named Tom as 1t is
their first and only child and
would be named after its daddy.
| am IL years old and go to the
Edison school. | live at 1920
Puget Sound ave.
GLADYS MELVIN.
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LAWRENCE.

l suggest that you call Tom
Duff's new baby Lawrence Duff.
| am IL years of age.
ALLEA BOWMAN.
r. 4, b. 800.
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DICK.

suggest the Duff baby be
named Dick. l go to the Sherman
school and l am in the 4th B. /
am 10 years old.
ALICE SWEENEY.
4107 No. 34th st.
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BOBBIE,

think Bobbie would be a nice
little name for Toms baby. / am
IL years old. | go to the Edison
school. live at 6221 SO. Mont
gomery. Well, | hope that fits
him. ALICE ARNSEN.
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SNOOKUNIS.

SNOOKUMS.
l suggest the Duff baby should
be named Snookums, because he
looks so much like the Newlyweds
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SENDS THREE
II he is German, call him
Snickle-Fritz; if he is American
call him Dick, and il he is Irish
call him Donohue.
LEONARD e. THOMPSON.
Box "a, Graham, Wash.
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EDWIN.

thought god name would be
Edwin.
EDWIN ANDERSON.
Mabton. Age Z.
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PLUM T..

PLUM Il.
l suggest Plum p. Duff for the
baby's name.
GOLDIE AYERS.
Age II.
Puyallup, go 14th st. s. e.
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RUSSELL
l suggest the name Russell, for
that is the name of a general.
NETTIE VOLK
Central School.
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MIKE Or DOC
Why not call our baby either
Mike or Doc?
DOC BOYER, Chiropodist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15

baby with that little sprig of hail
on the top of his head.
ADA GILLILAND!
1918 So. G st.
.-------,
DICK.
suggest the Duff baby be
named Dick. go to the Sherman
school and / am in the 4th b.
am 10 years old.
ALICE SWEENEY.
4107 No. 34th st.
LAWRENCE.
| suggest that you call Tom
Duff's new baby Lawrence Duff
| am IL years of age.
ALLEA BOWMAN.
r. 4, B. 800.
TOM.
/ think that Tom Duff's baby
ought to be named Tom as 1t il
their first and only child ant
would be named after its daddy
| am II years old and go to thu
Edison school. | live at 742(
Puget Sound ave.
GLADYS MELVIN.
THOMAS. JR.
l saw in your paper that Ton
Duff wants name for his boy.
suggest Thomas Duff, jr.
DOROTHY TURNER.
$40 So. 18th st.
BOBBIE.
| think Bobbie would be a mic
little name for Toms baby. / an
IL years old. | 60 to the Edisol
school. l live at 6221 So. Mont
gomery. Well, | hope that fit
him. ALICE ARNSEN.
EDWIN.
I thought a god name would b.
Edwin.
EDWIN ANDERSON.
Mabton. Age Z.
KING.
l have been studying owe
names for Tom Duff's baby ant
have decided on King" l sup
pose he will be king of the DUFF
family for most babies are the
kings of their family.
BERTHA ELLISON.
Thorp. Age IL.
/ suggest Plum p. Duff for the
baby's name.
COLLIDE AYERS.
Age IL.
Puyallup, $40 18th st. s. e.
MIKE OR DOC
Why not call our baby either
Mike or Doc?
DOC BOYER, Chiropodist.
RUSSELL
l suggest the name Russell, fol
that is the name of a general.
NETTIE VOLK
Central School.
SENDS THREE
IL he is German, call him
Snickle-Fritz; if he Is American
call him Dick, and il he is Irish
call him Donohue.
LEONARD e. THOMPSON.
Box "a, Graham, Wash.
MORGAN
/ would like to name the Ton
Duff baby Morgan.
BESSIE BOSWELL.
Central School.
MIKE
I would like to name the Tom
Duff baby Mike.
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS.
Central School.
TOM, JR.
l have been reading the cartoon
about Tom Duff. | think you ought
to name the Tom Duff baby, Tom
Duff, jr.
ROY PETERSON.
r. F. ID. 3, Box $40.
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MIKE

I would like to name the Tom
Duff baby Mike.
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS.
Central School.
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KING.
l have been studying over
names for Tom Duff's baby and
have decided on King" l sup
pose he will be king of the Duff
family for most babies are the
kings of their family.
BERTHA ELLISON.
Thorp. Age ~.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-03-15

MORGAN
/ would like to name the Tom
Duff baby Morgan.
BESSIE BOSWELL.
Central School.
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Women's Shoes
Cocoa

2 Packages 15c
IN Dandy brand Cocoa. a
V high-grade cocoa with
"a money-back guaran-
So tee: Il lib. packages;
Bu specially reduced for
this hour only, fEo
II TWO PkGS. for. UU
. 9th Bargain Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06

problems.
"The vote is "A grand comfort TO
us and a cruel blow 10 the enemy.
declared lie Matin. 1T rs the voice
OF France. and We trust that VIII
convince our friends in Petrograd.
The chamber spoke In renewed
voice Of sympathy with them, indi'
eating the great struggle OF peoples
should not be turned into'a Grim.
inal. sterile struggle OF classes"
parliament Is unanimous on all
questions concerning peace and
war" declared Senator Bernager,
in lie MIDI. The hour OF diHci-
pline has sounded. We await from
n responsive government all neees-
sary acts for conduct OF the war in
the future via Sraasburg. not via
Stockholm"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06

arising out OF the war. A strong
group OF GO men was appointed TO
study the resources OF the Presby-
terrain church. with instructions by
the general assembly 10 offer these
resources TO the president OF the
United States 10 help win the war.
This commission viii meet first In
Washington and call upon the
president for this purpose.
Union with the southern Preaby-
terrain church was got under way
through appointment OF n commit
tee on conference with that body.
the southern general assembly hav-
ing also appointed similar com
mittee. Tho two branches OF the
Presbyterian church have been
separated since the Civil war.
Laymon as well AS ministers Will
hereafter be eligible for the office
OF moderstor-the presiding officer
III plans started at this assembly
40 through Thus far only min.
listers could serve.
Patriotism was at n high ebb
throughout the meetings. although
there was an entire absence OF bit.
terners. malice and flhmboyant
speeches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
Escaped Prisoner
Tell Experiences

Having spent four months In a
German prison camp. from which he
escaped by tcigning insanity. and
thereby securing his release In an
exchange Of prisoners. Sergt. Fred
Wells will give series OF lectures
at the orpheum theatre. beginning
Sunday night. and continuing for
one week, under the auspices OF tho
Canadian Club OF Seattle. Wells.
who served with the Seventh battal-
ion. cnllsting at New Westminster.
was SO badly wounded In tho fight.
ing at st. Julien that his left arm
was removed after no had been
taken prisoner.
Wells lecture Is illustrated BY
pictures taken by Flight Lieut.. D. j.
Dryer. who spent Fl months
abroad.
All proceeds will be used for the
relief OF Seattle dependents OF Ca.
madam and American soldiers at
tho front.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
PRESBYTER|ANS
TO LEND AID TO
WINNING WAR

BY REV. CHARLES STEELE
forward.look'no legislation In
their big annual convention
general assembly - Just
closed in Dallas.
A commission OF about 60
on social service was appoint.
ed 10 study great Industrial
and social questions In this
country. interpret facts dis
covered for the benefit OF the
entire church. and then set up
a program for the hioh-orade
and we'll organized agencies
established by a.
Another important move was M
continent OF a national service
TO handle problems
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
ones civilian clothes.


Lessons in democracy begin the recruiting office
After brief OF sight and hearing, the sons Of the
rich and the OF the given the curt command;
step In that and take Off all clothes"
Now any tailors advertisement Will teach that men
chiefly distinguished by their clothes
Mark Twain long pointed out IN his famous bath
Tub Sooquy Of the Car that the komanos ruled 30 long
only by virtue OF imperial regaia. and Carlyle has dry re-
naked Lords would inspire
the In the equality OF nudity. and that
equality continues for those OF tho rank by reason OF
their Identical equipment
Their clothes the their hair undergoes mill
like BEDS the food, keep the
and take their turn In the kitchen.
For first time In their lives the new recruits nnd
themselves organization whore distinguished,
a all, by their innate worth
WHAT MORE COULD A DEMOCRAT ASK
f GLENN HOOVER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
Hoover Writes a Letter From Camp;
Tells of His New Life

In view of the local agitation against the select service
law by certain Seattle radicals Il interesting to note what
Glenn Hoover socialist ardent advocate of free speech AND
PATRIOT. has about the situation Hoover has writ
ten the following letter:
To the Editor Millions OF Americas young men VIII be
called upon the Many OF them are
already enisting voluntarily
What this will do In France Russia or Turkey may
better be left to the arategsts and prophets.
but anxious and thoughtful citizens are al
Rs what the do 10 tho
who compose IT, what said army may do To tho
OF United whomsoover they be- as
repeat In the oath OF enlistment
WIN the army destroy democratic spiritf
That Is the question asked by uberaa Some fear
that United States By adopting compulsory service VIII
Prussane the thing for which
m
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
GEORGE
WILL OUTLINE
BRITISH AIMS

LONDON. June 6.-,premier
Lloyd George Will shortly make
formal statement Of EnsIand's
Interpretation Of the phrase
restitution. reparstion and
guarantees" 90 that the world
In general and Russia In par.
ticular may know exactly what
the nations war aims are.
The liberal press was strongly
urging such an outline today. and
authoritative information was tina,
1t had been decided upon by the
While Premier Ribot OF France
clearly announced that republics
war aims. President Wilson has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
Hoover Socialist and Soldier Writes the Editor Letter From Camp

Glenn H. Hoover is well.known young
socialist of Seattle who joined the army as a
private, altho he might have. by waiting.
later obtained commission as an officer
Hoover gained prominence at the Univer
sity OF Washington as n debater and as an
athlete.
lie graduated from the law school and was
candidate OF the socialists for congress In
1914. He IL known here as one OF the fore.
most liberals and champions OF free speech
When war was declared Hoover. having
quit his law practice and returned to the uni
versity for POSTGRADUATE work in political
economy. took the examination for the Off
GERS reserve corps. He was not among the
first list OF selected men. Then. altho A. is
certain that thousands more officers are TO
be chosen, Hoover refused 10 wait. lie en-
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forwarded a formal note to Petro-
grad which. IL Is believed here, out.
lines the position OF the United
States.
A similar specific and lucid state.
ment from England and affirma.
lions from Italy. Belgium and other
allies viii mean a complete answer
will have been returned 10 the ~.
cent demand OF tho Russian sol
diers and workmens council that
all al Russias allies ro-state their
war aims and peace ideals
The British prcss. without excep-
ton. today applauded Premier
Ribots speech of yesterday and the
action OF the French chamber OF
deputies in affirming Frances In.
tention to continue vigorous prose.
cution of the war until her lost
provinces had been reclaimed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
FRENCH PAPERS
DELIGHTED BY
WAR STATEMENT

PARIS, June 6.-The French
press today hailed the cham.
Der OF deputies overwhelming
vote. firmly re-statine the re-
pubIlc's war aims, az clear evil
dence that the nation has elm.
mated politics from the war
that all her people are united
In tho fixed, unswerving de-
termination to 90 thru to the
end.
Tho collaboration OF all parties
makes victory assured" declared
the Echo de Paris "Socialistic
agitation Mt Stockholm can have no
effect. The government alone ia
to treat with national
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
SOLDIERS OF LOST
PROVINCES DESERT

WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES.
June rs. -- German prisoners de-
clare the inhabitants of Aisace and
Lorraine who are enrolled by force
in the German army are treated
with the utmost suspicion and
severity. especially on the western
front
They are kept under strict SUR
velllance and for the most part ems
ployed behind the lines. as some
have deserted when sent 10
the front trenches.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
Hopes to Allay His Friends Misgivings
Concerning Democracy of Our New Army

And those who think will be- by the state
ments OF those they have long considered reaconaes
Hence II 10 duty we'll pleasure for those Of
OF previous liberal associations help aay the savngs
OF those who fearful OF Americas policy.
The commander In chief OF this President Wilson.
has said will be defend extend the prln-
cplo OF political democracy.
Now democracy" In elastic word and II II
lack OF discipline the right 10 do please
condition OF dead level equality free from all classification
rank. there is certainly OF II In the
But II Il absolute equality N opportunity and the
abolition between
length character OF service n cause then
It's home IL In the
be doubted II Il IL much found in the United
States outside OF military circles
the army all distinctonswe clothes position
previous occupation-are aoughed Off ALL with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
Palmer Adds Slogan

Flags and pictures OF washing
ton. Lincoln and Wilson decorated
registration headquarters in Pre-
cinct "a. at Green Lake school.
''He kept us out OF war was the
slogan under the Wilson picture.
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Brothers, George Joseph la.
passln. %. and Albert James la.
passin, ~. 700 25th ave. O..
registered together a. , and 4
In their precinct. 236, and claim
ed no exemptions from mill.
tary service.
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$500
Values to $500
Silk Suits
$500

"Chic" models developed in black or navy
taffeta Full belted jackets, full ripply skirts
and button trimmings About 10 Suits in this
group. Also number of Cloth Suits, includ-
ing poiret twlls, sergeS, etc. Special $500.
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$500
Values to $39.75
Silk Suits
$500

Unusualness characterizes every style in the
collection.
cry, unique collars, arrangements of shirring
and buttons all add to the attraction of the
garments. Coors include sand, rose, navy,
green and black.
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Registrar Evan Palmer added. "as
long as honorable"
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listed as private In the regular DAYS
training at Fort Lwton and is military camp IN
California
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election of styles notable for their smanes their adaptation to
of such Importance this merits the greatest interest
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$39.75
Values to $4,000
Silk Sport Suits
$39.75

Sport Suits of khaki kool, jersey and sport silks
The styles are distinctly individual, being products
of one of the foremost designers of sports clothes
in New York. They are trimmed with Frenchy
touches in pastel shades and are belted and peck
eted Some Cloth Suits are also included in this
lot $3975.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-02-06
ALL CHILDREN LOVE
"SYRUP OF FIGS" FOR
LIVER AND BOWELS.
Give IL When Feverish, Cross, Bilious
For Bad Breath or Sour
Stomach.

Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, it is sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
need a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natl,
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhOea, full of cold, give a
teaspoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" and in few hours all the foul
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of its
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children Il
take this harmless fruit laxative,
they love its delicious taste, and it a,
ways makes thdm feel splendid
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent boz
tie Of California Syrup of Figs,
which has directions for babies, Chill
dren of all ages and for grown-upS
plainly printed on the bottle. Beware
OF counterfeits sold here. To be sure
you get the genuine, ask to see that
il is made by California Fig SyruI
Company" Refuse any other kim
with contempt. (adv)
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PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN
FOR INDIGESTION OR
SOUR. ACID STOMACH
In Five Minutes No Dyspepsia
Heartburn Or Any Stom-
ach Eisery.

Sour, gassy, upse: stomach. indigas-
tion, heartburn, dyspepsia: when the
food you eat ferments into gases ana
stubborn Jumps; your head aches and
YOU feel sick and miserable, tina; :
when you realize the magic in Pape .
Diapepsin. II makes all stomach mis-
cry vanish in five minutes.
IL your stomach is in a continuous
reyolt-if you can't get ii regulated.
please, for your sake, try Pape's Dia-
pepsin. It's so needless TO have a
bad stomach-make your next meal d
favorite food meal, then take a little
Diapepsin. There will not be any dis
tress-eat without fear. It's because
Pape's Diapepsin really does" regU.
late weak, out-oforder stomachs th6t
gives it it's millions of sales annually.
Get large fifty-cent case of Pape' S
Diapepsin from any drug store. 1t is
the buckets, surest stomach relief and
cure known. 1t acts almost like magic
lit is a scientific, harmless and pleas
ant stomach preparation which trul.'
belongs in every home (adv)