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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
U-BOAT SUNK
BY JAP LINER

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. A.
Stories of two fights with German
submarines near Englend-one OF
which resulted in the destruction
.of the diver-were brought here by
the Japanese steamer Sanuki Ma
ru, Captain Miyazawa, in port
here today.
The first encounter was a sur
prise attack, the diver not being
noticed until almost the instant
of the launching of poorly aim
ed torpedo.
The Sanuki's gun crew opened
fire with six-pounder and the
sixth shot struck the diver, sink.
ing it.
The Sanuki escaped from the
second attack on the following
day, when British destroyer
arrived.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
Soya Bean To
Be Offered AS
Food For. u. S.
Omitted Press Leased wire.S


LAKE HOPATONG, N. j., Sept.
4.-Hudson Maxim, inventor of
high explosives, declared today he
had invented food which bids
fair to revolutionize eating. His
discovery, he said, is made from
the Chinese sOya bean.
Prepared in the manner he has
devised, he says, this bean is "the
most delicious and nourishing
food on Gods green EARTH
1t is a tasty food by itself, and
mixed with other edibles it will
make any dish-however unpalat-
able-taste exquisite.
II intend to offer my food plan
to the army and navy" Maxim
told the United Press today.
Considering its cheapness, 1t
will give our fighting men the most
inexpensive and the most delicious
and the most nourishing ration of
any of the armies of the world. E"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
"ONW ARD"



AMSTERDAM, Sept. 4.-KaiseT
Wilhelm exulted with his people
today in the capture of Riga from
the Russians.
Berlin dispatches quoted this ex,
tract from message sent by him
to the kaiserin:
This is new milestone Of
German strength and unerrinp
will for victory. May God help us
further"
The kaiser also wired his COLI
gratulations to Prince Leopold
whose troops took the Russian
city.
Your far-seeing leadership and
iron will for victory guaranteed
this fine success, he declared
Onward with God!"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

graph the kaiser assuring him of
their loyalty and their determine
tion to hold out "repulsing all
foreign interferences In Germany's
interna affairs"
Thousands taken prisoner In
the Riga sector attests to the Ger
man victory there, today's official
report declared. One hundred and
fifty Russian guns were seized and
counties war material" captured,
the war office announced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
QUARREL
IS ABOUT
FIREMEN

Charges by Commissioner Petit
that Mayor Fawcett is trying to
"play politics" in connection with
the city firemen's request for a
two-platoon system, and counter
charges by Fawcett that Petit was
letting the firemen run his de-
partment" made Tuesdays coun-
Gil session merry.
Both men became white with
anger, Fawcett going so far as to
tell the commissioner that you
lie like the devil, Petit"
The fuss started when Commits
sioner Petit once more brought
TO the councils attention resig-
nation of all firemen because the
two-platoon system had not been
adopted.
There are three solutions of
the situation" Petit explained.
Three Possibilities.
1--WE can operate a two-platoon
-. system with the men we now have,
and get a much lower degree of
efficiency; we can close part of
the fire stations and have a two
platoon system in the others, or
we can let the men all quit and
try to replace them with unskilled
substitutes.
well, why don't you handle it
yourself instead of putting every
thing up to the council?" asked
Fawcett. TITS your department.
You're trying to make the council
responsible"
II certainly am not, mayor" re-
piled Petit coolly. THE request
Of the firemen was addressed to
the council. l have made my rec
concentrations. 1t is matter
which the entire council must act
on. I have already gone on
record"
Quotes Times Article.
But l haven't understood this
thing at ALL" replied the mayor.
"This statement Of the firemen
In last nights Times Che held a
copy of the paper aloft) says that
the men are not asking for any in
crease in the department;
thought they were asking more
men.
"Of course they are not asking
more men," Petit explained
"They ask for a two-platoon sys-
TEN, and we can't have such a
system and maintain efficiency
without adding to the depart
ment."
'Aw, you're just letting these
men run your department" ac-
ctfsed Fawcett, losing his temper.
you and Chief Carlson are just
trying to build up a big machine
In the fire department at the ex-
.Pense of the-taxpayers.
Many Charges.
I've been with the firemen all
the time. i called them up last
night and told them so. l told
them that hadn't understood
what they wanted. I'm always
with the under dog. Only you
have misrepresented things to this
council.
You're playing up to the fire.
men at every turn"
Eyes, and you're playing poli-
ties at every turn" retorted Petit,
rising from his seat.
.. I'm not playing politics." shout
ed the mayor. His voice was. so
loud that clerks came running
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JUBILATE

tUnfted Press Leased Wirc.D
BERLIN, Sept. Berlin took
holiday today to celebrate the
fall Of Riga.
The whole city was ablaze with
flags. notices and pictures. All
schools were closed and the peo-
pie on the street jubilated.
Merchants of Hamburg and
Bremen took occasion to tele-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
GERMANS REPORT
AVIATION VICTORY

tUnited Press Leased Wire.D
BERLIN. via London, Sept. A.
Nineteen enemy aeroplanes and
two captive balloons were downed
In aerial fighting on the French
front yesterday. the war office an
nounced today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
)LDIERS OF FREEDOM" PRESIDENT CALLS SANINIESs

ton besides. For this great war draws us all to-
gether, makes us all comrades and brothers, all
true Americans felt themselves to be when we first
made good our national independence. The eyes
of all the world will be upon you, because you are
in some special sense the soldiers of freedom Let
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
RETREAT


Z PETROGRAD, Sept. 4.-Rus-
sian forces did not evacuate Riga
without blowing up the fortifica-
tions at the mouths of the Dvina
river and all bridges across the
waterway. today's official state
ment declared.
The Russian retirement contin-
ued today in northeasterly di-
rection.
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it your pride, therefore, to show all men every
where not only what good soldiers you are but also
what good men you are, keeping yourselves fit and
straight in everything and pure and clean thru and
thru Let us set for ourselves standard SO high
that it will be glory to live up to it and then let us
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
LOSE BATTLE
TO MAKE RICH
PAY FOR WAR
dnited Press Lensed wire.,

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-Sena-
tors battling to make riches pay
the war bills were trounced twice
today.
The Hollis amendment to the
revenue bill which would establish
war profits as the differences be-
tween normal profits and the total
1917 income was beaten 81 to 10
by those favoring the committee
plan.
Senator La Follette's amend
ment placing 60 per cent tax on
war profits was then beaten so
to Is.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Col. Clearance Blethen, the
Seattle newspaper luminary,
MAY be delighted to be trans
ferred from the command Of
the Puget Sound defenses to
some fort. down ON the Ore
gon coast.
Also Mic the Second MAY
be overjOyed at the prospect
of trip to Siberia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
CONGRESSMAN TO
SEE IRISH LEADER

'ceo rreSs Jensen Wire'D
LONDON, Sept. 4.-Represent-
alive Medill Mccormick of ILL
nois left today for Dublin, where
he will be the guest of Sir Horace
at the Irish convention.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
NEGRO REGIMENT
FOR EVERY CAMP

(Uhftcd Press Leased WIre,l
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-There
will be one negro regiment at ev-
cry national army encampment
where there is sufficient person
mel. Adjt. Gen. Mccain announced
today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Onward with Cod" wires the
kaiser to one of his war loads.
Which would indicate that the
partnership is still existant, con-
trary to former reports.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
"The White House, Washington

"To the Soldiers of the National Army:
"You undertaking great duty. The heart
of the whole country is with you. Everything that
you do will be watched with the deepest interest
and with the deepest solcitude, not only by those
who near and dear to you, but by the whole ma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

live up to it and add new laurel to the crown of
America. My affectionate confidence goes with
you. in every battle and every test God keep and
guide you. WOODROW WILSON,"
(Message addressed today by the president "a
men Of the national army n II. ss8..s
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Grand Duke MICS country seat,
we learn, is, appropriately enough,
at Chair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
RUN CARS AGAIN.
fUnfted Press Leased Wfre.D

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. A.
United Railroads cars were run
ming again today after having been
die all Of yesterday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Cease lamenting over Bel
GUM. Drop n tear for your
coal dealer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

o SKINNY! C'MON OVER!
tFrom the Loz Onglaze Herald.)
Bust developing. Will give free
demonstration for your benefit.
5394 s. Broadway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

"Capt. White was stung by
a humble bee I'm the retreat"
San Antonio Express.
Ouch!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Play hard, kids! School again
next Mondayl
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

Some believe. that breaking .
mirror is unlucky. while others be-
lfeve that some certain make OF
golf ball win add Is or 20 yards
to their drive.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04

What are YOU kicking
about? Think of the watches
that watch repairer has TO
wind every night
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
PRESIDENT WILSON
REGRETS HE CAN'T
90 TO THE FRONT

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 4.
regret that he could
not go with the American army
to the battlefield, President Will
son today addressed a message to
the citizens accepted for military
service. 1t was sent to Thomas
Chadbourne, jr., of the New York
parade committee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
BANK CLEARINGS

Greetings, are you ready to
mobilize?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-09-04
RIOT IN SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD, H.. Sept. r.
Springfield was quiet today un-
der military guard, after night
of street car striker riots which
resembled the destructive race
riots of 1908.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20

streets. l know it sounds foolish.
but they seem to have gone mad, and
Lord knows what they'll do if they
ever get loose in Lost Mine. They've
killed couple of men here, and they
can't afford to be caught. You can
count on meeting a more desperate
Won Bleck now than ever before. His
neck is at stake and he'll do anything
to avoid arrest" Hogan's voice
came back over the wire with as
surance that he would do his share
as directed, and Gwyn hung up the
receiver. When he went out again
Casey had already assembled the men
and they were waiting in a train OF
cars, all armed, to rush along the
rails to the town.
AS the bridge over the river came
into sight Casey urged the engine
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20
1.-The Fighting Trail''

"Get the men together" Gwyn Or
dered. "Arm them all. I'm going to
phone to Hogan to watch at his
end!"
He ran toward the superintend-
ent's office for the telephone. while
Casey hurried off to get the miners
together SO that they could give chase
over the railroad. Gwyn got his
number without delay and was re-
lieved to know that the connections
had not been interferred with.
This Hogan" he said over the
wire. This is Gwyn. Won Block
and his. bunch have got Nan and
they're going ahead on for town.
Yes, they're on horseback. Get a
posse together and meet them. We're
going to follow along the railroad
and get them from the back. You'd
better have the people barricade the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20

were dead in his service! Climbing
resolve took form in Gwyn's agoniz-
ed brain. He would make of HIM
self an instrument of vengeance. An
eye for an eye. tooth for a tooth!
Filled with cold hate that froze
all other emotions into in action he
mounted the engine cab and opened
the throttle. AS they swung into a
wide curve alongside the road he
watched with grim satisfaction
long line of horsemen riding to meet
him, with Hogan in the lead.
The devils have killed every man
on the train" he said as they came
up, and the words were dry and hard.
Blew up the bridge murdered
them like rats, without chance!"
Won Block is on his way to the
town." continued Gwyn. THE store
house there is filled with cinnabar,
and that is his goal. Nan, God pity
her, is with them. 1t is race be-
tween us. You take the road and
Casey and l will go on in the engine. "
|
But the race was lost before IL
began. Won Bleck, REINFORCED by
another contingent from Browns was
already attacking the towns. A bar.
ricade of tables and odds and ends
o furniture, together with all man.
ner Of boxes, wagons and loose tim
Der, had been thrown up across tn.
road, and behind it the old men ant
women Of the town were fightins
desperately. Such unequal odds
however, could have but one result
Leaving most Of his men to carry OF
the fight before the barricade. Vol
Block, led a thanking party through
3 the woods to the left and broke il
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20

on its utmost speed. The men In
the cars behind were watching close
ly now, for they would soon come
into sight of the road and they were
anxious to encounter the men who
han endangered their lives at the
mine.
Had Casey or Gwyn, however.
been able to see into the woods at
the opposite side Of the bridge. nei-
Their would have been so DESTROYS OF
dashing their train onto the trestle.
For, screened from view by the trees
and underground, man had been
left there by Won Bleck but a few
minutes before. In his hand he held
detonator, from which ran a wire
attached to something hidden among
the sleepers of the bridge. His eyes
were fixed steadily, maliciously, at
the fast approaching train from the
mine.
Just as Casey drove the engine on
Ito the bridge, the mans finger rest
ed lightly on a button Of the deton-
ator. He waited moment, until
the whole train was well out on the
structure over the river. Then, with
a nervous twitch, his finger pressed
down firmly on the button. Almos,
simultaneously there came loud
rumbling sound, which terminated In
a sharp and mighty explosion, which
resounded and echoed in the noun
tains. A cloud of smoke and debris
rose into the air like a geyser, ant
mingled with the splintered beam
and smoke could be seen the man
gled bodies of score Of men throw
high into the air, only to go hurtlin'
down again into the river.
II the finger of the bandit on tn
button of the detonator had twitch
ed a fifth of a second sooner ever
man on the train would have perish
ed instantly. But in this brief spac
the speeding engine had reached tn
other side Of the bridge, and in tina
engine were Casey, Gwyn and tn
dog. Gwyn crashed the throttle shu
and leaped to the ground before tn
engine came to halt. Followed b
Casey he made his way with all hast
to the foot Of the gorge below, wher
the burning. broken train was almo'
invisible in a spreading cloud {
smoke and dust.
His men were dead! Gwyn re
Casey's steadying hand on his shou
der as, he turned away convulsiveI
from the scene. The men, his me
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20

upon the defenders from the rear
Caught between the double fire the
townspeople were forced from their
barricade and driven through the
village. fighting around street corn
ers and making a good defense. Slow
ly, reluctantly, they retreated until
they reached the fringe OF forest Dor
dering on the road up the mountain.
Here a desultory fire continued for
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-12-20

a short time, but Won Bleck had cap
tured his objective and most of the
bandits were recalled.
The first act of the victors was to
set the storehouse Attire. With oil
and gasoline from nearby garage
Rawls soaked the wooden structure
at all four corners and applied the
match himself. 1t was blazing mer-
Continued on Page 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22
TONOPAH MINING BREAKS BADLY,
WHILE DULLNESS RULES MARKET
Loses More Than Point to 31a, New Low Record.
Pennsylvania Railroad Makes Small Advance.
Liberty Bonds Irregular

ton advanced fun point, while Cramp
trust certificates lost the same amount.
Liberty Bonds were irregular the iAs
being lower and the Ia were 3o-iOo
above yesterdays closing quotation.
Officials Of railroads operating cast
ward from Chicago and St. Louis report
relief from the severe operating condi-
tons of fortnight ago. There has
been better distribution of equipment
or rolling stock, and cars OF western
reads have been sent homo. The western
business situation continues TO be st!mu-
lated by Government activities.
Officials OF southern roads report
little larger. business than at tho same
timc n year ago.
Compar,ng the number of Pcnnsyl-
vania Railroad stockholders In october
with year ago. there was an increase
of 7lTi TO total of 9G,995. Average
holdings were lO2.J0 Gharcs, an increase
Of S.22 per cent.
The number Of foreign holders was
1857, y decrease os 1853, an dthey held
c.13 per cent OF the total o,9S5,3li
shares outstanding, Il decrease of i.5S
per cent. The aveiage holding abroad
was ia shares, an increase of 3.
In Pennsylvania there were 4l,s56
holders. an increase of 5107, represent
ing 33,Si per cent OF the total stock
outstanding: in New York. 17,723 hold
crs, an !ncreaso cf SIS. representing
sG.Oj ner cen; Il the tota! stock. Wo-
mon etoClholders numbered 1891. or
nearly half tie Stockholders, an increase
OF 379I. and holding 2S.io per sent OF
the total share capital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22

Extreme dulIness ruled trading on the
Philadelphia Stock Exchange during
today's short session, with n severe loss
for Tonopah Mining of more than a
point to 3i, a new low record. the only
feature The New York market was
very quiet also, and it was natural
that such = condition should exist. as
many brokers and traders have either
left the cites for Christmas season
trips or are doing little in the market
because of the amount of their time
and interest the approaching holiday
IS demanding.
The decline in the price Of Tonopah
Mining came with an unusually large
turnover In comparison with normal
trading and with business in other
shares. aud the weakness was directly
attributed to the reduction Of the divi-
dcnd rate, which was cut from 15 to
7ia per cen. quarterly. Tonopah Bel
mont, notwiI hstanding an increase re-
ported in November earnings over No
rember, 1916, was also lower, but tine
decline was small and did nct carry that
stock off to its recent low.
Lchigh Navigation came out at jS, up
half point Rapid Transit trust certii-
Gates closed unchanged after being n
quarter higher. and United Gas I'M
provcnert ended Il rifle higher. Penn.
sylvania Railroad early showed rrac.
lional improvement and sale OF Union
Pacific was recorded at n small advance
United States Steel common was in.
active and steady. while America Gas
lost a half.
on one small transaction Union Trac-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22
STEEL SITUATION
ALARMS OFFICIALS
Transportation, Fuel and In
sufficient Workmen Features
Of Present Condition
NEW YORK, Dee, -.

Uncertainties as to the railroad situa-
ton the difficulty of obtaining fuel, and
insufficient numbers Of wurkmen are the
outstanding features of the steel sltua-
tion at present. according to the leading
authorities in the trade.
II is pointed out that these factors
have contributed jointly to the reduc-
tion in the productive capacity of this
country to such an extent that so FAR
as certain companies are concerned the
situation is termed by officials aS
rather alarming.
No definite figure as 70 the curtail-
ment has been made but estimates are
that only about seventy-tive per cent OF
the Countrys capacity is now being used,
with the possibility of further cut
down during the coming week because
of the holidays.
There has been no decided improv-
ment in the railroad situation. The
congestion which has existed for some
months continues. but there are many
authorities who believe that signs of
relief will be seen in the near future.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22
NEW YORK, Dec. %,

of the trading on the Stock
diminished material
a prehoiday character
furnished further advance in
S9is OF
nshng strength the market which made the street
o interest
established IN these
Transit advancing 2 39 and Texas Com
pany o
a General Motor which
recent
Chevrolet
lso
of yesterdays
of yielding small
3i2s traded
to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22
COTTON ENDS HIGH
AFTER EARLY BREAK
Liquidation by Decem b e +
Longs Causes Declines From
High Levels at Start
NEW YORK. Dee, -.

After showing a firm tone for greater
part of the day under Liverpool and
trade demand, liquidation by December
longs caused a break from the high
levels in tie first hour in that position
of - points.
This selling led sympathetic action OF
a similar character in later months, and
prices were carried back to the early
quotation. Trade demand. however.
brought about Il quick recovery and final
prices were from is to 20 points higher,
except December, which closed at a
3 point decline.
After Yesterdays late break due to
bcarish spot news, which, however.
lacked confirmation in overnight tele-
grams, the market had steady
opening. with prices from points lower
to 10 points higher. rejecting Liverpool
support and little weekend covering.
At the expiration Of the first fifteen
minutes the market acted steady at
about 5 to points net advance, with
trade light and mostly local.
Receipts at the ports for the day are
estimated at 10000 bales, against 1880
bales a week ago and o3,9S3 bales year
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-22
LIMITED DEMAND
SENDS OATS LOWER
No Decided Pressure on Mar
ket-Receipts Continue
Light-Corn Easier
CHICAGO, Dec. ..


Oats were lower again today. Decem-
ber starting at 76h @76Bc, n decline of
isc and then falling to 75s4 C. while May,
after an initial range from 1914 973c. a
loss of &c. held at the lower figure.
The demand was lacking. but there
was no decided pressure on the market
The receipts continued light amounting
to 1913 cars today.
Corn was slightly easier in the early
trading December starting at $1.27, un-
changed January at s1,24h, a decline
of &c, and May at $l.227s 01.22at. un-
changed.
There was a moderate amount of SELL
ing on talk Of increased railroad facili-
ties that might benefit corn farmers, and
although there was fairly good de-
mand at times the supply was OF suf-
ficient proportions to hold prices in
check.
The receipts here today were 20s cars.
The receipts of wheat at Minneapolis
and Duluth today were ESQ cars; Winni-
peg, 429 cars. and Chicago. % cars.
Leading futures ranged as follows:
Omen High Low Close close