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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24

cheated out of friends and good
times and popularity-like myself
at the boarding scbool--becouse
they couldn't afford the proper
clothes or pay their shares on
spreads and theater parties.
A hundred dollars was an awful
lot, but l put divers letter into
my work bag the evening of the
day it came and went down into
the sitting room after supper to
join Alec by the drop light on
fathers desk.
"Bobbie. 1 want to talk with
YOU" he said.
"All right" / replied gladly.
go on" Perhaps, l thought to
myself. there will be a chance to
introduce divers letter.
Alec folded his hands on the
slide of the desk drawn out be-
tween us.
We're spending too much
money" he said simply.
What do you mean?" l asked,
dropping my work in my lap.
"Bobbie," Alec said, perhaps
you will understand the serious
ness of the situation when / tell
you that / do not think that we
ought to live in such a big house. /"
HAS the business failed, Alec?"
| interrupted, with a kind of a
sick feeling in by stomach.
Certainly not" he said, in an
annoyed sort of manner, as il he
had not liked me to ask. "We're
simply living way beyond what we
can afford; that's all. We've got
to cut down. l don't know how
long 1t may take to make favor
able sale Of this house, but in the
meanwhile we can't afford to keep
two servants. Pm sorry, Lucy, but
it's matter of economy today, not
economy tomorrow. I've thought
ii all out" my brother continued,
beginning now to pace up and
down the room. 81 know Nellie
has been with us twenty years.
We shall miss her; but she's not
strong, she can't cook or wash.
We must have a good young Irish
lgirl-five dollars a week-not
more. 1t means a big change this
time, you see. had hoped to
avoid such course as this, but il
we are to escape worse catastro-
phe-"
| don't know what Alec went on
talking about as we walked up and
down that sitting room floor; | sat
stunned and silent in my chair.
Sell our home! Why, father had
built it. Dismiss Nellie! Why,
Nellie had known my mother.
j leaned forward suddenly and
burst into tears. ooh, everything
had always been hard in my life
hard, hard, hard!" I sobbed.
Alec came over and stood in front
Of me, perfectly silent. He hadn't
seen me go into a passion like this
for years. | could feel his tired,
kind gaze burrowing thru my two
hands that covered my face.
"Why, Bobbie." he said. "ever
since the day that you came from
boarding school, and | came into
the room and found you calm and
strong and self-possessed, ever
since then I have thought of you
as my partner" He stopped.
But perhaps this-this is too
much. Perhaps"
mo, Alec / said, ashamed:
mo, it isn't too much. Just wait
moment, please"
| guess 1t might have been two
minutes he waited. mopped my
eyes and took up my sewing.
81 won't be so foolish again." ]
remarked evenly. "You can tell
me anything now"
And my brother replied "That's
the Sort" and smiled. "As to the
twins" he went on, taking me al
my word, he's letter stating the
situation to them" He gave a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24
CHAPTER V,
Financial Problems

One day last fall | received an
important letter from Oliver. The
twins are In college now, perfectly
great fellows and awfully prom
inent.
Money was what divers i'm
portant letter to me was about.
Usually he wrote to Alec, but this
time he appealed to me. This is
what the letter said:
Dear Bobbie:
"This is very important. I'm
writing to you because you have
influence with Alec, and you got
TO use it. Alec doesn't seem to
realize the demands on man
down here. When he and Tom
were ut college they had all the
money they wanted, and they don't
in the least understand the
mighty embarrassing position it
puts a fellow in to have no cash.
I get pretty sick of sponging.
Alec's getting mighty close lately,
and every time he sends me my
measly monthly allowance he
seems to think it's good chance
to drOlI out sermon on economy.
Economy. Heavens, I've been to
some of the SWEETEST dances that
are given i'm q hired dress suit. OF
course, ] had to have some even
ing clothes. You would know
that.
snow look here, Bobbie, 1t so
n. ut fO
something that resembles a hun
dred dollars. Don't jump. I'll
pay IL all back-every cent. But
it's serious and | must have It. II
YOU can't get IL from Alec, can't
you borrow IL out of the House.
hold Account which you have
charge Of? I'll make 1t right with
you I'm a week or so, and be more
than grateful.
"Your affectionate brother,
"OLIVER."
up. 8.
"DOn't let Malcolm know I need
this money, nor tell Alec what you
want It for. And, by the way. ]
must have seventy-five of the
hundred by December 3 at the lat.
est absolutely. Understand, this
is no ordinary matter. II 1 don't
get the money somehow IL will
mean public disgrace. Comprenez'
vOus?"
Now, Oliver knew as we'll as I
that we we're dreadfully poor
Ever since Father died, Alec had
made 1t very plain to us that we
we're on the ragged edge Of finan'
cial disaster. When Alec took hold
of the reins at Fathers wooler
mills he found things in pretty
bad condition, I guess.
It was Just before the twin!
went to college that We were al
put on an allowance.
At the same time Alec also ar
ranged household allowance, ant
I was very proud when he appoint
ed me keeper of the Household Ac
count.
He impressed upon me agar
and again the absolute necessit!
of keeping the Household Accom-
separate from my own. He tolt
me, in a long talk, how awful!
dishonest II would be II I eve
used q single cent of that deposi
for anything but household ex
penses.
So you see that when oliver sug
gested my borrowing the House
hold Account IL was entirely GU
of the range of possibility to con
slider such thing.
felt sorry for Oliver. I knew
exactly how much he must hav,
wanted q dress suit. II seemed I,
me a perfect shame to have two
corking fellows like the twins
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24
Rheumatism Advice

After each meal and at bed
time take tablespoonful of
the following homemade medi-
cine used all over the United
States and noted for its re-
markable results. Relief be-
gins after the first dose.
Syrup of Sarsaparilla. Z. 4 ounce
Toris Compound .....1 ounce
Simple Elixir ........h pint
This recipe formerly called
for whiskey, but the simple
elixir is very much better.
Published by Medical For
mula Laboratory, Dayton, o.
The ingredients specified can
be procured from any good
drug store.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association)

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. "a.
--latest estimates of the losses
during the war In Europe show
22,500,000 men killed wounded
or taken prisoners on both sides.
That is a population nearly one
fourth that of the United States
and one-half that of France.
The central powers are said to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24
Case Before State
Public Service
Commission

In explanation in the case before the
Public Service Commission asking for relief
franchise burdens: State
Washington cities having population of 10000 have
the right adopt charters for their
Constitution the State has vested in power
to grant franchises and determine the conditions
which might be included therein These which city
insert in franchises binding upon city and the
grantee of the franchise ONLY UNTIL SUCH TINE AS
STATE WHICH is THE PRINCIPAL change
terms.
The relation State city utility
in which the individual who will call a.
of attorney 3D. authorizing him contract
with &C. If B" and &c" should into which
&c" later found unfair it would be perfectly
proper for "a and &c" to together and by mutual
arrangement eliminate of the which
inserted in the contract which, If insisted would
"C from performing the services A from
ing the benefits this "a the State City
and &C" is the Company.
The courts including Supreme of the United
States have the identical question the
the franchise terms now
the State Commission specifically a
city has authority to franchises and require
shall perform certain obligations
Legislature afterwards enacts dispensing
obligations. they eliminated the franchise
The State Washington has city
the right to grant franchises and impose conditions there
vested the Public Service
SERVICE AT REASONABLE AND sUFF1cIENT RATES
obtain service utility reasonable rates due to o5
imposed by the city the uitys franchise
from those provisions which would from giving such
The burdens which city imposes upon a utility
franchise in Washington contractuai rights
ing through the Commission, modify such rights at
when as ns would defeat the
Tacoma Railway and
Power Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24
CENTRAL
BUS STATION

lI5 SO. 10TH ST. TEL. MAIN 204
Lunch Room In Connection
Schedule Auto Stage & Freight
Service. Baggage Checked.
Carbonado.-wiIk n--TacOma
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"BOBBIE, GENERAL MANAGER

Alice Copyright 1913 by Frederick A. Stokes Co.
NEXT WEEK "BAT WING BOWLES" BY DANE COOLIDGE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24

NORTHEAST TACOMA
Hylcbos Creek and Hague Boz
Nactcry
/, 2:15, 4, 6 and 1915 p. m.
Lv. N. L. Tac.-7, IL a. M; 1880, $3.50
p. m.
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Nv. Tacoma 10 a. m; $3.50, p. m.
Iv. Buckley s a. m; 1890, p. m.
Saturday and Sunday-Lv. Tacoma
10 a. m; $3.50, 1870 p. m.
DUPON1-TACOMA
Lv. Tacoma-6 100. 1000, 1880 a. m;
800, 4:30, 11:10 p. m.
Lv. Dupont-S:0O. 900, 1000, 11:00 q
M; 1880, Sis, 6:45 p. m.
Sunday siecial-S:O0. 1000. 1900 .
m, and 1900 m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-01-24

ASHFUHU-TACU
Nv. Ashford--S a. IN. and 2:i5 p. m.
IV. Tacoma-S a. m. and 3 D. m.
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MORTON-TACO
Nv. Tacoma-S 90 a. m.
LV. Morton-1:45 D. m.
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ORTING-TACOMA
Iv. Tacoma - 80. 500. II 100 a m:
400. $3.50 p. m.
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MINERAI.--TACOM
EIbc, Alder, In Grande
LV, Mineral q. m
Lv Tacoma 3 y. m.
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Stages for Roy. Yelm, Kapowsin.
Graham. Orting.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-24
ROTAR|ANS IN
 NEW LOCATION

The Rotary club yesterday held it's its first monday luncheon to be held in it's new location, the upper floor of the old central school building The new location was attractively decorated and will be the permanent headquarters of the Rotary monday luncheon.
 c. s. Gilbert of the Pratt Gilbert company was the chairman of the meeting. His program consisted of ? service talk by Charles A. Stauffer ef The Arizona Republican. and a talk on the present street car situa- tiou in Phoenix by Samuel H. Mitchell. superintendent of the Phoe- nix Street Railway company.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-24
HIP THEATER |S VICTIM 0ETHEET

Gold.,silver and currency amounting los sl27. and belonging to the Hip the ster. was removed from a safe in the Capital City Pharmacy at the corner of Washington street and First avenue early yesterday morning. The police believe they have a clue to the mystery in the fact that about S200 belonging to the drug store was untouched
 The only trace which may aid the of ficers in unravelling the mystery is the discovery that the safe had been care fully opened during the night and that window was open through which en- trance may have been accomplished
Arizona republican., 1917-11-24
Fur Tr5mna1nQs

-Furs wide; moine electric in brown color; ranging price s1OO S1200 per yard
Arizona republican., 1917-11-24

-"Well, II the opportunities. That's what -e overheard some nicely dressed women eXcaim Saturday while they were stand ing in front of our windows And they right, We could rightly call this a November No profit Sale e''-but, we are making a small profit, because these suits were bought below their regular prices. Style features, tailored and emfittng, empire, long and Waist-line effects. Richly fur trimmed or plain with buttons and braid.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
National Motor Cars Are
Popular in Washington

II you stand on the curb of Penn
sylvania avenue and toll off the own
ers of National motor cars that pass
in the stream of traffi> down the main
boulevard of Washington, you can hit
the center of the vocational census
target every time by quoting the but
ton-counting nursery jingle OF rich
man, poor man. etc.
The national capital, with Its diplo-
mats and military and naval attaches
from every nation. has most cosrno-
politan coterie OF National owners, ac-
cording to George M. Dickson, presi-
dent of the Natiogal Motor Car COM
pany of Indianapolis.
Cars bearing the National trade
mark wait in front of the Army and
Navy club for officers who arc the
graduates OF West Point and Annapo-
lis,' he said. "You also will see them
parked in front of the state and treas
ury buildings where their owners are
employed in the government service
Members Of the house and senate ride
to and from the capitol in Nationa
cars purchased in Washington o,
brought with them from their home
cities.
"The National owners OF the ma
tional capital also include a wealth,
newspaper publisher, a millionaire
turfman whose horses have won class
les, a prominent clergyman, the man
ager OF a meat market, several rea
estate dealers, a grocer, cigar stor,
proprietor, physicians and attorneys.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Test Gasoline Used on
Actual Tourinq Trip

Something educational rather than
spectacular" was the effect aimed at
in an economy test by the King Mo-
tor Car company to test for the bene-
fit of King owners the amount Of
gasoline per mile required under or
binary touring conditions by King
eight-cyiinder seyen-passenger tour
ing car declares w. /. Killy of the
Noyes-Killy Motor company, Omaha,
Neb.
So a King Eight, not specially pre-
pared in any way for the run, was
started from Pittsburgh for Milwau-
kee, distance Of somewhat more than
6i6 miles. In applying for a sanction
from the American Automobile asso-
ciation, it may be mentioned, the
King Motor Car company requested
that the rules and regulations be OF
such nature that the record would
show car owners economy test. No
speed records were aimed at, the
principal object of the company be-
ing to reproduce average touring con-
ditions exactly. !
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Overland Makes Record
In Climbinq Mountain

Samuel Bullman, theatrical man
ager of Dallas, Tex, in ST. Louis, Mo,
the other day told a story about the
touring efficiency OF the Overland
Light Four, saying:
MAY %, with my wife and daugh-
ter, left Dallas and up to my arrival
in st. Louis, on my way home, trav-
eled approximately 1000 miles over
treacherous roads without having lift
ed the hood of the car, except for oil
ing purposes"
Bullman's tour took him through
Texas, New Mexico, Wyoming, Mon.
tana, Yellowstone park, North and
South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Hi.
nois and Missouri. His car, without
trouble, climbed the Rattoon pass,
which rises 10000 feet in distance OF
twelve miles. In one day he had to
ford eighteen creeks and small rivers.
Time after time, Bullman said, he
had to turn out for other makes oi
cars, which we're in distress, and more
than once he aided much larger and
more powerful machines.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Federal Rubber Stock Is
Offered to the Employees

As the result Of requests frenl
many of the employees Of the Federal
Rubber company OF Cudahy, Wis,
for the privilege OF purchasing an
interest in this company, action. re-
Gently was taken by the board OF di.
rectors whereby a certain amount Of
second preferred stock of the com.
pany might be acquired. This stock,
which is dividend-bearing, will, BY
reason OF the limited number OF
shares available, be offered primarily
to those employees holding positions
of responsibility, and whose terms OF
service with the Federal company
cover a considerable period OF time.
This desire for stock ownership
speaks we'll for the personnel Of the
Federal employees, and indicates not
only keen appreciation OF the re.
markable progress which the COM
pany has made during the last six
years, but deep interest in its future
progress and success.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
REFINED MAXWELL
SHOWN BY DEALER
Minor Improvements Only Add
to Value of Car Without
Changing One Model; Has
Longer Wheelbase.

The latest word in automobiles in
Omaha is the refined Maxwell car for
the 1918 season just received by c.
c. Wray, the local Maxwell distribu-
tor.
Besides several important improve
ments, which greatly enhance the
value of the Maxwell there are many
lesser rehnements which add TO the
cars mechanical perfection, although
there has been no fundamental change
in the one model chassis.
In the Maxwell today the depth
Of the frame members has been III
creased from three to six inches. The
former method OF attaching the body
to the frame by the use OF brackets
has been discarded and the body now
rests directly upon the frame itself
which greatly strengthens the car
The elimination of the noisy splash
guards, made possible by the change
IS appreciated by motorists.
The wheelbase has been increased
by half foot this season, its length
now being 109 inches. The body /:
also roomier.
Another improvement Is the com
pensating underslung rear spring nov
used by the Maxwell. This type o.
spring is the same that has recent,
been adopted by many OF the manu-
facturers OF the highest priced cars
The longer wheelbase, with the un
derslung compensating rear spring
not only improves the riding qualities
wonderfully, but makes for ever
greater "roadability'--a feature al
ways noted in Maxwell cars.
There has been installed an i'm
proved strainer and sediment bulb il
the gas line. =
An electric lock controls tn
starter, making it impossible to mesl
the pinion and fly wheel, while tn
motor is running. A heavier piniol
is used in the rear axle. A large
gas tank has an improved gauge AM
filler pipe.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
People Buying the Higher
Priced Cars to Save Advance

In speaking Of the brisk demand TOR
higher priced cars, which is so evil
dent, Carl Changstrom of the Stand
ard Motor Car company, Westcott
distributors, attributes it to a general
belief that car prices will advance ma
terially during the next year.
Numerous prospects we demon.
strate the Westcott to seem to feel
that II is economy to buy the car they
like best regardless Of price. OF
course there will always be a greater
market for the moderate priced car,
but in the higher priced field many
prospects are buying sooner than they
had planned in order to save on the
purchase price" -
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02

Formal announcement of the new
Nash car is made today. While re-
cent developments at Kenosha have
indicated that the new Nash car was
practically ready for the market, not
until today's announcement was any
official assurance given by the Nash
Motors company that the new Nash
car was on its way.
The type of motor that is being
Manufactured for this new model rep
resents a step forward in motor con-
struction. Those who have been for
tunate enough to secure inside infor-
nation state that the engine is re-
markable for its simplicity of con-
struction; while it represents a
standard type of motor now in gen
erai use rather than anything radical,
yet it is enough different to set new
design of construction.
The production in the mammoth
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Auto Supply Company
Moves 10 New Location

Announcement was made last week
by the United States Auto Supply
company to the effect that they are
moving to their new location at 60o-8-
l0-12 South Fourteenth street, where
they have remodeled a building for
occupancy.
The United States Auto Supply
company is a firm two years old
which has, under the able manage
ment of L. c. Kohn, advanced to a
leading position among the automo-
bile supply houses Of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Pittsburgh Pug Now in
Army Would Box Dillon

Jack Levin, Pittsburgh middle
weight, who is doing "his bit" in the
regular army, is anxius for . match
with Jack Dillon, the indianapolis
boxer. They were matched about two
years ago, but the contest was post
poned. Lawn Is stationed at Fort
Benjamin Harrison. He will be grant
ed furlough il a match is arranged.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Expect State Fair to
Be Good Car Salesman

"Much is looked for from an actual
sales standpoint at the state fair this
year by almost all of the automobile
dealers" says Mr.. Hayward of the
Mcintyre Hayward Motor company.
The immediate reason for this con-
clusion is the upward trend Of ma
terial prices. II will force many mo-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02
Nash Roadster Holds Four Passengers

plant is being pushed in order to
finish up quantity OF these new cars
so that they will be in the hands Of
the big motor car merchants dis
tributing the Nash product by Sep
tember IS.
The new car was unveiled before
the organization of Nash distributors
at the factory in July. 1t was re.
ceived with the immediate approval OF
this new distributing organization,
which was gathered around the Nash
Motors company by General Sales
Manager c. B. Voorhis in record
time.
The fact alone that the new car
even surpassed the expectations OF
what this distributing organization
believed the Nash Motors company
would be able to produce practically
assures the immediate acceptance by
the public of the value represented
in this car,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02

torists to buy early. There is also
much talk of limited supply Of auto
mobiles. This, of course, is indefinite
because it depends on the war situa-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-09-02

When it comes to hauling and delivering
cost, hauling them farther and faster, the Redo
realm of truckdom.
Big national concerns, such as Armour
Western Oil Co., General Electric Co., Conso]
Others in multitude of businesses are using tn
points Of superiority, and because it sasss them
Compare the Redden, point for point, wit
that sells for twice the money. These ten Red
vince you.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-17

The news from France is starry.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-17
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

Annual statement of the Marine Insur-
ance Company of London, England, on the
31st day of December. 1916. made to the
Insurance Superintendent of the State of
Illinois. pursuant to law.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid
up In cash. .................$ 100000
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-17
Natures WAY.

The processes of nature are most
interesting, even without being fully
understood. The why and the where
fore are complex and worthy of deep
est study, observes naturalist but
the bold facts, uncoupled with reasons
of any kind, are delightful to contem-
plate. This interest will grow upon
you and the next thing you know, I'M
less you are indeed shallow-pated, you
Will be keen to make more Observa-
lions, with a new and charming part
OF this grand old world, or small
piece thereof, being opened before you.
Try it and see.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-17
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

=, Annual statement of the Peoples Ma
ttonal Fire Insurance Company of
Wilmington, In the state of Delaware. on
the S1st day of December, 1916, made to
the Insurance Superintendent of the State
OF Illinois, pursuant to law.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid