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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

our mother was taken, we we're crowd
ed pretty close for money. So we had
TO go In debt. II took us two years to
get II paid. Father and Fairy and I
talked IL over then, and decided we
would starve rather than borrow again.
Even the twins understood IL, but Con-
ME was too little. She doesn't know
how heartbreaklng It Is to keep hand
ing over every cent for debt, when one
is just yearning for other things. I do
wish she might have the coat, but Tin
afraid father would not like Il. She
gave me the five dollars for safekeep-
ing, and I have brought II back"
Mr.. Harold shook his head. "No.
Connie must have her coat. This will
he good lesson for her. IL will teach
her the bitterness Of living under debt '
Besides, Prudence, think In my heart
that she Is right this time. This is a
case where borrowing Is justified. Get
her the coat, and I'll square the ac-
count with your father" Then he
added, "And I'll lock after this salary
business after this. Ill arrange with
the trustees that | am to pay your fu-
Their his full salary the first Of every
month. and that the church receipts are
to be turned In to me. And II they
do not pay up, my lawyer can do lit
tie investigating Little Connie earned
that FIVE dollars, for she taught one
trustee sorry lesson. And he will
have to pass II on to the others In self
defense! Now, run along and get the
coat, and IL five dollars isn't enough
you can have as much more as you
need. Your father will get his salary
after this. my dear. II we have to mort
gage the parsonagew
(To be continued
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

indicated he had met Bowles early
one morning walking on a road lead.
ing southwark.
The committee had started In g.
Ing turned from their purpose. hut
several of their members insisted on an
investigation Of Bowlcs having been
seen going southwark and after long
dispute II was determined 10 put him
In Jail TIL this could I've done lie was
therefore lodged In cell and the com
mlttee went home 10 bed
One would naturally suppose that
these men who considered that Justice
rested on their shoulders would have
taken the pains to send out I'm the d.
rection Bowles had been seen going TO
make inquiries for Inn. But while
they made II their business 20 dispense
Justice and gloried that there were no
lawyers In the territory to delay them
in doing so. no one Of them seemed to
consider II his business to hunt up
the missing man. week after they
were bent on hanging Arbuckle they
had so far cooled as to take very little
interest in his case.
However. Mrs. Arbuckle placed her
children In the care OF a friend and.
without announcing her intention.
started out to hunt for the missing
victim. She spent good deal OF time
In her quest without immediate re.
suit. After being away from her little
ones as long as she felt II practicable
to leave them. she returned. bitterly
disappointed.
Time passed. There was no trace Of
Bowles. but the thoughts Of the vigi-
lance committee had been turned into
other channels and no movement was
made to execute Arbuckle. Six months
he remained In jail and would proba-
bly, have remained till the crack Of
doom had not a court been organized
to take the dispensation of justice out
Of the hands of self constituted com
mittee. When this occurred the prison
er's case was looked into. and since
there was not sufficient evidence
against him to warrant his trial he
was discharged.
A few days later Bowles, accom-
panied by a wife. turned up. happy In
being a bridegroom. He had been
turned down by the bride. but she had
relented and given him hope. He had
gone for her. but being a modest man
and fearing further disappointment
had kept the reason for his going to
himself
The day after Bowles' return Ar
buckle awaited himself of the newly
esta blished court to bring suit for dam
ages for false Imprisonment against
every one of the committee. Most of
them had some means, and Arbuckle
turned everything he had into money
to pay his lawyers. Arbuckle won his
suit and received a round sum from
each and all who were able to pay.
Those who were not able to pay he
kept I'm Jail two days for every one he
had spent there himself
Such was the ignominious end of the
vigilance committee and the beginning
Of court law In western city
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Most taxpayers accept the expense
Of municipal parkways and similar mu
nicipal beautifcations like the brutal
husband"
The speaker was rockingham Dodge
the Boston municipal reformer
ITO the young wife Of this scoundrel
a gentleman said:
Weren't you terribly frightened
when the bull stamped his foot and
beloved at you on account Of your
new scarlet cloakr
"'Oh. no. she answered. You see.
my husband stamped and beloved
just the same when the cloak came
home with the bill "-Detroit Free
Press.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Smartly Said
(To be continued

A luxury is something that we think
we need. but do not.
Ridicule Is often more blighting than
knocks Of the hammer.
We can always see where the otheI
spendthrift might practice economy.
When you keep in the middle Of the
road 1t is better not to spread too much
1t is all right for a man to quit smok
Ing II he does not continually talk
about the fact.
II Is not necessary for the good reso
luton to be engrossed In gilt letters to
be effective
Some women seem to be able to give
Q better translation Of the cookbook
than others.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
THEN THE TALK cRAoGo.

They had wandered into the conserv.
atory. The music came to them In
faint rhythmic throbs.
II have had many men at my feet"
she was saying carelessly, but In vain.
Not one OF them met my require
ments."
lie pondered.
Have you tried corn plastersT" he
suddenly asked. I have known them
to do the work when the most skillful
chiropodists have failed."-Pall Mall
Gazette
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
SoIomon's Temple.

The temple of Jerusalem was built
by King Solomon b. c. 1000 and was
destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar Of
Babylon b. c. $50. 1t was rebuilt by
Zerubbabel b. C. 534 and partially de-
stroyed by the Roman general Pompey
In B. G. 90. 1t was rebuilt by King
Herod B. c. 81 and was finally de-
molished by the Romans under Titus
A. d. 20.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
RIGHTS OF MAN.

The sacred rights Of mankind
are not to be rummased for
among old parchments or mus
ty records. They are written, az
with q sunbeam, in the whole VOL
ume of human nature by the hand
Of divinity itself and can never be
erased or ohscured by mortal
power.-Alsxsndsr Hamilton.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
No Curfsw Ring.

The fellows name was Curfew,
And he had a Curfew belle.
He called upon her often.
But his love he didn't tell.
At last he called one evening.
She thought the time was right.
He left her disappointed.
Curfew did not ring that night
-Yonkers Statesman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The Widow-These lawyer bodies
frae Edinburgh are near drivin' me
daft wranglin' ABBOTT this bit O. prop
erty an that, till whites wish San.
ders had never deed at a'.-London
Fun
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Looking Backward.

Hubby, I've often heard you speak
about your salad days"
"Yes, my dear"
cant you help me make a salad for
my reception? l must have one, and
know nothing about the dreadful
things.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Harsh Cure.
Hubby Cat breakfast)-I've got q bad
head this morning.
Wife-I'm sorry, dear. do hope
you'll be able to shake it off.-Boston
Transcript.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Literary lanouaoe,

"My dear, this pie Is a poem. Your
own work.
'The cook elaborated" she admit
ted with some observation-disclosures City
Journal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The visitor-My unhappy friend. life
Is uncertain We are here today and
gone tomorrow.
The Inmate-Not me. l gotta do
two more years.-Exchange.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The dish and spoon, they ran away
And married on a dare.
That may explain the losses, hey,
Among our tableware2
Louisville Courier Journal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

81 married Jack to reform him."
"Of whatr'
"Of telling other girls that he loved
them."-Boston Transcript.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
The Robber.

The Robber.
The tramp was very hungry.
He sat down by a brook.
And when no one was watching
A little loaf he took.
St Louis Post Dispatch.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Soon Ends.

"She must be deeply In love. Saves
her allowance to buy presents for her
hubby"
"That stage seldom lasts over SIX
weeks."-Louisville Courier-JournaL
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Matches can be waterproofed by dip
ping them In melted paraffin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

China has the worlds oldest chair
bridge.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

They took their prisoner to .
tree and were about TO hang him
when a man rode by and asked what
was the charge against him. When
told he said that about the time
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
Not Too Late Yet

The Tacoma Commercial club congratulated for
has taken in the matter extending municipal utilities beyond the
porate limits of the
The apparently whole-heartedy of
membership offending
Of lobbyists a the state capital
Had Representative" Toer Peterson with undeaned
hit had
chaked o credit
1t final roll call being taken
the bill
that Beverly Cone of
merca club appeared the expecting be heard the
the
you're late said Rep Peterson who member the
utilities committee had hand in Slipping through recommendation for
the indefinite postponement' of the
Conner promise
for reconsideration the bill ne>td
Then the Webster lobby
he backed down his promise s
now,'' excuse.
But it too n the sessicn.
mercial club still has follow beginning
and obtain the passage bill will permit
surplus utilities the industries on the
1t job that will lot the Commercial club
Ship but the whole -------------~----
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CONTINUOUS oEdW6
WHEN DUTY AND DESIRE CLASH,

don't know you not little book that al
ways take mail out to the end of the
morning Tor at least two hours You determined
the good can out of this outdoor life.
AS read Marys letter looked where
floating help wishing
loved the water do
| hate winter hate ce-I seem to freeze up
wish could always climate at
cold weather love tropical flowers love their heavy
fore picture eternal sunshine
nal warmth
bidding and do and that always whispering
Joy that can come from rest in the proper surroundings One
Coming"
its pagan god 1t is the spirit of the lotus
dreams Puritan and continually fighting.
You see, little book, here thirty and really
never known the Joy living bound up
doing something for someone just existing under ply
book, you given many peo
people happy app
state of mind little book and it doesn't depend
material things
growing happier at least since that morning
again. in
returning health don't long the shines
All my emotions seem to be asleep nave no inclination for
ntrospeon reospection Even little book tell
my thoughts do not ask why MORE just living
day day thinking all this after had read May
and before opened Donnas when Malcolm Stuart
sometimes think he the handsomest
with his brown which his smile begins before reaches his
mouth His mouth is his bad featuehe lips
thin At times he looks almost cruel when those brilliantly
come together like scarlet thread.
wonder if he be cruel have him
what and have known him be
of
himself and simply wonderful
known he understood slightest
change.
feminine his quick intuition yet
wholly masculine and works with mans cool logic Many
foolish little wife of the long
Malcolm stuart interesting because be
easily solved
To Re Continued)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
Tributes to Lincoln

In him was indicated the greatness of real goodness and
but they do bad things There intelligent but
they do foolish things In him goodness and ntellgence com
bined and made their best result of wisdomPhps Brooks
In Lincoln there always quality that fastened
him to the people and taught them keep time the music of
his heart-David Swing.
Amid political times corruption in high
refSssns to think of of political SSss@e Lincoln it "
He the Puritan Cavalier for in his ardent
nature fused the virtues BOTH
great the greater than
that his form @ TSs and ne
ing forces of this ideal government-Henry W. Grady.
A power was his beyond the touch of art
Or armed srength-his pure and mighty heart.
Ye People behold whose blood, many
late words pleads for fidelity for law for bertyBeecher
49, Ambition did not corrupt, glory dazzle
A single word explains Lneolns whole le-it Duty
The The. man whose homey face you look upon
- -Stoddard.
He built the rails pile as he built the State.
The ns Ss deed of him s %sasars every 0Re
Lincoln of the fercest civil war;
He is the gentiest memory of our word-Ingersol
was his deep heart of pity and love which carried him
words that nnaty of expression which marks the nobest
Mabe
What but lifetime schooling in disappointment; but
the pioneers sefreliance freedom prejudice
faith, the
unwarped sympathy and unboundng charity
humble through the
aOOrs he wrought to the victory he aanedJohn Nicoay
Great captains with their
Disturb Judgment the
But at silence comes;
These are all gone, and standing like a tower,
Our children shall behold his fame
The kfndly-earnest, brave foreseeng
Sagacous patient, dreading praise, blame,
rSt
Lowell.
His conspicuous virtue a of
resentment oppression toward the enemy-Senaor
Morgan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
A Leader. Not a Ruler

While honoring the memory Lincoln greatest
American let reflect as
applied to problems of today.
We see ourselves draw near the maelstrom of
leaders and people who ruled by rulrs.
Leaders, not rulers. the
Lincoln's time.
We think Of Lincoln the OF the people, the COM
the democrat; whose
teigent Masses whose feelings those of the who
But we should not think Of him ordinary man.
Understand this difference!
Lincoln, born lowy a shftless father, springing
from that peculiar people, the
states his into the
night by Pickering candle the
row from more fortunate neighbors.
With determination the race, set about
he raised himself from uneered yoked to the
most exalted position that betstow
That is why Lincoln. the ordinary
Lincolns spring people, only the
common people have the brohery
problems and trials that beset mankind
God hasten people will produce
more Lineolnsl
With lincoln in every land today, there would
warning millions laying waste the land and wdowing
planning humanity.
tho OF history might have been changed.
Had Lebknecht been greater man. leaders instead of
might prevailed In the OF his
oov might be different.
The people must and will prevail in every land.
Int ths happy viii arrive until the people realize
full * Lnoolnsf thsy viii only seek them
ort-end prepare p b LED b. them
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@ Address this department: a
q Cynthia Grey. care The a
a Times, Tacoma. a
a III a private reply is de- q
a sired, enclose stamped en- q
a velope.
a If you do not want letter =
= published. say so and your :
wishes will be respected. =
a Miss Grey may be reached :
y by telephone, Main IL, or :
may be seen personally at =
" The Times office on We'd =
y nesdays only, IL a. m. to 4 =
@ p. m. Z
o @ o o o . @ D . . o o o o o Z
al would appreciate it
more than | can say if you
would print some novel sug-
gestions as to games for a
Valentine party. Thanking
you just the same, am
VELMA r.
A. The Life History Game 1,
novel and very entertaining. Gu,
cardboard I'm the shape Of hearts
These should he at least five in
ches across at the widest point
and are to be used as covers for
the histories.
Then cut IL sheets of white
paper for each history, making
them the same shape as the GOV.
ers. Tie cover and sheets togeth.
er and label the cover life His.
tory of Mary Smith," making one
for each guest.
The pages are all labeled with
incidents i'm persons life, such rs
birthplace, first school house, first
sweetheart, favOrite occupation
favorite amusement; or any other
you wish to put in, ending the his.
tory with his ''finish."
Each one of the company is
provided with an old magazine
and there must he scissors and
paste at hand. Boys make girls
histories, and girls make boys
The stories arc made by pasting
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
What People
Are Doing

Much interest is being taken in
the card and dancing party to be
given by the Tacoma Business
Women's club at the Women's
clubhouse Monday evening, Feb.
IL, for the benefit of the Club
house association. The entire
club has formed itself into a COM
mittee to make the party one of
the largest and most enjoyable of
the season, and give real lift to
the clubhouse debt.
YeOmen and Moose lodge, as
sisted by the Musicians associa-
ton, will give a grand benefit mas
querade ball at Eagles hall Thurs
day evening Beautiful prizes for
maskers have been donated by Ia
coma merchants. The 16-piece
orchestra will be under the direc-
ton of Edwin Davis. Many visitors
from Olympia and Aberdeen are
expected.
The meeting Of the Tacoma
Dahlia society which was to have
been held Feb. IL, has been post
poned until Feb. 10 at 8 p. m. in
the Commercial club rooms.
The drawing for 81 to apply on
dues will take place at the bust
ness meeting of Puget Sound
Homesteaders next Monday, Feb
ruary 10.
Emmanuel Ladies' Aid society
will meet at the church, North
14th and Stevens, Wednesday.
Mrs. e. M. Johnson will be hos
tess.
The Ladies' Reading club, Pu-
get Sound Homesteaders, will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Albers, 415 Puyallup ave-
nue..
Puget Sound Homesteaders will
give dance Monday evening IN
celebration of the 18th anniver-
sary Of the order.
The South Tacoma Norwegian
Lutheran Aid society will meet
next Thursday With Mrs. c. Olson,
6027 Puget Sound avenue.
The Young Ladies' Institute
Will give en- informal dancing
party at -Noans hall Tuesday cv- |
ening, FEB. 90.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

Dear Miss Grey: l, to, am
looking for an elderly lady,
one who does not object to
children. | have four.
am a farmers wife and
find that my work confines
me SO IL is MOST lonely.
l would be content to have
a real elderly person, II she
could mend clothes and help
me with the household duties
a little. i would be willing
to pay a small salary and
will give a good home and In
general welcome a nice old
lady as one OF the family.
Miss Grey, II you hear Of
such q lady. viii you let me
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-This
spring and summer the coats of
sport suits are to be worn open.
For this reason the contrasting
facing of the collar and reverse
extends to the foot of the coat.
The country club costume of to-
days illustration is a curious COM
bination of white wool jersey and
black and white checked velour.
The top of the hat brim is faced
with white to correspond with the
top of the crown. The sheen of
the patent leather pumps adds the
final touch of perfect immaculate
ness to this exquisite model.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

broader way, but my mar
rage ended in the divorce
court through my husbands
faithlessness.
But the thanks l did get
was: my conscience never
bothered me and was proud
that | had lived straight.
N. G.. =.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

Gould you tell me how
to clean cream broadcloth col
lar and cuffs? ELSIE.
A.-The first few times they
are cleaned l would give them a
bath I'm gasoline. Then when the
gasoline does not clean them any
more, wash them with white soap
and warm water. Rinse in warm
water also.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
Rhodes brothers
In Every Detail Tacomas Leading Retail Establishment

know, please? Will pay fare
here IL requested.
Thanking you most sim
cerely and hoping you know
of someone in need of this
kind of home. / am,
OLYMPIA.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

Dear Miss Grey: l never
thought | would ever write
to you but would like to say
to "rebel": Be a sport and
have a good time while you
are young. A little flirting
will not hurt any one and
don't be to serious. A girl
can cut up and have a good
time and be straight too. But
you will not be thanked for
living a straight life nova
days. They say it is impossi-
BILE.
1 lived a straight life and
married young, hut my hus-
band never appreciated my
straight life, and J. nj. s.
says the divorce courts are
full of girls who take the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
ANSWERS e eym GREY

In pictures to represent their birth
place, ETC., cut from magazines.
Many very funny histories are
shown after the game and the
guests will keep the stories for
souvenirs of the evening.
Q.-Where in the Bible
will find the following quo
tation: even a fool, when
he holdeth his peace, is
counted wise; and he that
shutteth his lips is esteemed
a man Of understanding" If
you can tell me this / will be
truly grateful, |. M. l..
A.-The above quotation Is the
2Sth verse of the 18th chapter in
Proverbs.
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The only Independent In Taocms Member of
Northwest Newspapers the Newspa-
Enterprise Association and the United Press Assoc
Entered postofoe Tacoma, Wash.
matter. Published by the Tacoma Times Publishing
Co. evening except Sunday official City of
Tacoma
Rates-By mail, so cents a month SO by carrier
20 cents month. Telephone all departments. Main H.
offices. Times Building, $40 Pacific avenue
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
HAND REQUISITES

Kinds Honey and Almond
Cream, large size. .75c
Racarma Benzoin and Almond
Cream. large size bottle 30c
Racarma Benzoin and Almond
Cream, small size bottle zoe
Jergen's Almond, small size. 17c
Jergen's Almond, large size $50
Burnham's Cucumber and Ell
derflower, large size. D.. soc
Burnham's Cucumber and Ell
derflower. small size. =. soc
Melba Skin Lotion ...... $50
r. B. Benzoin and Almond Lo-
lion ........... $50
Racarma Witch Hazel Grim loo
trostllla ............. ..10C
Espey's Cream, large size
bottle .............. 800
Espey's Cream, small size. Ice
Glover Cream ...........10 100
Liliozone Cream .........17c
Viola Rose Cream .......17o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
ARMING
MERCHANT SHIPS

United Press Leased Wire.S
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. IL.
Senator LaFollette, Wisconsin,
republican. offered Joint resolu-
tioL today to make unlawful the
arming Of American merchant
ships while the U. 8. is not
LaFollette asked thatfN
luton lay on the To- %
up later for further cofistc' " M
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12
TALCUM POWDERS
TOILET SOAPS

Woodbury's Facial Soap Zoe
Piver's Azurea ......... .f,Oc
Piver's lie Trefle ....... .O0c
Vera Violet ............ SOC
R. & G. Violet Soap zoe
Jockey Club Soap ....... zoe
Ricksecker's Complexion
Armour's Assorted Odors-
THREE CAKES for -. .25c
Colgate's, 8 cakes in box 60c
Super Tar Soap lie
Lees Egg Tar .l7c
Cashmere Bouquet. THREE
large cakes to a box for. 80c
Pears Unscented .18c
Pears Scented .1Oc
French Almond Soap lie
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

AZ rancher at Chino, Cal, has
produced q pumpkin with cir
curhference of SO inches.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

CAuttlefish preserved in its own
ink ( is the onI2epreserved-in-in
foodRtuff kno81 80 =.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-12

The South Tacoma Norwegian
Lutheran Aid society will meet
next Thursday With Mrs. c. Olson,
6o27 Puget Sound avenue.