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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
(Special to The Times.)

OLYMPIA, Feb. "A widening
breach, which threatened to UNI
dermine not only the entire edu-
cational system of the state but
the whole machinery of law max
ing, has been healed by the agree
ment signed by President Suzzallo
of the University of Washington
and President Holland of the state
college, together with the heads
of the three normal schools.
A lot of credit is being given to
Speaker Guy Kelly, Floor Leader
Mark Reed and Rep. Jimmie Davis,
who with Suzzallo and 2Holland
worked day and night to mend the
breach, and to work out some sys-
tenn on which everyone could
stand.
Provide Joint Board
The plan for a joint board of
higher curriculum, to survey the
entire field every year in the in
terest of efficiency and economy,
is the big feature of the new edu-
cational bill which it is expected
will be rushed through both houses
today.
FOR 1T TAKES THE EDUCA-
TIONAL SYSTEM OF THE STATE
|OUT OF POLITICS.
The concessions granted by each
institution in making possible an
agreement, are of minor import
lance.
The training of future leaders
in the states business never had
a place in politics.
SuZzallo Wins Point
The agreement now brought
about is a full endorsement of
the principle for which President
Suzzallo has been contending
Throughout the controversy-that
of one big higher educational sys-
TEN of the state with it's separate
parts, each promoting top notch
efficiency in the work for which it
is best fitted, yet all working to-
gether, cooperating to better the
system as a whole.
Board Meets Annually
The joint board of higher cur
riculum, as planned, will include
nine MEMBERSHIP president of
the university, the president of the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
GETS DIVORCE

An order of default against
Caroline Jonas was signed by
Judge Clifford Friday in the suit
of her husband, Fred C. Jonas, for
divorce. The couple we're married
July s, 1916. The husband said
she left him on July IA, saying she
would never return; did return on
Oct. so, and said she would live
with him; left him again on Nov.
3, saying she would not come
back; and kept her word the last
time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
JAP SITUATION
MORE SERIOUS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2.
threatened diplomatic diff
ficulties with Japan over contcm-
plated alien land laws in Idaho
and Oregon are nearer than was
generally believed, was made
known today when Secretary
Lansing told Senator Borah the
Idaho laws will not meet the ap-
prevail of Japan"
Borah had explained to Lansing
that the proposed Idaho laws are
not "aimed at Japanese, but are
directed against all Aliens
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
DESTROYER WILL
GUARD NEUTRALITY

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. "A
torpedo boat destroyer steamed
from the League Island navy yard
here this afternoon with orders to
hold up any ship that might at
tempt to leavefthe Delaware river
without clearance papers.
Collector Of Port Berry declared
the object was to prevent possible
delivery Of supplies to belligerent
ships at sea.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
Mexican Patrol
Driven Ashore

(United Press Leaned Wtre.p
SAN DIEGO. Cal, Feb. 2.-The
Mexican patrol boat Ensenada
was driven ashore on reef at
San Quentin harbor by San Diego
and San Pedro fishing boats, ac-
cording to members of the crew
who arrived here today.
The fishing boats, pursued by
the patrol boat in enforcing fish
ing restrictions, turned on the En-
senada and drove her ashore.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
Market
Due for Probe

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2.
The senate today adopted a res
olution offered by Senator Smith
Is. c., authorizing the attorney
general to investigate the buying
and selling contracts on the New
York cotton exchange.
The cotton growers have charg-
ed the New York cotton exchange
with buying and selling contracts
for less than spot cotton can be
bought in the South.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
PICTURES TO TELL
SERMON ANSWER

The question, what Would
Jesus Do?" will be answered by a
set of stereopticon pictures at the
East Side Congregational church
Sunday night. The pictures were
taken to illustrate the book, "1n
His Steps" Two special solos will
be given.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
MARKET ONCE,
MORE READY

NEW YORK, Feb. "A flood
of selling, generally in small lots
from businessmen and small spec
ulators in all parts of the coun-
try, continued ON the stock ex-
change today.
Bargain hunters who believed
the bottom had been reached,
shorts who bought to cover and
take profits from previous sales,
and conservative investors bought
and the market steadied In the
late forenoon there we're advances
in many quarters.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02

Jan. 1926, Feb. 2. 1917.

Local Improvement District No.
No. 402. = Notice Is hereby given
that in pursuance of Ordinance No.
1863 of the City of Tacoma, a roll has
been placed in my hands for the
collection of the Sth annual in
for improving Pacific Avenue from
| the center OF South 18th Street to
the center of South 21st Street; from
the north line of South 2bth Street
to the center of South 25th Street,
and from the north curb line Of
line of South 3ith Street.
| Said Improvement shall consist in
removing the present asphalt sur
| face ON Pacific Avenue. from the
center of South nth street to the
center of South 21st Street. and re,
brick on present concrete base;
grading Pacific Avenue from the
north Line to the center line OF
north curb line of South .26th Street
to the north curb line Of South saith
with roadway at South 25th Street
intersections sixty-eight (6s) feet
In width; roadway between South
2sth Street and South 31st Street
sixty (sol feet in width, with g
and South 34th Street fifty (5o) fee,
In width, and In constructing on
said roadways a pavement OF sand
stone blocks, except that portion
north of the south, property line OF
South 9th Street, where pavement
shall be of brick. All to be on a con-
crete base, with brick cutters, con-
crete and granite curbs, and all
necessary storm water drainage
i Said Improvement shall also con-
sist in taking UP and relaying all
walks, curbs, cutters and aprons
necessary to make same conform Ia
lines and grades of new improve
Inent; also In extending all aprons
Ito curbs. and In taking out and re-
placing any damaged concrete base
II Provided that that part to be
done by the Tacoma Railway &
Power Company. under its fran.
ehise. Is not to be included in this
Improvement.
Il Said installment may be paid on
or before February 18th, 1917, but
IL not paid on or before said date
added interest. penalty and costs
! will attach.
JAMES G. DRAKE,
City Treasurer.
Jan. 1916, Feb. 2. 1917.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
AUSTRALIAN WILL
SPEAK IN TACOMA

II. Scott Bennett, former
member Of the Australian parlia-
ment, will speak Sunday afternoon
before the nationalist society.
His subject will be, Ibid Jesus
Christ Ever Liver" An Open
Forum will follow, with no CEN
sorship on the opinions given.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
GIRL LOSES CAST

Verdict against the plaintiff
was returned by the jury in Judge
Cliffords court Friday in the case
of Frank Kuklinski, guardian Of
7-year-old Helen Kuklinski,
against James Il. Tisdale and
wife, for $500 for injuries said
to have been caused the little girl
by being struck by the Tisdale
automobile last July.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
HOLLAND WORRIED
BY GERMAN ACTS

ROTTERDAM, Feb. 2.-More
German troops were reported this
afternoon to be massing at Dutch
border points near Weilan and
Venebrugge, adding to the gen.
eral apnrehanSion in Holland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
u. S. WILL NOT
DECLARE WAR,
GERMANS SAY
Omitted Press Leased Wire. }

BERLIN, Feb. Few Ger
mans believe America will de-
clare war.
If this belief is borne out, then
England will be compelled to
make peace through Germany's
new blockade order.
In the united chorus of ap-
prevail of the limitless sea war
fare Just announced, this was the
opinion generally expressed here
today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
CLUB PLANS RALLY
TUESDAY EVENING

Another large members rally of
the Commercial club will he held
Tuesday night, Feb. 6, in the as
sembly room. Among the speak
ers will be Allen c. Mason and
Robert Montgomery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
STOCK PRICES FALL
Omitted Press Leased Wfre,l

NEW YORK, Feb. "A new
wave Of selling sent prices down
in the last few minutes of trading
on the stock exchange this after
noon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
COTTON Is DOWN S.

NEW YORK, Feb. "A second
sharp break hit the cotton ex-
change late this afternoon, carry
ing futures down IS a bale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
LEAK COMMITTEE
ADJOURNS AGAIN

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The
house leak committee will tenn
porarily end its work in New
York this afternoon and will con-
vene at 10 q. m. tomorrow inl
Washington to take the testimony
of George A. Ellis, jr., member of
the Hutton firm, who signed the
messages bearing on Secretary
Lansing's statement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
JAMES G. DRAKE,
City Treasurer.
Jan. 1926. Feb. .. 1917.

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
No. $50. = Notice is hereby given
that in pursuance of Ordinance No.
4s4s of the city of Tacoma, a roll
has been placed in my hands for the
collection of the 5th annual in
stallment of the assessment levied
for grading a roadway, on Orchard
Road Extension from Orchard Road
TO a point $50 feet north of Orchard
Road, eighteen GS feet in width
and constructing the necessary re-
tanning walls and hand railing of
concrete and reinforced concrete.
Said installment may be paid on
IL not paid on or before said date,
added interest, penalty and costs
will attach.
JAMES C, DRAKE,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
TORPEDO BOAT GUARDING
PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO
(United Press Leased wire.)

SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 2-bay without proper clearance
Collector of the Port J. o. Davis papers
was notified by wire from WASH
ngton this that
pedoboat had been ordered
Mare Island take
ders from him
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
Omitted Press Leased WIRE,

GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. a.
War risk insurance from the Gulf
of Mexico and Liverpool and
Havre advanced today to 10 and
lon per cent. The former rate
was five cents.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
LEGAL NOTICES

LOCAL Improvement District No.
S20.--Notice Is hereby given that
in pursuance of Ordinance No. 4S49
of the City of Tacoma, roll has
been placed in my hands for the col
lection of the 5th annual INSTALL
ment of the assessment levied for
improving East Il" street from Dr.
vision Lane to South 10th Street.
Said Improvement consisted in
laying cement concrete sidewalks
five feet in width. Provided that
where cement concrete sidewalks
had already been constructed, by
permission of the Commissioner of
Public Works, and conformed to line
and grade, they were not included
in this Improvement.
Said installment may be paid on
or before February 10Th, 1917, but IL
not paid on or before said date, add
ed interest, penalty and costs will
attach.
JAMES c. DRAKE,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-02
Board Meets Annually

The joint board of higher cur
riculum, as planned, will include
nine MEMBERSHIP president of
the university. the president of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
INDIAN GIRLS TO JOIN
SUFFRAGE CONFERENCE
Young Women Leave With Dele
cation to Congressional
Union Meeting

Two young Indian girls were among the
nineteen delegates who left this morning
for Washington to attend the second joint
convention of the Congressional Union for
Woman Suffrage and the National womans
party, which opens today and ends on Sun
day.
The girls, who are Miss Cora Elm, Of
Front street and Lehigh avenue, and Miss
Sarah NJ. ingalls,, of 4132 Chester avenue,
will participate in the suffrage demonstra-
tion at the White House on inauguration
day. when the Congressional Union COM
mittee will ask President Wilson to force
congressional consideration of the Federal
amendment for suffrage.
The Pennsylvania delegation to the con-
vention includes Miss NJ. Es Kenneday,
chairman Miss NJ. A Burnham. Miss Ella
Rege Miss Anna Snyder, Miss +. T..
Cochran, Miss Florence Sanville Miss X. C.
Hefelfinger. Miss Martha Hovenden, Miss
Caroline Katzensten, Mrs G.. +. Stradlng,
Mrs f. w. Shepard Mrs. +. b. Arrison and
Mrs. Pope Yeatman, all of Philadelphia
Miss Llewelyn Clinton. of Wyncote Miss
l.. l.. Dock. of Fayetteville: Mrs L. w. ME-
meyer, of Tacony, and Mrs J. A. Rulon, of
Devon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
HEMPEL GIVES RECITAL
FOR EXTENSION SOCIETY
German Soprano of Metropolitan Opera
Company Sings at Academy of Music

Perhaps it was Frieda Hempels undylng
devotion to the "Fatherand' that prompted
her to omit the most favored Italian arias
from her recital program at the Academy
of Music last night. Or, perhaps, she has
forsaken the selections which have stood her
in good stead in the past But whatever
the reason the fact remains that the Uni
versity Extension audience had to-and was
content with only the "Casta diva" from
Bellini's Norma" However. Miss Hempel
more than atoned for this slight to Verdi
and Donizetti by singing 1.-The Nightin-
gale" an exquisite lyric by Alabeff, which.
with Hugo VOLTS THE Mousetrap," was
the redeeming feature of none too bril-
liant recital.
Frieda Hempel can sing better-has sung
better--than at her last two appearances in
this city To be sure, she gave a much
finer account of herself last night than she
did at the performance of Martha" at
the Metropolitan Opera House earlier in
the season, but there was still enough lack
ing to make one wonder as to the trouble.
Curiously enough it was in the coloratura
passages that she failed to satisfy the most.
The Frieda Hempel who came to this coun-
try only few seasons ago as Germany's
finest coloratura soprano and who was
hailed in this country as Tetrazzini's sue
cessor has somehow fallen short of her
best At that time one did not expect the
prima donna to sing lieder and ballades It
was enough that she thrill with her vocal
pyrotechnics.
But last night 1t was her ballades that
carried whatever conviction there was.
From the vast field of songs she unfortu-
nateIy chose many which Schumann-H Heink
and Homer had already given us, and COM
parisons were inevitable. The remainder of
the program contained pure lieder, which is
not her forte, or coloratura, in which she
was not at her best. Miss Hempel's voice
al times took on a sudden frail character.
Iac pf
was SO noticeable in Martha" and which
was SO absent in seasons past.
However, at other times her voice was so
clear and limpid and fresh that 1t was
all Joy to listen to her. The artist gave
of her best and her worst last night. Miss
Hempel's best is second to none. and her
worst does not place her below the level
of mediocrity. So, after all, II was not a
poor recital. But the contrast during the
evening. and the remembrance of previous
recitals made one wish all the more sim
cerely that 1t had been one Of Frieda Hem
pers good nights" ". III, \. 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

whose gentleman friend" with whom she
mas been keeping company" has suddenly
and inexplicably grown cold and Indifferent
TO her charms? Or why inflict on a suffer
ing public the mental agitation of young
Miss Commuter, who debates whether or no
she should speak again to that entertaining
stranger who chatted with her so pleas
antly the other night? Questions of this
type may interest a certain class, doubtless.
but surely this class Is in the minority.
There's larger percentage of the reading
public which is first amused, but finally
disgusted with problems such as these.
ON the other hand, we do not yearn for
the prosy, duh and commonplace. Far be
II from us, who have twinkle T. the eye
and qup o. the tongue with the best of
'em. We like a joke. dear EVENING
LEDGER, and here's hoping that never an
issue goes to press without some little
mirth-provoker on your woman's Page!
Pure Food Department? Fine AS
suredy, splendid acquisition and well
worth trial. In these days of high food
prices land low food values) word to
the wise is-not sufficient--but necessary,
and decidedly welcome.
The Womans Exchange, n present feat
ure is one much to be recommended. Long
may 1t continue, after the elimination of
such touching epistles as before mem
TONED More frequent articles on the care
OF the health would prove a variable asset,
l feel sure. The modern girl is apt to be
happy-go-lucky in this respect. and neglect
its true Importance. What woman can be
really and truly happy without perfect
health. And it's around the happiness of
the woman that the happiness of the home
centers Amy man creature can bear wit
ness to the truth of that statement.
Now for that last word so dear to the
feminine heart, on a subject, too that lies
close to that changeabe 60 organ--fash-
ions Please sir, the sketches are Qbarm-
ingly attractive and Joy to the eye But
to untutored minds like mine their con-
struction is bit of puzzle Just a shade
more of simplicity. please. is the plea of
"A MERE WOMAN"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
DIARY OF A WELL-DRESSED GIRL
Trco Smart Hats for "Knockabout" Wear

at him for questioning my ability to make
hats, but controlled my temper and an
swered that he might have TO make his
promise good" much sooner than he ex-
pected. Again he laughed, and went home
determined TO show him that knew a thing
or two about millinery.
Since the smartest sport hats are large
I chose two shapes of Japanese straw with
rather wide brims. They are Of n soft,
pliable straw somewhat like Panama, and
one is white while the other is natural.
The first of the hats had sketched had
a Roman striped crown made of rows OF
grosgrain ribbon in shades OF rose dark
blue and green. | changed the color COM
bination to soft tones of Natter blue, violet
and old gold.
The ribbon had to be gathered slightly
at the upper edge and sewed to the straw
as fat as possible. Each band overlaps the
other a trife to hide the gathering string:
A small wheel of old gold ribbon formed
the very top of the crown, and from It's
center l hung a purple and gold tassel,
finished at the top with button mold
| covered with purple
About the very base Of the crown drew
n band Of purple ribbon and tied the ends
in a small, fiat bow in front 1 lined the
| crown with Natter blue china silk. and
one hat was ready to bear witness as 70
my hat-making ability.
The white hat has brim that is much
| wider at the sides than in the front OF
that is in itself pleasing and very becoming
to me- Since my new sport suit Is tan ano
green I decided TO trim the hat with greer
ribbon of the same shade.
| covered the crown entirely with strip:
Of green faie ribbon an inch and quarter
wide. Each strip starts at the base OF th'
crown, passes over the top and down th'
opposite side until not the slightest bit o
straw is to be seen. The ribbon must b'
stitched absolutely fat and smooth to mak'
the trimming effective
The base of the crown Is finished with
band Of ribbon tied in a butterfly bow II
the center front. Then l faced the crown
with green pongee, which is perfect mattel
to the ribbon, finishing the edge with
narrow cording. The lining OF the crown Il
white china silk
Both hats are even better looking thai
thought they would be. so tomorrow TEE
Farwell will be invited up to turn over hi
weeks salary to the Chldrens Fresh All
Fund.
(Copyright.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
JEWISH RELIEF COMMITTEE
APPEALS FOR FUNDS
Treasury Exhausted by Transmission
of Money to War Sufferers, New
Contributions Now Necessary

NEW YORK March 1.-The American
Jewish relief committee, of which Louis
Marshall is chairman and Cyruss l.. Sulz-
berger secretary, announces the sending Of
the following telegram to all it's local
branches throughout the United States by
Its treasurer, Herbert II. Lehman:
After making distributions during the
last week to Jews in belligerent lands
for current relief our treasury is abso-
lutely empty. We literally have not
cent left. Unless the public sends us
funds Immediately in large amounts the
work will have to cease. All foodstuffs,
fuel and clothing abroad cost enor-
mously more than as year ago, while
the number of people needing relief Is
infinitely greater. We must have large
amounts for relief or else people will
starve in appalling numbers. Please
advise of steps taken to relieve situa-
ton.
The committee requested the chairmen
of all it's local branches to proceed at once
to meet the exigences of the terrible condi-
tions under which ITS coreligionists are now
living. 1t is expected that the local com.
mittees will proceed at once with renewed
vigor to raise funds in their respective COM
munities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01

A GIRL hates more than anything else to
n be "poked fun at" by a man, partic-
ularly a very young one. Ted Farweli
descended upon me as I was making some
sketches of sports hats displayed in win
dow. In answer to his question What on
earth are you trying to dor" I explained
that II was my intention to copy two OF the
snappiest hats for myself, and that soon
he would see me wearing them He couldn't
have laughed more IL had told him new
joke, and finished with this fiattering re-
mark: ANY time you can make a hat as
good looking as any one of these I'll donate
a months salary to your pet charity"
Ted has Just gone into business with his
brother-in-law. and for the first time in his
life Is earning his daily bread. was furious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
HIGH COST OF SEEDS
WILL RESTRICT CROPS
Prices Are Almost Prohibitive,
Truck Farmers of Mary
land Declare

SALISBURY Md. March 1.-The high
cost of living and the scarcity Of seeds COM
bined with their high price throughout this
State make 1t necessary that much energy
and capital be expended to make this sea-
sons produce crop equal to those of former
yeaIs.
Wicomco County Is trucking county
and unquestionably leads the State in small
fruits, such as Strawberries, raspberries
blackberries cantaloupes and watermelons.
with a big crop of white potatoes which has
been increased in acreage each year.
Farmers and truckers, in view of great
scarcity and high prices for white pota-
toes, sweet potatoes, onions. peas and lima
beans will plant these vegetables in addi-
tion to the berries and melons usually
grown.
The white potatoes will be planted,
especially northern grown" white potatoes.
although prices for seed are almost pro-
hbtive the market price being S11 per
bushel, with but little stock offered at even
that figure. English peas ror planting are
selling for IS per bushel. Onion sets. 81 a
,ushel in fact, everything in the way of
seeds is advancing over former years from
100 to 200 per cent.
It is said by many farmers that there is
bound to be a short crop in all vegetables
and produce throughout the county which
will be caused by high price demanded for
seeds, coupled with the fact that the usual
amount cannot be obtained. Some say that
seed potatoes will reach SIS bushel before
planting time, which will make seed pota-
toes at that price cost about $1.40 per peck.
County Agricultural Agent w. C. Vail is
encouraging the farmers and truckers to
plant every available acre possible. but the
farmers are in many instances baking be-
cause of the high price or seeds. Following
is comparison of seed prices per bushel
with last years figures: