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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
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WASHINGTON, u. c., Mar.
27.-SenatOr Poindexter of
Washington is today on rec
ord as bitter critic of the
Administrations war short
cOmings.
He was one of those who
late yesterday engaged in q
debate attacking many
phases of the nations pre-
paredness.
The criticism included charges
OF failure OF the airplane and ship,
ping programs, lack of guns ant
an attack upon the censorship fol
failure to inform the people in
this dark hour"
Coincidentally there was a him
of army gossip in the appearance
OF Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in
conference with Senator Lodge
and others in the capitol just pre-
vious to the developments on the
floor.
Following are some of the yer.
bal shots fired at the war admin.
istration:
Senator Lodge, Massachusetts,
II am going to tell the truth. II
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
Ciigarets
EDITOR THE TIMES:

EDITOR THE TIMES:
/ have not been able to answer
the letter of Mr.. Rucker publish
ed in The Times March IL, on
account of illness In my family.
haven't been the least bit alarm
ed, however, for fear he would in
vestigate my loyalty to my coun-
try.
l have had relatives in every
war fought by the good old U. s.
A. except the war of 1912.
My son was one of the first
boys to leave Tacoma to fight the
Huns. He left the sixth OF last
April and is now in the convoy
service. We are possessors of
Liberty bonds, Thrift Stamps.
The entire family are members of
the Red Cross. We have aided
in all drives, the Y. M. C. A., Y.
w. G. A.. and all except the filthy
tobacco fund.
Am I Hun Mr.. Rucker because
I object to a tobacco drive, Gig
aret drive to pollute a clean
young army? Our army is not
an old tobacco soaked affair.
Am / Hun because / think
the two and one-third million
acres of ground used to grow to-
baeeo should be used to raise
wheat for the starving?
Am | Hun because I think
the billions of dollars spent for
tobacco should be spent for
Liberty bonds?
Am l a Hun because think that
the 215 thousand men over the age
OF 16 years that are employed In
the production and distribution
OF this deadly narcotic should be
given chance to aid their coun-
try?
Am I a Hun because I object to
having 80 million dollars worth
Of property destroyed by fire as
was the case last year due to the
carelessness of smokers?
) Am I a Hun because l believe
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
ATTACKS
CONDUCT Of THE WAR

is a crime in this dark hour to
keep from the American people
facts we'll known to the enemy
We have no airplanes in France
no big guns. We've built but two
ships"
mia: 'There is only one
remedy - pitiless publicity"
Senator POindexter, WASH
ington: 1.-THE times when si-
lence is golden has passed for
me-when our airplane pro-
gram has failed so terribly
that 1t is a scandal to the en-.
tire world"
Crowded senate galleries disre.
garded strict senate rules and
broke into long and noisy ap-
plause when Senator Johnson
California, declared:
There is only one way to rem
edy this sort of outrage upon
American youth and that, in the
words of a distinguished execu-
tive, is pitiless publicity"
1t was the most dramatic mo-
ment in q dramatic day.
81 am willing to give my blood
In this war, as you all are" said
johnson, "but we ask that the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
Allies May Counter

Omitted Press Leased Wre)
WASHINGTON, D. O., March 26.-1he the great allied
counter drive the Teutons drawing allied and American
officers predicted today
The entrance Of the amy this fighting which
promises to be the greatest battle these Off
The kaiser ons close old line existing before
Somme of 1915 the American officers the
allies to make q determined
German definitely halted
the 1916 line," well known general said today.
will
ed trenches machine
penetrate bringing
heaviest artillery
1.-THE interval will achievements
and reOrganize for the real of strength"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
Wants More Light
EDITOR THE TINES:

EDITOR THE TINES:
l read In The Times in regard
to taking over the car lines.
know that it will be much better
for the people II this IL done, for
the people and the T. r. & P. Co.
have never pulled together.
I worked here on the car lines
and I have seen times when the
people and the company could
have gotten together aud done
things to have bettered, both Of
them, but it seemed that when
the company was ready to do
things the city was not.
was in the blockade the time
Frank d. Oakley tied up the sys-
TEN for not paying the taxes, and
from that time on the people have
paid and gotten the worst of 1t.
Ever since Dimmock left here
things have gotten worse for the
people and the employees.
Since Mr.. Rounds and Mr..
Longino came here with their
platform time we are only allow
ed one or two minutes to take q
car out of the barns or put one in.
II we are 5 or 10 minutes late they
don't want to give US the car, so
sometimes we get 1t and some
times we don't.
1t has taken the population Of
four states to keep them in mo-
tormen and conductors and these
states are pretty we'll represent
ed on the blacklist of the differ
ent ones who did not do exactly
as they wished. / don't think that
Mr.. Bean wants new men. but Just
enough to keep the regular cars
running on their own lines.
Now, Mr.. Editor, think that
this proposed ordinance or a copy
Of 1t ought to be printed in The
Times 80 that the people could
read 1t for themselves and see II
there are any technical jokers In
1t. SO we can have more light up
on what we are going to vote for.
am for the people,
Yours respectfully,
n. A. JOHNS.
3S15 East Grandview av.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
Fights U-BOat

UNITED Press Leased Wirel
WASHINGTON D. c. March 26The German submarine U4s.
badly damaged fight with American
vessel entered the harbor 3D. American
ambassador at Madrid to the today
Today's navy
s Edwards, killed by submarine gunre -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27

blood that we give have a fair
chance"
Poindexter criticised the atti-
tude of the administration re-
garding the JapaneserSiberian sit
uation.
"While we hesitate, Germany
acts" he declared, 'and while we
hesitate Russia may be lost for
ever"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
THOMPSON TO AID
LENROOT, HE SAYS

MILWAUKEE, March 26.-
James Thompson, defeated LaFol-
lette candidate at the Wisconsin
senatorial primary, today en-
dorsed the candidacy of Irwin l..
Lelroot, republican, and was aid
ing in his campaign for election
April 2.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
RHEUMATIC Pal!
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Recommends Il to Anyone Who
Suffers From Rheumatism

e. Schwerin, Wheeling, w. Va.
writes: II have been great sufferer
from rheumatism and have doctored
and tried almost every remedy. Re-
Gently came across your 50 drops"
and bought bottle at a drug store. I
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thankful that, atlast, Ihave POUNDS such
aremedy. ! recommend the same to
anyone, who suffers from rheumatism.
"5-Drops" has proven its value for
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those who have used it and found re-
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the best evidence Of it's remarkable
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II you are suffering from rheuma-
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'5- Drops" il now sold by the leading
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States and Canada.
EnEE Asanple bottle WIN
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: ANs win write to Tho
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
so Are Promoted


WASHINGTON D. c., March 26-Thirty American soldier,
shtng In France have
Pershng. = y 49,
In the list two captains &c second
lieuenan
missions in the aviation
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1918-03-27
i'm Fire

UNITED Press Leased W1re.1
ELLENSBURG WASH 26-Poice and fire officials
investigating evidences nendasm the fire today destroying
Galbah rail-
yards the armory. lumber
Fifty barley
destroyed. The loss is about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
PHYSICAL Education.
From the Milwaukee Journal.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Americans in general have paid too
little attention to the care of their
bodies. Much attention has been given
and money devoted to public health
and sanitation, but the education of
the individual in the essentials of his
physical makeup and the means of
conserving his health and strength has
proceeded slowly. 1t is entirely a COM
monplace to point out that to a large
degree mental distraughtness. NOR
bidity, iStlessness, and lnefficiency
can generally be traced to bodily ills.
and bodily ills result from neglect and
mistreatment of the body. The manual
laborer is the victim of fatigue, bad
housing conditions, and a bad diet.
Many professional and business man
burns the candle at both ends.
The problem can be best attacked in
the schools. In the lower grades chill
dren should receive a thoroughly
practical grounding in physiology and
personal hygiene. In the high schools
the subject can be approached from
the point of view of biology, physics
and chemistry. Girls who are to be-
thorough knowledge of dietetics. and
all pupils should know enough about
the elements of diet to be able to
guard against wrong combinations of
food.
No school,, city or rural. should be
school nurse! The community should
provide all the means of enlighten-
ment in matters of nutrition, cleanll-
and of venerea1 diseases that money
can buy. Physical training through
the encouragement of athletic sports,
not for the few, but for all. should
constitute an essential part of the
program of every school and every
community. Well directed sport, or
ganized on a basis of general partici-
patton, will work wonders in building
up the health of men and women and
children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
A Stubborn Cough
Loosens Right Up
This homemade remedy is wonder
for quick results. Easily and
cheaply made.

Here is a homemade syrup which
millions of people have found to, be
the most dependable means of break
ing up stubborn coughs 1t is cheap
and simple, but very prompt in ac-
ton. Under its healing, soothing
influence, chest soreness goes,
phlegm loosens, breathing becomes
easier, tickling in throat stops and
you get a good nights restfuI sleep.
The usual throat and chest colds
are conquered by it in "A hours or
less. Nothing better for bronchitis,
hoarseness, Group, whooping cough,
bronchial asthma or winter coughs.
To make this splendid cough syrup,
pour III ounces of Pinex into a pint
bottle and fill the bottle with plain
graduated sugar syrup and shake
thoroughly. If you prefer use clari-
led molasses, honey or corn syrup
instead of sugar syrup. Either way,
you get a full pint-a family supply
of much better cough syrup than
you could buy ready made for three
times the money. Keeps perfectly
and children love its pleasant taste.
Pinex is special and highly com
centrated compound of genuine Nor
way pine extract, known the world
over for its prompt healing effect
upon the membranes.
To avoid disappointment ask your
druggist for az1z ounces of Pinex"
with full directions, and don't accept
anything else. Guaranteed to give
absolute satisfaction or money
promptly refunded.
The Pinex Coz TT. Wayne, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
The MazimS Of Napoleon.
BY DIR. FRANK CRANE.
Copyright, 1881

Napoleon Bonaparte was not only
a great soldier, but man of very
shrewd common sense. If he had not
devoted himself to killing people he
might have had a very useful busi-
ness career.
! I have just been looking over a lit
| tie volume Of his maxims, with notes
| by Gen. Burned. At the present time
| they make very interesting read
ing-when we apply them to the tao
tics which Gen. Foch has been using
in his recent drive. Foch. by the
way, is an ardent admirer of Ma
poleon.
| "Of all obstacles to the march of
an army" said the great Corsican.
| 1.-The most difficult to overcome is the
desert; mountains come next and
| broad rivers occupy the third place."
| Again he says, Retreat costs more
men and material than the most
bloody engagement, with this differ
ence, thatin a battle the enemy's loss
! in a retreat the loss is on your side
only The opinion of Herr Luden-
dorff on this observation might be
| interesting.
1.-The strength of an army. like the
power in mechanics, is estimated by
multiplying the mass by the rapid
ity =" This calls to mind the
saying of Frederick the Great that all
| wars should be short and rapid.
I'm mountain warfare, the assailant
has always the advantage
I'm retreat, the loss of life is often
greater than in two battles"
Never attack a position in front
which you can gain by turning
Napoleon would certainly congratu-
late Gen. Foch on his recent Marne
campaign. for he says. THE transit
ton from the defensive to the Often
sive> is one of the most delicate opera
lions in war"
Charges Of cavalry should be
| made always, If possible. on the
| tanks of infantry"
ga good general a well organized
system. good instruction. and severe
discipline will always make good
| troops, independently of the cause
| for which they fight" This seems to
| be rather a German idea.
THE first qualification Of a soldier
| is fortitude, under fatigue and priva-
ton; courage is only the second.
Hardship, poverty and want are the
! best school for a soldier"
"Tents are unfavorable to health
The soldier is best when he bivouacs,
because he sleeps with his feet to
| the fire, which speedily dries the ground
on which he ies.''
| Nothing is so important in war as
an undivided command"
Information obtained from pris-
oners should be received with eau
ton. A soldier seldom sees anything
| beyond his company
Councils of war and long discus
sions usually terminate in the adop-
| ton of the worst course"
"Never do what the enemy wishes
you to do
"a general of ordinary talent oc-
cupying bad position and surprised
| by a superior force, seeks safety in
retreat; but a good captain supplies
all deficiencies by his courage and
marches boldly to meet the attack"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
Vacation Work."
Frsn de New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Frs0 TIE New Orleans Tmes-Picayune
Here and there over the country
campaigns have been launched to
persuade town jewellers and city
dwellers to devote their summer va
cations to farm work this year. help
ing to relieve the shortage of farm
labor and treating themselves to
novel kind of '"rest" at one and the
Same time. In certain of the farm
ing sections it seems to be measurably
successful-in spots, at least. We
hear of merchants and lawyers and
bank men volunteering for farm
work, and of towns whose business
men have agreed to close their es-
adjustments certain days Of the week
in order that they and their em-
ployes can help with the farm work
A movement of the same sort Is re-
ported in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
IF YOU FEAR INSANITY
BY H. ADDINGTON BRUCE.
Copyright, 1851

If you are one of the numerous peo-
pie tortured by secret fear of inn
pending mental breakdown, the wisest
thing you can do is to confide your
fear to some one competent to give
you positive assurance regarding your
mental state.
And the most foolish thing possible
is to continue brooding in silence over
the dread that torments you.
The chances are thousand to one
nay. more than this-against your
actually being in the grip of a develop
ing insanity
Your father. You say, died insane.
What of that?
The causes of his insanity may not
have been operant until long, after you
were born. In any event, there is no
valid evidence that insanity is a di-
rectly Unbeatable disease.
But you have noticed in yourself GER
tain symptoms indicative of a particular
form of mental trouble.
The mere fact that you have noticed
these symptoms suggests that in your
case they do not really have the dire
significance you attribute-to them. Most
people when becoming insane are bliss
fully unconscious that anything is the
natter with them.
That you should have the symptoms
and notice them means merely, in all
likelihood, that you are in an extremely
nervous condition. Nervousness can
produce symptoms mimicking those OF
any kind of organic insanity.
But settle the matter once and for
all. Feel solid ground under your feet
again. You can do this if only you
will allow a specialist in mental dis
orders to examine you.
You say you cannot afford the fees
of a high-priced specialist The ex-
animation need cost you little or moth
ing.
Nowadays many cities have psyche
pathic hospitals or clinics established
to help people in just your frame of
mind. If there is such a hospital or
clinic in your city you can be thor
oughly examined free of charge or for a
nominal fee.
And even if there be available to
you no special institution for the eX-
animation of mental cases you can be
helped by applying either to general
hospital or to your local committee OF
society for mental hygiene.
These agencies will bring you into
touch with some specialist who will
be moderate in his charges. Lack OF
money, would tell you as emphatically
as I can, is no real obstacle to your DO
tanning the specific, positive knowledge
you ought to seek
If you don't seek it, if you allow
your secret fear of insanity to go on
clouding your whole existence. the even
tual outcome may be your complete
collapse. Act promptly in the one wise
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31
The American Dollar,
From the Christian Science Monitor.

FUN inc ChfISu4h Science Monitor.
The United States dollar, owing to
unfavorable trade conditions, is now
selling in Spain at a discount Of about
80 cents. and prominent bankers and
merchants of the United, States are
holding conferences with the view of
devising means whereby it can be
brought to a parity in, that country.
Meanwhile it will not do for Ameri-
cans to criticise the Spaniards in this
connection. While the former do not
actually discount the dollar, it is a
question whether more than a very
small fraction Of them, at home or
abroad, come within 80 cents of plac-
ing a proper value on it at-the pres
ent time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-31

From the Boston .Tfans.fipt
mot war but q crusade" says
Gompers.
or as one might write it. "crU.s.A.de." -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-08-02

Lougmirc and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Longmire and family of Yakima, Mir
and Mrs. j. l.. Longmire and family
of Olympia. Mrs. Cassie Kirkendall
Of Olympia. Hattie Soften of Zillah
Floyd Rice of lelm and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mossman and family of
Yelm.
A picnic was held at Priest point
park Wednesday in honor of MIR. and
Mrs. Charles Longmire and Mr. and
Mrs. George Longmire and family of
Yakima and Hattie Soften of Zillah
Grandma Robbins left Saturday to
visit friends in Centralia.
Hattie Soften of Zillah, Wash, is
visiting relatives and friends in
PLEASANT Glade and Olympia.
Mrs. Horace Porter and daughters
OF Oakville visited her sister, Bessie
Sleater Saturday and Sunday.
The Pleasant Glade Red Cross
Auxiliary met at the school house
Wednesday evening to pick over
moss.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-08-02
SOUTH BAY.

Mrs W. H. Algier OF Olympia is
visiting several days at the G. +.
StearnS home.
Mrs. Hannaford and mother Wis
tied Mrs Charles Turner last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. b. Ensign autoed TO
Fruitdale Idaho, to visit some
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. McVey. They
don't expect to return for month.
George Dehart and Mr.. and Mrs.
e. H. Sylvester autoed 10 Hood
Canal Saturday to visit Mrs, Sylves-
ter's sister Mrs. B. w. Bickle. They
returned Sunday, accompanied by
Mrs. Bickle and son and daughter
She will visit relatives in South Bay
for week.
South Bay Red Cross held an early
meeting this week, owing to some
work that needed finishing so it
could be turned in August 1st
Thursday, the first, was the regular
day, so it was necessary to have it
Tuesday. South Bay people believe
in doing their bit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Carr have
returned to their home at South Bay
after staying in Olympia for some
time. Mr.. Carr is now digging ship
knees for Henry Adair.
Mr.. c. A. Rose and Stanley Mad
den left Wednesday for Ellensburg,
where they expect to work in the
harvest fields.
Mrs. Fitzgerald of Seattle is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lob
ner.
Mr.. Mitchell of Olympia, who is
employed at the Bayview hotel, spent
Sunday at s. T. Madden's.
Mrs. Ida Dobbs of Olympia spent
Sunday at c. A. Roses.
Mrs. Lister and Mrs. Rose have
been very busy weighing babies.
South Bay babies are all in good
standing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hannaford spent
Sunday at Fred Moore's.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-08-02
PUGET.

The Misses Lois and Ruth John
son of Tumwater are visiting at the
n. J. Chambers home.
Mr.. Barkley visited in Tenino last
week.
Miss Katie Cary called on Mrs. o.
/. Evans Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Larsen spent
Sunday evening at the H. J. Cham
beers homo.
Mrs. Barley and Miss Katie Cary
called on Mrs. G. w. Evans Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Castle and Mrs.
Cole have been spending a few days
ct the formers camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and family
and Mrs. Luebbe and grandson spent
Sunday visiting friends in NisQually.
Mrs. Weller and daughter Lois
left Tuesday for their home in Ia
coma.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and daughters
Of Tenino visited at the Barley home
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Chambers and
children and the Misses Lois and
Ruth johnson visited at A. E. Lar
sens last Monday.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-08-02
MUD BAY.

w. D. Cook made business trip
to Clallam county the last of the
week.
George Kelley and wife and Miss
Arnold returned Sunday evening
from an auto trip to Portland.
Mrs. WEIGH of Tacoma visited
over Sunday at Joseph Comstock's.
Nesdames Welch and Comstock we're
girlh0od friends In Montana. Mrs.
Welch's husband is a captain in the
army lover there"
Misses Gladys White and Ruby
Austin and Messrs. Mark and Chan
Aspinwall visited at Charles Aspin-
walls camp down the bay Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex of Shelton called
on Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Cook Thurs
day. Mrs. Rex and the Cooks were
formerly friends in South Haven,
Mich, and had not met for Is years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shannon and daugh-
ter visited Mrs. Galligan Sunday.
There was q special meeting of Nc
Lane Grange Thursday evening for
work in the first and second de-
grees.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1918-08-02
ARMY STAFF URGES
1910 DRAFT AGES
WASHINGTON DISPATCHES RE-
PORT PLAN FOR EXTENSION
OF AGES.

The army general staff and the
administration Will ask congress to
extend the draft age to include all
men between the ages of 10 and
40. it was stated in dispatches from
Washington. D. c.. Thursday.
Leading members of the house and
senate military committee have been
told the president will favor these
limits and it is likely they will be the
ones finally decided on. although a
number OF members would like to see
the maximum age as instead of 40.
1t is reported the army plans for
extending the present forces of the
United States have all been completed
and approved by President Wilson
They will be sent to the military af-
fairs committees of both houses just
as soon as congress reconvenes for