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4_ BURGLARS ROB BARBER SHOP Thieves attempted to force their way into Simons' pawnshop at 1215 Pacific ave nue early yesterday morning by breaking the transom in the rear of the building. The iron bars just inside prevented ingress that way.- The door, which is a heavy one lined with sheet iron, was tried, but the thieve* gave that up also and entered the barber shop of John Ireland, next doorVSp They stole scissor*, razor strops and soap. An ax was the only instrument used. !'•■••*■? ■ ••■; :■ " ■•■!« Charles Jones, a colored porter :n the barber shop, was suspected, of the crime and was < arrested yesterday by Officers Flett mid Wipe. The m.in is now in jail pending the collection of evidence. POLICE RECORD FOR LUST YEAR During 1903 the Tacotna police arrested 3,408 persona for violations of state laws ad city ordinances. Of these, 64 were ar rested for officer* in outside cities; 537 as disorderly persons, 1,132 for drunkenness, 44 for BMMII and battery, tiHH for vag rancy. 12 for forgery, 11 for petty larceny, 52 tor grand larceny and burglary and 832 for miscellaneous violations of ordinances. During the - year the ambulance was called out 335 times and the patrol wagon 1,808 times. . In tines, ambulance and pound fees the police has received |13,000.75. The ex penses of ' the department I amounted to |43,030 M, Chief tackier and his men have recov ered jewelry and other stolen goods valued at $1,711.55 during the past year. Of this $1,312.11,w0rth of stolen plunder has been given back to the owners during the past month. . , :V::!.; I; WANT KING ARRESTED SKATI'I-K, Jan. 1. -A» a result of the Butler hotel strike here three members of the Wentern Central Jjabor Union, rcp riM-iitinn thcniHelvcs us a committee »rom that orgunizution, appeared before l'rose cuting Attorney \V. T. Scott and attked for a warrant for the arrest of William (i. King, manager of the Butltf hotel, on a charge of veiling liquor on Sunday. .Mr. Null listened to their grievance and then informed them that he could not is ■M | the complaint on which to base a warrant, for the reason that he believed the prosecution could be shown to be malicious. In any event, he tended, on the name day the committee complained of it was known to him, as to thrill, that probably all the saloons in Seattle were open, and that it would not do for him to make lish of one and flesh of another. , The «pi)koMinrii of. the party said his name was Cottrell. but the other two did not reveal their identity, and all left the 'oflice, promising to return again after reporting to the union. Mr. Scott, when seen after the men had left his office, mill lie must decline to dis earn the matter, but did admit that the men called on him, and that he refused to give them a warrant for the arrest of Mr. King. MARINE GLIMPSES Aivording to reports from Port Town send, then was an increase of 40 per cent in the arrivals and departures of J!i'ti..h resettle tin* year. This was caused by low ttesght rates. The American vea ■jgal stave.l iille rather than MWept the low charters. Another tvpoi It& the Ijliaaa Will thill aaa of tin' steamer MBOOVWJ OOtBM from U. Vigen, an Everett groceryman, formerly a s>ulor nml one ot tlie now on that boat on liei liist tup to Nuiiif, Ho claims that while lying at l'ort Townsvnd it was neces sary to keep tlie pumps and that the boat was la a geiirinlK bad eoinlition. He M}n he never s,i\v a liccnxe to cany paiw engens in Bering Ma while on the vessel. The barge Richard 111, in tow of the tun Sampson, bound for the Taconia smelter with ON tioni Treadwcll. Alaska, went ashore in a ion oil' Kairliavcn yes terday. It is thought that tlie Richard can be Boated ai Ugfa tide. P Business along the waterfront is gener ally suspended today., • . ;. The Olympia, ut the Oriental dock, is taking on a cargo and the t'hmg Wo, at the l'uget Sound llouring mills, haw a force of longshoremen at work. The schooner William K. W'itzeman has finished loading at the Old Taiiinia mill and will gal away for San Pedro, Cal., to morrow morning. The Tremont, of the Hoston Steamship company's line, left Yokohama lor Taco ma yesterday and is due here about Janu ary Ki. Part of her cargo for this port ia hemp, of which she baa 14.000 bales, und 600 bales of raw silk. MAY HOLD TWO CONVENTIONS There is considi'i-able talk among not] npubliiNins over the project of holding two state conventions, one early in the year, to elect ileUyates to the national convention, ami another to nominate a ■tatc ticket after the meeting of the na tional convention. Saul a prominent republican this morn ing: "Although there is considerable dif ference of opinion over the matter, there is little doubt but that t«<' oonvaotioni will l>e hehl. The project of nominating a state ticket before the national platform id adujjti^i is open to eritieisin. Hy hold ing the state convention after the na- When I dropped'into the New York Kitchen at 926 Commerce street I found the Big ■ Swede hard at work making a batch of his famous pie». ••• tinn.il ticket has been named and the plat form adopted we will have an opportunity ot putting up a ticket that will be strictly in harmony with the national platform." DAM i. TONIGHT. A grand leap year ball will be given by IVoma hit* No. 1, L. (). T. M., at Oer im;iim.i hall tonight. ANNUAL JAIL REPORT MADE The annual jail rejx>rt made out by the county sheriff yesterday in interesting n» a criminal record for the past year. It shows that of the inmates of the county jail during the year 1903. 63 were charged vriih petty larceny, 38 with insanity, 7 with obtaining money under false pretenses, 33 with assault and battery, 10 with grand larceny, 1 with counterfeiting, 4 with forgery, 15 with burglary, 17 with incor rigibibty, 4 with adultery, 2 with vag rancy, 5 with robbery, 1 with jumping a board bill, 4 with murder, 3 with criminal assault, 1 with seduction, 3 with provok ing assault, 2 with forcible entrance, 1 with arson and 2 with embezzlement, making a total of 216 countyy prisoners. Of the prisoners 128 were Americana, 17 were Indian*, 2 were Danes, 13 Germans, 8 Canadians, 13 Swedes, 2 English, 12 Irish. :) Boom, 2 Poles, 1 Japanese, 6 Norwegians, 4 French, 1 Austrian, 2 Finns. 4 Italians, and 1 Mexican. At present the county jail shelters but 19 prisoners. MORTALITY RECORD Charles F. P. Clough, aged 70 years, died yesterday at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. ('. W. Harvey, 1340 Pa cific avenue. He came here seven months ago from Fon dv L*ic, Wisconsin. He was ■ member of Western Star lodge No. 14, F. & A. M., of .laneHvillc. Wisconsin. The funeral will be conducted by the Masons here. Besides Mrs. Harvey, a son, Charles ' •'. (lough of Tillamook, Oregon, survives him. John H. Moon, aged 21 years, died at a local hospital yesterday. His mother, ! a hjrothcr and a lister reside at 1005 South 0 street. The funeral will be held Mon- I Cbe Toot-Paiblo Peace |3 gJjK^jQ be (jlab of life because It ijMi YmS&jfi Gives poutbccbance to love W^SR anbtoworßanbtoplapanbjO^ wk /J to loofe up at tbe stars vc to \^M be satisfies witb pour possessions but iW not contenteb witb yourself until, pou W/ bave maoe tbe best of tbem to be* if/ spise notbinfl |in jibe,' worlo ] eicept M falseboob anb meanness, anb to fear 'II hoYbihg erccpt cowardice to be floy- I crneb bp sour abmiratlons ratber tban (L^ bp pour btsflitsts; to covet notbino tbat f\ is pour nelflbbor's except bis felnoness \ of beart anb gentleness of manner* yfc^ |to tbtnft selbom of pour enemies, often v y i of pour frienos, ; anb everp . bap ■ of |V/ €brist ; ano to speno as mucb time y^f ac pon can, witb boop ano witb spirit, [-, \ in (Bob's out-of^ooors, tbese are / \ little flutbc*posts on tbe footpatb to / 1| ■ peace / v fjenrß Wan ©Bhe . /Up? AMERICAN ACTRESS REFUSED A PRINCE BKRUX, Jan. I.—The love affairs of Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelin are ex pected to sooner or later lead him into a morganatic marriage, and to prevent such a possibility his imperial father has sent linn abroad. The latest (lame of the heir-apparent of tlie German throne is (JeraUline Karrar, priina donna of the Berlin royal opera roiupany. which the kaiser has himself conducted reoMttfar. to revive the interest in the WOrkt of (Jluek. Since she came to thin city the beau tiful American girl has become a greai favorite and the aiser has advanced her rapidly in recognition of her talent. Th« crown prince has been in love with her lor Mime time and she gained the admira tion and respect of Berlin society by re fusing to meet him last winter, after lie had made an avowal of his passion. Lately the young man returned to th« object of his affections and asked bar to many bun and become crown princess of the Qeman empire. 'This she refused to ilo. and when the kaiser learned of the affair he promptly shipped his eldest son out of the country to recover his health. CITY MARKET IN BAD PLAGE Now that the new city market is as sured some of the steamboat men have begun to express themselves regarding the location. While admitting it a good thing, they fail to see where ■ great deal of benefit is going to be derived from it in the proposed location. Said one: "When it comes to run ning up to the foot of Fifteenth street with any sized boat there will have to be more in it than I can see now. : "I put in 15 minutes the other day try ing to get that railroad drawbridge open, and it is the same thing every time. After we get in. then. we have no room to do a Prof, Wilson'u dancing classes every Thursday evening nt 8::{0. Klks' Mali 918 C St. •« THE TACOMA TIMES day at 2 o'clock from Hoaka'g chapel. The funeral of Andrew .1. Barty, who died December 28. will take place Sat .ilirriKjon at I:M o'clock from Ho-kaii chapel on St. Helens avenue, un der the auspii m u\ the G. A. R and W. R. Q Mi*, Bertha Leiby, of Wmlock, Wash., ' aged 15 yeara, die«l at a local hospital this niomwiK. 1 ii survived hy father, mo ther, two brothers and three sisters. One brother William Leiby. i» tb« proprietor of the Taeoma Coffee Hou»e. HE IS A LIGHTWEIGHT, BUT A FAST ONE DEB MOlNh>>. la., Jan. I.—Forest Stivers, member of the Hawkeye bowling tiMtii. is practically a new one, having FOREST STIVERS. bowled but three years. He has that in him, however, which, older bowlers say, indicates a coming man. Stivers' chief characteristics lie in his wonderful con trol of the ball and the twists which mow down the pins. He is 5 feet 9 inches and weighs 135 poundii. At the state bowling tournament last year Stivers rolled an average of 204 in five games. thing. If it happens to be foggy the chances are wet get on the bottom.." This about voices the opinion of every steamboat man along the waterfront. CAMPBELL VS FAWCETT Contest on for the Mayoralty Nomination There is a good deal of speculation in local political cucles over the line-up of candidate! lor (lie mayoralty nomination in the approaching spring conventions. Tun tilings aro certain. The first is that Mayor Louis 1). camp bell will again be brought forward by his friends as a candidate for the republi can nomination. The second is that Angelo V. Fawcett will contest for this nomination. Mr. Fawcett headed the Democratic- Popttliat city ticket four years ago. He was defeated by Mayor Campbell, who had 118 majority. Two years ago Fawcett dropped out of the race and the Democratic candi date. Frank B. Cole, was defeated by the present mayor with a majority of some thing over 900. This year Mr. Fawcett will ask the Republican! to nominate turn and will make liis tight against Mayor Campbell in the convention. There is considerable talk of opposition to Campbell eomisf from the element in the Republican party which favors a wide u|>. v policy. On the other hand, it is as 8. rted that the mpporten of the present administration will vigorously combat any attempt to secure a return to the tolera tion of gambling and other evils. So far the IX-mocrats are not saying much about niuncipal matter-. Baton bringing out a candidate they will measure ihc comparative strength of Mayor Camp bell and Mr. Faweett. In regard to his candidacy Mr. Fawcett said: "Yes, I am a candidate for the of li. c of mayor of this city, and will go into the republican convention with that object in view." A Happy New Year Will Be the Lot of All Users of the Chrysolite Enamel Ware Three coats of enamel, outside green with white vein markings, inside white, edge deep blue- We will refund your money in case it chips or cracks. Royal Enamel Ware, color grey; Wringers warranted for from 1 to one coat of enamel on steel. 5 years, Prices from $1.50 up. Nickle and Tin Ware; Copper and We have just a few Heaters left Tin Boilers made of best material in v and are closing them out at a reduced our own shops. price. H. W. Myers & Co. Dealers in Hardware and Furniture Phone James 2576 Corner 11th and X GRAND BALL Al INSANE ASYLUM Probably the most unique ball held in this part of the country New Year's eve was that held last night at Steilacoom for the inmates of the asylum. All of the harmlesw men and women at the institu tion who wished attended, and from all re ports the affair was a complete success. One lady was a little haughty in her manner, and as her hallucination was that she was Queen of Ireland her grandeur was overlooked. Xo little inconvenience was given the gentlemen by her, as she always insisted on consulting her court be fore dancing. A peculiar rule of the asylum that was strictly enforced last night was that no two patients be allowed to dance together. Tins arrangement has the effect of main taining order and while it is enforced there is no trouble encountered in handling the patients. The dance was well attended. NEW YEAR'S 111 AT WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, D. C, Jan. I.—Accord ing to custom President Roosevelt and his family received at the White House today. Crowds of distinguished visitors took the opportunity of calling on the nation's chief executive. The members of the diplo matic corps attended in full regalia. Co lombia was not represented, Minister Her ran pleading illness. General Reyes asked to be excused as he was filling no social engagements. Many veterans of the wars in which the United States has taken a part were re ceived by the president at 12:30 o'clock. There were several other public recep tions at the capital today. A buffet din ner was given at the Hay residence to the members of the diplomatic corps, but no reception was held there. Secretary Hay did not appear, as he is recovering from his recent illness. Mrs. Hay acted as hostess. WEATHER FORECAST The present cloudy weather, with occa sional showers, is slated by the weather man to continue over tomorrow. REMEMBERED THEIR BOSS The New iear came in with a some what pleasant experience for Manager John T. Donnelly of the Hotel Donnelly. When he reached the office this morning he found on his desk an elegant cut glass wine set. Accompanying it was a card tearing the information that the em ployes of the hotel extended to him the compliments of the season. The present was o complete surprise to Manager Don nelly, but he appreciates the gift none the less on that account. MAY LEAD TO COMPLICATIONS WASHINGTON, D. 0., Jan. I.—lnfor mation was received by the state depart ment yesterday that Germany has been ne gotiating quietly to buy the Island of St. Thomas, in the West Indies. Tile state department has directed its agents in St. Thomas and in Denmark to investigate. If the report proves true, the government will iinmediiately notify Denmark that the sale ol the island to any other power than the United States will not lie per mitted. The government takes the poai- It is interesting to note the changes that ■ire about to take place with some of the ; leading merchants within the next ten ,lay- The Leader, Munter & Johnson, are making an extra special effort to move their great stock of merchandise by hold ing an auction sale until they are reudy to move to their new location on Tacoma Aye., opposite the Carnegie library. See | their ad. on Page 3. tion that as a treaty for the purcha»e of the island was agreed upon between the United States and Denmark this country has the first right to purchase. BARGE AFLOAT. The barge Richard 111, which went ashore in a fog near Fairhaven, floated safely and arrived at the smelter this morning. The cargo of concentrates is valued at about $80,000. FAST WORK The work the fire tug Pearlesn can do wit hher pumps was illustrated last night at the Tacoma smelter, where a hcow loud of lime rock had sunk. The scow is 75 by 35 feet and 7 feet deep. Though under water and the tide coming in, the Fearlesw had the scow afloat in one hour. MRS. SEAGTAVE DEAD. SEATTLE, Jan. I.—Just as the old year was dying last night Mrs. A. A. Seagrave, wife of the proprietor of the Occidental hotel, passed away. She had been very sick with pneumonia for nine days, and with the exception of the third day of her illness her condition was serious. FINALLY GIVES IN County Physician Curran this afternoon prevailed upon Mrs. McGinnis of -*2U A street to allow him to remove her son to the county hospital. The boy was taken in the ambulance. Some time ago Mrs. McGinnis refused to allow her child to have treatment, but his condition is now serious and she finally gave in. "It is easy to gay I am not the prophet, but let them prove it," said Dowie, after telling his follower's the world would see its finish in 1,100 years. We wish all our friends and patrons a happy New Year. Jolls,' 944 Pacific Aye. ' Only a Few Days More Until We Are Forced to flove The Auction Sale Will start Saturday morning with more force than ever. Come early if you want to get in. The crowds are something wonderful that have thronged our store in the past few days. . , , ' As the time grows nearer for us to move, we get overanxious to unload this great stock of merchandise. The result is you can buy good, first-class mer chandise at your own price. You can buy from the salespeople while the auc tion is going on if you don't want to wait. Here are some sample prices of the past few days— Men's Wool Over Shirts > S^K^W home C 1 QK A good garment, made regular in every Sold for .. -0 IIU V way, sells everywhere for P ft,_ ... .*>■•■■ i ■■ $1.25; sold at auction Klip Ladies and Children s Hose The best values you ever saw. i■■ Men's Soft Front Shirts "P* everywhere . for 25c and hP ' '. 35c; sold for 1V w fast colors, regular size, a AF S7^Tdfor° i::..^:.00C Good Crash Towelin 9 Lace Curtains iJZL^Z RPWB A? Large size, elegant design, 1 Would be auction for ill Your attention just a moment. Under no other circumstances would we have resorted to such forcible methods as an auction sale to dispose of such a clean staple stock of merchandise at such a sacrifice. A chance where you can buy goods at your own price. Don't miss it. Auction Sale Starts Saturday Morning At Ten o'Clock Sharp ; , . \ <;% ■ : f i';. ■|-; ; Our new location will be opposite ,the Carnegie Library, Tacoma Aye. ■ fV.', — i ■ ■ i • . ■ i '■■■■, The Leader Hunter & Johnson 2317-2319 Pacific Aye. PRICKLY POINTS "Now, what do you call a good load?" the Tacoma street railway superintendent asked the candidate for conductor. "All the car can stand," replied the candidate. Did he get the job or was he turned out into the cold? She was telling her father all about the arrangements for the school enter tainment. "And what will you recite?" he asked. "I'll recite 'The Bursting of the Uam.' " "That's a humorous selection, isn't it?" "Oh, no, thats serious." "Humph! I didn't know from the title but that it might be something about a man putting up a stovepipe." GRAFT. Who was it met me with a smile? The waiter. And hovered 'round me all the while? The waiter. Who grabbed, as in the days of yore, My New Year's tip and looked it o'er, And then skipped off to hunt for more! The waiter. We wish all our friends and patrona a happy New Year. Jolls,' 944 Pacific Aye. **• FOE SALE. The Crescent Dry Goods Store,, 1212 Puyallup Aye. Good clean stock of mer chandise in good location. A hustler wsh capital can make big money. Apply at once. The Leader, 2317-19 Pacific Aye. ••• FOUND —An iron standard and 16-inch wrench. Owner can have same by ap plying to Oscar Redlich, 1006 So. Yakima IV9.{ &n<l paying for this ad. *•• INTERURBAN TIME CARD. l^eflce Taconia (cor. Eighth and A Stfc.) —6:15 7:31), 8.35, Ltd., no stops, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a. m.; 12:30, 1:30, 2:30. 3:30, 4:35, Ltd., no stops., 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 p m.; 7:30 p. m. and 12:15 a. m. to Kent only. Leave Seattle (First Aye. So. and Jack son St.)— 6:30, 7:30, 8:35., Ltd., no stops, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a. m.; 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, S:3O, 4:35, Ltd.. no stops, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 p. m.: 7:30 p. ra. and 12:15 a. m., to Kent only.