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This Is Tacoma's Better Baby Week; The Times Is the Official Paper of Tacoma's Better Babies; Turn to Page Five and You Will See. The TacomaTimes fc-% Mabel Abbott, of The S&% Times staff, interviews X Alike and Tom Gibbons, |«^Tt the champion boxers. I Page six. lc A COPY. THE ONLY INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER IN TAOGMA. TACOMA. WA^lXii'ii'A. TCKSDAY, MAY J, 15M7. lc A COPY. VOL. XIV. NO. 113. NIGHT EPITIOM. WEATHER BHS'jT Tito-nut I'art IJ tliitnlj. SIIP-^RSt** Ilitv.lit trout tonight. C—d^^ 5 \\ ItsMlllil.Ml SHIIK*. l^ggtfP^H portion; h. ;«i > front, «*H.-I ifor- I ~ «\u25a0 tlon. CITY COUNCIL IN REVOLT! WAS WIPES LOVE KILLED OR STOLEN? WHAT has happened to the love of Mrs. Eva J. Crawford? Was it crushed to death by one man; or has it been stolen by another? How much affection did Eva J. Crawford have for her husband? How much mental anguish has Harry L. Crawford suffered through being deprived of the society of his wife? Is it $10,000 worth? Is it $1,000 worth? Or is it nothing? Tlie value of the love of a wife for her husband is being measured |n dollars and cents before a jury In Judge Card's department of the superior court Tuesday. Clay D. Darrah, accused In a 110,000 damage suit of stealthily atealing the love of Mrs. Crawford, Is trying to prove that the wife's affection which Crawford values at $10,000, did cot exist. He Is trying to show to the jury that he did not, by automobile rides, by glftß of money, by hugs and kissm and carMses, break into the Crawford home, emptying it of wifely tenderness. Already I_et? He is seeking to prove that it was not there to purloin—that it had already been driven out, de- stroyed by the man who Is now attempting to recover dollars and cents for the loss of it. Darrah Is trying to prove all this—at least his attorneys are trying to prove It for him. Weighed and balanced by the Jury of men and women, Darrah —a dark, heavy set, middle-aged man—sits at a table beside his at- torneys in the courtroom through- out the day, apparently unmoved and unconcerned. Seldom does he more from his place, except to whisper a word now and then to his lawyers. Darrah's Wife There. His only response to the stories of familiarity with another man's wife, told by witnesses, Is a slight nervous twitching of the fingers. Darrah's wife sits In the court- room listening. At the end of the day they go away together, silent- ly. The story which has been wov- en about the Crawford home, as told in the complaint and by wit- nesses on the stand, is one first of friendship, then of suspicion, jealousy, threats, cruelty, and fin- ally divorce. A little more than a year ago, according to the testi- mony of Chester C. Hayes, 1211 North Oaken, Crawford call«*«l !>»\u25a0 ;.li a "prince among. . mem." Monday afternoon the two men met face to face on the sltlevtnlk In front of the court house. They glared at each other without a word spoken, and |mins«*«l on. Darrah runs a grocery store at 1202 North Oakes. Mrs. Crawford has a small Deli- catessen shop at 701 South B. According to Crawford's com- plaint, they met three years ago, when Darrah began supplying the Craw fords with groceries. At first, Crawford claims, they became good friends. But from April 1, 1915, Crawford alleges, Darrah began calling at his home during his absence, taking his wife for automobile trips, giving her financial assistance, hugging her and oarresslng her. Veil of Familiarity. Last Fourth of July, Crawford claims, Darrah entered his home and embraced his wife. On Oct. 17, he adds, Darrah took her away on an auto trip and remain- ed away during the entire night. Witnesses were put on the stand to tell of seeing them out riding together, of see Dar- rah's arm about her, caressing and hugging her. Monday afternoon In court came the defense's turn. The at- tack was aimed at the husband, to show that he had destroyed all his wife's affection before Darrah came on the scene, through drink, threats and cruelty. Bitting di- rectly in front of the Jury Mon- day afternoon and Tuesday morn- ing, Crawford smiled sneeringly at the accusations. Divorce Records In. Records of the divorce granted Mra. Crawford last full were in- troduced. Other court records of Crawford's arrest last November were added. Mrs. Crawford had been out riding with a woman friend. Crawford had jumped on the running board of their machine. When arrested a revolver was found In his possession. He was merely trying to get "first hand evidence," he said. Chester C. Hayes, defense wit- ness, told of a visit to Crawford In the county jail. "He spoke bitterly against his wife," testified Hayeti. "'I am going to get her down,' he told me. 'And when a woman is down she can never get up again.' " Tells of CriM-ltr. Isabel McLennan, 721 South E St., was another witness. She is a friend of Mrs. Crawford. "I remember seeing Mrs. Crawford about a year ago, just after he had choked and beaton her," she said. "Another time Mrs. Crawford was in my room. The door was locked and he tried to get in. He said he was going to 'finish the Job.' " 'I'm going to kill her, if it's the last thing I ever do,' he said." "Another time, after they had had a quarrel, he said to me: 'You know, Izzie, Mrs. Crawford and I never have lived happily.' " Two Children. All the defense witnesses testi- fied that Crawford had been ad- dicted to liquor. The jury of men and women Tuesday is still measuring the value of the love of a wife for a husband. It Is weighing two men to determine whether that affec- tion was crushed out by one, or stolen by another. And back of the court- room *.t.-ii<* arc the figures of two small children, one without a fHllii-r, the other without a mother — both without a home. BAN VICE DENS AT AMERICAN LAKE UnllrJ I'rim Imini Wire. > WASHINGTON, D. C, May 1.-**- Disreputable resorts and "red light districts will be prohibited within 10 miles of the American lake army post and other soldiers' training camps, according to an amendment to the army conscrip- tion bill offered by Senator Jones of Washington and adopted by the senate today. This would include the business I center of Tacomu. The amendment was offered In response to telegraphic requests from the Tacoma public forum and other civic and commercial organizations of that city. That war with other nations than Germany may threaten the IT. S. was indicated in the senate today when Senator Chamberlain introduced for re-passage the con- script army bill. "Upon advice of the judge advo- cate general, I desire to amend the bill," Chamberlain said, "so as to substitute the word' emergency' for the word 'war' wherever it ap- pears in the bill. "The reason given me Is that the bill now may be construed to apply .only to the war with Germany and If we were drawn Into a war with other nations It wouldn't apply to those." Ago I. iin it Changed. The amendment was voted down and It the Judge advocate's opin- ion on the Interpretation of the bill Is correct America's conscript army technically may be for bat- tle with Germany alone. Other minor amendments cover- ing phraseology were accepted. In these the age limit of those subject to draft was changed to 27 years, as approved by the sen- ate Saturday night. Confident of Vote Despite delaying factors which threatened, In the form of ad- dresses by La Toilette, Gronua and MoC umber, democratic leaders were confident the bill would reach a vote during the calendar day. At the same time, Chairman Senate Again Passes Draft l Tnlted Tress l,e.i-<*«l Wire. WASHINGTON, May 1. — The senate this afternoon for the second time passed the administration's select- ive conscription bill. It will go at once to con- ference for straightening out of house and senate differ- ences. The senate also voted down, 54 to 17, McCumber's motion to strike out of the bill the clause exempting "well recognized religious sects" opposed to taking up arms. Fltzgerald of the house appropria- tions committee, was ready to ask immediate action today on' the war budget calling for sums of 12,- --,69,485,281 to finance the army and 'navy.. The house ways and nfeans {committee was also ready to report {the revenue measure designed to {raise not less than {1,500,000,000 by direct taxes during the coming year. A bitter fight on the measure is certain. Will Seize Ships After a debate lasting more than five hours the senate last night unanimously adopted a reso- lution providing for the transfer of the possession of enemy ships in American ports to the U. 8. government, and for their use in American trade. Austrian ships were not included in the resolution, as the U. S. and Austria are not at war. There are nearly 100 German ships in American ports. Senator Knox of Pennsylvania led the fight for the resolution, de- clsrlng It would be a crime If the shins were not taken over at once and used as target* for German U-boat*. Papa Joffre Kind Of Man the World Believed Extinct! BY CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL WASHINGTON, D. ('., May i.—l doubt whether in this country we have ever gotten hold of the whole idea about Joseph Jacques Joffre, marshal of all the armies of hranee and guest of the United States. He is r'\dly a great man, far and aziay the biggest military figure this RW /i«i.v produced, in some respects the kind of mam the world had cynically believed to have become extinct, a military genius of th« first order. In the first days of the war Joffre, in the face of a million opposing opinions, say ed France —and saved us—no less. The German plait#perfected in years of expert study, was to cut through Belgium, enter OBN, TJO-?F rRJ& France where France was un- protected, get i'aris in two weeks, double back and crush Rus- sia with swift blows and end the war in six weeks. "The six w«*eks' war" is what German officers called it when in 1913 they kindly described to me whart was about to happen. Prance, cursed, hampered and hamstrung like lhe United States with The Men That Can't Put 2 aitd 2 To- gether, refused to believe any such treachery was possible. Almost alone this man, Joffre, the cooper's son from the south country, smo the imminent danger and zvorked out his 07111 idea of the 7cay to meet it. Joffre knew France was terribly unprepared. He knew that except in field artillery she was in 110 shape to risk any de- cisive action. Upsets Pet Plans, But Saves France "Fight rear actions," was his word. "Delay the enemy as long as possible, but withdraw." It was hard for some of his subordinates to follow that idea. They wanted to stand up and fight. Any man that couldn't get through his head what was required of him, Joffre swept out of the way. Joffre had an infallible sense about the right man for the right job. He discovered Nivelle, the soldier norv directing the Trench advance; he picked Pelain, xvho proved one of the ablcst-eom-niandcrs of the war; he picked Poeh, Serrail and Mounbury. He threw the dead wood right and left. He upset many pet plans and wrecked many personal ambitions, but he saved France and he saved us—no less. He and the Belgians made the German road to Paris five weeks long instead of two, and when the Teutons did arrive they came in the shape he wanted and on the spot he had picked out for them. Then he up with his good, trusty right and gave them the wallop that did the business and constituted the greatest victory and the most decisive in all history. France and all the rest of us hung on that battle. When he let go the German rear guard never stopped run- ning until it got to the river Saar in Alsace and only stopped there because officers put steel chains across the bridges so there might be a chance to reform the routed brigades. If yon Kluck's troops had continued to fight in the open, they would have been knocked over and the war might have ended that week. Too Many Lives Lost to Make Merry He is a great man, this marshal of France, but he is also kindly and modest. He has the iron jaw of the unshakable victor, an expres«sion of the grimmest resolution always and yet the most quiet, unassuming manner and a temper nothing can ruffle or disturb. THERE NEVER WAS A COMMANDER SO EASY TO APPROACH OR SO PATIENTLY CAREFUL OF THE WELFARE OF HIS MEN. IT IS A STRANGE COMBINATION. When the anniversary of the Battle of the Marne came around many persons wanted to celebrate. Gen. Joffre set his face like flirot against anything of that kind. He had two rea- sons that I think ought to get into history and stay there. He didn't want any heroizing of himself and he said: "Too many sons of France lost thrir lives on that battlefield for us to be making m*?rry upon it." France loves him because he is more than a brilliant and suc- cessful general, he is a fine, gen'rous and genuine man. In all Fran-ce he is knotvn by but one name, "Good Old Papa Joffre." I think that is glory enough. Declaring that a iH.liin.il trick had ber slipped over recently when the position of chief deputy city clerk was stricken from ' a city Hilary ordl nance, iiiciiilmtn of the Tuxniin council inti- mated Tuesday th_t » rlp- rtMirinn scandal would be de- velop-od uiiliin the ,„.xt few day.**. As a first step, they announced that a substitute ordinance would be prepared at once and passed over the head of Mayor Fawcett re-ereatiug the position of deputy clerk. After that has occurred, a full investigation of the alleged trick will be taken up. Clark Donovan, chief deputy olty clerk, who has held that po- sition for five years, was given a 60 days' leave of absence March 1, to engage In the automobile business. When he returned to his posi- tion TtMfVi h* found that his SENATE GREETS JOFFRE! <t nllfd Preva I .•\u25a0»«*,| Wire.) WASHINGTON, D. C, May I.—'lbe C. s. senate today paid spectacular tribute to Vice Premier Rene Viviani, Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chorheprat. Time and again the historic chamber, where demonstrations always ars taboo, fairly shook with cheers and hand-clapping. Shouts of "Joffre, Joffre" brought the hero of the Marne to his feet to resiiond In thunderous voice: / - _ - . "Vlveles etatas unis," and again in ringing tones, Viviani predict- ed a magnificent victory "for democracy with the help of the glorious country in which you live. One hundred years ago Gen. Lafayette visited the senate, but the records tell no such story as that enacted here today. Vice President Marshall wel- comed the Frenchmen. Viviani, speaking in French, which few understood, but whose oratory was so impressive that frequently he was interrupted by applause, paid glowing tribute to the country which has joined the other democracies of the world — and spoke of the duties before It. When Viviani concluded the applause was deafening. Deeply moved, he shifted from foot to foot and his face turned white as he gripped the edge of the president's table. "As he said, 'Hall,' we say, 'Farewell,' and yet agatn, praise God's hail," he concluded. Then the real storm broke. Screams and cries in the galleries min- gled with the temporary applause of the senators and representa- tives who packed the floor. And above the noise rose shouts of "Joffre, Joffre, Joffre." The great soldier rose, his face flushed with emotion. Somewhat eieitedly he did something he had not done here before. He spoke English. Brokenly he said: "I do not speak the English," and then with a shout continued, "vtve leu etatas unis." TH HOLL. AGAIN WILL TALK PEACE (I'nltrS Pi—«• Lhnl Wlrr.) 1,.X HAGUUB, May I.—lmpe- rial Chancellor Yon Bath-mann- Hollweg will make a peace offer in the German reiohatag on Thurs- day, the Bertanger Tagsblatt an- nounced todfty. CITIZENS' LEAGUE IS STORM CENTER! office had been sec-etly abolished during his absence, and that only a stenographer's position was N.'fl in the city clerk's office. The offlic was abolished in a salary ordinance passed In March, which had been prepared to change salaries of municipal boom tenders. The ordinance was not read in full, because Commissioner Atl<liis explained that lhe change only re- lated to one office, tinri was of a minor character. Investigation this week showed that the position of chief deputy city clerk had been scratched out of the original ordinanre with lead pencil, although copies of tli«o ordlnanie provided to the com- missioners did not contain this commission. Both Mayor Fawcett and Clerk Nickeus took responsibility for the act Tuesday. Both officials maintained that they had cut out Donovan's Job for purposes of economy. Verify Story of Sinking of American Ship (I'Dltrd I'rrtu l.<-««<--l Win*.) WASHINGTON, D. C, May 1. — The government got Its first of- ficial news of the sinking of the American steamer Vacuum today In a cablegram to the state de- partment. Official announcement from the department said: "A telegram to the department of state from the American con- sul general at London says that the American vessel Vacuum wan destroyed by a submarine. The mate and 17 of the crew, includ- ing three gunners, were rescued and landed. "These were all In one boat. Other boats with the master, na- val lieutenant and the remainder of the crew are still missing." fIULK OTHE i'reeling*, have you a Bet- ter Ilaby in your home? If they Insist on Changing the name of German measles, so that the kids who have 'em can still feel patriotic, why not call 'em Patrick Henry measles or Bunker Hill measles? Golf conversation haa been the subject of endloss w liee/i"*. Now, we prophet > , garden talk will become a worthy successor. One of the handiest individuals we've heard of In a good while is thus described by Irv Cobb in the Sat. Ev. Post: "In one withered, trembling {old hand he held a box of matches, 'and In the other a piece of chalk. With one band he scratched match after match; and with the other, on the wall of that little cow- shed he wrote, over and over again, his name." Charges are made by vari- ous city , "'iniiiihsitiiiei-. that lite cli'ingc was iiiikli* l«> |«*r- mlt Mi-- i.•\u25a0lk-mi**<* .Martin, who filled Donovan's place tciiiporiirtlv, to retain the Job. Mi— Martin is n daughter of Herman Martin, **\u25a0\u25a0« i«t.«i> <tf the Citizens' h'ague. "It Is tho rottenoht piece of politics I have ever seen," dt>* clared ('oniinitisloner Pelt it Tues- day. Commissioner Atkins maintain- ed that the omission of Donovan's job was "done by subterfuge and trickery. The whole tiling was slipped over on the council, and behind Donovan's back." All four commissioners are ready to vote for an ordinance putting Donovan back on the pay- roll. Donovan was on the Job Tuesday, fillinghis tegular duties, but so far as the city payroll stands today, no salary is provid- ed for him. U-BOAT MENACE APPALLS (I i.11r.l I'rrti I r«.r,l Wire.) WASHINGTON, D. C, May I.— The German submarine menace overshadowed even the question of sending American soldiers to the front at the war conference of the allies here today. The British expert, Lord Eus- tace Percy, Informed the Ameri- can government that the shipping problem tukes precedence over every other war problem at the moment. "The situation Is very serious," he said. Buy a St. Joe tag; buy a bale of 'em If you can. Old Man Bell, the 'phone mag- late. hasn't any more lines than 3en. Yon Hln. Any patriotic and unselfish citlsen who owns a tractor and who wishes to give ini- p*4ui* to the garden move- ment Is invited to send bis machine around to our plow- ed-up but as yet far from plant-able parking stif , Standardization of shipbuilding in England, America, Canada and Japan Is the biggest Immediate de- tail for the conferees to dispose of. Figures Appalling. "Germany 1b sinking ships fas- ter than the allies are building them," said Lord Percy. "I can- not give you the figures, but they are appalling. "The British have Impressed on the American government that It will require the combined maxi- mum shipbuilding facilities of the allies, speeded up to top notch, to supply bottoms, absolutely esesn- tlal to the prosecution of the war. "You nuiy got something (Continued on Page Four.) In all its dealings this bank combines absolute safety with satisfactory service, and never loses sight of either. * pugat SmmtißmA I S Tjcmmi -Canuuw
