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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
To Whiten Your DOOrStepS

TITO keep a clean front doorstep
tback one. too. for that matter,
though usually the rear entrance
is not OF marble) is. or should
be. the aim Of every housekecper Truly.
by nothing IS She so quickly judged. The
owner Of a neglected-looking step re-
ceivcs scant consideration from the
casual passer by. who knows not
whether the soil that meets her disap-
proving eye got on five minutes or two
ance is necessary.
II Is not enough to give a thorough
washing each morning. but sharp
watch must be kept to see that the
ravaEes of predatory dogs and small
boys are quickly repaired
White marble steps while they may
form the most imposing OF entrances
may also be the most disreputable. they
can be 50 glisteningly white and so dis
gracefully stained and yellow.
II possible, when the wooden covering
is nrst taken from the marble steps in
spring they should be thoroughly
cleaned by professional After thdt
daily scrubbing with lukcwarm water
and sandsoap- A little bOraN I'm the
water helps 20 keep marble white. Al
ways give lhe steps a good Tinsiug with
-tSil Ndltl- anu NlN we'll I'D cleansing
steps do not neglect the ends under the
mistaken impression that only the top
shows. lt. despite precautions, ugly
stains appear. powdered hOrax will
sometimes remove them. Sprinkle IL on
the sCrubclOth after 10 is SOaped and
rub well. Rinse with warm water and
dry thoroughly.
Another whitener for marble is. after
the steps have been we'll washed ard
dried, 10 mix little qucklime with
some milk, and wipe the steps over with
II. This should never be done, however,
4 the family is in the habit OF sitting
on the steps without cushions under
them, as it Will be apt to ruin delicate
gowns.
IN excellent whitener for marble Is
10 mix One-half pound yellow soap,
one-haf pound common soda. six ounces
powdered whiting, and one ounce pow
dered potash. Cut the soap in shreds
and put il with the soda in an old
saucepan; just cover with water and
boil until dissolved, then add the whiting
and potash. ard let il all come to a
boil. Put the mixture into jars and
when cold use like soap 20 scrup any
stains.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
Sack.
All Seams Allowed.


This new model for a dressing sack in
pink batlste with oCru vaIenciennes lace
is dressy enough for a tea jacket II
may be confined at the waist with a
ribbon or hang free Made in China silk.
either lowered or plain. or in challis. It
would be appropriate; or in any Of the
thin white materials.
The pattern is in four sizes-32, sc. a
and a incnes. bust measure For &c
bust the sack requires pa yards of
goods 20 inches wide or 1ss yards So
inches wide. or IL yards AZ inches wide.
II sleeve ruffe is made OF the same ma
terial, IL yards 20 inches wide. or .,
yard Sc inches wide. or q yard AZ inches
wide. extra, will be needed. AS illus
trated. yards of wide ribbon, yards
OF narrow ribbon, 2Ols yards Of insertion
and ~ yards of edginE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
Please tell me something that will
stop my hair from falling out. IL has
been falling ont for over two years. II
appears as though il grows a certain
length and then falls out by the roots.
Please tell me something that will stop
II from falling. and make it thicker. II
Is a little wavy and long. but 50 thin.
I can't fix 1t any way. II doesn't appear
&c be dead since ] have been using your
massage treatment every morning. II
las made my hair ? little oily, but not
too much so, as / noticed before / mas
sagcd my scalp. my hair was very dry.
Il mas but very little dandruff. Please
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
GUESTS MET, FEAST SET,
BUT NO BRIDEGROOM

RICHMOND. Va, June 2O.-A1iss Cope
land r. Rowlett. a pretty young woman
OF Sovth Pine street, was dressed in her
wedding gown. the guests were assem-
bled, the minister was present. and
everything was In readiness for the
ceremony when the prospective bride
groom. William H Dyer. telephoned at
tho eleventh hour that he had decided
not TO get married, and suggested THAI
the waiting party dlsperse. He stole
away from the house just before the
hour set for the ceremony
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

the left corner il means: I love you.
Left corner crosswise: My heart is
another's.
Straight up and down: GOOd-by.
sweetheart
Write no more.
In the middle. at the top: Yes.
In the middle. at the bottom. No.
In the righthand corner at a right
angle: Do you love me?
In the lefthand corner at right
angle; l hate you.
Top corner at right: | wish your
friendship.
on line with surname: Accept my
love.
Same. upside down: I am engaged.
Same. at right angle: / long to see
you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
JUNE-AS IT SHOULD BE.

Full leafed in pride of deepest green.
The earth in the sunshine basks serene.
Where linden blossoms crowded cling
a thousand bees are murmuring
As showers drift from the freshened
land
With a seven-barred bow is the rain
cloud sDanned.
The wilG rose yields her subtlest scents.
Where haycocks pitch their fragrant
tents,
The longest days too brief for June.
The night too short for such a moon,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
FOUND A LoOPHOLE.

The Bishop of London has ruled that
the Church of England. not being re-
spOnsible for civil marriages. a clergy
man of that church can OffiCiate at the
wedding OF n divorced person whose pre-
viOus marriage took place in a registry
Office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
Bolton Hall

Bolton Hall is the author of the reel
tation THE Game OF Life" II is too
long for publication here. There is also
play by that name written by John
BoiEhne. You can get a copy of ether
a book store. or at the Congressional
or the Public Library.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
The Game of Life

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII you publish in the columns of
yoGr valuable paper the recitation, The
Game of Life or would you kindly tell
me where or how l could get copy of
It? I do not know the name Of the
author, TINES READER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

To obtain this pattern or any Of
the others heretofore described in
The Times. ill out the following
coupon and inclose it with 10 cents in
an envelope addressed TO the Fashion
Editor, The Washington Times. Mum
sey Building, Washington, D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

The following IS good tonic for fall
ing hair: Tincture OF nux vomica, one
ounce; spirits of rosemary. two ounces;
alcohol, two ounces. Apply several
times a week to the roots of tie hair.
Vaseline applied each night before go
ing to bed will thiCken the eyebrows and
darken them perceptibly in time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
GRAY Gloves With Evening Dress.

Editor WomsD's Inquiry Column;
Is 1t permissible for A man to wear
gray gloves with full evening dress?
J. a. II.
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RUSH QUERIES will By ss 4 aR5So5s1
Cal Vain S26o and Ask for the
Times Bureau of Information

don't advise anything that will make
my hair too oily, for ! like II 10 be
fluffy. Please tell me the best remedy
you know.
Please tell me something that will
make my eyebrows come out thicker
and shade darker. as they are lighter
than my hair. A. NJ. G..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
Postage Stamp Filtration Code.

Editor Woman's Inquiry Column:
VIII You please Print the postage
stamp Irritation code? Mrs. V p
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
Making Sage Tea for Hair.

Editor Womaus Inquiry Column:
VIII you kindly tell me the proper
tons in making sage tea 10 darken the
hair. DO you use the water hot or
coid7 How much sage to the quantity
OF water do you use? ANXIOUS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
Good Tonic fer Falling Hair.

Yes. it is permissible; but white
gloves are better form.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

Make the sage tea in the same pro-
portions as II making tea for a table
beverage. Then dilute or strengthen
a desired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20
~ Hair
~ g aIfh
NeVePFaiIS TO
RE STORE GRAY HAIR
TO its NATURAL COLOR.

No matter how long it has been
gray or faded. Promotes a luxur-
liant growth of healthy hair. Stops
its falling out, and positively re-
moves Dandruff. Keeps hair soft
and glossy. Is not dye. Guar
anteed perfectly pure
PhiIo Hay Spec. Co. Newark. n. J.
SOC AT O'DONNELL'S
AND PEOPLES PHARMACIES.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-20

TO keep a clean front doorstep
(back one. too. for that matter,
though usually the rear entrance
The Washington times., 1907-09-28
ROLLER SKATES.
NoN-MEDIcAL HEALING.

To cure without medicine With the Junod
(the vacuum Treatment OF enforced (restor-
ing) circulation IS a fact that all persons
suffering with lOcOmOtor ataxia, rheumatism
Bright's disease. diabetes paralysis. nerv-
Gus exhaustion, neurasthenia, pains In tia
back kidneys or anywhere else that fail OF
relief with the ordinary methods. II Is the
drugless and bloodless cure for those ALL
ments You may know ali about q for the
asking Prof II. n. d. Parker, 1925 New
York avenue. Hours 10 20 6. Sunday, 10 70 !
Phone, NJ 4l12- Lady IN attendance Read
under this heading every day. saZs-tf
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BusINEss oPPoaruNITIEs.

| OLD ESTABLISHED notion store. VIII sell
Office. sezs-3t
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CIGAR and pool room. S1,20o cash. doing
good business. trifers need not answer. BOX
20, Times once. se2s-3t
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SAVE -FOUR old carpets. rugs woven from
old eeJets5 the only weaving factory OF ItS
kind n the city. WASHINGTON RUG co
Isl s-n NV Phone Main Ss25. sel5-smo
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DESK ROOM IN best business locality. 81 and
s. per month Apply Room 10 Central Build
Ing. sth and Pennsylvania ave sezS-st
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SITUATIONS wANTEo-MALE.

CHAUFFEUR-First-c cOlored. wants pO-
American car Address BOX ~. Times Of
nee. sezs-zt
POSITION wanted b. photographer; can
make untypes. BOX -, Times once.
sezs-st
POSITION wanted by photographer ian
make untypes. BOX 800. Times ONCE.
seZI-St
PLACE-As coachman or porter; can furnish
best OF references. Address CHAS. boil
DEN. Georgetown POstofice. se2s-3t
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NORTHEAgT.
NORTHWEST.

LADDON PHARMACY. 200 Florida ave- ne.
CHAs. H BLUMER, ", Cap. and r SITS. ne.
& JOACHIM. cor. I'd and y SITS,
P. J. DUNCAN & CO.. Druggists. 9Th and X
Eta. ne.
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SOUTHEAST

a. +. POWELL. 4th and East Capitol SITS
ODONNELL DRUG CO., Sth and @ SITS.
Ii s. FEALY, NV cor. Nth and Pa ave.
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

18TH ST NV. T22 and 7IE-Second and third
.ioor rooms with two IN room so and 70;
suite Of rooms on lat hoc-; housekeeping
se26S
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BURY's PHARMACY. corner Monroe and
jefferson SITS.
The Washington times., 1907-09-28
wANTED-FURNIrURE.

SPOT CASH paid fer furniture. carpets,
stoves. bric-a-brac, and al kinds % house
hold goods. BAUMS FURNITURE SHOP
18th ana sts- NV Phors North 1913. se24-tf
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SOUTHWEST.
V. HUGO EISENBEIss. TIN and B streets
The Washington times., 1907-09-28

BROOKLAND. d. c.
ARTHURtH. F. LUERssEN Drug Store.
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
r. L GARNE & CO.. 7O3 King ST.
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YOUNG red Irish setter: partly broken. III
North Pitt st., Alexandria. Va. sea6-3t
JUST RECEIVED-Three male Great Dane
pups sire, the greatest in America. dam Is
one OF the worries champions; pedigree Guns.
medals and ribbons won by parents on exhi-
bition: also Scotch collie pups. young parrots.
canaries, goldnshes. monkeys. rabbits guinea
pigs, Fiee-Flea soap. etc. SCHMID'S BIRD
STORE. 712 18th ct. ses-tf
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

| HIGHEST cash prices paid for worn gar
ments, ladies' gents. and children snoes
and hats Address postal viii call at once
B. TARSHkS, lSUo lth St nv. phone Nortn
4yg sezS-tf
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sELp wANrED-MALE.

IBOY-Coiored boy with wheel Tor store;
must have reference. lib F st. NV. se2T-2t
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HELP wANTED-FEMALE.

LADY-Opportunity for a young lady who q
a sin ger and horsewOman- Address TEXAS
1923 "a 81. sw sc2S-3t
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ANACOSTIA,

GEORGETOWN.
+. P. WELLER. Pharmacy S5s4 II st.. NV
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HELP wANTED-Male and Female.
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE.

HATS stylishly made, trimmed and remod-
eled by expert milliners; fashionable millin-
cry at extremely low prices FOERTSCHE,
1912 St NV. se2S-3t
WANTED-By colSred mflliner place IN
store. Apply 60 Nichols ave. Ana costa il
CHAMBERMAID and waitress; two expert
enced white girls want positions together:
best referen BOX 325. Times Office
se2s-2t
w-ANTED-Piace as all round hotel coiored
cOOl-. 454 Maine ave. SUI II
HOUSEKlIhPER-By German widow for
widower o, old people. MRS Z. k 2nS 6
ST. NV, flc g. sa2s-6t
ORDER COOK-By white woman in cafe:
city BOX 276. Times Office. se25-tt
RESPECTABLE colored girl wishes place
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GIRL-Little white errand girl to assist in
parlors at once. PASTERNAK. 1880 lith 81.
sezT-3t
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
w. 7, CANNON RESIGNS.
Leaves Utah Light and Railway Com.
pany 10 Go Into Business

w. r. Cannon. for some time superiu-
tendent Of power stations for the Utah
Light and Railway company. has again
handed in his resignation and this tlmo
ii has been accepted. MIR. Cannon has
been a silent partner In the firm Of
cannon Bros, architectural engl-
peers," but will now engage in active
independent practise. lie will act as
electrical and mechanical engineer;
Lewis T, Cannon, ms architectural en-
gineer and Sylvester Cannon will act as
mining engineer. w I. Cannon handed
In his resignation some time ago but at
that time was asked II remain with
the company. This he did but has be-
come thoroughly convinced that there
Is more money and better opportunities
for him, IL IN business for himself He
Is one OF the most expert and best
known electrical engineers In tho inter-
mountain region and his going is loss
to the Utah Light and Railway COM
pany. SuperOrs and subordinstcs.
alike, hold him IN esteem and his pop
uIaIity extends from the president of
the company TO the car cleaners helper
Mr.. Cannon became identified wiz
the old Union Light and Power COM
pany IN 1899. He was superintendent OF
construction when the present company
was stringing It's outside lines.
He left for several years returning
about two years ago. His duties for
some time have comprised full JurlsdIc-
ton over all power stations and supply
and transmission plants. His connec-
ton with the company Will end the
tenth OF this month. So far as known
no successor has been appointed % mi
the vacancy to be caused by his leaving,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
FORTY PERSONS
WERE INJURED
Explosion OF a Thousand Pounds
OF Dynamite in Susquehanah
Goa! Co. Storehouse.
WHAT CAUSED IT A MYSTERY.
IL Made Hole Fifty Feet in Diane.
ter and Fifteen Feet Deep in
The Ground.

Pottsville, Pa Mar. 5.-By the eS-
piosion of 1000 pounds of dynamite
IN the storehousc Of the Richards coll
liery OF the Susquehannah Coal COM
pany. near Mount Carmel today, 40
persons were injured, one Of them,
Lewis Dowie. fatally. The explosion
caused damage to the extent OF s15o,
eco.
The dynamite house was $50 feet
from the offices OF the company. No
one is known to have been in the
house at the time and the cause OF the
explosion is a mystery,
The office building in which the
clerks We're at work the supply house
and the carpenter shops all filed with
worktnen, were wrecked, most of the
worSmen being injured BY flying
spllnters and several sustained tract
ured arms or legs.
The explosion made a hole in the
ground 80 feet in diameter and -
feet deep. Several hundred men and
boys we're thrown out OF employment
temporarily.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
LEGISLATURE At
THE UNIVERSITY
SoIons Being Personally Conduct
ed Through States Biggest
Educational Institution.
WITNESS GLASSES AT WORK.
President kingsbury Explains Needs OF
acknowledgements by Ritter,
Young, Smith and Vaughan.

The members OF the legislature are
today the guests OF the University OF
Utah. At 9 o'clock this morning the
lawmakers boarded the cars at the
corner of First South and were con-
veyed 10 the university campus at the
eastern edge OF the city. President
knesbury personally conducted the
party and the first point of interest
visited was the hydraulic laboratory,
con Quoted under the direction of the
university scho OF mines Tho OBJ
ject of the laboratory Is to determine
the force and flow of water Tor irri-
CATION and mining purposes. Tho site
is at the city reservoir, through which
the water from Parleys canyon flows
into. the city's mains.
Al the university proper the legisa.
tive party was divided into groups aud
conducted through the various de-
paltn enis OF che big school by the
professors of The institution Many
Of the departments were in active
operation and the legislators were por-
mitted 10 witness the practical work.
iugs of the educational process as APP
Piled at the Utah university.
There We're eight buildings visited,
namely the physical science, museum,
metallurgiCal gymnasium, library,
normal, shops and heating buildings.
UNIVERSITIES GREAT NEED.
The great need ot the university
was shown to be more Tooin---more
room The splendid work being done
in the various laboratories which is
So essential to success, Is hampered by
the close quarters and stuffy corners
in which much OF the work is of ne
cesslty conducted. The normal school
Ia especially crowds I'D In the class
rooms as well as in thy library and
other departments.
President Kingsbury explained In de-
tail 10 the Legislature the needs of the
institution for the next Two years, one
Of these being a new central building
which will, IL constructed relieve 10 a
great extent the congestion now en-
listing. The needs Of the mining school
the normal school. the school Of arts
aud sciences. were shown TO be very
moderate when the efficiency of those
departments and as compared WITH
amounts required to conduct similar
Institutions In other states is consid-
cred.
In the METEOROLOGICAL department tts
lawmakers witnessed Prof. Anderson
and his students engaged In Investigate
ing the bacteria of the dread disease
spinal meningitis. And in such practices
al manner it was shown that all the de-
partments of the university are being
carried ON.
At l2:20 the party assembled In the
Museum building hall whore addresses
were delivered by w, w. Ritter. chief
Of the board OF regents: r. W. Young,
John Y Smith. William II. Maughan
and others.
Afterwards the party was conducted
to the diningroom, where lunch was
served by the cooking class.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
OLD FOLKS COMMITTEE.
Thomas Butler Chosen Choir Header
Vice w. II. Foster, Deceased.

a meeting OF the old folks central com
niit,ee was held last evening At the homo
Of G. r. Savage. At a recently held re-
union OF veterans at Pennington an IN
vltation was extended 10 tho aged OF salt
Lake to meet with them at Lagoon dur
ing the coming summer. The Invitation
was accepted last night MI Savage was
appointed to arrange for an afternoon at
one OF the payhouses. IN the near future
A new leader for tho Old Folks choir
WAS chosen. in the persons of Thomas
Butler. The place WAS long held hy WI
liam II. Foster. recently deceased
circular VIII he issued to old folks
committees generally. providing for more
uniform methods In conducting eutertain-
ments for the aged. Andrew JensOn was
named as q committee OF one 10 prepare
tile circular
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
AN EXPENSIVE Joke.
Authorities Think $4,000 May Have
Been Taken "Just for Fun"

Chicago. March 5.--No Irregularities had
been discovered In the cash OF the sub
treasury at the close or the FIRST day Of
tho official count by the four experts sent
10 Chicago by the United States treasury.
The count will take about two
weeks The governments objecs is To
ascertain whether more than The sl1S,CD,
for which the secret service department
is unsuccessfuiy searching, has disap
peared
One OF the theories upon which the
government authorities have worked in.
dustriously Is that the money was taken
from Fitzseralds cage by some III -;dvised
practical Joker among the eight or nine
persons who had access 10 the depart
ment, and who Is now afraid to confess.
1t has been learned that on several pre-
vious occasions money was taken from
Eftzgerald's cage as q Jest and restored
later. after Fitzgerald had worried suf-
ficiently 70 satisfy the practical joker.
Chief WilSie expects 10 return tonor-
row to Washington.
George w. Fitzgerald. the asserting
teller, from whose cage the money WAS
stolen, was on the grill for another i've
hours yesterday HIS examination de
veloped nothing important tho secret ser
vice operatives said.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05
released on bail The case against him
was dismissed by Judge Dlehl, after
which this suit was tilcd,
BOWLING TEAMS HERE.
seattle. Butte, Spokane and Portland
Men len Route 10 Denver.

The bowling teams Of Seattle, Butte,
Spokane and Portland arrived this
morning from the north and west, en-
route to Denver for the greut tourna-
ment to be held there, They all left
this afternoon. accompanied by the sal
Lake team, over the Rio Grande. ac-
Compenied by F. a. Gray general agent
OF the Chicago 4 Northwestern road ut
Helena, who came down here with the
Butte team. The latter includes Messrs.
Mckinley. Schlnn, MCrkle. Taylor, I'll
lis and I1irkpatric. Mr.. Gray looks for
a consolidation of the newspaper In
terests OF Butte and Anaconda 10 that
the Anaconda standard win be moved
10 Butte, and the papers there restricts
ed to one morning and one evening pa-
per, when the trouble is settled.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-03-05

~ Attorney Hanson and Soren X.
Christensen of counsel for Sheets, over
an objection 10 the answer.
Fix the time" suggested Mr.. Chris
'enSen.
1T was during the time they used
tn. wine room"
Witness WAS shown a bank draft. and
Identified It, He had seen Mr. Par
rent there, and identified him. He
also knew his companion and described
him AS a smalie, man who walked with
toes turned IN,
At this polrt witness was turned over
TO Attorney thurman for oross- exam
nation,
did You ever skin saeker?
asked Thurman,
mo. sir
"Dld you see I, lone1'
mo. cir, bui | heard them holer
when they esm' QUIT
what"
kick when ihey found they were
robbed"
"Dld you see Sheets there"
"Yes, he Justwalked In as he would
many other SALONS, spoke TO tho pro-
prietor and walked out again"
Here an adjournment was taken until
3 O'clock this fiernoon.