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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
SHOPPERS DAYS
FOR EARLY WINTER
Chamber of Commerce Plans
Special Rates for Out-of-
Town Customers.

The subcommittee Of the retail trade
committee Of the Chamber Of Commerce
has perfected fits plans for out-of-town
shopping days for the hTst two weeks
in December. A meeting of the whole
committee. representing the retail in
teTests of Washington, will be held
friday night at the Chambers offices
TO hear the report of the subcommittee
and put ITS plans into effect
-. ]. Kaufman and Alexander Wolf
made lengthy reports last night on
what they had been able TO accomplish
toward perfecting the detailr OF the
shoppil g days scheme. Only one of the
railroads had given a decided answer,
the Baltimore and Ohio refusing to make
any further reduction in thei- fares for
excursion purposes, Even though ali
the roads take the same action. that
viii not interfere with the plans Of the
members OF the committee They Will
prepare 70 make refunds on tickets
whether at excursion or regular rates.
The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company notned the committee that
Il would make especially low rates from
river points during the Two weeks.
A comprehensive plan of publicity by
posters and newspapers was outlined
This viii be discussed at a meeting
with the Publishers Association this
afternoon.
The committee of fifty, however. Of
which D. J. kaufman is clIa,i man, will
receive the full report Of Mr. Garfnkle's
committed, appointed to outline a plan
70 Increase the out-Of-tOwn trade OF
Washington merchants, at its meeting,
Friday night.
A meeting Of the chairmeu and vice
chaiTmen Of all the committee of the
Chamber Of Commerce has been called
for this afternoon at 8 o'clock to dis
cuss the election Of q permanent sal
aried secretary for the Chamber.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
Booze IS Heavy BOOZer.
Declares BOOZe'S Wife;
HE Drinks LAX a Fish

Booze. Four hundred pounds of 1t was
carted into the Juvenile Court yester-
day.
1t was neither wine. nor whisky, nor
beer. Il was simply Booze, surnamed
Charles, and his wife. wno had selected
the court room as the most desirable
place for the rearranging of their ma
rital troubles
Mrs. Booze, large of waist and amply
built, was the complainant. Her hus-
band. according 10 her statement. had
been in the habit of living up to his
name at ner expense. She possessed a
disposition to put her spouse in the
worst possible light by continually re-
ferring to him by the final cognOmen.
Dat Booze" she declared flercely,
he just drinks LAX a fsh. All nevah
could see why a man should fool VIII
booze, especially a man lax nah Booze
Is. Pussonily, An neN ali drinks, but
Booze
At this point her gift o. metaphor and
smile getting the better of her, she
proceeded to bewilder the court by her
rapid mixing Of Booze" From a fierce
dissertation on alcoholic stinlulant,
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she would suddenly and without warn
ing divert 10 an equally fierce denuncia-
ton of her husbands many snortcom-
ings.
Booze on the witness stand appeared
IN sad need of rest He seemed to be
scarcely more than half awake during
his brightest moments, and. when he be-
came really tired 1t was necessary to
compel him TO talk lest he fall into
sweet and peaceful slumber.
do you support your wife?' de-
manded Judge Gala.
Sometimes" responded Booze, sup
pressing a yaWn.
You must sign the pledge" said
Judge Callah, sternly.
''Yessuh." replied Booze. drowsily..
And pay your wife one-nalf of what
you earn
For the first time the defendant
showed interest.
And when All don't earn muffin.
mus An give her half of dat?' he
Queried, mildly.
cit would be better for you TO occa-
sionally make something responded
'.Yessuh." said Booze. once more coru-
posing himself for slumber. "An'u pay
her half OF what An earns, when All
earns II. "
And with this he was led into the
outer room to pay his first half" TO tne
indignant Mrs Booze.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
PHYSICIANS CURE SKIN WITH
SIMPLE REMEDY.
Noted Eczema Specialist Comments on
a Proven SPECIFIC for Skin Diseases.

Physicians everyw here continue their
praise for ordinary oil of wintergreen
IN wonderful specific for Eczema and
ether itching skin diseases. This liquid.
pure and clean as water, externally ap-
Elied has instant effect A few drops
on the burning, itching sore causes in
slant relief, and a short continued use
gives a complete cure.
Or. G. b. Holmes OF Silver City, Miss.
IS SO enthusiastic about this remedy
-. D D. PTesCrIptiOn-tnat he declares
IN a letter TO the ID. y. ID. Company OF
Chicago that this great remedy IS as
rear a specific for Eczema as is QuInlue
for malaria I have been using your
D. D D. for four years with gratifying
results. 80 writes DIR. Holmes.
There are thousands Of other physi-
clans who use d. D. y. Prescription, the
oil Of wintergTeCn specific. ID. ID. ID.
cures and ii is so clean TO use. If wo
did not know what u. D. d. VIII do
we would not recommend IL TO our
friends and patrons.
Henry Evans and Peoples Pharmacy.
Call at our store anyway and let u
see the nature Of your SKIN trouble.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
DISTRICT CLERKS MARRIAGE
PROMOTES OLD COMRADES

AS the result Of the resignation OF
s'rs. Juliette L. Dorm. nee Davidson,
VINO was married recently in Whining
ton, Del, to Joseph II. Dorm, Of Phiia-
delphia, the District Commissioners to-
day made the following promotions,
transfers, and appointments in the office
Of the Assessor: NJ l. Jones. clerk.
special assessment division. at $780, pro-
NOTED 10 S9l0; Boyce r. Bolton. clerk az
81 200. transferred to clerk at $50; L.
Addison, clerk at 5000. promoted to
clerk at S1.20O: NJ. G. Dent. clerk at $780,
10 clerk 40 S1,O00; A. E. Grant, clerk at
S2.75 per diem. TO clerk at $500 per
annIInl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
HIS TOGS LOOK "SMART"
AND COST HIN $1,000

GOLDFIELD, New, Oct 22--Constable
Inman IS looking for Edward c. Metz.
attired in a dress suit. and a companion,
for whom he holds warrants charging
grand larceny. Metz turned a neat trick
on a local operator. whom he impressed,
after he had stolen a suit case and dress
suit belonging 70 former Lieutenant
Governor Hutchir son, of Idaho.
He looked so well in his evening toys
that he sold the gasOlene hoist and one
hundred feet of track Of the Old Ken
lucky mine to the operator for 81 600
Manager BinfOrd. who owns the mine
discovered his loss in time 10 prevent
the purchaser removing the property,
which had been loaded on freight car.
They say Metz looked smart In the
dress clothes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
ANNA GOULD TO WE'D,
PARIS FRIENDS THINK

NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Is Anna Gould
going to marry again?
Gable dispatches received today say
Paris is convinced that Prince De Slgan
has won the heart of the American
heiress who cast OF Count Boni de Cas-
tellane.
The prince is a constant visitor at
Nine. Gould's chateau, and is paying
vigorous court.
When asked by a friend about the
rumors that she IS TO marry Prince de
Sagan, the countess is reported 20 have
replied
Il am not going 10 jeopardiZe my free
dom again. Once was enough for me,
thank you.
Still, Paris is convinced that the mar
riage is going to take place, and that
tt would be off with the old and on with
the new. IT Is even reported that the
marriage win take place shortly in
London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
Tunnel Discovered:
Plot Against Car
Belief of Police

ST. PETERSBURG. oct 2.-while
General Kristi was hunting in the for
est, eighteen miles from St. Petersburg
and close to the Tsarskoe-Selo. his dogs
began scraping the earth 400 yards from
the Pavlowsk railway. connecting st.
Petersburg and .Tsarskoe-Selo. General
Krisu and his huntsmen removed the
soil, and the entrance to a tunnel was
disclosed. A number of sapping tools
were found
The huntsmen descended the tunnel,
and found two men driving a shaft to-
ward the railroad. They were arrested
and handed over to the soldiers at Tsar-
skOe-SelO. The prisoners had the plans
for mine, and kilograms asking how
the work was progressing.
The police say there is little doubt
that the men were plotting to kill the
Gar and blow up the Tsarskoe- SelO
palace
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
FALL CHURCH MEETING.

The Rev. Or. Franklin Noble. presi-
dent OF the Congregational Club, opened
the first fall meeting of that organize
ton at the First Congregational Church
last night with an address of welcome
to a large attendance. George W Al
ger srOke on american Dlsconttltt
at the dinner were Justice and Mrs
Brewer and the Rev. s. n. Woodrow
and wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
JOHN HELhUS DIES,
VETERAN BUFFET MAN

John Helmus, who was fer thirty years
manager Of the Ebbitt House BUFFET, died
at his home in this city yesterday at
the age OF sixty-four.
Mr.. Helmus was well known among
naval and military officers by virtue
of hts position at the Ebbitt House.
which has for years been the head
quarters OF army and navy officers
when stopping in Washington. He was
an active member of the Masonic order.
Mr.. HeImus was born in Germany in
1888. but came TO this country before
he was twenty years of age.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22

las Won Triumphant Success.
= & S. Ice Cream-rich Velvet kind
Druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEF
BEYOND DANGER LINE

VIENNA, Oct. 22r-Emperor Franz
Josef is improving steadily. His fever
has disappeared. his cough is better,
and his appetite and spirits are ex-
Cellent.
The physicians now believe their pa
tient is out Of danger though his IN
Willingness to rest or submit to the pre-
cautions deemed necessary for him are
still subjects of some uneasiness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
GIRL S1CRIFlCES SELF,
BUT IA. HER IS CONVICTED

DOUGLAS, Ca. Oct. 22.-In an effort
to save her father from the eonse-
quences Of killing her lover, Miss Ida
summerlin, pretty seventeen-year-old
girl went on the witness stand and
sacrificed herself, but her sacrifice was
in vain. for the jury found the father
guilty OF murder
IVY Summerlin, the father Of the girl,
IS a prominent citizen of Coffee COUNTY.
ana ms victim, Leo Mancil, was a mem
Der Of wealthy family.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
APPOINTED TO POLICE FORCE.

Upon recommendation OF Major Syl-
vester, the Commissioners today ap-
pointed Cecil Z. SaowaIter a private OF
class 1 Of the Metropolitan Police Force.
". 7. Council was commissioned a spe-
Cial policeman for duty on the A o.
Bliss properties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
Watch for a City
Randle Highlands.
Frederick Fair, Baltimore and Ohio

r. r. $3.50 round trip from Washington,
October Il 70 p, returning October %.
On Thursday, October 24. Special Train
leaves Washington a. m, tickets sold
$40 round trip. returning same day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
While Saving Your Money,

Why not be drawing interest thereon?
Banking Dept Of Union Trust Co, 1414
+ St, pays interest on all accounts De
pOsits subject to check at any time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-22
s4s.a5 to California.

TIL Oct so. via Washington-S,mset
Route. Personally conducted without
change Berth $3.50. A. ]. Poston. GEM.
Agt.. 511 Pa ave. 705 18th ST.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
ENGINEERS REPORT ON
WATER WORKS EXPENSE

325.23. and It cost $220,07323. La
Dor cost $70,495.6S, and supplies
sl49,57755.
The general expenses were
$4,000 for consulting engineer; in
terest on sale of bonds. $l,30l.64;
bookkeeping, s26776; incidentals,
1856. The engineering expense on
field and Office work was S7096.Sl;
Office supplies, sl6735; transporta-
ton, Sits; kilograms and inciden-
tails. $21S3 The reservoir site
cost s27O51.S3.
To the cost of the pumping sta
ton should be added the pImp and
moving, which amounted to $4,000,
The total expense of construction
is $4G1 .O76.75. and with the pump
$465,976.75. The original estimate
for which the city was bonded was
$4,000. The entire job exceeded
the estimate by Sl5,976.75. This
excess was paid out of the gneeral
fund by appropriation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
N. P. IN PEACEFUL
VALLEY

The Northern Pacific is planning
to change its present route of en-
trance into this city to l up through
Peaceful valley. Thence through
the proposed Graves tunnel to the
line east of town. This is the prob
ability that is worrying residents Of
Peaceful valley. Real estate men
have bought extensively in that
part of the city in the name of the
Northern Pacific Railway Co.
A strip of 100 feet on the north
side, or practically the whole of
Wilson St, has already been Sc
cured.
BY following water grade on
Hangman creek for little way af-
ter leaving Peaceful valley, a hill
that is almost unsurmountable with
heavy tonnage may be evaded,
thereby permitting heavier trains to
be pulled west from this city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
ALL BUT THAW SMILE
AT PASSING FUNERAL
(Scripps News Association

'oCiippo A'CWS hSEoSideAcii-(
NEW YORK, April "a big as
semblage of alienists were on hand
when the Thaw lunacy commission
resumed Its session this morning.
Thaw entered early, apparently I'M
worried at the prospects of facing
the board in private examination.
Dr. Diefendorf testified that in his
opinion Thaw is incapable of under
standing the proceedings against
him or of advising counsel.
He said Thaw's letters to news
papers during the trial indicated in
sanity. particularly one in which he
said the prosecution Is backed by
blacklegs.' At this point Evelyn en-
tered the courtroom. Mcclure Sc
cretly crossexamined Diefendorf.
The lawyers grouped themselves
about the witness stand and ques-
tons were asked and answered in
whispers.
DR.. Wagner took the stand when
Diefendorf was released. He said
there was not the slightest doubt
in his mind that Thaw is capable of
understanding his position. the pro-
ceedings against him and of ad-
vising his counsel.
The gist of Defenders testimony
was that Thaw is medically insane,
but legally responsible. He was in
terrupted by the passage of an
Italian funera lcortege led by a
brass band playing a funeral dirge.
All except Thaw smiled.
Dr. Wagner made a strong point
for Thaw when he testified he talk
ed with defendant today about
White and found him perfectly ra-
tional. Hartridge took the stand in
an effort to strengthen the case in
favor of Thaw's sanity. He said
in all conversations with him he
never found anything upon which
to base an opinion Thaw is insane.
Following Hartridge the commits
hands, excluding even Thaw's law
yers. The examination took place
in Justice Fitzgerald's chambers
where Thaw was put through a
rigid physical and mental test.
1t is freely predicted that upon
the showing made in the morning
session, that unless the private ex
animation reveals some streak OF
INSANITY. the commission tomorrow
Twill report the prisoner sane and
the trial will proceed.
The examination was concluded
at 1855. Thaw was taken back tc
The Tombs and Evelyn left the
court building. During the examina
ton Evelyn waited in apprehension
in the corridor
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
CITY HAS LOST FORTUNES d
IN VACATION OF STREETS

After giving away to d. c. Cor
bin and Jay p. Graves property
worth $350,000, the city council Is
now holding up the vacation of a
portion of Spofford av. in Muzzy's
addition and a portion of Stevens
st. and a nearby alley to secure
guarantees of payment to the city
of about $500 for each vacation.
The law states that a street may
be vacated after it has ceased to be
of use if the city so determines.
Then the property is given gratis
to owners of abutting property.
The city gets around this law by
requiring that before a street or
alley is vacated, the abutting prop
erty must pay or guarantee to pay
over a certain sum. This is the
course pursued in the vacation Of
Hatch St, which the McGoldrick
Lumber Co. got for $1,000. 1t is
the custom to figure up what the
property would have paid in taxes
since the beginning and then
charge the amount against AUDITING
property.
In the case of the Corbin and
Graves vacations the CITY did not
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
3 BURGLAR BABES

SEATTLE, April 3.-Three 10
year old boys. Chester Swan, Harry
Lafferty and Joe Morrison, sons Of
some of the best known residents
of the fashionable Capitol hill, have
been arrested and confessed to no
less than burglaries, of which
were successful.
Working in the afternoon, steal
ing only money, leaving watches
and revolvers and jewelry behind,
the boys work looked to the police
as If a gang Of clever burglars were
operating. Amusement greeted the
information that children were the
burglars, while their work chal-
lenged even the admiration of those
who are accustomed to seeing
crime in all its phases.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
PIONEERS HOLD
REUNION

In Justice Stocker's court room
last night 100 pioneers of Spokane
county met in annual session for
the purpose of laying plans and
electing officers for the ensuing
year
Francis II. Cook, owner of the
first newspaper in Spokane. was
elected president; George H. Holl-
way, superintendent of the Asso-
ciated Charities. vice president: S.
l.. Alexander, secretary and treas
urer. mad Mrs. Robert Farley and
Prof. |. c. Libby were elected
trustees Of the society.
A committee was appointed to
visit the sick members of the so.
clety with flowers. A recruiting
committee was also appointed for
the purpose Of enrolling new mem
bers. 1t was voted to adopt a
bronze button, stamped with a log
cabin, bearing the date 1884 and
encircled with the words Spokane
County Pioneers Society,"" At the
annual picnic to be held at Medical
Lake this summer obituary articles
Of deceased members will be read
The society was founded by A. J.
Ross, deceased, and enrolls only
those who were residents of Spo
kane county prior to Thanksgiving
day, 1884. The present member
ship is 800. 10 of the original mum
Der of 400 having died in the past
year.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03

require these capitalists to give q
cent. The property Is worth moro
than a quarter of million dollars.
The Corbin grant alone Is worth
$3.50 900, according to local real es'
tate men. Corbin secured all OF
Harrison av. and the river 'front.'
from Division st. to Washington
St; Graves got all CT Perry st. from
Division st. east to Olive st. Coo
Inns grant is used by the Spo'
kane & International railway and
Graves was for his miami Empire
ectric system. /,
Another land grab is believed To.
be contemplated by the Cliff paris.
capitalists, who appeared Lefore tho
city council some weeks ago and
demonstrated against The grading OF
Cliff av. A move Is afOot to ask the
city to vacate Cliff av. for almost a
mile. According to law this prop!
erty will go to abutting property
but If the city pursues the course
taken in such cases as the vacation
of Spofford av. and insists on pay<
ment by the millionaires, the same
as by the poorer men, 1t should Inc.
sist on considerable sum for
Cliff ay
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03

johnny is a grown up man now OF
about rs years. He is prosperous
and wants to find his mother and
father and his 2 brothers and 2
sisters. Young Banker says it a let
ter that the family separation was
brought about by man named
Smith, and following the divorce,
his mother married Smith.
) She used to visit him In Portland
until he was l3 years old. Then
she came no more and the boy
grew to manhood.
All his efforts to locate his fam
lily have failed utterly and as a
last resort, after detectives and in
formation gathers had failed, he has
appealed to the Catholic of Spo-
kane.
The father used to own brick
yard and farm near Spokane.
Young Banker does not know his
fathers initials, but say his
mothers maiden name was Sophie
Yenley.
Young Banker ends his letter,
please assist me. 1t is hard to go
through life not knowing anything
Of your parents, or sisters and
brothers" The boys address is
351 Taylor St, Portland, Ore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03

Lottie Williams. age 90, an in
mate of the notorious Main block,
died last night at Sacred Heart hos
pital from fracture of the spine
which she sustained in a wild all
night orgy Saturday at the Old
Crow saloon. The woman and sew
eral other men and women were
drinking much of the night. About
2 a. m. all were intoxicated and
the Williams woman climbed out Of
one of the closed boxes to the top Of
the partition. She was perched
there when she was either pushed
over or fell,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03

City Engineer Mcintyre has filed
with the city clerk his final report
of expenditures for the new water
works system. The report shows
the work to have been done well
within the estimate. Increase in
paw granted laborers on city work
added $5,292.34 to the expense, and
alterations ordered by the board OF
public works made an additional ex-
pense of s26,425,65.
The total cost of labor on the
pumping station was $22, l7l.25, and
supplies cost $50 ,65l.l9, making the
total cost of installation SS2,S22.44,
This was 81 per cent of the esti-
mate, which was sS5 ,355.5S.
The cost of wpilding the reservoir
amounted to $a7,S79,4S, 90 per cent
of the estimate, which was $780,
7l44S. For this work, labor cost
s47, 962S4; supplies. $39,9lIl4.
The pipe line estimate was $685.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
PLAYING SHOT MACHINES
CAUSED HIS DOWNFALL

ALTON, H., April with arms
full of treasured French, Greek and
Latin books. Prof. Albert Williams,
aged so years, formerly principal
of the Humboldt school, and also
of the public schools at North
Alton. was admitted to the Madi-
son county poor farm. He was re-
moved from his position as school
principal 8 years ago. A year
later his wife obtained a divorce
He became addicted to playing slot
machines and since the loss of his
position has lost his entire fortune
Of $4,000 in slot machines and is
now penniless. He has no children.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
1e YEAR OLD GIRL BURGLAR

SAN FRANCISCO. April 3.-The
most daring and shrewdest female
burglar that has ever operated In
the history of this city is but girl
of 16 years. Her name is Elizabeth
Lourika.
She eluded the entire police force
and detective bureaus of San Fran
cisco for 6 months.
The girls victims were mostly
her employers and her loot consist
ed of jewelry and fine clothes.
A year ago this child criminal
came to San Francisco and COM
menced operations. She was very
successful at first but blundered u
job / night which led to her cap
ture and conviction of grand lar
ceny.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-03
NO MORE
WARSHlPS
(ScrIpps News Association.)

SAN FRANCISCO, April Be
tween 1000 and $500 employees Of
the Union Iron Works, whose COM
bined monthly salaries amount to
almost $250,000, will be dropped
fro mthe payroll as soon as the
warships California and Dakota,
now under construction, are COM
pleted.
This great cut in force is the re-
suit of a determination of the Of
ficials of the works to accept no
more contracts for construction of
warships. Contracts for the Cali
fornia and South Dakota were en-
tered into years ago. Since that
time the builders say they have lost
100000 on the work, largely due,
they allege, to unsettled conditions
Of the labor market.