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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
England Aids Turkey
By Sending WarShipS

LONDON. oct. s.-EnsIand gave her
first tangible evidence today Of support
ing Turkey by ordering the battleships
Glory and Prince Of Wales and the
cruisers Diana and Lancaster TO proceed
at once from Malta 10 the Island Of
Lemnos, which is IN the Grecian archi-
pelago and belongs 10 Turkey
The vessels will sail TO Lemnos BY
way Of Beslka bay. at the entrance 10
the Dardanelles-
England is acting on the representa-
tion Of Turkey that only the presence
of the English fleet can calm the Turk
ish pOpulace and prevent the spOliation
of the empire.
England has given UP hope Of averting
a war and the commencement Of actual
hoStiliIies between Servia and Austria
Hungary is mOmentarily expected
The British press today hints that the
breaking of the present alignment in
the Balkans would be the cue for Eng
land TO annex Egypt, over which she
has long held a suZerainty.
The stock market is taking a more
serious view Of the war outlook and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
.ERB'S CARTRIDGES
IN WIFE'S BEDROOM
Sensational Discovery in
Philadelphia Murder
Investigation.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. s.-what is
regarded as the most sensational and
in portant development yet disclosed by
the investigation OF the Red Gables
tragedy in which Capt. J Clayton Erb
lost his life Tuesday night. was the
finding this morning Of the box of cart
tridges for Erbis own gun under the
dresser in Mrs. Erb's room.
These cartridges were OF 3S-calibre.
fitting the army pistol belonging TO
Captain Erb, which was found with a
clean barrel in his own room under
lock and key Immediately after the
tragedy Mrs Erb's own revolver, from
which the shots were fired that killed
Captain Erb. is OF 32-calibre.
Every Nook Searched.
The discovery Of the SS-calibre car
tridges under the dresser in Mrs. Erb's
room, v as made by Detectives Gavin
and Long. who made thorough search
Of the house this morning, moving fur
Liture and hunting in every nook and
corner for evidence.
This latest discovery, the detectives
declare, is the strongest evidence vet
disclosed to support the theory that the
murder was pTemeditatcd and the re-
suit of conspiracy between Mrs Erb
and her sister. Mrs. Cathariae BeiseL
They say the cartridges were removed
from the captains room 20 make sure
that he could not load his own rCyoI-
Yer. and use II In his own defense.
Erb's Revolver Clean
It developed at the inquest that the
barrel Of Captain Erb-s revolver was
perfectly clean. aud that it had not been
used on the night OF the tragedy. II
contained no cartridges. AMI there vas
none in Jhe room that would fit it,
rfT mis-
the .3S-caliEer box. but they could Not
be found anywhere, the theory Of ne
detectives being that IT was planned by
the wife and sister to convey the i'm
+ Iression that the cartridges had been
used by Captain Erb.
Detective austin Gavon, who made tie
discovery has been employed by Cap
tain Erb for several months in locking
UP the past life of Mrs. Erb.
Evidently Hidden.
Detective Gavin said the cartridges
had apparently been thrown back un-
der the dresser hurriedIy in an efrnrt
to hide them and keep them OUT Of
reach Of Erb.
When Detectives Doyle. McKentv. and
Crawford. accompanied by the PhiIadel-
phia police photographer. reached Red
Cables at noon today and were inform
ed OF the find, they have already were
Of the opinion that, in connection with
cred. there viii be little trouble in pr,S7-
ing a conspiracy
Servants in the house. -'sweated'' To-
day and given what practically amount
ed TO the police third degree repudI-
ated the story told at the inquest TO
the effect that the gun carried by Mrs.
Erb had been given her by Captain
Erb. They said that Mrs Erb had Sc
cured the revolver herself, and .hat
she had kept it about the house for
several months,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
WILL STEAM .
TO NIPPON WATERS
Admiral Sperry Gives Signal To-
morrow for Cruise From
Manila.

MANILA, oct. 9.-The American fleet
is today in readiness to sail for Yoko-
hama tomorrow morning. IL was Ad-
miral Sperry's original intention to sail
this evening. but he decided on a post
ponement early in the day.
While on the cruise TO japanese
waters. Admiral Sperry will consider
the testimony IN the court-martial Of
Lieut. Frank T. Evans, who was
charged with absenting himself from
duty, drunkenness and disrespectful
language to his superior officers.
No inkling has been given as to the
decision, but the impression prevails
that Evans will be guilty on at least
one of the charges and punished
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
SOUTHEAST ASKS
FIRE PROTECTION

Better fire protection for the public
schools Of southeast Washington is re-
qUested by the Southeast Washington
Citizens Association IN a letter TO the
Commissioners. In reply, the associa-
ton was informed that Fire Chief Belt
recently made an inspection of the
schools in the southeast section. and a
detailed report is now in the hands Of
the Board of EducauOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
SHO- BY HUNTER.

MONTICELLO. n. Y. Oct. s.-Frank
Matthews. a plumber employed in the
Singer Building. New York city. was
arrested here today. charged with
shooting and mortaIly wounding Samuel
Leven. Matthews. who was hunting,
leaned his gun against "A tree, where
upon Leven seized il. In the struggle
which ensuec. the weapon was dis
charged and a charge of shot entered
G9Ven's stoma ch-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
WEATHER REPORT.

The barometric disturbance that has
occupied Cuban and Florida waters dur
ing the last few days has moved north
ward and now covers the South At
lantic States. The rain area that at
tended this disturbance extends north
ward 10 Virginia, and thence over east
ern Tennessee and the east Gulf States.
During the next thirty-siX hours the
southeastern disturbance will move
northward, and its rain area will extend
over the Middle Atlantic States
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Wilmington 10 New
York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
NIGHT RIDERS WARN

RALEIGH. n. C. Oct. 9.-AIore than
thirty cotton ginners in Martin county
are notified that unless they ston
work their gins will be burned. This
is the third notice. Each bears the
signature Might Riders" Insurance
on gins does not apply where they are
burned by might riders"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
JEROME REFUES
TO OPPOSE THAW

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-District Attor-
ney Jerome will not appear in person or
be represented at the hearing before
Judge Mills in White Plains on Monday
TO determine the sanity Of Harry 4
Thaw.
He says he Will not be responsible II
Thaw, whom he considers a Dangerous
paranoiac, is discharged
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
!. !. HILL REELECTED.

ST. PAUL Oct. AT the annual
meeting OF the Great Northern stock
holders, J. J. Hill. L. w. Hill. and Fred
erlck Weyerhauser were reelected di-
rectors. The board reorganized and re-
elected the old officers Of the road.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
SPRINGFIELD MOB
LEADER ACQUITTED
Jury Returns Verdict Opposed to
Judges Instructions After
Being Out % Hours

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Oct g-"Aba-s
Raymer. alleged leader of the n0Ss
which hanged two negroes on me
nights Of August IA and Is ana de-
stroyed much property, stands aCquit-
property OF Harry T Lopers
The jury was out twenty-nine hours
and the verdict was in direct confIicf
with the Instructions Of JICse Creigb-
=on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
TOLSTOY GETS WELL.

ST. PETERSBURG. Oct. 9-The
health Of Count Leo Tolstoy is complete
" restored. He has resumed his long
walks and rides in the country around
Hasnaya Poliana, and he is hard at
work at his books
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
s1.as to Baltimore and Return

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsvl-
vaEia Railroad. Tickets gond returning
until Sunday night All reeular trains
except the Congressional Limited"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
Maryland National Guards
man Captures Gold Trophy
in Rife Shooting Contest.
HAS TOTAL OF Go
OUT OF IS SHOTS
Threatening Skies Do Not Keep
Crowds Away, and Marksmen
Are Glad of Cloudy Day.

Threatening skies could not keen
those interested from the last day Of the
annual fail matches, given by the Ma
tional Guard Of the District OF CoIum-
bia, at the National Guard range. at an
early hour this morning.
The teams are working on all tho
targets TO bring all the matches 10 a
close today. The crowd Is fully as large
as yesterday, and the contestants nro-
nounce the subdued light much better
ior locating the target in the long range
matches.
Today the Harries long distance tro-
ply at 1000 yards, which was com
menced yesterday afternoon at O'Clock.
was finished, together with the r. Har-
ris & Co. trophy match at GO yards.
The first prize in the Harries match.
a gold medal contributed by Gen. George
II. Harries. was won by Sergt E o.
Wright, OF the Fifth Regiment OF the
Maryland National Guard, with a score
Of 66 out Of a possible 70 The four
prizes Of 20. Is 10 and 5 per cent Of
the entrance receipts were won by n.
B. Atkinson, Company z, First Regi-
ment. score g.; Charles z Groome.
Company I. First Regiment. score g.;
Sergeant Baptist, Of the Marine Corps.
score 81, and Thomas Brown. COMPANY
J. First Regiment, score 81.
Those Who Completed.
The men who have completed the 200,
500. 800. and coo yards at five rounds
each, are B. c. Bischoff, Company p,
First Regiment with a score of 81 out
Of a possible 100: Lieut.. +. Z. Bomar.
Company L, First Regiment. with a
score Of 81. and Corporal John NJ. Tay-
lor, Company NJ, Second Regiment. with
score Of IS.
Those who are qualified for the Ma
uonal Rifemen's team for the ensuing
year by making a score of 80 OF better
out Of possible IS in the 200, 800. and
500 distances are:
B. c. Bischoh. Lieut. F. z. Bomar.
Corp. John Taylor. Lieut.. J. Stanbaugh,
Sergt. n. T. Butler, L. ]. Rose. serE
geant SchlOner, Lieut.. F. c. Holt. c.
Y. Chandler. W. +. Schriver. A. y.
Frederick, II. c. Earnshaw. Sergt. J.
J. Hartnett. l. n. Towel. I. H. Clouser.
II. +. Richardson, and J. Z. Flaughter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-10-09
Papers Are Used.

Personal ads have been largely used.
and the private search has at last
brought about the finding Of the dead
body Identified as Ernest Robertson.
With robbery eliminated as a motive.
and the murder theory unsupported by
signs Of violence, only the brother who
has disappeared can solve the mystery
as 1t Is now stated by the family.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
DR.. FLINT DIRECTS
SUPREME HYPNOTIC ACT.
Living Pile of Flesh and Bones Makes
Tower to support 3OO-Pounds
Man.

A living human pile of flesh and
bones weighing over half a ton. and
supported upon the backs of four
kitchen chairs was one of the thrilling
spectacles at the Towle opera house
last evening.
Dr. Flint presented this scene by
special request of some personal friends
in the audience. After testing sew
eral of the young men on the stage
he selected the five best suited to his
purpose, and placed them in a state of
absolute rightly through magnetic in
huence. Two of the these were placed
with their shoulders and heels resting
upon the backs of four kitchen chairs.
Then two more men were placed cross
wise of these two and still fifth cross
wise OF the latter two. Then DR.. Flint.
who weighs over three hundred pounds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
HEGEWISCd.

Miss Media Gabriel has returned to
her home in Ohio. after a lengthy visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Mat Atmer.
Fay Lammering attended the COM
mencement exercises OF the Chicago
veterinary college in the Central Y.
NJ c.. A. last Monday evening.
Mrs. A. Starkweather spent yester-
day with friends in Hammond.
OF late Hegewisch has been the
scene Of several political meetings The
democratic party held a netting last
Tuesday evening at Kosciusko's hall.
Among the speakers were Judge Foster
and Alderman s. Derpa-
On Wednesday evening, headed by
the Jones ffe and drum corps. the re-
publicans held meeting at the opera
house. Among the speakers who ad-
dressed the meeting were Senator A.
c. Clark, Warren E. Colburn, P. H.
Moynihan and John H. Jones
Miss Mayme Burnham is spending
the spring vacation with Miss Nellie
Southworth of Griffith.
The school trustees of the village
OF Burnham held their regular meet
ing at the school house last evening.
Fire was discovered about six O'Clock
last evening at 1851 Ontario avenue
but very little damage was done. The
fire is supposed to have originated
from spark from the chimney
Mrs. ]. H. Lammering and son, Burt,
were Chicago shoppers Thursday.
DR.. o. E. Wald. of Chicago, spent
Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs.
c. A Freeburg, at the Swedish Luther
an parsonage.
Rev. w Pearson entertained the
yaung peoples society Friday evening
at the parsonage.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
POSTOFFICE CANDIDATES
ARE GETTING BUSY

While Thomas E. Knots is working
took and nail to get rid of the post
mastership of Gary, James Bowlby, who
is employed by the Steel company,
and John Call are running neck and
neck to land the position. They are
both pulling their wires until they are
hot and 1T expected that within the
next few days signed petitions will go
to Congressman Crumpacker. Knots
bond expired on March 81, and the
postmaster of Gary is now without
bend contrary to the federal law. Nor
is Tom making any effort to get a
bond.
The post Office has been raised to a
third class Office and while the post
master is receiving the salary of a
third class postmaster his expenses
owing to the big business equal those
Of second class office. For this reason
MIR. Knots wants to resign.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
BOYS PLAY TAG WITH DYNAMITE
Drop Explosive They Had Stolen When
Police Arrive.

Five sticks of dynamite stolen from
a work car on the tracks of the Chi
cago Terminal Transfer Railway COM
pany were used by as many boys I'm
playing tag last night. When the po-
lice arrived the boys dropped the sticks.
with which they had repeatedly tagged
each other in play, and fled. The dyna-
mite-sufficient the police say, to wreck
large part of the buildings in the
Observation-Disclosures placed in the car.
A Waterman notified the police that the
boys had stonel the dynamite and that
their lives were endangered
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
RECENT BRIDEGROOM
HOLDS OPEN HOUSE

Warren Hartelrode of Indiana Har-
Dor, who surprised his friends by bring
home bride the other day, whom he
had married three weeks before. cele-
brated the event last night by keeping
open house at the Topaz buffet.
There was a large company of his
friends who assembled to accept Mr..
Hartlerode's hospitality, but the latter
was denied to no one who entered the
place, friend, stranger or foe All dur
ing the evening the liquid refreshments
flowed and cigars went up in smoke at
the hosts expense.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
Boarder Prevents Bad Fire.

But for the presence of mind of Jo-
seph Muchawa, a boarder in a Hun
garian boarding house at 1850 Ontario
avenue, yesterday evening, the entire
house would have gone up In flames.
Muchawa was on the second floor when
he noticed one of the beds was on fire.
Hastily grabbing the bed clothing he
threw it out of the window and then
jumped to the ground through a side
window The fire department was
called and the flames were soon ex-
tingushed. The loss was about 800,
fully covered by insurance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
Runaway BOYS Arrested.

A proposed trip to California by two
boys, each IA years old. was interrupted
yesterday when William Jolvex- 1905
Burnside avenue, and Charles Keller,
627 One Hundred and Eighteenth street
were arrested as they were boarding
train at the West Pullman depot
Jolvex told the police that he had
stolen $40 from the room of his cousins
Fred Jolvex, who lives at hiS home,
1906 Burnside avenue. 81 know the
boye that went to California last year
and Charlie and I started out there
said Jolvex." The boys will be turned
over the juvenile court where they will
be given a hearing today before Judge
Tuthfll
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03

stood upon the topnost man, making
what is considered one Of the most con-
vincing OF all demonstrations OF mag
netic catalepsy.
Mrs. Flint. not to be outdone, also
presented some unusual scenes. Her
program, as on the previous evening,
was entirely new. and there was a
laugh in every situation. An especially
funny scene was that in which the
young men were given the suggestion
that they were afraid of mice, and were
then sent scampering in every direc-
ton when some imaginary rodents ap-
peared.
The Flfnts are here tonight and to-
morrow night, and every scene pre-
sented those two evenings will be en-
tirely different from anything that has
been seen earlier in the week.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
OVER THE TEACUP.
tcont.nued from page two,


Sunday to resume his studies at Pur-
due after spending few days with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs F. r. Mott,
of South Holman street
D. P. Black of Hobart was in Ham
mond yesterday on business.
J. L. Martin is transacting business
in Valparaiso today
George Milen is in Dolton and Lans-
ing, Ill, ,,day on business.
G. c. Smith of East Chicago is Wis
itor in Hammond today.
E. d. Brandenburg went to Crown
Point today on business.
E. D. Brandenburg returned last
evening from Indianapolis where he
attended the republican convention.
A. e. Van Bodegraven. who is at
tending the Chicago university. came
home this afternoon to spend the week
end with relatives.
The new club to be organized here
shortly will be exceedingly helpful
to housewives, especially those who
do their own homework. Watch for
the announcement.
Z
Bakers tomorrow
HAVE YOU SEEN TT.
The magnificent display of Easter
hats and bonnets If not, take a trip
down to the Bomberger and Shaw mil
iinery opening and see the correct
thing in headgear. Styles to suit ev-
cry costume, prices to suit every purse.
Millinery opening to commence Friday
and Saturday, April 8 and a, and ex-
tend for one week so as to give their
many friends and patrons an oppor-
tunity to examine at leisure their large
and varied display. Dress hats, street
hats, theater hats and bonnets, French
and home models for every occasion
you will find in their display rooms
1S6 South Holman street. Every one
is welcome to come in a.. examine
and find out for themselves the cor
rect hat to wear and how to wear it.
ADV.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
WEST HAMMOND PARENTS
CLUB TO MEET TODAY.

Will meet this afternoon and Rev. c. J..
Sharp will give an address. The full
progrm Is as follows
A Gentle Word. ......... Elsie Lorenz
The Golden Rule. Annie Kirschsieper
Eyes Of the Angels Margaret Calligan
Special Words. Hattie Arnold
Dolly Dear. Mile Ahlborn
Song-A Boys Best Friend. Boys
Dialouge. Gilbert Krug and Ida Moore
The Bumblebee. .Udella Deaver
Baby Brother. Florence Knott
When Mamma Was Little Girl. -.
Josie Whitfield
Sunbeam. Caroline Boerst
Why Bette Didn't Laugh. Emma Karr
Song-Child's Evening Prayer. :. Girls
Parsons Sermon. ... Robert Long
Vocal Duet. Olga Vogel, Irene Brusel
A Longfellew Play--Leslie Lindner,
Viola Pressed. Paul Siegrist. Dewey
Lanfond, Florence Miller, Ada Sher-.
wood, George thinner. verl Suites,
Barbara Schneider. Mabel Button,
Arthur Langbeen.
Instrumental Solo. Irene Brusel
Song-When There's Love at Home
Address. .............. Rev. c.. j. Sharp
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-04-03
Contract Is Awarded.

The Meteor club, social organiza-
ton of Windsor Park people, has de-
cided to live in new home. A con-
tract for new $4,000 concrete club
house was awarded to P. ]. McDonagb
with specifications to have the build
ing completed by July. The present
club house is located at Seventy-fourth
street and Lake avenue. The new
building will be put on the site of the
old club house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-13
With the Local Pleasure Graf,

The power launch Thelma. one or the
fleet or Washington-Owncd pleasure craft
which sank at her mornings off the foot
Of 9th street southwest about ten DAVIS
ago. Is still lying on the bottom. II Is
understood. however, that Can't. Collins
her owner. will in a few days take steps
to have her raised and repaired for sum-
mer service on the river.
The yawl Albatros is at Cumberland 8
sor Overhauling and painting preparatory
to going into service with the fleet of
pleasure craft on the Potomac. She will
be ready for Service before the end of
this week.
The fitting out of the deadrise Dauntless
for pleasure service on the Potomac dur
ing the coming summer is progressing
rapidly at Cumberland's foot of 9th street
southwest. and the boat will be ready to
go into service in short time She was
recently fitted with power engine and
is now being equipped with a abin and
other improvements.
The power boat Rosalie owned by Cant
Jack Hendley. is on the railway nj
Regan's having her hull rebuilt and other
repair work done that will fit her for
pleasure service on the river. Her owner
will use the boat for extended trips the
coming boating season.
The power launches Two Friends. Cath
crime and Roamer, after being overhauled
and painted. made their first trips OF
the season on the river last Sunday
The schooner yacht Ciconia Ralph Gait
owner returned to port yesterday from
cruise of several days to Annapolis
with her owner and party aboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-13
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Arranging for the 1nternationa
Fisheries Congress-.

At meeting at the New Willard last
night to arrange for the international
fisheries congress. which will meet in this
city September p to g. George NJ. Bow
ers. United States fish commissioner, was
chosen chairman of general commit
tee. which will have charge OF the ar
rangements Maj. Richard Sylvester. su-
perintendent Of police. and w. de c.
Revenel were appointed vice chairmen:
z. j. Stellwagen, treasurer and Or.
Moore. secretary. Other committees
named are as follows:
Ways and means-Mr Hood, chairman
Messrs. Stellwagen. Bell. Norment, Ham
ilton. Rudolph and Harlan.
Entertainment-Maj. Sylvester, chair
man: Msssrs. Harlan. Talbot, Loeb,
Hunter. Young, Bell and Small.
Observation-Disclosures West. chair
man: Messrs. Barnard Bowers, RathbiIT,
Gin. steilwagen, Ransdell. Palmer. smith
Talbot Sylvester, Ravenel. Titcomb.
Rudolph, Carr and Hunter
Publicity-Mr. Bone. chairman; Messrs
kaunmann. Mclean. Dunlap, Evermann
and Alexander.
Exhibits Mr.. Rathbun. chairman
Messrs. Ravenel, Dunlap. Titcomb and
Moore.