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The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Leading Woman With John
Drew Tells of " Tom
boyiSh " Name.

Miss Billie Burke, the fascinating
young leading woman with John Drew
in My Wife" is a Washington girl
although her long residence iu London
ana afnHation with the English Profes-
sion have caused her TO be generally re-
garded as native OF England She is
not. however, but a "dyed-in-the-w0or
WaShiugtonian, and returned TO her
home this week in the first legitimate
part she has played since adopting a
theatrical career.
Not the least interesting thing about
Miss Burke particularly to the public
which knows her only across the foot
lights, IS her first name. which she ad-
mits must be puzzling TO those who do
not understand. Generally a girl, espe-
cially one Of Miss Burke's wiusyme per-
souality. has a sweet wGUlauIy name,
and il is easy to understand why peO-
pie should be surprised that Miss Burke
should be known by the t0mboyish
name Of "Bilue." Her christening, how
ever. antedates the day when she first
opened her eyes 10 this great world, and
she freely admits that her fathers dis
appointment was great Wneu hs real
lied that the little newcomer could not
write William Burke, IT. through
life. Not 10 be entirely OuJdOne, Miss
Burke declares her father caused con
siderable comment and amusement by
insisting that she should be called
Billie"
This gave my school teachers any
amount of trouble" said Miss Burke.
and they always locked Disguised. and
insisted upon knowing my real name"
Miss Burke acknowledges that she
vas not even hoyden enough to live UP
10 her name, but was shy and nervous
and given 20 day-dreaming.
Il used 10 have long and earnest con
versations with q dream-Child." Miss
Burke said today, whom i called. or
rather whip called himself. Charles Ed
ward "
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
To elem a Feather Pillow.

Feather pillows can be cleaned with
out taking out the feathers. Put the
pillows into a large tub OF bath, and
scrub them well with small brush dip
ped IN a solution OF chloride Of lime
and warm water.
Afterward rinse them thoroughly,
spread them on the grass to dry, or on
tables in the open air, turning them con-
stuntly.
After two days treatment ia q warm,
strong sun, pin the pillows on 10 a
clOthesline on every fine or windy day
till they are quite dry. then beat them
with a cane: this will disentaugle the
feathers, and the pillows will be like
new.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
To Brighten Shabby Carpet.

Cut an ounce Of yellow soap into small
squares and make into a lather with a
pint OF boiling water. Add 10 this a
quart Of water anC one ounce of borax.
Place the mixture on the range and
bring it to the boil; thon remove It and
when quite cold add an ounce each OF
alcohol and ammonia and half an ounce
of glycerine,
Wipe over quite a small portion or
the carpet at a time and rub vigorous
ly with a clean flannel (Which should
be repeatedly turned as II gets soilcdJ
dipped IN the mixture. until all Spots
are removed and the color revived.
When you have finished you Will be
delighted 10 find how nice your once
shabby carpet looks.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Bread

Chop a tablespoonful OF shortening
into a quart Of flour. wet with a quart
OF warm water, add a tablespoonful Of
sugar and a half yeast cake. dissolved
IN a gill of lukewarm water. Beat
steadily for ten minutes, then cover
and set aside in a warm room over
night In the morning work in two
quarts or sailed -four and lHeed for NJ
teen minutes. Return the dough TO
the mixing bowl and set 10 rise until
twice its original size. Put the dough
on a Toured board and knead again for
ten minutes. form INTO loaVes. kneading
each Of these, ana set 10 rise In pans
until Light. then bake.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
DO Restore BIaek Dresses.

II the dress IS Of cashmere or me-
rfno. and good enough TO remalIe, pro-
coed as follows:
Rip IL carefully and brush each width
separately until free from dust If there
are anv grease spots, remove them by
applying a little turpentine or beuzine.
Then lay the pieces on q table and
sponge both sides with soft water as
hot as the hand can bear.
Spread singly over a clothes-horse I'm
til nearly dry, then iron on the wrong
side with black material laid under
neath) with a fairly hot iron
II these simple instructions are fol
lowed. the material viii look almost as
good as new.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Nur1neg's Medicinal Qualities.

Nutmegs have medicinal qualities
which make them most useful in the
treatment of various illnesses.
IN cases Of collie and dvsentery, for
instazce, nutmeg. very finely powdered
and mixed with a little milk often
has most beneficial effect For chill
dren, one-siXth to Oue-third OF a tea
spoonful. according 10 age should be
given. and Tor older people from one
10 TWO teaspOOpfuls every two hours.
Sleeplessness Is often relieved IN the
same manner. for nutmegs have very
soothing Qualities.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Washable Manicure SET.

New manicure sets are shown with
buffers on which chamois is cIamped
with an extra rim, so that when IL is
soiled it may be easily removed and a
new piece of chamois or even a piece
Of an old glove put in without sewing.
1t IS really convenient, and il takes no
time at all to change the skin.
Little boxes for powder and a little
case for the scissors and orange stick
are covered with waterproof silk. so
that when they get soiled they may be
scrubbed without injury TO the fabric.
The whole set IS placed IA a small oiled
silk bag covered with pOmpadOur ribbon.
for travelling, and takes very little room
in the Valise.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Loo YioIin Books Given ~.

In order TO introduce their method Of
teaching, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin viii
distribute, free OF charge. TO boys and
girls (6 10 % years., whose applications
are not already on nle. 100 violin books,
Thursday, March IS, only, Pythian Tenn
pie l0l2 9th NV. between l. and Mass,
pm, presenting this invitation, who
should be accompanied By parent or note
stating that child Will attend regularly
Thursdays for the 4 months lessons,
for which there viii be no charge. NiO-
Inns furnished free at classroom. Tx
penses paid by annual carniVals
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Johnnycake.

stir together one tablespoonful each
OF drippings Chicken oil preferred), and
sugar. Add one beaten egg, a saltspOon
or salt and one cupfuI Of sour milk
into which one-half teaspoonful OF soda
has been beaten until it stops "purring. %
Lastly. add corn meal and flour IN the
proportion Of twO-thirds meal and one
third -four. taking care that IL is not
too stiff. It should be thin enough when
poured IN the pan 10 fatten out easily
Bake IN a hot oven.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Small Sugar Cured Hams. 10 a-Ac:

stitute SIC; pint jars Apple butter. Sc.
Peach Butter. SC. n. o Molasses. zoe:
Prepared Mustard, Sc; Sweet PICK 81
l9c; Large Fancy Lemons, l2c doz. i n.
u. Pyles' J. stores.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Remove oil Stain 90 700.

Mix pipeclay and water together till
Il forms a stiff paste and spread IL
over the stain. II left TIN the mex. Gay
and then carefully removed, all trace
OF the stain viii have disappeared.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
SpTCed Veal

Put oDa pound Of veal through a miro
ing machine. Season with two we'll
beaten eggs. one tablespoonful, Of but
ter, one tes-spOOnful each af salt and
sage. Put INTO cake pan AMI bake.
Slice when cold.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Where the public may see how Pies of
Quality are made by modern methods
under the most sanitary conditions. Call
al any time. Connecticut Pie Company
Wisconsin ave. and . ST. NV.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Miss Florence Fisher, who IS a menu
Der Of the supporting company ap-
pearng with Madame NazimOva. the
Russian actress, was educated in Wash
iugtOn - Miss Smallwood's school
Miss Fisher. who is q charming and
attractive young woman. Is a daughter
Of Jacob l. Fisher, an attorney Of
PunXaJawney. Ia. The young actress
is 10 be the recipient Of many social
favOTs from former sChOOlmates and
friends curing her engagement IN
washing on.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
At the Sign Of the Fox,

79s 18th 81 NV MISS AIcKELLIP serves a
table d'hote dinner from 10 7.30; home
cooking and reasonable rates. il
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

True Re formers Hall, Benefit Enter
tainmeat Thursday night. Full Lyric
nrHnrStrL..
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
LOCAL MENTION.
The Health Of Your Family

will be better for the daily use Of
Schneider's Malt" Bread. All the eIe-
m6nts essential TO the perfect nOurish-
ment of the system are embodied in this
loaf Made with specially selected ma
terials under Cleanest possible cOndi-
tons. At your grocer's. fresh from the
ovens, &c loaf.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

Mabel Moore, Who is playing with
Edith Wvnnc Matthison ia THE Ser
want in the House. her first season
i'm America. IS considered one of the
finest actresses OF The London stage.
She has rakeu part In four Shakespeare
fcs'iyB'.s AT StIatrOru-un-Av0u. and ner
peT5-syals of POrtia. RcsGlud, Viola.
ard Juliet rank high in London. She
was the original Electra Of the Eng
fish stage. and she created the role of
Ne CRANE in Maurice 3TaeterlincEs
Death u Tiutagel" For several years
she was associated with Arthur BOur-
ChieT, of the same company.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

The remedy for case Of blues is
usually found TO be a Situation Want
ed" ad. in The Times.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
A Sanitary Pie Bakery

Every exacting requirement OF refined taste
s met by satin skin powder. I L.nLa.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18

John Drew preserves his youthful ap-
pearance in striking manner. Mr..
Drew has been acting Cor thirty-five
years and IN an that time has been
under only TWO manaEeTs-tne late L4u-
gustin DAILY and Charles Frohmau The
secret Of his buoyancy and vitality ne
attributes 20 the fact that he has never
worried himself va. . the details Of man
GgcmeIt.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
on Heaters-Gas Rsdistors.

RN est C. \, Muddima2 s Co. SIC L s.
The Washington times., 1908-03-18
Notes Of Stage Folks

One Of tho principal scenes in "Su-
Der5a," entitled .L.candcr's Mad Leap
for Life, is fraught with much danger
so life and limb. The HanlOns are carry
'ng an extra man 20 play the part. IA
case Of accident which is not an uuc0n-
mon occurrence. . Already FIVE actors
have been disabled and some twelve
dummy horses have been wrecked and
demolished
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
RAILWAY employees
Threaten STRIKE
by Associated Press.)

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept. A.
The executive board of the Amalga-
mated Association of Street Electric
Railway Employees of America de-
clared itself in favor of the general
strike of its $4,000 members Of the
association in New England, accord
ing to a statement made by General
Organizer William Walsh of Quincy,
Massachusetts. The trouble started
here with fifty-four men on the
Rhode Island company's street rail-
way system, controlled by the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail-
road. were discharged. The company
stated that the men were discharged
because OF a breach of discipline.
The men claim their discharge was
the result of their forming union.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
EASTERN EDETOR
dies SUDDENLY
- - - M - \ :. --,' Y
lBy AsaocIated Pressl.

NEW YORK, Sept. Alexander
Troup, proprietor and editor Of the
New Haven Union, and former Demo-
cratic committeeman for Connecti-
cut, was stricken with heart failure
in the waiting room of the Grand
Central station this evening and
died shortly after o'clock tonight,
without having regained conscious
ness. He was 6S years old. Troup
just returned from an active cam
paign in Vermont in behalf Of the
Democratic nominee for governor.
This afternoon he attended a confer
ence of the Democratic leaders at the
national Democratic headquarters.
His body was taken in charge by the
members of the Democratic national
committee.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
new EVIDENCE
in JORDAN MURDEI
(By Associated Press)


BOSTON, Sept. 4.-Evidence tina
throws new light on the probabl
manner in which Honorah Jordan Q
Sommerville, known on the stage a
Irene Shannon, was killed, has bee
revealed today. is claimed by tn
medical examiners, who had bee
performing the autopsy on the dis
membered body of the wife of Ches
ter s. Jordan. Jordan in confessioS
stated that his wife was killed by be
ing knocked down stairs, and that b
then cut up the body and placed it \
the trunk which was found by th
police. While the medical examiner
decline to state their findings at tn
time, it is learned that the examine
tion indicates that Airs. Jordan md
her death by being struck on th
head with blunt instrument, poI
sibly fiat iron, causing fractu1
sufficient to cause death. Then 1t
claimed she was strangied Jorda
was arraigned today and after pleas
ing not guilty to charge Of murdt
was taken to jail to await his hea
ing on the eleventh of this month.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
ATLANTIC fleet
Weighs ANCHOR

MELBOURNE, Sept lsaturdayl
-Punctually at o'clock the Con-
necticut. flagship. Rear-Admirai
sperry. eommander-in-ehief OF the
American Atlantic feet. weighed
anchor and pointed ~ prov down
the bay and with elOek-lIke precision
fourteen others OF the white hulled
craft followed her wake and began =
cruise 20 Albany. Queensland. The
New Jersey remained In the harbor
TO convey the mail which h expected
shortly toe the feet.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
RAWH|DE IS SWEPT
OUT OF EXISTENCE
$500 PEOPLE HOMELESS

Tonopah New. Sept a 1908. .
To the. Citizens of TonOpah =
The undersigned, who appointed committee raise
the citizens Rawhide today
submit following
showing the subscriptions received by
The donors have been inadvertently omit
item
listed below sundy receipts The committee will be pleased
ommitted the sub
scribers credit.
list will the fol-
lowing places: Tonopah
Omsby Ne
Club. -t#.
will
the disbursements made from this fund.
THATCHER, Z
w. WISE, q
H. PHILIPS,
MOORE
T. HARRIS,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05

RAWHIDE, Sept. A gasoline
stove -upsetting in DR.. Gardner's Of
fee. located in the Rawhide Drug
company's, office, from some un-
known cause at $3.50 o'clock this,
morning, completely destroyed eight
blocks of Rawhide's business center
and caused a loss of nearly $1,000
600. The fire spread with incredible
rapidity and ate three blocks down
Rawhide avenue, and five blocks
wide to the foothills of the Grutt,
Balloon and Hooligan hills. Heroic
efforst were made by the fire depart
ment, assisted by 500 sturdy miners,
to stay the progress of the flames.
but their work was unavailing owing
to the tinder-like construction of the
buildings. When the fire struck Col
Inns hardware, where over two tons
of dynamite was stored, terrific ex-
plosion occurred, which caused fam
ing boards and blanks to fly in all
directions and setting fire to numer-
GUS buildings simultaneously. The
fire fighters realized vigorous mea-
sures would have to be used SO dyna-
mite was brought into reQuisition
and buildings were dynamited right
and left. Over a ton and a half OF
dynamite was used In the demolition
OF buildings standing in the path oi
the onrushing flames.
A slight wind blowing down the
gullies famed the flames, and 1t II
owing to the prompt action OF the
firemen using dynamite that q single
building Is left standing. Ever,
building OF consequence Is gone
Many persons we're slightly injured
In their attempts 10 save property
and fight the fire. bat owing to COO
heads among them. several fatalities
were prevented.
Frank NJ. conehay. telegraph op
orator. the frst man that sent sh'
news OF the Cripple cs~ek Gre 10 IA
outside world In isss. vas eadi'
burned while saving personal effect
and may die. As soon ~ the hr'
reached the telegraph once. Thoma
Mecaaley. manager. pulled out hi
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Call for Relief Meets With a
Generous Response Train
Carrying Supplies Sent. ].

The people of Tonopah were ap-I
prised Of the fire at 1915 yesterday |
morning. The telegram received by
the Bonanza did not convey the real
seriousness of the situation and 1t
was not until 2:15 in the afternoon
that the citizens were informed Of
Rawhide's complete destruction by
the merciless flames.
FIRE ALARM CALLS CROWD.
Hon. Key Pittman and ]. 8. Dave
lar realizing the suffering that was
imminent in the destroyed camp inn
inediately consulted Chief Swasey of
the fire department, when 1t was de-
cided to sound the fire call to arouse
the citizens of the town. In a few
minutes crowd of 500 people had
gathered at, the corner of Brousiier
and Main streets, wondering what
had happened They were soon in
formed by Mr.. Davelar who had
mounted the hose cart, of the total
destruction of our sister mining
camp
In few words the speaker told
them of the necessity of hurried ac-
tion which would be necessary to re-
lieve the sufferers, who being without
food and adequate shelter were in a
most desperate condition. The gem
erOus heart of the multitude was
touched to its depth and the quick,
generous response was simply the
traditional charity for which this
great mining camp is noted. The
contributions poured into the receiv-
ing committee so fast that great diff
| ficulty was experienced in getting the
names of the donors. Fully $4,000
was subscribed in thirty minutes by
the citizens, so eager were they to
show their sympathy for the distress
ed. At o'clock last evening
| $2394.50 had been subscribed and
this amount will be greatly increased
tomorrow.
AS soon as the conditions obtain
ing in the fire ridden camp became
known owners of automobiles re-
allied that there would be a great
necessity for machines to transport
the people who were rendered home
less and penniless to the railroad at
Schurz. Those who responded were:
Henry Bartlett, Key Pittman, Uri b.
Curtis, George Jenkins, T. l.. Oddie,
Dave Holland, Grant Crumley, Ne
vada Smelter and Mines company,
Letson Ballet and H. e. Busch.
4 The, Holland machine was the first
to start for the scene of destruction,
leaving the city at $40 p. m. The
other cars were loaded on the relief
train, which left the city at S:35 p.
m.
, DOCTORS HURRY TO SCENE.
, Learning that there were several
, people injured and burned severely,
, DR.. w. L. Berry and DR.. c. L. Ham
, mond offered their services to the re-
} lief committee and accompanied the
, train prepared to render any assist.
} ance to the injured.
CITIZENS COMMITTEES.
The men who comprised the sever
al committees were:
George Fox. Ed Dale
AL fCaaffnmaA an pa~a A.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
PEERLESS ONE IN
TWO DEDICATION
tpy Associated Prsss.l

LINCOLN. Sept. t.--Wiiiiam
Bryan today made two non-polislc
speeches TO home folkA The a.
was a. the state fair grounds whe
he participated In the dedleatlon
the new auditorium ana TIE aecoi
vas Al Tahasha. hla home near Fa
view. where a new batidlns uas dee
Gated a. a heapllal feE the aHea.
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Gcoa.lnusd on PAGE ~
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furnishing goods TO the value of
$50 from Messra. Morrow 4 Huasey;
. supply Of bedding from Mrs. Geo.
W ssrosnelder; and twelve blankets
from MessFa. n. MaFsky and com.
pany-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05

This papss 4. Ms-
GeEomt MD2 OA
meWsD4p9z, - =
fhmmk the Go4w o
Verne mm@ RRa@o a9
at - dl&aEama
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05

Total ...........t .taa9e.60I
THE committee alao acknowledge
a Donation Of atty blankets By the
W. u. sollendaF Mercantile eompany;
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
GRAND JURY
IND|CTS BANKER
(By Associated Press.)

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 4.-Ti
grand jury this afternoon returne
indictments against w. B. Nash. 70
mer cashier and director In u
Market Street bank. and L. 4
Havens. cashier. who succeedt
Nash. Indictments charge falsific
tion OF accounts. Mask and Havei
are in custody under bonds OF sic
900 In each case.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
TONOPAH HEAVIL INTER-
ESTED IN RAWHIDE.

. Tonopah was heavily inter-
. ested in Rawhide. some Of the
D principal loosers being: =.
. Marks and company, $4,000;
. ]. w. Stewart and company.
. $4,000; Rounsvell and Lewis,
y $4,000. and Georgle Blakeslee.
. $4,000.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
Every Business Block IS Re
duced to Ashes--Residence
Portion Almost Total Loss.

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RAWHIDE New, Sept A., 1912 m(Specal to the Boz =
nanzaRawhide burning north Nevada avenue Ruster
RAWHDE Sept. 4, 2:15 m-Special to Bonanza
portion and most Of residence Loss
$3.50 OOO People
plies. g. L. BoUTH y
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-05
The above telegram was received

The. above telegram was received
by the Bonanza at 2:15 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. A prior one stat
ing that at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning Rawhide was burning on
north Nevada avenue.
An alarm of tire caused citizens to
assemble at the corner Of Brougher
and Main streets, where the Hon. Key
Pittman designated J. s. Daveler OF
the Bonanza to explain the reasons
for the impromptu meeting and the
extraordinary means employed to call
the citizens together. In a few words
Mr.. Davelar explained the nature of
the call and upon motion three COM
mittees were appointed one on sub
scription, one on provisions and one
on transportation. The chair named
the following gentlemen:
The response was most hearty.