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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-26
Asks Him to Hold Her ParaS0l,
Sends Her Maid for the
Police.
Threatened TO KILL Her
HE COMPELLED HER, SHE De.
clARES, TO ACCOMPANY HIM
TO ST. LOUIS UNDER A THREAT
OF TAKING HER LIFE.

St Louis. Mo-, Sept 25.-Mrs. Ber-
tina Williams, a dark eyed, dark haired
widow, forced by fear Of being killed
to come from Edwardsville to st.
Louis, with her ardent sutton, Charles
Barron, after the sight Of a revolver
in his pocket had wrung from her
promise to marry him. used brown
silk parasol in a clever ruse to cause
his arrest in q downtown department
store.
Mrs. Williams is employed in an Ed
wardsville dressmaking establishment.
According to her story OF her exper-
fence, told to the police, she was on
her way to work bareheaded when
Barron, who has long been paying
court to her. stepped from a doorway
and asked her where she was going.
She answered that she was going to
work.
Was q La Melodrama.
mo, you're not" said Barron. you
are going to st. Louis with me. You
didn't meet me the other night as you
promised. have waited long enough
for your answer. Now you are going
to marry me whether you want to or
not"
He threw back his coat, Mrs. Will
liams said, and pointed significantly to
a revolver in his pocket. Mrs. Will
liams pleaded for time to go home and
get her hat, thinking she could thus
escape him.
NO." he said, you are going to St.
Louis with me just as you are. I'll
buy you hat when we get there and
then we'll get married"
Mrs. Williams said, she boarded an
interurban trolley car with him. Aft
er leaving the car at Eads Bridge. Mrs.
Williams, who had figured out a plan
Of escape. reminded Barron of his
promise to buy her hat.
She prevailed on him to accompany
her to a store at Broadway and Wash
ingtou avenue. They went to the Sec
ond floor.
Before having a hat fitted l must
fix up my hair" said Mrs. Williams
"You wait here on the settee while I
go to the rest ROOM
Then, as II 1t were an afterthought.
she handed Barron her brown silk par
asol.
"Just hold that until I come out, /"
she said.
When she was in the rest room she
hurriedly whispered to the maid
There is q man out there who
threatened to kill me. Go get police
man. Tell the officer it Is the man
sitting on the settee holding a brown
parasol"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-26
GAOSKI TO RETURN
american News Service,

(Amertcan News Servtce)
New York, Sept. 25.-Mme. Johanna
Gadski is soon to return to New York.
where she will head the Wagnerian
contingent of singers at the Metropoli-
tan opera house during the coming
winter. She has secured passage on
the North German Lloyd steamship
'.Kronprinzessin Cecile," sailing Sep
TENDER %.
The sopranos host of friends and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-26
Mingling o. Old and New.

It was q typical incident-the
strange mingling Of the old with a
strain OF the new. One finds the new
in the frequent signs at the taverns:
Motorists catered for" Good accom-
modations for cyclists and the fire.
Quent Temperance hotels" the chill
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-26

Kendall, England, August 28.-This
is a quaint little city in Westforeland
which is usually missed by tourists In
their eagerness to reach the more
famous lake country just beyond 1t.
Seeking quiet resting place where
every lodging place would not be
crowded during the holiday season
and yet where we would be within
easy reach Of the lakes and historic
places OF north England, found my
self settled In Kendall.
The first afternoon wandered out
IN idle curiosity to look the town over
before taking flight to places of real
interest, and found myself all unwit-
tingly in the gardens of romance In
the city of the past It was the first
clear day after weeks of rain. The
surrounding fells were of the cleanest
green, the cobble stone pavements OF
the lanes and the macadamized roads
were washed clean. and the quaint
houses of irregular stones roughly
dressed, with sn.all-paned windows
and rows OF chimney pots. made it
pass easily as the "spotless town" of
the north.
A Continental Picture.
The slate roofs alone gave an Eng
fish sobriety to an otherwise contin-
entail picture. The old signs were no
longer to be seen at the inns. to be
sure, but the names fingered and it on
" required little imagination to re-
place the Golden Lion" the Angel"
the Globe and the white Hart"
where they once beck0ned the trav-
eler to his rest.
I wandered on and on, transported
into the land Of my lost youth s
dreams. Here was q fine vista OF
blue-veiled fell. there an arched en-
trance to 4 yard" The streets are
few In Kendall. but running back
through arched entrances under
houses and walls are narrow winding
alleys and footpaths which are known
as yards" Along these the people
mostly live, their houses opening into
the wider spaces or into walled
courts. As one walks through these
he passes here and there shop or
factory, but mostly he looks through
open doors and windows directly into
the living rooms OF dwellings. They
are SO dark. however. that one can
not see much. even II one could give
undivided attention to the effort.
was distracted from such peering
mainly by the effort to keep from
running over the children who swarm
ed in the yards" and poured out into
tho streets at the slightest induce
ment. Sturdy, solemn-faced little John
Bulls they are. and II other English
cities are still as prolific of the type
England need not fear for her future
Attracted by the sound Of grind or
gan. l found group Of these young
sters standing against the walls OF
dancing about in q grave ecstacy
while a ragged. sunbonneted CIR
ground out The Holy City" Instead
of q monkey. parrot accompanied
the outfit.
Mingline o. Old and New.
It was q typical incident-tht
strange mingling Of the old with Z
strain Of the new. One finds the new
in the frequent signs at the taverns
Motorists catered for Good accom-
modations for cyclists" and the fire
quent temperance hotels" the chill
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Harry-James made a big pile Of
rocks with that little sell Of his.
John-Yes. and he's got bigger pile
now and smaller cell-Exchange.
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Notice +. o. {.

Rose City Rerie No 933 will visit US
on Wednesday evening, Sept. -. 90.
Every Eagle be present to take part
in the parade Meet at the hall at
$50 p. m, sure. Committee.
z6-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

With the exception Of a few bad
stretches IN the state Of Maryland, the
route from the National Capital to New
York is a comparatively good one, and Is
rapidly becoming popular with the long
distance tourists. With the completion OF
the new boulevard between Washington
and Baltimore the mileage Of bad roads
will be considerably shortened. With
nearly forty miles Of good macadam road
way between the two cities. and almost a
continuous stretch from Newark. Del. to
New York, It II not surprising that 50
many autoists prefer to ignore the steam
railroads and enjoy a ride over the fine,
smooth pixies.
After leaving Baltimore several miles OF
the old Hartford pike are In a rutty ana
rough condition. making motoring any
thing but enjoyable. The road improves,
however. when nearing Bel Air. and from
that point to Havre de Grace the macad-
am il all that could be desired. Crossing
the ferry at the latter place. where the
charge IL 81 for machine and occupants.
the route IL continued from Perryville
on the Susquehanna river to Elkton, Nd
An alternate route leaving Baltimore
for Havre de Grace is to motor out North
Charles street to Towson. from which
point the road connects with the Belair
pike, thus avoiding the Hartford pike.
which is very unsatisfactory for motoring.
Here Is where the worst stretch Of the en-
tire trip Is encountered. The road is
deep with sand for nearly fifteen miles,
but, despite this fact. IL can easily be
negotiated within an hours time.
From Elkton the trip to Philadelphia Is
through Newark, Del, Wilmington and
Chester The distance to Philadelphia IS
approximately 40 miles. From the
Quaker city the roads are as smooth as
billiard table the remainder OF the trip,
and excellent time can be made. The
roads are we'll posted with road signs
giving full information concerning the
roads. all of which will undoubtedly be
appreciated by the tourist. II touring by
night the signs can easily be read by the
aid OF the lamps on tho machine.
.4
The scenery along the route Is charm
ing and the attractive farmhouses, with
their beautified grounds lining the road
ways, Is bound to leave pleasant recol-
lections of the run. There are several
stopping places along the route where
gasoline and oil can be secured IN plenti-
full quantities. From Trenton the road
passes through New Brunswick. Eliza
beth and Newark. Proceeding to jersey
City, the ferry is taken for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

Attractive rural scenes mark the entire
route from Washington to Hagerstown.
Md. returning via Emmitsburg. West
minister and Cooksville. Nd. This is the
route mapped out by the Automobile Club
of Washington on the occasion Of Its
reliability run last spring. and It proved
a most enjoyable outing to all who par
ticipated.
The distance IL about 10 miles, through
mountain and dale. with q variety Of
views. A number of local motorists have
taken this trip within the past few weeks,
and have found IL an ideal run. especially
at this season. when the autumn-tinted
trees are in their glory. During the
past few weeks a noticeable improvement
has been made In the road in the vicinity
OF Hyattstown and Urbana. which Is now
in fine condition for motoring. The work
is still going on, and when completed
will add greatly to the comfort OF tour
lists. Even now fast time may be made
at night on this road. through the use
or searchhghts, as was recently demon
strated by a party Of motorists who had
occas sion to select this route while re-
turning from Frederick.
Route Il via Rockville.
The route to Frederick Is via Rockville
on the outskirts OF whichOis Q fine
macadam roadway. which extends for
about two miles. A dirt road takes up
from that point and continues con-
siderable portion Of the way. From
IL gradually gets better. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

by reason OF the recent improvements
at HyattstOwn good time can be made
while passing through this rolling coun-
try. Another fine stretch of macadam
is reached by motorists outside of Fred
erick, and extends into the town. A
up over the South Mountain, where there
Is a beautiful view.
Coasting down the other side OF the
mountain. passing Braddock Heights. on
the ridge Of the mountain, the trip
through Middletown valley is all that
could be desired. The air is exhiiarat-
ing and the mountain scenery appeals to
tho eye. The thrift Of the farmer is
evident in every direction and warm
hospitality 4. always extended to the
tourist. Two small villages are passed
en- route. Boonsboro and Funktown. and
within a short time Hagerstown is
reached.
Makes a Two-Day Trip.
The trip can easily be divided into two
days. and If such is the case Hagers-
town Is a most excellent stopping place
for the night. The town is well supplied
with places OF amusement and the hotel
accommodations are excellent. Continu-
ing the journey from Hagerstown the
next stop 10 Leitersburg and slightly far
Their on is picturesque Waynesboro. The
road from this point winds around the
base OF the mountains through RouzeY-
mountain side, up over the top to Char
milan and Buena Vista Springs.
The road from CHAIRMAN Springs leads
through thick woodland. passing
through q double toll gate at the foot Of
the mountain. A. the rnotorist nears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

From Philadelphia the party returned to
Washington via York. Westminster and
Baltimore. The distance covered was
1.1Si miles. There were no stops for re-
pairs Of any kind and the hood was not
unstrapped during the entire trip. Mr..
Norment has covered over 5000 miles in
his car.
]. Spoerer of Baltimore drove over the
new boulevard In his 1919 Spoerer car a
few days ago. looking over the field pre-
sent that car In this city.
]. F. Bayne has recently returned to
the ranks Of local autoists through the
purchase Of Washington roadster.
1T Mann, who has been spending the
past summer touring through Europe IN
his Peerless car. has returned home, after
a delightful trip.
George Robertson. Americas champion
automobile racing driver. winner of the
1905 Vanderbilt cup, the 19OS-O9 Fair.
mount Park cups: the Lowell Natlonai
cup and two NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Brighton
Beach races of this year, will compete at
New Orleans during the good roads track
meet to be held November 2O-21. This
meet Is being held by the New orleans
Automobile Club In connection with the
first Louisiana good roads convention,
called by Gov. ]. Y. Sanders. the New
Orleans Progressive Union and the Auto
mobile Club. Robertson will not De alone
when he faces Starter Wagner IN the
various events in which he will compete.
A number Of other prominent eastern
drivers will be here with the fastest cars
shown in the Vanderbilt cup and other
races Of recent times. One or the certain
starters against Robertson will be Lewis
Strang, his oldest rival of the present day
drivers Robertson and Strang have al
ways been rivals even when working TO-
gether in the establishment conducted In
New York by Robertson's father. Strang
is TO drive the Fiat which he piloted IN
the Vanderbilt cup race.
Thomas Nelson Page has returned to
the city after an extended European trip.
While abroad he spent a considerable
portion of his time motoring In his Pack
ard touring car.
u n,,nIaya1 In,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07
BY HOWARD FISK.

Active preparations are being made for
the opening of the big speedway track at
Atlanta. Ga. where II is expected new
records will be created by the world g
fastest drivers during the meeting from
November q to IL. The new course at
the speedway is In perfect condition and
there il nothing to wait for now but the
crack of the pistol to send the drivers
after the records In the various events.
The Atlantians claim that II is the fastest
track IN the world. The big grandstand
fs mounted on a high ernbankment over
looking the home stretch. This new
scheme OF banking the stretch in front of
the grand stand is an excellent one, and
in the event of any of the cars meeting
with an accident they can be Steered up
the embankment, the spectators in the
meantime being perfectly saie. Inc
stands will seat 5000 people and capacity
attendance is expected every day during
the meet.
Provided she is allowed to do so. Mrs.
Joan Newton Ounce, who drove her car
in the New York-Atlanta endurance run.
which ended in Atlanta few days ago.
will drive In the races on the new speed
way. Mrs Cuneo will handle "Old Clio
ry, tie fast RAINIER car SHe uIoNo 81
perfectly through the good roads tour,
FINISHING nightly at the front of the pro-
cession back of the pacemaker. whom
she was ordered not to pass. The expe-
rience of Mrs. Cuneo on the track as
fast driver has been as varied as on the
road.
James ". Orrle r. Bruce Emerson and
John T. Bardroff are enjoying q hunting
trip at the latters home near La Plata,
Md. They left Washington last Monday
afternoon in Mr.. Orme's Matheson six"
touring car. They are expected to return
within the next few days.
The Ford roadster which won the race
from New York to the Seattle exposition
during the early summer. arrived In
Washington a few days ago and has been
on exhibition at the local agency of the
Ford machine.
Charles F. Orrell of Norfolk. Va. and
Thomas p. Morgan of this city were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

Taneytown the road gradually improves
until Taneytown Is reached and fair
dirt road extends from there to West
minister. The driver should exercise eau
ton just before reaching Hoods Mill.
while en- route to Cooksville. after leav-
ing Westminster. There is deep cut
at the railroad crossing at this point,
the tracks being within foot OF the en-
bankment. This is the death trap" and
the name Is deserved.
Some of the Distances.
The road from Cooksville to Brookville
is in good condition and during rainy
weather has many advantages over roads
in that section Of Maryland. The road
leads to the right at Brookville. which
brings the autoist into Olney. From
there to Washington a good hard pike
makes good speed possible the remainder
Of the journey.
Some of the distances are as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

road and weather conditions were any
thing but what are desired for a trip
OF this kind and for unavoidable obstacles
ever, the car broke one record, that be-
tween Toledo and Cleveland, making the
trip in four hours and Ave minutes. twen-
ty minutes faster than II has ever be-
fore been made The 121 miles between
the two cities was made at an average of
10. - miles per hour and this would have
undoubtedly been maintained right
through to New York had the roads been
in shape to permit Of II with any de-
gree Of safety. Not only were the roads
for long stretches In wretched cOndt-
ton. but the weather was bitter cold and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

among the purchasers OF the first ship
ment Of Hupmobiles received during the
past week.
AS rule cold weather interferes con-
siderably with the sale Of automobiles.
but the Carter Motor Car Corporation Of
fcials say the demand for Washington
cars is steadily increasing and with the
coming Of spring their factory at Hyatts-
Vile. Md, will be taxed to its capacity
90 supply the demand In the eastern and
southern fields.
Among the residents Of this city who
have recently purchased Washington cars
are E. J. Hulse, ]. E. Shoemaker. S. A.
s. G. Shippers, L. III. Lamar and II. B.
McClintock OF Oxford. Pa.
E. H. Johansen left Friday for Atlanta.
Ga, where he will attend the automobile
show and witness the opening of the new
speedway Tuesday next.
Always be on the lookout for "squeaks."
Any such unusual noise Is proof positive
Of lack of fabrication and almost inva-
riably foretells a breakdown unless needed
at once.
The Capital Traction Company has pur-
chased an autocar for use IN its emer-
gency department. A car Of the same
make was sold last week to the Dulin &
Martin Company.
Griffin Halstead and George Franc have
been enjoying cunning trip in Prince
George county. They made the trip in
the formers Premier touring car.
Harry Norment and a party of friends
have returned from an extended motor
trip in his Packard 80" They spent the
first night at Lancaster. Pa. motored the
next day 70 Philadelphia and later left for
Atlantic City via Camden. From. there
the journey was resumed TO Lakewood.
Asbury Park and New York via Newark
and Jersey City. After spending a short
time on Long Island they returned home
ward by way OF Philadelphia via fhe
Staten Island and Perth Amboy route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07
Noted Driver Here.

Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh Lynch Of Jackson,
Mich, spent a few days in Washington
during the past week as the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred q. Berger. They are
on their honeymoon. Mr.. Lynch is as
sistant sales manager and tester for the
jackson Automobile Company. and Is
also a noted driver. Last week he fin
ished with a perfect score in the Kansas
City endurance run in his Jackson car.
and during the indianapolis races was in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07
From NJ. A. p.

The Sultan OF Zanzibar, who Is once
more visiting England, is no stranger to
our shores, for he was educated at Har-
row and at oxford. and, Of course. speaks
English perfectly. The sultan's chief
hobby is the collecting of clocks, Of which
he has a huge number in his far-on pal
ace at Zanzibar His highness is still
quite a young man, but he has been mar
ried many years, having welded his
cousin when he was sixteen and she was
only eleven years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

the occupants OF the car suffered greatly
as a result and had to stop time and time
again to get warm. They were UMPIRE
pared for the weather, starting the trip
on the impulse Of the moment. The car
used was a brand-new Overland runabout
taken from the factory.
]. f. Jackson of Philadelphia passed
through the city Thursday in his Over
land "4'' on the return trip to Knoxville.
Tenn. Mr.. Jackson left the Quaker city
about two weeks ago and says that so
far he has not lifted the bonnet, except
for oil. He only had one puncture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

the limelight on several occasions. In
the 3OO-mile race. which was called of
on account Of the death of William A.
Bourque, near the homestretch. he was
thirty-five miles in the lead. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lynch left last night for New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

The handsomely remodeled Berkeley
courthouse. rebuilt at cost Of
more than $4,000. was rededicated at
Martinsburg, w. Va, with appropriate
in the presence OF distin-
puished audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-07

connection with q double ignition system,
il Is important that the controlling switch
shall include means Of short circuiting
the magnetic when 1t is not in use. II
this provision is not properly carried out
there Is danger of breaking down the In-
sulation OF the armature windings
-.
Fred bennett has purchased a Chalm-
ers-Detroit go touring car with full
equipment. He expects to spend Q portion
of his time touring this fall.
-.
The Luttrell Company Is now quartered
In the new Builders Exchange building on
H street. having removed from Connect
cut avenue. Sam Luttrell Is at the throt-
tie, with Louis Stevenson as q member
of his sales stan.
4
The Studebaker EMF Company will
establish a 100000 automobile plant at
WaIkerv1lle, Canada, within the next few
weeks. Announcement of this was made
last night. The company will supply the
trade of Canada and other British colo
MES and will be known as the EMF"
Company of Canada"
Small punctures in inner tubes are usu.
ally located by partially initiating the
tubes and either immersing them in
water or smearing them with soap lath-
err the puncture being indicated in either
case by bubbles. On the road the motor
list Is sometimes unable to procure q yes
sci suitable for testing the tube. but as
a last resort 1t can be laid in the dust
and the puncture will be indicated by the
blowing away Of the dust at the point
where the air leaks from the tube.
4
The largest tire contract made In the
United States in the history Of the auto
mobile business was concluded about ten
days ago between the Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company and the Buick Motor
Company. Ii is estimated that Buick
Will make 10000 cars the coming season.
At the annual meeting of the Associa-
ton Of Licensed Automobile Manufactur-
ers, held at their Offices in New York last
week, the following officers and executive
committee were elected: President.
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Charles Clifton: vice president, 8. T. Da-
Wis. jr.; secretary, L. H. Kittredge: treas
urer. Col. George Pope; executive COM
mittee, Charles Clifton, Hugh Chalmers.
g. T. Davis. jr.; Herbert Lloyd. Thomas
Henderson.
trip of 700 miles through mud. sand
and in hail and snow from Toledo to New
York was made last week by George L.
Riess in q little Overland runabout In
less than forty hours actual running time.
Though this IL remarkably fast time for a
small car IL would have been cut sew
eral hours were 1t not for the fact that
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ton Of Licensed Automobile Manufactur-
ers. held at their offices in New York last
week. the following officers and executive
committee were elected: President,