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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01
MURDER THEORY
NOW DISCREDITED
Relatives of Beekman Family
View the Tragedy as an
Accident
Indications Are That Woman
and Children Were SuffO-
Gated While Sleeping

BAKERSFIELD. Cal. Feb. 2s.-while
the efforts of the officers to solve the
Beekman tragedy in which five lives
were mysteriously lost early Friday
morning have thus far been fruitless
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01

MYTHOLOGY EXPERT DIEs-LondOn Feb.
2s-AIbert NidIane died here today. lie was
horn In 1925. He was a noted authority on
hvnnOlOgy and awarded the di<tingui shed
service gold medal BY the Sunday school Union
for services rendered to the hymnOlogy Of the
schools
RED MEMS CHIEF DIES-Des Moines. Ia.
Feb oS-Drs Edwin d. Wiley. for years great
incohOnie of the Improved Order OF Red Men.
died here suddenly today.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01

AERIAL VOYAGE
OF FORTY MILES
Captain Van TasselI's Balloon
Makes Flight as
Planned
Launched at Berkeley, It Finds
a Berth Near Bay
Point


[S-ecial Dispatch to The Call
BAY POINT, CAL, Feb. 2s.-Captain
Van TnsseIi's balloon, which went, up
from Berkeley with the captain and
c. c. bradley passengersycaInc down
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-01

To Ellsworth C Smith Of 1903 Turk
street has been ascribed the credit Of
exposing the -swindle syndicate" the
gigantic scheme which has been
stopped through the arrest OF the
principals at Little Rock. Ark. Smith
made an interesting statement yester-
DAY explaining his activity IN the
matter He is an attorney and con-
ndenuaI representative Of several large
eastern corporations.
The .'swindle syndicate" was COM
bination Of criminals who arranged
fake prize fights. horse races, foot
aces and wrestling matches on a big
scale and entced dupes to bet thou
sands OF dollars on the sure thing
that would inevitably fail to qualify.
o. l. Cramer, proprietor Of the Malta
apartments at 2Oe5 Market street. was
e victim to the extent Of $4,000, and
the dangerous group left a trail Of
fattened wallets in all cities Of the
west and middle west. They secured
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars by
their devices. J. c. Maybray, T. NJ.
Clarke, J. Q. Johnson and J. J. Warner.
members OF the gang, are now in jail
at Little Rock, Ark, awaiting extra
dition to Council Bluffs. Ia, where they
viii be tried for violation Of the postal
laws.
Smith told the following story Of
the lucky chance by which he got scent
OF the elaborate machine of crime
which the big crowd was operating.
several months ago" said Smith. "a
letter was delivered to me at 1908
Turk street. The envelope was ad-
dressed TO H c. Smith. 1909 Golden
Gate avenue, but as there was no Smith
at the address given, and owing to
the similarity OF the initials, the post
man delivered it TO me.
Il opened - letter without noting
that il was q 1 addressed to me. but
] received a surprise and a shock as
soon as I started TO read found
that / had touched a live wire OF mys-
terry. The letter said:
owing to a change OF administra-
ton we have moved from New Orleans
10 Council Bluffs. where conditions are
perfect We will be ready for bust
ness March Is. 1908. Send mail and
telegrams to A c. Craft, Council
Bluffs. Ia.
The letter was mysteriously signed
No. 49, with nuineral that 1 do
not now recall.
The tenor OF the note aroused my
the matter to Postofice Inspector
James O'Connell. O'Conneu and the
other postal inspectors Of the country
started to work on the matter. and
IN time they ram down the bunch
am exceedingly glad that have been
Of service ia exposing this gang Of
crooks.
There has been a report that re-
ward had been offered for the fnfor-
Tnant who would assist in putting an
end 10 the work of the gang, but Smith
stated that he knew nothing definite
in the matter.
Grimes of Gang Grow
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa, Feb. 2s.-
When T G. Mabry arrives in this city
Tuesday from Little Rock in charge Of
q detective he viii find awaiting him
a number OF men from different parts
Of the country. come TO identify him
ia connection with alleged swindling
operations carried on here last year.
Inspector Svenson, who has had charge
of the case for the government, was
here today. He says the enormity Of
the ewindling operations grows as time
-
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
HOUSEWIVES SHOW
THEIR VERSATILITY
Send in Hints for Every
Member of the
Family.
SUGGESTIONS SENT
FOR EVERY ROOM
Interest in Contest Is Doubling
Daily-Winners Help to
Arouse Enthusiasm.

There is not a Washington housekeep-
sr who cannot derive some benefit from
the hundreds of suggestions now pour
ing in on The Times Household Hint
Editor.
Hints Tor every room, for every mem
Der OF the family, for the robust and
for the invalid. are included in the list
of things somebody knows and wants to
impart to somebody else.
The interest in the contest apparently
is doubling every day, one suggestion
leads to another. Tie Washington wo-
man apparently is quite able to profit by
her neighbor's advice.
The winners Of last week have spread
the fame Of the contest among their
friends and with friendly rivalry all are
deluging The Times mail bag with hints
for this weeks contest. That it will ex-
ceed ali others in interest and in number
of suggestions submitted now seems as
sured.
Here are some Of the new ones:
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
SHIPMENTS OF HOMEGROWN
CHICKENS NOT NEEDED
TO LOWER PRICE.

Shipments of homegrown chickens
viii not be necessary TO make a con-
siderable reduction in the price Of
fryers. North Carolina fowls are being
received in such liberal supply that
there is every prospect of the present
25-ceut quotation being much lower bv
the time Potomac river growers begin
20 get full shipments upon the market
SO far, the spring chicken season is run
ming ahead Of last year, In that IT began
earlier and supply is heavier. While a
few Of the young fowls have been re-
ceived from farms along the Potomac.
as yet the local season can hardly be
said to have begun.
With an easy market already in effect,
when the local season opens the con-
sumner should reap the advantage of
the heavy supply in cheaper prices than
he has known in years As far as quail
ity goes. that is factor that is al
ready taking care Of itself and promises
TO continue to do so.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
LOW COLLAR BEST
IN WARM MONTHS
Attractive Articles Can Be
Made Readily by
Clever Girls.

In the country the low collar is now
destined to be worn widely throughout
the warm months. on some few of the
new waists the collar is attached at
the neclzband, and is Of the same ma
terial as the waist itself-plain linen or
embroidered batiste. VT will be found.
however. more convenient to have the
collar separate, so that the entire bodice
will not have to be Numbered when
ever fresh collar is desired
OF the new low collars the most effec-
tive are, of course, those of Irish lace,
either round, square, or shaped
These are, however, the most eXpen-
sive and in the embroidered. lace trim
med handkerchief linen there-ar many
extremely pretty designs from which to
choose.
Time to Stock Up.
The girl to whom the low collar is
unquestionabiy becoming and whose al
lowance is none too large na,i best
commence now to get ready her stock
of these summer collars. First she had
best ransack the old piece boxes, for II
she is at all clever she can do wonderful
things with combinations of stray bits
of lace.
There are no two Iaces which cannot
be put together with good effect. and
many exceedingly pretty collars are
made with alternate strips of two diff
ferent kinds of insertion joined by
shaped strips of finest linen. A collar,
like a yoke on a gown, requires to fit
smoothly, so that in making one of
these low collars II is best to fit il first
SCR a good paper pattern. Patterns OF
al shapes and sizes can be bought, of
course, but il is an excellent plan TO
first buy one good collar which fits well
and TO cut the others from that.
Stamped Linen Collars.
Stamped collars in heavy linen or in
finest batiste can now also be had, and
these are easy to embroider and al
Wfc-s effective when made up. 1t Is,
Of course, less expensive to do ones
ow', stamping, bat there are many
eirts who find little difficulty with the
emt soidering, but have no talent for
the drawing and designing of a pat
tern. and for them the material already
stamped is a great saving of time and
trouble.
Although the low collars are apt to be
fastened only with a pretty brooch or
often only hook and eve or button and
thread loop, 1t will be found a great inn
provement to have good sized ribbon
bOwknOt at the throat. With the sum
meT uniform of white waist and skirt
a bright colored belt and a large bow
knot at the throat are always attractive
and becoming.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
FOR PRACTICAL
HOUSEKEEPERS

II is the aim of this contes, to be
OF practical help TO housekeepers.
If you have any favorite recipe, any
helpful hint, whether it concerns the
family, the kitchen, the nursery,
sewing room, or any part of the
house, send it to The Times.
For the best three received each
week, prizes of So, So, and 81 will
be awarded.
No manuscript will be returned,
and no payment will be made for
sny that does not win a prize.
Write your suggestion briefly on one
side of the paper, and address
Editor of Woman's Page,
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
CORKS DON'T STICK
IF WELL CREASED

Everyone knows the Inconvenience
Of getting corks from glue or cement
bottles. one woman invented the plan
OF rubbing the cork with vaseline be-
fore inserting it.
The cOrks were easily removed and
the glue remained LIQUID.
Later she applied the greasing plan
TO glass shoppers that fitted too tight
~. IL seems TO prevent the swelling
that makes bottle opening such a trial
at times
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
sing Yeast Boxes.

Take a tin yeast powder box. half
pound size preferred, and puncture
a number of holes In bottom of same
and use for dicing vegetables, such as
carrots. turnips. cabbage, etc. or cold
boiled potatoes or beets for salad.
Also prepare a box in the same man.
ner and keep near the kitchen sink
Use as a receptacle for small pieces Of
soap. It serves the place of wire
Sieve when used for washing dishes.
MRS. J. a. EDGAR.
40 Howard street northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
DRESSING TABLE.
Hair Ribbons.

As the cost of hair ribbons is quite
an item in the summer OuInt, / would
like TO offer a suggestion 10 motheTs.
When making up the summer frocks for
the little miss Of the family, make hair
ribbons Of same material by cutting
stralzht strips Of goods and hemmlng
4 or finishing UP ends with washable
ribbon hand. II can be washed with
THE dress and will always be clean and
ready. MRS. MCDONALD,
1872 North Capitol street,
Apartment No. f.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
CLEANING.
Use Buclkwheat Meal.

Use DUCkNHSal Meal
To take machine oil or grease spots
out Of silk or w0oleu goods or carpets
cover the spots with dark buckwheat
meal and let stand over night. Brush
OF In the morning and the spot will
have disappeared II the spot is OF long
standing. tie application may have TO
be repeated. but the meal viii certain
" absorb the grease. ! have used this
on the most delicate shades without in
- way injuring their color.
MRS. A. +. SMITH,
10 Nineteenth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
CARE OF CLOTHES
A Novel Hanger.

A Novel hanger.
Fastgn firmly portiere pole through
the center Of the clothes closet. high
enough so that all skirts wiz clear the
floor. then place each skirt or waist
on q separate hanger and hang on pole.
A small closet will easily hold the cloth
ing contained I'm large closet the .ordi-
nary way
MRS. c. S. ROCKFORD.
Seventeenth street and Brentwood Road,
northeast.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
PANTRY.
Keeping Bread Fresh.

Keeping Bread Fresh.
Very often bread when sliced is not
eaten at a meal. To prevent same from
becoming hard place the slices. one next
to the other and then place the the sew
erai slices next the loaf Then place
same on a plate in vertical position.
This keeps al the bread soft
MRS. ELIABETd CALLOW,
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
Washing Dishes.

If the woman who washes her own
dishes viii wipe the cooking utensils
thoroughly with pieces Of crumpled
newspaper before attempting to wash
them the most distasteful part of the
task will be obviated. There viii be no
greasy dish rags TO wash and no ac-
cumulation of grease in the water 10
MRS. A. c. CLoPTON,
1907 Rhode Island avenue
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
Lbs. Fancy cal. Prunes. asc:

lbs. Head Rice, 25c; lbs. Lima Beans.
25c: & cans COnd. Milk. 25c. cans Evap.
Milk, 25c; cans Corn, 25c; 4 cans Peas.
pc: 4 cans Tomatoes DC; cans Str.
Beans, 25c; l0C bottles Cider Vinegar, sc;
large bottles MOlasses Zoe; 1 lb. Strictly
Pure Pepper. l0c. 1920 7th St NV, and
j. T. u. Pyles other stores.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
penna- Ave Prnnertu

to be positively sold by auction Wednes-
day May I9. at ; O'Clock p. m. being the
two two-story frame stores, with flats
above. Nos. 32O and 322 Pa. ave. Sc. See
Auction ads.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
COOKING.
Post Card Recipes.

Cooking recipes written OF postal
cards form "A novel book. Have each OF
your friends write one Of her choicest
recipes on an ordinary post card and
send to you: then punch hole through
each card and slip all of them on a
ring. THE postals may be numbered,
and a plain card made up as an index,
slipped also on the ring.
Mrs. W. T.. FOOKES.
9l7 Fifth street northwest
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
KITCHEN.


To Keep Ice.
Wrapping a newspaper around ice be-
fore placing in chest or Refrigeration
makes the ice last nearly twice as long
as usual. This decreases the ice bill
materially, while the temperature re-
mains about the same.
MRS. PERLEY SPAULDING,
600 Park read northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
y
Woodward 6 LOthrOp
YorIk-WA SHINGTON-Paris
Exposition and Sale of
Summer Furniture
AND
Summer Furnishings
For the Cottage, Lawn. and Porch
Everything forS Summer and Sport

WYE have converted the sixth floor of building
w mammoth show for all classes of Summer Furniture
by arhe best exhibit have ad and for beauty and
pehenSveneSS cannot be surpassed anywhere Each finds the
manufacturers Vng with another the effort depart from the
conventional patterns and to originate unique sorts of furniture
Hence the variety of styles and cooS WeIngh nexaustbe
Particular broad is the display of Chairs Rockers SetteeS and
Tables OF which the Weiunhed cottage
Designs artistic than usual several finishes being
shown
The Rag Department we'll prepared furnish your
Summer Floor Coverings Japanese Mg mall shades and coors
match Summer Furniture Large and small Mating Rugs beautiful
patterns including some very handsome floral designs.
atngs you have the kind for your library por
and the less expensive for the bedrooms and poreS Regardless of
price, all were selected with great and taste
In the ouSefurnSng Department there numerous
for esSenng the house borng the work pleasure rather than
dudge Also Lawn Mowers Garden Hose Garden Implements and
other articles for keeping the lawn and other surroundings
proper shape.
In the matter of Summer DrapeeS you would hardly design
that be found Upholstery Department They
have been chosen with view for arranging your home per-
feet taste and harmony
Also large of Chnaware Glassware Table Linens Beds
and Bedding Screens Porch Blinds RefgertorS Water Coolers
Chests LAMPS Swings ammockS Tents Outdoor Games and Sports
etc.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
LAUNDRY
For the Iron.

for the Ir0n.
Break q branch OF evergreen cedar
from the tree and rub your iron over IT
before using. II makes the iron smoother
and cleans ~ better than wax. paraiin,
or any preparation you may use.
+. 9. FOX,
Hysttsville. Nd.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
LOCAL MENTION.
Don't Be Your Own Slave.

Don't Be Your Own Slave,
Standing over bake oven these hot
days isn't the economical way 10 supply
the daily bread You will find IL Just
as economical to buy Berens' Bakery
Rye Bread 90 say nothing of the time
and money saved.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18

Try Rosenfeid's Fresh Strawberry and
other navors Of Ice Cream, SI.00 per gal
Ion. Phone, L-10O9. SIP II st. n +.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18
Spring Stock.

on Cookers-Gas Ranges--Wat Heaters.
SIG u ST. c. "A. Muddiman & Co. 1204 G st.
The Washington times., 1909-05-18

"A delightful story" The teapot tells
II when you use 'Salada" Tea.-Advt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Girls AssaiIart to Hang.

Bowling Green.-Mert Holman. a me-
gro, was convicted of attacking the a.
year.old daughter OF Charles Flowers
of McCune station, Mo, and sentenced
to be hanged.
This is the first death sentence In
ficted in Pike county since 1885. Mob
violence has been threatened ever
since the arrest of Holman.
According to the testimony, Holman
was aided in his crime by Marcellus
Butler, another negro, The pair held
the girl at bay with a razor. Then
they dragged her two miles.
Both negroes fed after the crime.
Holman getting almost to Salt river
before he was captured. Butler was
arrested ear here.
Cora Flowers, the victim, took the
stand for tho prosecution,
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
The Marital Grasshopper.

What is a grasshopper? The latest
definition from western Aus
tralia. Domestic servants are almost
~unprocurable there, and wives have to
do nearly all their own household
work. The consequence is that they
are compelled torecuperate at the sea.
side in summer. In their absence tho
husbands have to prepare their W
meals and do domestic duty generally.
Husbands SO engaged have come to be
locally known as "grasshoppers." No
doubt the word is the husband Of the
more familiar grass widow."-Lon.
don Chronicle.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Alcohol and tuberculosis.

The most prominent tuberculosis
specialists in the country agree that
alcohol will not cure consumption. DIR.
S. A. Knopf says: alcohol has Eve
cured and never will cure tuberculosis.
1t will either prevent or retard recov-
cry" DR.. Frank Billings of Chicago
and DR.. Vincent Y. Bowditch, ex-presi.
dents of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu.
losis: DR.. Lawrence +. Flick of Phila-
delphia and DIR. Edward l.. Trudeau Of
Saranac Lake, the founder of the anti
tuberculosis movement in this country.
are all of the same opinion.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Manauers Remove Or. Kuhn.

81 Joscnh.-Dcctor w. +. Kuhn, o.
Kansas City, summarily was 10
as supcrintendent CT State Hospltai
No. . at a special meeting or the boafo
of managers. Doctor +. A.. Patterson,
of st. Joseph, member of h hospitaI
staff, was directed to take charge l
the hospital as acting superintendent
until further orders.
When Doctor Kuhn was called be
fore the board a resolution OF dismls
sal was read and w. X. Amick, OF st.
Joseph, moved its adoption. T.. T.
Pierce seconded the motion. Presi'
dent Geiger called for a viva voce
vote and Amick, Pierce and II. d.
Fayon voted aye.
Doctor Kuhn has turned over all the
states property In his possession 10
Doctor Patterson and will retire grace
fully. Doctor Kuhn has volunteered
to assist Doctor Patterson in getting
started in the management OF the o
pital In any way he could.
After the vote on the resolution by
the board there was a momentary
pause, apparently to give Doctor Kuhn
an opportunity to express himself.
Gentlemen, that's all very well, but
under the law, charges must be pre-
ferred and there must be a trial." Dnc'
tor Kuhn said. "The law is very clesI
on that point. l simply give notice
that there will be further proceed
ings."
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
HANDS RAW AND SCALY.
!eehed and Burned TerribIy-couid
Not Move Thumbs Without Flesh
cracking-SIecp Impossible.
cutIeura Soon Cured HIS Eczema.

IAN itching humor covered both my
hands and got up over my wrists and
even lip to the elbows. The itching
and burning were terrible. My hands
got all scaly and when I scratched, the
surface would be covered with bills.
tiers and then get raw. The eczema
got SO bad that l could not move my
thumbs without deep cracks appearing.
! went to my doctor, but his medicine
could only stop the itching. At night
! suffered SO fearfully that I could not
sleep. I could not bear to touch my
hands with water. This went on for
three months and I was fairly worn
out. At last I got the Cuticura Rene
dies and in a month I vas cured. Wal.
ter H. Cox, 16 Somerset St., Boston,
Mass. Sept. rs, 1908"
Potter Drug q Chem. Corp, Colo Props, Bossoa.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Unexpected Prize.

With a dcftncss acquired by long
and patient practice the pickpocket
extracted an old but well-filled wallet
from the hip pocket of the unsuspect-
ing old gentleman with the beaming
countenance against whom he had
carelessly brushed when leaving the
street car, and on reaching a secluded
place he opened 1t.
The contents had been wrapped with
great care in numerous t~hicknesses IT
blank paper. Removing the wrappings
one by one, he found in the center OF
the package a card with this inscrip-
ton upon 1t: young man, Give Up
Your Career of Crime! Nothing
In IT,"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
The Earth and the Moon.

That the earth must shine on the
moon even as the moon shines on the
earth Is obvious. To detect this light
from the earth on the lunar surface
and scientifically prove its existence
is another matter. 1t is interesting to
find that a recent number of a French
astronomical paper contains two pho
tographs of parts of the moon illum.
mated by earth light. They wero
taken by M. Quenisset at the Juvisy
observatory.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Cheering Him Up.

"Bill," said the invalid's friend, 1--WE
come to cheer you up a bit like. I've
brought yer a few flahrs, Bill. l
fought If l wastoo late they'd come in
andy for a wreaf, yer know. Don't
get d~own'earted, Bill. Lummy, don't
you look gashly! But there, keep up
yer spirits, ole sport; I've come to
see yer an cheer yer up a bit. Nice
little room you ave ere, but as l seq
to meself when ! was a-comin' up:
'Wot Orkard staircase to get a coffin
dahn!'"-London Globe.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-07-08
Retrieved slayer Not Insane.

jefferson City.-Governor Hadley
stated that he hal received q rerort
from Doctor Ernest F. Robinson, mem
Der of the state board of health, and
Doctor f. w. Schauf!er, Of Kansas
CITY. whom he requested to examine
Claude Brooks IS to his mental condi.
ton, and that they reported they
"wore unable to find any evidences Of
insanity"
The governor gave no !ntimation az
TO what action he would take In the
matter at the end OF the thirty.day 70
spite.