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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
COMPANION OF WOMAN WHO
SHOT HERSELF SAYS HE
DIDN'T TAKE THE DEATH
COMPACT SERIOUSLY.

(By United Press Leased Wire. J
SEATTLE, May 17.-''This sui
eide compact was joke as far as
was concerned" said HI. O.
Games, the Tacoma man who was
the companion of Mrs. Grace
Burke when she committed suicide
In room of the Hotel Cecil, Sat-
urday afternoon. eve talked It
all over several times. l didn't
think she was altogether serious
about it. l certainly was not in
earnest
The woman shot herself, instead
of being shot by Eames as first
reported, and she succumbed to
the wound several hours later in
local hospital.
Eames spent yesterday peering
through the bars of solitary con-
finement cell in the city prison.
He was taken from the emergency
hospital yesterday morning and is
now a prisoner. Just what dis
position will be made of his case
is question. He is not charged
with any offense, yet is held for
investigation. He will probably
be held until the inquest, which
Coroner j. c. Snyder says will be
held tomorrow.
Eames, although suffering from
spree, commenced last Thursday,
says he is all right now and has
no intention of killing himself.
why, l have a nice little bust
ness in Tacoma" he said yester-
day. That store of mine will be
a winner. I had all the prospects
In the world and was crazy to
think of killing myself. 1t was
Just the booze. We started drink
ing last Thursday and Just kept
1t up. Mrs. Burke had been en-
ployed as a -saleswoman in Lou
Johnson's suit and cloak house
over there until two weeks ago.
That worried her and it caused MS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
.'D| F}E| lF REFg[ [lAh{E!!K E'

to do lot of drinking.
I'VE came to Seattle to sober up
more than anything else. That
was my gun she shot herself with.
She asked me when we left if /
hadn't better take 1t, and I slipped
1t into my overcoat pocket. When
l went back to that room alter
getting drink and found her shot
L felt sick. knew we had
planned to kill ourselves, but /
didn't mean it down in my heart.
l asked her if she had shot her
self, and she said she had. Then
l saw the blood and knew she was
in earnest about the death agree
ment. sat down on the bed and
l guess l chewed some of that
cyanide of potassium. 1 don't re-
member anything else. Twas not
in my right mind or I would not
have made any such fool agree
ment.
"They pulled me through, and
l wish they could have pulled the
little girl through, too. This is a
bad mix up and l am sorry for it. -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
nORWAY'S FESTIVAL
WILL BE TONIGHT

1t Is estimated that more than a
thousand Norwegians of Tacoma
and Pierce county will attend the
patriotic celebration to be held at
'Germania hall this evening. To-
day, Norway's national holiday
and day of independence, is being
celebrated throughout the coun-
try In ways similar to the festival
of the Tacoma Norwegians.
The principal feature on to-
nights program is the presenta-
ton of "Til Saters," rustic play
let seeped in the aroma of Nor
ways hills and valleys. The play
tells the story of a party of stu
dents who go into the mountains
in the summer time, when the
herds of cattle are pastured out
and who play all manner OF
FRANKS on the people of the noun
tain tops. Special scenery and
costumes have been secured for
the play. Dancing will conclude
the evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
WAR VETERANS TO HOLD
NATIONAL Meeting HERE

The national annual encamp-
ment of the United Spanish War
Veterans will be held in Tacoma
September s, 8 and 10. This will
be the first national convention of
any kind ever occurring in this
city. Department Commander
George F. Linquist announces that
the Washington state convention
will take place at Bremerton dur
ing the two days prior to the ma
tional affair. This gathering
means perhaps $4,000 visitors
from all parts of the country.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17

in front of his hotel on Los An
lgeles' recent Tag Day." and sold
little bits of paped for the benefit
of the Associated Charities.
Tag Day was a Los Angeles fes-
tival, for the purpose of raising
money for charitable purposes and
the regular price of tags was 10
cents. Fighting Bob received as
high as SIS for one, bearing his
autograph.
When the grim, old sea fighter
emerged from his hotel, and
climbed into his auto, he was
greeted with a roar of cheers.
Now, what am l to do?" asked
Admiral Bob.
Just take the money-and. in
cidentally, pass out the tags" said
Miss Florence Stone, a dainty Los
Angeles footlight favorite. who
had been selling tags as fast as
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
WILL ASK TAFT
TO SPEAK
HERE

The Ohio club in Tacoma, CO.
operating with the Chamber of
Commerce and the Commercial
club, will invite President Taft to
meet with the club here during
his visit to the A.-Y.-P. fair and
deliver an address under the clubs
auspices. About 10000 director
les. containing the names and ad-
dresses of former Ohioans, will
comprise part of the clubs ex-
hibit at the fair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
IS NOW
PLANNING BIG
EXPOSITION
(By United Press Leased Wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, May IT,
Suggestions today for great
worlds exposition in this city
upon the completion Of the Pana-.
ma canal met with approval in the
cities about San Francisco bay.
When the special train that is to
bear more than 100 California
business men to the Seattle ex-
position June IL arrives in the
North preliminary steps to arouse
a coast interest will be made.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
THUG LEADS POSSE
A MERRY CHASE

The sheriff estimates that he
and his party have travelled forty
miles in search OF the thug, and
today they are apparently no clos
er to their quarry than they were
when they started out. The posse
was certain that 1t had the man
surrounded in q thicket mile
south of this cit last night.
They closed In from all sides,
moving cautiously and holding
their shotguns ready to FIRE.
When they all met In the center
of the thicket they were greatly
disappointed to learn that the
bandit had eluded them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
MILWAUKEE BUYS
VAST TRACT OF
TIMBER

Information has gone abroad
that the Chicago, Milwaukee &
Puget Sound railway has gained
control of about 30,00O,000,0O0
feet of timber in Clallam and JEFF
ferson counties, for considera-
ton of nearly $50,000,OOO. This
deal, it is claimed. once more
thwarts the j. ]. Hill interests
in their attempt to gain a strong
foothold In the Northwest. 1t is
understood the Northern Pacific
has been vainly trying to get pos
session of this large tract for sew
eral months. The property for
merly belonged to J. Lacey & Co.
of Chicago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
WHEN BOB EVANS SOLD
TAGS FOR Sweet CHARITY
Especial Correspondence.)

LOS ANGELES, MAY IT,
This is hotter than any hell 1
ever raised" laughed Admiral
Robley d. Evans, as he sat In
an automobile in the glazing sun
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
LADIES night
AT ARm0RY

Ladies night" has been inaug-
urated by the officers of troop B.,
and this evening the women of
Tacoma will be given their first
opportunity to attend a regular in
spection of the troop. The arm
DRY will be open to visitors, and
a large number of people will
probably take advantage of the
chance to see the boys go through
the drill.
Regular nights when ladies will
be admitted to the troop drills will
be outlined by the officers at 9
to be held this evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17

Sprinkle sulphur powder In
your shoes, about as thick as
you would sugar berries, and
II will cure rheumatism In
three week. This is simple
but very effective remedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
NO DEVELOPMENTS
IN SUPPOSED CASE
OF DREAD LEPROSY

No new developments are re
corded in the case of supposed
leprosy of Dick Willy at Old
Town. He is kept under strict
quarantine and treatment is being
administered with a view to show
ing whether or not the malady is
leprosy or another disorder.
1t may take weeks to determine
this.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
Officers Travel Forty Miles In Pur
suit of Desperate Who
Shot Woman.

(By United Press Leased Wire
DRAIN, Ore, May 17.-Show-
ing remarkable cunning in eludins
his pursuers at times when they
were almost upon him, the des-
perado who held up Mrs. William
Renshaw, of Eugene. shot at her
and killed her horse on lonely
road, has for three days led Sher-
iff Browns posse wild chase
through the woods of Southern
Oregon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-17
INFORMATION
BUREAU OPENED

For the benefit of strangers who
will visit Tacoma during the A.
Up. exposition this summer, the
Minnesota, Ohio and Michigan So
cieties have opened an informa-
ton bureau and register at the
Arcade store, South Thirteenth
and G streets. All former resi-
dents of those three states will be
expected to register there.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
EXAMINATION OF BREWING
C0MPANY'S BOOKS REFUSED
Court Holds In Bankruptcy Case Only
Entries Referring to Bankrupt
Can Be Probed

The bankruptcy case of S.. P. Clark
was closed and submitted before Ref
cree Lynn Helm yesterday. A decision
is expected within the next three or
four days.
Robert G. Loucks, attorney for Clark,
was unsuccessful in his effort to open
the books of the Maier Brewing COM
pany to investigation, for the purpose
of showing the company is really a
trust and controls nearly $50 saloons in
Los Angeles. Referee Helm decided
only those entries referring to Clark S
business could be inquired into by the
debtor.
That Clark has been contemplating
the sale of his saloon for long time,
probably long before he was forced into
bankruptcy, was shown by an applica-
ton of transfer filed with the police
commission yesterday. The printed
form he used is one that has not been
employed by the police department
since Mayor McAleers administration.
and the signatures it bore were evil
IDENTIFY written long time ago. When
presented to the commission yesterday
it was countersigned by p. G. De Lano,
trustee in bankruptcy for Clark.
The saloon, known as the Old Heidel-
berg, and which under Clark's owner
ship caused the police a great deal Of
trouble, is to be taken over by A. @.
pitcher, If the police commission agrees
to the transfer.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
WOMAN WHO ATTEMPTED
SUICIDE GOES TO ARIZONA
Husband Arrives in Los Angeles and
Takes Wife and Child Back
with Him

Charles Powers, miner, husband OF
Mrs. Victoria Powers, who attempted 10
commit suicide with her 2-year-old
child by inhaling Illuminating gas at
her home at 222 South Hewitt street,
several days ago, arrived in Los An
geles yesterday and will return to Ari-
IONA with his wife and. child.
Mrs. Powers told the police surgeons
at the receiving hospital, where she
was taken short time after attempt
ing to take her life, that she wished
to die because her husband had gone to
Arizona, left her penniless and failed
to write to her.
81 was out of employment and Went
to Arizona to get work." said Powers
Yesterday. For two days / went with
out food and finally met Mexican.
stranger, who loaned me $3.50. mailed
this money to my wife, but it seems she
failed to receive it. 1 finally obtained
work at the Ell Trio copper mine at E
Trio, Ariz., and HI. c. Smith, general
manager of that company, advanced
me money enough to come to Los An
geles and get my family. I had no IN
tention of deserving my wife and
child"
The happy family appeared at the
police station yesterday afternoon anu
thanked the police surgeons for tneir
kind treatmen. of Mrs. Powers wnile
she was a patient there. They left TOT
their new home in Arizona MONDAY
evening.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23

wv ASHINGTON, March 22.-Former
w Governor John F, Hill of Maine,
member of the Republican ma
tional committee from that state, who
has been named as vice chairman OF
the committee by Chairman Frank H.
Hitchcock, and who has accepted the
appointment succeeding Mr.. Hitch
cock, announced today flat the head
quarters of the committee in Washing
ton would be abandoned after this
month and continued with Secretary
Harvard in charge at Chicago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
oh LORD! A MANI is
CRY OF WOMAN WHEN
BURGLAR APPEARED
INTRUDER ALARMS MOTHER
AND TWO DAUGHTERS
Parent Goes Into Her Room, and Oh.
serving Thief at Work, Stares
at Him and Finally Emits
Scream

"Oh, Lord! A mani" screamed Mrs
L. Hottenger of COG Court street wher
she entered her room Sunday night
and found a burglar ransacking the
place. Hearing her enter the room, the
intruder turned and stood still IN
amazement. Mrs. Hottenger equally
was surprised and glared at the bur-
glar and gasped.
The two gazed at each other for sew
eral seconds, when Mrs. Hottenger
finally broke the silence and relieved
the strained situation by gasping: 20
Lord! A mani" The burglar opened
his mouth to reply, sputtered a second,
then without saying word Owed mead
foremost out of an open WINDOW TAX
ing with him a purse containing 30
belonging to Mrs. Hottenger.
The two daughters of Mrs. Hottenger
rushed into the room just as the man
disappeared out of the window. They
ran to the front of the house, but when
they reached there the burglar had dis
I'VE were at luncheon in the dining
ROOM" said Miss Laura Hottenger,
when my sister, Lola, heard a noise
in mothers room. The room adJo1ns
the dining room, and mother arose and
entered. When we heard her exclam-
alton both myself and sister hurried
to the room and arrived in time to see
the man leap out the window.
"rhe man gained entrance by pry-
ing open a screen of window which
opens on the front porch. 1 had just
come home, and as 1 formerly carried
considerable money belonging to my
employers, the man evidently followed
me to the house. Mother got a good
look at him ana describes him as being
young man, wearing dark coat and
light trousers. Had mother not ap-
peared when she did the man would
have succeeded in ransacking the
dresser, and probably obtained several
valuable articles of jewelry. which
were In one of the drawers"
The theft was reported to the police
yesterday morning, and detectives are
working on the case.
Burglars were busy in other sections
of the city, and four other robberies
were reported to the police.
Mrs. j. Monasch of 1853 South Hope
street reports her home was entered
by prying off a screen on a side Win
two stick pins and several other arti-
cles of jewelry taken.
The store of ]. E. Hughes at 1901
West Washington street was entered
by burglars, who pried off paddock
on the front door, and IS and some
telephone slugs taken from the cash
drawer, which had been broken open.
A quantity of silverware valued at
$50 was taken from the home of H. c..
Robsahm, 644 West Thirty-sixth street,
by burglars who entered the place by
using pass key to rear door.
Burglars entered the apartment house
at S14 South Olive street and stole a
sewing machine belonging to Miss j.
c.. Humphrey, who had left the ma
chine In the hall while she was re-
arranging the furniture in her room.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
INDIAN MOTHER BELIEVED
DYING OF BROKEN HEART
Parent of Baby Buried in Potter's
Field Refuses to Be Conn
forted

Refusing food and sitting alone in
an isolated wigwam at the Indian
village, near Eastlake park. Mrs.
Apache Zaminisky is slowly dying, the
result of grief over the loss of her
baby, which died at the county hos
pital four weeks ago, and was buried
in an obscure grave in the potter's
field.
The mother remained at the bedside
Of her infant until it's DEATH. Then she
asked the hospital authorities that she
be allowed to take it's tiny body and
bury it in the Indian village. This un-
usual request was refused. and not
having money enough to pay the fu-
neral expenses, the infant was inferred
in the potter's field.
When the woman learned her baby
had been buried she visited the ceme-
terry and sought in vain to find the
grave She intended disinterring the
body and removing it to the village.
Finding her efforts unsuccessful she
returned to the village and took up
her abode in an isolated wigwam. She
speaks but little to any of her people
and resuses to eat. Physicians from
the county hospital who have visited
her say she is dying of a broken heart
and nothing can be done for her. DR..
Cohen of the county hospital is doing
all he can for the woman, and says
that unless her mind can be detracted
from her grief she probably Will die.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
FIRE STARTED UNDER
HOUSE LOOKS QUEER
Department Quickly Extinguishes In
cipient Blaze, No Gas Fortu-
nately Being Used in
the Building

Fire of mysterious origin was discov-
cred in the gas meter box beneath the
first floor of the He<el Abilene, All
South Ruth avenue, shortly after
o'clock last night. Rapid and effective
work on the part of the chemical crew
of the fire department extinguished the
blaze before 1t gained much Roadway
The damage is estimated at $25.
The fire when discovered was burn
ing in pile of rubbish, and had at
to cked the joists of the flooring above
and the boarding on the side of the
house. Six of the dozen gas meters in
the box were melted from the piping.
but as no gas was being used in the
building the fire was easily extin-
guished.
The house is owned by Charles Kruse
and occupied by Miss Lillian Davies as
rooming house. Miss Davies was I'M
able to give any explanation of the
origin of the blaze.
Six months. ago the same building
was fired by an incendiary, but the po-
lice were unable to fasten the crime on
a man who was at that time suspected.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
EXCEPTIONAL RATES GIVEN
FOR CONVENTION OF ELKS
Motley H. Flint Receives Schedule
Showing That Organization Will
Receive Unusual Favors

Motley H. Flint, chairman Of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Elks, Las re-
ceived schedule of the rates for *
cursionists to the Pacific coast this
spring and summer. and those that VIII
be in effect during the Elks' conven-
ton in Los Angeles July IL to July II.
The rates were forwarded to Mr..
Flint by James Charlton, chairman of
the Transeontinental Passenger asso-
citation of Chicago, and the Elks We're
particularly favored in being given
the lowest rates that have yet been in
force from eastern cities to Los An
geles.
All excursion rates have been placed
low owing to the many attractions
scheduled for the Pacific coast this
spring and summer, these including the
Alaska Yukon-Pa exposition at
Seattle, which will open June 1. and
the convention of the National Guard
association in Los Angeles May II to 10.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
FINES OF SIS IMPOSED ON
QUARRELS0ME CHINESE
Two CeIestiaIs Fight Over Broker
Handle of Umbrella and Are Ar
raigned In Police Court

All Flung and All Louy, residents of
Chinatown, pleaded guilty in Police
Justice Chambers court yesterday
morning to fighting over a damaged
umbrella, and were fined S. each for
disturbing the peace.
All Louy is said to have left his UNI
brella at the store of All Fung and
asked the latter to keep 1t until called
for. All Fung used it Sunday morning
while going to the joss house. In some
manner he broke the handle.
All Louy appeared in the afternoon
and asked for his property. He then
found 1t was damaged, and he de-
manded that All Flung pay him 20 cents
for breaking the umbrella. To this All
Flung strenuously objected.
Heated words were exchanged, and
soon the two Chinese were rolling on
the floor of the small store, pulling each
others queues and trying to dig out
the others eyes.
They were separated by Patroimen
Browning and Erwin, who were attract
ed by the noise and by the crowd which
gathered to witness the fight, and were
taken to the police station.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
DELUDED MAN TAKEN TO
HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT
Youth Who Leaps from Taxicsb in
Pouring Rain Believes Some
One Is Pursuing Him

Russell C. Wilmot, the young man
from Allentown, Pa, who led the Of
ficers merry chase Sunday afternoon,
when he leaped from a taxicab at the
central police station and ran several
blocks in the pouring rain before
overtaken, was removed from the re-
ceiving hospital to the California hos
pitai for treatment. He is suffering
from the delusion that persons are
pursuing him.
He created considerable excitement
Sunday morning at the Westminster
hotel, where his mother and two broth
ers are staying, when he became vio-
lent and gave utterance to wild
shriekS.
His mother is said to have come to
Los Angeles T in pursuit of George
Brown, former trusted employee, who
is alleged to have absconded with sew
eral thousand dollars worth of jewelry.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
FAIRBANKS AND FAMILY
EN- ROUTE TO PASADENA
Former Vice President, with Wife and
Daughter, Start from Indian.
apolIs

According to dispatch from Indian
apolis, former Vice President Fair
banks, accompanied by Mrs. Fairbanks
and their daughter, Mrs. Timmons, left
yesterday for Pasadena.
1t is expected the Fairbanks party
will remain several months in Pasa-
dena, where, 1t is reported, he has pur-
chased property. He also has bought
ranch home near San Bernardino.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
NINE. MODJESKA REPORTED
AS STEADILY IMPROVING
Physicians Find Decided Gain OF
Strength, Last Weeks Gain
Being Maintained

Madame Helena Modjeska, who has
been critically i'll at her Bay island
home, is improving and is now able to
sit up a part of the time. DR.. Boyd,
her physician, said last night she was
improving and appeared to be much
stronger.
Although Madame Modjeska's illness
is serious, being a complication OF
Bright's disease and neart trouble, the
rally noted the last of the week seems
to continue.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
Marines Eiaht MARSH FIre

PHILADELPHIA, March 22.-Two
hundred United States marines fought
a marsh fire near Fort Mifflin In the
extreme southwestern section OF tne
city last night. and after hard ngnt
succeeded in extinguishing the flames.
The fire is believed to have been IN
cendiary.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-03-23
WIN Prosecute PubIlshers

NEW YORK. March 22.-The Pana-
ma libel cases against the Press Pub
fishing company and Caleb Van Hanm,
one of the editors OF the World, will
not be dropped so long as he is district
attorney, was the statement made by
United States District ATTORNEY Stizn-
son here today.