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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11

SEATTLE, June IL. - Charles
H. Widrig, the Los Angeles real
estate broker who escaped from
Deputy Sheriff Zimmerman after
being arrested on the c1aAnge Of
issuing worthless checks. has.
been recaptured by Zimmerman e
Vancouver, B. c.. and = being
held there today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11
Drinks 1000 Quarts Of
Liquor in n Years

tion OF arithmetic would show
that his average par diem = but !
pint and a half. A moderate
drinker of whisky. it has been a.
timated. consumes 500 gallons IL
forty years.
At the present rate this man
would add. during ~ ~ Ma t>r1e
about t1.875 to the rolo11|1
Great Brifafn. Drinkeru =
ous' q nss,t bszcr4sea, q = z1
oonfribufe Ii tbix .oreus4t1l1~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11
Heavy Damage Done.

FORT WORTH, Tex, June II.
AT least one man Is dead and
several others are seriously In
iured as a result of a terrific wind
storm, accompanied by cloud
burst that swept the surrounding
country late last night. Tele-
graph and telephoen wires are
down, and accurate information
is not available.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11
MYRA HALL
MIXED IN
SCANDAL
YOUNG WOMAN WHO CAUSED
SHOOTING AFFAIR IN SEAT
TILE AGAIN IN LIMELIGHT.

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, June IL
Meta p. Hendrick filed two suits
In the circuit court here yesterday.
One was against Myra G. Hall for
alienation, and was for $4,000.
The other was against 8. Clyde
Hedrick. her husband. and was for
$3.50 q month maintenance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11
YAKIMA DAY
AT The FAIR.
(By United Press Leased Wire. ]

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
SEATTLE, June 11.This sis
Yakima day at the Alaska Yukon
Pacific exposition and residents
OF the fruit belt Of Eastern Wash
ington are on hand in great num-
bers to take part In the program,
A special train arrived last even-
ing, bringing Q deleation of sew
eral hundred persons representing
nearly every town in the Yakima
valley.
The days events began at 10
O'Clock with a parade in which
not only the delegation, but form-
er residents of the fruit country
took part.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11
I / IN
PATH Of
STORM
HEAVY. DAMAGE IS WROUGHT
BY. TERRIFIC. CYCLONE
IN TEXAS.

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
LEUDERS, Tex, June 11.-E.
G. Melurp- and his three children
were killed instantly by cyclone
that swept this district early to-
day. His wife was fatally in
jured.
Thirteen houses were demolish-
ed by the fearful twister, and SO
head of cattle killed.
Reports from the surrounding
country indicate that many IA
talities have occurred. Many
farm houses in the path Of the cy-
clone were wrecked.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
LONDON. June 11.-General
Ian Hamilton's estimate. that dur
ing his 81 years of army service
he has consumed ten thousand
quarts Of dutiable liquor. has led
to many calculations OF the
amount Of money the exchequer
might receive under the proposed
budget rate Of exclses. While
General Hamiltou's total, ct frat
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-11

SEATTLE, June IL. - Mrs.
Myra G. Hall is the daughter of
William Constantine, formerly a
wealthy butcher of this city. Her
FORMER husband was Jesse Hall.
once a Seattle real estate man.
The troubles OF Hall and his wife
led to sensational shooting ar
fray In which Hall was dangerous
lly wounded by his father-in-Iaw.
Constantine was convicted of as
sault with intent to kill, and es-
capped with q fine OF $1,000. He
Inow resides in Portland. His
Idaughter is said to be represen-
Itative of an Eastern women's FUR
Inishing house. Hall Is now en-
gagged in the real estate business
lin Butte.
Hedrick first became known In
Seattle as the manager Of = "dia-
Hall were marked. and the two
were seen IN company a number
of times during the sensational
trial Of Mrs. Halls father.
The shooting sfhray which mar
rowly ESCAPED sending Constantine
- ~. xxn5> lIe<,4(r.4xr y. x<.<<x. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
Tommy and Lilly Celebrate Halloween

the room as soon as the door was opened.
When done they crept to the corner or
the hall and began pulling on the tick
tack string, so that it made little.
quick humping noise on the door. Their
eyes were dancing merrily as they waited
to hear grandpapa come to the door.
calling out: who's there botherng
about my door,"
But in vain they waited and waited.
Then of sudden the front hall door
opened and some one walked boldly up
the stairs The children sank to the
floor in fright. Who but wicked house
breaker would dare to come into the
house at that time OF night and I'm that
fashion?
Just as Lilly was about to scream. ana
Tommy to lend his voice TO hers. the
tall, dark form Of man appeared on
the landing above the stairs and turned
so that the children could seI his face
1t was grandpapa! And grandpapa saw
the children crouching there. Just as they
recognized him. Then he beheld the
traps and the tick-tack at his door and
understood. "Ah. it's n shame"' he cried.
coming to Tommy and Lilly. "A shame
that I didn't go right to bed instead OF
going out to remove the new gate from
the hinges so that the little Halloween
mischief makers cannot get hold of Ii.
hid 1t in the kitchen But while taking
care Of the gate ! spoiled my little tads
first Halloween frolic But never mind.
Wen just stay in hiding till papa and
on them You shan't be entirely dfsap-
pointed my dears." And grandpapa en-
tered into the Halloween spirit with the
youngsters, and together they played
some funny pranks on papa and mamma
an hour later.
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lOween there will be a lot OF unusual
noise and confusion in the streets: SO
don't either of you put your head out of
doors after we have gone. There will
be many bad boys at large who will be
throwing dried beans and hard pebbles
at the windows and you might get some
OF their missiles in your faces. So re-
main indoors. and go to bed promptly
at o'clock Then. turning to grand
father. he added: Father, l hope you'll
keep an eye on the children. Also keep
an ear for those mischief makers on the
outside, and if they get too troublesome
chase them away. Last year they did a
lot of damage about the barn.
oh. young fellows will be young fell
lows" smiled grandpapa I'VE mustn't
forget our own boyhood Sam. OF course,
] don't propose to allow the mischief
makers to tear the house down over our
heads; but as to carrying off the gate.
or the washhouse or the laundry pump
well, those things are of no consequence,
you know" And the jolly old man
laughed.
A few minutes before 3 o'clock Lilly
and TOmmy's parents left the house. GO
went upstairs to his room. saying good
night to the little ones. who were putting
away their toys, which they had made
believe to play with for an hour after
supper.
Good night. grandpapa," called out
Tommy. Hope you sleep we'll
Yes, goodnight. grandpapa said
Lilly. Hope you'll have pleasant
dreams Then she and Tommy snick-
cred as grandpapa said Yes, I'll be in
bed and asleep before a lamb could wag
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in the last depths of despair. they heard
the sound of human voices. Some per-
sons were coming along the trail. Leon
listened intently. so did Bert, regardless
OF his paining ankle. Both felt hope
spring up within them.
Presently several dark forms appeared
round some boulders and the boys beheld
a party OF men. They came on toward
the spot where the boys were sitting.
When they came within few PAGES Leon
spoke to them. They said something in
reply, but il was a strange tongue they
spoke. Then. on closer approach, the
boys beheld some Indians. But they were
friendly Indians, and one Of them, under
standing a little English. was made To
realize the boys dilemma. Soon the big
Indian had Bert's ankle better bandaged.
and declared it was just very bad
sprain, but not broken. Then telling one
OF his companions about the boys being
lost, he sent him back to the hotel with
them. And then he told Leon that they
had lost the main trail and were many
miles away from Big Spring Curve. And
when the boys reached the hotel. Bert
being carried on the back of their Indian
guide, they both solemnly declared they'd
never, never again venture into a canyon.
even for a Halloween lark. And they
never did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

his tail ten times. So goodnight, little
tads''
Then the children heard grandpa pa shut
his door upstairs, and knew the old man
would soon be in bed. After ten minutes
had passed dhe time seemed like ten
hours to the impatient children Tommy
and Lilly stole softly upstairs. They
tip-toed past grandpapa's door, fearing
to rouse him should they make any
noise. On to Tommy's room they went,
and there pulled from hiding a huge
tick-tack that. they had made that after
noon with the help of the cook. whom
they had taken into their confidence
They also drew from under the bed
big tin pan, a bundle of straw, an old
pair of riding boots belonging to their
father. and sundry other traps" as
designated by Tommy Now we're
ready whispered Tommy. And out they
went and down the hall to grandpapa's
door They listened intently, but could
not hear a sound escaping from the
chamber where the old man slept Hes
asleep" whispered Tommy
Then they hurriedly fixed the tick-tack
on the door, carrying the end of the long
string to the darkest corner of the hall.
from which point they would work the
annoying little noisemaker Then they
piled the traps" tin pan and all. against
the door, so that they would tumble into
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day we'll join them on the way home and
laugh it all over together
The plan seemed to be worth consider
ing, and Bert said he was ready to enter
into it. So early the following morning
the boys set out towards the Grand
Canyon. walking leisurely, and carrying
with them a good rifle-against wild ami
mals-and some cold food in the shape of
bread, meat and cheese. Their grand
father had given his consent to their
going, and had laughed with them over
their plan. So they felt encouraged that
a great Halloween story would reach the
hotel a few days later.
About noon they struck an entrance to
the canyon and descended. The canyon at
this particular point was about five miles
wide, and was extremely rugged and un-
certain. for from its sides ran tributary
canyons, some so misleading to the pedes-
trian that at times 1t was difficult to de-
termine which was the right way to 60
But Leon and Bert had made the trip to
Big Spring Curve during the summer in
company with several friends. who were
then stopping at the hotel. and they felt
very sure of their ground. Who could
lose boy, anyway, especially on the tran
he had once followed?
Toward 3 o'clock the boys wondered
why they had not reached Big Spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

he has gone to bed we'll play our FRANKS
on him. Papa and mamma go out of
evenings so much that we'd never get a
chance to play tricks on them. Let's
take grandpapa.
Lilly-Oh. yes, let's play some jokes on
grandpapa. He'll think it such fun.
Then the two little schemers Tommy
and Lilly. returned to the living room.
where grandpapa sat reading the daily
paper.
''He doesn't suspect a thing whispered
Lilly. He doesn't even know it's Hal
loween But we'll wake him up, won't
WEI"
Yes, we'll put tick-tack on his door
and pile up lots and lots of traps against
it, so when he opens the door to see il
a ghost is there making the noise all the
stuff will tumble into his room. Won't he
wonder, thought" And Tommy laughed
softly SO that grandpapa couldn't hear.
That evening at the supper table Tom
my and Lilly cast significant chances at
each other across the table. They had
been planning all that afternoon for the
evening. And at last it had arrived.
They were so impatient for bedtime to
come that they had no appetite for
supper.
Tommy and Lilly, your mamma and
are going to attend a lecture this even
ing" said papa. and as this is Hal
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And I'm wondering if something cannon
he done for the moor dumb creatures that
: have such a battle for life in heartless
city
OF course Pills mother was eager to
encourage her little son in his desire to
do something for creatures i'm distress.
I'VE might open a hospital for them,
she said 81 had not thought of 1t be-
fore but now that YOU bring the matter
to nv attention / feel it would be worse
than wicked for me to turn deaf ear
TO the walls of the poor starving cats so
to speak. And We might not only do
something for the homeless cats, but for
Phil as well.
'How'S that, mammal" asked Phil. I
don't see where | come in for anything
except for a feeling of contentment after
being of assistance to the hapless crea-
lures of the streets that are at the mercy
of cold. starvation and wicked boys.
We'll. IN explain my meaning after
WHILE said Mrs. Downs. But now we
must do some planning. Let's see, where
could we make suitable hospital for
our cats. anyway?
We've no use for the old STABLE said
Phil, "snce We sold the horse and car
rage I'm order TO get an auto. Papa said
the other day that he meant to sell the
stable for whatever he could get for II.
as he didn't want it taking up the room
OF lhe gfoundS nut wine We are "o.'
ing for the sale to take place we might
use the stable for our cat hospital
A capital idea said Mrs. Downs.
And If we find good use for It papa will
allow US to keep it, | am sure"
Then a trip was made TO the stable.
and the building was gone over carefully.
You see. the place is roomy enough to
accommodate a large number of cats, and
well have our man John divide both the
first floor and the loft by wire partitions.
We shall have to keep the cats apart for
a few days-those that show disposition
to fight. After they are well acquainted
they will live together on friendly terms.
And while John is fixing the partitions
I'll be bringing In the stray cats. said
Phil. III make trip about the streets
every evening after school and pick up a
cat and carry it home in basket. After
the place is full. what shall we do?''
Mrs. Downs smiled Wait till we have
the place FULL she said. Well find d
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briskly, We can reach home by O'Clock
in the morning" he said.
They turned resolutely homeward and
walked briskly, their plan for Halloween
fun diminishing with every step. Just as
they were climbing over some bouders
Bert slipped and fell, crying out sharply
Leon stopped over him, but could not see
by the dim starlight how white his com
panion's face was, Are you hurt? he
asked, sympathetically.
Bert tried to stand. but found he could
not hold his weight on the injured ankle.
which hung limp. and which was paining
him terribly. Il do believe 1 have broken
it," he gasped
You may imagine the feelings OF those
boys at that moment. There. in that great
canyon at night. one OF them suddenly
made helpless. Leon felt sick with fear.
Bert was sick from pain. What should
they do? Leon tried bandaging Bert's
swelling ankle. using his kerchief and
necktie. but he bungled the job and Bert
found no relief. He grOaned in his agony.
And so the hours passed, Leon almost
beside himself with anxiety, while Bert
lay suffering On the ground, sometimes
dropping into a restless sleep from pain
and exhaustion.
About midnight, and just as Leon was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
A WINDOW OF RED
AND YELLOW LEAVES

nj OW is the time to gather the leaves
IN and press them. Select those of
different shapes and brightest COL
ors. Lay them between the leaves of an
old maya zine. or betterlstill. between the
sheets of newspapers, which are un-
glazed and so absorb the moisture Above
NE magazine or paper place several
heavy books to serve as weights About
two or three weeks afterward the leaves
will be thoroughly dried out and pressed
They may then be put into a box to be
saved for use in the winter Next Janu-
airy when the trees are bare and the
decorations of Christmas have disap-
peared, gum the pressed leaves On the
window paneS.
Arrange it so the red leaves are on
the lower half of the window and the
yellow leaves above. Besides being a
decoration, these leaves will help you TO
remember the names of the trees on
which they grew For cumming the
leaves use mucilage or glue, rather than
paste, as paste dries and drops Off Often
when Christmas packages are to be sent
to different cities a few pressed leaves
placed inside not only add to the ap-
pearance of gifts, but carry the greet
ings of the sender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
HALLOWEEN.

WHEN Halloween at last doe:
The boys, and the girls, too,
Go slyly looking around to find
What mischief they may do.
Gates are marked. barn doors are
found
In village and in town;
And little mischief-makers plan
To turn things upside down.
Tick-tacks mysteriously appear
On maiden ladies' doors;
And every sort of thing is piled
'Gainst fronts of shops and
stores.
Queer signs are made and hung
in style
Where ne'er sign should be;
And now you'll see a tub or gate
High up in some tall tree.
1t is the time for jokes and pranks
When Innocence holds sway;
And every child in all the land
Should have a Jolly Day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23

or more sympathetic doctor than my little
Phil has never yet been found
"Ah, and you shall be the hospital
nurse, mamma" exclaimed Phil deeply
interested in the plan. And we'll doc
tor and feed the cats as though they were
real people,
"All Gods living creatures are kim
said Mrs. Downs. "And those of superior
intellect should look after the welfare of
the more helpless ones. An animal has
the same claim upon us for consideration
that one Of our own kin has
..If only the bad boys of the streets
could be made to know that declared
Phil.
That week was a busy one for the
doctor and the nurse. and the man
who was in charge OF remodeling the
stable. And each evening, after school.
little DIR. Phil brought in one Or two
more stray cats that he had found prowl-
Ing about in alleyways or empty build
ings and easements.
But week after the hospital plan had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
ENGLiSHMAN TO SEEK
THE SOUTH POLE

K7OW that the north pole has been
IN found, many are anxious to hear
. from De Charcot, a Frenchman,
who is at present in the antarctic region
hunting for the south pole. Capt. r. F..
Scott. an English antarctic explorer. has
appealed to his countrymen for fund
of 500, to equip an expedition for the
exploration Of King Edwards Land and
the seeking of the south pole Much Of
the money has been subscribed, so it is
likely that Capt Scott will soon sail in
the Terra Nova, one of the stanchest yes
sells in the Greenland whale trade.
1t is known that the ice in the antarctic
region is more mountainous than in the
arctic region, and that the grea. ice
barrier is often covered with soft snow.
Motor sleds will probably be more used
by Capt. Scott than by any one who
has yet sought the pole. The final dash
Will be made by q small party with dog
teams.
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tents would spy us and report when his
superior officers returned. Well locate
the camp and then keep our distance till
night Then-hurrah for some old Hal
loween pranks at the expense of those
tourists. There is one man among them
who was doing lot of big talking about
his bravery. Well, he's the one we'll
brighten out of a weeks grub. His ap-
petite will go. not to return for some
days. Well make queer noises. hide GER
tain camp equipments. toss pebbles
against the tents and howl like Comanche
Indians. Gee. / can see that brave man
getting behind boulder for protection
from the canyon witches and Indians.
well. we might get some fun out of
your scheme-if it goes through all right.
agreed Bert But as for frightening
those people--well. l think that Is only a
childish dream. But we might make them
sit up and wonder where the strange
sounds come from and what sort of wild
beasts are making them. l believe all the
persons of the party are Englishmen
aren't they?"
Eyes, right from across the pond" said
Leon. consequently, not acquainted with
the ways of wild men and beasts of this
part of the globe. Oh. we'll make our
Halloween visit to their camp worth
while, I'm sure. And on the following
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ity. Then it was that the nurse held a
consultation with the doctor in his
private room one evening, just as he
was about to retire for the night. She
came in carrying in her hand small bit
Of paper with something written on It.
Sitting on the side of DIR. Phils bed, she
said:
Now. dearie, I shall tell you what
meant when l said-at the beginning Of
our hospital undertaking-that we might
not only do something for the homeless
cats, but for Phil as we'll
"Oh, yes. l remember your sayine
that" said DR.. Phil. But I've been &c
busy that had not thought Of it again.
well. let me read what I have here,
said Mrs. Downs. And she read from a
bit of paper
Large assortment of fine cats for sale
Purchasers must give good homes tc
cats; Will not sell to those having smal
children. Apply at office of DR.. Phil. II
Mulberry street.
Phil sat up in bed and looked question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-23
HOW MOTHER NATURE
PREPARES FOR WINTER

THE cosmos and hardy chrysanthe-
mum blooming in the garden tell
4 that summer is over and that
Mother Nature is preparing for the cold
season which will soon be here The
woodland trees are dropping their leaves
to protect the roots of the delicate flowers
and to enrich the ground for the next
years growth of plant life. The green
worms which have Toasted on the parsley
beds and tomato vines have eaten their
fill for winter and have spun their little
homes about them. The great alanthus
worms and hickory worms are also pre-
pairing to hide themselves in silky CO.
coOnS
In the woods the open chestnut burrs
show that the nuts inside are ripe. The
busy squirrels are already at work filling
their storehouses with nuts and acorns
to last until next year. Into the ground
the snakes and turtles are going for their
long winter maps. Flying birds tell of
the journey of our feathery friends to the
south. The lambs. horses. cows and all
fur-bearing animals are growing heavy
coats for protection against the cold
weather. Many of the fish in the streams
and rivers are leaving our waters for
those which will be warmer during the
winter The farmers are busy gathering
their fruits and vegeta bles so that the
frost may do no damage to them. In
the city the people take Mother Nature
warning that the cold season is coming
to prepare their houses and clothing FOR
the early visits of Jack Frost.
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whisper something to her. You would
fancy from the way his eyes shone that
he had some mischief in mind And
after he had whispered a few minutes
to Lilly her eyes began to dance as mer-
rily as his own. so that was proof that
some mischief was brewing.
And this Is what he said to Lilly, and
also her answer:
Tommy-Say, sister, it's Halloween to-
day. mean tonight. 1 heard the gro
Gerry boy and the butcher boy talking
about 1t when they came this morning.
And they are going to play some tricks
on their bosses. Suppose we play some
tricks on somebody?
Lilly-Oh. wouldn't that be fun, Tommy
Yes, let's play some tricks on somebody
But we haven't any bosses. so who could
we choose instead?
Tommy-Why, we have grandpapa. He's
always in his room at night, and after