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Evening journal., 1909-08-17
PARADE GAVE
SEAFORD TROUBLE
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special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
sEAFORD. Del, Aug. 17.-lnstead OF the
music inspiring concord, a parade by the
colored band here on Saturday night
nearly caused a race riot and did result
In the forcibie arrest OF the bandmaster.
According to town ordinances a permit
must be first obtained from the Mayor
before body OF persons are permitted
to march through the street. Saturday
night the colored folk were holding
lodge feast. when Mayor Walter b. Rob
inson called on their leader. George VIII
liams. and requested that IN the future
permit be obtained before their band
paraded the streets.
This 80 enraged the leader that he
threatened to do violence 10 Robinson.
Later Mr.. Robinson went to the office OF
Magistrate George e. NJ. stengie and
swore out states writ for Williams ar
rest. But when Chief OF Police ollie e.
Wright and Constable Curtis J. steen
went to execute the writ they were deied
and threatened. Later Mr. stengie ap-
peared and compelled Williams 20 appear
for trial. where upon he was fined $40 and
costs.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

A. L. Bancroft Stenographer Railroad. Wilmington.
Miss Mra Berry Stenographer CutlerBade Hardware Co.,
New Bern, N. c.
Maurice Braunstein Stenogapher temporary Morris Electric
Co., Wilmington
Miss Francis NJ Casey senographer dupont Co., Viii
Benjamin " Clark. Employed by Mddletown Farms Co., VII
mngton.
Miss Martha R. Cochran Senographer, H. X. Muford Co,
Philadelphia
Miss Mary A. Craven senographer Diamond Lumber Co., Viii
Miss Margaret T. cuan stenographe W. Pyle Co., Will
mington.
Miss C. May Charles. Does position present
Miss Blanche Davis Stenographer, Philadelphia Press
c. Davis Has had temporary position Is to to
Miss Phoebe G. Dawson Cannot position before fall
Miss Matilda c. Dsharoon. Stenographer Wilson Hudson
Miss Mary Davis No Information Has not answered
H. Edwards has accepted position with Davis Solid Truss
Brake Beam Co., Wilmington.
Miss Bertha Everett Stenographer Charter Trust oimngton
John P. Farnan. Government Stenographer, Wilmington
Miss Cora E. Ford. stenographer, Smyrna. Delaware.
Albert G. Fullerton. Unemployed.
Miss Olivia Fitzgerald Senographer Co., Wilmington
Miss Sara c. Farrell Unemployed
Harry Griffith Senographer, DUPONT Co, Wilmington
Beuah L. Grifhhs Stenographe Curtis Bros New
Harold C. Griffith stenographe Newport shpbudng
Dry Dock Co, Newport News, Va
Miss Elizabeth Goldsen Stenographer temporary, E.
dupont Co., Wilmington
Miss G. Hammer Unemployed.
Miss E. Handy Stenogapher and Clerk Dr. B. R. veasey
Miss catharne M HarEns stenographer E dupont Co,
Miss Emily Harrgan stenogapher David J. Renhadt At
torney Wilmington.
R H Hodeson Stenographer, Salisbury Md.
Harry M Hollis information Has replied letters
Miss Byrde M Irons Stenographer temporary Reuben Sat
Miss Anna Jewell stenographer Diamond Fibre Co.,
Esmere, Del.
Miss Elizabeth Johnson stenographer Mulford Co. Phls
Mss A. Joseon Stenographer Electric Hose Rubber
John w. Jones' Unemployed.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
MAY FIND "BABY
FARM" AT MlLLVILLE

AnLLvILLE. Aug. 17.-Upon the word
Of Prosecutor J. Hampton Fithian. OF
Bridgevine. rests the Investigation into
the mysteries said TO be hidden at the
farmhouse once occupied by Mrs ASH
mead. brought to the public notice
by the statements Of william Stanford,
that woman's son-in-law.
Unknown to the public and very quiet-
". Breeden. a policeman, and Biegs, tie
town marshal, have been collecting evil
dence and have. il is thought sufficient to
warrant arrests on serious charges From
stanford they got the addresses OF GER
tain persons OF Baby Farm fame
among which we're women Of Wilmington
Del, Reading. Philadelphia Atlantic CiJ
and other places. and from two woni-
en- in this city they obtained some val
liable information.
1--WE think We have got the evidence
said Biggs. land It is up to the Prose-
cutor lust how soon things begin to de-
velop. There IS no hurry about the mat
ter. though, for the woman Is In safe
place. and this viii give us better
chance 10 work. While we do not expect
to find anything much at The farm, yet
stanfords urging us 10 look in the cehar
may lead to something
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Commercial Graduates :

Parker " Miner Understood employed by bank in
Harrisburg.
Francis Manuel Bill Clerk temporary Wilmington Pro-
vision Co, Wilmington
Walter p Mock. Employed by his father, Hallwood Va
F. Pearsaul Bookkeeper, F. D. Lackey Co, Wilmington
H. B Prettyman. Unemployed
George G. Peachy. Does want position until fall
Perkins Bookkeeper, Bush Sons Co., Wiu
Walter Resinger. Bookkeeper and Cashier, Leverage
Bethards Newark N. ].
E. L. Reardon Does not desire position until fall
E. B. Rash Has desired employment until now
Bookkeeper, L. Stevenson & Co., Com
mission Merchants Newark N J.
s. c. Shortdge. Shorthand student Goldey College
Smyh Bookkeeper, James Smyh Contractor Wilmington
Sterling Bookkeeper S. E. Jackson Co.. Philadelphia
A. Ernest Strickland Bookeeper Bush Sons Co., Wilmington
E H. Sapp On his way Seattle Washington.
Taylor. No information Has replied to letters
Francis XTieney Bookkeeper Dursten Tobacco CoWngton
Gordon c. Thompson With J. Thompson Commission Mer-
chant Wilmington.
H. " Tubbs business himself Selbyvile Delaware
J. c. Wescott. Unemployed
J. L. Williamson Stenogapher and Bookkeeper American Snuff
Co., Yorkyn, Del.
l. Wright Assisting his father canning business Fed
eralsburg, Md
John Wright Assisting his canning business Fed
eralsburg, Md.
Ernest Wilson Employed by father in hotel Bowers
Beach. Del.
John ]. Williams. On his way Seattle
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
Shorthand Graduates:

Miss Georgia NJ Jones. Now in Virginia vacation.
Andeas N Kambacher Snogapher Parsons Engineering Co.
Miss Etrs Kso stenogrsphe Insurance Co., City.
Miss Pauline Kolck Sttenographe John w Huxley Attorney
Wilmington
Miss Edna Lewis Stenographer J. Brandenbug Brdgevle,
Del.
Miss Nellie H. Mackay senographer, Giipin, Van Trump
Miss Theresa M Mcveigh Has desired position until
Miss May osmond stenogapher Guarantee Roofing Heat
ing Co., Wilmington
Miss Lydia C. Pierce stenographe Co,
Wilmington
Howard Price stenogapher Edge Moor Co., Edge Moor
Joseph Pyle Employed by his father Wilmington.
Mary E Robinson Stenographer dupont Co., Wilmington
Leland p Russell Foreman, c. W. Pyle Co, Wilmington
Jennie Rolph stenogapher American vucanzed Fibre
Co, Wilmington.
Francis Ryan Bookeeper Stenographer James Smyth
Contractor, Wilmington.
Frank Shaw Stenographer. Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia.
Earl M shocISley. Marine, u S. Navy.
Miss Anna A. Schultz Stenogaphe Equitable Insurance Co,
Wilmington,
Miss Anna Clark Stenogapher E. dupont Co., Wim.
William Stapler SenographerP Pusey Jones co,Wmington
Miss Helen W. Stradey Stenographer Security Trust Safe
Deposit Co, Wilmington.
Lawrence r. Smith. Unemployed
Miss Elizabeth Stuck stenographer, Philadelphia Casualty
Co., Philadelphia.
Miss Jennie R Sullivan desire position present
Mice Alice Tavlor Does not
Leslie Tu Until recently Stenogapher Bookkeeper
Sharp Simmons Co.. MOrrsown, ~ J. Now open for en-
ployment.
Adelaide Taggart Jones Mercantile Co. Was forced
give up position because Of illness
Miss Bessie B. Taylor Now in Washington, D. C.
Miss Maresn L. Trut Senographer temporary Lea Milling
Co., Wilmington.
Emma Ward senOgrapher S Adkins Co. Salisbury,
Miss Florence Waldman desire position present
Miss Mary X Williams Stenographer National Bank Sails
T. Robert Winner stenographer Co.. Wilmington.
Miss Edna M. Employed by the F. M Telephone Co,
Miss Ivy Belle Wentz Does position until fall
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
BRASS THIEVES
ENDANGER LIVES

orders have gone forth from head
quarters TO the railroad detectives to
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make war upon the thieves who have
been stealing all manner Of journal
brass from cars along the lines OF the
Pennsylvania railroad.
During the past few months. II Is
reported. hundreds Of cars have been
relieved OF their brass journals either
while standing In yards or sidetraclS
ed on storage tracks The removal Of
the journals leaves the cars In condi-
tion 70 break down at any time and
the order that has gone forth against
the thieves says that the lives of1scores
Of trainmen have been endangered by
the greed OF these thieves. In more
than one instance wrecks costing the
company thousands OF dollars have been
traced back to the brass thieves.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Miss Anna Mary Anderson Expects teach in the fall
Mr. Harold M Anderson Bookkeeping position in W. Chester Pa
Miss Angelica Antongorg Bookkeser Guanca Centrae Ene
NADIA, Porto Rico
A. G. Boggs Bookkeeper Produce Exchange
Onancock, Va.
H. F. Berg. Bookkeeper, E r. Engberg, Inc Wilmington
T. Raymond Cannon Will position in fall.
Miss Mary E. Cowgirl Does position at present
Harlan Day. Bookkeepe JOS Bancroft Sons Co., Wilmington
Thomas S. Dennison Employed by his father, Yorkyn, Del
M Duer Agent Eastern Shore of Va Produce Exchange Ex
more, Va
VIM. A. Davis business with father in Geenbackve, Va.
Noble w. Ferguson Unemployed.
Chas. S. Fleming. Clerk Wilmington Gas & Electric Co.
VIM. Foreman Bookkeeper, nBades Lumber Co..
Elizabeth City, N. c.
Mildred CHM Student in Shorthand DeptGodey College
Cecil o. Graham. Does desire employment until September
Robert M. Hackett Unemployed
Harry c. Handy Bookkeepe H. K Muord Co., Philadelphia
John Harris Bookkeeper and Senographe Keystone Steel
Co, Wilmington.
Floyd w. Harper Clerk, Pusey Jones Co., Wilmington
W. H. Hongswoh Forced give up position in Philadelphia
i'll health Does desire employment until fall
Miss Mary Holngswoh Does employment until fall
7. Noble FARRELL Employed at home, Goldsboro, Nd
Earl r. jerks. Clerk, Pusey & Jones Co, Wilmington.
E 7. Jones. Unemployed
Miss Annie X. Koerner. Unemployed.
John l.. Koerner. Clerk Peoples Line.
MARITIME BookkeepeIdew Electric Co,Federalsburg Md
S. McCleary Bookkeeper, H. K Mulord Co., Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
PLANNING FIGHT
ON WHITE FLOUR
Government Anxious to Push
Secretary Wilson
Stands Pat

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Aug 1T.--So-
hcitor George H. McCabe. OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture. and his assistants
are busy outlining tho method Of prose-
cution In tho bleachcd nour cases which
Will be tried in United States courts In
six States before snow fies
Then seizure OF Interstate shipments
have been made and the department is
anxious to have tho cases just as soon
as possible. The attorneys for sho de-
fense, however. win be shown every
courtesy. so far as time is concerned
IN order that the validity OF Secretary
Wilson's bleached -four order may be
adjudicated upon a full and fair hear
ins.
Last week. newspaper story was
sent out from Omaha TO the effect that
Secretary Wilson had Abandoned his
right on bieached -four. The mlllers all
over tho country were jubllant. heliev-
ing they had wor a great victory and
had saved themselves the expense OF
tearing out the costly bleaching ma
chinery which has lately been installed
Is standing Pat"
But Secretary Wilson has no thought
OF abandoning his order, according to
the statements Of Mr.. McCabe who Is
in charge OF the prosecution. Intcrstate
shipments OF bleached flour will be seiz-
ed by the department so long as they are
necessary 20 cover all the points Of the
order prohibiting such shipments.
Tho report that the prosecution had
been abandoned evidently grew out Of
the refusal OF the department to try
a test case in Ohama, as was originally
determined upon.
Attorney ed p. Smith. Of Omaha. rep
resonting Nebraska nillers. came to
washington and supposed he had COM
piete agreement that tho first seizure OF
bleached nour should be in Omaha and
the test case should be fought out
there.
Governments Stand.
The attorney-generai ala not sec nt 70
live up to this agreement, but deter
mined TO try out the validity Of the
order anywhere the inspectors should
make the seizures.
The famous bieached -four order was
issued several months ago and prohibit
cd the interstate shipment Of -four arti-
hcially bleached II met with instan-
taneous opposition among the miilcrs,
particularly among those who use the
hard or winter wheaA They insisted
that they could not compete with the
Northern minors who use spring wheat.
unless they were permitted TO bleach.
They produce some Of the leading az.
rlcuiturah chenfsts IN the country 10
show that bleaching Is not deleterious
but the Secretary stood firm for his or
der
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
ID ksep smok. out Of cans.

With a vie wof preventing smoke
from entering passenger trains in the
Baltimore tunnels. conductors are being
instructed TO close all windows before
entering the tunnels. They must also
see that the vents in the steel coaches
are closed and all Pullman conductors
and porters must see that all of the
screens in the Pullman cars are re-
moved. The engineers are being in
structed to make as least smoke pos
sible.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17
s,ecisI courses For Nurses.

Miss Elizabeth Sinclair and Miss G..
Marsh. graduate nurses left on Satur-
dav for the Johns Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore TO take special course 81
training.
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Shingled roofs will last several years
longer IL the shingles be soaked in lime
Evening journal., 1909-08-17

Don't You Remarkable Considering the Business
Depression?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22

The newspaper men were decided
~ and outspOkenly Akeptical Of
his story before they talked with
him Afterward. with hardly an
exception, they declared them
selves convinced. The doctors
tone and manner and words car.
ricd conviction.
That he actually reached the
pole. II ~ agreed. can never be
proved beyond some shadow Of
doubt But all the men best quail.
flied 10 speak. who have talked
with him thus far. say they believe
him-that the weight of evidence Ia
in his favor
Convinced OF Discovery.
KIND Rasmussen, the Greenland
writer-half Dane. half Eskimo
who talked with him Immediately
after his return to comparative civ.
illzation from the aolltudcs OF the
"farthest north" was absolutely
cOnySoed. Rasmussen has been
With many arctic expeditions,
Pnows Greenland as man knows
hls own back yard. speaks Eskimo
aa his native tongue, and is In
every way a competent Judge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22

pacing slowly up and down In a
rough sea jacket and cloth cap,
stubby beard. missing tooth and
mechanical smile. DR.. Cook ls a
resolute, picturesque, heroic fig.
ure. But In United States Minister
Egan's drawing room in Copen-
hagen, IN Prince Albert coat, pat.
ent leather shoes, the conventional
clothes Of court society, he looked
out Of place and awkward.
He Is an outdoor man. The Van
Dyke, scholarly pictures did him
an injustice.
Has Agreeable Manner.
The doctor has an agreeable,
unpretentlous manner He shows.
too, the effects Of his long stay I'm
the far north His air IL abstract.
ed he gives you the impression of
a man who has forgotten and is
half afraid Of his own voice. When
asked question he answers polite.
ly but somewhat YEARLY. And al.
ways as briefly as possible. He
very seldom volunteers remark of
HIS own.
Nevertheless, everyone who met
Or. Cook In Copenhagen liked him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
FOUR IN JAIL
SUSPECTED Of
SHOPL|FT|NC
Two Women and Two Men
Caught With Goods Said
to Have Been Taken
From Seattle Stores.

When City Detectives Dave Old
ham, Hank keefe. Mark Hubbard
aud patrolman Harry Burton broke
into a room In a lodging house at
Sixth nv. aud Pine 81. last night
they placed under arrest two middle
aged men and two well Creased
women on suspicion OF being mem
hera ~ smooth gang OF shop
iiftefs which has been engaged IN
working" the Pacific Northwest
Several trunks filled with loot
we're seized as evidence. Those
under arrest gave their names AZ
George and Nellie oleaon and Pat
rick aud Mabel HorFigan.
That tho arrests we're most
timely Is apparent from the fact
that the Oloaans already had pur
chased railroad tickets to Portland
and their baggage had been check
cd to the same city.
When the detectives reached the
door OF the room last night the
occupants were dihputlnE over the
division az money. The detectives
rushed into the room Just as Ole.
son was about 10 leave. While the
prisoners were being guarded q
search OF the room revealed plumes.
hats, iaceA. furs. dry goods. bric-a.
hrac and dozens Of other articles
seen on store counters. Mrs Ole.
son maintained that all tho goods
were purchased The prisoners
were taken to the city Jail aud
locked IN separate cells. The loot
seized IN the alleged shopllfters
room will be placed on exhibition
a. police headquarters for ldentifi,
cation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
/ Ar

Capt. Thorsen OF the Hans Eaede
knows less than Raamussepsoi the
polar regions. but he knows rgnch.
and he holds there IL no doubtf of
the truth of what the doctor saye.
Commander Hovgaard OF the Dan
ish navy, president OF the Danish
Royal Geographical society, and a
Greenland explorer Of years expert.
enoe, says the weight of evidence
Is In DR.. Cooks favor"
Copenhagen is full of men well
acquainted with the region north
Of the arctic circio-lt's the home
Of hardy explorers and all accept
the Americans story at par.
The doctor shows no resentment
when asked to prove his claims He
simply continues TO smile that fixed
smile. and answers in n tired voice:
II was there and | stand on my
records and the verdict of any sci.
entists who care 10 examine them
They are open TO any geographical
society ii the world. was there
II anyone doubts II, all right. let
him doubt, l don't care. ! was
there. all the same"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
PLAYWRIGHT IS
CHARGED WITH
BLACKMA|[lNC
New York Attorney Is Also
Implicated in Scheme to
Secure Large Sum From
Prominent Clubman.

CHICAGO. Sept 22.--L Scott
Kemper. New York attorney. aad
George G. Hazlcton. 1r.. the play
wright. author OF Mistress Nell. ="
we're arralFned IN the criminal
court here today on the charge 81
having attempted 90 obtain by black.
natl 100000 from James II. Chan.
non. prominent club man. and
hts wife
II Ia alleged that they represent
ed Henry f.udham. an actor, who IL
the husband OF Mabel Arey. who Ia
Mrn. ChRnnon'B half sister
Channon said that i.udham claim.
ed that he had withheld sis0. 600
from All estate which Mabel Arcy
inherited. channon denied the
debt aud when he refused to pay
the amount demanded. he aliogea
that Kempor and iIaEleton at.
tempted to force him 10 pay II by
threatening 20 expose a scandal and
give the Channonn great uotoriety.
kemper and Hasieion spent sew.
orai hours In Jail last night before
they we're released on Temporary
bail When presented In the Grim.
inal court today the attorney and
play wright pleaded not guilty They
were released on bonds OF $4,000
each
The prominence OF Mr. and Mrs.
channon 10 club and social circles
here and the position OF Haxieson
among theatrical people has attract.
al great attention 20 the case. and
the trial IL expected 10 develop a
bis sensation II settlement or
agreement Ia not reached
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
WOMAN ARRESTED ON
SUSPICION Of BEING
REAL BABY MURDERER

TORONTO. Ont, Sept 22,--Mre,
Maud Turner Is confined here In
iail following the discovery of a
five.monthaold baby lylng dead
near the railroad tracks. not far
from Niagara Fails The authorl
ties claim that they have evidence
20 prove that the woman stranEled
the infant to dss.th tn this city, after
which she packed the body Ia q
shoe box and hurled II from the
train near the falls.
Following the apprehension OF
Mrs. Turner the police have rc.
ceived a score of letters from per,
sons In different sections OF the
country whose children she has
adopted. making inquiries regard
Ing their babies put In her charge,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
THREE MURDEnEns
DIE ON GUIllOTINE

NALENCE. France. Sept 20 -
Convicted os fourteen brutal muir.
ders for robbery. Pierre Berfuyer.
Louis David and i.ucian Brunier
three OF the -four chauffeuFs OF the
Drome." were guillotlned before a
vast crowd here today
The murders for which they paid
the penalty shocked the whole Of
France. Upon the discovery ~ N.
bodies OF each OF the victims II
was found that they had all been
terribly tortured before the muir.
derers had ended their sufferinKs
By Killing them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
DR.. FREDERICK a. COOK
IS "A VERY HOMELY MAN
He Is Awkward and Has a
Tooth Out in Front, but
His Words Garry Con-
viction Of Discovery.
~ cHAs. p. STEWART.

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, Sept
4-Dr. Frederick Cook. who says
he reached. and who probably did
reach. the north pole, is as homely
a man as anyone would be likely
10 meet on months travel
Take the pictures that we're pub
lIshed Of him the day following the
famous dispatch sent by Capt.
Shorsen Of the Hans Egede from
the Shetland islands, announcing
Dr. Cooks discovery.
These pictures show him a tall,
scholariy-appearing man. whose
neat Van Dyke adds 10 his elegance
and quiet dignity,
But the real Dr. Cook Is much
different or less than ordinary
height. he is not exactly fat, but
very broad and deep-chested He
wore his hair long and p stubby,
inch-long beard when he landed IN
Copenhagen. Three hours later.
with his hair cut. the beard shorn
and hlg whiskbroOm.like yellow
must5ch trimmed the doctors face
appeared broad and flat, with a pro-
jectlng under lip.
Looks Like Eskimo.
In fact. be wouldn't make a bad.
looking Eskimo. except that he is
rather too big and considerably
cleaner than most natives of the
arctic zone
One Of his teeth, pretty wen
toward the front, ig missing and
the slight droOp OF the tower lip.
and the stubbiness Of the mustach
behind which the lost inclsor ought
TO be. makes the hole show up like
a lighthouse IN q fog.
Or. Cook wears a kind Of a set
smile most Of the time, but Il IL
not a happy smile. Rather the
smile Of a man who smiles In de-
fiance Of gloomy thoughts.
Probably that Is what his smile
Is. On his lonely, desperate hunt
for the pole and on his return.
when he was not certain whether
he would ever get back, Or Cook
must have had hours and days Of
thought that leave scars on "a
mans spirit He did not give way
10 them, of course. or he would
not have been the stuff that sue.
cessful explorers are made Of.
But imagine the kind Of set smile
a man who had been through this
would wear when he tries to look
cheerful and happy--and you have
the Cook smile.
On the bridge OF the Hans Egede.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
FLAGS TRAIN BY
BURNING A PAPER

MARYsViLLE. Cal. Sept 22.-
Lying on the railway track near
herewith his leg mangled by train
from which he had fallen. Adolph
somora. young man who was
travelling from Sacramento 10 this
city. tagged Che second section OF
the Oregon express with burning
newspaper Tho train stopped at
tho flaming signal and Romers was
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
IS ROBBED BY THE
MAN HE GIVES BED

Another ease ~ misplaced conf.
dance was revealed today when
Robert Chambers. of zi2t siss ~.
~. played the Good SamaFltsn lest
night Mr. Chambers met a friend.
lcma. pennilcNa stranger iant night
shortly after he cashed check Tor
5000 Chambers bought the cay.
farer = square meal and then iook
him home.
When Chambers awakened abs
morning his trousers had saen
rifind 81 what remained II the
ikVs0 Needless 10 relate. the
stranger vas conspicuous hsc aasc
Of his absence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-09-22
ROBERT HOE CALLED
SUDDENLY BY DEATH

LONDON. Sept. e. Robert Hoe
Of the printing press firm Of Rob
ert Hoe a Company. died here sud
denly today.
Robert II Hoe was born in New
York IN 1899 and has probably done
moro for the Improvement Of print
Ing presses than any other man,
Hoe IL also n manufacturer Of cir.
cular saws aud saw bits and has
iaege factories In New York and
London He Was one of the found,
ers OF the Metropolitan Museum OF
Arts Hoe had his home In New
York City.