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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-04
penounoes Famous Character

WASHINGTON, May 3.-War is to
he made by Senator Johnson of North
Dakota on the effort to erect statue
on the public square in this city to
AIexander Hamilton. He introduced
today a resolution repeating the reso-
luton providing for such a memorial.
alexander Hamilton was one Of the
most contemplate rakes we have eyer
known in this countrv." he said
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Aernnanta arc Injured

ARIES. France, May s-Count De
La Vauix, the French aeronaut, and a
friend suffered an accident here today.
They left Paris in a balloon Saturday,
and while effecting a landing here IN
a high wind both were spilled and fell
to the ground The counts arm was
broken, while his companion was badly
injured on the head.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-04
COAST

Efforts to evade fire losses in san Francisco
caused by disaster of 1905, prove futile
Citizen Of San Jose declares as result or nood
he will have control of onion seed market,
Detectives and crooks at san Francisco ex-
change thirty shots in running fight
Trial of lawyer at San Francisco on chorge
of kidnapping publisher in 1907.
Former Supervisor Boxton of San Francisco
again exposes graft while he gives his testi-
mcny in the trial of Calhoun.
Naval officers given big reception at San
Francisco, both Americans and japanese be-
ing honored.
Eight are injured in auto accident at San
Francisco.
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Ends Life with Bomb

MOUNT VERNON, Ill, May IA
dynamite bomb was the means en-
pioyed by Carson Martin, farmer, 45
years of age, living in Belle Rive, south
Of this city, to commit suicide. Mar
tin took the explosive to an outbuild-
hIown 10 bits and his body was scat
tered over the premises. He left
letter declaring his inteption to take
bte lifa
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-04
THIRTEEN TURKS
DIE FOR CRIMES
ASSASSINS HANGED AT EARL Y
HOUR OF MORNING
constantinople's Leading Revolution
lists Put to Death-Cabinet Re-
slgns-consplracy Betrayed
by Documents

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 3.-Thtr-
teen civilians and soldiers sentenced
by the military courts to death for
murder were hanged in different parts
of Constantinople at o'clock this
morning.
Major Youssef, his son and three
other men, who killed the Syrian dep
uty. Emir Mohammed Arslan in front
of the parliament, were executed on
the spot where they committed the
crime Five others were hanged at
the entrance of the ministry of war
and three men at the Stamboul END
of the Galata bridge.
At the breast of each criminal had
been pinned a large placard in Turk
ish, setting forth the sentence OF the
court.
Around the foot of the gibbets on the
bridge the early morning buying of
fruits, flowers and vegetables proceed
ed as usual, while the bodies were IN
full sight of the great crowds that
made their way over the bridge be-
tween Stamboul and Galata.
Major Youssef was commandant OF
the first battalion of the Seventh regi-
ment. Among the on-commissioned
officers executed was Hamid Bin
Yechar. a sergeant in the fourth bat
talon of the Salonika chasseurs.
The men executed, On Sdldtd UiluSS
were guilty of the murder of Lieut..
Eliss.
Priests prayed with the condemned
men for two hours before their execu-
tion.
The bodies were left hanging until
this afternoon and were seen by at
least 100000 people.
Mourad, editor of the newspaper,
Nazim, is being tried by court martial
today.
Conspiracy Betrayed
Documentary evidence has been dis
covered among the records of the tele-
graph office here of the knowledge OF
the Constantinople authorities that
Inassacres had been planned for the
Adana district and that they We're to
coincide with the political events here.
Other papers have been found indi-
eating also that the conspirators at the
palace acted in the sultan's name in
preparing the military mutiny of April
13 Lists of houses with notes on the
kind of loot to be found therein We're
discovered on some of the prisoners
now in custody.
The arrangements included geneNal
massacre of foreigners in ConstaN-
tinople, including the diplomatic repre-
sentatives on April "a.
The Turkish cabinet resigned today.
The present situation is bewildering,
and no one can tell what the outcome
will be. This latest ministry was or
ganized April 80 with Tewfik Pasha as
grand vizier
since the deposition of Abdul Hamid
there has been daily exodus of the
women Of the imperial harem from the
(Contlnued on Page Twol
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SOLON ACCUSES
/ FEDERAL JUDGE
C0NGRESSMAN'S RESOLUTION
STIRS HORNETS NEST
Lawmaker from "show Me" State De-
mands Investigation, Despite
Effort of Governor to
Prevent 1t

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o JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-. May B. Z
% Governor Hadley this morning sent (
o telegram to Congressman Murphy re- Z
@ questing him not to introduce the resO-
@ luton asking for an investigation of Z
8 Judges Mcpherson and Phillips in {
O connection with the Missouri rate
@ cases.
o "The action by MIR. Murphy was (
@ instigated at his own instance, and not
o because of any request or suggestion (
q from me-" said the governor. (
@ IL will demand an immediate inyes- Z
8 tigation," said Judge John +. Phil
@ lips today when shown the Washing {
@ ton dispatch in regard to the Repre- (
@ sentative Murphy resolution. {
@ "I do not intend to allow those Z
o charges to hang fire indefinitely If 1
8 can help it,"
@ The Judge said he might make
% statement later.
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N INCE their occupation Of the capital
the young Turks have bent most Of
~ their energies toward reforming the
army and getting rid of the con-
spirators who were responsible for the
recent reactionary revolt.
Scores Of soldiers have admitted that
they received large bribes from Abdul
Hamid's conidants for their part in the
tragedy.
On the bodies of many Of the members
of the imperial guard who were killed
in defending the palace sums OF money
lin some cases as much as thousand
dolIars-were found. General scheflxet
Pasla, who is in command of the invad-
ing army. Is determined to rid Constan-
tinople of all the soldiers concerned in
the uprising.
major of the palace guard, who con-
fessed that he had received $4,000 to act
with the cOnspirators, was court mar
tIaled and sentenced to be shot.
Al the officers suspected Of any part
i'm thelpIot were placed under arrest, and
the enlisted men under suspicion were or
dered to other parts of the empire
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MetoaIf to MANAGE Bank

OAKLAND, May S.-Victor H. Met
Sgff, late secretary of the navy, this
morning assumed the active manage
ment of the Union Savings bank. Last
saturday the directors of the bank held
n meetiag and elected him vice presi-
dent and manager.
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FOREIGN

England honors Wright brothers for their
achievements In the aeronautical world.
Roosevelt kills big lion in East Africa and
astonishes natives by his skill with rifle
Thirteen Turks die for crimes committed DUR
ing recent uprising In Asiatic Turkey
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Earthquake Recorded

NORFOLK, Neb., May S.-Dispatches
received here today say an earthquake
shock was felt in various portions OF
Brown county, central Nebraska. last
night
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-05-04
THE NEWS SUMMARY
FORECAST

For Los Angeles and vicinity:
Cloudy Tuesday; light north wind,
changing to south. Maximum temper
ature yesterday, 81 degrees; minimum,
81 degrees.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Anne Arundel Melons
Bringing Good Prices

Anne Arundel county (Maryland)
cantaIoupe growers are making a
name for themselves this season. The
Anne Arundel cantaloupe is getting
away with the biggest end of demand
and the fancy end of prices. In the
Anne Arundel the Washington house
keeper is also getting one Of the best
melons she ever has had for her table.
The advent Of the Rocky Ford had
been anticipated as the event d'eclat
of the cautaloupe season It is now
reasonable TO suppose that the Rocky
Fords will not come in with so much
OF a flourish. since the Anne Arundels
have stolen a quiet march on them
and carried on a big portion OF the
glory that usually is saved up for the
Western fruit. The Rocky Fords wiz
begin arriving about the twentieth of
this month.
Catalogues from the Coan river
section (Virginia) are now reaching
the market in abundance, and are of
good quality Norfolk melons also
are coming in. Indications are that
Neutrality-suspicious. viii enjoy one Of the
longest cantaloupe seasons they have
ever known. as the season VIII con-
tfnue several weeks after the arrival
OF the Rocky Fords. of which this
years crop is said to be heavy
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
WEEKLY ALLOWANCE
FOR THE LITTLE ONES

When my two little girls were aged
one and three years, respectively, I
thought il a good plan 10 begin giving
them weekly allowance, although, OF
course, they were too young to know
anything about spending II.
gave them ten cents a week each
and taught them from the first to take
out the tenth for benevolent purposes.
AS they had little need to spend. as
soon as they had accumulated dollar A
savings-bank account was opened in
their own name Their weekly allow
ance. together with amounts given them
on their birthdays and Christmas. and
gifts from relatives and friends. soon
gave them a nice little account at the
bank
When they started to school the al
loWance was increased to . cents a
week and out of this they were re-
CURED to buy tablets. pencils, and all
little school supplies.
Ihey still always lay aside the tenth
Tor beneVolence, the balance is divided
as they please, usually a part being put
on their savings account.
As they grow older the weekly amount
viii be increased, and articles OF cloth
ing added to their list, until, BY the
time they are grown. I hope they VIII
be able to purchase all Of their own
clothes with good judgment and taste.
! also give them small purchases TO
make for me, sometimes telling them
just what / want TO test their accuracy;
again leaving IL TO their judgment to
with the results They are being train
ed to give, save, and spend systematic
cally, and now have a good beginning
for a bank account
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Making Picture Post Gard Fad
Pay Summer Vacation Expenses

the sensitized postals, which I buy by
the gross. I print mine by the lamp at
night There IS a special machine which
comes for the purpose by which a large
number can be stamped out one after
the other. I intend TO have a machine
in the near future, but for the present
the lamp, though slower, serves my
turn.
After having exhausted the hotels if
I want 10 remain longer in the neigh
borhood L have recourse to private
houses. II I see a happy group on the
porch Of country seat or a cottage, /
walk up and ask If they would not like
70 be photographed on picture pOstals.
Usually / get an order. either large or
small. Then private patrons will ask
70 have their houses taken If they don {
wish 10 be Photographed themselves. or
baby or pet horse or dog.
Il take number Of plates around the
house or of any subject indicated and
make prints of the best. Usually the
customer is pleased with two or more
and viii order pQstals made with those.
1t is an agreeable way Of travelling,
for people are almost invariably in
terested and kind 10 the travelling
photographer, at least, when Of the stay
at-hOme sex, and when all expense OF
films. sensitized pOstals. etc, is deduct
ed / always find myself to the good
both in point of pocketboOk and health. 3"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04

MY own experience leadsme to beleVe
that the picture postal craze can De
made TO pay the expenses Of q vacation
in almost any part of the United
States" said an energetic woman. WITH
the aid of an inexpensive kodak / an
able TO pay for my summer outing each
year and TO see parts Of the country
that would be impossible to me other
wise
my method is this: 1 set out with
money enough TO pay for ticket to any
norton of the country want to explore
and a little extra cash to carry me over
a week or two
after leaving the train wander
about the town or resort shopping all
the places of interest. beauty spots, and
so on. These films I develop al once,
and with them make a tour Of the diff
farent hotels and boarding houses, Of
ferine TO make picture postals Of any
view at so much a dozen, or a hundred
as a general thing md the proprietors
interested at once. in which case 1 get
a nice little order for the use Of the
guests of the esta blishment for adver-
Using purposes
This, of course. Is done by means Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Vacations ProUide
Bodily Freshness

Do not think a vacation is a loss Of
time. 1t is the best kind of an invest
ment-an investment in fresh brains. in
vigorous health, In Increased vitality.
People who seldom or never take a
vacation get into ruts. Their minds
get stuffy and clouded; they lose the
power Of expansion. of growth; they
lose freshness Of view. the ability 10
grasp opportunities. and, finally, they
lose their grip on things and on them
selves
People who alternate work with play.
who frequently get close TO nature. pre-
serve the sweetness Of life. are sounder.
saner, have more common sense than
those who never drop their work
If you use your vacation properly YOU
viii come back to your work a larger.
happier, better-balanced man or WON
an. with brighter. fresher views. The
complete rest Of the brain cells and
faculties. which you used continuously
during the previous strenuous months
will make you more capable than you
were when you went away
There Is no better investment than
/ that Of a good vacation in the coun-
try, where you can drink in beauty and
power at first hand. There can be no
better investment than health.
The tendency Of the strenuous life is
toward mental unbalancing. Iopsided-
ness, and this tendency, IL not coun-
teTbalanced by sufficient play. must re-
suit in the complete loss Of mental bal
ance. Thousands of people in our in
sane asylums are there because they
lost the rhythm Of life. Work and play
were not properly balanced In their
lives.-Success Magazine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Pulling Situation
In the Bird Hunt

All sorts Of puZzling situations are
developing in this weeks bird hunt.
Some shrewd guessers have hit upon
half score OF birds who may be truth
fully described as warm members" In
No. great many have considered
the ecclesiastical significance of the
word while others have taken the secu-
lar meaning.
For musical bird" one contributor
suggests the 'cattary;" many consider
the "coot'' a foolish bird polly" is
very popular AS a ''colloquial bird and
so on throughout the list the puzzle
solvers demonstrate they have abundant.
ability to think for themselves, and the
question now is, viii anybody come
near Mrs. Frye's list?
Mrs. Frye herself contributes COM
plimentary note eulogizing the contest
ants for their sharp wits and ohering
suggestions 70 keep the scent clear
OF course, much as I would ike To- II
IS impossible TO do more than give a
general hint such as distinguished the
hrst little talk about the flock OF birds
IN last Sundays paper The list THIS
week many ind difficult, but after ALL
as one correspondent says" II is all
matter OF striking luck ami getting
aboard the same train Of thought
with the author Of the puzzle"
The children. undismayed by the SUB
tie proposition Mrs. Frye furnished as
this weeks food for thought are
sending in some very clever answers.
Here / am again with another eIoIt;
Although I worked late last night anu
was awake an hour earlier than usual,
stiU I am not quite satisfied with ny
answers Nos. and II are especlaHy
unsatisfactory. In every instance Wneh
/ changed my first list 1 got 1uLIheI
away from the correct answers 50 am
sending in my first Impressions writes
one doughty hunter -.
II have seven girls and boy VINO
try all the week Tor the right BIRDS. a.
though they don't always send IN the
answers, they await the sunday evening
edition of The Times with interest, 10
compare notes. The puzzles are inter
estI1g and instructive, bringing HJtle
country 10 the city and keeping the
children alert and spry, says Mrs.
Josie s wolfe, of 1888 d street south
east in the course OF much appfe-
ciated little communication
The same enthusiasm marks the com
munications not only from those who
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04

remain in the city, but the ''vacating''
members of the Woman's Page family
seem TO take as great an interest as
though they felt sure they were right
in line for the biggest prize offered.
More bird lore has been dug out of
mUsty tones within the last three weeks
than has heretofore been unearthed in
as many years, so II nothing else is &C
cOmplished the educative value of the
contests is something to look back
upon with great satisfaction by those
who indulge in the stirring chase for
the Elusive and mystic birds. Let me
know just what you all think about an
other week Of birds. Shall We have
jumbles for a change or Just keep along
in the haunts of the mystic birds?
EDITOR WOMAN'S PAGE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
LEASH FOR BABY THE LATEST FAD
Put the baby on a dog leash!

Put the baby q dog leash!
That's latest freak OF society; but unlike many
society freaks this has medical men,
claim that lot have the child leash
than to yank along street dragging little
out o sockets.
Already have been the gardens
with their children leash, and from the appearance of
mothers children It though all pleased
The child little freedom than it would have
if it were being held by the hand and the women-we
they have more freedom. too
The baby leash is made exactly like dog leash, and
it is bought The elabo
rate eashes regular little harness, but the simpler
ones consist ordinary the mid
die OF the body. fastened with buckle, with
long enough give the baby yard Of freedom In
the neghborhood parks the baby leash already
become very popular gives nursemaids
TO look after their small charges by hand, TO
while turning the gossip Of the
vorId-Boston Post
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
ParaSol Decorations
Rapidly Coming Front

Few pieces Of fancy work present a
more alluring surface for decoration
than the stretched-out panels of a wide
~ opened parasol
The youag girl who scorns her plain
sunshade 9.nd at the same time Is mas
ter of her palette and brush VIII see an
easy way out of the difficulty and viii
find much entertainment IN the painting
of this drum-like surface Huge red
peoples on the alternate panels Of a
pongee parasol, or a spray Of these
struggling blossoms thrown carelessly
on one side only. are both decorative
methods Of the present season.
There is also the ribbon embroidery
Of the French Louis periods. This has
come into sudden and renewed p1omi-
nence, and since the rocco ribbon
which is bought for this particular work
may be had in almost every tint in both
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04

plain and shaded colors, wonderful eff
fects are possible. Especial designs may
be found for roc3co work, and after
these have been traced upon the parasoi
top the ribbon is drawn up and down
with a suitably large needle.
The funny parasol does not belong TO
the period through which present fash
ions are passing. so IL cannot be recon-
mended just yet dt viii no doubt come
In due time1. but fringe is a quite cor
rect edge, and VIII De found the easiest
home method for the converting OF q
plain parasol into fancy one. White
cotton rattail braid IS a more recent ar
rival among braiding material. and Is
entirely suitable for the linen parasol
IN white or coi0rs
The maiden who maybe yesrning for
more sunshaoes to conquer may now
turn her attention To mothers black
one, which, II II be very plain, will
stand a big splashy design wrought in
and out with silver thread, making is
less somber for the black gown and
quite as suitable for the gray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
To- on Bride and Groom.

s. c. HI scarcely think your
Harmless pranks" would be appreci-
ated by the Homecoming bride and
bridegroom Have eveTyt ling as jolly
as possible, and as informal, but Tor
PHYS sake don't poster them with
practical jokes. 1t is all very well
b. u z.:lll -ases out Of ten they do
mot, and the jokers, with the best in
tentions in the world, find themselves
in the embarrassing position of having
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Restaurant Etiquette.

Mary r. C.-When q gentleman enter
tains a lady at dinner in restaurant
1t is her privilege to order what pIeases
her.
There are no set rules. If a gentleman
is clever at suggesting dainty viauds,
let him 90 ahead unless he suggests
something of which you are not par
ticulariy fond. A lazy should always
have some regard for the prices when
ordering a la carte. If a Young Iaan IS
not engaged to a young lady he should
not visit at her home for several days,
but should go TO a hotel, unless he is a
guest OF the parents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
FANCY TEA CAKES.

Break white Of one egg in bowl
add one tablespoonful Of sugar, stir a
moment and then add one tablespoonful
Of -four and one-half teaspoonful OF
gofteued butter, beat to the thickness OF
cream. Pour a teaspoOnul of batter on
the reverse side Of a large baking PAN
lightly creased, and with back Of spoon
spread il until IL Is about four inches in
diameter and almost as thin as tissue
paper Bake in a moderate oven until
brown, and while still warm roll around
a curling stick.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
NUT AND FRUIT GLACE.

One cupful Of sugar. One-half cupful
Of water. Mix together until sugar is
crisp bah in water. DO not stir.
When cooked drop by spoonfuls on but
tered platter. Place on each piece one
half walnut or a slice OF orange or
STR wberry Then pour more candy
over It and let II cool.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Apply Rouge Spanngly.

b. J. F.-The right kind OF rouge
VIII not injure the complexion Get
the imperceptible rouge stick and apply
sparingly before pOWderiug. When
blonde hair is streaked II can be either
dyed darker or bleached lighter. The
charge at the beauty shops for this kind
of work varies Do not NEEDLE with il
yourself; you are likely to make mat
tiers worse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Release Him Gracefully.

Young Girl-If a Iue-and-steady be- Il
suddenly becomes distant. d girl has
reason TO believe that he has met some
one whom he likes better and is irving
TO disentangle himself from the old
friendship. In that event the lady should
release him gracefully and without tears
or rebuke.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
Daily Fashion Talk.

This gsh garment combines neaness with high degree
servcesbity and developed any heavier wash
materials Will into charming gown young girl
SILK Of the summer linen cotton fabrics VIII all
readily the demands of this model which
illustrated here. long, cosefttng sleeves, though
threequarter length sleeves substituted preferred
waist fitting closely in the but al
lowing slight the front panel The
skirt which moderately full falls in graduated folds This
Butterck pattern No. $751; and be had at Kings
Palace.