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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-02-12
A SNAP

s acres good fruit and garden
land, near the city and graded
schools, and close to Puyallup car
line, for $500; s25 cash and SIC
month. Warranty deed and abb
stract.
ii. r. LAwHORN,
Ella Bernice, Bldg.
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ROOmlng House Bagrains

niture; SAYS will buy this for you.
Come at once.
NO. 2.
Listen for quick sale. S-room
house on Pacific av., with goor fur
niture, good location. nice and
clean, and can be bought for $425.
NO. 8.
16 rooms on Tacoma av., close to
18th ST.; doing good business, and
the price is $1,000.
NO. A.
9-room boarding house on So. T,
ST.: all full; furniture good; rent
only $25 per month. Price $500.
NO. 8,
A beautiful home-like place of 10
rooms; furniture is fine and the
price is $3.50.
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ron SALE CHEAP

The northwest corner of So. 10th
and Lawrence st, consisting Of 4
lots; Lawrence street graded and
grade is completed these lots will
easily bring $600 per lot. Price ST.
500 cash. Purchaser must pay street
assessments at this low price. ThiS
is between the eth av. and 18th st.
car lines, and is sure to enhance In
value very rapidly. Owner, 1410 SO.
Union av.. M. 4627.
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$4,000 will handle 2 lots between
9th and 10th on Pacific av. and fac
ing on Commerce ST.. where prop
erty is bound to increase. Present
income $4,000 a year.
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A BARGAIN

2 lots. corner on 35th and Chey-
enne St, for 5000. This is a car
line corner and will bring double
the money in short time; $50 will
handle this, or will give good dis
count for cash. Owner. SCI Bank
ers' Trust Bldg, Main 77S5.
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$4,000 RaXs TINS let fo siory on brle pc
cific av. and Commerce St; now
renting for $4,000 a year; only zoe
feet from corner 9th. Will make
terms.
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VIII Exchange for Other Property
100 acres south of the CITY. with
in a short distance from the car
line; just the place for plating pur-
poses. Will take income property
in trade.
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800
BUYS fO4 LOTS

$500 down, $500 one year,
$500 two years. They are
good value and will sell
readily now for s35 or $50
per lot. on terms. They are
hear Fern Hill.
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$4,000 furniture business at in
voice price. This is a grand oppor-
tunity for live man. Might con-
slider $4,000 worth real estate in part
payment.
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$500

ALL OF BLOCK %
OF School Section 16, 8 blks.
from Mckinley Park line:
5000 cash, bal. s yearly pay
ments, 6 per cent interest.
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$500 will buy a snap on d St,
| just opposite new station, where
property will increase double with
| in the next six months.
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$4,000 will buy this beautiful cor
ner residence, with 4 lots, garage
and summer house. North I st. Any
well to look this up.
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q .
$4,000

O BUILDING SITES
. Including 2 corners. 4 blocks
north of 9Th ave. car line. All
cleared and graded. ready
for building; each lot 42x90
feet.
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$500 takes this 70-room house on
Pacific av. One of the best pay
ing locations in Tacoma. Look this
up.
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614 Bernicei Bldg.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
GERMANY MAY
STAND BY SULTAN

Sy United Press Leased Special Wire
VIENNA. April 2l.-Unmistakable evil
dence developed today that Germany is
playing a leading part in the Turkish
crisis and yesterdays exclusive United
Press dispatches indicating as much are
being fully borne out
Germany realizes in the present Sui
tan too good a friend to see him de-
posed without a protest and she Is re-
iiabiy reported to have offered the
Young Turks to supply funds for the
rehabilitation and support Of the gov
eminent II Abdul Is allowed TO retain
his throne, under whatever restrictions
the Young Turks may name
This offer accounts for the proionga.
tion OF negotiations between the YOUNG
Turks and the Sultan. While the onci
is attractive owing to the terrible finan-
cial depression in Turkey. the Young
turks are seriously divided as to tn,
acceptance OF It.
Mail communication between Vienna
and Constsntinoplr. Is temporarily cut
off and an kilograms first pass through
the Young Turks hands. so the exac
situation at the Capital is more or lesl
speculation.
The report that the Sultan and Younr
Turks have reached an agreement IS
generally accepted here. but IT is Just n,
persistentiy reported here that the Young
Turks have entered Constantinople in
force and that the Sultan has abdi
Gated.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
SHIELD OF HONOR
in SESSION HERE
Reports Submitted Show Fra
ternity to Have Had Sue
CeSsfuI Year
RAUDMAN MAY BE
NEW GRAND MASTER

Reports submitted at the twenty-second
annual meeting OF the Grand Lodge Of
Delaware, shield OF Honor. here to-day
showed the society TO be in splendid fin
anciai condition. A slight falling of in
membership. due 10 the recent financial de-
preston. was reported. but this disap-
pointment was offset BY the satisfaction
which greeted the report OF the finance
committee. showing a substantial balance
in bank for the first time in several years.
The membership was reported at 5si,
ninety per cent. Of which is in good stand
ing.
John Tyre. grand master, Is presiding
over the session. Representatives were
present from the five Wilmington lodges
and one clayton lodge Of tho order Re-
ports OF committees were received during
the morning. All indicated a prosperous
condition OF the fraternity.
The session win continue until evening.
At this afternoons session officers will be
elected. II was said this morning that
George Raudman. OF this city. would in all
probability succeed Mr.. Tyre as grand
master. and that William c. Cloud would
likely be elected Junior grand. Other Of.
fcers to be elected will be a secretary
treasurer. conductor, chaplain, guards and
a finance committee.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
SAY DR.. BURTON HAD NOTHING TO
DO WITH CIVIL SERVICE PROBE

Former Congressman Hiram r. Burton
has been much annoyed recently by re-
ports circulated throughout the State TO
the effect that he furnished the informa-
tion upon which an investigation was be-
gun by the United States Civil Service
Commission into the alleged political &C
tivity Of some Federal employees in Will
mington. The investigation. it will be re-
called, resulted in the suspension for a
month, OF one man connected with the Of
flee of Collector Of Customs Clark. and
an investigation is stll pending regarding
the political actions Of certain other Fed
eral employees. Another outcome OF the in
vestigation was the arrest of L. G. Click
on charge Of violating a Federal statute
by soliciting campaign contributions WITH
in a Federal building.
DR.. Burton all along has denied em-
phatically that he had anything to do with
the starting of the civil service inquiries.
He said he knew nothing Of them until
after they were under way and the fact
that an investigation was being made be-
came public The former Congressman is
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
TOLEDO NEWS-BEE
OUT OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
By United Press Leased Special Wire

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. April 2i-At the an
nual meeting Of the Associated Press
a vigorous effort was made by tho nf-
tornoon newspapers TO amend the by
laws so as 20 permit them to publish
as early as n. M. and as late as 6
p. m. Tho morning papers defeated
the amendment by laying IL on tho
table. The old bylaws stand and As
ISOLATED Press papers are not per-
mitted TO publish before II a. m. OF ar
ter p. m. any Associated Press news
Of that day.
The Toledo News Bee late yesterday
afternoon withdrew from the associa-
tion. OF which IL has been member
from the beginning. In Withdrawing,
Mr.. Hickey the member for the News
Bee, said that the present policy OF
the directors of the Associated Press
would take out Of the hands of publish
ers OF Associated Press papers the
management and control Of their ovn
properties and put IL In the hands of
small clique OF A. p. directors. He
said he would submit TO no such intoi-
erable censorship. and that the United
Press is n much more valuable servico
than that OF the Associated Press 70
the News-Bee or any other afternoon
paper
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
PASTOR W. G. KOONS
WAS ENTERTAINED

r. r. Turner's Sunday School class OF
Scott NJ. z. Church entertained the new
pastor, the Rev. w c. Rooms, last even
ing at the home Of William Purdy No $40
Spruce street. A speech of welcome was
made by Mr. Turner 10 the pastor, after
which Mr.. Koons spoke. lie talked OF the
welfare Of the class and the young men in
the Sunday School and said he wanted to
see the time when Scott Church would be
filled with young men. as the church need
cd them. let every member do his best
toward the bringing OF young men to
Christ" he added and suggested that the
class adopt a name, as Il is the only or
ganized class I'm the church.
A fine musical program was given by
Charles Graham and Henry Cook. and
their selections were loudly applauded.
The church quartette rendered several fine
selections. and numerous "toasts" were
made by the members. William Purdy
read from the class book a numerous ar
ticle about the members. At late hour
the guests were entertained at luncheon.
The guests we're: The Rev W. c. Rooms,
e. p. Turner William Purdy. John Peo-
pies, Clark r. NJ. Kuhns. Harry Wright,
George Vandergift. Charles Haun, Henry
Cook, Charles Graham, Robert Peoples,
Kenneth Horner. Samuel Lockerman,
Clement Fletcher and Charles Davis.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
"COME RIGHT IN,"
SHE SAID TO BURGLAR

NEW YORK. April ei.-Miss Sadie
Randall. station agent of the Long Is
land Railroad at shoreham. L. J., feints
neither at the sight Of firearms nor burg
lars For that reason three thieves
the same presumably who have been
robblng stations all over Long Island
failed to get several hundred dollars
early yesterday morning.
Miss Ranadn is not only station agent
but ticket seller and baggagemaster, and
for a week, because other stations near
hers have been robbed Of late. she has
been sleeping in the station. with a ss-
calibre revolver under her pillow. Early
yesterday morning she was arousod
by the sound Of some one forcing a
window
Putting on a dressing gown and TAX
ing her revolver she waited until the
man with the jimmy raised the window
and put one foot inside to step into the
station Then Miss Randall stepped
forward and pointed her weapon at his
head.
"Come right in" she said sweetly,
"and I'll give you warm reception"
The burglar didn't come. Instead he
ran. and so did his fellows Miss Ran
dali. had she fred could easily have
hit one of the burglars. for she is a
good shot.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
New Rector Instituted
at St. Peters, Smyrna

The Rev. Charles II. Holmead. tho new
rector Of st. Peters Episcopal church.
Smyrna, was instituted on Sunday with
impressive ceremonies conducted by
Bishop Frederick J. ISinsman. of this
city. Mr.. Holmead comes to the Diocese
of Delaware from Washington. d. c..
where he waB curato OF St. Paul's
church, one OF the largest in Washing
ton. AT the institution services Bishop
Kinsman was assisted by Archdeacon
George G. Hall, rector OF St. Johns
Church, this city. The vestry OF the
church also took part IN the services
Mr.. Holmead Is a young man and has
been in the Episcopal ministry but a
few years. Formerly he was engaged In
business. He was graduated from the
Episcopal Seminary az Alexandria. Va
The church at Smyrna is one Of tho
prettiest IN the Diocese. The next Epis-
copal Convention OF the Diocese will be
held here in June, and the new rector
will at once begin preparations FOR that
event
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
RED MEN DIVIDE
ON HOME PLAN
Five Tribes Of Wilmington
Oppose Buying the Pie
Property
WILL MEET AT
NEWARK SATURDAY

Strong opposition is developing in tho
tribes Of tho Improved order OF Red
Men to the purchase OF the Pie mansion
and farm az Newark for Rcd Men
Home. IL Is now stated authoritatively
that Ave tribes at least Of this city have
instructed their representatives to the
special session Of the Great Council OF
Delaware called 10 authorize the pur-
chase on Saturday at Newark. to vote
against the scheme and call upon their
Past Sachems 10 be present and contest
the purchase. The membership of these
hve dissenting tribes will aggregats
majority Of the Red Men OF Winning
ton.
The opposition is understood to be
based upon the sudden conception Of ths
project and undue haste IN consumma-
tion OF a deal OF such import and no
present demand for such requirement.
It also is contended that the investment
would not financially benent the order.
but would evpend tho entire fund. ana
make IL compulsory TO Immediately issue
and continue a per capita tax assess
ment upon the membership 10 put IN
available condition the entire premises.
and subsequently support Il. This would
abolish the personal and tribal volun-
tary contribution scheme which has APP
pealed to the sympathies Of the mem-
bership, it Is urged by the opponents Of
the purchase.
There arc properties on the market
fully adapted 20 the requirements OF the
fund and home. Il also Is argued which
are immediate money makers. the pur-
chase OF a choice Of which in coniunc-
ton with the present voluntary contribu-
tion methods. would IN three years en-
able a modern home to be built. II IL
contended that this would assure sur
plus income fund annually that would
support and maintain the home
The wilmington tribes understood 10
have taken ~ stand against the purchase
OF the Pic property are Lenape, Della
ware, Hlawatha. Hopokahackine and
Minqua.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
MILLIONAIRE AT 73
WEDS A GOVERNESS

DAYTON, Ohio. April 2t-E. J. Bar
ney. seyenty-three years, Dayton's
woaltihcst citizen and captain Of in
dustry. was married yesterday after
noon to Mrs. Elinor Chapman, 80
years, the pretty widow of state Sem
ator w. w. Chapman, who for some
months served as a governcss in the
Barney family The wedding was
solcmnized at the home Of the brides
father-in-law, J. X. Chapman, and was
attended by Mr.. Chapman and his wife
only, the two daughters of MIR. Barney
not attending the services.
Mrs. German. the other daughter, Is
the wife of one of Dayton's wealthiest
men. Barney. until the last few years
was president of the Barney and Smith
Car Company. and is reputed TO he
worth S6.000.000. His holdings in the
car company aggregate S1.00o.0oo. He
built a mammoth arcade six years ago
in this city and owns a dozen manu-
featuring plants and business blocks.
Since the death Of his wife. nine
years ago. with a large corps of serv-
ants. he has maintained a magnificent
5000. 900 residence n Dayton. besides sew.
eral suburban homes. The daughters
il is understood, have been unalter-
ably opposed to the second marriage
OF their father. and as result social
circles are stirred and the estrange-
ment of the first family of the city it Is
believed will be the issue.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
KILLED ACTOR
WHO JILTED Her
Reads Announcement Of His
Engagement and Sends
Death Summons

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. April 2i.-Earl
p. Adams, a well-known actor, who for
several mopths had been connected with
the Mable Paige Company travelling In
the South and who for the past eight
months had been taking a leading part
and acting as stage director for the
company. IN the Paige Theatre here. was
shot and killed by Miss Jessie Brown
at her home in the fashionable section
or Jacksonville al o'clock yesterday
afternoon. She is a sister OF May Brown
who was shot dead IN court here on
February l3, 1905. by owen Ioadholdts.
Adams had been paying attention q
Miss Brown. but a short time ago they
had a dispute and he stopped visiting
her home. The quarrel. however. wal
patched up. and Il was expected thal
they would be married.
Monday afternoon this announcement
was published:
'Mr. and Mrs. William RaEiey hav
announced the engagement OF tnel
daughter. Mics Elizabeth Bngiey. 20 MI
Earl p. Adams The wedding wnl TAX
place az the home Of. the bride. No
10 East Monroe street. about June !
the Rev " W. Shields officiating"
lhih announcement was read 10 MN'
Brown and she sent a note TO Adami
asking him TO call at her home yester
day afternoon.
Mr.. Adams went to the Grown hom'
about 40 o'clock and the yoong couple
were in the parlor alone when the shots
were heard. Relatives and friends raj
into the room, finding Adams lying or
the floor with the girl lying across hii
body kissing him
Miss Brown would give. no reason foi
the tragedy, saying only: "He made m'
do IT,
When Sheriff Bowden reached IN,
scene the girl. who is only o years o
age. and very pretty was still iyins
across Adams body, weapng and kiss
ing him. She was taken to the county
jail.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
ORDER OF DEACON
IS CONFERRED
Bishop B. J. Kelley Imposes
Holy Orders Upon His
GOd-ChiId

This morning at Z o'clock in the Cathed-
raj Rev. Benjamin X. Donohoe was raised
TO the deaconate by Bishop Kelley. OF
Savannah. Ca The Bishop was assisted by
Rev. Fathers Dougherty and McKenna OF
the Cathedral. Impressive and interesting
we're the ceremonies which we're witnessed
by the relatives and friends OF the oandi-
date to holy orders.
Rev. Mr.. Donahoe was made a sub-dea-
con on Monday last at ST. Bernard's Sem
mary. Rochester. n. Y. by Bishop Hickey
OF that diocese. Tomorrow morning at 3
O'Clock he viii be elevated 10 the priest
hood by Bishop Kelley and on Sunday
next he viii sing his first solemn high
mass at the Cathedral at which the Bishop
will preach Rev. Mr.. Donahoe IS a god
child Of Bishop Kelley and was named In
honor Of him. II Is interesting 70 note that
the young Lsvite is 2s years old tomorrow
lie was educated IN this country and ir
Rome Italy. a large crowd Of friendl
have received Invitations 70 the ordaina.
ton and 10 asst at the services Sunday.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
FANATICAL TURKS
MASSACRE CHRISTIANS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CoNSTANTINOPLE, April 2l-The mas
sacre of Christians by fantatical Moham-
medan hordes has been renewed with re-
doubled fury throughout a large part OF
Asia Minor.
Antioch'and Biredjik- in the province OF
Aieppo. and Damascus in Syria, are the
new centers of the outrages. The entire
province Of Aleppo is In a panic and the
few troops on hand, are absolutely power
less TO protect the people.
Entire villages have been destroyed and
burned and the foreign population Is fee
ing to the consulates for protection.
The British cruiser Diana has landed q
strong force at Alexandretta. Admira
Curzon Howe. the British commander OF
the fleet now en- route to the scene from
Malta. is momentarily expected.
Vice Admiral Curzon Howe. in command
Of the British warships will probably dis
patch a force inland TO protect the Euro
peans.
The sheik-ul-Isiam is telegrsphlng ap
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
KILLING CASE
JURY DISAGREES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
JERSEY CITY, n. j., April 21-After
being locked up all night the jury In
the murder trial Of James F. Connolly.
a young contractor, who killed Joseph
Maucha during a Democratic primary
election last November. reported a
disagreement this morning and was
discharged. Connolly has been at lib
erty on bail. The jury stood to 4
for acquittal.
The killing was the result Of bitter
factional fight among the Democrats in
the Second ward. following the deposit
tion of City Hall Custodian Franl.
Hague as ward leader by Robert Davis,
the county leader.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
FUNERAL OF MRS. CORBlT
LARGELY ATTENDED

Tho funeral OF Mrs. Mary c. H. Corbit.
late wife OF Daniel w Corbit which took
place from the Corbit residence at odessa
yesterday was attended by friends Of the
family from every section Of the State
Many business houses in Mlddletown
closed as a mark Of respect while the
funeral was In progress and large num-
Der Of Middletown citizens attended the
burial. Services were conducted at the
house by the Rev. r. J.. Hallett pastor OF
the Presbyterian Church. at Odessa. the
Rev. r. H. Moore. Of Middletown and the
Rev. Joseph b. Turner, Of Dover. Inter-
ment was In the Presbyterian Church yard
at odessa. dr
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
YOUNG TURKS
ADVANCING
Are Expected to Enter Con-
StantinOpIe Within a Few
Hours
GUARDS FROM FOREIGN
SHIPS ARE LANDED IN CITY

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BERLIN, April 2i.-rhe Young Turks
advance against Constantinople was
resumed klday. Messages from tho
Turkish capital say that the advancing
columns are now plainly visible from
the outskirts OF me capital and that
army will probably enter the city with
In few hours.
Guards have been landed in Constan-
tinople from the foreign ships in the
harbor and are prepared to protect for
eigners and their property.
The Young Turks have sent word that
this precaution is not necessary as they
themselves win see that no danger be-
falls the foreigners.
Martial law Is expected to be proclaim
ed at this afternoons meeting Of the
cabinet.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
HULLY GEE. 1T IS TO HOW'LL
BOB CHADWICK HAS AN OWL

Robert t. Chadwick. proprietor OF the
Pullman House at Eleventh street and
Railroad avenue. captured peculiar bird
on Cherry Island Marsh yesterday. The
creature is about the size Of a game cock,
and its body is covered with pure white
down. II has face like a monkey and a
long curved beak. Mr.. Chadwick captured
the strange bird while # was hopping
solcmnly along the ground He took IL
home. and is now keeping II in a cage. lie
thinks Il is a rare specimen Of the owl
species. Some believe the bird to be tho
''what-is-it' seen around Tenth and Pine
streets by an EVENING JOURNAL re-
porter.
Evening journal., 1909-04-21
ARMY MEN ARE BEING
VACClNATED AGAINST TYPHOID

WASHINGTON April 2f.-Anti-
typhoid vaccination Is rapidly assum-
ing the proportions Of a fad among the
officers Of the medical corps Of the
army. Not only the officers. them
selves. but in many cases, the members
OF their families. nave been vaccinated,
at the army medical school, by Major
F. T. Russell, who is IN charge OF the
work
The vaccine is administered by
means OF a hypodermic syringe, and
causes little inconvenience TO the sub
iect. Patients become tired and sleepy
for a few days. after which the ef-
fects pass away. Analysis shows that
the blood serum is much strengthened
The anti-typhoid vaccination. was
adopted by the army some time ago
but il is not compulsory Indications
are that both officers and troops will
submit themselves for treatment very
generally
Evening journal., 1909-04-21

indignant at the printing and spreading Of
such reports.
That Or. Burton had nothing 10 do with
the investigations in any way also Is borne
out by John c. Black. one Of the Civil Ser
vice Commissioners, who has written the
following letter to Dr. Burton
United States Civil Service Commission.
Washington. d. c.. April 9. 1909.
Hon. IT, r. Burton, Hotel oxford, WASH
ington, D. c.
Dear Sir:-Statements have recently ap-
peared in the press to the effect that the
Investigations Of the Commission in the
past few months respecting political ac-
tvity and political assessments at Will
mington. Delaware were based upon in
formation furnished by you. In view OF
such statements the Commission desires Ia
say that these Investigations we're initat-
ed by it upon its own inquiries, entirely
independent Of you and in no way due 10
or assisted by you.
Very respectfully,
John c. Black.