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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1909-02-05
Free $50
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II Removes Dandruff. Stops Falling
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Hair and Changes Gray or Faded
Hair 10 Its Natural Color.

Men whose hair or boards are struggling
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
IS HELD FOR DEFRAUDING
JOBLESS WORKING GIRL s

empty promises. to secure 10 called
bonds" from girls TO cover posi-.
tons Of trust that be promised to
secure for them. These he with.
out exception, II ls said. has
failed to procure.
He Won't Talk.
Il don't want TO talk about my
affnira--all I want Ia a chance 70
leave this state and leave II quick. Z"
said he to Captain Tenant last
night
Townsend was arrested through
Miss CHAMPION. Of t2ia Brandon st..
who says she paid Townsend $50
IN exchange for n good position
which she never received.
Until recently Townsend has oc.
cupied an office at 3i9 Now York
block. His plan, according TO those
who answered his alluring adyer-
tisemonts, was to secure sums OF
money ranging from $50 to 800
from young women as bonds" In
return for which no promised to
secure for them lucrative employ.
mont.
Miss CHAMPION says that on May
81 she answered one Of Townsend's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

NIE War
ON TODAY

optnins gun N the rate
u. = snneral freight between
u por and Nome for the coming
= .'sa y. sAs fired this morning by
q AiAzks Steamship Co by M
3, slssnsnt Of a cut Of nom SO
N. "1 . V on ali freight from
w po'at 10 Nome and 81.
-. = ie' schabach a Hamilton.
-'o's o. the 81 crolr. San
-. 80 Falcon and Nsckinaw have
no steps 10 meet thls rate
ss.'... 'Ian to "a What Il Is i'm.
's % DO businers al that
~. ,na make money. This com.
IA, aas heretofore held the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
TAFT LEAVES
ThEATR
ANGRY
PERFORMANCE WAS LITTLE
TOO VULGAR AND HE LEFT
The HOUSE IN DISGUST.

WASHINGTON. May 27.-Prosi.
dent Taft last night expressed
forcibly his disapproval OF the
trend Of a certain branch OF this
years theatrical product.
He attended the performance Of
"The Jewellers" which depicts the
tenderloin OF New York. and In.
cludes In Its presentation Of the
white light life "a muscle dance"
performed by one Of Evelyn Thaw's
former chnms.
The president who had been In a
box. departed In disgust at the end
OF the first act His presence had
been noted by the entire audience,
and his departure was observed by
all.
THE Jewellers" is not the worst
Of a group Of plays produced In
New York this year and severely
criticised for yulgarity and licen-
tlousness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
FOUR DEAD
in A FIGHT
With FIRE
FLAMES BREAK OUT
ON PASSENGER
STEAMER.
Members Of Crew Are
Burned to Death in
Their Bunks.


VANCOUVER n ~. May al
Hans Larsen. dookhand. and thref
japanese. ar, dead. second Mate e,
W, Watts 10 hadly burned and may
die and others Of tho erew partly
suffacated Or burned slightly, IL the
tale ~ disaster brought TO port this
morning By the steamer coqultlsm
u the Union Steamship rompanys
.nfsl
While of paint RaHef Curtis, en.
route 90 the Queen Charlotte Islands.
about 8 O'clock this morning The lit
tle steamer caught tire from soms
unknown Gauss. the flanss startling
ia The cabin and rapidly Eutiins tbs
cabin. saloon and galley
Larsen vas caught In hia berth
and suffneai.d. Will, Watts alsa
caught In biz berth had narrow Ca
rape from death
Twe II the japanese xsfs burned
IN ihslf hrrihs white tho third. Fire
man saioe, Vas oyotcoms BY smoke
tn the engine room.
Seeand ENGINEER George BLACK
hsfoleaiiY stuck 10 HE post until
forced 10 shut on the engines and
escape 10 the deck
There uerc 10 passengers aboard
tho ship besides heavy cargo. and
seven large horses. none u which
ssre Injured The passengers aided
in the battle Tor iife 10 their nlsht
Clothes. nsirE the fire hnss Until the
water snfriy gave out, and then
fnfinins b,ieksl brigade
After The IRE was skilnsMahed ths
engines we're started and Tho Co.
auitiam rstunsd % port under her
own steam.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

advertisements and paid over $50
Townsend put her OF day after
day when sho asked for her posi-.
ton.
Girl Causes Arrest.
Miss Lulu MeComb, Of L.akeslde
av, a sister Of J. W. MoComb who
killed his wife and then committed
suicide Tuesday night caused
Tovnsend's downfall. Miss Nc.
Comb answered one OF Townaend'a
Advertisements and was advised
that she must deposit 800 TO show
her good faith. Miss MoComh was
suspicious, but made Arrangements
to meet Townsend at the bnuk Of
Dexter Horton 4 Co.
City Detectives Holland and
Wickman in meantime were notl.
fled and they followed Miss Me.
Comb TO the bank and when Towns.
end commenced TO talk TO the young
woman he was taken into custody,
After hearing Townsend's plea
that he be allowed to leave Tho
state. Captain OF Detectives Ten.
nant decided TO keep him In Seattle
for a while until his record Is IN.
yestignted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
STERN CHASE ON BROADWAY
ENDS IN TIE CAPTURE or
BRINeHUHsr's FIRE CAR.

AZ a big red auto speeded up
broadway late yesterday after
noon with an uttef disregard OF
the speed laws. Pairoiman Y. 2
Morris. who vas standing At the
intersection Of Broadway and Olive
It,. sprhna 10 The middle Of the
street With arms waving like a
scmanhore a. signal 70 stop.
Did the reckless chauffeur obey ?
He did not.
And Pasrolman Morris was pccv-
cd. As the auto shot up Broad
way without diminishing its speed,
Pairolman Morris hailed the Perry
hotel auto and gave chase 70 the
defiant chauffeur who had 40 ar
fogauiiy passed him up.
Out Broadway sped pursued and
purauer. The big red auto finally
stopped and Morris Erinned as
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
'll SAILORS TO
ANTICIPATE IN
!. l!lnLETIc GAMES

ssIssr IN. from the Japanese
M, !, which s Will arrive IN the
nls,sd I. :, seattle Sunday have been
~ ". ~ y. eontestanta In the min.
VI ,.s. A.slesic tournament which
u AZ, M, . plaee at The stadium on
a., s,' s,founds June ! 70 i. This
M, No., ~ ~. !. The tournament tho
nfal ~. '.aAuonai military lonrna.
Nv ~ ~. NED s 10 the world. About
nil1n =, w participate in the
nd athletic evonta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
PLANS ARREST OF kiNo
ct. ''sscRErAHlEs.-

Seven alleged presidents and
secretaries Of soczlied clubs
were atosted by Special Agent c
n peyina Of the proeecutins At
torncys Office last nlght In a raid
on the resorts on King VI pryton
vas assisted BY 10 deputy shefiffs
and two police AeFssants and two
draws. which brought the loot to
the county Jail
Thege clubs had been running
down On King St for several
months and had ~ their special
object the Illicit sale u liquor
without llconse and unlawful
gambling
Was Wall Planned.
The raid had been planned fnr
several days. Two days ago the
warrants we're secured IN Justice
firuHn's court. and everything was
pulled off without a hitch.
Two deputies we're assigned 70
each Of the sis houses raided. with
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

Local merchants. following theif
snslai custom. have donated bis
~ Of valuable and attractive pres.
onts uhlch are 10 BE- given away AZ
pfizos at the hig basket plcHlc and
excursion which The ncsHboys
union Will hold at Wildwood Park,
on the east ahnre Of Lake Washing
tao. sunday. May 80.
The prizes are 10 be awarded 70
wlHucfr In the various sihletic and
dAncing eycntp. aud those who do
rot participate IN the contests will
have chance 1t special prizes 70
BE- awarded on admission tickets.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
A. ]. TOWNSEND NOW
WANTS TO RUN
AWAY.
The Police Refuse to Let
Him OFF So Easily
as This.

Confronted by a charge OF de-
frauding working girls Of sums Of
money ranging from $50 to 800,
according 10 their ability and Will.
ingneas TO pay. A. j. Townsend was
arrested yesterday evening BY Do
toctlves Wickman and Holland. He
presented a brazon front to Captain
Of Detectives Tenant this morning.
and refused absolutely 10 answer
questions put to him,
Towasenda method was TO insert
Advertisements Of an insidlous ma.
tur0 In a local newspaper, open q
sst Of offices. and In return for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
SEVENTEEN BEARS
ARE BAGGED

PORTLAND. ore.. May HI.
X. CaFpcr. a forest service hunter
n The wsllowH ustIoaai forras, Be.
lietea he has the necessary OK.
perienos 10 give Col Roosevelt
hearttohsArt talk on tho subject
q bear shooting
Within The last u months carpcr
has killed u beara-four grisriy
and ~ brown bears. He haEgad
sin Of them between the first and
18th Of this month. Hunters en-.
ployed IN the forest BY the govern.
mont 10 Mi bears. coyotes and
other animals that destroy cattle
are paid SIS a month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

picnic can take the lake steamers
at Leschi Park. The schedule will
be arranged 10 that boats will run
regularly until late at night Dane
inE will be continued In the payil-
ion both afternoon and evening.
The proceeds from the picnic are
TO be turned over 10 the special
fund which the nevsboys union
maintains for the aid Of sick and
disabled members.
Every newsie has bunch Of
tickets. II you don't ask him for
one, you've lost an opportunity that
you'll regret
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

There IA to be a regular program
Of athletics. running, jumping,
throwing, amusing stunts, base ball
games, dancing. etc. Wagnef'a
band will be Ia attendance TO fur-
nish the music for both the concert
and dance.
Booths will be provided at which
those who do not take their lunch
can satisfy their hunger. There
will be other attractions which
promise 10 make the cutting one OF
the most successful IN the history
Of the union
Those who desire TO attend tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
LABOR LEADER IS
SUING FOR LIBEL

thf tHhfa fteeNl
BAN FRANCISCO. May IL
Claiming that he wAa accused Of
On attempt 10 bctray the Union
Labor party by an article appear.
ing In the san Francisco Can. p
II. Mccarthy, president Of the
Building Trades Council and candl.
date for mayor. late yesterday
Hwore 10 an amended complaint
charging Ernest Simpson, manar
Ing editor. and Charles ". Horulcls.
general manager of tho Call. with
libel.
A similar complaint, sworn TO By
Mccarthy. was dismissed two days
ago by Judge shoriall because Of
e technical defect In the filing of
the charge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
YOU may SPRINKLE YOUR
PARCHED LAWN THIS EVE
Y0UNGS SAYS CITY is
ROBBED ON CONCRETE
LAID BY CONTRACTORS

A, v huuillou. superintendent Of
public utilities, remarked that II
this was true Il must also follow
that the city had been employing
Inefficient Inspector OF men who
were guilty OF something worse
than mere lack Of knowledge.
Wan, Lump sum Bid
The discussion came up during
a talk over the best way OF SGT.
ing the concrete llntnga placed In
the new intermediate and lowserv
lee reservoirs In the Green LAX.
district MI llouillon insisted
that the only business like course
was to cali Tor bids and award the
contract 10 the lowest and beat
bidder.
supt Of Streets Malongy amend.
ed this motion 20 provide that the
work should be- carried out upon a
lump.sam basis. bids To be called
for upon specifications u tho city
engineer.
This motion was finally carried.
but Il ID a practical victory for
noulllon. as the work must be
given 10 the man who can sire the
best price for the sofk.
Although the city paid The con.
tractors. ide a Jones approximate
u ss.eao bonus A. a premium to
ruah the reservoir excavation
through ahead Of time. the mnnici'
pall,y has loet all the advantage Of
time and really wasted tho prem
lam. because The reservoirs have
hesn excayated for many weeks
whils several members Of the board
could make up their Minds As 10
how the Innings we're 10 b. con
tracted FOR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
PATROLMAN AFTER
AUTO GETS CHIEF

he thought Of arrsstiag the specdcr.
But aiaa'
When matters were finally
Strengthened out Patrolman Nor.
ris aneeriaincd that the biz rcd
auto was that Of Fire Chief HAIRY
btnghnrsi and that h. was 70,
spending to a IRE alarm on North
broadway.
Morris was finally convinced
that the speed laws DO not affect
the fire department and he wen,
back to his beat with sense Of
duty well done
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
WILL INSPECT aoAo.

President H. r. Williams. Gen.
eral Superintendent II D Earring.
Superintendent P. c Hart, and
Chief Engineer y J. Pearson Of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget
Sound. left Seattle yesterday morn.
ing in n private car for n tour Of IN.
spection They will travel az far
east ma Montana.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
CAR HITS A
DIRT CART;
four HURT
WAGON CROSSES IN
nONT OF CABLE.
CAR.

M p<rpnz we're injured when
oI>1lr way cable ear crashed Into
~ e1nna si rfh AZ. and Yesler
~ 1eftly afser : oclack this
1z pAl<nsire, paying teller a.
- IE1zt1na.isn american bank.
~ . spFnined ankle. Peter
~ 4Eirsf Of TIE wagon. 10 Al
y 1sat>k General hospital win a
u1sa ~ and Internal injuries:
; >lAA111, I Japanese merchant
~ Min T.. sut;ained a severe
k1led I'm lsx. and ,. u. Rus.
. eupio5msat agent with Of
> b th- ciahs tuilding, suffered
ned~ % " Isfs knee
a. WIS., Crowded.
Iul<s WAY ear No. Z vas con-
= m th< bill crowded with
41en' rhen the accident 0c-
M oifson sas driving his
- y l<<ier Wey and started
= nm Into FIFTH Az.
9'7zx1 Alter Allen tried
= - BIZ ar after seeing that a
~ "a Imminent. bot before
Hzke1 could check The advance
- ~ tie erash came.
~ apparently unaware OF
1gfrs<h q the car. waz hurled
~ rsgon. which vas
- V splln,ers. Valentino.
z1l.H M the Japanese wcre
~ On the foot board and
unrr 10 the ground vhen
~ md wagon coilided.
Diver 10 Blame.
kssffuan, formerly a con.
Nys Oieson was to blame
seclden'. Kaufman says
paia 10, The slightest heed
vafninz bells sounded BY
laa Allen. All tho victims
'Asntine were taken 10 ne
~ e<1sFal hospital.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
SEATTLE SCHOOL
TEACHER TO
WE'D ACTOR


BRockToN, Mass, May ~.
When Miss Nina Sutton Of
Seattle arrives here late this
week, she will become the
bride Of Lynn A. Osborn, an
actor with the Delaoy com
pany at local theatre. The
wedding will be the eulmlna.
ton Of a romance that had Its
beginning on the Pacific coast.
Osborn 10 native OF San
Francisco, and came to this
city from Boston a month ago.
Miss Sutton Is rs years Of age,
and was a school teacher In
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
SERIOUS CHARGE
MADE AT MEET.
INC TODAY.

The city has been the victim
Of buHke nsms on practically
eNary foot 81 eonorets work put
IN Tor years past according TO
q charge voiced in the shape Of
statement made By /. q.
Nounss, superintendent, 81 the
lighting and ~sssf department.
Al eesclal session Of the beard
Of public works this morning.
In my opinion there has not been
a single foot Of cuncrotc walk built
In this eity that came ~ to the
specifications" Mr. Yoangs told the
other members Of tho beard.
Are cOntfss,srs chsaunsi
During the discussion ;, developed
that Mr. Nouhss held 10 the belief
that In one way or another con
iraetofs hafe continually cheated
the city on the quality u the ermsnt
shei have used. not only IN concrete
walks but In other concrete Jobs
TAKE the present Cedar river
pips line. explained Mr. Younka
rherr was ono bis session Of pipe
nat was ordered out BY Assistant
city Engineer Hcoit a. inferior
work Before the order could b.
carried tnto effect the Inspector en-
the job was showed away 10 another
rart of the line and the defective
pipe WAS covered up And Il has
Eiven us trouble ever since
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
FLOOD IN
SOUTH
ONE TOWN is SUBMERGED AND
RESIDENTS FORCED INTO
SECOND STORIES.

JACKSON, Miss, May 2l.-The
town Of Quitman Is submerged to-
day as the result Of flood. All
business Is suspended. and the res
idents have been forced into tho
upper parts Of their houses. Some
have had to move out entirely.
The loss from high water is heavy
throughout the state. Miles Of rail-
road tracks have been destroyed.
and the loss to the railroad COM
panies is estimated at si.o0o,o0o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

M above order was Issued THIS
.~rlsr asa result Of a much bet.
Z re1liion In the water supply OF
~ aeparsmoni has practically
..'.a pumplus water from take
v,,slnsion, and the reservoir are
ssxN hIllnf hanks 10 The care
a. seattle folk have taken IN
III ase o. water.
~ Youn<s siates that The re.
,.i,s shl,h afe belhg made were
sks,l.triv neeessary and that they
-, sut anticipated IN the least
- ,sfy voald have been made
S,daf IL rainy period
V1rs he saier supply ia SLOWLY
,~srriur. Too whstefni use Of Il
N ressl' 10 a repetition Of The
nr.ly. and therefore the public
{ ,,u,isasd 10 sull b. moderate In
4, - ia sprinkle agarinEly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

WASHINGTON. May 27-prcs.
idcnt TAFT today nominated Cap.
tain Herbert Wlnslow to become
rear admiral and nominated Com.
mander William Bfaunefarcuthor
to become captain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27

, ~ NJ. NJ
q WEATHER FORECAST. 4
= Showers tonight and rrh I
= day; light southwest TO west I
. winds .
= $3.50 go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
WATER SITUATION
CONTINUES TO
IMPROVE.
~. IN Preventing Waste
Il Still Necessary,
Says Youngs.

water consumers Will be
.a,~ss to sprlrkis their lawns
N. evening, May afth. during
~ regular hours that " ffon,
". 10 $50 .. N. u must
Z .nasrs,ssd tina, this 70 for
"a, ONLY, ard no apfink'
4, Viii be sllowsd a, any
~. tomsrrow, nor until fur
tAsf ussics.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
IS
READY FOR
THE WORST
is WILLING TO WORK
WITH PRESIDENT
TAFT.
The Fight Against Joe Can.
non Will Be All the
Harder.

NAhHlNGIDk, u. O., May III
II am pronaring IN sa,i On I,na .,
a.. -, -. -
~ . va % '''"',H wy " various
European countries, where ! 30 as
The representative Of organized
labor I sbail then return ,s.tv
- -. ). ~,
~ ''N'' :" 'aH W 70 inc nv
iional convention OF the American
Federation Of Labor"
Thus snoto pres,d.,, e.u a.
-. J., a.. 49,,
F''l " 'ue a. VI H. 70 your COT
respondent
But" Mr.. Gomper was asked.
"you are in no danger ~ goinr IN
san al ~, %
e'"'''eo no ef'me'
Don't see why ! should 20 to
lAil, ne replied. ! haven't com
hlllea any crime. nor have ! yio-
ialed any oil The laws Of the coun-
W. nave only exercised my
rights a. an American citizen In
everything ! have ever done or
sala or written IN regard to the
nuck Stove and Range company
Controversy ana All the subsequent
proceedings connected Herewith.
nave simply dared TO have an
opinion aud 70 discuss and explain
" snd all ! have said has been in
the interest OF labor have q
cause 70 serve and | am going to
serve II
Mheh asked regarding his recent
conference Win President Taft
ana ioI MS opinion as TO the attf-
.uae oil me president toward the
lhoor interests OF the country.
fiesiheht uomperh said;
Taft Not With Labor.
My Interview with the nresisent
lasted for two honrs ma was !
very satisfactory and nlessan, one
In a general way we aisc..ssd
several matters affectIng lshor
and such labor Legislation a.
hone We Will some time no ahIe 10
secure. As soon as We found ths
president was not in accord with
our organization regarding the
question OF me boycott and Its out
come We made no further effort TO
pfuions the interview.
While the American Federp-
uon o. LABOR Was opposea 10 the
eiec,ion OF MT Iaft to the presi-
dehcy and OF many others to con.
gress last fall' We VIII nov 20 along
WIN the president and work with
nun so iAr az we can. Where we
aiiier Win him we vili continue to
uliief out VIII hold on In the hope
that ne VIII see the Justice OF our
posluon and De ready to help US
secure desirable legislation. We
base our hopes OF his help sooner
or later as much upon what he did
not say as what he did say, for he
promised 70 give TO the questions
submitted to him his careful study
and consideration, And so we are
ready TO take him at his word. and
walt for further developments.
Opposition to Cannon.
~our onnosition 10 NAM loading
members AZ conaress n whnm
Sneaker Cannon Il ths eh,a, ,rnst
EN7FFH"HA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
YESLER WAY STREET
CAR CONDUCTOR
JEALOUS.
J. w. MeComb and His
Wife Found Dead in
Their Home.

insaneiy Jealous Of his girl.brids
Of a year. J. W. Mecomb, a Yesler
way street car conductor, sent a
bulie, crashing through the brain
o. Mildred Payne McComb, II years
bld. and blew out his own brains
early yesterday morning. The
bodies we're no, found until last
nlTht when Jack Montgomery and
Mccomb's brother Fred were sent
from the Lenchi park car barns TO
look for the conductor
When Montgomery broke into the
honse he found AcC0mb lying
across the dead body Of his young
vile The girl apparently had
heru murdered a. she lay asleep.
Mccomb had used a u eallher Colt
revolver,
Love at Flrs, Sight
A. vas one year ago that Mecomb.
who was IS years Of age, met MI.
dred Payne. who was i6 years old
al that time. at Lesohl park u
wa 4 case Of love al first sight and
after n short courtshlp MeComo
won tho attractive sirl for his bride.
About three weeks ago husband
and wife separated Last Tuesday
NJ and Mrs. Ernest Smith, who
were living At the Mccomh resi-
dance Al s4gG Erie ST., moved away
10 Ballard. ~ Mrs. McComb said
she intended to move herself Nc.
Comb IN the meantime had moved
10 the home Of his sister Nell, lew
blocks from bis own residence.
Mccomb left the lesohi park car
harms Tuesday might about . o'clock.
Ho said he was going TO barber
uhop. II developed yesterday that
he never visited the barber shop
Al ii o'clock that night Mecomb
was seen walking towards his
home II ia thought that McComb
stoalthily entered his home aud
waited until his wife was sound
asleep before using the revolver.
Mrs. n. u. Tossley, who resides
al 94aO yesler way. only a short
dlstanco from the Mccomb resi-
dence. says she heard two shots
about 1870 o'clock yesterday morn.
ing. When Deputy Coroner William
Borthwlck investigated tho murder
and suicide last night he found that
the young wife had been shot In
the back Of the head as she lay
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
HARTMAN GOING ABROAD,
lnN InlIed prasal

NEW YORK, May 27.-E. II,
Hartman today took passage on
the liner Kaiser Wilhelm H., which
sails for Europe on June /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-05-27
STAYS GIRL WIFE AND
THEN He KILLS HIMSELF

facing the wall. Mocomb's body
lay across that OF the Elrl.
Writes Letter.
Before ending two lives Mccomb
wrote a letter 10 Mr.. J. II. Payne.
mother Of The murdered glrl. Tho
letter follows:
Dear Mother: ! got your letter
a couple Of weeks ago. and was
Glad TO hear from you. ! delivered
your letter TO Mildred and am ready
TO do anything can for you or
Mildred Smiths moved away TO
ballard this a. m. 80 told her
! would stay here until you come In.
for ! cant see her stay here alone,
She IA still hunting for q Job. but
hasn't found anything yet. think
some Of going 10 Los Angeles. |
believe II ! could get her TO 30
with me. where everything and
everybody was strange. II would do
her good, but | can't say what she
will do J heard you are coming IN
Thursday. 50 | will close for this
time and lay off when you come
and help move this stuff As ever,
WILL"