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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

bolas. A little over 800 years ago
Tycor Bahe discovered that
comets were extraneous to our at
mosphere, and since then times
have improved. l can see that
trade is steadier, and potatoes run
less to tops than they did before.
Soon after that they discovered
that comets all had more. or less
periodicity. Nobody knows how
they get it. All the astronomers
had been watching them day and
night and didn't know when they
We're exposed, but there was no
time to talk and argue over the
question. There were 200 or 800
comets all down with 1t at once.
1t was an exciting time.
Comets sometimes live to a
great age. This shows that the
night air is not so injurious to
the health as many people would
have us believe. The great comet
of 1850 is supposed to have been
the one that was noticed aboS.t
the time of Caesars death, "A B.
c.; and still, when it appeared in
Newton's time, 100 years after,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
Desert Babes in Suit Cases: $50
The Price: So Found Already

DES MONIES, Ia, April With the authorities of
of Iowa cities aroused discovery
steps of babies packed snugy in well ventilated
suases the police of Moines working today
theory that the infants
organization that reapng harvest by traffckng
in babies.
Following report by Mones artist who an
International reputation that he had learned something
unusual business the officers of the Humane society
day started independent Investigation This
that while returning Des Moines Chicago
apparently well educated and cultured
his train informed him that received
$50 500 every baby which
find home According to his she admitted that meth
DDS of mefndng that might be termed unusual"
times employed The humane officers have
that least 5S babies have disposed
suitcase doorstep method within the last three
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
100000 MINERS ARE OUT
SOME co BACK To
WORK UNDER A
settlement

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April l.
Official estimates by leaders of
the United Mine Workers of
America today are that 100000
miners are on strike.
They also estimate that the fall
ing off in the output of the mine
reaches 1,250,O0O tons daily. The
loss to the miners in wages is
estimated at 100000 daily.
Three thousand miners of
Southern Indiana continued work
today owing to the rapidity with
which operators and representa-
tive mine workers reached an
agreement on wages and hours.
The end of a strike of 1900
miners in that territory is in sight
and probably will be brought
about today. President Lewis, of
the United Mine Workers, today
predicted that all contracts ex-
cept in Illinois and in the south
west would be signed within
week.
He added that probably Illinois
miners and those of Texas, Okla
homas and adjacent states would
be back at work under ironclal
agreements within ten days. He
said further that it was almost
certainty that there would be no
trouble in reaching agreements
and signing contracts in Ohio,
Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia,
Kentucky, Central Pennsylvania
and Iowa.
Reports received at miners
headquarters here indicate tho
following conditions throughout,
the bituminous coal districts due
to the strike:
In Illinois 900 mines are closed
and $4,000 miners have quit
work. The Illinois operators say
that the men demand an increase
of 10 cents ton, which means an
annual increase of wage disburse-
ments by the operators of $14,-
100000. They declare that #
they pay this sum it will neces-
state a four months shutdown OF
the mines.
Only two months supply of
coal is on hand and the operators
predict a great coal famine which
will boost prices of coal to the
limit.
I'm Indiana $4,000 miners were
ordered to quit at midnight last
night. Already a sixth of the
number have returned to work
under new and satisfactory agree
ment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

1t is customary for 70 per
cent of the registered voters of
the city to go to the polls ana
express themselves by ballot. In
the taking of the Times straw
vote not more than two-thirds of
the registered voters, however.
were prepared to state whom they
preferred for mayor, controller or
commissioners. Many voted for
Just one man, mayor, controller
or councilman. Many used all of
their votes and many stated thev
had not given the matter consii-
Grafton.
If the straw vote Is to be con-
sidered reliable or a reflection of
the general sentiment, then the
mayorality race is between A. V.
Fawcett and b. A. Lynn, with
the former, whether fortunately
or unfortunately, nearly twice as
popular as the latter. Fawce;t
could then be elected on the first
ballot. The choice of controllers.
according to the straw vote. lies
between John f. Meads, the IN
'eumbent, and A. J. Weisba n
Whlle for commissioners the straw
vote choice was Owen Woods
Thomas Malony, Nick Lawson.
Ray Freeland, l.. w. Roys, Otto
Dueval, Frank NJ. Lamborn and
NJ. j. Hickey, with McGregor.
Parker and Clothier close to them
Several of the candidates for
commissioners did not receive arv
votes, but this does not mean tnat
they will get no vote on election
day. Ii means that out of the
100 voters, taken at random h,
the Times, none favored any of
these particular candidates.
Here is the result of the Times,
straw vote in detail. Out of about
43O voters interviewed the vari-
Gus candidates received the fol-
lowing number of votes:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
TESTIMONY
DAMAGING
TO WOMAN
BOYS AND GIRLS DISMISSED
FROM ROOM WHILE W.T.
NESS TELLS OF WOMAN'S
ACTIONS.
$50 to 800 for every un-

$50 to 800 for every un-
WAlTSEKA, ILL.,, April 1.-The
evidence in the Sayler murder
trial today was such that before
the court permitted the witnesses
to testify, bailiffs cleared the
room of young boys and girls.
Golda Sayler, daughter of the
slain banker was asked to retire
to the witness room.
William Classen was put on the
stand by the state. He lives next
door to the office of DR.. William
Miller.
Miller, Mrs. Sayler and John
Grunden, her father. are accused
of killing Sayler.
Classen testified that Mrs. Say
Ter entered DR.. Miller's office
alone at all hours of the day and
night. He entered DR.. Millee's
office one night and found the
doctor and Mrs. Sayler alone to-
gether-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
GIRL, IS, STILL
HELD IN.
JAIL

Maud Lester, the 15-year-oid
girl who in company with Arthur
Root was arrested last Tuesday
on complaint of her father, has
been held in Jail pending trial,
which will come up today. The
parents claim an inability to take
care of the girl and requested the
police to hold her.
rAthur Root, the man arrest
ed with the girl, has been charged
with seduction, though both deny
that there has been anything I'M
proper in their relations.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
Clerk Seeks Divorce;
Mayor Discharges Hin,

The AK is slated to fall on the
neck of Stacy Corwin, clerk in the
office of Commissioner Sheller to-
night.
Corwin was put in the place by
Commissioner McGregor some
weeks ago, after Clerk Ellsworth
went out. Today Mayor Linck
was given information on Corwin' s
actions, which led him to call
Shelter up and order the clerk dis
missed at once.
Corwin few Gays ago sued his
wife for divorce, claiming aban-
donment.
The story as given the mayor
by friends. of the woman, however,
placed considerable blame upon
Corwin. The mayor said he would
not stand for anything like that
in any clerk, and ordered his dis
at once.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
CHILD BITES THERMOMETER
SWALLOWS GLASS
AND DIES
tBy United Press Leased Wire.

(By United Press Leased Wire
AUBURN, CAL, April 1.-While
delirious from typhoid fever. Bar
bara Bancroft, aged 5, crushed a
small thermometer used to take
her temperature between hnr
teeth, swallowed the pieces aud
died shortly afterward.
Every effort was made to save
the little girls life. She was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Bancroft.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
LAYMEN' s MEET
OPENS TONIGHT

NC ia5 mdh inlsslUHAEy COLI
vention and rally opens tonight
with a big banquet at the Mason
ic temple. The convention will
last over three days.
Tonight William Fl. Lewis of
Seattle will speak on '"rhe Ma
tional Missionary Campaign .
Bishop VIM. NJ. Bell of Los ma
geles will talk on Missions Gems
trail in Life of the Church." =.
Campbell White of New YORK.
will speak on "America's Worl1-
Responsibility"
An elaborate program has been
outlined for tomorrow and Sum
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
Fawcett andLy lynn Lead StrawVote
Four Hundred Voters Picked at Random by
The Times Tell Their Choice of Candidates
Results May Not Accurately Reflect Cen
eral Public Sentiment, But Are Interesting

straw votes mise but show
which wind is blowing.
ducted by the Times this
dcauon of the
suit obtained interesting
dom in various parts of the being
telephone using districts
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
GETS DIVORCE FROM PREACHERHUSBAND
WHO FLIRTED WITH FAIR PAR|SHIONERS
(By United Press Leased Wire. !,

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, April L.
Walter H. DuMoulin, formerly an
Episcopal minister, who is now
in Seattle, was notified today tina.
his suit for divorce pending be-
fore the Washington courts IS
void for the reason that Mrs. Du-
Moulin was granted a divorce
against him in San Francisco
yesterday on the grounds of de-
sertion. In her complaint she al
legged that DuMoulin, while at the
head of a parish, neglected her to
spend much of his time in the
company of fair parishioners.
1T is reported here that Du-
Moulin is working as an insur-
ance canvasser in Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
GIRLS ALLEGED
SLAYER PLEADS
NOT GUILTY

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, April ALBERT
Wolter today was arraigned on
the charge OF numbering Ruth
Wheeler, the girl whose mutila-
ted body was found in his room.
He pleaded not guilty and was &C.
turned to the Tombs. 1t is ex-
pected that his trial will be called
April II.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
Marie CORELLI
STRICKEN
(By United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, April Marie Co.
relli, novelist, is seriously i'll with
pneumonia at her home at Mason
croft, Stratford on Avon. Four
nurses have been assigned to day
and night relays.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
COMMISSIONERS SET DATE

The county commissioners have
set 2. o'clock tomorrow afternoon
as the time for hearing protests
on the receiving and opening OF
bids for the NisquaIly bridge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
TWO BOYS ARE
FROZEN To
DEATH
(By United Press Leased Wire. }

(By United Press Leased Wire. }
LOVELAND, Col, April L.
Two boys were frozen to death
in the blizzard that has swept
this section for the last three
days, according to report
brought from Greeley, today. They
are Kost Nasus. II years old, and
Willie Hayworth, -.
The bodies of the boys We're
found in Hayworth ranch house
near Greeley last evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
For
Days; Gone
2 Weeks

SEWARD, Alaska, April 4.
A searching party left Sc
ward today to go to the
rescue of Dewitt and Shall
mo, projectors of a road
house, who started fifteen
days ago to search for the
Lost Cabin mine. They took
four days supplies but have
a -.
failed to return.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
DEATH;
$1,000: IN
POCKET

VANCOUVER, B. c., April T.
James Ward, an Englishman with
more than $1,000 in his pocket,
jumped off the Union Steamship
company's wharf tonight. He was
pulled out by boatman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
8 MEET DEATH
IN FOREST
FIRE
(By United Press Leased Wire.1

DRY PRONG, La. April l.
One woman and seven men were
burned to death while fighting a
forest fire near here today. All
were trapped in a thicket sur
the woman's house
where the nfen had gone to save
her.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

It's Doctor Arntson now, by
heck! When Frank Allen ap-
peared in police court for drunk
enness in police court today, his
right eye badly swollen and bore
an aesthetic purple tint, Allen
asked the judge to send him to
Jail till the eye recovered. Sure"
said Judge Arntson. So Allen is
recuperating at the county sani-
tarium. Unthinking ones refer to
it as the Jail. Also, see bastile;
gaol, etc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
O ID ID s.
- a ~ d
F. " ID s
Stung!

Political Lesson No. 6: Read
the stand-pat papers, swallow all
they print. What would be-
come of them and the parties If
everybody should refuse to be-
lieve in them? Imagine if you
can the disaster?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
Remember Bill Nye? WE'LL Here's What Bill Wrote About Comets

Nbh Nye the famous American
ago. wrote the following article Argonaut
1885 OF course what Bill applies
to Haleys now) ~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

President w. w. Seymour wants
people to quit kicking against the
park board on the outside and
come to him and present their
troubles. He says the board is
trying to do the best it can for
the people and he wants their
help.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

Artistic neckwear is a necessary
part of the seasons wardrobe.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

The health office says now is
the time to kill flies. One fly
killed now will prevent thousands
in August. Jerry McCullOp, the
health clerk, says:
"Flies are flies because they fly,
And FIees are flees because they
flee,
And so it's clear that this is why
The bees are bees because they
bee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Tacoma and vicinity:
Showers tonight and Saturday
Light southerly winds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

-
title below the picture of Charley
Atkins, across which is red az
row inscribed "A Pointer" hun
dreds of the pictures being tackled
up over town, much to the edifi-
cation of the public, which is
commenting on the situation and
suggesting that If there is any
thing that the people try to avoid
1t is a "livewire." The indivi1-
ual or city that picks up a "live
wire" is pretty sure to get burned.
The amount of boom and huc-
rah being given little Johnny Bel,
by little Sammy indicates that
both are scared and are whistli9g g
to keep up courage while they
pass through the political woods.
The trustees of the CONNER
cial club yesterday expressed dis
approval of the submission of the
gravity water question to the
voters at this election when other
important matters are up. The
action is little late. The ques-
tion is already submitted and me
people will have to vote on It.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

Dave Shelter, commissioner of
public works by the resignation
of McGregor, has rebuilt his wood
shed at his home so he can keep
the city's automobile there where
he can make use of it. And now
an election is coming Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-04-01

BANK CLEARINGS.
ClearingS .... 81, ,041 ,8S5.43
Balances ........ ia, ,066.1
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
NELL DISCUSSES WORK
OF MINE INSPECTORS

Robert Neill. associate state mine in
spector has returned from attending
convention of mine inspectors held In
Chicago. Mr.. Neil was in his office
yesterday and spoke Interestingly of the
subjects discussed at the meeting He
said Edward Flynn, formerly state mine
inspector, was at the convention repre-
senting the Tennessee company and that
the former state inspector created a
fine impression. Mr.. Flynn made a
speech before the gathering.
THE various mine operators and In
spectors who were down for speeches, :"
said Mr.. NELL, acquitted themselves
splendidly. Every address was interest
ing and every one of them was full of
meaty suggestions that I would be very
glad to see carried out here. The en-
ployers liability bill was discussed as
well as the duties of the employer to the
employee. The convention was attended
by some OF the most noted mining me
in the country and unquestionably it did
US all good.
II talked with Inspector j. w. Paul
about the rescue station that we hope
will be established here" continued Mr.
NELL, and while he could make no posi-
tive statement. everyone from Alabama
believed that Mr.. Paul favored the To-
cation of the station at this point
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
A DEPOT SCENE

A touching scene was enacted in Bir-
mingham last night at the Terminal sta
ton when an old gray-haired country
man arrived on an inbound Seabosrd Air
Line train.
The farmer was bent with grief and
carried upon his shoulder a crudely hand
made coffin containing the earthly re-
mains of a child. The coffin was made
of pine board and was covered with fimsy
cheese cloth. This was bordered with old
fashioned clipped paper and to this was
pinned some simple country-made bou-
quets.
The solitary pallbearer was followed by
the wife, clinging TO whom were two
small children, who seemed to be heart
broken over recent bereavement.
The mourners were met at the station
by three young men, who placed them in
a country wagon and a drive in the night
followed.
The appearance of the singular caval-
cade and the deeply witten lines upon all
the faces of those participating created
wave Of sympathy among those at the
Terminal, especially among the railroad
men, who are in measure accustomed
to scenes of human misery and sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
Church Services Tomorrow

The Rev. J. +. Sturdivant announces
the regular services at the First Meth
odist church tomorrow. The pastor will
preach both sermons. In the morning his
subject will be christian Education"
In the evening he will speak on Daniel,
the Prime Minister"
There will be the regular morning and
evening services at the First Presbyterian
church tomorrow with the pastor, the
ing service will be on THE Cross of
Christi His evening subject will be
The Foolish Virgins" The pastor an
nounces that he will preach very short
sermons at night during the hot months.
In the afternoon the Rev. Swallow will
preach at Raimund.
There will be regular services at the
First Christian church tomorrow with
the pastor. the Rev. d. P. Taylor. In
charge. His morning subject will be
Prayer" and In the evening his dis
course will be on THE Parable of the
Net" = 75si
The Rev. I. o. Adams will preach at
the regular morning hour at the Trinity
Episcopal church. His subject will be
THE Holy Trinity" There will be no
night service.
The Rev. NJ. X. Thornton breaches to-
morrow morning at the First Baptist
church on Two Natures" At night he
will preach on 1.-The Rules of Life" The
church will hold Its annual picnic next
Wednesday at Clearmont Springs and
special train will carry the crowd to the
springs.
There will be the regular masses at the
ST Aloysius Catholic church tomorrow.
There will be the regular services In
the suburban churches with the pastors In
charge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26

air. The Electrics made three runs In
the second on a series of especially bone-
headed plays, but things were evened up
when Bessemer made five In the same
inning on equally ivory-topped exhibit
tions. Both pitchers were hit freely ana
were liberal In passes, while at times the
fielders were unable either to hold the
ball or throw it. The game was won
In the seventh inning. when Bessemer
came TO the bat with the score TIED. Rop-
ert Bumgardner hit a two-bagger TO istt
field and went to third on heiders
choice. He scored on a sacrifice fly. me
game was anybody's until the last ban
had been pitched, and was greatly enjoyso
by the fans. Pruitt pitched the second
game also. and would have won had he
had any support. Reid was in the box
for Bessemer and was not effective IN
pinches. The score by innings: R.H II.
Bessemer ................ $50 COL Is 7
B. r.. L. & p. Co. ..... o30 o13 OF
Batteries. Reid and Trotter. Pruitt and
Hancken and Leslie.
Prutt struck out three men and walked
three. while Reid struck out seven and
walked three. Umpire. Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
Gift to Baptist Orphnnage

Evergreen, June 26.-(special)-M
c. Reynolds, superintendent of the
Baptist orphanage at this place. has
letter from r. A. deFuniak, freight
agent of Louisville and Nashville rail-
road. in which a promise is made to
TRANSPORT free a lot of winter coal from
Blocton to Evergreen for the use OF
the orphanage.
The management of this orphanage
trusts that the recent gift of the H.
nepted ]. c. Bush. $4,000 to the home
will not result in any diminution OF
the zeal and benevolence OF Its fr1enos'
Nothing but the interest on TINS pc
quest is or will be available.
Last night. at the home of her par
ents. Miss Julia Salter gave most de-
iightful entertainment to her young
friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
ELECTRIC STORM
IS DISASTROUS

padeville, June 25.-(special)--
nadsvtlle was visited this afternoon
with a most severe electric storm
which did much damage Gripping the
telephone system and seriously dam
aging the electric lights. The First
Baptist church was burned.
A stroke OF lightning struck the
vteeple of the church and in few
moments it was ablaze and there was
no chance to put 1T out The damage
was about $4,000. There was no in
surance.
The furniture and organ were
waved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
In Voluntary Bankruptcy

Huntsville. June 25-tspecial)-Johnson
a Son of Riverton have filed voluntary
petition in bankruptcy in the United
States court here They are general
merchants and their liabilities aggregate
e4s51. Jobbing houses in Nashville Mem
phis. Birmingham, Montgomery, Chatta-
hooga, Louisville, st. Louis, Chlcago ana
other cities are the creditors and the
rennessee Valley bank is the only Sc
cured creditor, holding a mortgage TO
secure a loan of $3.50. Assets of the firm,
moi included in the exemptions, amount
10 s2172
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
!. NJ. orumpton Dies Suddenly

Columbus, Ga, June 25.-(Special.)-
while he was dressing ]. NJ. Crump-
Ron fell dead at his boarding house,
No. 1927 Sixth avenue, this CITY, ana
It Is supposed that his sudden death
was due to heart failure. No one was
In the room at the time and he was
found afterward on the floor by the
tide of the bed. The verdict of the
eoroner's jury was that death was cue
10 natural causes. Interment was At
rallassee, Ala, Mr.. Crumptons old
home.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
CURTAILMENT BY THE
SPINNERS INCREASING

Gastonia, N. c., June 25.-Represen-
tatives of s. cotton mills assembled
here today signed an agreement to
shut down completely for four weeks
in July and August The mills as rep
resented are located In Gastonia, Meek
lenburg, Cleveland, Lincoln and Ca
tawaba counties, this state. and York
county, South Carolina. The move
ment indicates that nearly 100000 spin
dies will be idle during that period and
that 100000 pounds of yarn and cloth
will be taken off the market weekly
for month. The spinners believe that
other mills will follow suit and that
the serious situation now confronting
them because Of the high price of ma
terial will thus be relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-06-26
Decatur Postal ONCE Opened

Decatur, June 25.-(Special)- Postal
Telegraph Cable company opened an Of
fce In Decatur today in new building
erected especially for the company's use
at 515 Bank street. Robert Cross, at
one time manager of the Western Union
telegraph office here. will be the chief
operator for the Postal