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The Washington times., 1911-03-30
SAYS MRS. CRAMER
PROPOSED TO HIN
,Nonogenarian Hurd Testifes
He Declined to
Marry.
SUBJECT WAS NEVER
AGAIN DISCUSSED
Described How Defendant Would
Go Into Trance and Write
Spirit Letters"

That the proposal OF marriage was
maSe TO him by Mrs. Laura Cramer in
stead OF by him TO her, as she claims,
was the testimony of Fenton ]. Hurd in
the District Supreme Court today.
Mrs. Cramer is being sued for the re-
turn Of $4,000 secured from him, he al
leges. by means Of spirit letters"
Hurd, who is eighty-nine years of
age, says Mrs. Cramer popped the
question" and that he turned down,
fiat and hard, the matrimonial offer.
mo, sir, never was engaged to her."
says Hurd, in his testimony. Il am
past eighty" l told her; too old to
marry anybody.
When she says 1 was engaged to
her. that is false"
Hurd says the only time marriage was
mentioned between them was many
years ago, and was suggested then by
Mrs. Cramer.
Relatives interfered with alleged mat
Timonial alliances of the octogenarian.
according to the evidence How a
"spook" letter broke up one alleged
intended wedding is recited by Mrs.
Irene Shafer, with whom Hurd formerly
boarded in Washington.
Visited by Other Men.
Mrs. Shafer said she understood Hurd
was engaged to a woman named Mar
garet Smith, and that the match was
broken off when Hurd received spirit
letter" from his deceased wife, signed
Mary" telling him his faRcee was un-
true to him, and was receiving visits
from other men.
A plant is said to have been laid
for Hurd, a Mary" letter directing him
to visit his fiancee at a certain time,
which he did, and there found her en-
tertaining a visitor.
This incident is said to have broken
Hurd's alleged engagement to Miss
Smith.
Hurd also feared being kidnapped, ac-
cording to Mrs. Violet Hurd. of Green
wich, Conn, daughter OF his grandson
DR.. Lee NJ. Hurd. vino is plaintiff in the
suit against Mrs. Cramer.
Mrs. Hurd testified that the aged man
avoided automobile excursions BECAUSE
of his fear of being held up and kid
naped.
Believed Spirit Letters.
Hurd also expresses a firm belief in
the authenticity Of 100 spirit letters
written for him by Mrs. Cramer. He
describes the seances with Mrs. Cramer
vividly, saying they would sit on OPP
posite sides of a table and that Mrs
CrdmeT WOuld Inell 20 lHlO a u dIICe
She would become rigid, Hurd says
turn her head away and write the let
tiers without seeing him. Afterward
Hurd declares. Mrs. Cramer would bt
prostrated and her arm rigid.
That he firmly believed in the letters
signed Mary" is asserted by Hurd
denying he considered them jokes for
his amusement.
Hurd also denies that he wanted Mrs
Cramer to resign her position at the
Department of State, and says she
never intended to quit.
"She had too soft thing Hurd says
Hearings in the case were postponed
today by Justice Gould until Monday
and will continue several days next
week
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
DEATHS

RAKEMANN-on Thursday, March 30: 1911.
at a. M, EVA, beloved wife of Joseph
Rakemann, aged seventy-seven years.
Funeral from her late residence. 1221
Twelfth street northwest, Saturday. April
!. at 1890 a. m. Interment private.
baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and
ST. Louis papers please copy)
RAWLINGS-On Wednesday. March 2S 1911,
at LAS a. m, MARTHA c. RAWLINGS.
wife of r. V. Rawlings, aged eighty-seven
years.
Funeral from the residence OF her daugh-
ter, Mrs A R. Jones, 6l3 NJ street south
west Friday, March 81. at p. m.
REARDON-On Wednesday. March g. 1911,
at 11:2O a. m, at his residence 500 Prince
street Alexandria, Va, WILLIAM M, tr.,
husband OF Lula C. Reardon.
Funeral from his late residence on Fri
day, March 81, at p. m.
Virginia papers please copy.)
sCHUIER-On Wednesday. March 9. 1911.
at 1890 a. m, AUGUST, husband Of Ida
SchuIer, aged fifty years.
Funeral from Gawler's chapel, 1130 Penn
syIvania avenue northwest, on Saturday,
April l, at p. m.
TPhiisdelphia and New York papers
please copy.)
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
DelWin Social Club
Gives Entertainment

The Delwin Social Club gave an enter
tainment and dance last night at the
Pythian Temple. The entertainment
program included songs by Little Au-
drey," and Herb Jones; song and dance
by Gertrude Skinner and Baby Frts-
bic, solo by Clarence F. Owens, char
acter songs by Al A. Garner, and
mystery exhibition by Jack Hardt
Don and Quincy Shrier, boy boxers,
trained by Battling Nelson, concluded
the entertainment, which was followed
by dancing.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Technical Wins Debate
From the Western Team

The Technical High School debating
team defeated the team Of the Western
High School in an interesting debate
yesterday afternoon. The question was,
Resolved: That the United States
should increase its armament beyond
that provided for by the present Con-
gressional policy" .
The debate was held at the Technical
High School and that team had the
affirmative. while the Western team
had the negative.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Sam Bernard's Fathers
Death Closes Belasco

Owing to the death OF the father Of
Sam Bernard, the Belasco Theater will
remain dark this week. Manager Tay-
lor stated this afternoon that he had
received word from Mr.. Bernard that
he would be unable to fill his engage
ment here this week in HE Came From
Milwaukee"
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Commerce and Labor
Appointments Made

John H. Crabtree. of Oklahoma, has
been appointed a copyist in the Bu-
reau of Corporations, the Department
of Commerce and Labor announced to-
day His salary is $500 a year.
Faul c. Smith, of the District of Co
lumbia, has been transferred from the
Interior Department TO the Immigra-
tion Service at San Francisco, at $720.
Sherman c. Meredith. of Washington,
was appointed a laboratory apprentice
In the Bureau of Standards, at $3.50.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Named Examiner For
Veterinary Surgeons

DR.. NJ Page Smith has been appoint
ed a member of the board of eXamin-
ers of the United States College of
Veterinary Surgeon for a term of five
years, to succeed DR.. John Lockwood.
whose term expired March 5, 1911.
DR.. Smith will have the subjects of
veterinary medicine, anatomy, and op-
erative surgery.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Capt. c. J. Badger
Made Rear Admiral

A promotion to the rank OF rear
admiral 10 enjoyed today by former
Capt. Charles J. Badger, of the bat
tleship Kansas, succeeding the late
Admiral Fremont Admiral Badger is
a native Of Maryland.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Americans Heavy Losers
In Fire at Monte Carlo

MONTE CARLO, Marah 3O.-The
Americans staying at the Hotel Bristol
at the time of the recent fire, are re-
ported TO have been among the heaviest
losers. One guest from the United
States said today that she had lost
SIS, 600 worth Of jewelry.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30

a Trial Size for zoe. postpaid. large size
eight times as much). 6Oc. II your druggist
don't sell II. send direct to US. Send the
yellow wrapper from two bottles purchased
from druggist and we will give you a full
size bottle for nothing. WALNUTTA CO.
18th and Olive St., ST. Louis, Mo. Sold by
Peoples Pharmacy. 7th & Mass. ave. n. W.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
Talking Chimpanzee
To Be School Teacher

NEW YORK. March 3o-Susie, the
talking chimpanzee that Prof. Richard
L. Garner brought from Africa, has
been sent to the Bronx Zoo to teach
the other simians her lingo.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
IN MEMO RIAM

sad but loving memory o.
NV dear son. BERNARD, who died foul
wears ago today.
-Four long and weary years today
Since you left me here alone.
How sad has been my heart since then!
ON how lonely has Been my home!
BY His Lonely Mother,
Mrs. z. w. WHEELER.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30

broke, matter would run
out, starting new blisters
until his entire face, head
and shoulders were q mass
OF scabs and you could not
see a particle OF clear skin.
Other parts Of his body were
affected, but not to such an
extent. We did not know
what to do for him and
tried about every adTer-
tised remedy without avail.
indeed some of them only
added to his suffering and
one In particular, the -
Remedy. almost put the
infant into commissions.
The family doctor pre-
scribed for him and told
lIg tO hattie the hahy in
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
A RASH BECOMES
MASS Of HUMOR
On Baby's Face, Head and SheuI-
ders-Parents Decided He Could
Not be Cured-Cuticura Made
His Skin Perfectly Clear.

"Our boy was born In Toronto on Oct
l3, 1908, and when three months old a slight
rash appeared On his cheek. What appeared
to be q water blister would form. When Il
The Washington times., 1911-03-30

buttermIk. This did not do any good, so
we took him to a hospital. He was treated
as an out-patient twice a week and he got
worse. if anything. We then called In an
other doctor and inside of a week the boy was
to all appearances. cured and the doctor said
his work was done. But the very next day
Il broke out as bad as ever.
I'VE decided that It could not be cured
and must run its course and so We Just kept
his arms bandaged TO his side 70 prevent his
tearing his flesh. We left Toronto and
shortly after our arrival In Duluth, the Cuti-
cura Remedies were recommended. We
started using them in May, 1909. and soon
the cure was complete. You would not
his skin perfectly clear and ne Is entirely free
from the skin disease There has been no
return this time. We still Use only Cuticura
Soap for baby's bath. Robert Mann, Proctor,
Mimi, May 8, 19l0.'
cuticurs Remedies sold throughout the world.
Potter Drug 4 Chem Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
6rMaled free. latest book Treatment of the Skin.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30

DEUTSCHER LEHRER erteilt Unterricht In
Deutsch, Franzosisch. SPANISH. BOX a.
Times office.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
EDUCATIONAL
Mrs. Emily Frech Barnes,
Vocal Music, Piano, ElocutioG
I43 Eleventh Street Northeast.
Phone Lincoln l739
HALL-NOYES SCHOOL

Day and night branches. Regular courses.
special courses; private coaching. Boys,
girls adults. kindergarten to college; all
lines. Certificate admits to college. Shakes
,peare classes starting now. FRANCIS MANN
HALL. A. M, 221 st. n. W. Phone II Ss77.
The Washington times., 1911-03-30
GRAY HAIR RESTORED

Walnuttn Hair stain
Restores Gray, Streaked or
Bleached Hair or Moustache
lnstantaneously. Gives any
shade from Light Brown to
Black. Does not wash or
rub OF. Contains no poi
sons and is not sticky nor
greasy. Sold by all drug
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
WONDERFUL CURE:
Of SORE HANDS
Skin Peeled and Flesh Got Hard and
Broke = Blood Flowed in Fifty
Places Single Box Of Gu
ticura Ended Suffering"

"About eleven years ago l was trou.
hled with sore hands, so sore that when
] would put them In water the pain
would very nearly set me crazy. the skin
would peel on and the flesh would get
hard and break. There would be blood
each hand. Words could never tell the
suffering l endured for three years. I
tried everything that was told to use
for fully three years. but could get no
relief. l tried at least eight different
doctors. but none Of them seemed to
do me any good. "a my hands were as
bad when l got through doctoring a.
when ! first began. ! also tried many
remedies, but none of them ever did me
one cents worth of good. l was dis
couraged and heartsorc. would feel
! had to go TO work and stand the pain
for ten hours. and often felt like Civ
ing up my position:
Before j started to work mornings
! would have to wrap every finger up
separately, so rs to try and keep them
soft and then wear gloves over the rags
10 keep the grease from getting on my
gloves in bed. In fact, I had to wear
gloves oil the time. After doctoring for
three years, and spending much money. a
single box OF Cuticura Ointment ended
oil my suNerings. It's been eight years
since used any and don't know what
sore hands are now and never lost days
work while using Cuticura Ointment.
Thomas A. Clancy, 40 n. Montgomery
st.. Trenton, N. j., Nov. II. 1900"
"a sns,s :.s Of cs,,curs Soap and oln,men; :.
sf,s. sseee, , rssasrns ne mos, ssSnom,es
Sois rrops iss colsasSs Ave. Ssssss. UsA. A'-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
CELEBRATED e,Rrhpw.

A surprise, which proved I be a
most charming and successful social
event. was given Mr.. Harry .andall
last evening at his home in South
Third street by a number his
friends. The affair was in celetation
of his birthday anniversary. The
guests We're the heads of the vSious
departments of the Starr Pianocom-
pany. A part Of the success O the
affair is due to Mrs. Randall wb so
charmingly entertained the guestsand
assisted the men in carrying out heir
plans for the surprise. A numbe Of
funny" and burlesQue gifts were )re-
sented the host. Later in the evening
he was given a handsome Masonic an.
blem ring. An elegant SUPPER
was served. The table was 1t.
tractively decorated with flowers,
ferns and candles. the pink and
white being used in all the appoint
ments. White carnations were given
as favors. The host and hostess were
assisted in entertaining by M,s. Frank
Neff and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Coop.
er. The members of the panty were
MIR. Ernest Hill. Mr.. Fred Mayer. Mr..
Anthony Stever, Mr.. August Stauber
Mr.. Fred Wiggans. Mr.. HenV Sud.
hoff. Mr.. George A. Reid. Mr.. Frank
Neff. Mr.. Matthew Won Pein, Mr. Frank
Draper. Mr.. Albert Pfeiffer, NJ. Rob.
ert weidner, Mr.. Oscar Tauer and Mr.
Frank Banks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
SOCIAL EVENTS FOR TO-DAY.

Wednesday evening assembly dance
for members at the Country club this
evening.
Members OF the Country club are
enjoying IA bridge party this afternoon
at the Country club.
A social for the ladies' OF the Reid
Memorial church is being held this af-
tcrnoon at the home Of Mrs. Charles
Magaw in North ID street.
Mrs. Elmer jerks is hostess for a
meeting OF the Penny club.
Members OF "A sewing circle are be-
ing entertained this afternoon by Miss
Opal Lovin at her home in South A
street.
There will be n social and spelling
match given at the Second Presbyter.
ian church this evening. Members
and friends are invited to attend.
Mrs. Elmer Lcbo Is hostess this af-
tcrnoon for u meeting OF the Home
Economic Study club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Frankel will enter
tain tho members of n card club this
evening at their apartments in the
Reed Flats.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
mo use talking" the bar
gains at knollenberg's are
great.
GREAT LAND SHOW
OPENED IN OMAHA A
(American News Service)

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. 1S.-The Western
Land Products Exposition. for which
preparations have been going forward
since last summer. opened in Omaha
today and will continue until Jan. IS.
In many respects the exposition is the
largest and most comprehensive affair
of its kind ever given in the West 1t
comprises a multitude of attractive
exhibits showing the agricultural, hort
icultural and timber products of the
Western states, including Nebraska,
Colorado. Wyoming, Montana, Arizo-
ma, New Mexico. Nevada, Oregon,
Washington, Idaho. Utah and Califor-
mia.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
Cures
Rheumatism
II il Don't You Can Get Your Money
Back, Says Leo II. Fihe.

Now when Leo II. Tihe, the well
known druggist, makes such an offer
as that, where. Oh, where is the man
or woman full of Uric Acid poison,
which is the same as Rheumatism who
is going to turn it down?
Leo II. Fihe has sold whole lot of
Rheuma these last few months, and If
it didn't do as advertised. he could not
afford to make the offer.
Here is more proof: Porter Smith,
Dobbin. w. Va, writes: Il have been
great sufferer from Rheumatism for
about 26 years, and the disease had
become chronic. ! began taking Rheu-
ma with little faith in it's virtues. but
was better from the first day began
it, use, and at this time have no more
pains FEB. 90, 1910.
Rheuma never shirks it's duty. 1t
begins with the first dose to act on
the kidneys, liver, stomach and blood,
and to eliminate Rheumatic poison
from the whole system. 80 cents at
Leo II. Fines or mailed by Rheuma
Co, Buffalo, n. Y. Send for free trial
bottle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18

blouse materials, with marquisette and
nets, charmeuse, meteore and the yari-
ous exquisite and supple silken stuffs
helping in the good work. The fad
for veiled effects is particularly domi-
nant in the sphere of the blouse and
nine out OF ten women who slip off
their tailored coats at a restaurant,
the luncheon or matinee reveal blouses
veiled in chiffon or at least partially
veiled in chiffon.
Many of the smartest are of ex-
treme simplicity, the yelling net be-
ing used quite plainly, body and
sleeves cut in one after the prevail
ing fashion and neck line running
up to the base of the throat, or just
little below. This is practical for
hard wear because practically no easi-
ly soiled touch of white lace or chit
fon or net is in evidence save in the
collar. and that may be readily re-
moved and changed or cleaned
From Paris comes the immense
vogue for the cloth-topped shoe. 1t
is an expensive style, for to follow the
original French idea the uppers should
match the color of the gown, and that
practically demands a pair of shoes
! for every costume. Any protest is
met with open eyes and a surprised
shrug. These cloth-topped shoes are
! procurable in plain colors, gray, tan,
and dull green predominating. while
| tiny checks or shadow plaids are much
| in evidence among smartly dressed
women. The heels are not the foolish
| French heels that have always been
trying. They are high, military heels
that give a good-looking arch TO the
foot. and yet a secure support.
| For carriage wear there are beauti-
full models, fur-trimmed and quilted
into which the fortunate owner can
| slip her feet. Brocaded boots are edg.
ed with fur and tied over the instep
with gold or silver braid. Others are
| Of soft suede, lined and topped with
fur, and one of the newest fastenings
is of frogs, at the side.
For evening the styles are legion
Black satin velvet, white kid and gold
and silver cloths are in the foremost
ranks, due. perhaps. to the great de
mand for these materials for evening
gowns. Little ornaments of tulle
net and satin are made to adjust or
plain slippers. and frequently two OF
three sets will be sold with one pail
of shoes. Beaded vamps are a natural
outcome of the vogue for beads. The
beaded styles are convincingly beauti
full. Extremely high heels are the
rule for evening slippers, so that wo
men can look quite little taller in the
night.
Ribbons were never more beautiful
nor more artistic than they are a,
present and there is every evidnct
that as a result of their daintiness anC
richness they will be greatly worn. AL
ready tea gowns are being entirely
built of lace and ribbons, and gauz,
evening cloaks are composed of the
same airy stuff.
Knitted scarfs are now very broad
and are fitted at the shoulder seams
On many there are standing collar.
that can be turned down if you prefer
White and black combinations are the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
SHE NAGCED HIM
HE ASKS DIVORCE
March Lindsey in Complaint
Says He Has Suffered
for Twenty Years.

That he was harassed and ''nagged"
for weeks and months at a time for
over twenty years is the claim made
by March Lindsey in his divorce suit
against Delle Lindsey. He also asks
custody Of their three minor children.
The suit was filed in the circuit court
on Tuesday. The Lindseys live on a
farm north of Economy ad are rather
prominent in Perry township, and also
at Lynn where he formerly was en-
gagged in the dry goods business
The complaint, which was filed by a
New Castle firm, is very expressive of
the alleged misconduct of the defend
ant The adjectives contemptuous,
overbearing, arbitrary. Jealous, NOR
ose. moody. sullen and several others
are frequently used. In one particu-
lar section of the complaint she is
charged with poisoning the minds of
their neighbors against him by the al
legged spreading of scurrilous tales.
The specific charge is cruel and inhu-
man treatment.
In April of 1910 Mrs. Lindsey filed
suit for divorce and in this alleged
that her husband was guilty of cruel
and inhuman treatment and had had
Illicit relations with other women. She
also had him enjoined from disposing
of his property. The suit was with
drawn and the two began living to.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
HELPING HAND CLASS.

The members OF tho Helping Hand
class of the First Baptist church Sun
day school met last evening at the
homo OF Mrs. Addison Parker in South
Fifteenth street. A portion of the ev-
cning was spent In pleasant social
manner and with music. after which
n business session was held. Misses
Campbell and Hockett played piano
solos. Miss Elizabeth Smith appear.
cd In Korean costume and showed a
number Of curios which had been col
lected from Korea. This was one of
the attractive features of the even
ing's program. At the business ses-
sion tho following officers were elect.
cd:
President. Miss Emma Fern Camp
bell.
Secretary. Miss Nellie Booker.
Treasurer. Miss Fern Hockett.
At the close of the meeting a lunch
con was served. The affair last even
ing was one Of the most enjoyable
sessions ever held by the class. Mrs
Parker 10 the teacher Of this organiza.
tion.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
WILL REGULATE ALL
KIDNEY DISORDERS

Kidney disease is the most danger
Gus, because the first symptoms are
seen in other parts of the body before
|anything wrong is noticed with the
Kidneys themselves.
Il Some of the symptoms, though. can
not be mistaken: for instance, sick,
unhealthy kidneys cause thick, cloudy,
offensive urine, full of sediment, ir-
regular OF passage or attended by a
sensation of scalding. The back
aches constantly, or there is dull mis-
cry in the sides and loins, headaches
and dizzy spells may occur, nervous
twitchings. disturbed sleep. inflamed
or puffy eyelids, weakness, bilious
stomach, heart palpitations or the suf-
ferer is often weighed down by a
feeling of languor or fatigue.
The time to cure kidney trouble is
while il is only trouble-before il
settles into Diabetes. Dropsy, Gravel or
Brights disease. The moment you
suspect the slightest kidney. bladder
or urinary disorder begin taking
Pape's Diuretic as directed. with the
knowledge that there is no other medi-
tllt dl price. any " tiSt
in the world, which will effect so
prompt and thorough a cure.
Don't be miserable and remain in
danger another moment because OF a
lame back or clogged. inactive kidneys
or bladder or urinary misery: all this
will surely go after you take Pape's 5
Diuretic for a few days
Your physician. pharmacist. banker
or any mercantile agency viii vouch
for the responsibility of Pape, Thonnp-
son & Pape of Cincinnati, Ohio. who
prepare Pape's Diuretic-5o cent treat
ment-sold by every druggist in the
world.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18

newest They resemble the evening
scarf worn by men.
Blue and lavendar are to be allied in
millinery, in rough tweeds. change
able velvets and iridescent MORE.
Yellow combined with green is pre-
dicted for the coming season. and Il
touch of cerise is suggested on both
gowns and hats.
Chenille cloth resembling WOODEN
crepe of a soft texture and light in
weight, will be used for spring dress
es. Large patches of flat, embroidery
Will be used on frocks of this ma.
terial.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1911-01-18
Wi. BE OF INTEREST.

The Towing entitled THE Jour
ney" antritten by Walt Mason, is
very pret and will be Of interest, no
doubt to any:
"A littlwork, little sweating, a
few briefving years; little Joy, a
little frettG: some smiles and then
some tear&a little resting in the sha-
dow, a strlgle to the height. futile
search for Dorado, and then we say
Good Nigh Some moiling in the
strife and angor, some years of
doubt and bt, some words we spoke
in foolish ger that we would fain
forget; somcheery words we said un-
thinking, thamade a sad heart light /;
the banquet ,th it's feast and drink.
ing-and the. we said Good Night
Some questiohg of creeds and theo.
ries, and judgent of the dead. while
God. who nevt sleeps or wearies, is
watching overhd; some little laugh.
ing and some tghing, some sorrow
some delight: attic music for the dy.
ing, and then wsay Good Night"