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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-04

First Evangelical church. So. 1877
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-03-04

The Swedish Evangelical Free
church. 1912 South 14th street, Air.
stone. pastor. Sunday school. IO:00
q; m; service, 1900 a. M; Young
People's meeting, 6:30 u. M: sel.-
ice, 500 p. M; prayer meeting
Thursday. 500 ID. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
YOUNG WOMAN ARRESTED
Charged with Sending Defama-
tory Letters to Neighbors.
Try Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Easton, Penn. Aug. 29.-Miss Harriet
De witt, daughter of James r. De Witt,
one of Eastons most prominent business
men. was arrested to-day by Postotfice
Inspector Shaneberger, ON charge of
having sent scurrilous and defamatory
letters through the nails.
For the last nine years persons promi-
uont I'm social and business circles of
Easton have received anonymous letters.
In some Of these many alleged secrets
we're told. Married men were informed
that they had better eschew the com
pany of certain married women and the
latter received similar advice. In some
cases. il is said. the letters showed an
intimate knowledge of little affairs
Several Postoffice inspectors and Sc
cret Service men have been working on
the case for years but without success.
Two months ago Inspector Shaneberger
started an investigation, and as a result
placed Miss De witt under arrest What
evidence he has he refuses TO divulge un-
til the woman is arraigned before United
States Commissioner Turner for hear
ing next Friday.
Miss De Witt declares she is innocent
and says she also has received some OF
the anonymous letters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
PRESIDENT TO TAKE CRUISE
Will Go Up the Maine Coast in
the Mayhower Friday.

Beverly. Mass. Aug. 29.-President
Taft to-day decided to take a short
cruise up the Maine coast with Mrs.
Taft in the Presidential yacht May
flower. The cruise will begin on Friday
afternoon, and the President expects to
return TO Beverly on Monday.
The Mayfower probably will sail di-
rectly from Beverly TO Isleboro, Me-.
where Mrs Thomas Mex. Laughlin. Of
Pttsburg. a sister Of Mrs. Taft, has a
summer place. Miss Helen Taft is al
ready at Isleboro. Most Of the time
from Friday to Sunday will be passed in
Mrs. Laughllns home, although short
trips on the Mayllower may be made.
]. VI. Dickinson formerly Secretary ii
War, came out from Boston to-day with
u committee from the American Bar AS
sociation. which is meeting in that city
to ask President Taft TO attend the
Wednesday meeting of the association.
The President was trying to beat his
son Charlie at golf so the former Cabi-
net member left his card.
Mr.. Dickinson. who is Democrat,
said that while it is too early to tell
much about the political situation, he
thought Mr.. Taft was consistent in his
veto Of the tariff bills at the special
session. and declared that Republican
papers in the West approved the Presi-
dents course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
BOMB SHAKES BIG HOTELS
Persons in Plaza, Savoy and
Netherland Awakened.

So terrific was fhe report Of a bomb
that exploded in front of the grocery Of
Charles Romo. at No. I'D Lexington
avenue, early this morning. that persons
asleep in the hotels Savoy Plaza and
Netherland, several blocks distant, were
awakened.
The Internal machine, which the po-
lice believe was hurled from a taXicab,
demolished the superstructure of the
lower floor of the building and shattered
the windows and doors of the store.
Sergeant Fogarty was half a block
away when the explosion occurred, and
was nearly thrown off his feet He hur-
ried 20 the scene of the explosion. and
was informed by Patrolman Gilbert. Of
the same precinct that the report fol-
lowed almost Immediately the passing
at that point of a black taxicab, that ran
at a moderate rate Of speed along 5Sth
street and had turned down Lexington
avenue.
Romo was at his home, with his wife
and two daughters. at No. III Lexing-
ton avenue When questioned by the
police he said he had recently received
letters containing threats and demand
ing 81 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
WISDOM BETTER THAN LOVE
More Important in Selecting a
Soulmate. Says Japanese.

Chicago. Aug ok. Yamasaki, Jap
anese Consul in Chicago, to-day re-
turned from a 1O,00O-mile honeymoon
with his twenty year-old bride. daugh-
ter OF Baron x. Ishii. Vice Minister Of
Foreign Affairs of Japan, and declared
the wisdom Of parents counts for more
in soul mating than love itself. He said
that this country ought TO set an age
limit under which parental advice is
necessary before lovers may be united
In marriage.
In matrimonial matches in Japan the
love element does not count for much
said *. Yamasaki. The important
thing about a marriage is whether the
parents will consent. We have fewer
divorces in Japan than in this country
as a result. Such a policy in this coun-
try would be a positive benefit, in my
opinion"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
FIRST HARVARD ENROLLED
Englishman to Enter University
Founded by Family.

Boston. Aug. 29.-For the FIRST time in the
pa years history OF Harvard University
the name Of Harvard will appear on the
student rolls in the fall. Lionel De Jersey
Harvard. Of London. a descendant Of the
family Of John Harvard founder Of the
university will sail for Boston next week.
and under unusual and sentimental cir
cumstances will become "A member of the
class of 1915.
Lionel Harvard is directly descended from
a second cousin Of John Harvard who died
in l63S He prepared for Emmanuel Col
Icge. but financial reasons prevented his
entering. The discovery Of the young man
is traced TO a letter written in 1877 by Ed
ward Everett then president of Harvard
University. 10 George Bancroft. Minister 10
Great Britain 1t referred TO members of
the Harvard family. and the letter was
recently discovered among old letters be-
longing TO Mr.. Bancroft Harvard men.
becoming interested. Immediately took steps
to have the young man enter Harvard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
"OFFICIAL FLIRTER" BUSY
Los Angeles Gallants Fined $50
for Smiling at Miss Evans.
I By Telegraph % The TrIHune. J

BY Ielegfdph 70 Inc Irlhlne. J
Los Angeles, Aug. 29.-Ten men. who
are accused Of flirting with Miss Fay
Evans the volunteer Official hirter' Of
the Police Department. have been
dragged within the tolls of the law with
i'm the last twentyfOur hours. -Four
we're presented in police court and
pleaded guilty to the charge and were
sentenced to pay a fine of $50 or spend
thirty days in Jail Another arrested
on the same charge failed to appear for
trial. Five others We're arrested to-
night and will be present in police court
tomorrow.
This havoc among the firtatiousy in
clined has been wrought by Miss Evans
during the last few days, and she is still
on the streets under an arrangement
with the chief Of police, and is conveyed
10y two plainclothcs men awaiting the
advances of other "mashers."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
FOLKS BROTHER RESCUED
Atlantic City Lifesavers Dive
for Nashville Man.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Atlantic City. Aug. 29.-In the most
thrilling beach rescue of the year Will
lam Folk. of Nashville, Tenn, a brother
Of Governor Folk Of Missouri, was saved
from death in the surf. In a strong off
set three men were swept out, and all
got into trouble at once. Two guards
went out in a surf boat, although the
combers We're high. and after throwing
buoys to two Of the men had to dive for
Folk. who had gone down for the last
time.
When the guards reached Folk he was
unconscious. 1t took DR.. Beckwith and
DR.. Sweeney a full hour and half to
resuscitate the man. kilograms were
received from Folks family congratulate
ing the lfesavers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
BELGIUM FEARS WAR
Prepares to Maintain Neutrality
if Great Struggle Comes.
[By Cable to TIE Tribune J

London. Aug 3O.-Belgium is prepar-
ing for contingencies in the event Of war
between France and Germany. The Bel
sGians know by experience that the neu-
trality Of their country would be very
difficult to safeguard in such circum-
stances, and they fear that German IL
vasion would take place in few hours
after an outbreak of hostilities.
The Belgian Minister of War has given
instructions for all forts on the Meuse.
especially around Liege. to be furnished
with men and ammunition.
Plans of rapid mobilization are being
studied and the forts at Namur are be-
ing fitted with new cannon of the Hotch-
kiss type. The annual man9uvres of the
Belgian army will not take place this
wear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
DEATH RATHER THAN DIVORCE
Englishman Tried to Jump from Sky
scraper When Served with Papers.


Philadelphia, Aug. .9.-Hcnry Walter ir.
wealthy Englishman who just returned
from England 20 this city to meet his wife
only 10 find her missing, made an inef-
fcctual attempt 10 commit suicide to-day
when he was served with papers in di-
yorce proceedings.
Walter was in the offices of Mrs Wal
tcr's lawyer. on the twenty-irst floor OF
the Land Title Building. and at the end
Of a stormy interview he was told that he
could not communicate directly with his
wife. lie then tried 20 jump from the
window. lie was restrained however. by
the attorney aud his clerks and sent away
10 the Bcllevue-Stratford Hotel.
Through her attorney, Mrs. Walter has
filed q libel in divorce. charging cruel. bar
b8rous treatment. Walter now believes
that his wife's message 10 him 10 return
home from England and that she was
auxiously awaiting him. was clever ruse
to get him here. whore papers could be
a.tved on 1in. He denies the charges set
forth in the complaint
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
LOST NECKLACE RECOVERED
Hotel Maid Finds Diamond Orna-
ment and Returns It.
rRv Telegraph 10 The Tribune


Springfield. Mass. Aug. 29.-When Mr..
and Mrs O. Il. Scoville Of New York,
left the Hotel Kimball last Saturday
they overlooked the fact that Mrs Sco-
ville's pearl and diamond necklace. val
ued at SlO.O0O. was hanging from a
fixture in a bathroom.
The loss was not discovered until they
had reached New York. They tele-
giaphed the hotel management to make
search for the necklace. but had little
hope that it would be found.
Miss Gertrude Hammond, maid at
the hotel. had picked up the necklace
and turned it in To the office. 1t was
forwarded To Mrs. Scoville. who to-day
wrote Miss Harmond a letter. in which
was inclosed a check for $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
FOR ANGL0-SAX0N UNION
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Makes Re-
markable Prediction.

Digby, y. S, Aug. 29.-Sir Wilfrid
Laurier arrived here to-day and ad
dressed four thousand persons at an
open air meeting, speaking both in
French and English
Sir Wilfrd touched upon the peace
agreement between Great Britain and
the United States. The action Of those
two countries, he predicted, will soon
be followed by another that will lead to
greater things"
What is England's cause will he
Americas cause and will lead to a great
union of the Anglo SaXons," said the
speaker, in closing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
CHlCAGO'S SKYSCRAPER RACE
Work Begun on Ter Structures
to Beat New Building Law.

Chicago, Aug pa race against time
to beat the new city ordinance limiting
the height Of all new buildings to POO
feet, which goes into effect on Septem-
her 1, reached its maximum to-day,
when work was begun on ten skyscrap-
ers, to cost $20,00000O.
Architects and contractors have been
busy for several weeks preparing for the
rush
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
LAWYERS KICK" AT ONIONS
Court Orders Higher Restaurant Chin
ney, So Odors May Not Offend.

Des Moines. Iowa, Aug 29.-Judge Law
renee De Graf. who by issuing man Ia
tory Injunction a few weeks ago. effect
lively ended wha. threatened TO become
a serious streetcar strike, to-day. issued
an Injunction which is intended To- afford
the tenants Of ar Office building relief
Lawyers who have offices In a down
town building told the court they did not
relish the odors which escaped from the
chimney Of a restaurant across the alley.
The Judge ordered the restaurant ccm-
many To raise It's chimney high tnougn 10
carry the odois above the attorneys Of
hcel lie save the company three DAYS
In which ~ DO this, VI else answer for
sontempt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
YOUNG LOVER KILLS RlVA-
One Boy, is Years Old, Shoots
Another a Year Younger.
Try Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

Stroudsburg, Penn, Aug. 29-George
Bells. fourteen years old, was shot and
killed by Harvey Osborn, fifteen years
old, this afternoon. The young slayer
then made his escape. County Detective
John NJ. Necker is looking for him.
The boys were rivals for the smiles of
a young girl who was staying with the
Bells family. The Osborn boy had said
he would shoot the Bells youth if he
would tell something the girl is alleged
To have said about him (Osborn). The
Bells family lives near Henr.Ville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
REVENGE ON WOMAN MAYOR
Councilmen She Has Humbled Fail to
Make Tax Levy for Hunnewel.

Hnneweu. Kan. Aug. -o-The Council
men of Huunewell have finally got revenge
ON Mrs Fila Wilson HUnncWclls woman
Mayor. who. since she assumed office. has
humbled the city fathers in number OF
conflicts The Counclmen have allowed the
time for levyng taxes for next years cX-
pcnsos 10 expire without making levy. As
a result Mrs Wilson faces the serious prob
lem OF how 20 obtain enough money 10 pay
the towns 1912 running expenses.
Mrs Wilson was Nisihly disturbed to-day
hut she declared confidence in her ability
10 adjust the situation. She said she was
considering the institution Of custer suits
against the Council. charging negligence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
SLEEPING SENATOR ROBBED
While Doing in Session Texas
Legislator Loses Purse.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 9.-ln AN all-night ses-
sion Of the Texas state Senate. held on ac-
count OF mo quorum, while Senator
Claude Hudspcth. of III Paso slep1 on
cot near a window. with his trousers on "A
nearby chair, a thief climbed in and took
the Senator's purse which contained SL
The special session ended 10y limitation
to-day. The quorum 1t Is said. WAS hrok-
en- 10y members who absented themselves 10
block disposition of the Congra ,sl1nil re
dlst,lctiEs bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
THE OGEECHEE IN DISTRESS
Puts Into Brunswick - Captain Of
Florida Boat Drowned.

Brunswick Ga. Aug. 23.-The steamer
Ogeech,e from New York for Texas City.
arrived here to-day in distress as the re-
suit OF cucountoring the gale of the Caro-
lima coast
CAPTAIN COisOn Of the steamer Dover.
was washed overheard and drowned while
on the way from jacksonville 90 Miami,
Fla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
Will ELY ACROSS CONTINENT.

Chicago. Aug. 29.--C j. Rodgers. vim
ner of the duration prize at the recent
aviation meet in this city made the am
ounccment to-day that he would iiy from
san Francisco % New York He expects
10 begin his ranscontinental voyage with
in two weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30

II" Gtt important @ his ts@ ns % & I
in w Hem Beat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30

which it blew with even greater force.
i il was a mile an hour it was blowing
q hundred, and in a terrific sea we re-
nained until o'clock Monday afternoon.
when the wind shifted 10 the south and
the storm dissipated. We tried 10 anchor
of Hunting Island and lost two anchors y
The passengers wore life preserVers
for several hours and were prepared 10
leave the ship at any momenet. 1t is
said by passengers that the stOkers were
kept Al work at the points Of revolvers,
although the captain denies the story.
T. j. Doherty. wireless operator of the
Apache, said:
I'VE came near Hunting Island at l
o'clock on Monday afternoon. where some
Of the crew sighted what may have been
the Lexington. Of the Merchants and
Miners Line. which went ashore at that
clint"
Passengers Of the Apache 10 drew
up resolutions, expressing I'll - thanks
t. Captain staples and his officers and
crew and appointed a committee TO pre-
sent a loving cup TO them
Fifteen Dead at Charleston.
Charleston tonight rests tranquil
under clear skies. The streets are
strewn with wreckage and uprooted
trees The waterfront in many places is
cismantled, many wharves being ruined.
Reports from the country surrounding
Charleston received tonight bring the
. g..
storm Of Sunday night up to fifteen. This
list is expected 10 he enlarged when re-
ports are received from the more remote
sea islands. Conservative estimates con-
tinue TO place the property damage in
the neighborhood Of $lO0O.0OO, despite
the fact that reports of losses to snip
ping interests continue To roll i'm.
il IS believed that the estimate placing
the total property damage at S1,OOO.0oo
s. decidedly within the mark. although
no one is able 10 judge as yet with any
thing like accuracy. 80 reports have
come TO throw light ON the damage TO
the crops in the region between Charles
ton and Savannah. and on the Sea ISL
ands II Is feared, however. .cSlat the
cotton and rice crops have SeGeivcd a
staggering blow
The revised list Of dead and injured "a
Charleston follows:
'coBUEN. Alonzo J.. Southern Railway engi-
uocr.
MORGAN. Ida. white.
ROBINSON. Rose. white.
GOODsON. Mrs NJ. Waycross Ga.
GOODSON. Charles. Waycross. Ga.
CUTTER. Z v. Charleston.
SMITH Robert T.. Columbia. S. G..
RICHTER. Mrs c.. Charleston.
RICHTER. Mary, Charleston.
SLENDER Lillian. Charleston.
-Four unknown negro men and one negro
woman. Unknown.
The bodies Of Ida Nofsan and Rose
Robinson were found to-day buried be-
reath their house. which had been float
ed of in the stern. The other occupant,
a man. escaped. Five persons, Mr.. and
Mrs. Goodson Mrs. and Miss Richter
ard Lillian Slender. lost their lives when
the Wappoo Mills. just across the Ash
ley River trom the city. were SWEPT
away.
Many Narrow Escapes.
There were many narrow escapes from
drowning on Sullivan's Island. where
houses were flooded and in numerous in
stances noated from Their foundations.
The artillcrymen stationed at Fort Moul-
trie rendered heroic and effective service
20 persons driven from their homes. and
the reservations. which are wei protect
III by oarthworks. furnished a safe ret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
Paul Beattie Locked Up.

Henry G. Beattie, jr., the accused man.
and Paul ID. Beattie. his cousin, who
yesterday on the witness spind told OF
an alleged confession by Henry con-
cerning the murder. were confined in
separate cells I'm Chesterfield County
Jail tonight. Paul hitherto had been
kept in confinement in Richmond, in de-
fault of bond, but to-day, after he fin
ished on the witness stand, Judge Wat
son suddenly ordered his retention In the
jail here.
Paul ID. Beattie's story OF yesterday
was not shaken in the cross examination
by counsel for the defence but IL be-
came apparent to-day that the defence
intends to refute his testimony by plac-
ing on the stand the prisoner himself.
Mr. Smith made this announcement
casually during the days session when
John sandifer instead Of giving expected
testimony for the prosecution gave
character testimony for the defence,
and Prosecutor Wendenburg entered OBJ
lection When Mr.. Smith said that he
stand the court allowed Sandifer TO pro-
ceed with his delineation OF Henry G.
Beattlc jrs character and reputation.
When court roconvened this morning
Paul Beattie Immediately resumed the
witness chair for cross-examination 10y
the defence Sheriff Gill gave Paul a
glass of water, and the prisoner eyed the
witness carefully as he sat in the arm
chair before the jury. Mr.. Smith be-
gan his ross-examination as follows:
mir Beattie; did you work the wednes-
day following the murder"
II think | did"
When did you hear about the murdcr?"
The following day"
You are sure YOU didn't hear about 1t
before 1t happened?
No"
Did you meet a Mr. Booth ON the bridge
where ycu worked as watchman?"
Don't know the man.
Did YOU meet anybody on the bridge
the day following and talk with him about
the murder"
MIR Booth" suggested counsel for the
defence lis "A middle aged man, smooth
shaVen."
me the papers and | read OF the murder"
Did YOU work Thursday or 20 To the
bridge"
No | didn't go anywhere until that
night, when ! went to Uncle Henry'S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
STEAMSHIP APACHE
ALMOST IN BREAKERS
Clyde Liner, Saved by Shift of
Wind; Reaches Charles
ton, S. G..
CAPTAIN DESCRIBES TRIP
Death List at Charleston Reaches
Fifteen-Property Losses
May Largely Exceed
S1,000,000.
LRy Telegraph 70 10 TrIbune. !

Charleston, s. c.. Aug. 29.-Plunging
toward what seemed certain destruction
on the beach Of Hunting Island in the
hurricane that swept the Carolina coast
OF Sunday night and Monday, ~ Clyde
liner Apache. with 125 sengers
aboard was saved in the nick of time
BY a sudden change in the wind, and
came into Charleston harbor this morn
Ing badly racked by wind and sea, but
not seriously damaged.
For tense five minutes the passen-
gers Of the Apache stood on the lower
deck with life preservers around their
bodies waiting for the vessel to strike
and determined to make as stout fight
as they could for their lives.
Driven along by a wind the speed OF
which was estimated 10y Captain William
Staples Of the liner at one hundred miles
an hour. the big steamer found herself
helpless at about | 80 O'Clock on Monday
afternoon. She was bound south from
New York, and had been blown past the
mouth Of the harbor at point off Hunt
ing Island. The gale swept her lnshOre
and its force proved irresistible. run
speed ahead into the teeth of the storm
could not drive the liner forward and
when two anchors were put overheard
the chains snapped like cords. Helpless
In the grasp of the hurricane. the ship
was being hurled toward the Hunting
Island breakers. and the passengers had
almost given up hope. when suddenly the
wind shifted and the vessel was saved.
Worst Gale Captain Ever Saw
Captain stables said he had never seen
such a sea in all his experience
We had inst passed Frying Pan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
QUICKEST DOWNTOWN LINE
O MASAINGTOM AND BALTIMORE

TO WASHING ON HND Ut TWONt
Roval Blue Line. Every Even Hour from
LihcItv street S a. VI. 10 q H. a.. also
l.. u and 1870 4. M-Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30
Grant at Vicksburg

The eighteenth article in the
Tribune's Civil War Series
will be printed Sunday, Sept.
3. Ii will describe the Vlcks>
burg campaign in which
Grant, through many months
of toll and in the face Of
severe public criticism for his
apparent failure to gain re-
suits. finally won the great
victory. See Next
Sundays 7 ribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30

Crtrtnq water ano Dewey CiIrots
Ualf ana half KRIS al germs
n r Dewey q Sons Co.. lGo Fulton ST., ~. Y.
-AdVt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-30

80 easy and delightful, Spencer's Toric eye
8 asses with "llihlt" guards, Z Maiden Lane
-Advt.
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Coni.nucd Oh second page
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Charleston. 5. c., Aug. 29.-Plunging
toward what seemed certain destruction
on the beach of Hunting Island in the
hurricane that swept the Carolina coast