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The Washington times., 1911-09-11
Times Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
I want to know the general opinion OF
''Spiritualism?' I've been told II y ato 10.
subject and would be grateful Tor any IN
formation you may give upon II: yours
truly, EblRi
The "Psychical Research Society
have done much in recent years to
fayorably confirm the possibility of
the Spirit.stic theory. They have re-
corded data and experiments with
Mrs. Piper, a Boston medium, Whlch
has convinced some members that
Spiritualism is no fake. But the sub
iect is still open to scientific skeptc-
ism and investigation. The early MS
tory of the movement has been so al
fected by fraud that intelligent peo-
ple hesitate to give the subject any
serious consideration.
Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you kindly publish in the paper Dr:
yaucaire's treatment to reduce the Dus'!
And greatly oblige, hAhSAhEl'
Use this pomade every night: Aris-
tol grammes; white vaseline, 70
grammes; essence of peppermint, 10
drops. Then use congresses wet with
this lotion: Alum. grammes; acetate
Of Lead. 30 grammes; distilled water
100 grammes. This should be kept on
for twelve hours, and must be con-
tinued for several months.
Times Inquiry Department:
VIII YOU be 30 kind as to give me some
facts regarding the Marine Band7: About tne
the army regulations; II II Is possible 10 pe
a member OF the band and not enlisted
in the army7 Thanking yOu' am; YSurs'
There are sixty-eight in the Marine
Band, and the members have to enlist
in the marine service for four years.
Times Inquiry Department:
Will you kindly publish in the Inquiry
Column the proper way to ADDRESS caro-
the captain Of a battalion. and also what
would be a suitable birthday present for a
young boy Of eighteen? Yours respectfully
A. c. X.
1t all depends on the sentiment you
wish to express. II 1t is the anniversary
Of his birthday you might send your
congratulations for a happy birthday.
II he is sick you might send your SYM
pathy. 1t 1t is simply gift with no par
ticular Significance attached 10 II other
than personal sentiment, You can put
anything you like on the card. 1t all de-
pends on how well you know him as to
what you say. A suitable present for
boy would be some good book, a leather
desk set, a college pennant, OF a good
poster to put in his room.
Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly publish in the Inquiry Column how
many Lincoln pennies were made with the
letters "v. D. B." on them, and oblige,
Yours truly, VIM A.
There were over twenty-three millions
| made.
| Times Inquiry Department:
Would you please publish in the paper IL
| q girl can get married in Baltimore at the
| age of sixteen without her parents consent
| Thanking you for your answer, I remain,
| A CONSTANT READER.
You cannot get married in Baltimore
at the age Of sixteen without your pa
rents consent.
The Washington times., 1911-09-11
German Secretary and
Nine. Albert Kienlin
Lease Home.

The Second Secretary Of the German
Embassy and Nine. Albert Kienlin have
taken the house III Massachusetts, ave-
nue. for three years, which is the length
OF time they expect to be stationed
here. The house is the property of
Mrs. 8. Lawrence Heap. wife Of Pay
Inspector Heap, u. 8. N, and is known
as the Bloomer house. 1t was occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. James Garfield during
their residence In Washington.
The Washington times., 1911-09-11
Date Is Set for
Miss Gottlieb's Marriage.

ginia Gottlieb, daughter Of Mrs. Gott-
lieb, to Thomas Billups Hudgtn The
ceremony will take place in the evening
at the home Of the sister of the bride-
elect, Mrs. Emerson Waldo Matthews.
Only a small family party will attend
on account OF mourning in Mr.. Hudgin's
family.
The Washington times., 1911-09-11
rime. Inquiry Department:

Times Inquiry Department:
Kindly publish in the Inquiry Column how
many Lincoln pennies were made with the
letters ''v. d. B." on them, and oblige,
Yours truly, W.M. A
There were over twenty-three millions
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Oysters, Md. Quick, 6Io 9th. 1905 Pa. ave
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Mrs. fwesson
To Return to Apartment.
Mrs. Frederick Wesson, who spent
the summer in Chevy Chase with her
son-in-law and daughter. Paymaster
Stewart E. Barber, U. s. N, and Mrs
Barber, will return to her apartment In
the Highlands the first Of October.
The Washington times., 1911-09-11
Times Inquiry Department: ::

Times Inquiry Department:
VIII you tell me II the following coins
have any value: A silver half dollar dated
1876; Canadian quarter, 1874: silver dimes
dated 1857. 1872, ls4s: a Scent piece dated
1865; and copper 2-cent piece. 1871? Thank
ing you. am, Respectfully
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Tomorrow's story: The FAIRIES Fl0'
mic"
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

The 3-cent piece is valued from Is to
q cents. The other coins have no value.
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Times Inquiry Department:
I have a dark blue felt hat which has
become rather faded and shabby from last
winters wear. Is there anything / can do
that will brighten 1t up? Thanking you In
advance, I am, Yours truly
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me II it is proper for a young
lady to visit Chinese restaurant accom-
panied with or without a gentleman?
A SURSCRIRER
The Washington times., 1911-09-11

Sponge the hat with gasolene and you
hat will look almost as good as new
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Like Using Cream

Van Camps Milk used in cooking Is al
most like cream. It is 2s per cent SOLIDS
per cent butter fat.
Milk dishes made with II have double the
richness of similar dishes made with COM
mon milk
For this is whole milk, and milkman's milk
isn't. Milk-wagon milk separates-before
and after you get it. When it comes to the
cooking it is rarely more than half milk.
Please find out the difference. One milk
dish will tell you. 1t will convert you for
ever to the use of Van Camps.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
COUPLE CELEBRATE 6sTH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
"EarIy to Bed and Early to Rise,
the Practice to Which They
Ascribe Longevity.

wINSTED, Conn.,, June 21.-Mr.
and Mrs. Calvin Sylvernale, of Nor
folk, quietly observed the sixty-eighth
anniversary of their marriage today.
Mr.. Sylvernale is in his eighty ninth
year, has never ridden on a train, but
has enjoyed one motor trip, the Re-
publicans of Norfolk having taken
him to the polls In an auto iast cleo
ton day. Mrs. Sylvernale, whu is in
her ninetieth year, has never ridden
in an auto, but has frequently been
on the cars. Early to bed, early
to rise" has been the motto of the
venerable couple, both of whom still
enjoy good health.
Mr.. Sylvernale attributes his rug
ged condition largely to his lifelong
practice OF retiring between 6 and 7
In the evening and rising between 4
and 8 In the morning. He has been
constant user Of chewing tobacco
and never wears an overcoat He
cast his first ballot for president
of the United States, for Henry Clay,
In 1874.
Mrs. Sylvernale, although Learly
blind, Is stTong and Industrious. Her
chief pastime Is knitting, and she is
now working on number Of articles
for exhibition at the Agricultural
Fair In the fall. The family has never
been visited by death or serious i'll
ness. They have FIVE children,
twelve grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Mr.. and Mrs. Syiyernale
were residents Of Copake, N. y, many
years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
PRESIDENT TAFT AT
YALE COMMENCEMENT
Chinese Statesman IL One Of fs3 Up
on Whom Degrees Are Conferred.

chinese Statesman 10 one OF no Up
on Whom Degrees Are Conferred.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 2l.--
With President Taft yale '79). a
conspicuous guest. Yale university
held its Filth annual commencement
exercises today. A total OF l9S de-
grees were conferred.
At the annual alumni dinner this
afternoon the list OF speakers in
cluded President Taft. President Had
ley, of Yale. Ex-President Dwight, OF
Yale; President Vincent, of the Uni
yersity OF Minnesota, and Justice La
mar. OF the supreme court.
Honorary degrees were conferred
at Yale's commencement to day, as
follows:
Doctor OF Laws, Joseph Rucker
Lamar. OF Georgia. justice OF the
United States supreme court: Geo.
Edgar Vincent, president of the Uni
versity OF Minnesota, Yale 1885 and
LANG Tun Yen, member imperial
cabinet OF China, Yale 1882,
Doctor OF Divinity, Rev. George
William Knox, professor OF the His
tory OF Religion at Union seminary.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
GIRL SAVES COMPANIONS
WHEN AUTO GOES INTO RIVER
Limousine Carrying Three Runs Down
Steep Embankment and 10 Com
pIetely Submerged.

LANSING, Mich, June 21.-Mrs.
Ella Brown, her daughter Helen M,
and Miss Ruberta Woodwork ended a
ride in an electric limousine last night
by running into Grand river. Miss
Brown was driving the machine on
the Moore's park road and lost con-
troll of 1t when the wheels struck a
pocket of sand. The limousine
swerved quickly toward the river, run
ping down a steep embankment and
into the water until 1t was completely
submerged.
Through the presence OF mind OF
Miss Woodwork, all three we're saved
from being drowned. She opened the
limousine door during their descent
into the river, and as soon afterward
as possible climbed onto the roof of
the car. Then she assisted the others
to the same place, where she kept
them until George Parish, John King
and Howard Bailey could help them
get ashore Miss Woodwork, the
daughter OF prominent merchant,
was the only one OF the three who
could swim.
Mrs. Brown Is the only one suffer
ing from the experience today, but she
will recover. The limousine was a
present made last Saturday to her
daughter who graduated this year
from the Lansing High school.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

and similar conventions are now be-
ing held or will take place, in every
state in the union. DR.. McGaw made
the principal address of the opening
OF the convention, Tuesday evening,
in which he touched upon the Ameri-
can divorce evil, and made a strong
plea for the furtherance OF the social
hygiene movement.
The Rev. ]. Percival Huget, Of the
First Congregational church, of this
city, in an able address, declared his
faith In the sound moral tone Of the
American people and his belief that
the great majority Of the common
people are ever amenable to divine
call and law. Judge j. w. Donovan
in the closing address OF the even
ing. defined the genius of citizenship.
as unselflshness.
wednesday afternoon the following
papers were read:
women and future citizenship"
Mrs. Leona T. Field, Ann Arbor;
America as world influence" the
Rev. Louis De Lamarter, Greenville;
THE marriage and divorce problem"
DR.. F. ID. Leete. Central M. f..
church; 1.-The worlds Christian citi-
zenship conference" j. s. Martin, gen.
eral superintendent, National Reform
association.
The convention will close Wednes-
day evening, with addresses on The
liquor traffic" by Supt. G. w. Nor
row, OF the Michigan Anti-Saloon
league: Men and Christian citizen
ship" the Rev. j. M. Barley, De-
troit; "Our national Christianity" the
Rev. j. s. Martin. Pittsburg; Some
by-products of the gospel" the Rev.
Isaac T. Headland, Pekin, China.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

waiting, the shortage, the waste.
To give you a milk that is utterly sterile,
In place of that germ-laden milk To give
you whole milk in place of a half milk.
To bring you the milk of high-bred cows,
fed in dairying sections. To bring you, il
you wish, months supply at time. And
to bring the cost below milkman's milk.
We are doing that now for a million
homes, and we want you to know about il.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Appeal Saved New Jersey
Woman, Sentenced to Die

Parallel In many respects to the An
gelino Napolitano case Is the story Of
Antoinette Tolla, saved from the gal
lows In Bergen county, New Jersey,
in January, 1905.
She killed a man while fighting for
her honor
She was tried. convicted. and SEN
fenced to be hanged.
can people.
The Des Moines Daily News sent to
New Jersey q petition signed by TO-
600 people, mostly women. Other
newspapers did the same. Mrs. Tolla's
sentence was committed from hanging
to imprisonment, and on March 90,
1912, she will be free woman.
To ascertain the status of this case,
The Times wired to Charles A. Ran
som. pardon clerk OF the state Of New
Jersey, for a statement. 1t follows:
State House, Trenton, New Jersey.
June l6. 1911.
Editor Of Detroit Times: An
toinette Tolla was convicted Of
murder In the frst degree in Ber-
gen county. April term. 1905. She
was sentenced to be hanged. The
court OF pardons. on Jan. IL, 1905,
committed her sentence to seven
years and six months In the
states prison. Her term expires
March 20, 1912. She is still at the
prison. The evidence showed that
Guseppi Sonta, the man shot,
forced his way into her kitchen
and threatened to shoot her with
q revolver he carried II she did
not yield to his desirese
CHARLES A. RANSOM.
Pardon Clerk.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Della. He said q buggy he stole at
the same time was traded to a farm
er near Galena. Md, for the vehicle
recovered.
Lack Of funds for educational pur-
poses, he declared, induced him to
steal horses, while drink was also a
factor therein. A large flask Of whis-
KY was found In one of his pockets.
ae also confessed to theft of horse
md carriage from William X.
l,hoades of Middletown. in March. He
sold this animal. he said, for $125.
Horse stealing is a whipping post
Tense In Delaware.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Utterly Cermless

Our cows are inspected. Our dairies are
sanitary. Our evaporating plants are kspe
as clean as Dutch kitchens.
Then, as final process, the milk Il ster-
ilized. Not one germ of any kind exists IN
Van Camps Milk.
Milkman's milk, As you know, carries many
infections Every drop Is laden with myr-
lads Of germs. large part of the milk b
entirely unsafe.
When your children drink Van Camps
you may be sure they are drinking an utterly
sterile milk.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Reduced to the richness of ordinary mill.
the cost Of Van Camps figures about six
cents per quart. This IN spite Of all the care
that we give IL.
The saving comes in the cost of daily de-
livery. That costs the milkman more than
the milk. We give you the finest milk in
America, put up In the most convenient way,
for less than the cost Of raw milk delivered
from day TO day.
Please try IL. A single can win make yoa
q convert forever.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
CANDIDATE FOR MINISTRY
STEALS HORSES FOR FUNDS
Arrested, Student confesses To Thefts
Whipping Post Is the Pen
atty IN Delaware.

MIDDLETOWN, Della, June 21.-
Pleading that he is student prepar-
ing at the Pennsylvania State Normal
school for the pulpit, Ralph ID. Ander-
arrested after trying to sell for SOS n
valuable horse and wagon to Robert
Johnson. farmer near Middletown,
confessed to Chief of Police Hllyard
and constable. that he stole the
horse from an undertaken HrsAnyrna,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Thousands Sion In 81. Paul.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 21.-Two
thousand petitions for the pardon of
Angelina Napoiitano have been for
warded In one batch by the st. Paul
Daily News. Larger shipments un-
doubtedly will be made during the
next two weeks. Thousands are send
ing their pleas direct.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Hrldearoom a2. Bride "a.

MULDRoW, Okla, June 21.-Miss
Rebecca Jane Galloway, "a years old.
was married here this week to A. ID.
Dutton, go years old, who attributes
his longevity to his habit of eating
beans. Despite his age Dutton farms
every working day of the week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

No milk in Switzerland, none in Holland,
Is any better than Van Camps. Our milk
comes from Holstein cows. fed and bred in
famous dairying districts.
The milk fresh from the cows is evapo-
rated and sterilized in ideal aseptic plants.
Famous Swiss and Dutch experts have
perfected our process. And this perfeeting
has cost US. in the past seven years. about
100000
The result is the anest milk produced In
America. and the equal of any in all the
world.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Goodbye, Mr.. Milkman;
I've a Cow in the Pantry Now"
That's what Van Camps. The finest milk in the
wod-thck cream utterly sterile-on hand all the time.

We have worked for
seven years. with famous
Swiss and Dutch experts,
to help you get rid of
the milk wagon.
To save you the cost of
thar daily The
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Texas Joins In cIoantIc Plea.

DALLAS, Tex, June 21.-Hundreds
of petitions for clemency In the Ma
politano case have been received by
the Dallas Dispatch from fits readers
and forwarded to Canada. According
TO the postal authorities a much larger
number are being sent direct. The
fate OF this mother-to-be has stirred
the warm hearts of all Texans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Cleveland oets 1900 Quick.

CLEVELAND, o., June 21.-With
public interest only beginning to be
aroused, $4,000 signed petitions have
been received by the Cleveland Press
for transmission to Earl Grey. There
is every indication OF deluge Of pleas
from this vicinity on behalf OF An
gelino Napolitano within the next
week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
over $4,000 From Evansville.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. June Glover
15.00t Evansville men and women
have petitioned for Angelina Napoli-
teno's life. their pleas being forward
ec by the Evansville Press. Thousands
more from the city and vicinity have
been sent direct TO Earl Grey.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

The milk comes TO you as thick as thick
cream. You add one part water for coffee.
Right at the dairy, under low heat, we evsp-
crate two-thirds of the water. You can put
back as little or as much as you wish.
Nothing whatever is added-nothing but
water subtracted. This milk is notsweetened.
as is condensed miiA Thus you can use IL
for every milk purp6se-for cooking. for
drinking, for cereals or coffee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Visit Tawas Beach. Mackinac IsIau>
and other Northern and Eastern Mic1
igan resorts. Fish In inland lakes an
streams. Our lakes are full Of be-
and pike inexpensive outings 49,
vacations In the Great North Woo
country. Write w. q. MacEdward. @
p. A, Detroit & Mackinac Ry.. Bal
City, Mich. for 1O0-page illustrnte>
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Doctor Of Letters. John I>
thor and naturalist Of California
Mister Of Arts. William W1'
Atterbury. yice-presiden<
yania railroad and Miss Mabel
man, chairman executive cc@1I
National Red Cross society.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Women Asks Mothers Pardon.

AKRON. o.. June 21.-Akron wo-
men and those OF surrounding towns
are deeply interested In the Napoli-
tano case. The Akron Press already
has received 500 petitions TO forward
TO Canada's governor-general.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

PITTsBURG. June zl<--AfteF
blind daughter had played IN 1Iu
tore" his favorite piece. BefnrI
Canterino. 80. an Italian muDIcl
yesterday. He feared he would Ic-
his eyesight. He IL neal death.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

The l6-oz. csn--a full
pint Of Van Camps
costs 10 cents. The g.
or. can costs S cents
Produced in six states.
In the best dairying
sections. Order from
your grocer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
Always Ready

Most users buy q
months supply at a time.
They open a can when
they .zant II and il keeps
until they use il up.
There's no shortage, no
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21
SAVE WOMAN FROM GALLows,"
is PLEA OF THOUSANDS
Continues from pass o.s.1

first few days and interest hourly |
grows more intense.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Job Printing Done Righe IT,
Prfntfng Co, IS John R-st CAL M9>1
14e8, or City 33S5.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-21

Nan Camp Packing Co.
Indianapolis, Ind
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-03-17
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The John N. Taylor Automobile
Company of Columbia. Mo-, are
pleased to announce that they are the
and selling agents in Co
lumbia and Boone county Of the IA
nous E. M. F. go" Automobiles sell
ing at $1,000. and the Flanders 30" at
500, both backed by a gilt-edge
guarantee for one full year. These are
the greatest cars on earth at these
prices. We solicit an opportunity to
prove this to you.
We are also factory representatives
and selling agents for the full line OF
Buick" and Regal" cars. including
the Regal full under-slung Roads
ter" at $500, Regal $50" Touring
car with fcre-doors at $1.05O. and the
Regal 40" seven passenger Touring
car with fore-doors at $1,650; also the
Baker" and "Rauch and Lang Elec-
tric." A full line of these new 1911
cars can be seen in our display rooms
at Columbia. Ask for a demonstra-
tion
We solicit your inquiries and our
will be pleased to call
on you. adv
j. N. TAYLOR AUTOMOBILE co.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-03-17
SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT.

Much has been said lately for and
against the adoption of scientific man.
agement by the railroad companies.
Some railroad companies have tried
it with success, notably the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe, and corpora
tions engaged in other industries say
that it increases their profits.
Chief among the advocates of scien-
tific management is Louis r. Brandeis.
lawyer and economist. He asserts that
the railroads of the United States
could save themselves 81 900. 900 every
day by the adoption of his idea. and
offers to show them how to do it.
Scientific management is merely the
applying of common-sense to business
management. The gist of the idea is
to determine and classify each element
Of work to be done. to divide The work
into departments best suited to handle
it. and to select and train men for each
task, no matter how menial, and pay
them good wages, with an incentive
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1911-03-17
THIRTY OUT FOR BASEBALL
Only Four an" Men Trying for Team
First Game March 80.


About thirty men are now trying
for positions on the University of
Missouri baseball team. The squad
is now working out doors. The first
practice game between teams made
up of Varsity candidates was played
Wedne; day and this form of training
will be continued when the weather
permits.
Among the men who are candidates
for the 1911 Tiger team are: Harper,
Ellis, Helmreich, Duvall, Kelly, Nc.
Claughry, Armentrout and Allison,
pitchers; Castillo. Riley and Hogan.
|catchers; Captain Besheer, O'Byrne,
Kercheval. Hackney. Miller. Wheat.
Estes, Hornback, Guy and Lakeman.
infielders; Hail, Mills. Taylor, Bender.
Sewers, Winslow, Morrow and Ed
wards, outfielders.
OF these only four players have won
their baseball letter in previous years
Captain Besheer played first base last
year, but will probably be shifted to
the other side of the infield this year
Harper was a member of last years
Tiger pitching staff and made a good
record in the box. O'Bryne is an
infielder, and Hall. the fourth IN"
man in this years squad. was con-
ceded to be the best outfielder in the
Missouri Valley Conference in 1910.
who won his letter as a
pitcher last year, is in school but has
not reported for practice. The other
have been recruited from
1910 class teams and fraternity teams.
The Tigers first game will be played
March 80 with Missouri Valley Col
Iege of Marshall. This team, though
small college. was the
only one to defeat the Tigers last
year. This game will have no effect
on the championship contest.