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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
REDMEN TO Give
SMOKER SOON

Boxing seems to have revived
in Tacoma The Red Men, as
we'll as the Eagles. are going to
take up the gentle art They have
announced SMOKER to take place
November S. with Joe Hennessy
and Harry Musson as the head
liners. y
Bill Phillips, an old favorite,
VIII box the semi-windup with
Jimmy Lane, formerly q Taco
man. but more recently an Aus
tralian. 1t is planned to put on
a couple of preliminaries and a
battle royal as . curtain-raiser.
The bouts. which will be of
four rounds duration, will be held
under the auspices of the Red
Mems Athletic club, composed Of
local Red Men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
SOME IMPORTANT
GAMES in EAST

A number Of Important football
games are scheduled in the East
for today. the chief attraction be-
ing the meeting Of Dartmouth and
Princeton. Another warm game
Is likely. to take place between
the University of Pennsylvania
and the Carlisle Indians. Yale
and Harvard have not very diff
cult games. but Cornell has q
tussle ahead with the University
of Pittsburg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
BLUE OR CRIMSON

The ambition of each of these
husky youngsters IL to down the
other in the annual struggle
which will wind up the football
season between their respective
elevens. Both teams may be de-
feated in the earlier games, but
no defeat rankles or no victory
thrills Yale or Harvard as the
defeat or victory over its ancient
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25

annual game with Whitworth be-
Ing called off, but as yet U. P. s,
OFFICIALS have given but little
thought to the game.
IN order to raise funds to carry
on athletics at the university.
which We're given a sad blow bv
the gymnasium fire, every stu
cent at the institution yesterday
voted to donate fifty cents to-
wards athletics. The faculty has
also promised a substantial dona-
.lon, and prospects are brighten
ing Tor the securing of new foot
oali uniforms and other athletic
paraphernalia needed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
HIGH SCHOOL IS
PLAYING QUEEN
anne TO-DAY

Stadium High voyagod to Seat
tie today, bent ON taking the
Queen Anne football team into
camp. II such q thing II possible.
The game will be played In ths
Yesler way bandbox ball parx,
owned by Cupid Dugdale.
Queen Anne came near cinch-
ing the championship last year.
but their eleven this season is al
most an unknown quantity. They
have three vets on the team.
All the locale except Captain
Lars0n and Pringle are in good
shape. Pringle will play today IL
possible. but AL Crane and Harry
Deegan Will probably hold down
the ends. A big crowd Of root
ers went to Seattle with the
team.
Broadway hooks up with Ever
ett today, and dopesters are anx-
iously watching the outcome OF
the struggle.
In the interclass games, the
aophomores beat out a victory
over the freshmen yesterday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
WANTS FISH POND

Declaring that the city must
either build a fish pond or con-
struct q fish ladder for the bene-
lit OF the salmon and trout on
the Green river State Game Com
missioner L. H. Darwin is today
prepared to demand some sort of
settlement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
AUTO RACER KILLED

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. Oct. rs. =
JACK Forrest, auto racer. was
KILLED and his mechanician John
Prior, was injured yesterday aft
ernoon when Forests racing car
turned turtle on the Ell Paso-
Phoenix course.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
MORE PUBLICITY

BERLIN. Oct. 25.-A lecture
by Carl Diem, general secretary
or the Olympic games to be held
here in 1915, launched the gen
eral campaign for more enthus-
iasm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
Walsh to New York

NEW YORK. Oct. 25.-New
York fans are enthusiastic TODAY
over the report that James Walsh
OF Connie Mack's world cham
pions, will join the New York
Americans next season,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25

Blocking-In the top photo
graph the man with his hands on
the ground is blocking a lines
man with his hip, as he tries to
break through the line, while In
the lower he is blocking with his
shoulder. Both photographs were
made especially for the Times to
illustrate the right way to play
the game.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
deavor to BATTLE the weather man
on the date of the big game.

deavor to BATTLE the weather man
on the date of the big game.
Bob Thompson, the batboy, is
getting SO obstreperous that Pres
ident Hickey has had to call him
down, and Is thinking of getting
a new one.
Billy WEIGH has slowed away
one dollar In the bank which he
is going to wager on the game
when the big leaguers arrive here.
Secretary Corcoran has compil-
ed the batting averages for last
week. and says that it was MARI
ed by heavy hitting, a large num-
Der of members batting 1000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25

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- not ca9fA1n metcuxy.
~ nuebJe 70 oA4 Dsraonal1y. oenx
loo <94ln1 for Diagnosis blank
VOW cu1uE9m nED1CIN1 CO.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25
IN THE CONVERSATION LEAGUE

Chief Scout Ned Drew of the
Conversation league has reported
that the X Street Boosters refuse
to allow Russ Hall to be drafted
and that Russ will therefore be
ineligible for the office of dis
trict manager.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25

Owen Woods, commissioners of
public works and full-tedged
member Of the league. Ia being
congratulated on his cool work in
the box which saved the despoil-
ing of the bali farm before the
appearance Of the White Sox and
Giants November 10.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-10-25

Pete Daley is working mp q
few curves with which he will en-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

his companions to escape by the
freight train. A posse took up his
trail, followed him, mortally wound
ed him and then carried him to
nearby hospital, where he died.
For the next six months a success
sion of bank burgiaries followed, and
in each case Walters was the guild
ing hand, although he frequently
changed partners. At this stage of
his career Walter deemed it wiser to
contine his operations to banks ra-
ther than to post Offices, for he
found the police and private detec-
tives employed to protect banks cas-
ier to elude than postal inspectors.
The bank at Rocky Mount, Va.
possessed possibilities which had
long attracted Walter. He had look
ed the job over carefully ard in per-
son. lie had scrutinized every pos
sible avenue OF escape and contended
that should he find an idle night on
his hands when In that vicinity he
would improve the shining hour. 1t
so happened that after ripping seve-
raj safes in the vicinity he, "Ken-
tucky Billy" .'De Sofa Ned" and
Boston Jimmy" found themselves
within easy access of Rocky Mount
No "locater," or "gay cat" was nee
essery for this attack, for Walter had
himself done the necessary work.
Entrance into the bank was ef-
fected without incident. The soup"
was distilled from dynamite stolen
from a nearyby stone quarry. Three
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

behind the ear with the butt of his
revolver which sent him reeling from
his high stool to the floor, where he
lay crumpled and insensible. A
stolen on the trip
through the little town, was used to
tie up the unconscious operator, and
his handkerchief was employed as a
gag. Then "Bin'' leisurely rejoined
his companions, told them of his en-
terprising and precautionary meth
DDS, and lent a hand at the safe
door.
Two blasts forced the door, and in
the outer vault $500 in gold was
found. The inner barrier Of the
three blasts of soup" failed to dis
lodge it.
The roar of the explosion aroused
several dogs in nearby stable, and
their yelps brought half dozen men
armed with rifles and pistols to the
street.
AS the trio Of burglars Ieaped from
the bank window several shots rang
out, but none took effect, and they
sped away, halting at each street
corner to return the fire. The leader
of the little posse rolled over with
bullet in his groin, but the fugi-
tives made good their escape and
three days later found Walter,
Chicken Bill and "Shorty" REIN
forced by the presence of portland
Ned" all primed for a raid on the
bank at Forest City, \. c.
/. This job netted the burglars $3,-
800, and "Chicken Bill" after re-
ceiving his share Of the loot, volun-
teered to buy. at : liberal discount,
the dimes and nickles stolen. He
then started across country, leaving
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

The bank at McColl loomed as an
easy possibility. If there was a
watchman employed to guard it by
night the gay cats" had been unable
to gain clue to his hiding place. In
the same building that housed the
located, and only one operator,
man, remained on duty at night. 1t
had been arranged that a confede-
rate stationed in nearby town was
to call McColl at a designated hour
and thus engage the operator in con-
VersatiOn while Walter and his con-
federates effected an entrance into
the bank, and, if need be, take steps
to silence the operator should he be-
come too inquisitive.
Walter and Shorty" elected to do
the actual safe blowing. Chicken
Bill" was to secrete himself at
point near the telephone exchange so
that in the event Of the operator at
tempting to notify police headquart-
ers he could be struck down or shot
While the operator was engaging
in an animated conversation with the
yeggmens confederate who was at
the other end OF the long distance
wire "Bll" came to the conclusion
that "an ounce of prevention was
worth a pound of cure" and that It
would be better 10 "tie up the ope-
rator" before the exploding nitrogly-
cerine echoed through the building.
Creeping up behind the unsuspecting
operator, Bill" dealt him blow
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

ing places in Norfolk and there re-
mained secreted until it was safe for
them to make tracks for New York.
Here they stayed until their cash was
all gone and it was again necessary
to take to the "soup bag" and Jimmy
Looting the Bank at BranscOm.
The bank robbery that Walter is
proudest of and the one he often
boasted of to West Philadelphia
Johnny" and other noted crooks was
the looting of the safe at Branscom,
Canada, where $4,000 in bills Of
small denomination was obtained.
Walter, apparently, concealed the
names Of his confederates in this op-
Grafton, for in the exhaustive confess
sion made by "West Philadelphia
Johnny" in which he implicated
every thief he ever operated with, 10
say nothing Of the condolences he vio-
lated that he might escape a long
term in a Vermont prison, he gave
no clue to Walters associates.
Walter had no trouble, he said, in
entering the bank or in blowing the
safe. One shot was sufficient to ex-
pose the steel guarded cash, and In
less time than 1t takes to tell it he
had transferred the bank notes to
his ample pockets, abandoned his kit
of burglars tools, and, slipping from
the bank, returned to the hotel in
which he was quartered, and there
remained day or two before CROSS
ing the border to the States" 'It
was so damned easy" he said while
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

leyway to the open street and plung-
ed away in the darkness cry of
There they go!" arose. Like pack
of bloodhounds in full cry the mob
started in pursuit, firing as they ran.
But Billy and Walter were too hard
pressed to halt long enough in their
flight to take pop shots at their pur-
suers. On to the outskirts of the
little town they sped, the money alb
stracted from the strong box safe In
walters "kick" (pocket), and un-
der cover of darkness and fog they
reached the railroad tracks and the
hand car '"Slim" and his "stickups''
had in readiness. A quick run
brought them to the outskirts OF Nor
folk, and conce within the city's limits
they were soon lost in the maze of
narrow and lily lighted streets
which led them to "crib" along
the waterfront, where like hunted
wild beasts they lay concealed until
they deemed it safe to emYrge and
leave Norfolk far behind them. That
nights work, although accomplished
at tremendous risk, netted the yeggs
upward of 81 ,0OG each Once more
Walter was in funds and ready to
"crack' any bank his "stickups"
might have found for him.
The little town of McColl. S. c.,
also has reason to remember the
brief presence of Walter within its
corporate limits. This time Walter
had as his associates Conn. Shorty
and Chicken Bill" The latter was
later shot to death by posse which
overlook him as he was fleeing with
his share of plunder stolen from a
North Carolina bank, in which bur
glary portland Ned" was the pre-
sidil genius.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23

times the soup" was applied and
touched off before the stubborn vault
door sprung from dts hinges and
went hurtling across the room. Be-
fore the greedy looters, stacked in
neatly assorted piles, lay $1,000 in
silver, load none calculated bur-
dening himself with.
Hid Money in Belfry.
Opposite the bank stood a negro
church. It's belfry could only be
ular ladder, and the bell that hung
within was rung by means of a long
stout rope which led to the vestibule
Of the modest little frame structure.
serve as a hiding place for the plum
der. The removal of the silver from
the outer compartments of the vault
to the belfry consumed so much time
that none was left in which to blow
the inner casing Of the vault.
The burglars then melted away
into the night, determining to secrete
themselves in nearby forest until
it was safe to return and raise the
plunder from its sacred hiding place.
One week after the safe was blown
three of the yeggmen returned to
Rovy Mount and procured the loot.
Just where they went for a division
of the spoils is not clear, but among
those participating in the raising"
Of the silver was Boston Johnny"
substituted for Boston Jimmy"
''De Sofa Ned" and Boston Johnny"
were captured at Roanoke, Va, and
their portion of the loot recovered.
They were tried, convicted and SEN
fenced to from five to ten years each
in the penitentiary. Walter and
Billy made tracks for their old hid
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-07-23
Walter De Ford, Characterized as the
Smoothest Thief in the United
States, the Guiding Spirit in
Nearly Every Bank and
PostOffice Robbery
inuhe Soa1thin
Decade.
Decade.

(Copy7ight, 1913, by the New York
Herald Co. All rights reserVed.0
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Continued on Page Three.)
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In scouting around he entered a
carriage house near the bank. There
he found a strapping young negro
sound asleep. Walter awakened the
sleeper by pressing the muzzle Of his
pistol to his cheek. The negro was
too frightened to cry out or to offer
resistance. Then in few well chosen
and terse sentences Walter COM
manded. his captive to conduct him
to the nearest blacksmith shop. This
done he found the tools he wanted,
and, with the negro slightly in ad-
vance OF him and urged on by the
pistol in Walters hand, they return
ed to the bank, and with the newly
acquired tools the safe was forced.
About $4,000 was procured. When
the bank was left far behind the
yeggmen made the negro help them
to place q hand-car belonging to the
roadmaster of that division OF the
railroad on the tracks, and this done
they leisurely pumped themselves
along the rails after tossing the me-
gro dollar, with the injunction, go
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
Women's Mourning Attire

Extensive price reductions have been made,
owing to incomplete assortnnents, I'm the
entire collection of Women's Mourning
Garments, including Imported Gowns for
evening, afternoon and day wear, and
Tailor=mlade Suits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
Women's Summer Dresses

Women's Lingerie Blouses
comprising the remainder of this seasons
stock, will be placed or sale, i'm order TO effect
a clearance, at the unusually low prices OF
9Oc., Sl25, s1.75 6 S2.35
Misses and Small Worlen'S
Summer Dresses
the prices of which we're originally S8.75 TO
$1,000, will be placed ON sale at the remark
ably reduced prices of $3.50, $3.50 s SIPS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10

The Riding Habit Department
IA e. Alttan & On. are now prepared to
make to order, i'm the new materials for
Autumn and Winter, Women's and Misses
Riding Habits, for cross or side-saddle riding.
at the special price of $500
Heretofore $500 to 10000
Models and materials shown on Third Floor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10

ADVANCE STYLES FOR THE AUTUrN SEASON
shown the departments lot "oes
and Small Womens Dresses
sus and and and Little Chidrens
Import Hats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
On TUESDAY,,

Wornen's House 6 Porch Dresses
in a diversity of sheer materials, especially
desirable for present wear, will be placed ON
sale i'm the House Gown Department at the
exceptional prices of S1.35, $500 G $500
Also Won1en's Negligees, in desirable Sum-
u1er cottons, at the special prices of
$500, s3.75, $500 & $3.50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
Aug. 18th

Women's Corsets and Brassieres
particularly adapted for present wear, will be
offered at the following unusually low prices:
Women's Corsets of batiste, i'm very desir-
able style, Isles up to 20 inches), at Sl.35
Wonner's Brassieres including shields) in
two attractive styles, one being made entirely
of net. while the other has an embroidered
yoke. Special price, each, Csc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10
Special Order Dressmaking Dept

Special Order Dressmaking Dept
q. Altnan & On. will, between seasons,
make to order Women's Afternoon and Even
ing Gowns of Silk, and Tailor=Hnade Suits
of Chevot and Broadcloth, at the following
interesting prices:
Dresses of Crepe de Chime, Charmeuse,
Chiffon Taffeta or Crepe Meteor, usually
sss.0o. made to order at $500
Dresses of Brocaded Crepe or Popltn' usually
sosyO0 to $4,000, made to order, at $4,000
Tailor-made Suits of Cheviot or Broadcloth'
usually $4,000, made to order, at $500
Special saIespeople will, If desired, be detailed
to accompany patrons TO the stores various
departments.
The Services of the Mail Order Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-10

Bows Washable Suits and BlOuses
and Linen Dust Coats
at marked reductions In prices.
Boys Ltqen Dust Coats, at $500
Boys Washable Suits, including Beach
Suits, (sizes incor1plete) at Sl.15
Boys Washable Blouses, at soc.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
New President Gets to
Work Extra Early
For First Days Duty

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Deviat-
ing from what had become almost a
set rule OF the past President Wilson
began his first official day at the white
house earlier than the customary time.
He arrived at the executive Offices at
$40 instead of $50, which has been
the accepted hour for the president to
reach his office for the past four ad-
ministrations.
AS soon as he reached his office he
summoned his secretary, Joseph P. Tu-
multy, and Colonel w. r. Cook. dis
bursting officer of the executive man
sion, who administered the oath to Sec
rotary Tumulty-a little known formal E
ity-which Is provided by custom for
all new secretaries to presidents.
State Treasurer Grosscup, from New
Jersey, was the first visitor to call on
President Wilson TODAY. He headed a
New Jersey delegation, numbering
about dozen, wso called to pledge the
president their earnest support.
1t is understood that a change in
administration will cause few changes
in the personnel in the white house.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
WHO'S WHO IN THE
NEW WILSON CABINET

The list Of cabinet members chosen
by President Wilson and confirmed by
the senate today contains no surprises
for Georgian readers. this list having
been printed in this paper heretofore as
the probable selection Tor the various
portfolios. Although it was made to
appear all along that Mr.. Bryan would
not be a member, the early assertions
Of The Georgian that he would be
named for an important place are con-
hTmed IN the actual nominations. Mr..
Bryan's name heading the cabinet as
secretary Of state
Here are brief sketches telling who is
who in the new cabinet.
SECRETARY OF STATE-WIL-
LIAM J. BRYAN, Of Lincoln. Nebr. Mir.
Bryan was born at Salem, ILL.,, March
10. 1860. lie was educated at Illinois
college, studied law, removed to Ne
brasSs, and Immediately became noted
as an orator and leader In the Demo
cratic party. He was elected member Of
congress in 1894. serving out the term,
during which he made the noted tariff
speech which brought him into national
prominence. After retiring from con-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05
SmasheS White Man in Peach
tree When Refused
Auto Ride.
SHOTS OF POLICEMAN
MAKE HIM SURRENDER
Fighting Mad, He Attacks Pc
destrian in Street and
GaSheS His Neck.

A well dressed negro, apparently in
toxicated, ran wild on Peachtree street
near Luckie this afternoon, slashing
white man with a razor and creating
intense excitement among the hundreds
on the street after being refused the
rental of an auto standing at the cor
ner of Peachtree and Luckie streets
He was brought to bay after plain
clothes men had emptied their guns in
his direction.
The negro appeared on the street
about 3:15 O'Clock and demanded Of J.
G.. Herndon that he be allowed the use
of a limousine. He was refused Hem
don explaining tf1e M4fes of the com
pany which prevented the rental OF
automobiles tolnegroes.
The negro then said:
i've got plenty Of money and am
going to ride
A hack was standing across the street
and the chauffeurs OF the Bell Isle rent
ing agency told the negro to get in that
for the desired ride, The negro started
a stream of oaths. Two of the chauf-
feurs made for the negro, who drew a
razor and threatening to kill the first
white man who laid hands on him,
started away.
Suddenly spying man in the street
the negro ran toward him, threw his
arms about the mans neck and drew
the razor blade across the back of his
neck, inflicting a three inch cash.
BY this time Peachtree street was a
bowling mob. Negroes in the vicinity
fled, while white men armed with clubs
and walking sticks, and not knowing
exactly what all the excitement was
about chased them.
Several shots were fired and the re
gro was brought to bay at the intersec-
ton OF Broad and Peachtree streets. He
was taken to the police barracks. The
injured white man was attended at a
drug store and taken home
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-05

Shortly after noon a committee COM
posed of Senators Root, Lodge, Mar
tin. Kern and HoSe Smith of Georgia,
called upon the president to inform him
that the senate was in session and
ready ~ consider any communication
which he might makes TO them The
president replied that the only COM
munication he desired to make was to
nominate his cabinet which has to be
formally passed upon by the senate
before its members can assume their
duties.
Bryan visited the state department
met the workers there and departed
after seeing his commission for the
portfolio OF state signed by his prede
cessor Under precedent 1t was neces-
sary for the retiring secretary OF state
to sign Bryan's commission before he
could sign those Of the other members
of the cabinet. Bryan later took the
oath of office and former Secretary
Knox left for Palm Beach, where he
will rest for several weeks.
Former Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh greeted his successor, Will