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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-19
Paris, Aug. 3.

WwYTH HAT criminal madness leads men
M 10 violate the grave OF the I'M
w happy Partisan beauty, Lucie
Lantelme?
Forthe second time since her myster-
ious tragic death by drowning in the
Rhine, her grave in Paris has been
broken open by ghouls. The exact rea-
son for the dissertation in each instance
remains uncertain.
The latest violation occurred on the
night Of June 81. The grave is situated
in the historic Pere Lachaise Cemetery
in Paris. The ghouls raised up the heavy
slab OF the stone covering the vault
and then descended into it by means OF
the ropes used by the grave diggers.
They broke through the heavy collins
of oak and lead that held the body of
Door Lantelme, but did not touch the six
coffins OF other members of the family
lying in the vault.
They dragged out the poor remains
OF her who had been the most noted
beauty OF Paris and scattered them
brutally about the vault. What their OBJ
ject was IL is impossible TO understand
II is naturally suggested that they were
robbers in search Of valuables that might
have been left in the tomb. but Lantel-
mes jewels, originally buried with her,
had been removed after the attack on
her grave in 1911. and this fact was
widely known.
Magistrate Boucard has opened an in
ouiry into the latest attempt on Lantel-
mes grave. AnthropOmatric experts
have taken records OF finger prints and
other marks left by the marauders, but
no definite results have so far been
reached.
Strange TO say. there was much doubt
whether the previous outrage on Deem
Der 81. 1911. was really motivsd by rob-
berry. Although Jewels OF great value
were then in the tomb. nothing was
taken. A correspondent who saw the
tomb Immediately after that violation,
gave this strange description Of the
scene:
THE violated vault showed evidences
OF frenzy OF destruction. Not only were
collins wrenched open, but the mortu-
airy altar was smashed. the cross, statues
End vessels shattered and flung into a
disordered heap in one corner OF the
mausoleum.
''If there had been a definite search
for the Jewels alone OF the dead woman,
the robbers would have devoted them
selves solely to that quest and not have
wasted their time on these dreadful acts
OF wild and unreasoning savagery."
In order TO enter the vault the ghouls
were compelled TO tear out iron bars and
break glass windows. There we're many
marks OF chisels and wrenches on the
heavy leaden coffin. Il was known that
the most valuable OF Mile. Lantelme's
Jewels had been buried with her.
When the police reached the scene OF
the outrage they first disinfected the
burial place. which is OF polished stone,
eighteen feet high by fifteen feet square.
Mile Vermeue. a friend OF the dead
woman was called TO identity the jew
els NJ Edwards was prevented by seri-
Gus illness from being present. He made
a statement however. that his wife's
jewels had been buried with her under
pillow beneath her had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-19
in the Grave of the Woman
! Whose Tragic Death
Still Remains One of the
Great Enigmas of Paris?

The jewels were all found untouched
in the coffin. Why had the thieves not
taken them? Here, perhaps is the great
est mystery. The leadeD coffin was deep
ly scratched by sharp tools. While peer
ing about this vicinity the investigators
found heavy splashes Of blooc on the
ground. Similar splashes were found
all the way from the coffin up to the
entrance tn the graveyard.
1t has been conjectured that the
thieves quarrelled over the coffin and
fought one another over it with knives.
But why did they all run away? Why
did not the victor OF victors stay and
finish the work of robbery?
It was known to many that the enor-
mously valuable jewels given to Lantelme
by her millionaire husband, Alfred
Charles Edwards. proprietor Of the Matin
newspaper and head of various wealthy
enterprises. were buried with her body
in her coffin. Among these was a mag
nifcent pearl necklace valued at $4,000
and an emerald necklace. also of great
value.
After NJ. Edwards had recovered from
the illness which this attempt caused him
he announced that he had removed the
jewels following the outrage on the tomb.
Lantelme was the fourth wife OF NJ.
Edwards. a strange character of mixed
English, French and Hebrew descent
After her death his engagement was re-
ported to two beautiful young actresses
in succession. He died, however, with
out marrying either Of them, and then
to everybody's amazement it was found
he had left all his property to Mile
Gabrielle Colonna Romano also a charm
ing actress but not one OF the two charm
ing ones mentioned as prospective wife
Mile Colonna Romano had been an in
innate friend OF Lantelme, and the ex-
PLANTATION accepted by Paris was that
some form OF devotion 10 his dead wife
caused "Bluebeard" Edwards to leave his
property and her jewels TO her friend.
These are but a few outlines from one
Of the most curious and complex TRACE
dies OF modern Partisan life Lucie
Lantelme was for a time the most popu.
laA anu dAullicQ VI dIlSldu DEduLleS. Sue
was the daughter OF Partisan concierge.
Her parents were OF Polish origin and
her real name was Misia Godebska.
AS a mere child she won a success on
the legitimate stage-not only by her
beauty. but by her clever acting.
The most exquisite feature Of her
beauty lay in her deep, dark. sad, visit
ful eyes-"the haunting eyes Of Ian
feline" as they were called in Paris.
Her husband in his last days. when he
knew that death was about to take him,
used TO say:
Those eyes Wherever | go see
them-the wistful. the glorious eyes OF
nv dead wife"
Lantelme was married to the elderly
"Bluebeard" Edwards when a mere girl.
He gave her every luxury-splendid
jewels, the most beautiful dresses in
Paris. a wonderfully furnished house
But her manner showed that she was not
happy.
Among their possessions was an ex-
tremely large hOuseboat, the Aimee in
which a number OF persons could live
luxuriously. Ia this beat they proceeded
with 8 gay party OF friends from the
Seine 70 the Rhine by way Of the North
Sea.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-19

Then a second story crept out. This
was that the guests had heard a
woman's cry. They went to Edwardss
room and reused him. He said that he
had heard no cry. All had then knocked
at Lantelme's door, Receiving no an.
swer, they broke in and found her miss
ing.
Edwards brought a libel suit against a
correspondent for attaching suspicion to
him and obtained nominal damages.
Many strange reports per-
sisted. An actor who had
known Lantelme we'll said
she had told him her husband
had threatened to shoot her
dozens Of times and made -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-19

EVYT HAT criminal madness leads men
W TO violate the grave OF the un-
w happy Partisan beauty, Lucie
Evening star., 1916-08-06
She Cot the Postage Right

ABOUT two and half years ago
~ started business with well known
patent attorney in my town, as a
stenographer.
At that time was fresh from school.
There was quite a good deal of foreign
mail forwarded to Europe, and to get the
right postage for different countries was
always task. l knew that the reason for
this was the carelessness of the girl having
charge of the mail. And 1 knew that
some time this lot would fall to me, and
therefore, in my spare moments, l studied
the postage rates and government rules
Of foreign countries.
Eventually 1 was given charge of the
foreign mail, and saved not only postage,
but time as well, in that the letters were
not returned to our Office for sufficient
postage. As result received my first
advance.
The work of patent attorney involves
many classes Of work, and a general
knowledge of practically all subjects is
necessary to make one fit. / studied very
thoroughly the rules of the United States
Patent Office and also those Of foreign
countries. / read up in books (taken
from the library on mechanics, simple
electricity, and engineering.
Now am holding the position Of pri-
vate secretary.
Patent Attorney Secretary.
Evening star., 1916-08-06

A T the A. B. G. Company my duties
~ We're to handle the private switch
board, take down orders that came
over the wire, and keep myself informed,
as well as possible of the whereabouts of
the principal men of the firm, in order to
relay important messages to them.
sometimes had occasion to leave my
board, and at such times would plug in
on the office to which my errand took
me, so that / could answer the ring from
there.
AS number of the men occupying
private offices were in the habit of smoking
constantly, the odor of their transmitters
was very unpleasant.
From a desire for cleanliness as we'll as
for my health, decided to 60 around
early each morning and cleanse all the
transmitters with mild, odorless disin-
fectant.
One morning, while was thus occupied,
the manager arrived early and found me
busted over the connection on his desk.
He expressed his appreciation of the re-
suits, saying that he had noticed for sew
eral days that the instrument smelled
sweet and clean.
At the end of the week found sub
stantial "raise" in my envelop, while the
cleaning of the transmitters had been as
signed as part of the regular routine of
one of the Office boys, who was to receive
his instructions from me.
Telephone Operator.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Order Out of Chaos

T WAS employed as file clerk by a firm
which, in its twenty-five years exist
ence, had accumulated vast store of
reference books and pamphlets that had
never been indexed or catalogued. l told
the general manager thought could put
the books in some kind of order if were
given certain time each day from my regu-
lar work. He was glad to have me try.
began by going to the local public library
and asking for books and information on
the subject of cataloguing. Through the
information thus received, and with the
assistance of one of the engineers, who
helped me discard the useless papers, the
books, after several months work, were
indexed, and our library was put in fair
working condition. l was congratulated
by the firm on the working out Of the idea,
and, although they did not SO state, be-
lieve my last raise was due to the idea.
File Clerk.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
fol- Augut
The Idea that Got Me Ny Raise

PUBLISHED not long ago page of letters from in
to the question, elbow Did You Get Your Raise
in Pay?' Now comes the page of letters from women
And from time to time shall publish of these letters
the best selected from the many hundreds submitted
this contest. The EDITOR
Evening star., 1916-08-06
She Slew the Double Negative

TT was my first experience in the auto
mobile field, having previously been
connected with an insurance Office, and
/ was given position among the odds and
ends stenographers, who merely took die
tation in general way from various men,
bers of the organization, transcribed their
notes in get-rid-of manner, and were off
as soon as the dismissal bell rang.
l made up my mind that 1 would do
better work than had ever done before,
and with this end in view began the day,
which was Friday. All day long tapped
away like a Trojan, putting every thought
into the letters to be written. Here and
there 1 would note word or two in the
wrong tense or number. Instead of let
ting these errors pass by unnoticed, 1
wrote my dictator little note informing
him of the correction had made in his
letter. Saturday we worked but half
day, at the end of which I received in
structions from the head of the depart
ment to see the manager before left.
had vague idea at first that perhaps
a day and half of my services were
enough for the company, and with my
heart in my mouth waited for the YER
dict. Do you know what it was? To
work for the foreign sales manager tenn
porarily. l will tell you how made good.
First Of all, armed myself with pencil
and little pad, on which wrote answers
to the hundred and one questions asked
concerning my new work. l made up my
mind not to ask the same question twice.
l asked my employer to dictate slowly at
first, explaining to him that desired to
write my letters accurately, and l soon
was making great headway. I studied
automobile catalogues and acquainted my
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Putting Art in the Artichoke

Putting Art In the ArtlchOke
II WORKED in cafe at six dollars
week, typewriting bills of fare One
day an idea came to me. Why not il
lustrate my, bills of fare? l was pretty
good at drawing, and if could interest
the patrons might also interest my en-
ployer. asked his permission, and he
said, "Go ahead"
The first picture drew was of very
stout man and slim man, and the
stout man spoke to the slim man in this
fashion: al eat at the - Cafe; why
don't you?"
1t created laugh, and my employer
asked me to draw more. have been
drawing more pictures since last August.
l have also been drawing more salary.
My employer says the pictures give his
patrons an appetite.
l always write something catchy, such
as "A square meal for round coin, etc.
paste one bill Of fare on the window, and
the picture attracts attention. Naturally,
passers-by stop to look, and they will gen.
orally read the bill of fare.
The majority of them are always
tempted by something, and when noon
time comes they do too.
Restaurant Stenographer.
Evening star., 1916-08-06

self in a general way with the automobile
business. When telegram was dictated,
whether it contained 50 or 72 words, re-
arranged it so that there would be no ex-
cess of words, saving the company some
times as much as two dollars in a day.
In two weeks my first pay check was
due, and it was then learned that my
efforts had not been in vain; for had
been given an increase of $40 month and
had also been permanently transferred
to the foreign department.
? Automobile Stenogapher.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Style for the General Store"


MY raise came when was working in
Vu the general store in small coun-
try town.
Our building was % by 20 feet, with
shelving on both sides and counters in
front of the shelving. The floor was worn
and rough. The ceiling was dark and un-
painted. We burned soft coal, because it
was cheap and made hot fire. Our oil
tank held one hundred gallons of oil, and
wepumped it outwith littlewabblypump
began with the stove, buying larger
one and burning COKE This did away
with a great amount Of cleaning.
Then we mended the floor in the poorest
places, filled in the depressions with two
layers of paper felt, and put down linoleum
over all, making it much easier to clean.
The advantage of keeping stock clean was
worth the price of the linoleum, which
amounted to $37. Also its attractive ap-
pearance increased our linoleum sales
so per cent.
Next we cleaned the entire store,
painted the shelves, and vanished the
counters and cases. We painted the
ceiling white, and it then reflected light
much better through the whole store,
making display better and sales easier.
We handled large number of cases of
eggs and gave due bills in payment. The
annoyance dissatisfaction, and mistakes
made with them after days or weeks of
folding and figuring on them was great
l suggested egg money, and we now have
brass duplicates, which are much easier
to handle.
When spring came, our ice-box was a
source of trouble. The pan was sure to
run over or spill over when it was pulled
out to be emptied. made zinc and rub
Der funnel, attached it to the drain-pipe,
and made an opening through the wall so
that the water runs out on the ground.
The ice-box is near the oil-tank, and
next l secured a neat new, firm pump that
fills the gallon measure easily. Its cost
was $3.50.
made curtain to draw in front of dry
goods stock overnight and while the
floor is swept. 1t is fastened with rings
at the top, so that it can be pulled across
easily any time.
We no longer handle lard or dairy
butter in bulk. We buy all groceries
possible in cartons, which saves time in
weighing and wrapping.
Everything that accomplished took
time and slow persistency, as my en-
ployer was very conservative. While
give him all the glory for the improve
ments, know by my substantial "raises"
that he fully appreciates my help.
CSn~o HJo~L
Evening star., 1916-08-06

When new houses were built or others
came to us to rent, would run over the
list, and if there were any thought would
like the change, l would get into COM
munication with them. soon found that
young mothers liked to be near school,
and older women near their church or
friends.
1t was not long before people began to
ask for me and send their friends to con-
suit with me. The firm had built group
Of medium-priced cottages, thinking they
would rent to better paid factory en-
ployees; but, while many looked at them,
the cottages were not rented. went out
one Sunday and looked them over.A A
spur of the railroad curved dangerously
back of the houses, making it unsafe
for the children at play. The next day
l proposed that the firm lease two va
cant lots in the rear and fence them in.
There was big pile of sand and gravel
already on the lots, and l suggested that
we put in some teeters and swings, and
advertise the playground feature. 1t
succeeded. Some very trivial things that
l proposed, such as clothes-poles and a
screen in front of the back porch, were a
help in obtaining tenants.
Some lots were to be put on the market
with every reason for a quick advance.
went to four of my working-girl friends
and made the proposition of joint in
vestment, to be one of them, at fifty
cents week apiece. My firm approved,
and within six months we had made some
thing, with the result that not only these
four but other girls were interested.
When l asked my employer why my
salary had been so substantially raised,
he laughed and said, Because you have
added brains to the business"
Real Estate Office Girl.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
She Jumped in and Sold Goods

AM stenOgraphar IN sllo of1lce
where five other girls are employed.
Being the last one to enter, my salary
was smaller than that of any of the rest.
l had been doing the menial tasks, such as
answering the telephone and interview
ing callers when my employer was not in.
One day, while looking over some old
letters belonging to the firm, came across
q booklet containing information about
silos. l read this over, and decided to
try to sell to the next person who called.
My employer had been out of the city
for several days before my chance came.
Oneday two men came in, and inquired for
the 4boss." told them he was not in the
city, and Immediately asked them if they
were in the market for a silo. The men
exchanged glances, and finally one of them
said they just wanted to look at them.
offered to take them to see one in
stalled few miles from the Office. 1
hurried for my hat and coat, found a
price list, and led the way out.
On our way back to the Office, one of
the men startled me by saying he would
take silo if he could get it next month.
Eager for the sale, 1 promised it would be
man wanted one also. l wrote out con-
tracts, which they signed.
After my customers had closed the door
behind them, l began to worry. was
not sure I could keep the promise to
deliver in month. But, without further
delay, l sent a night letter to Mr.. B.
telling him of the sale.
The next two days were trying ones,
and Monday morning found me the first
one in the Office. hurriedly glanced
through the mail, expecting to see let
ter from my employer. Just as I had
made up my mind to telephone to him,
he walked in.
He called me over to his desk, and with
out looking up said, Il received your wire
just as was leaving G, and was glad to
hear the good news. We are able to get
those orders right OUT
was too overjoyed to speak.
~What commission do you expect for
selling those silos?" he asked.
Il do not want commission, l replied;
II want raise
"Well," he said slowly, "you have
earned one." Silo Firm Stenographer.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Cross Files Plus the Personal
Touch

As an Office girl in a real estate office,
~ took a personal interest in our GUS
toners, especially the mothers who
were hunting houses. After time l
wrote the names of applicants in an ad-
dress book, noted the grade of their chill
dren in school, church preference, and nay
own impressions Of them, where they
were located and when their lease expired.
Sometimes I even gained a good idea of
their hopes to purchase and ability to pay.
Evening star., 1916-08-06
Efficiency and Hygiene

! AT the A. B. c. Company my duties
~ We're to handle the private switch
= = hoard take down orders that came
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-19
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS;
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS
From the Tribune Bureau.
Mu.llu I'm Nnus


Capt GEORGE NJ TRodKE. F. A. d.t.shea
cl Re' HrS sa b6 81 4 r. sh b h do.
L SS B GAssER V Il Ne q. relieved Ss from rom
that corps Dec. O.
lie; from recruiting duty granted Capt GEORGE
w BIEGLER. Cav. desehed otnoer vs.; a
MAYS. nudge advocate. and Capt WILLIAM
assigned % active duty and de,,ilsd acting o
NJ to f. scbo o%1 p: G s9S ,cDU5 O. Army
Capt. THOMAS s MooRNAN' o NJ C. Clnf).
First X EDWARD l. HOFFMAN. as,h Inf. at
student 1d 70 Sig Corp, 1n.tion School San
First l. ROY W. AsHBRooK trv,iruil, detailed
iege Pullman. Wash
Leave Of one month upon relief from duty At Fl
sirons about jan L., granted Capt HARRY A
First Ii WESTON W. NIPPER. " r. C.. hon
Fist g5t' T. PArt X DAWSON. 50 Cav. detailed
FOR ge1r.al recruiting service. 70 chicago; ard
report % Capt FKANKLIN r KENNEY ire
First H. LOUIS A MII.NE. IL r. G., from
Southern Dept 10 home and stand relieved. Dec
Leave granted Second IL FRANK C. NAGEI.
+ A.. y }. y, G.. extended 30 days.
IDAHO y. c second It. ARTiirR W. W. JOHN.
son. Iowa y G. Firs; II FREDERICK :.
NFTIlERELL. y. y. y. G.. and First Il.
JAMES A. MORGAN. " H. c. accepted
NAVY
Il Condr. 1. NJ oyERsTREET. 10 Bureau of
Navigation.
l. j, : FERGUSON. to naval magazine. Iona
Naval Cons j. Z. BAILEY. detached nav yard.
New York. Dec. l. 70 navy yard. Philadelphia
ca. Btsn. /. NORDSTBOM detached naval training
station. 10 naval torpedo station. Newport
Gun. A. DE SOMEh TO Montana Dec. !.
MOVEMENTS.
ARRIVED
Nov l5-Annt polis. at San Francisco BAY Mericc,
Chattanooga. al Gulf y, Fonseca. Buffalo at La,
Peuas
No,. l6-Bunso. at Cape Corr1entes and San Bias
Glacier, az Cape COrrieu'es: Maumee. at Province
town. NofktOgu. AZ Acapulco.
Nov. ll-Jupiler. al Norfolk yard New Orleans At
san Diego. Olympia. A. Guantanamo. Oregon. a,
san Pedro. Sylph. al Hampton Roads
Non. ls-ATizcna and PennsylyAniA At Southern
DIN grounds Connecticut. Oklahoma TeIas
Utah and Wyoming. at Hampton Roads
SAILED.
Nov. i5-Anntpolis. la PAz for Guaymn Buffalo
Las Peras for MaIauGn.
Nov. ls-BurAlo. Cape Corricntes 70. San Bias:
N0rktown. Acapulco FOR salina Cruz
Nov. lf-Msumee. PrOvincetO~n for Nov Yort
Oregon. Neaice for San Pedro. syph. Washington
FOR Hampton Roads.
Nov. ls-GlAcier. Cape Corrientes for San Diuro
Lawrence has been ordered PLACED IA reserve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-19
ORPHANS TO GO TO FARMS
Jews Provide for Cottages on Out
skirts of City for East Siders

Scores of orphaned East Side chill
Gren are to be removed from the con-
gested districts TO farms on the out
skirts Of ;ae city, according to ar
engagements made yesterday at a spe-
cial meeting OF the board of directors
OF the Institution of the Hebrew Ma
tional Orphan House. at 81 Seventh
Street. These arrangements provide
for the introduction Of the cottage
system.
LED Lerner. president CT the institu-
ton, announced that he had received
several gifts OF $1,000 each. Among
those who have contributed are Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris herman, Max Blanek. l.
Harris NJ. Rosen. Max Mandel and Max
Fischer. Each cottage will cost about
$4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-19
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS
ARRIVED.

Liverpool. Nor is-Finland. New York
INftel'on Nov l6--AnlamgDrm (Br). New fofk VII
Balboa Tor Melbourne
RIO de JAnoiro. NOV l7-Tspaloz Bran. New 1orN
via Norfolk
London Nov l7--Mnaba fBrl. New York
GotbenbIrg oct 2s-Ada tSwed). New fork
Para Nov l5-Denis OBJ. Nes York via Norfolk.
SAILED.
B,Ibos. Nov Ivan Hcscndorp tDu.ch) Nron
Nc. York). Gusytqun