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The Washington times., 1929-09-17
NJ JEFFERSON
I TRAGEDY
SUICIDE

81 Mrs. Virginia McPhersOn, pretty
young nurse, committed srsiCfde by
tying q pajama cord around her
neck and strangling herself to
death.
This was the verdict found today
By q COrOner's Jury which con.
fiVlcted an inquest into the n1ys-
teriOHs circumstances leading up
to the finding Of the young
WOman's body, nearly nude, In her
apartment at tina Park Lane Apart
ment Saturday.
AS the Coroner s Jury this
afternoon started an inquest
into the mysterious death from
strangulation Of Mrs. Virginia
McP Pherson, pretty young
nurse, it was revealed that the
girls parents have retained
counsel to protect their inter
ests before the jury
David Hamilton. an attorney Of
Chester. S. c., announced at the
inquest that he had been retained
by Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Hurley, Of
Chester. parents Of the girl to rep.
| sent them.
As the jury started hearing evi-
dence, Senator Lee Overmann of
South Carolina, a personal friend
of the Hurley family, was repre-
scented by his secretary, w. A. M.
Donald.
Action Undecided
Hamilton before the inquest
started said that he could not pre-
dict what action he would take until
after he had heard the case.
Mystery surrounding the death Of
the pretty nurse was heightened
last night. with the arrival in
/ Washington of Mr.. and Mrs. v. G.
Blackwelder, brother-in-law and
sister OF the victim, from their
home at Greensboro. s. G.
Girl Lived in Fear.
Blackwelder told police that his
sister-in.law, a cheerful, happy girl,
interested in her work, had often
called her father by lons-disfance
telephone to consult him; on the
adyisabiiity OF obtaining police pro-
lection. The girl lived In fear OF
bodily injury. Blaclxwelder said.
Mrs. Biackwelder held long con.
ference, with Inspector Of Detectives
William S. Shelby. checking over
numerous details in connection with
4 her sisters life.
Further to confuse the issue, an
autopsy showed bruises of Mrs. Nc.
Pherson's head and the little finger
/ of her right hand. They may have
been inflicted by falling after the
deadly cord had done its work. OF
/ they may have resulted from some
unknown cause. such as an, alter
cation.
The girls husband, Robert A.
McP Phersorl, is expected to tell the
coroner's jury that he and his wife
decided to separate last Wednesday.
He last saw her Thursday night.
Saturday afternoon. when he called
to discuss the division of Lhsir
joint savings account, Mcpherson
discovered the tragedy and sum,
moned police.
Police agree that the nurse her,
self could have knotted the cord
in the manner which caused her
death, but regard 1t as highly un.
| usual. It was pointed out also
that woman with nursing expert
ence would have ready access to
poison. Police recalled also thai
Mrs. Mcpherson attempted suicide
by, gas two months ago.
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Coates "lives, moves and has her
being"
Some Of the vibrations were not
confined to the solar plexus, but
spread to telephone bell, heralding
messages of comfort and sympathy
and to a steadily vibrating door
bell. notification Of the rallying
around of the spiritualist leaders
frieids.
Through all the excitement Of pre-,
pairing the answer to the $4,000
suit, DR.. Coates, a motherly woman
Of 81 years sat. and gave her at.
| tention to the mundane matter OF
| breakfast.
TITS ali nonsense, exclaimed the
bobbed, Eray-haired veteran Of SS
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The reason for the, intense vibra-
tions today is that the Rev. DR..
Jane Coates, leader Of the Ameri.
can Order of the White Cross So.
cietasc is in trouble. She is charged
in suit filed In the District SUI
preme Court yesterday with having
psychieaily alienated the affections
Of William Burnhart, who formerly
lived in "happiness. peace and com.
for" with his wife, Mrs. Jessie r.
Burnhart Of the 1900 block T st.
N. W., bringer of the suit and
causer Of the vibrations.
Friends Comfort
The vibrations were particularly
noticeable early this morning In the
vicinity Of the 1900 block of Irvins
81. n. W.. where the Rev. DR.,
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z WIVES IN
Capital.
CHARGE

Edwin A. Melville, alias A.
H. Carson, beau brummell of
the bounding main, was ar
rested in New York today on
a bigamy warrant, forwarded
by Inspector Of Detectives
William S. Shelby. The war
rant was issued when Miss
Zelma Knecttle, of the 400
block Girard st. N. W., COM
planned to police that the
handsome mariner had victim
itized her in marriage.
Melville, assistant purser on the
Atlantic transport liner Mime
kahda, was arrested when he step.
ped from the gangplank. He is.
held In New York for Washington
authorities
Refused IA Talk
The alleged bigan1ist refused to
taik about the case and shut up
like the proverbiaI clam the moment
he was taken into custody. He
gave his age as 80, but refused to
admit or deny that he is the man
wanted in this city.
A photograph accompanying the
warrant from washington showed
Melville, alias Carson, attired in the
uniform of an aviator in the Royal
British Flying Corps. A search of
his cabin on the ship revealed sew.
eral aviator's uniforms.
According to New York police,
Melville had made two trips on the
Minnekahda as assistant purser.
According to the story told by
Mrs. Alice e. Knecttle, also Of
Girard Street. Melville married her
daughter, Zelma, July II. last, while
he already had wife, said to have
been a nurse at Emergency Hospi-
tai, and a 2-year.o old son.
Was Flying Valet
Melville, this summer. had been
employed by Lieut.. Wilson Burns
Trundle, formerly of Washington
Airport, as flying valet.
Mrs. knecttle said today that she
learned soon after her daughters
marriage that Carson's real name
was Melville. She also learned, she
said. that he had a wife and that
she interviewed her at Emergency,
Hospital. and in addition that he
was engaged to a nurse in New
York.
Got Wife's Money
On marrying her daughter Mrs.
Knecttle said the former aviator
told them he was going to China
with Lieutenant Trundle and would
receive wage of $3.50 a month.
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Along with the rigid diet the
patient must do without salt and
sugar, DIR. Brown said. He stated
1t would be Impossible to bring
about the alkalinization of the body
II sugar or salt were eaten.
In cooking vegetables, instead oi
using salt and sugar, a compound
OF ene-half q lemon. a teaspoon ful
Of strained honey and two or three
teaspocnfuls Of water win substitute
DR.. Brown stated.
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WOrkless Veteran, 81,
Father of Thirtieth Child

LONDON, Sept. II u.N.S).-Al
though ont of work for ten years.
owing to war disability, Thomas
Robinson, OF Central Nottingham,
has just registered the birth of his
thirtieth child.
Robinson is 81 and has had two
wives.
The first wife had "a children and
the second has had six.
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CHURCH SCORES
CANNON DEALS

REIDsvILLE, N. c., Sept. II
Bishop James NJ. Cannon,
ir., of the Methodist. Episcopal
Church South. was condemned in
unmeasured terms today for his. al
legged bucket shop marginal speeu-
lation" by the congregation Of the
Locust Hill Methodist Church, near
here.
His action" a resolution adopted
by the church members said, "has
lowered the dignity of the office of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
south which he holds. and brings
reproach on the cause of Christ,
which he is supposed to represent" I"
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Dentists From Nation
Gather Here Next Month

The Washington branch OF the
American Association OF Dental AS
sistants met last night to discuss
arrangements for the national con-
vention Of dentist and dental as
sistants, to be held here next month.
DR.. Sterling Meade addressed the
group. Headquarters for the con-
vention win be the Hamilton Hotel.
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5 I RIkE OF.
ONE DAY
CALLED
Hy HENRY LEsEsNE

BESSEMER CITY, N. G.,
Sept. II (IN.s.) We're go-
ing to have a union all over
the South.
so we can have good clothes
and live in better house.
THE workers join together and
. let the bosses reply, but wen never
let our leaders die.
The doleful strains of this refrain,
sung to the tune OF Floyd Collins"
will sound a requiem for Mrs. Ellie
May Virgins, the Gastonia mob
murder victim when she is buried
here today.
Mrs. virgins wrote those lines
during the famous Gastonia strike.
She became an active recruit of the
National Textile Workers Union
last April and composed many other
songs which, became popular among
the strikers.
She was slain Saturday by a mob.
Seven men are being held for in
vestigation, but the authorities do
not know who fired the fatal
bullet.
Plan Demonstration
The n. Il w. Ia TODAY Is stag,s
Ing monster demonstration in
protest against the mob murder.
They have announced few plans for
the funeral. There will, however
be q minister officiating. His name
has not been given out.
Mrs. Virgins songs will be sung.
There viii doubtless be q few
speeches. The pall.bearers will be
union leaders.
Mrs. Virgins used her maiden
name Ellie May. She separated
from her husband two years ago.
Before going on strike she worked
IN the Loray Mill for 50 a week.
Since the strike she has not been
regularly employed.
Thousands of copies of a leaflet
urging the mill workers of this
section to enter a one-day strike
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GENES BROTHER CITED

NEW YORK, Sept. II Q.N.Sl--
Detective Thomas P. Tunney
brother of the famous Gene, today
is proud possessor of two citations
from Police Commissioner Whaler
for meritorious Lcndaet In tho linc
Of duty.
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DR.. Coates Balm Suit
Stirs d. C. Mediums

The solar plexus of every medium in town vibrating at
a mile-a-minute clip today.
To the unntated should be explained that in spiritua
c circles the pexus is the psychic center and when 1t
hegns to vihrate that means inspiration is coming.
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7-DcyFast and Citrus
Diet to Fight Cancer

CHICAGO, Sept II QNS).--A complete fast for week
followed by diet Of citrus fruits and vegetables for the
day convention of the American Association of orfca
Surgeons.
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GIRL s DEATH SUICIDE, Jury SAYS.

Fair and cooler tonight and Wednes-
day; gentle to moderate southwest, shift
ing to northwest winds. Temperature yes-
terday- Highest, 81; lowest, 81. High
tides today--6:5O a. M, 7:1s p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
New "Angle" on Ghosts;
Apparition Made Noise

"During a walking tour In the north
of Scotland last year friend and ]
were approaching lonely house stand
ing in little-used by-road," say con-
tributor to the London Post. ut was
about eight o'clock in the evening and
just getting dark, when we saw a
coach coming toward us drawn by
gray horses. 1t made a good deal Of
noise as it jolted in and out of the
ruts. It pulled up by the gate, and.
as far as we could see, man with
powdered hair descended and dashed
up the drive. His footsteps echoed
loudly up the drive and then ceased.
We were fairly close by this time. and
we both wished to look at the coach
more closely. but when we were with
in about Is yards the coach was no
longer there. We searched the grounds
of the house, but it was absolutely de-
serted. On making inquiries at our
next stopping place we were told that
no one used the road after dark, and
that the house had stood empty for
80 years."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
SOME IDEALS EMIL Y
PLACED BEFORE THE
ADVERTISING MAN

OF all alert business men who are
counted upon to see the drifts OF
public desire, the advertising man
stands foremost. He praises what
ever stuff he is boosting, of course.
He puts forward every possible good
point or appeal. But does he do so
in the light of sentiment of ten
years ago, of a year ago, or even a
month? Not if he wants to lead his
field, and that is every ad mans
ambition.
No. He stands a sentinel on the
watchtower of changing wants and
wishes, of the quick moving current
of public real or fancied needs, of
new forming ideals. To his sensing
of such he must fit his pictures,
either of scene or of words. He is
most able directly in proportion to
his farsightedness. So when a con-
vention of advertising men loudly
applaud ideals put before them it is
well to heed.
The International Advertising AS
ISOLATION met in Berlin during the
middle of August. They had placed
before them, along with details re-
lated entirely to their business,
some most remarkable ideals. They
were reminded of their unusual OPP
portunities, of "the part which men
trained in advertising might take in
the field of international relations"
and they were appealed to to stress
the point of view of the hardwork-
ing, virtuous and peace-loving ma
jority in all nations, by which those
nations should be judged. Here
then is the question l lay before
you: Is there any way in which a
nation in its real essence of char
acter and soul can be interpreted to
other nations? If you can put that
across it will be a supreme senti-
ment for advertising and a unique
and lasting theme for renown," said
one of those pointing out the high
lights of possibilities. And while
this Interpretation of nation to ma
tion might be regarded as the great
ideal, the one presenting it pointed
to result which was a step still
further: ''If wars are to cease, the
nations must learn to know and
judge one another by what is best
in each. l honestly trust that this
convention may hasten that glorious
contamination"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Beginning Of Superstition

The word superstition" is derived
from the Latin ''superstitio," excessive
religious belief, possibly originally
standing over a thing in amazement or
awe; from "superstare," to stand above
or over. Superstition is closely allied
with the so-called chronological phenom-
ena known as survivals. Among the
ancient peoples-as, for instance, the
Assyrians-it was part Of the official
state religion to prOphesy concerning
the future from the flight of birds, the
nature of dreams and similar occur
rences, and where such customs and
the correlated beliefs persist they may
be regarded as survivals. Among them.
perhaps the most persistent in the
country districts is the belief in ghosts
and In the influence of the moon. In
parts of Europe the effects of the "evll
eye" are still feared, while in the
United States the horseshoe, caul,
four-leaf clover. etc., are still regarded
as emblems of good luck.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
PRAISES PROHIBITION

Annual reports from life insur-
ance companies, banks, building and
loan associations, manufacturers
builders, transportation companies
and many other business organiza-
lions are now appearing in the pub
lie press covering the year 1928.
These reports show that new
record has been established in the
economic life of the nation. The
largest production, the largest sales,
the largest savings in the history O.
the country are reported. The story
is told in terms of billions, not mil
lions. 1t reveals unprecedented
prosperity No country in the world
in all history ever has approached it.,
nor can now match it.
The enemies of prohibition will
not admit that the closing of the
breweries, distilleries and saloons
has been a factor in producing this
increased prosperity. In this they
disagree with former Secretary of
Commerce. William F. Whiting. IL
an interview with the Christian
Science Monitor while still secre-
tary, Mr.. Whiting said:
II feel that prohibition is among
the leading causes of prosperity.
The annual report of the Department
shows continued high rates of pro-
duction, of national efficiency in
manufacture and in growing pur-
chasing power of the people. 1
think that prohibition must be
ranked second to none among the
causes for this continued prosperity.
"The dry law has stimulated pro-
duction at the factories, and at the
same time has made it possible for
purchasing power to be Increased.
Sales of washing machines, mechan-
ical refrigerators, radios, automo-
Dlles, all reflect the higher standards
OF American living. Prohibition is
as important factor as any, l be-
iieve, in making these higher stand
ards possible
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Daddy Stork the Victim
of eternal Triangle

Fratricide is not uncommon In the
snake world. Snake will eat snake.
and very often does; but 1t must be
said In justification that snake must
be very hungry and see no prospect of
food at all before he will deliberately
set out to eat his brother. Some
snakes, however, loathe those of other
species and kill them on sight.
German naturalists have observed
the murderous passion in some birds,
especially storks. One celebrated nat
uralist tells of a stork triangle trag-
edy" enacted on high chimney pot.
While the male mate was away
younger and handsomer bird came to
WOO the lady. She first repulsed, then
tolerated, then succumbed to his bland
ishments. Then, when the old hus-
band was out frog hunting one day,
the guilty pail flew to his marsh and
belabored him to death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Highest Sense of Duty
In "Doing Unto Othersw

! Men talk much Of duty, but chiefly
spend the most of their lives In efforts
to evade its full obligations as ideally
expressed through the ages.
Tennyson says: "Sweet It is to
have done the thing one ought"
To appreciate and realize this sweet.
ness is the reward of duty. Some
times it Is hard to do the thing we
ought to do, but conscious satisfac-
ton Invariably soothes the soul that
has been true to ITSELF
Duty is protean in aspect, but there
Is never possibility that one will fail
to recognize it In any expression, In
any manifestation. There can be no
mistake. 1t speaks various language.
but we inevitably understand.
The thing we ought to do makes for
spiritual growth and development al
ways. We may evade, refuse to do
our duty, but in so doing we invite
suffering and loss of spiritual stature
and estate.
To do unto others as we would that
they should do unto us Is duty In the
highest sense. If men would but live
this simple rule all our problems would
be soon solved and the world be very
glad.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Reveals Simple Method
of 'Invisible" Writing

An ex-convict who spent Is terms
+, in prison, recently visited the Office Of
the London Daily Chronicle, and left
letter purporting to reveal a secret
method of invisible writing by means
of which prisoners were able to COM
municate with friends outside. In the
letter he claims that this was the
method employed by two prisoners
who committed suicide, when, as stated
at the time, they were able to send
a request TO friends to forward them
poisoned sandwiches under the sys.
tenn which enables prisoners on re-
fnand to receive food from outside.
The letter continues: "In this letter
Is the method under which they sent
out their messages. Can you find it?"
The explanation and test of the trick
were finally volunteered. In the blank
spaces of the letter the ex-convict had
penned an invisible message by dip
ping the pen nib in his mouth and
writing with saliva. Lightly done, this
cannot be seen by the naked eye. To
reveal the writing all that had to be
done Is to rub ordinary ink over the
blank space, blot in quickly and the
invisible words stand out like ordinary
penmanship.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Snake Unjustly Condemned

II is commonly believed that the
small snake known rs the putting all
der blows poisonous powder or spray
from its mouth Frequently reports
are published that persons have been
injured seriously by venenous spra!
spat into their faces by these serpents
The breath OF the putting adder, II 10
said. will kill Il person at distance
of % feet. All this is fancy. pure and
simple. The putting adder is perfect
~ harmless. According to the United
States biological survey. the snakes
teeth are too short to in!lict a wound
even if il did strike a person. Detroit
News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13

Last year the farm value of dairy
products amounted to approximately
three billion dollars, according to
figures compiled by the United
States Department of Agriculture.
MANY people fail to realize the
size and Importance of this indus
try" says o. E. Reed, chief Of the
Bureau of Dairy Industry. "It may
help some to a clearer realization of
the dairying business to learn that
this three billion dollars amounts to
26 per cent or a little more than a
quarter of the total value of all
agricultural produce. The dairy
cow accounts for about one dollar as
against three by all the other ami
mails and crops in the country
This development" Doctor Reed
says, "has been accompanied by an
ever increasing appreciation by the
public of the value of milk and dairy
products in the diet and their rela-
ton to the health and general well
fare of the people,"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
OFFER $5.s25 IN PRIZES IN
NATIONAL. CANNING CONTEST

To ward off threatened surplus Of farm
products in many sections and to impress
more housewives with the economy and
healthfulness Of home canned foods, a Ma
tional Canning Contest il now under way
to find the best jar Of canned fruit, vege-
tables and meat in the country. Two hum
dred and twenty-five cash prizes totalling
$5,s25 have been hung up by the Sears
Roebuck Agricultural Foundation, including
q grand sweepstakes prize Of. $3.50 for
the best Jar Of canned food entered In the
contest. Any woman or girl Is eligible to
enter the contest. but entries must be in mot
later than October l, 1929. Further informal
ton on the contest and free jar and entry
blanks for sending In entries may be- had
by writing to Anne Williams, director, Ma.
tional Canning Contest. 92s s. Holman
Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
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regulations require. Add teaspoon
full of salt to every quart. Seal and
process. Process means sterilize,
For the other type of pack, the
irregular, broken or extra large to.
matOes can be used. Scald and cold
dip to remove the skins. Mash. Fill
jars. Add / teaspoonful salt to each
jar. Partially seal and process.
Whole canned tomatoes look more
attractive and should always be
canned this way for exhibition pur-
poses. They should be canned whole,
also, when desired for salads. The
other type Of canning enables one to
get more tomatoes in a jar and is
excellent for soups.
Tomato PURGE can also be made by
cooking tomato pulp until it is the
consistency of catsup, after which 1t
is seasoned, strained and packed hot
in Jars and canned. It is all ready
for use when the Jars are opened.
After the jars Of tomatoes and to-
mato PURGE are ready for canning,
put them in the steam pressure cook
er. Have boiling water almost to
reach the rack In bottom of cooker.
Fill cooker with Jars, adjust cover
by tightening clamps opposite each
other. At the same time, see that all
clamps are tight and no steam es-
capes except through the petcock.
When steam comes from the petcock,
close petcock completely, and allow
pressure to rise to 10 pounds. Sterilize
10 minutes at this pressure. Keep
uniform pressure to prevent loss Of
liquid in Jars.
Remove cooker from fire at the end
Of the processing period, and allow
gauge to register zero before open:
ing the petcock, then open gradually
to prevent loss Of liquid in Jars. hes
move Jars, completely seal, invert,
cool, watch for few days, then store
In cool, dry place.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-09-13
Daddy, Start the Razor"

Nine-tenths of the bright sayings OF
children are buds, which Is unfOr-
tunate, because once in a while child
achieves something droll or striking
AS, for example, the child who had
been out In the family's new car and
had seen the windshield cleaner work.
II was one of those cleaners that clean
circular space on the window IN
front of the driver. The child did moi
refer to 1t, and no one noticed that
he was at all interested. The next day
he was taken for q drive was rain.
and the windshield began to steam up
Daddy" said the boy, "start the
razor. New Bedford Standard.