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SENDS TELEGRAMS TO HUSBAND SHE DOESN'T KNOW IS DEAD New York, Aug. 5. As she lay suffering at the Nassau Hotel today at Long Beach, Mrs. Wm. Laimbeer, beautiful society leader, whose face is scarred for life as a result of the auto accident with her husband and S. Osgood Pell, dictated several tele grams to her husband, not knowing that he, Pell and Pell's chauffeur are dead. She. suggested little things that might be done -to make their two children comfortable until she could return home. Investigation of the disaster was started by public service commission today, and coroner will hold inquest tomorrow. George Easton, motor man on the train that struck the auto, has been exonerated of blame by rail road officials. It is not known whether Pell or the chauffeur was driving the car when the train struck it. Mrs. Laim beer is the only survivor of the acci dent. Wm. Vanderbilt, Jr., and Mrs. Pell, who were in Vanderbilt's car following the Pell car, will be called before the commission. MAN TRIES SUICIDE Wm. M. Harriman, 55, manufac turers' agent for the Independent Button Co., shot himself this after noon in Room 302 at No. 208 North Fifth avenue, in the presence of sev eral people. Financial trouble. Not known whether he will live. Boston, Mass. Bishop Anderson, welcoimng . Knights of Columbus, called upon them to follow teachings of the Popo and President Wilson to save society from disruption. He de cried socialism and present-day economic' conditions which force men to pagan views of life to secure all the worldly wealth possible. 25,000 visit ors here. , Half of the coffee consumed throughout the entire world Is sup plied by Brazil CHICAGO'S NEW POLICEWOMEN START WORK TODAY Chicago's ten new policewomen went on duty today, wearing small silver stars, blue tailor-made suits and an air of determination. The chief refused to furnish them with guns or billies, and they will use hat pins as weapons in case of emer gency. Like regular detectives, the cop perines will walk beat in pairs, being assigned to the amusement parks and bathing beaches. During the win ter they will patrol dance halls. The new members of the force are only appointed temporarily, and a civil service examination for permanent appointments will be held shortly. Over 100 women have signified their intention of taking the test. Warning A policeman who does not wear uniform is called a "plain clothes" man. Don't call the copper ines "plain clothes" women. oo 1 NOT GUILTY Said she, "I hate tobacco." "Me out," he said, "that lets. I do not smoke tobacco, Just Turkish cigarettes."