davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

y. 8. rtSundink fs registered.
U. S. refundIng %, coupon
U. s. 3s. registered NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
y. 8. 81. coupon"...........
y. New As, registered. ..................
u. 8. New ~. coupon.......
U. s. Old 4s. registered. ................
u. s. Old a.. coupon. Observation-Disclosures
American Tobacco As, certilcatea..........2
American Tobacco IS. certificates. ..........a
Atchison general ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Atchison adjustment ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Atlantic Coast Line 4s............
baltimore md Ohio ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Baltimore and Ohio 3hs.......,...........
Central OF Georgia NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Central OF Georgia LIST lnc................
Central OF Georgia ID ELECTROMAGNETIC.
Chesapeake and Ohio s...................
Chicago and Alton ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Chicago, r. I. and Pacific r. r. ls......,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09

CINCINNATI. O., June @s.-HOGs-Actlvc
Butchers, $3.50; common. $3.50 6. IS, Cattle
Steady. Fair to good shippers. s465G5.I5: com.
Lambs-Steady at k5.50G7. 30.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-06-09
Orleans were 1865 bales against $50 last year,
and at Houston 1902 bales against 23o last
Cotton futures opened quiet and steady and

Spot cotton closed quiet. Is poInts higher;
mlddl!ng upands. s.55; mlddling gulf. $50.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01

DR.. Bergin. Pana. flls. writes: II
have use Rallard's Snow Liniment; al
ways recommended 1t to my friends. q
I am confident there Is no better made.
1T ia dandy for burns" Those who
live on farms are especially liable Ia
many accidental cuts. burns, bruises.
which heal rapidly when BaIlard's Snow
Liniment is applied. II should always
Do kept in the house for cases Of emef-
gency.' 25c, SOC el.OO bottle. Sold by
T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01

The sidewalk ordinance recent
ly adopted by the Town Council
is published in this issue of the
Messenger, it should be read by
every one Of our property owners,
and copy of same should be pre-
served for future reference to the
law. as we understand that this
ordinance will be strictly enforced.
We keep the very best Wines
and Liquors, and our prices are al
ways the lowest. j. B. Ferran.
Mr.. L. G. Ducbamp who has gi-
ven 90 much of his valuable time
and experience to the Water Works
and Electric light plant, and who
has made this plant self sustain
ing in very short time, compile
ted the bayou connections Tues
day and at two o'clock that even
ing filled the maine with bayou
water, which is much preferable to
the we'll water for all domestic
purposes.
Get your wines and liquors at
J. B. Ferran il you want the best
at moderate prices.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01

One of our ladies was schooling
her husband for not going TO
church and trying to be good.
"Oh, / don't know that I care to
be an angel said he. II would
have trouble getting my clothes on
over my wings. She suggested
that she thought what he needed
to he worried about most was how
he would get his hat on over his
horns.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01
Cough Remedy The Best and
Most Popular.

Mothers buy II for croupy children,
railroad men buy 1t for ssssse coughs
and elderly people buy It FOR ID grippe"
say Moore Bros. Eldon. Iowa. I'VE sell
more Of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
than any other kind. IL seems to have
taken the lead over several other good
brands" There Is no question but this
medicine is the best that can Do procur-
ed for coughs and colds, whether II be q
child or an adult that is anlicted. Il al.
ways cures and cures quickly. Sold BY
7. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01
The world has room for more
people who are broad-minded, IL
beral, thoughtful, truthful and
earnest.

No Gloss Carriage Paint Made
will wear ~ long ~ DEVICES. No others
are ~ heavy bodied. because Devoe's
weigh 8 to 8 ounces more TO the pint.
Sold BY T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01

Never let pass an opportunity
to say something cheerful and up
lifting. The current of many a
life has been changed by passing
word.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01
LOCAL NEWS.

Bienvenu & Co.. Monday.
The Misses Amy of Lake Char
lee are here visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank T. Gull
beau made visit to New Orleans
this week.
Mrs. Cbarbounet of New Iberia
spent the week here the guest of
Mrs. NJ. j. VOORHEES,.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. VOORHEES,
and children spent last Sunday in
New Iberia visiting relatives.
Sterling Clothing, is high grade
and fashionable, you will find a
large stock at K. Schwartz & Go.
Mr.. Arons Sorrel and bis daugh-
ter, Miss Laure, of Olivier, were
visiting here this week.
The town authorities had the
road machine working our streets
this week, doing a much needed
work.
Panama Hat, the genuine srti-
Gle, We have just received a select
stock. K. Schwartz & Co.
In this issue will be found the
quarry statement of the Bank of
St Martinville. to which we call
the attention of our readers.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Paul Bryan of
New Orleans, are visiting here,
they are the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. L. A. de Laureal.
Mr.. Hebert Billaud, of Brous-
sard, passed here last Saturday in
bis automobile, which is a fine ma
chine. It is an Oldsmobile, gaso-
line motor.
The Bostonian Shoe is a shoe
of beauty and elegance and of last
ing quality. If you are after a
good fit, beauty and comfort, the
Bostonian is what you want, at
Palmer Bienvenu & Co.
Tuesday night very heavy rain
fell, which was accompanied by a
strong south wind. This rain was
to some sections, but it
was not generally needed.
Sterling Clothing is guaranteed,
fashionable and stylish, you get
that elegant clothing at Schwatz
& Co.
COMING! -:o:- CoNINal
CARLOADS OF OATS, BRAN, Corn.
Hay, SALT, Rock SALT, CHARCOAL
AND PEAS.
j. 81. DUCHAMP.
Mr.. Jules Francois and family
spent last Sunday in New Iberia,
relatives. Mr.. Francois
'ays the political situation in New
IBERIA is getting to the interesting
point.
White Canvas Shoes are all the Y
Fashion now summer evenings, {
md we have most complete line ,
or Ladies and Misses, = Palmer
Bienvenu & Co. ID
Broadway Special Hats, the
best and most stylish hats on the
market, q large stock to select
rom at K. Schwartz & Co.
Mr.. Odon Rees of Breaux
Bridge was visiting here this week,
md bis old friends we're pleased to
meet him and have him discuss :
he political situation of Breaux
Bridge.
Queen Quality, the queen Of
Ladies Stylish and Fashionable
shoes. Be sure to see them the
Queen Quality before you buy any
,ther shoe. At Palmer Bienvenu
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1905-04-01
QDeen Anne Fire. Tooth cuIGvator,

This illustrates the Queen Anne equipped with lever
pnde gauge wheel and oval point reversible cuvator sho
ves 1t is made entirely of Steel except the handles Can
be furnished with various sizes and shapes of shoves and
sweeps for in cuvang Corn, Cotton Cane Potatoes
small fruits in the orchard. have complete lines of Rid
ing and walking Pows riding and walking Cultivatos steel
harows Corn and Cotton Planters and also stock OF Plan
tations supplies Glassware Groceries, etc., at cut prices
O. p RESWEBER
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10

people. hnt. he continued. Mr.. Williams
hearing clanor. trying TO ride wave
ina, he thought led to popular promo
ton. was willing to deny equality TO
the man that invests his property in
some other way than that that mccts
the preference of the gentleman from
Mississippi"
Railroads Must Obey Law.
After commencing the court AZ
transportation feature Mr. Hepburn,
in concluding urged the railroads TO
a direct obedience Or the law. They
must learn, he said. that there was a
power greater than they: that the III
terestS Of the multitude were greater
than any interests that could be mea-
surcd by money. They must learn.
too that the people are alert now lest
the menace OF the concentration OF
immense wealth does not become a. ter
ror OF the future
He was loudly applanded as he
took his seat
~ accordance with the special rule.
the vote then was taken on the substi-
tute Dill OF the minority, the yeas and
nays being ordered The substitute
was defeated. ISL to lSG-Messers
Gaines tTenn.). Reider and Scnddcr
an, l) voting with the Republicans.
Vote was 326 to n.
The roll then was called on the Esch-
Townsend Bill. which was passed.
32G TO H.
The following Republicans voted
against the bill: Adams (Pa.), Castro
lPa.l. Dwight tMich). Gardner (N.
ID. Hill Comm. Huff (Pa.). Mccall
(Mass.). Porter GPaD. Sibley (PaD
Sonthwick On. Y.), and Nreelanl
IN. ~
The following Democrats voted
against the bly: Harrison IN. W.
Mcloermott (N. j.. Rider IN. VI,
ScndGer On W. Goulden IN w. ana
Shull ipal
Army Transport Service.
a resolution was adopted calm: on
the secretary Of war for information
regarding the management Of the ar
my transport service.
After designating Sunday. February.
=" beginning az noon. for the delivery
OF elnGics on the life and character
or the late Representatives Mahonev.
Ct Illinois. and Croft. OF South Caro-
lima. the House adjourned until ia
morrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
S,.ecial Ia Tie DAILY Press.


RlCHMCND VA Feb. 9.-James
Samucl McCuc Will hang tomorrow
m",nin" in Charlottesville for the muir
der nf his wita. All attempts 10 Sc
cure cumnlu,alion of sentence from
iha governor, a vii, OF erro: from the
United States Supreme Court or TO
establish The insanity Of McCue have
failed ANA the pleading Of his little
daughter. It;ny. who today visited The
governors Was without avail since
There was no ground upon which the
executive. as a man OF honesty. could
interfere With the decree Of the law.
Grounds for the Petition.
Ills grounds upon which the GOV
,rnor VAS asked to Interfere were:
Eirst-That circumstantal evidence
should no, he recognized to Justify
capital punishment
Sccon1 THAT in this particular
case. the evidence is insufficient 70
Support Il verdict OF guilty.
Thii',-'rhat prcmeditated and de
libcrate murder was not proved beyond
4 reasonable doubt
judicial Questions, Says Governor.
These questions" said Governor
Montague tonight. mot only belong TO
il,Aicial determination, but have actu-
ally boon disposed OF " the lower
court and twice approvethby the Su-
ricme Court Of Appeals. after eN-
hausliVc examination.
Il am unauthorized to reverse this
procedure and these judgments.
III regard Ia the insanity plea, the
governor said:
Nothing whatever has been pre-
10
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
PLEA FOR WRIT DENIED.
Justice Harlan Said Ne Eeason FOR IN
reference in McCue Case.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-Jus;ica
Harlan. Of The United States Supreme
Cc'lr,. tonight denied an application
for g. writ Ct error in the case OF j..
Samuel McCue the fCrmcr mayor CT
Charlottesville Va. who is under sen
t"ncc CT death enc is to be hanged TO-
morrow fC, the murder Of his wife
Justice Harlan based his denial on Vie
ground that no federal question was
presented N the aDplicntit:a for the
writ His formal endorsement on the
application was as follows
No Ground for Interference.
the record presented 10 me dis
closes nc crcrnd whatever lci = re-
View CT the Judgment If the Supreme
Court Of Virginia BY the Supreme
Court Ct ,hc United States. Tie ap-
nli,alinn Tor y wit OF error is thcrc-
fore denied"
Ccnnscl fer M"Gnc Marvin Smiley.
.cf RichnnCnd vas at the Sin:emc
Court carly tc,l2y in his efforts to Sc
c;l:c 4 writ and as he court VAS net
in sCssit IL. i,c was compelled To mako
application 10 an Individual Justice Of
the court.
Chief Justice ~.
He sauch. Chief Justice Fuller and
went u Inc laiter's rouse At three
c'cloc';. When he reached there he
WAS informed that The chief Justice
was i'll Mr.. Fuller referred Mr.
Smithcy to Justice Harlan
The ground Of the application for
the Wrjl presented ~ MCCuc's conn
SCI w:;s Tia, McGne die nct havc G fair
trial as guaranteed ~ he ccns,itu
item
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
MONTAGUE FIRM, DESPITE ALL PLEAS
Patiently Heard fearful Appeal Of Prisoners Baby
Daughter, But Could Find Ground For Eek
ccutive Action-Justice Harlan Could See
Reason For Federal Review Of the Case
- Grewsome Preparations Tade

IcC"c an, her aunt. Mrs. ihcades.
lac: anD"ar'td at the .:nvcrnt."'s nihre
~ ll:!a. ard remained in I'll" outer Of
flee for five minutes. Executive CIei
li""cr apr, Using tn, coy, 'n..r II tho
presence CT The visitors. Th"H wc.,'
admit,ed &c the governors Office IT ~
O'CLOCK Mr. BIGGER Introducing Mrs.
IthoaGes a,sl Miss NcCnc t. lie ".o%-
ern.r.
''hr party remained wi'h The COVER
nor TO: t!vc llinGlcs. ard When thcv
came n,ll IF The room, the little -ir
was sohhin" as if her heart wculG
break and Mrs EhoaGes was also in
,carS Edward NcCnc, VINO las rc-
r,an"d loy:. 10 his brother stree MS
arrest walked With bcwed head.
Wipng Away Tears.
They Wei OF Of the building TO
Twelfth street. 70 Caritrl AID IN the
direction oi Ninth street AS l:loS
walked ii could be seen thar ;Hcv
were still weeping. wiping away tears,
IS they walked
Tbs little Girl pleaded earnestly for.
! the g,'verncr 10 spare the life of her
father but she VAS almost overcome
;lmu could hardly complete What she
desired 20 say. \ lcol Of despair MS
on her innocent race IS she was ass
sisted from tie room Several mer
wclc III III, office waiting &c So" u"
governor. and they wele seen 10 gurn
ana wipe their eyes. tor ali fiji Tho
: 'ioencsl sympathy With the :-irl.
ne governor "as seen inh,',''a.c'5
,.,,,.,, ,rfo.,.,, ~. ~, ,,',,,, IL,
~, ,hilI Sv,,,,,,i,n,;, y, 49, -, -,
~, ,,.,ine. ,%..;,ian ,,,,r;n. Vi. rr,,,
,,,,.,. -, ~, ,,,i',,,,,,,,.;,l ~, ~,
.l,vn,,.o, ,,-,a ia Iit.ia -, III, ~
,.r,,l,, l.cns;., n, ~, ,,r,a, ,,,a s:,;,1 =,
Mr.. McCun ina: he ar. Mcrre, M.
,...,,; IL; .+;.l ;,;
,.i,,, - liz St.,,a
Z;
/ 'ea ~ we o''''u'
No nelliinn was offered. simply Tho
plea Ct Tie girl yet TOO young 10 real
re INC enCl m!tN Of the CRIME FOR "':::rn
ner lath,r IS 70 pay the penalty g! his
! ne tomcrrcW. IN" @cFcrnn; *as nor
prepared Tor the visit. having no id"a
! hat they were in the city until they
"Sfe announced
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10

Mrs Fannie NJ Mccue Of J. RAY.
IN
Sunday :
hadroo
tire.
Later the wife
a
cooners tion it concluded
work McCue arrested charged
and pleaded
Great difficulty in
'''enen summoned before
rearing OF testimony instr
offered
before
the a verdict of
Motion to set aside the verdict An
allowed the
appellate January court refused the writ Ct
ccue was sentenced BY JUDGE Morris hanged Friday
January ~ 1905
~ allow to be passed by
subsequently
urging the Importance
cIari'Eg the verdict a justifable
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
GETTING IN LINE.
Lame Ducks" Of Senate Rally TO All,
Of Roosevelt
Special To the Daily Press

's'''' - s.
WASHINGTON. Feb. o.-Thc pass.
age hy the House Of the Esch-Towns-
end railroad rebate bill! puts it III
spnarely to the venerable. dclibcrative
Senate whether there is to be any
legislation on that subject at this scs.
SIGN. Everybody in Washington anu
in The country knows that the Senate
practically as "a whole, had decided
that il would not bother with railroad
legislation ar this session. and wen,
on about other business. But the al
mlnis'ration has been putting some
pressure behind senator's One specie.
mas been direct threat that il ,hcr,
IS not legislation there will he an extra
session Immediately after the adjourn
ment OF this Congress- That is one
method, but there arc hundred
others. Certain senator's want things.
ihev 40 not care to disDlease the a,I
mlnls'raIion Wouldn't it lie better To
Keep III good shape with the admin.
tra'lpn man to have falling ont9
n!ch IS the more powerful, the rail
roads or the President? The Presi
Gent may win, but the decision is sill,
in abcyancc
Making Themselves Solid.
BESIDES this sort of senator's. there
are many who are about TO so ont O.
once. fellows who will be placed il,
what is known as the lame duck elias:
after March 4. They will probably
never come to the Senate again. b,,
President Roosevelt has four wear.
Of Office distribution ahead OF him. He
will have iuIgeships at his disposal
places on commissions. ambassadors
Steps. good places OF all kinds. 1t will
naturally be better. therefore. To graft
~ the President and vote in accor,'
With his views than 70 so ont into tht
cold, cold world, with no prospects 8,
an appointment in the future. II is
Continued on sixth pagc.)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
EXONERATES Her
DUSKY PARAM0UR
Kate Edwards Believed to Have
Shouldered Responsibility For
Husbands Death.
STATEMENT TO HER LAWYER REPRESENTATIVE MAYNARD
/ 81 Associated Press

READING, PA, Feb. 9.-Mrs. Kate
Edwards. who is under sentence TO be
hanged with Samuel Grcason on
Thursday next. for the murder OF her
husband made a statement 10 her
counsel today in which. it is said. she
eNonerale;i Greason from completely
in The nurder. The statement Will not
Sc given to the public until it is pre-
scented TO the board Of DarIons bur
the inference is left that she has adj
ni;ted that she alone committed the
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
PATHETIC APPEAL.
Little Ruby McCue Pleads for the Life
of Her Father.

(SpcrilI 20 The DnilY Fress.)
RICHMOND. VA. l1ei.. o--Littlc
RUBY McC,e, tic l0-vear-old daughter
Of j. Same; McCnc, Of Charlottesville
made az appeal 70 the governor today
Tor hc- fathers fife
Little Mss McCuc a pretty. taNnn-
haired blonde. came to tho city TO-DAY.
accompanied by her uncle, Edward O..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10

lie sympathy fcr ,hcm is 50 great
that few haze inir,,!nh on tho privacy
81 their aWlNll sorrow
Waiic everybody !lrCws that Edward
.. NccN". he cor dcmnnd mans broth
e!'. Vert either 10 Richmond or Pet
olshnr" yesterday. none has asked his
EliSSiCll
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
Philip Mcintyre in Norfolk.
lSnccial 10 ,hc -Dnilx Pr

NORFOLK, VA. Feb. o.-Pnil.D Nc
lntyre, alleged forger, arrived here to-
day from New York, and will be ar
raisncd tomorrow re says he is be.
lEg treated much bettcr in Virginia
than he was IN New York.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
ASKS S2,65o,oOo .
FOR JAMESTOWN
House Committees Liberal Esti,
mate for the Virginia
Exposition.
(By Associated Press

. WASHINGTON. D. c.. Feb. 9.--'rhe
House committee on industrial arts
and and eApositions today agreed On
thesamc"nSs Of the various api,:aDria-
IONS to be recommended for govern
mcnt participation in the exposition
TO be held in 1907, Oh q near the vat
ers CT Hampton Reads. Ma, il conf
mcralon Of the first permanent set
Element Of English speaking people on
lhc western hemisphere
The total recommended is S2i5n 900
o. this S2"in.o0o is TO be expended in
connection with he land exhibit. in
Guiding the erection CT naval barracks
and the necessary piers. The osiI,at"
fer which is $l.I5n Geo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
FREIGHT RATE
BILL PASSED
Democrats and Republicans Join Hands in
Effort to Give People Relief From Re-
bates and Discrimination.
FINAL VOTE STOOD: AYES, 326 NAYS. IL

Democratic Speakers Laud the President For the
Rate-Fixng Policy Of the Administration But
Claim it Democratic Doctrine-Now
Up to Senate, and sI-ame Ducks,
Rally to Presidential Standard
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10

connection with he land exhibit. in
Guiding the erection CT naval barracks
and the necessary piers. The estimate
fer which is $l.75n.oG0
For National Commission.
The balance CT the S2.UnO.nuu is to
be used in connection With the land OK.
nibit under the direction Of the sccrc.
tarv OF the treasury. 1t is rccOn,-
mcnded thar S250,0OO hc appropriated
to delray the expenses Of the national
commission provided in the bill. known
rs the jamestown tcr-centrnnial cGm-
mission and expenses OF the govern
mcnt participation in the naval ma
rine and military exhibit.
20: the entertainment OF foreign ma
Eal and military officers. to be expend-
ed under the direction Of the secre-
taries CT war and navy Sl77.On0 is rec
commended: fer g government exhibit.
SloOoo0: for permanent monument
TO commemorate tile settlement Of
jamestown. $50.0UO: to provide r,c,:.
ings in Hampton Roads $1,000. FOR
rehabiiilatirs q monitor 10 reproduce
the battle between Tie Mnritcr and
Alerflnac $4,000
Maynard is Happy.
Representative Maynard is as hanDv
as . boy with q. new ton over tho ,.-
suit CT The jamestown fight
My main fight " said he today. ....i;s
been 10 get the bill reported. | have.
felt that alone was responsible so far
as that was concerned. have silc-
ceeded in il. and il is zip to my col
leagues CT ;hc Virginia delegation 70
help ne with it. | believe we will got
the bill through the House al right
and substantially as rsrc.tc,! :
Senator Martin heard til" GOOD naws
with pleasure ana said ~ the House
passes the bill We will nos lie, ,hnn.
Guido the Senate in Iiberality. thinl;
we will get the Senate to cDn,;lr in any
amount the House is willing to apnro-
pirate.
Satisfactory Appropriation.
Brooks Johnson and S. Gordon Cum
ming CT tho exposition n,aHac.men,
arc At the capitol Both saw i, is
all things considered, a vri.r s"lis;ac-
tory appropriation, Both have demo
."aoman so'vice i b.haf q TIE on
POSITION. II is said that the House Il.
likely tC rake 2c.!nn on The bill With
IN the mex, ten DAYS, 50 that il can
re acted on BY the Senate and receive
the si@i.atur" CT nc President before
Congress aaiomns.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
Angry at the Negro.

wish TO state that was very
angry at Samuel Greason for what he
did to my mother, but he had nothing
70 DO with the killing Of my father that
J know OF and. therefore he should
not be hanged for that crime. GER
'alnly wish they would not hang my
mother"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
Efforts to Save Prisoners.

Mrs. Edwards and Gleason. who is
a negro. were convicted OF the murder
OF Edwards and since the death sen
tence has been pronounced extraor-
binary efforts have been made to save
them from the gailows. The board OF
pardons has heretofore refused to in
tcr!cre and the State Supreme Cour,
has affirmed the lower courts verdict
Mrs. Edwards confession. it is
thought will present the case in an
entirely new aspect before the board OF
pardons. The board Will meet at
Harrisburg. February -, the day be
fore the date fixed for the double exc
cutiOn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-02-10
May Save Greason's Life.

II The woman's statement is accept,
ed by the beard it may save the mans
life. II the woman is spared it will
therefore, be entirely on sentimental
grounds. Strong pressure is being
brought 10 bear on the board not 10
permit the woman TO be hanged.
IN the trial much testimony was
presented 10 show that Edwards was
a dissolut. character; that he drank
heavily and that he treated his wife in
a brutal manner
Killed While Drunk.
It was shown that Edwards was
Killed while he lay drunk at his home
L is expected that the execution will.
at least. be postponed, in view OF the
statement Of Mrs. Edwards.
Another development in the case to-.
day was the receipt from St. Louis, Of
an affidavit signed by Mary Edwards.
the daughter. This affidavit is as fol.