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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
THREE MEN TO Be SHOT.
In Mexico For The Murder Of Victims 10 Collect
Their Life Insurance. All Of The Men
American Citizens.

Gray was sent TO Dallas and fitted
out as a lumber merchant. He was
supplied with lumber orders from
New York TO keep up the game. One
day Richardson spoke to Gray's little
girl. The men met, became intimate,
and Richardson preached a scheme
to cheat the company out of $4,000.
He said he had had experience. De-
tective Gray proposed that they in
sure Gray's brother-in-law for $780,
900 as a beginning. A broken-down
detective called John H. Evans was
imported by Gray as his brother-in-
law. He was dying of consumption
William Mitchell posed as Evans,
and two reputable physicians exam.
ined him and pronounced him a good
risk He was known as Meredith
when he wasn't Evans.
The whole crowd. including Gray,
was arrested early in November last.
A fellow detective of his had already
overheard Mitchell and Richardson
scheming to kin off Gray. BY acct
dent in the prison at FL Paso, Mitch
ell discovered that Gray in reality
was a detective.
He at once went into a sham cata-
leptic fit that lasted two months.
San Francisco experts watched him
and declared that he was playing pos
sum. Yet all this time, Mitchell did
not recognize the attendants or speak
an Ineligible word. He did not
move from his bed. Detectives stuck
needles half an inch into his foot.
One night they suddenly rolled him
out of bed, when he should have been
asleep, and dropped him into tank
of cold water. He sank to the bot
tom stiff He was fed on milk intro
duced through his nose by a glass
tube, because his teeth were always
clenched. At last they mixed his
daily milk with whiskey. He got
bowling drunk, jumped of his cot.
and cursed at everybody in sight
Finally DR.. Harle. who was still in
Chihuahua, was induced to come in
to the rr.t sss.a.a and sssszs,s.s.-
ed He was put through the third
degree and made full confession
of his connection with the two
Chihuahua claims. This was all the
needed. The proceedings
against Mitchell and Richardson on
the Dallas plot were dropped. All
three were extradited to Mexico on
the murder charge. The three crimi-
nails fought the case in the Mexican
courts, but their trial resulted in con
viction and sentence to be shot to
death. Among those acquainted with
the details of the case no doubt has
been expressed as to their guilt
In view of this fact and also the
records OF the men it is not
regarded as likely that President
Roosevelt win take any active steps
in their behalf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c., April 4.-Pres'
sure is being brought to bear upon
President Roosevelt to have him in
tervene in behalf of the three Ameri-
cans, Richardson, Mitchell and Harle,
who are under sentence of death in
Mexico for the murder of Mitchell
and Devers at Chihuahua four years
ago. The supreme court of Mexico
has just affirmed the sentence of
death and unless Governor Creel par
dons them they will be executed by
shooting.
This is the case in which charges
of sensational nature have been
brought against the New York Life
Insurance Company. The alleged
crime of the three men was commit
ted in order TO collect insurance on
the lives of the victims 1t has been
alleged that the New York Life, in
which company the policies of insur-
ance were held, spent large sums of
money and used undue influence to
bring about the conviction of the
accused men.
The story of the alleged murders
and conspiracy to secure the insur
ance money is of a most sensational
character. In the fall of 1902, while
looking over some Mexican policies,
the solicitor-general of the New York
Life Insurance Company noticed
peculiar coincidence in two Chihua-
hua claims. The claims came through
the same agent, C. T. Richardson,
were certified by the same doctor, c.
s. Harle, and in both cases DR.. Harle
had been the examining physician.
The men had both died after short
Illnesses. One of them, Harry Mitch
ell, insured for $4,000, had died Oh
February IL The other, Jas. Devers,
who was insured for $4,000, died on
February o. Yet the Mitchell claim
was presented in February, and the
Deyers claim not until July. In both
unrumss the insured had no other rela-
Atlsaa the han@fciary IN ahe arsls
case the beneficiary was Richardson's
wife; in the second case it was VIII
liam Mitchell, who posed as Devers'
half-brother.
Upon investigation it was shown
that the men had died and been
buried as stated Then the check for
the Devers claim came back to the
New York bank. 1t was endorsed by |
c. T. Richardson, whose true name
was Hubert, and who some years
previously had run away from Roch-
ester, N. Y, with seven indictments
hanging over his head for running a
divorce mill" The other claim had
been previously paid to Richardson's
wife, who was a sister of the muir
dered Harry Mitchell.
After the frauds the gang removed
TO Dallas. Texas. A detective named
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Good Judament

is the essential Characteristic OF men
and women. Invaluable TO good bust.
ness men and necessary to house.
wives. A woman shows good judg.
ment when she buys Whites Cream
Yermifuge for her baby. The best
worm medicine ever offered to moth
ers. Many indeed are the sensible
mothers. who write expressing their
gratitude for the good health OF their
children, which they owe to the use
OF Whites Cream Vermifuge.
Sold by Bratton Drug Company.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE IN SESSION
THE OLD OFFICERS WILL RE.
SIGN AND NEW MEN WILL
TAKE CHARGE.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
Washington, d. c.. April 1.-The
men who will be entrusted with the
management of the Republican con-
gressional campaign this year will
be selected tonight at a joint caucus
Of the Republican members of the
senate and the house OF representa-
tiyes. The election of the new Off
GERS OF the committee win not take
place at this caucus, but the various
state delegations will report the Sc
lection of a representative on the
committee of each state. These com
mitteemen will then hold a caucus
to determine on their own officers
and executive committee.
II the slate is adopted as at pres
ent framed by the Republican leaders
the committee will be in charge of
practically an entirely new set Of Of
ficers An effort undoubtedly will be
made at the caucus to persuade the
officers who served in previous years
to continue to serve in the coming
campaign, but there is no likelihood
that this will change their determine
ton. Representative Babcock Of
Wisconsin long ago announced his
determination to retire from the
craftsmanship and Representative
overstreet of Indiana. who for eight
years has been secretary, and w. B.
Thompson of Michigan. treasurer,
have likewise prepared their resigna-
tions.
Unless all signs fail the chairman
ship will go to Representative James
S. Sherman of New York. Mr.. Sher-
man has been vice-chairman of the
committee for eight years. and has
rendered valuable service in conduct
ing previous campaigns. To succeed
Mr. Sherman as vice-chairman OF the
committee, It is likely that Represen-
tative Tawney of Minnesota win be
chosen. He has done efficient work
in western campaigns, and his ser
vices always have been greatly in de-
mand as a campaign organizer AM
stump speaker. For the place Of lee
Rotary the most likely candidate'ap- |
pears to be Representative Albert +.
Dawson Of Iowa. a new membe OF |
the house. Mr.. Dawson has dirl fted
the speakers bureau for the RI ub-
lican state committee in Iowa. ID
before his election to congress he
for six years secretary to Alhs2 , |
gained ~ iiI -
campaigns.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Don't Put OFF

for tomorrow what you can do todhy.
If you put on buying a bottle OF ISal-
lard's Snow Liniment when that
pain comes you won't have any; buy
a bottle today A positive cure for
rheumatism, burns, cuts. sprains. con
tracted muscles, etc. r. S. Graham.
Prairie Grove, Ark, writes: Il Wish
to thank you for the good results /
received from Snow Liniment. It
positively cured me of rheumatism
after others had failed"
Sold by Bratton Drug Company.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
For Yukon Exposition.

Special to the Herald.
Seattle. Wash. April AT a din
ner in Seattle tonight the project Cor
an AlaslSan-Yukon exposition will be
formally launched. The dinner win
be attended by prominent Seattle 4 nd
Alaska business men and others In
terested in the enterprise.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Improve Your Stock

By breeding TO Blaze Duke, the finest
bred horse in the county. VIII stand
this season on the F. NJ. McCutchen
farm, seven miles west OF Palestine,
on the West Point road. Terms, $40
cash, with return privileges. In this
horse you get all the desired quail
ties; Strong nerves, long life and
pure blood. 6-d&w u
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04

Special to the Herald
Williamson. S. c., April "A
large number Of earnest and enthfus-
iastic young people have gathered IN
this city for the thirteenth ann nal
conference of the South Carolina lEp-
worth League. The proceedings be
gin tonight with a formal welcoming
address by DIR. A. B. Cooke. The
regular sessions win open TOMORROW
morning and continue until Sunday
evening. the program providing for
and sermons by number
OF eminent divines.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Pittsburs Bench Show.

Special to the Herald.
Pittsburg, Pa, April A notable
bench show under the auspices of
the Duquesne Kennel Club opened in
this city today. A large number of
dogs Of all classes are on exhibition.
including some of the most valuable
CANNES in the country Among the
cities represented at the show are
Philadelphia, Buffalo, Cincinnati. Mil
waulSee, New York and Baltimore.
The show will continue till the end
OF the week.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Omaha Automobile Show.

Special to the Herald.
Omaha, Neb., April 4.-Tbe Omaha
automobile show which opened today
in the Auditorium is considered to
be the best exhibition of its kind
ever given west of Chicago. Nearly
al the prominent motor car manufac-
iurers of America are represented by
large exhibits. Many visitors are ex-
pected from all parts of Nebraska
and Iowa during the three days the
show win be in progress.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Ship Subsidy Bill.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald.
Washington, d. C., April 4.-Hear.
ings on the ship subsidy bill were
begun today before the house com.
miitee on merchant marine and fish
cries. The interests behind the
measure seem to have large hope of
convincing the committee that the
bill deserves to be brought before
the house. The indications, how
ever, are that the bill will hardly be
reported this session unless Speaker
Cannon changes his attitude.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04

of humanity. DR. Sem viii conduct
his anthropological studies in the
Zambesi country. which is now easily
accessible by. the cape to Cairo"
railroad. On his way TO Africa he
will stop of at Lisbon to attend the
sessions of the International Medical
Congress.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
DO STUDY African savaaes.
special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Chicago. ILL.,, April 4.-Dr. Nicholas
Sem. one of the foremost medical
experts of America and one of the
founders of the national association
Of military surgeons, left Chicago to-
lay en- route to Africa to study the
equatorial people Of the dark con-
dnent, believed TO be the lowest type
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04

purposes a beautiful structure. Dor
othy Hall. was erected entirely by
the male students. In this building
the girls are taught sewing. dress
making, millinery. cook,hg. launder-
ing, domestic training, mattress max
ing and basketry. In a separate
building they are trained to be
nurses.
Agriculture is not neglected. On
the contrary. 1t is perhaps the most
successful department OF the institu-
ton. There is an agricultural expert.
mental station established by the
state of Alabama in connection with
the school. and a corps OF most eff
hcient instructors
Apart from the technical. mechani.
cal and agricultural department,
there is an academic department, II
which the students develop thei
finer talents. There are night
courses as well as day courses. and
also vacation schools.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
M. E. Conference.

Special to the Herald.
Maiden. Mass, April MANY lay
and cleriea! delegates are here tor
the New England Methodist confer
ence. whose annual session win be
held during the next week or ten
days in The Centre Methodist church.
Bishop David II. Moore of Oregon
will preside over the sessions.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Notice.

Strayed or stolen from r. L. Rogers
Feb. 25th. 1906, one brown mare, dye
10 or - years old. Left ear fold slit.
Heavy name and tale. $500 to a my.
one who will bring her to me at be.
Bard street No. u. 1E-tf
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Calgary Prepares Welcome.

Special TO the Herald.
Calgary, Alta. April calgary is
preparing an enthusiastic welcome
for Prince Arthur Of Connaught and
his party who are TO be here tomor.
row. The royal visitors viii spend
the afternoon and night here, leav-
ing early the following morning for
Edmonton.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
BIG NEGRO SCHOOL
At TUSKEGEE, ALA
rs CELEBRATING ITS ANNIVER-
sARY.-THE STATE FOSTERS
THE SCHOOL.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Tuskegee. Ala, April 4.-This was
banner day for the Tuskegee Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute. the oc-
casion being the formal opening of a
three days celebration of the twenty
fifth anniversary of the establish
ment of the institution. The build
ings and grounds were in gala attire
and Booker T. Washington and his
assistants were kept busy receiving
the many distinguished visitors ar
irving to take part in the celebration.
Among the notable participants, the
majority of whom are already here,
are Andrew Carnegie, President Eliot
Of Harvard University. Robert C.
ogden. president of the Southern Ed
vocational Board, Bishop William
Cromwell Doane of Albany. Bishop
Grant of the A. NJ. E. church, Presi-
dent John H. Abercrombie of the Uni
versity of Alabama, Bishop Galloway
of the NJ E. church. South, Oswald
Willard of New York and DR.. Lyman
Abbott.
The Tuskegee institute is the most
prominent institution in this country
for the industrial education of ne
groes. In a quarter of a century
Booker t. Washington has developed
the school from an unpretentious af-
fair housed in rented church, with
thirty pupils and one teacher, to
settlement of half a hundred build
ings and several thousand students.
worth upwards of a million dollars
The Alabama legislature was among
the institutions earliest friends and
granted It an annaul appropriation of
$1,000. which was increased a few
years later to $4,000 In 1893 the in
stitution was incorporated under its
present name and one hundred acres
and three small buildings were pur-
chased by northern friends. Today it
consists of more than $500 acres of
land. a thousand head of live stock
and other property aggregating a
million dollars
The industrial course of the insti- |
tuition embraces every mechanical
industry and affords in many in
stances much better advantages for
young men to become proficient 4
than any school in the
country. For women as well as men
has the institute provided. They are
Isstructed in ali those.snT
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
Notice.

We have for collection all the ac-
counts Of Watson and Durham, and
all parties are hereby notified to dali
and pay same at once
left Weeks & Whitley, Attorneys.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1906-04-04
L. W. Meredith.
Anderson
County Abstract Company.
We wish the Public the Anderson County
Abstract Company and the Gooeh Abstract
Company consolidated.
Mrs. Gideon J eoooh
Adam Cone.

The books of the Anderson County Abstract Company
consist of complete upto date index system, while the
and upodate block and map SYSTEM both Companies being
consolidated gives two of the most complete systems of
Abstracts known and able gveour patrons
prompt and service while Prices the
1t is important to land that they have their
distracted and titles examined now defects the titles
be easily cured now than future date Wehaz
Notary Public in the Office and prepared to.taEsg
write deeds, ETC.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-02-16
PETE.

Health of the community is very
good.
There was TO have been preaching at
Mockeson last Sunday. The preacher
failed to come. Miss Belle Sparkman
intereste,.. ..,,.e crowd by singing.
Quite crowd took dinner with w
p Conner and family, also J. M. Powell
and family.
Claud Harris and wife spent Satur-
day night with W. P. Conner and
family. Claud said 'them fsh" was
fine they had for breakfast.
Charlie McMasters was seen going
down the road Sunday inquiring for {
hand to spront for him, but ] don't
think that was altogether his business.
Frank Conner says he believes he car
Stand in with the girls better now. I'll,
has bought new saddle.
Frank Conner is going to 60 to farm
ing Monday morning
Mrs. w. P. Conner is improvin,
slowly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-02-16
Traffic.
In old maids, a New Lawrence
County Industry that Prom.
ises Great Results,
Pinkney.
JANE


Well since Snow Ball told me of the
old maids / will tell her before forget
it. Snow ball please tell them That |
am liable to send an order any time. A
certain blue eyed batchelor said he
would pay the freight if would order
them so they can come and it wont cost
them cent, will il?
Tom Blair, Misses Mabel Mabry Anna
Hines Ida Seaton and Mrs. Will Belew
spent pleasant evening walking over
the works at this place last Saturday
evening.
A certain young man from this place
is wearing new derby. He. was seen
wandering in every direction last Sun
day There's another Sunday coming in
the future.
Mrs. Will Belew of near Candy
Switch is spending the week with her
father and family Mr.. Sam Hines at this
place.
Miss Carrie Porter from Long Branch
will spend a few weeks with her brother
at this place.
Miss Roxie Hodge of West Point spent
last week with Miss Carrie Porter
Misses Carrie Porter and Robie Hodge
spent one evening last week with Miss
Mabel Mabry.
Jane visited Mrs ,Roden and Mrs.
Simms last Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, Bob Springer spent Sun
day with Mr., and Mrs. Plasket at this
place.
will close by wishing the old maids
good luck hope to see them soon ! will
be looking watching and waiting for
them to come.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-02-16
Nice piDle.
Spent at Parties and with Wis.,
its Galore Reported by Rib
bon.
R. F D. No. |.
R. F D. No. |.
RIBBON

There was large crowd attended the
party at Mr.. Franks last Saturday night
They all report nice time.
Willie Lumpkins looked awful sad
Sunday don't know what was the trouble
guess it was because his girl had gone
home.
Mrs. Caroline Lumpkins was seen
passing through our little town Sunday
Miss Lille Bell Mclean the little
daughter of Mrs. Vena Mclean has
been wishing friends in Lawrenceburg
for the last few days.
Miss Odessa Springer and Miss Ethel
Stephenson was the guest of Miss Min
ME Lumpkins last Sunday night.
G. p. Mclean gave W. S. Springer a
pleasant visitIast Sunday evening.
Ed Smith and family Mathews Hamp
and family also Mrs. Annie Lumpkins
and family were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Springer Sunday last.
Mrs. Ula Kelley from your city was
the guest of Mrs. Vena Mclean one day
last week.
Frank Springer one of the most
charming boys of this community has
gone to Ala. to enter business there.
The girls all seem to have sad face
cheer up girls Frank is coming back.
Miss Minnie Lumpkins was the guest
of Mrs. Will Springer one night last
week.
Miss Kate Lump ins visited her sister
Mrs Vena Mclean one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Newton me re-
joicing over the arrival of girl baby
who has arrived at their house.
Luther Cover and son were in oul
city one day last week.
Billie Belew and family were the
guests of Mrs. Len James last Saturday
night.
John Mabry and wife visited Mrs
Mary Mabry who has been sick for some
time and am sorry to say is not much
better
Chess Mclean went to Springer sta
ton one day last week on business.
Sam Lumpkins went to town one da!
last week.
Miss Ethel Stephenson the charming
! .Ttle daughe- of Tom Stephenson is
visiting her little cousin Odes
sa Springer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-02-16
Ice Plant
Proposed at Peach..Can't Help
Voting for Jno. B. Ken.
nedy-.TwO Letters
MOckesOn,
UNCLE ABE.


There was to be preaching at Mocke.
son last Sunday but the preacher failed
to come.
There will be singing at Mockeson
the second Sunday in March all day, nc
dinner on ground.
Quite a crowd took Inner at Uncle
Jim Powells last Sund.y. Uncle Jim
said he lost two meals Friday and Sat
turday and thought he had two meals
ahead until his crowd came Sunday.
So he will have to fast several days now.
see Appleton contemplates putting
in water works and an electric light
plant soon and with the other enterprise
contemplated that town is destined to
become one of the leading business
centers in this part Of the country. The
Peach mill having changed hands, the
present owners have put in lumber
plant and it is rumored that they will
install machinery for the manufacture
ice and engage in cold storage bust
ness, as this project has been considered
by members of the firm for some time
and no doubt would be paying business,
but before they put in water works et'
| think they shonld have the town in.
corporated and some other minor i'm
provements added that is much needed.
notice in the Democrat that L. b.
White thought that he ought to have
had him furnished room in the new
court house. ]. G. Norwood says he i,
going to see if we, the democrats of the
3rd District, can't build furnished
house to hold the elections.
Uncle Abe Saw Noah White last
Sunday and got his pass word to vote
for John Kennedy and those other can
didates Uncle Abe can't help from
supporting the Democrat ticket. Il
must be hereditary with him.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-02-16
Beware of Ointments for Catar
rh that Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy
the sense of smell and completely
derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescrip.
tons from reputable physicians, as
the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you 0aa possibly
derive from them. HALLS CataTf2
Cure, manufactured by F. J,
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., contains
no mercury, and is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c
per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.