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The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
JOSEPH G. DlTMAN.
BANKER, DROWNED.

Joseph G. Ditman, president of the
Quaker City National bank, disap-
peared mysteriously and for two days
it was believed he had been robbed
and murdered. After a drive through
Fairmount park his empty carriage
and the horse were found. Search for
the banker continued for a month.
Detectives went to all parts of the
United States and large rewards were
offered. Forty days after his disap-
pearance the decomposed body of the
banker was found floating in the
Schuylkill river
Ditman was brought up in the paper
manufacturing business. and abandon
ed it to go into banking. He discount
ed paper for his old-time associates on
the fiimsiest sort of collateral. He
sunk thousands of dollars in a silver
mine in South Carolina. He went into
the printing business to recoup his
losses. and lost more. and in less than
two years, through his wildcat specula-
ton, and lack of care, he was stripped
of every dollar he possessed. His
mind became affected and the suicide
theory was generally accepted. not
withstanding the judgment of the cor
oner's jury that he was drowned by
accident
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

The Peoples bank was Mat Quay's
bank. 1t was while he was in control
that he wrote the famous letter to
henchman that he would shake the
plum tree"
The difference between Nipple and
Hopkins was in the amount of their
stealings. The cashier of the Quay
talk got away with only 100000.
WI ich he lent on worthless collateral
u a concern called the Guarantors
company. He foisted the securities off
On the directors as of value and when
exposure threatened, he prepared
himself for death and eased his con-
science by writing a voluminous let
tel of contrite explanation to James
MtManes. president of the institution.
':f.en he went into the bathroom of his
1ouse. on West Spruce street, and rut
{. pullet into his brain.
Nipple always sought. in the employ
ihent of clerks, to bring in young men
SAo were members and regular com
rlunicants IN some church. He did not
gifferentiate as to denomination. In
addition to refusing to have as clerks
ANY users of tobacco or liquor he was
opposed to any OF his employees reading
Sunday newspapers or visiting race
tracks. AS there are no race tracks
ia Philadelphia, New York was the
dearest place for those who sought
That form of amusement
President Nipple learned about
9ear after the Real Estate company
vas organized that one of his young
men had visited Sheepshead bay and
had won five-dollar bet. The presi-
dent took him into his private office
and prayed with him. He gave him
marked Bible, and then dismissed him
from the company's service. so that
danger of contamination would be
avoided.
A few years ago Mr.. Nipple learned
t1at one of his depositors had derived
most of his wealth from backing the
policy swindle, and he requested him
to withdraw his account.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
JOSIAH r. ADAMS, VICTIM
OF POLITICAL ATTACK.

Josiah r. Adams, a prominent c,pb-
man and lawyer and a noted .iglire
in the most exclusive set of Philadel
phia's fashionable world. killed him
self in a hotel in Philadelphia, nix
years ago. Adams was man of rare
culture, He took liking for the ex-
citement of political life, and affiliated
himself with the Quay machine. He
was nominated for judge of the supe-
rior court. A bitter attack was made
upon him by a local newspaper. He
was accused of having conspired with
another man to defraud the public by
a get-rich-quick scheme. in which it
was alleged that hundreds of persons
were induced to invest to their sor-
row
Adams made a weak denial to the
charge. and withdrew from the ticket.
He never recovered from the blow
On the day he shot himself he kissed
his wife affectionately, left her, ana in
five minutes was dying from a bu.iet
wound in the head.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
FRANK X. HIPPlE AND
JOHN S. HOPKINS.

The circumstances surrounding the
self-destruction of Frank K. Hipple
and of John S. Hopkins. cashier of the
Peoples bank, who killed himself in
March. 1898, are strikingly similar.
Both men occupied positions of trust
were prominent in church work, had
a rigid code of morals for the govern
ment of their employees. and were
strict observers of the Biblical injunc-
ton to remember the Sabbath day to
keep it holy. Neither would ride in a
public conveyance on Sunday unless
the exigency were imperative. Nei-
ther would countenance the use OF
liquor or tobacco in any form. Hop
k1rs maintained this attitude to the
day he destroyed himself, although he
was associated with the most corrupt
cabal of politicians in Pennsylvania.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
WILLIAM M. SINCERELY,
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER.

William M. Singerly. proprietor of
the Philadelphia Record. president of
the Chestnut Street National bank
and the Chestnut Street Trust com
pany, died under circumstances which
pointed Enthusiastically to a death self
inflicted. Cyanide of potassium is be-
lieved to have been the agent, but so
far as the records of the coroner's of
fee go, that cause is not ascribed
Notwithstanding this official yelling
no one in Philadelphia familiar with the
wild and reckless peculation in which
Singerly was involved, and which re-
suited in the failure of the banks in
which he was interested. believes that
he died a natural death.
Singerly was a peculiar combination.
He was born in Philadelphia in 1892
His father was a pioneer in street
car transportation and made fortune.
In his young manhood William NJ
Singerly developed liking for conviv-
iality, which resulted in his income
being cut off, and he was put to work
az a car conductor at a small salary.
This enforced employment brought
about a reformation after he had pass
ed his thirty-fifth year. He then dis
played qualities of shrewd business
sense which it was not believed lie
possessed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
BENJAMIN II. GASHILL,
BROKER, THIEF, FORGER.

Benjamin II. Gaskill was one of the
most noted exemplars of fraudulent
finance, who cheated his friends and
then killed himself to avoid facing
them. He was thief and a forger,
but this discovery was not made until
after his death. In his lifetime Gaskill
enjoyed the respect and esteem of
his business associates. His reDuta-
ton for probity was of the best, and
his credit was gilt-edged. After his
suicide diary was found among his
effects in which he spoke of himself
as a Jekyll and Hyde. He wrote that
he could not make himself understood
to sordid minds and that his aspira-
tions were too high for the ordinary
mortal to grasp.
Gaskill was not as pronounced a
churchman as Nipple. but he made a
practice OF keeping up a friendship
with churchgoers. His forgeries forced
the City Trust. Safe Deposit & Surety
company into bankruptcy. His meth
DDS were ingenious, and he reaped
something like million dollars. 1t
was not exactly wildcat speculation in
his case 1t was rather the credulity
and trustfulness of those he defrauded
that brought him the enormous re-
turns. Accidental discovery drove him
to suicide.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
JOHN FIELD, MERCHANT,
LOST MIND WITH MONEY.

John Field. once postmaster of Phil
adelphia, a member of the old whole
sale dry goods house of Young, Smyth,
Field & Co. shot and killed himself in
Fairmount park while insane. He
came from Ireland when he was IA
years old and began as errand boy in
the house which he subsequently con-
trolled. The firm did an immense busi-
ness and in addition to branches in
Baltimore, Cincinnati, indianapolis
and San Francisco, carried on bank
ing business In Saxony.
1t never was definite known how
Mr. Field impaired his fortune. but the
general belief was that it was due to
speculation in realty. which he knew
nothing about. This so affected his
mind that he developed a suicidal
mania.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
Porch Liable Cnuers

Dainty and fluffy is not what the
be-. sort of porch table covers must
be. 1t may be attractive, novel. of
artistic colors and designs. but there
must be a practicableness about 1t
which will make 1t better fitted for
It's outdoor life" One which is in
gncd style is "A square of cream-col-
oled canvas or cotton etamine, with
a border of lowered cretonne, which
If eight or ten inches wide. Gre
tonne or some linen art ware is often
found in some dark Egyptian design.
This makes an effective center with
plain border of some harmonizlng
co.or. Pink ticking is the material
of smother cover. Large roses are cut
from cretonne and appliqued around
tn" edge. forming an irregular border.
II small black wash galloon is used
in this applique. more character Is
gite1 to the cover.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
Uslnn keroaene

,ierosene is an excellent cleanser.
Ad some TO the washing water II you
want your clothes to be extra white.
Use equal parts of kerosene and
ms chine oil TO clean the sewing nia-
chine. The Kerosene eats up the dust
that clings to the machinery as moth
ing else will.
IN case OF sore throat or chest. rub
thoroughly with kerosene. Take a
very little oil at time. apply first
with rag. then rub in with the
finf.srs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
AppErlzINc BREAD NOVELTIES.
Several Recipes for Making This Ncc-
essary Article Of Food.

Tea RoIIs.-When your bread Is
ready to put in pans set aside enough
dough in bowl for good sized loaf
two and one-half pounds Will be suf-
fcient. Have ready one-half cup lard.
which has been warmed, but not
melted; TO this add one-fourth cup
sugar: mix these ingredients together
and work them thoroughly into the
dough. Have your pastry board well
fioured and transfer your dough, which
will be In sticky condition, to this;
now knead gently into 1t enough -four
to make the dough Just stIff enough
not to stick to your hands; replace In
the bowl and set aside to rise. When
light, roll out and cut into cakes with
a biscuit cutter. mold these into balls.
and set close together in a pan. II
wanted hot for tea. set In a cool place
to rise: when they have stood about
an hour. brush the tops with sweet
ened water, which will make them a
rich. glossy brown.
Spider Cakes.-Take some dough
from yeast bread, cut into any shape.
and fry with butter enough to keep
spider from being dry. Fry slowly
and eat when fresh spread with but
ter
Squash 5read.-One pint sifted
squash, one-half cup lard. onehalf cup
molasses, two-thirds teaspoon soda.
salt to taste: flour enough to knead
II stin. rise "a hours; bake in cakes
or pans as you would ginger bread.
Brown Bread.-Mix one-haif cup
each of corn meal and graham flour.
one-half cup molasses, one teaspoon
full salt, three teaspoonfuls soda. and
one and three-quarters cups lukewarm
water Mix thoroughly, pour into a
buttered mold. and steam three and
one-half hours. Attractive loaves of
brown bread are made by steaming
the mixture in one pound baking pow
der cans, when two hours is sufficient
for the cooking
Morning Bread.-Pour one cup of
boiling water into one cup of milk:
when cool. stir in one cake of COM
pound yeast Cdissolved in two table,
spoonfuls Of lukewarm water). one
teaspoon salt. Add flour to make a
stin dough; turn out on n kneading
board, and knead 20 minutes. or until
1t VIII not cling to the board. Let 1t
rise for three hours: knead thorough.
ly. put in pans and let rise one hour.
Bake 45 minutes. This Will make
three loaves, and Is intended for
morning bread making.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
WILLIAM c. ROTHERMEL,
WILDCAT FlNANCIER.

William G.. Rothermel broker en-
gagged in wildcat financicring in con-
Germ known as the Popular Brokerage
company, was found dead in his bed
on August 1. An autopsy showed an
irritant poison. The physician called
to attend him refused to give GER
tlficate of death from heart disease.
although so requested. The mystery
of Rothermel's death has not been
fully cleared. and until his estate is
settled 1t will not be known definitely
Just what class of securities he dealt
in or their value. but all the indica-
tons are that he had been handling
collateral on which he was unable to
realize and that the only escape he
saw was in the grave.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
USES OF TURPENTiNE.

There are few houses that are not
familiar with some of the numerous
uses of turpentine. and as its odor is
clean and wholesome it has the ad-
vantage over the many remedies
whose odors are offensive.
Turpentine and soap will remove ink
stains from muslin.
A few drops added to the water in
which clothes are boiled will whiten
them.
1t will exterminate cockroaches IL
sprinkled in their haunts.
Moths will leave If 1t is sprinkled
about, as they dislike it,
Pitch. wheel grease, and tar stains
can be quickly removed If the spot is
first covered with lard, then soaked
with turpentine. Scrape of all the
loose surface dirt. sponge clean with
turpentine and rub gently till dry.
A few drops of turpentine on wool
en- cloth will clean tan shoes very
nicely.
Clean gilt frames with a sponge
moistened with turpentine.
Carpets can be cleaned and the
colors restored by going over occa-
sionally with broom dipped into
warm water In which has been added
little turpentine.
An equal mixture of turpentine and
linseed oil will remove white marks on
furniture caused by water
Cl'an out closets and bureaus with
strong turpentine water. 1t is good
preventive against moths.
Fer cramps. apply cloths wrung out
of hot turpentine water.
Wnen threatened with pneumonia,
rub she lungs with turpentine and ap-
ply hot fannels.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
JAMES v. p. TURNER,
RulNEp 3, euYING LAND.

James v. P. Turner. registrar of
vital statistics of Philadelphia and a
lawyer of note, shot himself in the
stomach In Fairmount park in April,
1902. He was member of the So
ciety of the War of 1872 and of the
Sons of the Revolution. Mr.. Turner
had been induced to invest in lands
in the west, which he believed to be
mineral-bearing, but which turned out
to be worthless. He became despond-
ent and chose to kill himself rather
than begin life over again at Al.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
MesIeo,s MarveIous caetI.

Mexico has a cactus which grows
toothpicks; another. ribbed and thickly
set with toothpick spines which fur
nishes the native with combs; there -
another castus, the long curved spines
of which resemble fishhooks; there II
another which is an almost perfect Inn
itation of sea urchin; still another
resembles a porcupine. there Is still
another covered with red hair which IL
nicknamed the "red-headed" cactus.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
oI... nuIIdlnn Work..

The making of glass bricks for buil6
ings as well as paving has become .
recognized European industry. The
Germans have carried the invention
further than anybody else. In Ham
burg glass walls are erected where
light is needed. yet where. by police
regulations, walls must be both win
dowless and fireproof. These bricks
are translucent, admitting light. but
permitting no view OF the interior.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
sans Tea for the Hair

70 use sage tea on the hair make 4
strrng brew and strain through mus
lin Add suggestion of alcohol. An
ply every night to the roots OF the hair.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

The millionaire who is compelled to
subsist on crackers and milk finds 1t
easy to believe that poor people eat too
much meat.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

One good thing about having poor re-
lations is 1t makes you feel so virtuous
to give them wornout clothes you can't
wear
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

Philadelphia.-Wil speculation
followed or preceded either by defal-
cation or betrayal of trust, has been
responsible for startling number of
suicides in Philadelphia among men
of affairs and prominence In the So
cial world.
Beginning with the sensational fail
ure of the Keystone National bank.
in 1891, which ruined men whose rep
utations were as untarnished as that
of the president of the Real Estate
Trust company, and which resulted in
Jail for two OF them, Philadelphia has
had an amazing series of financial
scandals and bank wrecks. Bank de-
positors have lost millions. but the
largest inroads of the wildcat finan-
ciers were made in asphalt and in
Consolidated Lake Superior. In these
two companies the public, largely in
Philadelphia. dropped upward of $780,
100000.
In nearly every suicide caused by
wildcat finance, attempts have been
made to suppress the facts, as
in the case of the president of the
Real Estate Trust company, whose
suicide was known to the members of
his family, the coroner and the coron-
er's physician for six days. and was
even suppressed by Philadelphia pa
pers. So determined were these two
officials to prevent the news from be-
coming public that the physician filed
false certificate of the actual cause
of death, ascribing it to cerebral hem
orhage, but emitting to state that the
hemorrhage was due TO bullet fired
into the brain with suicidal intent.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

How do you find buslness?"
He asked of the rising
Young merchant. He answered
by good advertising"
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
LEARN ExrEpr SHORTHAND

Now, quick method: SIS to s25 POSI-
tion guaranteed. Lesson free. Pernin
Business College. Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

write for. cloth sample, OF my 80 Hand
Tailored Suits, made by /. Rude. tho littls
tailor 18th and Curtis ST.. Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

Even a graceful man looks ridiculous
when he attempts to pat himself on the
back.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20

ASIA CIGARS
Will not make you nervous Ask your dealer
Denver. Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-09-20
PHILADELPHIA SUICIDES,
VICTIMS OF WILD FINANCE

FRANK X. HiPPLE, trust company
president, shot.
JOHN S. HOPKINS, bank cashier,
shot.
FRANKLIN B. GoWEN, railroad
president, shot.
WILLIAM M. SINCERELY, publisher,
banker, poisoned
JOSEPH G. DITMAN, banker (sup-
posed suicide}, drowned.
BENJAMIN H. GGSkILL, broker.
ROBERT ADAMS, Jh., congress
man, shot.
JOSIAH r. ADAMS, Iawyer-politi-
clan.
JOHN FIELD, merchant, shot
JAMES v. p. TURNER, lawyer,
shot.
WILLIAM G. RoTHERMEL, broker,
shot.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-14

like to know just what the sensation of an air ship voyage over the country is. Capt. Knzbenshue tells of his exper- fence in the following graphic manner:
 The beauty of the earth Is indc- scribable, when one Is far above 1t. The blending of the hills and the val leys. the forests and the fields; the streams, the lakes and the towns; make a picture of surpassing beauty. There are nc harsh lines in all the scene, and the colors stand forth in dreamy lovcliness.
 And then what adds to the enjoy ment of the experiences. one can hear all the noises the roosters growing, the dogs barking, the cars running. and even people talking. but these sounds are never harsh, but re- duced to a mildness that Is very pleas ant. He related an incident that oc- cured when he was UP in balloon, a mile and a half high. sweeping over the country. on gentle breeze. when he saw two farmers riding In wagon along the road. and distinctly heard one say, "Oh! look at that baloon" and then added. "I wonder how many are in It." Mir. Knabenshue said he shouted down. '.two". But 1t had not reached the earth. A little cloud near by had sent 1t back to him.
 To be so high in the air makes everything wonderful about one. The horizon lies all round on level with balloon. However high one goes, the earth stretches out Its arm to enfold one. A person seems like swimming in great cup. and through the crystal air. all objects take newer prop ortions and relations. which constitute har- mony that is the very essence of
The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-14
LETTER FROM OHIO.
The Editor lNriees from the North---See's f6E air
 ship. etc.

Dear ARGUS Readers:
 Never before in the past l4 years that have been visiting in Cincinnati and Columbus. have l seen such jams and crowds of people as have seen this year. At Cincinnati. the annual Fall Festival vas on and people were there from nearly all over the Central States. In this city. the Ohio state Fair. which Is probably the Biggest State Fair held in America. $ tho attraction that Is drawing thousands and tens Of thousands ot Ohio people Itn to the capitol city. On the lst day q the Fair there vas over 10000 Npeop,e h attendance.
 One oi tic great drawing cards for the Fair. vas the presence of Roy Knsbenshue. with hls al, ship. Daily during the Fair he has made two flights. ono in the morning and one in the afternoon: and his flight each time was around the circle of the race course. He managed his air ship with as much ease as an automobilist
 his machine. He announced yester-
 day that he was going to make trip
The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-14

down to Columbus (the Fair grounds arc several miles north of the city) and said that he would first land hts ship on the top of some business house and from there would fly about over the city and land his air vessel in the the state house yard; that he would 60 in and call on the Governor and then would take flight back over the main thorough fare of the city on to the fair grounds.
 1 was busy picking up a few pointers in enc ot the big engraving plants of tho city this morning when 2 phone message was received stating that the aiy ship vas headed for the city. In company with the Manager Of the es- tabllshment, went out on the roof to watch for the ship. In few seconds the queer looking cigar shaped silken bag, with engine and aluminium propellers snapping. vas right over US and for short time appeared that that 1t was going to land right on our building. It cid not. however. but landed few yards away on another tall building where fully 100000 crushed and crowded each other 10 get a good look at the queer vessel and Its nervy little Captain. Alter a short time the flight was continued and he sailed her In and around the State House where the Jam and crush was intense. Men. women and chil-
The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-14

iss Beatrice Cox and Nina
 lre visiting in Clarendon and
 Grove.
 ITS. A. M. Carter very delight
 entertained her Sunday-school
 ast night. Full report next week. ". E. Landrum. travelling for
 escent Oil Mill Co.,. of Mem
 the Arkansas and Mississippi Ny. was in Brinkley Monday hg old friends.
 Thompson, one of |ruff county's most prominent ess men, was in the city last pay en route home from a visit (mphis.
 Agents wanted to sell household office necessities. Write foi dialogue and terms. Southern Is Supply Co.,, Mena. Ark.--6- Attorney c. F. Greenlee spenI gay in Cotton Plant looking aftel business before Chancery Court If place.
 Engraving of all kinds. equal te i'y engraver. done FREE ol 'e on all silvervare. watches pins, etc. bought from NEIL q NE. the jewellers.
The Brinkley argus., 1906-09-14

ulnIED p inch Red Oak Heading Blocks. must De free from knots. worm holes. bird peck and other bad defects $7.oo per cord at HuRLEY & Ross factory.
 -Messrs Thornton and Summit arc at home from ! pleasant vacation visit of a few days at Armstrong Springs.
 Judge Grant Green, of Searcy. was in Brinklcy Thursday. He was on his way home from business visit to Clarendon and Duncan.
 Prof. w. B. Hubbsll. of Jones' boro. vas a welcome visitor at the ARGUS office Monday. He was en route to Turner to take charge of the cypsess Aca6emy.
 Y LP. c. Mayo. prominent busi- ness man Of Holly Grove. vas in Brinkley last Saturday. accompanying his famib to ssarcy where they VIII spend two weeks for recreation and health.
 J: w. Ross. one of the clever propsietors of the Hurley & Rcss heading factory In this city. Is at home from colorsdo Springs where he spent several weeks with his fami- ! lya II thsr Summer home. Ben Mel Dowsl. Bsinkley yoi99e manp pho E nov sscxulting officer Sos l lhs U. S navy vilh hsadqsariers ai Savannah. Ca, Is In tlDe city this week visitIng Mrs. E. L. Woodfin and othe' rahtives. Hevss enths u--S' cruiuer. BT00klyn, sboss -lhsee- years