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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
MRS. LORD WAS A NOTED
SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUTY
Her Husband Who Accuses Her and Negro Coacman
Seeking Divorce, Had Wanted Kill Both

Bridgeport, Conn. Nov. 4-Mrs. Henry
j. Lord, whose husband Is suing her for
divorce. was born Augustine Emanuel. a
South Carolina beauty. Mr.. Lord, a
wealthy resident of Trumbull, six miles
from here, accuses her OF intimacy with
their negro coachman. Henry Cameron.
The husband was so infurfated by his
suspicious that he is said TO have resolved
TO shoot both his wife and Cameron His
intimate friends, among whom his trou-
bic was well understood. persuaded him
that such a step would do no good, and
would only bring disgrace on the head OF
his little daughter. of whom he is very
fond. They advised that instead he sat
isfy himself with civil action.
Tho Lords are members Of the Green
field Hill Country club, have been known
throughout the state among the exclu-
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
Character Party

The first grand character party by tho
st. Bernerdine branch, No. 40. OF the I.
c. r. ". was held last night In Odd Fell
lows hall. Academy avenue. About 12
couples participated, the larger number
Of them being dressed 20 represent diff
ferent characters. Prizes were given 90
the lady and gentleman most nearly por-
traying the character which they repre-
sented. The ladies' prize was won by
Miss Abbie OBrien, dressed as a nurse.
The gentleman's prize was won by Mr..
Joseph Ellva, dressed es an 1Bdfsa. a
desk went TO No. ~ The committee 10
whom the success Of the affair was due
consisted OF the following ladies: Miss
Nellie Love. chairlady; Mrs. II. r. Ryan.
Mrs. J. j. McGarry, Mrs J. McGarty,
Mrs. T. r. Buckley. Miss Agnes Lynch.
The Judges who awarded the prizes were
Mr.. T r. Clark Mr.. M. T. Feeney and
Miss Mary a. Daniels.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
GREAT INTEREST
IN MURDER TRIAL

interest is likely to be manifested in the
trial of Harvey A. Searles OF Chestervillo
for the alleged murder of his wife by
shooting on Sunday, July IA. which begins
this afternoon at the special session of the
supreme court before Associate Justice
Albert r. Savage of Auburn. Sesrles also
was indicted for assault with intent 10
kill upon his brother, Jesse. who at the
time was riding In the back part of the
carriage in which Mrs. Searles was being
driven through a section OF woods by the
young daughter OF her employer. Follow
ing the shooting. the respondent went to
his room and shot himself through the
side, evidently aiming at his heart
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
SHOT HERSELF
DURING WEDDING
OF FALSE LOVER

Kelly, La, Nov. 5.-Miss Emma zeg-
Ter, % years OF age, locked herself in a
room at the Mcdaniel hotel yesterday and
while the strains of the wedding march
OF her successful rival fioated 10 her from
a nearby church. shot herself twice in the
head. The report was heard In the church
and almost a panic followed.
Miss Mary La Sale, 10 years OF age, tNe
bride for whom Robert Hallowell, "a
years of age. deserted Miss Zegler is
prostrated Miss Zegler left a note saying
she learned OF the faithlessness OF Hal
lowell only two days ago. He denied he
intended to Desert her, but still suspicious
she drove here alone through a wild sec
ton % miles from her fathers plantation.
She waited until the last moment, but
Hallowell did not return to her.
Miss Zegler and Miss La Sale were
chums at boarding school.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
warren

Superintendent Longfellow OF the
United States volunteer life-saving SER
vice visited here recently and placed new
life-saving appliances at the wharves of
Capt. Frank w Smith and Capt. George
II. Carr on the river front. Life buoys
and other appurtenances were stationed
and the old buoys on the Harrington and
Warren bridges repla iced. Superintendent
Dongfellow visited watch boats on the
river and besides stauoning life saving
apparatus. also left on board appliances
OF frst aid To the injured as well as q
complete set OF directions.
A report was made TO tho police thai
two boys, not more than 10 years OF age
Emil Coffit and Gabriel Innunti, had dis
appeared from their homes. The police
Investigated, but the whereabouts OF tho
boys was not discovered. as they prob
ably left town.
The funeral of Joshua A. Drown wa,
held from his late home on Water street
at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The ser.
Vices were conducted at the home by Rev
III. Watien. pastor OF tho First Baptist
church. Burial was In the South ceme'
terry, and the bearers were from Wash
ington lodge. Arnity lodge OF Odd Fellows
and the First Baptist church They were
representing the Masons. John Batchelder
and Edward Cutler: Odd Fellows, Benin
min Burlington and Benjamin Bliss, and
Baptist church. John IT. Brown and
Frank s. browne. In respect to the mem
mory OF the Warren Artillery was at
hssfsrrsrt all day.
The marriage Intentions OF David De-
blois and Rebecca Igessard. and or John
M O'Brten and Mary J. Lyden. have been
nled at the office OF the town clerk
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
RAFFERTY, WILL
NOT FLOG WIFE
FOR So DAYS

Thomas Rafferty,, 81 years old, I'm the
district court this morning was sentenced
to 60 days in Jail for assaulting his wife
Annie. and was fined $50 and costs for de-
facing a building.
Mrs. Rafferty, said that she not only had
to support her able bodied husband, but
that he abused her.
Sergt. Bennett of Station 6 said that he
understood that Rafferty, was In the habit
OF fiogging his wife when he saw fit to
do so, and that the other night he knocked
her down and struck her in the face.
causing It 10 swell to twice its noymal
size.
He said that he defacing of the build
ing came about when Rafferty, resisted ar
rest and In the struggle pushed the patrol
man through store window.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
MGR. p. H. WALLACE
LAID AT REST

Lewiston Me-, Nov. b.-The funeral or
Rev. Mgr. Thomas II. Wallace, pastor OF
ST. Patrick's church. was held today. Rt.
Rev. Louis S. Walsh. ID. D.. bishop OF
Portland diocese officiated and pronounc-
ed the eulogy. He was assisted by Very
Rev. NJ. c. McDonough, vicar general. of
Bangor. Two of the Dominican Fathers
of this city led the chanting of the office
for the dead by the priests. OF whom there
were more than 100 present from many
parts OF the New England states. Those
who were unable to attend the funeral
were present at high requiem mass cell
ebrated at o'clock. The interment took
place in Mount Hope cemetery, the casket
being placed in a large steel vault.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05

sive country homes OF wealthy New
Workers, and have exhibited a string OF
thoroughbreds for several years. Their
country home is one OF the show places
of Trumbull. a j colony of rich people. Mrs.
Lord is an exceedingly handsome woman
and excels i'm horsemanship.
Mr.. Lord left his home three weeks ago,
taking with him their 6-year-old daughter.
Lucy Johnson Lord their only child. and
in his action for divorce. he asks for the
custody of the daughter.
During the annual horse show at the
Greenfield Hill Country club Mrs. Lord
and the negro coachman drove back and
forth 10 the grounds daily in each other s
company, and that on occasions of the
purchase OF new horses TO add TO the
string, she always asked the advice OF the
negro and had him look on as a prospec-
tive purchaser.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
WOMAN DID IT,"
CORDEE SAYS
Of LETAER PLOT

Chicago. Nov. 5.-The government au-
thorities have reached the conclusion
that Eta l.. Mclean, the pretty stenog-
rapher for the district attorney, was moro
OF dupe than principal in the crime
OF flching government records. Gordee.
who, the girl declares. deserted his wife
and children and eloped with the stenog-
rapher from Boston. will be punished to
the limit If District Attorney Sims can
do II. He has engaged lawyers exclu-
sively for himself, and. like Adam OF old.
says, 1.-The woman did It,"
II told Mr.. Gordee of the Walsh let
ters." said Miss Mclean. land he asked
me to take the extra copies
who are the persons with whom he
conferred I'm an effort to sell the papers?'
she was asked.
"I do not know" she said. "IIe didn't
tell me what he was doing. / thought he
was spending all his time trying to sell
the typecasting machine"
What was Gordee's source OF income
Did he appear to have plenty OF money!
Il know he was able to live pretty well
1 believed he was making considerable
money. I know that I never gave him
any OF my salary. / earned 500 month
and I sent $50 OF that home to my par
ents each month. know that my mother
will be prostrated when she hears OF this
disgrace that has fallen upon me--and
all without any intention on my part to
do wrong"
The Secret Service men believe that
Miss Mclean has told the truth. but that
she has not told all, and that she Is
shielding others-that IL she tells the en-
tire truth one OF the most startling con-
spiracies TO defeat the aims OF justice
ever exposed will be shown.
Miss Mclean. II is said was persuaded
TO steal the letters under the belief that
through them Gordee could secure a good
position from or through John r. Walsh,
and that she did not understand the plot.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
TAFT GIVES UP
EUROPEAN TOUR;
C0M|AC HOME

Manila, Nov. 5-Secretary of War Taft
II Is reported will abandon his European
tour and will return directly to the Pa
cihc coast. He will leave Manila on Nov.
on the American flagship Rainbow for
Yokohama, where he will take passage
by steamer for San Francisco. This report
has been verified. though owing TO the alb
sence OF Mr.. Taft. who is out OF town
visiting the new water works. he cannot
be interviewed upon the political situa-
tion and the conditions prevailing at
Vladivostok. which 1t is reported are the
cause OF his return to America
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
USE FLAG AS ROPE
TO HANG HERSELF

Baltimore, Nov. 5.-Mrs. Cornelia Nc
Kelvie, an elderly woman. who recently
married young man, yesterday twisted
United states flag into a rope and with
1t committed suicide by hanging herself TO
a closet door.
Her body was discovered by her 13-year-
old granddaughter.
Mrs. McKelvie was n resident Of Balti-
more county. but she killed herself in
the home of son, whom she was visit
ing In this city.
Melancholia due to poor health Is sup
posed to have prompted the act
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
HOMELESS MAN
SENT TO ALMSHOUSE

Thomas Kerr. 65 years old a homeless
man. went TO Police Station 8 yesterday.
I'll and sought shelter. and Overseer Of
the Poor Cummings provided for him and
will send him to the almshouse.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
SAILOR, WHO STOLE,
PLACED ON PROBATION

Frank Williams. ss years old. sea-
far1ng man, yesterday. while drunk.
went into the store of the Shepard COM
pany and stole articles valued at IS cents
In the district court this morning he
pleaded guilty to the charge and was
placed on probation.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
THIEVES WORK GAME
TO ROB STOREKEEPER

Joseph l.. Baker reports that yesterday
afternoon man came into his store at 81
weybosset street. and was followed by
three men. ono after another. and that
the FIRST man after ordering some goods
said that he would go over to the post
office and soon return for the articles.
and that he was followed out by the three
men, and that after they had gone he dis
covered that the mon~v drawer had been
opened and si7 takep
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
SHOES STOLEN FROM
CAR IN FREIGHT YARD

IT, r. Beatty reports that n freight car
In the Northup avenue yards was broken
into yesterday and that "a pairs OF shoes,
valued at $54 were stolen.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
VICTIM OF DRINK
SENT TO WORKHOUSE

Charles walander. 60 years old, a print
er. who said he had no home. and that
his wife had left him because of his
drinking habits. in the district court this
morning pleaded guilty to being a COM
mon drunkard and was sentenced to the
state workhouse for six months.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-05
For safety md sure Proats.

Put your money I'm Choice Real Es-
tate There r. none better than Mr..
Bennett Will show you at oakland
Beach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
list District W. c. II. U. Convention

Delightful weather, a cordial re-
ceptiOn, a good attendance and a
pretty, tastefully decorated church in
which to hold the meetings, all con-
spired to help make the annual con-
vention held at HoIton, Sept. ~ ana
10, a success. The pastors of the city
kindly lent their aid, the educators
brought greetings, singers furnished
sweet music all of which added to
the real business of the convention,
made the occasion one of interest.
Many reports of work accomplished
in many lines gave a direct and force
full answer to the question: What are
the w. c. T. L. doing any way?''' A
number of good papers were present
ed, and two evening addresses given
by Miss Anna Robbins a national lee
turer. who had served in the Philip
pines as an army nurse during the
Spanish-American war, and had
brought with her on her return many
curios, which were exhibited on the
second evening to a packed house.
The officers of the past year were re-
elected: President, Mrs. Lottie A.
Case; secretary, Mrs Clara Currie;
treasurer, Mrs. Nettie L. Crandall
Those present from Topeka were Mrs
Case, Mrs. Currie. Mrs. Emma Blair,
Mrs. Belle Clevenger, Mrs. Clara
Baker. Mrs Votaw and Miss Bray.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
ORDINANCE NO. 1908.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING THE
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
track on Holiday street, from Sixth
avenue to Eight avenue, in the city Of
Topeka.
Be 1t Ordained by the Mayor and Coun-
cilmen of the City of Topeka.
Section 1. That there is hereby granted
to The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
way Company the right to construct,
maintain. use and operate railroad track
along and upon Holiday street, from
point of connection with its Track No. AZ,
now constructed, Is feet north of the
south line of Sixth avenue; thence to the
south line of Eighth avenue.
Sec. . That the said Railway Company
shall construct and maintain suitable
crossings over said track at all street and
alley intersections, and shall construct
and maintain proper culverts and water
ways, all at it's own cost, the same to be
done under the supervision and direction
of the city engineer.
Sec g. That the said Railway Company
shall not permit cars to remain on said
track in any of said streets or alleys lon
ger than may be reasonably necessary for
the loading or unloading thereof at the
various industries to which the same may
be placed for such purpose.
Sec. 4. That the said Railway Company
shall indemnify and save harmless the city
of Topeka from all damages. costs or ex-
penses for the payment of which the city
may become liable to any person, or cor
poration, by reason of the granting of
said right of way to said Railway Com
pany, or by reason of the construction or
operation of said railway track in the
streets ana Alleys AFORESAID, OF Dy reason
of said Railway Company falling to con-
struct suitable and proper crossings, Gull
verts and waterways, as herein provided.
or by reason of said company falling to
perform and comply with any other of the
provisions or requirements of this ordi-
nance.
Sec. 5. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after is publi-
cation in The Topeka State Journal
Passed the Council Sept 9, 1907.
Approved Sept. 16. 1907.
TSeaI1 VIM. GREEN, Mayor.
Attest: C. B. BURGE, Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
AUCTIONS.
CLEAN SWEEP.


will sell at public auction to the high
est and best bidder at my farm miles
east of Topeka, miles northeast of Te-
cumseh. IL miles north of Spencer sta
ton. on Tuesday, Sept. II. 1907, the follow
ing described property. to-wit: l heavy
draft team, 1 team work horses, VT. POO;
l driving horse, milk cows, fresh soon,
2-year-old-steers, 3 calves, heifer calves,
1 yearling bull, pure bred Poland China
sows, 1 thoroughbred Poland China boar
(Sunshine by Ryes Sunshine 63003. dam
Tecumseh Jewell 140954, 1 4-months old
boar. 4-months gilt, IA shoats. weight IS
to 100 pounds, (these hogs are all in good
shape and fine Individually: 1 DeerinE
hay rake. farm wagon, lumber wag
ons, 2 steel harrows, l gang disk plOw, !
disk harrow. listers, 1 drill, walking
cultivators, 1 seeder, spring wagons, 1
buggy. hay racks, l road cart, Butch
ering device and scalding pan. stirring
plows, diamond plows, sets double har-
ness, 1 stalk cutter, 2 5-toOth cultivators, 2
saddles, sets single harness, l corn shell
Ter IS acres good corn, in field, acres
kaffir corn in field, 10 tons millet hay
straw. 300 good walnut posts, some good
stove wood incubator, / brooder, 10 doz-
en- chickens, some household and kitchen
furniture, rakes, shovels. hoes and many
o'clock sharp. Lunch at noon.
Terms of Sale: All sums of so and I'M
der cash. All sA over SO a credit of u
months will be .Syen with interest at
not paid when due to draw per cent
from date of sale. purchaser giving note
with approved security. Six per cent dis
count for cash on time sales All property
to be settled for before removal.
JAMES MATHEWS
COL. NJ. T CREWS & SON, Statesmen
Office 123 E Sixth st.
THEO. KREIPE, Clerk.
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nesday; the second Monday class.
Thursday and the Sunday school class
Friday.
\ number of the blase 2-year-olds
upon whom the pleasures of society
nave begun to pail. have dragged out
their old school books and will enroll
at Washburn or Bethany this year.
MI and Mrs. Ralph Skinner enter
tanned at cards Saturday evening for
Mr.. Pierre Anderson of St. Marys and
Mr. Arthur Read of Arkansas CITY.
Their guests included Mr. and Mrs.
John David Gossett, Doctor and Mrs.
Otto kiene. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer OIin-
ger, Miss Berenice Fuller Miss Edna
Morrow. Miss Agnes Fiske. Miss Louise
kelam, Miss Mary Meade, Miss Alice
Lakin, Miss Mary Daniels Miss Nell
Skinner, Miss May Reed. Miss Alice
Skinner. Mr.. Glenn MilIice. Doctor
Robert Stewart, Doctor Elmer Hill. Mr..
Hal Norton. Mr.. Wilbur Galloway Mr.
George Skinner, Mr.. Read and Mr.. An
derson.
A Topeka man who went out of
town recently met a beautiful girl
who is expecting to come to Topeka to
visit this winter Nov what - he
demanded of friend. Will they find to
complain of in that girl? She's beau
tful-I know enough to say that
without fear of contradiction But
WHAT'S wrong with her? The girls are
sure to find something the matter with
her and 1 would like to know in ad-
vance what especial form their knock
ing will take"
Next to re-trimming an old hat the
average woman most enjoys cutting
her children's hair.
A wedding of interest to many
friends which will take place this
week is that of Miss Grace Otis and
Mr.. Jay Smith. which will be
'olemnized very quietly at the home of
he brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Otis, 1918 West Tenth avenue,
Wednesday evening. Only the mem
0ers of both families and a few init
nate friends have been asked. The
tut OF town guests will be: Mr.. and I,
Mrs. A. w. Smith of Mcpherson. par
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
CaDtain MCCULLOUGH to JAN.

Leavenworth, Kan, Sept. 16.-
Charles E. Mccullough, first lieuten-
ant in the Fifteenth cavalry until his
dismissal from the service September
5. has been brought to the military
prison to serve a two years sentence.
Mccullough is the first regular army
officer to be placed in confinement in
the purely military prison.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
Death of c. J. Fletcher.

Kansas City, Sept. 16.-Clarence J.
Fletcher, president and secretary of
the Fletcher Grocery company of this
city, died Sunday of peritonitis. aged
"A years Mr.. Fletcher has been a
eight years. Before coming here he
was in the grocery business in Wichita,
Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
n ONE-ARNIED AUTOIST.
Mayor FrizzeH of Larned Buys a
Rambler ct Wichita

Wichita, Sept 16-Mayor E. E. F'riz-
zell of Larned, Kan, is perhaps the only
one-armed man in America who OPP
crates a high-poWer- automobile. Sat
urday he was i'll Wichita and purchased
from the Wichita Automobile company
a 40-horse power Rambler touring car
and drove it back to Larned from here
Mr. F'rizzeH is most enthusiastic au-
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To Remove Freckies Q Pimples
In Ten Days, Use Nadinola

Oh Z AM, q new dis
covery, sold under a
positive guarantee, and
money refunded If it
fails to remove freckles.
pimples, liver spots.
tan, sallowness, collar
dlscolorations, black
neaos and eruptions OF
tne SKIN, no matter of
q oW long standing.
0rolnary cases in 10
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-09-16
)SOciety|

The marriage of Miss Florence Ros-
Slngton and Mr.. Walter ". Colpitts of
Kansas City, will be celebrated the ev-
enlng OF Tuesday, October Is, half after
ton aunt, Mrs 7. ]. KeIlam in Topeka
after January 1, Mr. and Mrs. Colpitts
VIII be at home in the Nassau fats.
Thirty-seventh and Main streets
X
Hugh Mcfarland who is the recog-
niZed authority on Washburn girls. and
other connofsseurs, who have been out
70 look them over, say there is a new
beauty at the college this year who is
likely to make trouble for the town
girls as well as for the other goods.
y
At the request of many members an
other photograph entertainment with
an entire change of programme will be
given at the Country club next We'd
nesday evening, September Is. at s
o'clock
It is said that in a church in To-
peka where seats are in great demand,
the ushers show visitors to a certain
pew well up front which is rent
ed to six different members of the
that although they have all paid rent
on the pew for. a number of years they
have never yet collided-
Mrs. C F. Menninger entertained the
first Monday Bible study class infor-
mally last Friday afternoon and will
give a series Of afternoons this week
for her other classes at which the work
for the winter Will be outlined and dis
cussed- The Life of Christ will be the
subject this season. covered as usual by
illustrated lectures by Mrs Menninger.
The first Tuesday class will meet with
her tomorrow afternoon; the second
Tuesday class viii be entertained Wed
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