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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-03

"He can see through matter" one
q the ladies tnterposed. 1t was Nine:
P r.! He can see through, q box"
as our grandmother's used, from her
dress pocket. What is In this?" Size
Inquired, holding 1t up to him.
..,s Senor Herrera a, gazed through. It.
tings his brows with the effect Of Sec
ing into the box; zone an American
s.; one a French 10 franc piece; one
20 marks, German, Of the old Emperor
She opened the box and passed 81
round. Sir Charles smiled a quiet
), Z confederacy!' he muttcrod, half to
himself. "Confederacy!"
The. Seer turned to him with sui
he said, in n very impressive Voice.
"a sign that will convince you! Very
well, well; you have letter in your left
ter. Do you wish me to read it outY
1 VIII, II you desire It."
g, II may seem to- those who knows
SIR Charles Incredible, but am bound
What that letter contained 1 cannot
and evasily. mo, thank you; j Won't
trouble you. The exhibition you have
kind more than amply sufiices." And
his fingers straved nervously to his
waistcoat pocket, as IL he was half
afraid, even then. Senior Herrera would
read It. BiDgs
fancied. too. he glanced somewhat
anxiously toward Nine. Picardet.
The Seer bowed curteously. Your
will, senior. is law" he said. ~ make
II a principle. though 1 can see through
all things, invariably to respect tile
secrecies and snnctittes. If 1t were not
so might dissolve society For which
OF us is there who could bear the
whole truth being told about llim?"
He Eaaed around the room. An un-
pleasant thrill supervened. Most Of us
felt this uncanny Spanish American
knew really too much. And soinn of
US were engaged in financial opera
lions.
"Tor example," tho Seer continued
blnndly, Il happened a few weeks ago
to trave1 down here from Paris by
train with a very Intelligent man. a
company promoter. He had In his bag
some documents-some confidential
documents"-he glanced at Sir Charles.
You know the kind of thing, my
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-03
Of tho card, which had an embossed
edge, with u small middle square OF q

Of tho card, which had an embossed
edge, withta small middle square OF q
,. sIr Charles !, {, had natural diyneli.
with III" he asked. d. "a miliiopaise's
signature has 80 many uses.)
Seer e put rep fhs ea aad II then
to- burn 1t. After that I shall show
you your own nnme written in let
ters of blood on my arm in your own
handwriting"
nature was to be burned MS soon as
finished he didn't mind giving 1t. He
wrote his name in his usual. firm,
clear style--tlie writing OF n man who
Of drawing q check for five thousand.
Look at It long" the Seer said,
from the other side Of the room. He
had not watched him. write 4,
Seer was really beginning to produce
I'LL impression.
Seer exclaimed.
Sir Charles like q. lamb, placed 1t
The Seer strobe forward. "Give me
the envelope. lie said He took It in
his hand, walked over toward the fire.
1t crumbles into ashes" he cried. Then
he came back to the middle OF. the
room, close to the green light. rolled
up his sleeve. and held his arm be-
fore Sir Charles. There. in blood red
letters, my brother -inlaw read the
name. Charles Vandrift." in his own
handwriting.
II see how that's done" Sir Charles
murmured. drawing back. TITS q
clever delusion, but still I see through
1T. It's like that ghost book. Your Ink
was deep green; your light was green;
YOU made me look att long; and then
I saw the same thing written on the
skin Of your arm In Complementary
colors."
you think so?" the Seer replied
with curious curl OF the lip.
swered.
Quick MS lightning the Seer again
rolled up his sleeve That's your
name." he cried. in a very clear voice,
"but not your whole name. What do
you say. then, to my right? Is this one
also a complementary color?" He held
his other arm out. There in sea green
letters I read the name, "Charles
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-03

ed coIonel clay because he ' APPEARS
to possess an india rubber face and
he can mold 1t like clay In tho hands
OF the potter. Real name unknown.
Nationality equally French and Eng
sion former maker OF wax figures to
the Musee Gevin. Age. what he
choses. Employs his knowledge to
mold his own nose and cheeks. with
wax additions. to the character he
desires to personate. Auquiline this
time, you say Helm! ANYTHING Ike
these photographs" lie rumnaged his
desk and handed us two.
swered. Except, perhaps. as to the
neck. everything hero Is quite unlike
him"
'.Then that's the colonel" the COM
missary answered. with decision. rub.
bling his hands in glee. Look here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
INDICTED FOR GRAFT.
Peoria Officials Charged scith MoL-
fe0sance and EmbezzlemeRf.
IBv Telerraph The Trlhgne.l

Peoria, III. March 9--The grand jury to-day
indicted former county officials and the present
CITY clerk on charges Of grating. Their report
charges that in the last few years these officials
have stolen over $4,000 from the funds Of the
county and city
The report to-day the result of eight
weeks OF investigation. The men indicted are
Robert Joos. city clerk for enbezzerneut and
mslfeasance I'm office: .. y. Potter. ex-sheriff,
Cor classifying public records: r. NJ. Conkey.
former deputy. FOR embezzement. and Sherman
Hunt former deputy. for eXtortion.
EX-Sheriff Charles Z Johnston was the first
man 70 charge that the former sheriff and his
deputies were purchasing goods for themselves
ana having them charged to the county. The
investigation indicated also that names of per-
sons who had never been arrested were carried
sheriff and his deputies collecting the bills for
keeping them In four wears il is alleged they
robbed the county Of $4,000 in this manner.
In the ONCE Of the city clerk the books We're in
confusion, and many records seemed TO have
been destroyed. An expert auditor was EN-
Dioyed. 6nd il is estimated that the city lost
from $4,000 10 $4,000. The larger part Of this
money alleged TO be from fees for saloon
Licenses which were not turned into the City
Treasurer.
Following so closely upon the exposure OF
Schools who stole s86D,O0O from the school
funds. the present report of the grand jury has
caused a sensation in the city, and there is
demand for the cleaning of all offices.
The trials Of persons indicted to-day viii take
place at the present term Of court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
DOUMA TAKES RECESS
Rumors of Speedy DissOlution-Re-
acti0HiSts Angry.

& Petersburg March 9-Parliaraent adj
tourned tonight at the conclusion OF the elec-
ton of officers. 1t accepted the suggestion OF
the President TO take a recess for several days
Next week will enable the committees on ere
6ertiaIs appointed to-day. 10 report on the con-
tested seats. The number OF such seats in this
body Is three times as great as in the hrst
Douma The next session Will be held "edneS-
day or Thursday OF next week. 1t has been pro-
visionaIIy agreed that Premier StOlypn Is 10
deliver his programme at the second session.
The air tonight is full OF rumOrs OF dissoin-
ton. the reactionaries having passed resoiU-
ton 10 make the proposed disqualification OF ~
Kroushevan and NJ. PuUishkevitch cause fe7
war. 10 withdraw in a body if either Deputy i
unseated and to petition the Emperor 10 dis
solve parliament Immediately. NJ, Kroushevan
threatens openly that his exclusion from tns
Donna will be followed by more than anu
Jewish attacks in Southern Russia
Another dangerous factor 10 the COnllnuahCs
Of parliament is the action Of the Radical pspu-
ties who are taking advantage OF their lnnnlu-
nifty to organize revolutionary meetings among
the wOrkmen Of ST. Petersburg.
The great body Of the Deputies, however are
opposed 10 attempts to disrupt the Douua- ms
leaders of the various factions are making an
Pndeavor to steer the house safely thrnuGh ths
troubled waters. The Socialists themselves nave
split on the question of tactics, and the Mod
crates are working with the Constitutional Dem
Ocrats against the Extremists.
The Constitutional Democrats have selected
NJ MaklaCOfr 4 lawyer of Moscow, TO be leade.
on the floor. He is one OF 81 group OF lawyers
formed TO defend political prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
WILL DEFY THE UNION.
altitude of SHpbuiIding Company
Makes Bitter Strike Likely.

Cleveland March 9.-The American Shlpbuild-
ing Company VIII close all its yards the
Great Lakes and spend something like $4,000. 600
which il has in the hanks before it win yield to
tho demands OF tn Shpbuilders' Union. This is
the statement made ap-day by closely in
toucl with the affairs OF the company.
Vice-President WeyanG issued an order to-
night for d general strike of shipbuilders in the
employ of the American Silipbuilding Company.
70 become effective Monday. The order is also
made 20 include the sO-cailed independent yards
at EcOrse and ST. Clair. Mich. The shipbuild-
ing yards Of the American Shipbuilding Com
pany mentioned in the strike order according to
Mr. Weyand's statement are Buffalo, Cleveland
LOTain, WYandotte Bay City. Mich. South Chi
cago and West Superior. Mr. Weyand says that
he has assurances that the antire five thousand
union shipbuilders employed in these yards will
20 out Monday, and he believes that many cS
Ehe union employees Of other trades. such as
lnachinists not included in the order viii strike
IN sympathy with the shpbuiders.
Buffalo. March 9.-The men employed in the
Buffalo yards have an agreement with Presi-
denr Smith of the local branch Of the Ameri-
can Shipbuilding Company which IL is claimed
win exempt them from the general strike order
President Smith does not expect any trouble
here Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

the insanity OF which he became aware. Not
she least convincing evidence = the way in
which he died. Ee told many persons and con-
Finced them. ~ the great wealth which he eX
pected 10 receive any Cay, = hiie living in apart
gnents which were rapidly eating mp what money
he had. His relatives in Texas did not know that
he was married. nor Of his career. more or less
under cover. when he was making fat the pock-
cts Of the bookmalzers and Wall Street brokers.
All his associates agree that he was living such
life. and perhaps had been doing IL much long
~ than has been known, which led inevitably 10
crime and then paress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
IROQUOIS CASE OYER.
Ordinance TnUaljd-MGnager Can
not BE Prosecuted.

Dauviue, Ill., March S.-Judge kimbrOugh this
afternoon decided that the Chicago ordinance on
which was based the indictment OF William j.
Davis charged with Uanslaughter on account
OF the burning of the IrOquOis Theatre at Chiea-
go. OF which Davis was manager at the Tins. Is
invalid IN so far as the prosecution OF the case
is concerned. The decision puts an end to the
trial
The judge rendered his decision following ar
gument OF counsel. which consumed two days.
Following the decision, the court called In ths
Jury which had not been allowed 20 hear the
arguments. and directed the jurors 60 return q
verdict OF not guilty. This was done, and the
court directed the Sheriff TO release the defend
ont. This terminated any criminal action
against Mr.. Davis on account Of the 1rOquOis
fire. Mr. Davis and party Of attorneys. friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

Our shoes are constructed
on scientific lasts. properly balanced
and will moi cause foot strain or an
unnatural position in walking or
standing.
We offer Misses. Youths and
Children's Shoes In shapes that are
stylish. comfortable and serviceable.
Street shoes, dress shoes. dancing
pumps, slippers and infants bootees
in wide variety Of fashions and sizes.
showing weights and feathers adapted
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The Best Damp Proof Shoe for boys
and girls..is made with pllable water
proof sole that keeps the feet warm
and dry. A very useful shoe at this
season Of the year.
Prices invariably the lowest for
shoes Of known value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10

son of Mrs William Thaw. and the sister-in-law
of Harry Thaw the prisoner.
The county detectives attached TO Mr., Jeromes
office have been sent out for every person men
toned by Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in her testt-
mony and efforts will be made TO round them
up high or low, to get every bit of outstanding
evidence that may bear in any measure on the
rebuttal of young Mrs. Thaws story. 1t ts
hardly likely that many Of these persons Will be
called TO testify under the rules of evidence, but
information they can give to the District Attor-
ney it Is thought, win be valuable asset tow
ard maintaining the peoples case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
ROAD MAKERS CONVENTION.

Albany, March s.-Goyernor Hughes has designat-
ed Frank L. Getman. OF Ithaca. deputy state en-
gneer; Edmund +. Van Hoesen. OF Albany: Frank
.. Lyon. Of Binghamton. and J. y. 8IcCliutock OF
Rochester. as delegates TO represent New York
State the fourth annual convention or the
American Road Makers Association. which il 10
be held in PittsburG on March l. and 70.
II IS probable that another delegate will be an
pointed from the Western part OF the state a M
tioual congress OF state highway commissioners
Will be held in connection with the convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
SEEK MARVIN BOY HERE.
Police Hard at Work on Cleo
Father Noe BlameS Pirates.

The search for four year-old Horace Marvin,
who was kidnapped from his fathers home at
kits Hammock. Del, last Monday. has led to
this city. and last night the Police Headquarters
detective bureau, assisted by Dr. Harvey w.
Marvin. half brother of the missing lad. be-
gan vigorous search.
DR.. Harvey Marvin yesterday afternoon went
to Hoboken, n. J., on receipt of a telegram from
Chief of Police Hayes, of the town. Chief Hayes
informed Dr. Marvin that his men had found
lost boy who answered to tho description fur
nished OF the missing boy. DR.. Marvin saw the
boy ana said that. although he resembled his
half brother. 1t was not the right lad.
DIR. Marvin about to start for Delaware
again when he read an article in an evening
paper saying that a boy like the missing one
had been seen on a Fort Lee ferryboat Mon
day night in the custody OF an Italian man and
woman. The newspaper story continued that
the couple seemed 10 be quarrelling as to which
should take care of the youngster. who was
crying that he wanted 10 60 back.
on reading the story DR.. Marvin decided not
TO go home at once He paid visit to the
Police Headquarters instead.
While he closeted with Detective Sergeant
Barrett at Police Headquarters the telephone
bell rang. man the other end Of the wire
gave his name to the police, with the restriction
that IL should not be made public The
said that he had been crossing on the Fort Lee
Ferry on Monday. and saw the Italian and the
woman with the boy. The man said that the
youngster fought with the when she
tried 10 quiet him, and cried 4 want to go back
home"
The man told Detective Barrett that he asked
the woman about the boy. but she said that he
was her child. He suspicious and followed
them to 130th street and Broadway he said
where he the man get a southbound car.
The man said that he would be willing 10 have
the police call at his house and he would tell
all he knew. DIT. Marvin and Detective Sergeant
Schneider started at once for the mans home
Detective Schneider and DR.. Marvin went 10 the
nome Of the man who thought he the boy
Later Il stated that the Robert Ber-
uccke. OF No. 1913 Dawson street. The Bronx
Bernecke said ne crossing the Fort Lee
ferryboat, which leaves the Jersey side o. NJ
He 4 woman he said. with FOUR ear-old
boy answers the description OF the kldna pped
Marvin boy. When he spoke to her the woman
said she needed nelp. The boy. she said. had
been in the care OF her sister, and that she was
now taking him to her home. BeTnecke said lie
thought the wOman's actions were very suspicious
DR.. Marvin said that he would remain In the city
until tonight. hoping that the police viii be able
10 help him in finding the missing lad
Pittsburg. March at was learned here to-
night that the Pttsburg police have under sur
VIGILANCE a man and boy. supposed TO be the
kidnapper and the missing son of Dr. Horace
Marvin, of Kits Hammock. Del. The police re-
fuse all information. except 10 say they have
teiegraphed 10 Dr. Marvin for photograph OF
the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE POLICY.

Sacramento. Cal. March 9-After eight weeks
work by the Senate and the Assembly Committees
on Insurance Laws. the State Assembly passed and
sent TO the Governor this afternoon report pro-
vlding for a standard IRE Insurance policy N
California. All earthquake and falling building
clauses are barred but certain forms Of RIDERS.
printed In red ink permitted. All riders re-
slFiCting and diminishing the risks Or ths ~
surer must be signed BY the insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
PROFESSORS SALARIES INCREASED.
Columbia University Budget Provides for
Advance for Twenty-Five.

The trustees OF Columbia University. In their
budget of 1sO7-'1S which was made public yester-
A. oD,o,ncad that the salaries of twenty-five
members OF the teaching STAFF had been increased
from 20 20 per cent. The oudset itsell Ou"tS
10 over e. OOOOOQ The increase IN the salaries or
several professors due to remarks IN the last re-
mort NJ president Butler to the trustees regarding
Increased cost OF living. The question has been
referred to a special COMMITTEES. consisting or pr.
IS,,tier Edward Mitchell. chairman OF the finance
COMMITTEES, and Seth Low, ex-presdent OF the uni
Tbe budget il divided among Columbia University.
Fernard college Teachers College and the college
OF PhaTmarcy as follows: -, =.
Columbia Barnard Teachers Phar-
University. college college. macy,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
MoMAN no car LETARE MEnAL-

South Bend, Ind. March 9-KathcTine Eleanor
Conway, Editor OF 1.-THE Boston Pilot was selected
to-day 10 receive the LsRtage medal for 1907. A
medal IS given annually 10 some member OF the
Catholic laity in the United States FOR service 10
religion. art, science philanthropy. Miss Con-
way is the fourth woman 10 receive the honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-10
PASSENGER AND FREIGHT WRECKED.

TPy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Asheville. y. g., March 9.-PasseGger train No. @
from the s6Iiti-alt 10 arrive here at D. m was
in collision with tFain No. 90. a heavy freight al
Tryon, \. g. tonight. The engineer ana fireman
escaped by iuHlliug. A number of passengers We're
injured but no was killed.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-09-21

"Lohengrin" in tie ceremony; an an
dantino and the Mendelssohn WED
ding March as they left the church.
Following the service were recep-
ton and supper to the bridal party,
The house was decorated, the hall
and rarlors in pink and white asters
and the library in red. where punch
was served by Miss Elbridge Thomas.
The dining room was in pink and
white On the center of the table
was a large crystal bowl Of pink and
white asters, and smaller bowls at each
end of the tables filled with pink and
white sweet peas. Mrs J. J. Thomas
had charge of the dining room, while
coffee was poured by Miss Park and
Miss Kiesel of Ogden, The dining
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-09-21
SOCIAL.

One of the most elegant and per-
fectly appointed weddings which ever
occurred in this city was that of Miss
Evelyn Lannan Thomas, daughter of
Hon. A. L. Thomas and Mr.. Willard
Downing Foster, which took place OH
Wednesday evening at St. PauPs
Episcopal church, Rev. Paul Jones
officiating. The bride was most ex-
quisilely gowned and wore diamond
pendant, the gift of the bride groom.
She carried white roses and was at
tended by her sister, Mrs. Samuel c.
Park. Miss Annie Adams was maid
or honor, and the brides maids, Miss
Katherine Adams and Miss Frances
Cowan. A. L. Thomas, Jr., was best
man
Mr.. Berkhoel presided at the organ
and Asher Cowan played the violin.
Before the ceremony they played the
Evening Song" by Schumann, and
"Cavinto" as the bridal party entered.
They played the wedding march from
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-09-21
ADMISSION rs CENTS.

Mis-. VIM. II. Child gave recep-
ton on Thursday afternoon to about
two hundred of her lady friends. The
handsome residence was scene of
brillancy during the afternoon. The
hostess was assisted in receiving by
Mrs, Dininny and Mrs. Silver. Re-
freshments were served.
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-09-21

room was lighted with pink shades.
The church was beautifully decorat-
ed in pink and white asters and dah-
las, with palms and plumosa. Broad
satin ribbons in pink were tied at each
pew. F. M. Foster, A. R. Thomas,
w. w. Little and c. II. Gibbs of Mich
igan were ushers. Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
left on the late train for a n onth's
trip IN the East
Mrs. Elizabeth Bonnemort has is
sued invitations for a lawn musicale
to be given in honor Of Miss Sigrid
Peterson on Monday evening next
at her elegant home on Brigham
street
Truth. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1901-1908, 1907-09-21

THE BIGGEST FAIR EVER
HELD IN THE WHOLE WEST.
THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
COMING.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-14
Cranberries at Huston's.

Alfalfa seed for sale at Luna
burg & Dalton's.
Grant Thompson is in the city
on a visit to his family.
Local merchants report Christ
mas shopping quite brisk.
Sylvester Smith is over from
his home the other side Of Mar
rows.
The many friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. S. Miller enjoyed n dance
at their home last night.
Frank Pierce arrived here yes
terday evening from over in Ida
no. He expects TO remain here
all winter
Ralph Curl left Monday for the
Paulina country where he will
work for J. ID. Combs this win
ter. Blue Mt. Eagle.
You can get fancy dishes,
Japanese stuff, >glassware and
such for Christmas at c. II.
Voegtly's. Wait and see. The
price won't kill you.
VIM. Hanley is still nursing
his shoulder and arm which were
hurt in a runaway last week.
He states that the rig ran over
him but fortunately no bones
were broken.
DIR. w. l.. Marsden left Thurs
day afternoon for Wild Horse
where he was called to see a man
in the employ of the p. l.. S. Co.
at White Horse who was suffer
ing from pneumonia. The doc
tor expects TO be back Monday.
Chas. Davis came down from
Harney Monday bringing a chal
lenge from the Harney Athletic
Club to play either or both the
first and second basket ball teams
of the b. A. C. at Burns during
the holidays. The Times-Herald
understands the challenges have
been accepted and that the gam
es will be played on Dec. %.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-14

DR. W G. Brown, Dentist Omcp
in the new stone building nnr,h II
the Post Office.
Some fine thoroughbred Rhode
Island Red cockercls for sale.
Inquire at this office.
The weather has taken a very
wintery change and we are all
looking at the size Of our wood
piles,
The Baptist Ladies' Aid viii
give n box social at the B. A. G..
hall on next Wednesday evening,
Dec. Is, Immediately following
the program Of the teachers ms
tiute at the Presbyterian church.
The ladies are requested to bring
baskets with luncheon fos two
and the gentlemen are invited 20
come and purchase.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1907-12-14
FOR SALE

At DEMO Oregon General
merchandise business. saloon.
hotel also buildings and land.
dwelling house and furniture.
For particulars address
Mrs. A. SCuuBEHER,
DEMO. Oregon.