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World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1907-01-17

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The Washington times., 1907-09-01

stances both the young women and
men were educated. popular leaders in
the community in which they lived.
Somebody is responsible for allowing
the young women to be alone IN the
company OF young men, no matter how
intimate the relationship OF their fami-
lies. II the fathers and brothers in
these cases had been at all times as
careful as they should have been Of
the young women whose ruin they
have avenged, there would have been
no need Of their taking the lives &C the
men who wrOnged a sister in one case
and daughter IN the other
Numbering the authors Of the dis
grace Of these unfortunate young wom-
en- can never undo the consequences
Of having neglected to guard them
from all evil. and exposing them TO
the wiies OF men by allowing them 10
be alone with them. In both cases the
unwritten law prevailed, and all
who read the revolving testimony felt
a deep sympathy for the victims and
their avengers. In both these cases of
unparalleled provoCation it was proved
that gross negligence had been prac-
uced in the guardianship of the victim.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Results of Parental Neglect

homes. not only in the homes Of unde-
sirable citizens and the unhappy poor,
but in the homes of the influential and
well-tO-do, yea, yea. verify in the
homes OF the agents Of the law.
Parents allow If they do not &C
quiesce in the introduction into their
homes Of vicious literature of all
kinds; the Use of intoxicating liquors
and tobacco, permitting their children
to smoke cigarettes, the most fatal OF
all vices 10 the physical, mental and
moral constitution of the young and
old. They allow their sons and
daughters TO attend vaudeville per-
formances, and enjoy the amateur at
tempts at limitations Of the perform
ances; playing OF the music and sing
ing OF vaudeville songs in their own
hOmes-all Of which can have no other
effect but TO increase the taste for ques-
tionable amusements and lowering the
standard Of mortality and sobriety.
Fathers are very careless in their
own habits and commit all kinds OF
breaches of propriety to the knowledge
of their sons. who do not hesitate 10
copv their example. Mothers give
much more llLlG 70 lLCii AeNu6AAeOA9
wardrobes than TO the cultivation Of
their minds and hearts and the instill-
ing into their minds high moral
sense of mOdesty and virtue They
allow their daughters to go anywhere
and everywhere with young men with
out a proper chaperon.
They permit them to drive about the
country with young men without real
izing they are cTiminally exposing
them. Serious consequences ensue-
fathers and brothers are appealed TO
To avenge ges-tra gedies follow,
and families are plunged into al whirl-
pooI Of shame and sorrow over the
wreck of lives.
All of this might have been avoided
if the parents had been watchful over
their sons and daughters, and as ready
IN guard them from evil as they are
10 avenge wrong inflicted
Human lives are fearful prizes to
nav for parental negligence Of their
children. for notwithstanding they may
have reached their majority. they are
in all too many instances children in
wisdom.
virginia has recently furnished some
shocking cases OF murder, following
criminal conduct on the part OF men,
bers of reputable families who were
connected by marriage. In TWO in
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
By MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

. He boards of charities are con-
tinually reporting from actual
investigation the most appal-
ling neglect by parents of their
children from infancy 10 their ma
jointly.
Babies of a few hours, days or weeks
are allowed 10 suffer from heartless in
difference to tneir-needs. Many moth
ers. dose their babies with anodynes to
quiet the outcries of helpless, limo
cent infants, when il they would pay
attention TO their needs and give them
proper care they would spare them
selves infinite trouble and their chill
dren cruel suffering.
Parents WAC do not make the matter
OF bringing children into the world
matter Of conscience, never realize TO
what extent they are responsible for
their children from the hour of their
birth. Scientists claim that the first
seven years of a cnild's life are the
years in which the foundation of its
future physical, mental. and moral
characters are laid. Those in immedi-
ate charge of a child during this criti-
ctl period are therefore directly re-
sponsible for the character of tlelr
charges when they have grown TO
mans or woman's estate.
IL the laws of health and sanitation
are disregarded, physical wrecks are
the products. If the development OF
their mental powers is overlooked. ig-
norance and feeble minds are the legit-
innate consequences. If immortality
and vice are the environment, crime
and depravity invariably follow.
All of these conditions are in the
hands of the parents 10 make their
children happy and useful citizens if
they choose to practice eternal vigil
lance, coupled with untiring love for
their children. II they are careless
and Indifferent they may expect their
sons and daughters to fall into the
hands of tempters, who line every
pathway through hfe.
Specialists, who nave made a care
full study of the question, are Obliged
TO report that youthful crime is in
creasing at an alarming rate. and this,
too, in the face of the prodigal provi-
sion by philanthropists and lawmakers
for the education and protection Of the
youth of our land. Manifestly, the
explanation can only be found in the
lack of parental oversight and de-
mOralized condition in far too many
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
Convicted BY Story.

Perhaps it was the first time in the
history of Jurisprudence that a man
was ever convicted of murder because
he wrote the story of a murder, but
the fact remains that at the arrest Of
Higgins the manuscript was found in
his pocket, and at the trial the pros
ecuting attorney read it with such
force and emphasis that as the jury
listened and looked at the prisoner
sitting quietly in his chair, each man
heard as if a full and written confess
sion was being made Throughout
the trial the story was insisted on as
proving Higgins guilt: it was even
admitted as evidence. Higgins swore
that he had written the story four
years previous. but no one believed
him. He also said that he was not
IN Adrian at the time Of the murder,
but no one believed him. He also said
that he got his revolver from trav-
cling doctor. but no one believed him.
His literary guilty sentenced him to
prison for life.
When Higgins brother appeared be-
fore the pardon board all these points
were dealt with. The records of BIichi-
CAMS state prison were produced to
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

show that Higgins did write the story
some four years previous to the muir
der. and that, therefore, it could not
have been a description Of the Ladd
murder-a theory on which the prose-
cution rested. It was a strange mo-
ment when the records of the prison
were produced In an effort to release
a man from the same prison. II came
about this way: for years there has
been a literary society among the con-
victs, and like all well-organized So
cicties It has a secretary whose duty
it IS to record in a record book the
minutes Of the meeting. The book
contains the handwriting of many
men who have served successfully as
secretaries, some Of them now free
and living upright lives In course Of
time It came John Higgins turn to
keep the record. Higgins was in Jail
on a ten-year sentence for. burglary,
and his talent for writing made him
one of the leaders of the literary club.
After he had been elected secretary
the prisoner who was reInquishing the
task wrote: John Hig, you can have
this book now" Thereafter, for
while, the record was kept in Higgins
hand, later II was turned over to an
other secretary. the writing of all
appearing in regular form. 1t was
the order that once every so often
the members must produce some origi-
nal writing. One day in his cell Hig-
gins read that & paper was offering
$50 for the best story dealing with
crime that should be submitted to its
editors. Higgins wrote with pencil on
manila paper "A Life for a Life" in
tending TO submit it to the contest
He kept it, however, and read it at
the next meeting of the literary So
ciety. Then, as he made mp the rec
ord of that evenings gathering he re-
corded. along with the rest of the
program in his book. John NJ. Hig-
gins, original story, A Life for
Life That was December Is, 1898.
over three years before Lafayette
Ladd was murdered-ApriI Il, 1897.
This prison book was produced by the
brother to vindicate Higgins. Little
did he think when making that inno-
cent little entry that perhaps it
might one day restore him to freedom.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

at the time to have been one Of the
most eloquent Utterances ever heard
in a southern Michigan courtroom He
has protested his innocence continual
Iy. His brother. who is president OF
the Lake Orion assembly resort, has
never given up hope Of Johns release,
but has worked quietly and without
herOics until he was able 20 appear
before the pardon board yesterday.
He feels that he has unclinched every
Argument that could have convicted
his brother.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

sion Lam about to desecrate and
rob. No light comes from the
window where but a short time
before 1 could look through and
see luxury and wealth \ step
nearer, and my heart beats with
increased force, but I cannot go
back. 1 approach the window,
and soon have it loosed from its
fastenings. What a changed at
mOsphere; the perfume of flow
ers fills the open space before
me. / enter this vault of wealth,
and for a moment I stand like a
statue. The heavy breathing of
the sleeper tells me 1 am safe, as
l went toward the room where |
was to find the treasure l COW
eted. o GOdl Discovered! A
command, a shot, and I stagger,
but quickly recovering / face my
antagonist. In deadly combat
we engage. A life must go out.
I place the weapon to his breast
and fire. A groan and a relin-
pushed grasp tell me too plainly
I have killed my opponent. Fly
for your life" cries the same in
visible voice that led me on. Out
into the night I sped, over lawns
and across the pavement; on l
went while could be
heard the shrill whistle of the
vigilant officers who had gath
cred at the home L had de-
stroyed.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Higgins statement Of getting the re-
VoiFer from him. And the abb that
Higgins furnished is not regarded by
all who know of the case as more re-
liable than the testimony Of an ex-
convict and some questionable women
as to Higgins presence in Adrian at
the time Of the murder The convict
was shot while avoiding arrest and is
now serving term in Marquette.
in prison it is claimed that Higgins
has been recarded as exemplary in
every " D. being a man Of unusual
intellectu4i endowments and DISPOSE
ton. his speech at the time the life
sentence was placed on him was said
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

The narrative is further devel-
oped along the lines of the prin-
cipal character in the story meet
ing a child wandering lost near
the river bank and in peril of
drowning In taking the child
to its home the officers capture
him, and having taken a life, he
saves one, and loses his own lib
erty.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

I seem to see a CHASTITY face
lyin on the lawn but
short way off. Wait a moment !
My thoughts were far, far away.
I reflected upon the past; a life
not vet stained with crime. !
thought of those beautiful June
evenings of long ago. l saw
again the old home among the
hills of Tennessee. l was then
a child, innocent and pure |
saw the dear old parents as they
gathered together TO offer up
prayers before lying down to
rest in peace. l recalled the
prayer my mother taught me as
| knelt at her knee, If l should
die before wake, 1 pray the
Lord my soul TO take" l seemed
to hear those sweet strains as
my mother rocked me to and fro.
Oh. God! If / were back again
in her arms; could 1 once more
listen TO those words. Hush,
my child, lie still and slumber;" "
but no, an impossible gulf lies
between. Fifteen years since It'd
ings came to me from home.
Mother. are you in that home to-
night, singing Where is my
wandering boy?" or have you
parted forever from me, and now
reign at home beyond the skies
No answer comes to me. Some
power tells me to turn from the
life of crime which l am about
to enter. Yet another voice bids
me proceed Alone in the world!
not a friend to take me by the
hand; no brother to give me
counsel; no sister to love me.
Why should ] stop nov? Too
late. also the words which
seemed to break the silence of
that hour.
IT'S midnight From my place
of concealment under that ever
. green l look toward the man
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Around this story, a Life for a
Life has ben woven one Of the most
singular romances in history said
James c. Higgins TO the pardon board
But like the disclosures IN the Drey-
fus case, justice and truth will ulu-
mately be established"
So strongly enJrenched does Ar. Hig-
gins feel in the case he makes out
for his convict brother, that he asks
not merely a parole, but a full par
don.
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE.

OF all Che traditions
Temptations, invidions.
Contrived BY the devil
For putting men down.
Ihsre's none more delusive.
seductive, abusive,
Than the snare to a man
With the wife out OF town.
He feels such a delightfulness.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Shall I get tigntfulness.
/ own with pain,
A bachelor rakishuess,
What will you takishness.
None can explain.
His wife may be beautiful
Tender and dUtifUl-
tbs not her absence
Would cause his delight:
But the cursed opportunity,
Bale immunity,
Scatters his scruples.
As day scatters night.
He feels whisky-and-wate rfliL.
Rapine and slaughterful,
Nothing he oughtoful,
To his toes ends;
So bacheloT-r
Quite ccrps-de-ballet-s some.
Make stories tally some.
With wicked friends.
Commercial Appeal
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

brother asserts that it is positive proof
that John Higgins was not lying when
he said that he had written 1t before
the Ladd murder. and shat judge, jury
and prosecutor were misled when the
story was admitted in evidence and the
prosecutor allowed to argue TO the
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

jury that the story was a detailed de-
scription of the Ladd murder, even to
the shooting in the breast of the vic
tim.
Since that time also, it Is set up in
the brothers plea, the travelling doc
tor has been found who corroborates
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

= Is unusual literary tastes
and abilities may yet re-
lease John NJ. Higgins
from J kson State
prison, where he has
served nearly ten years of a life
sentence for the murder of Lafay-
cite Ladd in Adrian, April II, 1897.
On of the most compelling pleas
ever made before the pardon board
for the release of a man convicted
Of murder was made for Higgins
in Lansing Tuesday by his brother,
James C. Higgins.
If Higgins is finally pardoned it
viii be for no other reason than
that he wrote a story entitled "a
Life for a Life" in Jackson State
prison in 1898, while he was serving
a term for burglary, the very story
that helped convict him. 1t is a
story of a crime; Of the breathless
approach. Of burglar over the
green sward toward the house he
was to ransack; the silent removal
of the windows; the hushing Of ev-
erything to hear if the inmates
slept; the reinsurance given by the
heavy breathing from the bedroom.
Then discovery A grapple, a pis-
tol to the hOuseholder's breast, a
shot, murder, a fight. Then a life
sentence. Only a story, yet it was
taken to be an accurate description
Of the exact circumstances of the
murder of Lafayette Ladd, written
by the hand that had shot out
Ladd's life
The Washington times., 1907-09-01

Prosecutor, Judge. and Jury MisIed.
II took a considerable search TO To-
cate the book after these fourteen
years. but it has turned UP and the
The Washington times., 1907-09-01
A LIFE FOR 4 LIFE


and whic Is expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-13
PLOT TO KILL THE GEAR.
Terrorists Fooled In an Open Attack
on tho Palace

LONDON. May 13.-The Daily Tele-
graphs st. Petersburg correspondent re-
ports the accidental discovery and foiling of
the greatest terrorist plot since the great
Decembrist conspiracy eighty-two years
ago. The correspondent says he has the
same story from two reliable sources.
According to these versions no fewer than
eighty conspirators resolved couple of
months ago to assassinate Emperor Nicho-
las. and plans were finally ixed for carry
ing out the deed in the course of the
Easter celebrations. The plotters included
reserve officers and other officials and
civilians whose loyalty hitherto had been
undoubted. A large number of plotters,
the correspondent says, was necessitated
by the elaborate precautions adopted now
adays to protect imperial personages.
The plan was. the correspondent says, to
approach Tsarskoe-Selo In distinct groups
and then execute a sudden and daring at
tack on the palace. The first group, con-
ststing of thirty-f0ur men, arrived on the
Russian Good Friday, when, from some
means unknown. suspicious against them
were aroused. and the whole thirty-four of
them were arrested at Tsarkoe-Selo and
documents found in their possession led to
the apprehension of other members OF the
band In st. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-13

be transformed into homes, club houses or
hotels. Most Of these interesting state
buildings are located along Willoughby
boulevard, facing Hampton roads. and from
them visitors will be able to see the ships
entering and leaving the harbor. and also
see the naval maneuvers and nautical con-
tests.
Virginia, "a the mother Of states and the
hostess Of the tercentennial. has the most
imposing Of all state structures, presenting
q beautiful type Of colonial architecture in
all its conventional dignity. The Virginia
building mcn !; designed for rscepsien
stone and marble ornamentation, and has
frontage Of 11e feet. including the side
porches. The front elevation presents the
bined with Doric simplicity. Lofty Co
rinthian columns surmounted with Acan-
thus leaf capitals. support the roof projec-
ton above an imposing entrance. More
ans sns e the % s
centennial commentaries, the Virginia
state building IL furnished with antique
colonial furniture, part Of which was
building committees Of the Virginia commits
sion. assisted by Mrs. Swanson. wife Of
virginia's chief executive. and the hostess
for Virginia at jamestown.
Sufficient OF the furniture was found to
furnish the entire lower noor Of the vir-
gfnia building and part Of the upper floor.
but much Of 1t was only rented. as prices
too a va dSs oSr By the as
tables were found to equip the large recep-
ton rooms and hall the writing room.
the ONCE OF the commission and the ladies'
first floor. A number Of old bedsteads and
chairs were also found for the second
floor. The renting and purchasing OF fur
niture for the Virginia building In order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-13

estate. North Carolina has highly credi-
table exhibit Of the resources and products
Of the state in agriculture. horticulture.
stones, GRANTEES, ciays and clay products,
pottery and precious stones. One OF the
big: features of this states exhibit is a
daispa OF the textile
yeloped more rapidly than any other in
the Union during recent years.
An effort has also been made to show to
great furniture factories and woodwork
ing establishments. Special emphasis has
been laid upon the historical exhibit con-
iai period Ike state This
IL under the management Of Mrs. Lindsey
Patterson Of Winston-salem. North Caro-
lima week viii begin August IL and the
special state day Is August Is.
South Carolina and Georgia.
South Carolina has no building. her en-
tire appropriation having been expended
upon an exhibit. the state having profited
materially from experience gained at q
former exposition where her entire exhibit
consisted OF two barrels Of apples The
exhibit 10 arranged under the heads Of for
estry. agriculture. Clemson College, cotton
manufactures. undeveloped water power,
historical. general manufactures and min
erals. The tea exhibit Is exceptionally
complete. the United States Department Of
A8iLSuituEe nASiuS turned over all OF its
exhibits in this line to the state for dis
pity during the jamestown tercenteunial
South Carolina day is June 28.
me Georgia building is representation
OF Bulloch Hall" at Roswell, Ga-,-the
home Of Matte Bulloch, mother of Presf-
dent Roosevelt. and where she was married
to the Presidents father. The Reproduce
ton of this building typifes several periods
in the history of the empire state Of the
south. The builder Of the house was sec
ond governor of Georgia; Archibald Builoch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-13
Danvills Negro Died for Another.

DANvILLE. Va, May 13.-While at
tempting to prevent boy from being MUIR
dered by his own father. William Wilson.
a negro. about twenty years old, was shot
and instantly killed by Lucius Scales. aged
about thirty-five. Saturday night at the
home Of Scales. Scales 1t is said, Lad
been drinking freely and. returning homo
Saturday night and finding that his son
Ernest had not brought home all of his
wages for the week. became enraged and
vowed he would kill the boy. Wilson. who
happened to be in the room. pleaded with
him not to shoot the boy down like dog.
but merely to whip him for his misconduct
Despite Wilson'S appeals, Scales. 1t is al
legged. opened fire on his son. Ernest, who
is about eighteen years old, lodged behind
Wilson, who was shot In the neck and died
instantly. The scene Of the crime is about
half a mile from the city. Scales is still at
large.
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Sizes Up the Presidential Situation
Generally at Atlanta.

AUGUSTA. Ga. May 13.-"The demo-
Gratis will have to nominate Bryan next
year." said Senator Tillman Of South Caro-
lima yesterday. He Is the only logical
man. A southern man. either Culberson Of
Texas. Hoke Smith Of Georgia or Daniel
of Virginia, should be his running mate. It
is time for the democratic party to stop
running obsolete millionaires for Vice
President, especially when they have moth
ing but money to recommend them. The
trouble with most Of the northern demo-
Gratis is that they have become ward
heelers
Joe Bailey has been spoken of in con-
nection with the presidency. but he is down
and out. so far as politics Is concerned.
do not believe that the charges made
against him in connection with the Stand
ard Oil Company are true. but they have
had a certain effect with the public. Bailey
got into bad company and was found out.
"Mr. Roosevelt Is very anxious to be
President again. but he won't get the
nomination IL the republican politicians
can prevent II. The Taft boom seems to
have sprung Jointly between the White
House and Ohio. So far as am able to
observe, It has not gone much further,
either might say that the Foraker boom
has not made so very much progress.
"Vice President Fairbanks should not be
overlooked as a presidential possibility on
the republican platform. He Is q strong
man. I do not think much Of Hughes's
BOOM"