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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
POLICE KILL MAN
IN PISTOL DUEL
Horrible Tragedy in Danville,
Where Mistake Cost Man
His Life.
POLICE FIRED IN AIR FIRST
Young Merchant Shot Down.
Leaves Wife and Several
Small Children.
POLICE FIRED IN AIR FIRST

DANVILLE. VA, January 27.--R. E.
siding near Chatham. this county. was
shot and killed between IL and o'clock
this morning in pistol duel with
three police officers.
Prior to the duel, Reynolds had shot
and wounded Tom Corbn, white man,
Of this city.
The three policemen were making
a tour Of the houses in the tenderloin
In an effort to locate Albert Adkins, n
young white man. who broke jail to-
gether with seven others, here on Fri
day. Corbin ran out OF a house wound
ed, and exclaimed that he had been
shot. The police saw man running
from one OF tho houses. and thinking
It was Adkins, fired up in the air, and
at the same time commanded him to
halt. The man, who later, proved to
be Reynolds, turned on the officers and
fired three times at them. The police
started In pursuit and returned the
fire. About eight or ten shots we're
fired at Reynolds before he fell in a
dying condition to the ground, An
examination showed that a bullet had
entered the breast Of Reynolds, Just
below the neck. seyering an artery. He
lived about ten minutes after falling
and made no statement that is known.
The body Of the victim was carried
to an undertaking establishment, and
1t was several hours before 1t was
identified. Reynolds and Corbin had
quarreled In a house on Craighead
Street, when the former shot him. Cor
bins injury with not prove fatal,
Reynolds was about twenty-sight
years of age and leaves a wife and
several small children. Mrs. Reynolds
Is prostrated over the tragic end OF
her husband. Reynolds came to Dan
vile Saturday, and had been drinking
freely, and carouslng around last night.
The bullet which caused HIS death came
from the weapon Of either Officers r,
II, Norris or w. 8. Edwrads.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
PARESlS TO BE
THAW'S DEFENSE
Fifty Witnesses Will Be Called
by the Defense-Actress an
Important Witness

NEW YORK, January 21.-Progressive
paresis. evidenced by his treatment OF
Florence Evelyn Nesbit before and after
her marriage to him. and ending with
the killing Of Stanford White, will be
put forward In defense of Harry X
Thaw as soon as the jury-box Is filled
and the District Attorney has presented
his case for the people. Clifford W.
Iartridge, chief OF Thaws counsel. was
asked last night IL he did not believe
his client was so far advanced in mental
degeneration that before the trial was
half over he would be on his way to the
Asylum for the Criminal Insane at Mat
teawan Mr.. Hartridge declined to make
"All we are DOING said he, "is trying
to hurry the trial to a conclusion to gef
him out of Jail. Further than that have
nothing to say"
Testimony of Thaw's Alienists.
DR.. Austin Flint, Dr. Carlos Mcdonald
and DR. William Mabon have been In
court every day since Wednesday taking
mental and written notes OF the demeanor
of the prisoner DR.. Flint has done
most of the writing. The alienists en-
gagged by the defense--Dr. Alexander Nc
Lane Hamilton, DR.. Dana, DIR. Evans and
DIR. Wagner-have8 not been In the court
room ana VIII not De NIllli tlle tllttl ttc-
tualy begins. Then they will be called,
and D. NJ. Dclmas the California lawyer.
who has kept In the background up to
this time, will spring the surprise that
Thaw was not responsible for his act
at the time he shot the architect,
and had not been responsible for any OF
his acts from the age of fourteen, when
his congenital intirrnity began to find eX-
preston In acts of cruelty to animals in
n a nd
attacks on his own person with needles
and knives, all carrying out the theories
of degeneracy as advanced by Lombroso.
Fifty Witnesses for the Defense.
There will be fifty witnesses for the
defense, the majority of them called for
the purpose of testlfylng that Thaw had
been regarded, as a ''crazy head ever
since his early youth. Chief among these
will be Burr w. Mcintosh, the artist,
who has known Thaw since boyhood, and
who was among the first to come for
ward and say that Thaw was known
generally as Crazy Harry
Toombs keepers will be called to testify
that while they believed Thaw to be
sane during his incarceration in the
county prison, they were Obliged to re.
gard his conduct as peculiar when he dis
robed in his cell and stood on his head
at the same time laughing and Swapping
his jaws,
May Mackenzie, the chorus girl ch,lnl
or Harry Thaw's wife, who has made
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
VIM. B. OLIVER
GETS CONTRACT
Man From Tennessee Will Build
the Great Panama
Canal.
MUST HAVE TWO PARTNERS
Fight Made for Macarthur and
Gillespie, But President Stood
for Oliver.

WASHINGTON. January T.-Following
conference at the White House tonight
it was officially announced that the con-
tract for the building of the Panama
Canal would be awarded to William B.
Oliver, of Tennessee, who. with Anson
NJ Bangs, was the lowest bidder in the
recent competition. provided that within
tho next ten days he associates himself
with ut least two independent contrac-
tors, whose skill and experience. COM
bined with his own, shall cover the en-
tire field of the work to be performed
under the contract. Mr.. Oliver was, 1t
under the contract. Mr.. oliver was, It
was said. urged to take In with him
certain contractors favored by the gov
ernment.
The official announcement tonight con-
flrmed the Associated Press statement Of
last Friday night. President Roosevelt
then took the position that since Mr..
Oliver had met all the requirements Of
the government, IL would be unjust to
struction OF the canal, or even to require
him to submit new bid for the con
tract. Mr.. Oliver had Informed the Presi-
dent that 1t was his desire to submit
an Independent bid for the work, and
that when the Canal Commission officials
Informed him that 1t would be necessary
to form a partnership with some other
financially responsible contractor. they
even went to far as to suggest that he
enter into an agreement with Anson NJ.
Bangs, OF New York City.
Shonts Wanted Bangs.
Mr.. Oliver said that after receiving this
suggestion from Chairman Shonts he Wis.
tied the War Department.. and was in
formed that Mr.. Bangs would be entirely
satisfactory to the government, Mr. Oil
yer told the President that with this
assurance as to the reliability of Mr..
Bangs he Immediately entered into an
agreement with the New York contractor.
Powerful influences We're brought to bear
on the President and Secretary Taft to
reject all bids and advertise for new pro-
posus, but the President insisted that
Mr.. Oliver should be given Il reasonable
time in which to make satisfactory ar
rangcment to substitute some other con-
tractors or group of contractors to take
the place of Mr., Bangs.
At the White House conference on
Saturday night the friends of the Mac
Arthur Gillespie syndicate argued that
the contract figure should he increased
to nine per cent. or the total cost OF
construction. and that the contract be
awarded to oliver, Macarthur and
Gillespie.
New York Firm Wanted Ia Ia
Per Cent.
This suggestion. however. did not
meet with the approval OF the New
York firm, who insisted that they could
not undertake the work for less than
1850 per cen.. OF the total cost, the
CONTINUED on Second Paxel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28

Richmond had gray, cold, cheer1ess
Sunday, about three inches OF snow
falling in the afternoon. The day
opened dark. and overcast, but good
morning congregations were reported
at the churches. Many Richmond
families. however. enjoyed their Sun
day dinner by gaslight. and about
P. NJ snow began to come down in
earnest, and rapidly covered the streets
to the depth OF several inches. During
the afternoon the snowplows were out
on the street car tracks. and while
some delays were experienced. all the
lines were kept open. The fall ceased
about 8 O'clock. and by 10 p. M. the
moon came through tho clouds on the
snow covered town.
Condition Among Poor.
A walk through the lower part OF
Richmond on n snowy Sunday afternoon
reveals a number OF conditions OF q great
city. The Wholesale district was entirely
deserted, the snow being untroddan save
by the occasional lonely policeman. In
the doorway OF one building the office cat.
locked out the night before. fro1e uncom-
plainingly.
At the offices OF the Associated Char
tiles, at the Ballard House. Dr.. Buchanan.
with his assistants. reported a busy day.
The system adopted BY Dr.. Buchanan has
the situation we'll in hand, however. aa
his twenty-five district visitors are con-
tinuing to visit all cases reported
Owing to the snowy weather the rules
are relaxed somewhat. and relief is being
extended to all those In need. whether
they cnn show themselves to be worthy
cases or not. DIR. Buchanan deprecates
miscellaneous relief, however. believing
1t In sorne cases to do more harm than
good, especially at d time when all who
are able to work can obtain employment.
The superintendent told OF a number
OF paseH that had come unl l,r his att
tentlon during the day One was that OF
widow whose husband had been dead
five years. and who supports rive small
children by sewing. but whose con-
tinued sickness had lead to a distress
lCautipued on Eighth PaGal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
NORWEGIAN BARK LOST;
CREW ALL ESCAPED

NEW ORLEANS, LA. January 27,-
The probable loss of the Norwegian
bark d, fl. Morris. 1.14s net register,
which was en- route from Norway to
Gulfport, was reported to-day by Cap
tain Hansen and his crew Of, fifteen
men who arrived here on gasolene
launch.
Captain Hansen stated that his ship
was driven ashore and beached off
Chandler Island at daybreak Thursday.
The captain and crew took to boats and
RATS and were later picked up and
brought to New Orleans. None OF the
crew was injured
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
VICTIM OF SCHOOL FIGHT
DIES FROM PISTOL SHOT

s ABBEVILLE GA, January 27,--w
r. Carswell one Of the victims of the
shooting which followed n schoolboy
tight at the Georgia Normal College,
died from his wounds to-day. F. T..
Carswell. his brother. Is In critical
condition, and 1t Is feared he cannot
survive. Young Lamar Carswell ana
Fletcher Mcleod will probably recover,
Jack Brophy, charged with tho shoot
ing. has not yet been apprchended.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
QUIET SUNDAY POKER
GAME sRAIDED BY POLICE

DANvILLE. VA, January "a
quiet little Sunday afternoon game Of
poker was rudely broken up this after
noon by detachment Of police officers,
who raided a place alleged to be con-
Quoted by John Eanes. One of the
players had "squelled" that he had been
robbed The game was in fun blast,
and the players, all young white men
were marched before the Mayor and
placed under bond for their appearance
tomorrow morning.
A quantity of poker chips and play
ing cards We're seized.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
Ovation to Diaz

MEXICO CITY. January 27.-presi-
dent DiaH and, the party OF invited
guests which left this city ON January
31st to witness the inaugural cere-
monies OF the Tehuantepeo National Rall-
road, arrived here to-day.
The President passed along the gaily
decorated streets, through files OF
troops extending from the station ia
the National Palace. a distance OF one
mile. Very large crowds greeted the
Chief executive.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
CITY IS SWEPT
BY sNOWST0RN.
Street Cars Run With Difficulty,
But Traffic Is Not
Suspended.
SUFFERING AMONG THE POOR
Demands on Relief Organizations
Increasing-Many Destitute
Negro Families Here.
SUFFERING AMONG THE POOR
APPEAL FOR AID.
To the citizens Of Rlchmond:

o CT1S OTtIxcHS OF FIV'I'It0ItUs
Those among US who have failed TO
remember the needy poor, suffering
and sick among US can be of'great
relief during this severe weather. The
Citizens Relief Association stand
ready to do their part of Immediate
relief, provided we can get the funds
to carry on our work.
HENRY LEE VALENTINE,
Chairman Finance Committee {.
p. o. Box 247.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28


NEW YORK. January 27.--Harry X.
Thaw. whose trial for the murder
of Stanford White VIII be continued
Tomorrow. was in good spirits o-day
until he had read the Sunday news
papers, the contents of which, so far
as they Indicated that there was dis
sension among members of his family
or counsel. displcased him greatly. a
note of inquiry was torn to bits unread.
and the messenger instructed to say
that the prisoner desired neither TO see
nor hear from newspaper men.
When he arose this morning. Thaw
was cheerful and reiterated his GER
tainty of acquittal. To his keepers.
with whom he chatted. he Expressed
his satisfaction with the jurors already
chosen.
Later. when the morning papers had
been brought him. his mood changed
and when the hour for divine worship
arrived. he. for the first tiw> in several
months, declined the usual invitation to
attend.
The seven jurors are under guard of
five officers They occupy a suite on the
third floor o. the Broadway Central
Hotel. and passed an uneventfil day.
Unable to agree upon church which
all might attend. and not being per-
mitted TO separate, they compromised by
spending the morning hours az tho hotel.
In the afternoon they were taken for
drive in Central PARK
They had their meals together in a
private dining-room. No mall was re-
ceived By any of the seven. Two Jurors
during the dag wished to telephone to
business associates. These were escorted
to a telephone booth. where an officer
communicated for them. Neither was
allowed to talk or listen on the wire
Sunday papers. from which all references
to tho Thaw trial had been clipped, were
provided for tho jurors. All were in
good health and spirits.
They treated the restrictions placed
on them philosophically. viewing 1t in
the light of n distasteful but necessary
civic obligation. They expressed them
selves az well pleased with the arrange
mcnts made for their comfort.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
Mrs. Kindig Operated On.

Mrs Samuel Klndig, who Is at The
Memorial Hospital, has been successful
~ operated on BY DIR, George Ben
Johnston. She was also attended by her
two sons, Drs. w. Dennis and EdWin
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Continued on Eighth Passa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
New York Firm Wanted I2 Ia

This suggestion. however. did not
meet with the approval OF the New
York firm, who insisted that they could
not undertake the work for less than
1850 per cen., Of the total cost, the
n.ontinllea ON Sannnd PAGE -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-28
MRS, HARRY THAYv
IS ALL DEVOTION
Says She Will Be Strong
for the Sake of Her
Husband.
DEFENSE WILL
BE SENSATIONAL
Thaw's Counsel Says That Plans
Will Not Be Disclosed Until
After the State Evil
dence Is All In-Is
Sure of, Clients
Acquittal.

~ look different you say, ooh.
but am feeling splendidIy. OF
course, these months have been try
Ing, but the end is pretty nenr.
Harry feels spIrDdidly, too. Don't
yen think lie looks well. am
going To keep UP, for he needs me,
nnd I WON'T brcnk down, never bit
of II. My lawyers won't let me
tnlk, there II renIly nothing to say,
only that L am very cheerful. and
you rnn scc how brave and cheer
ful Harry IN for yourself"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
Prominent East End Farmer Dies.

We regret to chronicle the
death of our esteemed friend, Mr..
Nicholas Schmitz, residing a short
distance north of the St. Peter
ana Paul church in Logan town
ship, which occurred On Monday
the llth. at his home. Deceased
was a little past 81 years of age.
and had resided in that locality
for a number of years, where be
was recognized as one of the
staunch men of the community.
He was not married, but made bis
home with Mrs. Jake Kimpler,
whose farm he was managing.
We have known him quite well
for mum ber of years, and recog
nize in his death the passing away
of one of the good men of thi,
county. The funeral services will
be conducted at the church Thurs
day morning.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
Rev Road LaH n Effect.

The following law went into effect
last week, by being published in
the official state paper.
Section |. On and after the passage
of this act, the township boards are
hereby authorized to have work doue
upon the public highways by use Of
a road drag to be approved by said
board. -. ..
Section ,. The boards shall have
the road drag used upon the public
highways under the direction Of the
road overseers when in their
Judgment the road would be improved
thereby. In choice Of persons to do
the work preference shall be given
other things being equal to the occu-
pants Of the land abutting upon the
road at the point where The work is
TO be done: provided that when there
is more than one occupant the over
seer may decide to which the prefer,
ence shall be given. Reasonable COM
pensation shall be allowed for such
work but in no case shall il exceed
fifty cents per mile for each time the
road is to be dragged; and there shall
not be expended there for more than
FIVE dollars per mile for aAy mile on
which said work is done during any
one year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
A Surprise Party.

A complete surprise was had on
Mrs. Rudolph Steuri, Monday
night, Feb. II, which reminded
her of her 54th birthday.
About twenty-five guests were
present, among whom we're Mr..
and Mrs. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Woestman, Mr.. j. A. Curry and
family. NJ. Larson and family,
Ed. Gano and family. Mrs. O.
Wood and son, Hal, Bruce Soden
and wife. Fred Steuri and wife,
Mrs. Plankenhorn. Miss VaIeria
Kals:ein, Miss Lena Gould anu
Mr.. Elmer Harmison.
The evening was spent In games
and music. and about II BOA de.
lightful luncheon was served, con-
sisting of sandwiches. cake and
coffee.
Mrs. Steuri received some very
pretty and useful presents. and at
a late hour all departed wishing
Mrs. Steuri many more happy
birthdays.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
Surprise PARTY.

Mrs. Ed. Gano was surprised
Saturday evening by a crowd of
friends and neighbors coming in
on her to assist her in celebrating
her birthday. She was in the
kitchen attending to her duties
when the crowd slipped IN, and
all we're there before she dis
covered there was anything doing.
10 say that she was surprised is
putting it easy. Those who were
present were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bales, Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Markey,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. }. Sans, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Plankenhorn, Mr..
and Mrs. Bruce Sodeh, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Steuri, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. B. Larason, Mrs. y. Wood,
Miss Lena Gould. Miss Lois
Sans, Miss Nellie Steuri. Mr..
Fred Hans, Mr.. Clarence Sans,
Mr.. Ernest Steuri. and Mr..
Harold Woods. The evening was
spent in a delightful manner,
cards being the principal amuse-
ment, until about IL o'clock when
oysters and trimmings were ser.
we'd. Every one seemed 20 enjoy
the evening and the crowd re-
turned to their homes at a late
hour wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Gano
manv more such happy events.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
kniqhis Of Columbus Social.

The last social before the lenten
season of the Knights of Columbus
was held at the hall Monday even.
ing, and was better attended than
any Of its predecessors. 1t was an
enjoyable occasion. Whist was the
amusement, the high scores being
won by Mrs. P. E. Murphy and
Mr.. R. s. Carroll. Sandwiches,
cake, and coffee we're quickly dis
posed Of at the right time, and all
who attended, were glad they
came,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15

The above photo represents five
generations of the Durand family,
who have been among the staunch
citizens of this county. The
generations are represented by
the following.
Mrs. Elizabeth Durand, born
March 10th, 1918. residing at
FoHdula Wis, and is the mother
of W. Z. Durand, formerly Of
Eureka township, now living in
HoisiDgton. '~-
W. (. Durand, born December
29th. 1887.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
He WANTS TO KNOW.
Pawnee Rock, Kan.
February IS, 1907

February Is, 1907
Editor Democrat: Here il is.
The legislature is over half out,
and not one continental thing done
for the relief of the people. 1t
seems as though the rabbit is of
more importance 70 the minds of
our legislators than anti.pass,
maximum freightra or the two
cent a mile proposition. Our dear
Dir. Chatten says he is not going
to let Mr.. Stubbs or any other
man dictate to him how and for
what primary election law he shall
vote. He says Stubs primary
election bill is got up just to make
StubbS United States Senator.
Now what do you think of thatl
1t would not be very hard to i'm
prove on the ones We have there
now, would it9 The high muck
a-muck seems to think it is of
more importance to pass laws to
build bridges, tell the farmers
how they have got to trim their
hedges, and how they must lie
down and get up, than it is to take
some cognizance of the cussedness
of the way the railroads of the
state are treating the people. The
representatives appeared to be all
U. X. before they got to Topeka,
but when they get down there and
rub up against the big guns and
oily tOngued manipulators, it puts
a glaze over the vision of their op-
tics and causes them to see every,
thing in a different light. Some
times this vision is caused by being
wined and dined. and sometimes
it is caused by fattery. But as a
rule it IS caused by just simply
swelled head and cussedness. Now
our representatives seem to think
that if they can get maximum
rate Law that will reduce the rate
on wheat from one to one and one
half cents per busheI, it will be a
big thing. If we cannot get bet
ter than that we don't want them
to fool away their time at it. If
the railroads can haul a car of
stock to Kansas City and give a
pass one way for one car, and both
ways for two cars, and only charge
the shipper from $500 to $4,000,
the roads ought to be made to
haul a car of wheat of $4,000
pounds for $1,000 to $500,
whereas now they charge $780, 90,
and it is ridiculous for the roads
to charge more for western coal
at. Garden City than they do to
haul it two to three hundred miles
further. But great are the rail
roads and still greater are our law
makers. lin a horn.) Mr.. Editor,
you surely know that we have a
smart set of representatives. Yes,
We had a smart one when we had
Bert Steckel. and it seems as
though We have no. improved to
any great extent. Fl.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15

and R. A. Bidleman of South
Bend were appointed to visit the
oiled road at Hutchinson. and re-
port. The secretary was also
instructed to write Senator Chap
man to secure, if possible. an ex
pertinent of state road building at
this point; also to get through a
bill to enable Barton county to
build new bridges over the
Arkansas river.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15

l.. l.. Durand, son of W. f., re-
siding at Hoisington. born Oct.
4th, 1860.
c. l.. Durand, son of L. l..
residing in Wyoming, born Feb.
10th, 1884.
Carter Bernard Durand, son Of
c. L.. born Aug. 18th. 1906.
All of these persons were living
in Hoisington at the time the
pictures were taken except Mrs.
Durnd, who has resided as above
stated, where she has been for
nearly go years.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1907-02-15
EI supper.

A box supper will be held in
district No. Z, on Wahintgon's &
birthday. All are invited to at.
tend. and the ladies are requested
to bring well filled boxes. A
good time is assured.