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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
POSTMASTER GENERALS
ASSISTANTS LEAVE

A. L. Lawshe. Third Assistant Post
master General, was called to his home
in Indiana Friday by a telegram an
nouncing the death of a nephew, who
died suddenly
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
DeGraw left yesterday for Bridgeport
Conn, where he viii spend two days
with Walter ?. Phillips. former general
manager Of the United Press.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
AGAINST DRESSER
Mrs. George Vanderbilts
Brother and Richest
Baby'S Uncle.

NEW YORK, June 22.-Through the
filing of notice for an order restrain
ing his wife from taking their children
out OF the State it became known today
that Mrs. Daniel lie Roy Dresser has
sued her husband. who is a brother OF
Mrs. George ". Vanderbilt and OF Mrs
John Nicholas Brown, mother of 'the
richest baby" for divorce.
The Dressers were married in 1887, and
have two children. About a year ago their
marital troubles began and they sep
arated. The filing OF divorce was kept
secret until today.
Mrs. Dresser was formerly Miss Emma
Louise Burnham. Dresser is a son OF
Colonel Dresser, L. S. A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
KEITH CARLIN ESCAPES
DEATH BY DROWNING

Keith Carlin. the Contemporaries
son of Charles c. Carlin, Democratic
nominee for representative in Congress
from the Eighth Virginia district. mad
a narrow escape from death b. drown
ing yesterday afternoon. In company
with two other Alexandria bOys-Em-
nett Rivers, sixteen years old, and WI
lis Washington, twenty-young Carlin
procured a rowboat and the trio started
fo7 Shepphard's Point 10 spend the after
room fishing Their rowboat was drawn
under one side of q barge Sergeant
Dean rescued the boys.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
MURDER MYSTERY
PHOTOS ARE FOUND
Rosenheimer's Slayers May
Be Discovered Through
Camera.
Negro Took Pictures OF
Two Suspicious
Men.

NEW YORK. June PA little cam
era, carrying a plate the dimensions Ji
which are four by five inches may solve
the mystery Of the murder of Julius
T. Rosenheimer. the rich needle manu-
facturer Of West Pelham, \. Y, who
was set on by two men las. Tuesday In
his garden while in company with mis-
wife, and killed by blows from rocks
and probably weapons carried by the
assassins.
1t was learned tonight that PinkertOn
detectives who have been working on
the remarkable case have obtained from
Arthur Ellis. q negro Of education and
manager OF an estate near that of the
millionaire, two films which he exposed
last Monday. on these films. which are
being developed by expert photograph
ers. are the pictures Of two men who
wore Fedora hats. blue shirts, and shah
b. coats and trousers. exactly the kind
Of attire described by Mrs. Rosenheimer.
Saw Men lowering About.
Ellis saw the two men lowering
around the gate of the manufacturers
mansion last Sunday. He did not like
their looks, ne said but paid no atten-
ton to them when he passed by. on
Monday morning he saw them again,
and he was haunted by a feeling of I'M
minent danger 10 his neighbOr. In the
afternoon he succeeded in getting their
pictures The next day RosenheiIEcT
was murdered.
The Pinkertons at midnight would not
say whether the photos had come out
satisfactorily
As the result Of the murder Of Rosen-
heimer, Harold II. Walsh, son OF John
c Walsh, OF Mt. Vernon, has become
insane. He is now locked up in the Mt.
Vernon police station. awaiting a sec
ond examination by insanity experts
Said He Was Bloodhound.
He was examined by Drs. Fleming
and Robinson today. and 10 them he
said he was a human bloodhound and
was running down the murderer Of Mr.,
Rosenheimer-
The police are investigating a clue
that the murder was inshgated by d
prominent man in West Chester for re-
venge.
The information Is said to have been
given the police by Joseph Murray. a
reputable contractor Of the Bronx, who
informed the officials that a former con-
Wet had impaired the knowledge to hin
that he had been hired TO do up q
certain rich man in Pelham"
Police officials believe that the rich
man" referred to was Rosenheimer
md fully expect that before morning
they viii have made an arrest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
BOSTON AND MAINE WRECK
INJURIES FOUR PERSONS

GREENFIELD, Mass. June, 22.-In a
wreck on the FItchburg division of the
Boston and Maine railroad today, four
men were injured. The wreck was
caused by a broken hail A Cat car hold
ing a Gagged lion and a property wagon
IN which six men We're sleeping was
thrown off the track and rolled down
an embankment- The men we're caught
under the wreck
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
RUNAWAY HITS BUGGY,
INJURING ITS DRIVER

A horse driven by Edward Mayhem. Of
Camp Springs. Nd, became frightened
while on Harrison street. Anacostia.
yesterday afternoon. ard after smashing
lamp post started on a Zig-zag
course across the Auacostia bridge. The
horse narrowly missed hitting several
vehicles. and lust before reaching the
end Of the bridge. ran into a carriage
driven BY Herman Newly, Of Hillsdale-
Newly was thrown from his seat and
injured about the head and arms. May
hew escaped injury, but his buggy was
badly smashed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
NAVAL BATTALION PLANS
ANNUAL TARGET SHOOT

The Naval Battalion Of the District
National Guard viii begin its annual
target practice and competition on Tues
day, the 18th, on the target range on Con-
gress Heights. The battalion viii be in
camp there from the 18th to the 18th.
Medals for craftsmanship. sharpshoOt-
ing and craftsmen will be awarded.
About 275 men are expected to compete.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
TWO FIREMEN KILLED
IN DASH TO BLAZE

wage corps. while answering fire call.
dashed into a saloon AT the corner of
Dean and Smith streets at 1870 o'clock.
Two firemen were killed. one is dying,
and two are seriously injured as con-
SEQUENCE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
CosTOF THREE GREAT BUILDINGS

The Congressional Library building IN
Washington. the State capitol at Harris
burg. and the City Hall in Philadelphia.
are buildings comparable IN actual
value. Yet the first cost 5000 600. tho
second So. 0O0. 900. and the third 50. 90 Co
The Congressional Library was built
without graft under the corps OF en-
gineers. L. s. A. the Pennsylvania capt
tOl appears % have been over half
graft, and the City Han has never been
investigated Engineering News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
GUY CONVICTED
OF WIFE MURDER

NEW YORK. June Pr. Samuel s.
Guy. VINO has been on trial in the Grim
inal branch Of the supreme court at
Flushing for the murder of his wife,
Lillian Mott Guy. in their Far Rocka-
way home last April. was tonight con-
victed Of manslaughter in the first de-
gree. The conviction carries with IL a
fifteen-year sentence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
AND NEVER HAD A SPILL.

The Foraker allusion to danger from
the Man on Horseback might have been
made even more specific by mentioning
that the Man in the case is in the habit
of recklessly taking five-bar hurdles
Boston Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
MEMPHIS NEW CHARTER
DECLARED INVALID

MEMPHIS, Tenn. June 22-The new
charter OF the city OF Memphis per-
mitted by the last Legislature was de-
clared unconstitutional by the State su-
preme court today. Mayor Malone and
a score OF city officials who were ousted
a month ago, will at once resume office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
STOLE BANKS FUNDS
TO AID SICK FATHER,
CONVICTED MAN SAYS
Jones, Now in Prison at
Atlanta, Tells of
Robbery.

CHARLOTTE, n. C. June 22.-In a
statement given out here. Franc H.
Jones, who has begun a six-year SEN
tence in the Federal prison Of Atlanta
for robbing the Charlotte National Bank,
says that demands made by his dis
tressed mother for needed funds for his
invalid father led him TO take the first
fatal step. once started ne said he
could never recover, sinking deeper and
deeper in debt.
One day recognized in the best social
circles of the city. looked upon as a
leader in church affairs, the moving
spirit in the Y NJ. c. a. work, former
Sunday school superintendent OF one Of
the largest Sunday schools Of the city,
and the next day the object Of every
bodys condemnation, sought by officers
of the law. and fleeing as a thief in
the night" with funds Of the bank that
had given him employment FOR years
such is the story of Franc H. Jones.
Jones Tells the Story.
To a court room, crowded 10 the limit
and in the presence of many ladies'
Jones' related the story Of his lie and
Of its end in disgrace and crime. He
GdCtu lHCN Dy men, degree Dy degree,
the evolution Of his theft, from the time
he first began TO speculate with the
banks funds until the night Of March
Is. when he fed covertly from the city.
leaving the bank short 10 the extent
Of about SsO.00O The story he told to
the court was full Of sensational state
ments, and chiefly because OF his testi-
mOny. duplicating Percy FOnville and
c b Bell. former bucketshop men.
warrants have been issued for these
two, and they are out on $4,000 and
5000 bonds. respectively. now. awaiting
their trials for completely with Jones in
the embezzlement
Left Wife Sick.
When Jones left Charlotte the night
OF the 18th of March. he left his wife
sick in the Presbyterian Hospital Moth
ing was heard of him by the general
public until later. after travelling in
twenty-sIx States and riding 10000 miles.
he, in company with his attorney, G. ..
Bennett, and his wife, returned 20 the
city from AppalachicOla. Fla, and sur
rendered to the authorities.
Jones estimated that his losses were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23
WILL STILL NEED COAL.

Preserving the coal lands for future
generations is all right. We've got to
have something with which 70 make the
ashes we are going to burn under the
new tem.-IndianapOlis News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23

An effort vas made at Mr.. Carlin's
home in Alexandria last night to get a
statement from him about TIE charges
made. but Mrs. Carlin said that he was
in charlottesville. Va.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-06-23

between S70.O60 and 5000 and declared
the night he left Charlotte he carried
with him only 5000. During tie prog
rcSs of the trial this week Jones re-
turned $500 to the bank. saying that
he had spent the other 5000 while
away. Jones declares he resolved 20 re-
turn and surrender after he had been
away ten DAYS. but that he q layed
in order To hear of his wife's condition
Secret Service Mems Work.
The Government Secret Service men
were hot or his trail when he returned
and would have arrested him the day
after he left, AT Appalachicola- Fla, had
he still been there.
After Jones had made his statement
he was followed on the stand by his
aged and heart-broken mother and wife
both Of whom CoTroborated his story
and testified IN his behalf
Jones has lived in Charlotte for twenty
wears. coming here from Franklin COun'
~. y. G. He IS thirty-four years OF
age and has a wife and three children
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17


GIVE
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To~Ir:
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

Part NE4 sEA, being / acre known as
the TAYLOR Tract Ia bayfield,
Part VIZ SW
NEA NEA
Al that part Of the NEA sWl4 lying
east of the center OF the Animas river
NWh
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

Mason. Jennie.
DO. DO.
Mason. Elmer n.
Do Do.
DO. Do.
Mason. William II. and Jennie
Mason
McClosksy Est, NJ ]. ct al.
McCloud. Richard.
McDernott. James w.
MeLin. WillSie and Maud
Do DO, Dc Dc
Merchant. Mary w.
MONTGOMERY, L. T.,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

T. F. owens. right hand bower In
the W. c. Chapman store, Guy L,
Wilson. travelling for hardware peo-
pie. AMI Herman Coulson. enjoyed
some rare sport on Pine river Sunday
In the neighborhood OF bayfield, They
landed n trout. ~ OF them weighing
over two pounds each. while one
weighed six pounds, landed by Coui-
sou. another 8. over which Owens
makes much sport. while Mr.. Wilson
came in for less honors. but sufficient
to make his eyes bulge when the
whale. as he termed 1t. was on the
end Of his line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

Oswald Link, who sustained a sec
ond fracture OF his leg about four
weeks ago. is still able to be around
on crutches. His many friends trust
he will rapidly improve and meet with
no more mishap. One break Is bad
enough. but two in the same place
within two months is rather niling it
on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17
(From ruesday.s paiIy1

Miss Evelyn Hechtman came over
from Dolores last evening and is stop
ping with friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

The remains of Mrs. Arthur Rem
ley were shipped from the Durango
undertaking establishment this morn.
Ing to the old home In Iowa.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

The Robley male quartet will give
free public entertainment in Du-
range on Thursday and Friday even
irgs of this week, the first on in the
south Methodist church and the sec
ond one in the First Methodist church.
under the auspices of the state pro
hibltion committee and the co-opera-
ton OF the local W. c. T. U The
program will consist of popular, TEN
perance and religious selections with
lmpersonations by b. r. Robley. They
are immensely popular wherever they
20. Everybody will be welcome.
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

sia SEA and NWl. SEA
NWi4 NEh
VIZ NEh and VIZ SER
Lots I, s. 3, 10. H. T. 49, A. Is. lG and IL
Lots 10. II. u, 10. u. Is and ID
Lots II, Il and l3
FTac Of lots and outside d. a Il
G. Il. II. right-of-way
Lots II. T. and l3
Lots and
Lots 8. Z. $. II. l.. 10 and IA
Tramway right-of-way and terminal
across 81 SEA
SWh SWi and lot
Lots and ness 1 acre.
VIZ NWh NWA
. Wa seq and lots and
l.ots /. 2. Z and
Lots >. 9, 4 and
lot tor NEA SWhD
.pts and u
Part Of Sec. %, Twp. 81. r. 9: beginnin,
at center of section. thence y 20 rod
to point. thence W % rods to a point
Thence 20 rods to point, thence
Y rods to place of beginning.
Lots =. T., 8 and 10
re NE4 sWi4 NEh and NNA sE4
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

John olhert Is stlll improving from
his recent attack OF typhoid. The in.
jured leg is troubling him quite
bit
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-10-17

Allen j. l..
Anderson. a. j.
DO. Do.
Do. Do.
Baird. Vernon
Baker. james
Ball. Mrs. L. H.
Do. Do.
Bartholomew. \. M
Bartlett, tphram
Becott, John
Black. Geo. \.
Bonnell. Fred Il.
Braidon. Blach r.
DO. DO.
Brlndle, II ID.
Do. Do.
Butler. H. S.
Campbell. Sr.. Est Neil
Campbell. Nell
Campbell. w. II.
CarnHck. 5. V.
Case, Il. L.
Do. Do
Cassidy. John II.
DO. DO.
Do. Do.
Clark, Ernest N.
Corl. John 5.
Do. Do.
Coston. j. p and E L. Coston
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

and who is loyal to mo. What you de-
sire at my hands do not know. AMI
what 1t would be best to do for you do
not yet know. II you determine after
some experience to remain in my service.
der take YOU to be. YOU will not miss
promotion. That is all l will say to-
night for l know mt where your am!
billions may lie The Prince looked
coldly at Graham's loye-locks and Cava-
lier air. Your cause may not be my
cause. bid you good-cvcninG, Mr.. Gru-
ham. We shall meet again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
CHAPTER III.
A DECISIVE BLOW.

You have the devils luck. Graham"
said Rookie. who had taken n meal fit
to smokes and drink for the evening. ITO
get the best place in the attack to-day
on the town. and to escape with nothing
more than a ca scratch which will not
some hot work before Grave is taken. and
plenty of good men will get their march,
ing orders, for the Prince and his troops
We're now bcsicgins Grave kecnly. and the
English volunteers were messing to-
gether after an assault which had cap-
tured some of the outworks.
II would lay you what you like. Rookie.
draWled Nenner. I'll were not a Puritan:
and didn't disapprove Of drinking and
gambling and other works of Satan. that
Chamilly Will come to terms within four
teen days. He has. no stomach for those
lnortars tina t are playing on the place. and
he knows that orange having got his
other assault like to-day will settle the
matter. Graham here used to say that
his Highness was an icicie. but Judge
as much as you want il you follow the
PRINCE. Ballantine that's gone to-day al
ways said that there was no soldier in
Europe he would put before the Prince
Speaking about that. who. think you. will
get the place of Northumberland in the
Scots Brigade in succession to Sir Will
liam?''
Don't know. and don't carc,' said Co:-
=
will go to some officer Of the Scots Brig
AIDE. land though l am n born Scot. nobody
remembers that. and pass for an Eng
'lishman:., And to tell the truth. I'm han
and as blgoted as a Ronndhead convent-
Gle, and don't envy the man who gees
promotion among them. But IT doesn't
broke in Carlton. you so seem to have
is is only ~ a Scot, but but las done t1s
Prince priceless service make little
doubt that we shall hear news in twenty
four hours: We are proud to hnye Mr.,
ri'pr NV to drink TASK Of vine e lis
commission as licntcnant-coloncl. What
say you to my idea
.If promotion went by merit. I'm with
YOU, Carlton; but. faith. n goes by every
thing else. and speclally back-door influ-
ence a man gets his stem. not because
he is a good soldier. but hcc!,lse he has
cases where II went by gold.
rhn hat Sns tirE , are do1fn promo,
ton goes fairly where his IiEEncss com
mnnds; he hns an eye for q good soldier,
ana You have forgotten that he wou''
not be In his place today had II not peen
for our comrades help"
'I5remember that lutte well, and wish
to God other people may remember, for
Graham ran a pretty good chance OF clos
Scotland again. but princes have short
memories. II Charles IT,: Of sainted char
actor. had called to his mind that my
plate and lost eli his land, to say nothing
of three or. four sons for the Stuart
cause, would not be. a gentleman volun-
tcer In this army without n snare gold
piece in my rocket. Kings bless YOU at
the time with many pretty words and
then don't know your face next time you
meet;sbut l wish YOU good luck Graham.
yourself?"
What ought to think. gentlemen, Is
that ] am much honorcd to have your good
opinion and your friendly Wishes" And
that gave his delicate and comely fea-i
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Made General Agent.

DR.. Rice B. Harman, OF our town,
has been appointed general agent for
this State for The American Druggists
Fire Insurance Company, of Cincin-
natti, 0. He will handle and have
the management of the business OF
this company ih the State of South
Carolina, writing speciality fire insur-
ance for the retail drug interests, at
reduction of Is per cent. under pre-
vailing excessive premium rates.
There was a larger number OF appll-
cants for the position of managing
agent for this State, than any other
the company has entered, and the
board of directors had some difficulty
in deciding on the man, but DR.. Har-
man was fayorably considered.
He represented several of the strong
est. of the old line fire companies
prior to taking up pharmacy and his
experience in this line doubly quail
fies him to handle the insurance OF
his fellow druggists to their mutual
advantage.
The affairs of this company are in
charge of men who have long been
nationally recognized for their abili-
ty, integrity and general business
capacity. The company has for it's
motto: Equitable rates; fair condl-
lions; honest adjustments; prompt
settlements.
DR.. Harman, we are pleased to say,
will retain his position with The
Kaufman Drug Company.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
An Appreciated Letter.

The editor has received the follow
ing appreciated letter from Mr.. John
K. Hayes, which is self explanatory.
Mr.. Hayes holds lucrative position
with the Avondale Mills, at Blrmlng-
ham, Ala:
stThe liable on my dear letter from
shome'. (The Dispatch) reminds me
that my subscription is about to ex-
pire. You will please find the price
for another year enclosed. I am en-
joying very good health since my
return, also swell position, the
very best of my life. hope this will
find you and yours in good health and
enjoying the good things OF the earth.
Also Col. Marion D. and family. Re-
member me kindly to the Col. With
my very best wishes and high regards,
I am very sincerely yours,
John K. Hayes.
Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 10th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
The Bank Of chapin,... !.

In thississae we print an advertise
meat Of the, Bank of Chaplin. This
Institution is managed by men of
experience 2and ability-men who
have made success in life, and
while the bank is yet young, it has
made most creditable showing.
Don't let yoW money be idle; place
it in the Bank of Chaplin, where it
will work while you sleep. This bank
allows per cent. interest on time de-
pOaits.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Death Of Mr.. G. &. Barre.

Mr.. C. G. Barre, a brother Of MIR.
Thomas Barre, of Steadman, and Mr..
r. E. Barre, of the Fork, died at Mil
ledgeville, Ca, on the 18th. Mr.
Barre was raised in this county, but
in young manhood he moved to Ridge
Spring where he resided until the
time Of his death. He was success
full business man, highly esteemed by
his fellow citizens, and leaves large
and wealthy estate. A wife and
several children survive him.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Teachers Examination.

By resolution of the State Board OF
Education, the next regular examina-
tion for teachers of Lexington county
will be held in the court house, at Lex
ington, on Friday, October 18th, 1907.
This examination will begin promptly
at 9 a. m. and close at p. m.
Applicants will please furnish paper.
Very sincerely.
J. E. RAWL KYZER,
County Supt of Education.
Sept. 7th, 1907.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Popular Travelling Salesman.

It was our good pleasure to receive
cali yesterday from that prince OF
good fellows, Mr.. E. B. Pitcher, trav-
cling salesman for Messrs. Allen q
Baxley, wholesale grocers of Augusta,
and most popular travelling men IN
the South and has held several respon-
sible positions. See the advertise
ment of his firm in this issue and save
your orders for Pitcher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Cures Blood. Skin Diseases, Cancer.
Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure, thin, diseased,
hot or full Of humors, if you have blood
poison, cancer, carbuncles, eating sores,
scrofua, eczema, itching, risings and
bumps, scabby, pimply skin, bone pains,
catarrh, rheumatism, or any blood or
skin disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. b. Soon all sores heal, aches
and pains stop and the blood is made
pure, and rich. Druggists or by express
81 per large bottle. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga.
B. B. B. is especially advised for chronic,
deep-seated cases, as it cures after all
else fails. Sold in Lexington, S. c., by
Derrick's Drug store and Kaufman
Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1907-09-25
Prof. q. >. saav.

The many friends of Prof. Oscar D.
Seay, who was for eight years princi-
pal Of the Palmetto Collegiate Insti-
1ute, will be pleased to learn that he
has been elected superintendent of
the Warerly school in Columbia and
beganupon his duties Monday. Prof.
Seay is a h:ghtoned Christian gentle
man and one of the finest educators
In the State.