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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
GEMS RETURNED,
STOLEN A YEAR
Patterson Woman's We'd
ding Presents Mailed by
Thieves

NEW YORK, July SIN a manner
even more mysterious than that which
marked its disappearance just a year
ago, George Gillian. a wealthy merchant
Of North Straight street, Paterson, y. J.,
has received a package containing valu-
able wedding presents, the property OF
his wife. The police Of Paterson have
been trying to trace the valuables for
the last twelve months.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, who lives a
few blocks from the home OF the Gil
'lians, received the package of jeweIry
in her morning mail. she knew Of Mrs.
Gillian's loss and telCphoned for the
merchant, who Immediately identified
the gems and notified the police
All marks on the wrapings and box
had been carefully obliterated. IL was
postmarked Paterson.
The stolen property consisted of two
watches, three rings, one gold-handled
umbrella, diamond watch fob. locket,
"A richly gOld-enbossed brooch, and $40
cash. Everything was returned, with
the exception of the money.
The theft occurred on July /. 1906. Mrs.
Gillian, who was visiting friends had
not locked UP the articles, and her hus-
band also neglected to secrete them
when he went to his business for the
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
BRIDE LEAVES HOME,
pEEKABOO WAISTS
DISDLEASED HUSBAND

garded the pink islets that dotted her
shoulders; he glared at the baby-blue
ribbons nesting on billowy lace
Il admit that King Ahasuerus might
have welcomed Esther in such a gar
nlent l acknowledge that II might have
pleased King David in his old age
said Mr. Washburn sterniy- "Rut IN
these days It is scandalous- co, change
it. You shall not wear IL 10 church
Thereupon Mrs WasEburn packed her
trunk and left Tor parts unknown. her
friends were greatly surprised when she
married Washburn. whose deep relig-
iOus principles, rs sincere as proioano'
have made him famous in Willamette.
They met FIRST at a prayer meeting
where Washburn was eXhorting. He Is
not consistent. the absent brides re4a-
tives say. for they assert Mrs WASH
burn wore a beekaboo to that prayer
meeting. ard washburn positively seemed
TO like H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05

WATERBURY, Conn, July 5.-Because
her deeply religious husband forbade
her TO wear a peekaboo shirt waist.
Mrs. Charles z Washburn. twenty
three years old, The bride of a month.
one of the Drsttiest young women in
Willamette. has left her home, vowing
she viii never return TO her spouse.
He has his religion to comfort
him for twelve months In the year;
insist upon being cool and comfortable
for three months said the departing
Mrs. Washburn to her friends. Il defy
him to say that my shirt waists are i'm
modest"
The Washburns were about 10 go to
church, as usual. on Sunday. When she
was ready" the wife, demure as al
ways, looking her prettiest, appeared
10 her austere husband. who awaited
her. With gloomiest disfavor he re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
SAYS TREASURER USED
MONEY OF COMPANY

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. July IA
petition in bankruptcy has been filed
against the l.. B. Graham Company, one
of the largest desk and Office supplS,
houses In this section, by T. NJ. Wight.
Its president The petition is part OF
The proceedings instituted by Mr. Wight
against w. J. Arid. secretary and trea s.
urer Of the company. Wight claims that
Arid has taken from the business large
sums of money to which he was not
entitled and without giving any notice
10 other stockholders. The matter has
caused a big stir in local business
circles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
BELIEVE WAIF HEIR :
TO MANY MILLIONS
Jersey Charity Home Has
Custody of Boy With
Strange Story.
Father Believed to, Be Owner
of Extensive Martinique
Plantation.

TRENTON. July 5.-The New Jersey
Children's Home Society has in its Gus
tody seven-year-old boy, Carl Boyd
Livingston. a waif who is believed TO
be heir 20 millions Morally certain that
the child is the son of a wealthy West
indian planter and that were he re-
stored to his parents he would become
heir to perhaps the richest possession
on the island of Martinique, the author
slties of the society took steps TO estab-
Msh legally the young lads birthright.
CarTs birth occurred in Philadelphia
In June. 1900 A tall. dark, distinguished
looking man. who spoke with marked
foreign accent and was as imperious as
Spanish grandee, had placed hand
some woman in the care of a woman
physician on Franklin street, Philadel-
phia. The man lavished attention upon
her, and on the day the child was born
exclaimed. This is my son and heir
Father Disappears.
Soon afterward the father disappeared.
and as soon as she was able the mother
followed, escaping. by night and leaving
the child and FIVE trunks full of fine
clothing behind her. She had registered
at the institution as Minnie Bunyon,"
but had confessed to the nurse that the
name was not really hers, at the same
time confiding that both her husband
and herself were personages Of dis
tinction in an island far to the south. -
Thus deserted by both OF its parents.
the infant was cared for by Mrs. Boyd,
the woman physician. She had intended
to adopt the boy, but was burned 70
death and left the child TO her sister,
Mrs. n. r. Livingston. who gave him
her name, and then one day deserted
him, while in Atlantic City
Once More a Wait.
once more a waif in the first four
years Of his life, the lad was committed
TO the Children's Home here.
Letters in the trunks, which accom-
panied the child seemed TO indicate that
he is a legitimate son Of the distin-
guished man, who is planter upon the
island of Martinique, rich. powerful. and
high in the favor OF the French govern
r1ent which rules the island from Paris.
But whether he returned there after
the birth OF the child or gave up his
home in the West Indies for some other
part of the world is the mystery which
The authorities seek 10 solve.
Special Officer Williams, of the Chill
dren's Society. believes he has proof
that both the father and mother are
alive and living together IN luxury
somewhere.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
DEER KILLS WILDCAT,
PROTECTING A FAWN

PORT JERVIS. July 5.-The game
preserve attached TO Cahoonzie Park,
the new summer resort of Jacob Bauer
was the scene of a lively encounter. A
hungry wildcat had wandered into the
preserve and attacked a little fawn.
The whistle of alarm even by the
fawn brought the doe 20 the rescue
and she planted both her sharp little
hoofs on the cats back, ripping its hide
open. Two bucks joined in the fray,
and before the cat realized what had
happened II was being tossed and tram
pied. BY the time the keeper arrived IL
had been literally torn 20 pieces
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-07-05
GROCER THURBER DIES,
AGED SIXTY-FIVE YEARS

NEW YORK. July 5.-Francis B.
Thurber. one of the organizers of the
New York board of trade and transpor-
He was born at Delhi, Delaware county.
and in his lifetime became widely known
as a grocer, publicist, and lawyer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
Uncle Alex Pleased W1th
 Big Meetings Yesterday

ye think? He may have white skin, but he sho' Is got a black heart. I'se been knowin' dat man fer years, en dey ain't none better on earth
 'Lemme tell ye, he loves us niggers, too He used ter be secretary of col ored 'vangerlizatlon, en he taught us de way uv life. He preacht in our churches morn any white man ever done. Now he's superintendent uv Sunday schools, en dis mornin' when I heard him say, More fer Jesus I knowed he'd get 'em.
 Now, I'll tell ye another one uv my commissioners what's got a heart made outen de love CT men, en dates my Ope- lika elder, J. L.-Dean. He runs Sun day school lak he sells life assurance. He makes de man pay de price, en den shows him somethn' wuth more'n money kin buy.
 Dat feller's a talker now don't you ferget. He kin talk yer into thing quicker'n ye kin wiggle out, cause he's done sharpened his tongue on life insur- ance. en now he's talking eternel life as- surance. Hits better'n any other sort.
 Kin yer see anything tother side CT that star up tharg Looks lak ter me dars angels there, CT is I dreamin'?" B. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

Great is dis day of de Lawd!' said Uncle Alex as he leaned last night against the old church fence while the evening services of the holy Sabbath were in progress. The old janitor was gazing up into the clear sky, and his heart seemed in his eyes.
 q feels lak 1 could take wings en fly to heaven. I'm got de spirit jest over howin' my soul, en I'm happy, oh, hap pier'n any sparrow in dis church steeple, happy lak uster be when I precht, en folks got religin.
 Jest think what my commissioners is done terdayi Birmingham lots better. Dey stood up In de pulpits, en raised der voices, eh everybody heard 'em, en God wuz dar en He tuck some of ems hearts, en He's got 'em now forever.
 ''Hit wuz de best day I eber lived in since dis nigger come to dis world, ner does I spect ter live ter see another sich. My commissioners Is de bestest men. In course, dey ain't good by themselves, but dey knows who kin strengthen 'em. Show dey does,
 Now, take dat man A. L. Phillips in dar, what's talkin' now. Listen at him, won't ye? Ain't he de kind wat makes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

With a marriage license in his pocket and accompanied by a minister who was to marry him to Miss Mamie May Snow, J. N. Casteberry, a paperhanger in the employ of Chandler Bros. of Bessemer, formerly of sewanee, Tenn, about 9:15 last night placed a revolver behind hls right ear and blew his brains out on the doorstep of the young lady's house at Seventeenth street and Avenue G. Ems ley. upon being informed that Miss Snow had married J. T. Armstrong yesterday afternoon.
 Castleberry, it is said, had been in love with Miss Snow for some time and had begged her to marry him. That he had determined to marry her or kill himself was shown by notes which he had writ ten. Some of these were pinned on his clothes, and there was also one in each shoe. One was addressed to the news papers and read as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
KILLS HI1HSELF
 ON DOORSTEP OF
 GIRL HE LOVED
Castebery With Marriage License in Pocket Learns That Miss Mamie May Snow Has Married Another and Blows Out His Brains at Ensey-Young Man Was Accompanied by Preacher to
 Perform Ceremony

This sad scene has been premeditated by me in a sane presence of mind. I do this because am heartbroken and wrecked for life. not because I am de- mented or careless. She simply has will ingly wrecked and destroyed my life, but may God forgive her and yet bring her into everlasting life is the prayer of the boy whom she sent to suicides grave. Oh. but it is sad, still can't help 1t. May the world forgive me and meet me in a better home than this. I do this be- cause of her whom I love too much.
 JACK Castleberry went to the residence of the Rev. I. Q. Adams at Bessemer and asked him to go to Ensley with him to marry Miss Snow. They reached Miss Shows house about o'clock and were informed that Miss Snow had been welded to J. T. Armstrong yesterday aft ernoon Castleberry then took his revol- yer. placed it behind his right ear and pulled the trigger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
SEEK COUN7R2
 AND PARKS FOR AN OUTING

they could look down on a busy city, smoking with the fires of industry and en- joy periods of rest away from this ac- tivity.
 It was estimated yesterday that about 100000 people used the car lines during the day, the traffic being unusually heavy during the afternoon. The travel was not altogether confined to taking people into the suburbs, for a large number from the suburban towns spent the day in Bir- mingham, wandering about the streets or attending some of the numerous after noon meetings.
 The need of a great park system for Birmingham was distinctly emphasized by the traffic yesterday and a citizen who IS interested in this question yesterday spoke of the great good that a fine city park or system of parks would do for the people,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

lieved that the same vote which elected Moderator Howerton will pass the ar ticles, except that the vote in favor will be much larger since numbers voted for Russell Cecil for personal reasons.
 Today will be a busy one for the as- sembly. This question: the most impor- tant of the whole session, will occupy much of the time, and 1t is probable that notable speeches will be made on each side. In fact every commissioner has his own view of the articles, and will want to give it voice.
 The meeting tonight is a popular one in the interests of colored evangellzatior, cause of extreme moment to which everyone in the district is cordially in- vited. The work is in charge of Sec retary J. E. Snedecor, who has the wei fare of the colored race at heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
Notable Speeches Will Probably Be Made on the Subject
 This Afternoon
MEETINGS DREW
 BIG CROWDS YESTERDAY
Believed Many Local Churches Will Take Up the Formations of Brotherhoods Among the
 Young Men.

All rumors to the wind, the special com tee of the Presbyterian general assembly has decided to recommend that the ar ticles of agreement be adopted. This was learned beyond a doubt yesterday.
 The committee, consisting of Commis- sioners Lyons, Trimble and Tall have tabulated their report and nothing re- mains but for the chairman of the larger committee to draw up the formallties, and the adoption by the committee, This committee will meet at an early hour this morning. Dr. Neal L. Anderson, chairman, will arrive from Montgomery, where he has been over Sunday today, and the formal report will be submitted to the assembly at the earliest possible moment.
 This afternoon at o'clock Is the time set to act upon the adoption. It is be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
CATHOLIC SERVICES
 VERY IMPRESSIVE
Forty Hours Devotion Begins at St. Paul's church-SoIemn High
 Mass and Procession.

The forty-hours' devotion at St. Pauls church, which began yesterday, was largely attended. There was solemn high mass at 10:3o o'clock, with the Rev. Father Schultz as celebrant, the Rev. Father Duffy as deacon and the Rev. Father Coy1e as sub-deacon. Following the mass the blessed sacrament was borne in procession through the church, after which Father Duffy chanted the litany of the saints, the Rev. Father Kitrick and the Rev. Father Denis singing the re- sponses. The high altar was profusely garnished with flowers.
 The procession was long and imposing, made up as it was of girls in white. nuns in black, torch bearers, incense bearers and other acolytes, some in white sou tanas and some in red and five priests, the celebrant and his two deacons in rich vestments.
 Owing to the fact that the ceremonies were more elaborate and extended than usual the further fact that the scripture lessons and the notices for the week were longer, there was no sermon. Father Coyle read a circular letter from the Right Rev. Bishop E. P Allen, ordering the annual collection for the Pope, known as "Peter's pence," to be taken up next Sunday.
 During the afternoon many Catholics visited the church to pray and mediate before the blessed sacrament. Services were held at 7:30 p. m., at which Father Coyle preached on the doctrine of the real
 The masses this morning will be cele- hrated at the Blessed Virgins altar. The mass at s o'clock will be missa cantata pro pace.
 Tonight at 7:9O o'clock Father Duffy will preach, and tomorrow at a. m. the forty hours devotion will close with sol emn high mass, procession and htany or the saints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
PATROLMAN FURY
 DIES PEACEFULLY
WELL KNOWN POLICEMAN IS VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE. LEAVES WIFE AND SIX GILL DREN-FUNERAL TUESDAY.

Patrolman Henry R. Hury, a faithful officer and brave man, last night "re- ported off, for the last time and laid aside his badge of authority at the call of the Supreme Ruler, who tells not the hour of His coming. At 7;SO o'clock he breathed his last at his home, where anxious relatives have watched over him in his last illness, but who did not realize that the end was so near.
 For several days Officer Hury had been at home sick with heart trouble and had careful attention, but yesterday evening while he did not appear to be doing so well, his family were not greatly alarmed. Suddenly the end came. and while the family gathered around he ceased to breath, death coming without a struggle.
 Henry R. Hury was appointed upon the Birmingham police force November F. 1901, and made good record during the period of his service. Through petition presented by the merchants of Morris avenue he was given the Morris avenue beat two years ago and has held this post ever since.
 Mr. Hury was highly esteemed by Chief Wier and the whole police department, as well as by all those who knew him, and his record of service is blameless. He was 50 years old when he died and leaves a wife and six children. The three sons are w. H., l.. B. and H. J. Hury, the latter being in Shreveport on a visit. The daughters are Katie and Stella Hury and Mrs. A. H. Rogers.
 The funeral will take place on Tuesday at the residence of the daughter, Mrs. A. H. Rogers, on Twenty-eighth street between Sixth and Seventh avenues, the time of the funeral to be announced later. The delay is due to the absence of the son at Shreveport, who will arrive some fin1a today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

brave. gentle, with passion to be like Jesus. He should be sympathetic, ever ready to hear and answer every proper demand upon him from his class and able to enter into their temptations and victories. Sociability is quite necessary in order that men may feel free in his presence, and frank and open in their dealings with eacn other. Here dullness and prosness are deadly; snap is attrac- tive to young men His tact should be equal to all demands upon it. In this age d love of real progress Is necessary to leadership everywhere and particular ly here. Because he deals with num- Der of men of different tastes and powers to reach certain results, he must possess that regnant quality in all modern life, executive power. All these qualities he must needs dedicate to God for this par ticular work Let this be his supreme work; let ither things go if need be. This one thing l do' must rule him. Sucn man will make his class go and grow.
 Let Worf Be Known.
 Let 1t be made widely known in the congregation that this man Is going to organize a young mans Bible class. He should by personal request secure a few names as a nucleus Let the class have d special place and time of meeting, not necessarily the same as that or the Oun- day school but preferably so. Experience proves that organization is necessary. It might take this shape-a president, teach CT, secretary and treasurer number of committees should be appointed to do specific work. It means death to appoint a committee without specific work. These might answer for while, membership, attendance, social, missionary, course of study, and advertising. Others may be substituted or added as the case may require. Let this be remembered all ways, that success In this work depends upon developing the Christian activities of the members much as upon the Bible teaching and study.
 Now then surely 1t is high time for US to be at work. There is scarcely d congregation in our whole church with out enough young men to start with. Bible study must lie at the base of all Christian intelligence and activity. It will be from the first one of the chief pur- poses of the brotherhood for men to prOtnote Bible study
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiJop.

My Wifes Family" farce comedy with musical interpolations, will begin a weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre tonight. The usual matinees will be given Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The play is said to abound in funny situations and the musical comedy specialties are put on in elaborate fashion. My Wife s Family comes to Birmingham as one of last years successes and will be presented by a capable company. The plot is based on the woes of a married man who has too many relatives 1t is said that the fun Is both fast and furious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

great rally, especially characterized by enthusiasm.
 Dr. Dobyns also addressed a good crowd of men at the First Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon on "The Pas- sion for Souls" with marked results.
 All over the district yesterday the con- gregations listened to hluestocking Pres byterlan sermons. and many of them were notable. That of the Rev. Dr. liar ris Kirk of Baltimore, at the South High land church, and that of the Rev. Dr. Lyons at the First Methodist drew large crowds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20
Sunday School Rally.

The Sunday school rally held yesterday afternoon at the Third Presbyterian church was also full of special features. The music with soloes by Dr. Brown and the Rev. C. M. Gordon was unusual, and the addresses were also good
 William Megginson spoke on our Aim," and the Rev. A. l.. Phillips talked upon. Sunday School Zeal" t was 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20

The beautiful weather yesterday drove the citizens of Birmingham to the parks and the mountain tops in great throngs, and the street railway company was taxed to the utmost during the after noon to handle the crowds. East Lake, with the boating and various other at- fractions was filled with people day and night, who sought relief from the city streets and the toll of every day life.
 The numbers of small parks scattered over the city weresall well patronized by old and young, the touch of summer drawing them out into the open to enjoy one of the few bright, warm days that have been so scarce this spring.
 The trolley lines in every direction bore their burden of fresh air seekers, many of whom sought Red mountain or the North Highlands, where among the trees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-20


 child and let all ye respect and obey him."
 He then showed how the powers would respect that seal. how persecution would respect it. He said that God sometimes let's a sinner go on in his wickedness un- til at one sudden moment he sweeps him from iniquity, and then again he will strip the sinner of all his possessions that he may become servant of the Lord. eve know that God is faithful and will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able to resist, but will prepare way of escape.
 And this is the sign by which he Is protected, the seal of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ
 With many beautiful illustrations Dr. Howerton showed how death respects that seal, telling of visions of those ap- proaching the grave, and said he believed this seal enables Christians to give their testimony, and that on the day when we stand at the judgment those on the right would bear the seal of the Holy Spirit, proving their Identity as ambassadors of Christ.
 "Oh, my friends, are you facing old age, death and judgment without that seal ? What have you to do? Nothing but be- lieve on the Lord Jesus Christ, and then before all the powers of earth, heaven and hell you are sealed with the stamp of I the saved"
 Then with one voice the congrega ton sang, How Firm . Foundation"