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New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
BOYS In HIGH FINANCE.
CLEVER STUMBLING CANE
Canadians Fall Victims to Rich
Dead ReIatiUe Trick.

Charged with violating the postal laws Lu-
Glen Mesmin, twenty years old. son of Georges
Mesmin, of No. l Greene street, an importer of
dress goods. and Ogden w. Coffin, eighteen
years old, of No. 412 Amsterdam avenue, were
arrested yesterday by Detectives McConville'
Geegan and Nelson.
McConviIle said that Deputy Commissioner
Woods had received complaints from various
parts of Canada from persons the boys are
charged with trying to swinde. Coffin is also
charged with impersonating an attorney. Mes
min gave the address of No. SO West 9lst street
and said his father was in France. He had
newspaper clipping of the date of February 2S'
1907. headed Uncle Sam Sues Mesmin & Co.
for 100000" The charge according to the
clipping was undertaking woollen goods wnlch
were imported into this country
According TO McConville, the boys may nave
had confederate of more mature years re
saws their cheme was follows:
Persons IN the province Of Ontario received
letters last week from attorney, Leonard Is.
Drummond." with offices at No. sos Sixth ave-
nue. informing them that through the death or
relative they had inherited five bonds OF the
Canadian Pacific Railroad which would or
course, at the quotation of that stock, make the
inheritance of great value. If the person receiv-
Ing the letter would forward to Mr.. Drum
mond" the sum of SIS. just enough to cover his
bare expenses and a small fee the bonds would
be forwarded. The complaints from the Cana
dams came into the hands of Woods for the first
time last Thursday. McConville says that at
the Sixth avenue address there was no difficulty
in finding that man who represented himself
to be Leonard b. Drummond" had hired room
there. He also had letterboX there.
Waiting there last evening. McConville says,
they say young man go to "Drummond's' let
ter box. They say they had already taken
thirty letters addressed to "Drummond" from
the box The boy denied that he knew anything
about "Drummond," but the janitor. the detec-
man he Rad known by that name. Then, Nc
Conville says the boy broke down and told that
his name was Coffin and confessed. They at
once, on Coffns information, went out and ar
rested young Mesmin.
Coffin. according 10 McConville, told him that
last summer he had gone to work in the house
Of Georges Mesmin & Co His health broke
down and his mother sent him to the New
Hampshire mountains for the rest of the sum
mer. that he would be in good condition to
enter the Horace Mann High School, where he
was preparing for college. He had met and be-
come intimate with young Mesmn in the busi-
ness house. Coffin. according to the detective
said Mesmin planned the scheme
Coffin said he went to Montreal last week and
posted two hundred letters in that city, accord
ing to McConville. He then returned, and had
been at school yesterday. Lieutenant McCon-
willie appeared complainant Of record against
the boys. He says that the boys received some
letters inclosing the fee OF IS. but that others
refused to send the desired fee until they had
received further information.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
WATER ROUTE FROM LAKES TO GULF
Presideat Roosevelt Tells Chicago Mayor
That It Is a National Work.

Chicago. Oct. Mayor Busse received a reply
to-day TO the message sent by him TO President
kooseVet last week at st. Louis. The message
was carried from this city by motor boat via
the Chicago River. drainage canal Illinois ana
Michigan canal. Illinois River and Mississippi
RIVER The letter of the President was as follows.
On board u s. S. Mississippi. Oct 8. 1907
My Dear Mr. Mayor:
have received your letter, conveyed 70 me- N,
motor boat from Chicago TO St Louis 7 baar,iIyS,
agree with all that you say. but until the com
mttee appointed especially to consider the project
nave reported cannot speak details But +
oeHeve IN an ail-water transportation route from
the great lakes to the Gulf, a route which shai
practically give US seacoast right into the heart
or our country. i believe that this Is a national
work and that the national government should
reSaSnAse aas fact
6A2cerely
THEODORE ROOSEyEIT
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
AUTO BENT ON KILLING SOMEBODY.
Runs Over Man After Hurting Him Thirty
Feet, and Takes After Policeman.

After sending Julius Cytron. of No 3O7 West u7th
street thirty feet through the and then running
over him at the corner Of Eighth avenue and 1lsth
street. early yesterday morning. a swift running
automobile of the low racing type nearly ran
down a patrolman and escaped. AS the flying car
passed the patrolman the driver of the machine
me-
Cytron driver of milk wagon. and was
standing the corner waiting for trolley car
when the accident happened. He was carried to
the ]. Hood Wright Essoltal IN another automobile
that happened 20 be passing. Cyeron was tn q
serious condition last night.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
HAMMERsTEIN BALKS AT QUAKERs.
Philadelphia's Hardness in Supporting His
Plans Disgusts Him.

Oscar Hammerstein has another subscriber for
his Philadelphia opera house. newspaper in that
city has subscribed for box for two years at
5000 year. and has urged its readers to follow
its example. They will have to do this at once.
however. because Mr.. Hammersteln, dispeased at
the apathy shown in the Quaker City. is preparing
to abandon his plans for grand opera there and
order the sale of the land he purchased for a site
Mr.. Hammerstein said yesterday that he did not
want TO make present to Philadelphia. and he
decidedly skeptical about the success of his
opera plans In some other cities.
This Philadelphia business has taught me les
son." he said. New York is one place-the others
are different This subscription is all right as far
it goes. but it must so further"
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
WINTER ON OFFER TO RosALsKy.

President Winter Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
said yesterday that 81 any one had ATTEMPTED 10
retain Judge Otto A. Rosalsky 10 represent his
road in favoring elevated loop between the
Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges IT was done
under false pretences and without authority Judge
Rosaisky made a statement Sunday in which
he said he had been approached by a man Claiming
20 represent the Brooklyn Rapid Transit who tried
70 retain him in the capacity mentioned Judge
Rosalsky's came out in the Public eervica
Commissions investigation OF the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08

Of course it is going up when you
pay Sc for Derby.
But we did want Derby of the
finest of everything, regardless of
cost.
We knew there were lots of New
Workers glad to pay for richness
quite beyond the needs of most men
for everyday service.
The Knapp-Felt De Luxe filled
our bill exactly, and sells right along.
For Sc you see is not so much
when you see the Derby.
Fall suits up to s45 provide a
richness up to the S6 Derby standard.
But suits from SIS up and Derbies
at So and 81 take the best of care of
that great majority of our friends
who are not so luxurious.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores.
Warren ST. 18th ST. Sand $.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
oLER VISITS JEROME.

Wesley NJ. Oler. president Of the American Ice
Company called on District Attorney Jerome yes
terday and later Mr.. Jerome explained that Mr..
Oler wanted TO get possession of papers in suit
brought against the Trust by Clarence J. Shearn.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
GENERAL BOOTH TO RETIRE?
Salvation Army Leader Says in Chicago He
Will Speak No More in Public.

Chicago. Oct 7.-General William Booth.
founder and leader of the Salvation Army an
nounced in a speech here last night that it would
be his last address. His followers believe he
VIII never again appear in public. 1t is added
that his successor in leadership probably will
be Bramwell Booth. row his chief of staff in
London.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08

Republicans! Register to-day Don't think
because this is an "off year" your vote will not
be needed Judges, assembIymen, aldermen-aII
deeply concerned in the making OF good or bad
government-are to be elected. Do you want
good government? Register to-day!
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08

Republicans! Register to-day! Don't think
because this is an "off year" your vote will not
be needed Judges, assemblyn,en, aIdernen-aII
deeply concerned in the making of good or bad
soVernnnent-are to be elected Do you want
coed government Register to-dsyL
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08

You want to help select the next Republican
candidate for President7 You must register
and enroll in order to vote in the Republican
primaries in the spring. Every Republican
should register now. Do not delay! Delays are
dangerous.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
JOHN MITCHELL RECOVERING.

Indianapolis. Oct John Mitchell. president or
the United Mine Workers OF America. much
improved in health to-day that he abls 70 20
70 his office at national headquarters for a short
time Secretary Wilson said his friends believed
he was on the road 10 complete recovery
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
MAYORS ORDER LOSES HIM DAUGHTER
Ukase to Fort Dodge Bachelors to Marry
Followed by Elopement.

Des Moines Iowa, oct. Mayor Bennett Of
Fort Dodge, who recently caused talk by issu-
ing a ukase that all bachelors within the city
must wed within year or pay fine. was taken
at his word yesterday by Nolan Snow. a chauf
feur. who eopcd with the Mayors daughter,
Mabel. The elopers were married in Fort Dodge
and went 10 Des Moines.
Mayor Bennett is a great believer in mar
riages and so he sent an ordinance through tho
Council placing a fine upon the heads OF all
bachelors az the end of year. Young Snow is
just in time 20 avoid the Mayors fine but not
the Mayors wrath.
Have you registered? II not, do Il to-day!
You don't know where you should register?
You will find IL in the election advertisements
in this paper. Cut il out, and go and register
before you forget it!
New-York tribune., 1907-10-08
Railroad Bonds
or
Guaranteed Mortgages
WHICH?

t'sn Ns'dy r Magazine, sett.uber, 1907
Many investors, who have wit
messed the protracted decline in
railroad bonds during the past few
years, doubtless find themselves
ready 10 accept the satisfactory
record of real estate mortgages,
durlag this period, as sufficient proof
OF the advantages they possess over
'oNu oohhs. Unless
the impairment in the security is
great, real estate mortgages do no,
have tendency to decline under
normal conditions In this paaic-
als:. real estate mortgages are pref
esable to bonds"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-12
5TAUNTON VOTES
ON LOCAL OPTION
Fight Will Be Close, but No Bad
Blood or Bitterness Has
Been Manifested.
snecial 70 the rlmes.plspateh.l

Especial to the Times-D ispatch.l
STAuNTON, VA. July LITTLE Local
option election takes place tomorrow.
II has been probably the mostgremnrk.
able local option fight ever waged,
There has been absolutely no bad
blood, no fights no rough talk on
speaking; everybody is friendly and
vet the fight has been an earnest one
on both sides. Each side seems to be
sanguine, but the, more prudent are
making no predictions. The fight was
started by the Protestant Ministerial
Union, and all the Protestant churches
are zealously enlisted on the side Of
the "drys," the. chairman OF the anti
saloon committee being Rev. nenry r
Hamill. OF Inc stanton Methodist
Episcopal Church, South,
r. f.. Clay, the colored orator OF
Bristol, is here working for the drys
and being heard by large crowds
Registration ceased at shutdown to-day
end about 200 names have been added
to the list since the election was or
.iered, about TWENTY-FIVE Of them ne
groes. The total registration Is about
1900, and vote Of at least 1000 If
expected.
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HALSEY DEFEATS
SENATOR THOMAS
----------------------
But III Was Really rhomas's
Hostility to Daniel That
Did 1t.
CLOSE RACE FOR The HOUSE
Eugene Ould Now Twelve Votes
Ahead, but Feathcrston May
Yet Win.
CLOSE RACE FOR THE HOUSE

Especial to The Times-Dispatch,)
LYNCHBuRti. VA, july ll.-Former
State Senator Don p, Halsey, of this
city, a nephew OF United States Senator
John w. Daniel. was nominated to-day
lin the Democratic primary in the senA
|torial district composed of the city OF
5Lynchburg and the county OF Campbell
3oyer State Senator a. T. Thomas, for
the State Senate by n majority Of
about l65 The result is an indorse-
ment OF Senator John w Daniel, as
|.his issue and the question of "rota-
| ion in office" We're the only things
before the people. Senator Thomas
aame out last winter against the re-
Election of Major Daniel for the Senate
At the expiration Of his present term,
And there is no doubt but that this
: epst him denomination to-day. The
3lampbell vote, with three small pre-
aincts to hear from, gives Halsey 400,
Thomas 500. Halsey's majority In the
bdty was 2il.
John w Clay. county treasurer for
teveral terms, was defeated by r. W..
Callahan. by an overwhelming ma
lority,
Commemorative Attorney William M.
|Murrell easily defeated Duncan Drys-
dale for denomination. The returns at
HAND give Eugene Ould, for reelection
10 the House of Delegates from the
county. a majority of twelve over II.
g Featherston. but the missing pre-
rincts may change the result.
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DilInrd-TnyIor.

Especial, to The Times-Dispatch.1
WINSTON SALEM, n. c.. July IL
The social event Of the week was the
marriage of Miss Mary Taylor to Mr..
billiard, ot Johnson City, Tenn. cfle-
brated at the Taylor ron1e on West
Fourth Street. last evening at 6 o'clock.
DR.. D. Clay LILY of the First Presby-,
terrain Church. offlciated. Mr.. Percy
billiard. of Rocky Mount, brother Of
the groom, was the best man. Miss
ErmaS Bailey and Miss Williams, of
Red Springs, We're maids of honor;
Misses Anna Buxton and Louise Dill
lard bridesmaids. Miss Cornelia Tay-
lor, sister of the bride. and Miss Pau
lima. her niece acted IS flower girls.
After the ceremony reception was
given At $3.50 the bride and groom
left for a trip to Northern cities.
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For Murder Of Minister.

Special to The Times-Dspatch.l
s:ionor, Judge r. c. Jackson, began on
tuesday special term OF court TOR
Carroll county. The most important
case to be tried at this term is asalnse
george refers for the murder of Rev.
Joseph Easter few weeks since.
Peters was taken to the Pulaski Jail a
rev days after his arrest as the ex-
citement was SO great ii was feared
he would be mobbed. The general
opinion is that he will be hanged, as
fthe killing was cold FLOODED, as tar
as can be learned
News has Just reached here that
Martin Greenwood. who killed Frantz
|.apprehended in California. The sheriit
Evil start for him as soon as the neces-
F1ary arrangements can be made 1iTnre
Twas a considerable reward for the ar
(fest of Greenwood.
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HEAVILY FINES
NORFOLK MAN
FTappin Struck Down Drummer
Who Was Walking With His
Former Wife.

l. Especial " I4e A''SPp> 49,
NORFOLK. VA. July IA. Z. Tap
pen, charged with assaulting Henry
kettier. the Baltimore drummer, as Let
|gier was walking on CRANKY Street
|swith the divorced wife OF Tappen last
PTuesday night, was fined $50 and costs
end required TO give a $500 good be-
1layior hond IN the Police Court to-
day Tappen noted an appeal c. G..
Waller. manager of the Lynn Haven
Hotel, going on his surety bond.
Letter. whose face is badly disfg-
ured, stated that he was struck from
behind. knocked down. punmelled and
kicked He stated that he had never
before seen Tappen and knew of no
reason for the assault
In defense, Tappen testified that
when he passed LETTER ana his former
wife that they acted in such jeering
manner that lie was provoked TO tho
point of committing the assault He
denied that he struck Letter from be.
hind or that he kicked him.
Mrs. Tappen. who was Miss Ethe
Gardner, stated that her former hus.
band had threatened two weeks age
70 XIII any man with whol she might
De seen and that she feared hod!ls
aoarm from him
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JUDGE MCDOWELL
REFUSES BAIL
Renands to Jail to Await Trial
Men Who Shot Miss
Hall.
Especial to The Time dispatch.


LYNCHBURG, VA, July 11.--Judge
Mcdowell, Of the United States District
Court of the Western District OF Vir-
ginia, to-day refused the application of
William e. Rakes, Grover Beamer,
George Martin, George Boothe and T.
2. Rakes all Of Patrick county, for
bail. and sent the prisoners to jail
here to await trial at the September
term OF the court ,e
The men are charged with the muir
der OF Miss Ann Hall and woundlng
her sister, Miss Jane Hall, in Patrick
county. In March.
It Is alleged that the shooting was
cone because the women We're believed
70 have given information against
them for illicit distlling. The appli-
Gat,on was made by Judge N. H.
Halrs ton and w, S. Staples, of Roam
oke, and w, Fl, Gravely, OF Martins
VILE District Attorney Thomas Leo
Moore resisted the application.
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WOMEN BELIEVE
ESTES INNOCENT
Nelson County Friends Form As.
ISOLATION, With Miss Dawson
as Treasurer.

Especial to The -pispatch,]
AMHERST, Va July 11.--With ref
erence 10 the movement among the Ia
dies OF Nelson county to build n monu-
ment to Theodore I. Estes. who was
shot and killed by former Judge w
G. Loving. for the reason that he he
leved that Estes had committed an
assault. upon his daughter, Elizabeth
the Nelson County Times to-day prints
the folowing:
The lady friends of Theodore I.
Estes, OF Lovingston and vicinity.
all of whom are convinced of his
innocence. are starting movement
to erect a costly monument to his
memory. subscriptions are coming
in from all parts Of the state. and
a considerable sum Is now in the
hands of the treasurer, Miss Laura
Dawson. The memorial commit
tee is Mrs. Bennett T, Gordon, Mrs.
John Hirsley, Mrs, John Seay, Miss
Margaret Massie and Miss Laura
Dawson
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COMING WEDDING.
Cards Announce Marriage Of Mr.. Beard
and Miss Fitxgcrnld

lspecial to The Times-Dispatch.l
BLACKSTONE. VA. July l1.-Cards
are out to the marriage Of Miss Mary
oliver Fitzgerald, OF this place to Mr..
John Walter Beard, of Amherst, Va.
The marriage will take place on the
evening of July Gath, at 0 O'Clock, In
the First Presbyterian Church, Of
Blackstone. Immediately after the
ceremony Mrs. John Fitzgerald, the
mother OF the bride. Will give the
5trldal party and guests handsome
reception at her beautiful home on
High Street. Miss Fitzgerald Is one
Of the most beautiful young ladies' of
this section, being widely known, and
always holding a central position in
the social life of her home town and
community, She is the granddaughter
OF the late DR.. William Jourdan Har-
ris. OF this place, and Is niece Of Cap
tain J. NJ Harris and Major Peter Har-
ris. Mr.. Beard is prominently con-
nected socially and in a business way
In Amherst, being a member of the
Amherst Supply Company and other
business enterprises.
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Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

BOWLING GREEN. VA, July IL
The remains OF Edmund Pendleton, his
two wives and infant have at last
been removed TO Williamsburg for re-
interment under the old Bruton Par
ish Church. They wen. yaXhumed
some while ago, but could not be re-
moved from the county because the
certificate of their removed had not
been made out in proper shape.
The expense of the transfer Of the
ashes of this great Virginia jurist is
met by Miss Charlotte Pendleton, his
great great niece, from whom the au-
thority for the removal also proceeds
as his nearest living relative.
1t is expected that suitable cere
monies Will he held inHthe fall, at
which the useful life OF Pendleton as
Burgess as member of the Committee
OF Safety, as member OF the first Con-
tinental Congress and as first presl-
dent of the Supreme Court of Appeals
will be recounted.
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Headquarters
for Groceries
We Save You Money

Hest American formulated Sugar,
per pound acknowledgements. &c
New Clipped Herring, per dozen. 1Oc
New California Prunes ...,....,.5.., &c
Fresh Roasted Lnguyrn Coffee, per
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BEST Wine, Catnwbn and Black
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Fresh Soda Crackers aud Ginger
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Large, Juicy Lemonst per dozen. .15c
Mothers Oats, per package }. ...5.1.y. Toe
Fresh Soda Crackers or Ginger
snaps, per pound 1-.c
Good lard, per pound. .....- % 1-2c
TO matocs la cans for G&,up .... 49,. SC
Whole Grain Carolina Rice, per h.. 7c
French Candy, per pound. .,....,..,.5c
New Dates, per pound .,,.,,..,.....5e
Mncnronl or Spaghetti, per lb..... o.
witch Hazel Toilet Soap, 5 to box. Toe
Whole Sweet Pickles, per qt......1Ot
Sweet Mixed Pickles, at. bot. ...... .1Oc
large sExtrnct Vanilla and Lemon +, /. nc
Nice Smoked California Hams, per
pound commandments. A1c
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against charges. were not allowed to
vote, and were generally ill-treated
and deprived of rights.

- :
and deprived of rights.
Survivors Meet.
+ The survivors of the Second Pennsyl-
vania Heavy Artillery will hold re-
union on July soth at the Crater More
than 100 veterans are expected. This
regiment led the Federal charge into
the Crater after the explosion Of the
mine In the early morning Of July
80. 1864. A reunion Of the veterans OF
the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
will be held here September 18th.
One Death From Heat.
One Of the Greek laborers from New
York. who are now working on Bank
Street, died at the Petersburg Hos
pital last evening from meningitis,
which developed after the man had
been overcome by heat while digging
up the street preparatory to the LAYING
OF a vitrifed brick pavement.
Mrs. Rachel Tudor died YESTERDAY
at the home of her parents on Grove
Avenue. Miss Tudor was nineteen
years of age. Her family came to
Petersburg only few months ago. and
the funeral will take place at Jarratts,
Va. .
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spencer at once. where they will re-
WED AT PARSONAGE.
N1iss Lula Tcrrill Becomes Bride of Mr..
James II. Smnllyvood.
Especial to The Times Dispa tch.l

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1
ROANOKE, VA. July l1.-Miss Lula
Terrill, daughter of Mrs. NJ x. Terrill,
and Mr.. James T. Smaliwood were
quietly married last night at the par
sonage OF the First Baptist Church.
Rev. 7. Clagget Skinner officiating.
Miss Lizzie Terrlll, sister of the
BRIDE was maid of honor, and Mr..
George CARRIER. best man. The bride
has been four years assistant of the
clerk OF the Council and auditor, and
is beautiful and accomplished young
lady. The groom Is a popular ma !.
chinist and member of the Roanoke
Machine Works Band. The couple
left for the Jamestown Exposition on
the midnight train.
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Zirkle-Hogsctt.

Especial to The s-D!spatch.J
STAUNTON, VA. July 11.-Thls
morning al 10 o'clock at the home OF
her parents. DIR. and Mrs. II. S. Hogs
EFT, Miss Natalie Hogsett became the
bride of Frank Lee Zirkle, OF WASH
ington. D. G. Little Miss Natalie Dud
lev was the only attendant of the
bride being the ing-bearer. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DR.. A.
NJ. Frazer, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain Church, here. Mr.. and Mrs. Iir-
kle will reside in Washington.