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Evening journal., 1907-03-04
WHITE DENIED II 1
EVELYN'S STORY
Letter Made Public in Which
Architect Described Tale
Told in Paris

NEW YORK. March 4.-stanford
White wrote a denial and a reputation
Of the accusations against him which
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw says she told
Harry Thaw in Paris the night he urg-
ed her 70 marry him.
The letter was written to Miss Vera
simonton. formerly a close friend and
confdant OF Harry Thaw and his WIFE
Miss Simonton would have been CALI
ed as an important witness for tho
prosecution had she not betaken her
self. directly after the staying OF White
to South Africa, where she is at pres
ent.
without her presence 10 Identity the
letter 1t viii be impossible for the Dis
trict Attorney to read Il into the record
Of the Thaw trial.
Denies Eveyn's Story
The letter. which is typewriter,
bears the initials OF Stanford White,
penned by himself, and is as follows;
February 20. 1904
Dear Miss Simonton; daily received
your letter. but as the matter you
HNH'NNA NANAN - NAAN ~ NMAANNAE HAAMhNAl
Evelyn and yourself and about which
I know absolutely nothing, and as
have hardly seen Evelyn FOR the past
two months. I do not see how I can
be OF any service.
Although you have a perfect right
to ask for your photographs. as Eve-
lyn could not be held responsible here
for what She did abroad. I hardly think
IL would be wise for YOU to make this
a condition before returning the things
Evelyn and Mrs. Nesbit left with you.
AS for the other matter you mention,
the story YOU brought back from Paris
was too erotesouelv absurd to have
other than a natural death. and when
Evelyn returned / put the whole thing
out or my mind. ] trust. therefore.
that YOU win not trouble yourself to
come down and make an explanation
which has become wholly unnecessary.
Yours truly, S. w
when White wrote the letter Miss
Simonton was in New York Her friend
~ relations with the Thaws had been
broken off, This is indication by the
first and second paragraphs OF the let
ter. The third paragraph relates to
] AAAN NAAHAA So NAANNA AHNNAN ~ aNNHNNA ina
Stanford White was responsible for her
downfall.
History Of the Letter
The history Of the letter as mar
rated TO the District Attorney is vitality
interesting. He was told that while
Evelyn Nesbit, her mother. who after
ward became Mrs. Holman. and Harry
Thaw were IN Paris, Thaw. by threats
and violence. had forced the young gir
to pen statement duplicating White
A quarrel parted Mrs. Holman and
/ her daughter. and Thaw summoned
! Miss simonton 20 accompany Mrs. Hol.
man back TO the United states. TC
Miss Simonton he intrusted the state
ment which the District Attorney wa.
I told had been Transcribed 10y Evelyr
at Thaw's dictauon. lie directed hel
70 show il 10 Mrs. Holman, with the
object Of proving to her the perhdy Of
White.
on the westward voyage Mrs. Hol.
man was so violently ~ that Mis-.
Simonton feared 10 reveal the contents
of the document to her. 6hs red Il
Evening journal., 1907-03-04
FINANCIAL NEWS.

Capital Last
Authorized Par Bid Asked sale
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
JUDGE Truly MAKES A FINE SPEECH.

Judge jeff Truly, prominent can
didate for Governor, addressed a
good audience Of representative citi-
zens at the court house yesterday
afternoon, his remarks %receiveing fire.
quent and liberal applause. Judge
Truly discussed ably, eloquently and
forcibly the different questions ad-
vocated in his platform Of princi-
pies, and was warmly congratulated
at the conclusion Of his speech Of
two hours by a goodly portion Of
the crowd present 1t is the con-
sensus Of opinion that Judge Truly
made one Of the ablest and most in
teresting political speeches ever
listened to in this city--many as
serting that it was the best they ever
heard from any speaker. The dis
candidate made a SPLEEN
did impression here and will get
good results from his speech when
the primary election is held.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Attorney General Williams of this
State has advised that boards Of sup.
ervisors cannot legally make returns
for enormously collected taxes Ia
those from whom exacted. This
does not appear equity but probably
is the law. Now the question
arises, will not this restriction apply
as we'll to council boards Of munich
palities? Municipalities have no
authority other than that specifically
granted by charter or the legislature
and there is lacking there any pro.
vision for the complication named.
It is an important problem, for
municipal boards have frequent ap-
plications Of this character to con-
sider.--Exchange.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
GRAND MASONIC BODIES.

Vickburg, Jan. 81. Judge Fred,
erick Speed, Grand Secretary Of al
the Grand Masonic Orders, has is.
sued circulars announcing that the
annual meeting Of the Masonic
Grand Bodies in Mississippi, viii
be held in the city Of Natchez, as
follows.
Grand Lodge, Tuesday, Feb. 10,
at 1880 o'clock am.
Grand Council, Wednesday, Feb.
20, at 4 pm,
Grand Chapter, Thursday, Feb.
81, at II am.
Order Of High Priesthood, Thurs.
day, February 81, at s pm.
Grand C~ommandery, Friday, Feb,
%, at 10 am.
Hafnasa Iemple, Ancient Order OF
Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine, will
hold a ceremonial session on Friday
evening, Feb. %, at s o'clock,
The Alabama and Vicksburg,
Gulf and Ship Island, Illinois Cen
trail, Louisville and Nashville, Mo.
bile and Ohio, New Orleans and
Northeastern, st. Louis and San
Francisco-Frisco system-Southern
and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
railways have made a concession Of
one first-class fare plus rs cents,
from all points in Mississippi to
Natchez and return, to delegates
and their families, and will place
round trip tickets on sale Monday,
February IL to Thursday, February
81, for all trains, with final limit TO
Saturday, February %.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The food gates Of oratory were
open in Ripley Monday and the town
overflowed. Hon. f. F. Noel was
the first to speak, beginning about
1880 a m; he continued for more
than two hours and was listened Ia
by a large audience all Of whom
gave the very closest attention
throughout his speech. Mr., Noel
already had many friends in this
county and his speech made for him
many more. The Noel button was
very much in evidence after the
speaking.--Rirley Sentinel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The Cover nor declines to meet
John Sharp Williams in a Joint dis
cussion Of the question Of govern
ment ownership Of railroads before
the people Of Mississippi He in
Inmates that he will not discuss any
question jointly with Mr.. Williams
but will stick to the hobby which he
drifted into the Governors office on.
But the Governor will soon realize
that he must debate the issues with
Mr.. Williams before the people or
suffer the worst defeat at the
August primary that any candidate
in Mississippi ever received. The
voters want to hear a joint discus
sion between the candidates for the
United States Senate and nothing
less will satisfy them. Mr.. Williams
has notified the Governor that he
will be ready to meet him in Joint
debate March 9TH and canvass the
State together until the primary is
over. To this challenge the Governor
says init" His feeble reply to Mr..
Williams simply begs the question.
The Governor knows that he cannot
cope with Mr.. Williams statesman
ship and common-sense reasoning
in the discussion Of the great public
issues now confronting the American
people, hence his declination to ac-
cept the challenge for a joint debate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

A dispatch from Washington I'M
der date Of January Is. says: Con-
gresham Humphreys has intro
duced . bill creating q new Federal
court division for Mississippi. The
bill provides that the counties Of
Tunica, Quitman, Coahoma. Bolivar,
Sunflower, Lefiore and Tallahatchie
shall compose a new division, to be
known as the Delta division, and
Clarksdale is named as the court
town. The terms Of court are TO be
held twice a year, in June and De-
cember, and TO continue twelve days
In each term.
The territory embraced in this
bill is remote at present from FEEDER
al court which is held at Oxford, and
entails much trouble and expense
upon litigants and parties who are
compelled 10 go so far to reach
court.
In addition it has been practically
impossible for the Federal court To
reach many alleged illicit whiskey
sellers in the Delta when they are
compelled to send from 100 TO
200 miles for witnesses.
A similar bill was passed two
years ago by the house, but the sen
ate refused to concur in it, and it
was therefore killed.
Mr.. Humphreys feels assured that
this bill will pass the house in a
short time, and IL is understood that
there will be no opposition to it in
the senate,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Hon. J. j. Henry, the former
Warden Of the State penitentiary
has been appointed travelling freigh,
agent Of the Southern Railway Com
pany in Mississippi. Mr.. Henry
will make his headquarters at Co
lumbus. Upon retiring from the
prison management the many home
friends Of Mr.. Henry in Oktibbeha
county insisted upon his making the
race for sheriff and tax-collector, as
surfing him Of election without oppo-
sition, but he preferred to accept the
position Of travelling freight agent
rendered him by the Southern Rail-
way Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

A prominent candidat for Gov
ernor, who lives in the Delta, is
quoted ~ saying that the only thing
certain about The race for Governor
is that Noel will be in the second
primary. Who the other will be is
uncertain. but Il i conceded that
Mr.. Noel stands the best chance for
getting into The second primary.
And il he d in the second primary
he will be elected Governot. Yasoo
News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

We have no doubt as to the new
board Of control Of the penitentiary
being composed Of honorable gen
tlemen will maintain their integrity
despite their association with the
conviots and the mules. yet when
the next legislature assemblies We
expect to zee them Investigated like
all their predecessors, and bulle-
tined Is robbers and despoilers.
Aberdeen Examiner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

T. w.
The jackson News Of the 22nd
inst contains the following account
Of the return 70 that city Of Mr.. j.
w. Wright. the Seminary bank
cashier who recently SO mysteriousIy
disappeared
mir. J. ". Wright, cashier Of the
Bank Vi Seminary, has solved the
mystery Of his own disappearance by
returning home, and is now safe and
sound in this city.
THE missing cashier reached
Jackson last night on the north
bound Illinois Central train from
New Orleans and went Immediately
to the home Of his mother, 1926 Col
lege street.
I'm explanation Of his absence Mr..
Wright states that he has been to
Panama; that he left Jackson on the
morning Of December %, the day
following his disappearance from
Seminary, and after arrival in New
Orleans took passage on a steam
er for Panama. He spent about ten
days on the isthmus, taking the first
steamer he could catch back home,
and on arrival in New Orleans yes
terday Immediately purchased a
ticket for Jackson.
THE young mans explanation Of
why he disappeared is rather inco-
herent and disjointed, but it appears
that he was worried to distraction
by business cares, was behind with
his routine work in the bank, had
become involved in a political fight
at Seminary, had several bitter en-
emies in the community and, driven
to desperation by these matters, de-.
cided to get away from his troubles
for awhile.
only members Of the family have
been permitted to talk with the
young man, He appears ra.sional,
but is yory nervous, and physicians
state that he needs complete quiet
and a period of rest for a few weeks
to restore his normal business facul-
ties.
There was much rejoicing in the
household over Mr.. Wright's return,
as his relatives had given him up
for dead. The mystery surrounding
his disappearance was complete, and
not the slightest clue to his where
abouts was developed, although an
arduous search was made, and liber-
al rewards were offered for informa-
ton.
"Mr. Wright left Seminary on the
night of December 81, presumably
for the purpose of going to the bed
side Of his dying sister, Mrs. Hollo-
man, at Itta Bena. What strange
mental process or illusion prompted
him to change his mind on arrival
in jackson and set out for Panama
is a mystery Of the case that still re-
mains unsolved, and can be account
for only on the theory Of temper
airy mental arrangement.
Mrs, Wright reached jackson
this afternoon from Seminary at q
o'clock and joined her husband. On
arrival t athe depot she was met by
relatives and went Immediately to
the family residence on College
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Hon. E. i. Noel is making better
progress than either Of his worthy
opponents in the race for Governor.
The people are for him because 1t
was through his efforts that they
were given an opportunity to vote
for all State and county officers,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The Greenwood Commonwealth
was ten years old recently. We con.
graduate Editor Gillespie on the
event, and cannot but compliment
him m his Efforts V give the people
Of Greenwood . readable, up-to-date
paper, and one We are always glad
to find on our exchange tabla-Bol-
soni News-E Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

H.-. L - FN' NFFa~W
Washington, D. c., Jan. IL. 1907.
The rivers and harbors Of Missis-
sippi will be recommended in the
next rivers and harbors bill at the
largest amount ever carried in any
appropriation for rivers and harbors
in that state. The subcommittee Of
the rivers and harbors committee
composed Of chairman Burton Of
Ohio and Humphreys Of Mississippi,
today agreed on a recommendation
TO the full committee Of the follow.
ing appropriations for Mississippi:
Big Sunflower river, 100000;
Yazoo, Tallahatchie and Coldwater,
$4,000; Tallahatchie from Bates
vile to Coldwater, $4,000; Homo
chitto, $4,000; Wolf and Jordan
rivers, $4,000; Pearl river below
Rockport, $4,000; Pearl river,
Jackson to Edinburg, $500; Leaf
and Chicasawhay, $4,000.
Harbors-Pascagoula, $200,000
Biloxi, $4,000; Horn Island Pass,
$4,000.
No agreement was reached on the
Gulfport harbor today
Congressman Bowers was in con-
ference with the subcommittee and
did good work for the projects on
the gulf coast which are in the dis
trlct he represents.
The subcommittee which has I'M
der consideration the various bills
for surveys looking to the examina-
ton OF streams, not now carried on
the rivers and harbors bill, has not
finished its report, but it is under
stood it has decided to recommend
fayorably the bills asking for sur
veys Of Steele's Bayou from its
mouth to Lake Washington, and al
so surveys Of Bear Creek and Of Roe
Buck Lake from its mouth to the
town Of ltta Bena. As already stat
ed, this is the most liberal provision
for the streams and harhors 81 Mis-
sissippi ever made in any previous
river and harbor bill and the dele
cation from that state are highly
elated.
1t is reported on high authority
that the subcommittee which has
been considering the lower Missis-
sippi river from Cairo to the jetties
has agreed to recommend an addi-
tional million dollars for revetment
work to prevent the banks from cav
ing and the consequent destruction
Of the levees.
Congressman Ransdall of Louisi-
ana and Humphreys Of Mississippi
have been making a hard fight for
this extra million, and it is believed
here that they have won out,
II this appropriation is made the
general government will thereby be-
come committed to the policy Of
bank revetment which will mean
more to the levee interests of the
valley than any step hereto
fore taken by congress.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

There will probably be several
candidates for State Offices here next
Monday. They will all want to ad-
dress the big crowd expected here
on that day and Judge Smith will
give them time to do 80.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Congressman B, G. Humphreys is
always doing something for the ben
eft Of the people Of his District, In
fact the State has no more active or
influential member Of Congress than
we have in Mr.. Humphreys.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Editor A. G. Anderson, Of the
Ripley Sentinel, is a candidate for
iloater-representative from Tippah
and Benton counties. He makes a
good editor, and ought to make a
creditable legislator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The Mississippi River and her
tributaries are on a big spree, and
the prospects are we will have an
1882 high water mark in a few more
days. While the levees are said to
be in good condition we would not
be surprised to hear Of a break at
any time.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

The Commonwealth has been
crowded with advertising the past
few weeks, and the job department
has been overlooking with orders for
commercial and other printing. We
will soon catch up with our work
and give more attention 70 getting
up news for the paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
1T is not rank, nor birth nor state,
But the get up and get
That makes men great"

Judge Sydney NJ. Smith and Dis
trict Attorney Sam D. Neill are the
right men in the right place. Both
are able and faithful in the discharge
Of their duty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Col. J.S. Hamilton died III Jack
son q few days since from IL attack
Of paralysis,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Senator Jos Bailey has been re-
Dlectsl BY the Texas legislaturs.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
ANNOUNCE ENTS.

The following named persons are can
didates for Lcflore county Offices subject
to the decision OF tho Democratic pri-
mary election to be held In 1907
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25

Obituaries, Tributes OF Respect and
Cards Of Thanks In this paper will DO
charged for at the rate Of . cents a line.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-01-25
r0R O. 4. SENATOR
HON. JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS.

poR GOVERNOR
HON. u. y. NOEL.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10
|HlRD ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
WINTER bible CONFERENCE

,.aehrgs. and HI ea'rIs here have
crowd quite lraitiu
The afternoon sermon will be de-
Iivered by DR.. Gwi'ym, and IL may he
said in advance will prove Of deep In.
terest. DR.. Gsilym will again preach
In the evening ~ Z 80 O'Clock.
It gres without saying ths, Oh" third
snnual session Of the National Winter
Bible Conference s,li be opened Win
impressive ceremonies DR.. s'rou'e
will be there. and will have gress
deal 20 sag TO the people OF his eI'
pectstions Of the coming session, which
he confidently believes is going TO
prose the most successful affair Gaines
willie has ever enjoyed. lt 10 To Dr.
Istrouse'. .f1ris that the people oHs
the existence 81 this conference, which
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10

who realized aid appreciated h's ah'''
is,. and ,t will br plrnsing infoTms''on
90 learn that ne has arranged TO re-
main dari0g the entire Bible Confer
rnce session of two weeks
Thers Gill be no service this morn
ing ct the rsbesnsele. The hr'' ser
vlcs will be held THE afternoon ut 1880
bezinuing With q song Arvice. The
essnlng remarhs siil he made by Dr.
Cisrence Is. Strous-, who will be fol-
lowed By Prof. J. II. O. Brown o'
Virginia, who is we'll and favorsoly
known here, having been in attend
ssce ne Bible teacher st every ses'
/. sion Of the Conference. Prof. Browr
Il man Of vide experience in Bible
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than hair mankind uv.r sixty
veArs Of age suffer from kidney and
niadder disorder. usually enls'gr.
ment Of prostate gland. This - both
painful aud dangerous, and Foley :
Kidney Che should br taken at the
first sign OF danger. ~ IL corrects
irregularities and has cured many old
men Of this disease. Mr.. Rodney Rur.
nett. Rock Port. Mo, writes: 81 suf'
tered with enlsre,d prostate gland
and kidney trouble for years aud sfte'
taking two bottles Of Foleys kidney
Cure l feel better than have TOT
twenty years, although / am nov o
years old" J. w. McCollum q 20.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10
At The CHURCHES TO-DAY.
List Of Various Places Of Worship
Where Those Desiring May Attend.

Where Those o ssiring May Attend.
Services will h. held at the various
churches mi. Sabbath re follows:
First Methodist Church. Rev T..
J, Nixon-Ssbbath school NJ $3.50 n.
m. The morning service at l0:4S will
be for the reception Of nes members
into the church. A large class Of APP
plicants will be received nv baptism
ana profession Of faith. The Orange
Blossoms will meet At 2 80 o. m. No
other services, account of meetings AZ
the Tabernacle.
tirst Baptist Church, Rev. 5. b
Roger-Supday school NJ ESQ
Preaching a, 1880 a. m subject
"The One Mediator Between God and
Man" Junior b. Y P U.st2 m
Sunbeams A. 3 Pm senior u \ r
u. At8:l5. No evening service, ac'
count Bible Conference.
First Presbyterisn Church, Rev
Thos. p, Hsy-Norni1g sermon a
1890 o'clock; subject, Saved by
Love" Sabbath school at 3 =. M. M
evening service.
Advent Christian Church. Eide
james Lee-Sunday school NJ 10 a. m
Preaching at 10 As =. m AMI 7:l5 .. IN
Services will be conducted ut Holl
Trinity Episcopal and st. Patrick
Catholic churches At the usual hours
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10

has accomplished more for the adj
vertising of Gainesville than anything
else 90 far introduced. DR.. StroOse
has the confidence and the thanks OF
the people. snd he deserves 1t.
The sun, In its issue two or three
dave ago, gave q Iist ~ those who are
expected TO be present and assist in
this Conference, hence it 10 needless
TO repeat them. Suffice il to say. DR..
S,rouse has secured a number OF the
leading pulpit orators Of the county,
and our people may expect something
good and interesting and instructive
during the coming session.
The service at the Tabernacle will
begin at Z 80 O'Clock tonight. and the
sermon will be delivered by DE-.
q silym.
There will be a Bible lecture tomor-
row morning ~ 1880 o'clock, and
services ut 2:SO and 7 80 p IN. Speak
ere will br announced from the ros''
rum today.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10
pill Open at the Tabernacle With
Impressive Exercises Today.
-. o. v. owlvm WILL SPEAK

er,;nsrs New York Episcopal Divine
wa Again Address the People o'
osinssxl'Is on saivssien--lisi OF SER
virss Cor the Day.
he third annual session OF the Ma
11psal Bible Conference. which hss
uus4e Gainesville coaspieuoas In the
eblIc ere from one end Of the United
sssss 70 ths other. win open this Of.
srsoon. The afternoon service will
- aoubs be largely attended. % 10 will
Rosd . most epjoysble service OF song
IA sermon. the principal lecture be-
he delivered By DE-. David V. Gwilsm
la New York, one Of the moot eminent
<slsscpsl divibes this country has
tver prod uced. DR. Gwil5m was here
<ro years. ago. and By HE mss.eriul
e<rnons completely esptivsted his
conereea.ions. He IL q man OF ster'
3sng xortb, fine character and elo
.|esent expression. and his numerous
. s1mirers OF the Bible Conference will
1elcome him warmly. He came nj
<hr way from biz hnme in Ne~ York "a
.,ecommodsle DR.. Clarence b. s,iouse'
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-02-10
An enjoyable Affair.

Mrs.P Fraser McCook and Mrs.
Clifford r. Good man entertained Sat
urday evening in hooOr of Miss HeaIey
OF Baltimore. Md. Various games
were ind ulged in. Refreshments were
srrycd con sisting OF zee cream. cake
and fruit. Those present were: Mr..
OFT, Mes Fennell. Mr.. Blsnd'ug, Miss
Nell Dempsey. Mr.. Krause. Miss Patty
Dempsey. Mr.. Ralph Thomas, Miss
Mary Crawford. Mr.. Bsbers. Miss
Butler. Mr.. Oscar Thomas, Miss Field
ing. Mis-. McIlvsine, Mia Healey, Mr.
steenburg. Mr. Ruben Henderson.