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COMMITTEE MEETS
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Behind closed doors, the executive
committee OF the Committee OF so met
Monday afternoon to consult regarding
the measures to- be taken next with
regard to the investigation. This COM
mittee consists OF the chairman OF the
various subcommittee. Employment
o. experts was one matter taken up,
and Secretary Renaud was instructed
To get terms from Prof NJ b. Cooley.
OF the University OF Michigan, with
regard TO an appraisal.
Chairman Eddy declared after the
meeting that nothing had been accom-.
plished OF moment but that he will call
another meeting soon.
The conference committee, OF which
". j. Murphy is chairman decided not
10 approach the ID. ". r. officials yet
or until the other committees have
fully decided just what information
they want from the ID. y. r books.
Mayor Breitmeyer has nothing tC
say regarding the action OF the Detroit
Typographical union In calling for \
volunteer citizens committee OF l0t
to work for municipal ownership
rather than for an extension OF fran
Chise.
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THE Man
Who Stole
The Earth"
By ". Holt Whife.
CHAPTER LvI-tContinued


Gen. Martel." said M. Stalvan, lis
An able man, man who Is greatly
respected. Moreover. he is man who
has been greatly abused inasmuch as
he has not received the reward which
Is his due. IL any Of the generals 90
ject to his appointment. then | would
suggest that we deal with the gen
erals. The army AZ a whole would
be only too glad to receive Gen. Martel
as COMMUNICATIVE chief"
Very WELL" said Strong; III that 10
the case will look TO you to make
the appointment"
You forget" said M. Stalvan. with
little smile. that II is now for you
to sign such documents"
Quite So" said Strong, "and pre-
sumo that the correct place In which
10 sign these is at the palace. They
say virtue Is its own reward. and APP
parently my virtue In not destroying
the palace Is to be recompensed by
the fact that I shall be able TO enter
into its possession. II not inconven-
lent 10 you, | should like to 60 there at
once"
Il imagined such would be the case,
said NJ. 'Stalvan, and | have already
made arrangements for your reception.
II your majesty cares to do so you shall
be installed there Immediately.
Let II be now" said Strong.
SO the old man and the young man
went out together. and Strong noted
with a little pleasurable surprise that
at the foot OF the ministry there were
waiting two horses.
Il thought" said NJ. Stalvan, by way
OF explanation, that you would rather
ride than drive
You appreciate my Utmost thoughts
very admirably. NJ. Stalvan," said
Strong And he got into the saddle.
NJ. Stalvan. In spite of his old limbs
climbed into the saddle, too, and then,
leaning toward Strong. he said: Il
will merely ask you to ride beside me /:
the rest has been arranged"
Strong nodded. and. touching his
horses tanks with his heels. moved
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MAN
IN MATRIMONIAL
TANGLE
UNABLE TO READ. BELIEVES
FAKE STORY THAT WIFE HAS
DIVORCE, AND so REMARRiEs
TWlcE-coURT HELPS HIM OUT.

Two men featured the regular week
~ divorce session. Monday afternoon
which was 80 we'll patronized that the
work was divided between Judges
Murphy and Mandell
William b. Norton, prosperous
looking Detroiter. was in fair way
TO obtain decree from his wife, Lot
tie. when his attorney introduced "A
letter in which his wife asked him T.
remember his promise 10 set her free.
Did you promise TO get a divorce
50 that she could get married." asked
Judge Murphy
After we parted | told her that
would do what |. could To help her get
along" Norton replied, and she
asked me to get a divorce as she had
met nice man 10 whom she wanted
10 get married. That was in 1904. |
told her | would as soon as | learned
what kind OF man she was marrying.
did nothing until September. 1908.
and then she wrote me asking me 10
get a divorce. | promised | would.
and filed my bill few days later"
Judge Murphy at once dismissed the
husbands DILL. on the ground that
there was collision between the two.
The Nortons were married in 1889.
ana separated In 1898 after few
words about Mrs. Norton's conduct.
They remained friends, but Mrs. Nor
ton declined to return, saying she dis
liked married life. 1t is now up 10
Mrs Norton TO frame up an excuse for
divorce
The other man was John w. Jones.
who told a remarkable story. He was
married TO Huldah Jones in Trenton,
in 1885. Trouble arose in 1890 over
the division OF some property and
they parted He filed bill for d.
vorce. and the wife fled a cross-bili.
Mr.. Jones. although prosperous and
intelligent, cannot read, and, he was
told that his wife had obtained a d..
vorce. He remarked, but his second
wife lived only until the birth of a
child. Then he married third wife,
and only recently did he learn that
his wife had never obtained a decree.
The first Mrs. Jones Is now living at
No. 45l Lansing-ave. Mr.. Jones will
get q decree. and he will then resume
living with his third wife
Mrs. Berry, Botsford. handsome and
stylishly attired. testified that her
husband. Alanson. now bookkeeper
for the Solder Miner Co, treated her
SO cruelty during the seven months
they lived together that she had to
leave him. Once he beat her so that
he was arrested. but he begged for
forgiveness and they lived together
again. Later, he beat her until her
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face was as black as her coat. she

face was as black as her coat. she
testified.
Mrs. Botsford is now pianist In the
J. l.. Hudson music department. where
she interprets the productions OF the
+. +. Remick Co. 10 the lovers OF
rag-time. ~
Agnes Phillipsk said she endured
the drunkenness and abuse of her nus
band. David, for several years, but
when he came home one day, and af-
ter beating her and her mother Sc
yerey. tried To get her 10 drink car
bolic acid, she thought II time 10 quit.
Ella Mabel Murray was one OF the
principals In "a double wedding in
Port Huron in August, 1907. when she
was married TO Joseph Murray lie
left her five days later returned in
week. and they lived together only
a month. Mrs. Murray was urged to
tell the cause OF their final breakup,
but she refused TO tell her story out
loud. and was permitted To whisper IL
10 the Judge. Her whispering brought
a decree. A witness for Mrs. Murray
was her sister-in-law. Mrs. Moffat. a
decidedly pretty woman, who was
married at the same time.
"And did your marriage turn out
happily" asked the Judge
1T certainly did, Mrs. Moffat re-
plied with a smile. and she looked
the part OF happy. contented wom-
an.
Grace II. Myers. testified that her
husband. Earl, TO whom she was mar
ried In Windsor. deserted her after
stealing $500 from his father, baker.
Mae Beach said that the last time
she saw her husband. Victor. former
ly a restaurant-keeperi In Port Huron,
was when he ran into their home In
Jacksonville. Fla, shouted, Goodbye,
they are after me for murder" and
scooted out the back way.
John Manuel, still II boy In appear.
ance and action, told OF his marriage
TO Frances Manuel, whom he met at
an east side dance. He was then 10
years old. He knew her only few
days when they became engaged, and
the wedding followed In a short time
John went shooting rabbits two
months after their marriage, and wheE
he returned he found his wife hilar.
iously happy. and catsup bottle half
filled with whisky on the table. Some
words followed and Frances put Johns
clothes on the verandah. They
haven't lived together since.
DEGREES were granted to Efiie from
John ID. Williams, or the ground OF
cruelty; Mary vs.. Samuel Hilborn.
desertion and non-support: Rose vs.
William Weller. cruelty and non-sup.
port Emily II. vs.. Harry J. Rector.
cruelty and drunkenness.
Carolina II WvuCoOn was tho only
woman refused divorce. She failed
to prove her charges of cruelty against
David II. Wyncoop, and Judge Man
dell advised her to wait two years
and try for decree on the ground Of
desertion. Mrs. Wyncoop figured IL
divorce court eight years ago. when
she was divorced from her first hus-
band.
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DEATH TAKES
JOHN H. GALWEY
FEDERAL INSPECTOR OF BOIL
Frs STRICKEN WHILE READ
iNG-LIvEp HERE 90 YEARS.

John Fl. Galwey, United States local
inspector OF boilers. died suddenly
Monday evening In his home. No. IA
Atkinson-ave. He had been in poor
health for some time, undergoing an
operation last summer, but had been
able TO attend to his duties and was
at his Office as usual, Monday. He
was stricken suddenly while reading.
and his son-in-law, Oscar Lingemann.
fastened to his side. only TO find him
dying.
Most OF Mr.. Gawley's 60 years had
been spent in Detroit He graduated
from IS. Peter and Paul's academy.
and at IL went away TO work for an
uncle who was engaged In the Lake
Superior trade, later learning the ma
chinists trade In Chicago. Beginning
as an oiler on the steamer Jay Cooke.
in 1869. he worked up to chief en-
gineer. His last work as an engineer
was in the steamer Alaska, which for.
merly ran from Detroit to Sandusky
He was active in the formation OF the
Marine Engineers Beneficial associa.
ton. and was elected national presi.
dent In 1890, holding the place three
years.
In 1894 President Cleveland appoint
ed him supervising inspector Of steam.
boats, but his nomination was Opposes
by the vessel owners and the senate
did not confirm the nomination until
the following year Eleven years ago
he succeeded to Thomas DAILY as in.
spector OF boilers.
Besides his widow and one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Linemann. he Ia survived by
two brothers, James and Richard, OF
Detroit, and two sisters, Miss Mamie
Galwey. OF Detroit. and Mrs. s. Walk
err. OF Chicago. He was a member OF
Branch No. !, G. NJ. b. A.. and Division
No. 8. A. o. II.
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IILTED WOMAN TRIES
TO KILL GROCER

NEW YORK, Feb 9.-Desperat"
because she had been Tilted by him,
Martha Ericsen. a young woman,
early today waylaid Ernest Scheme
mann. who keeps a grocery on Third
ave, at One Hundred and Twenty
eighth-st and Park-ave.. and shot him
three times She then TUNED on the
brother OF the wounded man. William
Schenemann and snapped the pistol
at him 1t developed later upon M
examination OF the weapon that it had
contained only three cartridges. The
brother ran down Park-ave.. being pur'
sued all the way by the woman. 10
One Hundred and Twenty-second-st..
where Policeman Cunningham. OF the
One Hundred and Twenty-sIxth.st po-
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lice station, knocked the weapon from
her hand. Although one bullet enter
ed Schenemann's head, his wounds are
not considered dangerous.
When taken TO a cell the woman
swallowed poison she had concealed
In her clothes. She was taken to
Harlem hospital dying.
You have probably killed that man
said the policeman.
Il hope have!" screamed Miss
Ericsson. He should die. That man
has promised 10 marry me and he
broke his promise. He has ruined
nv life"
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CARUS0 Walls ON
WAY To PRISON

Joseph Caruso. convicted OF the
murder OF Pietro Bartlotti. left over
the Michigan Central at 8: 80 Tuesday
morning. in charge OF Turnkey John
Coopersmith and Special Deputy Har-
ry Mosier. for Marquette. to begin his
term of life Imprisonment
Caruso walled like q child at the
depot and threw his arms about
Sheriff CASTOR. who accompanied the
escort to the train When seated in
the train the man almost collapsed
and continued his lamentations in his
native tongue.
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circuit court. They were married in
June, 1907. when he was going under
the name of John ID. Foatz. IN Sep
TENDER. 1905. she says. he married
Mrs Lulu Fogelson. In Toledo. Mrs.
Oakdale says she recently appeared
as witness against him in Cincinnati,
where he was sentenced TO TWO ears
In the penitentiary.
Although certain creditors of Max Her
man, CORNER shoe dealer, specified in
their petition In involuntary bank
ruptcy that the transfer OF the Der
man stock TO w. &. Stoepel was an
act OF bankruptcy. IL appears that
the real object OF the bankruptcy
proceedings 10 To set aside deeds OF
certain zeal estate transferred by
Berman. MIR. Stoepel as trustee. dis
posed or the stock and divided the
proceeds among the creditors, but he
had nothing do with the real es-
tate transactions which furnish the
ground OF the present action.
Though her remnins will be buried nj
the city's expense, Mrs. Julia Clemen-
ski. WAC died recently IN 81. Mary 5
hospital Will not 20 To the grave
unmourned. nor without ceremony.
The woman's aged father came 10
Detroit from Chicago, Monday, after
borrowing enough money 10 pay ms
fare each way. Standing beside the
body In Maneys morgue he lament
ed the fact that he could not give
his daughter decent burial. FL.
John kzadkowalski. OF ST Josafat 3
NnuTtIl, OF case ana VOL
unteered to celebrate the funeral
mass. which was done. Tuesday
morning.
Herman Baer. tho scion of a wealthy
~. Louis family. who In now In jail
here awaiting trial on charge OF
stealing $1,000 worth OF diamonds
from Arthur Sebastian. No. 1O5 See
ond-ave., while guest In the latters
home. has made "A proposition 10 Sc
bastian that he 40 on the road for
him and pay back the amount OF his
theft out OF his earnings. Sebastian
has given him no answer as yet. Baer
denies he Is wanted In Minneapolis
on "A charge OF stealing ring. The
ring in question. ne says. belongs to
Sebastian, and is one Baer claims
TO have pawned. Sebastian. accord
Ing TO Baer, has gone TO Minneapolis
To recover the sparkler. Buer admits
having an acquaintance with De-
troit widow. but denies spending any
but his own money on her But now
he's done with women forever. he
declares.
While shadowtnR Thomas L. Dodge, n
former member Of the police force
who now runs a saloon and cafe at
Michigan and Cass -aves. ii. J. Hal
Gro. OF the Sadler detective agency.
was mistaken for a hold-up man. late
Monday night. and sought refuge In
the central station after being pur-
sued and shot at by policeman.
Halcro says he started to follow
lions from Mrs. Dodge, after he
closed his saloon. At Adams-ave
and Witherell-st. Dodge, MISLEADING
his pursuer for a highwayman. told
his fears To Patrolman Fisher. who
started after Halcro. The latter took
TO his heels. and by a devious route
managed To reach headquarters with
out being hit by the officers bullets.
Lieut.. Walpole was satisfied with his
explanation and allowed him to de-
part in peace.
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Auto Hits Indianan.

NEW YORK. Feb. 9.-John Under.
wood, 40 years old. the wealthy pro-
prietor OF a chain OF stores through
out Indiana and Illinois. was struck
by an automobile today In front OF the
New Grand hotel at Broadway and
Thirty -frst-st.. where he Is stopping.
and seriously injured. He was taken
to New York hospital. where II was
found that he was suffering from con-
cussion OF the brain and lacerated
scalp wounds.
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Wireless for Ocean Vessels.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9-President
Roosevelt yesterday sent to congress
message urging the passage OF Q
bill similar 10 that introduced by Rep
Burke, OF Pennsylvania. requiring the
equipment OF ocean going vessels with
wireless telegraph apparatus.
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ar CHAS. BROWN. Rogersville.
MI Tenn. writes: II feel IL my duty
Avn to write you "A few words I'm
praise OF your Peruna. | have tried
many different remedies. but have
found that Peruna Is the greatest tonic
on earth and perfect system builder.
"A friend advised me to take fcruna
for Indigestion, and IL cured me in a
short time. l was very weak and ner-
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vous, could sleep but little at night.
but Peruna cured that tired. all gone
feeling. and made me feel like a new
man, so l heartily recommend II TO all
who are weak and run down. II will
give new life and energy.
Il cannot speak too highly OF Peru
ma, and will not forget to recommend
it,"
Peruna H. manufactured by the Pc
runa Drug Mfg. Co. Columbus. LILO.
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ANUS ENTS.
TEMPLE

The Same Acts at Lower Prices seen
In the nfst-cInss Vaudeville Theaters In
the East. WI. II. THOMPSON CO.. In
SIT Henry Irying's Masterpiece, "Ws-
terioo," by Sir Conan Doyle. Maggie
Cline. "Our Boys In Blue" MidEiey n
Carlisle. Dewitt. burns a Torrance,
Billy Van, Morton Jewell Troupe, fla
Grsnnon. Microscope. Next Week.
Margaret Moffat a. CO., In awake at
the switch" Henrietta n. Blanke. Of
Detroit.
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/ find Pe-ru-na
very valuable for
rebuilding of a
worn and tired
system.

III write that Peruna valuable
feelins-co Camp
L o. c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-12-10
"The Girl of the Golden VS."

With the masters touch of David
Belascoe to every detail ''The Girl OF
the Golden West" in which he is pres
enting his own company will be seen
at the Beverly in the near future. There
are many attractive elements in this
particular offering which go to make 1t
quite the most important dramatic
event of the season.
David BelaScO, name synonymous
with perfection to dramatic art, has In
this offering given picture of a lapd
almos unknown to the dramatist. In
New York, where "The Girl OF the
Golden West" ran continuously at the
Belasco Theatre for two years, and IN
the few other cities that have thus fal
witnessed the play it scored veritable
and success Of the most sub
stantial character has once more perch
ed upon Mr.. Belasco's banner.
The critics of the cities named are
enthusiastic in their endorsement o
the play as the pinnacle of Mr.. Be
lasco's career. In Washington before
the most brilliant and representative
audience ever assem- led in the Capito
city, comprising the diplomatic corps
foreign legations and cabinet members
together with others prominent in so
cial, army and navy life, "The Girl c
the Golden West" won a triumph sucl
as has been accorded few plays on re
cord in that city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-12-10

Mr.. John Forrer has returned to his
home at Stuart's Draft, after short
Asst to Harrisonburg.
Mr.. Barkesdale, the agent and opera
tor at Swoope. is off attending the
Haines' trial. Master George Keller,
from Buffalo Gap, substituting.
Mrs. John T. Bear, of Churchvllle,
has returned home from visit to hel
brother at Moffatt's Creek.
Mrs. II. s. Burwell, of Lexington, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Preston 5.
Buck, at Mt. Scion.
Mr.. Geo. A. Smell of Bridgewater,
who was being taken to the University
hospital to undergo an operation, was
taken worse here, and died Wednesday
afternoon at the Kings Daughters hos
pital. He had appendicitis
Mrs. A. f. Karnes left Tuesday morn
ing for Kansas City, Mo-, where she
will visit the family of her son, Mr..
Will Karnes. From there she goes to
Denver, Col, to make her home, and
be with her son, Eugene,
Mr.. VIM. B. Plunkett, of Clifton
Forge, formerly of this city, was mar
ried here on Tuesday to Miss Florence
Brown, OF the county. Mr. Plunkett
is with the Adams Express Company
at Clifton Forge, and after wedding
tour will reside there with his bride.
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Raphine Items.

Raphine Dec. 6.-The coming Yule-
tide season is fast approaching,a and the
spirit of good will is being waited to
our little town, nesting in the midst
of the hills. The bright eyed tot, as
well as the grown-up-child, look for
ward to this happy season when the
whole world is reverberating with the
music of "Peace on Earth and Good
VIII toward men,"
The Presbyterian Sunday-school is
preparing for an enjoyable entertain
ment to be given in the church on the
18th. Santa Claus expects to be pres
ent with his merriment and good things
for the children. Come, and enjoy q
good time.
Mr.. Walter Wade has bought the
property of Mr. D. E.. East, who has
moved with his family to the Matthew
White farm on Hays Creek. We are
sorry to see them leave our town, and
the best wishes of the entire communi-
ty go with them to their new home.
Messrs. James and Lyle Mccormick
of the A. M. A., spent Thanksgiving
with their mother, Mrs. Ruth McCor
mick, at s'The Pines"
Mr.. Rob- Wilbourn of Greenvillelwas
visitor here last week.
Miss Byzantine Beard of near New
Providence, passed through here last
| week enroute to her school near Lex
ington, after spending short time IN
your city.
Rev. S. w. Haddon has returned
from the 'Flowery State" after attend
ing the session of Synod of the A. RIP.
church.
The residence OF DR.. Strain is near
ing completion. This pretty cottage
adds very much to the appearance OF
our..town.
The school here is progressing very
nicely, and our citizens hope to see a
fine school building on the little knoll
overlooking the village.
The writer had the pleasure OF hear
ing Rev. Mr.. Mclaughlin, the new
pastor of New Providence church last
Sunday. Mr.. Mclaughlin is making
a fine impression, and charming his
he arers with his able discourses. We
ext end to Mr.. Mclaughlin cordial
welcome to Virginia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-12-10
DEATHS DURING THE WEEK
MRS. MARY V. HARDY.

MRS. MARY V. HARDY.
Mrs. Mary V. Hardy, widow of the
late John NJ. Hardy, passed peacefully
after more than a year of intense suf-
fering. She was a most loveable wo-
man and endeared herself to the hearts
of all who came in touch with her.
Her patience and forbearance during
the long months of her illness showed
the strength of her beautiful Christian
character.
Mrs. Hardy was born in Staunton,
about IS years ago, and was the daugh-
ter of Viola and William T. Carson.
Her mother was twice married.
second husband being the Rev. Joel L.
Case, a Presbyterian minister OF Vic
toria, Texas. They were the founders
of the Victoria Female Seminary of
Victoria, which for many years was
most successful educational college.
Surviving ther are five children
Messrs. William and John of Washing
ton, and Mr.. x. c. Hardy of this city,
and Mrs. John Kelley of Sioux City,
Iowa, and Mrs. John M. Hanger of
Staunton. The funeral took place We'd
nesday conducted by Rev. w. q. HUI
linen.
Crossing the Bar.
Sunset and evening star
And one dear call for me!
And may there be no mourning OF the
When / put out to sea.
But such tide as moving seems asleep
Too full for sound and foam
When that which drew from out the
boundIess deep,
Turns again home.
freight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of fare
WE'LL;
When L embark.
For though from out our bourne Of
Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
[ hope to see my Pilot face to face
When / have crossed the bar.
-Tennyson.
MIR. S. H. HUNTER.
MI. OaIuucl II. huulcI ulcu Sueid0A
ly Friday night at his home near An
mex of appoplexy.
MI. Hunter was born in the county
II years ago and was one of the mos
substantial farmers in his neighbOr
hood. He was we'll known and highly
esteemed by wide acquaintance.
His wife who was Miss Mary Shields
died Is years ago. He leaves two
daughters-Mrs. Maggie Keister ant
Miss Mary Hunter and three sons
John, Robert and James Hunter. Th
funeral took place Sunday at Laure
Hill.