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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-08

ardson is enroute home from Jed +,
where she attended the Leckie-Kejl
wedding.
Miss Rose Hylton, OF Bramwell,
visited friends here Tuesday.
John II. Cooke, of Bluefield, was
the guest OF his mother this week.
Mrs. j. Acton Landon was at Key
stone Sunday, the guest of DR.. and
Mrs. Francis p. Landon.
Miss Alice G.. Barbour was the
guest OF Miss Bertha Landon at
Keystone, the first OF the week.
Mrs. Rush Slater visited friends
at Bluefid this week.
Miss Ethel witt, OF Bluefeld, was
in town Monday, visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Baber Wis
tied in Graham Monday.
Prof. G.. IL. Byron, principal OF
Pocahontas High School, and j. p.
Williams, were In Graham recently.
II. j. German, the pew manager
OF the Inn under the proprietOrshi =
OF Messrs. Smith and Stump, re-
ceived cordial welcome in Poca-
hontas, where he made many friends
during former residence here when
he was clerk for Mrs. Jane MCGEE,
one OF the MOTT popular managers
the Inn has ever had Mr.. GoBman
has the Inn force we'll organized
with G. Y. Pemberton, night clerk;
V. ID. Lane, and G.. NJ. Mccall, caf J..
and Mrs. B. Young housekeeper. Mr..
German Is a worthy successor to w.
r.. Barbour who has successfully
managed the Inn for several years.
Miss Regina Coghlan, OF Wyth >
Vile, has been the guest OF Mrs.
a. y. DENIM this week.
Sam Goodman, OF New York, Is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Goodman.
Miss Mae Galloway, OF Northfork,
has been here this week as the guest
OF her brother, G. G. Galloway.
Rev. Charles w sydnor, rector
Of the Episcopal churches of Pocl-
hontas, Graham and Tazewell, at
tended the convocation OF the Epis-
copal church at stanton this weeN.
DR.. GEORGE RI. Landon visit III
Keystone Wednesday.
Preparation for the bazaar to so
held May 24-3O inclusive for the
benefit OF the Citizens Fire Depart
ment goes forward with every prom
Use Of success It will be held IN
the building formerly used as a
wholesale grocery store, near the
passenger station, and IL IS expected
that IL will be literally patronized,
for everybody recognize that the
firemen deserve it.
There will be preaching tomo--
row at the Baptist church by Rev.
w. X. Hickman at If a. m. an
7:45 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45.
Rev a. p. Hunter will preach
at the Methodist church at the morn.
ing hour and also at night.
Preaching at Christ church at II
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olac. ~ IN. r,a.o ... mt spr,nr. ana

placs 81 me rra:u paS The spring, and
80.
jeWare Of the Fluffy Makeup.
Anything of a funny order is decid.
edly out OF place I'm the saddle. and
when one day stunning woman wear
ing a long green fiuttering veil ap-
peared I'm the ring of fashionable
riding academy she received chilling
glances The fact that she was Rus
sian countess did not help matters a
bit. and the management was forced to
give her a respectful hint to ride else
where or give up the spectacular green
veil.
In such wise are we slaves to con-
vention. There is costume prescrib-
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a. m. by the rector, Rev. Chas. w.
Sydnor.
Capt. and Mrs. G. NJ. jennings
have gone to Tampa, Fla, to spend
a few weeks for the benfit OF Mrs.
Jennings health.
order your tomato and cabbage
plants from Fallon, the Florist, Roa-
noke, Va. His plants can be relied
on.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-08
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

To whom IL may cercd u.
The partnership existing between
the undersigned conducting bust
ness known as the star Electric Co.,
is by mutual consent, hereby dis
solved, NJ. $. Thompson retiring.
The business Will hereafter be
conducted at the same place and un-
der the same name, (star Electric
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-08
CLINT BAILEY
MERCHANDISE co.

Dealers in General Merchandise,
22G South Bland street.
Mr. 9. %. Wilson is aow with the
above firm ana would be glad to have
his old friends and customers call
and trade with h'm.
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babi,s for Nlomen Of tbe Saddle
Coats. Skirts. Boots and Other Hccouterments Of
the Season.
the Season.

submitted to soap and water each
time Anything less than spotlessness
Is out of the question.
Colored stocks are I'm fashion again.
particularly in lavender. ssage green
and q new tone OF ra-pberry red. The
pocket handkerchief must have a bor-
der to match the stock.
The wrinkled riding boot takes the
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CO.., by II. w. spoiden and W. r..
Crowder.
All accounts due tho Star Electri3
Co., will be collected and al ae-
counts payable will be paid by thu
said II. w. speilen and w F. Crow
der.
VI. 8. THOMPSON,
NJ w. sPEIDEN,
W. r. CROWDER,
Blnefeld, w. Va, Nal 1, 1909
5-5-12-19-26
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II will be too late after tho fire.
Insure now with T.. II. Easley. 5-4-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-08

The Metropolitan Men.
Furnishing Co.'s "ad" vii
be found today on page foul
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-08

IL Will pay you to live IL you|
life is insured by T.. II. Easley. SD
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Subscribe for the Leader.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
SEE THIS SPECIAL OFFERING OF ;
HAYWARD PROPERTY.

20 acres; the most beautiful scenic tract for
subdivision 10 be found in the vicinity of Hay
ward is now offered for sale.
This tract adjons the city limits and is now.
in condition TO pay good interest the in
vestment until the purchaser should desire to
subdivide. Lots the adjoining tract are
selling at S4OO to $500 per lot. This offer must
be seen to be appreciated Price $4,000
We have many other similar tracts which can
not help but attract investors In the finest sub
division propositions in suburban property.
For short time only we offering acres
of beautiful land with neat cottage
bath, hot and cold water mill and tank, barn,
chicken houses and yards separately fenced
'brooder house. one fruit; balance land
grain and vegetables; near school; fine road.
Price reduced TO $3.50 cash; improvements
alone worth the money asked. See it quick.
large lots containing about y with
street on sides: 100 fine apricot trees. which
last year produced 13 tons Of fruit; room
bungalow chicken coops and yard. land be-
tween trees planted in vegetable best of SOIL
adjoining city limits; crops will pay l. 10 10
per cent on investment for the whole So 250
or 4 lots and improvements $l,750. Who wants
it7 Must act quick.
For further particulars and personal iuspee
tion call
wILBERT & BEAM
Opera House building Hayward. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

Az ACRES. III miles from Hayward: new
house of rooms bath and pantry. barn and
chicken equipment splendid water system
farming tools and 100 chickens go with place
price S3.500 half cash.
. acres rich soil; I room house and other i'm
proyements; assorted family orchard; L mile
from postoffce and carine $1,000
From 10 10 acres full bearing orchard: 1 mile
from Hayward level land; easy terms; price
$3.50 an acre.
Some fine lots at low prices and on easy pay
ments
ZOO Castro Harvard Gal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
Army Transport.

The Logan Is in port.
The Crook Is In port
The BufOrd Is in port.
The sherman is in port.
The Warren j. al Manlls.
The fitzpatrick is at Manila
The Sheridan, outward bound. sailed May Is
from Honolulu
The Thomas sailed May IS from Manila and
arrived May 10 at NagsSaki.
The Dix from Manila for Seattle. arrived
May Il at Honolulu.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
SANTA CRUZ HOUSES no LET-FUR.

FOR rent--In Santa Cruz. by June J. for ;
months or more = very desirable. room.
modern and furnished concrete bungalow. with
- niano: marine view: close 10 beach and cleo
iric cars. VIII rent only 10 responsible parties:
Y no children: rent $50 per month Address J.
SCHENk IL Buena Vista sr- Santa Cruz
Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

\ Mannheinf Germany. corporatt
has been formed 70 sell a new autO.no-
bile in the United states.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

Tie pigmv mouse OF Siberia il be-
lived to be the smallest Quadruped In
the world.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
PROPOSALS AND Bids
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Office Of the Board of State Harbor Commits
sioners. Union Depot and Ferry House, San
Francisco, California, April %. 1909.
Sealed proposals or bids will be received at
this office at or prior to IL O'clock m. on
THURSDAY, June 10, 1909. for furnishing ma
terials and constructing section of the
wall on the water front of the city and county
OF San Francisco, in accordance with the plans
and specifications prepared therefor by the As
sistant State Engineer of the Board and adopted
by the Board April %, 1900, and file in this
office, TO which special reference is hereby
made. The materials to be used in the work
consist OF the requisite quantities of fresh cut
close grained Douglass yellow hr piles. sheet
pfling, portland cement, sand, crushed rock and
rock for embankment etc. all to be of the best
quality specified aud subject TO rigid exemina-
tfon. No bid will be received unless it Is made
on blank form furnished from this office and
Is accompanied by certified check for FIVE (5l
rer cent of the amount OF the bid payable to
the order of the Secretary of the Board,
guarantee on the part of the successful bidder
that he Will within six t6) days after the ac-
ceptance of the bid enter into written contract
to do said work according to the plans and
specifications prepared therefor, and will also
execute and file with this Board bond In such
sum the Board may deem adequate with
surety company to be approved by the Board of
State AHarbor Commissioners, and conditioned
for the faithful performance of such contract
nor will said bid be considered by this Board
Assistant Secretary at the office of the Secre
tary at or prior to IL II o'clock a. M on
place the bids will be opened.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids If deemed for the best interests Of the
State.
Bidders are invited to be present at the open
ing of the bids
JAMES n. GILLETT
Governor of the State of California. ex officIo
member of the Board of State Harbor Com
missioners.
EDWARD r. TAYLOR
Mayor OF the City and County of San Francisco
ofheio member OF the Board OF State
uarbor Commissioners.
W. " STAFFORD.
w. E. DENNISON,
p s. TELLER
Board OF State Harbor Commissioners
RALPH BARKER.
Assistant State Engineer
w. B. THORPE. Secretary
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
PROPOSALS FOR HOSPITAL SUPPLIES

PROPOSALS FOR HOSPITAL SUPPLIES.
Bids wanted-Seaied proposals will be received
by the Board of Directors of the Veterans Home
Of California, at the Veterans Home. Napa
county California. up TO IL O'Clock a. M. Sat
,irday June D. 1909. and opened immediately
thereafter in the presence Of bidders for fur
nishing pnd delivering sferilizers, ambulance
hospital appliances and instruments for the hos
pita.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids Lists and specifications can be Sc
cured at the headquarters of the Veterans
Home room SOC Macdonough building, 335
Kearny ST. San Francisco. California
r. j. SCoyHI.E, Assistant Secretary
By order OF the Board OF Directors.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

All lots front two streets
All lots front on two streets
Do you remember Burlingame 10 years ago?
Do you remember how San Mateo Park looked
years ago? Well. compare Hayward park,
in natural advantages. with either of these
splenddy successful tracts and you'll what
is in store for the ground floor buyers at Hay
ward park.
Conditions at San Mateo will change nightly
In the next year The Peninsula hotel is bound
to draw the growth of the town south. And
Hayward park aG5olns this great hotel There's
great opportunity open to those who buy lots
now.
The proposition is-Are you going to avail
yourself of the chance this time; or, are you
going TO wait like many did when we opened
Burlilgame and San Mateo park and tell your
friends what you might have made and
didDtg
Now, don't read this and decide to go down
some day" GO NOW. See us first If you
wish. History Is going TO repeat itself and
Hayward park will be the battle ground. Mark
word for that.
Macadamized streets.
Gas and electricity.
Away from the fogs.
All land ride-no ferry,
Big lots-double frontage.
Easy terms-immediate possession
BALDWIN & HOWELL,
31S-324 KEARNY ST. S. F.
FRANK s. GRUMMON.
346 '.B'' ST. SAN MArEO
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
ROSS VALLEY REAL, ESTATE

ADJOINING THE KENT STADIUM.
Only few lots left in Mira Monte tract
Kentifed the home OF the late Hall McAllister
beautiful garden: grand oaks and rare trees
and shrnbbery; one of the show places of the
valley; all street work done; sewers. city water;
many pretty homes; good swimming in creek.
which skirts the property: $50 down, SO month
ly. We also have some large lots. 50x150 feet
adjoining Mira Monte tract. from $3.50 up; easy
terms.
A real bargain: price $1,000: brand new
sunny, room cottage with two beautiful lots;
trees and shrubs In plenty
50 000-Doss valley residence of . rooms 2
baths: veranda around three sides; large stable
and about acre OF grounds must be sold.
Branch office. kentfeld.
LYON & HOA(, 69R Market st
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
RUSSIAN RIVER REAL EsTATE

S25 AND UPNARB-EASA TERMS.
bungalow and camp sites 81 lamp Rose. near
HesldsbuFE; right on The 1rcr large lots; nicely
wooded: spring water. send for illustrated folder.
c. r. RAY. 13S lick bldg, J5 Montgomery 81.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

FRUITvALE real ESTATE-Con.
CHEAP lot, 26K125 feet; close to cars; side,
walks and streets in: $25 down, So month 80
Hamilton hotel. 504 18th ST., Oakland.
MUST sell at once. room cottage Call Sunday,
after L. or any night after o'clock. Sil6
Elmwood av-. Fruitvale.
FRUITVALE FLATS TO LET
FOR rent-Elegant new fat of rooms and
bath; gas and electricity; close TO car line
and locals; $25. 1927 Both av. Fruitvale
BOTH av-. 1927, Fruitvale-To let. elegant new
fiat. and bath. ges and electricity;
close TO and local train; $25
FRUITyALE COTTAGES TO LET
Fruitvale av.-Cottage rooms BATH gas, fruit
and flowers rent $50.
Fruitvale ay.-New corner cottage, gas, electrlc
lights; rent $40; adults.
Wilson av.-Chicken ranch, acre, rooms,
barn, chicken houses, fruit and flowers $zo
School st.--Shack rooms, barn; $12.
Prospect st.-Cottage. rooms. fruit; SO.
Maple ay.-Cottage rooms. barn; $l2.
Frultvale av.-Flat 10 rooms; $25.
RANDALL REAL ESTATE Co,
1926 Fruitvale av., Fruityale, Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
sAusALITo REAL EsrATr

FOR sale-I2 room house: good sized grounae
frontages; marine view. J. B. GRIMWO0D
Merchants Exchange building San Franrjsco
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
SAN MATEo REAL ESTATE

25 minutes from San Francisco.
% minutes from San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
SAN ANsELMo REAL ESTATE

BARGAIN-Artistie bungalow. . rooms bath
hardwood floors, fireplace. etc: lot S0x115.
81. 800; terms II desired near Y0lando station
6. II. WHITNEY. 343 Sansome ST. San Fran
cisco; on property Sunday.
CHEAPEST acreage in San Anselmo; also build
ing lot Apply A. BoIIck.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

All lots front on two streets
All lots front on two streets
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

BALDWIN & HOWELL,
31S-324 KEARNY ST. S. F.
FRANK s. GRUMNON.
346 "B" ST. SAN MATEO.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

SNAP IN EAST OAKLAND.
Price reduced TO $500: $400 cash; swell ;
room cottage complete in every way; must
be TO be appreciated: y block of
line: south front: lot 30xl25: minutes walk
TO local train; make an offer. Owner, 2I;2
Fruifvale ay
BARGAIN -1O6xI50: house 90 rooms: barn:
chicken house fruit trees: berries: one block
Of stores. school car: price $1,000 terms
Also corner lot IeSe aY car line
block Of boulevard Address 10 Taylor. Of
Nicol aF Frulfyale.
$4,000 Large suburban home, rooms and bath:
all late Improvements; barn. oTtbuldngs, etc.;
y acres. most IN choice fruit and orna.
mental trees. be sold in lots at deubie
the price R0THERMEL & CO, 247 Russ bldg.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
HERKELEf REAG. rsrArE-con.


SAMPLE OF OUR HOME LIST
s"'ooV-S9uV. cash, SO monthly. High basement
cottage. ; rooms. new aud modern IN
- North Berkeley whore building is active
s4,-So--S30O cash. balance monthly. ; room.
story and halfs bungalow effect: lot J0X
100. on Ne. corner where building Is sure
10 come; lot alone viii be worth the price
some day.
S5600-Terms TO suit Real coy little home
with rooms and sleeping porch: living and
dining room paneled and beamed; open FIRE
place m each together with attractive
puiit-in wiDGow seats bookcases aud buffet
On a south front lot IN a neighbOrhOod
%. 49, whore an air of refinement pervades-
Sb,-50-Ierms. Artistic story and half bun
gal0w. containing large rooms sun deck
and sleeping porch, a south front lot.
facing beautiful little park; in pros
perous neighborhood made up Of law
abiding citizens owning and dwelling in at
tractiyo and happy homes.
$S55o-A REAL HOME; large rooms. sleeping
porch. basement conveniently arranged ana
artisticaly designed: facing south; lot 95N
l3o Situated whore its high class sur
roundings recommend the property TO those
seeking a choice location for permanent
HAROLD HAVENS.
2lf5 Shattuck aT. Phone Berk $3.50
s2e0-Cash balance monthly buys a pretty
> room bungalow 1 block from the car
line.
for $50: room cottage no rear rents lor
SIS. large Tot. 50x13J. ONLY THE
ABOVE AMOUNT CASH. balance $50
month
- T50-A swell 6 room bungalow east Of Col
lego av ncsr hey Route and College av
eariine; terms he arranged.
81 95o-The cheapest buy in Clarcmoni; lot has
frontage ~ 80 n.
SJo-tash. s. month. buys q lot close 10
csriine. total price 800
FRANCIS FERRIER
5lo5 Shauuck az. Berkeier. Phone Berkeiey 81
kearnY 1924.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23

COY BRNAENI lands; lG0 acre locations made.
Cheap lots $40 each; SO down. balance
- per month at per cent: lots 25xIOO:
school. stores and churches near bv
Houses and lots az SO down, balance easy;
and stores
+. T. MOORE
5ol5 =. l4th 81. blocks east OF
Merose station. Melr0se Cal
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-23
MARIN COUNTY REAL ESTATE
EAsToN ADDITIoN NO. 4


SACRIFICE-$2.2 25o room modern bungalow
for 81. 750: mortgage Of $3.50 may remain,
payable s1I. 65 per month. including interest;
also room bungalow, 81, 1,450-s4J0 cash. bal
may remain; must sell both at once
W. l.. C0URTRIGHT.
Opp. Union Depot, San Rafael.
LOTS for sale cheap; blocks from Union
depot; will build to suit on easy terms.
JENS STANGLAND.
Tsmalpais av., opp Union Depot.
- San Rafael.
The Washington times., 1909-03-22
CHANGE IS PROPOSED
IN OLD DIVORCE LAW
But One Ground Under Pro
posed MeaSure-Cham-
Der Investigating.

For the purpose Of reconsidering the old
divorce law OF the District which went
out OF existence with the installation OF
the present code, a subcommittee OF
the committee on law and legislation
OF the Chamber OF Commerce has Just
been appointed.
The appointment Of the committee was
the result Of a petition signed by many
lawyers and citizens 9I the District
which was received BY Chairman Sin
clair, Of the law and legislation com
mittee. OF the chamber.
The mem berS Of the subcommittee
are Charles w. Clagett. chairman:
walter G. Balderston, Charles w
Darr, r. Golden Donaldson, Leo T.
Harlow, Eugene A. Jones, Alexander
Wolf, William j. Lambert, Charles
Linkins, Joseph ID. Sullivan, Conrad
Syme, James A Tooley, and J. Dawson
Williams.
The committee will take up the peti-
tiOn at once and will probably make a
report within a week or ten days. Sew
eral other matters are TO come before
the committee in connection with the
proposed amendments TO the District
code, but the divorce question win re-
ceive first attention
The movement 70 secure a new dl-
vorce law was inaugurated shortly after
the adoption OF the present code, max
ing only one ground for an absolute di-
vOrce. Before that time. drunkenness,
cruelty. and desertiOn were ample
grounds. It Is proposed TO Fe-establish
these grounds.
The Washington times., 1909-03-22

help II asked TO tell the difference be-
tween a specific duty and a TAX ad va
loren. These are the days when the
mask Of old General Patriotism Is be-
ing partially removed from the faces Of
certain men who are appearing IN that
better-known character, Colonel Please
the constituents.
Opinions Differ.
Some members of Congress who live
in districts denuded Of timber can tell
exactly why there should be no duty
at all on lumber, while others who rep
resent powerful timber interests can
demonstrate that the import duty on
the commodity should be higher than
1t ever was. All down the list. inclUd-
ing such articles as wool and hides.
startling difference Of opinion can be
found
The President is getting these highly
varying and picturesque views. He well
coined today many men OF many minds.
If the tarin discussion keeps up he VIII
lContinued on Ninth Page1
The Washington times., 1909-03-22

cure possession Of the Brennan prop
erty IL was proven at the trial that
Mrs. Farmer, with the deed OF the
Brennan property, called on Attorney
Burns In 1907. She stated that she was
Mrs. Brennan and wanted to deed the
property 10 her friend, Mrs. Farmer.
This was done and the deed recorded.
A short time later another deed. Civ
ing the deed 10 the infant son Of the
Farmers, was recorded.
on April Il. 1903. Sarah Brennan left
her home 10 go 10 the Farmer house.
She was seen TO enter IL, and that was
the last time she was ever seen alive.
Sheriff BellinEer and Brennan, accom-
panied by several deputies, visited the
home Of the Farmers and started a
search for the missing woman. Mrs.
Farmer, cool and collected, showed
them through the house, and they failed
20 find anything.
As they were about TO leave the sheriff
saw two trunks In "A back room. He
asked whose they were anc Mrs. Farm
Continued on Second Page,l
The Washington times., 1909-03-22
DICKINSON TO VISIT
CANAL NEXT MONTH
President Wants War Secretary Thoroughly Informed by
Personal Inspection Of Ditch-GoethaIs
Power Remains Undsturbed
By JAMES HAY, i.

Jacob NJ. Dickinson, Secretary Of War
will leave " ashinEtOu for the Panama
canal zone about April 15
He made this announcement at the
White House this morning after a con-
ference with President Taft, who thinks
the Secretary. being at the head Of all
the canal work, should keep himself
closely informed Of the progress Of az
fairs IN connection with il. one Of Mr
Dickinson's chief tasks during the next
four years will be TO hasten the building
OF the big ditch, with the view OF having
It completed before the expiration Of
Mir. Taft's term.
In line with this policy, Colonel
GoethaIs will not be hampered IN any
way IN the prosecution OF the work,
and he viii be continued In as absO-
Lutte control Of affairs on the zone as
he has had in the past.
There was much Information about
the tariff at the White House today
from those who know much about it,.
and also from some gentlemen who
would ring the fse alarm and cry for
The Washington times., 1909-03-22
IS DENIED
MRS. MARY FARMER
Governor Hughes Refuses to Interfere and Condemned
Woman Faces Death in Electric Chair For
Murder of Mrs Sarah Brennan.

ALBANY, y. Y. March Ex-Governor
Hughes today denied executive elem
ency 80 Mrs. Mary Farmer. under SEN
tence OF death at Auburn prison for the
death OF Sarah Brennan at HoOnsheld,
near Watertown. in April. 1908 In con-
Guiding his statement the governor said:
Il find no ground on which ] could
justify granting ClemcnCy ana therefore
deny the application"
Mrs. Mary Farmer viii be the second
woman 20 be put to death by cleo
trlclty in New York State, the other
being Mrs. Place, whom Roosevelt, the
then governor. refused 20 pardon.
Mrs. Farmers crime was the killing
Of Sarah Brennan in their home In the
little town Of HoOnsheld. The object, It
was alleged, was TO secure possession Of
the home owned by Mrs Brennan and
her husband.
James Farmer and his wife, Mary, be-
came very intimate with the Brennans.
and II was alleged they sehemed TO Sc