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The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Samuel Schenck Indicted for
Attempting TO Bribe Los
Angeles Prosecutor
Good Government Forces Look
for Victory for Alexander
at Recall Election
Parker Machine Throws Its
Support TO Socialist Candi-
date to DisCredit Opponents
[SeeoiaI DispotoH 70 The CALI

T OS ANGELES, March 25.-On the
eve Of the recall election and
IL when the issue was in doubt be-
cause the Parker machine had
thrown its support to the socialist
nominee for mayor and ordered
the defeat Of the good government
candidate at all costs, bombshel
was hurled into the camp OF the anti
recall forces by the Indictment on a
charge Of bribery OF Samuel Schenck'
former police commissioner under May
or Harper.
Schenck is charged in the indictment
with having attempted 10 bribe city
Prosecutor Edward Fleming 10 protect
certain resorts in the redlight district
schencks Indictment tonight caused
sensation. He is a well known man
about town and is a brother Of Paul
schenck. until recently law partner OF
Earl Rogers. who is counsel for the
defense IN the graft trials in San Fran
cisco.
Arrested in Jury Room
schenck resigned from the police
commission after having caused the ar
rest OF Attorney Bradner " Lee,
chairman Of the republican county cen
tral committee. It was found that the
arrest Of Lee was uncalled for and
schenck was prosecuted for false ar
rest
schenck testified before the grand
Jury this afternoon. and was taken in
custody before he left the jury room.
Tho indictment was returned before
Judge James tonight, and Schenck's
bond was fixed at $4,000. which sum
DE later secured and was released from
custody.
Good government forces see in the
indictment CT schenck and the further
disgrace o. the Harper administration
hope for victory tomorrow at the polls.
Machine Backs Socialist
Until tonight the possibility Of the
election Of Fred Wheeler. socialist. who
is backed by large portion Of the
labor vote and the full strength Of the
Parker machine, appeared strong But
with the indictment Of schenck-known
as one Of the leaders IN the Harper
administration, and consequently close
lr allied TO the Parker forces-it is
believed the push" VIII be routed and
that George Alexander. nominee of the
recall element, viii be elected
The machine leaders have passed the
word an along the line that Alexander
must be beaten and Wheeler elected.
hoping thereby 10 discredit the recall
movement Good government forces
tonight feel confident Of carrying the
day if they can get out the full vote.
Witness Allowed Bail
Joseph Durand. the recalcitrant Wit
ness before the grand jury who has
been confined in Jail for 10 days for
refusing TO answer questions. was re-
leased today on $500 bail pending a
judicial determination Of the question
of contempt Of court
1t is rumored that the principal pur-
pose Of the indictment brought sup
posedly against Nick Oswald, who is
fugitive. was 10 enable the grand jury
10 get his testimony. The indictment
is understood to charge perjury be-
cause Oswald's testimony before the
former grand jury.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Butler Detects OdOr Which
Leads to Discovery OF His
Mistress Suicide
Tragic Death Follows Attend
ance With Husband at Dinner
Given for Lady Paget
LOrillard Refuses to Make Pub
lie Letter Left by Vile
Who Tired of Life

w WASHINGTON. March 25.-weary
NA/ of the gay whirI OF society and
w face to face. as she believed.
with years OF suffering. Mrs
Pierre Lorillsrd Jr.. aged AZ. wife oe
the tobacco magnate. committed sui
eide by asphyxiation at her home near
the fashionable Dupont circle m this
city today. Her tragic death has
shocked the social circles OF the capital
as has nothing else in years.
The members OF the Lorillard family.
famous for it's wealth. are gathering
tonight to mourn over the unexpected
blow.
The death was made more dramatic
by occurring only a few hours after Mr..
and Mrs. Lorillard had been the guests
of Mrs. Townsend in Massachusetts,
avenue at a dinner given IN honor OF
Lady Paget.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Husband Bade Good Night

The last person to see Mrs. Loril-
lard alive was her husband. who babe
her good night as they separated to
go to their apartments after return
ing about midnight from the Townsend
residence.
Mrs. Lorillard seemingly was in tho
best OF spirits. She had Joined freely
in the social festivities OF the evening.
where had gathered the Brazilian am
bassador and Nine. Nabuco. the Danish
minister and countess Moltke. the sec
retary of the navy and Mrs. Meyer and
other prominent persons.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
False Entries Discovered

Since the fling of the first affidavits
the yestry has proved that the state
ment Of expenditures rendered to it
was false, and many of the sums en-
tered as paid out had not been paid.
Young's trial was held under the
twenty-sixth article of religion of the
Protestant Episcopal church, which
reads: 1T appertaineth to the dis
cipline of the church that inquiry be
made of evil ministers, and that they
be accused by those who have knowI-
edge of their offenses and finally. be-
ing found guilty by just Judgment. be
deposed."
The board which heard the evidence
consisted of Rev. John BakeweIl. Rev.
E. L. Parsons, Rev David ]. Evans; A.
n. Drown, chancellor of the diocese,
and Charles d. Haven. attorney
Improper Actions Proved
The inquiry hinged upon the general
charge that Young acted in a manner
unbecoming minister of the gospel
1t had been proven, at the inquiry pre-
vious to the confession made by Young,
that he made improper advances to
Edna Clark while he was pastor of the
church in Steiner street Charges of
gross immortality on the part of the un-
frocked minister were not proved
The confession made by Payson
Young at the time of Edna CIarks dis
appearance, which The Call published,
was substantiated in full That he
kissed Edna Clark the canonicaI in
quiry found to be true, for this mis-
conduct he confessed
While the inquisitors did not go into
the earlier domestic tangles of Young
warrant the charge that he had repre-
sented himself to be an unmarried man
when, as matter of fact, his wife was
living in other parts.
Young Demands Salary
Young is at present nt-working as a
real estate solicitor in Oakland and is
said to be doing well. He still threat
ems to sue the Church of ST. Mary the
vestry will refuse to pay this until he
has made restitution of the sums which
had been placed in his care by the
ladies' guild and by many women OF
the church, of which he has made no
accounting.
Henry Taylor, attorney for the dio-
cese. states that there is little chance
of Young bringing suit or recovering
any sum from the church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Butler Discovers Body

About $3.50 this morning the butler
in the Lorillard residence detected an
odor Of gas. The gas was traced 10
Mrs. Lorillard's apartments. The but
Ter was horriHed to behold the body OF
the mistress of the house stretched ont
lifeless on the floor OF her bathroom.
The alarm brought Lorulard from his
apartment The servant was dispatched
for a doctor, while LOrillard attempted
to revive his wife by artificial resplra-
tion. Two physicians used every scIen-
tifc method within their power to re-
store life in vain.
Coroner Neville ordered Deputy Cor
oner Glazebrook to perform an autopsy.
on the completion of which the coroner
issued a certificate Of suicide by gas
poisoning
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Young Thanks Bishop

]. c. Astredo was appointed to bear
the order to Young and delivered it at
his home, GA Sixteenth street, Oakland,
in the evening. Young took the docu-
ment from Astredo, remarking that he
thought he knew what it was. He
asked that his thanks be conveyed to
the bishop for the consideration which
had been shown him at the trial. Later
in the evening. when asked to make a
statement, he replied that he had moth
ing to say for publication.
Scores of affidavits had been pre-
sented to the ecclesiastical court at the
request of the bishop, but Young failed
to send representative to intercede
for him or present a defense. When
ordered by the bishop to make state
ment he sent a complete confession of
all the charges brought against him,
except that of embezzling the funds of
the church.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
PAYSON YOUNG
UNFROCk[DFOR
IMPROPER ACTS
Ecclesiastical Court Finds
Charges of Conduct Unbecom-
ing to Minister Sustained
Evidence Shows He Had Wife
While Representing Him.
self as Unmarried

While the congregation which he had
betrayed vas observing the festival of
st. Mary the Virgin in the little sane
tuary which he had desecrated, Payson
Young was being cast out of the
church by his bishop at the cathedral,
while the clergy recited penitential
litany asking mercy on their erring
brother.
AT o'clock yesterday afternoon
Bishop w. f. Nichols, accompanied by
Rev. James Bakewell, d. D., Rev. NJ. d.
Wilson. D. D., and D. j. Evans, D. D.,
entered Grace church, and the peniten-
tial office was read, the bishop kneeling
at the litany table and the clergy
responding. The clergy then knelt at
the altar and prayers of intercession
were made. Then followed the making
of the order of deposition, which was
signed by the bishop and witnesses.
The unfrocking ceremony was brief
but solemn and impressive.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
Only Friends Admitted

Mrs. Lorillard left a note which the
coroner has seen, but which Lorillard
has declined to make public. II is
understood that it contains no declar-
alton of any intention on the part OF
Mrs. LoriIIard to take her life.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
SUBURBAN

British diplomat lectures before big audiene'
at university. Page
High school seniors plan TO raise fund to ps9
for graduation program Page {
Edward Gil. noted hOrticulturist and botanica
expert. dies in West Berkeley. Page :
Battery charge against young man who kisssS
girls street Page :
John Edmund MeElroy, late city attorney, goe
to last resting place today. Page 5
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
FOREIGN

Prehistoric weapons and suit Of copper armor
found bv excsvators in Mexico Page 1
Members Of Shackleton south pole expedition
nearly stsrve during long journey. Page =
Woman poisoner kills husbands for a small fee
In Russia. Page 1
Accused Of murder, crown prince OF Servia re-
nounees right Of succession to throne Page 3
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26

Former Police Commissioner Samuel Scheme
Of Los Angeles arrested after indictment for a
tempting 10 bribe prosecution Page
Man ends own life and leaves wife and thrs
children dependent on charity. Page
Hartman changes his plans and VIII visit d.
Monte and Burlingame Page
Miss Emery and Aoki can not be married
Oregon and win have to proceed TO washingto
state for ceremony Page
Stanford juniors viii hold their annual festiy
fies, concluding with prom today Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-26
SPORTS

ON
All IS in readiness for the A. rounds Of fight
ing at Dreanlsnd this evening. Page 10
New athletic league is formed by members Of
the Protestant Sunday schools. Page 10
Frank Gotch. champion wrestler, easily re
tsins title By defeating De Rouen. Page 10
White soK team No. l gives Hogan's Vernon
nine 10 10 drubbing- Page 10
Tom L. Coleman, crack sprinter. is chosen
10 head stseford freshmen in intercollegiate
meet Page 10
Comiskey fails TO induce former Manager Jones
to return 10 White sox. Page 10
Form reverssls continue at Emeryville and trio
OF oddson favorites Bowled over. Page IL
Long shots win three Of the seven races at
Arcadia. Page IL
Three turfmen suspended at Arcadia in CON
nection with pulling OF Rey Hlndoo Page III
Mark Boazberg, convicted book maker. fails 10
return 10 New Orleans when leave ex-
pires Page 10
SOCIAL
Mrs. Gordon Blanding presides at dinner in
and Miss Florence Breckenridge. Page
MARINE
Crew Of British ship wsyfsrer ignore fate OF
ancient mariner. slsy half dozen aIbatrosses eff
Cape Horn and come 20 no harm. Page 10
LABOR
orEaaizeT Fsy OF the carmen's international
body says be viii call a meeting Of the local
carmen 10 discuss conditions. Page II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21
COTTON MARKET STRONGER.
Converting and Manufacturing Trades
Active.

New York, April 1S.-The cotton
goods and cotton yarn markets are
stronger and higher than a week ago.
and while the general wholesalers of
dry goods are not buying freely. the
converting and manufacturing trades
have been operating quite generally.
There is an absence Of speculation in
the purchases.
1t is little too early for jobbers
10 buy domestics for fall. Moderate
buying Of stock yarns is reducing the
surplus in the large markets. The ten
dency Of the price advance was to re-
strict purchases early in the week,
but at the close Of business on Satur-
day operations were more general.
The tariff discussion is a factor in
retarding operations. Announcement
IS made of big carpet auction on
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21

Rt. Rev. w. A. Guerry. Bishop OF
the Diocese, conducted services in the
Church OF the Holy Comforter Sunday
night. and administered the rite OF
confirmation. There was q large CON
Sregation present, many members o.
other churches attending the services.
Bishop Guerry IS a forcible and elo-
Qcent preacher and whenever he visi,s
Sumter is assured OF a large congre-
CATION. In addition to his ability rs
preacher that attracts many to hear
hlih' ne mas many personal friends
Eere who let no opportunity escape
them or attending the services that
he conducts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21
MARRIED.

Miss Jessie Brooks Taylor and Mr.
george Mandrith Mann. of New Bern
n. C., were married Thursday even.
ing April 18th. at the home Of Miss
Taylor on Hampton Avenue. The
wedding was very beautiful In its ele-
CANT simplicity. The hands of loving
friends had transformed the house
into bower OF spring time beauty
the effect of white and green being
sustained In all the decorations while
numbers Of wax tapers lighted the
brilliant ensemble. The ceremony
was performed In the front parlor be-
fore a beautiful altar Of tall. stately
palms and ferns. To the strains OF
Mendelssohn's wedding march rend-
cred by Miss Irma Smith the bridal
party advanced and took their places
before the officiating minister, Rev.
M. w. Hook. pastor OF the First
Methodist church. who performed the
impressive ceremony. First came the
ribbon girls. Misses Hassie Parrot
and Rosa Mann. the bride attended
by Miss Carrie Tilghman, of Kinston
n. c, and Mr. Robert L. Hill, of Co.
lumbia. Mrs. Ida Ellis, the Dame of
Honor. sister of the groom, entered
with the best man. Mr.. Abe Suskins.
~ Wake Forest. n. c. Mrs. Ellis
toilet was of lavender crepe de
chine. beautifully fashioned and ef-
fectively trimmed. Her bouquet was
pink carnations. The bride was the
cynosure Of all eyes, a handsome fig-
ure In white Messaline silk, trim
med with point de Paris lace. In her
hair was worn an aigrette with pearl
ornaments and the bridal bouquet
was Of brides roses.
Miss Tilghman wore a beautiful
blue Japinola silk with gilt and rat
tail trimmings and carried pink car
nations.
The reception held Immediately af-
ter the ceremony will long be remem-
oered by the many guests who were
present at the beautiful affair.
Misses Marie DuRant and Arrie
stuckey received in tho reception hall
and Miss Mabel Parrott registered the
suestsfn the beautiful brides book.
The brides table in the dining
room where ices and bonbons were
served was a marvel of artistic taste
and beauty.
Candelabra holding white candles
lighted the snowy cake encircled by
wreath of roses over which floated
cloud of white tulle. caught from
the chandelier to the table. Quite a
number Of out OF town guests attend
ed the wedding.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21

The way of the slothful is as q
hedge OF thorns.--Bible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21

Gov Stuart, OF Pennsylvania, re-
fuses 10 allow MS name to be CON
sidered In connection with tho n, =.
nomination for mayor Of Philadel-
phia. ut was necessary to persuade
me to be candidate for the Office |
h"!d," Gov. Stauart is quoted as say
ing. Il didn't want this Office. and
thcy can't persuade mo to take any
more. l have had all the honors
want"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21
"OLD ROCK,
\ Feeling Tribute to Brave Old Sol.
dicr.

To the Editor of The Daily Item.
When FAR flashed the red artillery
there was one who was in the thick
OF the fight and was unmoved like
rock. and this one was Mr.. samuol
J. Bowman. "Old Rock" arfectionate-
y designated by his comrades in
sray. who lies seriously Ill at his
home here.
This Intelligence win bring sadness
10 every one in Claredon, Sumter and
Adjoining counties and particularly 70
those gallant soldiers in your beauti-
'ui city who fought side by side with
this intrepid soldier, late of the c. s.
A.
Mr.. Bowman. soldier and gentle
man. IL modest, retiring and ls loved,
respected and esteemed by every one
the "bravest. the daring and the
gentlest."
With Lee In Virginia he fought
hravely and well. for fear Is an I'M
known quantity TO this hero, who
m desperate engagement with the
enemy during tho war received O
fearful wound which after the lapse
or years is the direct cause OF his
present serious illness.
Mr.. Bowman was for over scven-
teen years treasurer OF Clarendon
County and tho comptroller general
viii bear this correspondent out wac,
ho states that In all these years this
tockkeepers cash balanced and his
accounts were as straight as the man
Is. and now when In the declining
years or his life he asked for work.
hs who had done so much for the
South, battling In the "thck OF the
frey" is met with the remark, "you
are too old" He. however. was not
too old to give up tho best years OF
his well spent life "in war and In
peace" and TO keep the finances of
his county straight. No experts were
required for his accounts, boy OF ten
could have readily understood them.
but good. faithful. brave old man your
leader. the great Captain Lee. OF Vir-
| ginla. In looking down on this under
world knows and appreciates the
bravery. the valor, the endurance dis.
| played by "Uncle Rock" I'm the great
est conflict i'm the worlds history.
STYLUS.
Manning. S. c.. April 10. 1909.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21
MANNING NEWS LETTER.
Matters of Local Interest i'm CIaren.
Don's Capital Tersely Told.

manning, April II. The Holiday
Eve Club of Sumter rendered an Eas.
ter dance on Thursday evening at the
armory which was attended bv ths
| fcliowing from Manning: the beanti.
Iui and charming Miss Lucille Iseman
| ana Messrs. ]. NJ. Woods, LII. Har-
Vih' j. w. Thames and F. P. Burgess
who' on their return were enthusiasts
Tic at the hospitality extended them.
Messrs. w. H. Palmer and c. G..
Scurry, two prominent Georgetown
insurance agents, We're guests of Mr..
j. M. Woods today.
Mr.. L. B. Martin of Columbia was 81
guest on Friday of the Central Hotel.
Mr.. w. F. Haynsworth, a prominent
member Of the bar was here FRIDAY
on professional business.
Messrs. Lee and McLellen the wei,
known Sumter architects, were in
Manning Friday in connection with
the Manning sewerage system.
Prof Albert New of the Jordan
graded school, accompanied bv his
VIE and daughter, spent the day
pleasantly in Manning. He and his
family are natives of GIouchester.
England, and the professor is an cru
dite and scholarly gentleman and a
true son of Albion.
Mr.. John w. Jamison. a grandso,
Oh the president Of the Secession con-
Vention, has returned to his home at
Society Hill. Prior to his departura
ne was guest of the hospitable home
O. Dr. James H. Hawkins.
Mrs. c. r. Harvin and her lovely
daughter, Miss Bessie, are spending
few days pleasantly in Sumter.
Miss Pauline Wilson, the accom-
plished daughter of Judge John s.
Wilson, student Of the Woman's
College, spent few days at her
parents home.
Ingram Bradham, the youngest
son OF ex-mayor D. M. Bradham, who
mas been away year at Waynes.
vile, N. G. for his health has return
ed home fully restored to his nor.
NAL condition much to the gratiflca-
ton Of his many friends.
Rev. James Mcdowell. D. D.. the
venerable. lovable and distinguished
divine. will hold services at the Man
ming Presbyterian church Sunday the
18th.
Mr.. W. c. Cooper, Of Kingstree
was in Manning on Monday.
Messrs. T. c. Black and c.. B
Attaway, Of Columbia was here on
Monday.
Mr.. +. W. Renneker REPRESENTING
Eradstreets Agency of Charleston
was in town on Friday.
After all is said and done there is
no place like Manning. Messrs. c. S
and A. j. Rigby having returned t.,
their former home Manning and will
open an extensive department store
Mr.. o. NJ. Ruarlk, Of Baltimore. whc
possesses superb baritone voice and
pleased so many with it, has depart.
O. TO tie regret Of all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs Palmer Brown of
Chicago are on visit 20 Mrs Manning
Brown on Church street.
Mr.. Il. p. Kicker. who has been
residing In Charleston. for several
months has returned TO tho city.
Miss Lucille Iseman. OF Manning.
is visiting Mrs. Mitchell Levi.
Mr.. and Mrs. sigfried Fantl. of
savannah. Ga. are the guests Of MIR.
and MS. Ferd Levi.
sIr. y. w. Dabbs. of Goodwill, was
In the city Friday.
DIR. +. NJ. Harvin. OF Pinewood.
spent Friday In town.
Mr.. w. b. Mayes. OF Mayesviile.
was In town Friday on business.
Miss Gertrude Myers. stenographer
for Northwestern aRilroad left on
Saturday for visit to friends In At
isnta and Augusta. Ca.
Mrs. Eugene stansill. went to East
over Saturday on n visit.
Mrs. George Weston. Of Congares
is the guest of Miss Isabel Mays.
Ariss Ruth Richardson. of Harts-
Vile Is spending aa few days with
Mrs. III q. osteen.
Rev. J. p. Marion went to New
Harmony church Saturday to preach
mt the preparatory services.
Mrs. Jno. s. Rigks and Mrs. w. s.
Anderson. Of Charleston. are visiting
Mrs. w. Y. L. Marshall.
MIS-. Jos. II. Earle and Miss Wilton,
of Gresnviiie. are visiting Mrs. r. o.
Purdy.
Miss Mamie Neal has as her guest.
Miss Rosa Wood. of Camden Cross
ing.
Mr.. sam Cordes Is spending q few
days In the city with his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs walter Boyle return
ed on Monday from a visit to rela-
tives In Greeieyvilie.
Mr.. ,. f. King spent Sunday with
his mother at Tillers Ferry.
Dr. and Mrs. f. p. DuRant return.
en- on Monday from visit to Alcolu.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Powers. for
mer re,idents OF this city who have
been located at walterboro have re-
turned to the city to make this their
future home. Mr.. Powers Is promin-
ent In railroad circles and has many
friends I'm this city.
Mr.. III. Burns, OF Chmden. was In
the city Monday on business.
Rev. n. III. Lumpkin. was in the
city. Monday.
Dir. Wade Mcconnell. who has
been Visiting at his old home. Moores-
Vile. n. c.. for the past ten days,
has returned TO the city.
NJ. and Mrs. George Curtis, OF
PaNvirt, were the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. $. Curtis Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21

April 2S, and the fall carpet lines will
De opened May 8. Buyers have been
quite numerous in the market. and
they have been proceeding cautiously.
Credit conditions in the trade seem
sound, and although there are many
quiet spots, there appears to be full
confidence in values as they stand.
The production of print coths at Fall
River was sold for the week and
prices are higher and firmer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-21
SULTAN MAY BE DEPOSED.
Hn;nored in Paris That Ruler VIII b,
Removed.

Paris, April 1S.-A dispatch receiv-
ed here from Constantinople savs that
well Informed circles regard the rapid
return to power Of the committee o
union and progress as certain. It Is
rumored, the dispatch continues, thai
the committee has decided to remove
the sultan, and it is stated in the lob
DicS OF the chamber that the cabinet
will resign tomorrow, the position o.
the government being untenable.