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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1910-07-16
For Sale

On account of poor health and the
scracity of help. / offer share in the
Spread Eagle Island Hotel at a reason
able price. For particulars call or
write to Mrs. Il. Beanchsmp
Spread Eagle, Wis
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
SOCIETY'S GAYETIES
IN THE CAPITAL
Miss Elise Browning Makes
Debut At Large Tea
This Afternoon.
Dinner and Bridge Party
Will Follow At Girard
Street Home.
CONFINED from Eleventn PaEel

from 70 o'clock. She VIII be as
sisted By Mrs. Mabel owen Beard,
vocalist, and Charles Frailey, violinisL
Miss Elise Browning daughter Of M
and Mrs. Henry Clay Browning, VIII
be presented 10 society at a large
tea this afternoon from 3 TO 4 O'Clock.
at the home OF her parents at 1919 Cir
ard street
Palms and clusters Of pink roses will
form the decorations in the drawing
room and reception han and in the
dining room ferns and poinsettia bios
SONS will be used
Mrs George W Evans. Mrs Edward
Stevens, and Mrs James +. Baines
viii preside at the rea table. which
viii have a centerpiece Of red roses and
ferns
be Miss Ida Norment Smith. Miss Iris
Master, Miss Marian TTew, Miss Ella
nor Murray. Miss Clarence Hunter. Miss
Dolly Cunningham, and Miss Betty
Bsines.
Mrs Browning viii receive her guests
IN an imported gown of embroidered
white crepe. trimmed in gold and
pearls The debutante'S gown VIII be
of soft white crepe meteor veiled in
Of lilies of the valley and sweet peas
= dinner and bridge party VIII follow
the tea
Mrs Robert Shaw Oliver. wife Of the
Assistant Secretary OF War, viii re
cefve tomorrow for the last time this
year
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

Dr. and Mrs FremOnt-Smith were
among the dinner hosts of last even
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
Lightning Rod Useful.

We are able 20 announce that we
have discovered why farmers have
IEnJniug rods On their houses. They
have long ago found out that rods do
not protect them from lightning But
they're keen enough TO know that they
furnish ample protection from lightning
rod asents--CleveIand Plain Dealer
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
Women's SURPRISES,

Cute little Boots and
and MoccasIns with soft
sol les. also patent and
black. pink, blue, or white
calf boots with sole leather
bottoms
Csc to S1.50
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
That Was StvIe.

I once had occasion TO reprove az
Italian model for having uSteLe ed zoo
cresfulously TO the fascinating pleading
of seductive admirer.
You knew he was lying 10 you'
Yes; but then he lied so beautifully"
Atlantic.
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

Mrs Preston Gibson was hostess at
2 box party at the Belasco last even
ing, followed by a supper at Rauscher s
There was music during the supper
and a group OF minstrels gave pro
"a m Of conn -enngS.
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

recent appointment of the baroness as
imperial and royal lady Of the palace,
with the highest rank and privileges
In the court The announcement Of the
appointment was cabled from Vienna
and received at the embassy yesterday.
Baroness HenSelmuller IS leader IN
society IN Washington WheFc She mas
resided for a number OF years, and is
also prominently identified with the
social life OF New York, Bar Harbor.
and Isenox during the season Her At
homes bring together probably the most
distinguished and brilliant companies
gathered outside the White House
Mrs John 2. Jackson was hostess
today at luncheon entertaining in honor
OF her daughter-in-law, Mrs Hunting
ton Jackson. OF PARKWAY, TOwsOn,
Nd, who is spending the winter in
Miss Mildred Kolb Of the facuItv Of
the Won Unschuld University of Music,
has cards out for an informal tea and
Eighteenth street. sunday afternoon,
December IS. from I to 6 O'Clock
Mt and Mrs Horace westcott en-
tertained company at dinner last
evening
Mrs Preston Gibson was hostess at
! q box party at the Belasco last even
ing, followed by a supper al EsailSllle4 =
There was music during the supper
and group OF minstrels gave pro
gram Of coon songs
DR.. and Mrs. F'remont-Smith were
among the dinner hosts Of last even
ing
Mrs. William V Cox has sent out
cards for the debut tea of her daugh-
ter. Miss Hazel V Cox, Friday. De
cember 3, from to : O'Clock, at 20I
Eye street northwest
Mrs. Cox and Miss Cox VIII be at
home Mondays in January
An enjoyable surprise party vas given
Mrs Motifs Gauss last evening by a
Few OF her friends at her new home In
the Octavia Whist was played during
the evening and at a late hour buffet
supper was served
Those present We're Mrs J I<lawaus,
Mrs. c. o. Gassenheimer. Mrs Morris
Gusdorf. Mrs L MOsher, Mrs Levy.
Mrs. Bender. Mrs. NJ Kaufman. Mrs J
Hechinger. Mrs W SChlQSsbeTg, MIS-
: AuEenstein, Mrs s HerzOG, Mrs
Stein Mrs : BresIau. Mrs. j. Lesser
and Mrs GernsbacheF-
MIR and Mrs. N Neumeyer are
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
Newsy Inherits Fortune.

NEW YORK, Dec 16--Joseph CandOr.
a newspaper boy Of New York, has in
herited S56,000 and four dwelling houses
through the death OF his f-theT. "a build
ing contractor Of Bridgeport, Conn
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

If Your Business Takes You TC the
Financial District Of New york the
baltimore & Ohio is most convenient
and tir.e SavirE There has been no
change n the running Of through trains
70 Jersey CITY The uptown terminal at
west 93d street, in the shopping and
hotel district. is still maiutainCd--Advt-
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
Fraudulent, Misleading and
Questionable Advertisements

not accepted by The Washington Times.
the aim of the Times to maintain for its classified
columns that stamp Of character and worth which clean and
reliable advertising alone give.
Keeping out the undesirable want ads, however, is
problem itself Eternal vigilance is required. While
this policy sacrifice of considerable revenue, The
Times feels that the direct loss is than made mp the
ever increasing confidence of the people of Washington
It's want ad pages
The Times viii appreciate the cooperation of its
readers, and information concerning advertisements
thought to be otherwise than legitimate Will be welcomed
the Classified Advertising Manager viii have prompt at
tention.
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
Honor Conferred
On Baroness Hengelmuiler.

A signal honor has been conferred
upon Baroness HengelmUller- wife Of
the Austro-Hungarian ambassador, and
dean Of the Diplomatic Corps in
Washington, by his majesty, the En-
peror Franz Josef, Of Austria. by his
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ~ Neumeyer are
spending a few days in Baltimore as the
guest Of relatives.
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

The Club Of Colonial Danes. which
has had its headquarters at l2lS Con
uecticut avenue for the last two years
viii take possession OF a suite Of rooms
in the ROchambeau tomorrow
The club VIII be al home Tuesday
afternoons, as usual, IN its new home
The Washington times., 1910-12-16
General CrozieT
Is Host At Dinner.

host at dinner last evening. having as
his guests Representative and Mrs
Bates. Representative Weeks, Repre-
sentative Anthony, Mrs John J. Per
shing, Miss Mamie NaCOmb, and Major
Henry I. Allen, L. 5 a, and Mrs
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

The Princeton musical clubs viii give
3 concert IN the New Willard ballroom
Thursday. evening December p. fol-
lowed BY 4 dance given for the musical
club by the Princeton Alumni ASsOci-
alton of the District Of Columbia.
The Washington times., 1910-12-16

M and Mrs Charles 7. Marlatt were
among those entertaining parties al
dinner last evening
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
MACH|h|sT MEETS
HORRIBLE DEATH
RoDY rs CUT INTO RIBBONS ny
WHIRRiNG WHEELS IN
TOBACCO PLANT.
MANY Special OR S
FOREMAN WATCHES MAN GROUND
TO PIECES. POwERLEss
TO SAVE.
MANY SPEC TAT OR $

Caught in the whirling wheels OF
machinery in the Seventh street stem
merry Of the American Tobacco Com
pany. Jessie Hitchcock. a ooilermaker.
who lived ON Main street between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets
was cut literally into ribbons shortly
after eleven O'Clock Monday morn
ing. While e. b. Williams, his fore
man. and several other workmen
looked on. Mortified, but unable 70
move a hand TO save him from his
horrible death
Hitchcock and Williams were en-
gagged in repairing the boiler of the
stemmery and were working on a
small platform about ten feet above
the floor Behind them whirled the
wheels of a giant stemming shaft
The two men were striving to pull
u big smokestack from the wall. They
fastened a rope about it and tu4ged
with all their strength, In the midsi
Of their efforts, the smokestack
loosened. and came of. Williams and
Hitchcock, taken unawares. were
thrown back by their own momentum.
and Hitchcock slipped and fell be-
tween the platform and the machin-
cry.
In an instant the rope which he
will still holding became fastened in
the wheels. coiled about one of the
shaft sand held him fast.
Another instant and his body was
being whiried around and around. The
head was cut from the body and was
crushed into bits. The trunk and legs
we're cut and slashed into ribbons Of
flesh.
The engine was shut off as soon as
possible but 1t was too late.
Coroner Taylor was notified and
made an examination. The body had
TO be picked up piece by piece.
Mr. Hitchcock was about thirty
eight years old anu unmarried. II
is said that he has sister living in
Petersburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
CR|PP[N GRANTED
Z WEEKS RESPITE:
-----------7---
Wife-Slayer's Doom is Post
poned Until November %
Bv Home Secretary
HIS LAWYER PREP AIRING
PETITION FOR PARDON
1t is Not Believed This Will
be Granted. Although In
quiry Will be Made
Belle Elmore Alive:

LONDON, Nov. s.-Ihe date Tor
the execution BY hanging OF DR.. II.
IL. Crippcn. murderer of his wife,
Belle Elmors.. use nsnsic hail singer,
was to-day postponed for two weeks
or more. Though mo- definite date
has been sci. IL ~ probable Irippen
will die on Tuesday, November %.
The day originally txed was to-mor-
row.
Crippeu Was overjoye4i when the
high sheriff informed him Of the post
ponement.
II believe that something will yet
intervene to prove my innocence, he
declared
The condemned man was cautioned
against letting l,is hopes mount too
high.
Tine ,nstponesneut was ordered Of
ficiafiy by the i10mc office. which is
taken by many To indicate tllat Home
Secretary Wi,lston Churchill VIII At
least give tho case thorough hear
Ing before he allows Grippen 10 go
to the ssliows.
Later in the day II was semi Off
ciaiiy announced that the execution
would take place on Wednesday. No.
>
shall decide to grant communication
or pardon to the Sife-murderer.
Rumor Not Responsible.
At Scotland Yard IL WAS said that
the postponement OF the execution
had nothing to do with the PhilAdel-
phia report that Mrs Crppen Is alive
and hiding as the result Of a fiendlsh
plot to send her husband to death.
The authorities declared that they
had not heard of the ramor. nor had
they heard Of the offer Of Dr. Munyon.
the Philadelphia patent medicine
manufactures. to pay $4,000 for in
formation leading Nsn the discovery
of Belle Eimore alive.
Solicitor Newton, who has repre-
scented Crippen ever since the latter
was arrested at Father Point. Que
bee. is busiiy engaged with the other
lawyers in drafting a petition to Home
Secretary Winston Churchill. asking
either that he grant an unconditional
pardon to Crippen or that he COM
mute the sentence to life imprison
ment Acting in the kings NAME,
the home secretary is now the only
official who has the power to save
Crippen from the gallows. While it
is believed Churchill will investigate
the case thoroughly. it is hardly likely
he will interfere TO save the pris-
rsner II is against precedent in
England for the home secretary to in
teryeue when jury has found pris-
oner guilty. and the Court of Crimi-
nal Appeal has sustained the verdict.
Unless therefore. Crippens lawyers
can bring to light great deal OF
hitherto unreNea}ed evidence, ii Is
believed the American Will die OH
November %.
In some quarters II is said the
postponemant was due to the ancient
English custom. which allows d pris-
oner two Sundays on earth between
the final hearing Of his case and the
date OF execution.
Crippen vas allowed two Sundays
Continued on Fifth Page
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
DANIEL FIGHTS
WITH STRATTON
sTE>OGRAPHER AND CLERK IN
DULGE IN FISTICIFrS ~
CITY ENGINEERS OFFICE.
GU ARR Ell. A MYSTERY
AFFAIR WILL BE LOOKED INTO
BY SPECIAL INvES-
TIGATING COM
MITrEE.
GU ARIEL A MYSTERY

A fist fight between CLERK j. Taylor
Stratton and Stenographer Travers
Daniel was waged in the Office of the
city engineer within the past ten days
according to reports which circulated
at the City Hat. Monday. Both com.
batants struck and received blows.
The affair viii he looked into by
the special committee appointed to
investigate conditions III the city en-
gineers department
Mystery surrounds the origin OF
the quarrel II is whispered, how
ever. that Messrs. Stratton and Dan
lei have been on none too friendly
terms for some time past
Both combatants admit that there
was tight. and that blows We're
struck. Further than this, they re-
fuse to make any statement, MIR. STRAIT
ton declaring thai the matter is nc
subject for notoriety nor an investi-
gation. and Mr.. Daniel stating tina,
he will wait for all the details tc
be made public before the committee
at the meeting Tuesday night.
Mr.. Daniel says that his course OF
action was absolutely justifiabie. and
that he will prove it by Witnesses He
claims to be the aggrieved party. He
where he was working. abused him
and finally struck him. He did no,
retaliate. he says. until Mr.. Stratton
struck him a second time. Then. he
says, he arose. and struck back. His
blow landed ON Mr.. Strattsn's nose
He declares that Mr.. Stratton showed
plainly that he intende dto continue
the fight. but that some other EN-
ploye of the Office rushed in. seized
and held him.
City Engineer Boiling said that no
report of the trouble had been made
to him. He knew, he said. OF a quar-
rel between his two employees as TO
who should serve as clerk for the in
vestfgating committee. MIR Daniel
he said, had declared that he could
not serve.
Il settled the question very
quickly" declared Mr.. Boiling Il told
Mr.. Stratton that he would serve as
the regular clerk. and that II he found
1t necessary to engage the services
OF Mr.. Daniel. Mr.. Daniel would serve
also"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
FALLS FROM TRESTLE
AND LOSES LIFE
QUARRY EMrLOYE FALLS NEAR
ROSSLYN AND Is DROWNED
IN SHALLOW WATER,

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Nov lin
using = trestte on the Great Falls
and Old Dominion Railway west Of
Rosslyn, Alexandria county. to make
short cut to his boarding house.
Enrico Cocopson. about thirty years
old. employed by the Columbia Gran
lite Company. made a misstep In the
darkness, fell, and Was drowned in
Z few inches oil water below. The
body. lying face downward in the
shallow stream. was found shortly
after daybreAk yesterday by COLI
ored man. who notified Captain Gran
dal Mackey. Commonwealth's attor-
ney. II was evident that the man
had been rendered unconscious by
the fall q distance OF about 20 feet.
or he could easily have dragged him.
self to the bank OF the creek This
was practically the verdict OF jury
summoned by DIR. Stuart r. Ashton.
tho county coroner. which met near
the scene OF the accident Yesterday
morning.
Cocopson was a native OF Poland.
was single. and his last address was
50 James street. New York. Cocop-
came to Alexandria September 20 to
work as laborer in the quarries
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
TRAVEL TOURS FOR
SCHOOL TEACHERS
Five or More Trips to Europe to be Given
by the Richmond Virginian---
Who Will Get Themo

has arranged to offer five more trips
popular school teachers No one
of these trips
will be increase the circulation OF Inc
those people of Richmond and OF
the schools and the teachers
Nothing the city and State than good
The should
and trip to Europe will be help teacher
possible
whom bow these trips The Vrgnan decided that nothing was
Virginia than
make this the schools and
The vrginian shall be eligible
be voted for of school teachers All white
school teachers will whether teaching public private
schools whether Independent Church institutions The only
credentials will
the positive
school teacher
although will
heavily handicapped in competition with the lady teachers
greatly beloved teachers the
we'll to
yirginian would be glad least selected
worked that the final
But the friends of the
these
ayorite teacher Subscriptions trip
subscriptions will
greatest number will get the second.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
THREATENS HIM
WITH SH0T-GUN
Negro Runs Amuck in Henrico
and Holds Up Mr..
Brauer
INFURIATED BECAUSE
GIVEN INSTRUCTION
First Shot at Colored Man
Who Barely Escaped--Is
Finally Lodged in
County jail

Because he resented being told how
to shell corn, Tom Jackson, Seattle
negro working for Mr.. Walter Brauer
in Henrico county. Sunday morning
tried to kill another negro hand with
a shotgun. threatened his employer
with instant death IL he did not pay
him in fun and gave him a dollar
extra and terrorized the whole neigh
borhood until officers could be sum
moned and the man arrested and
lodged in the county jail.
Jackson. so IL WAS learned, had
been working with Mr.. Brausr for
some time and had proved in some
matters an excellent hand, though
he was regarded as rather peculiar.
Working on the place WAS another
negro named Charlie. and IL appears
that Sundy morning some discussion
arose between the two men as TO
the best method OF Smelling corn
jackson commended that two ears
should be rubbed together whereat
Charlie replied that no self spectin
niger leasewise In Virginia. would
Use nothin' but his bar hand"
just Escnpce Shot.
The Seattle negro. Infatuated, rush
ed Into Mr.. Brauer's house and TN a
few seconds reappeareG at the sta hies
with a dhubic~ barrel shotgun. Char
lie lodged around the corner, and.
with a parting injunction TO quit
foolin' wild dat gun" lit out for the
house.
He reached Il lust in time, slam
ming tire door behind him Just an
Seattle Tom pulled the trigger. the
shot filling the door and splinterins
the casing.
Hearing the Gistur hance. and md
ing Charlie In his house apparently
frightened nearly To death. Mr, Brauer
stepped out on his porch. but oniy
To lock down the long black barrel
Of the gun at the other end OF which
was a now red-eyed negro trembling
with rage.
Pay mo my money. he demanded:
pay me my money fore / bust 20
brains out Wild dis here gun
MIR. Brauer %made lightning cal
cuiatlon. and found that he owed the
man two dollars and forty cents. This
he paid Immediately
'"Tainst 'nough," declared Seattle
Tom. II gotta have "A dollar more
Gimme 9.ss money.
Gives Him Extra Dollar.
AS quickly as he could get am extra
dollar cut OF his pockets. MIR. Brauer
passed IL out To the negro. who then.
muftering threats or btoodshed ana
murder. left the place
MIR Brauer Immediately fastened
To Magistrate +. y. Rinford on the
Mechanicsville turnpike, and swore
out a warrant An officer was dis
patched on the track Of the negro
and he was shortly arrested and
lodged in Jail. He offered no resist
ance when placed in custody By the
officer. having, IL appears, cooled
down.
The entire neighborhood was great
ly frightened at the incident how
ever. and though no one fears that
any of the Virginia negroes Will "run
amuck.' every one looks askance at
any coiored man who has been West
or who has any relative or friend liv-
ing on the far side OF the Mississippi
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
LAsHEO TO MAST;
WASHED BY WAVES
THIRTY SAILORS ON SCHOONER
MAY BE POUNDED TO DEATH
NEAR BRITISH SHORE.

DOVER. ENG, NOV. s.-Within n
stones throw of safety. thirty menu
bers Of the crew OF the five-masted
steel schooner Prsu>sep. tile largest
sailing vessel In the world. are LASH
tSi 70 the nlaSts Of the ship to-day,
while great waves wash over them
aud threaten any mOncnt to drown
them. Life boats and ktaMich sea-
going tugs, Drawing the gale. are how
pieces III they attempted to 60 along
side. The storm shows no signs of
abating, and ii Is not believed the
men can hold on much longer. Along
the shore thousands Of persons have
gathered to watch the dramatic ssvnc.
and though every man Is willing to
risk his life to save the isnperillcd
mariners, not one can turn n hand.
Collidcd In Channel.
The Preusscn. German owned
vessel, early Sunday collided In the
channel with the steamship Brighton.
Neither ship seemed seriously dam
aged. the Brighton making port under
her own steam. Nothing more was
heard OF the Preussen until she was
dashed on the rocks at South Fore
land, and IL Is surmised that her steer
ing gear was disabled by the COLI
sion. For hours tugs and tiny life-
boats braved the storm in an effort
to take Off the crew. Life lines were
fred from shore. but for some unac-
countable reason the crew failed to
make them fast The great ship is
now breaking UP. From the shore
the sailors can be seen clinginx to
the rigging. with waves breaking over
them. They have beerf Ia this exposed
position for thirty hours and it is not
believed they can stick much longer
The Prenssen was built In 1902 and
was the largest and fastest sailing
ship afioat
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
LEADERS SANGU|NE
j. ON EVE Of BATTLE
Whether N. 7. Goes Demo-
cratic or Republican Will
be Known Wednesday
dough DAY. IN CAMPS
OF City ORGANIZATION
Getting Outthe Vote Costs
Something, and Empire
State Has Men Who
Can Use Il
ELECTION WEATHER.

WARRINGTON. D. C., Nov. -
the fOllnMtng special election
weather huiletin wAa sssaed to-
day BY WllltA L. MSNr~, chief Ut
the United states weather hu-
reaus
InAlcaeisoa are tAaf there will
be ra1n te-noRrosw In WAXING
ton, Oreg0n, IaahaA Moatnna and
NortAern California.
SNOW 1nrv1es may he expected
In the great bake region. North
ern New York, and probably
Northera New Eaxiand.
In all other parts Of the coun-
try the weather will he fair.
No unusual Temperature e01at--
lions are probable In any portion
of the country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
AL STATE DEPARTMENTS
TO Be CLOSED TUESDAY

The Capitol and Library and all
that is In them win be closed cleo
ton day-Tuesday. Notice to that
effect has been posted conspicuously,
and already 4 number OF State ON
Gals and employes---those voting
elsewhere than in Rlchmond--have
gone home. so that they can put in
their votes good and early in the
morning.
Some of the principal voters con.
nected with state departments main
tain residency In distant parts OF the
Commonwealth. These left for their
homes Saturday, 70 N not BY any
peradventure ~ maipg cAstinG their
lnn6aInl r. 49, N A ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-07
DECIDES HIS FATE
WITH CARD DECK
ACE AND NINE OF SPADES Up,
MAN SWALLOWS ACID AND
ALCOHOL.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. AFTER a game
q solitaire decided his fate. Charles
w Eygers, 80 years Of age, ended
his life by swallowing a mixture OF
carbolic acid and wood alcohol. He
was found dead In bed
Unsuccessful in business and UNI
able to earn sufficient money to send
FOR his wife ana three children. Egg
gers played the game Of solitaire In
the kitchen Of his boarding. house
lat night. The ace and nine Of
spades. which Mrs. Hodge. his land
lady aid. Eg1ers considered the
h M fahle thu nsornin9. che ~
ss 49, casds sssisst g1stss ~