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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
MADE ATTEMPT
TO KILL SURGEON
woman Whose Sister Died From
Operation Wished Murder
or Suicide.

BALTIMORE, MD.-Special.- Miss
Hester Friedman, twenty-five years
OLD. died under the influence of ether
late last night while undergoing an
operation by Professor John w.
chambers. A moment later Mrs. 10
seph Goldberg. a sister of the dead
woman, tried TO stab the surgeon as
ne left the house. Her hand was
stayed. and later she attempted to Kill
herself.
About 1000 persons were attracted
TO the house by the cries Of Mrs. Cold
oerg, and her repeated. attempts to
end her life and that OF Dr. Chambers.
They have killed her" she scream
cd Then she walked the floor rapidly
and threw herself head foremost
against the wall. Seizing a bottle of
poison she tried to swallow its CON
tents. but friends took II away. Rum
ming out the rear door, she fell upon
the cobbles in the alley and returned
only TO tear her hair and moan.
Miss Friedman had been SUFFERING,
from tonsil trouble for a long time
although she had never been in be-
tore- DR.. Chambers, who had been
treating her for several weeks. ad-
vised the operation to remove the
tonsils.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
Social Washington.

Ihe feature OF Washington that most
atlpi imp esses me, when I look back on NV
~ ~ teen years of acquaintance with il ia
.ne growing Stringency OF the code OF
etiquette. Thus, the number of state
GInners and receptions that the Presie
r Lent mas 10 give is now definitely 6Ned
ne resident wadayS, / understand
never ulhes out except at relatives or
C1olhet Ministers house. 50 much
..1s oeen settled: but there remains .
W " "oIe N!iderneSs OF social forms stfU
10 oe subuued- Should senators. for in
stance be given the pas over Cabinet
ministers? Should the Admiral of the
,N<HNH rank above the Secretary of tbe
Navy what is the relative posiriop
o. the speaker and the Secretary of
state The Vice President being a
SorI OF helr apparent. ought ambassa
u".S 20 follow or precede him? What
Is the exact place OF the Justices Of tbs
SupIeme Court IN the scale of prece-
uthce. II two senators were elected
on lhe same day, which of them shouIs
make the nrSt advance? And VIA,
p"ut the sta tuS of the unrnarrfed
ia 4IShIerS OF Cabinet minister's TbeSf
anu hundred similar cOnundrums ere
Heoated in Washington with a NOR
than monarchical ferVor. The msre
+SSCt that they can be propounded shows
Iitt the American capital is still some
What IN the chrysalis stage of social
English Visitor in
ltarper'S Weekly.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
SEVENTEEN YEAR
L0CUSTS APPEAR
FORERUNNERS OF VAST ARMY
OF PESTS INVADE PARTS OF
THE COUNTY.
R 6 a. M VA-Snncinl

R l c H NJ o N D, VA-Special.-
SeNenteen-year locusts have made
their appearance in Chesterfield coun-
ty. After almost two decades the fore
runners of the vast horde of pests are
making their presence known. Num-
bers of the insects have invaded a
suburb of Richmond, situated lust be-
yond Failing Creek, on the Petersburg
electric line.
The statement is vouched for by w.
j. Stiles. who at one time made his
home on the Southside. Mr.. Stiles is
associated with the Standard Paper
Company.
The locusts. according to Mr.. Stiles.
nrst made their appearance through
the crust Of the earth. leaving behind
them countless holes of about a third
of an inch in diameter.
AS far as has been determined, this
advance squad has caused little ap-
preciable damage TO vegetation.
The appearance of the insects is re-
calling former visits Of the seventeen
year pests. The English sparrow is a
known enemy of the locust. This is
said TO be about the only virtue of the
much-condemned and greatly despised
bird.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25

The WOman's Missionary Union
raised for foreign missions from Nav
L. 1910. 70 May 1, 1911. S1279OO. OF
which Georgia gave s23,725. Virginia
*lS,46S. and North Carolina $I3.7sO.
The board calls attention TO the
need OF homes for missionaries in
China- Chapels also are needed to
better carry on the work.
There are twelve male medical mis-
sionaries I'm the field. and during the
past past year they treated 40.719 patients
Inrough legacy left by J. C Bush
OF Mobile, Ala. $4,000 has been add
ied TO the endowment or the board.
What's Doing I'm This Land.
Iexas leads in the number Of Bap-
tists In the Southern States. In the
none ,.'9. star state 2e9,71s are amliated
win thls denomination. according to
the annual report OF the statistical
secretary, DR.. Lansing Burrows.
Ie&as also led last year i'm the num-
per OF oaptsms-23.165. She also has
sne largest amount Of money invested
mas contributed 70 the church work
SI.Sl2,23O, the largest amount of aDv
State In the South.
Within the bounds OF the conven-
Ion ccCOh there are 23,24S churches and
$50 associations
The number received by baDtism
INTO these churches last year was 134
4fV, oy letter 1OO,S53, by restoration
1856 and by statement 4.4S3. From
Ihese churches 1856 were dismissed
Dy letter, 24,84S were excluded the
names Of S,622 were erased ana 10
SSo died. The total membersl in ar
'he eho OF the year was 2,332464
Ihese churches gave for missions
$I'9V5'S44 and for all purposes. which
includes pastors salaries and home
expenses, S10,124,3S5.
Ihe value Of the church propertv is
S43,S93,SsS. There are 14.522 SIM
DAY schools, in which there are 194-
God. "OFU Oh
Work has been dO4.e among the na-
SIoeS IN Alabama, Georgia, MARYLAND
virginia and Missouri. In Misso,iri tbe
BOARD is aided in the support of one
general missionary, who baptized 12S
converts and received Il by letter into
the churches- He held twenty Bible
conferences. at which 2.971 pastors
ana others received instruction.
In virginia three missionaries have
been assisted. and they report 90
pdptlSmS and 33 Bible conferences. al
tended by 526 preachers and deacons
All OF the reports read at yester-
uay afternoons session were referred
to special committee
Al the meeting of the trustees Of
the theological Seminary held YES
terday, fine progress in raising the
proposed million dollar endowment
was shoWn. DR.. Mullins report stated
that In the four years since the move
obtained.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
BUILDING COLLAPSES
AND BURIFS TEN MEN

NEWARK, n. j Special Ten
men were buried under the ruins to-
day when the roof of a three-storv
brick building at 39-4I Clinton Street.
IN the heart Of the financial. district
i'm this city, collapsed.
Two OF the laborers were rescued
IN a serious condition, and were taken
10 a hospital II is feared that four
or fVe others were killed and the po-
lice are searching the ruins for their
bodies.
The men were working on the SEC
ond floor when, without any warning.
Ihe rooi caVed in, carrying down a
shower Of bricks. All of the men
We're trapped.
\ hurry call for the police reserves
was sent i'm and several ambulanceS
were rushed 10 the scene.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
TROUBLES OF
CLUB CONTINUE
Taft Scores Alleged Men and
Americans of Metropolitan.
Men ResigninC.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. Special
Troubles of the exclusive and aristo-
cratic Metropolitan Club continue to
multiply. and the affairs OF the or
Ganization are now the principal topic
or gossip in social Washington.
Following the failure of Represen-
tative Martin Littleton to obtain mem
oership in the club, the resignation of
Brigadier General Edwards and two
other high army officers. and the veil
ed scoring administered by President
Taft to a certain element in the club
In the Presidents speech at the Jew
ish Temple for Metropolitan members
blackballing prochvities, it leaked out
today that this element in the club
intended to blackball no less a per-
sonage than Associate Justice Hughes
OF the United States Supreme Court.
1t is declared that three members
OF the club stated recently that they
would take pleasure in blackballing
Mr. Hughes II his name was submitted
for membership into the club. The
three members are interested in
horses.
Justice Hughes name, however. has
not been proposed to the club. and
will not be, his friends say.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
BOY SAW IN SHERMAN
A "FAN" LIKE HIMSELF

WASHINGTON, D. c. Special
Vice President Sherman, on his way TO
the Capitol In his motor. has been re-
Gently much annoyed by a group Of
youngsters practicing baseball in the
middle of Pennsylvania Avenue. sew
eral times he has narrowly escaped
running down kid or two.
Yesterday, when the Guinea Kid"
and lot of his pals were violating the
District ordinance against ball playing
motor bore down upon them. AS
usual the youngsters nearly caused the
chauffeur to turn turtle in his effort to
keep from running over them.
Nimbly alighting from the car. the
Vice President collored the Guinea
Kid
Boy" ne said sternly. this is the
last time I'm going to run the risk of
putting you out OF commission, and
IT'S the last time you're going to play
Ill In Pennsylvania Avenue"
The Guinea Kid" wrenched himself
free and started TO cuss. Then a look
OF recognition crossed his grimy little
phiz.
why. say. mister. you're a fan
yourself, now, amt you? ?" he asked.
sure l seen you at the game a lot OF
times, and you certainly can holler for
fair: Whyn't you tell me you was
FAM"
The Vice President. laughing despite
his irritation, piloted his admIrer to
the crossing policeman.
Officer" he said, you warn these
friends OF mine not TO play ball in the
str. It and see that they Quit"
Gazing admiringly after the re-
treating form of Mr.. Sherman, the
Guinea Kid" remarked: Dat red
raced fat party certainly has got
hne voice for hollerin' at a ball game
Gee, I wisht 1 could make as much
moi; as him"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
BRINGS SUIT FOR
BREACH OF PROMISE

NEW YORK Special.-May, in the
person of Miss Kathleen Douglas
thirty-siX years old, and a relative by
marriage of Governor Dix, will sue
December for 100000 on a breach
Of promise charge. December is per-
sonitied by George II. Hughes, octo-
genarian vice president of the OilclOth
Trust. 1t became known. yesterday
that a summons had been served on
Hughes two weeks ago. The COM
plaint is now being drawn by Miss
Douglas attorneys.
On April 18th last the aged million
aire hobbled out of an auto at the
City Hall. He was accompanied by
Miss Douglas and Mrs. Daniel r.
Chamberlain, of Croton Falls. with
whom Miss Douglas lives. Hughes
made his way painfully to the Mar
riage License Bureau, assisted by the
two women, crutch and cane, and
obtained a license.
The wedding was to take place
April 18th in the Central Presbyte
rian Church. The services of the Rev.
Wilton NJ. Smith had been beSpOken.
But in the interval between these two
dates came the frost.
Did Relatives Block Plan?
Whether relatives interviewed and
carried the aged wooer out of temp
tatiOn's way or whether sober reflec-
ton convinced him he did not want
to marry as much as he had thought
he did. has not been revealed Miss
Douglas in her complaint will say she
has not seen Hughes since a few days
after the license was obtained, and.
Of course, she found it impossible TO
carry out her contract with a party
who could not be found.
About the time the wedding was
declared off Hughes disappeared from
his home. the Berkeley. a Fifth Ave
80
counsel, Theodore Z. Leeds. who lives
at the same hotel. refused all infor-
nation as TO his wherea bouts.
Miss Douglas also deserted her
home, the Bristol, and sought the Sc
clusion of CrotOn Falls. where she
has been living at Stoncleigh Mrs.
Chamberlain'S summer home. Her at
torneys finally found Hughes. who had
returned to the city to close up per-
sOnal affairs, and notice of the suit
was served on him. 1t is said he sail
ed for Europe a week ago last Satur-
day.
No Alienation Suit SO Far
In the office of Conway, Williams
& Kelly. Miss Douglas counsel. Eus-
tace Conway denied yesterday that
suit for alienation of affections had
been started against relatives Of the
aged millionaire. Still Conway would
not say that such a suit was not con-
templated
I believe Hughes is in Hamburg,
taking the baths" said Leeds last
night in the Berkeley. Il am not
surprised at the suit. L am attorney
for the company and know nothing
about Mr. Hughes personal affairs"
do YOU know whether his failure
20 carry out the marriage was due TO
pressure from his relatiVes?'
II do not, and if / did l should
certainly not tell you
Miss Douglas is a sister of Curtis
Douglas. of Albany. whose wife is
sister Of Mrs. John \. Dix. Miss Doug
las has written for magazines and
newspapers. but more for love OF the
work. Mrs. Chamberlain says, than
for a livelihood. as she is i'm COM
Portable circumstances.
Hughes has been i'm the oilcloth
business for fifty years. He formed
the Hughes OilclOth Company, which
sold out 60 the trust.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25

mas such pronounced masculine an
pearance that, when dressed in female
cIothlng she has several times been
mistaken for man in feminine dis
guise. and subjected to annoyanca
from the police and facetious Ioafers.
She is tall and muscularly built. fs
without perceptible curves, has a man
~ stride and the obvious dawn OF a
Inc unfortunate girl suffered so
much from continual persecution that
her health broke down and she had
10 consult nerve specialist.
On the latter's advice she sent n
petition 10 the police president to be
10 wear male attire. and the
Peuuon was accompanied by q letter
from the doctor and portraits OF her
self in male and female dress.
Herr Won JagOw. after some days'
deliberatiOn. granted the request. un-
der the condition that mo disturbance
of public order such as the gathering
OF crowds. must result from it
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25

ing skunk, the agitator, had been pa
tadinS ABOUT In his war paint day and
night, heavily armed. trying by oratory
70 arouse his fellows to his own state
OF excitement. Meetip~ with little sun
pOrt, ne engaged in noisy war dances
an by himself, declaring that ne would
cream out the white invaders unaIded.
west sneaked up on the savage. fell
after helping himself to the Indian
Weapons, administered a series of swift
tOIoW-up Kicks, the last one of which
lifted the bowling warrior over a bi0b
'ank into a deep pool OF water.
men West went home, taking the
so nghting apparatus with him Now
or Fighting Skunks name in adde's
ing MIN. and no further war talk is
ueaIo from him.-ChicO tCalt Dispatcb
10 the New York World
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
Bible as Detective.

me biole was used until quite re-
cent T years for the detection of thieves.
Ut. Jessopp told in 1882 how there
were sun persons living who had wit
hessSo the ordeal TO which an East
Ahshcan parson subjected his ser
wants when his cash box was mjssinf,
re ordered them all into his bed room.
ana ranged them around the wall
from the center OF the ceiling hung
Ine rope used TO lower collins into the
Gnurchyard graves. wound round a
blole: from the leaves of which pro-
1ected the church door kew. This wss
sent spinning round. and the one at
whom the key pointed when Il stoned
was proclaimed as the thief. HappiIy
the man thus marked out was able to
prove an alibi But this did not con-
vince the servants that the test was a
Dau one. They only concluded that
the thief was not there.-London
Chronicle
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
LABOR LEADERS
READY FOR TRIAL
Gompers Announces Willingness
to Stand Trial On Contempt
Charges.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Special
President Samuel Gompers. OF the
Anericsn Federation OF Labor, an
nounced today that he and his code
Iendants, John Mitchell and Frank
Morrison. vice president and secretary.
respectively of the Federation, are
contempt charges Instituted by Justice
Wright OF the District OF Columbia
Supreme Court
Davenport. OF Bridgeport, Conn, who.
with Attorney J. ]. Darlington. OF
washington, and Attorney James NJ
Heck, or New York, was appointed by
Justice Wright to inquire into the con-
tempt or court case against the defend
ants Is regarded here as the first step
committee by the court
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
PEOPLE ELECT
U. S. SENATORS
Bill Tor Popular Choice Passed in
Wisconsin Will Bind the
Legislature.

MADISON, WIS-Special.-Wiscon-
sih United States Senators hereafter
MlH De elected directly by the peOnle
DS the passage of the HustinE Bill
whlch was sent 10 the GoyernSr 70,
signature today. Az
Inc measure provides that Cap5f
'ateS Ior the Legislature must declare
Ahether they viii support their partv's
,nolce Tor Senator and il is beIiava6
direct election viii be the result
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
Amended FIghtInr skunk,s Name.

COincident with the recent discovery
by a university professor of a tribe of
wild Indians in the Deer Creek canyon.
a few miles north of Chico, comes the
report OF how II. j. West. a middle
aged rancher. the other day put the
"quietus." single handed, to an upris-
ing among these same red men. Fight
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
BALL SOCIAL OPENING OF
CORONATION CEREMONIES

LONDON Special.-The first great
social affair of the coronation season
will be the royal fancy dress ball to
he given tonight at the Savoy Hotel.
under the patronage Of Princess Chris
tian of Schlesweigh-H -Holstein. Prince
and Princess Alexander Of Teck, the
Duchess of Trent. and many other
members OF the nobility.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
MRS. TAFT SEEMED WEAK
LEAVING FOR WASHINGTON

NEW YORK Special Mrs. Will
liam n Taft left here this morning
Ior washington. She seemed very
weak as she entered an automobile 70
be driven to the station.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
POLICE LET Girl
WEAR MALE ATTIRE

BhRl-IN.- Special The Berlin no.
nee nave, with unprecedented liberal.
~ sI"hIeu permission to a young LADY
TO wear male attire i'm Dnblic ~
lady who is twenty-four years Ola
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
MARINE OFFICER
COMMITS SUICIDE

WASHINGTON, D. c. Special
Lieutenant Franklin II. Drees, United
states Marine Corps, was found dead
today IN his room, 116 Second Street
southwest. a gas tube. running from
an open Jet, was in his mouth. His
head was swathed in blanket to con
fine the poisonous fumes.
An inquest will be held this after
noon. Lieutenant Drees was born
March ), 1881. in Carroll, Iowa. He
WAS appointed from that State and ac-
1905 -
During his three years of service he
served ut Annapolis, Panama. the
philippines. at Washington and at
Portsmouth. y. II.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25

The Easiest Way.
nat shall ] do-my jewel of a
chauffeur has given ne notice? %
Marry him!'-LOndOn Opinion.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25
The Real Problem

The Real Problem.
Sultor-lI You refuse me I sfSS9
never love another.
Sulted-DoeS that hold good If
accept you2-ChicagO News.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-25

Nesh's Liniment Is the best remedy for
rheumatism, Sciatica, Lame Back, SttR
Joints and Muscles, Sore Throat, Colds.
Strains, SpraiDs, Cuts, zzSs
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-10

(kABREEZE and DAYTONA
BEACH, two enterprisinf and
- progressive towns on the Hall
fax Peninsu1a, are Geographically
one although incorporated - sepa-
sate municipalities. The towns par
allel The peninsula north and south
for . Distances Of from three and one
half to four miles, and extend east
and west from the surfing seas Of
the Atlantic Ocean to the HALIFAX
River. the beantiful tide water
stream that sets them apart from
Daytona with which they have close
eoe1munion By means Of three
bgidees. - we'll - . half-hour ferry
serviee.
Seabreese and Daytona Beach are
essentially summer and winter re-
sorts and are na1kinf hundreds Of
new fxiends every year among those
vho desiye 20 eecape the disco0fort-
I'M extrennes Of hest and cold, and
thoir hotels and boarding houses
are now seceivinf splendid patron.
- from the most discriminating
class Of tourista
The ocean itself, with its marvel
ous beach, hard - maeadam and
smooth - . floor; il the Greatest 1t.
traction, although earth, air and sky
seem 70 have entered into > combi-
nation to enhance its every charm.
The beach il the famous automobile
race course where every worlds
straikht-away record has been made,
az >~~>~A~ -
hold without rivalr.-.
The beach has . width Of 800 to
500 feet and can be used from two
hours after until two hours before
high tide, thus giving an average Of
seven or eight hours for automobil,
ing some part Of each day.
Seabreeze and Daytona Beach each
have = permanent population Of APP
proximately 1900. Sanitary ordi-
nances are strictly enforced, streets
and sidewalks are we'll kept, and
new streets are being opened as fast
as the increasing population de-
mands. Besides hotels and boarding
houses there is ample cottage acco-
mediation for all winter visitors in
both towns.
All the attractivencss of Seabreeze
applies to Davtona Beach, the two
towns being SO similarly situated.
The Development of Daytona Beach
has been fully as phenomenal as its
sister on the north, and each year
there is = substantial growth. The
great sand dunes have been leveled
and handsome homes have been
built for both winter and all.year.
round occupancy.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-10
GAME Of AFRICA
TO ROAM WEST
Hunting Party to Stock Arid
Plans Of America.
MAJOR BuRNnAM N CnAReE,

Yankee Who 10 Veteran Of oosr War
Thinks Giant Eland. Tiny 0ikdik.
kl;psprsnssr and Other Varieties
Will Servo g aeplenish WASTING
Supply Fer spertsmsn.
4 novel game expedition has left
New York for East Africa. the men,
bees Of which intend to capture wild
animals ativs. and transport them to
this country Ia turn them isnrss. In the
arid plains Ut thu. ssn1i invest aud In
the ranges 1T the ls.r.k,..s. where II II
hoped they will br.~'d game. for the
3pOrtSmen ~ future. generation
Major Fr.tleri..k Russell Burnham Is
the leader y: the expedition He for
merry held a commission as major III
the British aru! AMI was chief Ut
scouts under Lord Roberts in the BOer
war. H. wis t,urn III America and
has never relin.lul~h.d his Aueri. an
citizenship Other ntmi-r~ Of the par
ty are Harris Hammond son Of John
Hays Hammond and John Hlick. a
brQther-tn-law IF Major l:urnham.
Bright Future For Sportsmen.
II their purpose ~. realized future
American sI,Ort*men will be able to
chase the elusive eiand across the
Rockies, stalk the gemShDk ON the arid
plains Of Arizona or take pot shots
at the tiny dikdik ON the Texas prai-
ries.
Major Burnham asserts that his own
interest In the expedition Is purely
patriotic.
Though have held a majors COM
mission in the British army" he says.
II have always retained my American
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1911-03-10

citizenship. and intend to devote the
remainder Of my life. IL need be, to an
object which l believe will be largely
beneficial to the c0untry-to plant In
the waste places Of the west and south
west herds Of game and food animals
which shall take the places Of the near
" extinct bison. elk and other native
game
I'VE shall import chiefly the ante
lopes, Of which Africa has hundreds Of
varieties, most Of which can he adapt
ed to one part or another of America.
There Is the dikdik. for example, the
smallest Of the deer family. 1t stands
less than a foot high and weighs from
six to ten pounds. The 6esh Is de-
licious. and the hide tans into leather
as fine as kid.
Many Suitable For America.
AT the other extreme there Is the
giant Gland. largest Of antelOpes.
weighing sometimes as much as 1900
pounds. The Gland can 60 far from
water and would stock many an arid
range in the west II It had a cha nee.
The klipspringer. another antelope, not
unlike the channels. would be perfectly