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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

to be forever free Of the claim that
one man had on her.
Parshall had proposed. She accept
ed him The marriage followed.
Venerable Sir Albert De Rutzen,
chief magistrate of the metropolitan
police court for more than ten years,
heard the case when it passed for
court jurisdiction Sir Albert is keen
and kindly but not an emotionalist-
1t is f1fty-odd years since he was
graduated from Cambridge. He knows
the world. He knows its people, he
heard as much of the story here told
as falls within the questioning and an
swers of a self-accused woman He
stroked his wig now and then and
more than once peered over his spec
tacles at the. woman in the dock
No Plea for Mercy
"And what have you to say for your
self" he asked, with kindness in his
tone.
With no fearful byplay, but looking
the dignified chief magistrate straight
in the eye, in all seriousness she an
swered:
Il am deeply, deeply sorry for what
I have done, and / would not have done.
| it If my husband had not made me"
London magistrates do not overlook
wrongdoing, but now and then man
like Sir Albert De Rutzen interprets
the law with the end in view of real
! Justice He permitted the woman to
depart upon payment of SIS, to appear
for trial before the central criminal
court at later date.
The concluding scene in this case
was In historic Old Bailey, where sits
the London court of sessions. A bond
of $25 does not held person desiring
to avoid trial here any more than it
would in the United States Still Mrs.
Jeffreys appeared
The confession which she had vol
unfairly made to the police authors
ties was read to her and she said 1t
was correct, adding only one thing,
that Jeffreys had at his direction been
introduced by her to Parshall as her
brother-in-law. Jeffreys' plan was to
get Parshalrs money-only that
Still loving Mrs Jeffreys perhaps.
certainly plying her, Mr. Parshall.
through his counsel, pleaded that she
be treated with mercy, even as the
record of her duplicity was being writ
into court document
Her Punishment Nominal.
The recorder expressed the courts
admiration of Mr. Parshaps magnan-
unity and accepted the spirit as well
| is the letter of the womans frank con-
ession that she he been forced by
Ter real husband, fl, whom she was
separated. to marry the rich Amer
lean.
But punishment was necessary to
complete the record. This was Inn
posed-one days Imprisonment, a SEN
tence which was purely nominal The
effect was that she walked forth free.
Hand clapping and other manifesto
tions Of approval are rigidly forbid
den within the walls of London court
room. but once outside, this woman
who had been made to suffer through
the sordidness of another. who had
borne the brunt of the wrongdoing.
and, moved by an impulse which wogz-
! en- alone know, had confessed. there
being no other way by which she
could bare her heart, was followed
/ by plying glances as with bowed head
she was lost in the throns
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

When we compare Scotland's drink
bill for 1902 with 1910 we are sur
prised at the enormous reduction with
in the period. In 1902 Scotland was
spending on liquor G3 lis I'd per
head. but in 1910 it had fallen to a2
19s 2d-19s less per head than in 1902.
That is to say. Glasgow saved over
100000, and Edinburgh over $780,
600. None of that money went into
the drink rade-Everybody's Month
lR
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19
Poverty hy Alcohol.

General Booth, in his book, Dark
est England and the Way Out" In
speaking Of the drink traffic, says:
..Nine-tenths of our poverty, squalor,
vice and crime spring from this poi
sonous tap-root Society, by its hab-
it's. customs and laws, has creased the
slope down which these poor creatures
slide to perdition.
mo one fact, other than the hard
fact Of poverty itself, confronts social
workers, in whatever field they may
be engaged, so constantly as alcohol.
ssm.'
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

loved her. and so with each passing
day the struggle went on within her
until, unable longer to bear the strain
of her own duplicity, she planned to
escape it by the one means which
women who halt at suicide adopt-she
confessed
Mr. Parshall's business hao taken
him away from home. Conscience
stricken, she wrote to him, telling Of
the wrong she had done him and,
while admitting his own weakness
and the part she had played. placed
the larger blame on the man who had
forced her into it.
Blight on ParshaII's Life.
One may not here tell the meeting
of Parshall and his false wife follow
ing this confession What happens I'M
der such trying conditions is seldom
for outside eyes to see.
The only course open to Parshall.
tain, was to seek i prompt annulment
of the marriage. This the high court
granted on the statement OF the
facts.
1t left Parshall free, but with a
cynical view of life. 1t left the wom-
an a heart-torn wreck. BY her own
admission she could not sleep and was
so convinced of the necessity of &C
cepting punishment for her wrong
doing that she made her way to Bow
street police station and told her
story in detail knowing full well what
it meant to her.
First she told of her marriage to
Herbert Harrington Jeffreys, a cos
ter type, ranging always on the fringe
of the underworld, with constitutions
al objection to work and fixed de-
sire for tawdry fiRery. Then she told
of her meeting with Parshall. the great
railroad man, 1.-The shredwest Ameri-
can in all London in matters of bust
ness. but otherwise like mankind in
general.
The calculating Jeffreys, knowing
well the position occupied by Parshall
in the London transit world and Of
his very considerable income, there
upon, according to the wife's frankly
told confession, urged her at first and
afterward by threat made her pose
as a widow in the hope and belief that
by this means she might secure money
from Parshall.
husband Threatens to XIII.
But Parshall, with honorable intent,
fell in love with her. thus making the
situation complicated. This unlock
ed for turn in affairs did not make
Jeffreys halt AS the story was told
to Divisional Detective Inspector
Cough. the husband. reaching out for
fixed and permanent income as a
result of his wifes debauchery, sent
her forth to lure Parshall into mar
rage, holding over her a threat that IL
she failed in the undertaking he would
| kill her.
All that was necessary was the de-
ception on her part-only this-and
moved by fear none the less than by
/ the awakening of real affection for
the man who was to be her victim,
| she did his bidding. She had near
| " So 900 In the bank This sic gave
of Jeffreys. She had some rings and
pins. baubles of no great value. and
these she gave to zeffreys. He want
ed them. Ordinarily women do not
part with their money and jewelry,
but in this strange case it would seem
! that she had thrown aside the trinkets
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

The world has always been willing
to listen to a man with a real message
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

TEXT-This then IS the message which
we have heard of Him, and declare unto
you'll John 1:5.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19
PLOT MARRIED BY CUPID
How Highly Placed Business Man
Was Caught in a Marriage
Trap-Horace Field Parshall,
the "Shrewdest American in
London" Was victimized and
UnWittingly Wed Another Mans
Wife.

ONDON-A romance inspired on
one side-the woman s-by a
trickster's criminal cunning, in
"A which sentimental mockery at
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1912-04-19

You can never tell by the length OF
mans face Just what he will DO In
q horse trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
TO PLEAD FOR GIRL
Chicago Journal Sends Lawyer to
Plead Mercy for Virginia
Christian.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 14-At the in
stance of the Chicago Examiner, a
publication which specializes in hu-
man emotions and "sob stuff" w. j.
Anderson, criminal lawyer of the
Windy City, is on his way to Rich
mond to plead with Governor Mann
for the life of Virginia Christian.
The attorney, who is known as cha
beas Corpus" Anderson, is an expon-
ent of forlorn hopes. and for this rea-
son he was selected to try to save the
life of the seventeen-year-old negro
girl who is to be electrocuted in the
State Penitentiary Friday morning OF
this week. Anderson left Chicago
last night. The Examiner has ask
ed that an interview with the Gov
ernor be arranged for tomorrow
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

To Frederick P. Russell. Colonial
Portland Cement Corporation, T. II
Stryker. Curator of the estate OF Mar
garet B. Bisland. J. w. Ellard. Receiver.
and to all parties interested In the
above entitled cause:
TAKE NOTICE. that the undersign-
ed Commissioner in Chancery, who was
duly appointed by decree entered In
day of June. 1912. has fixed upon Sep
TENDER 10th, 1912, at No. lO7 North
Fairfax street. Alexandria, Virginia, at
ten 1O) o'clock a. m. as the day, place
and hour for executing the decree Of
this court as above referred TO. wherein
Gerry is required to ascertain and re-
port to this honorable court. the fol-
lowing:
OF the creditors OF the Defendant COR
Iporation with the amount due each.
Second: \ statement OF the assets
of the said corporation including des..
crIption by metes and bonds or any real
estate which may be owned by the SAID
corporation, with the estimated value
Third: The said Commissioner shall
also ascertain and report amongst the
liabilities Of the said corporation, the
taxes and other liens, II any III, upon nj dne
said estate, and shall report the order
Of priority OF all claims
E'ourth: ANY other matters or Things
nertinent to the issues In this cause
which may be required by any party
By said decree, said. Commissioner Is
further directed to give notice dceo, OF the ne
time Of hearing to take an account OF
IN assets and liabilities Of the said
attendant dr corporation by publication,
once week for four successive sb ss ssis
~ h1;na tion TO be equivalent to personal
Service of such notice on all parties in
terested. a., oxoor,ion
- sn;aT decree be not commenced on
that day an dtime, or II s eomm ,Ss sT
be not concluded on that day - idre es7
end Continued from day to day, or from
time to time, at the same place and at
the same hour until the same snail De
even under my hand and seal, this
sth oAS Inward w. SMITH.
Commissioner In Chancery.
Af.1Q.W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
NEWS OF THE OLD DOMINION.
UNDERWRITERS IN SESSION.
Governor Mann Welcomes Interna-
tionaI Association At Old Point.

Norfolk, Va, Aug. 13-The fea-
lures of the opening session of the In
ternational Association of Casualty
and Surety Underwriters at Old Point
Comfort were the welcoming address
Of Gov. William Hodges Mann and
the respone of James V. Barry, OF
New York. Between 300 and 400 in
surance men, representing all sec
lions of the world, are in attendance.
Sessions are being held at the Cham
berlain Hotel. In responding to the
complimentary welcome of Governor
Mann, Mr.. Barry said:
"Virginia has always had its in
fuence on the politics and destinies Of
this nation. Jefferson extended its
territorial limits by the Louisiana pur
chase and Monroe vastly increased its
Importance among the nations of the
world by his doctrines expounded
and accepted throughout the world
1t is now easy to back up the Monroe
Doctrine with battleships and army,
but Monroe had to risk the anger of
the world, and without navy to back
him up"
The convention will be in session
three days. This afternoon the visi-
tors witnessed gunnery practice at
Fort Monroe, the targets being seven
miles away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
RICHMOND'S PRIMARY.
Friends of Captain Lamb and .Ex'
Governor Montague Claim Con-
fident.
ESPECIAL to the Gazette.)

(Speclal TO the GaZeLte.j
Richmond, Aug. 1.-THE Congress
ional primary election will take
place in this city tomorrow. AS the
campaign closes the supporters OF
Captain John Lamb and former Gov
ernor Montague express confidence IN
the success of their favorites.
No definite figures as to the result
are furnished from the headquarters
of either of the candidates. The
friends of former Governor Montague
expect to carry Richmond by large
majority. They expect he will also car
ry Chesterfield, Goochland and King
William Counties with the little city
of Williamsburg. Those who speak
for Captain Lamb assert that ne will
secure a majority in Richmond, that
he will carry every county and that
his total majority will be substantial.
Final arrangements for the primary
will be made today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
JURY HOLDS DR.. SINCLAIR
Physician Must Face Further In
curry Into Charge of Malprac-
tice.

Manassas, Va, Aug. 13-The coron-
er's jury in session here in the case
of the child of Miss Edna Allen, of
Occoquan, this afternoon brought in
verdict that the child came to its
death in a manner unknown to the
jury.
DR.. Leith Sinclair, of Occoquan, was
held to the grand jury in $1,000 bail
on a charge of malpractice in the
treatment of Miss Allen.
Coroner J. C. Meredith presided at
the inquest, and the jurymen were R.
Selectman, John Tanner, L. 7. Carter,
Giles Carter, Ellis Davis, and Heck
iah Reid. The State was represented
by Thomas H. Lion and Judge c. E..
Nichol and S. A. Sinclair appeared
on behalf of DR.. Sinclair.
The testimony of Drs. Starkweath-
er, Haislip, and of D. E. Sinclair, TAX
en- at the beginning of the inquest,
which adjourned because Miss Allen
was not we'll enough to testify, was
read and their testimony today differ
ed in no essential particular there
from.
The prescription sent to Miss Allen
at Havre de Grace, Nd, by DR.. Sim
clair, and in which much Importance
has been attached, was examined by
several physicians, who gave it as
their opinion that it was harmless.
Miss Allen testified that DR.. Sin
clair when called gave her some med
icine and she had no recollections of
which took place until the
child was born.
Commonwealth Attorney Lion ask
ed DR.. Sinclair if he did right in leav-
ing his patient in a precarious condl-
ton. DIR. Sinclair replied he had other
engagements in the city and there
were other physicians in town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
HAD DEEDS FOR $500 LOTS.
G. M. Nicholas, Killed by Poison
Also Had $4,000 Bond.

Luray, Va, Aug. l3-DeVelop-
ments follow one another in rapid
succession concerning the eccentrici-
ties of George M. Nicholas, whose
mysterious death from poison a few
days ago will turn loose portion OF
his large fortune in an endeavor to
find the person who put poison in his
coffee.
In the town of Shendun on the line
between Rockingham and Augusta
counties, and short distance from
Nicholas home, the dead man he'd
deeds for $500 building lots. A
farm of more than 200 acres in repre-
sented by only portion of these
which are in an unbroken block.
Another farm of about 100 acres is
composed of this suburban properly
Ry an agreement between the broth
ers of the dead man, Charles H. Mich
olas, one of the brothers, has given
bond for 100000 as administrator OF
the estate. It is stipulated that ne
shall not take advantage of the Z@
per cent. which is allowable under Vlr-
ginia law.
Notwithstanding Nicholas miserly
fashion he was careless with many OF
his papers supposed to be held as evi-
dence of debt gaainst creditors. A
bond for $4,000 which was given MN
onlv Short time ago cannot be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
BETTING CAUSED SLUMP.
Friend of Former Judge Made I'm.
fortunate Wager and Lost
Him Votes.

Petersburg, Aug. 14.-Ill-judged
enthusiasm displayed by a political
friend is said to have cost Judge Wal
ter A. Watson, of Nottoway, good
many votes in his contest for the Dem
ocratic nomination for Congress from
the Fourth Virginia District. This
friends evidently misjudged the diff
fenence between a bet made prior to
an election and one registered far in
advance.
Judge Watson resigned from the
Circuit Court bench, where he pre-
sided during the trial of Henry Clay
Beattie, jr., in order to run for the
seat now occupied by Robert Turn
bull, of Brunswick. His chances were
regarded as bright in the beginning.
So bright were they that a friend
put up large sum of money at two
to one on the proposition that Judge
Watson would get 400 majority in the
city of Petersburg. This was herald
ed until some citizens of sporting pro-
clivities took chance and covered
the bet.
Then, in order to make good, they
proceeded to work for Mr.. Turnbull.
No one of thine had Heretofore been
active; some of them would have vot-
ed for Watson. But they needed the
money.
For time it began to look as If
Judge Watson would not carry Pet
ersburg at all. Alarmed, bis friends
rallied to his support and to some ex-
tent they untangled the situation, and
assert he will win. But it is conced-
ed everywhere that he will be the
worst for this incident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
EXPECTS DEATH IN ELECTRIC
CHAIR.

Martinsville, Va, Aug. 13.-Jud
King. who shot and killed his wife
Saturday evening, had his preliminary
trial Yesterday before Justice Drewry
and was held for the grand jury WITH
out bail.
His wife was sitting in chair with
babv in her arms and he shot her
in the back, put in another she'll and
shot her while she was lying on the
floor with the baby under her.
He remarked as he shot her the
first time that he was going TO XIII
her and go to the electric chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
DIR. ]. R. GARLICK DEAD.

Richmond, Aug. 14-Rev. ]. R.
Garlick, D. D., died yesterday at his
residence in this city in the eighty
seventh year of his age.
For more than half century DR..
Garlick has stood high in the church
and his power and influence was Sc
cure not only in Virginia but through
out the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

SOC Misses Rib Union Suits re-
duced to each. .29c
25c Chidren's Union Suits, re-
duced to each. ..............l2 loo
75c Ladies' Combination Suits
Pants and Corset Covers,
suit ................. .o9c
s1.O0 Ladies' Dark Duck Dress
Skirts, reduced to...........6 9c
SOC Boys Rompers, reduced to
each. :. -. .0oc
SOC Ladies White Waists, reduc-
ed to EACH. .............s3c
12'4c Fancy Lawns, reduced go
Sdlu -. -. ~
$500 Ladies' Grey Sweaters, re-
duced to each -. ........ S2.49
$3.50 Ladies Sweaters, reduced
to each... -. ............S1.69
Csc Boys Rompers, reduced to
each -. l. |-C
$3.50 Ladies White Lawn Waists
reduced to .................I2c
SOC Babies Straw Caps, reduc-
| ed to .................. 49,. zac
s1.OO Ladies' Parasols, reduced. -.
| to each .............. 'oSc
$3.50 Ladies' Parasols, reduced to
each ............ .......'.ooc
csc Misses Short Sleeve MILDLY
Blouses, reduced to each. CSC
$3.50 Misses Short Sleeve Mid
dy Blouses, reduced to-. .9Sc
s1es Misses Short Sleeve Mid
DIV Blouses, reduced to. SLID
$3.50 Boys Bloomer Suits, re-
duced to .................. .Joc
CSC Misses Percale Dresses, re-
duced to ................ 'o'e
s19S to s2.49 Ladies Fancy
Lawn Dresses, reduced to use
SOC Ladies' Fancy Percale and
Lawn Waists, reduced to-. .33c
$3.50 Ladies Parasols, reduced to
] each PHO
| SOC Babies White Lawn Dresses,
| reduced to Observation-Disclosures. 5oc
S1.OO Babies White Lawn Dresses,
reduced to each. ............6 $40
SOC Misses White Lawn Dresses,
reduced to each ............35 SOC
S1.OO Misses White Lawn Dress
es reduced to each. ..........9 Sc
$3.50 Misses White Lawn Dress
| es, reduced to each $3.50. 81. AZ
SI.I IN Bros.
King and Pitt Streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
RAILROADS.
WASHINGTON SOUTHERN RY.
Schedule in Effect Aug. a, 1912.

Trains leave Union Station:
For Washington. and points north,
daily at sos, S:23, S:31 and 1926 q. m,
1901, 1:18, $50, 8.18 and 1l.33
.. m. Week days at OF and -
.. m; Sundays only, 8 OF p. m.
points south at 4 87.7 50 QocaD and
1922 A. m, 1916, 3:47, SIT Qocall
8.27, 9.57, 1890 p. m. daily; and go
p. m. week days.
Accommodation for Fredericksburg
at II 13 g. m. daily. On week days tnis
train runs through to Milford.
NOTE:-Times Of arrival and depart
ure and connections not guaranteed
W. P. TAYLOR. Traffic 4sT;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

a vast amount of Ill health Is due ,
impaired digestion. When the stomach
fails to perform it's functions properly
the whole system becomes deranged, =
few doses Of 'Chamberlain's Tablets IS
all you need. They will istrenEthen your
digestion. invigorate your liver, and reg
ulatc your bowels. entirely doing away
with that miserable Keeling due 10
faulty digestion. Try it. Many others
have been permanently cured-Ehy not
you? For sale by all dealers. Adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrators
of the estate of John M. Young, all
persons having claims against said
estate are requested to present the
same to me, properly verified for pay
ment, and all persons indebted to said
estate are thereby notified to make
prompt settlement of the same with
me.
MARY E. YOUNG, Adrx.,
GIT south Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the rBraddeck Light and
Power Company, Incorporated, for
the election of Directors and the
transaction Of such business as may
properly come before said meeting
will be held at the Office of the Com
pany, 107 North Fairfax Street, Alex
andria, Va, on Tuesday, August 20,
at 100 o'clock P. M.
s. R. BOWEN, secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Ruby Stagle, years old Of Double
Springs, Tenn, spilled acid on her
face. A doctor told her she never
would be pretty again." An hour
later the .child's lifeless body was
found at the bottom of we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

AUCTION SALE-A horse, surry,
and harness will be sold at auction in
front of the Market Building on Roy
al Street at 1l:30 A. NJ. Saturday.
SAMUEL H. LUNT.
Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
wELr-BuILr AND CONVENIENTLY

sItua,ed house Of six rooms and bath:
HOT water heat; city water: electric
lights: cement cellar; laundry tubs;
chicken house; on same lot good store
doing tnriving business; building con-
age room; wagon sheds, etc; house
rented at $50 per month, store at $40
per month; permanent tenants, II de-
sired lot 50xlS4 feet; thickiy settled
close to station; 20 min
utes ride from city; price for both.
81. 300. Alexander Suffer. 312 Evans
Bldg, phone Main 1922.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
CLASSIFIED ADS.

WANTED-A loan of 100000 on i'm
proved city real estate worth $780,
900 for three years at six per cent.
Apply to Thompson G. Appich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

WANTED-To rent a small place,
near Alexandria or Washington,
suitable for chicken farm. w. F.
Fogle, Bristow, Va. st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14
Observation-Disclosures Institute

s"THE WEST POINT or The S conbined
Collegiate and technical eo orn,v post.
with the rigid discipline OF an army p0 q
Virginia Cadets tuition free, v,ruo,s sunf
LsxIngton, Va. esn. E. ". n's"0-'' wy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Our Annual August Clearance
Sale of Summer Merchandise is now
in progress, besides all Odds and
Ends and any Merchandise slightly
soiled or mussed will be disposed of
during this Sale at almost give
away prices. Mems and Boys Furn-
ishings also reduced to quick clearance
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-14

Mr.. w. S. Gunsalus farmer living
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy in his family for four
teen years, and that he has found II 10
be an excellent remedy, and takes pleas:
ure in recommending 1t. For sale by all
dealers auF