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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
INSURANCE BROKER
COMMITS SUICIDE
FOUND DEAD ON FLOOR OF HIS
BOARDING HOUSE, BULLET
IN HIS BRAIN.

Acting, it would appear, on some
sudden Impulse, George ID. Johnston,
an insurance broker, committed sui
eide early Yesterday morning in his
room at II South Third street by
shooting himself through the head,
young woman who was on her way
downstairs, and She gave the alarm
al the brcB kfast table Blair Meanley
and lother fellow boarders rushed
upstairs. ana found johnston dead.
with bullet wound over his left ear.
The suicide canot be accounted FOR.
AZ Johnston left no message or let
ters. IT Was said. however. that he
acted queefly and had the appear
ance Of one mentally unbalanced. He
had several times, according 10 re-
port been treated In private sand :
tariums, ana 1t s believed that he
ended his HE while temporarily In
sane. He WAS found half dressed, as
II he had arisen and was preparing to
go down 10 breakfast. Mute testi-
mony shows that he sat on the floor
and held the revolver 10 his head with
both hands A pistol OF SO caIibre
was found cllnched in his right hand.
left hand,
Johnston was nifty years old, He
was formerly engaged In the broker
age business in New York He had
no offices here. hut was accustomed
10 visiting local Insurance Offices, in
some Of which heS lid small bust
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
LOSES HIS NERVE
At LAST MOMENT
YOUNG NEW YORK STATE YOUTH
DECLINES TO WED ON EVE
OF CEREMONY.

NEW YORK, sept, 27.-Rushing to
his bride-to he as she was chatting
and planning with her bridesmaids, in
her home, Morris Holmes. member
Of one of the Oldest families in West
chester county. announced that their
wedding, scheduled for the next day,
could never take place.
Miss Elizabeth De Noyclles Blau-
welt the fancee, her mother, Mrs.
Marie Antoinette Blauveit. her brother
and the bridesmaids stood aghast NJ
the pronouncement The wedding
announcements had been gent broad
cast, and the house was piled high
with magnificent gifts.
- have come to say that the mar
riage can never take place said
Holmes. II have thought it over =
million. times since last night, and /
know We Will never lie happy to-
sether"
Asked for his reason Ny tho In
furi4tcd brother Holmes continued:
Because of what happened at TIM
church rehearsal last night, Elizabeth
refused TO say she would obey and |
must have wife who wlLl obey nay
every wish -"
Miss Blauvelt declared she had
only wished 10 tease Holmes, and tried
to take the matter as Joke. but
Holmes persisted. Finally he was
thrown downstairs by the brother.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
MOTHER REJOICES AT
DISMISSAL OF SON

After a hearing that lasted more
than two hours William Muse. col
ored. was dismissed in Police court
yesterday morning OF the charge OF
shooting Floyd A. Tinsiey at Mayo
and Broad streets ON the night of
August 18th, The negro was repre-
scented by Attorney Harry NJ. Smith,
Jr. None Of the witnesses could iden-
tffy rim as the one WHO aid thJ
shooting. and he proved good
abb.
From the evidence Il seems that
the negro who really did the shoot
ing was acting in self-defense when
he fired. 1T was testified that he was
crowded upon and forced to walk
backward across the street by several
Of Tinsley's companions Tinsley
rushed into the crowd aid was shot
down He received eight Intestinal
perforations, and WAS so badly wound
ed that he was taken 10 the Memorial
hospital. He has recovered. but still
Iimps
One Of the witnesses put on the
stand fer the dsfense - MiaeoSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

ness, lie was always pfentifully sup
Piled with money, and it was said
that he received frequent remittances.
His only surviving relative, so far
as is known, is his mother, who lives
in Alexandria She was notified by
Major Werner of her sons tragic end.
Both the police and Coroner Tay-
Ior were Informed of the suicide i'm
med .ately after the body was found.
They made an investigation, and
found that it was a clear case of sui
eide. They searched in vain for notes
or letters which the dead man might
have left. 1t is believed that the
man was suddenly overcome by sui
cidal impulse and that he committed
the deed without waiting 10 leave
some message of his intent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
PRESIDENT BAER
BREAKS LONG SILENCE

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 27-After
being silent for ten years In regard
10 the statement that made him known
the world over as Divine Right Baer"
President George f. Baer, OF the
Reading company. who celebrated hln
SEVENTEEN birthday today, denied that
he had written the statement that
caused so much comment during the
coal strike OF 1892
lie said he had never taken the
trouble 10 deny it because II would
have been useless. OF the letter, which
contained it, he said
While the strike was on | re
ceited a letter from minister Of
the gospel up State who asked me
to intereede in the settlement. lie
said that If ! would follow his sug-
gestion he felt sure that divine provj
dcnce would make things come around
as he wanted
When replied I wrote To the mar
that II what he said was true, then
divine providence would do those
things any way. and that We should
take good care Of our miners and sec
that they did not suffer"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
MOTORMAN OWENS
HELD BtAMELESS
DISCHARGED IN POLICE COT ri
IN CONNECTION WITH IN
IEryN TNfA sTVxFIf
JURY 10 CHILD

After several spirited clashes be-
tween Attorney Harry NJ. Smith. Jr..
counsel for the plaintiff. and Attorney
r. GaigqH, representing the Nir-
Rlnia Railway and Power company
g l. owens. notorman employed
by the street railway company, was
acquitted in Police court yesterday
morning of the charge of running over
and iniuring little Pauline Gregory,
the two and half year old daughter
Of {. " tircgory, 80 North Seventh
street.
The motorman stated that the child
was injured accidentally. and that the
accident was unavoidable The little
girl was caught underneath a north
bound car on the morning OF August
3lst, as she was trying 10 cross the
street To buy a stick of candy. She
was terribly mangled. and the car WAL
lacked up so that she could he re
leased she was taken TO the Virginia
hospital, and later to Grace hospital
where. despite her terrible injuries,
she is now recovering.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

GOVERNOR APPEAL 5

As a result of the conference
Thursday between Governor Mann,
state Auditor Moore. Secretary Mar-
state Auditor Moore Secretary Mas
tin, Of the state Board Of Charities
sud Corrections. Superintendent
Wood ~ the penitentiafy. state High
way Commissioner Wilson and others
It was decided that the superinten-
dent of the penteuuary should take
up the matter Of idle jail prisoners
with the judges and jaIlcrs Of the
various counties and cities in an eff
fort to secure some OF these prisoners
for work on the roads.
The criminal expenses last year
in the counties was 9i2l9.72, On
which over one third or $G6.61S SO,
was for board of prisoners, the Grim
incl expenses in the cities during the
same period was $l37.909,07. Of
which over one half. or SIGHTED,
was for board Of prisoners. In forty
three of the counties and tive cities
criminal expenses were SIS u month
and under; in twenty eight counties
and four cities. $50 a month and
under; in twenty counties and one
city, 500 and under; in nine coun-
ties and nine cities, over 800 a
month each.
Prisoners in Jail
The largest number OF Jail pris-
oners on the road at one time was
800, while in the county and city
jails on August 31st there were ABS
prisoners, with no report from Bris-
toI and panville.
In a communication To Superin-
tendent Wood, OF the State penitcn-
tiary. Governor Mann cites these facts
and ssNs
Not Required BY Law.
In our discussion this afternoon
il did not tlpear that the jailers Of
counties and cities are required bs
law To report to the uperintendent
If the penitentiaTF the prisoners
committed To their iails. but the con
ference held this afternoon felt Suru
that the Judges nd the jailers would
cooperate with you. and requested
ire TIA write this letter. s1isSestins
that you take up this matter with
the Judges and jailers Of the several
counties and cities of the State. to the
end that a plan may be devised by
which you Will have a report on the
first and fifteenth of each month Of
tHc HhBabtI u vi ispltsi = SutJ''i ~
road work in all Of the iails of the
state. ana that you communicate the
aggregate number Of prisoners, as
soon as known to YOU, to the state
highway commissioner, and together
determine where they shall be sent
for work on roads.
1T is needless for me 10 express
to you and the other members of the
conference my appreciation of the in
terest manifested in furthering work
for good roads in Virginia"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

mother. She said that she was Con-
federate woman and a child of God.
After the dismissal of her son she be-
came wildly exultant. clapping her
hands, embracing her son and utter
ing praises to Justice Crutchfield and
a higher Judge
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
HARRIS DISMISSED
IN POLICE COURT

= II. Harris. charged with vio-
iatinE the "movc-on" ordinance, was
dismissed yesterday IN, Police court.
Mayor AInslie, CITY Attorney III. Y
Pollard and Major Werner were pres
ehi A. the hearing AT the request Of
Justice Grutchfieid IN
According 10 witnesses Harris was
writing memorandum when ordered
To move by Policeman Gibson. He
Iefaaad Il, nudge. and war placed
under arrest City Attorney Pollard
stated that there was no evidence 10
convict. and Harris was dtsmtsssd
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
Hearing Continued.

The preliminary hearing OF John
White, co1ored, charged With stabbinr
Alexander Coles with a knife, was
continued in Police court yesterday
morning TO October 18th.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
ANN DUN CE MEN
Mace Gay Band

This Famous Band con-
sists OF Is Soloists, and will
give Concerts in Industrial
Hall every morning II to
1880 O'Clock and also in the
afternoon and night in front
Of the grand stand
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
Virginia Mechanics
Institute

Richmond'H Night school of Technology
Registration begins September ia
1914, ZOO TO $50 r. NJ
School begins September IS lstz.
Z FRANK w. DUKE.
Superintendent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
Congress
of Air Graft

Bal DON Sensations.
Unrivalled Aeronauts.
II Parachute Drops from
One Balloon by J Men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs, Frank b., Quest have
slsken q house On Park avenue for
y M!.ntee,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

United States Cavalry Troops.
Expert Marching, Riding. etc,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
SPECIAL AUCTION

For the benefit OF farmers who wish their herds
he Association has arranged sell lot Of the above stol
auction Friday and Saturday October ith and 18th
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

Will present nearly 100 head,
all breeds. including the best
exhibit of the finest ilocks in
the United States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

All DC 5t&0w
Percheron. { | y d c dale,
Standard Roadster, Thorough
bred, Hackney, Saddle Horses,
Draft Teams, Jacks, etc.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28

Mrs Mary Wilson entertained at
an attractive card party fhurFuay
morning at her home in Waynesboro.
Her guests included Misses Gertrude
Carter, ur richmond; virginia Hem
derson. Kitty Coiner. Blandine Conner.
Lucille Fox. Helen Conner, Bessie
Austin. .Ch.riine Nigel and Virginia
I "A herr
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-28
Mime. CALVERT
HARRY HENRY

VIII Sing to Beat the
Band every day in front
OF the Grand Stand.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15
= ++++++++*++++++++*
: LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
: a.**+++*++*++++++*+s

+ 4. 4. + + + I. + + + + + + + + + + + 4. :.
See Webster for Cobs. Phone 80. "a.
w. H. Smith of Menlo was an Audu-
bon caller Tuesday.
G. r. Spangler of Walnut was here
ON business Tuesday.
Roscoe Turner of Anita transacted
business here Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Orchestra came to
Audubon Tuesday noon.
The deep artesian is now down about
200 feet and the work is progressing
nicely.
Will Coyne who suffered broken
leg two weeks ago is getting along
nicely.
A. NJ. Fuller went to Omaha, Satur.
day to visit over Sunday with his
family.
Owen Davis and son, Ralph, returned
home, Saturday from a business trip to
| Weston.
Mr.. E. J. Freeman has been confined
to his home since New Years with rheu.
matism.
Fodder Schmidt was over from Grant
last week for visit with his parents
and friends.
John Ward returned home Tuesday
from Upton and Carroll where we went
on business.
John Butterton who visited with his
brother and sister in Pocahontas returned
home, Saturday.
DIR. J. X. Donaldson went down to
Anita, Saturday, to visit over Sunday
with his parents.
Carl Hoover went up to Manning,
Saturday, to fix the machine for the
picture show management.
w. F. Earhart returned to his home
in Atlantic, Saturday, after visit here
with j. G.. Davis and wife.
Ward g. Weighton sold one of their
big black horses last Thursday to B. F.
Elder, the Chicago horse buyer
Mrs. r. w. Black came to Audubon
this week from De Sofa to visit with her
parents, Geo. McNary and wife.
Mrs. A. Ferguson returned home
from Manning, Saturday, where she
visited with Sam Hunter and family.
For sale, a Sandwich hay press near
ly new, at bargain. Enquire of G. S.
AIRY or Fred Jones. rcd.
Man and wife want work on a farm
at same place. No children. Cali or
phone No. 10 A. 1-21 Audubon II.
Herman Rachel, arrived home, Sat-
urday evening from an extended visit
at Canton, Ohio, with relatives. He de.
parted yesterday for Roswell, S. D.,
where he will work during the spring
and summer months.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15
STATE OF IOWA. -,
ATynrnnN rnTrsyupxy 4 30.

STATE OF IOWA &C
AUDUBON COUNTY %
We. E. Bilharz. President and H. NJ.
BilharZ. Cashier of bank above
named do solemnly swear that the fore
going statement is full, true and cor
rect, to the best of our knowledge and
belief, and that the assets therein set
forth are bona fide the property of said
bank in its corporate capacity, and that
no part of the same has been loaned or
advanced to said bank for the purpose
of being exhibited as portion of its
assets.
E. BnHARZ, President
III. VI. BILHARZ, Cashier
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence by E. Bilharz and III.
NJ Bilharz, this 18th day of February
1912
CHAs. E. NELSON. Notary Public
in and for Audubon County.
tsEALl
Attested by G. II. SAMPSON and NJ. T.
FOLEY, Directors.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15

A
Miss Lou Bagley came to Audubon,
Thurday evening, for an extended visit
with her brother, Charles and family.
Chef Caldwell of Harlan, who was
here on business for over a week, went
to Lorah, Saturday, on business and to
visit.
Miss Mary Mcclure who was very
sick and under doctors care has re-
covered and is able to be at her work
again.
T. B. Kerwin went up to Carroll,
Saturday, to meet his daughter. Marga.
ret, who has been attending school al
Dunlap
Mrs. J. F. Frazier departed Tuesday
for Chicago to purchase the spring
stock of goods for her big store, and Wis.
it with friends.
Miss Edwina Meyers of Chicago, who
spent week here with ]. F. Frazier
and family, left for Shenandoah Tues.
day on business.
H. j. Cooley of Atlantic, was in Au
dubon Tuesday on his way to Carroll,
where he was called to look after some
business matters.
Theo. Manion returned to his home
in Logan, Saturday, following,a pleas
ant visit here with his aunt, Mrs. T. B
Kerwin and family.
To show how we'll the home talent
play, "A Modern Annanias" was liked
Will Crone walked all the way dowr
from Ross to see it,
A few fine Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockerels for sale if taken soon. Phone
26B Manning. or address Mrs. Fred
G.. Rice, Gray, Iowa.
H. A. Wissler of Wiota was here
Saturday, on his way to Carroll to at
tend the funeral of his little nephew, g
son of his brother, Ed.
Rev. G. B. Christensen returned tc
Audubon Tuesday from Wahoo, Neb.
where he visited with his daughter
who is studying music there.
Dr. Donaldson proved so good a mas
ter of fabricating, Friday night that
there is no doubt but what he can make
one believe they have toothache,
whether you have or not.
Herman Schrader went to Des Moines
Monday to visit with friends, so he said
We heard he went to Casey on differ
emit errand, but NUNS" the word un.
til we find out for certain.
Nat McFadden departed Saturday fol
st. Louis, Mo-, to join his wife and
daughter, Alice. The latter has beer
in sanatarium there for some time
suffering with infantile paralysis
Scarlet fever has broken out in the in
stitution and Mr. McFadden wished tt
get his child out before a quarantine
is placed. They arrived home Monday
evening and the parents are hopeful Of
the daughters complete recovery, which
we hope will prove true.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15

MONEY TO LOAN ALLOW RATES
With optional payments. Complete
set of Abstract Books to all land in
Audubon County, kept up-to- date. In
surance written. Chas. 6agley.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-02-15
Statement
OF the Condition of
The Farmers State Bank

Organized under the laws of Iowa,
located at Audubon, county of Au
dubon, at the close of business on
the 18th day of February 1912,
made to the Auditor of State.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
How's This? Z?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure:
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o..
We, the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
Toledo, O.
Ealps Catarrh Cure is taken inter,
nally, acting directly upon, the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price 70 cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists,
Take Halls Family Pills for cons1l-
patton.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
A Memory.

I sit alone, in my room tonight,
And think of her dear, sweet face
Here, where I miss the tender light
OF her loveliness and grace.
I read her letters over again
The letters she wrote last year;
The faded flow ers in the folds remain
AS her dear hand placed them there.
All, little she thought when these flow
ers she pressed
For the heart that odored her so,
They'd soon be here, above her breast,
And she in the dark, below.
But the beat of her holy heart was
stilled
Ere the voice in it's depth could
speak,
and the Angel of Death in his anger
chilled
The Rose of Life on her cheek.
Why should I read her letters o'er?
Can they bring her back, as of old?
The hand that penned them can write
no more
The lips that kissed them are cold.
Dear! we shall meet when this life is
past
Under the dawn and Gew,
And Life will break on my life at last
When dream in the dark with you.
Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
Bitten BY Rat.

The many friends of Mr.. John h.
Link of the. Bethia section will regret
to know that he is seriously sick with
blood poison. He was bitten by rat
about two weeks ago and nothing was
thought of 1t at first until blood poison
developed. 1t is believed that he will
recoyer.-Abbeville Medium.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22

Wash out cid sores. fostering wounds
and ulcers with DARBY'S PROPHY-
LACTIC FLUID. 1t is wonderful
disinfectant and healing remedy. 1t
heals up running sores of long stand
ing that will not yield to an ordinary
liniment, because it destroys poisonous
germs, cleanses the sore of foul matter
and helps nature to repair the damag-
ed flesh. Price 80 cts. Sold by All
Druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22

J.W. Jordan, a we'll known dentist
of Hopkinsville, KY, recently had an
operation for his kidney trouble, but
he says: 1.-The first real relief ! got
was after taking Foley Kidney Pills.
They eased the terrible pain IN my
back and accomplished more good
than anything I had tried. l gladly
recommend rhem..'
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22

Mrs. Rose A. Freeman, Clifford, Va,
says they have long used Foley's
Remedies and want to say good
word for them. She writes: 'fo'ey
Kidney Pills cured my husband OF a
long standing kidney trouble, after he
had taken other medicines without re-
lief. We would not be without Foley
& Co.'s medicines in our house for
many times their COST
Kaufmaun Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
Rilly Felix's Letter

To the Editor OF Ihe Dispatch.
Carriers Nos. and have had some
thrilling experiences recently by way
Of accidents, misfortunes, calamities,
~ etc., OF which we may have occa-
sion to say something later.
The Athens Graded school recently
closed under the leadership of Prof. j.
l.. Amick, of Chaplin. Before leaving
the Young ladies gave him a Leap
Year party at the residence of w. T.
FalIaw, where he boarded.
The young folks enjoyed themselves
with games, music, etc., with Mrs. MI.
H. Sightler, as leader, after which
Mrs. Felix served refreshments of
which all partook to the good health
of the Prof. He will be a candidate
for the house in the approaching elec-
ton, and as the Fork needs man, we
would like to see him landed, and
should he fail he has another string to
his bow and Judging from the progress
made at the party and it being Leap
Year, he's bound to be elected, tho it
takes "Pounds" to do it.
At this writing Mrs. G. S. Cook on
route is desperately ill, but trust that
she will be o. k. soon.
The candidates are bobbing up slow
ly. Come on, boys, don't be bashful;
CASTOR expects to put winning man
(?) in the field for supervisor and
should we do so We hope to see him
landed.
Swansea will put out good man
we'll qualified with ripe experience as
a teacher, for superintendent of edu-
cation. This part of the county de-
serves some consideration and we
would like to see him elected.
Sandy Run will, in all probability,
put man in the field for the House
who knows the needs of the laboring
class of people and who will work for
the same. g..
Happy congratulations to the senior
editor. May peace, pleasure and pros
perity attend him!
The Sharpe Hill school closed re-
Gently with an entertainment of
high order. Prof. J. V. Smith was
the principal.
Our hearts go out in sympathy to
our old friend, q. Taylor, in the death
of his loving companion. She was q
good woman. The church and COM
munity will greatly miss her. She
was very considerate.
Our fr1end and brother, John How
ell of war fame, was buried at Sardis
a few days ago. Gone but not forgot
ten.
Iwould like to write more of these
best sainted loved ones, but my letter
has already grown too lengthy.
The health Of the happy Felix fam
ily at this time is at par.
There are some other things would
like to write about, but will close for
this time.
With success to The Dispatch force,
all the candidates both political and
otherwise, all the readers of the paper
as well as all the farmers, am your
Billy Felix.
CASTOR, May 10, 9ll2.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-05-22
Elecfed State Chairman.

Thursday morning the State Demo
cratic executive committee elected
John Gary Evans Of Spa,tanburg
chairman; Col D. j. Griffith, vice
chairman. The chairman was en-
powered to select a secretary at sala-
ry of $50 each election year. Gen.
Willie Jones was elected treasurer.