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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
CHAPTER |
"onc Can Be But What One is Born

what prominent member Of the fraternity
Z crooks Thirty-fye years IS a long span OF tn
bridge OF he. matter a ma
ana who Ike myself has been rover
these must have contained many stirring events
believing it possible that few OF The adventures tina
have happened Will prove Of interest shall relat
them
Before plnnsns into the narrative wish
regarding myself. how started in life: nov
! began to steal. and how 1 got into jail where
am and have been FOR some time in the peniten
tary remain here Tor considerable period
busy blsiling world. It IS but reason
allie to suppose that / nave had ainrio thni
over my Ne and zap the units or my career Al
the result ~ this truthfuiy say that do no
moan complain ana regret the past There are man!
useless Every my life came ia direct obetienc
beyond my comprehension. The attributes form
mentality being evil and evi having boon in tn
ascendant have been compelled TO obey and my IL"
IN the aggregate has been evil. crook and All
ashamed BECAUSE l psychological enigma.
am southerncr by birth entered into NE an'
reared plantation situated in the lower sec
the border states. Tho genealogical tree
Of my family was planted in America 10y sturdy
Swede IN the 1861 aud that day until 1850 h'
iFoad acres descended from father to SON
In tic 1859. the death OF my grandfather
the old plantation divided all being sold except
10 which stood the house building
and quarters This became the property OF my brother
his death it passed his son. who stll ro
tsins it.
was horn on St Valentines day 1870 The event
was hailed JOY tile grandchild
ths had IN the course ana also
because mother deeply loved by my grandfather
and grandmother My mother fuil-blooded Irish
woman and a devout Roman Catholic. she had bear
educated a convent she brought up all her chill
dren tho Catholic faith Negroes were tim,
my playmates. Even my heart tc
old Msmuy Louise. 20 whom was mammys l!ttlo hoy
My fostertrotner Bil was three weeks senior, and
when he already installed double
cradle. lay the mead. in SILK and lace while
image carved In ebony lay at tho foot in plain
might become the only tho
the ohoitel OK burden. but during
his days % infancy lie tendery cared FOR
his white brother.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-07
Il Medical College, Phila dclphin.

oper the pages together clearing up o5scuritics,
striking ont things adding other things chang
ing many things. He the author, and l am tho
editor When he died he aoiiled the MSS. to me-
Many Of has tales arc certainly true. Warden Nc
he"ty OF the Eastern Peniteaiary, and er-Chief of
Detoct'ros James DonG9hy hare told ne So h, re-
9ord TO Others, haze Of kno,cing hoio
accnrate they may DC
= kno,o not 'chat the truth may be-
tel the tale as 't,cas told to me-"
Dunlap ioeH cducotcd, understood French,
read much, and ras particularly fond Of history and
Socoiog9 He lcas an crcoHent colrers0tiouaist and
good hand at 'drrative. He had sense OF hi,por,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
LOCALS TO PLAY MT. ANGEL
Dallas Basket Ball Team Will Go
After Collegers Scalps Tonight.

After a rest of two weeks the Dal-
las basket ball team will play the
fast Mt. Angel five at that place
tonight. Although arrangements
have not been completed it is prob
able that the locals will play Sa-
lem team in this city next week,
Several dates have already been made
for next month with some OF the
fastest teams in the Northwest, the
basket ball season in many of the
universities is just opening and dates
are being made. 1t is probable that
Multnomah will come in two weeks
and other strong fives have bee1
scheduled. The University Of Wash
ington has written for date and a
game will be arranged with thai
team probably during February
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
CLUB TO GIVE MUSICALE
Entertainment For Benefit Of Schol-
arship Loan Fund at Woodman
Hall Tuesday Night.

Under the auspices Of the Wom-
ems club of Dallas, an entertain
ment-musical and literary-is to be
given at Woodman hall next Tues
day night, January 16, for the ben
eft Of the scholarship loan fund of
the state federation Of women S
clubs. The club has fortunately OBJ
tanned the assistance of Mrs. Fred
l.. Olson, very charming singer of
Portland, and she will appear a NUM-
ber of times on the program in so
los of more than usual attractive
ness. Mrs. Gladys Henderson, of
Salem, an accomplished reader, will
also take part Two Of Dallas we'll
known vocalists, Miss Alice Grant
and Miss Opal McDevitt, are also
to be heard in solos, The following
is the program announced:
Solo, "Since We Parted" Allerton,
Mrs. Fred Olson.
O0lO, 10 You, Oley speaks, MIS-
Fred Olson.
Reading, Mrs. Gladys Henderson.
Solo, "a Resolve" Fontenailles,
Mrs. Fred Olson,
Solo, Miss Opal McDevitt.
Reading, Mrs. Gladys Henderson.
Solo, cat Parting" Rogers, Mrs.
Fred Olson.
Reading, Mrs. Gladys Henderson.
Solo, "April Song" Newton, Mrs
Fred Olson.
Solo, Miss Alice Grant.
Solo, "America," with spectacular
scenery, Mrs. Fred Olson and Mrs
Gladys Henderson.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
To Give Concert.

The Dallas Band is rehearsing reg
ularly for a concert to be given
sometime in February. Those who
recall the fine performance given by
the organization last spring will be
glad to have the opportunity OF
again attending.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
A Medicine

That lives ten years must have mer-
# DR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey has
been sold for sixteen years, and safes
have increased every year. 80 you
run no risk. We guarantee 1t. for
sale at Stafrin's drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Lodge Notice.

A A stated communication OF
NN Jennings Lodge, No. 9, A. F. &
~ A. NJ, will be held in Masonic
Hall, Friday, January II. Work in
M. M. degree. All members are re-
ouested to be present. Visiting
brethren cordially invited. By order
of the w. M.
WALTER MUIR, Secy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
S26 Reward.

For information that will lead to
the arrest and conviction Of the per-
son or persons who have been steal
ing chickens from the slaughter
house west of town, we will pay the
sum of $25.
DALLAS MEAT COMPANY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Nezus of City and County

sgal blanks for sale at this Office
B.,ter L. Tooze, Jr, Lawyer New
Il Building
co.tlo was a Portland Wis
al this week.
\ croisan, of Salem, was in
.;tr ~. Yesterday on business.
: 1obn E. Smith has returned
i II, a visit with relatives IN Pof'-
IA.
Il Hepzer and John Yost, OF
y Gnn we're in the city on business
dnesday.
p,,ntv School Supervisor H. Il:
|.,ons our,y was a visitor at the Eola and
.onwood schools this week.
,dies, and gentlemen's suits
aned, pressed, called for or; and 1.,.Dt de-
rr srsd, Mcknight, 514 Mill street
'u..douarters of the Oregon Fire
isf Association will be found In
|som q, New Bank Building al
il head Of the stairs.
pov y. Lester Fields, pastor OF
Il Methodist church, went to South
slem Yesterday to conduct the fu-
sral Of a former parishoner.
1udge D. P. Stoufer, who has been
MINED to his home for the past
.pbt weeks, was able to be about
6wn town Wednesday for the first
bne,
Is. TAYLOR Jones, superintendent
the Salem, Falls City 4 Western
|ailway, has returned from a trip
] Lamar, Missouri, where he accom-
hpied his mother on her way home
fter a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ones in this city.
Deputy Sheriff J. E. Richter is tax
ID a vacation in Los Angeles. A
pw days ago he disappeared with
grip in his hand and all efforts
b the part of his friends to learn
Is destination we're unavalllng'
'onsequently they were much sur
rised Tuesday night to receive post
ards from him announcing his safe
rrival in the city to the south. tie
expected home soon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Millions of Bottles

4 DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey used
lnnually is good evidence that it is
good remedy for Lagippe, coughs,
'oldS and all throat and bronchial
roubes. Look for the Bell on the
bottle. At Stafrin's drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Dr Rell's Pine-Tar-Hone

Is a household word in every state
in the union as well as in several
foreign countries. For Grippe, Colds,
Cougbs. Asthma and throat troubles
If Is the best. Look for the Bell on
the bottle. For sale at Stafrin's.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
When You See the Bell

On the bottle you have our guaran-
Zee that you are getting the best
60 cough and cold remedy. DR.. Bells
flne-Iar-Honey has millions of sat
ished users. Sold at Stafrin's drug
store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12

A cordial invitation is extended to
III to be present. A box of bonbons
bill be given to each couple. Skates
bill only be sold to couples. AT the
Skating Rink Tuesday, January To-.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Principals Club Meeting.

A meeting of the school princi-
pals club Of Polk county will be
held next Saturday evening in the
Office of County Superintendent Sey-
mour, beginning at 7:30.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Reading Section Meeting.

A meeting of the reading section
Of the Women's club of Dallas will
be held Wednesday afternoon, Janu-
ay II, at 2::3O p. m, at the home
Of Mrs. Mark Hayter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
What Can We Saw

More than if you are not satisfied
after using Sutherland's Eagle Eye
Salve We will refund your money.
25c at Stafrin's drug store.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
Tn Salem Hospital.

Roy Gee, of Salt Creek, who Is an
inmate of the Salem hospital, was
onerated on Tuesday and is getting
along satisfactorily.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
What Strangers
Say of the
New Book Store

81 want to congratulate yo1
on your splendid stock OF mag
azines and periodicals.; Portland
has nothing better" said a mem
ber of the visiting Portland bas-
ketball team who dropped into
our store the other day.
"The most complete stock of
magazines in any Oregon town,
declare the travelling men-large
numbers of whom are now among
our steady customers.
1t is hardly necessary to add
that we are glad to hear them
say it. for it all helps to adver-
tise Dallas as well as our own
place of business.
We want you to call and see
our new store and the many
lines of goods that were never
carried in Dallas before. We
want to make our stock so com
plete that it will not be neees-
sarv for you to send single dol
lar out of Polk county for any
article in the Book, Stationery
or Office Furniture line. We are
making our stock bigger and bet
ter every day, and we need your
help and your suggestions IN
making it complete.
Trade has been good every day
since we opened the new store.
and we want to build up a book
and stationery business here II
Dallas that will make Us fully
deserving Of your patronage.
Come in and look over oul
stock. whether you wish TO bu.
ar not. Make yourselves at hom'
with the books and magazines
You viii always be welcome
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12

Emma Peterson, who has been SICK
at her home in Salem, has been
brought to the Dallas hospital by
her guardian, H. S. Butz, for treaf-
ment. She was threatened with al
attack of typhoid fever, but is I'M
proving.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
To PLAY at Salem.

The La Creole basket ball team
will 90 to Salem today to play me
team of the Capitol Business col
lege there tonight
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12

~ know that with proper care
with Brown Leghorn hens" says
Mr.. Card, 81 can take 300 hens and
clear $1,000 year quite easily, sell
ling everything at the market price. y
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12

County Commissioner William Rid
dell has gone to Willamina to look
after road matters.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-12
DALLAS MAN PROVES THAT
POLK POULTRY DOES PAY
Clears $229.78 in One Year From
Small Flock of Brown Leg
horns and Turkeys.

Another proof that "Polk Poultry
pays" is furnished in statement
given The Observer by J. M. Card
of this city in regard to what he has
made from his flock during the year
of 1911. He has Is Brown Leghorn
hens and two turkey hens. The Leg
horns laid 800 dozen eggs during the
II months, an average of nearly 172
eggs each. In addition to the num-
ber of eggs they laid, the Leghorns
Matched all the turkey eggs and car
ed for the young turkeys and hatch
ed and cared for 100 chicks besides.
Mr.. Cards figures are as follows !:
$50 doz. eggs ............. S 92.28
Cockerels sold at 2 lbs. ..... 1880
Pullets sold ......... 25.OO
$12978
Turkeys sold $13750
Total receipts ....... $26728
Feed bought .............. S $3.50
Net profit $229.78
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
LAUREL.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
LAUREL Md, December Z, 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spaldng Flannery spent
Thanksgiving with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Flannery. on German ave-
nue.. Miss Elizabeth Gilbert has been
visiting relatives in Baltimore. Miss
Bertha Butler has returned from a visit
to Philadelphia. Mrs. ]. Winnamore and
son were the guests of Mrs. r. H. Glib
bons this week. Mrs. l.. NJ. Innerarity
gave reception Friday evening at her
home on Lafayette avenue in honor of
her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lewis A. In
nerarity, who is visiting her. Rev. d. III.
Martin of Frostburg, Nd, visited friends
in LAUREL the past week. minstrel
show for the benefit of the Laurel Free
Library was given FRIDAY night at the
Academy Of Music. Mr.. F. Knowlton en-
tertained officials of the Laurel Free Lii
brary Association Wednesday evening of
this week. Miss Mabel Thawley has re-
turned to Washington after spending
with her parents. Capt.
F. c. Billiard Of the United States Marine
Corps visited friends in Laurel during the
week Mr.. and Mrs. Bealer have return
ed from their wedding trip through the
west Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Phelps have
returned from a visit to New York. Mrs.
Freund who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Anait, has returned to her home in
Gainesville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Riverdale.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

/
RIVERDALE, Md, December Z. 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burlingame spent
Sunday with friends in Cape Henry. Va.
Mrs. William A. Donovan of East River
dale spent Thanksgiving with her sister.
Mrs ]. Norman Sioussa of Lanham.
Miss Marie A. Blundon was the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter NJ. Davidson of
Clarendon. Va. on an automobile trip
to Point Lookout to spend Thanksgiving
Miss Anna Mccarthy returned Wednes-
day after spending the week in Balti-
more. Mrs. G. A Meyer entertained the
Evening Srs FIVE HUNDRED 6Sa w sns M1
Charles E. steinmeyer carrying off the
prizes Mrs 7. +. O'Neill will entertain
the club next at her home in East River
dale. Col. ]. J. MCGEE and daughter
and her two children were dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles +. Steinmeyer
Thursday. Col. H. Martin Williams and
Mrs. Jessie L. Lane dined with Mrs. Jes-
sic l.. Munroe of Washington. at her
apartment in the Cecil. Other guests were
Mrs. W. D. Mackenzie of Washington.
Master Arthur and Miss Dorothy Nc
Knew celebrated their seventh and fifth
birthday at the home of their parents on
Lincoln avenue THANKSGIVING day: Those
invited were Joseph and Paul Waters,
Frank Gather. Robert Caruthers, Ed
ward Becker Edward Campbell. Wilbur
Peck, Arthur and Raymond Mcknew,
Gladys Becker. Hilda Gather. Catherine
and Mary Held. Irene Campbell. Dorothy
McKnew. Mr. and Mrs. H. II. Peck. Mr..
and Mrs, n. L. McKnew. Mrs. Edward
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Mcknew
and Miss Grace McKnew. Judge and
Mrs. II. T. De Groot and children spent
Sunday with Mrs. De Groots sister, Mrs.
NJ W. Flynn of Baltimore. Mrs William
Fox of Indian Head. Md, spent Tuesday
and Wednesday of this week with Mrs.
George ]. and Fred W. Held. Miss Marie
Chase entertained a number of young
friends at her home in East Riverdaae
at birthday party Wednesday last. Miss
Marie Blundon is visiting friends in Alex
andria. Mr. Emil Lambelet returned
Saturday after spending several days
with friends in New York. Capt. George
b. Read returned this week from a bust
ness trip through the south. Mr.. Perry
Crandall and family have moved into
their old home on Madison avenue Mr.
E. G. Fahrney OF Washington is now oc-
cupying his new home on Maple avenue,
Shepherds subdivision. The annual en-
tertainment of the Mothers Club to the
husbands of the members and invited
the home of Mrs. r. F. O'Neill, in East
Riverdale. Despite the disagreeable
weather, quite number were present, and
an enjoyable evening was spent. Music
and dancing were the order of the even
ing. and Mrs. Charles Dunlap presided
at the piano. Refreshments We're de-
lightfully served, and after singing "Auld
Lang Syne" the guests departed. Present
We're Mr., and Mrs ]. A. Seay Mr. and
Mrs. ]. L. Shipley, Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. Donovan, Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. O'Neill,
Mr.. and Mrs ]. r. Risdon, Mrs Charles
Lewis, Col. J. L. MCGEE and Mr.. Il. c.
Wheeler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Know Your City.
rom the Cleveland News,

from the Cleveland News.
The recommendation Of City Clerk Col.
Inns that the pupils in the higher grade
schools should be given the opportunity
of becoming acquainted with the more
important Of the city ordinances and
with the methods of the municipal gov.
eminent is one that deserves serious
consideration.
This Is already being done I'm Chicago
and Newark. n. J., with the most salts.
factory results. The school children
there are manifesting the keenest inter.
est i'm the subject They are quick to
perceive that the knowledge impaired
closely affects them I'm their everyday
life and will constantly become moro
valuable to them as they grow older.
They are more eager to acquire Il than
the knowledge contained in the ordinary
text books.
Too little is known by the average
citizen OF the local government under
which he lives. That is at the root or
practically all municipal misadministra-
ton. The interest in that subject aroused
in school children is likely to- remain
with them through life. In what better
easier and simpler way can the civic
quality OF Cleveland be improved?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Hot Springs.
Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The star.
HOT SPRINGS, Va. December Z, 1912.
M. E. ingalls,, jr., son of Melville r. In
gals of Washington conducted deer
hunt at the close of the season at the
camp established by the Fassifern Hunt
Club last Saturday that in many re-
spects broke all established records. Mrs
ingalls,, his wife, for one thing shot the
largest deer taken in this part of the
state since the season opened and the
only one on record as being shot by a
woman.
Mrs. ingalls, feat was the more remark
able because she shot with a rifle from
the back of a fractions horse, while the
deer, 225-pound buck, was in full run
in rough country on Back Creek mountain
about fifteen miles from the homestead.
Mr.. and Mrs. ingalls, were accompanied
by Mrs. Clendenin j. Ryan. who have
tried without success to stock their p OIO-
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall
was to have made one of the company,
but failed to arise in time for the start
was made by automobile before daylight.
At the hunting camp the trio mounted
horses sent over the night before and
started into the mountains with number
of hunters and Tate Sterrett, master OF
the Fassifern Hounds. Mr.. Ryan and
Mr.. Ingalls, took stands near runways,
while Mrs. ingalls, followed the hounds
with the master. The dogs jumped four
deer. the master getting one of the
others. Mrs. ingalls, shot hers at hum
dyed yards with rifle, but he jumped up
and ran for nearly two miles
Late arrivals from Washington include
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cutter, H. r. Car
rell, L. de Bach, Mr.. and Mrs. John J.
Dun, J. II. Edwards Miss Annie r.
Moore. w. Salisbury and T. L. Townsend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
Annapolis.
cial Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ANNAPOLIS. Md. December Z. 1912.
Gov and Mrs. Goldsborough left We'd
nesday for Richmond, Va, to attend
the congress of governors. The govern
or on his return will be a dinner guest
of President Taft Saturday evening. Mrs.
wife of the superintendent of
foot ball squad at a reception
Wednesday afternoon, from to 6, and
at luncheon Saturday at II O'Clock
Mrs. Gibbons was assisted by the young
err smart set, to whom special invitations
were sent. Mrs. Walter S. Harshman,
wife of Prof. Harshman of the Naval
Academy. entertained at auction bridge
Wednesday and Friday evenings Mrs.
l. *. Seymore and Mrs. F. D. Harms
have returned to Annapolis and are
stopping on Hanover street until the re-
turn of Lieut.. Commander Harms U. $.
Navy. Lieut.. and Mrs. Lawrence +.
Reifsnider of the navy. who We're recently
married in this city, have returned from
their honeymoon and will spend some
time visiting the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James NJ. Munroe of West street
Mrs Reifsnder was formerly Miss Louise
NJ MunrOe.
Mrs. s. Tagert Steele of Baltimore gave
handsomely appointed luncheon yester-
day afternoon al her home on West
Madison street. that city, for Miss Rosa
mond Randall, daughter of Postmaster
Daniel r. Randall of Annapolis, one of
this seasons debutantes. Prof. Joseph
A. Wilmer and Mrs. Wilmer have return
ed to their home on Randall place from
their summer home at Smith river. Mr..
and Mrs. Sylvester of Augusta, Ga.
daughter. Mrs. Chew, wife of Prof.
John Chew, Murray Hill. Miss Purple and
Mrs. Kohler OF Columbia, Pa, are visit
ing Mrs. McMackin, Hanover street.