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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

dismemberment Of the body, and the
commlssary hoped to discover evil
dence Of this in the house which polrs
DO had occupied in the Rue Masafln.
He proceeded there, In company with
the accused, who was strongly guard
ed by two policemen. Xoirbo'a former:
lodgings were now occupied b a yotus
inafrIed couple, but with the aid 81
the janitor the furniture was swiftly
rearranged as it had been during YoiT.S
hos occupancy. Under the window
had been the tallor's bench, with q
sewing machine upon its right, A
chest Of drawers stood opposite the
fireplace, with n stove. chairs and the
bed in an alcove formed by two tan
cupboards. In the middle Of the room
was a large, round table.
YoiFbo was brought In and placed
in chair between the policemen. He
looked on with sneerlng smile while
the furniture was being reaTrangedsi
betraying no anxiety. It was clears
that lie felt convinced that the crime
could not be brought home 10 him,
One popularity in the room had
struck NJ. Mace at the moment Of Iiis
first entrance. The died floor sIoped
downward from the window toward
the he'd in the recess. He had also
gathered, from the position of the fur
in which there was space 10 move
around freely was that occupied ~
the circular table. The commissary
concluded, therefore, that, II the muIs
der had been committed In Voirbo!s
room, 1t must have been near thu
table, and that the dlsmembernent
had probably been performed tipons
Taking up a pitcher full OF water.
he exclaimed;
81 perceive slope in the floor. Now,
II a body was cut up on this table the
flow of blood would have followed this
slope. ANY other fluid thrown down
here must follow the same direction.
| viii empty this pitcher upon tho
floor, and we will see what happens,
The water flowed straight toward
the bed and collected under Il In two
large pools. The place indicated was
sponged dry and a mason was fetched
to take up the tiles Of the floor
quantity Of dried blood, which had
evidently percolated the intefstiees
between the tiles, was found below.
Yoirbo's washing Of his floor. had not
removed the fatal evidences
Voirbo, completely overcome. then
and there made full confession Of his
crime. He had killed Bodassas be said,
In order to obtain the money which
the miser had refused him. He dls,
patched him withsa blow from one OF
the fiatlrons and then cut his throat
disposing Of the body In the manner
Indicated beforehand.
''And the head?" asked NJ! Mace.
"a weighted It with molten lead.
dropped through the mouth and ears.
and sunk It In the bottom of the
Seine
Yoirbo committed suicide almost i'm.
medlately after his reception It lh.
gas, the great prison OF Paris. While
waiting his turn to be inscribed upon
the prison register he tore open & long
loaf which he was carrying under his
arm, took out a razor blade, and cut
his throat
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20
Voirb6s washing Of his floor had ii
removed The fatal aYidences

Il, too. am upon a clue" NJ. Mace
answered. But as for those ad.
dresses-will you let me have them?9
Yoirbo took out a pocketbook, and,
IN doing so, let fall card, The com
missary stopped, picked 1t up, and re.
turned 1t, but not without a rapid
glance which showed him that 1t was
that OF d large steamship company.
Voirho evidently contemplated flight.
M. Mace glanced up at his assistants.
ARREST and search him. he said
quietly.
yoirbo started, put his hand to his
coat pocket, and then, seeing himself
surrounded yielded to his fate.
In his pocket was n receipt for a
passage ticket taken IN the name of
Saba, for Havrc. Inquiry at the of:
fees of the company showed that
Saba corresponded in appearance to
voirbo. n. Mace conducted his nrls.
Dner to the prefecture and placed him
Mt the disposal of the presiding judge.
Then lie hurried away TO Voirbo's lodg.
ings.
There the commissary found Nine.
yoirbo and broke to her the news of
her husbands arrest. Proofs Of his
vilIainy were soon obtained, His wife
had brought him o dowry of $4,000
francs in French securities, payable to
bearer. These bonds were kept in a
small strong box, Of which Voirbo re.
taiued the key. With Madame yoir.
bo's permission the commissary forced
the box. 1t was empty. for the secur.
tiles had been removed, as we'll as
others to the value of 10000 francs,
which Vcirbo Mad brought as his share
toward the marriage settlement,
what securities we're they?' NJ.
Mace asked.
italian stock"
But where had Yoirbo secreted
them, pending his plans for. flight? A
thorough search Of the apartment
proved futile. But 1t did reveal sew:
eral things OF account clippings from
newspapers, for example, some giving
accounts OF other murder mysteries,
and others that followed the whole
progress OF the murder in the Rue Ma.
zarin. Two pairs of huge shears, re.
Gently sharpened, were discovereds
of various metals, of the kind used
by burglars; big butchers cleaver,
and hank Of cord similar 10 that
with which the parcels found in the
well had been tied NJ. Mace descend
ed to the cellar. Madame YoirbO pro-
testing that 1t was empty, except for
couple of casks of wine sent in
when they began housekeeping,
NJ. Mace persisted in examining the
cellar. He entered and discovered the
two casks, side by side. Passing a
light over them, he saw at once that
the bung in one stood out above the
head of the cask; closer investigation
revealed that a black string was at
tached to the lslng and led inside the
cask. The commissary pulled out the
bung, drew up the cord and with 1t a
small tin cylinder which. when forced
open, disclosed the whole OF the ItaI.
ian securities, less the one which had
been disposed Of.
The only weak point in the chain
of evidence now remaining was the
connection of Voirbo with the actual
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

It was agreed that NJ. Mace was to
accompany him to a revolutionary
meeting which he was to address III
the character Of a Republican orator,
being really q police spy.
NJ. Mace soon perceived that Voir-
hos cunning was a match for his own
astuteness. voirbo took the commits
sary to low haunt and introduced
him to former friend of the muir
lered man, drunkard and gambler
named Rifer, who, he limited, knew a
great deal more than he was disposed
to tell.
Although NJ. Mace was not TO be
thrown off the trail by this attempt of
Voirbo's to incriminate another, he
thought 1t well to set a watch upon
this Rifer and his friends. 1t was dis
covered beyond a doubt that they had
often been in company with Bodasse.
On one occasion Rifer had made use
of the expression, I'VE must get rid
Of the old man." He summoned Rifer
to his office and cross.quesLoned him
closely, us well as his friends These
proved a very satisfactory alibi-they
had been in prison at the time of the
murder.
Voirbo, meanwhile, had been hard
at work III his endeayor to inerimi.
nate Rlfer. plying him WITH drink I'M
til he was attacked with delirium tire.
mems. Rifer. in fit of insanity,
smashed up his furniture and threw
it into the street. He was arrested
and taken to an asylum, where he died
during the night,
Voirbo, having accomplished HIS
end, hoped that he would now be
able to shift the guilt effectively from
his own shoulders upon those Of the
dead man. Eager to learn the result
of his stratagem, he went boldly to
the commissary's office, and, when NJ.
Mace entered. he found Yoirbo stand
ing before him.
The commissary was resolved to ar.
rest the man Immediately. But he was
alone with him; the man was prob
ably armed. NJ. Mace handed him the
morning paper and excused himself
upon the ground that an important let
Ter had arrived which required an i'm
mediate answer. The letter that he
wrote, however, was to his secretary,
and he took 1t into the outer office and
left it on his secretary's desk, TO be
read by him upon his entrance. In it
he instructed him to close aud lock
all the doors and wait until he ruug
the bell At this summons the Office
manager was to enter the inner room,
make up the fire and remove the fire
irons. After that the secretary was
10 bring an imaginary letter for sig;
nature and afterward place himself
with his back to the window. A sec.
ond summons by the bell was to bring
in the two police officers on duty out
side, and they were TO take up posi-.
tons ready for the apprehension of
the murderer.
When all this hal been done the
commlssary turned to votrho,
you wished to see me about your
! friend Bodasse?" he asked.
Il can prove to you, monsieur, that
Rifer was the murderer" answered
Yoirbo. but there were ucconiplices
II have, their addresses"
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We offer One Hundred pcllass Re-
ward Tor any case d catafrh mat car.
10 be cured by IlalIs catafTh Cure
FL CHENEY G co., Toledo 9.
we. the 1nderslgned have known
j.. Cheney fof tie last Is years., and
belleye him perfectly honorable IN all
baslness transactions, aud financially
Hau8 daiafrh ctire is taken inter.
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Teslimoniais SEM nee Price f5c per
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by his linn
WAIDINe SINsSAN q MARVIN,
Whclssaie Druggists, Toledo, O..
bottle sold by an druggists
Take fInlls Family pills for consti.
pations
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

Coal dust, found in every bin, is
usually wasted Have 1t brought in a
scuttle and add sufficient water to
make it moist, Bank it upon the fire
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

|, An oxfordshire (England) farmer
has discovered in a field at Westdeld;
a fine specimen o. prehistoric ring
coinage. The coll which resembles a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

enings, us we'll as some material with
buttonholes, may now be bought by
the yard Hooks and eyes on tape
sold by the yard, is another great con
yenienee for the busy housewomah.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

curled caterpillar, has a solid gold
matrlx with regular traverse belts 81
a silver aIlos. Its Total weight IS ,
dgt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

and you will have no fault to find with
the result for hours =
Tape provided with eyslets for fast
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-01-20

yertise goods unless II woild my the
ad.reader to buy them
s.sii 1.-THE anlniefesllhs Stores ase.
Ianadyerllsea stores.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
UNION STEREOTYPERS,
FOOLED INTO STRIKE,
GIVEN NEW CHARTER

CHICAGO, Aug 19.-Chicago stereo-
typers who obeyed the Instructions Of
their international officers to return to
work after having been deceived into n
strike on the daily newspapers. have
organized new union. The charter
was received from international Presi-
dent James J. Freel, after the executive
board Of the Stereotypers and Elec-
trotypers international union had imam
inously commended the Chicago mem
bers for their loyalty to the labor
movement
The formation Of the new union
leaves the members OF the defunc'
stereotypers union No. outcasts from
the labor movement.
The new union has 40 members en-
pIoyed on all the daily newspapers. The
new organization refused membership
to President l. p. Straube and "A mum
Der Of other members of the old union
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
FOUGHT
BY UNION; DIDN'T AID
NEGRO FIREMAN BILL

H. Q. Teat, chairman Of the board
OF directors Of the Brotherhood OF Lo-
connective Engineers and Firemen in a
statement today opened a fight against
the e-election Of Representative wal
ter McElreath, of Fulton county be-
cause Of his attitude on the negro fire
man bill.
He charged that when the measure
was pending in the last legislature Nc
Elreath not only declined to aid its
passage in any way, but at all times
indicated opposition.
His statement declares that the rep
resentative refused TO discuss the
measure with representatives Of or
eanized labor but did take it up with
railroad officials and lobbyists. It calls
attention to the fact that Mr. Noel
reath introduced a bill providing an
appropriation for the education Of ne
groes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
CHICAGO BAR WILL
PROBE MEMBER FOR
BETRAYING BARROW

CHICAGO, Aug. t9-An investiga-
ton Of the connection of John r Har-
rington. Chicago lawyer. with the
bribery case Of Clarence s. barrow viii
he undertaken by the Chicago Bar as
ISOLATION. Announcement Of this came
following the verdict which acquitted
barrow
Harrington is charged with violating
several canons Of the ethics of the as
ISOLATION principally among them that
which forbids an attorney from becom-
ing involved In a situation in which
deceit is necessary feature.
The association will ask the Los An
seles Bar association to forward n
transcript Of Harrington's evidence in
the barrow trial Harrington is al
legged to have acted as a friend Of Oar
row and at the same time taken him to
a room and trapped him into making
certain admissions so that they could
be overheard by detectives and by Os-
car LAWYER a special government at
torney.
The charges against Harrington have
been lodged in letter to the associa-
ton. The name OF the person max
ing complaint is withheld
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

To the People OF Atlanta
After looking over the situation care
fully. and at the request Of a number Of
my friends. I have decided TO enter the
race for the position OF Chief of Con
struction of the City of Atlanta. sub
ject. TO the Democratic primary to be
held this fall
Having been connected with the
County Surveyors Office since 1890 and
County Surveyor since 1898. feel that
no introduction is necessary.
I feel first OF all that Atlanta is en-
titled 10 the best that can be had so
faF as sanitation, sewerage. water
works and streets are concerned. and
II viii be my aim to give her this kind
of system based on science and econ
omy looking 10 the future. of course
wherein failures have oeen made. !
am IN correspondence with the leading
sanitary sewerage engineers of the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
KILLS HIMSELF BECAUSE,
OF BUSINESS REVERSES

AUGUSTA. GA, Aug l9-The body
Of Charles r. Beall, a merchandise
broker Of Augusta. has been brought to
this city from Charleston. where he
committed suicide Saturday night by
shooting himself at the Isle of Palms.
He viii be buried here.
Beall Is said to have had reverses in
business and went to Charleston to en-
dcavor TO make some arrangements to
relieve his embarrassments. Failing
in this, he killed himself He was
highly regarded here.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
Indian Killed On Track,

Near Rochelle. Ill.,. an Indian went to
sleep on a railroad track and was killed
by the fast express He paid for his
carelessness with his life. often its
that way when people neglect coughs
and colds, Don't risk your life when
prompt use of Or. Kings New Discov-
cry will cure them and so prevent
dangerous throat or lung trouble. 1t
completely cured me. in a short time
OF . terrible cough that followed Sc
we're attack Of Grip" writes j. r. Watts
Floydada. Tex, and l regained Is
pounds in weight that I had lost. g"
Quick, safe. reliable and guaranteed
soc and $500. Trial bottle free at ali
druggists, 80
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
A WORD FOR BROYLES
BY MAYSON
TO THE VOTERS OF GEORGIA:

When Sergeant Jasper leaped over the breastworks
and rescued the American coors the public applauded
and ne was rendered immediate promotion.
Now there be heroic service for the country in
peace we'll as war.
happen to know that Nash Broyles, as Recorder
OF the City Of Atlanta verify hero in that he has
fearessly performed the duties of difficult position in
the face of and against daily threats and constant dan
gers to self and family Surely if rewards are given
for high service his ambition serve upon the Court of
Appeals should be gratifed.
Judge Broyles is a graduate of the law department
OF the University of Georgia practced law in Atlanta for
years. haserved as Recorder for number of years and
during this time OF service has tried all kinds of
and IN many instances questions of very high constitu
tional character His decisions have almost uniformly
been approved They have been passed upon by the
judges OF the superior court of the court of appeals of
the supreme court and of the supreme court of the Unit
ed States. Surely this gives wide range of nvestga
ton and fits judge for service in the other of
these high courts
majority of the cases passed upon in the Court of
Appeals to which court Judge Broyes now aspires
deals with criminal Judge Broyles is peculiarly
prepared to pass upon these readily fairly and correct
y Indeed service of this high character would be not
only very congenal but would offer opportunity to
him for the exercise of the fund of experience and
knowledge he has gained during his service in his pres
ent position
Besides such an elevation would be according to the
rule announced by Him who at the wisest and
the best:
Thou hast been faithful over few things will
make thee ruler over many things"
felt that someone of our citizens should bear tes
mony to the high character OF Judge Broyles. Tt
Cured to me that possibly by of my long serv
ice with him could best do this, and have done so in
the hope that when the attention of the voters called
to the man and his desert they will give him the approval
of their ballots He deserves it, and his election will be
not only compliment to himself but a compliment to
the electorate of Georgia. for would show that they
still believe in the enforcement of the law and that they
approve Judge who enfOrCes the law in the face of all
kinds of criticism, threats and danger,
Judge Broyles has no knowledge of this publica
ton; it is written by friend of friend, to friends
JAMES L. MAYSON
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
SLATON TOO BUSY
To TAKE STUMP
President of Senate Still En-
gagged at Capitol Signing
Bills Sent to Governor.

John NJ. Slaton. president Of the SEN
ate and candidate for governor, still is
as regular in his visits to the capitol as
he was prior to the legislatures ad-
iournment Wednesday
The law gives the governor five days
after adjournment I'm which TO read and
consider all bills passed and the senate
and house both authorized the engross-
ing committees to remain IN session
Ave days after adjournment in order to
get the legislative enactments to the
executive in proper shape and form. As
the signature Of the president is an in
dispensable attachment 10 every bill
sent to the governor. President Slaton
remains constantly at the capitol. and
as the various engrossed bills are pre-
scented TO him. he signs them promptly
and Immediately has them transmitted
10 the executive department
MIR. Slston, by reason Of his legisla-
tive duties. has been able Of late to
devote practically none Of his time to
his campaign He announced in the be-
ginning OF his fight that he would not
permit politics to interfere with his leg
islative duties, and It is recalled that
he purposely declined to leave Atlanta
the day after the Tppins bill passed
although the senate was not in session
that day. because he wished TO be able
TO sign the bill promptly upon its en-
grossment, and send it along to the
governor Had Mr. Saton desired to
play politics, he might have delayed his
signature to the Tippins bill until after
the flnal date for gubernatoriaI entries
and thus have headed off one Of his op-
ponents At least.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

The times demand men in
public life who can do
things. Walter McElreath's
work for the School of Tech
nology-the pride of Geor-
gia and the especial pride of
Atlanta and Fulton county
puts him in this class. In
1909 he led the fight and
made the speech on the floor
of the house which secured
an increase of $1,000 in
maintenance. In 1910 he led
the fight which secured the
appropriation for the new
shop building. Largely
through his efforts increases
of $4,000 in maintenance
were secured in each of the
years 1911 and 1912. State
aid has encouraged private
gifts and the school has
grown in the past four years
from a comparatively small
institution to one of the
greatest technical schools in
the country.
WALTER McELREATH.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
COMMUNICATED
CHAS. S.ROBERT ANNOUNCES
FOR CHIEF CONSTRUCTION

United States and will have as my as
slstant the best man available for this
branch of the work. 1t is not my wish
to go outside of the city for men to fill
the different positions, but, as stated
above, Atlanta should have the BEST,
and If we do not find it in our own
markets. we must look elsewhere. At
lanta MUST have the best sewerage
system obtainable for the conserva-
ton of the health Of her people and in
keeping with her rapid growth.
| am satisfied that | can save the
people thousands of dollars in a more
scientific and economical management.
of the office of Chief of Construction
and get even better results.
II will be my pleasure TO please all
but my duty will be to serve the city
first.
| will appreciate your vote and your
support. Respectfully.
CHARLES S. ROBERT. as
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
CARE OF THE TEETH
IMPORTANT TO HEALTH

Without perfect teeth one can not
ENJOY perfect health. Decayed or i'm
perfect teeth are not only painful and
continuously annoying but a positive
menace 10 health and even life.
DO not neglect your teeth Upon the
nrst sign OF decay have them treated
and save suffering. or, If the teeth are
already in bad condition, have them at.
tended to az once.
The modern scientific painless meth
DDS In use by the Atlanta Dental par
Tors rob dentistry of its former terrors
and the most difficult operations are
performed quickly and without pain.
This handsome establishment is To-
Gated at the corner Of Peachtree and
Decatur streets, entrance at 1917
Peachtree 49,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
To Live in California.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Aug l9.-Clarence
S. Darrow, counsel in the Mcnamara
case, who has Just been acquitted Of
jury bribing, will make his future home
in San Jose, according to friends Of his
here today Negotiations for the pur-
chase Of home at Los Galos a nearby
suburb, are under way, it is asserted.
Darrow lie to enter law firm here.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
TIE ATLANTA GEORGIN AND news MONDAY AUGUST 9 19l2
FIRST AND SIXTH GA. REUNION.

MARIETTA, GA. Aug. 19.-The an
nual reunion Of the First and Sixth
Georgia regiments Will be heid at
Marietta August % and 20 at the time
of the state reunion of Confederate vet
erans j. NJ. Strickland. Of Newman. is
president, and }. A. Wynn Of Cedar
town, is adjutant
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19
FIRST SEA ISLAND BALE SOLD

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug 1s.-The first
bale OF Georgia sea island cotton fol
the season Of 1918 has been received
and sold before the entrance Of the Cot
ton Exchange. The Offering brought q
cents pound
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

Mr. W :. Gunsalus. a farmer living
near Fleming Pa. says he has used
Chamberlain 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
pleasure in recommending it. For sale
by all dealers. 80"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-19

Why is it that the people of
Fulton county indorse John
Y. Smith for the legisla-
ture? 1t is because they
recognize his uprightness
and ability.