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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-12
SEEKS TO SAVE
RICHESON'S LIFE
FATHER OF FORMER FiANCEE
OF PREACHER WILL FIGHT
FOR CONTINUATION OF
THE SENTENCE.

Boston. Mass, Jan. 12.-It is expected
that within the next two weeks an APP
peal will be sent to Governor Foss
and the executive council in an effort
to save the life of Rev. Clarence V. 7.
Richeson, condemned to death for the
murder of AVIS Lnnell.
The fight Tor commutation OF the
sentence will be financed by Moses
Grant Edmands. father OF Miss Violet
Edmands. the former fiancee of AIR.
Richeson. lie has retained faith In
the minister. believing him mentally
unbalanced when he gave Miss Linnell
the poison which caused her death.
The formal withdrawal from the
Baptist ministry of Richeson. with the
removal OF the title of reverend" be-
fore the date set for his execution. is
regarded as probable. Members of his
former parish i'm Cambridge believe
he will voluntarily sever his minis
terial relation with the denomination
soon.
Lawson Demands Death.
District Attorney Pelletier has re
ceived a letter from Thomas w. Law
son, i'm which the hnancier demands
that the prosecution insist that Richie
son be executed for his crime. Among
other things, he says:
For Gods sake and for humanity's
sake, and for the sake of the countless
dependents upon you and those situ-
ated like you-otherwise helpless
mothers. wives and daughters adhere
tn your stand.
Better n million times that we OF
the chill blood north take example by
our virtue worshiping. unbridled H.
cense- hating brother of the South. and
lynch, hack and burn. than that we
stand idly by and let the ulccred brain
sentimentalist police our highways and
byways and schools and churchcs---a
million times better.
1T is possible that the sentimental
lists visions of the SORROWS and miser-
les of the vilely criminal are going to
drive the fathers, husbands and broth
ers of our land to make the rope, the
gun and the torch the companions OF
their plows and Bibles?
IT'S up to you. Mr.. District Attor-
ney, and to your brothers of the law
to answer. and heaven help YOU and
them IL your answer wins the ap-
plausc of the yellow Drained propaga-
tors of unspcakable crime"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-12
FOR oNg-cENr POSTAGE.

Washington. Jan. f2.--Representa-
tive La Follette OF the state OF Wash
ington, has introduced bill providing
for the reduction OF letter postage to
one cent
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GETTING TECHNICAL EVIDENCE

Chicago. Jan. 12--The testimony at
the packers trial today was a contin-
uation OF technical evidence as to how
costs were determined.
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|BOER WAR HERO
Will VISIT u. s.
Baden-Powell Starts on World
Tour and Will Spend Sew
eral Weeks Here
ORGANIZER OF BOY SCOUTS
Defender Of MafekiDg Has Grea:
Military Record
Since War He Has Achieved Reputa
ton as Author OF Stories OF Hunt
ing and Scouting.

Washington, ID. c., jan. 12.-O'ilcial
capitol are looking forward with un-
disguised interest to the prospective
arrival in this city, toward the end OF
the month OF Major General Robert
Stephenson Smyth BADEN Powell, the
hero of Mafeking. who has started
| from England on a tour of the world
and is expected To spend several weeks
I'm the United States. visiting a num-
ber OF the large cities in various parts
of the country. one of the objects
of his tour is the solidincation of the
Boy Scout movement. of which he is
the father, into an international or
ganization.
Gen. Baden Powell, who Is consider
ed one of Great Britain's greatest and
most brilliant military men, was born
February -, 1857. the son OF the late
Rev. Baden Powell of oxford and
I.angton Manor, ana Henrietta Grace,
daughter OF Admiral w. III. Smyth. of
the British Navy. Robert Stephenson.
the builder of the first locomotive,
was his godfather. He received his
education at Charterhouse and. at the
age of nineteen joined the 18th IIus-
sars. He was made Adjutant and
served with that regiment in India
Afghanistan, and South Africa. He
served on the STAFF as Assistant Mill
tary Secretary in South Africa from
1887 to 1889. took active part in the
operations I'm Zululand and was men
toned for his bravery i'm dispatches
From 1880 to 1898 he was Assistant
Military Secretary in Malta. In 1898
he was sent on special service to
Ashanti in command of native levies
fand for his eminent services he was
decorated and brevetted Lieutenant
IColonel.
Defence Of Msfeking.
During the campaign in Matabele-
land, 1896 TO 1897. Col. Baden Powell
cry he was again mentioned i'm DIS
was Chief STAFF officer and for his bra--
patches and made brevet Colonel
shortly afterward he was made CO.
lionel of the Irregular House i'm South
Africa and I'm 1897 he was placed IN
command Of the 5th Dragon Guards.
AS Lieutenant Colonel, commanding
the 9TH Dragon Guards, he took part
i'm the early operations during the
Continued on Page Three.
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WEBSTER ENTERS
PLEA OF GUILTY
APPEARS IN COURT TODAY, ON
ANNIVERSARY OF HIS WE'D
DING, AND SAYS HE
SLEW WIFE.

oregon, Ills, Jan. 12.-Dr. Harry
E. Webster pleaded guilty to the muir
der. In circuit court here today. on
the first anniversary OF his marriage
to Bessie Kent Webster. whom. by his
own confession. he killed near here last
September. Webster Withdrew his plea
of not guilty, previously made by him.
Attorney Erwin for Webster an
nounced his client desired to plead
guilty. Webster. answering the courts
questions. made his plea of guilty In
person, and said he made IL of his own
free will.
Webster then seated himself beside
his mother who wept throughout the
proceedings The state put on the
stand witnesses who found body. also
DR.. Griffin. who said death was duo TO
a knife wound. which severed the Jug
ular vein
Will BE Sentenced Next Week.
Webster said that the morning OF
the murder he and his wife drove out
OF Dixon. They quarrelled and he
drew a knife. She jumped from the
DuBgy hnu as She ran ne loloWeu ncr,
caught her and slashed her with the
knife. cutting her throat. and hacking
at her until she stopped screaming
Webster then said he drove back to
Dixon.
During the reading of the confess
sion Mrs. Webster. mother of the pris-
oncr. broke down and wept aloud
Judge Farrand deferred sentence until
next week
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Defence Of Msfekinn.

Continued on Page Three.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

]. E. Wrght-This department Is In
formed by the Bureau of Immigration
that such question is decided only by
the courts. and II the final papers are
given. that act assures the citizenship
Of the man in question. Upon applica-
ton for the Anal papers. the legality Of
such a state OF affairs will be passed
upon.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
Person.l Mention

Miss Olive Woodside Perry, daughter
Of DR.. and Mrs. II. Robinette Perry,
was married to William Arthur Edgar
last evening in the lexington Presby-
terian Church, the pastor. the Rev.
Henry E. Brundage, officiating in the
presence Of large gathering OF reia-
tiveB and friends. Palms, autumn
leaves and quantities OF white chrysan-
themums and cosmos blossoms adorned
the church for the occasion and
musical program was given by the Or
ganist and the choir OF the church pre-
ceding the. entrance OF the wedding
party.
The bride, who was escorted and given
a-riage by her father. wore a gown
OF ivory charmeuse with a front panel
and trimmings on the bodice Of baby
Irish lace. Her long tulle veil was ar
ranged with orange blossoms and she
carried a shower bouquet OF Bride
roses and lilies OF the valley. o.
Mrs. William Wallace Johnston. who
was the matron of honor. wore pale
blue brocade with trimmings OF white
chiffon and pearls. and carried an arm
ful OF pink chrysanthemums.
The maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth
white satin with drapery Of Nile
green chiffon with trimmings OF gold
lace. She carried bouquet Of pink
chrysanthemums.
The bridesmaids. Miss Betty Baines,
Miss Helen Edgar, and the Misses
Wise. OF Allentown. Pa. wore pale pink
satin gowns with panniers Of Powered
chiffon. They carried armfuls of pink
Killarney roses and wore white osprey
feathers in their hair.
Norman w. Klopfer was best man
FOR Mr.. Edgar, and the ushers were
u. H. Saum, r. d. Daniels. w. c.
er, of Albany. N. Y, and w. J. Finley
A reception In the home of the bride
parents followed the wedding ceremony
ut the chdrch. Mrs. Ferry. who as.
sisted In receiving the guests, wore q
gown of amber Colored brocade, and
Mrs. James Edgar, mother Of the bride.
groom, wore pearl gray crepe meteor
Later In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Ell.
gar left Washington for a wedding trip
Mrs Edgar travelled in Il suit OF blu,
French chevlot with a small hat of the
same shade. Upon their return, they
will be at home after December IL a,
the Carleton. in Ontario road.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. John vs. Clagett hav,
sent out cards announcing the mairlag,
of their daughter. Miss Nette Gertrud,
Ciagett. to William Francis Stcne
bra ker. Wednesday, October 30. Wash
After December l. Mr.. and Mrs
Stonebraker will be at home at Gle:
, Rosa, near WGverton. Md.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
Newberrys Will Spend
Winter in Washington

The former Secretary Of the Navy and
Mrs. Truman H. Newberry win spend
the winter in washington. and Mrs.
Newberry, who is now at their home In
Detroit, will arrive tomorrow to SUPER
intend the opening OF their handsome
residence on Sixteenth street. Until the
house is ready for occupancy she will be
at the Grafton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brooks. the latter
formerly Miss Carol Newberry and a
belle In the younger set during her
fathers tenure of office, will probably
make a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. New
berry during the winter.
Mrs. Meyer. who has been spending
few days in Washington with the
Secretary Of the Navy. getting their
house on Scott circle m readiness for
the winter. has returned to New York
and Joined the Misses Meyer at the Bel
mont until after the. election.
Il
The newly appointed second secretary
OF the Norwegian legation, Christophey
Smith, who succeeds Mr.. de Morgen-
stierne, has arrived in washington.
Miss Alice willard Boyd, daughter OF
DR.. John C. Boyd, U. 8. N. and Mrs.
Boyd, will be married to DR.. A. Camp
Stanley, U. 8. N. retired, Tuesday, De-
cember 8, In Epiphany Church.
DR.. and Mrs. Boyd and Miss Boyd have
recently returned to Washington and
opened their residence in Twenty-second
street for the winter after spending the
summer abroad.
DIR. Stanley was retired in 1910. the
year following his graduation from An
napolis. He Is now a practicing physi-
clan In Washington.
d
The ladies and officers Of Fort Myer
have cards out for a dance Monday.
November 4. in the Administration build
Ing.
r.
Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Page. who
who spent the last year at their place
in West Virginia, have opened thelI
residence In Kalorama road and will be
in Washington this winter.
Gardner F. williams and his daughter
Miss Dorothy Williams. who have been
guests at the Grafton Hotel since theii
arrival In Washington early In the
month. have moved into their residence
in r street.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
Julia Murdock Declares Harden
Can Escape From Strongest Cells
''Handcuff King" Learned
Wonderful .Feats While
Boy At Play.

The question that is asked the most
often when the name OF Harden, nick
named "The Handcuff King" Is mem
TONED is-what relation Is he to Hou-
dini the other Handcuff King7
The answer Is: His brother.
Years ago. in their home town in
Appleton. Wis, these two brothers.
whose real name Is Weiss. used, to In
dulge In the pastimes Of other boys Of
the neighborhood, playing games Of
battle and adventure which always
ended the same way by one or more Of
them being dragged OF to prison.
In the gang OF boys there was one
who could always get out Of the tenn
porary prisons, no matter how secure
ly he might be tied by his piayfellows.
This boy was Harry Weiss. son Of the
Rev. 8. NJ. Weiss. LII. D., Phi. d.,
and brother OF Harden. who Is the sub
ject Of today's gossip. or course the
other brother was taken into his con-
fidence, and before very long. both
brothers had reached n stage OF dex-
terity in freeing themselves from locks
and bolts. ropes and handcuffs that
brought them more than local
prominence. People in other cities
heard OF them, and II was not long un-
til a tempting offer came to them from
the manager Of a circus. and both boys
were engaged at what was then con-
sidered a large salary to perform their
mysterious and baffling feats.
Quit Circus For
Commercial Career.
Theodore. the younger brother. per-
formed only for a short time. then en-
tered commercial career but his
brother, Harry. who is known to the
stage by the name Of Houdini, Travelled
the world over. gaining prominence and
fortune. and being conceded the biggest
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
ar HER HEELS FOLLOWED
THE POmPKIH

The room was clean and bright, but
there was no fire and no carpet on the
bare floor. On table was a loaf OF
bread, a pitcher Of milk, and three her
rings and around the supper were gath
cred the family cheerfully eating their
plain evening meal.
Halle saw Dorothy wrap a red COM
fort about her lame brother, who was
shiverfng-it was the very comfort she
had seen the girl buy a week before
for dollar. So Dorothy had given up
coming to the Halloween party in order
to get the comfort for her crippled
brother. Halle hung her head In
shame.
80 you see the reason Dorothy could
not come to your party" said the
pumpkin. You have been spoiled and
never made to realize what others have
to go without. But perhaps this visit
may fsaSh you ,S 70 be less sel'h-to do
But Dorothy shall be at my party
tomorrow. laughed Halle through her
tears or shame. Il mean to send
fathers automobile for her. and she
shall be the guest of honor. The Tur-
ners have never asked father to treat
the lame boy-I guess they did not like
to. as they had no money to pay--but I
VIII see THAI he comes to cure him., for
gave me $50 for my birthday; I mean
to send 1t to Mrs. Turner, and she will
never know who sent it."
So Halle ran rapidly home. and at
her heels followed the pumpkin. Just a.
she entered the sitting room the pump
kin tripped and fell, bursting to bits on
| the floor.
"oh! my. the pumpkin fell of the
| mantel and woke me up" crierd Halle.
What an odd dream have had"
But Halle kept her word. She sent
the car for Dorothy. the money by
mail to Mrs. Turner. and her father
| cured the cripple In a few months. The
well. so the pumpkin did a good thing
in bringing happiness to a poor fam
| lily and teaching a lesson to Halle on
Halloween.
Tomorrow's story: "Peggy's Ride"
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
HALLIE's ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

tSN wv, ooh pe
eaio the pu"phih asa'"' !"
soft vo'ce 'hat seemou !"
come from q great oiseAnce'
didn't you know that on the oay petore
Halloween the pumpkins couid usikE
Wen. they can, ana I'll these pspel
wnches can aahce anu OWE hoo'-'o'N
AT mem now.
naihe Iookeo ne Ioo" W."
Wniri. Every olacn papel wien w
spinnlns aoout on hei u ~,
oroons anu ~ms ui0usn s'.s, VI. III
'u .ne e .n.,. ~,
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III, 49, -,
anu WIN pouhee "o P."p
KIN Eead feil 70 the moor ana STUCK IL
self on q broomstick.
"Now Tn ready. Halle. come aIong!"
,,,as ,ha " n,,n,ni;, AZ. UaI,,o v,,o
''ieu '"' puhhph"' anu i",
was 100 surprised TO refuse' ioiioweo
out Of doors into the night.
The pumpkin set out at a brisk walk
toward the secuoh IN whch the poorer
heeisNthouxh, Of course, a broomstick
with n numnk,n bead on 1, ha. really
-. nv. .,rn., ,ah,. .,rn.. Aim,
ly. the gale swept coldly up the desert
ed street and not a soul was in sight
.yya n,mnLin, ore M, a, st,n,, m
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
Cool and Composed, Jump
ing Into River With
Hands Tied.

than ordinarily progressive manager
from Magdeburg. Germany. having
heard that Houdini had a brother in
America, engaged him. and a few weeks
later the country was introduced to
Harden. who, not wishing to confuse
the public by adopting the same stage
name Harden. which Is now as well
known as that OF ,Houdin!.
This Young Man
In Capital Now.
This young man Is In Washington
this week. appearing at Polls Theater
In an exhibition OF his marvellous pow
ers over bars, bolts, handcuffs. and
chains. What his brother does he can
do. and since his separation from his
brother he has added several new and
astounding feats to his repertoire. He
has broken from the cells of nearly
every well-known PRISON In the world.
He has visited every civilized country
In the world. and has appeared before
every crowned head or the world. The
darkest cell Of a Siberian prison. the
deepest dungeons In China. have no
terfors TOT harueeh. nc eSSapes ne eoo
lily from them as from an open door.
He has thwarted the efforts OF scien-
tihc Germans who nave attempted 70
keep him confined In their fortresses.
and he has even succeeded In escaping
unalded from the rock-hewn chambers
OF Gibraltar.
Nothing intimidates Harden. Yester.
day I'stood by his side while a commit
tee of men manacled and handcuffed
him. preparatory to a plunge into the
Potomac river. while 5000 people stood
on the Highway bridge and hundreds
Of others, in autos. on bicycles and on
foot, lined the banks of the river, he
stood on the deck of the little motor
boat and chatted as pleasantly al
though he we're In a parlor. He wa,
apparently as unconscious Of doinl
something unusual as though he were
a hundred miles from the scene.
As he stepped upon the high platform
and prepared to jump. voices from tn,
bridge called to him: ''Good-by. Har
deem, II we never see you again." "rt
rather a wouIa be vou than me oIt
-. ..;
TOP ana otner sree''hss.
Smiles at Persons
As n. r,k.. pIun,.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

careful not to take cold. The Coat
should disappear In a few days. Be
very careful Of sore throat
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

NJ. T.-This department is informed by
the War Department that application
should be made to the adjutant gen.
eral. War Department, city. for blanks
and information.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
Quit Circus For
Commercial Career.
ANSWERS TO QUERIES SENT BY READERS TO
The lines Question Box

Times Inquiry Department:
Will you please publish a few ideas for Q
Halloween party for about ten couples be-
tween the ages Of eighteen and twenty -fourl
also some ideas for decorations
49, PAULINE.
Pauline and Others-At the Congress
sional Library you may get book at
the desk In the reading room. upon ap-
plication by card. which contains many
novel plans for entertainments. The
name Is Dame Curtseys Book of
Novel Entertainments for Every Day
In the Year" by Ellyle Howell Glover.
The color scheme for the decorations
should be black and gold or yellow.
The scheme Itself depends entirely upon
the size. shape. etc. of the room or
table.
A. B. Johnson-One Of the least harm
ful solutions for keeping the hair light
Is borax. Ordinary cooking borax, with
the directions for using as a shampoo.
on the outside of the box. Put the bor-
ak In only one of the washes when soap
Is used. then rinse the hair severai
times In clear lukewarm water. Con-
slant ,ise Of borax will make the hair
brittle. especially II It lacks OIL
Yours-The coated condition Of your
tongue has nothing to do with your
mouth, as the cause Is bad condition
Of the whole system. Take two two
grain pills of quinine before going to
Ded at night, and two during the day.
Use some mild laxative. and be very
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

Mrs. Hamilton-The Army and Navy
Register is published by order of the
Secretary Of War. in compliance with
the law. Apply to that official or his
secretary for information.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

After the Theater Tonight Special Hal.
loween attractions at the Raleigh.
Menu, decorations, and music are ap-
propriate to the occasion. Reserve your
tables.-Advt
The Washington times., 1912-10-31
LOCAL MENTION.

"The Bells of Notre Dance" q Reels.
HOLY NAME PARADE NEXT SUNDAY.
The Washington times., 1912-10-31

d. d. Carter-The nles OF this paper
are always open to the inspection OF
the public. The information you desire
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-05
chances are good.

chances are good.
This is the first time Abe has
taken a 20 round contest since
1908. He is sure he is too foxy
and clever for the Irish lad and
thinks he can make the going fast
enough to out-point Johnny and
get the decision in 20 rounds.
However, if Kilbane gets mussy,
the champ thinks he can hand
him some of the same rough stuff
he gave Nelson when the Dane
was good. s
The fight is scheduled for Feb
ruary p. Attell gets $500 and
KiIbane S., 500, win, lose or draw.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-05
SEVERAL HURT IN GRAIN
ELEVATOR FIRE

Fire which destroyed the grain
elvator of the Northern Mating
Co., 1926 N. Ashland ave-, re-
suited in the injury of two fire
men and Waterman, imperiled
the lives of a score of others, and
caused a loss estimated at $780,
600. The fire attorney will be
asked to investigate the origin of
the flames.
Patrick Doherty, Waterman
for the company, was knocked
unconscious by falling brick;
scalp wound. John Stilley, pipe
man of engine company "a, re-
ceived a sprained ankle in falling
down a railroad embankment.
Edward Stanton, fire patrol No.
7, had his face severely cut in trip
ping over hose.
The elevator contained l,OOO,-
600 bushels of grain which poured
onto the tracks of the c., M. &
St. P. railroad when the walls
collapsed following an explosion.
Sheet iron used to protect the ele-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-05
TO FURTHER PLANS WITH
THEATRE BENEFIT

THEATRE BENEFIT
In an effort to establish and
furnish downtown headquar-
tiers, not only for the location of
its offices, but also a place where
working girls may spend their
spare time, the Women's Trades
Union League will give benefit
at the Cort theatre from the 18th
to 16throf February, including a
Saturday matinee, when Marga-
ret Ellington will appear there in
"Kindling," a play dealing with
life in the New York tenement,
district.
Tickets are. on sale at the offices
of the league, room 202, 81 West
Lake street, and at all union head
quarters. Tickets bought at the
box office do not benefit the wo-
mems organization.
At a meeting to be held under
the auspices OF the league next
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
20 West Randolph street, Presi-
dent John Fitzpatrick of the Chi
cago Federation of Labor viii
speak on "Some Phases of the
Labor Movement" The Ger
trude House chorus will sing, and
refreshments will be served.
Blondes are said to be dying
out. But chemistry is still eff
The only dukes that count In
America are the kind you can Wad
up into healthy fist.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-05

vator was blown in every dlrec-
ton, and fremen and spectators
had narrow escapes.
Railroad and street car traffic
was tied up for hours.