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The Tupelo journal., 1913-06-06
Mediterranean"

Mr.. Steger did considerable
free lance work, on the strength
of his sociological Investigations
He lived for q season in Toyn'
bee Hall, q White Chapel settle
ment in the London slums, serv'
ing the London relief committee
as a parochial visitor. It was q
bitter winter. thousands of men
were out of employment and the
young student saw something OF
the grinding of "the Wheel
where it grinds most cruelty.
Articles describing his observa-
tons in the London slums were
published in English, German
and American magazines.
Then he undertook a new ex-
pertinent in sociological studies.
He wanted to know something
about life from the tramp's point
of view. Accordingly he became
a tramp. He walked $50 miles,
going from Greensboro to Lon
don, with no means of resources
of any kind, except the resource
of his own personality. He was
dependent on back door hand
outs" for his food and slept in
parks or under hay lofts or in
rural barns, spending not a cent
for anything during his entire
tramp" He realized some fl
nancial gain from his expert
ment, in addition to the expert
ence, for he wrote a series of
articles for magazines narrating
the personal adventures of a
hobo.
When he played these varied
parts in life his thoughts turned
homeward and he was eager for
America. He had been Oxford
scholar, German newspaper
writer and lecturer, London re-
porter and special correspondent,
poor relief worker in the London
slums and tramp! He would not
lose the opportunity to continue
his studies of the under-crust
even on the voyage home and
took steerage passage for Quebec.
Then" said Steger in telling
this part of his life to a friend,
Il scrambled to New York and
shaved at once"
Soon after returning to this
country, MI. Steger became con-
nected with Doubleday, Page q
Co., in the service of which
house the balance of his years
were spent.
Perhaps the part Of his work
for which Mr.. Steger was best
known was the position of liter
ary executorof O. Henry. A
friend and advisor to the late
Sydney Porter in life, Mr.. Ste
ger became administrator of his
estate when that short story
writer died. Almost the last
work he did was the gathering
and editing of the
twelfth and last O. Henry vol
umne, Rolling Stones" which
was published only a fortnight
before Mr.. Steger's death. Mr..
Steger had gathered this mate
rial from all the sources, having
gone to Texas and North Caro-
lima for most of it, and having
interviewed every person who he
thought it likely, could give him
any information of O. Henry's
early life and writings. 1t had
Mr.. Steger's intention to
write a biography of Sydney
Porter within a few years.
The Tupelo journal., 1913-06-06
Death of Harry Peyton Steger

(The subject of the following
notice lived in Tupelo with his
parents when a small boy. His
parents moved to Memphis from
here and little was known Of the
career of the young man. Some
of our older people who were
friends of his parents recall him
and regret to learn of his early
DEATH
From Hemstead IN. " Sentinel.
In the untimely death of Harry
Peyton Steger, the American
world of letters has suffered a
loss that will be felt long and
piognantly. With his never fall
ing enthusiasm, and his cheerful
kindness Mr.. Steger had made a
host of friends throughout the
C untry, to whom he was a con-
slant inspiration. AS literary
advisor of Doubleday, Page &
Co., and editor of Short Stories,
his activities in the publishing
world brought him into close con-
tact with every phase of his life,
and to everyone, authors, states
men, scholars, journalists, edi-
tors, publishers and a host of
others with whom he came in
contact, he was a marvel of en-
ergy. an inexhaustible well of
enthusiasm and a never failing
encouragement.
Mr.. Steger had packed into his
thirty short years enough Incl
dents to fill several times over the
span allotted him. He was born
March 2. 1882, in Moscow, Ten
nessee, near Memphis, to which
city his family soon removed.
AS MIR. Steger himself expressed
it one time he "fed squirrels in
Court Square. for seven years,
and then moved to Bonham, Tex
as" He attended private and
public school and was graduated
in 1897, delivering as his final
high school address, Character
VS. Reputation"
Mr.. Steger told his friends
that he entered the University
of Texas in 1897, having DOM
ed long trousers especially for
that event." AS a matter of
fact, as he was only fifteen years
old, a special permit had to be
obtained for a boy so young to
enter the University.
AT the University of Texas Mr..
Steger was president of the
Sophomore class, business man
ager of the University Magazine,
editor of the University news
paper, editor-in-c chief of the Uni
versity annual, The Cactus,
Key Orator, member of the. Phi
Delta Theta, the Theta NJ Up
and the Goo Roos. He
was a Fellow in Greek and Latin.
and was graduated with an M.
degree for a Metrlcal transla-
ton of Aristophanes, Greek
Comedy '"The Wasps." On &C
count of his high scholarship he
was elected to the Phi Beta Kap-
pa.
He taught Greek and Latin in
the Mineola, Texas. High School
for one year, and later taught
in the Bonham High School
after which he went to Johns
University to study
having passed the ex-
animation for the Rhodes Schol-
arship. While in Baltimore he
word that the scholar
ship beginning in 1905 had been
awarded him. He Immediately
took passage for Europe, enter
ing Balliol College, Oxford.
bo boooroo praci1op+ Of Tho
The Tupelo journal., 1913-06-06
Cures Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases, no matter of how long standing,
are cured by the wonderful, old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. 1t relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. Csc, Soc. $l.O
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
Dutch Farmer, Victim of Practi-
cal Joke, Comes to Marry
Maxine Elliott.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
New York April l5.-D!splaying
tearfuny a photograph OF Maxine Ell
lott. the actress, DIRK vanBaaIcn,
Dutch farmer. sailed for Rotterdam
to-day on the Ryndam. Between
over two weeks ago all prepared TO
marry this beautiful lady. but alas!
he had been the victim OF hoax.
NanBaalen said his home was In
Meesterdyk, but that he hal many
friends In Holland. Mich AT least he
always counted them friends.
VanBaalen has been a widowcr since
he was a young man. He is now sixty
years old, and as he has prospercd in
business, he has been thinking about
marrying again. Eligible women in
and around Meesterdyk did not seem
to be plentiful, and In an unguarded
moment he wrote TO his friends In
america and asked them il rich and
beautiful women who would like to
marry farmer OF sixty were plenti-
full In the new country.
Dirk had almost forgotten the let
ter when along came a reply from one
living in Chicago. but knew an estima-
Bile woman of Holland. Mich, who had
Independent means, and who was al
ready much interested in Dirk. His
friends in Michigan had told her ali
about him. The letter contained a
photo OF r. handsome, dark woman
with glowing eyes.
Dirk Immediately packed his trunk
and set out for America. He did not
stop to see the sights in New York.
but took the first train to Chicago
and then to Holland, Mich. where he
looked UP his old friend, ADRIAN dc
Jonge.
Adrian looked at the picture rather
suspiciously and then took It outside
to man who knew a lot about the
atrical matters. When he came back
he was laughing heartily--in fact, 1t
was some minutes before he could ask
Dirk VanBaalen in very husky Dutch:
Are you going to marry Maxine
Elliott That would be a good match
for you. should think, II you could
make IT."
Then Dirk began to realize the sit
uauon.
Adrian de Jonge assured him pleas
antly that it was just practical
I joke, and Dirk VanBaalen shortly
thereafter started for home. This is
no place. he said. for a farmer sixty
years old
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
CHARTERS ISSUED

Charters were issued by the State
Corporation Commission yesterday as
follows:
Amendment to charter Fellers Quar-
ries Corporation. Roanoke. changing
name to Normoyle Quarries Corpora
Definite Contract Building and Loan
Association, Norfolk, increasing It's
capital stock from s1.5oo.O0o to $1,000.
600.
Roanoke. Capital: $4,000 to $4,000.
John Garner. president; G. II. Martin.
vice president i. w. Mabry secretary
and treasurer, all of Roanoke.
Stone Mountain Ginsea and Seal
Farm Co.. incorporated, Norton. Capt.
tai: $500 to $4,000. r. p. Carter,
president, Norton; j. NJ. Porter, vice.
president. Norton; w. 8. Wills. Sec
suburban Water Company. Norfolk
County, Norfolk. Capital: 500 to So
900 j. w. Halstead. president; w G.
Deford. secretary and treasurer; A. j,
Durham Christmas Aeroplape Sales &
Exhibition Corporation, Alexandria,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
Personal md otherri.e.

The new ordinance regulating the
sale of burial lots In Bladford Gene
terry and prohibiting traffic therein,
went into force with its publication
to day.
The lecture on Southern oratory
Before the War" to have been deliv-
cred Friday night before the peters
burg Education Association by DR..
Aiphonso Smith, of the University OF
Virginia. has been postponed on ac-
count of DIR. Smiths engagements at
tho Educational Conference in Rich
mond.
Henry J. Dolan, aged thenty-six years
son OF Joseph w. Dolan, died this
morning al his home on Market street.
after an illness of some time. He was
unmarried.
Postmaster Stith Boiling was busy
Yesterday and last night certifying
the bonds submitted by bidders for the
contract 10 carry the mail betw cen
Petersburg and Prince George. There
are number OF bidders. The papers
we're forwarded to Washington.
Miss Lizzie NJ. Tasler left to-day
for Ian Vegat. Nevarda. to visit
friends.
The Ridges Tillman revival meet
ings at the Market Street NJ. r.
Chnrch. are arousing much interest
and attracting large congregations.
Services are held daily at 10 a. NJ. and
r.. NJ, Mr.. Bridges is powerful
preacher. and Mr. Tillman conducts
tho choral service
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
NO PLACE FOR FARMER
WHO is 90 YEARS OLD

Capital $4,000 to $4,000. c. A. Dur
ham; president; J. G.. Capers. vice
president: l.. e. Perkins, secretary, all
OF Washington, j.. G.
Monroe d Adams Realty Company.
incorporated. Lynchburg Capital: So
600 TO $4,000. T. b. Shuckford. presi-
dent; C. y. Adams. vic,tpresident; S.
L. Monroe. secretary and treasurer all
OF Lynch burg.
Chatham Warehouse Company. In
corporated. Chatham. Capital: $1,000
TO $4,000. j. y. Oliver. president
Java. Va: Frank Marshall, vice presi-
dent: q. T.. Thompson. secretary. both
OF Chatham
West Il Booker. Incorporated. Old
Church. Capital: $1,000 to $4,000 r.
f.. Booker, president: Thomas +. West
II. secretary and treasurer. both OF
OLD Church; G: Il. lIaw, Hanover.
Lorain Securities Corporation, Rich
mond. Maximum capital: $1,000. 900.
Ernest j.. Flippcn. president, Thomas
h. Guy, vice president: Fl. H. Chal<lcL
secretary and treasurer all o. Rich
mOnd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
OFFICERS OF BARAcA UNION.
Union Meeting of Glasses Held Mt High
Street III. L. ChIlrl.I

union meeting of the Baraca and
Philathea classes OF Petersburg and
vicinity held with the classes of High
Street NJ. e. Church elected officers OF
the union as follows: President
George +. Market, or Ettrick; first vice
president. Jesse Edwards, OF Second
baptist Church: second vice-Dresident.
O. L. Winfield. of First BAPTIST Church:
secretary. w. f. Duel, Blandford
Church, assistant secretary, r. NJ.
Baxter, Wesley Church; treasurer. c.
3. Warmer. Wesley Church. press re-
porter, +. l.. Barker. Blandford Church.
Philathen officers--First vice presi-
dent, Miss Bettie Bridgers. of Wesley;
second vice president. Mrs C. ID. Mich
acl. Second Baptist. secretary, Miss
Lula Hack. Blandford assistant secre-
tary Miss Mary Moore, IIttrick: treas
urer, Miss Florence Pritchctt High
street; press reporter, Miss Rosa Webb.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT.
Jamcs II. Rnhily and Miss Margaret
Brady Are Mnrried.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Leroy Goodwin, OF
Washington. d. C. announce the mar
riaee OF their sister. Margaret Eliza
beth Brady, TO James Il Rahily, on
"Wednesday. April Q, in Washington
Mr.. and Mrs Rahily will be At home
at the Sherman. after MAY ] The
announcement is one OF much interest
in Petersburg. The bride is the dauRh-
ter Of the late Colonel James -. Brady,
OF inns city for many years collector
OF this internal revenue district. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
ASKS OFFICIAL ACCOUNT
Germany Asks France About Nancy
Balloon Affair,

Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch.
Paris. April 15.-The Foreign Office
at Berlin. through the German ambas-
sador here, has requested the French
government for an official account of
the Nancy balloon affair, when the lat
est dirigible or the Kaiscr's aerial
navy, the Zeppelin "a. came down at
Luneville. near Nancy, thirty miles
from the German border. After being
held overnight. the officers and crew
were released.
Most of the press treated tho Incl
dent humorously, the Paris Temps say
ing II was most trivial, probably a
joke among youthful German admin
istration officers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16

and peaches, was killed by recent
frosts and cold weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
EIcHTY-FouRTH ANNIVERSARY.
Wcil-Known Confederate Veteran Ceie-
hrRtes Birthday,

r. Selby SauXay, a well-known citt-
zen. yesterday quietly observed the
eiGhty-fourth anniversary OF his birth
lie IS in good health and action for his
years. Mr.. Sauxay Is a Confeder rate
veteran. and was lieutenant of the
Richmond Light infantry Blues during
the war.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
Tiines-Dispatch Bureau.
BollinGbrook Street.
CPhone 1850
Petersburg. Va, April

The people of Petersburg have very
generally responded to the call for the
observance OF yesterday and to-day as
cloaning-up days. The cleansing or
premises and lots and cellars hiss been
universal and Judging from the great
quantities OF trash and rubbish re-
covered, the cleansing was needed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
he bridegroom is wcll-known for
ner attorney OF Petersburg.
TO DE BROUGHT BACK FOR TRIAL
L

Frank v. Lilly.
Chief Of Police Ragland left to might
for Jacksonville, Fla, to bring back
with him Frank V. Lilly. the alleged
defaultinE manager OF the Old Do
mnion Hide and Fur Company. Lilly
after disappearing from Petersburg n
week ago last Saturday, volunta rily
surrendered TO the police of Jackson
vile, telling them he was wanted in
Petersburg for cmbczzlcment. No one
knew whore he was until notice came
here of his surrender lie is anxious
to come back 10 Petersburg, and VIII
not require requisition papers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
Fruit Killed By Fro.ts.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Harrisonburs, Va, April l5.-Ac-
cording to reports from various parts
of Rockingham County. most of the
carly fruit such as cherries, plums
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
coLoREp BISHOP TO SPEAK.
President Of National Negro Democratic
LeaEue TO Visit Peferahurr

Bishop 4. Walters, OF New York,
president of the National Negro Demo
cratic League, and bishop Of the New
New Jersey and North Caro-
lima Conferences OF the y. NJ Il. Zion
Church, Will speak in the Oak Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
STILL. AT LARGE.
Accomplish of Negro Held for Robbing
store Not Yet Caught.

Store Not Yet Caught.
The negro Edloc Hutchins arrested
for rohbinS and then burning the store
of r. r. Gwaltney, near Cooks Bridge
on Black Water River, in Sussex Coun-
" last Thursday morning, and in whose
possession was found some of the goods
stolen from the store. is reported 10
have had an accomplish in the crime.
who has not Yet been caught Hut
chins IS sussex negro, twenty-five OF
thirty years old. and lived with his
parents in the vicinity of the burned
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
Halifax Street Mission.

Halifax Street Mission.
Delegates to the World Wide Baraca
and Philathea Convention. to be held
In Nashville. Tenn, were elected as
follows: r. w. Wood and George f.
Marks, alternates. G. w. Harrington
and j. ID. Dixon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-16
News of Petersburg

Church tomorrow night. A large au-
dience is expected to greet him, and
space has been reserved for the white
people who may attend
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
Sheriff Protects Prisoner.

Bainbridge, Ga. Aug. 3-Ed Leconte,
the negro suspected of an attack on
the family Of farmer Of Grady coun-
ty Friday night, was captured here
this afternoon by Sheriff Emanuel of
Decatur county. Soon after the cap
ture was made a posse arrived from
Grady county, headed by the sheriff,
and demanded the negro, but Sheriff
Enamel refused to give up his prison
er, fearing he would be lynched, and
left with Leconte in an automobile for
Albany to place his man in the Jail
there.
Leconte admitted the crime and
showed his captors scratches received
at the hands of the 16-year-old daugh-
ter of the farmer during the struggle.
The negro announced his willingness
to return to Cairo and die for the
crime 1t is said that the Grady
county posse will make an effort to
intercept the automobile containing
Sheriff Emanuel and his prisoner be-
fore they reach Albany.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
A Family Reunion.

At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. H
H. Counts in Cbapin at 9 o'clock,
their children anil grand children,
numbering 46, came together to com
memorate his 6Sth birthday on Tues
day, July 29tb.
A table was spread in the yard at
12 O'Clock and a sumptuous dinner
was served. Music and singing held
sway in the afternoon and later ice
cream was served. May Mr.. Counts
be permitted to celebrate his birth
days for many years to come.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
rHuRMoNp, ZIMMERMAN & cAL'
icon. ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

.uTTd PRACTICE IN ALL COURTS
We will be pleased to meet tnoss Sc
having legal business to be attenoeo
TO. at our Office at any time:
dice next to Caughman & Harman s.
Lexington, S. G.
J. VIM THURMOND.
GEO. BELL TIMMERMANs
Sept 49, ,1911. T. 0. CAAhlsoN'
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
Costly Treatment.

81 was troubled with constipation
and Indigestion and spent hundreds of
dollars for medicine and treatm ent,'
writes O. H. Hines, of Whitlow, Ark.
81 went to St. Louis hospital, also to
a hospital in New Orleans, but no cure
was effected. On returning home !
began taking Chamberlain's Tablets,
and worked right along. I used them
for some time and am now all right.''
For sale by All Dealers. adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
TIE DISPATCH SOUTH

S65 Roof & Barre Go, for jail 1 81
S66 G F Saner, lumber 80 OO
867 Enterprise Hdw Go, supplies 2 10
1858 J G Reeder, road Inspector 20 10
S69 DR. w P Zimmerman, p ser 90
$40 John W Smith, bal sal 80 90
81 ] B Wingard, sal clkc fees so 90
872 L" sal elk co com so 90
873 Cannon Culvert Co, m for + 700 10
S74 L j LangforG, sal sup 50 66
Total $50 1902. SO
Very respectfully submitted,
EL WINGARD,
County Treasurer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
Two Posses Clash.

Cairo, Ca, Aug. 3.-Hardy Rawls
was killed and two other men were
wounded near here today when two
parties of citizens searching for a mur-
derous negro fred upon each other in
the dark. Rawls, Grafton singletary
and Joe Hall, who were hunting for
Ed Leconte, a negro who attacked
a white family Friday midnight.
were fired upon by Lint Single
tary and Arch Adams at a negro hut
where both parties thought they might
find Leconte. Rawls dropped dead
and his companions returned the fire,
wounding one of the other party.
Hall then received load of shot in
the face, after which the two parties
found out their mistake.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
Resolutions of Respect.

Resolutions passed by the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of Mt.
Hebron Methodist church in memory
of Mrs. J. P. Bodie. Whereas, it
pleased the Giver of all good in his
wisdom to enter our society and take
from US our esteemed friend who was
devoted to her church and all Chris
tian work; therefore, be it resolved: ::
1. That our society has lost an
earnest and faithful worker whose
generosity responded to every call.
2. That the removal of such a life
from our midst leaves a vacancy and
cast shadow that is deeply realized
by the members of our society.
3. That her interest and un thing
efforts to build up her church and
society will ever be an inspiration to
US to work more faithful.
4. That we tender our heartfelt
symyathies to the family in this sad
hour of bereavement and comm and d
them to the care of Him who doeth all
things well.
5. That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the bereaved family, spread
on our minutes and published in the
Lexington Dispatch.
Mrs. J. n. Blackburn,
Mrs. A. @. Shull,
Miss Bertha Kleckley.
Committee.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
Good Reason for His Enthusia SIN.

When a man has suffered for several
days with collie, diarrhoea Or other form
of bowel complaint and is then cured
sound and we'll by one or two doses of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, as is often the
case, it is but natural that he should
be enthusiastic in his praise of the
remedy, and especially is this the case
of severe attack when life is threat
ened. Try it when in need of such a
remedy. 1t never fails. Sold by All
Dealers. adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
HOW'S This?

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 b-lieve hin
perfectly honorable in al business transac
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o
ing directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
ADV
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06

When you have an achy, stretchy
feeling and YOU are dull tired and dis
couraged it is sign of approaching
Malaria or Chills. You should act
quickly to ward off an attack. SIM
MONS RED q LIVER REGULATOR
offers you the help you need. 1t de-
stroys the Malaria germ, drives out
impurities, regulates the bowels and
makes you feel bright, vigorous and
cheerful. Price, large package, 81 90;
small size, Csc. Sold by All Druggists.
advt.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-08-06
SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
FOR WOMEN.

Next session begins Sept. 16, 1913.
Offers liberal education under posi-
tive Christian influences. Expenses
very moderate. Ideal location. Rooms
furnished with everything needed
bed, dresser, washstand, chairs, rugs,
linen, electric lights, steam heat, hot
and cold water.
For catalogue and further informa-
ton address P. E. MONROE, Pres,
Batesburg- -Leesville, S. G.