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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
TORTURE OF CONSCIENCE.
DRIVES HIM TO CONFESS
Murderer of Farmer. and Wife in
Their Lonely Home Reveals
Story Of Crime.
I,IPLICATEs ACCoMpLICEs
Feels Better Since .'Soul Is Cleared"
Mystery Is Stripped From Crime
Which Had Puzzled Authorities
Since Christmas Holidays OF 1912.

POUGHKEEPSIE. ~ y. November
1.-THE death of George Vosbury and
his wife In their lonely farmhouse near
zine Plains during the Christmas holt
days oil 1912. was stripped OF it's
mystery to-day by the alleged confess
sion of John Wood, a farmer Wood
told the district attorney and the sheriff
that he. With three companions, slew
the couple with an ak, robbed them Of
$500. and then burned down tho farm
house. The charred bodies were found
In the cellar.
The district attorney placed Wood
under arrest, and announced that he
had confessed the crime, because he
could no longer endure the fortunes
of conscience and wished ITO clear his
soul"
Upon information said to have been
furnished by Wood. Jessie Pells. Orvil
Smith and Oscar Post, his alleged ac-
completes, were arrested near the VIII
lnge OF Pine Plains later in the day.
MURDERER TELLS :.
HIM GRUESOME STORY
Wood was quoted as telling the fol-
lowing story of the crime:
Post started the whole thing. Vos-
burg had q chattel mortgage for about
$50 on his furniture and was going
to foreclose. Post got me, Pells and
Smith. and we went in the night to
Eosburg's house, first securing an ak
from the woodhouse on the farm OF
Jacob Hinsdale. where / worked.
Post knocked at the door and Vos-
burg opened 1t. Post demanded tho
mortgage. and Vosburg refused to give
II up. Then he ordered us away. vos-
burg then secured a. revolver, which
he fred once when Post swung the ak
on his skull I guess 1t killed Vosburg
instantly. Post dropped the ak, and
entered the house. We followed.
Mrs. Nosburg came out Of her room.
Pells caught up the ak and hit her
like Post had hit the old man. Then
We ransacked the house and took all
the silvcrware. We found $500 in cash.
and took that. too. Then we opened
all the doors and poured kerosene
around and set fire to the house. We
buried the silver in the woods near by
and got 1t two weeks later and sold 1t
That's about all there is to 1t. I'm
greatly relieved"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
How Thin People
Can Get Fat
Increase in Weight 10 Pounds or More
A Phystcinn,. Adxtce.


I'D certainly give most ANYTHING to
stay. that. way" declares every exces-
sively thin man or woman. Such a
result is not Impossible. despite past
failures. Thin people are victims OF
mal-nutrition, a condition which pre-
vents the fatty elements of food from
being taken up by the blood rs they
are when the powers of nutrition are
blood. all the fat and flesh producing
elements stay In the intestines until
they pass from the body as waste.
To correct this condition and to pro-
duce n healthy. normal amount OF fat,
the nutritive processes must be artif-
cially supplied with the power which
nature has denied them. This can best
tablet with every. meal. sargol is a
scientific combination OF six OF the best
strength giving, fat-producing ele-
ments known to the medical profession.
Taken with meals. 1t mixes with the
food and turns the sugars and starches
into rich. ripe nourishment for the It's
sues and blood and it's rapid effect Is
remarkable. Reported gains of from
ten to twenty-five pounds In a single
Yet its action Is perfectly natural and
absolutely harmless. Sargol Is sold BY
good druggists everywhere. and every
package contains guarantee OF
weight increase or money. back.
Cautions While Sargol has produced
remarkable results In the treatment of
nervous indigestion and general stom-
Its remarkable flesh producing effect,
be used by those who are not willing
to increase their weight ten pounds or
more.-Advertisemen
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Observation-Disclosures.

WINCHESTER. VA, November H.
Historic old Christ Protestant Episco-
pal Church at Wildwood, Clarke County.
Va. was the scene OF a brilliant we'd
ding this afternoon. when Miss Mar
garet BYRD Rage Burwcll daughtef of
the late Dr. and Mrs. rhilip Bur
we'll, OF that place. became the bride
of Dudley Woodworth Burchard, OF
philadelphia, PA. Tho ceremony was
performed ny the Rev. John NJ. Robe
son. rector of tile church. in tho pres
encc OF large gathering of family
connections and friends OF the young
couple from many sections OF Virginia,
West Virginia. Maryland. Pennsylvania
and other states.
The wedding music was rendered by
Mrs. George Jones' The bride was
given In marriage by her uncle, Thomas
ii. Burwcll. of Wildwood. She was at
tended by Miss Mary Page Nelson.
formerly OF Clarke County. but now OF
Baltimore, as maid OF honor. The
ushers were Kenneth y. Gilpin, George
Burwell and William and Lewis Meade,
all of Clarke County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
DAUGHTERS PAY TRIBUTE
TOMRs. WILSON, MEM0RY
Her Life Filled With All Dignity,
Grace and Virtue That Could
he Crowded Into It,"
PRESIDENT GENERAL REPORTS
Recommends Raising OF $4,000 for
Window I'm Red Cross Building AS
Memorial to Women of War Be-
tween States.

SAVANNAH, GA, November ii -
Tribute was paid here to-day By the
general convention of the United
daughters OF the Confederacy to the
memory OF Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. wife
OF tic President
Resolutions introduced by Mrs.
james Brttton Grant. of Jefferson City,
MO, and unanimously adopted. char
acterized Mrs. Wilson as Il model WON
an and rs one to whom prominent
position meant mot an exaltation OF
SCH. but an opportunity to be moro
nsciul and to help the greatest num-
per. The text Of the resolutions
follow In part:
II he lives most who thinks most.
Feels the noblest. acts the best, then
MIS-. woodrow Wilson lived life
much longer than that counted by
years. for her life was filled with all
the dignity. grace and virtue that
couid be crowded into il. Prominent
position meant to her. not an cxalta-
ton Of self-she loved herself least
but an opportunity to be more useful
and to help the greatest number.
She had heart for humanity In
which dwelt all that was pure. genu-
Inc and holy. Absolute loyalty was
chief among her characteristics; her
old friends were never forgotten, and
when she became the first lady OF
the land her home was always open
TO them as OF old. Mrs. Wilson was
"a believer In the high destiny OF wom-
anhood. and taught her daughters that
only the true, the beautiful and the
good was worth while
Mrs. Wilson entered into all the
plans or her distinguished husband--to
him she was guiding star pointing to
all that was high and holy.
II has been said that Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson gave her life for her country
surely soldier ~, r. a..
Held OF battle, and as we, the DauRh-
ters OF the Confcdcracy, honor the
memory OF those who served, and those
who fell In THO service OF their coun-
try SO we Will enshrine her in our
heart, OF hearts, the brightest Jewel
OF southern womanhood."
MR.. Wilson was born in Georgia. and
formerly lived In Savannah. She was
not member OF the Daughters of the
Confcderacy. although eligible. her
father having been chaplain In the
! Confederate army.
Other resolutions adopted to-day
were TO the memory OF Sumner A. Cum
ningham OF Nashville, Tenn. editor of
the Confederate Veteran, and Mrs G..
y. Goodlctt. also of Nashville. who was
known AS tho mother of the United
Daughters OF the Confederacy."
Adoption OF the memorial resolutions
was followed by the reading OF the re-
ports OF the general officers Mrs.
Daisy McLaurin Stevens, the president
general. made her report at the morn
ing session. in which she recommended
the raising of $4,000 for u window TO
be placed In the new American Red
Cross Building at Washington. which
is planned AZ a memorial TO the women
of the War Between the States.
The prcsident-general also recon-
mendcd the appointment of a commit
tee, OH which North Carolina and Ala
eama shall have no representation. to
determine definitely the designer OF the
Confederate flag.
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WILL COORDINATE RELIEF
Wilson Decides to Appoint Central
Committee for Bclsinu Work.

WASHINGTON, November ia
central committee TO take charge OF
Belgian relief work In the United
states and cooperate with tho inter
national committee abroad will be
designated by President Wilson as a
result OF Il conference tonight between
the President and Secretary Bryan at
the White House. The committee, how
ever, VIII not be considered official
Secretary Bryan. the German ambas-
sador. Assistant Secretary OF State
Philips and Hugh Wallace, OF Wash
ington,- discussed tho BclgiaL relief
situation at the State Department
earlier I'm the day, and later Mr.. Phil
ps sent letter TO the President con-
tanning recommendation of American
Ambassador Page, in London, that a
central committee be named TO CO.
ordinate the work of various commit
tees and organizations now engaged
in relief work. II was understood that
the German ambassador Informed Mr.
Bryan that there was no ground for
the report that the German govern
ment plans to stop supplies going to
the Belgians until they go TO work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Opplcmnn-snchs.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
LYNCHBURG. VA, November 11.-A
wedding of much interest was solemn
lied last night at Aduduth Sholum
Synagogue. when Miss Bertha Daisy
Sachs. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isa-
dorc Sachs, was married to William ID.
Oppleman. The ancient Jewish cerc-
mony was used in Hebrew and Eng
lish. The bridesmaids were Misses Ida
Oppleman. Anna Rosenthal and Minnie
Eichelbaum, of Lynchburg, and Ida
Rubin. of Charlottesville. The grooms-
men were Joseph Feinman, Louis Kulh-
man and Julian Weinstein, of Lynch :
burg. and Harry Norman. Of Danville.
Miss Esther SACHS. sister of the
bride. was the maid Of honor. and lone
Oppleman was the best man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
SUPREME COURT DECIDES
CELEBRATED CASE
Lower Tribunal Sustained, and Groom
Remains Head OF Insane
Asylum.
Special to The TImcs.T,isr

tSpcclal TO The Times DISPATCH
RALEIGH. n. c., November 1.-THE
supreme Court delivered opinions this
afternoon In thirteen appeals. Ono OF
special note was that of r.. r. Sails
burg VS.. State Hospital. involving the
noted contest between r. II. Salisbury
and a. h. Groom, for the place on the
board Of directors of the Central Hos
pital for tho Insane here, Salisbury
being an appo!ntec of Governor Kitchen
and Groom OF Governor Craig. The SUI
prcmc Court sustains the ruling OF
Judge Bond In the Superior Court. in
favor of Groom as the appointcc OF
Governor Craig, duly confirmed by the
Senate. Salisbury had been appointed
by Governor Kitchen without Senate
confirmation. and the term resigned by
j. y. Bggs. that tho appointments nllcd
was TO 1917. The fun list follows:
Hcrick VS. Western Union Telegra ph
Company. Forsythc. no error; Salisbury
vs.. state Hospital. Wake, affirmed:
Boushall vs.. Myatt. Wake, new trial:
Ferrebce vs. Norfolk Southern Railroad
Wake, no error: Gilbert vs. Shingic
Company. Brunswick. appeal dismissed:
lIorner School vs.. Rogers. Granville,
new trial: Hayes vs.. Wrcnn. Granville.
no error: Irutt vs.. Southern hallway,
Nottingham. no error: Dunncvcnt W.
Southern. hallway, Caswcll, affirmed:
Oltmann VS.. Williams, Orange, affirmed:
Mauley vs. Obernathy, Rockingham.
new trial; Hall VS.. Hallway and Elec-
trio Company, Alamnncc. reversed;
state W. Nv. l.. Davis, Davidson, no
error.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
AKidney Remedy Adver-
tisement Brought Great
Happiness

take pleasure in stating that have
used DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root, that
Was greatly benefited by the same and
have used II In my family. had q
son: when quite young he suffered from
bladder or kidney affection. I called
in my physician, no attended him. but
did him no good. Almost by accident
noticed an. advertisement about the
curative properties of Or. 'Kilmcrs
swamp Root. procured hottie and
gave II TO him according to directions
II cured him of what we thought was
almost impossible, and the same with
others Of my family. u have such
strong faith in Swamp-Root that T
have never done without II In my
family since the wonderful cure of my
son as we'll AS myself recommend 1t
TO all who suffer- from kidney or bIad-
der troubles. and ! am led to believe
that IL Is one Of the best medicines for
the purpose for which II is used that
has ever hcen discovered.
: This is my experience from the use
OF swamp Root. Wishing the promo
tcrs of this wonderful medicine IL large
sale to the suffering public. I am,
Yours rcspcctfully,
w. II. McAFEE.
CO Broyles ST. Atlanta. Ga.
Witness:
Il. o. WILLIAMS. Notary Public.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Bennett-snith.

CUEPEPER, VA, MoSemSer ia
beautiful marriage took place this af-
ternoon in New Sales Baptist Church.
this county. when Miss Laurn Jose
phine, the daughter OF Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Smith, was married to Will
liam Frances Bennett. The ceremony
was performed by the Row. John Hans
borough, OF Orange, and Miss Gertrude
Durant rendered the wedding marches
Miss Mary Macoy, OF Culpeper, sang
20 Perfect Day. as the guests were as
sembling.
The bride entered the church with
her brother, William Smith, by whom
she was given in marriage. She was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

=, HiOtHef urges her
daughter TO do as she did-to usa
Mothers Friend" there 4. ample reason
to believe It the right kind Of advice.
Its purpose is to furnish plIancy TO the
muscles. to take away the strain on the
cords and ligaments, to relieve the ten
sion OF nerves and tcndons so apt to
provoke or aggrarate nausea. morning
sickness. twitchings OF tho limb, and .o
on 1t is applied externally.
Although. in the nature of thines n
woman would use Mothers Friend hut
rarely. yet SO effective has It been found
that this splendid remedy Is on sale in
most drug stores throughout the United
Regulator Co.. sos Lamar Bldg, Atlanta
Ga, and advertised by us for over twenty
years. Ask at the drug store for a bottle
OF Mothers Friend" 1t Is worth while.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

preceded by her sister. Miss Rubcrta
Smith. as maid OF honor, and her sister.
Mrs. Griffin Durant. as matron of hon
or. The four bridesmaids wcrc Miss
Augusta Bennett, n sister Of tho groom:
Miss Virginia Seay. Of Shores. Va.
and Misses Helen MacoY and Georgia
Ncwhouso. of Culpepcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
WILL, PETITION CONFERENCES
NOT TO REMOVE ROOKEIt

ToVCCTHI TO TIC IITICS- ITS)aICH.T
DANVlLIE. VA, November l1.-On
learning to-day that Richmond Cente-
rary Church is trying to secure the
Rev. George Il. Booker to succeed DR..
Young, the board of stewards of Mount
Vernon Church, of which DIR. Book n
send Frank Talbot as a delegate to
Portsmouth TO petition the conference
not to remove DIR. Booker. Mr.. Talbot
leaves tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
DANy1ELE LAUNCHES
CAMPAIGN For BEI.GIA rs
Especial to The Times-DIspatcl

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.l
4 DANVILI.E. VA, November ia
mass-meetinG was held at the First
presbyterian Church Tonight for the
purpose of launching a Subscription
campaign for the Belgians. II is pro-
posed TO make Il thorough canvas of
for outright subscriptions or else pc
riodical payments of money over three
months. The Kings Daughters have
already sent two boxes Of clothing to
Belgian children
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Alleged Yesgman Indicted.

Especial to The Tim s-Dispatch.l
DANVILLE. VA, November 1.-THE
Federal grand jury, In session here
to-day. brought in a true bill against
John Mcbride, who was arrested in
Petersburg several months ago. charged
with breaking into the post-office at
Gladys. Va. and getting away with
over 800 in stamps and cash.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Letter to.
DIR. KiImer & Co..
Btnghamtop, N. Y.
Prove What Sxamp.Root VIII Do, For You.

Binghamton, NJ w. for. a; sample size
bottle. IT. will convince any ono. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
Information. telling about tho Kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Richmond Daily Times
Dispatch. Regular fifty-cent and lone
dollar size bottles Cor sale at all drug
Observation-Disclosures Mt. 9 -.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12

KLIB HC5I INu nO0IeST
OF all sacrifices. the
struggle for tho life
OF others, should
have n better idea
OF helpful influence
t h a n I h o s e " h o
theorizo from obser-
walton.
At any ratio when
q prospective grand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
stebbin. Elected Mayor.

Especial to The Times Dispa tchl
SOUTH BOSTON. VA. November II.
AT the meeting OF the Town Council.
held last night, Joseph Stebblns. Jr..
was elected Mayor. to succeed the late
Mayor A. II. Vaughan. who died last
week Mr.. Stebbins filled this Office
once before, and is an ex-member OF
the State Legislature.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Accepts New charge.

Especial to TheTimes Dispatch.l
BRISTOL. VA, November I1.-After
n service of three years as pastor Of
the Central Christian Church OF Bris-
toll, tho Rev. Fl. G. Bond. who came here
from Missouri, Inns resigned to hecome
pastor OF a church in Danville, I'LL, the
home town of "Unclo" Joe Cannon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
Mothers Tell Of
Mothers Friend

Efperiencs Is or should be our best
Teacher. Women who have obeyed the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-11-12
THE WEATHER
Forecast; Virginia and North Cnro-
lipn-Fnfr Thursday aud Friday.
Locai Temperature Yesterday.
Local Rainfall ye.tcrd,v

ttalniuII IaSf tWcnty-four hours. None
Deficiency In rainfall since March
ACCUMULATED deficiency In rainfall
since January 1............1 o41
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Local Observations at S T.. VI. Yesterday.
SIemperaturc. so; humidity, 81; wind.
direction. southwest; wind, velocity, 6 !;
weather. clear.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-03-28
SLATED FOR NEXT
CHIEF OF STAFF
Major General William w
Wotherspoon Will Succeed
General Wood.

WASHINGTON. March 2o.-M.,o-
"c"of'i William w. Wotherspoon.
VINO is believed to be slated to size.
ceed Major General Leonard Wood
"'''h u'e latc1 tour OF duty al
thlcl OF star Cf the army expire.
next month, has the reputation OF be-
ing one OF the most thorough stu
oeh's or military matters In the
army He is an authority on the
theory and tactics OF war. and haa
published several valuable pamphlets
dealing with phases Of the war game.
In addition, as president OF the
war College and more recently as as.
SlS'aht chief OF staff, he has been
foremost for several years in plan.
hlhg and deciding movements of tn.
army. lie, with his assistants in the
war College, made out the schedule
Dy which troops were first mobilized
on the Mexican border when affairs
III the southern republic assumed q
threatening aspect in 1912.
General Wotherspoon is native OF
this city. He was appointed to the
army as second lieutenant In 1873
and was promoted to the rank of first
lieutenant in 1879. During his entiro
military career he has been identi-
ned with the infantry branch OF the
service. From 1905 to 1909 he serv-
ed on the general staff and during =
part OF that period was president Ct
the War College.
For one year, beginning In May,
1909, he was assistant to the chief
of staff and then followed another
two-year period as head Of the War
College. At the beginning Of 1912 no
was placed in command OF the Do
partment Of the Gulf and continued
at that post until transferred back to
washington TO act again az assist
SO that If he is appointed to the DO
sition Of chief Of staff he will ha -
but eight months to serve before hs
ant chief Of staff. General Wother-
spoon was born November 16, 1850,
is retired for age.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-03-28
BIRDS OF THE CANAL ZONE

1t is estimated that there are about
800 varieties of birds in the Canal
Zone, larger number of species
than is to be found in any one state
in the UNITED States.
In recent number OF the Canal
Record there is published a list Of
25O different species Of birds found
in the immediate vicinity Of Gatun
Lake. From this list it appears that
many Of the birds known in this sec
ton of the country are to be found
in the Canal Zone, along with others
which are strangers to this part cf
the United States.
According to the Canal Record,
Lion Hill, one Of the settlements on
the old line of the Panama Railroad,
IS said to have furnished "more type
species Of birds than any one locality
in the Americas" A representative
Of the biological survey at Washing
ton in the course Of two short collec
tion trips to the zone procured some
300 different specimens. There never
has been any published work of the
ornithology Of the isthmus, but such
publications doubtless will be forth
coming at an early date.
A number Of the birds in Panama
are mere winter visitors from the
Gnited states These include Surn
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-03-28
H0MR|CK'S JEW|E:L.RY
STORE IS ROBBED
Former LocR Citizen Relieved
of Twenty Thousand Dol
lars Worth of Diamonds

Twenty thousand dollars worth Of
diamonds rings were secured bv tWo
robbers, who entered the establish
ment of Harry J. Homrich. a Hum.
ington jeweler, Saturday night. aul
took the gems at the point Of a pistul,
after which they mingled with tn"
shopping crowd. Charles +. Rcusi .
lein, jeweler, gave chase, and par
sued the men unit. they started into
an alley block away from the store.
He followed them into the alley. bu;
one of them pulled revolver and
fired at him twice. lie was unarmad.
and gave up the pursuit. The ro,-
bers were last seen going toward the
hills in the south of the city
his was the boldest and most SUI.
cessful robbery which has been com
mitted in Huntington since the James
gang robbed a bank in the city in the
seventies, getting $2O,OOO
So daring were the robbers tnot
they did not wear masks.
MIR. HOmrich was born and rails ed
IN this city. At one time he Operatel
a jeWelry store in the Lambert build
Ing on South Queen street, where the
st. Louis Shoe Shine jarlor is. lie
recently visited his father James
Homrich Of West John street Mrs.
Homr1ch was formerly Miss Edwards
Of this city.