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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09
MAN OF MYSTERY
FLED FROM PRISON
Just to Prove Himself Innocent
Of Crime Committed by Another

New York, Nov. 9.-An escaped
convicts futile coast-to-coast search
for the man whose testimony he hoped
would clear his name from the charge
of murder ended here last night when
James Macdonald, known also as
George Gillette, walked into police
headquarters and surrendered himself.
Macdonald told the police that he had
left the Federal prison at Lorton,
Va, several months ago. and had
spent $500 travelling from San Fran
cisco to New York in his vain quest.
He was out of funds and discouraged,
he declared, and wanted to give him.
self up before he was caught.
Macdonald is a nattily dressed,
clean looking man and but for the
haggard lines of worry on his face
he said he had lost forty pounds due
to anxiety since his escape-he would
never be taken for anything but a
well-to-do business man without a
care in the world. The story he told
involved a cabaret party in Washing
ton in 1910, the fatal shooting Of one
of the party, a woman, his own ar
rest and conviction for the murder,
and his subsequent efforts to find
one of the witnesses, who. he assert
ed could exonerate him.
1t seems that nearly eight years
ago. Macdonald, who is an expert ac-
countant, found himself one evening
in the capital. It was proposed that
he join a party of several men and
women who were going to make n
night of it," and the young man &C.
copied. While at one of the cafes,
according to his story, after every
body had been drinking pretty free
~, an argument arose between two
of the men. The next thing MacDon-
aid remembers is hearing the crack
of a pistol and seeing one of the
women fall across the table shot
through the body. The shooting
sobered Macdonald and he stayed
with the dying woman while the
others fed.
Macdonald was arrested by the po-
lice and charged with the shooting.
1t became murder charge when the
woman died in the hospital. While in
jail awaiting trial. Macdonald main
tanned such a complete silence that
he gained the name of the Man Of
Mystery" However, his identity was
discovered when he was recognized
in court by an old friend of his fam
lily, and his brother. who is in the
jewelry business in New York, and
his wife, also here, were notified.
At some time before a verdict was
reached, says Macdonald, a man who
was present at the shooting visited
him in Jail and told him that prepa-
rations were under way to free him.
He told the prisoner that the man
who actually fired the shot would re-
veal himself. But that was the last
Macdonald heard Of the witness, and
the jury, after celebrating fifty eight
hours. found him guilty. He was
sentenced to Atlanta for life.
In prison MacDonald's ability as an
accountant came in good stead, and he
did a great deal Of work for the war
den. He became an expert In the
Bertillon system, and was one Of the
most trusted convicts in the place
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

medicine took. Every month since I
was a young girl I had suffered with
cramps in my sides at periods and was
never regular. / saw your advertise
ment in the newspaper and the picture
Of woman who had been saved from
an operation and this picture was inn
pressed on my mind. The doctor had
given me only two more days to make
Up my mind so I cent ~ husband to the
drug store 1T once fc1' bottle of Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
believe me, cco1 noticed change and
when had finished the third bottle /
was cured and never felt better. I grant
you the privilege to publish my letter
and am only too 81. to let other women
know Of my cure. Mrs. THos. MCGoN-
1GAL, 343- Hartville Street. Phila., Pa.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09

However, he never forgot the man
who, he believed, could, if he would.
free him, and every dollar he made he
saved against the time when he should
have an opportunity to seek the real
criminal.
Once his wife and little daughter.
who are still living in New York,
came to visit him. Macdonald begged
his wife to tell their child the true
story, but she refused. saying it would
break her heart to have to tell the
little girl her father was a convict.
Hence the child was informed that
her father was "studying medicine"
in Atlanta.
II don't know what l would have
done had they left me in Atlanta"
Macdonald told the police here. II
had good room, was well cared for,
had made many friends, and. in fart.
except for my freedom and the clou0
over my name, I was almost content
ed.
However, q year or ago they
opened a new Federal prison at Lor-
ton, and l was invited by the man
who was going there as Warden to
como and take charge OF the Bcr-
tillon system. I accepted his invita-
ton. But when l arrived at Lorton,
, I found the new Warden did not live
! up to his promises. / was closely
! confined, and many Of the privileges
! I had enjoyed at Atlanta were taken
away. The thoughts Of the injustice
done me came on mo with doubled
force, and when I got a letter from a
friend, saying the man I was looking
i for was in San Francisco, I decided
to beat It,
TT was a fairly simple matter to
walk out I had saved nearly $500,
which l took with me. went at
once to San Francisco, but found the
man I sought had gone to Los An
geles. I went to Los Angeles, but
missed him there, and then followed
him from place to place across the
continent. 1t always seemed that 7
would reach a city in time to find he
had just left.
Finally, my money was nearly ex-
hausted and I had to do something.
But before 1 could decide what to do
I discovered a hot trail for my man
leading to New York. Here I came.
I did not let my wife know I was
here, nor any of my other relatives.
1t will be time enough to see them
when 1 am out Of Jail and my name
cleared. I hurried to this city and
went to the hotel where the man I
wanted was supposed to be living To
my dismay, however, I found that it
was the wrong man. I discovered a man
by the same name as the one 1 want
ed, but he was not the man"
Lieutenant Lesson examined the
files Of the wanted" and found that
a general alarm had been sent out
from Washington for Macdonald. A
comparison of Macdonald with the
picture of him in that alarm showed
| undoubtedly that it was the same
! man. The police In Washington
were notified, and a telegram from
Chief Pullman in reply said that. Off
/ GERS were on their way to take the
escaped convict back.
CLOSES THE PORT.
Rio Janeiro, Nov. 9.-The govern
| ment has issued a decree ordering the
] closing Of the nort ~ Pjo YoroIro
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09

IN my SIDE ana DacK
until I nearly went
crazy. l went to
different doctors and
they all said 1 had
female trouble and
would not get any
relief until l would
be operated on. I
had suffered forfour
We ars before this
time, but I kept get
ting worse the more
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09
Am OPERATION
AvERTED

Philadelphia, Pa.-"One year ago I
was very sick and suffered with pains
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-11-09

CLOSES THE PORT.
Rio Janeiro, Nov. 9.-The govern
ment has issued a decree ordering the
closing of the port Of Rio Janeiro.
The evening world., 1917-10-19
SlLSHED WITH A KNIFE,
SAYS "I'll GET HUNK
Max Cohen, Alleged" Dopey Benny
Gangster, Don't Know Who
Attacked Me Yet"

Max Cohen. twenty one years old. said
by police 10 be q member OF the "Dopey
Benny gang. walked into st. Marks
Hospital. iith Street and Second Ave-
nue., early to-day and requested that
the half dozen knife wounds in his
shoulder. arm and face be cared for.
While hospital physicians were follow
Ing the request. Detective Franklin OF
the First Branch Bureau visited the
patient
who cut you. MAXI asked Franklin.
Il don't know yet. Franklin" an
swered Max. but I was cut once be-
fore and ! got hunk. III get hunk
again"
Cohen. who lives at No. is Mont
Eomery Street. said he was attacked
Street and Second Avenue at 8 O'Clock
time sEo end 10 out on $4,000 bail.
The evening world., 1917-10-19
Setstan Refugee Trio
Gices Concert for Babies.
Nv SHIUesfer RaucIing.

"A TRIO OF Belgian refugees gave
"A benefit concert for tho relief
Of Belgian babies at Aeolian
Hall yesterday afternoon. Chief OF
them was Jan Collingnon, bass bari
tone. formerly OF the Antwerp Opera
House, who, with his family, after
the German invasion, hid in n cellar
for q month before he managed TO
escape TO England. There he and
Two young women. Daisy Jean and
ssbrieiie RadouH, gave a number OF
concerts 10 aid Belgian babies. Last
season they made a tour OF Canada,
and now they are in the United
States for the same purpose. Mr.,
Collingnon has q big voice and he
sings with feeling. A French group
included PaladiIhe's ''Patrie" and
nisst's Ia jolIe file de PERTH. a
Flemish group. Jan Blockx's "ons
vaderiand." Pretty and dainty were
the young women, their art as simple
ID It was charming. Miss Jean
kho ved q triple talent She WIS
'oelllst harpist and singer. the latter
accomplishment unannounced. She
displayed II when an extra number
wee demanded after her harp solos.
Miss Radoux played compositions by
Rsnoit and Debois and was the ac-
cempanist for her associates.
LILLIAN Ammalee OF Los Angeles
will give q piano recital al Aeolian
Hall tonight. 1t Is her New York
debut She has studied abroad and
has been heard in concerts in Aus
ttis, Germany and England.
The evening world., 1917-10-19
N. Y. LACKS FARM LABOR.
Inquiry shows Danger That FRO
duettos May BE Curtaiied.

ALBANY. Oct ls-Ths rural labor
situation in New York State is very
serious. Secretary c. II. Betts Of the
state Food Commission announced to-
day. The commission Is compiling a
repcrt based on advices from all sec
rions OF the State. which Is to be for
warded TO Herbert c. Hoover at Wash
ington.
The New York Food Commission will
demand quick action for the relief OF
the situation. in the bAlief that II some
thing IL not done immedia tely produc-
tlon will be curtailed greatly next year
The evening world., 1917-10-19
WAR TRUCKS IN LONG RUN.
rive Delivered 20 Baker After Trip
of $50 Miles In siX Days.

WASHINGTON. Oct. ia-ClosinE a
rsma rkabie cross country run OF $50
miles from somewhere in the L. s. A"
two heavy duty war motor trucks were
delivered to-day to Secretary OF War
Baker.
The trucks made the trip under very
unfayorable conditions in less than six
days, including time spent In local
demotistrations In cities on the route.
The truck. a standardized product. Is
70 be manufactured In large numbers
for use in Europe and at camps in this
country.
The evening world., 1917-10-19
The Winter Suits at SIS
Suits & OvercOats at $40 & $25

These are low prices for garments such Offer To
appreciate this fact take into consideration
situation existing in the tailoring the Of materials
trimmings and labor Measured by every fair standard these
suits and mighty big values the prices quoted
The leading manufacturers OF fine readyto-wear garments
for have contributed their best 30 the showing
Suits single double breasted beted trench styles
also plain and models for those who them
The Overcoats chiefly in blacks and Oxfods lined through
with satin Others i'll fancy overcoatngs and mixtures
trench models, single double breasted shape fitting
The evening world., 1917-10-19
And as for the
Winter OvercOats at SIS

There are Black and Gray Mixtures. Most
of them are silk lined throughout Included are
scores of fancy mixtures. They can be bought
elsewhere, of course, bur you'll find that they
are priced considerably more than SIS.
The commonwealth., 1917-02-13

A PR OCL 4

WHEREAS: All good citizens s0
terested in the prosperity Of the entire nl
WHEREAS: The general proE ~
pends so largely upon the action Of the - =
ing business and
WHEREAS: The prosperity OF lss
pends upon the prosperity of the peop' s.
WHEREAS: The week Of FebE DS'
declared National Pay Up Week, during ii
as possible pay thir accounts, thus put s
bring prosperity and benefit to all ana
WHEREAS: Similar events ha'F
money being put into circulation, BRING 9
THEREFORE, | urge the peopl !
great national event by making spec"f
tional Pay-Up Week, February ~ to -
JEa
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
PUPIL GAVE TEACHER AWAY
Told How Instructor Managed to Have
Students Always Make Perfect
Record in Examinations.

A schOOlteacher was recently COM
pllmented on the success attending
the examination of her pupils. When
a question was put every hand in the
class was raised. Although more than
n score of questions were asked. in no
Instance was an incorrect answer
given.
One of the teachers whose pupils
did not acquit themselves very credit
ably made an Investigation and sue
ceeded in gaining the confidence of a
scholar under the care Of her success
full colleague.
'Now." she said. show is 1t that all
of you are able to reply to the qucs-
tons ?"7ss ~ tsr Et. 90
"But we're not"
"At all events You put up your
hnnds as If you We're"
Eyes. we all put up our hands. But
those who don't know the answer put
up their left hands, and those who do.
put up their right hands. The right
hand boys reply; the others don't"
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13

rison. And don't make any mistake
about this: People can always come
back. No depth Is too low. All they
need is the will power"
He smiled down at her. She had
come armed with confession. But the
offer meant reinstatement, another
chance. She would work her finger
ends of for him. She would make 1t
up to him In other ways. But she could
not tell him and lose everything.
Come" he said. "Shall we go back
and start over again?"'
He held out his hand. a.. .-r
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
CTo BE CoNTINUED.)
"Poor JIM

They tell it Of a place on Van
Buren, street:
Here" said the proprietor. sis a
little gift for you and Jim. Each bot
tie is finest old whisky. You drop in
at Jim's on your way and give him
this, will your" tH'i+ 81
Certainly" cried the grateful one.
On his way he fell and broke one
bottle.
Poor jim" he muttered. picking
himself uD.-Chjcag0 Herald
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
FARM MORE LAND
Cultivate for the Soldier at the
Front.

This question OF conservation OF
food has become so agitated by those
who have q knowledge Of what 1t
means in the preservation of life, who
have made q study of the food condi-
lions. and the requirements Of the
country. that It is beginning to arouse
whose duty II is to study the output
and compare Il with the consumption,
sees a rapidly creeping up of one on
the other. and. when the appetite of
consumption gets a Roadway on the
output. where will the nation be? 1t
Ii time the people were aroused. for
there is danger ahead unless the in
telligence of the people Is awakened to
the facts. The crop OF 1917 will be
less than an average one. and see the
work 1t has to perform. 1t has to
feed the man producing 1t, and he is
Of less efficiency today than a year
ago. His strength has been reduced
by the drawing away of the thousands
from the farms. who are now in the
ranks of the consumer instead of In that
OF the producer. There Is an inverse
ratio here that can only be under
stood when confronted with the ap-
palling figures presented by those In
charge of the conservation work. The
army has to be fed dependents cared
for. the navy has to have provisions.
and we cannot sit idly by and see the
women and children Of the countries
across the sea starve. There Is such
n great call for active participation In
the matter of providing food. that
those who are left at home In charge
Of this work have responsibility
placed upon them fully as great rs has
the man at the front who has gone out
to protect the homes. the sanctlty and
the honor Of those who are left behind.
The producer should think only Of
this: there should be economy, ns4
only Of labor. Every acre Of avail
able land should be producing. Ad-
vantage should be taken of every day
light hour. 1t must not be a case Of
how much can we make. 1t must be
case of flight" with those who have
gone overseas. but in our way. fight to
win the war. Where that spirit per-
.vades will be found the spirit of the
patriotic American. There IS no diff.
Guilty in securing land In any Of the
states. 1t may be rented on easy terms
or purchased mt low prices, and there
should be little difficulty arranging
with bankers to get the necessary
funds to carry on operations. Should
you not be able to get what you want
In your own state, Western Canada
naA IL IL L..
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
CHAPTER XVI.

Late September had come. The
Street hnd been furiously busy for a
month. The co5blestones had gone,
and from curb to curb stretched smooth
asphalt. To this general excitement
the strange case of Mr.. LIE Moyne had
added Its quota. One day he was in
the gas ofiice. making out statements
that were absolutely ridiculous And
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13

.. appraihng. he ahrnnk back unto Ms
chair.
"Tbe man WHO nd his bet II ouate
real. You have always done your bet
In your woxk; 700 always win. But
the other 10 q part Of you too. Max.
Even II cared. I would not dare to
run the risk
She took q step toward the door.
hesitated. came back. and put Light
hand on his shoulder.
I'm sorry, dear Max"
She had kissed him lightly on the
cheek before he knew what she intend
ed to do. So passionless was the little
caress that. perhaps more than any
thing else. II typified the change in
their relation.
When the door closed behind her. he
saw that she had left her ring on the
arm OF his chair. He picked It up. It
was still warm from her finger. He
held It to his lips with q quick gesture.
In all his successful life he had never
before felt the bitterness Of failure.
The very warmth Of the little ring
hurt.
Why hadn't they let him diet He
didn't want to live-he wouldn't live.
Nobody cared for him! He would
His eyes, lifted from the ring, fell on
the red glow of the roses that had come
that morning. Even in the half light.
they glowed with fiery color.
The ring was in his right hand. With
the left he settled his collar and soft
silk tie.
X. saw Carlotta that evening for the
last time. Katie brought word to him,
where he WINS helping Harriet close her
trunk-she was on her way to Europe
for the fall styles-that he was wanted
in the lower hall.
"A LADY," she said. closing the door
behind her by way Of caution. "And
a good thing for her she's not from
the alley. The way those people beg
of you Is sin and shame. and It's
not ut home you're going to be to them
from now on"
So X. had put on his coat and. with
out SO much as glance in Harriet's
mirror, had gone down the stairs. Car
lotta stood under the chandelier, and
he saw at once the ravages that trou-
BILE had made in her. She was dead
white, and she looked ten years older
than her age.
II came. you see. Doctor Edwardes."
Evidently she found 1t hard to speak.
"You were to come" X. encouraged
her. ito see IL we couldn't plan some.
thing for you. Now, I think I've got It.
You know, Of course, that closed my
hospital. They are trying to persuade
me to so back, nnd-rm trying to per.
suade myself that I'm At to go back.
You see,"-his tone was determinedly
cheerful-'my faith In myself has been
pretty nearly gone. When one loses
that, there isn't much left"
"You had been very successful" She
did not look up.
"Well, had and I hadn't. I'm not
going to worry you about that. My
offer Is this: Wen just try to forget
about-about Schwitter's and all the
rest, and IL go back I'll take you on
in the operating ROOM" TF ~
"You sent me away once!"
swell, can ask you to come back,
can't II" He smiled at her encour-
agingly.
Are you sure you understand about
Max Wilson and myselfT
Everyone makes mistakes now and
then, and loving women have made mis-
takes since the world began. Most
people live in glass houses, Miss Har-
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Battle With cuticura Soap and Apply
the Ointment-TriaI Free:

For eczemas, raShes, feelings, irrita.
tons, rimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cut:cura Soap and
Ointment are supremacy effective. Be
sides they tend to prevent these dis.
tressing conditions, If used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with booK
Address postcard. Cuticura. Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13

I'd = SAz2ns@>sSSSsSsssSSsSs SSSsS&sS
4 Doctor Ed, who had only stopped to
bite OF the end Of stogie to hold in
his cheek. picked up his book in a
hurry. and eyed the invalid over It.
"Stop bullying. III read when I'm
ready. Have you any Idea what I'm
readingr
''Of course"
swell. haven't. For ten minutes I've
been reading across both pages"
Max laughed. and suddenly put out
his hand. Demonstrations Of affection
were 30 rare with him that for mo-
ment Doctor Ed was puzzled. Then,
rather sheepishly, he took II.
"when get out" Max said, "we'll
have to 60 out to the White Springs
again and have supper"
That WINS all T: but Ed understood.
On the day when K. had told Max his
reason for giving mp his work, Sidney
spent her hour with Max that evening
MS usual. His big chair had been
drawn close to q window, and she
found him there. looking out She
kissed him. But instead Of letting her
draw away, be put out his arms and
| n.uoht hor 81 Min
.Sn,,,o a. mo Won DOM .ni,e INV
mora Won OUGHT 20 emile. vour
mouth--
~ .,r. .,,,. .,-e, ,h,t.. nj,
Max"
Sho av.., biz, hr,v.,v
aren't you going to let me make
love to you at all7 You get away be-
yond my REACH
| " WINS looking for the paper to read
to you"
A sudden suspicion famed In his
eyes.
| 'Sidney, you don't like me to touch
you any more. Come here where can
see you"
The fear of agltating him brought
her quickly. For moment he was ap-
peased. .-..
that's more like It. How lovely you
are. Sldney!" He lifted first one hand
and then the other to his lips. "Are
you ever going to forgive me?"
III you mean about Carlotta, for
gave that long ago"
He was almost boyishly relieved.
What a wonder she wasl So lovely,
and so sane. Many a woman would
have held that over him for years--not
that he had done anything really wrong
on that nightmare excursion. But so
many women are exigent about prom
ises. ..
"When are you going to marry me?"
eve needn't discuss that tonight.
Max. Can't we talk things over when
you are strongerr
Her tone caught his attention. and
turned him u little white. He faced
her to the window, SO that the light fell
on her, r.
"Whnt things? What do you mean ?"
He had forced her hand. She had
meant TO whit: lint. with his keen ewes
on her. sbe conld NOT dissemble.
.r am going tn make Won very nm
happv for a little While"
"WellY" .4-A
ave Ind a lot of time to think. 1t
isn't that I am angry, I am not even
Jealous. I was Mt first, 1t isn't that.
It's hard to make YOU understand, l
think you care for me-"
"But good heavens. Sidney, YOU do
care for me. don't you?"
arm afraid don't Mox. NOT
anongh.
she .r,aa - ,,,,r Sr,,bar n,t,fr,,v
&C. go -, =. hIs 90. she snni.a
-. ~, ,..,,s. 49,
so mseteneu LOU. ~ luousn.
cu,eu. e you " ~. Inc Je'. anu
sreatese nan .nut 49, "en
sun NY piasels, a. uosSn
matter Aou "efe . sui y sou "
rue.
ne sroaneu unu ,,. ms D.eu,n
NO man coulu ii'e ny " 'ila'' eiu-
hey.
mo. see tnat now. nut that the
way cared us just that l never
The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1917-07-13
Force Of Habit.

II want three eggs and boil them
three minutes. 1 am hungry-how
soon can have them"
I'm q minute, sir"