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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

ny a lawyer. and was the cenna. ngure
in the courtroom, except. perhaps,
Judge Davis.
The multiplying and shifting rumors,
which had been flying through Malopo,
had settled down TO the belief that
something dramatic and sensational
was to be looked for. involving both
De Witt and Davis.
The Judge was seated in the gallery,
where places had been reserved for a
] few of the chief men of the town. He
was a noticeable figure among the
other occupants. as he bent forward
from his place in the front row, look
ing down.on the spectators. His keen,
judicial face was as impassive as a
mask. Opposite him, on the floor of
the courtroom, sat Judge Crawford
in Davis accustomed seat above the
clerk.
Crawford was a short. sandy-haired
man. jurist of reputation. with an
dncompromislng manner. He looked
like business. and he meant IT,
Seaton was formally charged, and
the trial began with the reading of
his written confession, in which, con-
trary to the general expectation, there
was no inculpatlon of De Witt. 1t was
short and plain admission of hay
ing purchased diamonds from the boys
on the claim.
Then followed the first sensation, in
the appearance of Ned Burns, clicking
and grunting. in the box.
De Wits lawyer, intervening, scored
the first point against Winton after
the physician had explained the ma
ture of Ned's affection.
do you mean TO say that lis man
is in possession o. his full senses and
capable of giving evidence?" he asked.
II do, undoubtedly"
lesion?9
Eyes"
but you are quite sure that 1t is
not of nature to impair his judgment
or truthfulness?"
Il am absolutely sure"
"How many cases like this have you
treated in the course of your expert
ence?"
"None, but l have read"
"Thank YOU" said the lawyer, look
ing triumphantly at the jury.
1t was becoming clear that De Wits
lawyer meant to allege conspiracy on
the part of Winton and Seaton against |
the syndicate. Winton followed with |
a brief account of the events that had |
occurred on the night of the robbery, !
and the evidence of two or three sub
sidiary witnesses followed.
When Seaton was placed in the wit
ness-box the excitement reached fever
pitch.
This is your own confession. writ
ten and signed by your asked Brown.
Eyes. SIR"
you make this of your own free
will, without monetary or other in
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

the consequences
Yes"
at contains the whole truth. moth
ing but the truth. and nothing more
than the truth?'
ITS all true" answered Seaton.
There's nothing that amt true in it,"
''You induced Mr.. CARROTS boys,
with small sums Of money, to bring
you the stones. and you sold them TO
the man Van Worst ON basis of one
fourth of their carat value. you say 2"
Il did"
How much do you compute that
you paid TO the boys in the form of
bribes?"
zone hundred and twelve pounds,
nine shillings. and ninepence." re-
turned Seaton promptly.
"Who supplied you with this
money!
"Mr. De Witt there"
The stir in the courtroom was fol-
lowed by intense silence.
''Your motive was to make money ?"
mol" shouted Seaton with sudden
energy. III was fear of that man who
has bounded me for twenty years"
He leaned forward and thrust out
his hand toward De Witt. who rose to
his feet slowly.
His lawyer pulled him down and
leaped to his feet.
Il object" he began.
MOT sustained" snapped Crawford.
in what way. and why. has Mr..
De Witt bounded your inquired Sea-
tons lawyer. Are you willing to
waive privilege and make full state
ment 10 this court?"
yes. I'll tell you" cried Seaton.
That's what / come back for, because
I'd rather be a dead dog on gibbet
than jackal any longer. I'm going
to end this game. I've played 1t too
long. He's driven me from pillar TO
post for years making me do his dirty
work for him. He made me betray |
the secret of the new amalgam process |
On the Rietfontein in johannesburg. |
He's used me like that. and when I've |
warned him he was driving me too |
Ear he's laughed at me and told me |
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
CHAPTER XII
The Trial.

II was the general opinion of the
group upon the stoep of the Continen-
tai that Judge Davis was going TO get
what had been coming to him for a
long time. Bets to that effect were
freely offered, and there were very
few takers, even at long odds.
The forthcoming trial was the sole
topic of conversation in Malopo.
Everything had combined to favor
Winton against the syndicate.
On the very day following Seaton's
return a long-expected proclamation
had been made by the high commits
sioner, placing Malopo under the col
ony's jurisdiction, and delegating
Judge Crawford, who was then hold
ing sessions at Vryburg, TO proceed
thither for the purpose OF organizing
civil government and hearing ali
criminal and civil cases.
The Independent regime had come
to an end To the relief Of the settle
ment, and Judge Davis was relegated
TO his position as magistrate, thereby
being eliminated from the pending pro-
ceedings.
Public opinion In Malopo, linking up
Seaton's return and arrest with the
theft of the big stone, was decidedly
hostile TO the syndicate. There was
no fear of a packed jury. The syndi-
Gates influence seemed to have shrunk
to nothing.
Winton's lawyer was young
Scotchman named Brown, who had re-
Gently arrived on the diamond-fields
he threw himself into the case with
ardor, knowing that success would be
his making. Winton and he held con-
sthnt conferences.
Wintop hau wished TO use Seaton's
evidence to prosecute De Witt, but
Seaion's anxiety 70 have everything
fhrashed out was 10 great, and he
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Expensive Good

A matter of fact father OF an en-
bryo poet handed some of the lads
efforts TO distinguished author Of
verse, and asked for his opinion.
swell, what's the answer?" queried
the successful stockman.
ALIAS 70 sighed the real poet. ''Those
things are so good. I'm afraid you'll
have to support Henry the rest of his
life" Writers Monthly.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
No More "Heafhen"

Their are no more heather in the
world, according to ruling made at
the headquarters of the Salvation
army in Chicago. 1t was decided that
heather" is too rude name to apply
TO nations which have civilizations old
er than the Christian religion. Hence
forth such people VIII be called NON
Christian"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Children Cry for "Castoria"
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ages

Motherl Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years as "a
pleasant, harmless substitute for
Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Tit for Tat

Mrs. Crawford-Did you succeed in
getting an extra allowance?
Mrs. Crabshaw-Not exactly, but my
husband says he's willing TO give me
a bonus providing | show him how he
is to raise the money.-Chicago Jour-
nal.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
cutIcura SOAP for the COMPLEXION.

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Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment now and then as
naaded to make the complexion clear,
yealp clean and hands soft and white.
Add to this the fascinating, fragrant
Cuticura Talcum, and you have the
Cuticura Toilet Trio.-Advertisem
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Use Phones Now.

Neighborhood sewing circles have
become obsolete-as news distribu-
tors. They've been superseded b.
telephones
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

Don't attempt to buy up the man
who has his price unless you have the
worlds money cornered.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

1.-THE tongue is the neck's worst
enemy Proverb.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Longfellou Up to Date

The instructor In English requested
The girls TO put Longfellow's "VlIlage
Blacksmith" into brief verse of thelI
own. One Of the fiappers turned in the
following:
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

Something accomplished. something did.
Has earned the worlds approval. kid
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

The heaviest rains fall on the leaky
of Japan.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13
Modern America

woman friend dropped in the 9TH
er evening to chat with the wife, and
was surprised to find the husband. en-
veloped in an apron, washing the
dishes.
Where's the wife?" the visitor asked
cheerily.
"Over at the barber shop" came the
grumpy reply.-Indianapo News.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

reason to give it my unqualified en-
dorsement and praise"
TanIac is for sale by all good drug
gists. Accept no substitute. Over 40
million bottles sold.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

Take Tanlac Vegetable Pills for con-
stipation. Made and recommended by
the manufacturers Of TANLAC.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-06-13

recommend it. The kind you have
always bought bears signature of
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
ROCKVILLE PIKE TO BE
THOROUGHLY REPAIRED

The Rockville pike. one Of the
main connecting links between
Washington and the west and in.
termediate points in Maryland.
which has fallen into sad state Of
disrepair during the past year. IS to
be put into first class condition at an
early date.
This news was received at the
Washington headquarters OF the
American Automobile Association
from John N. Mackall, chairman
of the Maryland State roads com.
mission.
Following the receipt Of many
complaints from local motorists re-
garding the condition Of what was
once the pride and joy Of. local mo.
florists, the q. A. A. made inquiry Of
the Maryland. highway department.
The reply stated that plans are nj.
ready complete for four miles Of
concrete, and that the remainder Of
the road will Rave early attention.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
Cyclone
KILLS EIGHT
PERSONS
TWister DemoIishes Only One
Building In ToWn-others
Unframed

ST. PATRICK, La. Aug. 25.-As
relatives today made funeral ar.
rangements for the eight persons
killed in yesterdays cyclone here,
physicians and hospital attendants
were anxiously caring for the score
of injured, several of whom are not
expected to live.
The tragedy occurred yesterday
afternoon when the erratic ''twister"
suddenly swooped down upon st.
Phillips hall, where a large mum.
Der Of persons had taken refuge.
from the storm. The victims were
attending a church festival near
the hall at the time.
The dead:
Stephen Haydel, jr.;. Stephen
Haydel, ST.; Mrs. Stephen Haydel,
ST.; Arthur Hubbel, Virginia Hub.
bel, a four-year-old son of Fabian
Tresclair, a small daughter Of
Doctor Fernandez and Burchman
Waguespack.
The injured. who are not ex-
pected to live, are Mary Haydel,
Albert Haydel, Belfort Haydel,
Rollin Waguespack, Willie Hymel
and Annette Guadin.
Not a timber Of the building was
left standing. Walls crumpled like
so much paper, burying the occu-
pants beneath the wreckage..
The freak storm swooped down
upon this one building. arose again,
and then disappeared without doing
further damage.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
F |NDS F|ANCEE:
DIED As HE
SLEPT
Cigarette Stub is Clue In Mys.
ferrous Death OF Pretty
Chicago Widow

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Three
days before she was to have be-
come a bride. Mrs. Marie Geyer,
forty-one, an attractive widow. was
found dead today in the kitchen of
her West Side apartment by her
boarder and fiance, Thomas w.
Keith.
A thorough police investigation
was ordered when Keith pointed out
that beside her body lay a cigarette
stub. He told the police Mrs. Geyer
did not smoke.
Death might have been attributed
to alcoholism but for the discovery
Of the cigarette stub. Keith said
she had been drinking for a week
and had eaten nothing.
He said he went to bed last night
after protesting over her drinking
in view of their coming marriage.
When he was about to leave the
apartment to go to work this
morning he. discovered the lights
still burning in her room.
In the kitchen Keith discovered
Mrs. Geyer's body. Doctors said
she had been dead for four or five
hours.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
HELD0N
PERJURY.
CHARGE !:
Girl Companion Says lie Roy
Weber Falsely Accused
Her Of Theft :

Events took on unexpected turn
for Leroy Weber, stenographer ;oe
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, yesterday, when he was ar
rested on q charge Of perjury grow
ing out of his accusations against
lola Trueworthy. 1919 Fourteanth
street northwest.
Weber had sworn to q warrant,
1t is said, in which he accused Miss
Trueworthy and two Of her CON.
panions, Of robbing him Of Ills
watch, So and automobile August
8, last, near North Chevy CHASE.
Md. Weber said the robbery .oc-
CURED during an auto ride with
the girl and two men.
When Sheriff Clay Plumner took
the girl into custody last Satnr.
day. she denied the charge. After
conference with States ATTORNEY
John A. Garrett, in Rockville, TIE
perjury warrant was issued.
Miss Trueworthy told police she
met Weber recently at q fraternity
affair. Weber, she said, asserted
ne was ranking member OF the
organization. Her father, also bainE
a highly honored member, MisS
Trustworthy stated, they became
acquainted.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
WOMAN IS DEAD
FROM DOSE Of
POISON
Leaves Note Gently Gliding
Husband For. Not Coming
Home

Darling, when you get this you
may not like it. Why didn't you
come home last night? If you do
not be home, will do something
desperate. love YOU"
There were tear stains on the
farewell note which, Mrs. Helen
Johnson Dorsey, twenty-five, 1901
Eleventh street northwest, left for
her husband just before she swal.
lowed carbolic acid last night. She
died half an hour later at Emer-
gency Hospital.
Brought To Hospital.
Mrs. Dorsey was brought to the
hospital by a man claiming to be
her husband. He said he had found
her lying on the bed when he re-
turned home. She was not I'M
conscious when the hospital was
reached, and despite burns in her
mouth, denied she had taken the
poison.
AS her life ebbed, there was a
wan smile on her face, doctors
attending her reported, although
the acid must have caused her
great pain.
Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt and
Deputy Coroner Herbert e. Mar
tyn are investigating the case to-
day. They said they probably
would issue suicide certificate.
Text Of Note.
The note. scrubbed on a piece Of
scrap paper, read:
Dear Boy:
Darling, when you get this you
may not like 1t. Why do you worry
me like this? Why didn't you come
home last night? / talked to the
apartment and you were not there,
either. Why couldn't you call me
up? You knew 1 went to the Colo.
NAL Theater tonight. If you do not
be at home l will do something des-
perate. l love you. HELEN"
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
LEGION WOMEN
LANDEFENSE
DAY AID
National Leader Of Auxiliary
Notifies Chairman Of
Their Support

Mrs. Franklin Lee Bishop, ma.
tional president OF the American
Legion Auxiliary. has notified Mrs.
Anthony Wayne Cook, president
general Of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution and chairman
Of the National Defense Test Com.
mittee. that the committee may ex-
pect the fullest cooperation from
the legion auxiliary.
Mrs. Bishops letter, which was
received after the list Of societies
cooperating with the movement was
published, said I'VE will, Of course,
cooperate to the fullest extent to
make this day q success"
Mrs. Bishop included in her letter
a bulletin just issued by Garland
w. Powell, director of the .Ameri-
canism Commission of the Ameri-
can Legion, and issued to all de.
partments of the legion, in which
1t is stated that national defense
Is the salvation OF our nation. The
war taught us. the great necessity
Of being prepared in case Of emer'
gency. Taking stock Of our assets
Is Just as important to the Govern.
ment as 1t is to the business man
who must furnish a full report of
his assets in order to obtain a loan
from a banker"
Mrs. Cook received yesterday q
letter of endorsement Of the activi.
ties of the committee. from John r.
Quinn, national commander of the
American Legion. His letter said:
'"I am unqualifiedly in favor Of this
demonstration because believe 1t
Is needed to see whether our pres.
ent system Of national defense Is
adequate"
THE American Legion does not
want war. There Is no organization
which desires more strongly to see
world peace or which will work
toward that end than the American
Legion. But that does not mean
that we. are pacifists, nor does it
mean that we are in favor of dis.
armament in view Of present condi-
tons.
1.-THE American Legion has seen
the practical results of non-prepared.
ness. The world war exemplified
the enormous waste Of lives and
money brought about by the drift.
ing policy of non-preparedness."
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
To MAKE
VET HOSPITAL
INSPECTION
Subcommittees Are Appointed
BY Chairman johnson to
Visit All

Inspection Of all United States
Veterans Bureau hospitals will
be made this fall by the House
committee on world war. veterans
legislation.
Chairman Royal c. johnson to.
Cay announced the appointment
Of chairmen of five subcommittee
to take charge of the investigation.
They are Congressman Homer p.
Snyder, Of New York; Roy G. Fitz.
gerald, of Ohio; Bird j.. Vincent,
of Michigan; James H. MacLaf-
ferty, Of California, and Robert
q. Simmons, OF Nebraska. Con-
gressmen Snyder, Fitzgerald and
Vincent will be in charge of inspec.
ton Of hospitals east of the Mis-
sippi, while MacLafferty and Sim.
mons will inspect the Western
hospitals.
Watson B. Miller, chairman of
the American Legion's national
rehabilitation committee, has been
invited to take part In the In.
vestigation. Mr.. Miller, who was
former commander Of the District
Department Of the Legion, will as
slst the House committee by plac-
ing data gathered by the Legion
on hospital conditions at its dis.
posal.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
YEOMEN INVITE
VISITORS To
BEACH
FraternaI Congress Delegates
Are Asked to Picnic With
Brotherhood

The local branch Of the Brother.
hood Of American Yeomen today
extended an invitation to delegates
to the annual convention of the
National Fraternal Congress of
America, in session here, to attend
its second annual excursion, to be
held tomorrow at Chesapeake Beach.
More than 1000 are expected to
attend.
There win be athletic events for
men, women, land children with
prizes for the winners. and the per-
son who catches the largest crab
will be given present. Brief talks
will be given by several Of the
leaders OF the local and national
organizations. Every society in the
District will be represented at the
outing. B. F. Williams is chair
man Of the excursion committee
and Mrs. Grace Spangler is secre-
tary. -
The fraternal congress, which
convened today and will continue
in session through Thursday, is
composed Of ninety-one societies
with a combined membership Of
5,196,s56, carrying insurance protec.
ton amounting to 1851, 41S,654.
Thirty-five of these organizations
have Juvenile departments with a
combined child membership Of 204,.
600. The president Of the congress
is w. r. Shirley, Of Muskogee,
Okla, who has risen to prominence
in fraternal circles after a varied
career as day laborer. contractor,
miner, janitor, lawyer, business
man, and Einancier.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
SANDY SPRING
HAS NEW FIRE
COMPANY
Vp-to-Date Engine Purchased
and Will Be Housed in
Center Of Village

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Aug. 25--
Mrs. Laura r. Carroll, widow Of
John Walter Carroll, died Saturday
night at the home of her only son,
Walter C. Carroll, at Glen Echo,
: aged eighty.five years. She had
been Ill long while and her death
was not unexpected. The funreal
will take place at ten o'clock Tues.
day morning from Saint Gabriels
Catholic Church, at Potomac.
Mrs. Carroll was formerly a Miss
Thrift and was a lifelong resident
Of this county. Her husband was
for years proprietor of Cromelin
Hotel at Great Falls and was later
member of and president Of the
board of county commissioners.
She was the grandmother of States
Attorney John A. Garrett.
The recently organized volunteer
fire department at Sandy Spring
has purchased an up-to-date fire
engine at a cost Of $4,000. The
engine will be housed in temporary
quarters until building is erected
on part of the lot occupied by the
A004tAAAAS va tSAAC AM0NupA II Az 1hAuIs
sAnce Company at Sandy Spring.
The Sandy Spring company brings
the number of volunteer fire de.
partments Of the county up to five,
the others being those at Rockville,
Silver Spring, Takoma Park and
Kensington.
Doctor John Gardner, county
treasurer, has called attention to
the fact that State and county
taxes for the year beginning July
first are now due and that interest
on same at the rate of six per cent
will be charged after September
first. He has designated the follow
ing banks at which taxes may be
paid, as well as at the office Of
the treasurer in the courthouse at
Rockville: Kensington, First Ma.
tiohal, Sandy Spring; Poolesville,
Silver Spring. Takoma Park, Be.
thesda, Damascus, Germantown
and Citizens Bank, Takoma Park.
The Washington times., 1924-08-25
TRAFFIC
PROPAGANDA
IS SCORED
Washington Automobile Trade
Association Denounces
frank camoufIage"

Condemning exaggeration Of the
traffic problem in Washington as
propaganda spread by anti-auto-
mobile interests and branding the
work Of many so-called safety ad.
vocates as rank camouflage," the
Washington Automobile Trade Asso.
citation today called upon Washing.
ton motorists to unite in demand
ing more and better accommoda.
tons for their cars.
THE automobile is here to stay"
the association declares. Its value
to business and health has been
proved and progressive.minded citi-
zens should not tolerate its restric-
ton in favor Of special interests.
If there isn't room for everybody's
cars we've got to make room for
them"
The association takes the position
that there have been too many
unnecessary detrimental rules and
regulations enacted to control auto
mobile drivers.
IL many So-calIe0 SAFETY cam.
paigns were forced to a show.
down." a statement issued by the
association states, they would be
found to be clever propaganda to
encourage motorists to leave their
cars in the garage.
"The car owner has been a target
since he first started driving, but
there is limit. He has stood for
excessive taxation because he felt
that a certain amount Of 1t would
be returned to him in the form of
good roads. but there is no return
for restricted use Of his car and
he knows 1t.
There Is no reason why he
should invest in motor transporta.
ton and then turn about and swell
the golfers Of street car and taxi
companies"