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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Wallace Nutting, whose photo
graphs and PICTURES are so well known
was In Hallowell yesterday. Part of
MS purpose in being in the city was
TO arrange for some picture of Hall
Dwell scenery to be included in his
forthcoming book, Maine Beauti-
fIl -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
Ho11un

On account of extensive repairs at
our steam plant in Farmingdale cleo
trio lights will be of part of the day
Sunday in the southern part of Halo
well, Louden Hill and Maple street.
Central Maine Power Company.
G. b. Meigs. Supt.
Augusta, District.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The young ladies of the Junior
Auxiliary of Saint Matthew's Church
are to have a sale of fancy work,
cooked food and candy this after
noon at three o'clock in the lecture
room of the church. They will have
many attractive articles on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
PITTSTON

]. L. Crimmin is confined to the
house by severe attack OF rheuma-
tism.
J. A. Roakes of Portland, who has
been installing a new lighting sys-
tenn in the buildings of G. B. MCGEE,
has gone to North Pittston where he
will put lights in the buildings Of G.
E. Sparrow.
Mrs. Hilda Starkey is caring for
Mrs. Walter Ricker's children for a
short time.
Little Verna and Phyllis Troop
went to Portland Wednesday where
they were flower girls at the wedding
of their cousin, Doris Huff and
Charles Stone.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Moulton OF
North Pittston visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kicker Sunday.
The many friends of ''Gramp" Shea
will be sorry to learn of his illness
at his home. All hope for a speedy
recovery.
Arch Starkey took load of cat
tie to Richmond Monday that j. A.
Hastings sold to parties there.
Mrs. Alice Essency, who has been
i'll. is able to be around the house
again.
'SOUTH-MrS. isabelle NoSs VI
Waterville with her daughter, Mrs.
George Crocker of South Gardiner
were recent visitors at Mrs. June
! Sargent's.
Mrs. William Sargent left for
Bangor Thursday for short visit to
| her uncle, Preston Annis, who is in
poor health.
Miss Elsie Ferguson Of Lynn,
| Mass, in company with George
Jones, Sr., came through from Bos-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The members of the Granite City
Rebekah lodge, No. 1876, are request
ed to be at the Old South church
Sunday morning at 1915 o'clock to
join the Odd Fellows in their ami
VerSary services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mrs. Winfield Small and daughter,
Thelma, and Mrs. Harry Patterson
are week end guests of Mrs. George
Kilgore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Wilton. Harvey and Forrest Hanna
We're guests a few days this week at
w. M. Pettee's. They were on their
way to Bangor, after passing the
winter in Daytona, Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The dental offices of DIR. George
c. Chase and DIR. +. Earle Bachelor
will close at l o'clock on Saturdays
from May to October 20 inclusive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

All those who sang in the Easter
cantata at the Old South church last
Sunday evening are requested to be
at the church promptly at $50 Sun
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Hallowell people will regret to
learn that Mrs. H. o. Megert's con-
dition was not so favorable last eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Members of the Methodist choir
are asked to meet at the vcstry Sat
urday evening at o'clock for the
weekly rehearsal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Heskett. Mr..
and Mrs. George Field and Miss Pot
tie, all of Brunswick, are guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Densmore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

There will be. meeting as usual
at the Gospel Mission, Water street,
on Sunday evening at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Cobb have
gone to Windham to pass the week
end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mrs. William S. Young Of Bridge
port, Conn, has been visiting in Hal
lowell,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Sam Conner of the Lewiston Jour
nal was Il caller in the city Thurs
lay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
HalloWell Local News

Mrs. Joseph Varney is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Varney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Rev. CRUDE Cornish of Augusta will
speak at the Methodist church sun
day evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Walter Lyons are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

! The White Front Shoe Store has
two very pretty windows this week.
Read the ad in this issue.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles b. Day of
Richmond have been visiting Halo
well friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Stop. look.L
am prepared to sharpen lawn
mowers and file all kinds of saws at
12 plaisted ST, Gardiner. Prices
right. Tel. 135-W. Newell A. Reed.
aprii26,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The Community Store have q nice
list from which to- pick your week.
end dinner.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The Randall Meat Market has
plenty of good things to eat. Read
their ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Z. S. Odlin of Portland was bust
ness visitor in Halloween Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The d. w. Adamss Co. has many
Spring suggestions in their ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
LOCAL NOTICE
Stop.look.Listen

Alice NJ. Sterling Beauty Parlor
Tel 73-J. Apr23d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

wood, gravel and loan. See their
ad.-Adv.
Harmon's Market has good sup
ply of meats and vegetables. See
their ad.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

ready to fill your tbins with coal at
the Spring prices. They also carry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Hazel Goodrich is at home
from Skowhegan over the week end
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The Cash Market Co. has a spicy
ad this week on good things for the
Sunday dinner.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

that make house cleaning easier
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Miss Iva Moss has gone to Mount
Vernon to pass the weekend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

The Corner Boot Store are offer
ing special values in shoes and cloth
ing this week.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
HALL0WELL REMNANT STORE
The Underpriced Store
The Prize Event Sale
The Price Event Sale

Advertised goods will not laid
hang 0
and
merchandise
With lots from departments in our
Anewn Of
manym NOR
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

F. S. Smith & Co. has some good
trades in their ad today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26

Aluminium Percolators for today,
only. at Wheeler Bros. Co. W cents.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-26
SPECIALS AT THE STORES

Aluminium Percolators for today.
only. at Wheeler Bros. Co. 9S cents.
ADV.
F. S. Smith & Co. has some good
trades in their ad today.-Adv.
The Corner Boot Store are offer
ing special values in shoes and cloth
ing this week.-Adv.
The Cash Market Co. has a spicy
ad this week on good things for the
Sunday dinner.-Adv.
Kelley Bros. has many articles
that make house cleaning easier
Adv.
The d. w. Adamss Co. has many
Spring suggestions in their ad.-Adv.
The Community Store have nice
list from which to pick your week
end dinner.-Adv.
( The White Front Shoe Store has
two very pretty windows this week.
Read the ad in this issue.-Adv.
The Randall Meat Market has
plenty of good things to eat. Read
their ad.-Adv.
The F. N. Boston Coal Co. is
ready to fill your ibins with coal at
the Spring prices. They also carry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
$1.5O POrtiereS
79c Pair

Cross-stripe Madras Portieres,
So inches wide. 215 yards long:
tan and brown with contrasting
color stripes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28

east. at p, m. September 10. it
was decided today.
The show win be attended by the
District Commissioners and awards
will be made by Engineer Commits
sioiler J. Franklin Bell. A number
Of experts from the Department OF
Agriculture will attend. The COM
mittee on arrangements consists Of
Doctor Royal J. Haskell, Doctor J..
p. schoomacker. r. C. Coodhart. j.
H. Kesecher and A. Engelbrech.
The lawn and garden contest IL
rapidly drawing to close. All but
thirty-two Of the original 900
entrants have been eliminated.
These remaining contestants win
go into the final round Of the
competition tomorrow afternoon.
Major Bell also viii make the
awards in this contest, as head Of
the board Of judges, Ten prizes
are to be given. Major Bell win be
assisted in selecting the winners
by George w. Hess, director Of the
Botanical Gardens, and w. A.
orion, Of the Department Of Agri.
culture. Announcement Of the win.
ners will be made September 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
Women
UndermuSIins

dD Extra Size Nightgowns,
mildred Stout" make: high
neck and long sleeves; embroid-
cry trimmed, $1,sS 81 AZ
grade at. .............. WAsO
Q5) Extra Size Drawers, fine
lace, trimmed styles, CT 10
$1.9S grade ............ WAeAO
19 Northumberland Night
gowns, soft finish nainsook;
slip.on model with kimono
sleeves; $1.9S grade, @1tNQ
Friday at. VAs1O
OD Tub Silk CamisOles. In
orchid only; s1.25 grade. 7ON
NJ. s....ss...
GOldenberg's-Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
BOOZE SHIP WRECKED
IN NARRAQANSETT BAY

NEWPORT. r. T., Aug. 2s.-The
sIoop Cuyagaute. fleeing the force
Of the northeast gale which swept
this State. piled up on the rocks
near Fort Adams, in Narragansett
bay, with a cergo OF about 200
cases OF Belgian aicoaol
Captain Vogle, Of Fort Adams.
seized the vessel and cargo, with
the direction Of Deputy Sheriff Frank
p. King. The alcohol was trans.
ported to the Newport police station
In army trucks. wlsil armed art.i-
lerymen as guards.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
Boys Vacation Toys
For the Labor DGy" Trip

79c Sport Bouses sizes to 16 years. .............
7sc to 81 Play Suits; sizes to years. .........
79c to 81 Fall Caps: light and dark mixtures. $50.
81 Wash Suits. Oliver Twist and MILDLY styles; sizes
so 20 years
crash; knickerbocker and straight knee Styles sizes
10 10 years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28

Toilet
Requisites
Williams TaIcum Powder
Carnation and Lilac odors; pure
grade talcum delightfully."- 100
scented regular 18c cans. AS~
PalInolive Co.'S Bath Soaps,
large cakes, about k-pound;
good quality pure soap in as
sorted odors: regularly 10c 1EO
cake. 2 cakes for. nam. AON
Wrisley's Body Tale, large box,
with large velour puff,
an after-the-bath luxury; 400
complete .............. ON
29c Lion Brand White Float.
ing CASTLE Soap, about 1Cn
one-pound bars ........ AV&
Domino Double COmpacts, con.
tanning compact powder and
rouge, mirror and puff;
all shades; 800 size, AAn
Mennen's TaIcum Powder,
borated and violet scent. 1Cn
ed: Csc cans. ............ AVN
15c Packages Of Amami 11o
Shampoo AVN
GOldenberg's-First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
BELL To MAKE
AWARDS ON
LAWNS
Rhode Island Ave. Citizens to
Hold Flower Show As
Contest Feature

In connection with the annual
contest for the best lawn and garden
In its territory. the Rhode Island
Avenue Citizens Association win
hold q flower show at the Sherwood
n. 2. Church. Twenty.second street
end Rhode Island avenue north
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
cHoKEs TO DEATH
ON PIECE or STEAK

louisville, Aug. 2s.-Investi-
cation OF the death Of Isador
Molin, q miner of New Philadelphia.
showed a piece Of beefsteak about,
an inch long stuck In the mans
throat.
1t choled him to death in three
minutes, before q physician could
arrive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
$1.5O & 81 Dress
Goods Remnants
at CSC Yd.

Remnants of alI-wool dress
materials, including French
Serge, Storm Serge, Crepe,
Tweeds, Tubular Jersey, also
Mohair. Black and desirable
shades. AZ to 81 inches wide.
Useful lengths for suits, skirts
and. dresses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
Other Special Values in Boys Summer {

years. @'' and $1,000 Palm Beach Suits sizes to Is $6.1s
50 and So Khaki Suits @C or
covert knckerbocker pants; sizes 16 U<'Os
p.H %.'. .i Spsf Sq sna ss sssen cloth
GOldenbergs-Thrd Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
Zoe and Csc
COttOns, 14c Yard

Remnants of SO and 80 inch
Unblcached COttOns, heavy,
round-.thread quality: in lengths
from ! to S yards.
GOldenberg's-Fir Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
WOrnen's
Sweaters

(S6) Wool SlipOn Sweaters.
short sleeves, finished with col
lar and tie: trimmed with con-
trasting colors: all sizes; 50 and
1923 grades, Friday, CT 10
(6) Fiber Silk (glOs) Sweaters,
stylish coat models with long
sleeves; buttoned front; GE OK
$7.98 grade at. ....... UO"VO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-28
| @1 DTGSS GOODS
Soc Yd.

Remnants of Check Suitings,
Shadow Stripe and Storm Serge,
Mohair and Brown Corduroy; SO
inches wide.
GOldenberg's-FirSt Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
FIGHTING
FOR KEY TO
PEkNG
$500 AA
Decisive Battle OF Internecine
War Now Being Waged at
Shanghaikwan
lATEmlArIONAL ANNA RER
BY LLOYD LEHRBAS,
International News Service.

Shanghaikwan, through whose
gates Chang Tso-lin's HIanchurian
forces must march II they are to
besiege Peking, China's capital, il
now the scene Of the Interest and
most bloody fighting in the inter
necine war ravaging the country. &C.
cording to dispatches reaching
Washington today.
After fighting In the vicinity of
the city, which Ia just halfway be-
tween Mukden, Chang's capital, and
Peking, and possesses the barrier
gate at the eastern extremity OF the
Great Wall, since October II, the
city Is now the arena for both
forces. To the victor of the battle
will very probably go the ultimate
victory.
Changes forces have fought their
way inside the Great Wall and are
now in control of the galway eia-
ton and the Nan-kuan quarter, an
overflow city which stretches a half
mile between. the railway station
and the city proper.
Troop movements through Tient-
0AANg NAAS AeAAA NClNCLp nave OEOQp0u
off to such an extent that neutral
observers there are Of the opinion
that since Wu's full forces are now
at Shanghaikwan, and Chang is
also hampered by lack of reserves
and a blocked railway the issue
must be fought out at Shang.
haikwan with the lineup as it
Is now.
Neutral forecasts on the outcome
of the fighting at Shanghaikwan.
which is very likely to be the
decisive battle In the entire war,
is widely divergent, Americans and
other foreigners in Manchuria
holding that Chang will win and
their foreign brethren in Picking
and Tientsin contending that WI
will hold Shanghaikwan until
Chang has exhausted himself in a
vain effort to capture the key-city,
and then drive him back through
the Great Wall again.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
MRS. HAYWORTH
CANNOT Be
LOCATED
Police Believe Underworld
Pressure Is Behind Her
Disappearance

NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-Under-
world pressure is behind the disap-
pearance of Mrs. Helen Marie Pat
terson Hayworth, beautiful di.
vorcee, formerly OF Chicago, who
was expected to testify against four
suspects held by the police in con.
nection with the hold.up in the
Hayworth apartment at 100 Central
Park south. Monday, detectives de-
clared today.
Police said unless Mrs. Hayworth
were found, the prosecution of the
four men suspected of robbing her
and her escort, Alfred Harmon,
would be hampered.
Ring Identified.
A platinum ring set with dia.
monds, found on one Of the four
prisoners, was identified by friend
Of Mrs. Hayworth as having been
stolen from the divorce.
Harmon is expected to see the
prisoners today in the police Zine
up" In an effort to identity them al,
the masked bandits who forced them.
selves into the Hayworth home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
WIFE WE'D, ACTOR IS
ALLEGING IN DIVORCE

NEW YORK, Oct. 22-Chancellor
Walker, of New Jersey, probably
will receive in Trenton the recon.
mendation of Special Master Charles
4. Roberts that an absolute divorce
be granted to Thomas ]. Murray,
an actor, from his common.law wife,
the present Veliko Radietschevitz, Of
Paris, France. At hearing before Mr..
Roberts in Jersey City on Saturday
1t developed that common.law
marriages, of which the New Jersey
law takes cognizance, are not cooked
upon in France as sufficient reason
to prevent remarriage Of either party
without divorce.
Murray is Sixty-three, his former
wife forty-three. They met ten years
ago In Reno, New, Murray testified.
while he was practicing law, and She
was obtaining a divorce from her
first husband, Arthur Loftland. She
left Murray. the latter said, and
was married 10 Radietschevitz, "A
Serb. and went to live with him in
Paris. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
IMMENSE FOREIGN VOTE TO BE IMPORTANT ELECTION FACTOl
What's Doing Today and
Tomorrow

Public initiation--Argo lodge, 1nde-
pendent Order Of B'nai Birth. in the
Eighth Street Temple. tonight
Hike--Nature section Of II the Twen-
tieth Century Club will walk to Black
Pond. meeting at RoSslyn at 9:sbe o'clock
In the morning.
DInner--MIrIam chapter, No. %. o.
=. s., IN Pythian Temple. from $3.50 70
2 o'clock.
Card party-Benefit to be held at the
University women's Club by Eugenia
Washington Chapter.
Celebration--''Nor Carolina Night
at the Mcdonald w Washington Blackburn
Club, 2sl6 Massachusetts avenue. at s:So
Halloween party--After business meet
Ing by Cathedral Chapter No. II. o. p.
Dance-Under auspices Of the 7. Il.
n. A. at Eleventh street and PennGVl-
vania avenue northwest, tonight
Tomorrow.
Meeting-Kentucky State Society al
240O Sixteenth street northwest at
Dance-Benefit under auspices OF the
Esther Chapter, No. s, O. p. So 81
Raleigh Hotel tonight.
Party--Under auspices Of Keane C0un.
CHS 500 Club in the x. Of g. Hall a
Meeting Alumni Association Of ths
Washington College OF Law at 1915 X
street northwest at o'clock.
Luncheon-Kiwanis Club at the Wash.
ington Hotel ct 1890 o'clock.
Luncheon-CoSmopo Club at the
Luncheon--Zonta Club at the Ctiy
Club at 1 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
BELAsco cURIos PLACED
ON SALE m NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Oct. 22.-David Be-
Iasco might have been better pleased
with the house than with the box
office had he been present at the
first session Of the sale of his curios
In the galleries of the American Art
Association.
Offerings Of 292 items Of English,
American and Bohemian glass of
the eighteenth and nineteenth GEN.
turtles Melted only $3,113, but offer.
ings for sessions later in the week
attracted much attention.
The best price was $3.50, which
Mrs. X. Mccarthy paid for two
early American cut and pressed
glass clusters with acanthusloaf
arch0d arms.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
MAN FOUND IN
APARTMENT
SLASHED
s5seg.t al n ~
Missing Packet Of Love Let
tiers Believed to Hold So
luton Of Affair
By Internatlenal NeWe servlee.


CHICAGO, Oct. PA packet of
scented love letters. hidden away in
the luxurious apartment If Mrs.
Frances Foster Cunningham, pretty
Divorce and cluhwOman, was be.
lieved by police here today to hold
the solution to the mystery sur.
rounding last nights attempted
cousin" in the apartment.
Search for the love Iettars--under
the blood-stained Oriental rugs, in
drawers crowded with fluffy lingerie
was started by Doctor Earl C.
summoned by Mrs. Cunningham
last night to attend Ragalo's in.
jurieS. He told police that as he
entered the apartment, Regalo, lying
on couch, handed Mrs. Cunning.
ham packet Of letters ard whis-
pered hide them"
Neither Mrs. CUNNINGHAM nor
Regalo would admit existence If the
letters today, and their versions OF
last nights affair was the ones
which they first gave 10 police.
At police station Mrs. Cunning.
how 1t happened. He was lying On
couch In the kitchen, unconscious,
when !. came in.
And Regalo. at a hospital with an
ugly cash in his thigh-a cash maGle
with a thin, sharp knife, was he.
ing treated, declared:
1t was Edith Jones who stabbed
me. Shed threatened It many
times. When / went into the
kitchen in the Cunningham apart,
ment she leaped at me with a knife
and tried to mutilate me-
Miss Jones, he said, lived at a
hotel here, but employees there told
police they knew of no such woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-22
IS GIVEN
3O-DAY LEASE
ON LIFE
South Cardinals Slayer Of S
viii File Appeal to the
Supreme Court

MANNING ST. c., Oct. RE. D.
Bigham. South Cardinals notorious
slayer Of five, who was sentenced
to die in the electric chair October
81 following a verdict Of guilty at
his recent ten-day trial at Conway.
was last night granted a new lease
on life. Bigham's sentence was
automatically stayed thirty days
when Judge Malcolm Woods ex-
tended the time granted A. L. King,
Of the defense counsel, within
which to file his appeal to the
supreme court.
Having heard the verdict OF
guilty, without recommendation Of
mercy pronounced on him at his
three different trials and seen his
case go before the higher court
in, one form or another six sepa-
rate times, this move marks one
more episode in the most sensa.
tional legal battle in the annals
of this State.
Bigham is charged with the
staying of five members OF his
family on the Bigham estate near
Pimlico, in 1921. The five dead
bodies were found strewn over the
premises, all apparently killed by
the same pistol. The victims were
Mrs. M. M. Bigham, mother of
the defendant. Mrs. Margery
Black, his sister, L. s. Bigham, a
brother, and John and Lee Nc.
Cracker, two adopted sons of Mrs.
Black.
The slayer accepts his fate with
calm stoicism, denouncing the
States testimony as false and son
tending his brother, L. 8. Bigham,
wiped out the family In q fit OF
madness. Confined to the death cell
in the State prison here, Bigham
sits quietly through the long houps
while death hangs over his head.
I'm as innocent as a newly born
babe" he repeats time and time
again, land / hope my God will
strike me stone dead right now
where I am II what 1 told at the
trial was not the truth"