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, . . i - ( . -vf : r-" A: v ! Only Afternoon Paper In the LAST EDITION J fc., V0LU1EE SO. mm Arrest Momentarily Expected for Murder of Hazel Drew, Pretty 1 9-Year-0ld Governness, Whose Body Was Found in Teal Pond Yesterday- District Attorney and Eyes on Suspects and Say Occupants of Lightless Automobile in Which Victim Rode Will Shortly Be Under Lock and Key-Whole Countryside Aroused By Brutal Crime and Threats of Summary Vengeance Fill All the Air-Girl Hot Assaulted, But Died Fighting to Protect Honor. An arrest is momentarily expected for the murder of Hazel Drew, the beautiful young girl whose dead body was found in Teal pond, 10 miles from Troy. .'. Today's evidence shows that, while Miss Drew was not rav ished, she died lighting to defend her honor in the mysterious auto mobile that carried no lights. - Friends of the girl, much incensed by the dastardly crime, the most brutal in the annals of Itanssaeler county, are tlireatening violence, and the suspects, when taken into custody, will be closely, guarded. (By Leased Wire Troy, N. T., July 14 The murderer of Hazel I Drew, the beautiful 19-year-old girl whose body was found tn the shallow waters of Teal pond, 10 miles from this city, is known.; One, probably two, arrests may be made today, according to the announcement! District .Atronrey J arris P. O'Brien. Developments in this, the most tragic and most pitiful murder In the history of Renssaeler county, have come so swiftly as almost to surprise the men who, 24 hours ago, were without a clue to the slayer. Clever selection of a lonely spot for the concealment of the body and efforts to convey the Impression that the girl jumped Into the lonely pond to end her life proved baffling only for a time. But the murderer's subsequent demeanor the guilty conscience off setting the precautions against detection have resulted in the weaving of a web so closely about the suspected man that but few strands are needed until the , net is drawn. Died While Struggling to Defend Her Honor. Marks upon Hazel Drew's body indicate clearly that she died while making a brave struggle to defend her honor. A string tied about her neck Indicates that the murderer and his accomplice, fearing the blow on the back of the head had' not been sufficient to end her life and forever seal her, lips, made sure, doubly sure, by strangling her. Grief over the death of the beautiful young governess Is widespread. Her wlnsomeness, good nature and mental alertness had endeared her to the family of Prof. E. R. Carey, head of the Renssaeler institute In this city. -l ' - -. " Suspects May Be Treated to Violence. Violence Is being talked of by Indignant friends of the family, and so great is their anger and resentment at the revolting crime that every pre caution will be taken by the authorities when an arrest Is made. GIBBONS AND FARLEY . WILL SAIL FOR ROME New York July 14. Cardinal Gib bons, of Baltimore, will sail Satur day for Rome. After his visit to the pope he will attend the convention of the International Eucharlstlc league In London, at which Cardinal Vanutelll will be the special' repre sentative of the pope. Archbishop Farley, of New" York, accompanied by his secretaries, will also sail for Rome next Saturday, and will take with him Peter's pence offering of the archdiocese of New York. The archbishop will inform Plus X of the deep Impression made In this country by the recent centen ary celetratlon, and will present the pontiff with a copy of a book written describing the celebration. GOVERNOR OP KENTUCKY Won't Call Special Session to Pass County t'nlt Bill. Frankfort, Ky., July 14. In re ply to the demand of the Southern Methodist conference of eastern Ken tucky that he call an extra session of the legislature to pass a county unit bill and extend temperance leg islation in the state, Gov. Wlllson aayi the failure of the legislature to pass a county unit but was due to the democratic majority In the house and Aenate. He does not think, however, that ha can afford to burden the peo ple with extra paymentt for aa extra esston, especially where there is no certainty that such a bill would be pasted..; 1 ' THE -'.RALEIGH EENING 7pm County Detectives Have to The Times) ALIR, PRIEST'S SLAYEH, UtSTO ESCAPE DOOM (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Canon City, Col., July 14. Sell ing a moment when his guard's back was turned toward him and the door of his cell wail unlocked, Giutweppo Alia, slayer of Father Leo, of Den ver, felled the man he thought the only barrier between himself nod liberty and made ah attempt to fight his way out of the penitentiary. The Italian was immediately over powered . by the men on the death watch seated la front" of the cell door, and the almost unconscious deputy warden ' was taken from the cell. The door wag locked on Alia and he resumed his UBUal phlegmatic demeanor. '' Teddy' Will Visit Newport. ' (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Newport, R. . i., July 14. Presi dent Roosevelt will be present at the final discussion of the naval confer ence now in session at the naval war college. President Roosevelt will come direct to Newport on his pri vate yacht, the Mayflower, arriving on the 22. . American - .Riflemen Winner. :' (By Cabia to The Times.) Blsley, Eng., July 14. Major Martin, of America, was fourth In the Mai ford memorial, rifle shoot here today, with a icore of 144. Hes lon, an American, scored 141.. Both won mall trophies. .. State of: North Caroliri c With Leased Wire arid Full Preos Lie BALEIGH, When He Threatens to Merrier Bedridden Wife and Little Baby (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Millvtlle, N. J., July 14. There is no sympathy here for Edward Polhamus, of Delmont, who Is dying from two bullet wounds, but his daughter Helen, who fired the shots, is cheered by every man and woman In town. She shot him when, enraged, he threatened to kill his family, Including a bed-ridden wife and a three days-old baby, Love drove the girl to the act. She fired, as he was bent on murder, and then saved her father from lynching, even In his wounded and helpless con dition, at the hands of. the men of the village. She met the would-be avengers face to face and pleaded with them. "He cannot do any harm now,", she said, "Please leave him for God to take care of." And Miss Helen won out. Girt Gives Herself t'p. The Villagers went away. And not a man suggests putting Helen In jail for her act. She gave herself up to Jus tice Beckley; but he sent her away on her own recognizance, though promi nent citizens offered ball in any amount if needed. Polhamus is said to have brooded over family troubles. He took to drink and while drunk Is alleged to have made a public threat to kill his family and himself and so end all his troubles. V. R. Grimwood, Broker, Quits. New York, July 14. Announcement of the suspension of V. It. Grimwood, of the Consolidated stock exchange, was made on the floor of the exchange today. The broker was unable to. meet his contracts. The suspension does not Involve a large sum. FRANK 3. GOULD. mm s. ' v - is - - I, fail Tills is thr, latest photo of Frank J. Gould, son of the late Jay Gould, who, Jt Js .Mid,, is to be forgiven by his wife. HELENKILLSHER VICTIM OF WIFE'S ! VICIOUS FATHER MOTiiStffOL Severn! Negroes to Roads for Larceny Court Disposes of Numerous Given Four Years for Been there Before- A number of Jail cases were dis posed of today by the court, and as a result a dozen or more negro boys, wno have conducted a systematic thieving business in Raleigh, aro now destined to serve from four months to four years on the public roads. The defendants were disposed of readily, and the wheels of Justice ground some of them to a fine powder. Most of the defend ants know what it Is to serve time. With a grin on his ebony face, John Bembury ,a young negro about fifteen years old, sat in the witness stand this afternoon and told how he had several weeks ago helped a pal of his to dis pose of watches. These came from Dan Harris' pawn shop, but John said he did not know it. " Solicitor Jones asked a few questions rather pertinent they seemed tit John as to his past record. Tha last time' John had been sent to the roadH was last "Janjeary." He had served Just two terms In all. The Jury laughed and a few minutes later said he wa guilty. "He's evidently a vety bad boy," commented Judge Neal. "If I give him a light sentence he win be up again In September." ; "Tes, Sir," acquiesced Solicitor Jones. "I had Just aa well stop him. Pour years." '.. And John Bembury. atlll 'grinning, was marched out Then June Qunter, a little older than N. C, TTO&DAY JULY 14, Still Lives ie jiospilai sit Doc "tors IiivaNot Abaidoned (By Leased Wire to ThefTimes) New York, July i t Dr. James W. Simpson, who j. aa shot down by his wife's mother, Mrs. Hartley. T.-Horner, at the doo? of her home at Ver non Valley, near Noi ttort,! L. I., Is In a critical condition todity in Roos evelt hospital, hut the doctors attend ing him have not given up hope for his recovery. ' ' . Tha nerve displayed by the wound ed dentist exclrefe. their.' wonder. "If I die hi said smiling, "I will be conscious-cliar o the murder of my father-in-law, Bartley T. Hor ner."'.;. .. '' . :.. Talks of Homer Trial. , Then Simpso '.talked of his trial, following the kdling of his father-in-law on Decern b''f ' 27, 1905, when he was arrested a ad charged with de liberately murdering the old man. "I had my training then, you see," he said. "I wa In a worse box then than I am in now, I am 'only suffer ing physical pa!n now. ; Then I was suffering mental torture, and the last i3 the worst. It. was 'much worse be cause I was Itiiv oiM: I didn't de liberately kill Mi. Iv'nev." r Hns ':n of Stoel. The physician? oaunot lielii but ad mire such steel fcssrve. J bev reported today that ho: li.d passed a restful night, .but .they v-f.'e not willing to predict the outcouo of his Injuries. Mrs. Horner, tlio dignified, white haired woman who b'ioi Dr. Simpson down, is as calm us her victim. She is free on $5,fM(V . :.all, furnished by Mrs. Simpson, r.nl is at' her home with her duu,'i tSSM doesn't soom, to fear ,'y.'i4;-mf.' J . Mrs. Horner stnd her - ijaught.er, Mrs. Simpson, have contended from the night Mr. Hornor was shot that ho was deliberately murdered, and recently ihe widow reiirosonted to neighbors and friends that she feared for her own life. She told how Dr. Simpson had been calling at her home In nn effort to see his wife, and how she was in constant fear that she was 1o lie killed, just as her hus band was Killed, because" she had thwarted him in his attempts to see Mrs. Simpson. "; td in Self-Defense." "Mrs. Horner acted simply In self defense,' said Roland Mills, her at torney. "I am confident she will re ceive the applause and congratula tions of the community.". Cases-Fifteen-Year-Old Negro Stealing Watches-Had -Other Cases Today. John, pleaded ttullty to the larceny of C. Creinh'n said June was a plain thief and niihody denied It. June got I twelve Illnllllis. Othyr casts disposed of today were: Oilier ("iikcs IHsposed Of. W. A. Walking, white, for abandon ment, judgment suspended on payment of costs. Robert Mayo' colored, larceny; not guilty; for assault with deadly weapon, guilty, four months in Jail with leave to hire out. Hawkins Taylor, colored, abandon ment, pleaded guilty and Judgment suspended on payment of cost. Henry Smith, colored, larceny, pleaded guilty; one year on roads; for another case of larceny, one year at expiration of first term. Jlugh Malon, colored, larceny, guilty; twelve months. John Farmer, colored, larceny; six months. Richard Dohnam, colored, larceny, guilty; four months. Charlie Stroud, colored, larceny, pleaded guilty; twelve months. Doc. Banuler, colored, house-break- In and larceny, nleaded uiltv: two years. . The court this afternoon took up the oase against Wayland Lloyd, charged (Continued on Page Seven.) 1S03. EE 'At BRYAN'S HOME State Leaders Dine at Fairview audi Thea Retire to Pick National Chairman (By Leased Wire to The Times) Lincoln, Neb., July 14 The demo cratic national committeemen arrived early this morning on a special train and boarded street cars for Fairview for a 'pow-wow with Bryan and Keru The two democratic nominees met the committeemen at the Bryan street car station and headed the procession which trudged up the long hill to the commoner's country home. After an exchange of congratula tions, the' candidates' and. committee men .adjourned to Mr. Bryan's dining room, the. moet' spacious apartment in the house, closed the door, and got down to business. The selection of national chair man is scarcely likely . todfy. Promi nent members of the committee favor the choice of a campaign board of nine members, to vhich the selection of a chairman can be assigned. Kern Goes Home Today. Mr. Kern leaves this afternoon for his Indianapolis home. Several of the eastern members will accompany him, but the leaders say the cam paign board will stay over to outline plans lot: jho most vigorous battle ever waged by , the national democ racy in a quarter of a century. The confercneps will prohablv continue two. or. three days, so that full ar raiiseinonis may lie concluded for an early opening of national headquar ters and-the .'Prosecution of the cam paign. The dale, alao, will be fixed for the ollleial notification ot Mr. Bryan of his nominal ion. This, pre- Uiiiablv, will be l.i Lincoln. .Vi HA. t-n. Xti J. MJI LD. St WW tkm ." v.'--. .... Til :..- t': : v :yr.-:-:-:-auKmlmJ !::::' : S :vft.viiifi:.:'i : l-iXS :-:-i:-:':i( jr?v V- f. -....:r I Mi's. J-'rank J. Gould, whose photo j is'sliown liciv, 1ms stopped her suit for divorce itgaiiiMt her husband MISS MOItCAX J'OIXTS OX to ;i: r I'HILANTIIHOMIY. (By Cable to The Times.) Berlin, July 14. Miss Anne T. Morgan, daughter of ,1. Pierpont Morgan, the American multi-millionaire and ..financier,' arrived in this city today to pursue her Investigation of German Institutions for working- jnen. Later she will conduct phil anthropic work in her own country. MORRIS GETS OUT Of INSAKE ASYLUM (By Leased Wire to The Times.) FarmlnBton, Mo.; July 14 Mrs. nor Morris, of St. Louis, sister of Representative Hull, of Iowa, who be came conspicuous about 18 months ago through her charge that she had been ejected from the whlto house at the president's order and handled roughly, has escaped from the Mis souri hospital for the Insane at Farin ington. Mrs. Morris is of a family socially prominent In St. Louis.. She Was committed to the asylum about six months ago. She was Improving, It was thought, yet was carefully guarded. . COMMIT! 1 Ti-''-""':"';;':; TIME iflfftifiii? Mi f fifftev Parker Offers Services to Bryan and Will Stamp, Outside New York State if Nebraskan Wishos Him to Do So Says He Sees Excellent Pros pect for Democrats to Cany New York--Cpm-: mitteemen at Fairview. V. By Leased Wire to The Times) Lincoln, Jfcb., July 14 3 p. in. It has Just been deckled by the national eonrrnlttcH that the formal notitication shall take place at Fair view on August 12. . Lincoln, Neb., July 14. Word was received; heretoday that Judge Alton B. Parker would take the stump for Mr. Bryan. According to the dispatch, Judge Parker made 4 statement to the effect that he In tended to offer his services to the democratic national committee as a campaign speaker and would devote all the time he could to making speeches. He said he would speak Nobody Yet Selected for Head ot TickEN-opniiKIer Es- carts All Delegates (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Columbus, O., July 14. It was still anybody's fight today for the presiden tial nominee of the prohibition party. The water wagon arranged by the IucnT committee on arrangements went to work early on its mission of escort ing the incoming delegations from the railroad station to their hotels. The wagon,. a regulation city sprinkler, with whc.-ls and gears buried in bunting, wax drawn by four white horses, l'rof. Scanlon, Maybe. IY"f. Chalks Scanlon, of Pennsyl vania, secretary- 'of the field work for temperance for the Presbyterian church, has been entered In the list for the presidential nomHation. London liar Silver. (By Cabel to The Times.) London, July 14. Bar silver steady at 24 d., unchanged. GOLD WATER MEN lEnOMORROV Carrie Mtion and Hatchet Get Busy in West Once More Kansas Smasher Suddenly Oawns on Crowd in Chicago Audi loriiim and Tries to Clean Oot Tables-Escorted Out By One of the "Hardened Sinners.1' (By Leased Wire to The Times) Chicago. July 14 With her trusty little hatchet and a score or more of scathing words. Mrs. Carrie Nation dropped unexpectedly into the Pom pein room at the Auditorium and made a valiant attempt to clean the place out peremptorily and perma nently. She left the hotel main en trance and cautiously went down .Michigan avenue to another entrance. House Detective James Cella was stationed at the entrance of the Pom poln room and knew nothing of her movements. She slipped by him and swept down through the tables to reach an advantageous spot to deliver her lecture, which she had planned as a preparatory step to her little axe operations. ' "This Is a Hell Hole." "You sinners, sitting here drink ing this filthy stuff," began Mrs. Na tion, frowning upon her auditors, who gasped and wondered and moved un easily. "This is a hell hole. Yon are : weak the victims of a huge beer re- j sort, which It you don't break away PEIOE 5 czinz. outside New York, but at this tlm could not state what places he would speak in. ' . ' Judge Parker said he believed the democrats had a good chance to carry New York this year, and that h would give his hearty support to Bryan and Kern. ." t Prom Helena, where he now la, Judge Parker will go to LlvIngBton to meet Delancev Nicoll. of Nbw York, and the two will spend about three weeks touring the Yellowstone. Many of the new democratic na tional committeemen arrived from Denver today. They will confer with Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kern as to the selection of a chairman and On other campaign matters. . ' TENNESSEE TOWN SEES LYNCHING Mob flels Hugh i&ygU Tried to Assault Oirl,ssi .-; ' Strings Him Up (By Leased Wire to The Times.) Memphis, Tenn., July 14. A mob of 1,500 or more fought for the possession of Hutrh Jones, a neern. who attemDt- ed to assault Miss Ora Yopps, aged 17, of Middletown, Tenn., at daybreak to day. After four hours' parleying, the negro was strung up to a sapling tree. : The negro was captured by officers and was being brought back to Mid dletown when mob appeared and forced the officers to give up their prisoner. After securing the negro, some of the mob felt a change of heart and wanted to take the prisoner to Middletown and turn him over to the officers, but they were outnumbered. Bishop Totter May Get Well. Cooperstown, N. Y., July 14. The . condition of Bishop Henry C.1 Potter continues to improve. The family is greatly encouraged at his chances for , recovery. v ' from will you the rest of your lives.". Someone who recognized Mrs. Na-" tion passed the word along the tables. The guests shifted nervously. The waiters Btood dumbfounded, with trays of fancy drinks. "This damnation " began Mrs. Nation. Her impassioned plea had -reached Cella by this time and he .' come into the room on the jump. He slipped his right arm around her ' waist and led her down to the bar In order to take her from ' the room' through the rear door. . . : , - t DragKed, Speaking, From Place. - Undaunted, Mrs. Nation Continued her speech as she was escorted from the room. When she reached tha bar she handed th bartender soma salutary remarks and then was put on the elevator and taken . to hef room. . . I ' -'. '. Mrs. Nation left for Columbus, 0 where she wilj attend the prohibition convention totoorrow, Bhe asserta she would return to Chicago a the Annex over again. , . ' and look "it- :t. A J r . t I A , ' -
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