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EVELYN'S MOTHER'S STORY. She Breaks the Silence Kept at Her Daughter's Request Since the Murder. Pittsburg, April 17.-Mrs. Evelyn florence Nesbit Holman,, the mother ?? Mrs. Harry K. Thaw, today broke the silence . which she has kept strict? ly since the murder of Stanford "White. In a statement, whic'-> is pub? lished in the Pittsburg Leader, she defends her attitude toward her -daughter, and declares that she kept silent at the young woman's request that she did not aid District Attoreney Jerome, and that her home will ai? rways be open to her daughter. The statement begins: Two days after the night upon which Harry Thaw shot Stanford 'White, at Madison Square Garden, we received this telegram: " 'It is most important for you to say . absolutely nothing.' **I did say nothing. I remained si? lent. I have remained silent until SOT, and I would have kept silence had it not been for attacks made izpon me by Mr. Delmas in his clos? ing address to the Thaw jury. I made no statement to District Attor? ney Jerome or to any of his repre? sentatives. ' * "One of the sentences of Mr. Del anas' speech referred to me as 'A mother who manifested that charac? ter of frivolity and extravagance ?which were later to bear such deplor? able consequences.' At the death of xny first husband I was thrown en? tirely on my own resources to support my daughter and son, both small -children, and myself. When the es? tate was settled and all debts paid I lound myself with exactly $113.33 and a house filled with furniture." Mrs. Holman then detaills her struggle to raise her children. Her daughter first posed for an artist named Storm of Philadelphia, who met her at a summer resort, when . she was a little girl. "Florence," she says, "was in love with the stage. I did everything in y my j>ower to discourage her, but I ^ confess that I possessed neither the resolution nor the discipline to cope with the situation.. Florence had threatened to ron away unless she was permitted to go on the stage, and\l found that I could not help myself, as she was very determined." Ofj her daughter's life she says: "Tpe story of her first\ encounter with ?Mr. White has been told several times, including once by myself on the ^ ritness stand. Her account was .?cbst mtially correct. It was Edna I^WoTich, who was in the 'Florodora' company, who introduced them. Soon \ after this Mr. White sent a re? quest for me. to see him at his office. I went. I was greatly impressed with his manner and what he told me. Among other things he said: " *Mrs. Nesbit, do you know you have a remarkably beautiful daugh? ter? She shouldn't be on the stage or going around to studios. She is too good for that sort of thing. You must te careful of her. Watch her closely. Watch her associates, es? pecially the men she goes with. You cannot take too many pains. New York is a very dangerous and wicked city and it is full of dangers for a young girl.' "Mr. White warned nie specifically against several young men with whom Florence had become ac? quainted. Of one of them he said: " 'Don't, for heaven's sake, let her have anything to do with that fellow. He is one of the worst little rats in Nev?' York. Your daughter is not S??e in his company.' '"If ever a woman imposed implicit confidence in a man I did in Stanford White. His manner, his words, his actions, were the personification of whole-souled, disinterested generosi? ty. He was the first man with whom I had come in contact in New York who seemed disinterested; who seem- j ed to be doing what he did without expectation of return. "After our first conversation I went away from his office in tears, it seemed so grateful, so comfortng to know that at last I had found a friend upon whom I could depend, who interested himself in my chil? dren, to assist us and ask nothing in return; who did it simply for the pleasure of giving of his abundance Jo those who needed it. I thught that Stanford White was one of the noblest men on earth. "I ne/er went away ''rom New York and committed my daughter to the care of White. The time when I came to Pittsburg and Florence re? mained in- New York, was after we had gone to the Audubon, when friendly relations had scarcely been j estJ.olished between Mr. White, Flor? ence and myself. "Howard v. as then on a farm near Tarentum, owned by clients of his father. He wrote me that he was ill.. Florence I left in charge of the maid who looked after our room ai the Audubon, and I went to Taren? tum. The last injunction I gave the maid was: 'Take care of my baby.' "When I returned, to all appear? ances Florence was well and happy. There was nothing to indicate that anything out of the ordinary had re? curred. If she underwent the expe rience that is said to have befallen her, she did not take me into her confidence. Had she told me what she told the Thaw jury, it would not have been necessary for Thaw to kill Stanford White. I would have done it myself." Mrs. Holman then tells of the meeting with Thaw. She denies that White ever said a word to her against Thaw. Every story which came to her ears concerning Thaw, she de? clares, was told her by Ethel Barry? more. She tells of the trip abroad with Thaw. "Every detail of the trip was and m is a nightmare to me. Mr. Thaw join? ed us in Paris. Florence and I shared the same apartments. Mr. Thaw had apartments by himself. There was no pleasure in the tour for me. The things which appealed to Florence and Mr. Thaw in Paris did not appeal to me. Florence testified that we quarreled frequently while in Paris in fact, continually. The disagree? ments were caused by my protests at her visits to the various restaurants. "Florence said that I asked for money continually. I did. I begged them to give me passage money and let me return to New York. I was sick and disgusted at the whole pro? ceedings. "The climax came one afternoon when Mr. Craig Wadsworth of the American embassy had an engage? ment to take us out sailing. I was very ill when he called. We were at Claridge's Hotel. The servant show? ed him in. I explained that I was feeling badly, and suggested that he summons Florence, who, I supposed, was in her bedroom next to mine. He tapped upon the door. There was no answer. I requested him to open it " 'Why there is no one here,' said he. The room has been strip? ped.' * X "I ran to look for myself. Every article of apparel belonging to Flor? ence was gone. The shock caused me to faint, and I remained unconscious for three hours. "I did not see Florence from the day she and Mr. Thaw left London until the afternoon of her marriage on the 4th of April, 1905. I was not consulted about the marriage. We did not know that a marriage had been arranged until my husband and I were asked to go to the home 'of the Rev. Dr. McEwan. This was one hour before the ceremony. All the arangements had been carried out by Mr. J. Dennison Lyon, Mr. Thaw's banker. Mr. Lyon had the marriage license clerk at the clergyman's house. It was necessary that the mother sign the application for a li? cense, for my daughter was a minor. This I readily and cheerfully did. I was glad that Mr. Thaw was man enough to give her his name. "We were shown into the drawing room. Xo one greeted us or spoke to us. Mrs. William Thaw came in. accompanied by her son, Josiah, and another witness. The clergyman was there. X salutations were exchang? ed. Florence and Mr. Thaw entered. The ceremony ended, they and the rest immediately left the room. Xo words of farewell were said. I went into the hail and encountered one of the witnesses, a woman. I asked to see my daughter. " 'I will see if I can find her,' she replied. She went away and did not return. "Mrs. William Thaw came into the hallway. I told ' her I wished to see Florence. " 'I don't know where she is," she said, and terned away. "The clergyman was the next to whom I appealed. " 'Don't know anything about her,' he responded, passing by me. I have nevsr seen my daughter since. "As solemn as though these words were uttered with my last breath. I wish here to aifirm that my love for my daughter is' as deep and intense as it was when I first beheld her in my arms a helpless babe. Resent? ment I may have felt, but never ha? tred, or vengeful sentiments. My heart beats as responsive to her sor? rows as though they were woes of my own. Regardless of all that has transpired, my affection is unaltered. "A word from her would at any time have brought and will bring me to her side. The door or* my home is open to her, it will swing wide at her lightest tap today, tomor? row, and always while I live."-Xew York Times. DELMA S WITHDRAWS. Says Thaw Needs Valet More Than an Attorney. Xew York. April 19.-Delphin M. Delmas. Thaw's senior counsel in the recent trial, today made a statement explaining his withdrawal from the case, saying I refused to continue in that capacity despite of entreaty of Thaw's relatives, because he could not reconcile my dignity ns an attor? ney with what Thaw demanded of Iv's council. Thaw. Delmas explaine I. ? nteds a valet more than an attorney. I The Tombs prisoner demands that counsel shall be at In's beck and call at all times. Delmas said he had written Thaw's family a letter saying that under no circumstances would he remain in the case. Meeting of Camp Dick Anderson. A meeting of the above named Camp of Confederate veterans was held Monday in the auditor's office for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and of appointing delegates to the State reunion at Co? lumbia, and to the Confederate re? union at Richmond. The meeting was organized by the election of P. Moses, commander, J. Diggs Wilder, vice commander, and W. F. Rhame, adjutant. . W. M. Graham, chairman of the finance committee, appointed at the called meeting held Nev. Sth for the purpose or arranging for a full at? tendance at the unveiling of the Hampton monument, reported $5 on hand unexpended. He was instruct? ed to use same and any other funds of a similar nature which might come into his hands in defraying the expenses of some needy Confederates in attending the Columbia reunion. The adjutant was instructed to purchase two dozen badges for the camp. He was also requested to prepare a roll of the membership and leave same at the auditor's office for the purpose of obtaining subscrip? tions from the veterans for a fund to be used in in assisting the "Daugh? ters" to erect a fence around the Con? federate graves in the cemetery. J. D. Wilder, chairman of the "Le? van monument committee, reported that the proposed monument had been erected and paid for, Comrade W. P. Smith having done the work in a most satisfactory manner. Comrades P. Moses, J. D. Wilder, W. M. Graham and J. H. Levy were chosen as* delegates to the reunions at Columbia and Richmond, the com? mander being authorized to fill any vacancies which may occur. W. M. Graham and W. S. Dinkins were appointed to collect the annual dues from such veterans as were not present at the meeting Monday. W. F. Rhame, Adjutant. A Card. ?This is to certify that all drug? gists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and pre? vents serious results from a cold. Cures la grippe coughs, and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Con? tains no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sibert's Drug Store. New Tork has thirty-nine suburbs in New Jersey. *Use Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. Children like its pleasant taste, and mothers give it hearty en? dorsement. Contains no opiates, but Irives out the cold through the bow? els. Made in strict conformity to Pure Food and Drug Law. Recom? mended and sold by all druggists. Capt. W. C. Coker, one of the best known citizens of Darlington, died Satu.-day night . - An Insidious Danger. *One of the worst features of kid? ney trouble is that it is an 'nsidious disease and before the victim realizes his danger he may have a fatal mal? ady. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble, as .t corrects irregularities and prevents Bright's disease and diabetes. Sibert's Drug Store. FOR SALE-At Hagood. S. C., 100 acres of land that brings ovev a bale of cotton to the acre. Address, Miss Emmie Saunders, Hagood, S. C. 10-17-tf Estate o? Benjamin ?. Wi??ams, DECE iSED. ALL persons having claims against aforesaid Estate, will present the same duly attested ; and all persons in any way indebted to said Estate will make immediate payment to MRS. EVA WIT3ERSF00N. Qualified Executrix, 3-16 3t i Maye-ville, S. C. FOR SALE. A LARGE QUANTITY OF DRAWN SHINGLES AND BRICK, DELIVED ED AT DALZELL, S. C. FOR PRICER, ADDRESS OR AP? PLY TO DALZELL MERCANTILE CO.. 1-23-tf Dalzell, S. C. FRIEND TO FRIEND. The personal recommendations of peo? ple who have been cured of coughs and colds by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy have done more than all else to make ?t a staple article of trade and commerce over & larpe part of the civilized world. The Price of Health. *"The price of health in a malari? ous district is just 25 cents; the cost of a box of Dr. King's New Life Pills," writes Ella Slayton, of Noland, Ark. New Life Pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the sys? tem. 25c. Satisfaction guaranteed at Sibert's Drug Store. Wise is the man who realizes that it is better to forgive than to be lick? ed. Ulis May Interest You. ?No one is immune from kidney trouble, so just remember that Fol? ey's Kidney Cure wil*. stop the irre? gularities and cure any case of kid? ney and bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. - Si? bert's Drus: Store. The eyeball of the mole can be pro? jected forward several times its own diameter, and retracted. ?Mrs. S. L. Bowen, of Wayne, W. Va., writes: "I was a sufferer from kidney disease, so that at times I could not get out of bed, and when I did I could not stand straight. I took Foley's Kidney Cure. One dollar bot? tle and part of the second cured me entirely." Foley's Kidney Cure works wonders where others are total fail? ures. Sibert's Drug Store. The total immigration into Canada during 1906 was 315,812, an increase of 49 per cent over 1905. ?When you need a pill, take a pill, and be sure it's an Early Riser. De? witt's Little Early Risers are safe, | sure, satisfactory pills. They do not j gripe or sicken. They are sold by all druggists. The State Medical association will be invited to hold its next meeting at Anderson. Cured of Rheumatism. ?Mr. Wm. Henry, of Chattanooga, j Tenn., had rheumatism in his left j arm. "The stregth seemed to have gone out of the muscles so that it was useless for work," he says. "I. ap? plied Chamberlain's Pain Balm and j wrapped the arm in flannel at night, ! and to my relief I found that the pain ! gradually left me and the strength re? turned. In three weeks the rheu- I matism had disappeared and has not I since returned." If troubled with ! rheumatism try a few applications of j Pain Balm. You are certain to be ' pleased with the relief which it af? fords. For sale by DeLorme's Phar- | macy. Invention is the stepmother of trusts. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. , The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of ?^^^/^?^^ ?"When my friends thought I was about to tak? leave of this world, on account of indigestion, nervousness and general debility," write? A. A. Chisolm, Treadwell, M". Y., "and when it looked as if there was no hope left I was persuaded to try Electric Bitters, and I rejoice to say that they are curing me. I am now doing busi? ness again as of old, and am still gaining daily." Best tonic medicine on earth. Guaranteed by Sibert's Drug Store. 50c. Newberry has a new 20-ton ice plant, manufacturing ice from ar? tesian water. ?What is it that tastes as pleasant as maple sugar and quickly relieves coughs and colds? Mothers who have used it will quickly answer: "Ken? nedy's Laxative Cough Syrup." The pleasant cold remedy that expels the cold through its laxative acci?n on the bowels. Conforms strictly to the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Contains no opiates. Sold by all druggists. PURE LIQUORS. If you want pure LIQUORS why not orde? from J. D. HILLS, Wadesboro, N. C. The following are a few brands from iny large and carefully selected stock : Old Harvest Com Whiskey. - W. W. Cooper's Lanrel Valley Corn Whiskey, Old Dixie Corn Whiskey, - ... 100 proof, Pride of N. C. Corn Whiskey, 100 Mills Lilly White Corn Whiskey, - - - New North Carolina Corn whiskey, 125140 and 90 proof, Pride of Davie Corn Whiskey, Ro.?e Valley Rye Whiskey, (5 years old) J. W. Harper's Rye Whiskey (5 years old) . Jefferson Club Rye Whiskey, - ... Pimlico Clob Rye Whiskey, - Old Heniy Rye Whiskey, - Rock Bridge Rye Whiskey, - Apple and Peach Brandy (3 years old) Apple and Peach Brandy (5 years old) - - m Holland and other gins from $1.50 to Also a large stock of fine case goods, Wines and charges from Wadesboro to Sumter are less than from other North Carolina point. . The above goods are guaranteed under the National Act of June 30, 1906. 13 00 per gallon 2 50 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 2 00 per gallon 1 50 per gallon 1 50 per gallon ?J 3 50 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 4 00 per gallon 3 00 per gallon 1 50 per gallon 2 50 per gallon 3 50 per gallon 3 50 per gallon Export Beers. Express Georgia points or any Pure Food and Drng J. LI t. Feb 25- tf tfEO. P. licKAGEN, Traveling Representative, SUMTER, S. C. Attention, Farmers We make a specialty of insuring COTTON GINS, (system and old style,) COTTON at gins and COT? TON ON PLANTATIONS. See us for rates, before insuring. i km to, ?s*. No. 10 N. Main Street, Sumter, S. 0. ?a? Vi* JP .'S ? 5e! 5g ?lr-' ? it i i? FF* m m Guaranteed by Serial No. 137,1 of the office of the Secretary of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C., As Absolutely Pure es SS 1 i and unadulterated, under the National Pure Food Law passed by Congress June 30, 1906. fri's 'jg* ?V. THE I. TRAGER CO., Proprietors OFFICES - - - CINCINNATI, O. Copy o? I*?? kiel "Famous Printings and Funny Stories-' sent free upon request.