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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
A WoMAN,s STRANGE FREAK.
she Had a Mania for Letter Writing and
Trouble breeding and HAS Brsken Up
Families and Caused Much Trouble.

ELMIRA, N Y, Jan. 12.-Mra Aurelia V.
Rothwel, Of this city, has made a strange
confession 70 the chief Of police. She SAYS
she has been sending anonymous letters Of q
mischief making character TO scores OF people
Of this city. She has lived dual Iife--ont-
wardly that OF an exemplary Christian
woman, secretly that OF a mischief maker
and scandal breeder.
Her letters teem with obscenity. and were
addressed 10 every one who would be har-
rowed by them. During the past six wears
she must have written reams OF paper In sat.
isfying her peculiar mania. Families have
been broken up, friends alienated, societies
disorganized and the shadow Of suspicion
thrown over reputable and innocent peoplt
by her pernicious messages
She completely broke up the lodge OF Good
Templars here four years ago Rev. A. W.
Spooner pastor Of the Lake Street Presby.
terian church, has been much prosecuted by
the woman. II is believed by the chief oi
police that it was she who wrote the anouy.
nous letters that led to the separation Of Mr.
and Mrs S. T. Reynolds, OF this city, promi
nent and wealthy people Private detectives
were paid liberally for their services IN trv.
ing to find who wrote the letters, but they
failed.
Mrs Rothwell swooned when confessinp
her guilt under the close questioning Of the
chief, but soon recovered her self possession
and afterward acted as an usher at a tom.
perance meeting under tho auspices Of the
w. 9. 7. y. II is thought that the cause Of
many domestic troubles in this city has now
been discovered.
There is nobody in Elmira who seems win.
ing TO come forward and ask for tho arrest
Of Mrs Rothwell. Her confession has been
the cause Of a great deal Of happiness, as it
has lifted shadows from the regulations OF
some Of the best people Of this city.
Tho manner in which Mrs Rothwell was
trapped Is interesting. Alta meeting OF the
members Of the Woman's Christian Temper.
ance union she was given the charter 70 sign.
She hesitated a moment and then produced
rubber stamp and placed her name with
the others This action aroused suspicion.
and the ladies put their heads together
and argued that the signature was not
as required by law, and that she must write
her name Mrs. Rothwell then placed her
name upon the list, writing it with pen.
This signature was compared with the
writing In many of the anonymous letters.
and Il could not be doubted that Mrs Roth
well was the author Of the scurrilous mes.
sages. Then followed the chiefs interview
with Ars Rothwell and her confession.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
A euNeoAT FOR hAYTI.
1ae Boston Fishing Steamer Novelty Bs
comes the War steamer Mercedes.

ae Boston Fishing Steamer Novelty Be-
comes the War steamer Mercedes.
NEW Yon., Jan. 12--The fishing steamer
novelty, VIII n left Boston on Tuesday for
TINS city, Is at Merritts dock, Stapleton, and
Is reported to be loaded with thirty pieces of
ordinance OF various grades and eight Cat
ing guns, If not with filibusters for Hayti
She arrived on Thursday night. She Is l5O
feet long and 29ll1 tons burden.
When she got to Stapleton her name was
not visible on any Of the three places sneci-
fled by the law. All was quiet on board bnt
toward noon yesterday it was noticed that
an unusually large number Of men were
aboard her, and that few OF them had the
appearance OF men familiar with life at wa
Soon thereafter some fifteen or SO Of the men
left the craft and boarded a train for St.
George at the Stapleton station.
All they would say concerning tho vessel
and themselves was that they had left the
vessel because the captain would give then
no information as to what port the crati
was bound for. They suspected that sh,
hnd cleared from Boston for Hayti, and they
did not care 70 risk arrest as filibusters d
death by yellow fever.
A young man, who looked like a country.
man, was pacing the starboard deck, and h.
greeted party OF reporters with q look d
annoyance. He curtly refused to answer any
questions, and disappeared down compan
ionway. Several other young men, who up
peared every now and then on deck, declineC
to be questioned, on the ground That they
knew nothing about the craft, and haC
shipped for no port In particular. Persisten
queries led middle aged man who wa
found aft to say that he believed the Graf
was bound for Hayti or San Domingo.
The captain and chief engineer were ava,
In quest Of men 10 hll the places OF those VIII,
left In the morning.
When the captain, who says his name 4
Terry, returned at 2 o'clock last night, b.
brought with him twelve mon and hustlet
them aboard. Five OF them did not like tn,
looks OF things and left the vessel Sever
went below. A short man, who had not DO
fere been visible, came on deck He said h,
was George Rowman, the supercargo a
sold this steamship, y he said, TO the Haytiar
consul of New York city. She win be used
as a gunboat, Her name has been changed
10 Mercedes She can steam twelve knots al
hour
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
smashun Near EEolroLe-

HoLYoKE, Mass, Jan. IA smashup oc-
CURED here on the Holyoke and Westfeld
branch Of the New Haven and Northampton
railroad. The Westfield train, while run
ming twenty miles an hour, broke one Of the
journals Of the tender, about one mile from
the depot, causing the wheel to be displaced
and dragged along the track This wheel
threw open a switch, and shunted the bag
gage car and passenger coach upon the siding
and into heavily laden freight train stand
ing thereon. The baggage car was com
pletely wrecked, and the platform of the
coach was smashed The fifteen passengers
aboard escaped serious injury. The baggage
master had a narrow escape from death, and
Conductor Short received few bruises on
his legs and arms.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
NEW CASTLE NOTES.
Dissatisfied With Teacher White Cans
Working.


By Letter to EVENING .JorRNAr.
NEW CASTLE. Del, Jan. 12-Ouite .
goou oeal OF excitement has been caused
mere over the White Caps. Notices are
sun eeing received by those who will not
Work, warning them TO go TO work IN
nve days or they win be dealt with by
Whlte caps. No one has been hurt vet
however ~
some dissatisfaction is caused among
the parents OF children attending Miss
Carrie Downey room in the public school
about the severe punishment they receive
at her hands. Complaint will be made ia
the Board of Education.
The Wilmington Quartette under the
leadership of N. Dushane Cloward. will
give an entertainment in the old court
house on Thursday evening, January IL.
RESERVED tickets may be had without ex-
ira charge at Ferris's drug store.
The government cruiser Vesuyius
passed by here on her way from the
breakwater to Philadelphia with flags
flying yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Jacob Hermann, formerly Of this
city but now of Phi,adelphia, Is visiting
her daughter Mrs. Harry Mckee.
Hiram Borie of the Delaware Iron
Works returned from New York yester-
day.
Frank Pinkerton win go to Kentucky
the first of February
st; Peters church will give supper
on March 8.
Mrs Savage Of Berlin, Md, has been
visiting Mrs. Ida White.
The Young Peoples Christian League
will hold their regular meeting tonight.
All the young especially are invited.
:. Regular services will be held in all the
churches tomorrow.
Mrs. =. L. Wilson, and son Elwood,
are visiting in Washington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

Of a front Contractor John Huckenstein
was placed on the stand, but at the request
OF tbs jury the inquiry was continued until
Monday.
READING, Jan 12-Everything Is quiet
around the silk mill The debris has been
thoroughly searched and the last body taken
out. The dead by the storm in this place
number twenty-three. eighteen killed by the
falling down Of the silk min and five burned
to death in the paint shop. Besides these
the injured number about ninety. Some OF
these win probably die. The victims win be
buried to-day and Sunday. A number Of
the seriously injured had been taken TO the
residences Of strangers The most fortunate
thing about the entire affair Is that the silk
mill was illuminated with electricity and
heated with steam Had gas been used or
fire been maintained 1t is believed that every
one Of the f75 persons who went down in the
wreck would have perished
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

AUGUSTA, Ne, Jan. 12-The Kennebec
river is open for navigation from Augusta to
the sea, the ice having gone out Thursday
night The condition Of the river is unpre-
cedented. The ice men are the greatest suf-
ferers, not a pound Of ice having been har-
vestel up TO this time. Ordinarily their houses
are alf filed Their fields are now all open
water The weather is spring like, and re-
ports from the lumber regions are that the
lumbernel are in a sorry situation. The
SHOW is all gone and the streams are even
opening, thai operations are seriously in
iel.1-- a4s.-.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

NKw YORK, Jan. l2-Cherles Boorker
accused his 2O-year-old wife Of deceiving him
into marrying her and left the house, SAVING
he would not return. Last evening he sent
for his clothes and revolver. She told the
messenger 70 wait, and wrote letter saying
that she had been deserted without cause and
was penniless, and could not survive the dis.
grace She added. "This is the revolver you
mention. win be through with it soon.
Good-by, friends and enemiesn She then
shot herself In the left breast, infiictinq a
serious wound. She may recover She had
been married two months.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

CINCINNATI, Jan. 12-The Hiram W.
Davis q Co carriage works started up with
force Of about $50 men, half Of whom were
old employees and half new hands The COM
pany positively refused to take back the old
employees in body, and more than 400 men
are stdl locked out, who look to the Carriage
Makers National District, X Of l., for re-
lief. There is some talk to the effect that
the carriage makers in other shops may
strike in support Of their locked out brethren,
if the trouble is prolonged by the Davis
roranauv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
ronrht All the Afternoon.

sHAMoKIN, Pa, Jan l2-Matthew Will
Jams, of Lykens, and William Mccarthy. OF
this city, engaged in prize fight in the out
skirts of this city yesterday afternoon, Lon
don prize ring rules, for purse of slOO.
One hnndred and two rounds were fought,
in which both men were terribly battered
up The battle commenced at l o'clock and
ended at p. m The referee decided the
victory TO Williams on account Of foul.
The fight was witnessed by twenty people.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

Charles Beasten, Jr., son Of the late
Ex-Prothonotary Beasten Of Middletown.
died IN baltimore yesterday. The de-
ceased was admitted to the bar in this
state, and afterwards went to Baltimore
to practice the profession. Mrs. e. r..
Cochran and Miss Margaret Beasten Of
Middletown, are sisters of the deceased.
His wife, daughter of William s. Bur
ris OF Baltimore. survives him.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
PITTSBURG AND READING
Many Sad Scenes in Both
Cities.
MORE DEAD BODIES RECOVERED
DIR. Read Found-He Was Killed while
sitting at His Desk-Total Deaths Mt
Both hPiaces-Burylnet the victlms-Co
ner's Investigation

Both Places-Burying the Nictlms-Coro-
ner's veatigntion-
PrTTsBuRG, Jan. 12-Five dead bodies were
yesterday taken from the ruins OF the build
ings wrecked by Wednesdays tornado. Just
before daybreak the remains OF the venerable
DIR. James "a Read were lifted from the
timbers and debris Of Weldon a. Co's book
store BY his side was the chair he used,
indicating that he must have been sitting at
his desk DIR. Reads body was the least cut
and bruised Of any found This would seem
to indicate that his death was caused rather
b. shock or suffocation than by violence.
The face looked quite natural, and he must
have died without suffering. In the pockets
OF his clothes was found $3.50 in money. His
watch was not broken, nor were his clothes
torn; his nose had been fractured and there
was cash on bis forehead.
Several hours later the body Of Leonard
Schetfener, a bricklayer, was taken from
the Wiley building. He was 80 badly
crushed that Identification was difficult
During the afternoon Richard Carroll, also
bricklayer, was found pinned TO the bot
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

PAwTucKET, R. l., Jan 12-Edward
Black. for nearly half century resident Of
this city, was wound round shaftinq in the
Dunnel print works and killed almost IN
btantly. He was veteran of the war and q
member Of the Grand Army Of tie R.p,;blie
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

An effort is being made by George T.
Colt TO organize IN this city Whining.
ton lodge Of the Benevolent Protective
Order Of Elks. A number Of well-known
citizens have determined to join 1t.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

RANDOLPH, Mass, Jan. 12-Burglars en-
tered the residences here of Francis B.
Thayer, Ansel French, W. II. H. cowles and
two others AT the two first named they
obtained considerable clothing, silver plate
s-A4A - 49,.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
CROSBY & HILL,
COS, 6o7 and 600 Market St.
SPECIAL SALE OF MUSLINS.

We keep the popular and reliable brands of Muslns
Please get prices musns then call and we can do
for ycu We think, you will allow us save little
money foryou We name pride of the West" 10
yard Lonsdae at III cents Doyou wish to buy any 1914
Bleached Utca' If So just call and get price
SPECfAL-Extra Heavy Irish Cream Linen Damask
1--WE have sold thousands of yards of it rs yard
The importer going out of business We have closed out
his stock and will run it out at so cents yard Attention.
hotel and clearinghouse keepers well housekeepers
general buy all you in the three years.
we believe it will pay you to do
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
hOiCe Of Any Storm OVeTCOat,
$40.

Children's Suits and Overooats
rom 81 up. Choice of the best in
America, $500.
The prices Of pants have had the
knife put in equally as deep. The
best S6, 81 and IS pants you can
have (to-day only at $4.95, your
choice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
SPECIAL SALE OF
HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES.

Direct from the manufacturers in Switzerland We have them
In Cambria Nansook and Swiss immense variety of pat
terms beautiful and elegant designs superior quality of work
Neat and dainty styles well the most elaborate and snowy
patterns making by far the finest line have ever exhibited
and at the lowest prices Lovers of fine embrodere which
be purchased such moderate prices as we are asking
will be interested to inspect stock Also large line of
Wide Flouncngs and aover embrodees at our usual low
cash prices
CROSBY & HILL,
COS, 6o7 and 600 Market ST.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
Your Choice Sis

Elegant Fur Beavers, English
Meltons, Kerseys and Waterproof
Oyercoats, full satin-lined, and made
equal to any $40 or $40 custom gar
ment. Positively to-day only.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
$1O O.

Suits that have been selling at
s12, $l4, So and SIC are all being
punched and viii be sold for the
ridiculously low price of only
$1,000.
Every one Of these garments is
trictly all wool and of Hamburger's
eliable make. They are in Sacks,
rocks and Cutaways.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12
S3.45

viii buy choice Of any pants that
sold for $3.50, s5 and $3.50.
These prices are for TO-DAY
ONLY, as we want to make our
opening eventful.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-12

Tho event at inaugural headquarters was
the arrival Of Adjt. Gen. Hastings Of Penn
sylvania, the chief Of staff OF Gen Beaver.
the grand marshal of the inaugural parade.
A general order for the information OF the
public will soon be issued by Gen. Beaver.
transportation companies east Of the Missis-
sippi river have fixed a rate Of one fare for
the round trip to Washington dnring inaugu-
ration week, making no exception for organ
lied bodies
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-11-30
The watkins Road.

fshreyoport Caucasian. !

SO.'~-S-~-"~-N~-'J
Prot. s. A. Knapp, Of Lake Charles,
with G. s. Robinson, Herbert Ellis and
j. Bancroft Ellis, of Lancaster, Eng,
were registered at the City Hotel Sum
day and left yesterday morning going
East. These gentlemen represent En-
glish capitalists and are going through
this Section on tour of inspection. In
conversation with prominent citizen
Professor Knapp stated .tbst Mr..
Watkins had recently returned from
England, where he perfected ali neces-
sary arrangements and enlisted the
hearty cooperation of capitalists to
build the Watkins, Gulf and Kansas
City railroad. II Is possible tho line
may be diverted to some point near
Natehitoches, where IL will cross the
river with the view OF connecting with
the Louisiana Central. The main line,
however, is projected to run through
Shreveport. The parties interested ir
the construction Of this road will make
their wants known to the people o
Shreveport in short time.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-11-30
French Politeness.
Iaalignani,s Mossenger.l

French politeness is genuine cour-
tesy, and while the forms OF conduct
may appear extravagant to some
Americans, 1T seems to me they are
genuine expressions Of regard. 1 can
not help feeling the French are ex-
tremeIy hospitable and generous.
That Is, they do not condemn q man
before he is proved guilty. They Will
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-11-30
Tho Ilentaaa Inbreglio.
[Tin,ss- -DenaocrAt.] ]

tat .s-is 1T IVtmo8- Uom0CfotsJ
The Montana affair has resulted, ~
was expected, IL riral Legislatures, one
organised by the I,smocrats, the other
by the Republicans, and that new
State seems about 20 enter on an era
very similar to that through which
Louisiana once passed. The Demo-
cratic HOUSE has the advantage OF hav.
Ing organized IN the courthouse, the
place Of meeting flxed for the legisla-
luie, and being recognIzed BY the Gov
ernor. The Republican House organ
ixed elsewhere, but was called 10 order
BY the ofacer 10 whom this duty was
confided. AS for the Senate, u was
not organized at all, as quorum could
not be obtained. There are sixteen
HepatQrs- s-eight Democrats and eight
Republicans. The Democrats kept
away from the meeting, leaving II
without o quorum. rhe eight Repub-
llcans were present and sworn In, but
could do nothing. The whole afIair
will recall several similar situations In
the history Of Loulsiana, out of which
numerous complications arose, and
which caused the State great Injury.
| II is to be hoped that Montana may
vet escape the evils resulting from
rival legislatures and dual govern
ments brought about by Republican
conspiracy TO bullify the wishes OF thf
people as expressed at the polls. Int
Montana Democracy cannot yield e
that conspiracy without surrenderint
its very existence.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-11-30

Democrats of Montana, sland BY
your guns. Yours Is the cause OF
righteousness and the cause OF liberty.
The sympathies Of the freedom.loving
people Of this great nation are with
you. Acquit yourselves like heroes In
your struggle for honest elections.
Your reward will be the salvation Of
your State from an everlasting disgrace
and the gratitude Of the entire nation.
II would be better for Montana to be
forever unrepresented In the Senate
than that her Senators should be the
beneficaries Of fraud.--iS, Paul Globe.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1889-11-30


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