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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
TRAGEDY AT A DOOR.
Luokmeyer Kills Himself After
Trying to Murder His Wife.
Their Three Children Were Wit
nessss Of the Shooting.
He Was Drunk and Wanted Her "a
Return to Him.

NEWARK, N. J., Aug. 9.-Henry
Luckmeyer. a carpenter. attempted last
night to kill his wife, failed to do so,
and then killed himself. The tragedy
occurred at l0I Camden street, where
Mrs. Luckmeyer lived with her three
young children, two girls and one boy.
Luckmeyer was forty-nine years of
age. His wife left him two years ago
on account of his drinking habits. He
made his. home at l0S Somerset street
From time to time Luckmeyer en-
deavored to effect reconciliation with
his wife. Two months ago he succeeded.
He began visiting her again, but the
pair had not yet taken up their home
together A week ago Luckmeyer be-
gan drinking again. Then his wife told
him II he did not stop, she would refuse
Luckmeyer called at his wife's home
late last night. He was very drunk.
She refused to- open the door. He
pounded on the door and demanded that
to her husband through the door The
noise .awoke the children. and they
hocked down to see what was the mat
ter. Luckmeyer told his wife that II
shoot II in. She refused. Luckmeyer
then drew pistol and began firing
through the door. He fired three shots.
The first shot passed through the panel
and whizzed by the head OF one OF the
little girls. All three Of the bullets
buried themselves In the woodwork in
the hall.
Mrs. Luckmeyer feared that her hus-
band would shoot them all II she did not
obey his command to open the door. She
therefore unfastened II and told her hus-
band to come in. He did SO. The sight
OF his wife seemed to infuriate him, for
he rushed at her and said: Kate. I am
going to XIII you Then he fired at her
point blank
Drink and rage made him unsteady
and the bullet passed harmlessly over
her head and struck the wall. Luck
meyer then showed the pistol into his
mouth. pulled the trigger and fired. He
fell dead. Whether he supposed he had
killed his wife. or whether he took mis-
own life In a sudden fit of remorse. can
only be a matter OF conjecture.
The noise OF the shooting aroused the
neighbors and help was soon at hand.
The children were found crying and Mrs
Luckmeyer was found bending over the
dead body of her husband.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
GIVE HOME RULE NOW
Mr.. jerks Does Not Believe in
Progressive Grants to Cities.
Greatest Question Before the Con.
stitutional Convention.
johnson Plan characterized rs CtG-
plan and Insufficient.
pY Associated Press.l

ALBANY, Aug. 9.-In the Constitu-
tional Convention this morning the
Cities amendment was again taken up
and Mr.. jerks, OF Brooklyn, took up
the discussion of II. He said II was a
tribute to the sagacity and ability OF
Jesse johnson. but that on the outside
of the document there should be a stem
Gil sign, when this you see, remember
me-" Seriously speaking, he did not be-
lieve that general laws would cover the
points that were TO be passed upon by
the Legislature.
The Fire Departments and the Police
Departments of New York and Brooklyn
needed different laws from those of
Rochester and Buffalo, and Rochester
and Buffalo need different ones from
smaller cities. He believed. too. that
the amendment would make a grievous
error in making the Mayor an autocrat,
as 1t did. In providing for the approval
by him OF almost every proposition.
He thought that the Governor should
have the right to remove the head Of the
that the Governor should appoint his
successor. The Mayor should appoint
the man to succeed the removed officer.
1t would be ridiculous to have 1t other
wise.
In relation to the appointment by the
State of city election officers, he did
not believe that the State had any right
to step In and interfere. There had
been no indication of violation Of the
right OF a city in that respect AS a
whole, II the amendment was TO be
az faare Of she worst kn%
Home rule did not mean entire freedom
from the restraining influence OF State
or Nation. The entire scheme was. In
his mind. in a great measure, Utopian.
The difficulties in the government Of
cities was the fewness OF direct taxes
and the lack OF knowledge OF the meth
the residents of the city. To remedy
this things should be made more simple.
not more complex, as this amendment
would make It,.
should be classified as three. the first;
$4,000 Inhabitants and over, the second
class. between $4,000 and 5000, and the
third $1,000 and less. Chief election Of
ficers- should divide the cities into COM
pact districts, and each district should
have an Alderman.
Local elections should be divorced
mon Councils should have powers con-
ferred by general laws. Then local
legislation should determine all local
would then be TO elect representatives
to their local legislatures who would do
their wishes and restrain their Mayor
II he did not do his duty.
sa, whether the Legislature should pass
n law or not. General laws should only
Law out the original city charters and
amend those charters generally to suit
certani exigencies. He did not believe
In the process OF slow growth suggested
by the amendment.
He believed rather in an amendment
that would strike at the root OF the
questions prevented at once; not in some
Years, but NV, and with such stroke
as to break ~ atoms the barriers now
erected against good city government.
This was the greStest problem before the
1t Was not "a question or
party. Great app ause.)
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Suspicion that Two Women Visi-l
tors Provided Him with
His Weapon.
RIGID INQUIRY TO BE MADE.
The Suicide Killed Aged August
Loeffler In Heide,s Candy
Factory Last April.

Charles Miller, twenty-six years old.
awaiting trial for the murder Of August
Loeffler at Heide's candy store In Frank
lin street. April IS last, cut his throat
with a razor In his cell In the Tombs
Prison this morning. and died few
hours later at Bellevue Hospital.
At o'clock this morning. as ON ever
day Of the year. the cells were throws
open and the prisoners allowed 70 oQ)
Cinto the corridors for an hours sxer-
else, Muiler's cell. which he shsrsd Wild
George Douherty. also held for hcrni-
eide, was No. 81 on the second tier Of
the northeast section % the old prison.
Keeper Henry Lane had charge u
that part of the prison, and promptly
on the hour walked down the tier, OPEN
ing The cell doors.
Dougherty came out Immediately, and
although Miller remained within the
keeper put off inquiry until he returned.
Five minutes later he turned back
searching the cells in the reverse order
to which they had been opened. Cell
81 was the third.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
TRADIMG OPENS with 4 RISE
Wall Street Operators Take 9
More Hopeful View
Not Scared Over Corn and More
Sanguine Regarding Tariff.

Those whoshave been hammering away
at the stock market lately on the dam
age to the corn crop had reason to re-
gret their temerity again this morning
They not only found 1t impossible to
make any Roadway In their attempts to
beat down prices but were unable to
cover without incurring heavy losses.
The street seems to be pretty we'll
satisfied of three things, and Is dis
posed to take a more cheerful view of
the outlook than at any previous time
for months past. In the first place,
operators are satisfied that the damage
to the corn crop has been overesti-
mated; secondly, that the tariff agita-
ton will soon be out Of the way. and
thirdly, that the effiux of gold has
ceased.
The supply Of exchange has increased
to an extent which induced the leading
drawers to reduce their posted rates to
4.87 1-2 and 4.S9.
The dealings in stocks were. unusually
were registered. Some of the commits
sion-houses had orders to execute for
out-of-town account, and many OF the
!Gf Ser 'r on the 'iS OnsP Side and nook
American Sugar rose IA to io1
American Cotton Oil preferred. IL, to
70; American Tobacco. l. to 90; Chesa-
peake q Ohio, 5-s. to Is "a; Denver &
Rio Grarde preferred, 1-2, to 3s; Lake
Erie & Western, "a. to IS 10; Louis
Texas preferred, SIS. to e -; Lead. j, to
AZ: Lead preferred. IL. to So: New Jer-
sey Central. ], to 10 1-2; New England,
SIS. to 10 "a; Northern Pacific preferred.
"a, to 10 "a; Ontario & Western, 5-S, to
16 IA; United States Leather preferred.
Atchi is s t to irs; st. Paul - to
80 81; Missouri Pacific, H. to Is; Bur-
lington & Quincy. IA, to ~ Is; Western
Union, 5-s, to T7-S, and Rock Island,
rs, to GA 7-S.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
THEY "FAKED" SICKNESS.
Brooklyn serEeants Combined Duty
with Pressure at Rocknway.
Especial to The Evening World

Especial to The Evening World)
ROCKAwAY BEACH, Aug. 9.-Two
Brooklyn Police 6ergeants entered the
station-house at Seaside yesterday with
a prisoner, Harry Nichols, aged eigh-
teen, of 228 Broadway, Brooklyn. They
told Capt. Allen that they saw Nichols
and a companion searching a pocket
book under Sailing payiliiSSn' and came
stolen the pocketbook. They arrested
Nichols, but the other boy escaped.
Me and me friend are coppers in
Brooklyn" said one of the 3ergeants.
II come from the First Precinct and me
friend from the Fourteenth"
come down to the beach looking for
work. They found the pocketbook and
were looking at Its contents when the
anGe. TO an Evening World" man
Mic Aols gave his friends name as John
Williams, OF 26l Evergreen avenue.
The two Sergeapts who arrested
Nichols showed their badges, but told
Capt. A lien they did not want their
names mSWiionsd as ,lsy had TAXED"
for IT,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
MILHOLLAND DEFIANT.
Great Gathering to Hear the Sub
Committees Report
Any Amount Of Predictions, but
Few Inside Facts.
All or Nothing the Bold Announces
ment OF John. +.

The corridors OF the Fifth Avenue
Hotel began to fill up with politicians
as early as o'clock this morning, all
subcommittee to the Republican State
Committee wound be.
For the .lrst Inf hour after the ar
rival of the crowd. every man jack.
were he Mllhollandite or Union League.
had his own opinion as to which fac
ton would be recognized in accordance
with the sub-committee's recommended
ton. Everybody was equally ready to
express that opinion to any one who
would listen.
ub-Committeemen Wadsworth.
Quackenbush. Dunn, Proctor ana odell
were on hand early and just sat around
on the plush covered corridor lounges.
and said nothing. They talked, Of
be construed into direct tip regarding
the contents of their report.
A few factionists were found however.
ions W TO Venture possy e s1vc
John Sabine Smith thought there was
no doubt that the Committee OF Thirty
would be the body recognized, and that
the question very largely.
Cornelius Van Colt was a Committee
Of Thirty prophet. He couldn't see any
other way for the cat to jump.
Gen. Sam Thomas, Treasurer OF the
State Committee, had q new idea to give
the boys. There was little doubt in his
mind, he said, that the Committee of
Thirty were slated for recognition. but
that the Milhollandites would be allowed
be allowed to effect a re-enrollment
under the Thirty's banner.
While everybody was waiting for the
State Committee to go into session word
came from Milholland's headquarters, %
ecutive Committee had met this morning
and put themselves on record as against
anything which savored of a compromise:
in fact, that a compromise involving u
division of patronage would not be &C
cepted.
This bit of news was said to have
come from Mr.. Milholland himself.
zEleven o'clock was the time set for the
State Committee to &c. into session.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
HAD ZEITMANN'S TOOLS.
james Fogarty Held for Highway
Robbery I'm BROOKLYN.

James Fogarty, OF 3S South Third
street, was held in the Lee Avenue
Court, Williamsburg, to-day. on a charge
OF highway robbery.
Late yesterday afternoon, Nathan
Zeidmann. a glazier. who lives at a
Cherry street. New York. ran up to Po-
liceman Hynes. who was standing near
the Broadway ferry. and excftedly told
that he had been robbed. He pointed out
Fogarty, who was walking away, and
the policeman arrested him.
Zeidmann's story was. that he was
walking along River street. near the
Grand street ferry, when three men, OF
whom Fogarty was one. came up and
robbed him of his tools.
Fogarty denied the charge. but a num-
Der OF articles identified by Zeidnann
were found in his possession.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
@ our Real Estate Day., % ss%" 1s SS"

brought to this country by the Genesta.
remained in the keeping of the Royal
Yacht Squadron until challenged for
last year by Navahoe. which yacht
eventually recaptured that trophy in a
race around Cherbourg Breakwater and
back, 100 miles.
Mr.. Gould declared. informally, at the
Royal Yacht Squadron Castle. that he
is willing to sail three races against
Britannia for a purse of 1900. 1t is be-
lieved that II these races are arranged,
they will be sailed as nearly as
possible upon the basis of the interna-
tional yacht races sailed in the United
States
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
BARBER JAIN WANTS $1,000.
He Says that Landlord Husing BAR
ricaded His Shop.

August Jain has brought suit. through
his attorney, Louis Steckler. against
August Husing for 5000 damages.
In the month OF May last, jain hired
the first floor OF the premises 4s Hudson
street. from August Husing, saloon-
by him as a barber shop. Jain wished
to place signs upon the building, adver-
Using his tonsorial shop. to which
Husing objected, and. finally, jain
jain claims, Husing locked and barri-
caded the entrance TO the barber shop.
30 that Jahn's patrons were unable to
get in.
The case will be tried in the City
Court.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
FIVE MEN BREAK JAIL.
Three Mayville IN. W Prisoners
Have Been Recaptured,
(By Associated Prsss.)

MAYVILLE. N. Y, Aug. 9.-It was
discovered at o'clock last evening that
five prisoners had escaped from the
county jail here by digging through the
brick walls. A posse of citizens and
officials was Immediately organized and
a systematic pursuit begun. At IL
O'clock three of the prisoners had been
captured and taken back to jail.
The other two are still at large with
no trace of their whereabouts. The
prisoners dug out from one OF the cor
ridors. Not one of the escaped prisoners
was a long term man.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
MAYNARD CAISSoN LOST.
CareIcssness at Mare Isi9nd May
Lead to Court of Inquiry.
tBy Associated Press.J

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. s.-A large
iron caisson. which closed the dock at
Mare Island NavyYard, broke from its
festenings last night and fell outward,
sinking out OF sight, Through careless
ness Ii large quantity OF water was let
In the big basin after the docking OF
the United States steamship Thetis.
When the tide went out the weight OF
the water inside forced the heavy Gals
son outward. tearing It from the fasten-
ines.
The caisson was built ten years ago
nd a cost OF S6,OO0. IL Is likely there
viii be Court OF Inquiry to Tx the
blame for the accident
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Big strike I'm Gold Ore.
CBy Associated Press. }

MosEA, COL, Aug. "a most surprising strike
Of free milling gold ore has been male in the
Annie lode fifteen miles east Of here. by the
Fullenwider brothers. Assays have been made
with the astonishing result OF $4,000 per ton.
The gold IL found In q honeycomb quarts, and ls
easily worked almost crushing In Nthe hand
Much of IL Is visible to the naked eye.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Capt Haff Too Anxious to Get
Away in Front and Makes
q Mess Of It.
SCORE NOW ELEVEN TO FIVE,
Our Boat Runs Too Close to the
Shore and Meets with 4
Slight Mishap.
By Associated Press.)

cowEs. ISLE OF WIGHT. Aug. 9.
-Vfgilant, Britannia, Satanita, Meteor,
Corsair and Namara were entered
for to-day's yachting event, the Town
Prize Of f10o. presented by the in
habitants Of the town of Cowes,
for all yachts of not less than
thirty tons belonging to any recognised
yacht club, but only Britannia and Vigil
liant started.
They sealed over what Ii known as the
Queens course, somewhat less than fifty
miles tfurty.veyeu miles estimated).
which varies according to whether the
yachts are ordered to start to the east
ward or to the westward. The Sailing
Committee. selecting the best wind, de-
eide this point previous to the starting
gun being fired. This morning the Com
mittee sent the yachts away to the
westward. There was a stifiAsh wind
blowing.
Vigalant to-day, as on Saturday, al
lowed I'm. As. to Britannia.
As the hour for the start. 1880 A. NJ,
drew near the excitement increased.
every move Of the racers being watched
with intense easerness by the crowds
ashore and afioat.
V1gilant at first bruised about with
out q club topsail; but she soon followed
Rritannia's example and hoisted her
bck-yafder Just as the gun was being
primed for firing.
The Yankee sloop. to-day. was q little
too soon and. nearing the line slightly
ahead OF time, she had to hold up for q
Few seconds Britannia crossed frat,
and at once began to open I'D a gan he
tween her and Vigilant.
The times Of the two yachts, in round
ing Lepe Buoy. were:
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As Lane tore the razor from his hand
Miller fell back with convulsive
movement of his entire frame and was
unconscious.
His throat was cut literally from ear
TO ear. The windpipe and most OF the
important arteries OF the neck were
severed. A torrent OF blood rushed out,
which Lane tried TO stanch with the
bed-clothing. while he called at the top,
of his voice for his fellow-keeper Don
nelly. lla
The latter ran up and. seeing the
state OF AFFAIRS. rushed downstairs, no
tined Deputy Warden John T. AcMahoh
and sent In an ambulance call.
An ambulance promptly answered froG
loeni.ausd o. gApd Ssr.l &
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Hickory Clubs sunday Outing.

The Hickory Club will hold grand outing Al
witzels Point View Grove, College Point, l.. l..
next Sunday. The steamboat Chancellor will
leave Jay street pier, North River. with the Club
and Its friends at 9 o'clock In the morning. There
will be breakfast and dinner, and a ine pro-
Eramme OF sports. The arrangements are In the
hands OF ]. II. G. Vehslage. Patrick II. Lotus
and John McLAin.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Kansa. city Cashier Sentenced.

KANSAS CITY. Aug. s.--Elmer c. satterlee,
cashier of the dsfunct Kansas City Safe Deposit
and Savings Bank which failed last June, was
last evening found guilty Of receiving deposits
when he knew the bank was insolyent, and was
sentenced TO four years In State Prison, An APP
neal MAS taken.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
bridget rolled on the Roof.

Bridget Goul htIy-siK years nd while asleep
on the hre-escspe at her home, lOS Washington
street, early this morning rolled on and fell two
stories to the ward. sustairgnE fracture OF
eral ribs she taken TO Chambers Street
Hospital.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

Among tho passengers who sailed for southamp
ton and Haml3urg the Hamburg American liner
Fusrst -BismArek to-day were: Or. Friedrich
HOFFMAN, Capt. j. Lewis Pile. Count and
Countess de RobigIio. Aiss Robina de Robiglo
aad Ars. Max zoell1er
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

on, britannia won by Pm. U.s., with
NV counting her time allowance. and
nm les. corrected time.
tn ranspired that during the beat Of
hs.. TWO racers to Lepe buoy, on the
shos round Vigilant ran too near the
On and touched ground slightly in
0Ia Bay. But. apparently, she
uoning. "'" n
"a c nne the yachts were beating back
e.0 Sowcs the challenges made by Mr..
Mr. 90 .. Gould were widely discussed.
hn,sS Nd Yesterday evening formally
Gun challenge for the Cape May
Ten. won by Genesta. in American wa
ps.. "a 1885. Since then the cup has
@,' IN succession to Irex and Wen
,s "aiie The srenten Reef Cup. also
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Convicted Anarchist Is Penitent.
CBy Associated Press.l

BARCELONA, Aug. Q. - Salvador
Franch, who is under sentence of death
for causing the explosion in the Liceo
Theatre in November last. when more
than thirty persons were killed, has
written the Bishop requesting that he
visit him. He says that he desires
to make q confession. He is despond-
ent and penitent, and suffers contin-
ually from a seff-infficted wound.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Wanted I'm 81. Paul.

IBy AhaOcIaIeu FTebdJ
ST. PAUL. MINI, Aug s,-I Royal McMurrin.
formerly a well-known capitalist Of this city.
has been arrested In Memphis and last nlght an
ofncer left for that city with regulation paperA
lie u charged with he smbsIIlsmsat st saeoV.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Nou-uudon MIner. Rewarded.
ipy Associated Press.l

FRosTBuRG. Nd, Aug. s,-The Consolidated
Coal Company has notified all miners who stuck
to their posts during the late protraoied strike
that they will each receive nine months rent
and fuel free.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

yIrALIrY Is supplied by the ELECrRoPoIsE.
Cures WithouI medicine. 1I22 b way. -
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

You read The Evening World!
Do yOu read the sunday wOrldt
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
BOMB KILLS SEVEN.
Property Also Damaged in the He.
brew Quarter of Corfu.

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Aug. "a despatch to The
Standard from Athens says that bomb
exploded with terrific force in the He
brew quarter OF the city Of Corfu last
evening, killing seven persons and do
ing considerable damage to property.
There f. no clue to the perpetrators
Of the outrage.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

In the few minutes that had elapse0
Miller had drawn the door close and hHd
pinned a newspaper over the grating.
Lane pushed the paper aside and peered
In. "a
Miller lay upon his left side upon his
cot, which was on the left side Of ths
cell. with his head towards the door and
his face close against the wall Thers
was a big. fresh blood spot on the wall
In front OF him.
Lane jerked the door open and sprapg
inside. On the instant Miller raised him
self on his elbow. and before the keeper
could seize him drew a razor across his
throat, which was already gashed with
a gaping wound.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

Thomas Aitchison-Denman, secont
Bacon Denman. was born in 1906 ant
succeeded to the title in 1854. Baror
Den.uan was Marshal and Associat,
of tine Lord Chief Justice of England.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
.Czar's New Yacht Injured.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 9.-Burmeister,
Vain & Co.'s shipyards at this place
were burned last evening. The yacht
which this concern was building for the
Gear was injured.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09
Baron Denman IL Dead.

(By Associated Press.)
CK-ON-TWEED, Aug. g.
Baron Denman died here this morning.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

II VIII thus be seen that Vigilant
gained twenty-four seconds on her rival
In this run.
Returning. after rounding the War
ner Lightshtp. the two yachts passed
mast Cowes IN the following time:
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-08-09

H. NJ. 8.
ornanhia ...........-."."......-- "a 10
'ishdhe ...'.s.................... Do 70
The cutter, therefore. had lead of
I'm. 4os. on rounding this mark. about
two miles from the start.
Passing the Cowes fiag-boat, going
eastward, the two yachts were timed
al follows:
H. NJ. 8.
tainia-...... ....-..... ........u " III
'Isiant........ ........... ........H % 70
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Britannia. according to these figures.
mao Increased her lead to two minutes
tWelve seconds. and seemed to be gain
Ing
The firstSround was completed as fol-
lows: