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Evening journal., 1897-10-27
BErTINA oRDwAY's CAREER.


What a checkered career Bettina Ord
way has had In her short life. This
wild daughter OF General Albert Ord
way, chief of ordnance at Washington,
is but 2S years old and a confirmed in
valid by reason Of her excesses. Four
years ago, while at White Sulphur
Springs, she pulled on her slipper,
filled 1t with champagne, passed it to a
young French lover at the banquet
table, and cried: Drink drink,
and you will be the most famous man
at White Sulphur Springs" lie placed
the slipper to his lips and drained it, a
salvo of applause greeting the action.
At that time Bettina Ordway was the
belle of Washington by reason of her
wondrous beauty and many accom-
plishments. Among her admirers was
Arthur Padelford, the Baltimore mill
lionaire. Three months after the cele-
bration of the nuptials the scandalous
actions Of his beautiful wife led to sep
aration and divorce. She consoled her
self by marrying Jack Rafael, the
tenor. who had shortly before that re-
covered from knife wounds inflicted by
a husband whose home he had desc
Grated. Their happiness was Of short
duration. John Harrison Wolf saw her
in trousers in "Old Kentucky" and he
fell victim to her wiles William
Beach was her next victim. AS a fitting
ending to her conquests, Mrs. PhiliI
Schuyler, who became aware of an in
trigue between Bettina and her hus
band, broke down door and thereb.
obtained ample material for the secure
ment Of a divorce. But Schuyler is still
true to his Bettina, and spends part o
each day by the side of the cot Of thi
fascinating young woman who playe'
such sad havoc with hearts and reputa
tions. and who is now reaping her mer
tied reward as the unworthy daughte
Of most worthy parents.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
AS TO HABITUAL CRIMINALS.

A New Hampshire judge the other
day sentenced a man to forty-five years
in the state prison as an habitual Grim
inal. The offender had been indicted
on three counts for breaking and enter
ing, and. being convicted upon each
count, the judge made the penalty fif-
teen years for each, OF forty-five years
in all. The county solicitor had pre-
viously called the attention of the court
to the mans criminal record, and, in
reply to the judges question, the ac-
cused admitted that he had been in
prison twice before, and that this would
make his third term. The action OF
the judge in imposing what is practi-
cally a life sentence, as the man is now
about 40 years old, created much sur
prise in New Hampshire, as people did
not know that the courts have the
right to punish an offender as an ha-
bitual criminal.
Yet an act was passed in 1898 which
expressly provided that any person
who has been twice convicted OF
crime, sentenced and committed tC
prison for terms not less than three
years each, shall, upon conviction of a
felony committed in this state, and
upon proof Of such former convictions
sentences ara cOmmittals, be deemed
to be an habtual criminal, and shall
be punished by Imprisonment in the
state prison for a term not eXceedinS
fifteen years" The astonishing state
ment is made by the Concord MOnito'
that, although this act went upon th'
statute book four years ago, the recen
sentence was the first ever imposed BY
any judge in the state. Such is mod
\ Crn legislation, as administered b.
modern courts.-New York Evening
| Post.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
FURNIT URE

Parlor Suits of "our own
make" means all that is
good and best in uphol-
stery work.
They are made under our
supervision to-day and
with the same exacting
care as to detail in con-
struction and finish as
they were 40 or so years
ago.
We have a fully equip
ped upholstery shop, and
particular attention is
given to repair and doing
over of old work of all
kinds.
A new mahogany-fn-
ished, three-piece parlor
suit at $3.50, covered
in damask, is our latest
production in a low-price
suit
We have but rs of the
frames and you can pick
your own covers and have
them made to order while
they are here.
Others at $23 and $25.
1t is a question If you
will like them any better.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

It is with pleasure that we note the
activity Of the promoters OF the electric
railway which is to connect New Cas-
tie, Newport and Wilmington. We hope
that the work OF construction will soon
be begun and completed and the pros
porous territory given the full advan-
tage of aisuburban line.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
EPWnRTH LEAGuE. RALLY.

The Epworth League, of this city,
held a rally in Harrison Street M. E.
Church last evening. Addresses were
made by Rev. w. w. Sharp, Rev. F. B.
Short and DR.. Harris. The musical
numbers were exceptionally fine. After
the rally there was a praise service of
fifteen minutes, led by Rev. Ralph T.
Coursey, pastor Of Harrison Street
Church
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

The state organizations of three diff
ferent societies are in session in Will
mington to-day and we extend a hearty
greeting to them all The Christian
Endeavor, knights of Pythias and Rcd
Men are all doing excellent work in
their respective spheres. and are deserv-
ing OF the good wishes and courtesies
of the public.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
TWENTY YEARS AFTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Harkins, of
Second and Van Buren streets, cele-
brated their twentieth wedding anni-
versary last evening The cards of in
vitation were restricted to members Of
the family, but the gathering in honor
of the happy couple was quite large.
The evening was enjOyably spent by
all. Mr.. Harkins received a gold watch
and Mrs Harkins a silver wine set and
ether beautiful presents.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

With all due respect to the cloth, the
TRADE OF Rev ]. DC. Hanna against
football will not render the game any
less popular When he characterizes
football players as brutes he takes
ground which is as advanced as it is
untenable. They are athletes, and the
game is recognized by the Young Mems
Christian Association and other kin
dred organizations as one eminently
proper to engage in. We are of the
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

NOT A QUARTER.-But just 10
cents, and 40 doses in vial of Or. Ag-
news Liver Pills. No pain, pleasure IN
every dose-little. but awfully good.
Cure Sick Headache, Constipation, Bill
iousness, Nausea, Sallowness.-36. Sold
by Miller Drug Company. 402 Market
street: n. b. Danforth. Market and Sec
Ond streets.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
TATNALL-sWIFT WEDDING.

The marriage of Miss Frances D0sr
Swift, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Swift, and Henry Lea Tatnall
will take place this evening The cere-
mony will be celebrated at the home of
the brides parents, No. 1409 Delaware
avenue.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
OFFICERs WATcHING DIETz.

William Dletz, who was assaulted on
Saturday by George Bloom, made an at
tempt to escape yesterday afternoon
from the Delaware Hospital while in a
deliriOus condition. This morning sew
eral Of the nurses had to hold him in
bed. The friends of George Bloom, the
assailant, are trying to settle the case,
and it is said that Dietz will be gotten
away with in order to quash any pro-
ceedings that may be brought against
Bloom Chief Dolan this morning de-
tailed officers to watch the hospital to
prevent the escape of Dietz.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
BRIDES OF THE DAY.
Marriage of H. R. Fothergill
and Miss Bessie Quigley.
IN HONOR OF CONSUL MACALLIsTER
AN ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINMENT
GIVEN BY MR.. AND MRS. FISHER
LAST NIGHT-OTHER NEWS OF
PASSING SOCIAL INTEREST.

All communications intended for inser
ton In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side of the paper only.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
A CUT ON PASSENGER CONDUC-
TORS

Delaware division passenger conduc-
tors find their monthly pay slightly cut
as result Of the removal Of the Della
ware railroads New Castle accommOda-
ton trains. The conductors of those
trains have been longer in the service
than any in the system. and they were
reinstated to the regular passenger
trains, cutting down the runs of the
Younger conductors.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

opinion that the radical pastor of Union
NJ f. Church spoke twice before he
thought once.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
CONSTABLE'S HASTY SHOT.
THE NEGRO VICTIM HAS RETAIN
G1D COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE
THE OFFICER.

led COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE
THE OFFICER.
On Saturday night Philip Sadler, col
ored, of Delaware City, became bolster
Gus on the streets Of that town and
Constable Frank Cleaver attempted to
arrest him. Sadler ran and Cleaver
shot The bullet struck the fugitive in
the small of the back. but fortunately
for 10th of them, struck Lone and fall
cd to reach the vitals. Sadler was imme-
diately placed under the care of a sur
geon, who extracted the ball. Last
evening he was brought to Delaware
Hospital, where an operation was per-
formed.
He has retained counsel to prosecute
Constable Cleaver in both the criminal
and civil courts.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

Association Hall'is to be remodeled.
This is a step in the right direction and
the people who have the good of the
community at heart will undoubtedly
contribute sufficient money to defray
the expense. When the repairs are
completed a general secretary and a
popular physical director should be en-
ployed to restore the association to its
proper place in the work for the moral,
physical and intellectual advancement
OF the youth Of our large and prosper
Gus community.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

The Bayard Legion Club celebrated
its silver anniversary last night The
guest Of honor and principal speaker OF
the evening was Senator Gray.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
FoR REVENuE ONLY.

Bourlxe Cochran is to take the stump
in the New York mayoralty fight for
General Tracy. Until last Fall no
Democrat in the East had been In
greater evidence, both in and out Of
Congress, with his impassioned argu-
ment against the doctrines Of the Re
pdbioan party, which he denounced as
not only false, but vicious. Last Fall
he bolted the nomination OF Mr.. Bryan,
on the pretext that he was opposed TO
bimetallism, and joined with the trusts,
monopolists and monometallists in the
advocacy of Mckinley. This Fall he
refuses to advocate the election Of
Judge Van Wyck, the regular Demo-
cratic nominee. in connection with
whose candidacy no national issue has
been raised; he refuses to advocate the
election of Low, the Independent Citi-
zens' candidate, who stands an
infinitely greater chance OF cleo
ton than Tracy. He plants him
self squarely with the "Platt machine, D.
that has sought to divert attention from
It's indefensible and disgraceful state
and municipal record by raising ma
tional issues. On such issues It repre-
sents the most ultra exponent OF all
those doctrines which Mr. Cochran has
vehemently denounced during all his
previous political existence.
A man who rises from position OF
such utter inconsistency should expert
ence some difficulty in convincing a
thinking audience OF his sincerity.
II is an open secret that Mr.. Cochran
was we'll paid for his advocacy Of Nc
Kinley's election. The kind Of gold, OF
it's equivalent, that he argued for in the
last campaign was of the cash-in-hand-
or-services-rendered kind. When asked
whether he is TO be rewarded in the
same manner for the services he is tc
render in the present mayoralty cam
paign, he admits his inability to deny
the damaging charge by saying: "Oh
you will have to ask the committee,
am very busy" When Mr.. Cochran de
serted the Democratic party he seems
TO have become politician for revenue
only. Duping his last year in Congress
the Washington Post wrote him up un
der the lugubrious title Of "Sir Oro-ro
tundo, the Knight of the Double-Strad
die and the Iron Jaw" His iron jaw
has always been beyond dispute and hi
double straddle is now fully vindicated
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
D. w. LYNCH q 60. GRoCERS-

We now have new raisins, prunes,
currants, figs, apricots and peaches in
stock al our stores.
n. w. Cor. Madison and Fourth SITS.
S. w. Cor. King and Eighth SITS
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
%A0 I SOFA,
I ROCKER,
anu ARM CHAIR,
GLE ? SIDE CHAIRS

These are upholstered in
a good grade of silk tap
estry or brocatelle, all
spring edges and good
work.
In finer goods we are
displaying new effects
in silk coverings and
solid mahogany frames
-inlaid or hand carved
from $50 to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
LEAGUE MEETING POSTPONED.

The business meeting of Epworth
League NJ. E. Church. which was to be
held tomorrow evening has been post
poned on account Of Bishop Fowler's
lecture on Abraham Lincoln" which
many of the members wish to hear.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

M. ]. Sharkey, late proprietor of the
Perry Hotel. Brandywine hundred, has
taken the Lafayette Hotel, No. 5OS Mar
ket street, and invites all his friends TO
his opening on Thursday October 2S.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
FAHEY'S BOND APPROVED.
BOAT OWNERS NOTIFIED TO RE-
PAIR A DAMAGED DRAW-BRIDGE
ON SMYRNA RIVER.

Levy Court this morning approved
the bond of Patrick Fahey, the St. Au-
gustine causeway contractor, and the
agreement was signed.
The clerk of the court was instructed
to notify A. G. McCausland and George
+. Brady to repair the damage done to
Flemings bridge, on Smyrna river, by
their craft recently.
Adjournment was then, made until
November z.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

THE BISHOPS POLISHED AIDDRESS
Rt. Rev. Leighton Coleman, bishop of
Delaware. was greeted by large audi
Cnce at Eden Hall last night, before
whom he appeared and delivered an
able and polished address on odds and
Ends Of Europsan Travels"
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
UNIoUE AFFAIR.

The B. & o. r. r. will run a novel
excursion to the Blue Ridge and Allie
gheny Mountains, Thursday, October
2S, arranged especially for amateur
PHOTOGRAPHERS, in taking such points
as Harper's Ferry, Hancock, Berkeley
Springs, Martinsburg, Cumberland and
washington. The trip will cover a
period Of four days, and will be in
charge of the company's official photog-
rapher. who has been over the route in
advance and made arrangements TO Sc
cure reduced rates from the various no
tells and liverymen for carriages and
tally-hos.
A special car fitted with dark room
and provided with chemicals fer de-
veloping negatives will be taken along,
so it will not he necessary to wait until
YOU get home to ascertain whether the
picture was a good one or not.
Full information and circulars
can be had by applying or writing to b.
G o. agents.
The train arrangements and rates OF
fare are given below:
Train leaves Wilmington. ....S .S.49 a. m
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will arrange to run special excursions
TO Philadelphia. Baltimore and Wash
ington, next Sunday. October 81. under
same conditions rs those Of last sun
day.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
Poor Coal Breaks Backs

Poor Coal Breaks Backs
as we'll as pocket-books.
Coal that is one-third dirt weighs a
great deal more to the scuttle-full and
lasts a shorter time than ours.
Charles Warner Company
FOOT OF MARKET STREET.
Central ONCE. 9th and Shipiey Streets.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27
ROUND TRIP RATES.

Harper's Ferry. 1885,
Hancock or Berkeley Springs. ... 4.65
Cumberland .................... 5.75
Tickets will be valid to return until
November ]. and. permit stop OF ct
Harper's Ferry. Hancock, and, at
Washington, return trip.
Evening journal., 1897-10-27

EXCURSION TO PHILADELPHIA,
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
The herald., 1897-03-09
IAN Wade, A. Blair Shaw and Lombard

san Wade, A. Blair Shaw and Lombard
Conklin.
Evangelist varley is conducting
series of revival meetings In this city.
This afternoon he lectured at the Pres
byterian church on What Is Peace
with God?" In the evening he preached
to a large congregation at Grace M. e.
church, his topic being salvation
Mans Greatest Need" His themes to-
morrow will be. What Hinders the
Christians Progress?" and "Unbelief
Shown to be Irrational"
The Franciscan Fathers in charge of
the old mission are conducting mon
astery in addition to their regular du-
ties. Rev. Peter Wallischeck has
class Of eleven boys and young men who
desire to enter the order. The aspirants
are pursuing the studies Of philosophy
and theology. serve mass and sing In
the choir.
The total rainfall for the season in
Santa Barbara is 1884.
The promoters Of the proposition to
build q new bath house in Santa Bar
bara have not commenced operations.
Some difficulty has been experienced
In determining upon a site. The chan
mel city must speedily surmount all bar
riers and proceed with the actual con-
struction If she expects to provide suit
able accommodations for her summer
visitors. The location of the present
Inadequate bathhouse is the proper
place for the new structure.
The herald., 1897-03-09
SANTA BARBARA
A Lonely Lady Dives . Burglar . Warm
Receptlon

A Lonely Lady Dives . Burglar . Warm
Reception
SANTA BARBARA. March S.-The
man who encountered such warm re-
ception at the hands of Miss D. F. Wat
son while attempting to burglarize her
residence Saturday morning, has not
been apprehended The sheriff and his
deputies are looking for two men whose
names were given by the lady. She is
positive that her visitor is one of these
two men. The would-be burglar effect
ed an entrance through window at 8
o'clock in the morning. Miss Watson,
who lives alone. did not become aware
of his presence until he appeared at her
bedside. when she promptly sprang up
on the floor and attacked him with
knife A desperate struggle ensued,
the burglar trying to escape the knife
and the woman making frantic efforts
to use the weapon with telling effect.
The intruder, not anticipating such diff
ficulties, broke loose and made hasty
exit through a window Miss Watson
dressed and hurried to the sheriff's resi-
dence, where she related her thrilling
experience. The official drove to the
premises, and while examining the
house found in several places distinct
bloody f1nger-marks. 1t is evident that
the fellow was badly cut on one hand
Sheriff Thomas H. Hicks and four of his
deputies are working on the case.
An association known as the Monte
cito Civic league was organised today.
It's object Is the Improvement Of the
Montecito valley. The ofYicers are as
follows: President. DR.. A. Blair Shaw:
vice -president. Or. Il. p. Bradbury;
secretary. Mr.. Morgan II. Stafford; d.
rectors. E. p. .Hollister, r. p, Bradbury,
w. p. Gould, A. n. LynoA Mr.. ". X.
shope, Joseph WSrtAlh6 6oDn; NM su-
The herald., 1897-03-09
ORANGE COUNTY
An Abandoned Child StllI Unidentified
eraI News Notes

An Abandoned Child StiII Unldentifled-0en
eraI News Notes
SANTA ANA, March 8.-The child left
in George Bixby's buggy on the evening
of February % is a fine, healthy one.
There was no mark about the child
which conveyed the slightest intimation
Of it's parentage except that the fineness
of its clothing Indicated that it was not
pecuniary necessity which drove its
parents to thus dispose of 1t. The child
is at Mr.. Bixby's residence, four miles
northeast of Orange, and Is being cared
for by Mrs. Bixby.
The trial of Alexander Adolphus Top
pin, a negro, charged with adultery. oc-
cupied the attention of the superior
court until p. M today. The certt-
fed copy of the certificate Of the mar
riage Of said Toppin. which was sent
from Los Angeles, exhibiting the ini-
tials IN. G." after the name of the ind.-
vidual who certified to having solemn
ized the rites, and there being no expla-
nation Of said initials satisfactory to
the court 1t was ruled out, and Attorney
West applied for and obtained q con-
tinuance until 10 g. m. tomorrow, in or
der to bring witnesses from Los An
geles who saw the marriage performed.
Regarding the new opera house In
Santa Ana promised to the public In
two months, Mr.. A. s. Bither, the archi-
tect, states that the carpentry work
will be completed within two weeks;
that all the necessary scenery, curtains.
etc., have been secured and will be put
up during April. and that the seats, the
latest style Of opera chairs, are 1900 500
tn<the papQuet and ~ in the gallery.
There are&1oo -1our elegant boxenl When
The herald., 1897-03-09

all Is finished Santa Ana's theater ac-
commodations will be second to none In
Southern California
Don Marco Foster of Capistrano, f. r.
Farmer of Laguna. p. T. Adams of Tus-
tin, James Moss OF Westminster and A.
L. Lewis and F. G. Ryan of Anahein
were transacting business in Santa Ana
today.
The Westminster butter and cheese
factory is increasing its business daily
1t now handles an average of 1000 pounds
of milk per day. The western portion Of
Orange county is just becoming, in the
matter of dairy products "the western
reserve" of California.
A lecturess on Spiritualism held forth
in Grand Army hall last evening. The
speaker, after her lecture, went into
what she termed a trance, in which con
dition she informed some of her audience
that spirits were in the room and
around them, though she did not have
them make any manifestation.
Street paving, which has bene so often
interfered with by the rains, is being
pushed today with extra vigor, and one
of the blocks will be ready for the pub
lie soon.
George Spangler, who has been trying
his fortune in Arizona for the last three
months, is home again. He says he was
with cowboys awhile; that he saw no
grass except that produced by cultiva-
ton, and that he found no place equal to
Orange county.
The remains Of David Coban, sr., who
died in Tusitin last Saturday, were en-
balmed by DR. l. D. Mills and shipped
today to San Gabriel for interment. Mr.
Coban was SO years old.
d. Gowan, whose leg was fractured
some weeks ago. is gradually improv-
ing, though not yet able to use his in
jured limb.
The rainfall for the season in Santa
Ana is 13. 55 inches.
Miss Sue Springer of Alhambra ono
Miss Lolie Bubb of Santa Clara county
are guests OF Mr.. L. B. Fine in this city.
Prof. NJ Manly of Los Angeles spent
Saturday in this city transacting bust
ness.
Mrs Frank Harris of Orange will start
this week for an extended visit east, her
former home being Sheldon, Ill.
The herald., 1897-03-09
NORTH CUcAM0N0A

NORTH CUCAMONGA. March g.
Mrs. N. J. Depew died at her home on
Archibald avenue on the morning of the
9Th. The sympathy of the community
is extended to Mr.. Depew and four little
boys, who are left to mourn the loss OF
a loving wife and mother.
H. W. Maitland's little girl Nellie Is
suffering from a severe attack Of bilious
fever.
Mrs. !. N. Roach and Mrs. E. E. Suan-
ton of Rochester visited Cucamonga on
Friday.
A very pleasant surprise party was
held at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Montgomery at Rochester on Friday
evening, 1t being to fifteenth birthday of
their oldest boy. A few frieds from Gu
camonga were present, who will testify
to the ability of Mr.. and Mrs. Mont
gomery to entertain guests.
Hon. ]. c. Lynch shipped so boxes of
choice oranges to Los Angeles on Fri
day.
"A brother of Mr.. Sykes Of North Gu
camonga, who has recently arrived from
the asst, has taken charge of the Noun
tain View hotel.