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The evening times., 1897-07-22
WOMAN MURDERED IN BED.
Husband Accuses a Rejected Lover
of the Crime.

Newark, N. j., July 22.-Mrs. Michael
Kmentz. the pretty wife Of a saloon
keeper. az Al f.roope street, wa saot and
killed while in bed this morning.
The murderer, according TO Kmentz, is
Andrew Aolovak, who formerly boarded
with the Kmertz family. He had to leave
because he became too attentive to Mrs.
kinentz, who repuised his advances. MoIa-
wax swore he would kin the woman
KmeatZ says Nolavak effected an en-
trance into the house at 8 O'Clock this
morning, and. stealing up to the bed where
Mr. and Mrs Kmentz la y. placed revolver
to her breast and fired. The bullet
pierced her heart.
The shot awoke Kmentz. xito recognized
and grappled with the murderer, but the
latter sent him reeling from a blow from
his pistol ard escaped.
Kfnentz has been placed under arrest. but
Moiavak has not yet been located
The evening times., 1897-07-22
WORK AT A GIDDY HEIGHT
Steeple Climbers Operations 335
Feet Above Ground
Feat of an Aged Brickiayer on the
Clark Thread Works Chim-
pey at kearuy.

Newark, N J., July Montague +.
Cooper. who claims to be the only 'Steeple
Jack" anc who is sixty-one years old, Is
amazing crowds of people by working
at the top of the famous chimney at the
Clark Thread Works at Kearny, which
rises 10 a height of 335 feet.
scaffold thIce feet from the top OF the
tail brick chimney. He climbed up one
nde of the chimney by means of light but
sorong ladders each sixteen feet long, which,
he attached TO the chimney by long iron
spikes lac drove into the mortar. He
started the ascent from the roof of one
of the factory buildings, which is about five
feet from the chimney. used seven ladders,
and reached the top OF the chimney in
half a day
This quick work amazed people IN the
northern part OF Newark and over in Harri-
son ard Kearny, And when they heard
that the work was dene without stopping
work in the mills they were puzzled
The several thousand employees In the
mills, especially those on the kearny side
OF the Passaic River, could scarcely be-
feve their eyes when they saw "Steepie
Jack on the top of the chimney Nine
years ago, when the big chimney was struck
by lightning, IL took a climber three weeks
10 climb To the top. While IL was being
repaired the mills were shut down. Cooper
came from England five weeks ago.
He was born in blackburn, Lancashire,
England, siXtyone years ago. During
forty years he has climbed upward OF 800
church steeples and factory chimneys.
he built ahoCt fifty chimneys himself, for
he is a bricklayer also. He Is short and
stout, and weighs 100 pounds.
The evening times., 1897-07-22

Philadelphia, July 22.-Authentlc stories
Of the election of live lizards from the hu-
man stomach are not or infrequent occur
renee. but by his perror nance in thathae on
Friday last Morris Collins, of Angbra' has
certainly become 8 record breaker. After
an illness Of several weeks duration Collins
suddealy became sick &C the stomach on Fri
day and volnited thirty-six lizards, varying
In size from three and one half inches to
half an inch. After vomiting the lizards Col
Inns improved rapidly IN health. andis now
able to be about
That tie case Is a genuine one there can
be little doubt. as theIizards are vouched for
by several persons VINO were in the house
with Collins at the time. and as additional
proof the man exhibits the reptiles, which
he has preserved In alcohol In a bottle. Be-
sides the thutysix whole reptiles there are
the heads aud tails Of several others, all Of
which, however. are very small.
Collins lives on Sixty-tbird street, two
doors west of Baltimore avenue. in a two
story stone house. He makes a living by
the sale OF peanuts, cakes and other edi-
bles to the crowds that are to be found
on Sunday atout the waiting rooms at the
terminus of the Angora and Media trolley
lines For several weeks prior to Fri
day he has been apparently failing In
health. losing over twenty pounds In weight
In less than two months. About ten days
ago Collins condition became so much
worse that he consulted q Philadelphia ply
acian W bo was at first unable To diagnose
the case.
After two or three visits, and upon
careful observation of bis patients syrnp-
toms, the doctor told Collins that there
were Lizards In his stomach. just what
preliminary treatment was given could
not be learned, as Collins, acting under
the physicians instructions, was unwill-
ing 10 diYulgc the latters name. explain
ing that the doctor wished to make some
observations OF bis own before the mat
ter got into the newspapers On Friday,
however, I'm emetic was administered,
aud on that day relief came TO the slf-
ferer
Collins WAS IN bed at the time. in one
OF the second-story rooms OF the house.
and his wife was in the living room
downstairs She heard the noises oc-
ran upstairs to find him bending over
basin. into which the Hzsrds had been
elected. few were stiil alive, but the
greater number had apparently been
killed by the mans efforts to eject them
from his stomach. Other members OF
the household were summoned after
Mrs. Collins recovered from her aston
ishment. and they attest to the truth OF
her story and that of her husband. The
attending physician. when informed OF
the number OF lizards. and when shown
the specimens IN the bottle. pronounced
the case 10 be the most remarka ble
that had ever come under his obserya-
ton.
How the reptiles got into his stomach
is a mystery to Collins. who can only
account for their presence upon the
theory that he must have waIlowed some
Of their spawn when quenehing his
thirst at a spring. His health has been on
the mend since Friday. and beis recov srins
lost weight rapidly.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
ERRATIC COURSE OF SUGAR.
Stocks Active This Morning. With
Spirited Spec culatiop.

New York J uly22. Stocks openedirregu-
lar. Some were up and some We're down.
Sugar opened weak and lower. and under
free offerings fell to 14o. The offerings
were quickly absorbed. however, and the
STOCKS soon recovered the loss
Stocks showed increased activity as the
morning went on The strength was very
uniform. and there was a breath and
variety 10 the dealings which indicated
spirited revival OF the speculative inter-
est
The grangers developed signs OF renewed
bull aggression. on the belief that the crops
were virtually assured and on evidence OF
the large foreign necessities for American
cereals Sugar continues somewhat er-
ratio.
Government bonds are firm and un-
changed.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
KILLED BY A FAILING MAST.
Fatal Accident to a Brooklyn Law
yer on His Yacht.

Trenton. n. j., July 22.-Lswyer j.
Grant Michel, OF Brooklyn, who W as on
pleasure trip through the Delaware River
and thence through the canal. was killed
near Bordentown this morning by falling
mast The body was brought to ttis city
and is now in the morgue.
Lawyer Michel is said to be the owner
Of the yacht on which he was making the
trip During the strom this morning the
mast weakened and while the yacht was
being towed UP the canal it fell. striking
Mr. Michel ON the head. He died in a few
minutes
The evening times., 1897-07-22
THE MORTALITY REPORT.
4 Coed Bill of Health for last
Week.

vital Statistics as set forth in the re
pert OF the health department for the
week ending July Z show that the deaths
for the week aggregate 122, against 16l
for the corresponding month of last year
or those who died IA were white and As
colored The almost entire absence Of
mortality fr,m contagious diseases is par
ticuiar,y nOticea HE, only two deaths from
typhoid fever being reported.
Mortalit. from consumption increa sed
from IL to 1 : over the report OF the pre-
vioUs week
The unusual feature OF the report is that
seven deaths occurred from wbooping
cough.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Gordy's Case Nol-Drossed.

James NJ. Gordy was not long ago in
dicted by the grand Jury for larceny. He
has forever escaped trial on the charge aud
win never be convicted by the courts
Mr.. Shillington this morning In the criminal
court moved that the case be nolle pressed.
IIls reason for his motion, he stated, was
that few weeks ago in Delaware Gordy
was hanged Cor murder. The court made 20
objection to the aolle prosseQui
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Che rged With Stealing Wire.

Dan Duffy and Harry Jeffreys were ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Boardman
and Lacy, cha arged with stealing $50
pounds OF brass wire belonging to the
Western Union Telegraph Company. Clar-
ence Tichenor. an enploye OF Young
Brothers, junk dealers, was also taken into
custody on the charge Of receiving stolen
property and failing TO make a return OF
the goods to police headquarters on the
Junk dealers report.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Extending Connecticut Avenue.

Hon. A. A Wilson. United States marshal
for the District, was today notified to sum-
mon a jury of seven diisinterested men to
Condemn a right OF way through Joliet
street from Connecticut avenue extended to
Geological Park. These Instructions were
given In accordance with the clause in the
District appropriation bdf. approved March
81 1897, providing for the grading and
graveling OF the street, and the acquire
ment of the night OF way by purchase
The evening times., 1897-07-22
THE DUNBAR.PRRRY AFFRAY.
Both Parties to 1t Lose Five Dol
lars In the Police Court.


The Dun Perry affray episode of
July was rebearsed In the police court
today, when Policeman Miller charged
Benjamin +. Perry and Ulrich 8. T. Dun
bar with unlawful assembly on Ninth
street northwest. Mr.. Perry failed to
answer to his name when called. and for
feited S5 collateral
Mr.. Harry Rotbschild, business man,
testified to the origin OF the affray in his
place of business, but knew nothing of the
ui0rderly conduct in the street Norman
Ridyeway and Norman Lucbs also testi-
fled for the Government, but failed 20 give
any facts detrimental to Mr.. Dunbar's case
Mr.. Dunbar. In his own behalf. made O
statement of the business ca uses which led
to the affray, and testified that Mr.. Perry
struck him while talking about another
matter entirely.
Although / was down when struck,
your honor" said Dunbar. II quickly got
on rny feet, and tried to give Mr. Perry al
he deserved
Did you follow him to the street?'' a sked
the court.
Yes. sir" answered Dunbar. II fel,
that had not given him enough punish
ment, and followed him to give him more. -
Il think, Mr.. Dunbar" said Judge Mills,
you would have been justified In giving
Mr.. Perry all he deserved in the store when
he assaulted you. but your remark that you
followed him to give him more woui d in
dicate that there was a disorder on the
street, and as Mr.. Pugh has allowed the
other defe1 daat 10 forfeit SIS Will make the
same fine in y0ur case
Mr. Dunbar is a weii-known sculptor and
this case grew out of an affray on Ninth
street northwest on July 6 when Mr. Perry
and Mr. Dunbar assaulted each other be-
canse or the charge on one side Of dishonesty Y
in a business transaction
The evening times., 1897-07-22
YOUNG THIEVES ARRESTED.
John Briscoe and Fred Brown
Cha rged With HousebreakiDg.

John Priscoe and Fred Brown, coiored
boys, eighteen and fifteen years OF age
respectively, were arrested by Policemen
Parnes and Cooper last night and locked
up at No station.
The boys are suspected Of being members
of an organized gang OF young thieves who
have made depredations with disagreeable
frequency on property in the northwest
section OF the city.
The specific charge on which the two
prisoners were arrested yesterday was
housebreaking in the night, the property
involved being the saloon OF ID. F. Driscoll
No. 201 K street northwest. 1t Is saidthat
the buys secured a quantity OF whisky and
cigars at this place.
The police Of the Second precinct are de-
tcrminedto break no the practice OF petit
larceny in their Jurisdiction, and the cap
ture o Buscoe and Brown is regarded with
satisfaction by the officers
The evening times., 1897-07-22

John Craig. arrested for fast driving in
AIsaoostia yesterday. made . desperate
effort to escape from the station before
being placed in cell. He wss giving his
name 70 the stationkeeper, when he sud-
denly leaped out OF an open window and
started 60 run. A small Toy intercepted
him and threw him to the ground by q
socibau tackle. 0fficer King soon ar
rived and rearrested Craig.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
AN ENGINEERS GOOD SWIM.
Crosses a Torrent and Saves Two
Trains From Accident.

Meredith. v. H., July 22.-An engine on
the Boston aud Maine Railroa d sankin to an
undermined culyert at Ames Brook yester-
day.
Fred Sargent, the engineer, swan the
Stream. made into a torrent by the heavy
rains. to flag two special trains He barely Y
escaped with his life m swimming across,
hut succeeded in his object.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
A DRUG STORE IN FLAMES,

Criswell'~ Place on seventh Street
In Fierce Blaze.
Fire broke out about 2 O'Clock this after
noon in Criswell's drug store, at the cor
ner OF Seventh and streets northwest
and quickly the entire building was in
flames.
Engics No. Z and No. IL responded, but
the fire was fought with great difficulty,
and the firemen's efforts were confined
mainly TO preventing spread to other build
ings No accidents were reported, and
there had been no explosions OF oils OF
other combustibies at the time OF going TO
press.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
12Ke Lawns and Dimities, &c
ElSthMAHHS " ! STn rs Penn. Ave Ave.
DIED

DIED.
COXEN-On Tuesday, July 20, 1897,
RUTH MARIE, aged Oae month
Little Ruth was our darling,
Pride OF our hearts at home:
But an gel came and " whispered;
Little Ruth, do come home.
1t By GRANDMA
JOHNSON On Tuesday, July 81, a her
residence No. 1l2 Seventh street south
hast. MARY r.. beloved wife or William
h. johnson. Jr.. and daughter of the Late
Mary A. Burgess.
NOlCe OF funeral hereafter.
lBalamOre papers please copyD
sFRINGMANA-On July 81, 1897, at
TAO d. M, CHARLES r., beloved son of
Fredenck and Mary A Springmann. aged
eighteen years, eleven months and twenty
one days.
runeral from the residence OF his parents.
No. 4Ol South Capitol street southwest,
fnday, J uly 23, att p. m. jy22-2t-em
XANDER-Oa "Wednesday Y. July 81. 1897
a. sop. tli., JHarper' : Ferry, { "A RDLINE,
the beloved wife OF Christian Nander
Funeral strictly private on Friday, July
xB, at p. n.. from late residence, 500
Seventh street northwest Jy222t EN-
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Declines to Re a Candidate.

Pittsi'urg, July 22rrEx-Governor R.
quenly men toned here In connection
with the Democratic nomination for State
treasurer. has written tea Pittsburg friend
saying that under no circun stances viii he
become a candidate. Major George Skin
ner yesterday reftere ted his refusal to ac-
cept.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Charged With, Embezzlement.

George Miller, driver for the Mer-
chants Parcel Delivery Company. was
charged In the police court today with hav-
ing collected S22 8 for certain goods de
hvered. and having failed to make returns
for same to the company. Miller waived
examination, and was held in $500 bonds
for the grand jury ;ts
The evening times., 1897-07-22
FATE OF JIM SPEAKER.
Did Not Reach TuScumhia aud Was
Probably Lynched.

Florence. Ala. July 22-Tbe officers
did not reach TuseuInbia last night with
Jim Speaker. the Riverton negro.
It is believed he was hung by the mob
who went in pursuit
Tue officers intended taking him to
Cherokee and there taking train fer Tus-
curnbia. Cherokee was not reached, and
the men who pursued the negro have re-
turned to their homes
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Licensed TO Wed.

Marriage licenses have been issued to
Joseph L. Tnsley and Rosa E. Thomas. both
colored, Of Washington: Richard w. orth.
OF New Haven. Conn, and LOnise Ridge,
OF st. Louis, No.; and Samuel Shelton and
Ada Hall. OF Fairfax Court House, Va
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Declining Price OF Bar silver,

New York, July 22-Bar silver In the
local market recorded further decline to-
day, being quoted at SO 5-8 cents an ounce.
The market was reported dull. with an alb
sence of demand. At the ruling price of
today the silver In a silver dollar is worth
but 46. 1 5 cents.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
LEFT FOR DEAD, BUT ESCAPED.
Negro Thought to Have Been Kill
ed Revives and Gets Away.

Monticello. Ky- July ga negro yes
terday assaulted a twelve year old girl.
the daughter OF tanner named Tybee
He mistreated her horribly. She finally
freed herself from him and went home.
A mob was Immediately formed and
ran the fellow down. He was beaten with
sticks, rocks, clubs and anything that
the enraged farmers could lay their hands
on. and left for dead, but revived and
made his escape.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
washington stock Exchange.

Washington stock Exchange.
Eales-ReguIar CALI 2 O'Clock m WASH
Gas. 5 at AZ 5-s. o. 3. Electric Light
10 at ee. NergenthaIer Linotype. zoo 40
lis; 25 at 11s Ia. LanstOn MOnotype,
100 at 5 3-8.
AFTER call--9ergenthaler linotype, ID 40
IIS. LanstOu MonOtype. 10 at Is 1-2.
COyERNMENT BINDS.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
New York Cotton Market.
A Novelty In Rings.

what we ought to have sighed ths
proprietor Of the Jewelry establishments,
lis some absolute novelty to attract atten-
tion-''
what's the matter with hne OF divorce
rings" asked the astute and up-tO-dats
manager.-Chicago Journal
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Not So Wise.

II say. Brindley, do you understand this
Internal Bering Sea question:
my dear boy, you haven't noticed any
special ambassadors OF the powers around
here making offers for my seryices. have
you7s.-Chicago Journal.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Three Months for Assault.

Charles Hughes was before Judge Milis
in the police court today charged with as
sault on Matthew Mccullough. District
constable. and was found guilty end sent
to jail for three months
The evening times., 1897-07-22
VISITING THE ARMS
Viewing Scenes of the Tragic Cart.
ridge Factory Explosion.

New Haven, Conn. July % 2-Despite q
heavy rain. hundreds of spectators came to
this city from nearly all parts of the
State today t. view the scenes of the great
explosion at the Winchester repeating arms
factory yesterday.
Every family in town to which death
came TO as a result OF the terrible acci-
dent will receive 5000 from the COM
pany. This is the usual amount given.
without question, by the Winchester Com
pany in case OF every fatal accident
The evening times., 1897-07-22
The Temperature Today

The temperature during the day was at
q. m, 70; at IL O'Clock noon. S5; and at
p. m. S6: maximum. 81.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Earthouake at saratopa.

Sar1to<a. N z July 22.-At 81 5o'c clock
tins morning distinct earthquake shock
was felt here
The evening times., 1897-07-22
view York Stock aarket.

Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs 4 Co
BANKERS and BROKERS' Members of the
n 7. Stock Exchange. 1427 r street
The evening times., 1897-07-22
sultan at Last Respects the Pow
ers' Admouitions.

London, July 22.-A dispatch to the Cen
tral New S, dated Athens, Thursday even
ing. announces that the Turks have al
ready begun tc evacUate Thessaly.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
REPTILES N HIS STOMACH
Emetics Relieve Norris Collins
Of Thirty-six Lizards.
SWALLOWED AT A SPRING

His Physician Properly Diagnosed
His Case aud Pronounced IL One
of the Most Remarkable IN Medi-
cal Practice-Severai of Them
Elected Alive.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
FINANCIAL

aapaapasA MatterS-aDythiDg you may
MA. want To know about mining
mININu and mining properties. 7O8
sssO 4th st.
The evening times., 1897-07-22
Lansburgh a. Bro.

ssrA Glass Of wiid Cherry or Rasp-
berry-a most cooling and refreshing
drink-served to yea fires Of charge.
The evening times., 1897-07-22

e5-0sr store is cool, our aiSles
wide and our clerks petite AMI
courteous. All this helps to make
your summer shopping agreeable.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-23
OLD THEOLOGY AND THE NEW
This Topic Engrosses the Attention of he
Unitarian Conference.

Saratoga. y. Y, Sept. e2.-''The Old
Theology and the New was the topic
taken up at the morning session Of the
Unitarian conference. Papers We're read
In Relation 10 History and Philosophy
by ;ne Rev. John W. Chadwick OF
Brooklyn and In Relation 10 Bible
Criticism" by the Rev. W. S. Grove,
D. D.
The Rev. Charles F. Dole Of Jamaica
Plain, Boston, discussed The Points OF
Contact and Difference Between Uni
tarianism and the New Orthodoxy"
M. Dole defined the new orthodoxy
as substantially the same system OF re-
ligi0us philosophy as Uritarians hold,
with the same idea of the universe. II
has, ne said, got rid OF the devil, the
fall Of man and like pieces OF the me-
dieval scheme. With Unitarians il pur-
sues in general the same ideal ends for
human society and the individual.
The differences between the new or
thodoxy and modern Unitarian thought,
Mr.. Dole added, are not very import
ant. 1t is highly important, however.
that me minds Of religious leaders and
teachers Shall be perfectly free and I'M
fettered.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-23
CITY IN BRIEF.

Refreshments by Noble is one OF
the best pictures an Kansas.
NJ. E E. Saunders Of Pratt was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
Mr.. C. A. Matthews. from Sherman.
Texas. is :he guest of DR.. ]. NJ. Minick
Councilman S. G. Crib has returned
from a short business trip 10 Kansas
City.
Egsleston Post had a general jorif-
cation yesterday ana initiated two COM
radss.
Dr. ]. r. Free6ls, wife ana daughter.
OF Carthage, Mo, iare in the city visiting
relatives.
.Parson'' Giddsy has returned from a
business trip To Grand Rapids, Mich,
and TO Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs H. g. Rose and son have
returned from three weeks visit with
friends in Rochester. y. Y.
Rev W. Il. siutz Iest yesterday morn
ing for kingfisher. Where he goes 10 az
tend a missionary meeting.
Mr. Ira Pierce returned home yes;er-
day from Colorado, where he has been
spending the summer for his health.
Mrs. h NJ Du Bots and Miss Hattie
Sewall were called 10 Carthage. Mo,
yesterday by the sickness OF their father
Mr. j. F. Dorsey left for his home yes
:ertay in Chaisworth, H.. after a visit
o. Two weeks With his brother, M Jim
Dorsey.
Mr.. n :. Sunderland and daughter Of
Larned were in the city yesterday and
stopped a; the Manhattan during their
stay here.
Mrs. A ". Harden and Miss SaIlie
Milton returned Yesterday from Eureka
Springs. where they have been for the
past month.
General \. ]. Sampson Of Phoenix,
Arizona, who was appointed minister to
Ecuador Monday, is a brother Of j. G.
Sampson II mis- city.
Mr.. O. 5. Jones. for several months
the nigl: man for the Postal Telegraph
company here. is now night man for the
Rock Island al mid.
Harry Stewart. r. NJ Piatt and Os-
car Smith. VINO have been in Conancae
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-09-23
ST. JOSEPH rs SCARED
Afraid of Being Left Staring at q Bed of
River Sand.

ST. Louis, Sept. 22.-Congressman
Cochran, Mayor Worries and Editor
Frank F'rey.ag Of the Gazette, repre-
senting the city of ST. Joseph, appeared
before the Missouri river commission to-
day and made an argumentative appeal
fOr Belmont Bend.
The bend is about mile above the
city of ST. Joseph, and at that point the
river is about - make shoot in a
straight southerly course. which would
leave S.. Joseph confronting river bed
OF sand. Unless something is done soon
TO prevent il, the departure OF the river
from it's present course is inevitable.