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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
CHRIS" Is KIDNAPPED.
A PITTsBURG DETECTITE HUsTLEs
HIM OFF TO THE "sMORF CITY"
Released on a Writ of Habeas Corpus Is
sued to n United States Marshal--says
He VIII Get Even.

PITTSBURG, PA. Feb. s.-The Pitts
burg Dispatch this morning publishes the
fol owing telegram from a stan CORE
spondent. dated ST. Louis:
Chris Won Der Abe, the bdse-Dall mag
nate. was taken into custody here last
evening by a Pittsburg detective. the
most unique character In the sporting
world was really kidnapped. and IS now
on his way TO the smoky Clty. Where M
body may be held for an indefinite periou
on judgment given by the courts III tne
suit brought by Mark Baldwin, the pase-
HOW 1T WAS DONE.
"rhe kidnapping OF Mr.. Won Der az,
for IL Is such I'm the true meaning Oh III"
word. will no doubt create Dig seIlSd-
ton. lie was dccoyed TO the 81. Nlchoias
Hotel where he WAS husued ih.o thc
carriage. after being shown the bal piece
carried by Detective Nicholas Bendei.
The carriage was driven around aiihlesSls
until il was time 10 board tram LOT tns
East Then he was showed into H. am
20 nov ON his way TO Pittsburg, where ne
will either have 10 make good the JuuS
mont of So 100 rendered against MN ~
the Baldwin case or remain IN jan uhtil
such a time as William y. Nlmck WIN
was on his bond when he was hrst ar
rested on the charge preisirratad ~ i'''''''
Baldwin was made. is satisfied.
Won Der Abe arrived at the Allegheny
county iaii at s:lJ o'clock to-nicht IN
the custody of Detective NichOlaS BeidcI
who made the sensational kdnap last
night at ST. Louis
HABEAs CORPUS.
When the party reached. the jail they
were met by United STATES authorizes
who produced habcas corpus papers IS
sued by Judge Burlington and claimed the
prisoner. Bendel refused to deliver ms
man until the United States Marsnau
had given him a receipt. After consider
able wrancling this was done ana Mar
shall Gamble took charge OF Mr.. Won Der
Ahc.
Justice J. Scott Ferguson then signed
a bail bond for $3.50 which released the
ma gnate until 10 O'Clock tomorrow When
a hearing will be held.
Mr. Ferguson says the arrest or MS
client was clearly Illegal and that he VIII
20 back TO 81. Louis Tomorrow under
protection and not in custody
Mr.. Won Der Abe is very indignant az
the manner I'm which he was captured and
his subsequent treatment and says ne
will fight the case through TO the end.
He expects TO get even with his captors
yet.
Tonight Mr.. Won Der Abe Is the guest
Of Attorney Ferguson at his east end
mansion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

ibe Temple Quartette, of Boston. 90 Sing
on the Star Course Next Monday

The coming 10 Richmond OF the Temple
Male Quartette, II Boston. witch is UNI
questionable at the head of American
male quartsttes. viii be an event OF un.
usual attfactiVensss In musical circles.
This rs a veteran Organization. and the
high standard they made for them
selves. al the first, has never been low
cred. and their career has been one OF
sing popularity.
The quartette Is composed OF Messrs.
+. Il, Bullock, 1tst tenor: E. f. Weber,
second tenor: Robert Bruce. first bass.
and Is. G.. willard second bass. The
ouartette will be accompanied by Miss
Elvie Everett Burnett. a reader OF great
personal magnet SIN. possessed with
charms OF form and festurc--e true artist.
equally AZ home w pathos. Her coined,
work viii present programme Of fresh.
unhackneyad selections which have al
ready made her exceptionally acceptable
a. q reader. 3
The male quarfette always attract
rood house. but Il is safe 10 say that the
Temples Will be greeted by large audi
saes % they appear n Asseeist'en HALL
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

The House Committee on the Chesa-
peake and its tributaries met last even
ing with Dr. Charles Smith. OF NOrthamp-
ton. in the chair. and considered num-
Der Of bills.
II was decided TO report favorably the
bill introduced BY Dr. Snead. OF Princess
Anne. which provides that the residents
Of that county shall be given an extern
sion OF time for one year 10 pay the rent
due FOR the oyster planting grounds.
Similar action was taken In regard to
the bill introduced by MIR. Booker. OF
Ndnsemond. providing that hereafter the
oysters and shells shall be listed for tax
alton on October LIST. instead Of February
LIST. as Il is done at present. at the same
time when other property IS listed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Tried IN hmm From a Train.

oiaIEA white man named Tuftness at
tempted 10 commit suicide near this cry
this morning by jumping from the VIM
dow OF a Chesapeake and OHIO passehs,S-
train while 1t was moving at a hlsh rate
OF speed. . -
The man halls from williamsburg ana
imagines there is large number OF whlte
and negro men chasing him Tor MS
money. -.,...,
He had Sc on his person when arrested
by the police In this city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
wHIrPED ms cHILD 70 DEArhL
Arthur Goodman sent on TO the Grand
InrX for Lis Mnrher.

MARTINsVILLE VA. Feb. Special
Arthur Goodman about the I'D Of jan
uary whipped his daughter, about four
about nine hours
The child was buried on tho following
day. Goodman was arrested yesterday BY
Constable = j.. Watkins and to-day an
investigation was held before the coroner
and it WIS found that the child hak
whelps from its ankles 10 its knees.
The whole body showed that the child
had been cruelty beaten.
Goodman was sent on 10 the grand
jury Tor murder
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
R,,lroad and Steamboat Clerks.

The Railroad ana Steamship Clerks
Association held their regular monthly
meeting last night. The attendance was
large. and about ten accessions to the
society were made 10y clerks from various
railroad department work. This organi-
cation Is making considerable progress.
A very complimentary letter from dis
tngnished railroad president commenting
the organization was read.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
deferred Action.

The. senate Committee on Asris uii ui'
met yesterday afternoon 10 coilsiuts - -,
nroposition to abolish the Department OF
Agriculture, and 10 have the Work now
done By that department transferred 70
tho Virginia Polytechnic Institute NJ
Blacksburg. There was no quorum pres
ont and action was deferred until to-day.
DR.. j. NJ. Mcbride. president OF the Coz,
lege at Backsburg. and others interested
I'm the matter. were present 10 give views
concerning the proposition 10 the commit
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
They nust PAY Up.

The general court-martial VIII convene
in the regimental armory on Thursday,
February 10th. at =. VI. The members
OF the regiment who were recently sen-
fenced by that tribunal ana nave lsiie1
TO pay their fines have had rules served
on them 10 appear and show cause why
they should not be sent TO jail for nom
payment Of fines.
Tho only members OF military organize.
tions who ND to this time have para their
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
st Valentine. Party.

st. Johns Episcopal Church Sabbath
school will be the scene on February 14th
evening Of one of the ladies' charming
affairs In 81. Valentines party.
Some OF the details Of the arrangements
such as the requiring Of each of the young
men TO wear tie 10 match the dress o.
some young lady attending. he TO be her
escort for the evening. leaked out but
the main features are being steadfastly
Kept Secret.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Snlendid Programme.

The public meeting Of the Smithdeal
College Literary and Musical Society Mon
day night was = most delightful AFFAIR.
The rooms of the college overfiowed with
an audience that testified by REPEATED en-
cores its appreciation OF the programme.
Miss Maria Louise kellam contributed
70 the programme first THE Meeting OF
Marmion and Douglas and In response
TO an enthusiastic encore. gave In humor-
Gus style The Widow Malone Her
second number, Shadows, charminsly
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
,rtempted Suicide.

BLACKSTONE Va Feb. Especial -
Mr. William r. Epson. who lives near
Melville I'm NOttOway county attempted
suicide this morning by cutting his throat
with a razor RE BIS still living but his
condition is critical. Mr.. Tpson Is Wei
known in this county. also IN Petersburg,
Va where he resided q number of years.
lll health IS supposed 10 be tho Gauss.
OF his rash act. He has been 10 BAD
health for number % years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Ne nm Therauy.

The regular meeting Of Tie Richmond
Academy of Medicine and surgery WAS
held last night at Lee Camp hail' win
large attendance. ,...t
The report Of committee appoln l..
serum therapy in Virginia Was ably ais
cnssed by Drs. n. NJ. TAYLOR, y. C., Ley
ri Mcclure. J. A. Hodges. l.. 3. Ed
wards ]. s. Wexford. r. d. GarSin'
Arthur Jordan. r. p. Teusler' J. ,, ~. IP-
shur and II. H. Levy. Or BaskerNlie
Rridgeforth was elected member OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-Ths Navy De
partment has received word that Admiral
Sicard Is IN and has gone 20 Tampa. Fla.
relnquishlng the command of the North
Atlantic squadron 20 captain Sampson.
Of the Iowa
The Admiral will take two or three
weeks sick leave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
The Chine.e Loan.

pEKIN. Feb. S-Russia has objected 90
raising. "a Chimes loan equally divided
between Russia and Great Britain
A German banking frm has offered %
negotiate tho loan ag per cent. to he
issucd on certain conditions. The inter-
af1oan decree issued oy the Chinese goy-
eminent Is believed 10 be- mainly intended
10 save Chna's dignity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Icensed A Saloon kerner.

Mr.. I'd. Wyatt, who keeps a saloon AZ
the corner of Broad and Graham streets.
was arrested last night by Third station
officers on the charge OF stealing ten dol
lars from George Southland.
Justice John will look into the merits
~ rho case this morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

The sixth annual meeting Of the Re
bekah Peterkin Memorial Association Will
be held In the downstairs parlYr of the
Y. NJ c. A to-day al ~ NJ. Rev. Mr..
Barr win address the meeting The pub
lie and all the members OF the association
are cordially invited 10 attend
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Norfolk Council Speaks.

NORFOLK. VA, Feb. Especial.
Common Council tonight adopted a res
before the Legislature. affecting building
and loan associations.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

fines are the former Quartermaster-Ser-
geant Hamilton. of the Stuart Horse
Guard: Private William Sturtzback' OF
Company A, First Regiment Infantry ana
Lieutenant Morton. of Company \, FIRST
Battalion (colOred) Infantry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

Quite a number OF persons arc IN Rich-
mond and are lighting the proposition
made to cut d wn the appropriation or
tinue all the appropriation 10 the Medical
College OF Virginia.
Ex-senator T. II. Barnes, OF ssnse-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Nothing DONE.

The board OF Public Interests should
have met In the city Hall vest arday af-
tcrnoon at 600 O'Clock but they didn't.
Hence. no business OF either public or
private interest was transacted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

HEATH.
-.A-Al

HEATH. oiled. at No. ToS east Leigh
street, February 9th. at 1890 o'clock
a. NJ. Mlss ELIZA J. HEATH in the
soventy-eighth year of her age
Funeral notice hereafter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
To Cure told In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Qr.rine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money " n fnil
10 cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. =.
on each tablet.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

next Monday evening on the Star Course
The boX-office will open for tho reserv-
ing of seats Friday. February 18th, al /
O'Clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

mond. IS one OF those who is here tO
work in The interest of tho Medical Col
logc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

Re AT cf Agent Pusey-Election of Mem
bers-Other nmsines.

The monthly meeting of the Society for
The Prevention OF Cruelty of Animals was
held last evening. DR. Jud. -. Wood pre-
siding, and the following members being
present. w. Ben. Palmer. r. G. Mayo,
william Rehing, John Chamblin. j. x.
Y. Daniel ". 4. Townes Frank j.
Craigie. Gr., Mrs. W Ben. Palmer, and
Agent G.. A. Pussy.
The following report Of cases ingest-
gated in the month of January was read
and approved
Number of cases Investigated. ..... 30
Horses and mules lame. with sore
backs ana CALLED shoulders ....... 70
Horses and mules inlit FOR work un-
hitchcd and sent 10 e.qtlc. ........... Q
Cruelty OF drivers reported 20 owners
OF teams .''....... ........+.....,.... ,
Teams overloaded ..... ............ s
Active cruelty TO horses mules and q
COWS prevented ....... ............... IL
Cruelty beating and whipriog horses
ahd mules .'.,....- ....+..... ......... y
Cruel and fast driving ........... l
General cruelty .-.--... .....-...--.... &C.. 3
Cases reported and Investigated. in
which no cause for complaint was
During the month the following animals
we're humanely destroyed, Largs animals
:. small animals % Total. IS.
OF the above. Ane OF 81 was imposed
upon T. h. Anderson. a colored driver.
who. while in an intoNcated condition.
horse
A welcome contribution OF SIS. given
by kind lady friend OF the society. vas
Acknowledged u was greatly appre-
clate6. as the society Is In need Of Il nds
TIE following new members were elect
ed: Dr. Russell r. Pemberton. Miss l..
Kate Lewis. 81 OZeana. Va
The discussion Of business OF great i'm
portance occupied the rest OF the evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
The Jefferson Hotel

cans special attention 70 its full stock
OF Imported Cigars, La Rosa. jefferson,
Golden Eagle, Henry Clay. La Diligencia
Eden. II. Upman, Manuel Garcia. etc
also Key West and Clear Havana Cigars
by the box a special feature.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Double
Damask Napkins.

Fl size, actual measure, IN
beautiful variety of patterns
and great range of prices. Spe-
cial at S3.75, 81, $3.50, S., and
S.. so per dozen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

M.F0URQUREAN&C0.
113 Edsf Broad Street.
Imported Linens.

Importation
Ladies' Handkechiefs Fine
Doyes Sheenes Art and Embroidery Linens flu
qualities and Of absolutely all pure linen
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Towels.

A beautiful and varied line,
absolutely all linen.
An extra heavy fringed huck,
ISx36 inches, variety of borders,
at s. per dozen.
Splendid values in larger sizes
at 81. so, 81, and S per dozen.
Extra sizes in heavy grades
and new weaves, beautiful ef-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
Pillow Cases,

Absolutely all linen, hemstitch
ed, 45x56 inches, special value
81 per pair.
Extra fine grade, 45X56
inches, SE.25 per pair.
Embroidery, Art, and Under
wear Linens in full assortment
Of widths and complete range Of
prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09

Absolutely all linen, extra heavy
round thread, hemmed, ready
for use, 9oX9I inches. S. per
pair.
A special grade, 9ox96 inches,
So per pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-09
ladies
Handkerchiefs.

Ladies' Hemstitched, abso-
lutely all linen, Handkerchiefs,
hens varying from i to ?
inches in width, prices 10, I2H,
1875, 20, 2s, so, and 75c. each.
A special value in very fine
Thread Cambria, I and inch
hens, at 75c. each.
Evening journal., 1898-11-01
UEIOa GMERTCAB CONFERENCE

THE QUADRENNIAL SESSION
(WHICH is BEING HELD IN CAM
DEN. n. j., WILL CLOSE TODAY
The quadrenniaI session OF the
Union American Conference OF the
limited States and Canada, now meet
ing in Camden, N. J., will probably
srrse this evening, the conference dis
nosing of nearly all the business on
the docket at yesterdays sessions.
The meetings have been unusually
interesting at this session. 1t was de-
clded that the next meeting should
held in this city, and communication
from the church here, thanking the con-
ference for their action Of Saturday II
selecting Wilmington as the next place
Of meeting, in 1902, was read to the
conference.
The report Of the committee on tn
condition of the church was an inter
ostsnq document, showing the remark
o1,re Growth OF the church in general
intellectually. spiritually and financial
Nv It also showed an increased IN
4srest in the cause OF missions, tn
amount raised for this work bein
largely in excess of that OF the previou
four years. ~.
Evening journal., 1898-11-01
A VOTE OF THINKS

EXTENDED TO OFFICER ]. T..
SCOTT BY POLICE COMMISSION
ER5 LAST NIGHT.
AT last nights meeting OF the Police
Commission a special vote OF thanks
was extended to Police Officer James
T. Scott for his timely arrest OF Joseph
Russell. who was about to kill his
wife when the officer interfered
Officer Scott took Russell into GUS
tody at the risk OF his life, as the
wouldNbe murderer had a loaded gun
within easy reach at the time OF his
arrest.
II was decided by the commissioners
that 1t would be unnecessary TO ap-
point special officers on election day.
Chief Dolan believing order could be
preserved with the usual force. Five
policemen were charged with missing
reports and were reprimanded and
small fines imposed.
Evening journal., 1898-11-01
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

John T. Mullins has begun the pub
lication Of the Board Of Trade Journal.
In local railway circles there is
talk OF extending the Wilmington and
Braudywine Springs electric railway to
the Pennsylvania state line shortly and
then connecting with another road.
The special evangehstic services
which were commenced at the First
Presbyterian Church on Sunday are
being well attended
Repairs have been completed to the
parochial residence Of st. Paul's r. c.
Church.
The roll-call Of the Second Baptist
Church, which was postponed from
last week, will take place tomorrow
evening
On Thursday the Wilmington High
school football team will play the
North East Manual Training School
team, of Philadelphia.
More building lines were drawn
last month than there has been for any
month for several years.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board OF Trade will take place next
Thursday night.
As soon as final arrangements can
be effected a handicap billiard tourna-
ment will be held by the Wilmington
Whist Club.
The dance given last night at Con-
nell's Hall by the Delaware Social was
great success.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, Of Newport, will hold its
monthly meeting in the Reading Room,
tomorrow afternoon, at ESQ o'clock.
This afternoon the body of Mrs
Mary II. Shockley, widow of the late
David S. Shockley OF No. 51i West
street, was taken to New Castle and in
TERED at New Castle NJ. E. Cemetery
Evening journal., 1898-11-01
ANOTHER VICTIM

HARRY e. WRIGHT BOUGHT A
HORSE FROM WILLIAM HUTCH
1NSON.
Another stolen horse was identified
in this city to-day by parties from New
Jersey.
Two weeks ago last Thursday Eph-
rlam Ayers, living about FIVE miles out
or Bridgeton, lost fine animal from
his stable andthe same day Hutchinson
was noticed to have come into Bridge
ton on a freight train. Upon learning
Of Hutchinsons arrest here he accom-
panied Chief OF Police Lore to this city,
to-day, and identified a horse recently
obtained by Harry E Wright, manager
of the Illinois Leather Company, from
Hutchinson. Hutchinson admitted taxi
ing Mr.. Ayers horse, and says he
traded him to Wright, receiving an
other horse and $50 to boot. The
Wright horse he then traded to Alex
der Beatty, farmer on Kennett pike,
for a 3-year-old colt, which Is now in
the Delaware House stables.
Hutchinson was taken back to New
Jersey at 230 o'clock to-day. He went
without requisition papers. All the
parties are friends Of the man.
Evening journal., 1898-11-01
SUICIDE AT A PARTY.
ALICE PEO TAKES POISON AT A
HALLOWEEN PARTY.

SAYS HER FATHER STRUCK HER
AND SHE DID NOT CARE TO
LIvE-TOoK ROUGH ON RATS AT
TGHE RESIDENCE OF SYLVESTER
DgFAICO ON SPRUCE STREET
LAST NIGHT.
Alice. the 1S-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Peo OF No. 2O5
Market street, committed suicide last
evening at No. 7O2 Spruce street.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs
Peo had a quarrel and Alice interfered
IN behalf OF her mother, and received
blow for her trouble from her father.
The girl. however, did not seem TO
take the matter to bear and last taoin
attended a masquerade party at the
mouse OF Sylvester Difalco, No. 702
Spruce street. Shortly after 8 O'Clock
boy went to the residence OF DR.. H.
NJ. First and stated that he was wanted
at No. 7O2 Spruce street. Upon re-
spending TO the case Dr. Frist found
Alice Peo lying in the yard at the real
OF the house suffering from the effects
OF poison. The girl was removed intC
the parlor and emetics administered
She at first stubbornly refused TO taxi
anything to relieve her, saying sh
had taken rough on rats and wanted L
die as her father had abused her. Sh
was finally induced to take the emeticE
and when Dr.. First left at IL o'cloc
Alice was apparently better. Her par
? ents had been summoned and her sis
ter remained over night with her.
The girl became worse, however, an
D died at an early hour this morning.
Coroner Chandler has been notife
p and is working on the case, and doe
not think the girls father responsible
in the matter.
Peo was brought before Chief Dola
this morning and questioned as to th
e girls statement about his beating he
r Peo stated that he had only slappe
D her. He was very much affected at hi
e daughters death, and after furth'
d questioning he WAS allowed to depar
n as the chief was convinced that I
d was in no way to blame for his child
rash act.
Evening journal., 1898-11-01

William Hopkins. Howard Gamble and
Charles Harper, larceny OF six pairs OF
shoes, property Of Henry Devno. con-
tnued until Thursday; Lizzie Smith,
disorderly conduct. continued until to-
morrow; John Burke and John Norton
charged with robbing John Lee, a
Chinaman OF So, Burke dismissed and
Norton held in $500 bail for upper
court; Charles p. Anderson. assault
and battery upon Ulysses e. Melton,
$40 and costs; Mary White, disorderly
conduct, So and costs; James Newson,
charged with resisting an officer, was
dismissed.