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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
KILLED
HIS. Wife
and COOK
PstTIs Found They Were Gst-
ting Religion While He Was
q Confirmed Sinner.

Elkton, Md. Feb. n.-'To keep them
from going TO heaven" Doc" Petrie
smashed the skulls OF his wife. Betty Pet
rie. an. her cook. Mary Lawrence.
Then he poured oil over his clothes and
struck a match that he might Join the
women In hell
Petrie is the only one OF the trio living.
lie is badly burned and a raving maniac.
The trouble started when a religious re-
vivai began In Elkton. Doc Petrle had
been a sinner for forty years, and he
would not change quickly. He sneaked
into the meeting one night and heard the
preacher praying for his soul
The speaker told OF faithful Sister
Betty Petrie and her cook, Mary Law
renee, who were TO be received into the
fold on the following night"
''Doc' Petrie rushed away He could not
reform himself. and for his wife 10 re-
ceive religion would mean a separation
In the next world. All night Petrie stay
ed out with his friends "wrasslir" over
the question In the early hours just be-
fore dawn he crept To his cabin The
women were sleeping in the same room
The crszed mountaineer crept to his
wife's bedside frst. One swift blow with
the rae butt crushed her skull. The cook.
Mary Lawrence, started up in bed. A
swing stroke or the heavy gun caught her
on the side of the head an she fell back
dead.
The fanatic then poured the oil from
the lamp over his clothes. lie struck a
match, when not only his clothes but the
room began to blaze.
With Wild s,irieks OF agony Petrie dash
ed toward creek near at hand Early
n.s hs.
They fished him from the creek and ex-
ting uished the blazing cabin.
What were YOU trying to do?" they
asked.
II was going TO hell to join my wife"
answered Petrie.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
NOTES FROM THE HARB0R.

Thc big clyde line steamer oneida broke
tp the ice in the lower harbor I'm good
shape this morning and IS a consequence
there was general inHuex OF tugs and
barges.
The large two stack tug Taconay ar
rived with tow, buth enveloped in a
coat OF icy armor. The tug Joseph Stick
noy, also encrusted in a cot Of te. ar
rived towing the barge Annie Bacon,
with coal for the Interstate Co.
The tug r. h. Little, capt. Miner came
up light The Minnie, OF the Thames
Tow Boat Co, brought up the barge
Sumner R. Mead
The steamer Seaboard of the Joy line.
which was stranded In the Ice Off White
stone, l.. l., yesterday morning Is still
held fast.
The Queen city still lies at her dock,
Cant GRAY not caring To risk his boat,
incidental To breaking through the heavy
Ice IN the lower harbor. The boat has
not made a trip I'm nearly week and
from the present aspect II begins To look
as though she would have to remain here
q week longer.
The steamer Shlnnecock of the JOY line,
LETT for New YORK last night earlier man tha,nIi
the dangerous experience Of going
through the Held % Ice I'm the harbor at
Uight time. - -
and nc boat has passed MP OF down since
the cold snap set In.
After four hours of hard work i'm Dutch
Island harbor YESTERDAY the revenue cut
Ter Dexter rescued from the ice the fol-
lowing schooners: T.. ~. Sawyer Of Cali
ais Mary Farrow OF 81 George Fred
SNOW of New York Maggie Hurley OF
ROckiand and jennie G. of St John.
The wind was blowing gale from the
northwest. and the vessels were flying
distress signals. being i'm danger of being
dragged ashore by the heavy ice pack.
anchorage off Saunderstown, X. I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
THE WOMAN
ON HORSEBACK
Finally Captured by Tho Police
Of Corning, n. Y.
IS A THIEF AND A PERJURER.
Admits She Sent Her Grandfather 10 Prison
BY Giving False Testimony She
.M Was Twice Married.
IS A THIEF AND A PERJURER.

Corning, n. Y, Feb. 1.-THE mystery
OF 1.-The veiled woman on horseback has
been solved at last. In the county jail to-
day she admitted her guilt OF larceny ana
confessed 10 having sent her grandfather
TO the penitentiary by perjured testimony
The woman Was arrested at Addison
two days ago I'm the act OF stealing. when
her heavy veil lifted, despite her vigorous
protests. a young and pretty face was re-
vealed.
Try as they would the police could get
no statement from her until today, when
her nerve gave way and she consented TO
talk.
II arm twenty-seven years Old she
said 10 the police officials, and former
~ lived IA Livingstone county Ny first
husband was Charles \. Clark. tie died
AT Bath eight years ago. J married John
Bradley three years ago and have lived
with him tin recently. ON Nov ~. 1900,
my grandfather. u. "a. Taft, was charged
with stealing money from a man named
Wilcox and yal1sbles from other per-
sons.
He was convicted and sentenced to the
Rochester Penitentary. IL was on manu-
factured evidence sworn 10 by me that
he was convicted
That is all Mrs Bradley would say. No
reason or excuse was given LOT nef crime.
The officials feel convinced from in
formation they have gathered that the
prisoner is one of gang OF thieves who
have been operating in southern New
4ork and northern Pennsylvania for sew
eral months. When taken 10 court she
changed her plea To guilty and was SEN
fenced 10 fifteen days I'm Jail.
The woman on horseback has been a
constant cause Of speculation and curios-
ity for two months. She has frequently
been met riding about the country on A
small pony. and always 80 heavily yelled
that no glimpse could be had OF her face
At first white pigeon was perched on
her shoulder. After a few weeks the pig
con disappeared.
IL am searching for my husband who
has deserted me- was the only reply she
would make TO the inquisitiye who sought
to probe her secret.
AS she never stopped at hotels or pri-
vate houses, so far as could be learned,
the authorities finally concluded she was
worth watching, especially as "A gang
OF burglars We're working with remark
able boldness in the same locality at
the same time. Safes were frequently
broken into and large amounts or plum
der had been carried OFF.
Her mode of life was not discovered,
but she was finally caught red-handed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
Married the Second While tho
First Was In Prison.
CONVICTED OF MANSlAUGHTsR.
Mixing st Mall lsals 10 DIseevv1 By Wife
No. ! Of Tho eIlsisacs st Wife Ne. 2.
Divsres Is Sued Fer

New York Feb. 14.-Through mix-up
in letters, Mrs. Lena vogelsans. wife OF
wealthy plumber OF Hampstead. l.. L.,
learned secret OF her husband on which
she now bases a suit for divorce.
In her complaint, she alleges that Franz
vogelsang has maintained two families
within calling distance OF each other. liv-
fng this double life for more than twenty
i've years.
George A. Mott. counsel for Mrs. yogel-
sang, mas served the papers in the action
the next term OF the Supreme court In
Nassau county.
The Vogelssngs eloped In 1873 and were
sr in Mammalian. They went to live in
Hempstead. The honeymoon had hardly
ended when a tragedy separated husband
a nieghbor Mrs. Mary seims over tho
lettering OF COW, shot and killed her.
Mrs. Nogelsang was indicted for murder
I'm the first degree. Lawyer Mott who de-
Tended her succeeded in getting a yepdict
of manslaughter In the fourth degree and
she was sentenced To two and half
Noselsang was apparently devoted
husband during her Incarceration. lie
called at the prison frequently and said
ne would never forsake her.
Mrs. Nogelsang states In her complaint
that since the discovery OF his secret her
husband has admitted that he contracted
SfSobu Nhic shc W &c ih shV
penitentiary.
When she was freed from prison Mrs.
Vogelsang returned 10 the home of her
husband. He had furnished n fne house
In the outskirts OF Hampstead. where he
had "A celebration In honor OF her home
coming TO which all the neighbors were
invited. lie declared she had suffered un-
justly.
Since her return, Mrs. Nogelsang says,
she and her husband have lived happily
until her suspicious were aroused by let
ters she received addressed TO Mrs. Lee
ma Nogelsang." the contents OF which
puzzled her greatly.
She was annoyed. too. at the frequency
with which answers to her own letters
went astray. and one or two occasions
when letter were returned opened, Mr..
Nogelsang. who looked after the mail.
explained that another Mrs NoGelsang.
who lived In the neighborhood. had open
ed them by mistake
Investigation by Mrs. Vogelsang In
asked her husband for an explanation.
She swears he then admitted his second
marriage.
The woman alleged to be the second
Mrs. VogelsanR is handsome matron
about forty-five years old. Her maiden
name was Lena Shinkel Thet wo women
bore the same Christian name. Lena. and
in this way the letters became mixed ana
the accusations against Vogelsang follow
ed. Mr. Vogelsang has a daughter TWEEN
ty-three years old by his first wife, who
IS much thought Of in Hampstead social
circles
vogelsang has twenty days In which
70 file his answer to the suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

Belle Davis. the singer. has at Keith :
the cutest little specimen of pickaninny
actor yet exhibited in this city His eyes
are wonderfully expresslye-almost on
the goo-Roo order-and he knows how
To use them with telling effect, while his
smile is like ray Of sunshine oat OF a
dark cloud The little fellow is so inter
esting that there is danger that one may
overlook the superior merits of Miss Da-
Wis. who has "A very musical voice and "A
style as Sleasing as Is her own personal
ity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

Tho celebrated Streator Iouav : ere TO
be "A leading feature next week ut
Keiths presenting AN improved form or
their sensational act. with it's wonder
fully performed military evoiutions and
wall-scaing: and another strong favorite
IL 10 be Willis u. Sweatnam, by many
considered the most original and clever
OF all black-fa monologuists who will
offer an entirely new act
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
EAST PROVIDENCE.

canonicus Lodge OF worknsn held
social In ODD Fellows hall last evening
and II was well attended.
chief of Police Adams q confreo 70 his
\ home hr illness
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
a GnFhT SURPRISE

IL IN store Tor all who use kempF Bal
aarr FOR the Throat and Lungs the great
guaranteed remedy Would You believe
drugri-t 1. nufhorizcd hy The proprietor
OF this wonderful remedy 10 give you a
sample bottle freel IL never iSns 70
cure acute or chronic coughs. AL d-u
glsts sell Kemp Balssm Price zSc arc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14
DRAM ATTIC NOTES.

one OF the dsintiest Little acts Of its
kind is TO be seen this week al keith's
IL is the monologue Offering by Ella
Chapman who is not only a very clever
little woman but good banjo plsyer;And
AK she came here unknown and unhcrald-
ed. her success is the more gratifying as
recognition OF merit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

While doubtless the author of Adam
the Second as presented this week at
Keith's, deserves much credit for the
originality or his idea and the witness
OF ..4s text. IL isn't every actor who could
make the success that is being achieved
bv w G. Matthews and y. Harris OF an
act with SO little action and depending
10 such extent upon the delivery of the
lines The audiences laugh immoderately
az It's funny points and reward the play
ers with applause very hearty for Provi-
dence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

The children who 20 to kcith's this
week are not more enthusiastically de-
lighted than are their elders by the im-
mensey entertaining act OF Winton, the
Australian ventriloquist The art OF
vcntriloquism per se long ago lost It's
novelty. hut Winton's lay figures are so
exceptional i'm every way, and his manip-
ulation OF them is SO far ahead OF any
thing else Of the kind. at the same time
that his "patter' is particularly bright
and amusing, that his act makes on. OF
the many big hits OF the bill.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

PERRIN 4 Trumbln Bristol. II "
Hamilton. Boston. q y Libby. Chicaeoi
4 " Lsngford. q, Y - Brown ard wife.
Boston. Robt Robertson, Prov; isaac
simon. Boston: IA r McKenna. PREV; J
II Collins - Y: Geo Wesiey. New Lor-
don. ~ " p1set N Tro~ BOSTON.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-02-14

s'orrs rowSs, .. Pea: s-r. 81. yr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12
MEETING OF CLUB WOMEN.
Fifth District Representatives to Meet

fifth Olstrice Representatives to Meet
at vinton.
To the club women of Marshall coun-
ty: A club extension committee was
appointed last January. by the execu-
tive board of the state federation-one
member from each congressional dis
trict-to further the work by bringing
the federation nearer. the club and to
bring cut the latent powers in each dis
trict by holding smaller gatherings.
A district meeting for the clubs of the
Fifth district will be held at Vinton, the
cath Of October. 1t is hoped that all
clubs in Marshall county. whether fed
Grated or not, will send at least two del
egates. one OF whom should be prepared
to give a three minute report OF their
club work: these reports will occupy
the morning session.
The afternoon will be filed with dis
cussions on the various topics OF club
work, led by prominent club women of
our district, closing with an evening adj
dress on The value of Federation
Work" AS we cannot hope to reach all
the unfederated clubs by personal letter,
will all clubs not SO notified kindly con-
slider this an invitation. as well as an
nouncement and send two delegates to
said meeting. Send in the names as
soon as possible to Miss Martha Chad
bourne. Vinton, Iowa.
The afternoon and evening trains of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12
THE BRADLEY FUNERAL.
Brief Services to Be Held Sunday a

ternoon.
The remains of Mrs j. H. Bradley,
which have been resting in a receiving
vault in Chicago since her death two
weeks ago. will arrive in the city Sun
day morning at SIS O'clock, and inter-
ment will be in the family lot in River
side in the afternoon. Brief services
will be held at the home of deceased's
sister. Mrs. l.. S. Kilborn. s06 North
Third street. at O'clock, conducted by
Rev. C. P. Boardman. Pail bearers will
be selected from among Judge Bradley's
former associates of the Marshall coun-
ty bar Three sisters besides Mrs. Kill
born are in the city to be present at the
services. They are Mrs. j. T. Coplan,
of Holton. Kas. and Mesdames NJ. II.
and Robert Birford. of Lincoln, Neb
The following representatives of the
bar will act as pail bearers: Judge Obed
Caswell, j. NJ. Parker, Henry Stone, j.
II. MeelSer, Richard Hargrave and b. F.
Cummings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

the 2sd and the morning trains of the
24th, will be met by local committee and
delegates assigned to their respective
places of entertainment Mrs. G. w.
Burnhan,, member of executive COM
ittee for Fifth district.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12
FANCY FLOUR.
Extra Fancy Flour.

Spend a hopeful smiling hour
Using Extra Fancy Flour,
So wholesome, white and sweet,
The finest of the Wheat
In order to Introduce this flour we will
make special cost price of 81 per sack.
HAMMOND & BENEDICT, Z
No. 4 East State street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

When you want pleasant physic try
the new remedy, Chamberlaints Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They are easy
to take and pleasant in effect Price, 25
cents, Samples free at DRUGGISTS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

For sprains, swellings and lameness
there is nothing so good as Chamber
'lain's Pain Baim. Try it. For sale by
all druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Brown does not often make cabinets
at S1.50 per dozen. but when he does it
is to your interest to take advantage
of the low price.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Incredulity robs us Of many pleasures
md gives ua nothing in return.-J. Il.
Lowell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Don't get your feet damp this weather
and catch a dangerous cold but come in
and buy pair Of heavy soled shoes and
avoid sick spell. e. G. Wallace:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

DR.. MARS, osteopatiic physician, over
Fidelity bank, practiced over three
years in this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Three dollars and fifty cents buys an
elegant fall or winter shoe at our store
Don't put off buying until you have
caught severe cold E. G. Wallace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

The annals OF Iowa" for October
contains Biographical sketches of the
late Thomas Kimball representative in
the legislature from Marshall county,
and Mrs. Nettie Sanford Chaplin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Fourth ward will be held at o'clock
tonight ut the office of B. f. Cum
niings for the purpose of electing
ward committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Chief Clerk H. L. Stuntz, of the Iowa
Central accounting department, left
Friday evening for Belmond, where he
spent today looking after matters per-
taining to the freight claim depart
merlt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Mrs Cady Moffatt arrived home FRI
day evening from Des Moines, where she
has been in attendance at the national
convention of the P. e. o. Sisterhood.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Excursion to Minneapolis on account
Of the Christian church missionary con-
vcntion. Only one fare for the round
trip. Ask Iowa Central ticket agents for
fun particulars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Mr.. T. Brown recently received a let
ter from Mr.. T.. E. McCracken. formerly
OF this city, but of whom many of his
friends had lost all trace. He now re-
sides in Denver. Mr.. McCracken was
one of the founders of the Republican,
which subsequently became a part Of
the Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12
Wedding presents at Hellberg's.
DR.. Nichols. over 10 East Main.
Eyes scientifically fitted at Paley's.
DR.. Burkart. osteopatb. 3o2 West Main

The best meals in the city you may get
Il the Paragon,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

"a Plea for Posterity, or the Problem
of Heredity." is the subject of Professor
Denotes new lecture to be given Mt the
NJ; Z. church Monday night. This is the
opening number of the Railway Y. NJ. C.
A. course. While the ticket sale has been
large, there is still room for more. Sin
gle admission, so cents; entire course, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Hammond & Benedict's straw, five
bales for 81, and choice tame hay. 40
cents per bale. 500 pounds chop feed for
So is surely cheap. Try them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

MFR. and Mrs Robert Paley have
leased the Nichols fiat at 114h North
Center street and Will soon occupy the
same as a residence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

JIM. Bryan, of Montezuma. the old
gentleman who was cured of catarrh
and deafness by DR.. Wood, since his re-
turn from Europe, has sent the doctor
ten or fifteen patients from his locality.
THERE'S no advertising equal to ply
sician,s patients who are successfully
treated.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Everything in the latest styles in ster-
ling silver novelties at Paley's.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Lost-A Barry diamond scarf pin Cor
restaurant. Come and see them sparkle.
They are gems of great beauty, having
all the fire, luster and color OF old-nine
stones. They puzzle experts and their
trlliiancy is everlasting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

s Mr.. and Mrs. A N. Parrett are at
home from Sioux Falie and northwest
ern Iowa points. where Mr.. Parrett has
been looking after his landed interests.
He says the yield of corn in that sec
ton was very satisfactory and that his
wheat crop averages eighteen bushels
per acre.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

The suit OF the Marshalltown Carnival
Company brought against II. n. Clifford
to recover s75 pledged as contribution
to the recent carnival expenses was set
for today in Justice Burritt's court. but
was continued one week by agreement.
J.. A. Kelley, the South Third avenue
grocer, will install cash system on
Nov. /, and after that date will be able
10 give his customers the benefit of do
ing business on cash basis. All bills
now outstanding will be due on that
Eofo Il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

A number of the schoolmates Of Allie
Mansfield, all pupils of Miss Stone, OF
the Fourth ward school, INDUCED in a
surprise upon the little lady Friday
evening at the home Of her aunt Mrs.
Charles Dicks, 8 West Boone street The
evening was spent very pleasantly and
supper was served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Veteran William Zoos of the Soldiers
Home left Friday evening for Marion,
gram announcing the critical illness of
his only sister Mrs. Jane Rundell who
resides some distance north of Marion
in the country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Excursion to the Peoria Corn EXPOSE
ton and Carnival via the Iowa Central
On Friday, Oct IS. Tickets sold for train
No. 4. leaving at 1920 a. m. Only 81 for
the round trip, good to return in five
days. Ask ticket agents for full parttc-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Mrs. Maude BATHS will arrive home
Sunday morning from Burlington, where
she has been in attendance at the an
nual convention of the Iowa State LII
brary Association. Mrs. BATHS was
placed on two important committees for
the coming year-the legislative and
program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

The insanity commission Friday af-
ternoon ordered E. j. Bartlett and
Daniel kaufman, two members of the
Soldiers Home, committed to the asy.
lum at Mt Pleasant for treatment.
Bartlett entered the institution from
Story county and Knuffman's home Is
in Lee county. The men will be taken
to Mt Pleasant next Monday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

That funny old farmer, Uncle Josh
spruceby,' at the Odeon tonight. Prices
10, 20, 80 and so cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Rate Of one fare for round trip to
Cedar Rapids from points within 75
miles will be made via the c. NJ. & st.
P. account the carnival to be held at
Cedar Rapids October Z to - inclusive.
also to the races to be held there Oct.
/ to 4. On account Seni-Om-Sed car
nival at Des Moines October to 10 in
elusive rate of one fare for round trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-10-12

Miss Ada Stout. of Lake City, Mimi,
who will be remembered by many
friends In Marshalltown. made on num-
erous visits to Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Gross,
is TO be married this evening at her
home to Mr.. Harrison n. Whiting, of
Minneapolis. Mr.. and Mrs. Whiting will
take an, eastern trip on their honeymoon
and will reside in Minneapolis.