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The evening world., 1903-11-23
KEPT HIS
SECRET IN DEATH
Before Turning On the Gas He
Carefully Removed Every
Mark from His Clothing That
Would Identify Him.

A well-dressed, mlddle-aged man was
found dead In bed in Meagher's Hotel.
Tenth avenue near Twenty-third street,
to-day from gas poisoning. In his mouth
was a rubber tube, which he had at
tached to a gas get.
The mans clothes were of exceptional
quality, but he had carefully cut from
them every name, tag or initiating that
might reveal his identity. He had even
cut out the name of the maker from a
new pair OF patent leather shoes. He
had done the same with his linen and
underclothing. There was nothing in
the pockets Of his clothing besides S25
in money.
The man was of medium height.
weighed 100 pounds and had dark
brown hair and mustache slightly tinged
with gray. He wore a GOAT of black
serge. a dark vest with red spots.
striped trousers and patent leather
shoes.
The man went to the hotel last night,
The evening world., 1903-11-23
SHAM GOBLET MAY
NOW Be IN EUROPE
Father of James Abeel, Who
Proposed Marriage to Miss
Anderson Under False Name,
Believes He Sailed Away.

Col. Alfred Abeel, father OF James
Abeel, who is said TO have posed as ~.
Ogden Goelet, jr.." when he proposed
marriage to Eleanor Anderson. the pref
ty telegraph operator in the Grand Ho-
tel. is in New York and registered at a
Broadway hotel.
1t was at this hotel that the son made
his headquarters and where he met as
'sociates, and 1t is the hope of the fsther
to find there some trace of the young
man.
Col. Abeel. who Is a well-preserved
old gentleman OF the Southern school.
to New York a little over a week
ago and remained a few days at tine
home of q friend, e. T. Sleydon. n
Hundred and Second street end Central
Park West.
HASN'T Found His Son.
Believing that he would be able 10
fhear more II he lived where his On
was better known he moved o TO
the Broadway hotel. To an Evening
World reporter to-day Col. Abel said
he had not seen the young man and did
NOT know where he could find him. A
friend of Col. Abeel said:
'tCol. Abeel believes that his son has
fed to Europe. He would like to know
where to find him. He Ia anxious to as
sist him in any way he can. He Is con-
Quoting a little private investigation OF
his own account In the belief that his
son was not alone In this affair. For
hat reason he ts trying to become ac-
qualnted with the young mans aseo-
ciates and from them learn details
which have not yet beer made public"
II Col. Abeel has eeen any member
OF Miss AnderSon's fa1nily none OF
them would admit 1t. Miss Anderson Is
said to be IN the city, but is visiting a
friend n is not at her own home.
GoeIets to Prosecute HIM.
De Lancey Nicoll, attorney for the
Goeiet estate, said to-day that Col.
Abeel had not called on him and that
1t would be useless for him to do 50.
because h Goelets were determined to
prosecute James Abeel to the limit OF
the law. No intercession will be heed
ed.
supt. wagonfeuer. of the Mooney, &
he did not believe James Aheel had fed
to Europe. His agency has been em,
ployed by the Goelet estate to find
Abeel. He said that every steamer sail
ing from New York and Philadelphia
had been watched and that the young
man had not sailed.
II believe he is hiding in h vicinity
Of New York" said Wagonfeuer. but
| would like to know what we are to
do when We find him. We cannot
cause his arrest. as there Is no warrant
dc is to report that we know where he
is"
The evening world., 1903-11-23
$4,000 FOR A TAILOR'S LOVE.
ZeIkowitz Must Now Pay the Jeal-
ans Husband.

Mendel zeizowitz, a tailor, did not ap-
pear to defend when the suit Of Sam
Krenski, his journeyman, who sued him
for alternating his wife's affections, was
called for trial before Justice Glider
sleeve and a jury in the Superior Court
to-day.
Sam testified that he and his wife had
been married seventeen years and were
living in Attorney street when he en-
tered the employ of vita. One day
Krensi announced that he was going to
Bath Beach and might stay till morn
ing.
An hour later he returned home to n
himself locked out. He effected an en-
trance by the fire escape. He testifid
that as he entered by the back window
his boss made his exit by the front door.
The jury rendered a verdict for 5000
damages.
The evening world., 1903-11-23
THROWS UMBRELLA AT CAR.
freaks window. Hyris Passenger
and the Throvcr Is Arrested.

with an umbrella in one hand and a
hammer in the other. Michael Kelly.
~thirty-four years old. a laborer. OF No.
SIC Eighth avenue. came out OF a saloon
at Amsterdam avenue aud E~iShty-first
street to-day aud slgnallcd the motor
man of an oncoming car to stop for
him. The car did not stop so, accord
ing to several witnesses and Patrolman
Kenny. of the West S~ixty-e!ghth street
station. the laborer threw the umbrella
n then the hammer at the fast dis
appearing car.
The umbrella went through one OF tn,
car windows, the glass falling m a
passenger. Louis Burgcleisen. of No. ~
West One Hundred and Fourteenth
street. and cutting him.
Kelly vas rushed to the station house
by Patrolman Kenny and locked up on q
charge OF disorderly conduct Burgel-
eiSen was attended by a private ply
sician and aiken home.
The evening world., 1903-11-23
TOLD HER HOW TO BOIL EGGS
Then MANS Wife Has Husband
Taken to bellevue.

When Mrs. Mary Healey, the wife of
Michael Healey. a carpenter, thlrty-sIx
YEARS old, of No. Az West Fortieth
street, went to boil some eggs for her
hAsband's breakfast this morning the
nihn stopped her.
fYou don't cook them property" he
said to g you should break them
AID then put them into the cookbook.
shut the book, keep 1t closed for five
minutes. open 1t and the eggs will be
nkely fried. There you are. now. go
Mrs. Healey sent for PatrolmAn An.
dSrson, OF the West Sixty-elghth street
gtAtiofL n the carpenter was sent to
Behevue Hospital TO be examined as to
hA1 -odAAAbJs -
The evening world., 1903-11-23
DEAD AT 81 AFTER ACCIDENT.
Aged Woman Was Thrown from
Carriage While Driving.

NEWARK. Nov. 23.-Mrs. Frances
Rurz. mother of Mrs. Peter Hauck, wife
otthe wealthy brewer. died at her home
on Harrison avenue, Harrison. to-day.
She was ninety-seven years old.
Mrs. Cur was injured in a runaway
accident three weeks ago. and failed n
lScover from the shock sustained. She
q driving In Branch Brook Park with
her coachman and maid when tho horses
and severely injured. oN'
The evening world., 1903-11-23

walking from the direction of the
Twenty-third street Pennsylvania ferry
He registered as John Smith, OF New
town. n. j. He went to his room after
ordering a bottle of peer and a n
wlch. Aftor II waiter had taken the
beer to him he was not seen until his
body was discovered to-day He still
held In one hand a copy OF the Wash
ington Post of yesterdays date.
The evening world., 1903-11-23
KILLED BY FIRE ENGINE.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Nov. 23-Alex
Weinick, sixty years old, was run over
and killed by a Fire Department engine
which was responding to an alarm to-
and did not notice the approach OF the
engine In time to save himself. The
wheels of the heavy machine passed
over his chest, and he was dead when
picked up.
The evening world., 1903-11-23
OLD COURT cRIER E A

NEWARK, n. j., Nov. 23,-Rlchard
T. Harris, for many years court crier
in the Court of Common leas here, died
at his home. In Ferry street, to-day.
He was sev~enty-five years old and leavee
a widow II several children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
is PROMOTED TO
RANK OF COLONEL
vancement-Other Army
Changes,

Commandant StanhOpe L. Blunt, of
Rock Island arsenal, has received Off
cial notification from the war depart
ment of his promotion to the rank of
ieutenant-coIonel, the second he has
received since he has been stationed
here. His advancement to the higher
rank was made possible by the recent
appointment of Col. Riley, of the ord
nance department, to generalship.
Capt. c. II. Clark. also stationed
here until within few days, becomes
major by the same advancement.
Mai. Clark has been transferred to
the Springfield armorY and is succeed
ed here by Capt. c. {. Jameson, who
has been an instructor at the military
academy at West Point. Lieut.. +. ID.
Bricker is also relieved from service
at Rock Island arsenal and has been
transferred To Sandy Hook.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Jean
nette Chandler Mls held Yesterday
from the homo of her brother. Frank
Young, in this city. Interment was
made at Riverside cemetery in Moline.
The deceased is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Collins; two brothers.
Joseph Young, of Moline, and Frank
Young, of Rock Island, and one sis
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Westbcrg, of Win
field. kans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
RSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. j. \. Mauzy went to Chicago
today.
William Bral has returned to Chi
cage after spending his vacation here.
Miss Maudc T. Kempcr has returned
from a three weeks visit in Hampton.
Edward W. Schoedr, deputy circuit
clerk. has gone north to spend his
vacation.
Otto Hcriert has returned To Sa-
wanna after spending his vacation in
This city.
Mrs. G. II. McKovu and daughter,
Miss Melnctte Mckown, ARE visiting
with relatives in Chicago.
Hon. and Mrs. Z. W. Hurst and Miss
Alice Keator viii leave in n day or
two for Wequctonsing, Mich.
Deputy County Clerk John Rincl
has returned to his duties at the court
house after a months vacation.
Hon. and Mrs. William jackson and
grandson, Willie Barth, leave Wedncs-
day to spend several weeks at As
bury Park, y. j.
J. ID. Kenny, representing the Pyth-
ian Leader, the official organ of the
Knights of PythiaS i'm Illinois, is in
the city from Chicago.
DR.. and Mrs. f. Potter Smith left
last night for points in Michigan and
Canada. The doctor expects to re-
turn to his home after Il week. but
his wife will remain for month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03

The 3-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs y. Cohen, of Twenty-eighth
street and Eighth avenue, died YES
terday after a short illness. The flu
neral was held this afternoon, inter
ment being at Chippiannock Gene
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
WILL IGNORE THE UNION

The electrical contractors of the
three cities have inaugurated move
ment against the union of electrical
workers with which they have had a
number of differences in the past.
There has been posted in Il majority
of the establishments of the three cit
les set of resolutions adopted by
the contractors ut Il recent meeting
declaring that, i'm view of the fact
that they have to compete with open
establishments, they will not be bound
in future by the rules of the union and
will employ whom they please. The
Tri-City Electric company and w. A.
Robb & Co., of this city, have signed
the resolutions. Between forty and
fifty men are affected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03

gotten into. The value of the mater
ial taken viii not he known until an
inventory is made, but it is thought
that it will not exceed 81 100 and
probably Will be much under that
sum
There is some doubt as to whether
the robbery occurred Saturday or
Sunday night. for the store was clos
ed all day yesterday. The rope ladder
leading to thc trausom was found in
che hallway which opens cnto Second
avenue when the store WAS opened
this morning. Further examination
revealed the loss of a large quantity
of silverwarc.
Small Articles Taken.
The ware taken consisted chiefly Of
small articles, all of solid silver, such
as forks. spoons, knives. berry sets.
and the like. The burglars used no
violence, no broken cases being found
anywhere, the ware being ont in the
open and easy of access. Chief of
Police Miller was notified and efforts
are being made 10y the police to Sc
cure clues. From the way the Job
was done it seems that the thieves
must have been parties who had pre-
viously been over the ground. 1t is
also likely that there were several
confederates. as the amount of silver
ware taken would have been a rather
| formidable load for one man
Safe Untouched.
The more valuable articles. such as
the diamonds, watches and higher
priced jewelry, were all locked away
in the safe. which was untouched
The store was not lighted, as is often
the custom Saturday and Sunday
nights The rope for the ladder is
thought to have been purchased at
| Stewards hardware store Saturday
afternoon. Two men called there at
that time, one about feet inches
tall. weighing $50 pounds, light mus
tache, dark clothes, soft hat The
other man was about feet 10 inches
tall. with smooth face. dark clothes
and stiff hat. This is apparently the
best clue the police have.
The detailed list of the ware car
ried off is as f1llows:
Six knives solid silver, rose pat
tern; six spoons, solid silver; six oys-
ter forks; two salad forks. solid sill
yer; six knives. solid handles; -
spoons, chocolate spoons, gold bowls;
one carving set; six dessert spoons;
| six knives, rose pattern; six spoons.
narcissus pattern; six fruit knives,
pearl handles; two dozen knives and
forks; IL spoons; six knives, rose pat
tern; one spoon, large gold bowl; six
dessert knives, pearl handles; one
child's set, knife, fork and spoon; one
carving set; four opera glasses, pearl
and gold; 40 lockets; 80 fobs; IS
watch chains; - ladies' watch guards;
40 sets solid silver teaspoons; IS sets
solid silver odd teaspoons; 125 pieces
silver odd pieces, pickle forks, butter
knives, meat forks, berry spoons,
cream and sugar spoons, small trays;
% pairs link cuff buttons; six dozen
table forks; six dozen table spoons;
six dozen dessert spoons.
Police Points.
4 communication was received By
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03

Chief Miller today from O. T. Rob
crts, of Alpha, ILL.,, in regard to Char
ley Abrahamson. the l2-ycar-old boy
who was arrested here the other day
and is now held at the Union Mission.
lie instructed the chief to see that the
lad was kept there until arrange
ments could be made for his return
to Alpha.
Owen Daugherty was arrested by
Officer John Schmid Saturday even
ing for drunkenness and was fined 81
and costs.
Hazel Springer was arrested Sat
urday night on charge of disordCrly
conduct. On hearing she asked for a
continuance, which was granted.
George Kennedy, colorcd, was bound
over to the grand jury in the sum of
800 this morning by Magistrate John
son, complaint having been made out
against the offender by Sam Stein.
Kennedy stole bicycle worth IS. He
was unable to furnish bonds and was
taken to the county Jail
Wiley Smizer was fined 50 and costs
this morning for disturbing the peace.
He settled with the court and was
given his liberty.
Stella Wilson and Lou Meadows,
colored, were arrested Saturday night
for stopping Il white man on the via
duct. The latter was somewhat in
toXicated and claims that the girls
picked his pocket. OWN 9 to
his condition his evidence was rather
hazy and Magistrate johnson accord
ingly fined both the women so and
costs for disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03

case against John StrcckfuS for sell
ing liquor in quantities OF less than
five gallons, AMI a similar entry was
made on the count for running slot
machines.
The case of the people ". Il. i. Tay-
Tor. charged with Displaying deadly
weapon IN threatening manner WAS
stricken from the docket ON motion
of States Attorney Weld with leave
To rcinstatc should il 50 be desired.
The case of the people Vs. John
Eoro, illegal voting. WAS continued.
The action against Gusta Phillco
and John Walker for conducting. a
disorderlv house MAS stricken from
the docket.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
LEADS TO RUMORS
Proposed Bond Issue by Rock
Island Road Productive of
Speculation.
PoRTENDs SOME GIGANTIC DEALS
Purchase Outright of Santa Fe
Thought by Some the
Object.

Naturally the meeting of the stock
holders of the Rock Island road an
nounced for Oct. to provide for the
issuing of bonds to the amount of
$250,000,000 has created considerable
comment and speculation is being in
dulged in as to the purport of the
movement. The most sensational ru-
NOR 50 far circulated is that the Rock
Island through the proposed bond is
sue is to purchase outright the Santa
Fee.
The vast amount of bonds the stock
holders will be asked TO authorize
renders it clear that the company is
to undertake something even more
extensive in the way of expansion
than anything attempted heretofore,
and the purchase of the Santa Fe APP
pears as plausible a motive as can he
given. 1t has also been stated that
the mortgage which is to secure
bonds is to contain clause specific
ally authorizing the Rock Island man
agement to buy and pay for Santa Fee
stock with the proceeds.
Circular Is Broad.
1Ht NlICu1dI calling the meeting +.
which was issued SATURDAY, I'm its
definition of the purposes for which
the bond issue is to be made, does not
reveal the plan if it exists, but the
terms of the document which do refer
to the purposes are broad and extern
siVe enough TO cover the scheme. 1t
i expected the circular of notifica-
ton to the stockholders of the meet
ing. which is to be held at Davenport,
Iowa, Oct. :, would he explicit in its
statement as To the plan of refund
ing and other uses to which the mon
ey arising from the sale of the pro-
posed bonds would bc put.
In connection with the Santa Fe
acquisition rumors, il * said the in
ItercStS in control of the Rock Island
have fer long time held large
amount of Santa Fc stock and that
this holding has been increased re
Gently. This increase is said To have
amounted to doubling of Santa Re
holdings of Rock Island interests dur
ing the recent decline of prices in the
stock market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
CONTINUANCE GRANTED
IN IMPORTANT CASES

The case Of the people vs.. Jack
Zindle, charged with gambling, was
stricken from the docket in the coun-
ty court this morning.
y continuance WAS granted in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
L. S. McCabe & Go. SUI
fer Loss Placed At
$4,000.
MUCH PLUMBER TAKEN
One of the SnootheSt
Pieces of Work Ever
Done Here.

Burglars, who entered the depart
ment store of l.. :. McCabe d Co. either
Saturday or Sunday night, secured Il
large amount of solid silVcrware,
which was success fully made off with,
no clues being left with the exception
of rope ladder which was the appar-
ent means by which the store was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
Quick Relief for Asthma sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar affords i'm
mediate relief to asthma sufferers in
the worst stages and if taken in time
will effect a cure. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
OBITUARY RECORD.

John Kratz died at II o'clock this
morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. {. Meyer, in South Rock Island,
after a long illness with asthma. De
ceased was born in Germany Dec. II,
1929, and came to America in 1860
He is survived by one son. John, and
two daughters, Mrs. w. w. Clarke, of
Mexico, and Mrs. c. Meyer, of South
Rock Island. One sister, Mrs. George
Hoge. of WinnetEa, ILL.,, Is still living
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at > o'clock from the home
of Mrs. c. Meyer, Webb street, South
Rock Island.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
SUGGESTION To uETHDDISTS.

The committee appointed hy tn. ..-r 'i-r.. ,..i
Conference Of the Methodist Ei.s..T .. Ia.- q
for selecting place for boiling it, e.. 30 .II.l
rcnnflI conference. met thu "th .3s- .. -a-S
city for determining this luI"'r'a"' ..-..---.
few years this r.y ra'r,' ..-..! ta-s
great body of Mcth"djsts- Tn. .''.."..'." a.
pointed General Clinton T. F.~a- o. --.-t =
building in which To- hold Thu ,.,.t~r...- $
sions. He met with some IUdirr"IS -E--.-.'.-..
while performing his duties. Dn, # ta- lsr-e
buildings he examined WIS Tamu.ry IitG. -
Fourteenth-st He inquired thu terms ta.y
would rent the building for. They WEI a.ttn. J.
The general at once remarked. Ar" :o. l...r
figures too high?" "Oh. no." said Y:e ot the
Tamnany chiefs. you make the money al
back at the bar The committee d~crirI l.tr-
in favor of the Metropolitan opera House
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29

young man. he had a case to conduct against
quack doctor. 1t his purpose to prove the
doctor quite ignorant of medicine. and the
means he adopted do this were ingenious and
effective. Getting the man on the stand. he
began:
You used, sir. my client here. when he
called you in. all the most modern and approved
methodist
Certainly, certainlyr' the witness replied.
"You made ali needful amputatiOnS?
mo less than nine, sir
Did you decapitate the MANI"
81 did"
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29

mountain stream when it has reached the farm
through the six miles Of pipes 1t has, now
ever, a slight odor. and would be unit 1or nIl-
cation of vegetables, particularly lettuce CAP
bage celery and other plants that gro" ABOVE
the surface, and which come into actuaA COLI
tact with the water when irrigated
Los Angeles and some other cities OF Soutnein II
California that have sold the no" Oh 'neii
sewers to truck farmers, principally Chinalnen'
are continually forced TO enact stringent meas
NO. To nravent sewer irrigated vegetables from
,,oi,- Gold IN their market Pasadena, by the
wisdom of its founders, not only controls It's
sewage and prevents it from being used 1or
improper purposes, but will, when its ranch mas
reached full development, receive an annual IN
come approximating $4,000 as result OF ITS
axDeriment in municipal farming.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
UNREMITTING KINDNESS.

Senator Knute Nelson, of Minnesota was 'dlh
ing one day to an actor about another actor VINO
had got an engagement In London.
"A fine fellow, he is," said Mr.. Nelson
Yes very fine," said the other; only since ne
has gone abroad he hasn't sent penny to MS
wife He writes her the most affectionate let
ters: every day or two pleasant letter comes
from him, but not a cent has he forwarded IN
the two months he has been away
He writes every day or two?" said senator
Nelson. What kindnessP'
"Kindness"' exclaimed the actor hinones5!
When he sends no money!?
Yes" said Mr.. Nelson; "unremlttlng KIM
ness''
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
Why He WAS SAFE.

DR.. Edmund ]. James, president Of the North
western University, has in his office, near MS
safe the bust. done in clay, Of a man famed no
less for his sharp practices than for his wealth.
one day a visitor gazed at this bust some
Dhat Doiptedly Thereupon Mr.. James said
with laugh:
Il suppose you are surprised that 1 should
risk having Mr. So-and-So here in my office SO
close to the safe where keep my money. Don't
YOU see, though that our friend has no hands!'
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
DIFFERENCE IN PRAYERS.

Little Alice always said her prayers regu-
larl; before going to bed. One night however
as she rested her head on the pillow. she
remarked in a questioning way:
Mamma. my prayers are so much longer than
the one nurse says in the morning. Can't
say hers when I'm tired?"
Does the nurse pray in the morning?' asked
the mother with a puzzled look.
Yes" said Alice sweetly. She says. Lord
have ! got to get up?'"
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
CARRIED OFF THE PLUG.

Colgate Hoyt, president Of the Ohio Society
Of this city, and trustee Of Brown University,
told the alumni of that institution at recent
dinner how an Ohio is occasionally duped
visiting Gotham.
The fellow countryman of Mr.. Hoyt was walk
ing along Broadway when German accosted
him by saying:
Hey mine frient. Viii you gift me shew of
tobacco?"
The Oi loan stopped short, and wondering how
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
GIJ'E TIE GALLOH,S ITS DUE.

Senator Hanna told to a group OF his fellow
Senators the other day this story:
In Lisbon, where I was born. thy say black
man and a white man w-r" ",r- E.!lng to
gether along n lonely rps,I- Tn. rs.I l"I past
a jail and in the courtyard Of tE- Jai r:l"y saw.
rising above the high and dismal stone Wall.
gallows-
jim said the white man. s:.-r. ..a-.i y..1
be if that galIows hld its du-2'
"'Guess ah'd be ridjn' a."te, Ssh J:-.. r.-
Piled