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Evening journal., 1906-08-04
SHOOTS KINSMAN
WHO WRONGED Her
Girl Then Calmly Hands
Smoking Revolver to New
York Policeman

NEW YORK. Aug. 4.--After mortally
shooting Nicola Ferrara. Of No. 229
Elizabeth street, said to be her cousin.
Mamie Schabaro, % calmly handed
her smoking revolver to a policeman
and without a trace of emotion. went
with him to the station house from the
scene of the shooting, at Worth and
Baxter streets, near the site Of old
Mulberry Bend. In the station the cap
tain asked her why she had tried to
kill the man. She looked through the
open door at the persons passing in the
street, and said simply that he had
wronged her. There was not a tear
in her large black eyes, nor the slight
est feeling in the quiet tones of her
voice.
The shooting occurred in full sight
of the crowds lounging i'm Mulberry
Bend Park. Several versions were
given to the police, but by the account
which the detectives have accepted the
young woman, her slight form clad in
a long fawn-colored coat. was first no.
ticed at Worth and Baxter streets,
strolling thoughtfully near the curb.
At the street crossing she met Ferrara.
He turned as If to run and she fired.
Her bullet struck him in the back.
coming out through the abdomen. The
man fell to the ground, and a crowd
| quickly gathered.
Patrolman Barton, Of the Elizabeth
street station, was almost the first to
run up to the spot where the woman
stood gazing with an entirely express
sionless face at Ferrara, squirming in
the muddy street. She looked up and
saw Barton and, without a word held
out the hot barrel of the pistol for him
to take.
After she had walked to the station
house and had been questioned by Cap
tain O'Connor she was led out to a pa
troll wagon and driven to Police Head
quarters on the way she sat quietly with
her hands in her lap, looking out througa
the rear at the persons who followed her.
From headquarters the woman was taken
to the 1ombs Court for arraignment
Magistrate Breen held her without bail
for further examination.
Ferrara's wife was found in his home
She said she did not know her husband
had cousin in this country. A gray
haired man. said to be the injured mans
father, who also was there, said Ferrara
had a cousin, a young woman, living in
Brooklyn. His son, he said had been ia
this country sixteen years and was mar
ried eight years ago. He has no children
In the Hudson Street Hospital It was said
that Ferrara could not live. To the Ger.
oner he made a statement in moment OF
consciousness, in which he declared thai
there had been no trouble between the
| woman and himself.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

PHILADELPHIA some myster-
ious manner the large tugboat John ].
Hagen, of the Reading Railway fleet
sank at its moorings at the Port Rich
mond coal wharves during the night,
and this morning the body of the boats
fireman. known only as Archie" was
found. He had been drowned in his
bunk.
LONDON-Herbert Eastwick Comm
ton, the author, committed suicide at
sea on his way to the Island of Ma
deira.
PITTSBURG-Judge William G.
Hawkins. Jr.. of the Orphans Court.
was murderously assaulted by foot
pads. His condition is critical.
HARTFORD, Con.-Accused by the
six-year-old daughter Of the Rev. G..
A. Vliets, Of Thomaston. of attack. a
tramp was spirited away from that
town to save him from drowning
LONDON-The Duke Of Rutland
(John James Robert Manners) died to-
day Of old age. He was born in 1918.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
lcontnued on Page FIvel
NO PASTOR MCCLURE HERE
Philadelphia Paper Tells Of Wedding
Elopements Supposed to Have
Terminated in Marriage Here.

A Philadelphia paper to-day contain.
tire following news story
Love, ia IFS brave. old-fashioned way,
laughed az opposition when Miss Virginia
A. pnncoast. whose family has long been
prominent in philadelphia. crossed over
into Delaware on Wednesday night and
there Joined her life fortunes with those
Of william G. Whitbcck
The brides mother. who is Mrs Frank
Sweeney. of Glenolden, knew of the az
tachmcnt between the young people, but
had no idea the wedding would be SO
soon. Mr. Sweeney. who Is prominent IN
the local government Of Glenolden, was
taken completely by surprise. Now that
the ceremony has been performed. every
body is perfectly satisfied. and hearty
congratulations are pouring In upon Mr..
and Mrs. Whitbeck.
The young people do not look upon
their marriage in the light Of an elope-
ment They regard it simply as the mtu-
raj sensible way OF avoiding the fuss and
display of a formal wedding.
1--WE agreed that We would be happier
with the quietest sort Of ceremony
rather than with an elaborate wedding,
said Mr. Whitbeok last evening lie rep
rcsents the piano manufacturing Arm of
Alasius and Sons. and has achieved con-
siderable success IN his line.
The ceremony was performed in the
parsonage Of the First Presbyterian
Church. OF Wilmington, by the Rev. M.
Mcclure. pastor Of the church. Mr.. and
Mrs. whitheck leave to-day upon a trip
which viii include Boston, Providence and
the Maine summer resorts.
Wilmington has not G pastor Of that
name.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
PLANNING FOR
BIG SUNDAY
If Weather Man Does Right
Thing Great Day is Ex-
peCted
GOOD CROWD LAST NIGHT
BY stan Correspondent.

BRANDYwINE SUMMIT. Aug. A.
Moonlight and showers intermingled and
sunshine and storm combined made up the
weather conditions last night yesterday
and this morning and in striking contrast
to these was the steady strong spiritual
atmosphere which is pervading Tho camp.
At the beginning Of the encampment
the thought "wln il rain or be cloarY'
was uppermost In the minds Of the tent
ers. Now It IS. "Win souls be convertedY'
one man expressed It exactly when ne
said I've reached the place where / don't
care what the weather Is 80 long as the
meetings are a success, ana that spirit Is
now manifest on the part Of the majority
OF those attending the services.
Slight showers IN the morning yestor-
day did not interfere with tho holding OF
services as announced and at noon II
cleared up
Aubrey Vandever held chalk talk
on the subject OF Missions" yesterday
afternoon az o'clock and the children
overjoyod at nice weather 20 attend ser.
vice hookod to the Tabernacle in good,y
numbers. The preaching service at
o'clock in charge OF the Rev J. NJ. Artor.
was also well attended
Evening Service Excellent.
AS the evening cume on the moon en-
deavored TO show her face and temptei
many from the surrounding country e
attend the meeting. The upper part OF th
Evening journal., 1906-08-04

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON-W was received
this morning of the death at Chefoo.
China, of Rear Admiral Charles J..
Train, commander-in-chief of the Ash
attic station of the United States Navy,
from Brights disease.
Los ANGELES-A warrant has been
issued for the arrest of T. Lyons, sales
agent for the Imperial Melon Growers
Association, for alleged theft. It is
chargSd that Lyons is missing and has
failed to render an accounting.
FORT DEFRANCE-Four strong
earthquakes were felt here to-day.
Great alarm is felt by the inhabitants.
as it is feared another eruption Of Mt.
Pelee is imminent. So far the volcano
has shown no signs of activity. Resi-
dents here are preparing to flee to
adjacent islands il the earthquakes
continue.
Congressman and Mrs. Mich
olas Longworth to-day sailed from
cherbourg for New York on the Ameri-
nj Line steamer st. Paul
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
DIED WHILE
PASTOR PRAYED
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, MethO-
dist Class Leader, Dies
at Ripe Old Age
speeIal 70 Nc EvenIng JournaI.

DOVER, Aug. Awhile. the congre-
cation of Wesley Church prayed last
night. Mrs. Sarah A. Cole, one of the
most remarkable church workers in
Delaware passed away. 20 Lord, we
thank Thee for her beautiful life. II
has done more than sermons" prayed
Pastor Barrett. in the Congregational
prayer leading. That minute Mrs. Cole
died.
She was born near Milford seventy
nine years ago. She married Nehe-
miah Cole, a farmer and business man,
whom she survived. She leaves two
sons, three daughters. fifteen grand
children and thirteen great-grandchil-
dren. She was a Methodist class lead
er and exhorter of great power, and it
was often said of her. Her religion
shines forth as the sun from her face" !"
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Thousands Of Snakes
GOT A RECOMMENDATION
interesting Document Given Young
Man Who Resigned From Railway.

Several days ago young man who had
been employed for the past seven and
half months on a local railway resigned
his position for the purpose OF accepting
another in Boston, Mass.
Believing that he woud like n recon-
mendation from the company he applied
for and got one. The substance OF It fol-
lows:
"6l5 a. m. report missed. Showed up at
1870 a. m. Three days at bottom Of the
list.
Marked up for run and did not show
up until 2l5 5ext day. one week al tho
bottom cf the list.
Reported for sitting down in car Did
not get up 70 give bell. Talk.
Reported for hauling young lady who
doesn't pay fare. Talking 10 her and not
attending 10 business Talk
The young conductor says he is going 10
have his recommendation" framed.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
ADDICKS WILL NOT
RUN FOR CONGRESS
Tells Chairman Sherman He
Wants Republicans to Win
in Delaware

John Edward Addicks was a caller at
Congressional Republican headquarters
in New York yesterday. and told Chair
man Sherman that he would not do
anything that would lead 10 the cleo
tion OF a Democratic congressman in
Delaware. Mr.. Addicks had announced
himself a congressional nominee. but
as his candidacy would have insured
the election of a Democrat. he has de-
cided to withdraw. Only one Republi-
can. therefore. viii appear on the Re
publican ticket for Congress. and his
election is a foregone conclusion.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
ONE YEAR FOR
HAYES BURTON

A fine Of 500 and costs and one
years Imprisonment was the sentence
meted out TO Hayes Benton, colored, in
City Court to-day. He brutally as
saulted Annie Irons, also colored,
early this morning, and as a result Of
the attack she was only able to appear
in court with assistance.
Benton knocked the woman down
with a vicious blow. and as a result Of
her fall she sustained a badly cut head.
She was taken to the Delaware Hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Young Peoples Services.

The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church will have charge
Of the church twilight services
this month. Tomorrow evening will
open a series of four meetings to be
held from to O'Clock. Miss Martha
NJ. Baugh viii be leader, and the topic
"That Heavenly city" Music viii be
furnished by the Bethany Male Quar-
tette.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
MiIitiamsn Doing Well.

Reports received from Mt. Gretna re-
garding the conduct and work of the
members comprising the provisional bat
talon representing Delaware in Camp
Roosevelt, are pleasing to all those in
terested in the National Guard of this
State. Adjutant-General i. Pusey Wicker
sham is delighted with the manner in
which the Delaware men have been con-
dueting themselves. He had intended 70
visit the camp but found business inter-
ests would make 1t inconvenient to so.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
.BRANDYWINE IS
RAGING TORRENT
At Rate of Twenty Miles an
Hour Water is Seethine and
Sureing to the Sea
BRIDGE STRUCTURE
CARRIED AWAY

With a roar resembling that Of Nj
agara Falls, the waters OF the Brandy
wine are rushing from the mountains
OF Pennsylvania to the sea in a tunul-
tuous race this morning at the rate OF
twenty miles an hour
Spring freshets are Of no unusual oc-
currences. but not within the past ten
years have the waters been known to
rise at such height as they are to-day
at this period OF the year. The rise
began early last evening, and by
o'clock to-day the water was three feet
above its ordinary level at the City
Water Works dam. aat the foot OF
Broome street.
BY noon II had raised five feet more.
and a torrent Of water eight feet IN
height came pouring over the dam. In
its mad rush the water overflOwed the
southerly banks OF the stream, and
/ poured In torrents into the city race.
The head-gates We're submerged and
immense logs and limbs of trees wash
ed over them. Just beyond the head
of the race are located a dancing pa
viiion and ice cream stand. The floors
Of these were flooded and it was neces-
sary for the proprietor OF the stand to
remove his wares to the hillside TO
avoid damages The swings in the
same locality were beneath water, and
"a dozen or more benches were sub
merged.
Bridge Carried Away
At the foot OF avn Buren street John
Kelley. contractor. is building a bridge
across the Brandywine for the Park
and Water Commissions. The case
ment beneath the water is composed
OF umbers Of yellow pine. each l2x12
placed crosswise and filled with tons
of stone. Upon the top OF this was a
temporary structure. which was used
lby the builders IN conveying material
10 the point where IL was needed The
entire structure was braced with four
lone-half inch steel cables. extending
from shore to shore.
When the waters came rushing
down. carrying with them huge roots
and trunks OF trees. two Of the cables
lpartcd under the strain and the entire
portion Of the structure gave way
and was swept down the stream. The
: loss entailed win be probably $500.
Thousands Of Snakes
With the onrushing waters. caused
, by the continuous rains. there were
4, lcarried down the stream thousands of
snakes toads and bugs Of all descrip-
tion. They swarmed over the banks OF
the creek and wriggled and writhed in
every direction. Hundreds Of men and
boys gathered upon the shore with
sticks and clubs and slaughtered the
reptiles At 1 o'clock the water was
still rising.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Thieves WERE
WHITE RIBBONERS

Thieves early this morning entered the
saloon of Henry Hinger. at Tenth and or
ange streets, but as far as can be learned
succeeded Ia getting only about 81 50 IN
nickles, which they abstracted from "A
chewing gum slot machine. The intruders
were evidently white-ribboners as no
whiskey was taken and as far as Mr..
Hinger knows. his only loss is the nlckles
taken from the slot machine.
Entrance was effected TO the saloon by
prying open window in the rear OF the
building. The slot machine was found in
the toilet where ii had been left after
being robbed Of IT'S contents.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Wll oo Mo- No. Meek.

On Tuesday next Edward Krause. OF
this city, will leave for a trip through
the West. and win attend the conven-
tion OF the National Aerie Of Eagles.
at Milwaukee. Mr.. Krause is a can
didate for grand worthy president OF
the order. and all indications point to
his election.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Io HoId Important Mee.Ina.

-Nt the home Of Harry Chadwick in Rose
Hill on Thursday evening there viii be
meeting Of the Republicans of New
Caste hundred and every Republican in
the hundred is urged 20 attend as business
of Importance win be brought up. the
meeting will convene at $50 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
DR.. Murray AZ inme-

DR.. w. l.. S. Murray has returned
home from Brandywine Summit
Camp. At Washington Heights Church
tomorrow morning the doctor win ad-
minister the Lords supper and preach
brief sermon in the evening.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04
Report Of vItaI statistIes.

The Board Of Health authorities re-
port 20 deaths II births and i6 mar
riages during the week. For the cor
responding period of last year. 2S
deaths, a. births and Is marriages were
recorded.
Evening journal., 1906-08-04

"a WEALTHY MAN WHO OBJ
TAlNS HIS WEALTH HONESTLY
AND USES 1T RIGHTLY, is A
GREAT BLESSING TO THE CON-
MUNlTY."
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14

such a privilege, nor upon any. other
street to which any serious objection
is made
ssThe council is only incidentally in
terested in how much the street rail-
way would be benefited by the en-
1argement of its freight carrying
rights but it is and should be greatly
concerned as to whether such a
change would be of material advant-
age to the commercial interests of the
community.
IN all large commercial centers.
there are local railways, known in
railroad parlance as switch lines:
these encircle the cities and serve the
cannot be reached by the through
lines
Representation has already been
made to the committee that the
woolen mills and the nursery business
of Oakland, also some industries in
North Topeka and other parts of the
city, are greatly in need of the service
that the street railway would be able
to give them
The report of the streets and. walks
committee viii be made to the council
tonight. The report will include plac-
ing the police regulation ordinance,
calling for a fine of from $50 to $500 for
every violation Of the franchise regard
ing the hauling Of freight other than
the hours specified in the franchise.
from L o'clock at midnight to 5 O'Clock
a m. on file and Will make a report
on the proposed amendment of the com
pany asking for no restriction whatever.
holding it over for further considera-
tion.
If you want to express your views on
this matter to your councilman who is
member of the streets and walks COM
mittee which has this matter in charge,
telephone, write or call personally on
the following councilmen: First ward
c. E Jordan; Second ward, c. K. Hol-
liday; Third ward, F. E. Nipps: Fourth
ward, G. w. Horn: Fifth ward, J. C.
Sinner Sixth ward, J. W. f Hughes
In lieu of any of these councilmen, call
upon any member of the council. your
expression will help decide the balance
and the council wants it.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14

there visiting her sons. Messrs. Nesbet
and George Allen. Those present TINS
afternoon a were Mrs. King, Mrs Mar
LETT. Mrs NJ M. Hale, Mrs. A ]. Ar
mold. Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs. john
ston Mrs. J. P Wilson. Mrs. Charles
FIevwood Mrs Arthur Small. mrs
suit. Mrs Charles Suit, Mrs. Beaudry-
Mr.. ]. F. Robertson and Miss Minnie
Bowlus were married Saturday evening
at s o'clock at the home of Mrs. DAVIS
1927 Central avenue The Rev. Mr.
Bentley was the officiating clergyman
The fire department was called out
this morning to 1917 Topeka avenue
where there was small fire caused Dy
tbe leakage of a crude oil stove. The
damage was slight
Guaranteed Elite granite ware. Pratt
Bros.
Prof waterbury, the long endurance
niano player. who tried to break his
record Of 271k hours OF continuous piano
playing Saturday at the Athletic rooms
was unable to do So he commenced
nlaying Friday evening at 3 O CLOCK ana
Dlaved continuously until 10 O'Clock sat
urday night
The Wendell family gave good con-
cert Saturday evening at the Rochester
school. the proceeds to be used for the
Rochester piano fund Every memper
Of the Wendell family played some mus
feaI instrument and the programme also
Included a recitation by Miss BERTHE
1I,,rsf piano solo, Mrs. Clarence Scott,
recitation Miss Grace Campdoras.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
FIGHT OVER A FEE.
Lively Time in District Court Among
Lawyers

W. w. Harvey and Judge John A
Martin had a duel in the Shawnee coun-
ty district court Saturday But the
fray was not with swords, pistols or
snowballs, but with words.
1t all came about in the case of w
5VV. Harvey against John G. Cooper for
$1,000 attorneys fees. Harvey was
Cooper's attorney in his sensa tional
fight for a separation from his WIFE
tried last December. A cross petition
with claim for $25 900 aHmony was
filed by his wife and a big contest last
ing Eve days, and two night sessions
resulted in the trial Cooper got the
divorce, and was let down easily on the
a1imony proposition, having to pay only
81 900 to his wife
Harvey asked for his attorney fees
and Cooper only gave him $lOO- So
Harvey sued him for $4,000 and the case
is being tried out today
Judge 2 T. Hazen and Governor A.
NJ Harvey are taking care Of the plain
tins side Judge John A Martin, Robt
Stone and D. H Branaman are COOper's s
lawyers.
Harvey was first put on the stand He
told about having put in about half Of
his time between the first visit Of
his client and the filing of the case. He
told of all his subsequent work. Ac-
cording to his testimony Cooper visited
him some $50 times He had to put in
strips under the doors adjoining neigh
boring offices because their occupants
complained that Cooper talked too loud
and disturbed them. He said that
Cooper was a very hard client to han
die and that the case was an extremely
difficult one
Then John Martin took the witness
Both are extremely we'll posted lawyers
and they had a battle for fair The ven
cradle ex-United States senator tried
every art to tangle up the witness. The
latter was quick at every turn and
when they finished honors were prac-
tically even They discussed everythiag
from Cooper's 15O visits, down through
all the legal aspects OF the case, the
facts, the work, and the charges Both
went to their corners satisfied
lot of lawyers are being called in
IS expert witnesses to testify concern
ing the propriety Of the charges. Har-
vey stated on the stand that he consid-
cred his services in the case worth So, 600
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
TRY TO Make IT UP.
Hungarian Government Disapproves
Criticism OF Germans.

Budapest, Hungary, May 14-Ohhcial
note has been taken of the unfriendly
comment of the Hungarian press on the
approaching visit of Emperor William
to Emperor Francis Joseph at Vienna
and both Premier Wekerle and Minister
of Commerce Francis Kossuth have
publicly discountenanced 1t. The pre-
mier took the opportunity Of an election
address at Bruesyar yesterday to de-
clare his conviction that sAustria-fIun-
gary wished to remain an equal factor
in the German alliance which not only
was a guarantee of peace, but was the
pillar of Austria-Hungary's foreign
He further declared that there was
absolutely no foundation for the ru-
rnors that Germany had in any way
interfered in the internal affairs of the
dual monarchy, rumors of which large
iy occasioned the present display Of
bitterness.
Kossuth expressed the opinion that
the comments in the papers did not ex-
press the real opinion Of Hungary,
Which thoroughly realized the desirable
ity Of the best relations with Germany.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14

Alexandria, May 14@The British
garrison of Alexandria consisting of
infantry and artillery with bands play
ing and colors flying marched through
the main streets Of the town today and
paraded on the big square. The OBJ
jeet of this military demonstration
was to reassure and impress the ma
tives who had been somewhat dis
turbed by the recent Pan -Islaimic
campaign launched by the supporters
of the Turkish action on the Sinai
peninsula.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
a. B. WHITING TAKEs ID.
VIII Accept Treasurership Of Salvation
Army Fund.

B. whiting has consented to ac-
cept the treasurership of the fund
which is being raised by the Salvation
army for its new building site at Fifth
and Quincy streets.
The Army must raise s.. 600 by July
as a payment on its site. The work Of
soliciting this amount viii be in charge
Of Mr. whiting and Ensign Ernest f.
Omann, Of the Army.
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
MINERS GET BETTER RATE.
Commissioner NeaiI Would Allow Them
8 Per Cent Advance.

Tamaqua. Pa. May Reconnaissance
Neail, who was appointed by the an
thracite strike commission to compute
the rate of wages for anthracite miners,
has notined the coal operators that the
miners will be paid 8 per cent on the
$3.50 basis for the month of May, the
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
Mills Store News
From The Carpet Department

THIRD FLOOR
16o yards good quality half-wool Ingram Carpet,
SOC yard.
600 yards best quality wool Ingram Carpet, reg
ular 75c value, for 65c yard
65 yards Tapestry Brussels Carpet, to close 55c a
yard.
16 Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x12 feet, for $3.50.
Wilton Velvet Rugs, 9x12 feet, $32.5O.
70 wool Smyrna Rugs, 3Ox60 inches, $15O each.
10 patterns Linoleum SOC yard.
I75 yards floor Oilcloth, 25c yard.
Window Shades Made and Hung
The Topeka state journal., 1906-05-14
RED HOT METAL FLIES.
Giant LadIe Bursts, Injuring Fifteen
Men In Chicago.

were injured. two of them fatally by
the bursting of a ladle holding so tons
Of molten METAL in the converting
mill of the Illinois Steel works at
South Chicago today