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Evening journal., 1907-02-19
John 3. NewkiIk, Of PhiIa-
deIphia Fails to Pay Bal
anCe Of Purchase Price
he MUST NOW
APPEAR IN COURT

Having failed to comply with the
order Of Judge Edward O.. Bradford in
the United States Circuit Court, John
b. Newkirk. of Philadelphia, who pur-
chased the plant OF the Diamond state
Steel Company at receivers sale on
December IS last, for S575.000. may lose
the first payment Of ten per cent OF the
purchase price. S57,5O0, and 1t may also
he necessary TO again offer the big
mills for sale.
At the time Aly. Newlxirk purchased
the plant he paid Unto the court S57, 500.
on January Is last, he asked that the
sale be confirmed and made absolute,
and that the receiver be directed TO
convey 10 him as purchaser, the prop
erty upon payment Of the balance Of
the purchase price in such manner as
the court should direct.
The court, on January 10, issued n
decree that Nowkirk should within
thirty days next pay into the court the
sum Of S5l750o, the unpaid balance Of
the purchase price. Provision was
made, however. that Newkirk should
have the right within the thirty days,
II he so desired. IN lieu Of making the
payment Of S5l7,50O. to pay into the
court not less than the sam Of Sl67500
and execute and file with the court a
bond in the sum OF 100000 as quaranty
that the balance would be paid.
Failed to Comply With Order
Since the order OF the court was filed
Newkirk has failed to pay any portion
Of the unpaid balance nor has he filed
the bond as ordered. In consequence
Of his failure 10 comply with the con-
ditious imposed by the court. Judge
Bradford to-day issued an order re-
qulring him to appear in court at II
O'Clock, February &c, to show cause
why the sum Of $5z5oo. the sum al
ready deposited with the court, should
not be forfeited, ana the sale OF the
plant set aside
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
DISAPPEARANCE
BATTLES POLICE

Much concern over the whereabouts
Of George Sperrle is manifested by his
friends. The police have failed 10 find
any trace of the man, and II Is thought
that he has left the city.
Sperrle is a we'll known German
American. and until recently conducted
a saloon in King street, above Fourth.
Since that time he has been living al
the Grand Union Hotel but he left
there on Wednesday last. and since
then nothing has been heard Of him.
The missing man has a large bank
account at the Equitable GUARANTEED
and Trust Company, and on Wsdnes-
day last drew $50 He was seen al
that time with a stranger and seemed
{ ODE in q jovial mood. a disposition
directly opposite TO what he has been
showing. For some tine he has mani
tested signs Of melancholia.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press
CLEVELAND, O.-All the prominen
contractors in the United States engaged
IN government work have combined, it is
said. to fight the federal eight-hour law.
Koninally thee ampaign viii be between
The government and the eight contractors
recently indicted here for alleged violation
Of the statute.
LAREDO. Texas-Telegrams from Mon-
terev Mexico. early to-day, told Of a
disastrous mine explosion which occurred
last night in the Ia Conquista Mine No.
q Of the Las Esperanza district in which
thirty miners are known to have lost their
lives. The dead may be increased to sew
enty-five when full details are received
CHIcAGO-A committee representing
several thousand traclSmen employed in
construction and repair work Of Western
railroads met yesterday and prepared
wage demands which include minimum
scale OF s. day for ordinary section
hands and SO month Tor the foreman
OF gangs"
An eight-hour workday also Is listed In
the requests which the tr3ckmen win
rnake upon the companies shortly.
,GAYHE ID. Martha's Vineyard,
1fass-Worn out and half frozen by
AAeir long battle with the wintry seas,
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
new OFFICERS
OF SOCIETY

The Historical Society OF Delaware
held Its annual meeting last night and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Charles B. Lore; vice-president,
Rt. Rev. Leighton Coleman; Manlovc
Hayes and Ebe w. Tunnel; recording
secretary, Willard Hall Porter; COR
responding secretary. Thomas +. Bay
ard; treasurer. William Bush; librar-
ian, Henry c. Conrad; historiographer,
Mark NJ. Cleaver; directors, DIT. John
p. Wales, William A. LaMotte. Judge
Ignatius c. Gr7lbb, Henry r. Dure and
John NJ. Rogers.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
SHOCKING TALES
TOLDON THE STAND
BY EVELYN TODAY
She Repeats Whites DeSCTip-
tiOn Of 'Pie-girr" Scene
and Hin:s at Events That
Followed Dinner
JEROME SEEMS TO
Be- LOSING GROUND

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1g.-Wlth the early
morning expectancy that they always
have the regular attendants were in their
places as soon as the court room doors
were opened to-day. The gossip about the
corridor centred about the proof OF in
sanity presented by the defense yesterday
and the general opinion seemed to be that
it was so compile that it will be difficult
TO shake it.
They will never make that jury believe
he is not crazy YET" said the big copper
at the foot of the main stairway as he
closed a discussion with judicial hnahty.
Jerome was in his place early.
The Jury arrived at 1870 and Delmas
was just in front Of them and he was pre-
ceded by DR.. Brittoh ID. Evans, looking
well satisfied with his experience Of yes
terday. Thaw entered and walked to his
seat.
EVELYN Identifies White Letters
Evelyn Nesblt Thaw to the stand
These words from Clerk Penny sent a
thrill through the room. Harry Thaw
turned and fastened his eyes on the door
Of the witness room and the eyes Of all
other spectators were with his.
Evelyn stepped through the doorway,
walked quickly around to the stand, and
with pale face. faced the courtroom with
a steady eye. She wore her same dress
with low broad giriish collar of white. A
broad dropping black hat was trimmed
with one bunch Of violets
Thaw seemed more nervous than he has
been since Evelyn told her story He kept
his eyes on her and his Lips twitched
Delmas began his examination of Evelyn
nv showing her a bundle of letters writ
len bv Stanford White, for Identification.
She took the letters one by one, looked
over them and said she recognized inc
writing as Whites. There We're envelopes
and other papers written by White On the
bundle. It took sometime to make the ex-
animation.
In an forty-two papers and letters were
handed to the girl wife and they became
exhibit No. . in the record of the defense.
The presentation OF the letters caused
nroat interest. Runors about the trial
room say they are notes written by White
70 EVELYN and that they win throw a
great light on the case if they are admit
ted. Some of them, Il is said. were written
after her marriage 70 Thaw.
After the idenuhcation Delmas began
the oral examination not Immediately re-
forring 70 the letters.
Delmas first asked Evelyn regarding
stories she had repeated to Thaw as COM
ing from May Mackenzie, her chum-
"Dld you ever state to Mr. Thaw about
1906 any conversation you had with May
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
FUNERAL RITES
FOR c. II. SASSE
Popular and Beloved Young
Man Laid at Rest in
RiVerVieW

This afternoon all that was Moral OF
Charles II. sasse. one Of the best be-
loved young men in Wilmington, was
borne to its last resting place at River
view cemetery after solemn funeral SER
vices had been held at his late home.
III East Fourth street. conducted by the
Revs. II. c. Baum and W. Z. stemmel, D..
d.. Deceased was a member of Washing
ton Lodge. No. !. A. +. and A. NJ; VIII
mington Lodge No. l, A. o. U. W.. the
a. o. a. NJ. and was a member and one
Of the founders Of the Wilmington BIZ
cycle Club.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
PHILADELPHIA ELECTION
Large Vote POlled Up Until II O'Clock
in MuniiepaI Fiaht.
BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
PHILADELPHIA Feb. 19.-At the
municipal election to-day a mayor. a
receiver Of taxes, six magistrates. sew
enty-nine councilmen and other minor
officers are being voted for. The
weather was fair and mild and in con-
sequence up to IL o'clock a eavy vote
was pol'ed.
The issue is closely drawn. aud b
one of reform against the regular Re.
publican organization, the Democrats
having endorsed the City Party's re-
form candidate, William Potter, for
mayor.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
BLOOD POISON
FOLLOWS SCRATCH

Rev Henry X. Miller. Of clayton is in
o very dangerous condition with a
wlthered arm ana It IS thought the mem-
Der will have to be amputated in order
70 save his life. a few days ago MT. MI
ler tore his hand on barbed wire fence
and applied some home remedies ana
thought no more about the wound. Later
blood poisoning developed and the arm
gradually lost an the flesh and now the
bone has begun TO decay. Mr.. Miller VII
be sent TO a hospital for an operation as
soon a. he Is able 10 make the trip.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
OPEN ELEVATED
IN TWO WEEK

authoritative announcement was made
to-day that the northbound p. b. and
w. elevated track through this city
will be opened for traffic in two ks,
provided weather conditions are favor
able. To this end the railroad COM
pany has a large force Of men at work
putting the northbound track In con-
dition and completing other work that
remains to be. done on several overhead
bridges. When the northbound track
is used the island platforms at the
French street station will be used until
the south side of the station is COM
pleted.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
New Industry for New onstIe

Papers Of the saxo-A American En-,
broidery Company, a nem Industry foi
New Castle. were recorded at the Of
flee of Recorder of Deeds II. II. Bill
lany yesterday. The concern was in
corporated at Dover on Saturday. and
the incorporators are Gustav Schubert
and Arnold stern. OF New York city
and James C. shaw. of New Castle
The capital stock is S250O00.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

William J. Kehley, a well-isnown con.
ductor and Mrs. Mary c. Reed. both Of
this city, were married at the parsonage
OF Harrison Street A. y. Church on Jam
uary S by the Rev. G. b. Wyatt. Mrs.
Reed was attended by her son and
daughter, Brandon C. and Miss Elva r..
Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley are now living
at 80 South Broome street.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
PRIVATE PHONES
FOR THE PENNSY

The Pennsylvania Railroad viii
spend about $4,000 for the installation
o IA telephone system between VIII
mimgton and Washington to facilitate
the handling of freight. especially the
perishable kind.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19

GET To- DAYS 5 O'CLOCK EXTRA
EVENING JOURNAL. IT WILL. CON-
TAIN THE COMPLETE AFTER
NOON TESTIMONY m THE FA-
NOUS THAW TRIAL.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
Thrown Erom TroIley car.

Paul McKenna. Of No. COS North
Harrison s,Eeet. was thrown from ear
No 10. of the Wilmington City Ran-
way Company. at Eighth and Adams
streets to-day and was painfully hurt
He was removed to his home.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19
NAY AGAIN SELL
BIG STEEL PLANT
DROPPED DEAD
ON THE STREET

William George colored. aged l6 years.
dropped dead on the sidewalk at French
street and Spring alley yesterday after.
noon. lie had been sleeping az the Merritt
House although not employed there The
body was removed 70 the morguo in pa
troll wagon
Evening journal., 1907-02-19

CIT TO DAYS 5 O'CLOCK EXTRA
EVENING JOURNAL. IT WILL CON-
TAIN THE COMPLETE AFTER
moon TESTIMONY IN THE "a
IMous THAW TRIAL
Evening journal., 1907-02-19

WEATHER.
RAIN TONIGHT.
FAIR AND COLDER WEDNESDAY.
Noon temperature, 35 degrees.
Evening journal., 1907-02-19

sGAYHE ID. Martha's Vineyard,
1fzss-Worn out and half frozen by
Aheir long battle with the wntry seas,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Yann-Owens taarfiase.

At ten O'Clock Wednesday morning,
the 25th inst, Mr. r. w. Vann was
married 70 Miss Annie Nj. Owens, at
the residence Of the brides parents
near Lake Jackson. A large number
Of friends were invited to be present
az the ceremony, and afterwards to
partake of the wedding breakfast which
was served before the newly married
couple left for TALLAHASSEE. where they
spent few hours, enroute TO James
town, Va.
The house was prettily decorated
with ferns, Florida smilax and roses.
and the brides presents were numer-
GUS and well selected.
Mr.. Vann is a successful tobacco
planter Of the Lake jackson district,
and his bride has been one of Leon coun-
TVS talented teachers. Upon their re-
turn home, Mr.. and Mrs. Vann will
continue to reside near the lake.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Saved Her Sons Life.

The happiest mother in the little
town of Ava, Mo-. is Mrs. S. Rupee.
She writes: Zone year ago my son
was down with such serious lung
trouble that our physician was unable
% help HIM; when, by our druggists
advice, ! began giving him DR.. King s
New Discovery, and soon noticed i'm
Kings New Discovery saved his life. Z"
Guaranteed best cough and cold cure by
all druggists soc and Sl.O0. Trial
bottle free
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
FOx Chase AM civ.

Early yesterday morning there was
quite commotion among Mrs. j. M.
Forbes chickens, and an investigation
as TO the cause showed fox to have a
number of them in one corner of the
yard playing with theh apparently.
A pistol shot at his foxship made him
take to the weeds on the Afford lot on
Clinton street, and Mr. Chas. A. Cay
and Mr.. Glover Johnston was soon on
the spot with five of their fox hounds,
and fun and excitement soon began in
dead earnest, for the pleasing sound TO
sportsmen of the good dogs yelps soon
brought Clinton street residents to the
scene of action. Soon the dogs had
Mr.. Fox on the jump and run, and he
crossed McCarty street and went under
a colored woman's house, where the
dogs killed him. Mr.. Glover Johnston $
horse in making quick turn fell, horse
and rider striking In heap Mr.. John
ston was badly bruised and had an
ankle sprained, but was not seriously
hurt. The writer cut off and sent the
trophy to him. Mr.. Cay and his friends
often chase foxes, and the one caught
yesterday makes the fifth under the
same number of chases. The city fox
that was killed is one that has been
kept for awhile at Mr.. Blanks photo
graph gallery, and has gone on his last
chicken fOraging expedition.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
A Now wonder.

Under the caption, IAN Acquisition to
Wonder, " the Wonder Mining News,
published at Wonder, New, in the heart
Of one of the richest of the new gold
mining fields recently opened, says:
''To conduct a campaign for a vol
uIne of business large enough to enable
us to make of the Wonder Mining News
a mining newspaper second to none in
this country, Mr.. Fred W. Kettle has
come to Wonder to take charge of the
business department of the paper. Mr..
Kettle has had a wide and successful
newspaper experience in the east, and
is an acquisition not only to the Won
der Mining News, but also to the Won
der district
We congratulate that paper on Sc
curing the services of so capable a
newspaper man as Mr.. Kettle, whose
work the Times-Unlon has highly APP
preciated. Mr.. Kettle has been success
lively in charge of the st. Augugtine
bureau and legislative reporter at Tai
lahassee for this paper and more recent
" has been secretary to the president
of the Florida Female College at ITALIA
.hassee, a state institution Times I'm
ion,
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Blind TIGERS Again.

Chief of Police Langston and his dep
uties had several cases of Blind Tiger
violators ofNlaw up before Mayor McIn-
tOsh again Tuesday and one pistol to-
ter" While they are among the slyest
animals that roam in this neck OF the
woods, and it Is very hard indeed to
get witnesses TO testify truthfully al
ways to convict them, the city officers
sometimes get them dead to rights.
Isaac Palmer was fined $3.50, or 60
days on streets, and appealed his case
10 the circuit court under bond of
81, 900, which he gave Thomas Nixon,
$3.50, or go days on the streets. He is
at work. Richard Wells, $3.50, or 60
days on streets. He is at work
A case against Ed. Walker was noll
pressed.
John Robson, for carrying concealed
weapons, was fined $50 and costs.
which he paid.
The city officials are on the watch for
the Tigers and occasionally run 'em in.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
ARTICLE H.

The general nature Of the business Ia be trans.
acted shall be the growing, buying. packing, man.
ufacturing, selling and handling Of leaf tobacco OF
all kinds. and other agricultural products; to buy
sell, own hold. lease rent and improve farms and
other real estate and. 10 mortgage and cucumber
the same, and to take mortgages 60 build main
tain and operate warehouses and packing houses
for curing, handling and preparing Tor markoi
leaf tobacco. and all other farm products 90 own
and operate saw mills. grst mills and cotton gins.
and TO buy and sell timber. timber lands and tuni
Der 10 raise buy and sell horses. uuies. cattle.
hogs and all kinds Of live stock JD opernir dairy
farms and poultry farms, and o. Do = rfurrai
merchandise business, and a. make asitauos,r tr,
tobacco and other crops Erovins aasi d be
and generally Ca buy and cell aii ard ever
acter OF property. real and Iernsnal. ant q.
In any and all kinds Of busincaa that n-ny
dent to or connected with nscraaarE
carrying out Of the objects 0f this cufflafaf u
shall have, use and enjoy ail TIE Fiahts. I-frrfH
md privileges granted 20 corporations t,f nftaft
by the general corporation lave q the stats ~
Florida.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Larae FIorida Land Sale.

A dispatch Of the oath, from Atlanta,
gives out the following
j, p. Williams, of Savannah, Presi-
dent of the j. p Williams Land Co., of
Tallahassee, Fla, and of the Georgia,
Florida and Alabama Railroad Com
pany. who has been in Atlanta under
treatment of physicians for some weeks,
gave out the information yesterday
that the land company, of which he Is
president, has just sold to New York
syndicate. headed by a man named
Pope, 40, 900 acres of timber land in
Southern Florida for $500, 600. 1t was
practically cash transaction.
The purchasers will develop the tur-
pentine and timber resources on the
land.
Mr.. Williams. VINO has been suffering
from a nervous complaint, is much i'm.
proved. He is at the residence of G..
K. Aver, 81 Myrtle street.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
All wish MIN Wen.

The hearts OF all Fioridiaus are warm
in their love for William D. Bloxham
and 90 out 20 him in distant Virginia n
most earnest congratulations and well
wishes for theifuture lie has taken
to himself Mrs. Gertrude M. Norvell,
of Dallas, Texas, to be helpTneet. the
marriage having been solemnized at
Salem. Virginia. on September 10, at
which place It Is said the newly welded
couple will spend the fall months.
There Is probably no citizen of Flor
ida who stands so high In the esteem Of
the p>~ple Of the State as ex. Governor
Bioxham. Twice has he served Florida
as it's chief executive and each term OF
his tenure Of Office was marked by
healthful economic conditions, due to
his individual efforts, that redounded To
the good of the commonwealth and
raised its reputation in the sisterhood
Of States.
Although " years old Mr.. Bloxham
does not show his age. He 10 physl-
cally active and his mentality is as acute
and strong as when he was the leader
Ia political struggles of bis State.
Above all, his heart is young, and still
beats with the benevolence that ever
dictated his conduct toward his fellow
men and served as load-star to draw
to himself the affection of all his asso-
eiates.
The Tribune will be joined by host
of admirers and friends 10 giving three
cheers for the bride and groom and
wishing them many years of mutual
devotion and unallOyed happiness.
Tampa Tribune.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WELT

Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Rheuma-
tism, Govt, Gravel, Dropsy, lnflama-
ton of the Bladder Bad Blood and
Nervous Troubles caused by sick Kid
neys,
The Tallahassee Drug Store. the we'll
known druggist Of Tallahassee, knows
by experience that HINDIPO will cure
all forms of Kidney and Nervous trou-
bles, and will guarantee it in all cases.
Can't you afford 10 try il at their
risk? 1t costs you nothing if it don't do
the work.
Sent by mail 20 any address, prepaid,
on receipt Of 80 cents. Six boxes, 81. go
Under a positive guarantee No. 8
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
They Went Fishing.

Rev. w. II. Zeigler, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, Rev. j. Il Pruett.
pastor Of the Brptist church. and Pro-
fessor Arthur Williams. Of the College
for Women, have been on a recent FISH
ing trip 20 st. Marks. There also went a
fourth member of the party, unlimited
and invisible, whose presence was felt,
not seen. In reporting this trip, the
Professor failed TO name this person
age, but gave the impression that he
was fond of good company. and might
be identical with the celebrity who Is
said 20 be learned in the Scriptures
At any rate, he showed the tendency
usually evineed by that uncomfortable
one 10 throw al available obstacles In
in the way Of the good. and sent home
a party Of disappointed and crestfallen
sportameD, without even catfish 20
reehristen Spanish Mackerei
~~---~.-----~-~-~~~-~-~~~y~s
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Notice b Property OWnars.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ City COuncii Of the City OF Tallahassee. Flor
ida, will meet az the Council Chamber. City Hal.
City pf Tailahassea, Florida. Thursday, Octo-
Der 10th. A. D. 1901. at 100 O'clock .. NJ for the
purpose Of hearing complaints md receiving tes-
tiinohy az 20 the value OF any property, real or
personal. a. fixed by the city Assessor % taxef
and Of perfscting. reviewing and equaliEing the
assessment
Any person. Arm. association Or corporation de-
string 20 appear before the City Council upon mat.
tors herein specified viii govern themselves a..
cOfdinRiy.
A. H. Wu.LIAMs
City Clerk. City 81 Tallahassee.
b. direction Of ths City Council Tallahassee,
Florida. September 18th. A. u. 1901. SOFT.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Worked LiKa 3 Charm.

DIR. d. N. Walker, editor of that
spicy journal, the Enterprise, Louisa,
Va, says: IL ran nail In my foot last
week and at once applied Bucklen's
Arnica Salye. No inflammation fol-
lowed; the salve simply healed the
wonud." Heals every sore, burn and
skin disease. Guaranteed at all drug
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-09-27
Letter TO w. o. Ames.
TALLAHASSEE. AZ

Dear Sir: Such experiences as this
are occurring all over the country.
Judge /. ID. Fairchild owns, two hous.
es, exactly alike, in Lufkin, Texas, j.
M. TorBence painted both houses, one
Devoe, l5a gallons; the other with an
other paint sold at same price; 25 gal
Ions. That 25 gallon paint is weak aid
Is per cent. whiting; that's why it took
81 gallons more.
You can learn for nothing what he
had to pay for.
Yours truly
81 F w DEVoE e. Co
p. S.-Gilmore & Davis Co. sells our
paint. .
The Madison New Enterprise gives
out gentle reminder, as follows /:
"Say, neighbor, we have just compile
ted another year of labor in your be-
half, and il altogether convenient we
would appreciate il If you will go down
into your jeans and fish up that little
dollar you owe US and send It around.
We can use quite number Of the shin
ing simoleons If we. can only get them
into our possession. Come on, now /.
don't be bashful."
Tired mothers, worn cut by the peev-
ish, cross baby. have found CascaSweet
boon and blessing. Caseaswset IS
for babies and children, and is espe-
cially good for the ills so common IN
hot weather. Look for the ingredients
printed on the bottle. Contains no
harmful drugs. Sold by alIdruggists. .
Rev Ira S. Patterson, of TaIlahas-
see. was in town This morning. on his
way TO Sutherland with q few young
.taiSr.la xtyi,o vrtll entar tho Southern
College there Miss Craver, Of Suth-
f0r short while on her way 20 Talla-
Aense6. where she enters the Florida
alle College. iye Oak Democrat