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Evening journal., 1907-09-10
SPIRITS QUIET
IN COURT ROOM
By THE JouRNAL's Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
BROOKLYN. Sept. 10-There was
nothing doing IN the lire Of producing
Little Bright Eyes. Red Light, Ana
maka. or any other of the high class
inhabitants Of the spirit world In the
Supreme Court here to-day. When
May Scannell Pepper-Vanderblit, new
wife of the aged Brooklyn lumber
merchant. whose children are desirous
of having him declared incompetent
to manage his fortune of St25,00O Fri
day. she had intimated that she might
yet give a demonstration in the court
room for the benefit Of the commission
and the sheriffs jury that is investi e
eating her husbands sanity. Conse-
quently the court room was packed
when the tall blond medium took the
stand today But Mrs Pepper-Vander-
bilt did not deliver the goods" In
stead she explained 70 the attorneys
for her husbands daughters that court
room was no place tor spirit come
municatiOn. and although several tests
were suggested TO her. she maintained
her attitude and was upheld BY the
commission.
The star witness Of the hearing was
q trifle late in putting in appearance
but when she did sweep into the court
room she had all the spectators on tho
uui vive. Dressed i'm a stunning cos
tune of blue. trimmed with blue and
white. and with the latest in pot lid
hats. draped with sweeping ostrich
plumes. adorning her blonde hair. the
whole setting off her decidedly plump
figure to advantage.
TO the attorneys for old Vanderbilt
Mrs. Pepper Vanderbilt again related
the circumstances OF her meeting will
to pat off her marrying, as it would
to put off her marrying .as it would
interfere with her life work, and onlS
succumbed TO his opportunities as he
agreed to continue her career" and
also, she naively insisted. because "shC
loved him." There was very little new
and nothing sensational was brought
out during the first couple Of hours OF
to-days hearing.
She emphatically declared that sh
never visited his bedroom before mar
riage. She said that she kissed a membe
of the church at the New Years nigh
celebration AZ our church. That was
Joyous occasion and celebration and sew
eral Of the members kissed me as thei
pastor. but there was nothing wrong in d
Great stress has been placed on my hus
band deciding certain property to me. ]
he wants IT, or IL you gentlemen desire
fhere she smiled sweetiy) am ready an
even willing to deed the property bac
to him again."
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
$40 CARDS In
BRINTONpS LOT
Flowers, Fruits and VeQeta-
bleS Also Among His
Birthday Gifts

Twenty-nine souvenir postal cards
came to Amos c. Brinton. the vcner-
able custodian Of the New CasHe
county law library, this morning, this
morning increasing the number to 500
Yesterdays malls brought Mr. Brin-
ton 2S4 cards
1T will take me all winter to ciassi-
fy the cards. said MIR. Bunton this
morning "Thoy are coming In every
day and l ann now wondering IL the
shower viii ever cease. The views are
a most interesting study and l doubt
If amy other man la the state has as
varied collection of cards.
Although Mr. Brinton did not desire
flowers. fruits or vegetables as birth
day gifts this year, they came to him
nevertheless. On Sunday fruits and
flowers la abundance were left at his
home and yesterday morning "a basket
of potatoes. to which was attached q
souvenir card, was received The bas-
ket was afturward made use OF as a
receptacle for the cords.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
CHECK REFUSED,
THIS MAN FLED

A well-dressed man entered the sa-
loon Of Edward Lynch, at Eleventh
and Wilson streets. last night ana or
dered a glass OF soda. Offering in pay
mcnt check for 500, drawn on the
Security Trust and safe Deposit Com
nany.
81 can't accept that check" remarked
Mr. Lynch.
why I'm surprised" said IN,
stranger That's tho first time l evei
had my Geek turned down.
with an injured air he turned to.
ward the door as IL to leave. Lyncl
reminded hi mthat he had not paid foi
the soda water whereupon the mar
darted from the saloon and ran down
Eleventh street. He was pursued some
distance, but escaped.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
BUNCH OF ODD HAPPENINGS

Miss Olga Olson OF Noux City, Iowa.
went to a circus wearing patent leath-
er pumps During the show a thief
sitting behind her suddenly ierked her
shoes Off and escaped. and the young
woman was compelled to walk home
in her stockings.
A Kansas newspaper says that a
poultice of mashed onions and salt has
stopped the swelling caused by a rat
tlesnalSe bite
A physician Of Dos Moines received
a hurry call 10 a neighbours house and
found that he was wanted to set a
broken leg Of canary bird. The job
was tone, and the bird will hop as
well as before.
a gray mule lay down on a railroad
track near Kansas city and kicked
at everybody who came near A pas.
senger train was DELAYED nearly AN
hour until the animal could be hoistod
Off che track.
"a man IS drunk when he hasn't
anv more sense than 20 swear at a
policeman" is the definition officer
Downs gave Judge Sims in a polic7
court in Kansas City.
There - an escort bnreau" In Chi
cavo whore "A man. Crossed for any
occasion. NAV he hired for 81 an hour
as an attendant for anybody or for a
partv
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
MANY SEEKING
NAVY SERVICE

Captain Groghan Of the gunboat
Wasp who Is In charge OF the recruit
ing Office, opened in the Federal build
ing accepted six young men for en-
iistment yesterday Many more ap-
plicants appeared at the Office. but they
were unable to meet the regid physical
examination made BY Surgeon Heines.
Captain croshan explains what the
naval enlistment means to the young
men and no attempt is made to de-
ceive them by alluring and rosily-
painted stories of what the service
means.
There were many applicants for ex-
animation this morning. and the ohi-
GERS are gfatihed at the interest mani
Tested Ia this city.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
WESTERN UNION
PRAISES ITS
MANAGERS

NEW YORK, Sept. 1O.-At the meet
ing of the executive committee of the
Western Union Telegraph Company to-
day the following resolution was unan-
imuusly adopted:
Resolved. That the executive COM
mittee of the Western Union Telegraph
Company on behalf of the company
hereby place on record its hearty APP
probation of the course which the
president and officers of the company
have pursued In connection with the
late strike Of operators and c0ngratu-
late them upon their success In main
tanning the integrity of the service
under the control and direction of those
rightfully charged with the respon-
sibility"
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
WELLMAN GIVES
UP PROPOSED
DASH FOR POLE

NEW YORK. Sept. 1O.--scientists
here are greatly disappointed at the
news today from Spitzbergen, Norway,
saying Walter Welman has abandoned
his prospective dash to the pole for
this year. Wellman contemplated a
balloon dash last year but was forced
to postpone the attempt because of un-
favorable conditions. According to the
despatch some OF the scientists with
Wellman are also disgusted. They are
reported to have informed him that
after waiting two years in vain they
no longer consider themselves bound
TO him.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
Commercial Markets

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 1o.-FEED was
in small supply and firm with a good in
qulry. We quote.
on spot. winter bran. In bulk at s270Oa
q 5O and spring, in sacks, S2lO0a 2I5o.
BAIED HAY AND STHAW-Demard
was fair and the market ruled steady
with moderate offerings OF desirable stock.
New Timothy Hay-No. ], large bales.
s1S5Oa1g; No 1, small bales. SlSa1S50; No
D small bales. Si6a165l; No. 3, Si4ai5: no
grade Si0als. Glover Mixed Hay--No.
siGal65O: No s14ai5. Atraw-No. /.
straight rye. Si2; No. g straight rye 81.
EGGS Desirable fresh stock was scarce
and wanted but medium and poor eggs
were plentiful and dun. We quote:
Nearby. first In free cases, 25c; nearby
current receipts. In returnable cases. a5e;
Western frsts 2ic; Southern. i9a21c
GREEN FRUITS AND NFGEfARtfS
Huckleberries, Jersey per quart, Sa9c:
watermelons. Southern. per car. N5alb0;
peaches, Del and Md, per crate s2a3;
neaches, delaware and Maryland. per 5-S-
bushel basket. 81 23ali1t cantelouprs,
Colorado Rock Ford, per standard crate,
Sf.O0a1 10; canteloupes. Colorado. Rocky
Ford per pony crate. 75caSl.00; p,ums. n.
" per S-lb basket, blue. Gin25c; pears
Del and Md. Bartlett. per 5-s-bushel has-
ket 75caSi %: pears, Del and Nd Seckol
per 5-S-bushel basket 1lca&.25i pears other
varieties, per 5-S-bushel basket f0a75c;
grapes. Del, Md, Concord. per S-basket
carrier. Sio0a125; oranges, Cal. per box.
S350aG50: lemons per box. SO 75a450: grape
fruit California, per crate. S30las500; Je--
spy White Potatoes. prime. per basket
22a35c culls. per basket 1baiTc; sweet
Potatoes Jersey. prime. per basket 75a
soc; sweet potatoes. Jersey. culls. per blf-
ket 35a45c; sweet potatoes, Eastern Shore
Va No. I per barrel s255oa2 n, sweet
notatoes. Eastern Shore, Va. No ?. re~
barrel 81 00a110 onions. Del, Md. and
Va. ner bushet basket 60a75c.
LIVE POULTRY Fowls choice. l4q14Nc
fowls. medium grades. iaa12hc: old ro1st-
ers 1fa12c: spring chickens. as to uuallty,
l4a1fc: ducks 12a12hc.
DRESSED pOUtTRy-t killed
fowls. choice. 15c. fair 20 rnod, 1ia14iscs
old roosters, dry picked. inMc; roasting
chickens nearby choice. 17c
foSsna nc. ttss*ssssssihs saesl'shr dshrdlucf
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
PENCADER ROAD FINISHED

The Pencader hundred road. leading
from Newark station to the town
limits. has been fineshed by Dawson
and Davis. the contractors, and the
Levy Court is inspecting the highway
this afternoon.
The road is tho first one TO be built
under the provisions OF the new road
law. Should its construction be satis-
factory 10 the court the highway viii
be accepted this afternoon and the
contractors released.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
FALL DOWN STAIRS
KILLS WOMAN
Aged Mrs. Annie NswkiTk
SustainS Fractured Skull
and Dies

Falling downstairs at her home, No
905 elm street, at about o o'clock last
night, Mrs Annie Newlxirk died from
the effects of the accident two hours
later. DR.. James A. Draper and am
other physician did all in their power
to save the unfortunate womans life
but she had sustained a bad fracture
of the skull and nothing could be done
for her.
Mrs. Newkirk was 7S years Of age
and is survived b va family of several
children ana her husband.
She evidently tripped on the carpet
on the stairway and fell from the tor
10 the bottom with considerable force
When picked up she was unconscious.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
SAT- IN BATH ROOM CHAIR
AND SHOT HIMSELF

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 1O.-George
Meyers. "A years old. OF Shrewsbury
Pa, an inmate Of the Harrison Me-
mortal Home. connected with the Epis-
copal Hospital. last night committed
suicide by shooting himself In the
bath room of the institution. The shot
was heard by Albert Goodall, another
inmate. who called an orderly and
Meyers was found sitting in a chair in
the bath room with bullet hole In his
right temple. Death had been instan-
saneous.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
TROUBLE OVER
SOUVENIR CARDS

Much trouble is being experienced by
the post Office authorities because OF
The practice of persons in sending sou-
venir postal cards through the mails
enclosed In thin envelopes with one
corner torn out to expose the stamp.
The stamp must be placed on the en-
volope and not on the card, no matter
If that part OF the envelope which
covers the stamp is removed.
@ nall such cards received at IN,
post Office a two-cent stamp is col
lected In some cities the cards arc
held up altogether and not sent through
the malls al all
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
ROAD REPAIRS
ARE UNDER WAY

County Engineer Wilson reports that
road repair work throughout the county
is well Under way and that all the
highways will be in fairly good condi-
tion before winter
In every hundred of the county work.
men are now repairing culverts, dig
ging trenches and levelling the roads
and when the work is finished the high
ways will be in better condition than
ever.
Although the county had trouble at
first in getting men to work on the
roads. there no longer exists scar
city Of help
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
BlSHOPOF LONDON
TO VISIT u. S.

OTTAWA. Ont. Sept l0-The Right
Rev Arthur Foley Wilmington In-
gram. Lord Bishop of London. arrived
here to-day from Quebec. and after a
visit with Viceroy Lord Grey will go
TO the United States. He will attend
the three hundredth anniversary OF
the establishment of the English
church on this continent. which viii be
held at the jamestown Exposition.
Later he will attend the general con-
ference Of the Episcopal church, at
Richmond. Va. and then will occupy n
house leased for him by J. pierpont
Morgan.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
MANY WILL
ATTEND RACES

It is probable that a number OF VIII
mington horsemen will attend the
Inter-City races. which viii he held at
Belmont tomorrow afternoon, and in
which several local horses are en-
tered. Through connections can be
made In Philadelphia for Narbeth by
taking the 1920 D. m. train from
French street station. The carding of
the events show that although VIII
mington horses are entered against
some fast Philadelphia goers, that they
have not been outclassed
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
PASS LAW AGAINST
FLIRTING AND PEANUTS.

ilGiiMOIiH, s. ID. Sept 10.-Mayor
Mcdonald has just approved an ordi-
nance passed by the Town Council pro-
hibiting flirting in public places.
Flirting is made misdcmeanor by
the ordinance and is punishable by a
fine
The ordinance also prohibits young
people from lettering on the steps Of
churches or other public buildings or
In the doorway of any store for the
purpose of talking and eating candy
and peanuts"
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
MUST JOIN FARMERs
ORDER Or BE KILLED.

HOPKINsvILLE Ky, Sept 1O.-A
hundred masked riders surrounded the
home of A. ]. Lad, a Christian county
farmer and fired more than 100 bullets
into the bed rooms in'which Mrs. Ladd
and children were hiding after Ladd
had been called to the door.
Ladd was taken TO the tobacco barn
and told that IT would be burned If he
failed to join the association. The
farms OF j. NJ Grove and Oscar Smiley
were also attacked Their tobacco
plants were destroyed and the owners
were warned to join the association.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
WRECK or LOS
ANGELES LIMITED

SAN BERNARDINO. Cl. Sept, io.-Thc
east-bound Los Angeles Limited Of the
salt Lake road, which loft Los Angeles
yesterday. has been ditched one mile north
of Cottonwood station. nine miles of
Barstow. The entire train was deraied
ana went over ON its slide. The Observation
car in the rear rolling completely oNer'
Three persons were slightly Injured.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
JUDGE {. {. STANTTN TO
ADDRESS MERCHANTS

The Mercantile Association at its
meeting on Thursday night In the
Board OF Trade rooms win be address
ed by udge Elmer L. stanton of Al
bany. n. y, on the plans and advan-
tages OF closer association. Judge stan
ton has made study of the subject and
Il is desired that not only the three
hundred members of the association but
all persons interested shall attend TO
hear the address
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
COUNTY RICH;
PAYS OFF BONDS

It was disclosed at this mornings sos
sion Of the Levy Court that the county
has just redeemed bonds aggresatlug $780,
900. The bonds were divided as follows
Washington street bridge. siOooo Trus'
tees Of the Poor, $4,000 floating debt No
2. $1,000
Although this large payment Of county
funds was made az a tme when cuun.
~ taxes were not being received ga large
amounts. the disbursement has not mad
any particularly noticeable drain on th'
treasury and routine bills are being nai'
as usual
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
WATER BOARD
ADOPT METER RULES

The Board of Water Commissioners
have adopted rules for the regulation
of water meters. something which the
department has not had. These rules
it is believed viii avoid much trouble
that has arisen heretofore.
The new rules give The Water De-
partment supervision over and access
to water meters at all reasonable
times. A penalty of IS IS provided in
cases Of persons tanipering with or
disturbing meters.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
BUILDING ANOTHER ROAD

The work OF building a new road be-
tween Chrstlana and Stanton distance
or two miles was started to-day by Theo-
bold Harsch. The contract was AWARDED
to Mr. Harsch last week. since which
time he has had much material placed
along the route OF the new road. MT
Harsch hopes 20 have the road finished in
about two months.
1t is very much desired by the people
Of that vicinity.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
ksrmIt Roo.svnlt psparts.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Reports that
Kermit Roosevelt was lost in Chicago
last night were set at rest today when
it was announced from the home Of
President Marvin Hughitt. of the
Northwestern Railroad with whose son
young Roosevelt spent yesterday after
noon that the Presidents son left last
night for the east
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
CONTRACTOR HAD ROLL
OF $1,000 WHEN HE DISAPPEARED

CHICAGO. Sept 1O.-George s. stoh.
wealthy contractor ana real estate
man. who left his home at Whiting,
Ind. August "a, to come to Chicago on
business. has not been seen by rela-
tives or friends since. When he left
home Stcli had nearly 5000 which he
had collected that morning at Gary
Ind. where he is carrying out several
large construction contracts.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
MASTER FILES REPORT

Chancellor Nicholson this morning
received q report from Daniel o. Hast
ings. master in the matter of the
Guardian Saving and Loan Associa-
tion and ordered IL withheld until
October Exceptions TO the account
must be filed with the clerk Of the
court before october 1.
The court win be in session to-mor-
INV mn
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
Condition Of Corn.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1O.-The esti-
mated condition of the grain crops was
announced today by the crop reporting
board Of the Department of Agriculture
as follows;
Corn condition on Seutember 1, was
500 as compared with S2.S last month.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
Injured While at Work.

John Wood, Of No. 502 Pine street. a
car builder employed by the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company. at Todd's
cut. while attempting to shave a board
yesterday with hatchet sent the blade
into the left hand. He was brought
to this city and the wound dressed.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
TANK ON A LAUNCH
ExPLoDEs, FOUR DROWNED

SAGINAW. Mich, Sept. iO.-Four
persons were drowned in the Saginaw
river when a gasoline tank exploded In
a power launch in which they were
taking a ride. 1t is thought that the
tank caught fire from one of the boats
signal lights.
The explosion blew the engine from
the boat and set fire to the launch.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
BRITT MAY HAVE TO
RETIRE FROM RING
BY rHh JOURNALS Special wire.

SAN FRANCISCO, sept. 10-Jimmy,
Britt lt was stated this afternoon. VII
. be forced TO retire from the ring per-
manently. The injury to his arm is such
that It viii probably balk any ambition he
may have to ever try again for light
weight honors.
Cans victory will yield him about ST.
900 besides what he bet on his own
chances. 1t is said that he staked all the
money he had on his own chances
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
DEFALcATloN IN
SYRACUSE CITY TREASURY

SYRACUSE. H. ". Sept 10.-A firm
of New York accountants which has
been examining the books of the city
Treasurers Office, has filed a preimi-
nary report with the Mayor. showing
.deiacations amounting to $39.9l5 in the
period from 1883 TO 1894. The books
from 1885 60 the present time are not
being examined
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
,lnspeotor German Moves Here.

Inspector German, who has charge
of the Pennsylvania Railroad police
and who is located in this city today
moved his family from Pittsburg to
Wilmington. lie has rented a house
near Second and Rodney streets and
took possession this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
TWO in HOSPITAL,
VICTIMS OF ACCIDENTS

As result Of accidents to-day two pa
Gents were admitted to the Delaware Hos
ritai. They were George MccanertN a
No. 100 Poplar street, who ran a needle
IN his foot. and John p. Roagen boy Of
Groenhnl avenue who had the tips Of The
fingers OF one OF his hands cut or at th'
Pusey and Jones plant
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
niuidand Enr w u

NEW YORK. Sept 1O.-fn the face
.of the strike of the telegraphers the
executive committee Of the Western
Union at its meeting today recommend
ed the regular quarterly dividend The
directors will act on the recommends
tion tomorrow
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
DEATHS.
Mary Kirk.
Annie Newkirk.

Mary Kirk.
Annie Newkirk.
NEWKIRK-In this city. on septem-
ber 2. 1907. Annie. wife of Firman
Newlirlx. aged 7s years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of her husband, 9O5
Elm street. on ,rhursday morning,
September 12. at 1880 o'clock. Inter
ment at Delaware City. Further SER
vices In the NJ. f. Church at Delaware
city at / o'clock.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
MuSIinS, SheetingS,
Linens and Blankets

An old story everyones mouth Prices going up we'll they
places; that is thing eve the exception
with u.s. carry large of Ausns Sheetngs Lin
ing Cnghams Outing Fannes Linens Blankets etc. and this
year larger than before you wish
on this class OF merchandise
THIS is THE PLACE TO BUY" AS it is of
paon saving solid cold cash that decides most customers
these great before buying Our will
solid cold cash paid months the
enables make these extraordinary prices today
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
cold stnndard Eor CHM.
BY THE JouRNAL's speciai wire

WASHINGTON. Sept 10-The gov
ernment has been Informed OF the re-
port in Marine circles that the minis
try of finance has been instructed to
try the gold standard in China
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
roc LArE FoR cLAsslEloATIoN

WANTED-Boy TO learn sign business.
Apply at once to Sternfeld & Co.. GA Ship
ley ST. sic-2t
IOsT-A beagle bitch. black, tan and
white dog with collar and name plate ar
swers to name Cf Nell Reward II returned
70 3i2 +. Seventh ST. sl0-3t
FOR sA1.E-A horse. good for fam ly
grocer or delivery wagon, gentle and
sound. Apply at jackson street board ng
stables. sl0-4t
ron sALE--A quartered oak folding
bed. Inquire 12Ol East Twenty-second st.
sl0-zt ..-.---.----.-...-l.-....
Evening journal., 1907-09-10

Nat. Lead Co.
IN. Y. Central los
Ont. & West. .s3H
Norfolk & West. 7IH
Nor. Pacific o.
Pacific Mail 76
Pennsylvania .Il9%
Peoples Gas ...S44
Recalling o5k
Read. Ist pfd. 50
Read. I'd pfd..77
ID. & II. .........I5o
|D., l.. & w. 474
Southern ! ac. S5yk
South. r. Com f6A
Texas pacihc...2S4
|T. c. & leo I35
Union Pacific I3o
~. S. Steel ....31K
~. s. Steel pfd g4H
Wabash ...... II4
Wabash pfd. ...77
Western Union 70
Or. North. pfd. I25
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
CAM and Nelsnn.

NEW YORK. Sept 1O-Local pro-
moters will hang up a substantial purse
for fight between Joe Cans and
Battling" Nelson.
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
Superior to Lemonade
HORSFORD'S ACID PHOSPHATE

A teaspoonful added to glass OF
cold water with sugar makes a de-
licious summer tonic.'
Evening journal., 1907-09-10

Anal. Copper. ..67B
Am. Smelt. Co.
Amer. Sugar..II4
Atchlson ......... SIX
Atchison, pfd 40
Brooklyn Tran. AK
B. & o. ....oI
Can. Southern o.
Chi. Or. West. eH
Ches. & OhiO..33B
Chi. & Alton 10
Chi. & n. W...I45
C.M. & St p. 12tH
Rock Island ...2oH
Rock Island pfd46H
Erie ....-....... 2tA
Erie, Ist pfd ... 4sH
Illinois Cen. ...I3S
Louisville ......Ioo
Int. Net. com S5s
Int. Met. pfd 75S
Man. Cons. 40
Missouri Pac. 40 y
Mo. Kan. & 7. .64%
Evening journal., 1907-09-10
CHANDLER =, TSdsGtSnsE E%SaI%sE

ItyrSz2 RSu. 11l W-trinth Street.
Carefr. attention day or night
Bodies In Boarding Houses. Hotela
and Hospitals removed and cared for
Emtn claimed. Carriages furnished.
&Dpolntme2&x Gnkt-eaasA Both PhcnaA