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Evening journal., 1907-02-08
Saw HUSBAND
SHOT DEAD
Woman Screams as Her
BOarder Fires Fatal Bullet
at His Victim
DEAD MAN THE AGGRESSOR

Prompted by Jealousy Charles B. Sim
mons, carriage painter, went to the
stable of Joseph Alalatesta at No. 2l5 West
Tenth street last night and after sending
word by a small colored boy, that some
one wished to speak with Matthew Mehan
foreman of the stable, ne began to shoot
the minute the man put in his appearance.
Mehan, however also had revolver, and
1t was far better make than the one
simmons had, and as a result Of the duel,
Simmons was killed. He had succeeded in
firing but once when fatally wounded By
his opponent, who fred four times in quick
succession. Two bullets took effect in the
dead man, one entering the heart and the
other passing through the stomach.
Wife Saw the Shooting.
Tho shooting was done in the presence
OF Mrs. Simmons. the wife Of the deceased
and when her husband fell dead, she
screamed. Mehan later surrendered to
Officers Purcell and Snyder, and turned
over his revolver ITO Captain Evans.
Simmons was IS years Of age and was
separated from his wife. She conducts a
boarding house at No. 1903 TatnaI street
and Mehan boards with her She had car
ried Mehans supper and was talking to
him and Benjamin Coleman, a colored
stable hand, when Simmons appeared at
the stable.
Both men are well spoken Of by the po-
lice. Mrs. Simmons was frequently seen
at the stable where Mehan was employed,
as she often carried his meals to him. He
is 80 years old and came here from Ohio.
Mehan was held without bail in CITY
Court to-day 10 await the action Of the
Corners Jury, and Mrs. Simmons was
held in $500 bail as a witness.
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Personal and Pertinent

To l. Irving Handy a prominent member OF the bar
belongs the somewhat unique distinction OF securing
acquital in and conviction In another by
guments practically identical, although reversed
The first case was that stranger accused Of the
larceny OF overcoat and well did the eloquent
attorney bring the utter fendlessness OF his client
sympahies Of the jury aroused resulting
In the prisoner going The other which was
tried days later, that Of another stranger
stealing boots on request Of Attorney Gen.
eral Richards Handy prosecuted the his brill
liant appeal that community be protected against
the depredaons unknown criminals quickly securing
a conviction.
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That was narrowing tale told by the wife Of
Harry Thaw yesterday on the witness stand in
New York, and it cannot fail to produce pro-
found impression upon the jury which has the
young mans life committed TO its charge. 1t did
not make pleasant reading, but it showed side
Of existence and brought to lignt the truth Of
the old scriptura adage that "the wages OF sin
i2 death" Unless the State can prove that the
story Of the wife is false it will have a very diff
hcult time in securing verdict of guilty against
Thaw The chances at present are largely
against a conviction, if anything can be judged
by the public temper.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08
"WHISKEY" COLD CURES
Danger Of Using Alcoholic Mixtures or
Coal Tar Tablets.

The most dangerous thing that one
can do when affected with a cough or
cold is TO use medicine that contains
whisky or a tablet that is made OF
some coal tar product. Putting aside
all moral objections to filling up with
whisky or drugs because one has a
cold, the injurious physical effect
should be sufficient to keep one from
using these strong medicines.
The most sensible as well as the
only scientim; way to treat a cough or
cold is by inhaling medication that
will kill the germs and give relief 70
the irritated mucous membrane In the
nose. throat and lungs.
Among the few remedies that are
used in this way, Hyomei stands pre-
eminent. 1t is breathed through a neat
pocket inhaler that comes with every
OUTFIT. and the first breath Of its heal
ing air relieves the irritation. and ita
continued use soon effects a thorough
cure.
The best people in Wilmington al
WAYS keep Hyomei at hand in the win
ter months and at the first symptoms
Of a cold or bronchial trouble. use the
remedy and prevent serious and lasting
illness. II you have any doubts as
to the effects Of HyOmei in curing
coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles
the guarantee z. James Belt gives with
every outfit should convince you Of its
curative powers. A Hyomei outfit
costs 81. and if does not give satis-
faction. he win return your money.
Extra bottles OF Hyomei. IL needed,
can be obtained for soc. but the com
plete OUTFIT is usually enough TO cure
several colds.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

President Wharton of the Kent County Levy
Court gave his fellow members sound advice in an
address to them the other day. He declared that
both parties in their county platforms pledged
to give economical administration of the county
affairs, cutting out extravaganza and chances for
graft. Economical management does not mean
parsimony Progressiveness and economy in
county and State affairs go properly hand in hand
1t is the waste that should be guarded against
There is no objection to taxation when the peo-
pie get their moneys worth
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ed a literary society which win meet at
8 o'clock every Friday afternoon and hold
debates and give declamations. essays and
piano solos.
The following officers have been elected
by the society: Horace Deakyne. presi-
dent; Miss Helen Bross, corresponding
secretary; Miss Maud Dennng. recording
secretary; Miss Anna Gormley, vice-presi-
dent Lesley George. sergeant-at-arms;
Miss Helen Ford, treasurer.
Game Was Postponed.
The game Of basketball which was to
have been played In the Armory last even-
ing was postponed and Manager Harry B
Smith wall try to arrange a game with
Delaware College to be played in the
near future.
Sheriff Has Good Horse.
Many people took advantage Of the fine
sleaghing yesterday evening, and tn,
merry jingling Of the sleigh bells could bs
heard until a late hour. Former Sheriff
John e. Taylor's fine black horse, was a
feature of the racing. and won the ad.
mirauon Of all who saw him work.
Dead Horse Buried.
The two horses owned by ]. c. Fre!.
hofer which were killed at the high bridg,
junction yesterday morning have beer
buried in pits dug near the scene OF the
accident.
News Of the Town.
The Wilmington, New Castle and South
ern Railway Company opened its Hne Z,
Delaware city after hard days worl
yesterday and the cars viii run on th'
regular schedule.
The New Castle Athletic Association vii
open a bazaar in the Opera House on th'
first Saturday after Lent, April 6.
While Shedding on the pavement from
Delaware to Harmony streets on Third
While Hallman was thrown from siet
against tree and severely bruised hi
face
A number OF the property owners OF thi
city who are opposed to the 100000 loan
went TO Dover to-day to protest agains
the passage of the bill
one OF the shifting engines at the Bald
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Jests and Jin9Ies

Knieker-1Iow did whackum qualify a railroad
pert?
Bocker-He caught train by timetablc.-New
York sun.
Pandora removed lid trouble has been abroad
ever since"
..what pity Secretary Taft wasn't around at the
tlme."-Louisvilie Courier-Journal
The Lawyer Cwho is drafting Mr. snarier's last will
and testamento but II may make a suggestion don't
you
Mr. snarer-Hang It all, who's dying-you or me. eh9
Sketch.
Agent-I would like to see the cad OF the house.
Nr Housekeep-won't do? I'm only the owner but
it's the wifes day OF. This is Thursday, you know
Chicago News.
why. my friend what luck to meet you. It has been
an eternity-six years east-since have seen you.
Didn't YOU recognize me?"
"Not exactly. but your hat seemed faniliar"Le Rire
Evening journal., 1907-02-08
MRS. ROBT. WRIGHT
DIES AT Her HOME
WeII-KnOWn Woman Of This
City Passes Away After
Long Illness
speclal 70 rhe EvenIng Journal.

Special to The Evening JouIhai'
NEW CASTLE, Feb S.-After a long
period Of illness. Mrs. Margaret Wright
widow Of Robert Wright Of this city, died
at her home at Fifth and Harmony street
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Wright was a well-known resident
of New Castle and her death is a blow
10 her friends She was the mother Of
sixteen children, thiuteen Of whom arc
living. They arc Mrs. Sadie Brown, Fran
els Wright. George Wright, Miss Lydia
Wright. Robert Wright. Jr., Mrs. Annie
platt. James Wright. Mrs. Maggie Dor
ris. Hush Wright. Edward Wright Mrs
Laura Defenthaler. John Wright and
Charles Wright.
All OF her children were present at nef
death bed and will remain in this city
until after the funeral which will take
Mace Monday morning with high mass ai
81. Peters r. C. Church and interment In
st. Peters cemoterx.
Horse Ran Along Tracks.
A horse attached TO the milk delivery
wagon owned by Alexander Biggs. Of near
New Castle, became frightened near the
high bridge over Delaware street Wednes-
dav evening and ran TO Farnhurst along
the railroad tracks before It was stopped
shortly after the horse started tele-
phone message was sent 10 Farnhursi
notifying persons to be on the lookout for
the run away. The horse was stopped
without serious damage to the wagon.
Scholars Form Society.
scholars Of The High school have form
Evening journal., 1907-02-08
chester corps as euests.

on Saturday evening, February 16,
the wilmington Fife and Drum Corps
viii have as guests the Federal Drum
Corps Of Chester. The visitors win ar
rive here early in the evening or n
Darby car and win be met by the local
corps at Ninth and Market streets and
then proceed TO the Liberty engine
house. beyond Third street bridge,
where they win be entertained.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

Such possibilities of ring rule lurk in the Sparks
charter that is supposed to have been ordered
passed if sufficient votes can be obtained, that it
is discredited in the city. Everywhere in the city
is evidence in favor of home rule. We do not
desire Wilmington to be Russianized. Against
bureaucraticc administration even the Russians
revolted. One man domination is what the pro-
posed city charter would mean. Let the voters
have more direct voice in the conduct Of the
city affairs
Evening journal., 1907-02-08
FARMERS TO MEET
Proposed Bond Issue and Road Lesis-
lation Will Be Discussed.

In IrIsh-American Hall at 10 o'clock TO-
morrow morning meeting will be held
by the Farmers Institute Of New Castle
county at which the proposed bonding OF
the county for road building purposes viii
bo discussed.
There will also be addresses and discus
sions Of bin 20 rcorganize the system OF
road management IN New Castle county
introduced by Messrs II. III. ward
Thomas +. Bayard and william S. Hill.
les.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

steel plant jumped the track yesterday
and it was necessary to send to Whining
ton for the wrecl1ing train to replace it.
Frank Vallery, night Waterman at the
National Tube Works is confined TO his
home with a critical attack of Illness.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

The war scare attempted to be worked up by
Congressman-elect Hobson and others who wish
all our energies devoted to building battleships
is rapidly disappearing. 1t never had any foun-
dation in fact Japan and the United States will
not so to war The war spirit will die out Mod
ern conditions such that nations will find that
Il does not pay 70 60 TO war.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

Even the occupations that are supposed to be
crowded are in need of helpers as is evidenced
by the advertisements that appear regularly in
THE JOURNAL, of the employment bureau of
one of our commercial colleges of high reputation
which cannot find persons to fill desirable places
that are open. The chances for the young never
have been brighter than at present.
Evening journal., 1907-02-08
A MOST coMMENDABLE MEAsuRE.

DNE OF the most important bills now pending
~ in the Legislature is entitled, "An Act Re-
Iatng to Liability Of Railroads to Their En-
ployes." which was introduced by Representative
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

This newspaper IS on sale at Broad street ana lWen
fourth and Chestnut street railroad stations fnlau1l
phia, and at the Broadway Theatre news stana ne"
York
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D. & A. oO-TELEPHoNEs-De'maFvla as'S
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Nor1cn ro LIE PuBLIc.

ANY er-oneo,,s reelection upon the character standing
or reputation OF any person firm corporation Mn
may appear IN these columns viii be gladly co'i'e'
upon
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4only mint can make money without advsrt''ns' =
Gladstone.
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no attention paid to unsigned communications
Advertising rates on application.
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TERMs on suBscRpTloN.

BY mail postage prepaid. $500 year. or - eens 49,
month"; payable in advance BY earier SIX een's "-''
Evening journal., 1907-02-08

ALL THE Nnws FROM EVERYWHERE
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03

For the second time the flag has been insulted and deliled by a walk ing delegate of the I. W. W. at Gold field. by man named Sam Tregoning. On both occasions he was arrested on the complaint Of citizens, cnly to be released later by Sheriff Ingalls, At the last session of the legislature a law was passed making it a misde- meanor to deface or otherwise injure a flag of the United States and provid- ing a fine for such offense of $250 or Imprisonment not to exceed one year. It is certainly to be hoped that there is sufficient patriotism at GOldfield to see that this law is rigidly enforced, and it should also be the duty Of the people to have the sheriff relieved of responsibility and office, if it be pos sible to do so. It is perhaps not nee essary to state that Mr. Tregoning is not a citizen of this country Nevada has no use for men of his ilk.-EIE Mining Record.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
THE REVIEW BsBEE ARIZONA FRIDAY MORNING. MAY 1907

The report from the smelters for the month of April does not indicate that the miners strike in Bisbee had seriously effected the production of ore in the Warren district. The Cop per Queen last month smelted the larg- est tonnage in the history of the plant At both smelters there was a dimsni- tion in the amount of ore received from Bisbee for several days after the union miners were ordered to quit work, but azter the first week the S-e receipts have steadily increased iaily undi nos ore is coming from me mines as Iast as it can be snelbaf and the Copper Queen has not touched its reserve piles for two weeks and the c. and A. has not drawn on their surplus piles for more than a week. The ore receipts ds,;y Ln Douglas is the best barometer to indicate the true progress of the foolish strike or. dered by the Western Federation of Miners in Bisbee.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
THAT'S MY HUSBAND!"
Wives of Bieamfst Lived In Same House For Six Weeks Biissfuiiy
 ignorant.

HAMILTON, Ohio. May 2.-Though they have lived in the same boarding house at 52O North Second street for six weeks, it was only today that Mrs. Beuiah and Mrs. Myrtle Richards dis covered that they were married to the same man, William Richards, a me chanic, now living at Dayton, Ohio. The denouement came when Mrs. Beulah, casually remarking the simi- larity of their names, became a little more confidential and showed Mrs. Myrtle photo of her husband, saying he had deserted her. why, that's my husband,' exclaimed Mrs. Myrtle Ex- plantations followed, and Mrs. Beulah told of her marriage to John Richards at Mt Oreb, Ohio, seven years ago. she has one child from their union, 6 years of age.
 Wife No 2 then told of her we'd ding at Dayton, Ohio. two years ago to Jchn, when he passes as a wId- owen with one. child. Wife No 2 had left him because of i'll treatment, and this afternoon she swore out a warrant for his arrest
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
AN ANCIENT PROVISION CHEST.

Till soon take the ascendency. The state of Washington within a few years has come to the front and now ranks first of all individual states in volume of cut.
 At present but one-fifth of the total forest area of the United States is embraced in national forests. The re- maining four-ffths have already passed or are most likely to pass into private, hands. The average age of the trees felled for lumber this year is not less than 15O years. h other words if he is to secure a second crop of trees of the same size. the muSberman CT private forest owner must wait, say. at least one hundred years for the sec ond crop to grow. As a rule. such longtime investments as this waiting would involve do not commend them selves 10 business men who are ac- customed to quick retrEns. But tho states and the nation can look much farther ahead. The larger, then, the area of national and state control over woodlands, the greater is the likeB- tood that the forests of the country will be kept permanently productive.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
THE BUSINESSLIkE METHOD.

The other day a Chicago man by the name of St. Clair appeared at his home, accompanied by a large-sized and illuminated jag. When his wife asked him where his weeks wages were he turned his pockets inside out, scratched his head thoughtfully and announced that he had salubuious suspicion that he had left them at a certain saloon. This was enough for his wife, whose name was Carrie, and
 a7e stepped down to the saloon to find aaem, escorted by portly, looking and
 1eer-edged axe. Arriving, she began her search for the missing funds by smashing a glass cigar case. Not find ing them in the cigar case she made 8 swipe at number of costly drinking glasses and put them in the round house for repairs; this did not seem to have the desired result, and she looked behind large mirror, first smashing the glass. By this time some bystanders concluded that the investigation had proceeded far enough. and they took the axe away from,-her. Finding herself disarmed, she resorted to her finger nails and scattered the saloon proprietors gore all over the floor. Finally she wound up her hilarity in jail where she now resides until the county can settle all claims of damage claimed by the sa- loon owner, refusing the offer of friends to go on her bail on the ground that she can get more to eat in the jail than she can in the house of the man who cannot keep track of his wages.
 The woman, while actuated by lauda- bIe motives, has adopted an erroneous view of the situation. Possessing, as she seems to, the necessary physical strength, she should have caught her husband up by the nape of the neck, tied him up in a blanket and laid a warming pan on that portion of his anatomy where it would do the most good and continued the operation until he learned how to keep keener eye on his elusive sixpence.
 Possibly, however. she is laying the foundation of Iecturing tour. If this is the case. she should remember that Carrie Nation has already distanced her.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
TIE LABOR CONTENT.

The amicabie settlement, by mutual concession of the differences which a few weeks ago seemed to threaten a paralyzing railroad strike brings on the beginning of May with practical ly universal peace between empIoyer and working man so rare at this sea son as to be almost phenomenal.
 In the building trades, especially, the prices to be paid for labor are, perhaps, most frequently made sub iect to adjustment for the season just about the time the weather is getting well settled for outdoor work. Strikes, generally of short duration, have in the past been frequent before the buy CT and the seller of labor could get to- gether on the price.
 In other industries the bright weath- CT. combined perhaps, with other in- nuences of spring, has made May a fayorite month for dissatisfied work ingmen to become insistent in their demands.
 The absence of discomfort this year is happy evidence, not only of good times, but of good sense and of a generally prevailing good feeling on the part of workingmen and of those who employ them. On the part of employers there is recognition of the fact that the artificially high cost of living produced by the Dingley tar if and the monopolies and trusts which it shields make necessary more liberal pay than would be required if these evils did not exist, while the working men understand that their best chance of betterment lies in re- iucing the cost of living rather than in seeking increase on the good wages now 90 generally prevailing.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03

The piesdines of the citizens of New Mexico for the retention of Governor Hagerman has gone for naught, ael coFding to dispatches from Washing. ton. Hagerman is to go and go quick. as it is arranged for the duties of the governor to be turned over to Secre- tary Raynslds until Governor Curry arrives from the Philippines. At AL Roswell and at other cities in New Mexico mass meetings were held at which almost ths entire pop ulation was present and passed resolu- uons strongly protesting aginst the removal of Hagerman, but this action had no effect against the ''big stick"
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03

that industrial safety lies in the op- posite direction from boosting ol prices of commodities in general use. Too much prosperity has already shown it's evil effects, here and there. in restricting industry and in post poning enterprises not immediately necessary.
 Conservatism, prudence and moder- ation such as are exhibited in the quiet and general contentment of the labor situation will be the saIest guides this year and next.
 In Bisbee the little "squa,P' injected into the labor conditions has been quieted. Bisbee is not to De under the domination of the Industrial Workers of the World. The Warren district is to continue an open camp in the future as it has in the past. Bisbee is to be a mining camp Of homes, splendid educational advant- ages for children, peaceful and friend iy feelings between employer and employe and place where working men advance and succeed by tner own worth and individual merit inde- pendent of the socialist 'jaw-smiths" aud their irridescent dreams of get ting something for nothing.
 Nationally and locally May, 1907, marks a red letter month in the er- forts for industrial peace throughout the country.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03
PHONE GIRLS HAVE BUNIONS
Located in Their Throts, and Doctors
 Reroic Remedies,

CLEVELAND. Ohio, May 2.-The cases of vocal bunions which Dr. H. c. Long discovered the other day were threatening 1,200 telephone girls in the city, due to the strain of shouting the baseball returns over the wire, have occasioned wide interest among members of the medical profession. Dr. H. C. Seipp, of Pittsburg, wrote today as follows:
 We notice that Dr. Long has on hand some difficult cases of Iaryngeal infection, and, as we would not like to see him stuck, We suggest the fol- lowing:
 "Vioelt water, one ounce; peroxide Of hydrogen, two ounces; glycerin, two ounces. Dilute the above with equal amount of kerosene and gargle. With this pr. Long will have the girls in form shape so that the base ball games can go on."
 The peroxide, in this case is to be used as a gargle only.
 DT. A. J. Spies, of Buffalo, wrote: "If necessary you can use aqua pura, two ounces; talcum powder, one ounce; oil of gasoline, two ounces. Use this as gargle When thorough ly gargled examine throat with light ed lucifer. The carbuncles will be immediately expelled They may be easily caught in the hand and killed with convenient hatpin- On second thought, it would be best to use gog- gles In examining the throat, other wise the eyebrows might be scorched"
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-03

Says the Arizona Republican: The Tucson Star foresees as an outcome of the Ohio fight, the scalp of Senator Forake; decorating the Taft wigwam. The Star and two or three other AFi- zona papers are still mindful of the of Senator Foraker with the project to attach Arizona to New Mexico. The rest of us are also mind fuI of that interference which we re gard as a happy deliverance. We therefore hope that Senator Foraker will prevail over all of his contestants even over so excellent gentleman as Secretary Taft. We furthermore be- lieve he will maintain his supremacy in the Buckeye state"