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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
WARDELL KILLED HIS WIFE
CONVICTED or AIDING Suicide,
HE CONFESSES TO MURDER.


with Gas, shot Her. and Now Repents.
When James wardell. who was convicted
of manslsughter for helping his wife TO
commit suicide, came up Tor sentence
yesterday il was announced by his counse
that WardeIl had murdered his wife. This
statement made a stir in Judge Fosters
crowded court in General Sessions. and
wardelI, who is a frails sickly looking man.
called out:
If you are going to try me for murder
It is all the same to me. You can try me
for murder. that's what | want. ! don't
want TO live. want to get out of all this
Wardell could nave ben ssnte need to
twenty years. The story he tearfully told
when he was a witness for himself was that
he and his wife had agreed to die. They
had been living apart and they were tired
of life. She told him that she had once
been overcome by gas and that IL he ever
found her In that condition she wanted
him to kill her. as she was afraid OF being
buried alive.
But as his counsel explained Il TO Judge
Foster yesterday, Wardell did not tell the
truth on the stand. Wardell and his wife
had been married for a long time n she
left him and became hayward. Then he
came back, found her living in a fiat and
told her he wanted her to live with him.
He fixed up a fat and they went 10 live
together. u,;, ,.o ,
that she was tired OF 10 all and asked him
II he would commit s~uicide--if they would
die together. When they had this con-
versation Wardell had had a couple Of
cocktails. Then they went TO bed. He
says that he cannot account for what he
did, but he became possessed with the idea
that he wanted to kill her n then kill
himself.
when she was asleep he put a rubber
tube o. the gas JET and turned on the gas.
Then he put the other end OF the tube into
her mouth. After she had been killed by
the gas he wanted to make IL appear that
she had shot herself and he fired a bullet
into her brain. When the policemen came
ne told them that she bad committed suicide
by killing herself"
WardeIi had been standing at the rail
where prisoners are arraigned. He made
move until Judge Foster asked him II
what his counsel a said was true.
yes. IL is," said Wardell.
Assistant District Attorney Train said the
case was an extraordinary one. unique
in criminal annals. He didn't know What
TO suggest, but he thought hat Wardel
ought to DO examined to find out IL he was
sane. Judge Foster decided that Wardell
should be questioned at once and he was
sworn. First he was told that anything he
said might be used against him.
what day did you kill your wlfeG' asked
Judge Foster.
Wardell's lawyer objected. advising War
dell not to answer.
Il viii follow the advice OF my counsel
said Wardell. But | don't care. Try me
for murder II you want to. IL makes lao
to me what you do"
WardeIl was sent back 10 the Tombs
Judge Foster viii probably appoint .
commission In lunacy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
Not a Cent In BrOome County,s Treasury

BIN0HAMToN. Oct. 3l.-~ Broome county is
dead broke. Overdue claims for salaries
good roads expenditures. poor relief and
gets ready to pay it's share OF good roads
expenses to County Treasurer Sherwood,
who ~telephoncd the state Comptroller q
Office yesterday afternoon and threatened
to lay The matter before Gov. Hughes
Saturday IL $4,000 due the county is not
one cent in the county treasury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01

Acting Park Commissioner Parsons has
opened a new playground for children
near the foot OF Fast Seventeenth street.
where a vacant plot covering most of a
city block belongs to the city. swings
and poles and bars. heaps Of sand and
other things for the children 20 exercise
With have been installed there.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
For Sore Hands and Feet

Soak the hands or feet at night In O
gtrong. hot. creamy lAther Of Cuticur'
Soap. Dry and anoint freely with Cuti-
cura Ointment, the great skin cure. Ban
dage lightly in old, soft cotton or linen.
cnmplcss Extersal ard internal Treatment for
Ev,ry hunor OF hnfsDt0. Children. and Adults eon-
b0c-l. cllicura Piils t25el, a1ha throughout the
Sord. Rytesr Drug 4 Chem. Nnsp. solo Props.
sss nslod Erse. curlcura Boo& On sSin DscassA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-11-01
MISSING AT DIVORCE SUIT.
Ensign, VINO ccuse Wife. DSdn't Appear
she's E~xOnerntclL

-ches rNunerntcp~
The suit for divorce brought by Harry A.
Ensign. a broker. against his wife. Ida
elizabeth Ensign. in reply to her suit for a.
separation was called for trial yesterday
before Justice Giegerich and a jury in the
Supreme Court. Ensign failed to appear,
and Il was announced OF his behalf that
he had left this country for Europe last
week.
Counsel for Mrs. Ensign and for n. A.
Pope. a L~ondoner, who vas named by
Ensign as correspondent, begged Justice
Giegerich to permit Mrs. Ensign and Pope
to put in their evidence refuting EnsiRn's
charges. but Justice Giegerich ruled that az
long az no proof was presented by Ensign
no defence to the charges OF adultery was
necessary or could be accepted. He in
structed the jury 20 find that the charges
made by Ensign connecting Mrs Ensign
with Pope were false and to answer tho
framed questions in the negative.
Mrs Enslgn's action for a separation
win come UP separately
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
The Inverted Rake

There is a man in Pittsburg who will
be married in short while, and will
occupy the house few rooms of
which he has used during his bachelor
days. He takes the greatest pleasure
in showing his intimate friends about
the place, and is especially delighted
at the astonishment they express when
his own den is reached. He has al
ways been a quiet, studious fellow, but
as refitted the room gives the appear
ance of the lounging place of a, regular
rounder. There are racks of long
pipes; photographs of actresses are
stuck about the chimney glass; shelf
of beer stems runs all the way around
the room, and a few feminine gloves.
handkerchiefs and fans are scattered
about. ~
"Great Scott, jack" the last visitor
gasped, "where did you get this outfit.
and why?"
bought out a college fellow" was
the com mplacent reply. Just think how
pleased that dear little girl will be
when she sees all this truck and thinks
how much wiekedness she has won me
away !"-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
W0ULD D-BE SILK SALESMAN
HIRES HIMSELF IN STORE

| Special to The Herald. u
ST. LOUIS, May A young mar
walked into the store of Scruggs, Van
Locust street, removed his hat and
coat and took his stand behind the
counter in the silk goods department.
He smilingly greeted customers and
made several sales before he attracted
attention. He had never been seen in
the store and one of the other clerks
asked him who he was.
81 am one of the best silk statesmen
in the business" he said, "and l was
hired by Mr.. Ikemeyer, the manager
A fioorwalker vent for Mr.. Ikemeyer.
When the manager reached the silk
counter the stranger greeted him cor
daily.
"You remember you hired me, don't
you, Mr.. Ikemeyer?" he said.
II never saw you before replied the
manager.
That's strange" said the stranger.
"You gave me this job l am the prince
of silk statesmen. / have good refer
ences. Last week / sold clothing for
Steer and Salveter & Stewart"
Mr.. Salveter and Mr.. Steer were sent
for. Mr.. Salveter said that he had
never seen the young man.
"Why, I sold overcoats for you," said
the stranger.
1.-TWO overcoats were stolen from our
store last week." said Mr.. Salveter.
Mr.. Steer could throw no light ON the
mystery. The young man was taken
to the Four Courts, where he said he
was Martin J. Jaeger of 5617 Theodosia
avenue.
1t was charged that he retained the
money realized from sales of silk dur
ing his short volunteer service at the
Scruggs, Vandevoort & Barney store.
Assistant Chief of Detectives Keely
said to him: "In the last few weeks
about 81 900, 900 worth of jewelry has
been stolen by porch climbers in St.
Louis. Did you do that?"
Impressively pointing toward his own
chest the young man said: II did 1T. l
got all of that swag."
The police decided to hold him pend
ing an investigation into his mental
condition.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Country Property

TO MEN AND WOMEN ALIKE.
Do you know that the U. S. government
gave to the state of California
hundreds of thousands of acres for
homes and investments in these lands?
There are no conditions to cultivate
or reside on the lands unless
desired. They abound in all counties
in the state. You can take up
16o to $40 acres on very easy
terms. In the various southern Califor-
mia districts, in the Imperial valley, in
the Antelope valley. in the Victor
district and Indio artesian district
we still have low priced lands
where thousands have happy homes
and choice Investments; where fortunes
have and are being constantly made
and you yet have safe opportunities.
In the central and coast counties
choice ranches, near market, abound
In northern and eastern counties fine
timber and general stock ranches are
offered at prices from $1.75 to s4.00
acre, 25c to SOC acre cash. on terms
Do not delay Lands are fast
passing away to higher figures.
Send for information or call on us
Established 1885.
SCHOOL. GOVERNMENT, OIL.LANDS
WISEMAN'S Land Bureau, 123 S.
Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
LEGAL NOTICES

Do you own property in Los Angeles
county? Have you filed statement of same
with the assessor? If not do so at once
and avoid possibility of an arbitrary. BY
doing SO you will get your property as
sessed to you, thereby saving mistakes
and delay in paying your taxes when the
time comes. We close down in a few
deputy, call at office or write for blanks.
Send 81 check for your poll tax and avoid
penalty of 81 which attaches OH July l.
whether you own real estate or not.
BEN e. WARD, County Assessor.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
For Better or Worse

A Baltimore woman who had "a per-
feet treasure of cook" was horrified
recently when Maggie came to her
saying:
aPlease. mum, I'm givin' We a wakes
notice"
'FWhy Maggiel" exclaimed the lady
of the house, "this is surprised Aren't
you satisfied here? Do you hope to
better yourself?"
''Well. no num-" responded Maggie.
"Tis not exactly that The fact is.
mum, I'm goin' to get married, ,"-Har-
per's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
SPIT TOBACCO JUICE
ON PEDALS OF VENUS
specIal to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
PITTSBURG, May 2-Oficials of the
Carnegie Institute are indignant be-
cause of the absolute lack of manners
on the part of many men who visit the
new institute. Because of this lack
of manners. Venus and several other
feminine antiques in statuary hall had
to have their feet washed today.
On Sunday, when more than $4,000
persons visited the institute, many OF
the men stood before the statues, par
ticularly before Venus, and squirted
tobacco juice at the base of statues.
So badly were a number of them
stained that they had to be scrubbed
before they were presentable. The
officials also complain that men do
not remove their hats inside the build-
ing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
j. w. MORRIS
THE POOR MANS FRIEND

THE POOR MANS FRIEND
$55C-2-room house; easy terms.
$7O0-Half cash, balance $40 per
month, house, 14x30; beautiful level
lot, 50x150; street work done; water
IN and fenced: block from car
lines.
$1,000 to s25OO--New Q. 8, 4, 5 and 6
room cottages, on nice large level lots,
close to car line; terms from 500 to
$500 cash. balance monthly from $40
to $25; or will sell you a lot and build
to suit you or, easy terms; ! have II
different tracts to select from, all
beautiful lots. ranging from $3.50 to
$500, on the easiest kind of terms !;
plenty of good water 2, 8, 4, and 6
room houses for rent, in good loca-
tions; l can suit any one who wants
a home; come and see me or write
for particulars. Take East First St.
car to Indiana ST.; office open Sunday.
Loans, insurance, rentals. 1 can suit
anyone.
3610 East First Street.
Office phone Boyle 1853.
Residence phone Boyle 1407.
Always home evenings.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
FOR SALE
Houses
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
PITTSBURG REAL ESTATE co.
Finest West Adams section, beautiful
2-story house, very large living and
dining rooms and reception hail. pol
ished oak floors, beam ceilings, massive
brick fireplace, seats, bookcases, dining
room has beautifully paneled walls
out in golden oak; complete buffers
pantry, Kitchen and large screen porch,
laundry tubs, toilet and lavatory; four
linen closets on second floor, all finished
in white enamel: maple floors, front
and back stairway; cellar, furnice piped
to every room.
Price $3.50; $1,000 or less cash.
PITTSBURG REAL ESTATE CO.,
311-15 Laughlin building.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

FOR EXCHANGE
We have 7-room " -story house
facing two % Streets FOR $4,000; worth
$45O0 each; will take vacant lots up
to $500; balance or part cash; these
are new and thoroughly modern, NV.
BINGHAM e. KNOWLES LAND CO.,
104 s. Broadway.
As122. Main S144.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

Everything you want you will nnd In
the classified page-a modern encyclo-
pedia. One cent a word
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

we have one more section in I'M
perial valley, $3.50 per acre. worth
good timber; two sections in Trinity
CO.. also good timber; these are 81
per acre; two sections in Los Angeles
Co., good farm land, $3.50 per acre.
and several others in different parts
of the state from $1.75 to S. per acre
BINGHAM Sc KNOWLES LAND CO.,
Inc. 105 South Broadway.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
MisoeIIaneous-"swaps"

WILL TRADE ROSS osCILLATING
PUMP CO.'S STOCK for property in
good location; must be free of incum-
brance. Address BOX 729, Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

FOR sAIE-$s950. $500 CASH. NEW
room bungalow. southwest; hardwood
floors. beam ceilings, paneled walls,
brick fireplace. buffet. bookcases,
white enameled bedrooms and bath.
laundry tubs. PITTSBURG REAL
ESTATE CO.. 311-15 Laughlin bldg.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
FOR SALE

FOR, SALE
A. snap mt $1,000 5-roomed cottage
at $40 CrocIker st. Call mt GAO CROCK
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
Government Lands
GOVERNMENT LAND
Miscellaneous


FOR SALE-FIESTA SEATS
Fiesta comes but once year,
Let all be happy and of good cheer
There will be thousands here to see the
sights.
If you stand in the crowd they'll hold
you tight.
Then fall in line and get good seat.
Take 1t easy and keep your clothes neat.
The best place In town is Fifth and
Good wide seats and solid frame.
We have another stand just as good
Built of strong new sound wood.
The location is 727 S. Spring.
Go and inspect them; they are just the
thing.
Which is Tuesday. the 7th Of May.
Tickets now on sale at the stands or at
WHITING WRECK1NG co.
FOR sALE-NEW AND SECOND
hand billiard and pool tables; par
axtures OF all kinds; easy easy paypmEeenSItss. yp EeSIst
SsTnS WTcK lBALKE1c6LIENbERc lR iSfs,S6IfI.ENbER CO. ssi
West Third street. Los Angeles.
s5 SLIGHTLY USED SEWING MA
chimes, any style or make; choice, to
close OUT; box tops. drop head and nd
cabinets, S. to So; worth as high ~ as ,SSs SSs
and 800; new. See these bargains SzVo
CENTRAL AVE.
A BRAND NEW $45 SEWING MA
chine for only $26 at the great closing
out sale at
327 South Spring street.
A GOOD FISCHER, scHoNINGER,
Behr Bros and Smith & Barnes slightly
used; all at closing out prices at
WILLIAMSON PIANO CO..
1877 South Spring street.
FOR SALE-SECOND HAND WIND
mills, tanks, piping; will do same work
as new ones at half price when moved.
DEMMETT CO.. 120 North Main street,
upstairs.
A GOOD Ol-GAN FOR ONLY $50 AT
the great closing out sale at
WILLIAMSON PIANO CO.,
327 South Spring street.
A saOO CROWN PIANO FOR ONLY s2Oe
at the great closing out sale at
WILLIAMSON PIANO CO.,
S27 South Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

Some snaps in building lots on the
high ground. If you are in the market
for a home site look this list carefully
over,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
FOR SALE
on WILTON PLACE.

We have q beautiful S-room
2-story house on. Wilton place,
near the 18th street car line;
east front on a lot 50x152H:
large barn and garage; house
is absolutely modern in every
way: the dining room is simply
beauty; price is $4,000; $1,000
under value; mortgage $1,000,
balance to suit purchaser; or
will take in good lots, or close
in property for balance. You
can't beat this on the heights.
See us at o-ce.
JONES & RYDER LAND CO.,
(Inc.)
21S West Third street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05
FOR SALE
City Lots and Lands


FOR sALE.vACANT lois
FOR SALE BY
536-5s7-5SS H. w. HELLMAN BLDG.
Some snaps in building lots on the
high ground. If you are in the market
over.
Southeast corner of Western avenue
and Thirtieth street, 50xf22; only si55G
Southwest corner of La Sale avenue
and Twenty-ifth street. West. Adams
Heights; 7Ox145; at $2750. This price good
for this week only
West front on Western avenue near
Twenty-first street, 60x13O. This is q
beautiful lot feet above grade; only
$2S5O il sold in the next few days.
East front on La Sale. south of
Washington street and near Twentieth
street; 60x160 for only $3.50 Nothing
else in this block for less than $4,000
East front on Hobart boulevard Just
north of Washington and between two
nice homes; t0x160 for s2500. Nothing
else in this block under $4,000.
Double clean corner, southwest corner
of Fifth avenue and Grant street; 50x
$50 for only $3.50. This Is less than the
inside lots sold for.
East front on st. Andrew place. 15O
feet north of Wiltshire boulevard; 75x15O
for only $500; u cash, balance easy
terms. This is a big snap.
JAS. v. BALDWIN.
5S6-537-53S H. w. HELLMAN BLDG.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

Southeast corner of Western avenue
and Thirtieth street, 50xf22; only si5oG.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

Southwest corner of La Sale avenue
and Twenty-fifth street. West Adams
Heights 70x145; at s2750, This price good
for this week only.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-05

West front on Western avenue near
Twenty-first street, 60x130. This is q
beautiful lot feet above grade: only
$3.50 IL sold in the next few days.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-11

administration fled and ap.
proved.
In the estate OF James L.
Goodman, minor, final settle
meht fled aud approved. Or
dered to pay ward the balance
due him and file wards 6Dal
receipt for same.
In the estate Of Marshall
A.. Brown, deceased, proof Of
the notice of grant of letters
of administration filed and en-
tered of record.
In estate OF VIM. o. MEG uire
deceased, John T. Rector I'll.
es note for 1925 dated Feb.
2Sth, 1905 with 8 per cent in
terest from date with credit
as follows by cash interest 2.
|28-'O6 $40 signed l.. A. Brenizer
W. O. MEG uire.
In estate Of Helen Chapline
minor, report of sale Of real
estate approved. Deed or
dered.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-11

from his visit TO Indiana and
has brought his bride with
him and they are comfortably
domiciled in the Chaifee resi-
dence.
Mrs. j. II. Stephens, of
near Herndon, is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Will Algur,
at Chickasba, I. T., and her
brother at Greenwood, Texas.
She will remain about a
month.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rhine,
of Arrow Rock, passed
through Marshall Monday on
their return from a short Wis
it TO Higginsville. Rev. Irwin
Hesto, of Arrow Rock, met
them here.
G. B. Booth, Of Hallsville,
was the guest of his grand.
father, Judge B. j. Orear,
east of town, last week. Mr..
Booth is one OF the Youngest
editors in the state, being
Ionly II years old.
John s. Phillips, of Bolivar
spent several days last week
with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. W. Phillips, of east
Iof town. The father and son
bear II striking resemblance
and the greatest difference is
that of their ages.
In Linn county a COW was
drowned by Il gallon bucket.
The COW put her nose into the
bucket, which contained salt,
and got the bucket firmly
wedged on her muzzle. Be-
ing unable to free herself she
went to n pond and plunged
her nose in over the bucket.
which filed with water and
ldroWned her.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-11
$4,000 Reward.

l will pay $50 for the arrest
or detention of my 81 n.
George, till / can get him.
He left home Sept. 18th. 1907.
He has done no wrong, but
am very anxious to find him
for his mothers sake.
Description--Age Is; light
hair; gray eyes; weight about
l25 pounds; about 5 #. 3 in.
high; nose rather fiat; coarse
voice, and a little stoop
shouldered. Wore dark pants
with small stripe, blue shirt
and light grey hat.
George Ohlendorf, Sr.,
Marshall, Mo.
Read the Marshall Repub-
lican.
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-11
Probate Court.

In the estate OF Charles N.
Martin, deceased, bond fled
and approved, letters issued.
In the estate Of LeotI M.
and Lillis &. Clampit, minors,
inventory filed and approved.
In the estate of John M.
Bellamy deceased, renuncia-
ton by widow of right to nd.
minister fled. Petition of
heirs for the appointment of
B. F. Bellamy as administra-
tor filed, afi lavit and applica-
tion for letters Of administra.
tion fled and approved, order
ed to give bond.
In estate of Joseph f..
Wheeler, a minor, inventory
fled and approved.
In estate Of john Childers,
deceased, affidavit and appli-
cation of Il. M. Ehlers and @.
M. Reynolds fled aud approx
lei, ordered to give bond.
In estate of Paul 8. Jack
son, q minor, inventory 6led
land approved.
In the alleged insanity of
John Schelp, Henry w. Schelp
files Information and writ i'm
|quirendo de lunatico issued.
Jury called and verdict of
insane. Henry W, Schelps
appointed guardian.
In estate of Richard Mes-
chede, deceased, settlement
continued to Dec. Term for
publication Of notice Of final
settlement.
In the estate Of Eraatus
|Simm0ne, deopased, proof az
lhs puSllea - 4
The Marshall republican., 1907-10-11
O OUR

Mrs. Julia Wright, OF 581
West North St., says she
can't well keep house without
the Republican so sent us
another order-.her other copy
going to her boys on the farm
Mrs. e. Spreitzer, of West
Glasgow, has our thanks for
renewal this week.
j. II. Douglas, Of route 3
Slater left $3.50 with W. r.
Van Bowen, for a years sub.
scription to the Republican
and Globe Democrat Saturday.
II. L. Hall, of good Hope,
handed US a dollar at Gillian
Saturday for renewal.
Rev. j. p. Mcdonnell, the
able colored pastor of Gillian,
gave us a dollar at that place
Saturday for renewal.
Frank Grass, one Of Gil
liam's leading farmers, took
advantage Of our presence at
Gillian Saturday and renew
ed. a.
Postmaster +. j. Censor
saw the crowd renewing Sat-
urday and being leader of the
Gillian band, rightly believes
that when there's IA procession
he belongs in it and so joined
the Satu rday procession with
81 for renewal.
j. e. Whittle also joined it
as u new subscriber.
A. M. Van Buren,, of south
of Slater. renewed at Slater
Saturday.
James r.. Marsh, of the
Mt. Olive neighborhood was
a pleasant caller Friday and
left us his name and dollar as
a new subscriber.
VIM. Vogt was down from
Grand Pass Friday on school
business and called around to
leave US a dollar each for f.
W. Utlaut and j. W. Powell
on subscription.
j. S. Treece, of Gretchen,
was in Marshall on business
Friday and called in TO renew.
Mr.. Treece is planning a visit
to California soon for the
benefit of his health.
VIM. B. Drinkerd called in
Friday to move his date up a
year.
Fred Peuster, one of Little
Rocks young benedicts, gave
US his name at Slater Monday
as a new subscriber. The