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Evening journal., 1907-03-18
HummeI Affidavit Tells Of
Repeated WhippingS of
Woman in Austria
STORY OF CRUELTY ON
THE EUROPEAN TRIP
y our own VIZ. PublIs.hers, Press.

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, March 1s.-Jerome
scored a big point in the prosecution. Of
Thaw to-day when he succeeded In
having admitted in evid snce the af-
iidavit Mrs. Thaw is alle ged to have
made to Abe Hunmel, the lawyer
1t was the expectation be ,ore the near
ing was resum ed that no further fight
would be made to keep orh the Ehuu-
mel affidavit. jerome was expect ed 70
rest his case after it was in evidence
and the defence planned TO lout Evelyn
on in sub-rebuttal to dener Hummefs
testimony absolutely on sui points
where it disagree ed with her original
story OF her visit to Hum Or els office
and making the affidavit.
without calling any wit giess when
court Openedl to the stand J trome took
Up his fight to get in the + immmel af-
fidavit He first offered Inc photo
graphic plate Of the last sge of the
Gfhdavit on which appears Eyelyn's
signature.
This plate was excluded tast week
Delmas objected to its intro, Hlction to-
day He said the plate, which is
broken and now apears In I avo pieces,
and had never been shown to Evelyn
and that it was irregular try and
impeach a witness by an exf aloit which
had never been presented tt the wit
ness.
Judge Fitzgerald overrule ! the OBJ
lection. Delmas asked tha L this be
withdrew until he could cite an author
fly. Ell then changed his hne of ar
gunent holding that il is impossible,
under the rules of evidence, - impeaeA
a witness by carbon copy ~ any iu-
sirisment even If the origi rh would
have been inadmissi'oie. lie backed
his argument wiz a citatio 4. Delmas
also raised the point withdes rruction Of
the original had not been = roved. lie
pointed out that Hummel sN ore he last
saw the affidavit when he gave it TO
Evelyn. and that jerome ha' not ques-
toned her to find out wheth Hr she had
the affidavit
Justice Fitzgerald overrul cd fhe OBJ
lection. allowing the broke n negative
Thaw to-day gave to the newspapers
a latter received from Lev Gihiland,
Van vert. o., who attende school at
Wooster. o.. while Thaw was there.
c,uiuand denied absolutely all the
Nories Of wild escapades ainIouted TO
Therv while in school
Jerome onered the photogra pilic copy OF
the last page OF the affidavit, made from
The original. which had just been admit
ted. He argued for the admission OF the
photographic copy, answering Delmas'
tontention that copy could not be ad-
hitted for impeachr pent purposes and
Holding the destruction 81 Of the original af-
rdavlt had been shown.
To simplify the argument both the
photographic imprint nd the carbon copy
were offered together.
Delmas demanded that eJrome should
show Evelyn the afhd avit and then he
would offer no further objections
until this paper is shown to the Wit
hess exclaimed Delmas, Il maintain is
cannot be offered to imp each her. Let her
show she was the victim of deception, and
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
christened the Baby.

At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. David T.
McCullin. No. 1912 King street yesterday
Afternoon their four-weelSs'- s'-old son An
drew j. McCullin. was christened the GER
emony being performed by the Rev. W. J..
Bermingham. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nc
Cuuin stood for the little one who was
named for Andrew j. Neidermaior and
became his God-parents. Following the
christening dinner was served Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs Andrew
j. Niodermaier. Mr. and Mrs. William
Pelham Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCulln,
Miss Keins and several men and women
from Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
LOOKING
FOR YOUNG GIRL
Left Home in LinwOOd and
Wilmington Youth Leaves
at Same Time
MAGISTRATES ARE NOTIFIED

The oplice are looking for Miss Nellie
Haycock, a comely girl Of II years, Of
Linwood, Pa, who is supposed to have
eloped with a young man named Paul
Smith. Of No. Sl2 Shipley street, in
this city The girl left her home last
night and Smith has also disappeared.
All the magistrates have been notified
TO detain the couple In the event OF
their applying for a marriage license.
The police gave the names OF the couple
to each Of the Justices of peace.
Miss Haycock left Linwood on a
south bound train and was thought to
have had the intention Of coming to
Wilmington. It is evident, however,
that the couple proceeded further south,
as no trace Of them could be found in
this oity
Evening journal., 1907-03-18

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press
NEW YORK, March 1S.-Mrs. Annie
Kemwitz and three daughters are under
"A police kuard in their home, In the
Bronx. to-day following the mysterious
killing Of Henry KNmwitz father OF
the family. He was /hot while asleep
Saturday night. An undertaken called,
refused TO touch the body on account
Of the mysterious circumstances.
Mrs. Kenwitz said that her husband
had been killed by falling from a
onuch. She denied the existence of a
bullet wound clearly visible In his tenn
pie. She secuted suicide, as did her
daughters.
Coroner Schwanneke and the detec-
tives learned that Kemwitz was rich,
having retired from the butcher husi-
ness. The detectives are seeking to
prove whether the wife and daughters
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
TAYLOR DIES AT SO
Second Oldest Man in Wilmington
Passes Peacefully Away.

Caleb Taylor. for half a century one
Of the most highly respected citizens CT
Wilmington, died at the home OF his
son, Morris Taylor, No. iO5 Washington
street, yesterday, at tho good old age
of SO.
Deceased was born IN Pennsylvania,
removing to this city fifty years ago.
living retired life practically since
that time.
He Is survived by five children, who
are Newton I. and Morris Taylor, OF
this city; Mrs. Thomas Welcher. OF
Easton; Miss Clarissa Taylor, of Pitts
burg. and Mrs. ElwoOd j. Kerns, OF
Kenentt Square.
A1r. Taylor was sick but a few weeks.
and when thee nd came It found him
conscious and in the fun possession
Of his faculties Funeral services win
be held from his late homefto-morrow
morning. tfter which interment win
be made at Longwood, Chester county.
Pennsylvania
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
HONOR MEMORY
OF PATRON SAINT
Crowds ThrOne St. PatriCk'S S
Church in COmmemOratiOn
OF Silver Jubilee
FATHER MCKENNA'S SERMON

with services appropriate to the oc.
casion, the twcnty-nfth anniversary or
Silver Jubilee OF the dedication Of ST.
Patricl<s r. C.. Church was celebrated
yesterday and the ediii,e was filled hy
a large congregation chat had gathered
la honor of the memory OF the patron
Sain OF Ireland. Yesterday was also
the patronal feast OF ths saint and the
days celebration began with AN S
O'Clock mass, the Rev. W. j. Berming-
ham, pastor Of the church, being the
cclebrant The members Of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians ana
Hibernian Knights attended the churcn
In body and received Holy Com
munion. Solemn high mass was cele-
brated at 1890 o'clock by Father BERN
ingham assisted by the Rev Fathers
Fromentine and jacques OF the Sale
sianum The Rev. Charles McKenna
OF New York, preached the sermon ana
delivered a powerful address IN eulogy
OF ST. Patrick.
The church was beautifully decorated
and the music was Of an exceptional
nature appropriate to the occasion.
After the services souvenir buttons
upon which were a photograph OF the
church. were distributed TO those In at
tendance.
Father McKenna's Words
Father McKenna icck as his text;
Gle shown IN his days as the morning
star In the midst of the cloud. as the
moon when full and as tine sun when
st shineth. so did he shine In the
Temple OF God"
asdzOotaumia.nrisitO df9o "a. ad-al
lie said 90 part; zone of tho noblcst I'm
stincts which can occupy the human hear
Is gratitude and after the gratitude % th'
Almighty God from whom an bcssin,l
proceed should we feel gratitude FOR thl
henefactors OF our race who enabled US q
know God and TO gain possession Of tina
Kingdom for which His adorable Son suf
fored and died for us. II Is just that Amer
lea should cherish The name Of Washing
ton. that nlustrlous hero who In youu
saw a foreign despot preparing 20 rivet th
chains OF opprg ssion upon the limbs q
Columbia, and who, in manhood, gathering
the rude material of war, trained an
formed it into battle array and leading
forth to victory. drove the Foreign dcspr
from these shores and proclaimed the lit
erty of this nation But my friends Will
we glory in the victories Of Washington
whilst we rejoice in that liberty purchase
with much suffering and bioodshed, willis
we pray Heaven that this liberty ma
never be forfeited and that the name q
Washington may be ever cherished, w
must remember the words Of our Divin
Master: Man does not live by bread alon
but by every word that proceedeth from
the mouth OF Cod
There is a life. 'tis the life Of the body
There Is a liberty. 'us the liberty OF th
limbs from the chains OF slavery. There q
"a freedom. tbs the freedom from civil op
preston. But there IS another life, tina
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
CAMDEN EAGLES
OBSCURED SKIES
Jersey Birds SwOOped Down
On Local Aerie in Great
Numbers

Camden cages swooped down on
the Wilmington Aorie Saturday ovcn-
ing, the occasion being a fraternal visit
looked forward to with eagerness by
tho local men for months.
A welcoming committee met the vls-
aors at the French street station and
escorted them to the Aerie, on West
Sixth street whore they were accorded
a rousing reception by the local enter
talnment committee. comprising Past
President John A. Newell; Past Prosi-
dent Wilbur sasse; vice-Presidont
Thomas A. Carney, Chaplain Fred Har-
kins, Secretary William Hayes and
Trustees Charles Dougherty and
Charles Boyle. Treasurer Joseph b.
Biorman, Recording Secretary Mars9
Il. Keogh, Frank Kane and George c.
schuler. besides several hundred mem-
bers Of the order.
At o'clock Caterer Zimmerman
served a dinner Ia the Aorie gym 70 the
visitors. during which William pelzelt
worthy PRECEDENT Of Camden Aorie pre-
scented 10 tho Wilmington Lodge a
splendid oil painting of an eagle. the
canvas being six feet high and mag
nifcently framed.
Vice President Thomas A. Carney
accepted the gift and expressed the
great surprise Il occasioned him and
the other members. Vice President
Westcott, of Camden Aerie. also made
an address. as did Edward Krause
grand worthy presidents Wilbur sasso
past worthy president ana Franl
Kane. Others who spoke briefly wor,
Edward HHggorty, James and VIII ian
Cleary and James sadler. OF Camden
j. Harry Bottser of PiUstown: Charles
H. Boyle and William Corrigan. OF thi
city.
Following the speech making IN
Eagles entepd into a pool and shuttle
board tournament Wilmington gottinI
the majority Of al the games played.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
WAS VICTIM OF
POOL SHARPER

BY our Cyvn Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, March 1S.-John w
Endean, a civil engineer OF Smyrna
Del. was arraigned before Magistrate
Smith charged with grand larceny.
Edward Colwen superintendent of the
Barber Asphalt Works, is the complain
ant.
Colwell swore that on December 4
last he cashed Endeans check for ST.
500. It was made out to Colwell's order
and drawn on the Smyrna Bank. The
check came back from Smyrna marked
"N. c."
Endean came to the Barber Asphalt
Works several months ago bearing a
letter from John NJ. Mack. The De.a-
warean was taken in by sharpers one
night, and in order TO obtain S1,500 to
win several thousands on a difficult
shot in a pool game, he got Colwell to
cash his check for him. The sharpers
got the $500, and Endean was not able
to raise the money to make the check
good.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
HEBREWS SLAIN,
HOUSES PILLAGED

By Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK, March tS.-An appeal
for help for the Jewish citizens OF Podi-
hilo, Roumania, stating that a mas
sacre is In progress, sent here has
aroused excitement among Hebrews.
The message was from merchants of
Podihilo, and says: Terrible massacre
since last Thursday. Town totally
destroyed All the Jewish population
ruined and houses pillaged. We ask
for help"
A mass-meeting TO raise aid viii be
held tonight.
Podihilo is thirty miles from lshi-
neff. scene of the Jewish massacre
several years ago.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
After Hardened sinner.

MILTON, March 1S.-Extra meetings
which have been in progress at the
Methodist Church here have been con-
cludcd. and Pastor Ralph 4. Coursey
has begun a system OF religious en-
deavor new IN Milton. Beginning to-
morrow. he win visit the homes OF the
aged and most hardened sinners. where
he will hold brief prayer meetings.
This system viii doubtless prove ef-
fectual. as the sinners vii be caught
at home. II is considered likely that
the new campaign viii continue for
several weeks At least
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
GOOD MILK IS
BEING SOLD HERE

As a result OF criticism in a local
newspaper to the effect that much sour
and skim milk is being sold in this city
for new milk, Milk Inspector James
Thompson stanted out early this morn
ing TO trip up. 81 possible, some of the
supposed v.olators OF the law. He
made a pumber OF inspections but
failed to find any dereiction on the
part OF the dealers.
Mr.. Thompson said to-day that as
good milk for this time of the year as
can be gotten is being sold here.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
WATER LOAN
BILL PASSED
Special % Tho EyenIne 1onrnnl.


DOVER March 1S-Jhe Senate this
morning passed the bin authorizing the
Water Commission to borrow $500. 900
to complete the filtration system. such
"a bill was pending in tho House but as
II was understood thas IL was to be
held up in committee. substitute was
prepared. This viii probably pass the
House this afternoon.
Kent and Sussex counties will each
have a deputy attorney general at o
salary OF $500 per year, their appoint
ment to be made by the attorney -gen-
eral
The Holcomb bill abollshing the
voters assistants was killed IA the
House. Many Republicans did not
vote. Conweu and Cor0it Republicans.
voting against it with tire Democrats.
The Senate concurred In the following
House bills:
Relative to New Castle county roads,
taking effect in 1911 by the abolishment
of the office OF road commissioner and
creating the office Of road supervisor.
to be appointed by the Levy Court.
PIsovidigg for a committee OF nine
to confer and report on comprehensive
methods OF revenue and taxation for
the State, three members 10 be mcm-
ibers Of the House. three of the Senate
and three citizens. This committee TO
report at a special or regular meeting
of the Legislature.
Bill increasing the taxes OF the Del
aware T., b. and w. and b. and O.
railroads.
Bill appropriating $4,000 for state
Hospital at Farnhursl
The jim Crow car oil was brought
up and killed.
The advisory initiative and referon-
dun bin for the entire state was
brought up for reconsideration ami
passed by the House. 1t is expected
to pass the Senate this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
CARS FOR
SOUTH AMERICA
Barkentine AIlamvilde TAX
ing on Coaches at Il. & II.
Yards

The barkentine Allanwilde Is at the
shipy2rds Of the Harlan and Hol ings-
worth Company, taking on cargo OF
knockdown passenger railroad coaches
for a railroad company at Buenos
Ayres. Argentine Repsblic. South
America. The cars were built by the
local firm and It viii send force of
men to South America to superintend
the putting up Of the coaches.
1t win be remembered by shipping
men that the last vessel TO load cars
here for South America was the Co
hasset, which was recently destroyed
by fire Off Canton, Nd.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
?. 0. S. Of A. a chureh.

A large and appreciative audience
was in attendance at the First NJ. p.
Church last night to hear the Rev. C. +.
Redeller. Of Odendon NJ F. Church,
Odendon. Nd, preach. Mr. Redeker is
Ia member of the p. o. s. Of A.. and
past state president Of Maryland. and
chairman Of the national legislative
committee of the same. The four
camps Of the p. o. S. Of A. and three
camps Of p. S. of A. were represented
at the church. The Rev. e. y Baldt in
preached in the morning
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
Mr.. spaid TO Remain.

Professor A. r. Spaid. superintendent
of the public schools Of rural New Cas-
tie county, announced on Saturday to
the members Of the Teachers Associa-
tion that he will remain in his position
II the bill now before the governor,
providing for a contingent fund Of $500,
in addition to the regular salary of the
superintendent, is made a law.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
PENSION BILL
NOW A Law
Fund Will Not Be Distributed
Until $4,000 Is In
Hand

The Police Department to-day re-
ceived from Joseph L. Cahall. secretary
OF state, a certified copy OF the act
providing for a police pension fund.
which was passed by the Legislature.
The governor signed the measure on
Saturday and it is now "a law.
The sum Of $1,000. which the city is
required TO pay annually TO the fml.
will be appropriated by Council on July
T. the beginning OF the next fiscal year.
The fund will then be increased until
it reaches the sum OF $4,000 before any
pensions are allowed.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
apnIa B.rndt In Ereed

At the request Of Agent Frank Stout
the charge of incorrigibility lodged
against pretty little Paula Berndt the
child who was taken from the Clayton
House sometime ago while preparing
for a. career upon the stage was held
up against her in City Court this morn
ing pending her future good behavior.
Paula is now employed in the laundry
OF the Clayton House.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
Death May Postpone Launching.

Wednesday was the day fixed by the
Pusey and Jones Company for the
launching Of one Of the steamers being
constructed at the yard for the United
States Army, but the death of Charles
II. Heald, the yard superintendent may
interfere. The local company to-day
telegraphed Washington for instruc-
tions. and are endeavoring 20 have the
launching delayed until Thursday
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
POPE LAUDS
THE PRESIDENT
BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press

ey Our own Wire. Publishers Press
ROME. March 1S.-Theodore Roose-
welt is the worlds "sagest, most ener-
getic, liberal and patriotic statesman"
in the opinion Of Pope Plus X, as ex-
pressed to-day in an interview with
Bishop O'Gorman. of Sioux City.
After eulogizing American Catholics
and extolnng Ireland's virtues and the
bravery and nobility ~ her sans. the
Holy Father launched into his praise Of
President Roosevelt as quoted above.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
WITH BULLET
HOLE in HIS HEAD

could have cleared away signs Of vio-
lent death and disposed Of the weapon
before the undertaken arrived.
The coroner expects sensational de-
velopnaents.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
- aRilroad Mileane Roos.

A one thousand mile commutation ticket
O nthe r.. B. and W. railroad was lost IN
Market street between Sixth and Twelfth
streets yesterday The finder will please
return it to No. l2S King street where The
owner Is stopping.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
Prsaahers, MeetIna Pos.poned.

Owing 10 the near approach of con-
ference. there was no meeting held this
morning by the Methodist Preachers
Association. The next meeting viii be
held April 1.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
Want More State Aid

The Delaware Legislature may be called
upon TO take still more pronounced step
toward the apprehension Of the perpctra-
tors and 10 once and forever stamp crime
OF This character as deserving OF no
quarters an the state first TO uphold the
great law Of this Republic by first ratify-
Ing the National Constitution. Her states
men now realize that the greatest OF all
infractIons of law has been porpetratsd
here and that the whole organic governs
ment Of the State has been shocked by
the outrage The LEGISLATURE will. there
fore. be called upon 20 offer reward OF
5000 20 $4,000 for the apprehension Of the
abductors and their conviction. The Levy
Court, too may appropriate for reward
A Bad State Record
or four great crimes since 1900 IN Dela-
ware which have gone unpunished, this 10
the groutest and the authorities realize
tnat IA must not go as long as there q
Ia possibility of clearing M up. Tho other
three we're tho murder Of Proprietor
Thomas Windsor, Of the Windsor Hotel.
Milford. who was shot dead IN his BAR
room on July A. 1900; George W. Hearn.
the wealthy Harrington miser. who was
murdered at monday In the rear Of his
home and relieved Of his wallet and
change in 1901; and Mrs. 1lda L. Collins.
wife Of Elmer Collins. who was struck
down and butchered In her poultry house
near laurel dn the Spring of 1902. All OF
these crimes have gone 20 this day un-
punished and the dark perpetrators have
gone unwhipt Of justice.
This has caused the men who make laws
90 sit up and devise some strenuous act
demanding that they be upheld.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
oND O'CLOCK QUOTATIONS.


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American Smelling Com ....... ....-12S
American Sugar Refining ............ 12sh
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Atch. Top and Santa Fe Pref ........s5ls
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Baltimore and Ohio ..... -. ........ -1oiis
Canada Southern .... ................--Sl
chicago CT. Western ................-lAA
Chesapeake and Ohio ................-.s2ls
Chicago and Alton .......... ..........--l6h
Chicago ana Northwest ......... ....--150l5
Chicago NIL: and st. Paul Com. -. 1864
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Delaware, Lacl.awanna and Western 475
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Manhattan Cons .-.....l36
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MO. Kansas and Texas Pfrd -..........6iSl
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n. Y. Central and Hudson ..... ........1s5
n. Y. Ontario and Western -..........Ssst
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Evening journal., 1907-03-18
STOCK QUOTATIONS

Nv our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. March 1S.-The market
opened at general severe declines.
Anaconda opened IA and Northern
Pacific 3 1-2 lower. Reading lost S-4;
Great Northern prfd. l5-S; Colo, Fuel
2 -. Canadian Pacific Ia; Southern
Pacific 2 Is and st. Paul 1 l-2. Atchi-
son opened 1 ga lower and Amalga-
mated 1 1-2. Pennsylvania lost rs.
At the end of ten minutes the trading
In the market was still very unsettled.
Evening journal., 1907-03-18
sun Securing The Farm

Tho land search to-day revealed TO
them a hiding place Of the kidnappers on
tho cold night preceding the abduction.
The remains of small bonfire which had
blazed out in that unsuspecting and poaco-
ful country at midnight hidden partially
by the thick growth OF tall cedars just
200 yards east of the strawstaclS on which
little Horace played and was last seen at
Eay Meadows. This was diligently search-
ed By simmons band OF sleuths, probably
in the anticipation that the child might
have been slain and cremnted when thu
abductors tried TO cover their capital
felony An oarlock. dropped by tho inter-
lopers, and such an one as Is not used
by the Powers or Mahon's oystermen on
the Delaware was also picked up and put
IN the evidence bag. No gruosome evidence
OF a violent death, however, was dis
covered.