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Evening journal., 1907-02-22
Walked Off Br dge on 81"
Road in Washington and
Fell Thlry-FiVe Feet
DIED HOUR LATER
FROM FRACTUR D SKULL

Word was received here from Washing.
ton Today, Of the death of William Kates.
of this city. an engineer on the +. b. &
w. railroad. The unfortunate man walk
ed of a bridge on the elevated road
there and fell to the street. distance
OF 30 feet When picked up he was suffer-
ing from a fractured skull. and he died
az the Emergency Hospital Of the rail-
road at Washington Nat 30 O'Clock this
morning. just four hours after the ac-
cident occurred.
Cropped Around in the Dark.
Kates was taking his engine to the
Depot TO couple "a his IRA n, No So. NORTH.
bound. which Is due here at 21) o'cl5ck
but was held up on the elevated BY a
train ahead Of him. Getting of his eng .ne
he groped around in the dark to Learn
the cause Of the trouble and in doing so,
he walked off the bridge.
The dead engineer was 81 years OF age
and a son Of J. NJ Kates. chief operator
or the Maryland Division. He lived al
No. 6i9 Van Buren street. and Is sur
vived by his wife and one child.
Mrs. Kates was Frustrated when she
heard the news. Arrangements will b,
made TO have the body brought here al
once
Just one year ago Mr.. Kates. whr,
board his engine, was struck on the
head by a mail pouch frame and received
a fractured skull.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
THE BIRTHDAY
OF WASHINGTON

George Washington was born 175 years
ago today. His name will live through
all the ages as the hberator and founder
OF the greatest country the wo.li has
ever known. Washington was, and Isl,
America inearnate. The United States
has outgrown the fondest h.pes which
he entertained for the national Il dglng
he nursed into life, but with that growth
has grown the name and fame and honor
of him who is In truth, "First in war.
first in peace and first in the hearts Il
his countrymen"
Throughout The country the day is
being observed as holiday and in W l.
mington 1t is being celebrated in the GUS
tomary manner. All banks, Fede AL
county and city offices and the publ c
schools are closed. And many societ as
and organizations viii hold commemora-
tive exercises, suppers. entertainments.
etc. The theatres are also presenting
extra attractions.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
MISS NELSON
KILLED HERSELF

she said. and two weeks Of this time
was in bed. and had been out Of bed
one week before her death She was
suffering with rheumatism and as far
as the witness know, that was all the
complaint she had.
The witness said that Miss Nelson
had no gentlemen friends calling on
her at the Jeneris home The eiri
TO her knowledge was never out late
az nigha and she did not know that
Miss Nelson was IN delicate health
prior to her death.
Miss Emma Grady testified that sha
knew Miss Nelson two years. She had
been doing some work for Mrs Jefferis.
and the day before Miss Nelson's
death. the latter complained 20 her OF
feeling ill from rheumatism. The Wit
ness knew the dead girl well, but tho
latter never conhded any troubles 70
her. and she did not know anything
about the company she kept.
MrsA Eihura r.. }. Forrer the daugh-
ter of Or. Jeiferis. Sr., said she was
visiting her parents al the time Miss
Nelson was found dead. She deposed
that Miss NELSON'S sickness was due to
rheumatism. Her evidence had little
bearing on the case.
Jury Wanted Chance.
At this stage OF the proceedings. Mr..
Hastings informed the women present
that they could leave. Foreman Brown
made some. remark about the assistant
attorney general giving the jurymen
no opportunity Of asking any quest 'ona
Of the witnesses, and further made the
comment that he supposed it was al
right If the attorney general was run
ming the inquest
Mr.. Hastings promptly recalled all
1.-THE witnesses who had testified, and
several OF the jurors asked minor
questions. The women did not leave.
Testimony Of Or. Jeffsris, sr.
DR.. charles R. Jefferis, sr. testified
that he had employed Miss Nelson and
that She was in his employ ave years
She was nineteen years Of age, he
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
HERE WHILE
ANOTHER Wife WAS LIVING

Carl ]. Kirk. manager Of the Nation
Employment Agency No. 1912 Filbert
street. Philadelphia. Who was married IN
this city on February II last had a wife
living at the time he engaged in his see
ond matrimonial venture and as a con-
pending over him
Riri came to Wilmington On Tire day
named with Miss Carrie NJ. Dunlap of
No GAG Westminster avenue. Philadelphia
and were married by the Rev. W. H.
Kcllog. pastor % Grace NJ. z. Church. IT
ds row learned that the groom hal mar
iied a Miss cloth.er on April s, 1895 and
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
Makes a Hit

AT the Garrick last evening the stel-
lar attraction was a splendid Irish
comedy sketch presented by Sabine.
O'Neil and Vera. The difficult toe
and fancy dancing Of Mmle Vera won
unstinted applause. while her rendition
Of the German language during her act
was remarkable for its purity
AS an Irish comedian Sanbine is in
deed a wonder, his brogue being per-
lection itself while the lines Of his
part abounded with alternate wit and
pathos.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22

that he has never been legally separated
from her.
Kirk met Miss Dunlap about two years
ago. The girls pagen.s oil ject d 20 his
calling. Mrs Dunlap ple-d vdh hr
daughter 10 refuse 10 see abe man. as
she knew he was hurried. but the girl
chung 70 kirk
A short time ayo the latter went into
The employment agency business and the
girl assisted him in the office. despite
her mothers enreaties Early this W elk
the girl remained away. from home over
night and when questioned afterward told
Of her marriage.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
Auction Sales.

Be'ow is a list Of Auction Sales that
will take place tomorrow. For fur
ther particulars see advertisements on
page ..
G.. w. Bader Co.. IN and Shiplev
streets, sale 1880 a. M. 1.sO and 73o
p. m.
stanton & McCardell. auctioneers.
O'Neil. u East Fourth street, house
hold goods Sales 1890 a. m. and 1.30
.. m. stanton & Afccarden, auction
eers.
Imported linens. Clio Market street.
Sales at and 7S0 p. m. sudham &
Son. auctionecrs.
Auction rooms. 1s East Thir street.
Sa'es 100 and 7.S0 p. m. Stanton &
NcCardel, auctioneers.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
SHAD FISHERMEN
ARE PREPARING.
Expect That This Season will
Be Better Than Previous
Three Years
50 % The Evenlng Journal.

NEW CASTLE. Feb. 22-Many shad
fishermen in this city who cast their nets
every year. are beginning TO make prep
aratons for the coming season which
promises to be the best for the last two
or three years, and IL is expected chat
number Of employees OF the steel plants
will give up their positions when the fish
begin TO run.
The men viii probably fish as follows:
George Pustlle and George Irons waiter
Wipf and Robert Newlove, Edward Nehr
and william Taylor, John Elidngton and
Charles Wipf William Pusti.e and Holm s
Walllng. Percy white and Albert DAVIS,
William Duncan and George Wilholmo.
Jr. The following men will also fish:
Lawrence O'Connor. Joseph Smith, Elmer
walling. William Rainey. David Smith,
William Taylor. Albert Pedrck, James
Foster and john pusule
Program is Interesting.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared for tho Martha Washington recop-
tion. which win be given by the members
OF the Junior Epworth League in the M
z. Church tonight. 1t follows.
Song MY Country Tis Of Thee
prayer. Rev George r. Anderson; fo'o. "A
Little Child Shall Lead Them" Miss
Beulah Hurd. song. Ord aim; saw.
George Washington Miss Mabel Glow n;
duet Miss Olivia Lank and Miss Beulah
Hurd: recitation. Miss Mary McGonigle;
address, Derr Qulmby; recitation. Miss
sallie Truax; song. Delaware" first
part marriage Of George and Martha
Washington; second part. Reception.
Those taking part in the marriage are as
follows. George Washington rorn Naylor
Martha Washington. Elizabeth B'ggs; Of.
iciating minister Franc'sA'd ars7n; brides
maids. Misses Mary Bigss, May Bacon
Emily Lunt Lola V'ning Helen Rash, I'd;
Lank and Rena Hurd; ushers Brice Val
lette. John Naylor Farl Pacon. HulhurS
Alderron. Edward Navlor. Hubert Hanf
and Hartzen Anderson.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
10 Present BibIe and Flaa.

Local camps Of the Patriotic Order Of
Sons OF America VIII present a Bible and
American nag TO School No 23 which was
recently completed in the Ninth ward to-
morrow.
An interesting program has been pre-
pared for the occasion and the members OF
the board Of education viii be invited to
attend.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22

FAIR AND coLER TONIGHT.
FAIR SATURDAY.
Noon temperature .......2a degrees.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
WILL ATTEND MEETING
Local Catholics viii Protest Against
Action Of French Government
Against Their Church.

At the Academy OF Music in Phiadei-
phla tonight the Catholics OF that city
will hold meeting 70 protest agaAast
the stand taken towards the church by
the government OF France and many
Catholics u this city VIII attena ths meet
ing. Many msn. OF prou1nsues WI BE-
present 70 deliver addresses end' rrs
meeting promises % - ons u the IarEesf
OF the kind ever he,d
Evening journal., 1907-02-22

PARIS-TWo points Of dispute are
delaying an agreement between Church
and state in France. which may bt
delayed some time.
Evening journal., 1907-02-22

Makes Her Admit She Continued Her Relations With White for Months
and That She Lived With Thaw New York Hotel Before Their
arrage-Le eft Mother Ong While She Went AuOn EuOpeRe
veOn About Promi!en Mems Hidden Lives Kept From the Public
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
COrOner's Jury Unable 10
Learn Who Thought About
Girls Shame
COCAINE CAUSED
DEATH OF THE GIRL

Nellie Elizabeth Nelson came to her
romo at the CITY Han and was conven-
IN the city of Wilmington, Del. be-
tween the hours of 2 o'clock Friday
night February s, 1907 and z O'clock
Saturday morning, February 9, 1907,
from the poisoning effects Of cocaine
self-administered.
This was the verdict returned by the
coroners jury impaneled yesterday af-
ternoon TO inquire into the death OF
the pretty nineteen -yoar-old girl who
was found dead in bed at the home Of
Dr. G. r. Jeneris, a little more than a
week ago.
The Inquest was held IN the court
roo mat the city Hall and was conven-
ed az $50 o'clock. The jurors We're;
Isaac r. Brown, foreman; Charles G.
Guyer secretary; Walter n. Slitoe,
Evan ID. Morrison. Harry @. Robinson,
William H.. Babcoc,S J. Dawson Arts,
j. Barrett Vincent and 4. Frank Ma.
roney.
Among the witnesses were Or. G.
r.. Jeferis. Sr. his wife, Mrs. C.. r.
Jeneris. his son, Dr. c. r. Jeferis and
his daughter, Mrs. e, r. J. Forrer.
Deputy Attorney General Daniel o.
Hastings represented the State at thl
hearing.
The evidence showed conclusively
that Miss Nelson committed suicide
Cocaine sufficient TO kin several per-
sons was found in her stomach. which
was sent 10 the State Board Of Health
laboratory at Newark for analysis. Ye
the unfortunate orphan girl was made
the victim Of some INSCRIPTIONS man
and the shame Of her disgrace le1 ts
the end OF her short life.
That Miss Nelson was in delicate
health when She took her life wal
/ proven beyond doubt. 1t was also
shown that in her innocence she APP
pealed to a colored woman in an in-
direct way to learn whether her life
had been bughtcd and later. dis
couraged by probably her own efforts
70 retain her honor. failed, and then
killed herself
Ignorant of Girls Shame.
The nrst witness called by the as
s'stant attorney general was MIS-. G.
r. Jensris. the mother Of young Dr.
Jsffsris. Shs testified that Miss Mel
son, the dead girl. was employed by
Or. Jefferis. sr.. for five years. and one
year ago last December she went "a
the Jefferis home to live. She said she
first learned OF Miss Nelson's death
when her husband told her.
J Miss Nelson had been III FIVE weeks
Evening journal., 1907-02-22
Allrntor Eor the zoo.

Guy K. Boner. Of No. 112S West
Fourth street. a p. 3. & w. conductor
caught a small alligator in the smoking
car Of his train the other day and viii
present IL TO the Free Zoo.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
TAX notice..
! viii bc az my Office in the
CITY or WILLIAMSBURG
Peninsula Bank Building
EVERY SATURDAY

r, receive taxes for the City Of Williams
burg and County OF James CITY.
:. :. HAWKINS.
Treasurer.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
What Remains.

They've ha.ed the beef trust In;
court.
But the price remains the sane;
FORBADE the flour u-st 20 estou.
But The price remains the sane.
Tny've rou1d'y dresses the o. ,ru.
down
Ana done the wooden trust Up brown
But still IN country cnd II town
The Puce r-n- rs TIE same.
Insurance felix's have Teen raked o'e
Ana the cree remains the sane;
Been tod 10 50 an sir no more,
~. the price remains the same.
hey save tn saltuust stern advice
Likewise the trust that sells the ice
But how shout the selling prioe2
On. that Tenai1s the samel
-Lo-isyill- Ccuicr-Journal.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
Convict Makes His Escape.

The second convict 10 escape
from the gang here took his depart
ure Thursday afternoon while at
work on the jamestown road. He
was in the gang under Orville ~.
John. one OF the guards. and was
missed in a few minutes. All the
gangs we're Immediately assembled
and marched back 70 jail.
The man was captured between
Ewell and Lighuoot about eleven
O'Clock Thursday night in ar o,d sta
Die where he had hidden himself.
Mr.. J. I Ackerley. pluoky guard.
made the capture nd the prisoner
was soon back in his old quarters
here.
The name Of the man IS Z. K.
Gregory white He was SER up
+ FOR two years from Wise county tor
/ larceny. Having been in the peni-
Tertiary before. five years were ad-
( ded 10 his term. so he IS d seven
+ year convict.
Captain Pa,tie. < charge OF the
( camp here mas placed al long tern
men under one guard who has beer
long in the service and IS very
/ careful Captain Patty says he VII
I er6eavor 10 have the man indicted
and Il he IS convicted he viii b'
/ given a life sentence.
+ GREGORY never. so far as known
is-empted &c remove his stripes
+ When found ne wore his striped sui
ard chain in the usual graceful
/ manner" There IS a standing re
ward OF s. for the capture Of an es
I capped convict. so our James Cit
I and York friends stand lookout. 30
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
MinOT---ATm.St9ad.

Ny. Gustavus Minor and Miss
L7vina Holt Armistea5 were uniteC
in marriage IN the Methods church
Wednesday evening at o.50 o'clock
by Rev. D T. Merritt. the pastor.
The BRIDE is the daughter Of Mr.
=. T. ArmisteaG. and the poPuls-
teacher OF jamestown school No. 2
The bridegroom IS a tame- ano
wood dealer. and has many iI.erd.
In MS neignborhood.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
HOldcrOft Happenings

Eo.dcroft. Va. March l3.-Nov
that spring has opened our Peopit
are be-inr.rg 20 show more activity
than formerly. Our local stores
have been well attended since ground
hos weather came upon Us. but &C
not a. present show such an animated
scene. The interest in the Thaw
case has waned and abuse Of life in
snurance agents almost ceased.
Mess-s. T. P. Bnns and K. L
Penny. who recently constructed 2
fine boat have launched same anc
now have herm good running order
"a gasoline engine being the motive
power.
Shad season. which IS usual,
quite profitable 10 the citizens O
th;s favored place. viii soon begin.
sample having already been taken.
This community. which rare.,
ever gets highly excited unless
F case Of measles puts In It's appear
f arce or one OF its citizens purchase
+ a tne horse. IS not showing muc
+ interest in the coming JsmestoW
celebration.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16

Mr.. Archie Walker. who for some
time has resided in Williamsburg
has returned 10 dear ole Brass An
k!e.
Miss Ruby Southau. OF Williams
burg. visited her parents. Nh anc
Mrs. C. N. Sou'hal. Sunday.
Mr. Reginald s. Major tas beer
appointed clerk Of the court 70 sue
coed his father. the la.e John +. Ma
ior.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
Notice.

By virtue of "a certain dced ~ trust
.Nccufei on the 18th dav ~ April. 1903,
hv Sylvester Pierce and wife. and az the
.cquest ;hc beneficiary therein secured
.fersuit having been made IN the pay
uert oi the debt thereby securely. the
undersigned bv virtue OF the trust there
rv created. VIII sell at
Public Auction---For Cash,
All OF that certain tract or parcel II
land located in Powhatan district,
lanes City County. Virginia, and known
as Hanna Sheppards." containing one
hundred add twenty ll2O) acres more
or less ard bounded as follow 20 wit:
4 ON the northerlv side BY Hubbard and
( Howclis: on the easterlv side by the
/ land 90 Cranston and Harris; on the
1 southcrly side nv YARN outh creek. and
Z 90 the westerly side by the land OF Yves
lev TYLER and others. This being the
same parcel or tract OF land which was
conveyed 10 the said Sylvester Pierce by
K. T. Armisiead. Special Commissioner
hv deed duly recorded IN Derd-BOOk No.
=. pages 60 GO of the land records of
tn County Clerks office for the County
Of fames City and the City OF Williams
hure ne decd creating tins trust has
heen tulv recorded ~ the said Clerk $
office Eva Ierd Book So. 9. pages CPS
6o-. said sale 20 he made on the hrSt
dav o' the next April tern OF the Circuit
CurrJ for said county, IN front OF the
front door thereof. ~ the hour OF = m.
that being
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1907-03-16
April 9th, 1907.

WI. POWER. Trustee.
"a. IS. WARE. AuctiOneeT
ehruafv 22d. 1907.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
IIIinola Lawmakers Meet.

Springfield, H., Jan. 9.-The forty
fifth general assembly of Illinois met
today and effected its organization.
Governor Deneen's message touched
upon railroad, insurance, banking,
civil service, primary election laws
and other measures of State interest,
and several reforms of a more or less
radical nature were recommended.
A local option bill, which is being
pushed by the Anti-Saloon league, is
expected to be one of the most con-
spicuous measures before the present
session. A State meat inspection bill
along the lines of the law enacted by
congress is another measure that will
attract attention. A stringent anti
pass law is also among the measures
proposed.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
TWO WILL DIE
ON THE GALLONS
TWO HANeINes ARE SCHEDULED
TO TAKE PLACE IN STATE OF
MISSOURI TOMORROW.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 9.-Unless Gov
ernor Folk exercises executive Glenn
ency at the eleventh hour, two muir,
derers will die on the gallows in this
State tomorrow. William Spaugh is
to die in Iron county and w. E. Church
in Warren county.
William Spaugh and his brother,
Arthur Spaugh, together with their
mother, we're Jointly indicted for the
murder of Sheriff Polk of Iron county.
While the Spaughs were imprisoned
in jail at Ironton an effort was made
to lynch them. The brothers were
badly wounded by shots fired by the
mob and were brought to st. Louis
for treatment and safe-keeping. At
forwards they were tried in Reynolds
county. Arthur was given a fifty-fve
year sentence, the mother was freed,
but the other son and brother, William
Spaugh, was sentenced to be hanged.
w. Z. Church, who is to be hanged
IN Warren county, was convicted of
a crime unparalleled in the history of
the State. His victims were his fos-
ter parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Yeater,
whom he murdered in their beds, cut
ting their threats with razor. He
made his escape and had reached
League Island navy yard, Philadelphia,
where he was enlisted in the United
States marine corps, when apprehend-
ed. Upon his arrest he made both
verbal and written confession of his
crime, which was apparently without
motive.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
Kansas Farmers Meet.
Special to the Herald.

Special TO the Herald
Topeka, Kan, Jan. 9.-This was the
opening day of the thirty-siXth annual
meeting of the Kansas State Board of
Agriculture. The sessions will con-
tinue until Saturday. The usual large
number of progressive farmers have
rounded up for the meeting to ex-
change views and listen 40 addresses
dealing with the scientific side Of ag-
riculture and stock breeding.
Today was given over to routine
business of a preliminary nature. To-
night Governor Hoch and Mayor Davis
will deliver addresses of welcome, and
]. w. Robinson, president of the
board. will deliver the response. The
session will conclude with an address
on Improved Stock Breeding a Nee
essary Adjunct to Successful Farm
ing" by S. F. Lockridge of Indiana,
former president of the American
Shorthorn Breeders association.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
Woodruff Takes the Oath.

Special TO the Herald.
Hartford, Conn. Jan. Gin the hall
of the house of representatives this
afternoon, in the presence of an i'm
mense throng. Rollin s. Woodruff was
inaugurated as governor. The hall
was decorated with the national colors
and flowers. Governor Roberts deliv-
cred his farewell address to the men,
bers of the generally assembly. Mr.
Woodruff then spoke, and at the con-
clusiOn Of his address took the oath
of Office. The inaugural ceremonies
were preceded by the customary mill
tary pageant, in which companies of
militia and other organizations from
various parts of the State took part.
Elaborate arrangements have been
made for the inaugural ball tonight in
the Foot Guard armory.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
THE CONTEST FOR SPEAKER
Developed Immediately the House
Was Ready for Business.

Austin, Texas, Jan. S.-The house
was called to order at noon by Secre-
tary of State o. Shannon. Rev. B. l..
Gray of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church invoked divine blessing.
Temporary officers were named and
the roll was called by counties. The
members arose and took the oath Of
office under direction of the chair.
The election of a speaker next being
in order, Mr.. Gafford of Grayson was
recognized and placed the name of
Hon. Tom B. Love before the house for
this position. Mr.. Gafford made
very pleasing address, and the mention
of Loves name was cheered. He said
the man who occupies the speakers
chair and usurps power for necessary
motives, acts contrary to the wishes
of the people and has no business &C.
cupying such a high station. That
any man who pretends to represent
his constituents and forgets that he
is the servant of the people, has no
place in Texas; that Texas was not
bought with gold, neither is she for
sale.
Charles Hume of Harris was next
recognized and placed in nomination
H. B. Terrell of McLennan. In his re-
marks he said the speaker must give
to his foes as well as his friends, that
each member is responsible for his
own work, and not the speaker. Mr..
Hume was given the best of attention,
and loudly applauded when he closed.
Judge James H. Robertson was next
recognized, and when he rose was
greeted with applause. In a few well
chosen remarks he withdrew the
name of Colonel Peeler from further
consideration.
McGregor of Harris seconded the
Love nomination.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1907-01-09
To EyanaeIIze the World.

Special to the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa. Jan. 9.-Plans to
evangelize the world within twenty
five years are being discussed at the
thirtieth annual conference of the
Foreign Mission Boards, which opened
today at the Y. NJ. c. A. in this city.
The movement has been endorsed by
laymen representing every Protestant
denomination. Several wealthy bust.
ness men are interested, and it is I'M
derstood money will not be spared to
carry on the work.
Among those taking an active inter-
est in the movement are Samuel B..
Capen OF Boston, N. w. Harris of Chi
cago. John w. Foster of Washington,
Major A p. Burchfield of Pittsburg,
Joshua lowering of Baltimore, and
John s. Huyler and William Jay
Schieffelin of New York.