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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
PLUNGED TO HIS DEATH
TERRIBLE ACT OF DERANGED
MAN IN NEW YORK.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
= NEW YORK, May 25-Charles Wolf. fore
man of livery stable in williamsburg,
plunged headforemost to his death four
stories down from a window of his home
there early this morning, and his wife fell
exhausted by the window sill after trying
to restrain him. In his struggles the hus-
band grabbed her shoulder and attempted
to drag her with him, but she braced her
self and held him until her strength failed.
Then. as her hold relaxed. the mans body
shot downward and struck upon it's head
When the police arrived VOLTS three
small children were screaming in terror
and the mother lay unconscious on the floor
An ambulance surgeon from st. Catherine 8
Hospital said that VOLTS death was in
Simultaneous. His skull was shattered
Mrs Mary Wolf. aware of a mental weak
mess In her husband. did not retire until
after O'Clock this morning and two
friends remained at the house until they
thought that Wolf had gone peacefully to
sleep They left the house about 2:45
O'Clock. and Mrs. Wolf lay awake, op-
pressed. as she said. with feeling that
something would happen. Hardly had the
men departed when Wolf suddenly sprang
from his bed and rushed to the window
Mrs. Wolf followed.
Struggle for Her Life.
She caught him by one foot just In time
to prevent his springing from the window
His body crashed through the glass pane
and hung halfway out as she held him.
He struggled violently, striking with his
arms and shrieking. Finally he thrust his
hand backward and succeeded in getting a
grip on his wife's shoulder but she placed
her two feet firmly against the base of the
siH and though partly dragged through the
window herself, managed TO hold on and to
stop for few minutes the plunge of the
deranged man. The effort was too great.
and her hold soon weakened and with
cry she sank back on the foor
] The crash OF glass and the combined
4 shrieks OF husband and wife had aroused
the neighborhood and attracted the atten-
ton of the police. In brief time the room
was fun of bluecoats as well as friends in
less formal clothing, and hurry call was
sent for ambulance
Wolf was dead when the ambulance ar
rived. so the surgeon gave his attention to
restoring the woman and quIeting the chill
dren Mrs. Wolf was Frustrated with the
shock.
Charles Wolf was thirty-four years old
and lived at $40 Flushing avenue, Williams
burg. only short distance from the livery
stable where he was employed as foreman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
CHARGES ON SLEEPING CARS |
DEFINITE EFFORT MADE TO OBJ
TAIN PRODUCTIONS IN RATES
Complaints Filed by George s. LOTUS
Of st. Paul Before Inter
state Commission.

A definite effort has been begun before
the Interstate commerce commission to Sc
cure to the public reduction I'm the rate
Of fare charged by the Pullman company
for its sleeping car accommodations. This
is the first time in the history Of the COM
pany that proceeding has been brought
against the Pullman company, and 1t prom
Uses to be an action Of more than ordinary
interest and Importance.
Three complaints have been filed against
the Pullman company and various north
western railroad lines, which are made CO.
defendants by George g. Lotus, "A. business
that, in the course Of his business ne is
obliged to travel from st. Paul to various
Other points and to use the accommodations
OF the Pullman company. The charges for
the accommodations, he declares, are I'm.
Just, unreasonable and excessive, and he
asks that the commission reduce them.
His first complaint IL against the Pullman
company, the Chicago, st. Paul and Min
railway. He AYERS that the charge made
by these companies for q sleeping car
berth from st. Paul, Mimi, to Superior,
Wis, is $50. whether the berth be IN
He says that the lower berths are far
more desirable than the upper berths and
says the latter ought to be considerably less
In price. but that no distinction between
charge for both, complainant alleges. re-
suits In discrimination against and disad-
vantage to passengers who are compelled
to take upper berths. He requests the
commission to fix. as maximum charge
for lower berth between st. Paul and
Superior, 81 and for an upper berth fifty
cents.
The second complaint is flied against the
Pullman company and the Chicago North
western railway. The ayerments are sub
stantialIy the same as in the first petition.
except that they relate to travel between
Chicago and st. Paul, the fare OF the Pull
man company being Sc for berth. Com
pIainant asks that the fare be made $1.50
for lower berth and seventy-fve cents
for an upper.
In the third complaint the defendants are
the Pullman company and the Great North
ern railroad, the points being st. Paul and
Seattle, WASH, between which cities, it fs
alleged. the Pullman fare is S12 for either
lower or an upper BERTH Mr.. Lotus
asks that the rate be made s. for a lower
berth and 81 for an upper.
AT the offices Of the commission the COM
plants, which are brought under the most
recent act of Congress on the subject Of
rates, are regarded as Of Importance, in
that they will open up the whole question
of sleeping car rates, not only on the lines
of railroad mentioned specifically in the
complaints, but throughout the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25

was delivered by one Of the graduates.
George w. Brent. Clement c. GIL spoke
on "The Magnetism Of the Cross" Eugene
T. Newman ON Whatever, Whenever.
Wherever He Pleases," and JOSHUA R Wal
tiers on 1.-THE Regulative Power Of Chris
tianity."
The graduates are: Henry c. P. Baker,
st. Kits, B. w. L.; James 8. Ellis, ia
maica. b. w. l.; Clement C. GILL Barbados,
b. w. l.: Eugene r. Newman, Baltimore,
Nd; James C. VanIoo. Barbados. B. w. l. /;
Arthur F. Wallace. st. Kits. B. w. l.. Jo-
sfah r. Walters, Tobago, B. w. l.; William
]. Barrett. Round Hill. Va; George w.
Brent, Washington, D. c.: James F..
Brooks. Washington, d. c.: William B. Car.
roll, Washington, d. c.: Enoch 8. Har-
ris Washington, d. c.: Andrew Hogan,
Washington. d. c.; Julius N. May Griffin.
Ca: Frederick Oscar. Kenilworth. D. c.;
Booker Sydnor. Washington. d. c.; Frank
Washington, Washington, d. c.. and Thos
F. Walker, Richmond county, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
MAYOR scHMITZ' TRIAL MONDAY
Men Indicted for Bribery Appeared
to Give Bail.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 25.-The trial of
Mayor Schmitz on a charge of extortion
will be resumed next Monday Six jurors
already have been sworn to try the case
and three others have been chosen, but re-
main subject to peremptory challenges
The men indicted yesterday for bribery
by the grand jury appeared today before
Presiding Judge Coffey of the superior
court to give ball. They are Patrick CAL
houn, president of the United Railways;
Thcrnwell Mullaly assistant to President
Calhoun; TREY l.. Ford and William Abb
bolt, counsel for the United Railways;
Mayor Eugene Schmitz Louis GLASS; vice
president of the Pacific States Telephone
and Telegraph Company; Theodore " Hal
sey. agent of the Pacific States Telephone
and Telegraph Company, and Abraham
Ruef.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25

Of Miss Isabella Emerson Case who was
recently arrested because she wanted to get
an interview with the President, as hereto
fore stated In The Star had been notified
of the whereabouts of his daughter, but
there was nothing said as to whether any
one is coming here for her Miss Case Is
willing to return home and unless her rela-
tives are heard from she will be returned
to Haverhill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

SIASCONSETT, Mass, May 25.-The
steamer Columbia, from Glasgow. for New
York. was in communication by wireless
telegraph with the station here when fifty
miles east of Nantucket lightship, at 0
am. today. VIII probably dock about 80
am. Sunday.
HALIFAX, May pa wireless dispatch
from the steamer Celtic, from Liverpool, re-
ports that vessel $50 miles east of Sandy
Hook at 1 am. May 25 The Celtic prob
ably will reach her dock early Monday
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25

in which he says the returning of the in
dictments against himself and associates
Is another step in the program to gain
political control of this city by Rudolph
Spreckels and others for selfish purposes,
through combination with the labor union
party.
Mr. Calhoun says:
THE evidence is now complete that self
confessed criminals have been retained IN
the board of supervisors to do the ploolns
of Spreckels and his fellows. In the
language of one of the prosecutors, they
are merely good dogs Their evidence has
been purchased and their services secured
through immunity contracts.
Base and Malicious.
ar charge that the motives of Mr..
SpreckeIs and his associates are base and
malicious; that his plans are selfish and
Injurious to the welfare of this COM
munity: that they seek through the assassi-
nation of character to injure the United
Railroads and further their own financial
plans, and that inspired strikes, violence,
destruction of property, boycotts and these
indictments are each a part of Spreckels
plan to confiscate the property of the
United Railroads and replace street
railroads by lines owned by Spreckels, and
to that end to control the politics Of San
Francisco
Z would be surprised that any body of
American citizens could be induced to find
L
methods which have been pursued by
Sprerkles' corps of hired detectives and his
constant access to the members of the
grand jury who have been misled by his
professions of virtue
Founded Upon Facts.
ITO my friends throughout the country
] give the assurance that these indictments
are not founded upon facts, that there is no
evidence that could justify them and that
my associates and 1 will be fully vindi-
Gated
Thornwell Mutually said:
u am absolutely innocent of any of the
charges made against me. This will be
clearly shown as soon the opportunity
offers. which. 1 hope, will be Immediately
afforded.
II ask the fullest and most thorough in
yestgation. The charges against me are as
malicious an outrage as could possibly be
perpetrated against any man. The souls
OF the men responsible for them are tonight
more bur6ened than mine. In spite of the
attacks upon me my character remains I'M
changed and when it shall appear, as it
surely Will, that there is no evidence what
ever against me, my reputation will not
be impaired in the slightest degree by
the great wrong that has been done me-
1 ask that my friends and the public be-
lieye me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
Slightly Injured.

horse driven by George Springman. a
resident of Twining City. ran away In the
vicinity Of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th
street northwest this afternoon and Mr..
Springman was thrown out and injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
ALUMNI DAY PROGRAM
HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
MEET-oTHER FEATURES.

Several hundred graduates of the Howard
University gathered at that institution this
morning for the purpose Of celebrating
Alumni day. The various branches of the
university represented are the schools of
arts and sciences. teachers college. COM
mercial college and the schools of law,
medicine and theology.
There was large delegation of alumni
members from Baltimore. and many other
cities. The principal business was the work
of recognising the association. An cleo
ton Of the officers for the ensuing year
will take place this evening. Reports Of
the various committees are also to be
heard.
In connection with the meeting there was
an exhibit in Industrial Hall from 1 to 3
O'Clock Of the dramatic arts and sciences.
II was announced that the baccalaureate
noon at 4 o'clock by President Wilbur p.
Thirkield in the Memorial Chapel, and 1t
L. expected that over one hundred gradu-
ates will attend.
School Of Theology.
The commencement exercises of the
school OF Theology were held last evening
In the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel.
Rev. William C. Alexander, pastor Of the
West Street Presbyterian Church. delivered
the address to the graduates. in which he
urged them to be faithful and diligent and
not to grow faint-hearted, no matter what
ddfficulties might beset their path.
Each OF the eighteen graduates was pre-
scented with Bible by Rev. Isaac Toliver
the sword which they would need at all
times In their fight against the evils they
have set out to- overcome.
An address on THE Minister as Man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
Report Of Thefts.

Report was made to the police today of
two thefts at 4s4 N street southwest last
night. Edward Kirk announced that his
trunk was robbed of $50 and Ruggles Hen
derson stated that $40 had been taken from
a trunk belonging to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
Miss Case viii Be Sent Home.

Inspector Boardman received a message
from the chief Of police of Haverhill, Mass.
tbs morning informing him that tie father
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
The Greatest Game Fish
By Chas, Fred'k Holder.

A fish that is eight or ten
feet in the air one moment and
four or five hundred feet in
the channel the next. The ex-
element of hook and line fish
ing for a fish with a deadly
six-foot sword.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
BONA FIDE CIRCULATION OF THE
EVENING AND SUNDAY STAR.

The sworn statement below shows
that the circulation Of THE STAR
Is what it is claimed to be. The
circulation Of THE STAR for the
week. including and combining its
evening and Sunday morning is
sues, Is the largest. the best and
the only sworn detailed circulation
OF each day, covering all issues. In
the District Of Columbia.
In both its evening and Sunday
morning issues it has a larger car
rier delivery circulation into the
homes Of Washington than any
other two local papers combined.
THE SUNDAY STAR, viewed
separately, has the largest. the best
and the only sworn circulation In
the District Of Columbia.
Fifteen thousand Of THE STARS
regular subscribers take no other
Washington paper whatever in
their homes, depending upon THE
STAR alone for news and adver-
Using.
THE STAR. daily and Sunday,
thoroughly covers the local adver-
Using field. reaching all classes Of
Washington purchasers. rich and
poor alike, in their homes. on every
day In the week, at an hour when
they have the time and inclination
to read o newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
Problem of the Ghost
Woman By Jacques FutreiIe.

Don't try to get your re-
volver, pleasep the voice adj
vised. "If you do, TIL shoot"
What followed makes a thrill
ing story in which The Think
ing Machine takes a deciding
hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
The Derelict
BY Walter Hackett.

A cry of distress in the hot
South seas; off the coast of
Borneo, comes to the ears Of a
steamer passenger. A rescue,
then follows a curious story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
His Day Off in the
Country By Fred'k U. Adams:

A banker tries for a day of
quiet at his country seat. His
anchored yacht becomes the
scene of a frightful battle. It's
description you will have to
read to appreciate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25

UnpuDllSned Tragedies
By Rebecca Harding Davis.
So weird are some OF the.
mysterious stories related
that one wonders the incidents
have not led up to novels. The
material is there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
The Car of Destiny
<r~.<f-.>A \

The hero comes up with the
fascinating Monica at Toledo.
Short condolences exchanged,
and then a narrowing compact
with her mother, the duchess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
At THE WHITE HOUSE
Fairbanks People Just Wanting
to Be Let Alone.
HEMENWAY'S EXPRESSION
The President to Deliver Address at
Masonic Temple Ceremonies.
WAITING FOR PEARL WRIGHT
Expected to Become Internal Rev
enue Commissioner-Secre
Gerfeld on Land Agents.
HEMENWAY'S EXPRESSION
WAITING FOR PEARL WRIGHT

Are the Fairbanks people unconcerned
as to whether his candidacy receives the ap
prevail Of the White House?
The affirmative was taken as the meaning
Of the-erief remarks made today by Senator
Hemenway of Indiana after he had con-
ferred with the President as to the latter's
visit to Indianapolis the Both of this month
The Indiana senator is known to be one OF
the principal managers of the Fairbanks
campaign He likewise stands we'll at the
White House. On leaving the executive Of
fees his attention was called to the news
paper interpre tation of some recent White
House events-that the President has with.
drawn the "reactonary" label from Sena-
tor Knox and Speaker Cannon, and that
they now stand on an equal footing with
Secretary Taft, so far as presidential SYM
pathy Is concerned. He was then asked
whether he was the possessor of anything
that would remove the "reactionary'' brand
from the Vice President. He gave no di.
rect answer. but said:
"1ts a long time off until the nornina-
ton is made. There will be session of
Congress and many corners to round be-
tween now and then. We are satisfied to
wait"
''Will the President say anything in his
Indianapolis speech that will be friendly to
the Vice President?'
Eve neither expect bouquets nor brick
bats at that time"
1t is understood, however that the Presi-
dent and Vice President will be much to-
gether during the formers visit to Indian
apolis. and that the Indiana people will
give both of them rousing and cordial re-
ception. The personal relations Of the two
men have always been of the friendliest
sort, and will no doubt continue that way.
According to well-informed Fairbanks
leaders. the vice president does not believe
that a candidate for the presidency should
ministratien. He thinks that every man
should stand on his individual merits. That
is why his leaders have not made efforts
to get to the country an expression of the
approval Of the President. All they want
is to be left without bouquets or brick
bats and they win take care Of the situa-
ton themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-25
Charged With Assault.

George Jones, colored, was prisoner IN
the dock at police headquarters this morn
ing on charge Of assaulting and beating
Annie Green, also colored. Annie told the
court that Jones said that he would just as
leave 60 to the penitentiary for her as any
one he knew. and also threatened to make
q sad house when Annie's daughter inter-
fered. According to the complainant the
prisoner became very indignant when he
returned home in the evening and found no
meal had been prepared for him. and he ac-
cordingly proceeded to trough house" the
peaceful home. The court imposed fine
of s.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13
Letter 10 II. G. Smith.
Abbeville, S. G.

Dear Sir: If a customer wants
$35. so do you give him SIS?
Suppose you should hear of one of
your customers doing a thing like that
and not knowing it, what would you
say next time he wants discount?
We'll venture half your men are do
ing that very thing without a suspi-
cion.
Men who paint any other paint than
Devoe are paying $75 for S35 so or
some other such figure.
10 gallons Devoe is enough for a
good. size house two coats; Is or 20
isn't too mich of another paint.
There's 1915 or ST. so for 5 or 10 extra
gallons besides So to 81 a gallon for
putting it on that's $40 to $40. That's
how half the houses stores factories
warehouses shops barns fences are
painted : $50 for paint and labor; S25
to $50 more for not knowing what
paint TO put.on.
The one to put-on is the paint that
takes least gallons and makes least
bills for paint and labor.
Yours truly
40 F w Devoe & Co.
P. s, P. B. Speed sells u paint.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13
Dars. a S AID TO- Store Locals.

Clearing house certificates are good at this
store-sl 90 worth OF them WI buy 81 VI Wor q
Of goods here. Bargains 5 and loo store.
Buy the celebrated National ranges and En-
terprise stoves at Da,gan's 5 and lOc store
with clearing house cert ncates and save DC
on the dollar.
Big line OF toys and dolls and all Christmas
goods are at bargains 5 and 10c store. G eal-
Ing house ceriif alts ire good here. STU IN
certificates will buy 81 O5fworth OF goods.
Weddings still going on and Bargains 5 ard
l0c store Is loaded with lots OF hue china. cut
glass and sterling silver. Clearing house Ger
ticstes buys any thing here at q saving Oh &C
on the Sl.W.
Books and games In an endless variety are
being shown al bargains 5 q d loo store.
Clearing house certificates will buy them also,
and save you 81 on The dollar.
Colored post, cards Of the scenes In and
around Abbeville are to be found at this store
and the price is only two for Sc. Bargains
and 100 store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13
OF 10 the Wedding.

Mr.. Lewis Perrin ofthis city, book keeper a,
the National Bank, along with a party o.
friends aud ~. all, ", went 10 Greenville yes
terday, from wneu e he expects to bring his
charming bride, Miss Ethel Mills.
They will 60 from Green Vile 10 Atlanta
TO attend the wedding OF NJ; SO Calhoun.
Mr.. Perrin is one of the most popular
young men In Abbeville, having been b
faVorite from bis boyhood days. He IL held
in high esteem by all our people.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13

Be up and doing and ready for school on
1G h instant. Call at Milford's drug STORE LOT
The supplies.
For naint 90 TO Milford's drug store. He
So Is Mcs,ic, Harrison's Town and Country
AMI Car er's white lead. You can't buy better
goods.
The Ire cream we are serving now is made
of fresh pure cream, sugar and eggs, the Dest
that can possibly be made by any one. Iry
il aud be convinced. c. A. Milford.
lis So much better 10 have your chlldren,s
! school books ready before the last minute.
It's no trouble If you call at Milfords drug
store.
Muresco and Muralite wall coverings az
MilfOrd's drug store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13
Wednesday, Nov. Is, 1907.
Death Of Mrs. Matte McCurry.

Mrs. Matte McCurry died at Magdalene
hospital in Chester, Oct. Is. 1907, after q short
Illness, at the age OF 80 years, leaving a faith
full husband and eight children to mourn her
death.
Oh, thou vert lovely, noble and kind,
And pure thy spirit as from heaven II came,
And when recalled 10 join the bleet above,
Thou died q victim OF exceeding love.
Oh, twas not In wrath or anger
That God removed this dear one from danger,
His will Is wise, he knew best,
Then let her weary spirit rest.
We miss thee from our home, dear mother,
dear wife,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow DER our life Ia cast.
We miss the sunshine Of thy face,
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy lond and earnest care,
Our home Ia dark without thee,
We miss thee every where. A Friend.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13

inc Quantities at bargains 5 and loo store.
Views OF the city always on hand. and they
say hat they have fifteen thousand views OF
Abbeville In beautiful colors on the road 10
arrive in q few days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13

Buggy paint and household paint, varnish-
es and stains in any quantity at Mlliords
drug store.
For Indigestion and CONSTIPATION lake NJ
tablets. For sale at Milford's drug store,
Use Kuso In your closets. For sale al
phone l07. Milford's Drug Store.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13
Lost Shawl.

A white crepe silk shawl, With deep silk
fringe, wat taken by mistake ut the reception
at Mr.. Haddou's. An unbordered shawl was
left instead. The shA wi belonged to Mrs. j..
d. Kerr and she r. requests that 1t be returned
TO her,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-11-13

MIR. End Mrs. j. David Miller have an
pounced the marriage OF their daughter
Olive 10 Mr.. A.. Edwin Thompson of AndeI
son, 8. c., Oh Wednesday, November 10Th.