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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1o.-Mrs.
second richest woman in the world,
whose engagement to Frederic Cort-
land Penield, diplomat, author and
millionaire and former newspaper man,
has just been announced, will. it Is
said, distribute $50, 900, 900, or half of the
fortune left her by her father. William
Weightman, the "Quinine King"
among the relatives who ~unsuccess-
fully fought for a share of the fortune
in the Philadelphia courts a little over
a year ago.
Mrs. Walker has taken no legal steps
so far to distribute the millions. she
said today. But, impelled by a desire
to remove the last possible loud from
her coming happiness, she will do so
before the ceremony that will make her
Mrs. Penfield.
If she divides the fortune of her
father in the proportions asked for by
the claimants, she will give away $780,
900, 900 in eleven shares of two and
three-quarter millions each. She did
not say she would do that: but those
who know her declare such an action
by no means unlikely.
Fortune Out of Q~uinine.
Mrs. Walkers action will pic
~turesquely round out the strange story
of the Weightman millions.
William Weightman, a chemist of
merely comfortable wealth at the time
of the Civil War, got contracts to sup
ply the army with great quantities of
~quinine, which was regarded as a sort
of panacea for all army ills. He had
practically n monopoly of the business,
and shrewdly ran his prices up a bit,
because the government was the pur-
chaser.
There he laid the foundation of his
riches. His Philadelphia laboratories
at the time of his death, five years ago,
were among the greatest in the world.
He had invested well in Philadelphia
real estate, too, so his fortune was
easily $780, 900, 900,
Left Three Children.
He had three children-John Farr
Weightman, William Weightman, jr..t
and Anna Maria, the present holder. of
the millions, who. a few years before
the old mans death, married Robert
J. c. Walker. John Farr Wefghtman
died In his thirties, leaving a baby son.
Aubery. That left Anna, William and
A t rsH rF
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
TEST OF SUNDAY
LAW ST|RS UP
CHIEF CORB|T7
Didn't. Know There Was Show
at PrOctOr's-COuture, Nov
ing Picture Man, ParOled.

The action of Frank Couture, proprie-
tor OF a moving picture show at &C
Market street, in testing the Sunday
law concerning the opening of amuse-
ment places on the Sabbath, has raised
a hornets nest within the ranks of the
police department.
Couture informed Captain Ryan, of
the First Precinct Police station last
Saturday, through his lawyer, Assem-
blyman Rudolph A. Braun, that he in
tended to open up his place last night
and he kept to his promise. Captain
Ryan and two plainclothesnan were on
hand and as soon as the moving picture
exhibition began the captain arrested
the proprietor.
Couture was taken to the First Pre-
cinct station and paroled until this
morning. AS Couture's lawyer was
busy in the upper courts, the case was
postponed until tomorrow morning.
Before the case was called Harry
Stamble, of 40 Rutgers street, called at
the station to see Captain Ryan.
SHAMELESS story was to the effect that
Proctor's Theatre was open for the
public last night. and he wanted to
know why he had been referred to the
captain by Chief Corbett. 1t appears
from the information given that Lazar,
Steinberg and Fleishfarb conducted an
entertainment there last night, giving
nine scenes from Gabriel"
Captain Ryan told his informant
that he had given permission for the
entertainment on condition that the
managers of the show would get Chief
of Police Corbitt to indorse it. As far
as Captain Ryan knew, the men had
complied with his orders.
Stamble alleged that the men run
ming the show had announced that the
funds were to be turned over to a He
brew society. Captain Ryan said that
he understood this to be so. Stamble
said that no funds had been turned
over. From his remarks 1t was in
ferred that the show mas been running
on other Sunday nights. Chief Cor
bitt was incensed this morning when
asked IL he had given any permit.
mo. sir,p he exclaimed. And no
captain can puts 1t up to me. I have
never given a permit for anything illeT
gal. and don't know if there was
any show at Proctor's last night. Sun
day night is the only one / take off,
and l know nothing Of what went on
last night
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
STRING OF SLE|GHS
SUPPLANTS AUTOS
IN C|TYS STREETS
Most Thoroughfares Crowded
with the JingIing SpeCtacles
of OIden Times.
EVEN LONE MOTOR GIVES
UP ITS HORN FOR BELLS
All Kinds and Conditions of Peo-
pie Took Advantage of an
Ideal Outing Day.

Automobiles had to take a back seat
in popular W yesterday and for once
the old-fashioned sleigh returned to its
own. City and country were full OF
them. The cold night and almost
equally cold day kept the roads in the
finest kind of condition and made blan-
kets inc furs of all sorts more than
welcome.
Cutters and family sleighs began to
make their appearance at an early
hour. Most of them, to judge from the
red rust on the runners, had been out
of commission for at least a year, while
a great many bore that loo that comes
with long retirement in the carriage
shed.
While the centre of the city was we'll
sprinkled with them 1t was out in the
suburbs that the largest humble were
seen. In the Oranges, too, runners asp-
peared to be the popular things 10
trc.ve on. Down around the vicinity
of the -Four Corners the industry of
the city employees in freeing the street
from snow scared off most of those
who ventured down this way, but the
less travelled streets remained in per-
feet condition, hard and smooth, with
enough to have every spot covered
without making it difficult for the
horses.
Besides the cob-webbed variety of
sleigh there appeared other vehicles
that attracted even more attention. One
Oh THESE mace the ROUNDS OF the or-
anges and Branch Brook. 1t appeared
to be an ordinary bob-sled with traces
a..acheo 70 tue front runner ana Il
Morse III the traces. Inc occupants
rue III true oop Iasnlon' one before
announcer ana leaning iar IN oven the
SHOW 10 keep from snoing OIL at the
curves.
III ina h~eighpornood TOO the 1arni
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
PLANS TO DIVIDE
S3O,OOO,OOOAMONG
HER CONTESTANTS
Mrs. Anna Weightman Walker, Worlds Second Richest Woman,
About to End Family Feud By Distributing Hall of Fortune Left
Her By Father Between Those Who Fought Her in Courts.
OUININE KINGS DAUGHTERS DECISION Is
ANNOUNCED ON TIE EVE OF HER MARRIAGE

this child as heirs to the old mans
wealth.
william made a brilliant social mar
riage with Sabina d'Invilliers, a Span
ish beauty, whose family ranked with
Philadelphia's most fashionable. They
had six children, five of whom are still
living.
Walker died, leaving Anna Weight
man a widow. without children. Will
lam died, leaving his beautiful wife
and her five young children to make
their home with the old chemist. While
she still resided in the Weightman
home, Jones Wister, of a still older
and more exclusive Quaker City fam
lily, courted and won her.
Cut OF in VIII.
All Philadelphia was astonished when
it learned that the whole $50, 900, 600 was
left to the daughter, Mrs. Anna
Weightman Walker. Mrs. Wister and
her children were cut off without a
penny. Even then. however, it was be-
lieved that Mrs. Walker would share
some of the immense fortune with the
others. Apparently Mrs. Wister thought
she would, for she maintained silence
" liatly lQilIAlo
A number of family conferences failed
to stop the legal battle, and at last,
after many delays, it got into court.
In practically the first hour of it there
was produced by the defense a-yellow
slip of paper which nearby spectators
saw bore the imprint Of a notary's
seal. Those in the Whistler camp smiled
they thought it was the long-lost
codicil.
General Hampton Carson.
for Mrs. Walker, smilingly handed this
to Attorney Simpson, for Mrs. Wister.
The latter turned pale, whispered hur-
riedly with her colleagues, rushed over
to Mrs. Wister, asked her a question
or two, and Their threw up his hands
and stalked out of the court room,
abandoning the ase.
4 That yellow paper was not the CO.
dicil. Far from it. 1t vas an affidavit,
made years before, by the crafty old
multi-millionaire chemist, and marked:
Concerning Mrs. Jones Wister." No
one could find out, at the time, what
it's contents were. Blu they were of
such a. III that Mrs. Jones Wister
did not allow them to become public.
She gave up her suit without another
word.
The exact date of the wedding of
Mrs. WalSer4and Mr.. Penfield has not
been decided upon.
% TA 4I4EaEAH AEHHI-H"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10

one time elected to the Board of Edu-
cation from the Second Ward.
He was president of the Essex Medi-
cal Society in 1901. and served his term
of n year in hat office. He had also
been president of the old Newark Medi-
cal Society when hat organization
went out of existence in the early 'S0S,
and many years ago was made perina-
nent member of the State Medical So
ciety.
DR.. Baldwin was also connected for
many years with the National Guard
OF this State as surgeon, first of the
First Regiment with the rank of cap
tain, and later with the First Brigade,
with the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
Always IN ardent Democrat, DIR.
Baldwin took u deep interest In poll
tics. His work in this line was recog-
nized by his election as president of
the Je~ffersonian Club, his name being
the secon on the list of the clubs chief
officers.
His position in the Board of Educa-
ton was the only elective office he ever
held, although he was twice candidate
for County Physician, once in 1892 and
again last year. He was defeated by
Dr.. Daniel Elliott both times. At the
time of his death DR.. Baldwin was pres
ident Of the City Hospital board and on
the staff of visiting physicians.
DR.. Baldwin numbered among his
friends persons in every class of life
in the city. His charitable work was
of the broadcast kind, n included not
only those whom ne met in a profess
sional capacity, but also everyone who
applied to him for aid.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
SUSAN T. GILLIN DEAD.
Brother Is Rector of Paterson
Church-Liyed Here d Years.

Susan r. Gillin. sister of the Rev.
Charles p. Gillin. rector of st. Joseph's
Church, Paterson, died at her resi-
dence, ia South Eighth street, yester-
day. Miss Gillin was stricken with
pleurisy about a week ago. This de-
veloped later into pneumonia.
Miss Gillin was formerly a resident
of Millville, but had lived in Newark
for twenty-five years. Besides Father
Gillih another brother, John, and two
sisters. Mary and Catherine Gillin,
survive her.
A solemn high mass of requiem will
be held at St Antoninus's Church
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. The
i%nterinent will be at st. Mary Magda,
Ions Cemetery, Millville.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
BURGLARS LOOT
HOME Of PASTOR
At LYONS FARMS
Enter the Rev. ShOtt's House
While Members Of Family,
Are at Church.

While the Rev. G.. M. Shott, of Lyons
Farms, and the members of his family
were at church last night thieves en-
tered the parsonage by forcing in one
OF the kitchen windows. Every room
IN the house was ransackod, and in
Vc~stigatiop showed the intruder man
aged to get away with the parsons
clothes. a watch and a number Of other
things.
Miss Ruth Shot is minus a valuable
gold chain and Mrs. Shott is also a
loser. Among articles missing are a
monogram locket, costly leather pocket
hook and o class pin of Peddie Insti-
tute. 1901.
The police Of this city were notified.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
POETIC POSTER
MAN TO SUE THE
CITY IF HE GAN

ST fail to see the funny part, and beg
to disagree; it may be fun for alder
men, but 1t means coin to me. So let's
sit down and count the sheets and then
turn in a bill, and if we have to go
to law, why, then, by George, we
will"
: So spoke an irate poster man when
told that what he had of sheets and
posters for the boards were almost
wholly bad. They scored his plays;
they marked his sheets; they said the
scenes We're vile, and then they guessed,
without remorse, they'd keep the bills
a while. The poster man got his coat
and hat, said he was feeling sore, grew
very red about the head, and then went
out the door, and when he got into
the hall he sighed and gently swore,
while the aldermen, as critics just,
were ccnsoring some more.
"The posters were before them spread
exactly ffty-two, and each and every
m Of them came in for strict review.
Just twelve of them We're stricken OFF
the aldermanic list, and though they
will be seen no more, tbs said they'll
not be missed.
Two parsons stood nearby the scene.
to argue good or i'll. for all that might
appear upon the face of every Bin.
A woman also. helped the work by
dropping in a while, and when the CEN
sors ''censed' and marked she gave
them each a smile.
Lets have those bills you ordered
out, and Wen do what we can 10 make
them more attractive" said an old
time theatre man. But Nothing do
ing were the words tho critics three
did say, and then the man who lost the
bills said the city'd have to pay.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
mo WEDDING BELLS FOR Me-"
SINGS MISS KATHARINE KLOPTULA

Katharine Kloptula is still in the
state of single blessedness, with the
strains of mo Wedding Bells for Me"
ringing in her ears, instead of the
wedding march that ought to have
been played for her. but wasn't.
Everything was arranged-chicken
supper and all-for her marriage at her
house. sS Adams street, to stephen
Placko Smith. 20 years old, Of 622 East
Park street. last Saturday. Rut just be-
fore the ceremony the bridegroom-to-bc
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
LABOR MEN TO PREPARE TICKET.

NEW YORK. Feb. l0.-At a meeting
of the Central Federated Union, held
yesterday President Samuel Gompers.
Of the American Federation of Labor.
was requested by resolution to call a
convention OF labor union representa-
tives from all over the country for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for President and vice-President OF the
United states and adopting a platform
for q nationallabor nartx
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10

learned that Susanna Paknick, an old
flame of his, was SO anxious to have
him make good his promise of mar
riage to her that she had sworn out a
complaint against him with Captain
Christie, of the Third Precinct, involv-
ing a couple of year in prison II he
didn't make good. So Placko and Miss
Paknick very quietly were married by
Vincent w. Ambrose, justice of the
peace. at his Office. IFS Ferry street.
Placko has since disappeared.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
UMMIT HOME ROBBED
OF $1,000 In JEWELS,

SUMMIT, Feb. 10.-Burglars entered
the home of Philip c.. Bonner Saturday
night and stole diamonds and jewelry
valued at $1,000. The jewel ease con-
tanning the valuables was later found
by a newsboy.
The burglar entered the house by
raising a second-story window, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bonner being absent at the time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
HAD THE BRASS To STEAL BRASS.

Louis s%chenberg, of PA Morris ave-
nue., reported at the Third Precinct Po-
lice station the theft of $40 worth of
brass and a robe valued at SO from his
junk shop, at ALL Market street, be-
tween 6 and 7 D !. m. Saturday. Heal
quarters We're notified and Oficers
Quinn and Kuhn put on the Use
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
ENGLISH KING HAS SORE THROAT,

LONDON, Feb. 1O.-King Edward
went to Brighton today for a change
OF air. His Majesty has suffered con-
siderably from sore throat recently and
this trouble has entailed ~slcepless
knights. Sir Felix Semon, physician
extraordinary to the King, has been
in attendance on His Majesty.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
BROKE LEG IN SIDEWALK FALL.

James Allen, q w~ell-known news
dealer residing at $50 Twelfth avenue,
slipped on the icy pavement at Wash
ington and Market streets yesterday
n broke his right leg just above the
ankle, A police ambulance vas SUM
moned by Policeman Hennessy and tha
injured man was conveyed to the City
Hospital 4
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
LETTER CARRIERS, HOLIDAY.

As next Wednesday is Lincoln's
birthday. and a legal holiday. the post
office will be open only until moor
The carriers will make only NJ de-
livery during the day.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
HIGH HANDEDD0INGS IN HAITI
(unItss prous ToIOgraph.cabIo eOrvIOo.)

Kingston Jamica Mar. l7-Revolt and intrigue have spread throughout Hayti and riot and boodshed is ported from ten cities of the black republic The trouble centers at Port Prince and Conaives The widest mors have reached here and Germany France and England have already dispatched of to Port Prince from this port rumored that Le Cont the new mininster of the interior has had prominent citizens suspected of conspiracy summarly shot without trial. Many murders are reported today to have been committed Many promi nent men and women have been thrown in jail without due process and without recourse The circumstances leading up to this condition have not been reported here.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
PRESS MAKES SCOOP
United proos roreuraph.cabro souloe)

San Diego, March 1.-The arrival of the press dispatch hoat Orient, of the United Press, here yesterday, bringing the news that Admiral Evans had been relieved at hls own request and suc- ceedei by Rear Admiral Sperry, and the bulletin Of which was sent out last evening. was complete scoop of the United Press over the Associated Press. The news is confirmed from Washing. ton today. It seemS that Admiral Evans has been very sick of rheumatic gout ard ha' not been able to recline in
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
PULLMAN ON
 THE RAMPAGE
(By Vn.-. a---.,

Washington, March 17--senator Till' man had one of his tantrums this norn- ing. He made one of his character istic speeches in which he took the occasion to roast the president, declar- ing he was trying to 'oist upon the people, 6 mau whom he wanted to sue ceed himself iu the presidential clair and forestalling the expression of the peoples will,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

after he had diued with the major. It is said that the captain pretended to leave the house, but stole up to the mslUr's roVs.. Ths rA~jor he~"'"G !" suspicious ruStliug in the darkneSS called:
 "Who is there9"
 Won Goebeu responded: IT want to
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

MT. Pinueo Is we'll known in skSg- way. he having formerly filled the posi- tion of general agent for the White Pass at this place, preceding Mir. WurEbacher.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
WHEW! THIS IS
 QUITE A FEW
(ey United Prsss.)

Washington, March 17-The post office appropriation bill has passed the senate. It provides for the approprla- ton of s222 OOO, ,OOO-the largest ap- propriatlou for the purpose ever passed.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
WILL
 MAKE ADDRESS
(sy Unhod Prsss.)

Portland, Ore., March l7.-Governor has announced his inten- tion of being present st the breaking ground for the Oregon building of the A.-Y.-P. exposition, which is to be at tended with appropriate ceremony He will make an address,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
PINNED STEPS
 UP HIGHER
(By United Pres' ]

Seattle, March lT.-R. D Pinneo, late north western freight agent for the Pa- cifc Coast Steamship company, has been promoted to be assistant general freight ageat of the same company, having charge of the territory north of CaltIornia. His jurisdiction formerly was confined to the business north of of Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
ANOTHER
 FUR SEATTLE
(sy United Prsuu.)

Washington, March l7,-The bill granting to the courts of Alaska the power to designate the place to which an appeal may be carried, either to the courts of Seattle, Portland or San Francisco, passed the house today.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
speak with you.

speak with you"
 Won Schoen5eck did not reply but drew bis pistol. The weapon missed fire. Won Goeben then drew and shot the major, leaving the houSe by means of a key previously given him by Mrs. Won Schoenbeck.
 It is evident that Won Goeben, in his complete confession Is trying to susU'A the wife of the major, with whom, 1t Is alleged bo conapired to kill the bus. band.
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 The c. P. R. steamer Princess May left Ketchikan last night at midnight. She will arrive here early in the morn ing bringing 73 passengers aud 50 tons of freight.
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The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
STATE OFFICIALS. GUILTY
United ProOs rOIOgraph.cabIO 0OrvIoo.)

Harrisburg Mar, 17-The trials of the men charged with fraud in the carrying out of the contracts for the building of the state capital have been concluded and diets of guilty rendered in the of the general conrac tor the former general auditor of the stae the former superintendent of grounds.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

bed since leaving Trinidad. There aye symptoms Of Bhght's disease and the fleet physicIans declare the case is seri- ous and that the admiral will never be fit for active duty again. The disease is superinduced by e wound which he received In action. The admiral is to come ashore when the fleet arrives up at this point on itH way north next month aud will go esst at once. Ad- mirsl SOerry has taken command snd 1t will be he who will conduct the fleet around the world.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
AFTER MAYOR
 0F NEW YORK
(sy United ProSO.)

Albany, March 17,-The New York society for the prevention of crime has filed charges against Mayor Mcclellan, of New York City, for non-entOrcement Of the state liquor law, They ask for his removal.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
MORE RAILROAD REGULATION
tUnItod Press TeIegraph-cabIo sorvloo.)

Washington, Mar l7A conference was held last night at the Whehouse to consider the further regulations of the railroads The result has not been made known but it certain that other and sweeping changes under con- sideraton to be made the amendments proposed for the antitrust laws
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
CHAMBERLAIN
 WANTS A TOGA
(By United PrssL)

Portland, Ore, March Ex-Governor Chamberlain has announced himself 8 candidate for the United States senate, to succeed Fulton, whose term Of ser vice will expire March 8, 1909.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
THEY RATHER
 LIKE HUGHES
(sy United Press.l

St. Louis, March 1.-The Huh and I2;h congressional districts have split on the question of the presidential nomination.. Hughes gets two delegates and the others will go uninsEructed.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

The Bull Dog cigar at Tony DOserO's
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17
CAPTAIN ADMITS KILLING
 MAJOR YON SCH9EABEGK

Arenstsin, Prussia, March 17-Cap- tain von Goeben, of the army has con- i.sSed to the Killing of Major Won schoenbeok. brother of the general,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

Don't be bashful. Get the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. In
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-17

Best meals in Whitehorse at Com merclal Cafe. tt