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Evening journal., 1908-10-10
SHOT Wife and
KILLED SELF

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 10.--Scream-
ing in agony and bleeding from a bullet
wound in the head, Mrs. Kate Weiss
mann. 25 years old. staggered early
this morning from the room she and
her husband occupied at the Haymar-
ket Hotel Twelfth and Cambria
streets, and collapsed in the hallway.
Other guests had been awakened by
shrieks and the reports OF three shots.
Hurrying. half dressed to the scene
they found Ms. Weissmann uncon-
scious in the corridor and in the room
was her husband. Frederick, dead. He
was shot through the head. The body
was lying on the floor with blood oos-
ing from the wound. The police say
it is a case of suicide following at
tempted murder.
The police have meagre information.
owing to the condition OF the woman,
but it is believed that a quarrel grow
ing out OF old differences followed the
temporary reconciliation Of the long
separated husband and wife, and that
in a passion of jealous rage, Weissman
drew the revolver that he had carried
possibl yin anticipation of such a cli-
max to his domestic woes. and shot his
wife. Then believing that he had kill
ed her. he turned the, weapon upor
himself. and with truer aim, blew out
his brains.
While the wife's wound may prove
mortal 1t did not kill, and she hac
strength enough to so out of the room
and scream for help.
Weissmann had a 3S-calibre revol-
yer. Three exploded cartridges were
found in the cylinde.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
FAIRBANKS AS
DUPONT'S GUEST

Vice-President Charles A Fairbanks,
who will address the Republican mass
meeting at the Grand Opera House to-
night, has selegraphed the committee
Of arrangements from West Virginia that
he cannot positively state the hour OF
his arrival in Wilmington; but that he
will reach here some hours before the
meeting begins.
Mr.. Fairbanks. during his stay in viii
mington. will be entertained by United
States Senator Henry A dupont
The opera house has been beautifully
decorated for the occasion and it is GER
tain that the building will be packed
and overflow meetings may be neces-
sary.
All arrangements have been made for
the throng expected anu the programme
will include local speakers Of promi.
nence.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
A Tribute 10 John W. causey.


The sad report of the sudden death
our great friend and benefactor John
w. Causey, brought gloom and mourn
ing to the citizens of Enendale, regard
less Of their political feeling as he was
well known here and greatly admired
and loved by all who knew him. As an
instance of his noble motives. it is fitting
to relate an incident Of our early life;
When we labored under the disadvan-
tase OF a weakness OF mind, poverty and
affiiction from blindness, a dishonest op-
pressor prosecuted us with a false claim,
and without solicitation on our part Mr.
Causey came 70 our rescue and saved
our property and our honor. While years
of toll and labor have advanced our
financial independence. we owe it all TO
the kindness of this good man. whose
memory we shall always honor His
deeds Of charity and kindness shall be
his monument and TO our children his
name and character shall be a part OF
their education. .-Ellendale correspondent
of the Milford Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
LOCKED SCHOOL
BOY IN CLOSET

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PEABODY. Mass, oct 10.-The
youth and penitent tears Of Katherine
Reynolds. a school 'marm" softened
the herrts Of the Peabody School
Board, which met last night for tho
purpose Of administering punishment to
her for locking a en-year-old pupil in
a dark closet and then forgetting him
for twenty hours.
When the boy was discovered on the
afternoon OF the following day he had
cried himself to sleep, and being a
husky youngster. is apparently none
the worse for the experience.
Miss Reynolds said that she had in
tended TO keep him locked up only a
short time. but a wedding at which
she was TO be bridesmaid had driven
him out Of her mind.
Meanwhile the boys parents had ths
whole town aroused searching for him.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
YOUTH HID FOUR DAYS
IN VAULT TO STEAL $500.

CHICAGO, Ovt. lO.-Edward Wieren,
nineteen years old. has confessed to
the theft of $500 from the vault Of the
W. and D. Allen Manufacturing Com
pany. where he had been employed on
September % He says he secreted
himself in the vault four days before
the robbery, and remained there with
out food or water until the date on
which he knew the money would be
deposited. Pocketing the money he
emerged from the vault. strck down
Henry Gibbs. a superintendent, and
escaped. Yesterday he was caught.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. oct lo-Bound face to
face with rope and wire the bodies Of n
man and woman. both extensively
clad. were found to-day floating on the
waters of jamaica Bav and the Brook.
lvn. police are investigating what
promises to be one OF the deepest
mysteries IN years.
Murder or suicide? That is the
question. Did an enemy wind the rope
about the couple which held them close
while the stre@gling waters choked out
life or did thew seeking oblivion, de
liberatelv cfcose an end together rath=
er than a life apart
That the suicide theory is possible
is indicated by the fact that to the
woman's wrist was wired a handsome
alligator bag containing mutilated let
ters and a lone SO bill.
All mark Of identity had been er-
faced from the clothing q the two
victims
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
COLORED MEN
ENDORSE TAFT
Seventh Ward Republicans
Hold Enthusiastic Meeting
in Odd Fellows Hall

The Seventh Ward Colored Republican
Club held a rally last night in the Odd
Fellows Temple. Tenth and orange
streets. The speakers were r. r. Horner
OF Washington. D. c., an attorney. and
Frederick r. Moore, OF New York, edl-
tor Of the New York Age and the Col
ored American Magazine Charles II.
Colburn. State Cnmmitteeman-at-la
presided.
street parade was held previous to
the meeting the Columbia and Newport
Bands being in line. The Second Ward
Taft and Sherman Club had $50 uni
formed men in the procession. Mr..
Horner said in part:
IF we have paid the Republican party
all other debts Of gratitude we owe we
can never do enough to obliterate the
consideration we owe 1t for liberating
out foreparents from the cursed fetters
OF slavery by which they were bound
for over two centuries and half.
"Since our emancipation, brought about
through Republican administration, we
have today 81 900, 900, 900 worth Of property.
or $3.50 per capita; 5000 school teachers.
1000 preachers, 100 doctors, 10000 stu
dents in high schools. 10000 students in
technical schools and over 10000 grad
yates. 1900 government employees draw
Ing salaries, aggregating Ss,Oo0oOo annu-
ally, and this should be one of the strong
est factors in our case TO cause us TO
continue our support Of the G. o. p,
and would it be wise for us to swap
horses in the middle Of the stream?
THE Republican party stands for free
dom and equal rights TO all. Shall we
for the mistakes of a few, turn our
backs on the party? Shall we turn in
for Bryan and Kern and cut Taft and
Sherman for the faults of someone
else?"
Mr.. Moore spoke along the same lines,
urging support Of the Republican party.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
TROLLEY PROJECT
MAY GO THROUGH
Plan for Financing the West
Chester Company Submitted
to Directors To-day

At the meeting Of the Board of d.
rectors of the West Chester Kennett
and Wilmington Electric Railway
Company this morning. plans for con-
tinuing the work on the new line were
discussed and a committee Of three
was appointed 10 confer with tine au-
thorities in Pennsylvania for the pur-
pose Of securing rights of way The
committee comprises wills Passmore.
Charles Gleason and Charles Kirkpat-
rick.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
NEWPORT REPUBLICANS
ORGANIZE BIG CLUB

"A Taft and Sherman Club was Or
ganized at Newport last night at a
meeting of Republicans in Red Mems
Hall The following officers were
elected:
President. Ephraim Myers; Vice
President. w. ]. Hilyard; Secretary.
S. w. Day.
ThirIy-six members were enrolled.
and interesting speeches were made by
Darlington Finn. County Chairman L.
Heisler Ball. Harry A. Brown. Deputy
Acknowledgement Daniel o. Hastings.
and c. Candy Hopkins.
The club will meet at the Youns
Mems Republican Club in this city to-
night TO take part in the parade incl
dental to the Opera House meeting.
and it viii hold meetings every Friday
night in Red Mems Hall at Newport.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
LEFT WORKHOUSE,
But RETURNED
Glenn Tells WaTdenS he Is
Anxious to Serve Out
His Sentence

Why William Glenn. a prisoner at
the workhouse, serving ten DAYS for
drunkenness. after taking all the
trouble TO escape from that institution
on last Thursday, did not remain away
when he had the opportunity is a mys-
terry to the worlShouse officials. He re-
turned to the prison last evening and
gave himself up. saying that he want
ed to finish his time
Glenn escaped from the quarry at
the workhouse by jumping from q roof
of the blacksmith shop landing safely
on the other side of a high barbed
wire fence which encloses the quarry.
The jump was a good one and before
a guard had time TO get out of the
inclosure Glenn had disappeared.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
TWELFTH WARDERS
HOLD RATIFICATION

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club
held largely attended ratification
meeting last night in the clubhouse IN
searles street. between Second and
Third. The rooms were tastefully
decorated fo= the occasion. Addresses
were made bv Armon d. Chaytor. Jr.
John F. Smallev. Josiah f. Wolcott.
J. Harvey Whiteman. Dr.. Francis L.
Springer. candidate for clerk of peace,
George c. Morton. candidate for coun-
ty treasurer: Josiah Marvel and VIII.
liam NJ. Connolly.
Following the speechmalSlng luncheon
was served.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Street Services Tonioht.

Two street meetings viii be held
tonight under the auspices of the City
Missionary Society One will be held
at Front and Madison streets where
Rev. F. e. Carpenter. Rev w E.
Greenfield and Frank L. Schwaf<z win
speak, and the other at the cityNkfall
where there will be a song service con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. A. Brewington, as
sisted by Clarence Shakespeare. who
plays the cornet Rev. w c. Poole
will conduct prayer and Rev. S. n
Pilchard will speak The quartet Of
the AIcCabe Memorial church viii sing.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
RECEIVER FOR
SEAFORD CONCERN

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy
has been filed in the United States Court
against Abraham Allen and BENJAMIN
Robinson, trading as Allen and Robin
son, az seaford The petition was filed
by c. l.. Ward who represents Endicott,
johnson and Co., Clark, Hutchinson and
Company and Isaac Saterstein, all OF
New York. Their aggregate claims
amount 70 sei755.
At tho same time the bankruptcy pc
tition was filed, Mr. Ward made appli-
cation for the appointment Of a re-
ceiver for the concern and Judge Brad
ford appointed Charles S. Richards, OF
Georgetown. The latter was ordered to
give bond in the sum OF 10000
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Cuban Students Oroanize.

A literary club. The Havana Club"
has been organized by Cuban students
attending Goldey College. Antonio
Martin was elected president Matias
Alfonso, vice-president. and Alexandra
VillegaE treasurer The headquarters
OF the club for the present, viii be the
Y. NJ. G. a. The club win celebrate
its organization tonight with a supper
lin Hanna's Cafe as well as the tenth
Of October" the day when war broke
out between Cuba and Spain.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
SCHAEFER'S BREWERY
CHANGES HANDS

Edward Krause. former grand worthy
president Of the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles. has purchased the Weiss Beer
establishment Of Ms. Elizabeth
Schaefer. widow of the late J. g.
Schaefer. at No. 1921 Union street. He
took possession OF tho business lasi
Monday, The price was not made
known.
Schaefer's Weiss Beer Brewery. as It
was familiarly known, was started
twentv-four years ago this month. by
]. G. Schaefer About FIVE years later
he died and the business was continued
bv the widow until she sold it to Mr..
Krause.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
WARMING LETTER
TO The ASSISTANTS

DOVER. Del. Oct I0-Governnr
Preston Lea today issued a letter to
the voters assistants throughout the
state warning them against deception OF
Rll sorts especially in the pasting and
scratching of tickets.
The governor quotes the law in fun.
and especially calls attention to the
criminal code which provides a penalty
of from Sld0 to $500 for undue interfer-
ence with voters and the illegal chang
Ing of ballots
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
DEATH RATE UP;
MARRIAGE RATE DOWN

There have been twenty-eight deaths
in this city during the week according
to the statistics at the Board of Health
Office OF this number, three have died
from diphtheria. For the correspond
ing week of last year the total NUM-
Der of deaths was twenty-three.
The number Of births has been above
the average for several weeks, the total
being thirty-five above the number OF
last year for the corresponding week
which was thirty
There were forty-ceven marriages dur
in the week as against siXty-seven for
the corresponding period one year ago.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
CHMAN WINS
MARATHON RACE
BY United Press Leased Special Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON. oct. 10-Beating the time
made by John ]. Hayes. the American lad
who won the Olympic Marathon, by II
minutes and 55 seconds. Henri sret. a
Frenchman. to-day won from 123 COM
peutiors over the same course as that fol-
lowed in the olympic Marathon. sirets
time was 23723, while Hayes ran the dis
tance in 256ls and that Of Dorando. who
finished ahead Of Hayes but was disquali.
fed for receiving aid. 2A4s,
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
ACTING MAYOR
MARRIED COUPLE

President Of Council William G.
Taylor acting for Mayor Horace VIII
son, who vas out Of the city yesterday
afternoon. oficiated at the marriage of
a Philadelphia couple in the mayor s
ohlce at the City Hall. The couple
were Charles 5. Sager. aged 25 years.
Of No. e36 Hancock street, and Miss
Kathryn NJ. Travis. aged 10, Of No.
1923 Germantown street.
The groom said he was a miner by
occupation.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Fine Peddler For BLOCKING Street.

Two Greek peddlers giving the name
Peter p. Chageres were arrested last
night by Patrolman Hugh Mcbride on
charges Of blocking the street with
their vending carts A hearing was
given in the case this morning before
Deputy Judge Joslyn IN City Court
and one Of the men was fined 50 and
costs The other was dismissed
The police say that the peddlers we're
blocking the highway az Ninth and
shipley streets. and at Ninth and Mar
ket streets.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
HOWETTS CASE
WAS POSTPONED

The cast Of Linton Howett, former
letter carrier, who is accused of rihing
the mails. was postponed in the
United States Court to-day until Mon
day. He was arraigned to enter his
plea one day this week, and at the
request of his attorney. H. H. Ward,
the court granted him three days time
in which to change his plea of not
guilty. if he so desired. This time ex-
pired to-day.
It is probable that clarence S. Nor
ris. colored. who is charged with TAX
Ing % cents in the Dover post Office,
and who pleaded guilty, will be sem
fenced on Monday.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
To Build an Apartment.

The dwelling owned by Philip A.
Traynor at No. sO7 Washington street
is 10 be converted into an apartment
house at a cost of about s250o. A per-
nit TO make the alterations was is
sued this morning by Building In
spector Johnson.
A permit was also issued to build
three dwellings at the juncture of Lin
den and Jackson streets. They will be
owned by Margaret A. Healy. and will
cost about $500.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Homo From PhiIadelphia Jubilee.

Daniel Humphries. manager Of the
Lyceum Theatre. has returned from
Philadelphia where he had been man.
aging an immense stand during the
parades of the celebration Of Founders
Week. Miss Alice Humphries, his
daughter, was the treasurer and ticket
seller and was the only woman treas
urer at any of the huge platforms
where thousands of spectators found
seats. Miss Humphries will take
charge Of the ticket-ofhce at the New
Avenue Theatre Monday
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
LAUNCH DELAWARE
IN EARLY SPRING

Newport News Shipbuliding Corr
pany has notified the Navy Depart-
meat that the battleship Delaware will
be ready for launching in early spring
The Delaware is a sister ship to the
North Dakota. the largest warship
ever built in America. being built by
the Fore River Shipbullding Company
at Quincy. Mass. Both vessels have
been rushed to completion because OF
competition between the builders.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
win Reaeive Cold Medal

In recognition Of his long and faith
ful service as president of the ST.
Antonio Beneficial Society. a well
known organization composed Of some
Of the most prominent italian residents
Of the city, the members will present
TO Carmin DiMarc, a member Of the
police force. a beautiful gold medal to-
morrow afternoon. The medal will be
presented by Ralph Bernardo. A large
attendance is anticipated
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
To Baptise Converts.

Converts from the evangelistic meet
ings held during the summer at Fourth
and Broome streets, will be hapt.sed
at Falkland tomorrow at 7.45 p. m.
Evangelist carlvle b. HAYNES viii con-
duct a Bible study at the church on
King street. opposite The Court House
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Lieutenant Weiner Goes to Cuba.

Lieutenant Max Weiner. United
States Army. and a we'll known young
man of this city. left yesterday for
Cuba where he will assume charge of
a regiment. He is to remain in Cuba
until January % when his regiment
will return to its barracks in Minne-
sofa.
Lieutenant Weiner enlisted as a pri-
vate at Fort DUPONT and was later
promoted TO Master -of-arms. He was
transferred 20 the training school at
Fortress Monroe and was graduated
from there with the rank Of second
lieutenant.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10

FOUND BABY'S
BODY In RIVER

Two boys, giving the names Of Nc
Closkey and Spea knan. found the body
OF a newly horn infant floating in The
Christiana river Apostle the plant Of
the Diamond steel Company to-day.
They placed the tiny body in a grape
basket and carried IL to the police sta
ton and from there it was taken to tho
morgue.
From appearance the child was evi-
IDENTIFY dead when born. The boys
were IN a rowboat when they came
across the little body
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
VAUDEVILLE FOR
INSANE PATIENTS

superintendent Hanker. OF the state
Hospital for Insane at Farnhurst. gave
a treat TO his patients at that institu-
ton last night in the form Of a vaude-
Vile entertainment which was much en-
joyed both by the patients and their at
tendants
Mrs Richard Stuart, of Briston, Pa,
arranged the entertainment which was
the best seen at the hospital for some
time and she was congratulated by the
superintendent.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
FOURTEEN DROWN
IN STEAMER WRECK

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
HAMBURG. oct 10-Fourteen members
OF the German steamer Nipponias' crew
were drowned to-day in a collision be-
tween the Nipponia an dthe Pretoria in a
fog off scheveningen. The Pretoria. which
belongs TO the Hamburg American line.
was not damaged.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
MAYOR WILSON
APPROVED ORDINANCE

Mayor Horace Wilson today signed the
ordinance passed by city Council on
last Thursday night providing for the
appointment Of an assistant TO Building
Inspector Johnson 10 assist him in re-
numbering the houses of the city. The
appointment carries a salary OF SIS a
month.
MT Johnson said today that he had not
yet made his appointment but would
probably do so on Monday.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
pemoerats Discus cam mpaian.

The First Ward Democratic commit
tee held a meeting last evening when
several matters pertaining to the in
terest of the ward were discussed.
There will be another meeting next Fri
day evening. the night before registra-
ton day. and a full attendance is
expected
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
MEArAER

WASHINGTON, D. c. Oct. fo.-An
area Of low barometer has moved from
the British Northwest Territory rap
idlv southeastwsrd to Lake superior,
and pressure continues low over the
southeastern states, An area OF high
barometer has appeared in the noTtn-
west. and the barometer is high over
the North Atlantic states.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Sunday;
For Delawsre-Showers tonight and
sunday; fresh northeast to east winds.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
est. PermIt 70 RuiId Apartment.

A permit TO build an apartment house
at No. 1908 Delaware avenue for Mat
thew D. Murphy to cost about $4,000
was issued this morning by Building
Inspector johnson.
A permitto build two dwellings at
Noe. 1902 and 1904 West Fourth street,
TO cost about $500 each. was issued
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Insurance Company oreanized.

The State Department has issued a
certificate of incorporation TO Allmon,
Bird & Co, to maintain and operate
and to carry on the business of a gem
eral insurance agency. The incorpora-
tors are George S. Altman. Albert Bird
and Peter ]. Ford. of Wilmington, and
the capital stock is $4,000.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Robbed Bothman's Hotel.

Harry Bothman. proprietor Of the
Hotel Wiltshire in Atlantic City re-
ceived word yesterday afternoon that
thieves had entered that hostelry and
got away with $50 worth of choice
liquors Mr.. Bothman has gone to
the resort TO make a personal investi-
cation of the robbery.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
ISAAC W. BOWERS
SELLS STABLES

One Of the largest livery and board
ing stables in the city. that conducted
by Isaac W. Bowers. at Nos 7O4-06
West Fifth street. has changed hands.
The stables have been acquired by W
p. Jones. who lived on the Concord
turnpike. The new owner was former
" q farmer
What price Mr.. Jones paid for the
place is not known.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
on $40 RlHe Ranae.

Detachments from Companies A, c, d
and + Hospital corps, commits
stoned staf. this city. and Company
H. New Castle. will go to the State
Rife Range below New Castle this
afternoon under command Of Major J..
w Reed
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Sixth Year as Pastnr.

The third quarterly conference Of
Brandywine NJ. f. Church was held
last night Reports showed the church
to be prosperous The pastor. the Rev
II. c. Turner. was invited back for
his sixth year
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Did M HoI5 Inouests.

Coroner Galloway was 10 have held
several inquests last night but be-
cause Of his inability 10 get the nee
essary witnesses TO testify in them he
postponed the cases until sometime
next week.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
To ornanirn clnhs

A Taft and Sherman Club will be
organized at Centerville on Tuesday
night
A Taft and Sherman Club will be
organized on Wednesday night at New
Castle.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
Professor Wilbur's Lecture.

Professor Henry ". Wilbur, Of
Swarthmore College. in Friends Meet
ing House, Fourth and West streets.
last night lectured on "Penn's Time
and Our Own Time" The lecture was
largely attended
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
To Build Tool House.

The Delaware Electric Supply Com
pany is to build a new $250O supply
house at No. 217 Shipley street. A
permit for the building was issued this
morning by Building Inspector john
son and work on the structure will
commence at once
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
sundav schooI RalIY.

A Sunday school rally was held at
Barratts Chapel Sunday school last
evening. l. Elmer Perry was one OF
the speakers.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
look a coat But 1 eft Arosh.r.

on Thursday night a thief entered
the home Of Joseph Livsey. at No. 1905
Rodney street, and stole a coat The
intruder left a coat in the place Of the
one he took
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
DR.. Kinsman at Smyrna.

The Rev. DIR. Frederick Kinsman,
bishop-e elect of Delaware. will spend
tomorrow at Smyrna, where he will
preach in st. Peters Episcopal Church.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
clearinos Ear the Week

The clearings Of the local banks for
the week amounted to s1210f79. as
compared with s1,272. 500 for the cor
responding week of last year.
Evening journal., 1908-10-10
NJ Msstino Al HiIlcrest.

Owing to lack OF a quorum the
monthly meeting Of the Hillcrest I'M
provement Association was not held
Last night.