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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29

hind the woman and shot her down
and then turned the weapon on him
self fatally. Mrs. McDona1d's is grief
stricken by the tragedy. She notified
her husband. the former governor,
who is at Leadville, and the latter is
on his way to this city. Miss Nichols
is now at the hospital with a bullet in
her temple and is not expected to live,
though entirely conscious. She refuses
to make statement.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
WOMAN NEIGHBOR
al ED SARAH BRENNAN WITH
AK AND rIlD BODY IN
TRUNK.
husband ALSO CONVICTED
WATTS EXECUTION FOR SAME
DRDER FOR WHICH WIFE
resl PAID PENALTY.

bsubl i. N. II, Mch 2s.-Mrs. Mary
Farmer was electrocuted in the state
prison at 6:15 this morning, for the
murder of Mrs. Sarah Brennan at
Brownyille, N. Y. April 23. 1908. Muir
murng prayer for her soul, with her
eyes half closed and with crucifix
in her hand. Mrs. Farmer was quietly
led to the electric chair, strapped
down, the electrodes applied and a
moment later current Of 1,840 volts
passed through her body. DR.. John
Germ. the prison physician, said the
) woman was dead after the first
shock. but two more contacts were
given.
Following the execution, Father
Hickey. the spiritual adviser of the
condemned woman, gave out state
ment, signed by Mrs. Farmer. in
which she asserted that her hus-
band, James D. Farmer, now awaiting
execution for participation in the
murder, was entirely innocent and
knew nothing of the crime until after
it had been committed.
Five women, three of whom were
prison attendants, were witnesses of
the execution. Mrs. Dunnigan and
Mrs. German, who have attended
Mrs. Farmer constantly since she had
been brought to Auburn prison, fc.
companied her in the walk to the
death chair. Separated by steel bars
and an intervening screen, husband
and wife spent the final hour together
last night, in quiet conversation. The
weeping husband was then led back
to his cell and the hapless woman
was led through the narrow corridor
to her cell. where she spent the night
in prayer.
Early this morning Father Hickey
Joined the watchers of Mrs. Farmer
at the cell door. In the pale ochre
light of the corridor. woman and
priest prayed together the last sac
rament was administered and Mrs.
Farmer said she was not afraid to
die.
When all was in readiness the wit
nesses were taken to the death cham
ber and seated. The dynamos were
tested by State Electrician Davis and
found in good order. Warden Ben
ham nodded to Captain Patterson.
There was low knock at the steel
door. which was opened and the
wretched woman was led in. Her
hands clasped crucifix and she muir
INJURED until the end came:
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, have
mercy on my SOUL
It was only few seconds before
the straps were adjusted, the rubber
mask placed over her eyes and the
head and leg electrodes attached. The
hand of State Electrician Davis trac-
ed a slow arch with the switch be-
hind a curtain. A half spoken prayer
was halted as the condemned woman
was convulsed in the leather harness
that bound her to the chair The wo-
man attendant covered her face with
her hands. Only the clicking of the
Tightening straps and the murmur Of
the dynamos in the adjoining room
could be heard.
The first contact lasted full min
ute. Twice again It was applied and
the physicians pronounced the woman
dead. The body was then removed
to the autopsy room. the witness
sheet was signed in the wardens Of
flee, file of witnesses unstrung and
nervous, passed out from the main
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
King Peter May Abdlcate.

London, Mch 29. - 1t is reported
that Peter, king of Servia, is prepar-
ing to abdicate the throne and with
the royal family, leave for Switzer-
land. tbs reported also that strong
party insthe Servian parliament wants
either Duke Teck or Prince Arthur
Connaught, to take the throne.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
CLEVER FORGER FINALLY
CAUGHT in KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, March pa man Civ
ing the name Of Roy Horton. who with
his brother, John l. Horton, has been
sought by detectives since 1902. was
arrested here today on charge Of
forgery, the amount being placed at
$4,000. He will be taken back to
East st. Louis. H., for trial when the
police arrive. He is also charged with
|perpetrating confidence game in the
stock yards at Denver Colo. He win
mot fight requisition.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
TWO FUNERALS.

The funeral of w. G. Koogler was
held at the Methodist church at =
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the audi
torium. be<1g crowded to its capaci-
ty. Rev. Norman Skinner preached
the discourse and Miss Schlott sang
a solo. There was other music appro'
pirate to the sad occasion and flowers
were much In evidence. Intermen'
was in Masonic cemetery. The pail
bearers were: G. v. Hedgcock, Rob
ert T. Long, J.. c. schlott, T. w. Gar
rard, G. H. Sporleder and John Han
son. The funeral was under the d.
rection Of w. M. Lewis.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
Hartman on Way Home.

Salt Lake, Mch 29.-- 3. H. Harri-
man, who is on his way home to New
York. visited here today. Before the
commercial club he said he had no
ticed a better feeling toward corpora
tions in the west. He win make
Denver his next stop.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29

All that was mortal Of the late
Henry Levy was laid away in the
Jewish cemetery this morning. An
eulogy on the deceased and touching
remarks were pronounced by Rabbi
]. s. Raisin at the family residence
at 10 o'clock. Floral offerings Were
beautiful and numerous. attesting the
high regard in which he was held by
his immediate friends. The pail
bearers were: Charles Ilfeld, David
Winternitz. w. N. Rosenthal and Sig
Nahm; funeral director, W. NJ. Lewis.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
Joe Cans Has tuberculosis.

Denver, March 2s.-'rhe Post today
asserts that Joe Cans, former light
weight champion. has developed tu-
berculosis of the lungs and may not
fight again.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
FAILING Wall Kills Three.

Los Angeles. March 2s.-Three men
were killed. two probably fatally hurs
and a dozen injured when the wall Of
an old building adjacent to the court
house fell.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29

William Brown, who halls from
Wisconsin and who claims to have
seen a veritable menagerie in the air.
after imbibing too freely, was given
twelve days on public improvements
by Judge Murray this morning.
A negro lad who purloined a razor
from the room Of Uncle" Shelby,
who is employed at Hotel La Pension.
was also given employment on city
streets for twelve days by Judge Muir
ray today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29

Il N w. Daffer, who came to Las
Vegas from South Bend. Ind, last
Tuesday. ,died in his room on Tilden
|avenue early yesterday morning. De-
ceased was aged 25 years and held
membership in B. of R. T. lodge No.
700 at Kankakee, Ill. He is survived
by wife residing in Kankakee and
his father, who lives in Rochester,
Ind. Pending the arrival of the Sec
retary of the lodge at Kankakee, the
body is being held at the undertak-
ing establishment Of J. G. johnson &
Son.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-03-29
TWO DEATHS.

Barney Marcinkowski, young man
who arrived here from Chicago a
week ago, died at his apartments at
4:3O yesterday morning. His father
is a liquor merchant in Chicago, to
whose address the body of the son
was shipped by ]. G. johnson & Son
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
NEWSY DOINGS
OF new CASTLE
Father Brady Welcomed on
Occasion of Visit to For
mer Parish
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE. June THAT the
Rev. Edward L. Brady, formerly pas
tor OF st. Peters Church. and now as
sistant pastor Of ST. Thomas Church,
Wilmington, still retains his popular
ity. was shown here yesterday. He
always admired baseball and came
here yesterday to see the st. Peters
game. Men. women and children Of
all denominations ran to meet him and
shake the hand of a former resident
who for nearly a quarter of a century
was pastor of one of the local churches.
Following the ball game Father Brady
had to stop at almost every house
down town for all wanted TO greet the
popular clergyman. During his resi-
dence here his charity TO the poor,
kindness TO the afflicted and social dis
position towards all made him popular,
and the same good spirit still exists.
The work of removing the old boil
ers from the Triton cotton mills con-
tinues so that the work OF erecting the
structural work for the Deemer steel
, plant may be commenced.
Opposition to the bond issue is grow
ing stronger every day.
The Trustees Of the Commons and
City Council will meet in monthly ses-
sion this evening.
II is probable that a real estate
company will be formed here. and that
twenty new brick houses will be built.
Prof. II. V. Holloway attended the
/ lecture yesterday in Wilmington deliv-
cred by Dr. Candy, Of Yale.
Helen Berry, colored, had another
cutting affair yesterday TO her credit,
and Magistrate Nickerson will have
Helen before him on a charge OF as
sauit on William Duker.
The police reported last night that
the day was an exceptionally orderly
one in the city.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
TO SHOW THE
RED CROSS STAMP
Exhib ton TO be Held in
dupont Building on
Thursday

In the store room in the DUPONT Build
ing on the Market street side win begin
a social fete on June g Cards OF invitation
are out for tho opening day and the ex-
nibiuon consists Of 1000 designs received In
the national competition for the 1909
Christmas stamp
IN the afternoon and evening the follow
ing women viii receive for the Red Cross.
Mrs. Willard salisbury, Mrs. Charles
Bird. Mrs Henry b. Thompson. Mrs.
george Gray. Mrs. w \. Barnard. Mrs
John r. Nields. Mrs. Henry NJ. Candy,
Miss Josephine Bush Miss S. c. Bow
man. Mrs. Charles J.. Reid, Mrs. 3. G..
dupont. Mrs Otho Rowland. Mrs John
H. Dandy. Mrs W. q. Mendinhan Mrs.
George p Bissen Mrs John Bggs. Mrs.
Leonard L. Wales Miss Mary Cooper,
Miss Elsie Patterson, Mrs. Joseph +.
Wales Mrs. Russell Gupin. Miss Bessie
dupont Miss Louise Rowland, Miss
Gladys jackson. the Misses Wales, Miss
Mary II. A. Mather, Mrs. Charles r.
Miller. Mrs. F. l.. Gilpin. Miss Margaretla
Miller. Miss Phoebe pyle. Miss Margaret
Barnard. Mrs. r. c. dupont, Mrs. Lam
mot dupont. Mrs Howard Pyle, Mrs AL
fred s. Elliott Miss Gray, the Misses
vandegrlft Miss Emily F. Bissell. Miss
staples
The special attraction will be the prize
designs. selected from among the thous-
and by chosen Jury in Washington, at
the National Red Cross headquarters.
President Taft was one Of this jury. The
FIRST prize of 800 was awarded 10 de-
sign from New York; the second Of $50,
10 man from Massachusetts. The third
prize OF S25 was taken by a Philadelphian
Several Deiawareans competed and their
designs will be shown.
These designs have been shipped here
from Washington and the proceeds Of the
exhibition on Thursday will be for the
benefit Of the Delaware Anti-Tuhereuiosis
Society.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01

will be taken up with receiving the
clergy and delegates. There will be
a sermon delivered by the Rev. Kensey
J Hammond Of Emanuel Church, VIII
mington. An adjournment will take
place from one o'clock to three for
lunch. The afternoon session will be
the business session at which Bishop
Kipsman will make his first address in
convention TO the clergy Of the diocese.
The election Of the standing committee,
always an important election, will take
place.
In addition to SS clergymen repre-
senting as many parishes in the State,
there win be two delegates from each
parish and one delegate from each
mission.
II will be the first convention over
which Bishop Kinsman has presided
since being elected bishop. and the first
for Rector Holmead of Smyrna, who
will be the host OF the convention.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
CONVENTION AT
SMYRNA TOMORROW

The Diocesan Convention Of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church OF the state
of Delaware will assemble tomorrow
in Smyrna. The session win be for
one day only but it win bring together
a hundred or more clergy and dele
gates. who viii receive a hospitable
welcome. Tho rector the Rev. Charles
II. Holmead and the Vestry Of st.
Peters Church at Smyrna are already
making arrangements for this enter
tainment Bishop Kinsman will pre-
side over the convention.
The services win begin with a cele-
bration of the Holy Communion 1880
o'clock. Most Of the morning session
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
SUMNER OPERA
SEASON OPENS
The MikadO Well Given and
Well Received at the Az
enue Theatre
VAUDEVILLEAT OPERA HOUSE

The Avenue Theatre re-opened it's
doors last night under a new owner
ship and management The opening
was given a favorable send-off by the
pleasing presentation OF the famous
Gilbert and Sullivan opera, 1.-THE
Milado," by the John Dempsey Opera
Company, and the audience, while not
large, was representative of the best
class of theatre-goers in Wilmington.
In fact the audience received Mr..
Dempsey and his company cordially,
and the various arias and choruses
were warmly applauded. The work
of the principal artists was satisfying.
Mr.. Dempsey's Pooh-Bah was given
with characteristic dignity. He dis
played thorough mastery Of the voice
and has an artistic conception of the
part He is especially good in the
low notes and his singing was a
feature Of the opera. Mr.. Dempsey
also gave the direction Of the opera
his personal attention.
As the Drima donna of the company,
Miss Jessica Henson interpreted Yum
Yum She has a beautiful soprano
voice of high range of strength and
pleasing quality. She was heartily
commended by the applause OF her
auditors last night. Miss Margaret
II. Millward, as Petti-Sing. and Miss
Berenice Bartlett, as Peep-Bo. were
/ particularly good. They are both quite
pretty, have charming manners. and
voices of rare sweetness. Miss Helene
Scott rendered Katisha to the satlsfac-
tion of her audience. She has a
/ splendid contralto voice Fred Davis
sang the tenor role of NanlSi-Poo. His
voice is Of excellent quality. and he
was especially good in his duet with
Yum-Yum. Jas. W. Musgrave. as
Ko-Ko, was versatile and achieved
a goodly share of the laurels. w. G..
Shelly, as the Mikado. made a good
impression by his acting and singing.
The chorus contained some good strong
voices.
The length Of the engagement de-
pends upon the support given by the
patrons. The prices OF admission are
popular and it, is believed that this
organization may be kept here for sew
eral weeks. Speaking Of the opera
last night and the change of ownership
and policy at the Avenue Theatre, T.
Leslie Carpenter. Mus. Bac.. who oc-
cupied one of the boxes. said:
Il want to recommend TO the people
of Wilmington the John c. Dempsey
Comic Opera Company. which has
opened at the Avenue Theatre. Hav-
ing heard the company in rehearsal
and again tonight. I can say that it is
one of more than ordinary capability.
and will give a much better production
of opera than any heard here for
many years. The theatre has been
thoroughly renovated and is very at
tractiye under its new ownership. II
is now Mt place for high-class enter
tainment"
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
COUPLE CAME
MILES TO MARRY

Travelling four hundred miles to get
married. Frank E. Rothermel and Miss
NJ. Rebecca Latshaw, both Of Watson
town, Pa, were made one yesterday
afternoon by the Rev. George L. Wolfe
at his home. No. 1918 Market street
They had intended getting married in
Philadelphia, but yesterday being a
holiday the license bureau in that city
was closed, so they continued to this
city.
Watsonville is $40 miles above Phila-
delphia. The groom gave his age as
q years and the bride said she was
10.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
Good Bill at Opera House.

Good Bill at Opera House.
Variety. the spice of life. is being
dealt out in goodly portions at the
Opera House this week. Every phase
Of polite vaudeville is represented in
the genuinely superb bill which opened
the week yesterday, from the very
highest attainments in music to the
delicate finesse Of light comedy. ard
the physical manifestation of athletic
prowess. The tremendous audiences In
attendance. both afternoon and even
ing. gave unmistakable evidence of
appreciation OF the entire performance.
One Of the big surprises of the bill TO
Opera House patrons was the unusual
merit OF the pretentious comedy pro-
duction presented by the Four Stag
pooles. a knockabout novelty. which is
not only genuinely funny throughout,
but astonishing in the extreme from
the fact that in the development OF
It's cleverly devised comedy situations.
a series Of the most remarkable and
seemingly impossible acrobatic feats
are performed. The act scored one
Of the biggest hits Of the vaudeville
season yesterday. and deservedly so.
Special and elaborate scenery and
stage properties add materially to its
general effectiveness.
Ed. Kennedy. Wilmington boy, who
has won a conspicuous position in the
world Of modern vaudeville by reason
of his exceptional attainments as a
singing and dancing comedian, was
rendered an ovation last night as he
made his appearance on the stage in
company with his partner. Miss Anna
Kennedy. The rapidity and precision
of their remarkable footwork fairly
took the audience by storm.
Reed and st. John. presenting a
charming, thoroughly artistic, and
beautifully costumed musical speciality
were received with marked acclaim
Both performers gave evidence of pos.
sessing the qualities that entitle then
to rank as artists Of the first ranl
on the various instruments they play
Howard and Lewis, dialect singing anC
talking comedians. kept the house IL
an uproar with their budget of brigh
Evening journal., 1909-06-01

and new material, and set a pace that
will be difficult to follow by any other
act of this character. Marshall and
Company contributed a comedy Jug
Cling and magic number, which was
we'll liked by the audience, an especi-
ally attractive feature of which is a
series of hat manipulation that are
quite out of the ordinary. The NOV
ing pictures were presented on the
usual excellent Opera House scale.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
Sunshine Festival.

A strawberry festival was given by
the Sunfower Branch Of the Sunshine
Society last night in the home of tho
president, DR.. Josephine White De
Lacour. The national colors were dis
played In honor Of the day. Mrs. Nor
ris Smith was chairman Of the COM
mittee Of arrangements. The porches
were brilliantly illuminated.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
state Of Ohio, city Of Toledo.

Lucas county. -
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner OF the firm OF r. j.
Cheney q Co, doing business IN the CITY
OF Toledo, County and State aforesaid
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn TO before me and subscribed In
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. D.. 1856.
(sEAL) A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Jublic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces OF the system. Send for
testimonials free.
r. J. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01

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Evening journal., 1909-06-01
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gligee Shirts. Summer
Underwear. Fancy Hose,
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You will like styles and
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summer. Open tonight
till Q.
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Evening journal., 1909-06-01
SHELLP0T PARK

James E. Henry. Manager.
Vaudeville, Moving Pictures, Daac-
ing, Boating, etc.
FREE BAND CONCERTS.
Every afternoon and evening.
Evening journal., 1909-06-01
Fire Sale.

Fire Sale.
Stock and fixtures will be sold a.
half price. NJ. Leshem. Fourteenth and
Claymont Streets
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-20

that many guests who turned up at 1856 a,
m. were served considerably later than the
dinner hour.
While the occurrence is to be regretted as
injurious to Covington, the lesson should be
beneficial to the extent of preventing re-
currence. 1t should teach the necessity for
some permanent organization, committee or
body with authority to act under similar cir
cumstances in conjunction with visiting Or
CARNATIONS or societies. The reputation of
Covington should not suffer through poor
arrangements It is we'll to remember that
while we may not be responsible for the
poor arrangements, as instance the present
case, we will have to suffer the consequences
just the same as if we we were.
Covington can provide for many times the
number of visitors that were here Sunday,
and provide we'll for them; but in order to
do so the number to be provided for should
be known.
But we are guilty of negligence in not be-
ing interested enough in our own affairs to
have committee of citizens to look after
the welfare Of the town in just such emer-
pencias