The evening world. Newspaper, September 4, 1901, Page 5

SHOT THE WIDOW WHO SPURNED HIM Volker’s Mad Act When Mrs. Fischer Rejected His Love. /HIS. VICTIM MAY DIE, Infatuated Man Made Advances § When Husband Had Been Dead but a Week. Enraged because Mra, Bertha Flecher, & widow of a week, rejected his love, Danlel Volker, twenty-three years seized the woman around the waist, and, pressing a revolver to her temple, fired, sending a bullet through her brain. A second shot he fired at himself, hut the Dullet went wide, and he ran Into the atreet pursued by a crowd of tenants of No, M5 Third avenue, where tho tragedy ‘occurred. He was captured by Pollce- man Foley, of the Grand Central Sta- ton, and Detective McCauley, of the East Fifty-first’ street station, and locked up. Volker lived with Mrs. Fischer, who ts forty-six years old, and her husband in thelr home at No. 216 Himrod atrect, Brooklyn, and seemed much attached to Mrs. Fischer, A week ago Fischer died in tho alcoholic ward of Bellevue Ho: pital. Before being taken there his wife found that his body was badly bruised, and she says her hueband told her that Volker had beaten him in a fight. After the .funeral Mrs, Fischer ai cided to make Ner home with her sister, Mrs. HH. Johanna Waldorf, in Third avenue. She went there Morday, and when Volker went to the Eleventh uvenue house that evening he | d. Being penniless he slept | found It clo in the parks. Last night he went to Mrs. Waldorss home and entered abruptly. He told | Mra, Fischer he loved her and pleaded with her to accompany him. She re- | pne arm around her} and, before slie} fused, and he put waist, drew his revoly could make a move, fired. He fired the second shot at himself, and then ran into the street, where Mrs. Waldorf was already scream crowd pursued him unt! he was cap- tured. Mrs. Fischer was removed to Flower Hospital, where phe later identi E The lier LOOK, er, nse, sald that shot Mrs. Fischer because she his face, He was held to await the pult of jher Injurite the further hear- Ingo! sd World Wants the | Standard tedium to ~ . Prosperity ! BUT Paid Help Wants 449 in 13 other N, Y. Fapers combined. AGENTS oo. sees 1S APPRENTICES 3 ai ‘ARTIFICIAL PLOW NI =] 3] ERS oes 3 BAKERS BUTTONHOLE MA PIANO I; Ds. , 6 CLERKS .. COLLECTORS . 1 COMPOSITOR: COOKS . CUTTERS DENTISTS DISHWASHERS DRESSMAKERS | FINISHERS . FIREMEN 4, oLDERs OILDERS ... GIRLS .. GROCERY CLERK: HAIRDRESSERS Wwinpow ERs .. [OD O00, ne SOG BOC 18) 9 Young Ronee Actor} Scores anUnqualified| Success in MapesVer- |: sion ‘at Wallack's. ‘Hackett achieved an un- caenar's Tteturn, adaptation of tb the board." says runs, thkes [handsome Dons . however odlous, a last night {t was ¢ Hackett has no reas jfear for himself, for he ts undeniably despite any stand: jthat might have been set up before dgnt that Mr. this would h ‘ surrou actors Roberts: beauties In whatever it the w uch mrlous condition that it and tt must be astble esent to tell wheth- | qm Rersorireesraslanayen 4 of thousands of hearts is manifestly impe the case being put down for next | Nee ieee le | ever Increasing, at all times. an augmented fol- lowing, Judging from his reception in the famous old stage character, the rivalry wil be to the mutual benefit of the two stars, “will till retain his follow! vin the third y ne Wid. That, Indeed, was Impossible, | stage favorite Is deeper than that r3 obtains In politics, otherwise this cor ark might be Ikened Divver contest. wid be nothing and has no place and grace, and fell ax naturally soul of {short of a profanation in the consider yet the thought Is Irre Iv (nto be hoped: that in this dramatic |stone fence, He was convincing at all | times and rarely, if ever, r | cal. His whole performance was in- pus bitterness « Faversham faded to a has Hackett backed down off Friends are Freedom Gained, They In Arilugton. to see 26) becomes im ~ tol sult 3) Barker Aw. 3] known to pierce two hearts tn a prison pea he avsoclation are court in J Jali rervices in the Trinity Mission are BK 4! do so a sensatonal scene 12 expected, Fouttempts to pres mouth rmall and alluring, her te Arlington friends rker has been called which arrangements for ase of Thomas ¢ of No, 200 Fourteenth 3! al of the members of ton to secure attendance of prominent speakers to wd- dress the mecting. the open letter hus beea returned to them, sa second move ff the urge of the church wl taccastonaily ery!ag out, “I'm Ured of Ife; i'm going to end it a man resumes No. 121 York street, He, a president. of, he gathered fa by the minto . the night before, because he had sipped tog Jong fi fair face of Lizgle, He made bold to a epirit of enmit ty a smile that showed her pretty white teeth and—well Keller conformed of common courtesy, accepted the rand replied that tt would recelye consideration, La refusal to wecept tt would Never bave occurred.” THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVEN. JAMES K. HACKETT, NEW DON CAESAR, MAKES A BRILLIANT TRIUMPH. OS 0 Don DOTTIE Hera DOS AESAR’ ch rtd 5 Treatment o; Don Jose, Pri: Deon Caesar Captain of the Queen... Marquise of Gonza Maritana.. Antonia .. other Andy so it) Produce a ‘ou pays your money and youfall of this and you have a da F choles.” jrival of Hackett. 1 And yet Mr. Hackett {<a brave man, that with a daring th wchieves. Few actors i Interpretation % entering upon such a crucial test as{ There may be pointe of almilarity be: ve nad his an avery to) nh sterling Lackaye, Theodore | persons are working J. Le Moyne, ‘The | But the eonot so myrk 1 would be that | way t ie the two. Thi the Ww ser to be estima these might Mstinet—as distinct “us i and Div toxows again’ [sue nothing eould handler express the con- in giving « ; Cltion 1 investing the old nay | ped that held the audience j thtjon 2 his play to do and to e King up Roberts s » the curtain generously, a tt of the char- © credit only | much | {i of the play. He ed himself—or thought In a speech ma whi a tke When ft comes to doing. a Mr. Hackett has repose. He has the | zulo Ka mellow 3 nt racter as though he had | ried the big sword all! He was equal to 4 ence Kann, the ng Woman of ‘con: and In thi climax ers high Jumpers take a Fichentrt ig ly ithentrl- Hmcu, ax shapel Mt charm, an ex- pirits and a humor |} a walt that Was iva are nd fined $ upon Emil burried out of the . and, after much secur nd relatives ough md naw It JERSEY CITY COURT. Hast room out of breath and of freedom for the girl who tin a prison ne n KK back he entered the co aid the pi sted They Are Engaged to I rled—0ff to Gay © at they wer dohas cast his b iny strange places, ay has the Vit When Justice Hoos ey Clty Ked girl of ty large aad blue, nieandwe sic sve A Remarkable Announcement}: The falr prixoner was Le t, Jersey Thore whe kaow her call her 4 ki {the Fifth Ward." their enduring qualities. a ina dejected manner, It ts sald) that excessive smoking has at times cast her into * deep melancholy. this season. noth rking young man of ¢ of perfect Continental Bicycles. Emil gazed with admiration on the Emil jost his heart reward. He had. won the heart of his} fair companion. in return, Wien Emil was arraigned and Ancd Uj Formerly A.T. Stewart & Co., Brogdway, fourth Ave,, Ninth & Tenth Sts, BoodocooOuod foie Pand whol When Mr. Tackett. VAUDEVILLE AT MANHATTAN. The Innovation he Nig ‘Theatre vaudeville waa the numbers were Whether he be in muddy boots end." Is the friend of real humor dashed Manhattan he Others on the bt ber, who sings p wh oar EVR te WAPRSON PE A SCENE IS ANTICIPATED IF | PRETTY GIRL MEETS FATE IN HE ATTEMPIS TO PREACH. Chath incr i mercloniielconese is DMesful end of t Rev, Robert Necepts New ed his 2 Store will close daily at 5 o'clock until Sept. On that date usual hours of business will be resumed. Continental Bicycles » Lomax, The famous Continental Bicycles, of which we have sold over twenty thousand wheels, have given universal satistaction because of she was found wantering We sold them at the first for Fishty Dollars, while identically the same wheels were being sold at the same time for one htumire, and twenty-five dollars, under contracts imposed by the makers, cigarette We have 154 of the 1901 wheels le:t, and shail have ne more e prion pea was a likely We will take a merely nominal price for this small remainder | of the law We shall offer them /omorrow morning, until sold, at —for men’s and women's wheels; with coaster brake, on men’s xpeak to her, She answered him with! f wheels only, at 518, Telegraphic and mal orders will be filled in order of receipt as long as any of the wheels remain unsold. WOMAN IN GOLF GLUD MURDER? ‘Report That On One Figures in the Dual Tragedy Mount Vernon. (THREE MEN ARRESTED Another Story of Wealthy Mem- ber Whom a Crook ' Shadowed, ‘he arrest of Thomas Williams, a ook, who ives ia Willams: near Mount Vernon ran custody becaus SIwanoy Country) Chi, secrecy, smaintatn the u e arrest of Willams, but have been one of two de inquiries regarding the club-house late Saturday men woe on n of police are looking jar the other rowhoe Was asking the way to the use, and he may be arrested elud soon, Coroner Banning in investigating a eot that a wealthy mem- on a train that reached Mount Vernon at 1052 o'clock, This man te sald to 1 $2,000 in his possession, Me avily, and when he nn he decided to try e himself up at the club before going home, triven there, and rematni The theor at this man was fol- ork “crook” who had oney, and that “crook,” not seeing the man go | walted about the club until the! Mghts of the bullding were put out, and | then went tptoeing through the sleep ching for hii. In doing 1 that he aroused the rd and head watter, and,in order to stabbed them and then beat m with the golf club after the men ead. ie aiso a story in etreulation | 4 wom dy, and De i Is working on th ory, Who the woman ts and in wh way she fgures In the came the police | eto tell, but they say there will | be Important developments at the “| was the] tectlve | ' queat THE KOCH TREATMENT INDORSED BY DOCTORS. Congress of London, 1 has brought with bim the latest cure, and the only one Indorsed AW other treatments The latest and most wo for giving the newest tr catarrh and asthma are now at at ‘pr. Koch and his phynictana in charge at the original Koch Lung n have ‘each {nade @ lifotiine study of these wee charge nothing for consultation or {rial treatments, and are always ploased to talk with the aflicted These doctors have for many years been invdew York, and are established at ds W. Their method of killing (he gerne eis by ehe Inhalation proc healing olly Vapors in the net With a lost wonderful hey have cured hundreds of pationts, and on i xlad to give th Dentistry? WATERBURY — DENTAL PARLORS, | 54 West 23d St., New You —= = 4lg & 416 ‘Fulton st. Brooklyn, s.00 NEITHER JUMPS NOR props. | out daily, regularly, month in and month out, in New York City cireu- jation The World maintains a lead ies tene of thousands over any other | paver. ‘2 AAR = cnenit Ona TRE | THE BIG STORE SQ ACITY GHITSELF ~ SIEGEL QorEne — Yew Fall Waists. STRIKING VARIETY OF STYLES AND COLORS AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICEs. ‘The new Fall styles in Waists are hurryine- along and are meeting with great favor. For to-morrow’s selling we enumerate some of the} leaders, the qualities and prices being such as) will meet with the immediate favor*of every discriminating shopper. | MERCERIZED SHIRT WAISTS—Finest quality, serviceable and neat ; fronts are trimmed with 41 fine tuckings in clusters ; backs} have three narrow plaits edged with fine tuckings ; ae collar and stitched cuffs; a convincing special Z 00. FANCY FLANNEL WAISTS—Finest a!l-wool materials ; fronts have solid cluster of tucked trimmings, finished with narrow black and white velvet ribben and gilt buttons; trimmed stock col- lor and pointed cuffs; these waists are in black, red, 7% OQ)) green, tan and blue; specially priced at v FLANNEL WAISTS~-Strictly tailor-made, styled with wide plaits both back and front, piped with mercerized material, full tailor stitched collar and notched cuffs; black, red, blue, LZ IG green, tan and hello; extra good values at 4 BRILLIANTINE WAISTS— Well tailored and excellently made, of finest quality black lustre brilliantine; full sep- ZL IO arate lining, tucked back and front; special value at u FULL TAILOR-MADE BRILLIANTINE WAISTS—Very best qual- ity; fronts trimmed with 18 fine tuckings, finished with six 11, inch tailor-stitched bands running from shoulder seam half way down front; 12 tuckings in back; wide band cuffs and stock collar; full separate lined; a very tempting 2. 90, | bargain at ALSO | A Great Bargain in Black Taffeta Waists, | BLACK TAFFETA WAISTS—New Fall styles; good quality; beau- | tifully tailored and finely finished; fronts are trimmed with twelve 14-inch plait in;four clusters, edged with hemstitchings; styled yoke with graduated fine tuckings; sleeves and back each have six }4-inch tuckings edged with hemstitching; open back; full lined; to open the Fall season with animation we J. 00 have priced these superb Waists at eo (Second Floor, Froat) | - Sie a comme ‘ye aa saveaen Saunty Styles tor Boys. THE NEWEST FALL FASHIONS IN BROAD AND SATISFYING DIVERSITY. Prudent parents find The Big Store’s Boys’ Clothing Department a continual source of pleas- ure and profit. The irreproachable excellence of the garments, the newness of the styles and the general superiority of the workmanship commend the attractions with more than usual \force. To-morrow’s specials are doubly inviting: | BOYS’ 2-GARMENT SUITS—Our famous ‘Wear Well"’ kind; none better for boys’ knockabout wear ; strictly woolen materials in de- | sirable mixtuyes, as well as in black and blue ; fitted with the ‘‘can't rip'’ double seat and knees ; best suits ZL IO | | in the world at this price, EXCELLENT ASSORTMENT OF 10 NOBBY NEW STYLES IN BOYS' 2-GARMENT SUITS—Made of standard mills strictly woolen fabrics; certain to bear the hard knocks of school-time wear; sizes 6 to 15 years; priced else- 2 IS where at $4.00, here to-morrow at . FRESH FALL STYLES IN THE FAMOUS POWER BRAND “(NEVER RIP'' KNEE PANTS--The demand for these celebrated pants increases continuously; made of fine woolen fabrics with double seat and knees ; every pair fully guaranteed ; their like cannot be matched anywhere else for less than 75c. a 48 pair ; our special price, per pair, is but BOYS' 2 AND 3-GARMENT SUITS—A high-class and choice array of new and exclusive shaces and patterns, in fine texture woolens; new broad-shoulder designs a leading specialty. The 3-garment suits are made in man-fashion with vests. For boys from 6 to 16 years old this collection of Fall styles is positively un- rivalled; in a month these suits will be worth $5.00; (P O4 we now offer them at te “MOTHER'S FRIEND" BOYS' LAUNDERED SHIRT WAISTS—Made of fine percalea, with patent waist bands; 48 specially priced for to-morrow at | “MOTHER'S FRIEND" BOYS' SHIRT WAISTS—Better grade of| percales; handsome new patterns and designs; laundered CS and fitted with patent waist bands; specially priced for to- morrow at BOYS’ UNLAUNDERED SHIRT WAISTS—Newest Fall patterns, in fast percales, with plaited back and front; fitted with { detachable patent waist bands; specially priced for to- 20) | morrow at Otain Floor, Rear.) { School Caps sor Boys. Here's an opportunity to grasp with avidity. On sale | an extra fine lot of Boys’ Golf Caps, made of strictly weollen cap stuffs and lined with heaviest silk lining; the 2o\ regular 50c. grade of the exclusive hatter for | (ist Dept. Main Floor, 1 For Sale. For Sale oo a Seaee Eo Re cloaks and Jews FURNITU RE. $50 WORTH Siw LE 4 TH ST. TH ST, j bIVOR cl | —: ia Hei> Wanted—-Frmau {Ges WANTED aa earsere on all-todacco cleate Ietuew pa Seat wescetes cote deta rata cod’ Sak Se ehentd Ss Tas ieseniacs Mm a Sabi staat Spend}