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

ny Correspondence tols Show How the Much-!¢ Married Man Won His Way Into the Hearts and Money of the Fair Ones. Charles M. to have a h taken to Po : by Detective Sergi. His picture was taken and he was eent to the Harlem Police Court to face, at least one trate wife.* Lelghton, who is over six feet tall, | York. gawkey, gray and far from prepsssess- | On what looked lke a leaf torn from ing In appearance, said to an Evening | @ account book were written these World reporter on tha way to court: | Names: or Dia Not Confonn.? |pecties street, Leighton, who fs a school teacher, Nettle Gilder, and a few y ones from other would-be victims. © were no letters which could be connected with the original of the pictures marked “Rose” and “Fi They are said to live {n We: ern New Mary Clark, No. 138 Walton “1 won't make a statement at this| force powont, Mine Mamie 1 time, but when I do I'll make things! oe Canal ae “ ee lively for tha woman who {8 pursuing | yt tS deme! pected ye ™e s0 relentlessly. “T will say, howe mont that I confersed to bigamy and to Raving six wives when I was arrested Is not tru@ I never had s'x wives, and so never could have confessed. ‘This ts all the work of a Jealous wo-| Mepanher. ti man because I would not live with her. | son, the barber in whone shop “C. The whole sum of it 9 that when 1] Lewis was employed tn Danbury, came back to New York after being, *2¥# that hls journeyman was bury away for severai years, I found that/ ™Uch of his time writing letters, and my wife bad married again that when so-occupled he always had “That was nine years ago. She was|the photograph of Nettle Gilder before Elzevir Cramer, whom I married In Jer-| him, and often paused to gaze at tt. wey City In i882. This Georgia schoolma'am was saved Had Two Wives. perha through the Intervention of Mrs. E! ey y 1 the ould 80 aeacisateas 1889, 1 saree nent: Smith Leighton, who has pursued the Emith, who is now pursuing me. That] aia Namiesis’ for. two doesn’t make me a bigumist, does 1t?" Lolghton’s assertions will ie doubted. however, when the letters and love mts- sives found in his trunk in the home of Widow Mary E. Hull's spare room tn Danbury, Conn., are produced tn evi- dence. Some of these letters herewith repro- duced may be embarrassing. No evidence was found in the trunk that would warrant the lengthening of the Hst of six wives to thin marnying barber, and the Widow Hull, who Is a prim and precise lady, denies with much emphasis thither aummor boarder; got her $100 cash and two the result of a love affair with he Sald Mrs, Hull to an Evening World reporter who called at her home: “Mr. Lewis—that’s the name I'knew him by—sas always a pertect>sentle- man, but, landsakes, 1 didn’t fall In love with him and he didn't try tounake love to me. He was a barber, but he was handy at most anything, He was a Jeweller, He mended up all the clocks tn the house, dnd when he sald if I'd let him take my watches down to the shop o be returned, T aball expect” yours he'd fix them, I Jet him take ‘em. ‘Then| vier tame terme, | Now awaiting ap early reply, he sold silks and drevs goods, and when|’ fex’j60. 1a BROWN. an express pagkage came for him, $100 C. 0, D., and he didn't have the ready| a eee aman eet Lowi —why, of course, I loaned It tolecame to the iittle sohoolmarm from Keading, Pa., evidentiy, for on Feb. 3 she wrote ue follows: To Mr, Uharies M. Lewis, Rradiy, Deer sir, : Ga. Y. fe, Wappinger Fal! . that the state- Browns mame hid been crossed out and le Gilder" tnterlined above tt. One of the pictures in the trunk bore the card of a North Abington (Mass.) pho- Gilder, of Expertm der Hives at Experiment, G: and she began experimenting wi Leighton through a matrimonial agen Rewspaper in February lust. had no name—only a post-offlee box at Terre Haute, Ind, and she began her flirtation under an assumed name— Mamie L. Brown. Once in she was soon in a wild infatuation, these letters found in the trunk Indleat pratty ama dear lover of mus amfertlonate and ten at og forty-three inlies ol photo 1 next letter if requ She Will Not Prosecute, Mra. Hull said she wouldn't prosecute Leighton, and shouldn't even claim her watcoes, found in a Buffalo pawnshop, At the barber shop where Leighton worked during his three month » and at the Pala where he boarded from April 2 to May 2, it was said that “C, M. Lewis" re- ceived armfuls of letters nearly every day, He had a box at the post-office, iB But he evidently destroyed all of his|{% reraidlos of mone; love letters, for none were found in his| here at eile it amo trunk except a series that grew tenderer] fer, crete an and tenderer from the Georgia apinater| big, crvel worlds f eas ‘an Sogie in Breskiras eating let- word implies. either, id and the boys from sixteen to twen- Brown, | ys from a marriage with Leighton! "Then he! § A, SAY FRIENDS 1)BUT NOT UNTIL THE RETURN DOGO ooooonoonacpo TOO) N. Y., who ta a real-estate broker. Now, 1 oa tell you. You must return my photo, pls at all. 1 have Dut Thad eee litle ples on tn Atlanta, Jus: as T years ago, and I looked 99 isn't a good keneas pleamnt « xpreanton i | am | | Jolly nature and go in good scelety or 1 go alone mostly), I ae truthtul Tam not deceitful, © good, alone (here t ta my dealings. ied per Jealous-heart I will have come photos taken Saturday if 1 pieawet with the plotu: Blve references to testify to my soc! eharacter and honesty, why, I will cheerfully do You will tnd me to be 4 diferent woman thar can love ator want him to love me Jus ¢ asin” ots DROWN, The next letter is dated April 9, as the “Mamie Ww bring Tuk WORLD: BARBER LEIGHTON FACES ONE WIFE IN COURT; OWNS UP JO ONLY TWO. Letghton's In New York tel aad will send you one of them. | Migs Gilder to Leis! Y ler or net? If he has nut me, or If you hat me hie present addre SArat letters’ without Amoi lotters wigned “Florence ( lows: oars at URSDAY © COCO ODOOOCDO SOCCOGDODO DOO CoOCo B. Altman & Go. i Are cielaying a specially selected stock of BOYS’ ; CLOTHING, suitable for Fall and Winter seasons, | comprising: | | Double-Breasted Suits, and S.ngle-Breasted Suits with Vests, of Blue Serg dlue and Black Cheviots, | Mixed Chev.o s and Tweeds. Sailor Suits in a variety of materials, trimmed | with braid and embroidery. Norfolk and Vestee Suits. FOR SCHOOL WEAR. Neat and dressy patterns are shown in Cassimeres, Serges and Cheviots. oivevetrnvoryennveevietvoet >) x ARGAIN OWE Bigelow Axminsters at | 18 Regularly sold et $1.65 a yard. A sweeping bargain sale of our entire line of first-grade Bigelow Axminsters. Not the cheap sort advertised everywaere, butytotally different and altogether superior—far better wear, muc brighter colors and a const Jerably wider var! of patterns. Remarkable value, even for this store, noted as it fs for bg car- pet bargains. . Se CS Royal Wilton Rugs at oy) 4 85 Size 9x12 regularly sold at $35.00. e This is a rug offer that won't go abeggings~simply because it is a bigger ones worth thin is possibl: in rugs in any othes store in New York. Glid to have you faspect our other kinds of carpets: The Worsted Ve & The Best Tapeatr a vetm start at T1346. y4.| Bruneeia cart nts: 62'5¢. ya. The Rest Body Brus- The All-wool ingrains, 49c. "4 + ya, "95c. ya. dest quality, stnrt at sele sturt at. East J4th Street | J. & J. DOBSON, 2 (Cor. 5th Ave.) Letters of a sn eecrgis School Teacher Who Had a Preference for a Man with Brown Eyes— Other Names on His List. three of my letters to you at Mra Dear, please see If the jegram sent from GriMin, Oa, Apri! 8, ever Dentary. I have fio contdence in thes 10 ope and trust that App itiful appeal from ‘on's One Hundred ehteenth atreet wife, and explains Acrit 2. Another letter js a irs. Leighton, New Tor! York about cate of you ch 37, bo reply. Will you se thform me mhether he has received the let- eave return eame to raed It (0 him please alve Youre reapecttuily, 1. A. G2U0ER 1 the pack of thin letter was indorsed a hand ald to be that of Leighton: those people. tet) eanng account for They are wicked.’ more endearingly and ts alxned hy hey ares H ghton's letter rudely jolting Gilder in her own name. It expiaink | ye intatuated. Georea, rovool-teacher for {Wo /from her love-dream did not reach her us follows, tm the lin time to Intercept the letter of April |¥ to her hero, but there were no more letters from her after that date. The other letters in the trunk were mainly, and were gener- igned by a post-office box number a ne ng them were "Connor, Bel- Fails, V and | Mise Jennie urtis, Bclnectady, N. Detnetive ober Grainle, who has Leighton alt over the country, from Vermont 10 Georgia and Connecti: uw o Indiana, says he has operated #1, the taatrimonia! newapapers the namge, of Thompson, West 13, and Clarke, and ews Leland destroyed of misplaced. 1 went you & photo thet aalera) New York town he whieh Im lot. Home one 1s murely destroying the | fs jerman nobleman's mall somewhere, amd I can’t find o, wer Oht leon under the mame nf Von Gia REV.KELLER WILL eee OF BISHOP STARKEY. Rey. John Keller will probably preach naxt Sunday tn his church in Arlington. N. J. Should he do so the members of the Thomas G, Barker, Defense Associn- tion way that they Will another mass-meeting to consider what furthee stepa shall be tuken to force Mr, Jelter to take some actlon to clear himself uf the allegations of Mrs, Barkar. Friends of Mr. Keller say they cannot understand why the partisans af the pustor’s assailant should place any in-lavente, was scelng x git! trier portance on the mere delivery of a ser-| trolley car when “the hugge mon. from the shade of some. bush: ‘They assert that préaching is merely] STaepink her Armyq about the ono of hin many priestly duties und that H=weed her and then encaped {t would be us reasonable to protest] W aga! his other clerical work* ag} the urtes of the frightened fi against hia appearing te the pulp The following night residents in the Dreacher's friends also ¢ clare same locality Were aroused Oy the crt that he will soon take ste; of 4 young Woman for help. Harry Me re thorough invent ‘on of tea.” arke: story of asi munipaw aveaue station, has a collar and_necktle belonging to a “Jack nightn has been operating in tho Weat Bergen section and has caused such alarm among the e after dark uniess accompanied by thelr father, brother or some other min, be unuaually of hiv victime, a gl who Uver,on Clinton avenue, near Weat Side Ai] vtniti, JERSEY OITY POLICE LOOKING FOR A STRANGE MAN. Police Captuin MoKatg, of tho Com- Jersey City, the Hugger’ who for several young women renl- that 1 not venture out they wi The “Jack the Hugger” ts reported tote ugh in his tactile rou, rl named Wile J8 before pedestrians poured to of No. 266 Clinton avenue, hurried just] to the vtrect and ew a man running ult. y do n y Shon Str. Feller wil ‘net, but Tacs: Amoiy| frome gitl whom he had attempled to that he will do nothing ust Risho; Starkey returns from Avon Springs, > . we ich will be about Oct. 1. py hue. The girl fought him and he lost A collar and ne i to nice te in the battle RAVAGE AAA RS NRARRANEE NAT ee See B. Altman & Co. NECKWEAR DEP'T, Fésy. and ull Neon saturday. 78c., 95c., $1.65 9c., 12c., 16c. 38c, Ecru Lace Collars and Revers, Embroidery Tu-n-Over Collars, Silk Embroidered Stocks, to tie, JLTED SWAINS BOYCOTT GIRLS JERSEY CITY YOUTHS GET EVEN BY FORMING A CLUB. Big TEA Sale 3 DAYS ONLY, Friday, Saturday, Monday, Family 30 Mixed |Regular Price, 35c.— Our “Family Mixed" is a delicious Tea—exceedingly popular at its regular price. During this sale you save five cents per pound. § Ibs. They Will Make Merry by Them-| delivered free within 25 miles. (Single but the Maids Do pounds soli in store or delivered with Coffee or other goods.) Broken Coffee 20 Made up mainly of the broken and smaller bears of highsr grade coffees. Not Care. ‘Twenty well-known young men of the west alde of Jersey City have come to the conclusion that the young women of that section of the city are fickle, and In consequence they have organized the West Bergen Bachelors’ Club, the sole object of which 1» to boycott the girts, 5. 1B. LOTS DELI ED. The officers of the club are: eat 8. ALL may known t brand, we'll Redfield, President; Richard Boffey rate FREE DELIVERY of §-1b. lots in Vice-President, Fred Bird, Secretary, | Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx—up and Alfred Becker, Treasurer. Other] to 180th St. members are Harry Johnson, Joseph | SIMPLY SEND POSTAL Wood, W. Packer and or telephone 3471 Cortlandt; the Tea or Coffee will be sent to any address, Farquah, L. Packer. ‘A committee In at work drafting a set | Write tor me Ibe. of more of any Tea or of by-Inwa and a constitution, which will be acted on at the next meeting, One of tho strictest rules will be that of forbidding association with gttls, Any member who In detected in the company of a charmer at any al funetion, t« to be punished for the firat offense by a fine of ¥ A second infringement of the rule will be followed by expul if the offend- Ing member falls to re One of the mort en of the Bachelors’ Club is Secretary Fred Bird, who lives at No, 100 Lexington enue. He ts twenty-one years okt and good looking “The Bachelors’ Club is not a joke,” he said. “It Is a bona-fide organization antl the members were nover more se- rious In anything they have taken part In, We have felt for some t*me that the Gillieser""=, 233, 235,237 & 239 NW eshlngton: St. Bet. Park Pl St. Esatb'ed 1540, EYES—FREE. vou, SAVE $5,00. uslaetic members Aas’ to8 RM, “Satuntays tnctuted."* young women of thie section of the city Saree TS have been altogether too frivilous ant ‘ yahen cured we propose shunning them and going it{ see let ian, }OTE 334: ‘on our own hook this searon,”’ “Have any of the members been| all the pr Alna declare they are ot at all troubled. Bald one of the Jilted?” Mr. Bird wan asked. He hest-|tuctay: all"tr0 wy tated m moment and then repited ite ridicutous to form any cub for the purpose of snubbing us girls it “Wel That ts one reason why we have organized our club. hove been the victims of capri nd ‘one of the o & young wom af Our members are all respectable and In- telligent young men and have taken part in many important social afvccrs, it hereafter we will make merry with- out the giris. ‘The organization of the Antl-Girl Club Sas caused a stir on the west side, but |¢hat fact that weddin prove the charges of the bachelors. Let epem ostracite ua, and they will find out it they have grievously erred.” v4 been In Weot “Bercen gues to dls | 4 A Sale for The School Boys Suits, Shoes, Hats and Furnishings. School needs now occupy the minds of Parents, and where to get ‘ood, dependable outfittings at the smallest cost is the anxious question, n this advertisement you will find the true answer. Take Suits —Strong, durable, handsome suits that will withstand any amount of hard wear are here from 256 to 5096 under their sus selling prices. And this js just as true of the Boys’ Shoes, Caps and ach a If there's any doubt in your mind see them and be coge vinced, Boys’ $3.50 and $4.00 Good School Suits at Boy's Suits, with double breasted coats, sizes 7 to 16 years, als» Sailor and Russian Blouse Sults, sizes 3 to 10 years, Made of pure worsted serges, fancy cheviots and cassimeres, all sewed with pure dye silk and made extra strong. StylfSh cut and perfect fitting. Regular value $3.50and $4.09. Sale price... Boys’ $5.00 Fine Schooi Suits at Boys’ Suits with vest, sizes 9 to 16 years; Double Breasted Suits, 7? to 16 years; Sailor and Russian Blouse Suits, sizes 3 to 10 years; made of blue and black worsted cheviots and serges, also fancy worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots; all up-to-date styles, fine cut, best trimmings and work 3.00 amanship. Regular value $5. Sale price.ceesscee Boys’ School Hats and Caps. - Boys’ 39c. All-Wool Caps at 2 RY In Golf st:ages, made of all wool fast color blue serge or fancy check worstedy everywhere 39¢c. For this school sale.... teeeeeee Boys’ 75c. Fine Caps at In Golf, Yacht and Cadet shapes; navy blu: or handsome checks; satin lined, handsomely embroidered; worth 75c., sale price..seee Boys’ $1.25 Derbys and Alpines at Made on allnew Fall blocks, including the Alpine Panama; colors black, pear! and brown; good value at $1.25, sale Boys’ $1.50 Dependable School Shoes at Black Calf Lace School Shoes, with dongola tips, white oak tan, well-wearing roles, London and Bulldog toes; English protected backstays; good drill IIning, spring heels sizes 9 to 134, heel sizes 1334 to 5%, fully worth $1.50; for this special sale. Boys’ $2.00 Mannish School Shoes at Box calf and Wax calf Lace School Shoes, with dull kangaroo tops; English and Columbia toes; mannish last, with smooth comfortable insoles; Ideal school shoes—and a guarantee goes with every pair. Sizes 12 to 5%. A big bargain at $2.60, For this specia! salessee.- eecevee coe Boys’ $3.00 ‘‘Individual’’ School Shoes at Made of selected Black and Box Calf, Patent and Enamelled Leathers, all the new toe shapes; close and extended guaran- teed soles; perforated or plain vamps; sizes 12 to 5%. Any one who has ever tried our “Individual” knows how good a $3.00 value it 1s. For this special sale it is only...... 1.95 SALE AT ALL FOUR BIG BUSY STORES, Mail Orders Filled. Open Late Saturday Night. 20tleets OUTFITTERS TO MEN AND BOYS, 279 Broadway, near Chambers St. FOUR 47 Cortlandt St. bet. Church and Greenwich Sts. CONVENIENT +4 24) and 249 Sixth Ave.. bet. 14th and 15th Sts STORES. 125th St., corner 3d Ave. Koci’s LYMPH INHALATION TUMORCULINE CURBS Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption. Alter « month's yecation vie ting the old, ura reat aii patients. at $28 and don't pay any more to any ynemuntll cured at the dani- tation a PROF. Ki For Sale. TOR ——————————— .,|CREDI BYE RyEOUNe Anything yo Clothing, Cloaks, J . Dey Shoes; business Pruraiture, Dr Geol Adeatial amination 0 1 of write for tree (gatt- | authorized by e original interest and Dividend ‘Notices. international Paper Company, 2) Broad Btreet, Sew Tore 14th Regular Quarierly Ps The Moar ul FURNITURE, $50 WORTH, Si DOWN, S1 WEEKLY. LEWIN’S, 43 W. 14TH ST. __ 267 | 125TH ST. email weekly vazeatyy and. deltve! NATIONAL staction of mami call. GLOUE CRBOL orl Building. som Mb. JEW pelos: & JAMES: Lawyers. 150. entire expense. WALTHAM W GEO. ROMNSON, won! ra DIVORCE Help Wanted—-Female. aa learaere on all-tob: nt positions: paid wi ‘Apply the Wisoa Co, to do general hy deer cod plain coott & laundrest; nearly all aweep- tng & outdoor work done; reference necessary, uo Ole ck Gi ing.