The evening world. Newspaper, December 3, 1902, Page 8

I TROUALE jp of Anonymous Let- Which Have Separated usbands and Wives and oken Many Engagements. SHREWD AND RICH LUNATIC. 1g Believed in Chicago that the ‘of High Social Position in that City. CHICAGO, Dec. 3—To a woman of igh social position and excellent vhar- eter, who is the victim of a morbid ital macady, is ascribed the plague anonymous letters which, for nearly ir years, has chused grievous annoy- to many persons of prominence !u elty. / Whe venom’ and craft of the ictter- Fitter has wrecked muny hones. A pérdon of wide acquaintance and Inti- Knowledge of the personal habits ind friendships of her victims, she has able by use of the most shocking ition to effectually beamirch the ters of those she selects for at hed Society Columna. writer has kept close watch on columns of the city papers. inouncements of engagements and ddings have been followed by venom- Jetters. addressed to the bride or legroom, or members ef their respec- families. ‘The writer has never scrupled to make most revolting charges of !mmoral- ‘ggainst her victims. and this she has with an insane cunning and clr- pspection that has often carried con- fetion. Wives and husbands have been nged, friendships ended, engage- broken, weddings deferred and ‘made unhappy because the re- nts of the ietters have allowed ives to be influenced by the of the anonymous writer. In fare instances her charges have hit ; but in the majority of cases long months of suffering and si- ge/ her victims have realized the base- sess of her charges, | Mayor Harrison a Victim. © Mayor Marrison was one of her earlit- # victims, and his vigorous investiga- brought him to suspect one of his jong friends. Others who have been letims of her attacks are ex-Mayor pstead Washburn, Graeme Stewart, ham DuMeld, A. M. Pence, Mr. Ho- ratio N. May. Mrs. Fannte Molntyre, dley ‘Ruter, Vincent Walsh, Kinney mith and Dr. Groesbeck Walsh. Dr. Fernand Henrotin received one of he'létters tWo years ago and at once made vikorops complaint to the postal Authorities. Inspector James B. Stew- “went to work on the case. Other Hetims were interested, and they paid nt of private detec- ‘Whey exia@@lished that the letters mailed within a limited district in Mhe fashionable section of the north pide.) ‘This woman enjoys the best social Position and 1s mentally sound on all ther questions. the letter writer, but who declines to low the use of his name, sald to-day All but Proved Guilty. m: tk that she was ‘queer,’ has been all But proved guilty of this charge. The to get the hearty support of ‘the authorities in prosecuting our in- 8 responsible for the authorship the objectionable missives. ‘We have been able to show that these | ters were mailed from the same boxes Woman Was seen to mail letters, Our jul go no further.” ‘A local paper prints an interview with woman who wrote the letters t d his family. He suys the woman came to his office se r and discussed the letter writing | LAW TO ABOLISH ~-GABY INSURANCE Pennsylvania Legislature When | It Meets Will Act on a Re- pealing Bill to Wipe Out! Fraudulent Concerns. "Letters All Came from a Woman | One whose family has been the victim) | ‘A woman of apparent refinement, | huve mental peculiarities have never | lu" festigation, but this has been lacking. | have found a striking similarity in | iting that has led experts, detectives | {" ind Wovices allke to point to the same | ai would have never ‘|t the same time the susvected | health D. SCHUBARTH, letectives shadowed her to the post | but there they were balked and| ing Their Children for Gain Have Told All to Police. PHILADELPHIA, Dec %—A repeal- {ne dil] to abolish baby Insurani Pennsylvania and wipe out seventy-five companies sald to be now conducting a fraudulent business will be presented to the Legislature when It meets in Harrisburg, Public indignation has been arouned by t lexed murder of the Williams children, ani gitimate beneficial companies, hacked by State Department of Insurance, have taken up the matter. It is estimated that the companies have al thousand victims. All of them are organized under the act of i874, and Insurance Commissioner Dur- ham will advise the repeal of this law | in his report to Gov. § Confesnionn from Parental It ts said that a confession has heen wrung from Mr, and Mrs, John Will- fams, who are in jail on a charge of polsoning thelr children. The evidence in the case ix said to be all in hand, and It is likely that the inquest will be contin} morrow, child had been Insured tn one of the so- called beneficial companies, Coroner Du- gan stopped the inquest and inquired of Insurance Commisstoner Durham con- cerning the legallty of baby Insuranc: He was told that the company was within the law, but that an effort would LADIES soon be made to repeal the law. Rheinhold R. Koch, president of the CHILDREN'S HANDKERCHIEFS. Benefictal Association Alliance, which ts | ding the movement against the al- leged fraudulent compantes, said: ‘Temptation to Mothers. “The practice of insuring infants, ~ONSUMPTION CURED. Mr. Edward Schubarth and Mrs. | H, C, Allington, Whom the Doctor Said Had Incurable Consumption, Were Per- manently Cured by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey STOPPED HEMORRHAGES. have been here to-day your wonderful medicine. I have Kinds of cough syrups and been under the care of doctors. T have had three se- only reg ALLINGTON, Nashua, 1 H., § . QUICKLY CURED. Dear Sirs: I picked up one of your clr. culars on a month’ ago and d throug’ ading [ went out bought a bottle of your whiskey, which |helped me right away, I am now on my |fourth bottle, using it for so-called Incura- ble consumption, and I feel like nat If f had known of you home in Chicago I me out here for my 1608 Market st., Denver, March 18, 1902 There are thousands of cases just lke that of Mr. Schubarth and Mrs, Allington, jeuts thought they had in- aption until their doctors ys Pure Malt Whiskey 4 Dufty's Pure Malt Whiskey is absolutely pr. Fernand Henrotin, in which the) pure and possesses. more fiyaicilan gives in detail circumstances | Which convinced him of tne identity of | M4! t | whiskey ially [tem, when the poson takos effect je 30 dramatically and excltediy | ‘prove beyond a douly t riot oniy guilty but men rotin is quoted 10 embers of her fa to urge them the necessity of placing he Ader treatment. His advice wae we belved with scorn, PWILL GO FREE ON PLEDGE. of Policeman, Arrested ry | Him, Gets Another Chance, he wife of Police Pro roadway. squad. whom he ar } No, 415 West Forty Monday on a charge 1 before 4 In the West Side Cour at she be com M not apy t he wou , Criminal Court. e vega ‘the ease of Jol ~ the young Mormon a try, Thomas | 910k, Molnernes’ nes B. Craft ht, of the sted at ¥, Of Rochester, to Pre- |} in M. Davy, of Rochester, eCriminal Branch of the Su- this morning, Before this jh rey doath claims | Rumor in Philadelphia that Father |: jum hy and Mother Accused of Poison. ‘"*! "°¥«r but there tributes H (o F gd Nefore Coroner Dugan’ to-| CY: JAPANESE § | TAILOR-MADE ST‘ HEMSTITCHED COLLAR AND COLLAR AND CUFF SET: Gontlemen: It is with great pleasure that 1 write to Inform you that 1 have used Pure Malt Whiskey, I eattacks of grip and pneumonia, which left ime with a bad cough anid wenk | am 67 years old. It |hax toned uj system and ntopped the peneda mere than the passing re- | hemorr ugh but very ttle, 1 . TL cannot express what {t has done \tor me, 1 be gould have been secured were we} r societies, proves a temptation to moth- erg and’ others to neglect thelr sick 0 infants, They would rather keep up t! Insurance money than use It to bi medicine. But the rtion .of in: fanticldes 1s small when you consider the great number that: are insured "No one knows except those in the business the fraud that is practised upon the public by some of these smal mmpatiles that collect Insurance with no intention of paying a sick or death benefit. ‘Th nt ong enough business tn onths or ayear to make a Hittle money and then dissolve, They enerally drop out of existence when n to come. Uard to Catch Guilty. sent law it js hard for get a hold on th Several weeks ago a went to New Jer a chacter to-day. leat ingarance socle of the cht FUNERAL OF DR. PARKER. Thousunds Pay Tribute to the Preacher. LONDON, De Thousands of per- sons of all classes marched in a proces- ion of twow past’ the bier of Dr. Parker, the hite pastor of the City Temple, In to-day, while undeterred by Je weather previlling long lies of people Ited lead om, the na of fl Peon ae 125th St. West, ® Holiday Gifts. Each year sees a vast increase in the army of wise ones who buy Not only do vou enjoy freer selections from complete as- ; \sortments, but we make it well worth while by offering many spe- When it was learned yesterday at the |cial price advantages that will be impos: t Inquest of Oliver F. Douglass that the | great Holiday rush is on. half dozen, for two diys...+ssseeeees EMBROIDERED HANDK signs, value 15c., for two dayseses eee dozen in box, value 30c., for two days LK HANDKERCHIEFS, ity, value 30c., for two days WOMEN’S NE which ts done indiscriminately by these |cTocKs AND’ TIES,’ of Crepe de Chine, Peau de Soi 59c., for two days. two dayS.eee sense 30c., for two daySeeeeseee days. handles of natural wood, bh regular $3.50..eeeee0... Wonderland is on the fourth floor—never before such a wealth of Dolls, Toys, Games, etc. 5 if desired. A2™ Six. Cov. B Ave. Here's a Sale of Ladies’ Winter Garments for Thursday, Fri- day and Saturday Which Forcibly Convinces that You Pay Less Here for the Same Styles than You Pay Elsewhere. Ladies’ Winter long, with Jackets double shoulder capes and fly- front and double-breasted jackets, with kimona made of black and castor ke Duffy's Pure Malt) Whi s out consumption alt asthma than and the dost s him with ‘the name blown in ¢ the only way Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky 1 gold Tf oMferod {nbulke or tn flanks 1t'ly a rand, of Mra, Annie Pul-| "thie genuine at all druggists or grocers direct, $1.00 a bottle. It Is the only ¥ cy recognized by the Government ap Orla medicine, ‘This i a guarantee, jn} A valuable medical booklet containing symptoms and treatment many testimont 0 “Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey’ tx on the linbel, and that it ts our own patent hottie, Sale of The new Duchess front, with three large buttons on each $5 Silk Waists side, in Taffeta, Peau de Cygne, Louisine and Peau de at $3.98 ‘oie; colors black, whit © pink and light blues special at $3.98. Sale of We place on special sale 250 of these Dress and Walk- Dress and ing Skirts—not one in the entire lot worth less than Walking Skirts, $7.50 to $10. They come in plain blue, black and Ox— 98. ford, and mannish cloths, cut in the new gore, side- plaited kilt style. On special sale at $4.98, OPEN mary \logd Drothers EVENING TULL 9 P. A2”* Sie: Cor-B Ave. ’ THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3,. 1 «The Winner” Savings Bank. Pays Itself. $ PER WEEK MIGHAELS BROS Viton Ave. & 9th St. Brooklyn, Don’t Strain Your Eyes. Strained eyes cause strained nerves aching heads, aching heads general debility. Properly fitted glasses will relieve the preserve the eyes, will cure ches nine cases in ten, will put a new head on your shoulders. I have cured hundreds of headache trou- bles with properly ground and properly. fitted eveglasses. + 1 have every modern facil eye examination and glas Eyeglasses from $1.00 up, 7 ABB 48 Sixth Ave. (bet. 21st and 22d°Sts.) strained nerves, Cures Colds, Bronchitis, Asth- ma and all Throat and Lung Troubles—Prevents nia and Consumption. Morphine or Poisonous Drugs. Not a Patent Medicine, 50 Years in Use. CURED OF GRIP BY FATHER JOHN'S MEDICINE. cifully ornamented in BERGER 93. Liberty tlee—Thin advertise MEDAU, CANDY SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY. ia ing been saved from a serious illness Medicine, which cured me of a dangerous attack of grip, I take this opportunity to rec- ommend it as the best remedy ever Chocolate ¥ SPECIAL FOR THURSDAY, Molasses Cream Lumps... Chocolnte - Covered Father John's Heme. .1b. 150 54 BARCUY ST. COR WEST BYKAK 29CORTIANT ST. QA CHUACH Churches, Sunday Schools, Vairn and Institutions supplied at spe- Dersistent adver. | tisere Business men with mons| ey to invest arg readers of ithe Lawell, Mass."" portunities’ adv vert isements iq the Sundeg KOCH & Co. Will Furnish Your Home. Will Clothe Your Family. Furniture, Of Reliable and Up-to-Date Styles, Easy to Buy, Easy fo Pay. Open Evenings, Fifth Ave, and Ninth St., Brooklyn, Overcoats $28. Lined throughout with sllk; Oxford gray and black; style, finish and fit correct! VINCENT, Sixth Ave, at 12th St. and Broadway at 221 St. etween Lenox & Seventh Aves. - ible of ‘repetition These specials for Thursday and Friday: HANDKERCHIEFS. INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, for men and women, of fine Irish and French linen, finished with hand-embroidered initial, value $1.75 per box of Women’s solid with genuine chip), Waltham movement, ers, extra good qual- WEAR, or Taffeta, value ‘affeta, one jn a box, value 60c., for UFF f fine Organdie, value t4-karat solid gold. extra heavy case, UMBRELLAS. A complete assortment of high-grade Umbrellas with handles of Pompac, Gun Metal, Ivory, Pearl and Buckhorn, specials from the lower-priced sorts for Thursday and Friday: UMBRELLAS, for men and women, of Union Taffeta, 26 and 28 inch, handles of natural wood, ivory and horn, sterling silver trimmed, reg. $2, 00 UMBRELLAS, for men and wamen, of Union Taffeta, 26 and 28 inch, ‘n, cherry, pearl and ivory, trimmed, regular $2.25.... eee ecee oe UMBRELLAS, for men and women, of pure twill silk, 26 and 28 inch, handles of natural wood, ivory, pearl and horn, sterling silver trimmed, Waltham or Elgin movement, specimens of expert workmanship are sold by us. enabling us to give you the highest class Diamonds, Watches, etc., at such low prices. i ‘We are always on the lookout for novelties, and have succeeded in obtaining some very exceptional articles this F JEWELRY. Watches, Jewelry and Silverware, WATCHES. Initials engraved free of charge. TOYS, DOLLS, GAMES, ETC. Sahta Claus has made his headquarters here, as usual. The Children’s Selections made now will be held for later delivery Genuine dia; crews, no chips, Special Inducements to Sanday-Schools and Fairs. Solid gold Heart set with 45 Oriental § pearls and 1 genuine diamond: actualSyalue, value, $25.00; price, large size diamond; actual value, $15.00; Solid gold Brooch or Pendant, set with nine large and brilliant : h diamonds; actual value $60.00, } for picture inside, Solid Gold Ring, set with genuine fine diamond; act- ual value $20.00, Solid Gold Band Monte Carlo Jackets, 28 inches inverted plaits and mond; actual diamonds; act- $5.98 Lad’es’ The new 27-inch Box and Mon- Winter te Carlo Jackets, fly ‘front and breasted, with kimona s.and the short, jaunt Jackets, double $7.98 steve Men's Gyps Rings, heavil carved and set wit! Solid Gold Rings, Set incombinations 3 garnets or alman- § of pearls, opals,sap- dines,or emeralds;{ phires ani Solid gold Coil Pins, actual value $5,505 } STERLING SILVER. { Ladies’ Made from Oxford frieze, Winter kersey and montagnacs, Jackets, new Enelish box style, long, with bishop or Sleeves, satin lined, some of thé Jackets piped with velvet; worth $15.00; special at $9.98. $9,98 ! Ladies’ Toute Carlo and Box Coats, $12.50 Made from. bt, double-breasted Box or Monte Carlo Jackets, with inverted et collirs, large ki y facings of stitched peau de soi worth $18; special at $12.50, te, red, navy, reseda, tan, royal, S-piece Manicure Set in a Silk Bo Cigarette Cases. . Cigar Cutters, Napkin Rings. Chain Bracelets. Manufacturing Jeweller and Silversmith, ULTON. STREET, BROOKLYN, 10.80 P. Me 409 & 411 Fi The Diamond, Jewelry & Watch House of America WATCHES FOR M WATCHES FOR WOMEN. WATCHES FOR MEN, Women’s solid gold case, set with 4 dia monds, W al- tham or Elgin price, $16.75, Solid gold Watch and Pin, fine jewelled move- ment, $8,75, Enameled Watches (any color), with pin, and box to match, $4.75, Solid Silver Watch and} © SS iy pps All Watches kept. in eee? for three ; ap ‘years free of charge. ‘An elegant array of beautiful and ornate jewelry forthe holidays at THE LOWEST PRICES IN THE UNITED STATE We manufacture in large quantities and sell direct to you, thus saving the dealers’ profits, and Some of our best designs this year are from London and Solid Gold Masonic Emblem, set with 6 cut diamonds, space brilliant 56 ZN YAWN Solid ‘Gold Ring, Solid Gold Ring for}? P ect pa e 7 y edi fine opal and 23 solid Gold Link Buttons, set} ies, set with genu- aehine % with genuine diamonds; actual} ine diamond: actual }karat; actual value, $15.00; price value $15.50; price, price, $18.50, DAY money-saving hous Quality is never sac the sake of making little prices, jalues and liberal credit our standby. ‘#2. ‘Open. Saturdays until 1 80-82 ‘World Want Way. SILVERWARE, Solid gold Brooch or Pen- dant, set with large and diamonds; a value, $60.00; price, Cluster Ring, set} <6); Cin 20. Eange} Solid Gold Ring, set diamonds, tur-$ with fine large dia- quoise _centr2; actual value, $45.00; price, }$15.00, price, value, $50.00 9, Solid gold Link Bbuttons,} Solid gold Knot $Solid Gold Wreath Pins, * hal wae genuine diamonds} Scarf rubies, } in star sett actual value,} withgeniune dia- } turquoises or sapphires, $1.00. $6.50: price, $1.75!mond, $1,753 $1.85. WMA AER ae STERLING SILVER, Solid Gold Penknife, 3 fine steel blades; Until actual value $10.00, price $3,00, 10.30. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY AND ACCURATELY FILLED. (Former, | A<counts Opened with Everybody. AREY ‘Des LARGEST CREDIT CLOTHIERS éND TAILORS This is a safe house first and afterwards. ced here for MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING s CREDIT READY MADE AND TO ORDER, 1 rarconts,, BAD, Bat oT 20 an 26. ais ‘to Sis: ree LR oer aan ATH AVE., “on st” The Way to Win is the o t4-karat gold filled case, American movement, warranted for 10 years, $6.75. Only the very best 1, notably in Diamonds, Solid gold Brooch, set with 18 Oriental pearls and 1 genuine diamond; actual value, $18.00; price, mond; actual value, $19.75. Pin, set$set with pearls, garnets, a Fs iia. ie L Y pepe LEY 2 5-piece Writing Set, with fancy box Five Piece Manicuré S: $1.50 in Silk Cloth Brushes Military Brush Velvet Brush. Bonnet Brushes .