The evening world. Newspaper, May 31, 1904, Page 12

AFTER QUURREL John Cuff Receives Message from His Wife to Hasten « ‘Home. and as He Enters Room She Shoots Him. VICTIM Is WOUNDED TWICE AND WILL PROBABLY DIE. Woman Says Husband Took Money She Earned and Spent * It on Frequenters of Dance Halls and Saloons. ‘After a quarrel with her hushand to- Gay Mra. Theresa Cuff, twenty-three years old, of No. Manhatian strest. purchased a loaded revolver ina nelgh- boring pawnshop and when she re turned to her fint on the third floor Bhe fent a mecsenger to her hushand, Whe had gone to n saloon ot the cove ner. The message asked him to please return quickly as thelr four-year-old won was very sick As the husband, John Cum entered the iat a few minutes Inter Mrs. Cuft who had been leaning against the foot | of the bed waiting for him, raised the reyalver and fired its five shots at him Cuff fell to the floor with two probs ‘ Bbly fatal wounds, one under ty ay eye and the other In the right temple. As, he fell dis wife rushed through the Qpartments of Peter O'Blenus, on the game floor, and as she reached the fire- escape in front rhe yelled acrose the Meet to the West One Hundred and Twenty-Afth street police station for An officer to come over and arre Tossed Revolver to Poltce: Detective Drastal wan sitting in the station hotse window and ye and Patrolman O'NetIl rushed across the street, Mrs. Cuff tossed the atill smok- Ing revolver’ down to them and they caught {t. When they went up stairs Cyt was lying on the floor unconsctous, and wille one of the ngiicemen called for an ambulance the “other escorted Mrs. Cuff over to the sintion. She sald PL shot him five times, T hnd to do ft, Things were getting to such a point that if T hadn't killed him he Would fave killed me. Ie has not been work- ing for na long time, and when Instead at trying to find work he has been loaf- Ing around the saloon where I found found him with the message that I sent. I sent the mesaige so that he Maula come home and 1 could shoot m. “He has been taking have earned and has sy women in a cince the money 1 atreet. We have quar much of late, and there was « way to end it. He often said he would kill m and 1 thought [ would h fore he had a Dr, Severance Jance trom J, Hoog Wrighe fb ‘ And sald that Cuff was probably fatuly Wounded. He was hurried to the hos: al, He fad been employed river of an rn until sey ie Months ago, when he was discharged for failing to go to work on tm Demanded y from When Cuft got up at 11 och after having been at the most of the night, according he demanded money trom his w which to get 4 drink. She would not glve It to him, and it was over that the wagt quarrel started. wire down, cok the house. y him Cun y his toin from her purse und Ir Mrs, Cuff followed tim ai enter the saloon. Then WiiBind He nd "twenty th stree’ w loaded thirty-elght revolver Fr 4.50, On her way back to her flat e met a boy whom she impressed as a hi & messenger and after gving him the Mote to deliver to her husband In the saloon she went up *o her home and walted his coming STOCKS FIRM IN LONDON. After cading. “Money was in rket to-day for Americans Improve Poor Sturt im slow LLONDON, May Keen demand In th mohth-end requirements, besides vari- dus calls on new issues of capital and the consols settlement. ‘The tone on the Block Exchange was firm, but the trad- ing was Inactive, Consols were strong. being helped by the settlement Americans at first were listles: nos New York's opening, but 1a tly and closed easter strong at. the on. ronitzttions were supported by the Continent, wh fhe tendency was good |r spite of f Far Eastern skuation. pan ——___ C iM WHEAT MARKET. Wheat started unsettled and gener- @lly lower to-day, but rallles soon oc- eurred on coverin~ and on expectations of a fair decrease in the visible supply Corn was lower, but there was a Kood demand ‘from shorts and prices rallled t Friday's close. the New York's openiag prices Wiheat—May, 9% offered: July, tember, 8 offered. Corn—Juiy, 3 fored. ‘Chicago's opening prices were: 2, July to Wheat—May, % ‘0 1-2 1. . Corn: Beptember, 46 5-8 3- soe “york's cloning prices were Wheat—July. 906-8 bid: September, 84: Corn—July, Beptember, 52 3-4 bid Chicago s closing prices were: W May, $1; July, 83-8; September. 80 1: December. $0." Cor lay. 47; 47 8-4; September, bi 423-4 bid. May for 190, ¢ SHIPPING NEWS. 4 THE TIDES. High water Decemb 8 Ke. 9.00 mer ore island 020 az fell Gate Ferry. 11.10 001 PORT OF NEW YORK. f ARRIVED. righton : mn Uanes Sori - + Georgetown Rilo Gral Mobile INCOMING STEAMSBHIPS, DVE TO-DAY. fncinto, Galveston. El Bud, New Orleans OUTGOING STEAMSHIPS. BAILED TO-DAY. TPO}. « Norto.k. “JAMES M. WARD ROMANCE BEHIND Mayor Took His Life Because Marriage to Mrs. Van Bibber. HE ALSO HAD MANY POLITICAL WORRIES. Was Talking Pleasantly with Left Her to Go to Another Room and Kill Himself. BALTIMORE, Ma, May 31 —Robert M. Mo Raltimore’s young Mayor Hos 4 and the ad at his home to-day a reason for his having taken his life There are that mother's opposiiion to nis bride of two | those who say his weeks caused him to grieve until Ina moment of temporary madness he sent} a bilet into his brain There are othera who belleve the politt- sal criticism, growing out of his man- agement of the city's affairs, ts responst- nd mtill others belleve that worry ng the big Baltimore fire caused reason to leave him temporartly. Every one admits that the cause for his sutetde Ina mystery. and to-day efforts are be Ing made to get at the facts ‘The most generally accepted theory 1s that the suicide can be traced to Mayor McLane'n recent romantic marriage, when he led Mra, Van Bibber, a widow yeara his senior—he was only ven—to the marringe altar secretly because of his mother's oppost- tlon to her As the full story of the voung Mayor's suicide is being told to-day those who were familiar with nim are fully con- vinced that he did not plan his death and that the Impulae to take his life came upon him suddeniy. Mayor McLane's mother, who ts one of Baltimore's social leaders, had re- fused to visit or otherwise recognize his wife. She had also refused to ace him since his marriage two weeks ogo In Washington, The knowledge of tho breach in the family was publi@ prop erty, for the elder Mrs. McLane was noticeably absent from the tnformal re- ception following the return of the bride and bridegroom to the city. —+—— BALTIMORE'S NEW MAYOR IN OFFICE, bert Mo McLane, who ended his life vesterdsy by a pistol shot. Under a provision of the elty charter Mayor Timanus will serve out the balance of Mayor McLane's term of successor to F three years. Mayor ‘Timanus ts a Republican. He announced to-day that It ts too early + him to definitely outline what his policy may be, but It ts not belleved that he will undertake to undo the ap- polntments of his predecessor, who was a Democrat The entire city i In mourning to- day over the tragle ending of the life of Mayor McLane. The flags on the court house, city hall and chamber of commerce and a number of hotely tire at half mast Mayor Timanus’s first official act was to order the draping of the City Hall in mourning for his predecessor, All the muntctpal boards met and ad- ned as a mark of resrect to the late Mayor. The Supre Bench of baltimore had a special meeting to-day and ordered that the several courts of the city be adjourned until the morning after the funeral. Chief Judge Harlan and other judges referred to the great “public sorrow” that had come upon Baltimore. Many leading citizens, including Car- inal Gibbons, are giving public expres- ston to the y that the death of the Mayor is In the nature of a serious pub. lic ‘calamity Mayor McLane's family physician and many of his friends dispute the theory that his death was a suicide, though Coroner Hayden still maintains that there Is no doubt upon that point, ERNE'S WIFE SHI PUGLST HIT HER BUFFALO, May 31 ity, infidelity and neglect, Rooker Erne. wife of Frank Erne, the former champion Heht-welght pugilist, has begun proceedings for a separation. Bhe also seeks a judgment for support York for service. Mark Hubbell, Erne’s attorney. plaint swears that Erne not only nog- of this city, ts Mrs. ——<—= DIES AT RED BANK James M. Ward, Assistant Cory tion Counsel of New York City day at his home in Maple ave Bank, N. J., aged forty-nine His death was due to tuberculosis, with which he had been fll for several months, Mr, Ward was a son of John 8. Ward, Minister to China, under President | Buchanan. A widow, and several children survive him, WUMES SUICIDE Belief that Baltimore's Young! Mother Did Not Approve of| Bride of Two Weeks, and | whole cliy and State are puzzled to find | > [speculasion on the Stock Exchange to- ‘A -Alleging brutal- Barbara | Ut Mrs. Erne in her com-|3 5 ae -|SHOT WIFE, CHILD AND SELF. MAY 31; 1904; —— ——Z — = The Bedell Clearance Sale. This is a positive clearance of entire stock (both stores) of women’s fashionable tailor-made Coats, Suits and Skirts, embracing all the latest and many exclusive styles. Remember, Alterations FREE of Charge. Bedell garments fit perfectly, and how rare it is that one requires any altera- tions. However, when alterations are necessary, Bedell will make them absolute- ly FREE of charge,an additional saving of $2 to $5 on every garment purchased. Women’s Suits Women’s Suits $15.00 Voile Suits, $25.00 Voile Suits, $17.50 Eton Suits, $27.50 Blouse Suits, $20.00 Novelty Suits, $30.00 Eton Suits, $22.50 Coat Suits, $32.50 Covert Suits, 2 | O Bedell smart.styles for this season no exceptions, Every cloth suit in both stores, all An exceptional coilection of strictly up-to-date tailor- the very latest and newest made suits, made the Bedell fancies, all the prevailing spring materials. way; most popular styles of $ the year. All new spring materials; suits to fit every figure. They are Bedell suits, Hy carried in stock at the price Over 300 to named above. select from. Stylish | New York, 460 and 462 tees 1 | 12,14 16 Fulton Street, De West I4th Street On'the Block bets Cioakand esserse Tet, sth and 6th Abraham & Straus’ | “Suit TEEN, MPANY and Loeser’s. House. STOCKS OFF WITH MARKET NEWS GOOD Prices Fall Away After a Prom-| ising Start, and the List, Led) by St. Paul and Copper. Loses | Early Gains. NEW YORK. Stern Brothers To-morrow, Wednesday An Important Sale of Misses’ & Girls’ Apparel MISSES’ SUITS of summer weight Broadcloths, Cheviots and Mixtures, Formerly $27.50 to 35.00 $19.50 $9.95 MISSES’ TAFFETA SILK SHIRT WAIST SUITS, An entirely new model, Value $14.50 $3.75 $9.95 MISSES’ WALKING SKIRTS of Panama Cloth, Cheviots and Mixtures, A good crap report failed to stimulate Value $6.75 MISSES’ RAINCOATS of fancy tan and oxford materials, with capes, full sleeves and back, Formerly $13.95 GIRLS’ BOX REEFERS of plain and fancy day, although It did cause a better Dusinese on the Cotton Exchange and a sharp decline in prices, Better rall- road earnings and the probability. that ito fallede to cause trating to ven | | Matures, 2t014 yrs, Value $5.00 to 7.00 $2.95, 3.75 up or prices to stiffen, ‘The market seen slead and the early effect of the is ey A zs bank statement soon passed and prices Exceptional Price Concessions in began to deciine. The reason for the was at first given as the failure of A cotton house, but this was just an excuse for the bear attack that fol- lowed the announcement Boys’ Washable « Woolen Suits RUSSIAN, NORFOLK, SAILOR. AND DOUBELE-BREASTED SUITS, in plain colors, homespuns, mixtures and serges, $3.50 London bonght ut five thousand shares on balance and seemed to feel Formerly $5.00 to 5.95 better towand Aimertcan shares than WASHABLE RUSS'AN & SAILOR SUITS With Tam O’Shanters some of the local traders, Theye was of imported linens, white and striped galateas, \ to match, some pressure of long stock, mostly in with regulation sailor or Eton collars and ties, $1, Regular value $3.00 Ue WASHABLE NORFOLK SUITS, WITH EXTRA TROUSERS, of tan linen or white duck, with knickerbocker $ or straight trousers, Regular value $5.00 all tots, ‘The selling In the active was In blocks of from G00 to 1,000 res. Chieago & Alton, which haa bean a na rked up Ko and de) 95 m clined early about Lp at Pats tr dropped a. full two points... 8t. eau and. Copper also lost early gains, ‘The Sale of Imported Straw Hats Gould roads, which were 4 ressivery Broad and medium brimmed sailor hats, of fine white and mixed straws, in plain or novelty braids, Formerly $1.45 to 5.00 strong at the opening, fell off later and became very weak, without any partic- ular reason ‘there neemed to be an et- fort to get the shortw to extend their 95c $2.45 lines, and sc expescs belleved that the market was oversold, The Trac- tions, which held well during the early hou sold off later with the whole Mst West Twentysthird Street. DAVID ROTHSCHILD NOW IN SING SING News was at a discount, and whethor good or bad It yfalled to affect: prices, Trading improved a bit, but not enough to warrant any hope for better things In the Tulure. “The closing prices were at a lower level and the dealings light The les of stocks were 138,100 share: bonds. $1,813,000. The Cloning Quo me ooday'n highest, lowest and closing prices and’net changes from Fridays closing prices Shirrom inst recorded. sale are as follow! High. hoy. Glog ch Ppienies Federal Bank Wrecker Begins for Boys and Girls, Sentence of Nine Years at and Floor, Hard Labor by Cutting Straw for Mats. ch to 12 years, Erne is said to be in New York, where David Rothschild, the wrecker of the 65¢ he has established himself in business. Federal Bank, {s now tolling in convict Values ‘To-day the papers In his wife's case garb at the first task assigned him in alue $1.25 against him were forwarded to New|! {| Sing Sing Prison, where he was taken | T adies’ Pyjamas (various de- }| from the Tombs early to-day to serve a sentence of nine years with hard labor. There were no friends or relatives to bid farewell to the remarkable financier, duced prices. lected to provide for her support. bu |¥ and when he was led from the Tombs, beat her cruelly with his fists, con- handcuffed to Deputy Sheriff Dan Kelly, : sorted with other women and’ came ly none but turkeys and fellow prisoners Twenty-third Street. home habitually Intoxicated. witnessed his departure. He left New York on the 8.05 train from the Grand Central “tation. , Arrivin? at Sing Sing, Rothschild was shorn of the tte hatr surrounding his baldness, a number was substituted for his name. and after the conventional on bath he donne ned prise prison hath he donned the striped Prison | wee Joseph N. Gull tos Rothschild spent the afternoon She will rs, with her husband yesterday ‘4 oo = _ 3 c e - | Novitiate, bail In Jeffgrson Market Court to-day on & CAMBRIDGE, ©, May 31.—Andrew| rent a cottage near the prison in Ossin- | Novit ing for a new building at No. 67, Into Messer has shot and. killed his wite,| IM 80 that she may see her husband as} Father Gulllard was for eleven years} technical charge of aasault to awalt ing jh excavation the Bullding at No, 3 $2.75 per doz, RRO ena ngs binmelte Megeciaig | ot8n/ 8 Sheamisiows: Provincial for the United States Prov- | the result of the injuries sustained by| fell So earee nt ; 9 a eons ug, Mere: be er ae in the collapse of the] Dr. jo sent a cate from Si. 5 trned from the Memorinl Dav exercises Ince of Objates, and had been pastor of | Pauline Retchman i 2 4 5 ny ple t Selgh ; . rf ‘ac b building at No, 6 East Elghth street] Vincent's Frospital to the Court saying | jn an, uncongrotiabl eqndtiton, "Neigh: USE THE WORLD'S St, Joseph's Church, of Ottawa; Moly | Postenday. that the condition of ae sul Ni Berioiia’ Twenty-third Street, able to break into the Bouse, in time to r Angel Church, Buffalo, N. Y., and the |” gomantiio ig foreman for William Ga} | ghe has a fraccured skull and numerous . mary ay of the trig, 3 AND 7 TIME RATES. gacrea Heart Church. this city, way, who had the contract for excavat-' other Sihor injuries, ) / a 5 , . Re ? abs “3 hy a Meare eee es: 2 av (Si vail ul aha eal ) ‘ JAMES McGREERY & 60, Washable Cotton Fabrics White Madras Pyjamas for Boys and Girls. Sizes 2 signs) at considerably re- “PROMINENT OBLATE DEAD. Steel pe habit. He then was given a pair of et het shears to cut straw for mats, WG Tt Wart When Rothschild was taken into the! LOWELL, Mass., May 31—Rev, Jo- a Warden's office ne broke down and wept] sep N. Gulllurd, O. M. T.. at one time + Aan Gua bimeatyd. nig sinocence: the foremost Oblate in the country, died to-day of paralysis at the ‘Tewksbury Satiofact! Guarantecd ov Money Promptly Retanded. Beginning a Big June Saie. We can't let your interest in this store lag for a s'ngle instant. Tc-morrow we off 1 . Ten er tremendous special values inexactly ei pg eaters ee pode ey ae in June. Everything points to peor bredking sales in this great . e supplied at the lowest prices ever known. Investi t "tt fi aS other seasons of the year—Rothenberg’s is New York's greatest ecqnomy cre Seen yak eae E Double Blue Stamps Until Noon To-morrow. Single Stamps from Noon Till 6 P.M. The New Defender Shirt Waist Suits, at $1.98 These Suits are exactly like illustration, made from black and white checked foulardines in pin, small and medium checks, The waist is in a new design of pleats and tucks, finished with lace, The skirt is in broad panel effects, finished with pleats; pointed tucks between panels and lace, It is a reproduction from one of the best styles of im- ported shirtwaist suits, and will appear among our celebrated Defender styles ° Girls’ Wash Dresses at 79c. ‘ The newest “suspender" dresses for girls. Pleated waist of fine sheer white lawn, suspenders; stock and cuffs of woven Brilltantine to-morrow at ....6 Walking Skirts, A timely offering aan Incomparably ow price: jn biackand blue Briiltan. chs mbray; full skirt of chambray in light blue, champagne with taffeta braid; alsoall-wool fancy 4nd oxblood. One of the prettiest styles ever produced. mixtures foe beauti- ful range of Spring brays in light bl , loririgs} full 3 ys in lig! jue, gray and oxblood; also colorings; fully plea: linen crash sailor suit, with large sailor col- med; values $3.!0 to ° lar of red or blue in combination; sizes 6 to Cc $5.C0, choice at.... 14, Choiceat .. The New Bertha Waist af a Great Bargain—Only 98c. Made from fine sheer white lawn, full pleated front and back, deep pointed bertha over lace trimmed stock, tucked cuff, full sleeve. A correct copy of a waist selling at four Cc times this price; great special to-morrow at eee Z . s e . s Millinery Bargains. || Hosiery k Underwear Ready-to-Wear and Ready-to-Trim Hats. Women’s Lace Lisle Thread Stockings; Ing the season's newest ideas in the latest shapes, toe; 19¢ value... 122 colors and materials. Values up to $1.98, at... 69c Dress Shapes, chip, fancy and rough straw, mide of the Pants, trimmed with crochet lace and have Bewest brald in the best colors and latest shapes, such as French band; also pearl buttons; spécial at... urtans, flare hats and the popular “Scoop Hai Women’s Imported Gauze Cotton Stockings, . Value 98c., at. ae 39c with garter top,double sole, heel and toe,29¢ value. 19¢) EE i I EE a ee eee 5 GREAT JUNE SPEGIALS IN MUSLIN WEAR,| Vi Drawers—Fine cambric, um- Gowns—Full size, V shape and high neck, with insertings f) brella styles, with hemstitch- 1 2c of torchon lace, clusters of tucks and hemstitch- value, at... teas eran sees ceneee 49% Corset Covers—Fine cambric, Close fitting, broidery, perfectly made; 19c, 1 insertings of Point de Paris laces and lace value, at... 12Mc ruffles; 40c. value, at * ° Great Silk Specials. || Another Shoe Sale. Canvas and Oxford Ties. For boys and girls, in Yard Wide Sith Pongee at 45c. white or covert color canvas, faceand Oxtfort 59c This {s a {well-woven, good quality material Biers O15 2 er cr enicnilza Oates tine, pleated or full flare, trimmed Also in this lot: Russian dresses of fine woven cham- ted and button trim- shoulders, trimmed with three rows of Val. lace insertings and four lace medallions, The sample line of one of the leading manufacturers, includ- fast black, lace totoe, double sole, heel and Women's Fine Cotton Ribbed Umbrella 19 ing between; also embroidery trimming; 69e. with torchon lace and wide em. Drawers fu Mesire a umarela Conia Nate 29 } Sizes 8%, 9, 9. shown in the popular champagne shade. " is Larger sizes for girls, Other stores are asking 65c. per yard for [eg 10, 10%2, 11, C 13124613134, OVC the same material; our special price...... 11 44, at. 1,13, 2) at, ores Patent Leather Oxfords for Gi ind Boys, sizes 6, 6%, 7, 7%, 8, 8%, 9, 9%, 10, 10%, 14 114%, 12, 1236, 13, 1344, 1, 124 and 2; special, per pair... Donen : oR Leather Lace Shoes, for girls and boys. Girls’ sizes are J 4 9%, 10,10, 11. Boys’ sizes, 8% to 135%, in spring heels. Boys’ sizes, 12 to 2, 1 10 in heels. Special, per pair a 2 . Great Basement Specials. Hardwood Refrigerators; kiln-dried ash, galvanized shelves, bronze trim- mings, metal Hning, removable drip pice; regularly 3. All-Silk Black and White Stripe Taffeta; All-Silk Black and White Check Taffeta in various sizes, 69c. grade, at "49c 75c. grade, at . Flowered Silk Mull. A Spectal Purchase of 2,000 Yards Under-Price To-morrow we will place on sale a large special lot of Sheer Silk Mulls, in attractive floral etfects. There are large and small designs in guaran- teed fast colors. This is a most exceptional 5¥4c 9c opportunity at, per yard . White Dotted Swiss, at, per yard Fine White Persian Lawn, at, per yard.... Immense Sale of Rugs $15 All-Wool Brussels Rugs, $9.00. Extra Grade All-Wool Brussels Ru 9 00 ° Gas Stoves, extra strong, with 12x 18 tops,withclean-fh able’ ” burners, Sol $2.50, but as an attraction to our great sale to-morrow we will offer them at, per pair, 10 feet 6 inches long by 9 feet wide, du able, cool and easy to keep clean, in a splendid variety; value $15.00,’ Special at , buck’s Wire Palmer’s Pil- Smith’s $20 Best Qualtty Brussels Rugs, $12.98. || ®eehy Hila ‘Alexander Smith’s Best Quality ORICON J 9c Lek cm All-Wool Brussels Rugs, 12 fect long by 9 feet wide, in an excellent variety; value $20.00, at. 36-inch Curtain Swiss at, per 12.98 Tapestry Couch Covers, Oriental designs, at.. 5c JAMES McCREERY & CO. | JAMES McGREERY & CO. Ladies’ Suit Dep't. 7,500 yards, Scotch Madras, A number of Walking Suits, —Corded or plain weaves,| from the regular stock, | Various striped designs. Various models and mate- Pink, blue or lavender, on} rials, white or colored grounds, $15.00 and $20.00. ganches| gids, Taffetas Silk Walking Suits. $27.50. | k Taffetas or Foulard Silk Shirt-Waist Dresses. $18.50. Linen Room. 2d Floor. Bleached Irish Damas Table Cloths, 2x2 yards ... 2x2 1-2 ., « 2x3 ae 2 1-2x2 I-2 yds..... one SIF 2.25 a7 3. Dinner Napkins to match, ooee woken 15 cts, per yard Valuz 35¢. 3.500 yards Tussah Sil Mousselines. : Pongee or Natural color. $2.75 per dozen. * Hemstitched Damask Tea 32 inches wide, Shirt-Waist ee aS Cloths. : 25 cts, per yard of Cotton Canvas, Scotc! ’ j 3 va ped Gingham or White Lawn. ‘ date ity -oe 65C each 2 onde) ; $9.50 Linen, Coat and Skirt Suits. Walking length. Turkish Bath Towels, with red borders and fringed ends, 22 1-2x50 inches,’ > Twenty-third Stree’, $2.40 per doz. Odd dozens of Napkins (No cloths to match) 25x25 im- ches, . FOREMAN HELD FOR ASSAULT Twenty-third Street. Nicholas Somantino was held in $1.00)