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Evening journal., 1903-09-15
BAYARD FILES AN
AMENDED BILL
Chancellor Nicholson's Rule
Makes Filtration Company
a Party Defendant
.GHE TIME SET FOR ARGUMENT
Decision Gives the chancery Court
Jurisdiction over the Case Before the
United States Circuit court-Hsar-
ing in the zahn Case.

In Tho Chancery Court this morning
Chancellor Nicholson decided that
Thomas + Bayard, counsel Cor the citi-
zens If Wilmington In the case against
the Board OF Water Commissioners could
hie un amended bill making the United
states Sand and Filtration Company a
panty defendant. The Charhellor then
fixed Thursday. September q as the date
to hear arpument on the rule 20 show
cause why temporary injunction should
not be granted In this case.
The result OF the decision win be that
the Court In Chancery will have juris-
diciior over the case before the United
S.cites Circuit Court where the Filtration
Company has filed a suit against the city
for Siooooo damages
When the case Of Frank j. Zahn. who
Is trying 10 secure the custody OF his two
chillren Frank ana Elizabeth, from che
Home FOR Friendless came up David J.
Reinhsrdt who represents the Home
asked FOR more time. The Chancellor
fixed tomorrow morning as tho time for
hearing argument.
Robert Adair. who represents the father
objected TO more time being given. on the
ground that the children had already
months. He claims he Is unable TO find
any legal commitment OF the children to
the Home.
on the application OF William s. HI
les the case OF Margaretta May against
the children of George s. May was
dropped and the costs attached to the
complainant. l.ilburne Chandler repre-
sentad Mrs. May and Mr.. Hilles the chill.
dren. Mr. Chandlr dld not oppose tht
application. The plainun has been IN.
sane for two years and it was FOR thl,
reason that the case WIS dropped.
Mrs. May claimed that George s. Ma,
IN his life time had transferred severa
properties TO his children in trust. an,
she was 90 have her thirds in the prop
critics after his deceaso.
The Children however. denied an
trust but admitted the transfer was mad
but claim fl was gift. IL was Will
giving testimony In che case befor
Thomas Davis who was the commi.
sionsr two years ago that Mrs. May nrl
showed signs OF insanity.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
M

A telegram was received by tn,
Evening journal from Barbados, West
Indies, shortly before 1 o'clock this af-
ternoon announcing the death of Gem
eral Samuel A. Macallister of this city.
He was United States Consul at that
place. and as no news had been re-
ceived OF his illness. the announcement
Of his death caused surprise.
The deceased was the son Of n Phil
adelphia journalist, Samuel Macallister
and was born September 10. 1S40. Both
parents died before he was ten years
old, and he was obliged to make his
own way In the world Upon the break
ing out of the war he enlisted as a pri-
vate soldier, served through the war;
and was several times promoted. He
was assistant assessor OF Internal rev.
enue from 1869 20 1872. and during that
period studied law. being admitted to
the bar in the latter year.
In 1877 he was elected city solicitor
Of Wilmington. and in 1873 was re-
elected for a term Of three years. At
one time he was president Of the Will
mington Institute and had command Of
the State militia
He was appointed United States Con-
sui to Barbados by President McKin-
ley six years ago. and up to the time
OF his death retained the position. He
made an efficient officer and had been
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Cold Wave in the Great
Agricultural District Is
Doing Much Damage.
Millions of Dollars
Lost
Danger to the Corn
Crop So Strong That
the Price Has Advanced
Two Cents on the
BusheI s

Chicago Sept. i5.--According to dis
patches received here last night. snow
and rain have damaged crops in the
Northwest during the last week to the
extent OF millions of dollars. Nearly
all the grain In shock. estimated at 90
per cent. and all standing grain much
OF it flax, is buried under snow and wa
ter.
The rainfall has been eight Inches in
forty eight hours. Rain and sleet and
snow prevail all over the Northwest to-
day.
Evidence OF danger 20 the corn crop
became so strong today that the price
on the Board Of Trade advanced one
and three quarters to two cents a BUSH
al.
Low temperatures are reported last
night from numerous points In tho
Northwest. Huron showing A degreesi
Cheyenne Wyo., 80. Rapid City, =. D.,
"a: ST. Paul. as. and Omaha. 4S.
The weather map shows rain in gen.
eral throughout the West and North
west since Saturday and stili continu-
ing. At Rapid City It is showing. A
trough Of high temperature extends
from Oklahoma northeastward TO the
Lakes.
The predictions tonight are: Prob
ably killing frosts for Iowa; possibly
heavy frosts for Kansas; heavy frosts
for Iowa and Dakotas; frost for Mis-.
souri, and Illinois.
A continuance OF the rainfall through
out the corn belt win prevent a frost
and save the crop. In the event OF
clear weather IL is predicted that frost
viii follow and the crop viii be dam
aged heavily.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
PEO GRANTED
CONTINUANCE
Second He Has Had Since
He Was Arrested on
Serious Charge
HE WILL Be TRIED TOMORROW

The case Of Samuel Peo charged on
two warrants with harboring girls un-
der age for immoral purposes was
called in City Court this morning and
again continued at the request of At
tOrney j. Frank Ball, counsel for the
defendant. Tomorrow morning is the
date set for the trial, and the court an
nounced that it would positively be
heard then.
Josiah Marvel appeared for Terrence
Mullin. who is charged with conducting
a gaming table. ana asked for a contin-
uance of the case which the court felt
inclined to grant September 25 was
the date set for the trial. This is also
the second continuance in this case.
Edward Gibbons. William Cook and
John LAWN, three worthy members Of
the coast" brigade, headed the drunk
contingent. The two former were each
fined IS and costs, while the latter was
assessed $40.
Tony Alfonsus and Lewis Boyle. two
boys. were arraigned on a charge OF
stealing two pairs Of shoes from Morris
Levy. q Market street shoe merchant
Patrolman 5. Davis Scott made the ar
rest and testified that Boyle confessed
the charge against him and implicated
/ his companion. The case was turned
over to Agent Frank Stout. Of the s. p.
c. c. to investigate the matter and
make a report to the court tomorrow
+. Allen Jones, a colored boy was
committed to the Ferris Industrial
School at the request of Mr. Stout The
lad has been given, every opportunity
to lead a good life, but obstinately re-
fused to do 50.
John Henry, colored, acted disorderly
in the Pennsylvania railroad station
early this morning, and when called to
account by an employe OF the company
flashed a razor. The court imposed a
fine of $40 and costs on the culprit, who
was still intoxicated when arraigned
for trial this morning.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
RULED ON ADOPTION CASED
Or. Dousherty Will Have to be a Resi-
dent Here to Adopt Pusi1st
"Jaek" DAILY.

Chancellor Nicholson made a ruling
in Orphans court yesterday in the
Dougherty adoption case. An order Of
adoption was granted to DR.. John A..
Dougherty Of Philadelphia over Corne-
Illus j. Moriarity, better known as
Jack Daley" the pugilist.
Relatives of DR.. Dougherty asked the
chancellor to vacate the adoption.
claiming that the physician was of un-
sound mind when he adopted Moriarity
and also that Mr.. Dougherty was not a
resident Of New Castle county then.
Counsel for Moriarity moved to dis
miss this application, and on this point
the chancellor ruled. He said It would
be necessary for DR.. Dougherty to have
been a resident OF NV Castle county.
with Moriarity at the tin-= Of the adop-
tion. II this were not the case the
Orphans Court might vacate the or
der Of adoption.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
IN WEST BUILD
FIRES TO SAVE CROPS
DETECTIVE HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Theodore Francis Barely Escapes Be-
ing Run over by Locomotive.

BY thrustng out his hand yesterday
Detective Theodore Francis was saved
from being rLn over by a locomotive at
French street station.
Mr.. Francis was about TO cross the
tracks to board a train for Philadelphia.
Delaware read train NJ. p due 10 leave
here ABOUT O'Clock. was standing un-
der the shed OF the station awaiting the
attaching OF locomotive. The engine
was backing On just as Mr.. Frances
started over. When In the middle OF tho
track some one called him and the de-
toctive turned around. lie was warned Of
his danger by cry. lie tried TO get out
Of the way. but the engine was upon him.
rhrusting out his hand and jumping ne
was pushed out Of the way. Another In
stant and he would have been knocked
down and run over by the big locomo.
tive.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
SHORT SESSION OF LEVY COURT
Repairs to be Made to Market and
Third Street Bridges.

acted at this mornings ses1pn OF Levy
Court. The bridge committee was in
structed to ask for bids TO do some re-
pair work on Market street and Third
street bridges.
A communication was received from the
New Castle Electric Railway Company
offering 70 pay one-thlrd OF any expense
In repairing the Narrow Dyke Marsh
providing the total cost does net exceed
500. The court adjourned until next
TueadaY.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
SAYS NO SNUB
WAS INTENDED
President Roosevelt's Atti-
tude on Yacht Club Din
ner Explained
AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT ISSUED
Mr.. Roosevelt Regrets He Is Placed
in False Attitude and Authorized
Explanation - What Sir Thomas
Cay~

Says.
oyster Bay, N. Y, Sept. 15.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has approved of the
issuance Of formal statement Of the
facts concerning the Seawanhaka Co
rinthian Yacht Club dinner incident
which has created so much unpleasant
comment.
Colgate Hoyt, chairman OF the board
Of trustees Of the yacht club, visited
Oyster Bay and had q conference with
the president for half an hour. Mr
Roosevelt expressed regret that any
published statement of the dinner in
cident should have placed him in
false attitude. and, with a view to re-
lieving Sir Thomas Upton of embar-
rassment because of the statements
that he had treated him with discour-
tesy he authorized Mr.. Hoyt TO make
a plain statement Of the episode.
Mr.. Hoyt prepared and issued the fol-
lowing:
There has been so much misunder-
standing over the proposed annual am
ner of the Seawanhaka Yacht Club that
I feel It my duty as chairman of the
board OF trustees to state the facts, viz;
That the president was invited by me
to be the guest of the club at its annual
banquet, and he accepted with the dis
tinct understanding that Il was not to
be a large, formal function, but simply
the annual banquet of the club for its
members and guests. Sir Thomas Lip
toms name was not mentioned nor
that of any other gentleman In my
interview, and to assure the public
that nothing was further from the
presidents thoughts than to bar SIR
Thomas Upton or any one else from
the dinner. l take pleasure in giving
to the press the following letter which
/ have just received from Secretary
Loeb
My Dear Mr.. Hoyt-The president
directs me to say that it will be a par
ticular pleasure to him II Sir Thomas
Upton can come to the Seawanhaka
dinner. AS You viii recall all that tho
president said when the invitation was
extended to him was that he did no
feel like accepting any more invitation!
to formal functions; that If It vas sim.
ply TO be a neighborhood dinner among
his own friends in the Seawanhakf
club he would gladly come. The pres
ident has a particularly high regard
for Sir Thomas Upton and a high ap-
probation of the manly and sportsman.
like spirit he has shown throughout
the yacht contests. The president
earnestly desires that Sir Thomas bC
/ present at the dinner.
WILLIAM LOEB, Jr.,
Secretary to the president
Continued on Fifth Page.)
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
PRESENTED WITH lRVAlID'S CHAIR
Gift of Gum Coat Hose to Phoenix Fire
Company.

The Gum Coat Hose. and Auxiliary 10
the Phoenix Fire Company last night pre-
scented that company with an ,nvalid's
chair for the ambulance. Frank McCul-
lin, Charles sines and George McCrack-
en- composed the committee that pre-
sented the chair on behalf of the Gum
Coat Hose. II was received by d. Il. Nc
Cullin, President of the Phoenix Com
pany, who made a few appropriate re-
marks.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Farmers MakIna FIres.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 15.-Farmers
are building great bonhres in the hope
OF protecting their best fields OF corn
from frost IL r. thought that not more
than 25 per cent. OF the entire Western
crop viii mature. and the heavy frosts
predicted FOR tonight ana tomorrow in
dlcate an almost total failure. Snow
TO the north and west of the corn belt
is almost certain 70 bring a series OF
frOsts
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Cold Wave In kunsas.

Topeka. Kan. Sept ia cold wave
is sweeping over Kansas tonight and
the Weather Bureau says heavy frosts
win occur throughout the Western corn
belt This will damage thousands OF
acres Of late corn, which the farmers
had hoped would not be ruined by eafIy
frosts. AT least 20 per cent of Pr
age Is involved. Farmers feaing
frost have been working night and day
cutting up the corn to save the forage
for cattle during the winter.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
NEW UNIFORMS DISTRIBUTED
Union Fire Company Received Its
Equipment Last Night.

One hundred uniforms were distributed
90 the members Of the Union Fire Com
pany at the engine house Inst night. The
equipment comprises red flannel shirts.
blue caps with name of company and it's
number in gold letters. belt white neck
tie and white gloves and stick pins to
hold the lie in place, bearing the number
II. The new uniforms will be worn for
the first time upon the housing OF the
apparatus which will be done by the
Water Witch Ere Company on septom-
Der %, after a parade has bsen held.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
UP CHARGES
AGAINST MISS TODD
lave Up Postomce:

and that I did to the best Of my abil-
ity."
Gave Up Postoffice:'
Dover, Sept. 15.-After visiting Do
yer and appealing to some Of the Union
Republican advisers here. Jacob L.
Houseman took charge of Greenwood
postoffice yesterday. relieving from
official duty Miss Huldah B. Todd. who
was dismissed by Postmaster General
Payne as a favor" to United States
Senator Alice.
Houseman is a man of middle age.
While here he saw Postmaster d. c.
Alice and Assistant Postmaster John
w. Sasson. His interviews with them
gave rise to the rumor that Miss Todd
had refused to instruct him in any
way concerning the duties Of his office.
Nothing could be learned of the
affair at the Dover postoffice. where all
the attaches refused TO taK on the
subject, but whatever difficulty may
have arisen with the independent
young woman must have been ami
cably adjusted, for the change in the
charge Of affairs was made without
incident
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
WEATHER BULLETIN

New York Herald and New England
today fair partly cloudy weather
shifting
followed northern districts m
this section On Wednesday
variable followed hundersms and
ra with brisk to var,o
winds
southery brzes o BANKS
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Maehinist Iniures Hand.

Robert Clough a machinist in the
Pennsylvania railroad shops had She in
dex finger on his right hand badly
mashed by catching II in a lathe yes
terday The wound was dressed by Detec-
tive Jones at the Emergency Hospital
and the man went to his hor,e. No. 1872
Gllpln avenue.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Or. Hanna's Mother Dead.

Information has been received here OF
the death Of Mrs. Elizabeth Hanna. Of
Baltimore. she was the mother OF the
Rev. John d. c. Hanna, d. D.. form
erly O: this city, now Of West Chester
and was 81 years old. Death was the re-
suit OF stroke Of apoplexy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
WATER BOARD MEETING
Discussed Various Matters Bot no I'm
portant Business Trsllsacted.

Little business was transacted by the
Water Commission yesterday. The meet
ing was the first 20 be held on Monday as
heretofore the department discussed the
affairs on Tuesday.
Chief Engineer Leisen recommended
the purchase of 200 feet OF Pinch pipe
and other material It was decided 10
make the purchase and the board also
decided TO advertise for bids for 1000 g
meters.
The weekly payroll Of s77o.es was ap-
proved and ordered paid. City Treasurer
Mammele reported the balance in bank to
be s9l, ,055. %.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

The International Bank and Trust
Company conducts a general banking
and trust business. Pays ? per cent
interest on deposits subject to check
per cent. per annum paid on Saw
ings Deposits, credited semi annually.
Masonic Temple.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
BURGLARS ROB
DOVER STATION
Two Railroad Employees Sue.
ceed in Driving Of at
Least a Dozen Thieves
ONE OF THE LATTER WAS WOUNDED
special 10 he Evening journal.

Special 10 the Evening Joufnhl.
Dover. Sept. 15.-There was excite
ment around the Dover depot this
morning about o'clock. and Walter
Cough. the night operator, assisted by
Richard Horn. who attends the pump
ing station, had a desperate fight with
a gang OF burglars, finally succeeding
In driving them Off.
Just after the 1.35 train (midnighD
had passed. Operator Cough, whose
window commands a view OF the entire
front platform of the station. noticed a
couple OF men acting suspiciously near
the baggage room. He ran out and
was surprised 20 see at least half a
dozen men scurrying AWAY from the
baggage building. most or them carry
ing grips and suit cases. In the dark
ness he could not tell whether they were
white or black. They separated as
soon as they left the platform. som'
running north towards 6artnetts lum.
/ ber yard and the others towards IN
RidEely peach orchard.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Postmaster Taklna Up ooIf.

Postmaster william II. Heald Is taxi
ing up golf. Mr.. Heald was at the Will
Country Club links on Satur-
day and not being used to that kind Of
exercise. he has been complaining since
then OF his muscles being sore.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
eUY cooo cRocERIEs

at Lynch's. II our goods are satisfac-
tory tell others. II not tell us. LIP
tons English Breakfast Tea, quality
No. /. S5c. PACKAGE Ceylon and India
Tea, quality No. I, s5c. package; quai-
lty No. 2, SOC. packages. Fruit Jars and
spices.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
REPAIRING Property.

The B. g. o. railroad tracks on the
South Side are being repaired and ,he
slip az the Christiana docks is also be-
ing looked after.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
TAX COLLECTORS
ADMIT VIOLATION
People Who Have Not Paid
Taxes Kept OFF Delin-
quent List
SOME LAW Jon THE SUBJECT
Complaints Made to Evening journal
of Discrimination on the Part Of she
Observation-Disclosures With Mr.. Me-
Call and Mr.. sayers.

Following the publication OF the list
Of delinquent taxpayers IN this city
several complaints have been received
by the Evening Journal charging the
tax collectors with being partial in the
performance OF their duties. one wo-
man asks the Journal to give her some
information on the matter, and we
herewith publish her letter: LEd.l
ITO the Editor OF the Evening Journal;
About three weeks ago re-
ceived a notice from the city tax or
fee that il l did not pay the back taxes
on my house for 1902 that my name
would be published in the delinquent
tax list on September 5th. I did not
have the money TO pay with, but hating
70 see my name In the paper, borrowed
IL and settled the tax.
"A woman friend OF mine received
the same kind OF a notice and not hav-
ing the cash went TO the tax Office and
made some arrangement with the coll
lectors so that her name did not appear
as owing the city any tax-and she did
not have TO borrow any money. She
does not tell how she arranged A. but
/ would like to know why we women
are not all treated alike. II she could
get time why did they make me pay?
Please answer II you know. Yours
truly,
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
GENERAL MACALLLSTER
DIES AT BARBADOES
He and lis Wife and Daughter Were Planning
TO Visit Their Old Home Here on
Ns October
OctObef i

complimented on sev Kentucky.
the adminlstratiosass table. 500
Nv as a repreSto $I7.oo weekly.
sorcign BINDER s. CO.,
~ was Atlantic City, N. J.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
"a Woman Taxpayer.'
Admitted Rrsakina Law.

In an interview with Tax Collector
George II. Mccall of the northern dis
trict, a reporter for the Evening Jour
nal ascertained the fact that there are
many delinquent taxpayers whose
names were not published in the list
According 10 Mccall these people had.
IN answer TO the notices sent out by the
tax office. made arrangements satisfac-
tory to the collectors relative 10 maxi
ing a prompt settlement. In some
cases part payments OF bills were made
with a promise TO pay the remainder
within a short time.
"Only the names OF those delin-
quents who paid no attention whatever
TO the notices we sent them were pub
lished." said Nf- Mccall.
This custom has been followed" said
Mccall, "sinoe time immemorial. and
had that woman you sneak OF come 10
this office and explained the facts in
her case. as she does I'm the letter you
received from her. she would have re-
ceived the same consideration as her
neighbor."
Tax Collector Sayers was also spoken
to about the matter and corroborated
Mr.. McCalrs statement.
Law on the Case.
The law distinctly says that on the
first Saturday OF September IN each
year. the assessors and collectors shall
advertise. in two Of the daily papers OF
the city OF Wilmington. full list OF the
persons whose taxes for the preceding
year are, at that date. unpaid, together
with a brief description of the real es-
CONTINUED on Fifth Page.).. -.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Broke Loik on Building.

At this hour II Is not definitely known
whether anything is missing or not
The thieves who are thought 10 be a
gang OF tramps that have been loafina
around here had broken the big lock
OF the baggage building and thus gained
entrance. But for the nerve Of Operator
Cough and Mr.. Horn they undoubtedly
would have made good haul, as the
room was full Of valuable baggage.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

broken lnl6n
never ,,i. fully reeA. A.rynm;nex
s.:';sI &. e &! = .;.'.; ..s s.::'S @
this country on cs-~-----v
same letter ~ saidez 70 ss.ats
health and abls to wall Sse yS-
crutches. - 49,.
Mrs. McCallister LETT v lew
last fall to join her busbandnorH
daughter. Miss Jean AfacalfoEs
lowed In January last.
The deceased is survived By i
and three daughters Mrs. Alev,
Taylor of this city. Mrs. John Rit
of Pittsburg, and Miss Jean Maca
ter.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Fired on tho Gang.

Calling 20 Horn 10 watch the station.
Cough followed the gang running SOUTH
firing his revolver as he ran. Just be-
low the tank house one cf the gang
staggered and yelled that he was hit,
but his companions hurried him across
the tracks towards the orchard. I'm
which they disappeared.
Running back the operator and Horn
jumped the fence into Hartnetts lum-
Der yard, scattering the rest OF the gang
who dropped half a dozen grips and
dress suit cases they had burst open.
These were taken back to the depot.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15
Yan Lose,

Of the ,t ST. James Place. steam
No detights and bells. Entirely
Previous l TO 500.
try. about a j. BRITT & CO.
thrown from
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

gOUR CREED: To publish
gthe news that ought to be
published; to tell tie truth
that ought to be told, and to
put it into reoiable form.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

WEATHER Today, Fair
to partly cloudy, light and
fresh winds, probably rain.
Tomorrow, Partly cloudy and
cooler, thunderstorms.
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

ana that l did to the best Of my abii-
Evening journal., 1903-09-15

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never fully rec-
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