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Evening journal., 1904-09-21
ALLEGED MURDERER IS
LANDED IN SUSSEX JAIL
Charged With Killing Joseph
Polk and Was Arrested in
Norfolk, Va.
special to The Evening Journal.

Bridgevihe. Sept. 21.-Delaney Maddox,
colored, was brought here Monday after
noon from Norfolk by State Detective
Francis and given hearing before Magis-
trate Wiley charged with shooting and
killing Joseph Polk also colored.
Maddox was committed without bail
TO Georgetown jail.
When Detective Francis, with the pris-
oner arrived on the 2.46 p. m. train there
was a crowd Of possibly five hundred
people about the statiSn. There was no
demonstration when Maddox and the de-
tective walked to the magistrates office.
Maddox seemed not the least concerned
and when he left the train was smoking
a cigar and smiling. He espled in the
crowd near the train several acquaint-
ances and spoke and smiled TO them.
Maddox is charged with shooting from
ambush Joseph Polk the crime having
been committed about two weeks ago
Polk and Maddox had a quarrel ovei
Maddox's attention TO Folks daughter
and about a half hour later Polk wai
killed from ambush while standing befor,
his home. Sussex county court convenei
October first and an effort will be mad'
to have the trial at this session OF court
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
GHOULS ROB AN
ANCIENT GRAVE
CHILDREN NEGLECTED
BY LEGLESS FATHER
He and Wife Got Drunk
and Judge Sent Them
to Jail

At No. 1l3 Tatnall street I'm bed rot-
ten with vermin and dirt, Agent Frank
Stout. Of the humane societies. yester-
day afternoon found the three children
OF John ana Jennie Mullen In filthy
condition. Mullen was arraigned la
city Court yesterday on a charge OF
disorderly conduct, but at the humane
agents request. Judge Cochran sus-
pended sentence until today.
Mr.. Stout's Investigation brought to
light a pltiful case. He told the court
this morning that the little children
he found. who range IN age from four
TO eight years. We're ragged and dirty
and IN a terrible condition. The bed
In which they were sleeping was filthy
and alive with vermin. He found the
mother Of the youngsters sitting In the
corner Of the room under the influence
of liquor and dirty and unkempt
II learned" said Mr.. Stout, that
the defendants on several occasions
sent their little son out early i'm the
morning to steal bread and milk from
door-steps. 1t IS a most pitiful case
and one that I have had under my eye
for some time"
After hearing Mr.. stout's evidence
the court imposed a fine Of $50 and
costs on each OF the erring parents
The children were committed to the
care of the Humane Society to be
placed In a home.
Mullen Is legless and made a living
by selling pencils. What he lacked ir
limbs he made I'm voice, however, and
was nuisance in his neighborhoot
when intoxicated.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
WHILE IN THEATRE
HOUSE IS DESTROYED
Dwelling at Elsmere Burned
to the Ground While Oc-
cupants Were Away

The home of Vernon Melotte at Els
mere was burned to the ground last night
while he and his wife and child were at
tending local theatre. Nothing but five
pieces of furniture was saved, the house
being burned to the ground.
The fire was discovered by Miss Martie
Alexander. Of Wilmington about 10
o'clock. She was returning from Brandy
wine Springs on a car when she saw
smoke pouring from the Meiotte house.
She got on the trolley and notified John
Hearn, who was in the vicinity and in
the meantime Stephen Kane and Joseph
I. O'Neill got of a passing car and On
to the house. All they could save was
five pieces OF furniture. Nj. and Mrs.
Melotte were notified OF their house being
on fire from the stage Of the theatre and
Immediately started for home. When they
arrived nothing remained of the building
but burning embers.
The fire is supposed to have originated
by the wind upsetting a lamp which had
been left burning In the window.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
THO SKY WAS CLOUDY
CROWDS WERE LARGE
Many Attend the Second
Days Volksfest Exer-
cises

Despite the cloudy and threatening
weather Of yesterday many hundreds
of people from Wilmington and the vi
cinity gathered at Brandywine Springs
Park at the second and last day OF the
Volksfest.
At o'clock the band concert began
and in the German Kitchen different
German selections were given by diff
ferent singing clubs. The amusement
places did a good business. Many Wis
itors remained here from Monday and
many came from other cities to enjoy
the day with the Wilmington singers.
The following prizes were awarded:
Pie eating contest-Franz Fuchs, first
prize: Fred Fehl. second prize; Walter
POchtoratski third prize. Climbing
the creased pole-George Foracker. first
prize: Roland Dare. second prize;
Franz Fuchs. third prize. Breaking
flower pots-Fred Fehl, first prize;
George Foracker. second prize.
The wilmington Turngeminde took
an active part in the evening enter
ltainment. The singing section under
the able direction of Professor Lorenz
lOckenlander. with two numbers, did ex-
cellent work.
After the singing section had finished
gymnastic exercises Of the Turner's fol-
lowed with scholars under the drec-
ton of Professor Otto G0epel. The
athletes were composed Of the senior
and junior classes. boys from Z TO "A
years of age. the womens class and
the active Turner'S
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
THIS CRAP SHOOTER
COT LOAD OF BUCESHOT
Negto in Attemp to Elude
Officer Is Winged by Out
ragged Citizen

In getting away from an officer who
was raiding a crap game in White
chapel last night "Tom Tit" a WE'LL
known colored character was shot by
Charles Melchoir of No. S25 Orange
street.
When officer Abrams made his ap-
pearance in the alley shortly before
midnight there was a crap game in
full blast When the officer was spied
mad break for liberty was made by
the duslky players. tom Tit" jumped
into the back yard of Mr.. Melchoir's
home. AS soon as he landed in the
yard the loud report Of a shot gun rang
out followed by the cries of a man.
The negro was not badly hurt, only
being winged
For long time the negroes have
used Mr. Melchoir's yard as a means
of escape when officers raided the crap
games in the court.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
DR.. DAVID HARDIE DEAD
Expired After a Sickness Of Six Weeks
With Brisht's Disease.

After an illness of six weeks during
which he suffered with Bright's disease,
DR.. David Hardie died at his resi-
dence, No. 701 West street at $40
o'clock this morning.
DR.. Hardie was born in Philadel-
phia thirty years ago and was the
son of DR.. David Hardie. At one time
lieutenant- colonel in the navy. TAX
ing up the study of emdicine he was
graduated from 'Hahnemann College
Philadelphia, in the class of 100 and
for some time after was connected with
the Children's Hospital, that city. He
came here about two years ago and
began practice. DR.. Hardie married
Miss Crumbaugh. daughter of DR.
Crumbaugh of this city, who with one
child survives.
Interment will be made in North
Laurel Hill Cemetery. Philadelphia, or
Friday morning. Services in the
cemetery chapel.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
DYER CASE IS
IN JURY'S HANDS
Alleged Assailant of Chris
topher Greer Awaiting
Verdict
PRISONERS ENTER PLEAS

The greater part Of this mornings
session OF the Court of General scs-
sions was occupied IN hearing testi-
mony in the case against Margaret
Dyer, charged with assault and bait
terry which was commenced yesterday.
Annie Greer, a sister OF Christopher
Greer who claims TO have been as
saulted, testified she was standing on
the front porch and saw Mrs. Dyer
strike her brother with whip. Miss
Greer stated her brother was standing
on her mothers property when struck,
and that he had said nothing to Mrs.
Greer before the assault
Hulda Mearns and Rebecca Greer
also testified to seeing Mrs. Dyer cut
christopher Greer with the whip after
which the state rested.
Mrs. Dyer was the first witness CALI
ed in her own defense Mrs. Dyer tes-
titled that she was not driving on the
property OF Mrs. Greer but was In the
public road she claims that young
Greer ran out and stopped her horse
and that she did not make any attempt
TO run over him as he testified. II was
after he stopped her horse she claims
that she cut Greer with her whip.
the defendant. says that when Mrs
Dyer returned home ON the day OF tho
alleged assault she had "A mark on her
arm which looked as though some one
had caught hold Of her Henry Poole,
lcorroberated the testiomny OF his
father.
Magistrate George II. Hollis was call
ed but the court ruled that a Justice OF
the peace could not testify as 10 what
was said az a hearing before him. The
jury retired al 1880 o'clock after
listening to short arguments by At
torney-General Ward for the state and
William II. Cooper for the defense.
Prisoners Enter Pleas.
The following prisoners were ar
ranged and pleas entered az follows:
Joseph McDonough and Leroy jan
Ivier. two boys charged with larceny.
lguilty: Edward Franklin colored
breaking and entering the dwelling az
No. ga East Third street. not guilty;
James Hamilton colored. larceny OF q
lpistol. guilty; Thomas Clark, pointinr
Ia pistol guilty; Charles Rice. coiored
assault with intent to commit murder
not guilty
James Hamilton, colored, who plead.
ed guilty TO stealing a pistol was sen,
fenced to be whipped with ten lashei
and serve six omnths m the workhouse
: Hamilton is serving term IN tn,
workhouse now for cruelty TO a horse
Jury Discharged.
The special jury for the Court oi
oyer and Terminer was discharged
until Monday morning so no murder
cases win come up before that time.
William S. Hilles asked for publica
tion in the divorce case OF Fanny F.
Thatcher VS.. Aubrey Thatcher
The following true bills were return
led Assault with intent to commit muir
der, Carmin Attohet Charles w. Ker-
by George Jenkins. Alfred ]. Ander-
son; assault and battery, Samue
Ponzo; carrying concealed deadly wea-
lpon. Alfred j. Anderson larceny
James Mitchell James Davis Pau
lShlles. John Nowalk; embezzlement
William A. Gossom, two counts.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Held Out. door Service.

ON the church lot at Christiana last
night services were held. They were both
impressive and interesting being held be-
meath the trees in the moonlight. After
several anthems had been sung Bishop
Coleman made a short address. The Rev.
A NJ. Ritch assisted the bishop. At the
close Of the services several persons asked
that they might be repeated often. The
lot IS owned by the Episcopal Church but
on account of this small number Of Epis-
copalians there no church has been erect
ed
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
JUVENILE COURT
Five Youngsters Under Arrest Charged
With Stealing.

The case OF Lewis Bradley. James
Flynn John Bell and John Conner. In,
four boys arrested yesterday mornine
for stealing tools, was continued hi
City Court this morning until wednes-
day next. William Ingro. another boy
charged with stealing watch and
chain, VIII receive a hearing next Mon
day.
The cases OF John Galley and Daniel
McCusker, charged with violating the
city health ordinance by not connect
Ing their properties with the sewer.
was continued for two weeks.
Richard Sterling. colored, charged
with carrying concealed deadly wea-
pom, waived hearing for the upper
court. He was held In $50 bail.
Fines Of s. and costs were imposed
on John Mullen and William Connor
for disorderly conduct. For the same
ofiiense Peter Chllmenowecz was fined
81.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
KILLED HIS WIFE;
HACKED HIS THROAT
Samuel Anthony, Colored,
Murdered His Wife and
Attempted Suicide

Philadelphia. Sept. 2i.-After murder
ing his wife as she lay sleeping by his
side, Samuel Anthony colored. attempt
ed to commit suicide by cutting his
throat in their room at No. 927 Lom-
bard street, about Z o'clock this morn
ing. Anthony is a banjo player and
with his wife. Elberta. and two chill
dren, May, ager 10. and Lewis. aged 10.
has been travelling for the past two
years with a small circus now showing
in the southern section Of the city.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
STEEL COMPANY
GIVES ASSETS
SLOWLY
PUSHING NORTHWARD
First Battle Will Likely Take
Place at Yentai Mines
Shortly

General Kuroh's Headquarters I'm the
Field. Sept a.-The Japanese are slowly
pushing northward. The outposts are in
touch near Yentai and slSirmishes between
outposts and patrol parties occur daily.
1t is believed that the Russians are as
semoling force at Yentai, preparatory
to making strong stand for the protec-
ton of the coal mines
OTHER WAR NEWS ON PAGE 8.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
smYrnaltes al lawn Fete.

In a special car attached to the 1909
train from the Delaware road. 81. Pet-
er's p. Z. Sunday school and choir. of
Smyrna, arrived in this city this morn
ing Each one Of the ffty-hve car
ried a lunch box. AS soon as they had
gotten off the train they made their
way to Brandywine Springs Park,
where they will remain until afternoon.
Then they will come to Bishopstead 20
attend the lawn fete. The party Is in
charge Of the Rev George V. Gllreath
and will return to Smyrna this even
ing.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Respectfully yours.
Mrs. c. L. McIlvalne,
Chairman"

raisued in City Court this morning and
also committed to the school. She ran
away from her home al No. ll0i Lohdell
street on Saturday and until her return
yesterday was in Chester. She told Hu.
name Agent Frank Stout that she did
not care what became Of her now as she
had had good time in Chester. while
IN that city she got an entire outhi OF
new c,oihes. Her mother was in court
ana both She and The erring SRI wept as
the sentence was imposed.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
JOE, THE TURK, HERE
TO HOLD MEETINGS
In Strange Garb and Carry
ing Big Umbrella and Cor
net He Paraded Street

Wearing his native dress and preceded
by a man carrying a red umbrella on
which was painted the word Texas" #"
Joe, the Turk the Turkish representa-
tive Of the Salvation Army, arrived in
this city today. He was met at the
station by the officers Of the local army
and escorted to the barracks. In his
hand the Turk carried the famous dou-
ble-jointed comet. The man has visit
ed Rome and Persia and Greece and
had many remarkable adventures.
Tonight the foreigner will speak and
sing. Open air services will be held
twice during the Turks stay in this
city.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
NO MOURNERS
FOLLOWED HEARSE
Body OF Harry Matthews
Went to the Grave Un-
attended by Friends
SHARP'S BODY RECOVERED

The funeral of Harry Matthews, mate
of the tugboat Israel w. Durham, who
was one OF the eight men drowned
when that vessel sank in the Delaware
river, took place this morning. The
mourners followed the remains of the
unfortunate man to his last resting
place and the interment at the Will
mington and Brandywine Cemetery
was witnessed only by Deputy Coroner
]. r. Kilmer, his assistant and several
laborers employed IN the cemetery.
The body Of the dead man reposed in
a beautiful coffin and was taken to the
cemetery in hearse. The expenses Of
the funeral were borne by James Nor
gan and Sons. of Philadelphia. owners
OF the sunken tug.
Sharp's Body Recovered.
Another body was recovered yester-
day. 1t was that of Wallace Sharp.
George Pusti and James Downham,
New Castle fishermen, found the body
floating in the Delaware river along
a sea wall off Reybold's marsh between
New Castle and Delaware City. They
reported their find to Deputy Coroner
Kilmer and the body was removed to
the morgue. 1t was later taken to the
home Of John Smith. at No. 3i6 Taylor
street, father-in-law of the deceased.
The funeral will be held from the latter
place tomorrow afternoon and inter-
ment made in Silverbrook Cemetery.
The only member of the crew of the
ill-fated tugboat now missing is John
Eccleston. the cook on the vessel.
The body of Walter Scott captain OF
the tugboat Majestic, who was swept
from his boat while the craft was pro-
ceeding up the Delaware river during
the storm of last week. is still at the
morgue. The dead mans sister, who
lives in Philadelphia, is expected to
come to Wilmington to arrange for the
funeral
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
TWO RUNA WAY GIRLS
SENT TO REFORMATORY

Upon the complaint OF Mrs Ella Lloyd.
OF Newark, Agent Frank Stout. OF the So
eiety Of Prevention Of Cruelty TO Children
this morning. arrested Elsie Rebecca
L'oyl, the l7-year-old daughter os the
complainant on a charge OF being incor-
rigible. The girl was arraigned before
Masisirsic Alton G.. Py,e today and At
her mothers request committed TO the
Delaware Industrial School TOR gir's.
Noid Aricn nf the same age was ar
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
c0nduetina : Rummaae saIe.

Managers of the Sarah Ann White
Home are now conducting a rummage
sale at the home, No. S22 French street.
All sorts Of articles which may be dis
posed of at such sales will be CRATE
1ully received and called for il notice
be given to William e. Grinnage, both
phones; John W. Bird, No. 1S62B Del
marvia; Mary e. Robinson. No. S4I Or
ange street. or Edwina B. Kruse, No.
206 East Tenth street.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
PETER WAS CROWNED
KING OF SERVIANS
Descendant of Black George
Is Formally Placed Upon
the Throne

Belgrade. servia. Sept. 2l.-The corona
tion of King Peter took place this morn
ing. No untoward incident occurred.
st. Petersburg. Sept. p, $40 a. Mall
the newspapers comment on today's cere-
mony Of the coronation Of King Peter at
Belgrade. They express the kindiiest senti-
ments towards servia and hopes for the
prosperity Of her new ruler.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
coODNEWSFoR RAILRoADERS
Rumor Says That Ten Gravel Trains
viii Be Put on Next Month.

There was a rumor in railroad circules
this morning that there would be sew
eral of the extra trainmen given work on
October /. II was stated that at that time
ten gravel trains would be put into COM
mission and that all the low ground
around the new Pennsylvania railroad
shops at Todd's Cut would Re filled in.
The sand will very Likely be gotten from
the pits below Farnhurst. 1t will take con-
siderable time and dirst to do the job and
II began on October first it will be well
on toward Christmas before the move is
completed.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Reception 10 Pastor.

Upon the arrival OF the Rev. ana Mrs.
Thomas l.. Poulson in this city tomor-
row they VIII be given a reception at
the Asbury parsonage by the Ladies'
Aid Society Of the church The Rev.
Poulson is the supply pastor OF Asbury
Church to hll out the unexplred term
of the Rev. Charles S. Baker, who was
suspended from the conference for
stock dealing. The Rev. Baker has
moved his family TO Norristown.
Mrs NJ. A. Taggart and several other
ladies' OF the church are arranging FOR
the reception. which will consist OF "a
supper and general reception after. The
second quarterly conference OF Asbury
Church viii be held tomorrow night.
The fortune-teller hopes some day
to have fortune of her own an told.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
RALLY AT BRANDYWINE
Special Musical Program Has Been Ar
RANGED For Sunday.

Next Sunday viii be observed as rally
day in Brandywine NJ. e. Church. The
pastor will preach at 1890 o'clock. The
Sabbath schooi session at 2 o'clock prom
ises to be very interesting event. =
special musical program with orchestra
accompaniment has been arranged ana
Prof. II. S. Goldey will deliver an ad-
dress.
The Epworth League service commence
ing at 6.45 o'clock will be a feature Of the
day. Miss Fletcher. supervisor of music
in The public schools. Miss Preston and
Miss Stroud will be the special soloists.
H. c. Conrad will deliver an address.
The pastor will preach at o'clock and
conduct revival services which are to
continue throughout the week.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Democrats Meet.

Members Of the water board will
meet this afternoon and discuss
with Robert G. Harman. city solicitor.
the matter of issuing the 5000. 900 worth
or bonds In connection with erecting
the new water system. The water
rights along the Brandywine will also
be talked over and final arrangements
probably made with the DuPonts. Ban
crofts and Jessup and Moore compan-
les for the purchase Of their rights to
the stream.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Fell Beneath Train.

In attempting to board a freight train
in the Edge Moor yard last night A. b.
smithers, a freight brakeman living at
No 5s2 East Fourth street missed his
footing and falling beneath the car had
his foot mashed badly lie was brought
to the Emergency Hospital whcre nr.
Draper dressed the Injury
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Ald soeietx 10 Entertain.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the German Lutheran Church.
whose birthdays fan in the months Of
August and September. viii entertain
the members OF the society and their
friends I'm the lecture rooms of the
Church. corner Sixth and jackson
streets tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
THREE VACATIONS IN MANY YEARS
w. c. Washington a Faithful Empioye
Of the PennsyIvania Railroad.
Special TO The Evening Journal

NItNii 10 AHt AN'hAhh ''"ihAif
Newport Sept. H.-W. @ Washington
and daughters. Miss Estella ana Miss
Ruth. left yesterday for fifteen days
stay in st. Louis.
Mr.. Washington has been station agent
for the Pennsylvania Company IN New
port for thirty-hve years and during that
time he has taken but three vacations.
About five years ago he spent two weeks
In California and two years ago one week
in New York state.
This is one Of the best records attained
by any official employed for that length
Of time by the Pennsylvania railroad.
He has lived In this town for forty FIVE
years. having passed through the hard
ships of early years o. this town and
is an active citizen yet
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
HOMER K. LEWIS DEAD
Hurled From a Train While Returning
From a Visit.

Howard X. Lewis. Of this city. the
young man who was hurled from a
train While rturning from a visit to
friends in Iredale, Pa, on sunday last,
is dead, having passed away at the
Coatesville Hospital at 1890 o'clock to-
day from the effects Of a fractured
skull
Lewis, who was but "a years OF age,
came from Smyrna and was the son
of William 5. Lewis. of that place. He
has been employed for the past six
months at Woodward & Brother 5
and was popular with his employers.
He boarded with relatives at No. $50
West Fourth street. No arrangements
has been made for his funeral
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Jury Discharged.
Had Ia WhiIe Id Work.

Taking an epileptic ft while at work
r.. H. Patton. a laboror IN the Penn
sylvania railroad shops, fell and badly
cut his head. He was brought to the
emergency hospital. where the injury
was dressed and he was taken to his
home, No. 212a Pine street
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Completed PASSENGER Coaches.

Seven passenger coaches have been COM
pleted by the American Car and Foundry
Company for the Southern Pacific rail-
road. They are now on the siding and
will be sent away some time this week.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
WEATHER BULLETIN

The
to-day @ partly cloudy weather and nearly stationary
light local rains this section On "Wednesday partly cloudy cloudy
liable winds followed by local rains and Thursday partly cloudy slightly
weather
Evening journal., 1904-09-21

The Blind Palmist and PSYCHE. Mr.. J.
d. McCiInuck VIM be located at 7o7
French sire iEtil Sunday. September "A.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
stOrk Visits Operator caynor's Home,

Police Operator John Gaynor Is pass
ing cigars around today in honor OF
the arrival Of the stork at his home
last night. II is girl.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Nelahborhood stlrred.

Mystery surrounds the whole affair II
has stirred the nelghborhood II appears
that several persons IN the vicinity have
been buried with considerable iewelry IN
accoreanoe to their wishes and people
are wondering II the other cemeteries Will
be visited
Mr.. stayton Is a brother to r. N. Stay
ton, Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21

Have you tried The Evening Jour-
nails telephone want ad service? It's
great.
Evening journal., 1904-09-21
Dig Up Bones of Turner
Griffith and Search
Around in Them for
VaIuabIes
Bones Piled Up Along
side the Grave on the
Farm-Found by Hired
Man
speeIaI % The EvenInE IournaI.

Bridgovllle Sept. si.-After resting IN
the grave for more than half century
the skeleton Of Turner Grlfnth was ex-
humed on Monday night by ghous from
the stayton burylng- ground near Green
wood for the purpose OF iooting the body
Of ieweiry, a great amount Of which was
said TO have been buried with the man
nfty-two years ago.