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Evening journal., 1905-03-08
REVENUE TO THE STATE
. FROM PATENT MEDICINES
Representative Miller's Bill
Will Regulate Largely
Increasing Sales
speeIal % The EvenIng JournaI.

Dover, March S.-Representat;ve Mil
ler of New Castle county, is preparing
to make a drive for State revenue out
Of the patent medicine business. He
has given notice Of a bill in the House
Of Representatives regulating the bus
mess Of selling patent medicines.
II was thought at first that this husi-
ness. which represents such a large in
vestment of capital and the employ
ment OF thousands of operatives and
chemists, was regulated" sufficiently
by the Rose pure food bill, which has
passed the Senate and is now in the
House. Nothing can be found in the
Rose bill. however, covering this sub
ject.
Mr.. Miller's bill win be direct and
sweeping. II is now in course of pre-
paration. 1t will provide that there
must be a special tax taken out for the
sale of patent medicines in Delaware
and state revenue is specifically pro-
vided.
The sponsor has in preparation a
speech advocating the passage OF the
bill He will show that in the United
States III consumption of patent med
icines last year amounted to 100000 600
worth. OF more than one dollars worth
for every man, woman and child in the
country.
One article from which Mr.. Miller
viii quote shows that sS9, 100000 worth
OF patent medicines were manufactured
last year, a large increase over any
previous year. and still another printed
paragraph refers to the affiuence in
which some manufacturers of patent
medicines are spending the evening OF
life.
The bill viii probably be introduced
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
DEATH OF MRS. HILL

The death of Mrs. Sarah Howard Hill
in Philadelphia, as announced in The
Evening Journal yesterday. came as
a surprise to her son, William II. Hill,
editor Of the Morning News. He had
just commented on her condition being
improved when the sad news reached
him. He, has the sympathy Of his
many friends in this city.
The deceased was 81 years OF age.
She leaves four children. Mrs. Hill
had been a remarkably vigorous wo-
man and until recently had been act
i've and energetic. She was taken sick
one week ago yesterday. Her sister
died in Philadelphia last November,
aged 90 years.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Guardians Appointed.

Judge Spruance sitting in the Or
phans' Court this morning appointed
Edward II. Brennan guardian Of Ed
ward J. McKeon.
John Mcclure, guardian of Willard
and Horace Mcclure, was granted an
order 70 sell real estate.
John s. and Samuel NJ. Sowden, ex-
ectuors Of the estate Of Edward Sow
den. deceased, was granted an order to
sell real estate.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
ITALIAN BARK RELEASED

The Italian bark Teresa Castellano,
which was seized for violation OF the
United States statutes in her failure to
report at Lewes, has been released from
custody having paid the fine and costs.
The costs in the case amounted to about
$3.50.
1t is understood that the italian con-
sui at New York has been instructed by
Captain Cacace to make a claim for dam
ages alleging unlawful detention. The
vessel was tied up at New Castle for
some time.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
ALL PRESENT WHEN VOTE
FOR SENATOR WAS TAKEN
BALLOT WAS AGAIN DIVIDED, REPRESENTA-
TIVE LINGO TODAY VOTING FOR STATE
SENATOR THOMAS C. MOORE.
REPRESENTATIVE MAR
SHALL RETURNS
BILL TO CANVASS VOTES HERE LOS

Little Creek. Leipsic, Mahon's, Bowers
and other districts along the Delaware
Bay, appeared at the State House today
headed by John w. Fenlmore, Jr, Of
Leipsic. and the Rev. James l.. Nichols,
who acted as their spokesman The oys-
termen pleaded for over an hour with the
committee on fish, oysters and game.
They asked for sweeping legislation
which would restore TO the people OF
Delaware their rights TO the oyster beds
within the State. They claim that almost
the entire industry has been absorbed
by Philadelphia and New York corpora
tions
Tho Block Bill Lost.
The bill in the Senate authorizing the
Department ofElections In Wilmington to
make a canvass Thy canvassers to be
paid from the county and city treasures
at the rate Of $3.50 per day. of all the
male citizens TO ascertain I'm April and
May Of each year the exact number OF
resident voters was lost. II was vigor-
ously opposed by Senator Monaghan. The
vote was;
Ayes-Lingo. Houston, d. o. Moore,
Sparks, and Stirling.
Nays-Barnard. Boyce, Latta. Jener-
son, Monaghan. Mendinhall. Reed. Rose,
Smith. President Conner.
Not voting Pennewill and r. C. Moore
Mr. Sparks changed his vote to tho
negative for the purpose OF reconsidera-
tion.
Other Proceedings.
The Senate met at 1890 a. m.
| Reported favora bly,
Senate bill to prohibit corporal pun
ishment in the public schools with a
substitute): House bill authorizing the
commissioners OF district No. 40 "a
lrebuild school property: authorizing the
commissioners OF district No. 213 ir
Sussex county to borrow money;
lchanging the manner Of making as.
tsessments for school purposes.
4 Passed
House bill authorizing the expenditur
Of an additional $4,000 for school building
I'm Laurel
Senate bin for the relief Of school dis
trict No. 2i3 by appropriating TO the dis
trlct two annual appropriations from tn
state fund which Il had forfeited Csis7 s.
was made a special order for go o'colcl
this afternoon.
Final action was deferred until %
o'clock this afternoon on the Senate bil
relating 10 grain disulleries (abrogatinl
their legal right 10 sell intoxicating iiduo
in less quantities than one quart
The House met at II a. m.
Received
From the Wilmington Board OF Trade
an invitation 70 attend town meet
ing in Wilmington on Friday night. II
the interest OF n new oity charter.
From Star Of Bethlehem Lodge OF ]
o. f. F.-Protost against the bill to reg
ulate frRernal beneficial societies.
Passed-House bill increasing 10 $50
annually the appropriation OF the PENN
v sula Horticultural Society.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
FlFTY-FoUR MILES TO VOTE
Tho Difficulty Which confronts citi-
zens Who Live South Of Bear.
Special 10 The Evening journal.

Dover. March s.-Albert J. Brown,
Joseph T. Cough, David Heyd, John t.
Hayes, J. H. Appleby and other citi-
zens Of the Bear district OF New Castle
hundred appeared before the Senate
committee on elections today with an
urgent appeal for a. separate election
district at Bear.
Mr.. Cough submitted evidence where
voters Of the district living south OF
Bear are required to drive fifty-four
miles to vote at Toman's Hotel, in New
Castle. 20 fN
He computed it that they had IA
drive eighteen miles to register;
eighteen miles to vote at the primaries
and eighteen miles to participate in
the general elction.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
DETECTIVE FRANCIS
AFTER REQUISITION
Went to Harrisburg, Pa,
Today for Necessary Papers
for Three Men

state Detective Theodore Francis went
10 Harrisburg. Pa, today for the pur-
pose of procuring the necessary papers TO
bring Arthur Sullivan and William Rice,
both colored, charged with perjury and
Thomas Nash. charged with uttering a
forged check TO this city. Sullivan and
Nash were arrested In Philadelphia and
Rice az West Chester, Pa.
Harvey Hendrickson under arrest IN
Philadelphia, Charged with highway rob
berry is also wanted here on a charge OF
stealing two cows. but the authorities
there will not give him up. Detective
Francis yesterday lodged a retainer
against him.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
NORRIS STICKS TO STORY
OF MCCONNELL MURDER
Neiler HaaeyDenies He Was
an Accomplice and Claims
an Alibi

Despite the fact that Harry Norris,
believed to be from this city, sticks
to his story that Neilor Haley and
and then threw her into stable Pat
In Philadelphia, Hahey stoutly denies
the charge and claims an alibi.
Hahey was put through the sweating
process for five hours by detectives yes
terday afternoon. Norris, who is un-
der $500 bail for numerous thefts In
Philadelphia, again confessed to help
ing to rob and murder the Mcdonnell
woman. but Haney persistently claim-
ed an alibi. though he admitted having
been with Norris for a short time on
the night Of the crime.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Dover. March S.--An the members Of
the General Assembly were present today
when the ballot for United States Sena-
tor was taken in joint session. Rcpresen-
tative Bennum, who has been IN at his
home I'm Sussex county, was in attend
ance. as was also Representative Henry
Marshall who was married at Lancaster,
Pa, on Monday evening.
Ex-senator i. Heisler Ball arrived at
the State House today for the purpose OF
advising and counseiing with the Regular
Republican members on the sonatorship.
He conferred with them all and expressed
his anxiety TO bring about the election OF
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT. The former
Senator will remain at Dover during the
greater part Of the remainder of the ses-
sion.
Senator Alice Is also in Dover and as
MT. Addicks IS expected here tomorrow
the leaders of both Republican factions
will be in command Of the forces from
now until the day Of final adjournment.
Senator Moore complimented.
Another futile ballot was taken today.
II was:
Willard Salisbury, D., Il.
Henry A. DUPONT, r. r.. Q.
Harry A Richardson, r. r., G.
James II. Hughes. D., 2.
Thomas c. Moore, u. r.. 1.
Total vote 81; necessary to a choice
q; no election.
Representative r. ID. Lingo, Jr.. one OF
the Union Republicans who left Addicks
today caused some merriment by voting
for State Senator Thomas c. Moore. Of
Smyrna. The latter who sat near Mr.
Lingo arose and participating in th'
laughter himself bowed his acknowledge
mint.
Ex-senator Ball occupied a seat besldt
Lieutenant Governor Parker in the Sen
ate this morning. --.------.-
As the session progresses, the dead1ocl
seems to become more settled In III
closing hours, however. the contest vii
be waged warmly and developments ma!
occur. 1t is reposted that the Legislature
win adjourn about March 2i
Representative Marshall Congratulated
When Representative Marshall mad
his appearance he was congratulated b.
fully enc hundred legislators, officers an,
visitors. He plunged into legislative mat
ters at once and made a speech advocat
ing the passage of the Vandenburg bil
making dogs in Kent and Sussex coun
ties personal property. After a har,
fight however, the bill was defeated.
The House today killed the bill provid
ing a summer school Of methods for pub
lie school teachers. The measure provid
ing for the issuance OF certificates ex
empting the teachers from examination
after certain years OF service was passed
The House also passed the bill facilitat
ing the transfer Of trusteeships in case O
death or the removal Of trustees
A large delegation of oystermen fror
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
FUNERAL OF ANDREW ], O'NEILL
Will Take Place From His Late Home
Saturday Morning.

The funeral Of Andrew ]. ONeill. coal
oil inspector, who died at his home. No.
6O7 East Fourth street late oa Sfonday
night of pneumonia win take place on
Saturday morning at O'Clock Services
will be held at St. Mary's r. c. Church
and interment made in the New Cath
edral Cemetery.
1t IS expected that many candidates will
announce themselves for the position
made vacant by his death. The position
is the best paying within the gift OF City
Council.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
To Aid immigration Here.

Dover, March S-The Senate yesterday
passed the bill appropriating 5000 for en-
couraging immigration in Delaware. Two
years ago a bill was passed appropriating
s. 500 a year for the use Of the State
Board of Agriculture TO be used in en-
couraging immigration in this State,
which experiment was so successful thai
the State asks the appropriation 70 be
renewed.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
DREDGING WILL BEGIN SHORTLY

Major ]. c. Sanford, engineer in
charge Of the dredging Of the Delaware
channel whose office is in Philadelphia,
expects TO have two section dredges in
operation by April and is busy prepar-
ing contracts and specifications.
1t is a mistake 10 assume that all the
money heretofore appropriated by Con-
gross has been expended. There is a big
dredge now building at Sparrows' Point
especially for Delaware river work, and
Major Sanford hopes TO have 1t In opera
ton this summer.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Board Of Trade MsetIna.

The board OF trade viii hold a meet
ing on the second floor of the Institute
Building. Eighth and Market streets, on
Friday evening next at o'clock. TO
discuss the proposed new City Charter
and Board Of Education Charter, both
of which are now being considered by
the Legislature. Public and an inter
ested are invited TO attend the meet
ing
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
COURT RESERVED DECISION
Final Argument on Motion for New
Trial in Damage Case.

Final argument was made in Superior
Court yesterday afternoon on the
motion for anew trial in the case OF
Walter S. Richards VS. Richman and
Prouse, which was made by L. Irving
Handy, counsel for the defendants. A
jury gave the plaintiff a verdict for
81 900 two weeks ago.
The claim made by Richards. who is
IA real estate broker of Philadelphia.
was for putting contractors Richman
and Prouse in the way of getting the
contract to build 1877 houses dn the ninth
ward. Atorney-General Richards rep
resets the plaintiff. The court re-
sumed its deciSi<n.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Levy courtmen in Dover.

Levy Courtmen Brown, McFarlln and
Salmon comprising the legislative COM
mittee Of the Levy Court, are in Dover
to-day to look after bills pertaining
to this city. There are several inn
portant bills which the Levy Court is
interested in.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
HEARING ON GOOD ROADS
Enthusiastic Meeting Held oTday Be.
fore the House Committee.
special to The Evening Journal

Dover March Representative
John =. Armstrong. chairman Of the
committee on public highways, pre-
sided over an enthusiastic meeting OF
the advocates OF permanent good roads.
in the hall OF the House OF Represent
Iatives today. Each county demands
good roads legislation so that the work
can be vigorously pushed forward.
A spirited contest over the plans to
be followed in Kent county developed.
Representative Benson and f. w. Jen-
kins, the Regular Republican county
chairman, are leading opposite sides.
leach with a special bill
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
To HoId Missionary Meetina.

Tho pi~eteouth annual meeting of
the Woman's Home Missionary soci-
ETY. Of the Wilmington Conference will
be held in the NJ. +. Church, Middle
town, on Thursday. beginning at 10
o'clock Miss Bertha Fowler. Of Marcy
Home, viii be the speaker Of the day.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
EARLY SESSION OF COURT
Only -Four Prisoners Arrsisned Before
Judge Cochran.

only four prisoners were arraigned in
city Court this morning, the session be-
ing held earlier than usual. Patrick Doyle
was sentenced TO sixty days imprison-
mont for vagrancy and a drunk was al
lowed TO go free.
The case Of John Keown and Armor
Ward, charged with fighting on the
street was postponed until tonight. Ward
showed some effects Of the alteration.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
At Alliance Hall.

The regular monthly ali-day meeting
of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
will be held in the hall. No. Go Adams
street on Sunday, at 1880 a. m. and 7.sO
p. m, with the Rev. J. e. Jadergulst Of
New York as speaker. Everybody will be
welcome.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
.FRENCHMAN ASKS
FOR MANDAMUS
Count de Julnecourt Wants to
Examine Books of Com
pany Incorporated Here
GAMAGE SUIT AGAINST NEWARK

In the Superior Court this morning,
Anthony Higgins and Horace G. East
burn, counsel for Count Henry de
Julnecourt, a Frenchman of the city
of Mexico. asked that a mandamus be
issued to compel the Pan-American
Company. a foreign concern, incorpor-
ated in this state, to allow him to ex-
anime the books OF the company.
Ralph c. Lupton is the local director
and 1t was incorporated through the
Delaware Charter Guarantee and
Trust Company, in this city. The
petitioner alleges that the company
purchased about $4,000 worth OF valu-
able asphalt deposit from him and rep
resented that they had other asphalt
properties in Cuba and Venezuela
which they absolutely owned. He
claims Misrepresentation were made
to him.
The rule was granted and made re-
tunable March 16.
Daage Case on Tritl.
The damage case of Joseph l.. Green
VS.. the Town Council at Newark was
on trial when court took a recess al
1 O'Clock. josiah Marvel represents the
plaintiff and j. Harvey Whiteman and
Charles B. Evans the Council.
The suit is brought by Mr. Green to
lrecOver damages for injuries he re-
ceived by a fall on the pavement in
Newark. It is alleged the fall was
caused by a defective stone at a
crossing. which threw him.
The accident happened on November
| II, 1903. Mr.. Green-Nas the first wit
ness and testified that his back was
injured by the fab land he was unable
to work for one year.
Previous to the fall he worked steady
as a blacksmith. for $40 a week. H'
has been unable to work at his trade
since.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Found Dead Near smxrna.
speoIal q rhe EvenIng Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Smyrna, March S.-Samuel Sheppard.
was found dead at his home on
the state road just below Smyrna, yes
terday. Deputy Coroner FAIRIES viii
hold an inquest. Heart failure is sup
posed to have caused his death
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
pover,s Police Officials.

Dover. March S-The Town. Council Of
Dover yesterday elected these, police Of
ficers for one year; Chief. p. S. Hurd;
first assistant. Thomas W. Killen; second,
Robert E. Hurd; special police, Stephen
Pleasanton. Frank Han Davis was re-
elected as solicitor.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Miss Hatty simms Mccarthy to SING.

At the morning and evening services
in the first Presbyterian Church, on
Sunday, March y. Miss Hattie Simms
Mccarthy will sing. Miss Mccarthy
has charming voice and the public
is cordially invited to attend the
services.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
CHATHAM WELL
KNOWN IN SMYRNA
Maiden Name Of His Mother
Was Miss Annie Car
row
HIS BRAIN FOUND TO Be NORMAL
speeIaI 70 The EvenIng journal

Smyrna, March S.-The news Of the
tragedy at Chester, Pa, where John
II. Chatham murdered his mother-in-
law, fatally injured his wife and COM
mitted suicide, created a sensation here
where Chatham was born and where
he spent most Of his youth. His father
and mother were married in Smyrna.
she being Miss Annie Carrow, a social
belle at the time
She became insane some years ago
and has been in Kirkbride's Insane
Asylum, Philadelphia. ever since.
Catham had a large circle OF friends
here.
Chester. Pa. March S.-Coroner's
Physician George +. Baier, of Norwood,
made a post mortem examination yes
terday Of the bodies Of Mrs Isaac
Abrams and her slayer, John +. Chat
ham. He found that Chatham's brain
was normal. there being no signs Of
lderangement or insanity. The 32-cal-
ibre bullet which entered the right
temple. was located at the base Of the
brain.
Coroner Gilmour discovered $50 in
bills I'm Mrs. Abrams stocking. and at
the home of the Chathams he found
money lying about in several drawers
in the drug store, aggregating s13S, and
/ four gol1 Watches A search for Chat
HAMS viii was made today. In his
clothes $40 were found. showing that
he kept his savings separated.
The Mysterious Letters.
A bundle Of mysterious letters found
by the police. which may have some
bearing on the case, was delivered to
the Coroner; but he declines to make
public the contents at this time. One
letter-that found on the prescription
counter addressed to Chatham-was
from Media. and signed Jim" Cor
oner Gilmore admitted that II had no
reference to the case and said that
las wording would not interest the pub
lie.
There is eve reason to believe that
a quarrel occurred between the drug
gist. his wife and mother-in-law. and
that tn murderer first attacked Mrs
Abrams. Neighbors say that she had
mot been In the house ten minutes he
fore the crime was committed and dis
covered.
Arranging for Funeral.
The body OF Chatham is now in tn,
loffice OF Deputy Coroner White. whil'
that Of the mother-in-law is in chargl
OF a private undertaken.
Frank Chatham, a brother of tn,
murdered-suicide, came from Philadel
phia and made arrangements for tht
funeral of his relative.
Mrs. Chatham has not regained con.
sciousness. and her life seems to b,
slowly ebbing away. Harriet Chat.
ham, the baby. will recover. She Il
suffering from contusions on the heat
and lacerted ear.
The inquest was postponed pending
the outcome Of Mrs. Chatham's lnjur.
lies.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Injured WhiIe at Work.

While working in the p, b. & w,
roundhouse at Todd's Cut yesterday,
William Lang had the index finger on
mis- right hand broken by a heavy block
calling on IL.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow promises to be
partly cloudy, slightly milder
weather, fresh winds. Friday
partly cloudy to fair.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
HoIv Week.
Catholio Churehes

In the Catholic churches throughout the
city Lenten services are being held.
early masses were said in all the
churches this morning and services viii
be conducted tonight. Ashes were dis
tributed at the churches this morning
and F1ill be also this evening.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08

At st. Stephens Lutheran Church the
Lenten program is as follows;.
March S. Ash Wednesday. the Lords
Supper; 12. first Sunday in Lent; IS.
special service. Redemption" 10, second
Sunday in Lent; p special service, 'Ex-
ample;' 26 third Sunday in Lent; %,
special srevice. "Depravity;" April 2.
fourth Sunday in Lent; 5, special service.
ORGANIZATION" 9. Fifth Sunday in Lent;
p. Special Service. Excuses 16, Palm
Sunday. Confirmation. a. m.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-08-10
CURIOSITY
Leads to investigation and Truth.

Leads to investigation and Truth.
What shall we do to be saved? was
the title of one of Robert Ingersolrs
lectures. People of faith and people of
no faith flocked to hear it. Thousands
are asking, What shallsI do to get
rid of dandruff?" The answer is, Kill
the germ that causes dandruff, falling
hair and finally badness; and the only
thing that will do it is Newbro's Her
picide. That ia the very latest discov-
cry of the laboratory. and it is the
only preparation that claims to- OF that
will kill the pestiferous dandruff germ.
1t also is a delightful hair dressing
free from oil or grease or sticky sub
stances. Try it and be convinced of
its actual merit. Sold by leading drug
glsts. Send 10 cents in stamps for
sample to the HeTpicide company, De
troit. Mich. T. ii. Thomas, special
agent. -
Rock Island Argus., 1905-08-10

President-H. P. Chapman. Moline.

President-H. p Chapman. Moline.
tary-Treasurer-E. S. Kellogg
Kewanee.
Executive Committee-Frank Rob-
erts, Port Byron; L. b. Hardin, Mon
mouth; E. L. Gait, Sterling; F. l.. Con-
ger, Galesburg; A II. Ferris, Princeton.
II was agreed to meet next the first
Thursday in September. 1906. the place
being left to the officers to decide No
name for the organization was chosen.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-08-10
Soothing and COOLING.

The salve that heals without a scar
is DeWitts Witch Hazel Salye. No
remedy effects such speedy relief. 1t
draws out inflammation, soothes, cOols
and heals all cuts. burns and bruises.
A sure cure for Piles and skin di-
seases. DeWitts is the only genuine
Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of
counterfeits, they are dangerous.
Sold by all druggists.
All the news all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-08-10
Have an Abb.

There have been reports circulated
that Nagcl and the Collet woman were
connected with the Tuman murder
that was committed above Muscatine
on the Iowa side. of the river Aug. 16,
1902. Many are the stories that have