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Evening journal., 1907-04-05
ACCUSED HUSBAND DREADED ASYLUM
SEVERELY SCORED MORE THAN CHAIR
Judge Cochran Expresses a
Tart Opinion Of Charles Pen
nell. Up for Wife Beating

You are one Of the worst scoundrels
that have had before me in a long
time" said Judge Cochran to Charles
Pennell, a young white man arraigned
before him in City Court this morning.
charged by his wife with non-support
and wife beating On the former
charge Pennell was held in $500 bail,
and on the latter count he was required
to furnish $1,000 security for his APP
pearance at the upper court.
Mrs. Bugenia Pennen testified that
she had married Pennell some time
ago. and had a little baby five months
old She said that since her marriage
her husband had never contributed a
cent towards her or the child's sup
mort, and that on one occasion he had
refused to buy medicine for the infant.
saying that ''for all he cared the d.
- could die She told OF
abuse, and of frequent occasions when
he had beaten, HiclSed and choked her.
She told that she had BEEN practically
thrown out Of the home Of Pennelrs
parents. where she had been obliged to
stay, and that the mother Of the de-
fendant had taken her baby from her
and when she had returned to the
house the child had been held up be-
fore her at a window, TO tantalize her,
and that the little enc was very un-
clean.
At the close Of the. case Judge Coch-
ran directed that officers at once go
and secure the child and restore It 10
its mother, and that if the defendants s
people refused 10 surrender Il, to arres.
them and bring them before him.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
WAR VETERAN
KILLS HIMSELF
Committed Rash Act On An
niVerSary Of Death OF
His Wife
HAD BEEN AN INVALID:
PARALYZED FOR 2 YEARS

An invalid for two years with slow
paralysis, William II. Bentz, aged 6S
a well known citizen committed suicide
at his home this morning by shooting
himself through the temple with re-
volver. He committed the deed shortly
before o'clock and was found by his
nurse. Mrs. Susan Boggs, lying on the
bed dead The latter had been down
stairs for breakfast when the fatal shot
was fred, and how he got the revolver
IS mystery.
Two years ago yesterday, Mr.. Bentz bur
led his wife and Il is thought that worry
over this. together with his long seige oil
illness. caused him to commit the act
He is survived by one doughter. Mrs
Harry Hurst and three step-sons, VII.
liam E. Stewart OF Baltimore; ]. Harry
Stewart of New Castle, and j. Clarke
Stewart Of Wilmington.
Mr.. Bentz was a civil war veteran anc
was a past grand commander OF duPon
Post G. A. r. He served with distinc
ton with the Eighth Pennsylvania cavalry
during the entire. enlisting as private
and honorably discharged as a captain
He belonged to the Ancient order United
Workmen. knights Of st. John and Malta
National Lodge Of st. Georges, I. o. o. +
and Heptaspohs No arrangements hav'
yet been made for the funeral.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
BRANDISHED KNIFE
AND WAS FINED

According to the testimony of Mrs.
Lottie Conniff, Of No. 1929 Claymont
street, Michael Devlin Is an ungrateful
man. but as the statutes DO not pro-
vide a penalty for ingratitude II was
necessary for her to prosecute him for
disordtd'ly conduct. This she did with
vim. resulting in his being fined s.
and costs IN City Court this morning
by Judge Cochran.
Mrs. Connliff testified that Devlin had
been taken I'm by her when he was
down and out" and that after secur-
ing employment ne had repaid her
kindness and four weeks board bill
with abuse. and that he hafl even gone
so far as to come to her home while
drunk and after kicking In the door
had produced a huge knife and threat
ened to remove ner heart in the most
approved way. II was sthen that she
invoked the strong arm OF the law
with the result as stated.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
UTILITY COMPANIES
file TAX STATEMENTS

Company makes a sworn return Of
sixty-eight miles OF streets occupied
gy its pipes ana mains.
During the agitation at Dover recent
~ when the Legislature was consider
ing the taxation % the Bublic service
corporations the statement was made
that the Wilmington Gas and Electric
Company had ninety miles of pipes and
mains subjected to taxation.
The return of the company has been
handed over to the finance committee
of Council, Of which William p. White
is chairman, and an inquiry I'm all
probability win be made TO ascertain
the cause Of the discrepancy between
the sixty miles returned and the ninety
miles spoken Of at the Legislature BY
an officer OF the company.
on the returns already f'ed the city
will receive annually $40 from the
Wilmington City Railway Company;
S4.s20 from the Peoples Railway COM
pany. and ss.600 from the Wilmington
Gas and Electric Company on the basis
OF $50 a mile for tho use OF the streets
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
DASHED OFF AMID
RAIN OF BULLETS
Robert Griffith FIees Work
house. Unheedine Cries
Of Guards to Halt

with bullets whlstling all around him
Robert Griffith. prisoner at the New
Castle county workhouse. dashed to free
dom this morning and has not been re-
captured
Although Grffith was "short-termer"
he took desperate chances to regain his
liberty not even faltcrng when the fusil-
lade was fired at him by the guards on
duty.
IN default Of paying a fine Of s. and costs
for throwing stones through windows OF
tho Ford morocco shops. He was to
serve thirty days in the workhouse In
default Of payment
lie was in a squad that was taken to
tho quarrles this morning by tho guards
While everybody was busy Griffith drop.
ped his hammer and sprinted from the
Quarrles.
The cries Of Guards Black and Hastings
to him to halt were unhceded and Black
hauling out his revolver fired twice at
the fugitive. This only served TO increase
Grnlth's speed an he hotfooted the fas-
ter.
Guard Hastings also took a hand I'm The
fuslllade and sent four bullets chasing
after Griffith. but none OF them winge.
the disappearing man and he continued
on his way to the woods near Brandywin'
Springs.
A search was made for him and The
police also were on the lookout, but Grif
nth had not been recaptured early thli
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Thaw'S Hopes Are Raised by
the Decision OF the Lun-
aCy Commission
BY our own wire. Publlshers' Press,

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. April 5--V ith one Of
the twin dangers he faced apparently
removed through the decision of tine
lunacy commission yesterday declaring
him sane, Harry Thaw was happy to-
day. He has feared Nlitteawan even
more than the death chair
There Was only one cloud on the
horizon to date for Thaw-the possi-
bility that jerome may further delay
the case by an application to the Ap-
pellate division of the Supreme Court
for writ of error in the lunacy pro-
ceedings. II the District Attorney
takes this step st may be several weeks
before a decision is finally rendered.
Thaw's case is the meantime would be
held up.
Thaw has been counting On being free
for several weeks and he thinks it un-
just to hold him IN jail while side is
sues are settled
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
KILLS 20;
INJURIES MANY
Alexandria, Louisiana. Visit
ed By Storm That Wrought
Great Damage
HOUSES SENT FLYING
THROUGH THE AIR
BY Our own Wire Publishers Press.

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
ALEXANDRIA. La. April Sat least
twenty persons were killed and 100 in
jurod in a cyclone early today. The storm
was one Of the worst that has ever vIsited
this section. Most OF the town is In ruins.
FIFTY houses were torn 10 bits and stores
and factories demolished.
Alexandria Ia near the center OF tho
State and Is an important railroad and
commercial city Of 1000 persons
A great swath was cut straight through
the town and extending for miles through
a rich and popuous farming district. The
damage to crops and buildings viii
amount to millions.
The cyclone came without warning about
2 o'clock IN the morning Sleeping clti-
zens were aroused by a tremendous, ter
rifying roar OF wind. The air was nlled
with dcafening crash.
Houses toppled over like cards or wero
lifted completely from their foundations
and dropped many yards away a shape
less mass of tlmbers with their occupants
crushed In the ruins
Roofs were torn on and went sailing
through the air like kites. Trees wero
uprottcd and tossed 100 feet in the air
for miles away. Many persons we're struck
by the flying tlmbcrs IN their rush from
their tottering homes. Men, women, chill
drcn and animals were caught by tho
mighty current OF wind and some Of them
carried the block In the air.
The storm was over ~ a few minutes
and The working OF rescue began i'm
lmediately
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
ONE BIG DAY AT
JAMESTOWN FAIR
Idea Of wilmington Day at
Exposition Repugnant to
Some Citizens

The Board of Trade last night be-
came enthusiastic over the prospect OF
special day for the exploitation Of
local art, science and horticulture at
the jamestown Exposition, late in Sep
tember.
John S. Rossell, chairman Of the
committee having the matter in charge,
reported of the coinmittes's recent work
with Mayor Wilson, and the law COM
mittee of Council, relative to the
subject. Mr.. Rossell expressed the be-
lief that Wilmington Day" would be
"a success in every way, the mercantile
interests Of the city having assured the
board committee that they would con-
tribute an amount Of money equal to
that which the city win contribute to-
ward having the city's industries prop
erly represented at the fair. The idea
of Wilmington Day" as a title for the
day prompted Bishop Coleman to sug-
gest that the day be known as Della
ware Day" rather than Wilmington
Day" This idea met with considerable
favor, but inasmuch as the Exposition
managers, as well as the State commits
sion, had requested a Wilmington
Day" celebration, the board thought to
change the title of the day at this time
would be regarded by the State COM
mission as presumptuous. The subject
was closed with the adoption of the
following resolution, as offered by
Bishop Coleman:
Resolved That the already appoint
ed committees from the Board Of Trade
upon the subject be requested to confer
and cooperate with the jamestown Ter
Centennial Exposition Of the State OF
Delaware as to the proposed jamestown
Commission. including the selection OF
a date for special day for Whining
ton and the whole state OF Delaware
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
COUNTY COURT
IS AT AN END

Superior Court this morning reduced
the $4,000 Judgment Of George w. Todd
against Every Evening Publishing Com
pany to 5000 after the company's appli-
cation for a new trial Of the case had
been refused
It was announced that decision on de-
murrers in the case of Francis S. Bradley
VS.. the Wilmington Malleable Iron Com
pany would be handed down on the OPEN
ing day of the May term.
Demurrers by the plaintiffs were sus-
tanned in the case Of the Atlas Mutual
Fire Insurance Company VS.. the Fisheries
Company of Lewes. Under the decision
the Insurance Company is prevented from
collecting a 5000 assessment against the
Lewes company because it transacted
business in this State before first COM
plying with the law. At non court ad-
Joined finally.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
InstalI Workman oHioers,

Officers Of the Grand Lodge Of Della
ware visited Wilmington Lodge. No. I.
A. o. u. W., last evening, and installed
the recently elected officers. The in
stallation work was done by Grand
Overseer Edward Melchoir, assisted by
other grand officers. Past Grandmaster
Workman r. f. Kane win install the
officers OF Columbia Lodge. No. 81, at
Seventeenth and Union streets next
Wednesday evening. and on the even
ing following Grand outside Watchman
.C. A. Yeager win perform a like duty
LAT Friendship Lodge. New Castle.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05

Several public service corporations
have submitted to City Council the
sworn statements on which their tax
to the city is to be based for the fiscal
year beginning July /. as required
under the city charter amendment pas
sed by the recent Legislature.
The companies that have filled their
affidavits with Council arc the Will
mington City Railway Company, the
Wilmington Gas and Electric Company
and the Peoples Railway Company.
Under the new law the railway com.
panies pay an annual tax Of S270 oh
each mile of their trackage within the
city. and the gas companies pay at the
rate of $50 for each mile OF streets oc-
cupied by their mains. condu'ts. etc
The Wilmington City Railway Conn
pany, according to the sworn return OF
its officers, has twenfy-scven miles OF
tracks within the city, and the Peo-
pies Railway Company has sixteen
miles Of trackage.
The wilmington Ges and Electric
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
WILL TRY CASE
ON FIVE PLEAS

In the United States Court to-day
Judge Edward G. Bradf0rd issued an
order sustaining the demurrcrs filed bS.
the plaintiff TO twenty pleas Of the
twenty-five filed by the defendant In
the suit OF the United States Sand
Filtration Company against the Mayor
and Council OF Wilmington.
This leaves five pleas 70 be hereafter
tried before jury.
Several days ago Judge Bradford
handed down "a short opinion IN tho
cause and the order entered to-dry is
IN accordance with that opinion No
date has been set for the triad.
Teh Sand filtration Company is seek
ing to recover about $4,000 damages
from the city because Of the failure
OF the Water Department to accept
plans FOR a new water system. which
Il contracted for.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
DR.. WOLFE MAY
BECOME A PASTOR
Asks to Continue UnStatiOned
But Later WithdraWS His
Request.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO Ihe Evening journal
WASHINGTON. d. c., April Sat the
session Of the Maryland Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church here last
night the Rev. DR.. George l.. Wolfe, the
marrying parson" Of Wilmington, Del,
at present without an appointment, asked
to be continued without a charge for the
ensuing year.
Subsequently, he withdrew that request
but it is not known whether he will ask
later to be left without a church for the
coming year as he was last year
A clear explanation by Dr. T. II. Lewis
president of Western Maryland College,
at Westminster. OF the act of union rec.
commended by the special committee on
polity at the recent congress in Chicago
of commissioners representing the Metho
dist Protestant churches, the United
Brethren in Christ and the Congregations
churches. giving the terms Of the proposed
merger of those three denominations, wal
made TO the members Of the conference
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
GIVES $4,000 TO CHARITY

In her will probated in Register Walkers
Office today. Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Armstrong
leaves $1,000 to church and city charities
divided as follows: Trustees Of the Pro-
lestant Episcopal Church, Diocese Of
Delaware, for disabled clergymen, $1,000;
church wardens and vestrymen Of Trim
ity Protestant Episcopal Church, $4,000;
Old swedes permanent fund for the MAIN
tenance of the church building, $1,000;
Delaware Hospital, $1,000.
George A. Elliott is executor under the
will Mrs Armstrong who died one day
last week, was the widow of George d.
Armstrong who for years was president
Of First National Bank here.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
BISHOP WILL
SEE THE POPE
The Rt. Rev. JOln J. Mona.
chan and Maryland Priests
Start Abroad Tomorrow

The Right Rev. Iohn J Monaghan,
bishop Of the Wilmington diocese. ac-
conpanied by the Rev. NJ T. Foley,
pastor Of ST. Paurs Catholic Church,
Baltimore, and the Rev j. IT, Cassidy,
Of Westminster, Md, wil sail from
New York tomorrow on three
months trip abroad
The party win land at Gibraltar and
will visit Naples, Monte Sino and
Rome
While in the Holy City a visit will
be made to the Vatican. II win be
Bishop Monaghan's first visit to the
Holy Father since his election.
Leaving Rome the party will visit
the British Isles and viii arrive home
about June ].
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Epworth Welcomes Now Pastor.

AT the Epwor:h NJ. T.. Chhch last
evening the congregation and official
board rendered a reception to their
new pastor, the Rev. 7. NJ Arters. An
address on "Wnmington's Methodists''
was given by the Rev. w. J.. S. Muir
ray, and on behalf Of the congregation
an address of welcome was made by
wallis i. Overdeer. a trustee. For
the Sunday School its superintendent,
John White, Jr., extended a welcome.
Mr. Arters made a feeling response
to these messages of good will, after
which hand shaking time was had
and refreshments were served. The
new pastor was formerly in charge Of
the Madeley congregation. He sue
ceeds the Rev L. y. Cochran, trans
ferred to Hillsboro, Maryland.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
CHARGED WITH
STEALING FLOUR

Ever sipce the FIRST Of the year the
Charles r. Marr Company has been
missing bags of -four. Some days as
high as seven bags would disappear
This morning Sergeant White and
Patrolmen Eakin and Ward arrested
Harry Mccain and Cornelius Gould
both colored, on a charge Of stealing
some OF the -four The men are drivers
for the company. and Il is a legged that
they sold bags Of flour while making
deliveries
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
MASTER APPOINTED
TO FIX DAMAGES

Judge Bradford entered a final de-
cree in the United states Court to-day
in the patent infringement case OF the
Murray Company, a Texas corporation.
VS.. the Continental Gin Company a
Delaware corporation. declaring that
the defendant had infringed the patents
OF the plaintiff company and referring
the matter to Charles w. Howson. OF
Philadelphia, who Will fix damages. The
order also restrains the defendant from
further using the patents
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Elneral nf Younn Woman.

The funeral Of Mrs. Benjamin
Thomas took place this morning from
her late residence, No. 927 Spruce
street. Solemn requiem mass was
celebrated in st. Mary's X. c. Church.
the services being in charge of the
Revs. Edward i. Brady and John
Mealey. The casl1et was surrounded
by many floral smblems, symbolical Of
the high esteem in which the deceased
was held. Mrs. Thomas, who was
Miss Nellie Murtha. had only been
married a, year Interment was made
in the Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Mr.. JONES STAYS
IN POLICE BOARD
Judge SpTuance ReappOints
the Commissioner For
Term Of Six Years

Resident Judge sprusnce has reap
pointed Police Commissioner Charles
r Jones for a term Of six years be-
ginning May l.
Mr. Jones is a Republican and is JUS
finishing his first term 1f six years, he
having been appointed originally by
Judge Spruance. Under the law ths
appointment is required to be made
thirty days before May 1. when the
new term begins
Mr.. Jones is being congratulated by
members of the Police Department
from the highest official down, as his
fair treatment has endeared him to all
the officers
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
TrInIty Lutherans . RuIId.

The building committee OF Trinity
Lutheran Churoh recently decided TO
proceed at once to erect n splendid and
commodious house Of worship. Bids
WIN Zoe asked.
The structure viii be built OF stone
10 cost about $4,000 il win occupy
the site Of the present temporary
church at Concord Turnpike and Madi-
son street.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
CHILD SETS FIRE
TO KENT BARN
speclal 70 rna nveaing Journ.i.

KENTON. April 5--A three year old
child playing with matches is supposed
TO have caused fire which destroyed
the dwelling house and several out
buildings on the farm Of Samuel Fort
ner yesterday morning.
1t is supposed that the child threw a
match into the hay sack. The loss
win reach about $1,000. partially COW
cred by insurance
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
EXAMINING
YOUNG DRUGGISTS

At the Clayton House this morning
the State Board of Pharmacy met.
After the business session a large class
Of applicants for certificates was ex-
amined, and the following down State
applicants appetred:
Charles d. Alice, Dover; Robert John
MoATeans, Philadelphia; John Vane,
Smyrna; James w. Wise. Dover
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
BIG FIRE RAGING
IN SANTIAGO

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press
HAVANA, April 5.-Despatches just re.
ceived from Santiago say that the town
is on fire and it is feared it will be totally
destroyed.
Scant details are given. but II is stated
no water is available for fighting tho
flames.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Untrue, SAYS Senator Penrose.

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
PHILADELPHIA, April SIT is
absolutely an untruth," declared SEN
ator Penrose to a Publishers Press
representative to-day. when asked for
a statement as to the published report
that he disclosed the tale of rich
mans conspiracy to defeat Roosevelt
policies.
Il have never said any such thing
I have always been a supporter of and
believer in Roosevelt's administration
and its policies."
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
HOME IS
IN NEW JERSEY

Chief Of Police Black today received a
telegram from Jersey City, that a brother
Of jeremiah Long. who was arrested here
yesterday would leave that city today
tor wilmington, and take the invalid
back home.
Long is suffering mentally and yester-
day entered the Homeopathic Hospital,
where he thought he had a sweetheart.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
KEEP OFF THE PLATFORMS.

The practice Of railroad men rldlnB
on the platforms of the cars making
up the p, b. & w. Annex" trains may
cause the discontinuance of the trains,
notice to this effect having been posted
at the Todd's Cut shops.
OF late many persons have been in
bured while riding on the train plat
forms. and rather than allow life to be
lost as a result Of this, the trains will
be discontinued.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
GOOD AttrnotIons for carnIvnI.

In connection with the Merohants'
Carnival, to open IN Braudywine
Springs Park on May %, 1t ir announc-
ed that several automo3ile concerns
win have machines on exhibition. An
Arabian camel has been secured, on
which anyone desiring y ride will be
taken around the grounds, and there
Will also 'be a midway with sideshows.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Dies After Brief illness.

After a three e-days' illness from ty-
phoid fever. James Cooper. % years old,
died at the Delaware Hospital this
morning. The young man came here
from Bear Station and had been in the
city only a short time. He was a
member OF Little Bear Tribe, L. o. r.
NJ, which lodge has taken charge Of his
body.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Enund No. .horn Rnhe.

While crossing a lot at Tenth and Lom.
bard streets this morning shortly after 8
o'clock 49, attention Of william Richard
son. colored. OF 1925 Eas sixteenth street,
was attracted by peculiar looking bundle
wrapped in newspaper.
Investigating, Richardson discovered the
nude body of a new born white male in
FAINT.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Kicked sy Vicious Horse.

While playing around a fractions
horse yesterday. the little ive-year-old
daughter of George Truitt. of Rock
land. was kicked and Dadly hurt. The
little fellow was taken to q Philadel-
nhia hosnital
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
W.Ieone for M. stenh.nsor.

The Rev. r. K. Stephenson got a rous-
ing welcome last night upon his return
to Scott NJ. e. Church pastorate. The
Rev. A. S. Mowbray welcomed Mr.. Steph-
enson back on behalf of the congregation.
w. F. Drummond presided at the meeting.
A social hour followed the speech max.
ing,
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Receives RattIesnake Skin.

Detective William T. Jones Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company has received
handsome rattlesnake skin from friend
who killed the reptile in the South He is
exhibiting the gift to his friends.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
cerman-A American RenuhIiosns

The German-American Republican Club
organized at an enthusiastic meeting last
night by electng Daniel Dohl as presi-
dent. the other officers being: vice-presi-
dent, Henry Roller: secretary. Albert
Buehler; treasurer. Herman E. Hanf.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
PRESIDENT ON
THE WAR PATH
Make More Disclosures OF
Operations Of the Harri-
man CabaI
By our own Wire. Publishers Press.

By our Own Wire. PuoIishers7 Press.
WASHINGTON, April 5-President
Roosevelt is preparing to follow up
disclosures Of the political conspiracy
with more startling announcements OF
the alleged machinations CT Hartman,
Hearst. Rockefeller. and his other arch
enemies.
Just as fast as We get additional
facts. the public shall know them" an
pounced one OF the Presidents right
nvs million dollar fund.
Evening journal., 1907-04-05
Fire in prv coods stor..

Fire in the notion store Of Charles Ros.
taur at No. 21S West Second street late
last night. caused 500 damage. The blaze
was extinguished by the Fame and Wash
ing Fire Companies.