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Evening journal., 1907-11-11
LAUDS GREATNESS
OF MARTIN LUTHER

The anniversary Of the birth or Luther
was observed with special services Ia
Lutheran churches yesterday. Tho prin-
cipal service took place in So. Stephens
Lutheran Church. Eighth and Tatnan
streets last evening. Special music was
given, and the Rev Frederick Doerr
preached on '~he Greatness Of Martin
Luther"
Luther was great, for he WIS not fanau-
cal. asserted MIR. Doerr. other refomera.
fanatical and wild with religious forvor.
despoiled the beautiful cathedrhls OF their
rich statuary and paintings. and thus
robbed the church Of priceless treasures.
Luther however foresaw that these things
would be Of use to the church and would
not allow them TO be removed from Ger
many.
Luther was great as a musician as well
as a reformer," said Mr. Docrr "TTe wrote
several hymns, both words and music He
was great also. as a writer, a talent which
he developed I'm writing a cathechism and
translating the Bible. In personal con-
vlction he was open and fearless and hav-
ing once weighed n question. refused TO
be altered IN his opinions. Rome vainly
tried 70 dssuade him, for he was con-
vinced in his belief Of tho great reforma-
tion. Yet, great as he was In many things
still ne was humble"
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
MEAL NOT READY
lie KILLED WIFE
GOaded by Jealousy Newark
Negro Finding Ills Wife
Kills Her
ALSO SHOT SISTER, R-IN-LAW

Arriving home and finding that his
dinner was not ready. and his wife and
her sister away, Frederick Underhill,
colored, of Newark. went on the search
of the women, and finding them both
at the home of a man named Taylor,
on Cleveland avenue Newark, he sent
two bullets crashing through his wife's
brain, killing her instantly, and then
shot the remaining four bullets at his
sister-in-law.
The woman shot through the head
and known as Underhilrs wife, was
Hester Nelson, and her sister as Rachel
Nelson. The latter was taken to will
mington and admitted to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, and the physicians
there say she win recover, despite the
fact that all of the shots aimed at her
took effect None of the bullets. how
ever, struck vital parts, most OF them
entering the shoulder and arm. one
struck the woman on the chin.
Gave Himself Up
The shooting occurred shortly after
IL o'clock yesterday afternoon and I'm
derhill Immediately gave himself up.
He walked TO the Office Of Magistrate
LoVett and related what he had done.
The justice Of peace held him without
bail and then notified the authorities
in this city. Detective ellis brought
the man to Wilmington yesterday af-
ternoon' and to-day he was taken to
the worShouse to await trial.
Said TO Be Jealous
Jealousy is said to have ranked in
Underhilfs breast for soma time and
when he went home for dinner. only to
find his wife out and nothing prepared
for him to eat, he started out in search
of the women.
Four children, two Of them babies.
are left motherless by Underhilrs act.
Coroner Galloway and Coroner's
Physician Bastian viii go to Newark
this afternoon to hold an autopsy on
thedead woman and make an investi-
cation of the shooting
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
COUNTY COURT
IS AGAIN BUSY
Offenders Sentenced to the
WOrkhOuSe and the Whip
ping Post
SEVERAL LARCENY CASES

The New Castle County Courts re-
sumed their November term work this
morning.
The first man to receive sentence
was Walter James. colored. indicted ON
a charge Of breaking and entering the
store Of Benjamin Sacks. at odessa.
James pleaded guilty and was sentence
ed 70 20 lashes and two years impris-
onment
Edward Sloan. william S. simpkins
and Benjamin S. Childs, PHILADELPHIA
boys indicted Jointly on charge OF
larceny of shoes from the r., b. q w.
Railroad Company, were paroled for
two years, the State having failed to
make out a positive case against the
lads John r. Lynn, appeared for the
boys He informed the court that
while the lads were at Gordon Heights
they found a quantity of shoes under
the station platform there. and while
they were making Off with the property
railroad detectives corallod them. Ohi-
GERS for the railroad company inform
ed the court that the shoes had been
stolen from a ear three days before the
boys were arrested. IL being clear that
the boys knew nothing of the original
theft Of the shoes, the court gave them
their liberty after warning them to-
stay of the railroad property IN the
future.
Frank Pierce, indicted on a charge OF
stealing brass patterns from the Pusey
a Jones Company, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to six months impris-
.onment Another man is serving inn
prisonment for a like ofense.
For carrying concealed "a razor and
IA revolver, Thomas Davis, colored. was
sentenced to thirty days imprisonment.
The court directed a verdict Of not
guilty entered in the case Of William
Brinclley. colored, indicted on q charge
of carrying concealed a deadly weapon.
The State was unable to produce the
prosecuting witness against Brinckley,
hence the dropping of the case,
A jury acquitted Thomas hlll. color
ed, OF the charge of chicken stealing
A. G. 3. Anderson was the prosecuting
witness.
Alfred Christg,- -nolnre1. was scntenc-
ed TO two years imprisonment for the
larceny of clothing valued at $500 from
Wright and Davidson. Christy acknoWl-
edged his guilt He stole tho clothing
Whlle employed H. tnc store as de-
livery man. David j. Rehhardt, who
appeared for the prisoner proved his
previous good reputation and hed the
iashes RENTED.
The grand jury returned these IN
dictmonts: Frank Saikinski, selling
liquor 20 minors. Charles r. Hackon-
dorm, larceny of cows. and John wal
lace, using child under age for inn
moral purposes.
The grand jury ignored the bill charg
ing Ethel T.. Webb, with assault with
intent TO commit murder.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
FILTER PLANT
IS STILL OUT

Since last Friday the Water Department
has been making repairs 10 the concrete
conduit which connects the preliminary
filters at Sixteenth and Walnut streets.
and as result, the water which is now
being supplied in the city is being pumped
directly from the Brandywine to the Cool
Spring reservoir. 1t will take several days
TO make the repairs and IN the meantime
DR.. Robin, city bacteriologist says boil
all water used for domestic use.
In fact, DR. Robin advises that all
water for domestic use should be boiled
until the proposed filter system is entirely
completed. He says IL is not just to
lead the people to expect more from the
preliminary filter than il could accom-
plish.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
MRS. BRADLEY
WAN In COURT
Her Trial For Alleged Murder
Of Ex-senator Brown Goes
Over Till Wednesday
/, 7,1In IoIRNAEs Special Wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Speclal WIRE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.--Mrs. Anna
NJ. Bradley. pale and worn. yet display
ing unusual fortitude, appeared IN
Judge StalTord's court 90 answer for
the killing Of former senator Brown,
of Utah, only to hear that she would
be given a two days respite before her
ordeal begins.
Immediately before the calling Of
veniremen and Witnesses, District At
torney, Baker. announcing the death Of
Justice McComas, of the Court Of Ap4
peals. asked for recognition. In this
he was supplemented by Attorney
Hoover, Of Mrs. Bradley's counsel
Judge Stafford then announced ad-
journment until Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Bradley was visibly relieved at
the postponement. When the frail lit
tile woman slipped into the court room,
almost unnoticed, she was evidently
struggling 10 retain her cOmposure un-
der tremendous nervous strain. She
was dressed in black with a touch Of
white at the throat Her wan face and
hollow cheeks showed in contrast with
the solnbre clothing. AS she sat down
between her attorneys she was just
able to utter a good morning and fer
"a time it was feared that shewoul9 coll
lapse.
A curious crowd gathered about the
building TO catch a possible glimpse of
her The court room was only partly
filled, as only those who had a direct
interest in the case were admitted.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
Leaves Vacancy in Bay State Gas.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Nov 1.-THE sudden death
of James G. Shaw, Sr., of New Castle
leaves a vacancy and a critical situa-
tion in the directorate of the Bay State
Gas Company of Delaware 1t might
have been unimportant that a vacancy
occurred at this time but for the prob
able simultaneous or coincidental dis
charge of George Wharton Pepper as
auxiliary receiver by the courts OF
Massachusetts. leaving these directors
with s1,4f4.42S.06 to invest beside what
they can get from an SS90,00O judgment
they hold. This is now drawing two
per centum interest on deposit in var
ious Philadelphia trust companies Ex
Senator J. +. Alice is president of the
hoard
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
DEAD IN
EARTHQUAKE

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
ST. PETERSBURG. Nov. 11-rwenty
thousand may fail short Of the total
number of killed In the recent earth
quake in Russian TWSestan. Official
reports from the relief parties sent out
following the news of the Karatagh'o
destruction prove the first reports to
have fallen far short of the truth
Officials IN charge of the relief work
say they have as yet unaccounted but
for about $4,000. but that the territory
is so vast. communication SO slow and
the wreS of the villages so complete
that Il win be weeks beflre It will be
possible 10 ten how many perished.
karatagh, where about 1900 died. was
one Of many towns wiped out.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
AFTER 200 MEMBERS
FOR LAW AND ORDER

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Nov. ../11.-The new Dover
Law and order Society will meet to-
might in the Dover Local option Club
headquarters and hear the report OF
the special committee on organization
OF which James H. Hughes is chairman.
1t is proposed TO have all 200 mem-
bers OF the society act together to break
up any form OF liquor selling that may
arise. together with the efforts of de-
tectives in that direction Il is also
suggested that every member appear
in the courts against the offenders
whenever accused. The saloons, except
those closed by the sheriff or consta-
bles, are still running full blast and will
continue open until the governors pro-
clamation is published in Kent county
newspaper on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
TO SELL DELAWARE
BUILDING AT EXPOSITION

The Delaware Commission to the
jamestown Exposition is preparing for
the close of its work. and in a short
time the various exhibits in the Della
ware building will be returned to their
owners. The majority Of these win
so to the Delaware Historical Society.
which permitted its exhibits to be
used. As soon as the fair is closed
the Delaware building viii be offered
for sale. A sman sum has been Of
fered for the structure. which cost
$1,000. The building is constructed Of
the best materials and will make an
ideal club house. 1t has been sug-
gested that the building should be re-
moved to Dover, but it is regarded as
impracticable by the commission.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
AWARDED CONTRACT
FOR UNIFORMS

The Board Of Health to-day awarded
the contract for the winter uniforms for
the executive officers OF the department
TO j. Edward Reynolds and Son. The uni
forms win consist Of overcoats and trous-
ers. the under coats now worn by the
men, being. retained. The new caps will be
either like those at present worn or
similar to the fatigue caps which are worn
by the New York police.
The board also decided to get bids for
stamped tin signs calling attention to the
fines provided for splitting on the side
walks and public places. These signs will
be put up in an public places.
Since the board meeting two weeks ago
thirty-four properties have connected with
the sewer and twenty-one new complaints
were received and the property owners
viii be ordered to connect with the sewer.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
FRIGHT WRECK STOPS
TRAEEIC ON pENl

Trsahc on the Philadelphia Balti-
more and Washington Railroad was
delayed for about an hour yesterday
afternoon by a freight wreck six miles
south Of Elkton The breaking Of a
journal on a southbound train caused
six freight cars TO jump the track The
tracks were torn uD for some distance
Wreck trains from Wilmington and
Perryville were called 20 the scene.
and in about an hour the northbound
track was cleared. Both northbornd
and southbound trains then used me
cleared track until the wreck was
cleared up.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
BACK FROM MEXICO
Mr.. Elliott Sees Mining Lands as Well
as Palace Of Alverado.

Alfred S. Elicit. Of this city. was
one Of a party Of twelve men who
have just returned home from an in
spection of the mining properties Of
the Kinds Consolidated Mining Com
pany in the Paral district of Mexico.
which were found to be producing
much gold. silver, lead and copper
While in Mexico tho party visited the
palace OF Pedro Alverado. who a few
years ago offered to pay the national
debt of Mexico out of the vast sums
of money he has made in mining. IL
is common saying in Mexico that
Alverado has piano in every room
in his house. but Mr.. Elliott said they
saw only one instrument. AlveradO is
most eccentric and lives in gorgeous
eDlpndOr
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
WANT JUDGE GRAY
FOR PRESIDENCY

The first move to secure a solid dele
gation from the anthracite coal region
to the Democratic National Conven-
ton in the interest Of Tie nomination
Of Judge George Gray. Of Delaware,
for the Presidency. was made at Potts
villc, Pa, yesterday, when Prof. M. A.
Carey, Of Butler township. annaunced
his candidacy For delegate to the con-
vention from that county. with the
statement that he will vote for Gray
If elected.
Carey's stand is said to have the ap-
proval of nine-tenths Of the Demo-
Gratis of Schuylllill county.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
INSPECTOR MILLER
CONDEMNS MEAT

That Isaac Miller Inspector Of Meats.
is active in his duties and is on the alert
for the detection OF impure and unwhole-
some meats that may be exposed for sale
is eyinoed by his report for the month OF
October
During the past month Mr.. Miller has
condemned eco pounds OF M az; 33) rour DIS
Of hogshead; 90 livers; calves ana s
cows. In the same month he Inspected
1928 cattle; 2ol5 lambs and sheep: C93
calves and ss0i hogs.
He is cooperating with the Board Of
Health in this important work.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
DEATH OF FRED C. ROEMER
Well known Saloon Keeper Passes
Away After Long illness.

Frederick C. Roemer. one of the best
known German American citizens of
Wilmington. died yesterday morning at
his home, Seventh and Madison streets,
after an illness which confined him 10
his bed for three months. Death was
due TO a complication Of diseases.
Mr.. Roemer, who was 81 years old
came from Germany when a lad Of IL
years and located with his parents IN
this city, which has been his home ever
since. He was engaged in the saloon
business up to the time Of his death.
Before occupying his place of business,
where he has been for the past eleven
years. he conducted business at Ninth
and dupont streets, where he remained
for four years.
Mr.. Roemer was one Of the most
popular saloon keepers in the city, and
his place enjoyed a large patronage.
He was married and leaves, besides
his widow, five children. four boys and
Ione girl He was a cousin of John C.
Hartmann and Charles F. Fehrenbach,
the heads of the Hartmann and Fehr-
lenbach Brewing Company.
Mr.. Roemer was a member Of the
Elks, St. Johns Commandery. Knights
of Malta; the Golden Eagles, Hepta-
lsophs, or Seven Wise Men, Young
Mems Democratic Club. Idle Hohr
Club, German American Society. Della
ware Saengerbund, Wilmington Turn
lgemeinde. Delaware Horse Show Assoc
citation and the Busipess Mems Protec-
tive Association. He was also promi-
nent member Of the Water Witch Fire
Company.
The funeral will take place on We'd
lnesday morning with services at Sacred
Heart Roman Catholic Church at 9
O'Clock. Interment will be made in
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
STEPPED FROM A
MOVING TRAIN

Miss Rose Suffers. II years old. fell
from a southbound Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington Railroad
train at Elkton. at 5.51 o'clock last
evening. and was seriously injured.
When the conductor called out Elk
ton Station the young woman got up
from her seat and walked to the plat
form and stepped off while the train
was stin going. She fell into a side
ditch and picked up a few minutes
later in a semiconscious condition.
After being taken % her parents
home, West Elkton, she stated that
she thought the train was at the sta
ion when she sepped off.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
CAN ANYBODY
BEAT THESE BEETS?

Wesley J. Husbands. Of near Rockland'
one Of Brandywine hundreds progressive
farmers. came to Wilmington to-day with
some beets that will be hard to beat. They
are Of the mangle beet variety used ior
food for COWS. and one weighs nine
mounds and the other nine and one-auarter
pounds. The latter is eighteen inches
long.
Mr. Husbands says he picked the two
beets at random from thirteen wagon
loads of them he has and he thinks they
are the largest beets in the State. They
we're raised on good dry land.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
SATAN WAS THE PRETTIEST
MAN BEFORE Ills DOWNFALL
The Rev. ". L. Adkins Also
Says There is No He'll of
Fire and Molten Lead

The devil was the prettiest man in the
world before his downfall asserted tho
Rev. Walter L. Adkins, Of Philadelphia,
to the Seventh Day Adventist congrega-
ttioa in the old Baptist Church on King
-sireet. between Tenth and Eleventh. last
night lie did not say what the devil looks
like now, in so many words but his re-
marks implied that the Evil one was still
beautiful, and was far from the creature
Of carmiBe hue pointed ears and fcrkad
tain that has frightened god folks for
centuries
why God Doesn't xiii the Devil" was
the subject of the sermon and the answer
was because He wanted to give the devil
chance to repent first
Satan was the chief angel Of all
! Heaven" said the Rev Mr.. Adkins. He
transgressed the laws Of God, and re-
bened against Jesus Christ. Satan was
perfect in all things before his iniquity
) He was the prettiest man in the world,
and It was because of his beauty that he
fen Satan must have looked into the
glass and then thought that he ought to
have been consulted as to the government
b. cf Heaven as well as Christ I'm just as
good looking as He is and He is no bet
ter than they he said. He fell on just
that point And let me say that if many
of us think that we are good looking, let's
Z be careful Thus the devil exalted him-
self. gathered his evil angels and warred
with st. Michael. who was none other
than Christ himself
b Ibid God make the devil? No. He made
a perfect angel and the Devil made HIM
self. What was he called before he was
called the devil? Luoifer, bright. shin
.t ing light His s.n was the breaking Of tce
first commandment. Thou shalt have no
other God but Me. and he was cast forth
from Heaven. and came into hell.
''But let me say that there is no such
hen as many people have before their
minds eye. There is no place where the
devil replenishes burnt-out fires for the
torture of souls and quenches their thirst
with boiling lead.
"Heli is used only once in Scripture and
is applied in its Greek sense as designat-
ing the aerial regions Satan was thus
cast into the regions in the air about us
ana there he warred with St. Michael and
there he wars 20 this day And when we
sin and rebel against the laws OF God
3 we are arrayed with him. The day will
come when God will destroy the devil If
y he shall never repent his rebellion
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
DR.. JOHN SHAW DEAD
Well known Veterinarian Passes Away
at His Home on Penny Hill.

After an illness Of a few days Dr. John
shaw. veterinarian. died yesterday at
noon yesterday at his home on Penny
Hill.
DR.. Shaw. who was so years Of age, was
horn in Brandywine hundred and spent
the greater part Of his life there. He was
a graduate of Columbia University IN
Washington, d. C., and for number Of
years was in the employ Of the govern
ment in Washington. He was unmarried.
His funeral will take place on Wednes-
day afternoon. Services win be held at his
late home at . o'clock in the afternoon
and Archdeacon George c. Hall will be
the officiating minister. mterment will
be made in the Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
FARMERS RIVALS
FOR BIG BEETS

James McGilligan and Wesley Hus-
bands, farmers in Brandywine hundred,
lay claim TO raising the largest beets
and today Mr.. Husbands brought to
Wilmington two of these vegetables. the
largest he could find on his place one
of them weighs pounds and the other,
a half pound more. They are on ex-
hibition at the Office Of Magistrate
Robertson. The latter Is expecting
McGilligan in tomorrow with the pick
of his farm in the beet line. McGiligan
says he has them growing as big as
buckets.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
JEROME B. BELL TO
JOIN PARK BOARD

Jerome p. Bell. publisher Of the Sum
day star viii take his seat as mem-
her OF the Board of Park Commission
ers at the monthly meeting on Wednes-
day afternoon He was appinted to
serve the unexpected term Of John NJ.
Rogers, who resigned.
Among the important matters which
will come up for discussion at this
meeting is the question of erecting ap-
proaches on the north and south side
Of the new Van Buren, street bridge.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
SUPPOSED WILMINGTON
MAN DROWNED

Word was received here yesterday that
Harrison Shaw Of this city, had been
drowned at Mllevilie. N. j.. in the
Maurice river. Shaw is said to have fallen
from the sloop Edison, and drifting under
the stern Of the vessel. sank
Who Shaw is, could not be learned. The
police received no word Of the drowning
and nobody seems to know the man. His
name does not appear in the city direct
ory.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
LOST DOG MAY BE
ON TRAMP TO GEORGIA

]. t. Morgan, Of Savannah, Ca. who
is the guest of L. Scott Townsend. is
looking for a valuable white bull dog
he brought from the South, and which
disaJ peared a short time after his ar
rivH Va this city.
IL Is thought the canine may have
started to tramp back TO his home in
dear old Georgia
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
ssries of Germans.

Cards have been sent out for
series of germans 10 be given during
the Winter at the New Century Club
on November 13, December 81, snd
April 20. from until 70 The young
women who have the arrangements in
charge are: Miss Elizabeth Winches-
ter. Miss Margaret Barnard, Miss A. c.
Winchester and Miss Bancroft.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
CONFERENCE OF DEMOCRATS
To be Held in Rooms Of Democratic
League on "Wednesday Niaht.

An important conference OF Demo-
Gratis Of the city has been called for
Wednesday evening in the rooms of the
Democratic League, Fourth and King
streets. II is the plan TO appoint COM
mittees to work for success at the COM
ing election and the invitation. which
has gone out requests those persons
who receive them 70 bring to the meet
Ing all Democrats who desire victory
for their party in the future.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
stork VisIts PoIleeman,s Homo.

The stork paid a visit to the home
.of Police Sergeant Daniel Kelleher
early this morning, and left bouncing
.twelve-pound baby boy The sergeant
was kept busy shaving the hands Of
his fellow officers all day today.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
WiIminqton Golfers At Atlanta.

There We're four Wflmingtonians in
the golf tournament which closed on
the Northfield links, Atlantic City. on
Saturday. The players representing
the Wilmington Country Club were J
+. Smith. w. II. Smith. S. r. Smith
and F.. NJ. Hopes.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
Another charIes A. Auaust.

Charles A. August. Of No Ill West
Ninth street, announces that he is not
the Charles A. August who is connect
ed with the attempting bribery charge
resulting from the election of Novem-
her g.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
Permit Granted for Repairs.

The fourth permit issued by Building
Inspector Johnson this month. was
granted today to David Dangel and
Son to build a bay window for Harry
Carter at No. 61S North Harrison street
The cost of the work is SIS.
Evening journal., 1907-11-11
Eanles to Give RaIl.

In Turn Hail tomorrow evening the
seventh annual ball Of the Whining,
ton Aerie. Fraternal order of Eagles.
will be held. A vaudeville perform
ance will precede dancing Women will
be admitted free.