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Evening journal., 1908-07-22
WANT RECEIVER
DISCHARGED
Application in Bay State Gas
Company Case Made Before
Judge Gray

George Wharton Pepper, receiver for
the Bay State Gas Company, filed his
report as received in the United States
Circuit Court here today II. II. Ward,
representing the company, then filed
petition before Judge George Gray
asking for the discharge of Mr.. Pepper
as receiver with instructions to turn
over to the company the balance Of the
assets Of the company held by him after
having pad all the claims against the
company.
Receiver Pepper was in court as was
his attorney, +. b. Brackin, Of Phil
adelphia. ]. Frank Alice, vice-president
of the company, was also in court, The
balance in cash held by Receiver Pep
per amounts to about 100000.
Judge Gray gave no decision an
nouncing that he would give the ap-
plication his consideration. In tee
event Of the receiver being discharged.
such action will practically terminate
the case. The receivrship has already
been disposed of in the Massachusetts
courts, with the exception that the re-
ceiver is holding a sum Of money with
which to pay claims now in litigation
The active receivership has been dis
posed of, however.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
TO FIND
MISSING YOUTH
Police Asked TO Join in the
Search for James
Mcmahon

The police have been appealed to by
the family Of 19-year-old James Nc
Mahon. who has been missing for ten
days, to locate the youth. He disap-
peared nearly two weeks ago and the
young mans sisters are greatly wor-
ried over him. The Rev. John ]. Con.
nelly of st. Thomas's Church and the
Rev William Temple. of st. Elizabeth's
Church, are also interested in the young
man and they would like to hear of his
Young Mcmahon, who suffers with a
weak mind, made his home with his
brother in-law, John +. Doto, at No.
203 Cherry street, and he spent much
|of his time visiting his sisters, one or
whom is employed in the household of
Father Connolly.
Since his disappearance nearly two
weeks ago these sisters have been
greatly worked up over the matter No
word has been received from him and
.t is thought that he may be detained
some where because of his afiiiction.
Any information concerning the young
nan viii be gratefully received by those
Interested in him.
The missing youth is five feet, FIVE
nches tall, is stoop shouldered and has
lark hair and heavy eye brows.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
RIVER SLUICE DOWN,
PROPERTY THREATENED

Directors of the ST. Georges Marsh
Company at a meeting in the Clayton
House thin morningheard reports that
the sluice along the river bank at st
Georges is about to give way, causing
considerable damage TO county roads and
private interests in the neighborhood. Al
ready water from the river has washed
over the bank, flooding the marsh and
threatening 10 cut of trolley communi-
cation between New Castle and Delaware
City. Harry A. Brown and c. P. Hol-
comb. representing the New Castle Coun-
ty Levy Court and the trolley company,
respectively, agreed that the repairs
should be made to the sluice at once,
and the work will be proceeded with that
the threatened damage may be minim-
lied.
Governor Lea presided at the meeting.
John II. Taylor was appointed manager
OF the marsh company in place of Miss
Fannie Newlin-
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
RAILROADERS TO
HAVE A REUNION
Many Will Attend the Big
Meeting in Harrisburg
on Saturday

Many railroad men and their wives
from Wilmington and vicinity win at
tend the big reunion and meeting OF tho
Brotherhood Of Railroad rrainmen in
Harrisburg on Saturday and Sunday. At
least 5000 visiting railroad men and thoir
wives from all parts Of the East Will
participate in the reunion. which is an
annual event
a fine program OF concerts and other
pleasing features has been arranged for
the two days. As many visitors as pos
sible are entertained In the homes Of
Harrisburg members Of the Brotherhood
Of Railroad Trainmen. and the others are
given low rates in the hotels during their
stay.
w f. Davis OF this city, will attend.
and will be accompanied by his wife, who
will represent Snow Flake Lodge. No. 65
of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Mr. Davis Is enthusiastic over the re-
union meetings and he is now trying 10
work up interest among the local lodges
for similar meeting in Wilmington dur
ing the winter.
There are hundreds OF railroad men In
Wilmington and vicinity, and Mr.. Davis
believes that one Of the most successful
reunions ever held by the Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen could be arranged for
Wilmington in the near future.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
SIX MEN STUNNED
BY LIGHTNING

PHILADELPHIA, July 22.-During
the storm of the early morning, Wayne
Junction station was struck by light
ming. Part ofthe tile roof near the
entrance on the Wayne avenue side was
torn away. The fuses of the electric
lighting system were burned out and
the station was pitched into darkness.
The crew of shifting engine No. 744
near the station when the lightning
struck at o'clock were shocked and
stunned together with Special officer
Levi Whiteman, of the railroad force.
and Harry Geisenhoffer. the station
master.
The engine crew consisted OF William
Durkins, engineer; John Pan. fireman.
and ]. ]. Lee. brakeman They were
all affected by the electricity in the air
when the bolt struck the station, and
were unable 10 move for several min
utes. All recovered. however, and were
able to proceed with their worn.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
MUSIC WAS TOO
MUCH FOR VENASH
Finale Of a Polish Wedding
Came in City Court This
Morning

Patrick Denash was fined 81 and costs
this morning IN City Court on charge
Of punching Julian LInkowitch the trouble
starting last Saturday and finishing Sun
day when the punch was alleged to have
been handed out by Denash. The prose-
cutting witness said that he was a musi-
clan and played the clarinet According
to what the defendant said through his
attorney the musician was altogether too
musical and made so much noise IN the
neighborhood that the sounds became
unbearable.
The wedding was Saturday IN a house
Just beyond Third street bridge and there
was merry party present including
Julian and the clarinet and merriment
went on unconhncd TO a late hour Things
were so pleasant. Il was said. that invi-
tations were made TO have the musicians
come back the next day. Sunday but It
was testified taat there was some protest
about this and then the trouble Is alleged
to have come to a head between Julian
and Denash Denash. It was testified.
had protested against any more noise be-
ing made in the nelghborhood and Julian
Il was alleged had called Denash name
that was highly uncomplimcntary 70 the
latter. The punch followed.
what were you hit withy asked Judge
Cochran.
Il don't know" replied Julian, Il
didn't see It." The Judge after listening
to the evidsnce fined Denash ON the as
sault and battery charge, 81 and costs
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
STANDARD OIL
WINS DECISION
Judge Lands Fine Of
$2O,OOO,OOO for Rebatine
is 0VerruIed
CASE WILL NOW BE REHEARO
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CHICAGO. July 22.-The Court Of
Appeals to-day IN the case of the
Standard oil Company's fine OF S29.-
0O0,0 900 levied against it for rebating
reversed the decision Of Judge X. M.
Landis. The appeal court was COM
posed of Judge Peter S. Grosscup.
Judge Francis e. Baker and Judge w.
II. Holmes. The case was remanded
for rehearing.
The trial of the Standard oil Com
pany Of Indiana. for accepting rebates
from the Chicago and Alton and other
railroad was the most notable a the
trust prosecutions inauguratad By the
Federal Government. The indictments
were returned I'm August. 1906. based
on rebates alleged TO have been re-
ceived on shipments from its Whiting
Ind. plant Originally there wcps ten
indictments. the first two containing
1O3 and 1874 counts, respectively. on
each OF these II was proven rebates
had been received.
istrict Sims rushed the case to trial
March 4, 1907. il took but on day TO
secure a jury. The hearing Of the evil
dence occupied six weeks. during which
time there were no Saturday adjourn
ments, with one night session. John
ID. Rockefeller and his associates were
among the witnesses compelled to at
tend court.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
CASES IN CITY COURT

Nina Francois. ard z. Robert
Francois. each arrested on a charge of
trespass. had their cases continued 10
Saturday In City Court this morning.
The case Of William Malloy, who was
ARRESTED charged with breach of the
peace. was dismissed. as his wife wish
Fl to withdraw the charge against him.
JOSEPH Saiter had the charge Of non
support against him continued to to-
morrow morning. Malteo Rendino was
fined $40 and costs on the charge of as
sault and battery on another man in
Market street.
The charge against Walter Johnson
,of assault and battery was dismissed
on payment Of costs and that Of Gar
field Lewis. a colored man, was con-
tiDued for one week.
The charges against I.eah Jenny and
Annie Mayer Of alleged violation Of
the city ordinance pertaining to build
,ings. were continued to Friday.
George Norris and Ida Morris, both
colored. who had been arrested. charg-
ed with Illegal LIQUOR selling, had their
case dismissed.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
TOOK LAW INTO
HIS OWN HANDS
Judge Cochran Imposes
Heavy Fine on Man Charged
With Assault

Harry Pane. arraigned on a charge.
Of assault and battery in City Court
this morning said in his own defense
that he thought he was justified in
doing what he did because he alleged
the prosecuting witness had circulated
stories regarding Pane's wife. This
allegation the witness denied. and the
judge told Pane that his defense was
no excuse for taking the law into his
own hands and imposed upon him a
fine Of $50 and costs.
The prosecuting witness was Charles
w. Hudson, who came into court with
one eye in mourning He said that he
had met Pane Monday evening I'm Van
dever avenue and that Pane had ac-
cused him of insulting his wife and de-
manded that an apology be made
Hudson had been boarding at
Pane's house, it was testified, and he
told the court that he said TO Pane he
was willing TO apologize for anything
though he denied that he had
ever made any remarks against Mrs.
Pane Hudson testified that Pane
struck him as they walked along the
street and pursued him across the road
and struck him several times.
Pane pleaded guilty to the charge
when his case was called, but later
said he wished to change his plea TO
one Of not guilty. He had witnesses,
but none of them had seen the fight
that Hudson alleged had taken place.
Judge Cochran reprimanded Pane for
having taken the law into his own
hands to administer punishment and
imposed the fine of $50 and costs.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
.REHOBOTH TO
GREET TROOPS
MiIitiamen Will Be Given a
Cordial Welcome on
Saturday

Everything is practically I'm readi-
ness for the departure Of the Organized
Militia for Rehoboth on Saturday. and
the citizen soldiers are looking forward
to their week at Camp Hall. While
there will be opportunities for recrea-
tion, 1t will be a strenuous week for
the militiamen. and they viii be put
through an kinds Of rigorous duty
After the week in the field a battalion
will be picked to participate in the ma
neuvers with the Regulars at Fort Du-
Pont early in August
With everything ready to welcome
the State soldiers, Rehoboth is putting
on holiday dress and win be decorated
with the national colors and all sorts
of illuminations when the troops arrive
Saturday
Much attention Is to be paid 10 rife
practice at Camp Hail. and a team will
be picked to represent Delaware in the
national rifle match at Camp Perry,
Ohio.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
FIRE NEARLY COST
SEVERAL LIVES
Early Morning Blaze in Lafayette Hotel Caused
Considerable Excitement Guests Rescued
With Ladders

where the fire started and he said the
first he heard was voice saying the
house is on fire and l can't get to your
room. He said he flung open the door only
to be met by a sheet of flame He quickly
closed the door and ran to the window
and began to shout for help. He was a
considerable distance from the sidewalk
and dared not jump He said it seemed
like fifteen minutes to him before his
rescuer, William Avise, came along with
the ladder, down which he clambered.
GAN the time" said Collins, to re
porter for THE EVENING JOURNAL,
'the flames were eating their way through
the cracks in the door and through the
floor and the room was filed with stiff
fling smoke. hung half way out the win
dow to get fresh air and thought that my
time had come. Avise saved my life."
While Collins was in this predicament
Hesh and the other guest on the same
floor, were in equally as bad place, with
the exception that their rooms were far.
ther away from the fire than that Of
Collins which was directly in the centre
of the blaze. They. too. began to shout
for help and were finally rescued by the
members of the Delaware Fire Company.
The cause of the fire is said TO have
been due to the electric storm of last
night and it is thought that wires on
the third floor of the house were struck
and that the fire smoldered for sometime
before the flames broke out in earnest
The loss is estimated at about 5000 which
is covered by insurance.
An alarm was sent in from box No. T.
by a passerby who heard the screams
of the people for some distance away
from the house. The timely arrival Of the
firemen and their good work prevented
the blaze from gaining ANY headway on
the floors below.
There was a rumor that two persons
had been burned to death IN the building
and this caused considerable excitement
The firemen quickly made an Investigation
to verify the report, if there was any
truth in it, but they found the story to be
untrue.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22

Fire in the Lafayette Hotel at Seventh
and shipley streets early this morning
came near costing several lives. The blaze
was discovered about $50 o'clock and it
spread SO quickly that when the occu-
pants Of the third and fourth floors were
awakened they found their only avenue
Of escape, cut off.
Alfred G. Collins. a boarder in the
house, probably had the narrowest escape
and he said to-day that he owed his life
to William B. Avis, a fellow boarded
who with others in the house took a
long ladder from the paint shop of VIII
liam E. Linton at Seventh and Shipley
streets and placed it against the burning
building so that Collins could reach the
sidewalk safely.
The ladder did not reach Collins win
dow by several feet but the flames be-
hind him compelled him TO take a des-
perate chance and he jumped. Fortunate
ly he landed safe on the ladder. He slip
ped down several rungs and badly skim
ned his legs but he finally reached the
bottom.
Miss Kizzie Dolan, another boarder In
the house. was unable to get out Of her
room because Of the flames which filed
the hallway. into which her bedroom
door opened. Eli Savage, a former SER
geant in the United States army, for
sometime a recruiting officer in this city.
but now q fireman on the Pennsylvania
railroad came to her rescue. He heard
the woman's cries for help and dashing
through the burning hallway reached her
ROOM He half carried and half led her
to safety AS a result of her experience
Miss Dolan, who is employed in a local
laundry, had to have the attention of a
physician to-day. DR.. c. M. Almond at
tending her.
Where the blaze originated, on the third
floor beside Collins. were George Hesh,
the manager of the hotel, and another
guest. These men were rescued by mem-
bers Of the Delaware Fire Company who
placed ladders to their windows and
brought them safely to the ground
Mr. Collins was nearest to the room
Evening journal., 1908-07-22

reverses are thought to have turned his
mind.
A score Of commuters. who were
waiting for their train at the time. were
witnesses Of the tragedy.
The would-he assassin fired four
shots In quick succession. though hut
one took effect the others created a
panic among the men and women on
the platform. The man was stand-
ing just across the railroad track from
the little station wher he fired and the
bullets whistled over the heads of the
bystanders. After firing the shots the.
man rushed into little clump of
bushes only to appear a moment later
and after while shrieked and fired the
fatal shot in his own brain
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
MURDER PROBE
IS DROPPED
Theory That Williams Com.
mitted Suicide is Now
Accepted

MARYDEL. Md, July 22.-Bafied at
every turn taken Ia search of clue 10
support the verdict OF the coroner that
aged William Williams. the wealthy
farmer, who was found hanging Ia
N9ars Woods a week ago. had been
murdered. the authorities yesterday
abandoned the investigation into the
case and have accepted the theory OF
Detective Dick that Williams was a
suicide
This action on the part Of the Queen
Anne county authorities has thorough
iy aroused the sons and friends of the
dead man TO such a state OF anger that
they declare they viii continue the in
vestigation at their own expense.
The case took an interesting turn
yesterday and brought TO light SUCH
horrifying facts that severa lof the offi-
cials. who took part at the first inquest
into the death Of the aged farmer are
Likely be CALLED before the Grand
Jury 10 explain. Thomas Williams, son
Of the dead man. aserts he intends to
call the attention Of the Queen Anne
county Grand Jury TO the conduct OF
certain officials who took part in the
inquest into his fathers death.
IL Is said by Williams that he has
knowledge that several Of the Jurors
acted strangely and danced and jiggod
about the body of his father. He VII
also make the charge that the brain Of
his deceased fother. which was taken
for the purpose OF examination, in
stead Of being turned over to his fam
lily for interment with the body. was
thrown into a hole in the rear OF the
blacksmith shop where the inquest was
conducted and covered with shovelful
OF dirt.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
STORIES OF PLOTS
IN GOULD CASE
Two Of the Alleged COnSpir-
atOrS Against the Plaintiff
Out on Bail
CORRESPONDENT IN SUIT
UNKNOWN In NEW YORK
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NEW YORK. July ae-Charges Of
plot and counterplot. all with Frank J.
Gould's fight against his wife's action
for divorce as their pivot. are flying
thick and fast to-day On Broadway fol-
lowing the arrest Of MFs. Ben Teal,
Miss Julia Fleming and Harry s. Nous
lev. accused of conspi,ing to incrimi-
nate the millionaire.
To-day both Mrs Teal and Mouslev
are Free but Miss Filming, not being
able TO obtain pail, Is sdll in custody.
At home with her husband, who is a
well-known stage manaror. Mrs. Teal
discussed the affidavit of Mabel ID. Nc
Causland in which the girl says she
was to receive $1,000 ta swear that she
had seen Gould in negligc in the apart
ments of Bessie Devoa q dancer Mrs
Teal contends that the McCausland girl
was p tool for some one.
why should 1 take nart In a scheme
TO induce a girl TO commit perjury in
a divorce case?' said Mrs Teal. Ger
tainlv not out Of friendship for Mr. or
Mrs, Gould. for / don't know either Of
them. I am a friend of Miss Devoe
] don't know that she ever knew Mr..
Gould"
One peculiar feature OF the case was
the denial to-day bv Mrs. Frank J..
Gould at her summer home ia Belle
Haven. Conn. that the pevoe girl had
been named in her suit for divorce.
CORRESPONDENT Unknown in New
YORK.
"rhe correspondent IN the case Is un-
known in New York." said she. II
never heard Of the woman mentioned
in the recent disclosure"
What part the Davoe woman really
plays Is not vet clear. That she had
an intimation that something was
about TO happen Is probable from tho
fact that she lef. her apartments sone
days ago. With her vanishing. the
fact that Mrs. Goulds attorneys and
tho@- FOR Mr.. Gould VIII not talk Of
the McCausland girls story has ina.
pressed Broadway that much IS yet n
be learned in the case In every cafs
/ in the theatre district to-day the mat.
Ser IS the sole topic OF conversation rnf
it Is Thought Fridavs hearing win dc.
velop some sensations which viii Civ,
gossips on the Rialto n busy time fol
many days to come.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22

BOAT RUNS
DOWN SCHOONER

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NEWPORT, July 22.-The yacht May
flower, bearing President Roosevelt from
Oyster Bay to Newport ran down and
sunk the schooner Menawa early to-day
In Long Island Sound. between New
Haven and New London. The captain and
five men aboard the Menawa were taken
aboard without great difficulty before
the schooner went down. The accident
happened during a dense fog about LIS
a. m. Although the smaller boat was cut
down to the waters edge the only in.
ury to the Mayfower was the loss OF her
bowsprit. The President and tile other
guests aboard were not awakened and
knew nothing of the accident until day
light.
The Menawa was owned by c. Z. Penn.
bleton, OF Ishleton. Me.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
RAIN, THUNDER
And LIGHTNING
Fiery Bolts Struck Several
Places But No Serious
Damage Done

The intense storm which broke over
this city shortly after 10 o'clock this
morning and the sharp peals OF
thunder awakened the entire city. The
heavens were lighted with binding
flashes Of lightning and rolls of terrific
thunder followed in quick succession.
To add to the war OF the elements
the fire bells rang and the sound Of
the engines passing alcng the streets
frightened many.
The fire alarm system was struck by
lightning and It was necessary to cut
out the service. the patrolmen report
ing to the central station by tels-
phone.
A large lead-covered telephone cable
at Sixth and King streets was struck
and destroyed. the switchbox with
which the cable was connected being
burned out and almost completely turn
ed upside down.
shortly after this a bolt Of lightning
struck a switchbox over the doorway
OF the electrical supply house of the
r.. 70. Moore Company, at No 507 Tat
nall street. setting FIRE to the building.
An alarm was struck from box No. 81
bv the watchman at the store Of M.
Megary and Son. at Sixth and TatnalI
streets. and the fireren quickly ex-
tinguished the flames. The rain was
falling in torrents and the time made
by the firemen In the storm was favor
ably commented upon.
The fremen mad Just arrived at the
blaze when large cable became crosa-
ed with a wire and with loud sputter-
ing and with sparks flying in every
direction. the wires parted and fell to
the pavement. Walter Dempsey. an
electrician. disconnected the wires in
some way. and the deadly current was
shut off
While preparing to leave Sixth and
Tatnall streets the horse of Fire Chief
Porter stepped upon a live wire and IL
required several men to hold the sni-
NAL. so frantic was II 10 escape. Finally
the horse was taken from the carrfags
and led to the chiefs stable in French
street. and the carriage was allowed to
remain where II was.
Birds in the vicinity Of the fire wcro
killed by the shock OF the electric bcltu
and their nests and ronsts I'm the trees
were strewn about on The sidewalks.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
THEY BROUGHT A
PREACHER ALONG
POttSviIIe Couple Welded in
Clayton House ParIOrs By
Their Own Minister

william Summers and Miss Blanche
Hahn. both OF Pottsville. Pa, came 70
Wilmington to get married to-day, and
In order to make sure OF IL, brought a
with them. They obtained
license at the Office of Mag
istrate Robertson and were later mar
rled in tho parlors Of tho Clayton
House.
The members OF the party did not
register at the hotel and they refused
to give any information concerning the
WHY'S and wherefors for their coming
to Wilmington to wed. The minister
who tied the nuptial knot also evincsd
a desire to keep the marriage secret
by refusing to give his name.
The couple are young and OF refined
They ate their weddMg
dinner at the Clayton House and then
departed the city.
Evening journal., 1908-07-22
CATCH
MAN in STORE
Held in $4,000 Bail in City
Court This
Morning

Arthur Armstrong, charged with
breaking and entering, waived exami-
nation in City Court this morning and
was held in 5000 bail for appearance in
the upper court. Armstrong was ar
rested shortly before o'clock this
morning by Patrolmen Davidson and
Crozier in the meat market of James
O'l4are. No. POI Madison street The
man had gained entrance TO the place
by. forcing the front door.
Armstrong was caught red handed
the police charge and was in the act
of packing up some goods TO carry
away.