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Evening journal., 1910-03-28
FIND DRUG NEAR
STUPIFIED WOMAN
Hospital Authorities Refuse
Information Concerning
Young Woman Patient

Mystery surrounds the case Of An
ME Narlton. a young Swedish woman,
who was found acting strangely late
last night at Fourteenth and Claymont
streets. on the ground near her was
found a broken bottle which had con-
tainod laudanum. The woman APP
peared to be in a stupor. but later
created considerable excitement by
screaming and carrying on at a lively
rate.
She was assisted to Twelfth street,
where the Phoenix ambulance met
her and carried her to the Delaware
Hospital Information concerning the
young woman was refused at that in
stitution to-day. she was not private
patient. It was said, but had requested
the hospital authorities not TO give out
any information concerning her
It is understood that the young wo-
man is out of danger and will recover
Her home is in Brandywine street, be-
tween Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WAS HUNTER A
JATLBREAKER?
South CarOIinan Thinks Slayer
of WOrkhOuSe Guard Was
Murderer Earlier
BROTHER CLAIMS
DEAD MANS BODY

Chief OF Police George Black received
word to-day from G. W. Stalnaker. de-
tective of Calhoon Falls, Abbeville county
S c., asking for information and fun
description Of stephen Hunter. colored
the negro convict who shot two guards at
the workhouse on last Wednesday. one OF
whom has since died. and the other. Wal
ter c. Hastings, is in serious condition
at the Delaware Hospital.
Mr.. stalnalSer says he is convinced that
Hunter is the same negro who under the
name OF Charley" Hunter was serving a
term for murder in Abbeville county and
escaped seven or eight months ago. The
detective said he had learned recently that
the man was in Delaware. Stalnaker gives
no further information concerning Hunter
or the crime Of which he was convicted,
but requests the chief TO send him a
full description Of him.
Hunter had a bad visage. Dr. T.. Harvey
Day who formerly lived at Taneyvlue
identified the negro as one who had FORM
erly been employed by him at Talleyville.
Members OF the physicians family were
afraid OF the man and the doctor dis.
missed him.
Coroner Gaynor does not think Hunter
is the man Stalnaker thinks he is. for
from what he has learned. the dead man
had been in this state several years
Alexander Hunter, colored. brother Of
the man who came here from the Down.
/ ingtown. Pa, Industrial School. where he
is employed. to-day claimed the body and
made arrangements to have It shipped &c
the mans late home in spotsylvania coun.
! ty, Va. for interment.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
EIGHT KILLED WHEN
CRUISERS GUN EXPLODES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON. March 2S-Eight men
were killed on the u. s. cruiser Charles
ton yesterday I'm Olongapo. =. J.. by the
blowing out OF the breech plug OF the
three-inch guns. according TO a report
received from commander in-chief OF
the Asiatic fleet
The list of killed follow:
Walter Anstedt. seaman Trenton.
Ills; Make Barnerd, ordinary seaman.
Cave-in- Rock, MS Ralph Barkman.
ordinary seaman. Mckinley. Ind;
Harry Reeves Graden. ordinary sea-
man. Chester, Pa; Henry Almond
Heater. seaman. Smithland. Ky; Philip
John Mckee master at arms. third
class. Nanticoke, Pa; Leo Remmele.
ordinary seaman. Omaha. Neb.; Ed
ward Albert Molin, private marine.
Rockford Ills.
Rear Admiral Hubbard Commander
in-chief of the station, expressed the
opinion in his despatch that the ac-
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Itnliana oraanIze cIub.

At the meeting OF the newly organized
and Incorporated Christopher Columbus
Italian Beneficial Society yesterday these
officers were elected: Pasquale Del Cam
90. president: Charles Verderame. vice
president; Giuseppe Desitro financial sec
rotary; Nicola DiPacce corresponding
secretary Luigi Donofrio, treasurer; trus-
tees. Giovanni Flirontine. Clirino Sabtino.
CamiIo Donofrio: board Of directors.
Charles Giammatteo Frank Donofro,
Donate Nordossi, Nicola Chicino, Luigi
Castilucl, flag carriers. Pietro Grando,
Pantaleone Penzetti door tender Joe Ma
rauo. The society will hold its first public
celebration on Columbus Day, october Is.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
ANOTHER HORSE Q
CASE IN COURT

r. Bayard Heisel in the County Court
this morning appeared with another horse
case on his hands. Susan c. Stafford. col
ored. under writ OF replevin sued for
the value of a horse purchased by her at
n sale Of John Evans effects near Port
Penn. Susan claimed sos as being due by
Evans to her and that before the sale he
b sgreed to recognize her as purchaser Of
the property to the amount Of her bill.
She bought the horse but could not get
possession Of the animal for some days.
Then she took the horse home and the
constable took the animal over to the
stable Of Elwood Williams. Then the wo-
man had tho horse replevined. The plain
tiff says she tried several times to get
a settlement but Evans did not pay her.
She said Evans told her 10 buy up 20 the
amount OF her bill.
The defendant was represented by Mar
tin b. Burris. Samuel Jones and Edward
wilson. corroborated the plaintin The
ease will go to the iurys this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
BROTHERS QUARREL; ONE
OF THEM DIES AFTER 1T

fort to end their wrangle. A fight
between the brothers, but whether any
serious blows were struck is not
known.
Whether the death OF Harry Wilhelme
resulted from the quarrel is what the
coroner went to New Castle TO find out
Dr. tsewart found that the dead mans
nose had been badly bruised, but saw no
other marks on him. In fact. when he
found that Wilhelme was dead he did not
make close examination OF him. but
sent for the coroner.
Harry Wilhelme spent the night with
his mother and Or. tsewart was not sum
moned until this morning, when the young
man was in a dying condition.
II was said to-day that young Wlhelme
suffered with lung trouble and that he
might have died from internal hemor-
rhages The Wnhelme family is well
known in New Castle.
Coroner Gaynor viii have an inquest
in the case this afternoon to determine
the exact cause of death. 1t will be
held in the Office of Magistrate Nick
erson.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
MRS. MARTIN
DIES ON VISIT

Word has been received from Pittsburg.
Of the death Of Mrs. Benjamin Martin.
wife OF a former well-known resident u
this city. Mrs Martin, who with her hus-
band lived in Cleveland was on a visit
70 her son. George Martin, al Pittsburg,
and while IN the latter city, contracted
pneumonia She died yesterday.
The funeral will take place on wednes-
day. services being conducted at o'clock
In the afternoon at the chapel at River
view cemetery in this city where inter-
mont will be made
Before going TO Cleveland MIR. and Mrs
Martin lived at No. 1902 North Harrison
street. He was a machinist in the employ
OF the Belts Machine Company Both were
members Of Ollvet Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Martin Is survived by her hus-
band and four sons and one daughter The
former arc George. Pittsburg; Charles,
Cleveland: Benjamin, Washington, and
William, of Durham, \. G.. The daughter
is Mrs. Philemon d. Croney, Of Cleve' and
Evening journal., 1910-03-28

cident was due 20 premature dis
charge. This might have happened. ac-
cordng to ordinance experts. through
the iamming of the firing pin. which
explodes the cartridge. The SUPPOSE
ton is that the pin for some reason
or other was not drawn back when tho
breech plug was withdrawn. Firing
hastily. as would be the case in target
practice. the hreech plug. after the
fresh cartridge had been inserted, prob
ably was thrown into place with con-
siderable force. the firing pin disoharg-
ing the shell before the screw blocks
were in place. AS a natural conse-
quence thee xplosion shot the plug
backward out of the breech OF the
gun.
After bringing the dead to Cavite,
the Charleston returned TO the target
range TO continue hor gun practice.
which had been interrupted by the ex-
plosion.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
LECTURES In AID OF
HOPE FARM PROJECT

AT the meeting of the United Catholic
Societies yesterday tickets for the lee
lures and musicale for the benefit Of
the tuberculosis hospital fund were
distributed. The lectures will be de-
livered in the Opera House and Garrick
Theatre on Sunday evening April "a
DIR. Lawrence T.. Flick and DR.. Joseph
Walsh. of Philadelphia. will be the
speakers and the best talent in Will
mington will sing during the even
ing.
Architects j. and NJ. Kennedy are
revising the plans for the new sani-
torium for the societies and bids viii be
asked in a week.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Coroner Gaynor Invesfi-
gazing the Passing Away
of Harvey WHheIme
at New Castle.

Coroner Thomas j. Gaynor went to
New Castle to-day to investigate the
death OF Harry wilhelme, young man
living in that city. who died about s
o'clock this morning. DR. David
Stewart was summoned but when he
arrived the man was dead.
Owing to circumstances surrounding
the death Of the young man the physi-
clan reported the case to the coroner
The latter said this morning that he
bad understood that the dead man and
brother. George Wilhelme had a
quarrel last night. Il appears that
Harry and his wife had some words,
and Harry's actions toward his wife
caused George to interfere i'm an ef-
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
FINISHING WORK
ON The FILTER

At the weekly meeting of the Board
of Water Commissioners this morning
Chief Engineer l<ienle reported that
the equipment Of the laboratory at the
final filter was practically completed.
The supplies and apparatus will be
transferred this week. The construction
Df the macadam entrance road has
been started.
Three hundred and seventy-eight feet
Of 12-inch main was laid during the
week on Harrison street. between Gil
pin and Delaware avenues, replacing A.
Inch mains.
Weekly balances were reported as
follows: Current, 15S99,0l, special,
S55, ,22S.99
Weekly pay rolls were passed as fol
lows. Current, 1,161.5S; special, Sl3l.42.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
TRAIL OF SUGAR
LEADS TO ARREST

A trail of sugar from the grocery store'
OF Thomas J. Lawson and Company. No.
81 Market street. 10 the home of Joseph
McCanerty. No. S24 Market street, caused
McCanerty's arrest on Saturday on the
charge Of breaking and entering.
The police followed The trail broke down
the door to which # ted and arrested Nc
Canerty. He had no coat and after they
had searched the house they started
through the back yard to lead their pris-
oner TO tile store for the coat. In the
yard they found several hams, some sugar
and other groceries.
McCafferty was arraigned in City Court
this morning on the charge of breaking
and entering, but his hearing was con-
tinued until March 81 I'm order that more
evidence in the case might be obtained.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
AERO CLUB TO
BUILD AREOPLANE

The wilmington Aero Club added fifty
members during the week and the work
OF the inventor Robie Seidlinger. will be
started
The officers are considering several To-
cations upon which to build a steel shed
for the construction Of the areo-plane
for which a model has been prepared by
Mr. Seidlinger. The parts OF ne three or
four machines that have been studied out
by Mr.. seidlinger viii be exhibited after
patents have been granted.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WELCOME FOR
PASTOR WYATT

As testimonial 70 tho Rev. G. T.-wyatt
pastor Of Harrison Street NJ -. Church.
who was returned 10 that congregation by
the recent Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence. the members Of his congregation fill
ed the church at the morning services
yesterday 20 overnowing The pastor was
much pleased with this evidence Of good
feeling displayed by the members OF his
flock.
on next Wednesday evening the men-
bers OF the congregation viii hold a re-
ception in honor Of the pastor The Rev.
a. $. Mowbray. the retiring superinten-
dent and the Rev Il. J.. Honecker new
superintendent Of the Wilmington District.
will also be present
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WIRE CASE
IS CONTINUED

John w Han, charged with the
larceny Of copper from the ID. and A.
Telephone Company. was before city
Court this morning. Edward G.
Watchhorn, an employe Of the Com
pany. testified that twenty-four spans
of wire were stolen on March 25, and
were found later in junk shop
Christopher p. King testified that Hall
sold him the copper wire. supposedly
taken from the telephone company
Hall said two boys had sold him the
wire. The case was continued until
Wednesday in order to prove the tele-
phone company corporation of Della
ware.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
MARYLAND ARRESTS
NEWARK UNDERTAKEN

Undertaken Robert T. Jones. Of New
ark, was arrested in Elkton on Sat
urday night on the charge of buying
body in Maryland last summer with
ont having a burial permit Bail for
Mr. oJnes' appearance was furnished,
and a hearing will take place on April
s. MIR. Jones is represented by John
S. Strahorn. He was embalming a
body at Elkton about IL o'clock last
night when he was arrested by the
sheriff Of Cecil county.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
SUSPECT NEGRO
OF HARNESS THEFT

Chief Of Police George Black went to
I.lanorch, Delaware county, Pa. to-day TO
bring John Smith, a negro, hack to De-
aware. who is believed TO have robbed the
stables of vitus Fecht at Penny Hill sew
eral nights ago.
Smith was arrested by Constable Thomp-
son at Llanerch while he wa trying TO
dispose OF a set OF light harness, two pairs
OF hames, two saddles and a pair Of long
top rubber boots. These articles, it is said.
were taken from Mr.. Fecht's place.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
West chureh shows Pronr.,..

West Church yesterday published
a report of church statistics for the
last hVe years. From total church
membership of $50 in 1906 the mem
nership mas Increased TO 1871. In 1906
the sum OF S2207 was spent in mis-
sions and benevolence. and in 1910 the
sum of $6isS was so spent The
money spent In benevolences has in
creased in much greater proportion
than the money spent in current ex-
penses, which was S6O95 in 1906 and
S942f In 1910.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
COL. LONG TO
ADDRESS MEMS CLUB

Colonel Challie Long will lecture to-
night before the Mems Club Of Trinity
Church. in the parish house. Colonel
Long fought with General Gordon, In
Africa, and has travelled all over the
world. He has received decorations
for bravery. and has had many thrill
ing experiences. The members OF tho
club are looking forward 20 Colonel
Longs address with much interest. A
social hour will follow the lecture.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
CLUB MEN GIVE
PREACHER A CANE

LAUREL. Del. March 27-The Rev.
+. c. Macnichol. d. D.. retiring pas
tor of Centenary Methodist Episcopal
Church has been presented with a
gold-headed cane by friends. in the
rooms of the Laurel Club.
President Thomas W. Records. on be-
half Of the club. presented the cane
IN neat speech. telling the doctor in
what high exteem he is held by the
people Of the city The doctor re-
sponded in a characteristic speech, fun
of witty epigrams
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Making suiIdina Plans.

Architects J. aud NJ. Kennedy are
preparing plans for five dwellings for
Monaghan and McNabb to be erected
at Fifth and Clayton streets at a cost
OF $4,000 each The same architects
arc preparing plans Of store and
dwelling 20 he built ccording to ItaI-
ian RENAISSANCE. The building is for
Angelo NJ. Terranova.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
MANI At HoIx Gross Church.

DOVER. March 2s.-It seemed that
a large representation from central
Delaware visited Holy Cross Catholic
Church yesterday and today and saw
while people we're turned away from
the services OF Sunday morning for
lack of seating inside the church.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
uneonseious on the street.

Probably struck on the head while
at play and deserted by his compan-
ions in their fright. when he fell un-
conscious to the ground. Louis Frank,
aged years. was found on the side
walk at Third and Church streets yes
terday afternoon by Patrolman Nc
Laughlin. He was taken TO his home
No. pa Pine street lie was revived
a short time later.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WOULDN'T HOLD MAN
FOR POOL BALL THEFT

Six pool balls were stolen from the
Sixth Ward Colored Republican Club and
Joseph Brown, colored, was arraigned IN
city Court this morning as the offender.
William johnson, n white man. and an
ohcer OF the club, said the balls we're
missed after Brown had been sweeping
the clubroom. There was no other evidence
and Brown was dismossed
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
COMMIT NEW YORK
MAN As INSANE

George W Smith, who says his home is
in New York. was admitted to the Della
ware State Hospital for tho Insane yes
terday. Spith wandered into Seaford and
after acting strangely was taken in Gus
tody and later sent to the insane hospital.
Beyond saying that he was from New
York and that he did not know how he
had gotten TO Seaford. Smith would not
talk about himself. He is IS years old and
was rational today. Efforts will be made
to locate his relatives
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2s.-
The weather will be generally fair to-
night and Tuesday in all districts cast
Of the Mississippi river. The temper
ature will rise in the Middle Atlantic
States, and Tuesday on the middle At"
Iantic coast. Temperatures will con-
tinue high elsewhere east Of the Miss
isspp river during tonight and Tues
day.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Tuesday;
For Delaware-Fair and warmer to-
night and Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
sswIna sehooI 10 End Term.

The last session Of the sewing school
OF old Swedes Church will be held on
next Saturday afternoon in the Church
Parish house, and special closing eN-
efcises viii be given under the dlrec-
ton Of Miss Edith Spruanoe who has
charge Of the school There viii be
the presentation OF prizes for good
work. and refreshments viii be served.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Stabbed in Gran enm..

William Fisher. colored. applied at
the Delaware Hospital yesterday, to
have a cash in his head sewed. It
required three stitches to close The
wound. Fisher said he had been stab
bed by another man during a crap
game.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Threw Beer on Clean Clothes.

Noah Vincent. colored. was arraign-
ed in CITY Court this morning on the
charge of breach Of the peace. Joseph
inc Good. colored. was the complain
ant. She said Noah on Saturday.
threw a kettle of beer over some
clothes she was ironing. She didn't
want him punished, however, and Noah
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
serviees Id Earnhursi.

A quartet composed Of Mrs. Joseph
F. Featherstone. Miss Gertrude Mich
aelis. NJ j. Roach and J. H.. Feather
stone with Miss Mary Murphy, or
ganist went 20 the State Hospital at
Farnhurst yesterday morning and
sang low mass. The service included
Mozart's Twelfth Mass; Regina Coe-
liz Giorza and Thielman's "Resurrec-
tion Hymn"
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Bishop at Missionary Meetinq.

The Woman's Auxiliary OF Trinity
Church will hold a special mission
airy meeting on Thursday afternoon.
Bishop Kinsman will he present and
be one of the speakers. and there viii
be addresses by missionaries. among
them Miss Satterthwaitc Of Philadel-
phia The meeting will be held 20
raise funds for the United offering.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Rev. Dr.. E. L. Hoffeeker Arrives.

Ihe Rev Dr. A S. Mowbray retiring
superintendent Of the Wilmington
Methodist district, today shipped his
household goods 10 his new charge at
Smyrna. He win go TO Smyrna on
Wednesday. The Rev DR.. e. L. Hof-
fecker the new superintendent Of VIII
mington district. arrived in Whining
ton today and took up his new duties.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
HUGH A. GARLAND
RETURNS TO WILMINGTON

Hugh A. Garland. well-known young
lawyer and son OF Mr. and Mrs Spotts-
wood Garland, who about four years ago
moved to esattle and practiced his pro
fession there, has returned TO Wilmington
Mr.. Garland will resume practice In this
city and will occupy the offices Nos. 2i
and 9o2 Ford Building that had boen used
by Judge Victor B woolley prior TO his
going upon the bench.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
GEN. H. S. HAISKINS
DEAD AT WASHINGTON

General Hamilton s. Hawkins. a broth
er-in-law Of Judge George Gray Of this
city, died in Washington, d. c., yesterday.
General Hawkins was IS years Old and
was governor of the Soldiers Home He
took an active part in the spanish-Amer-
ican war. Interment viii be made at West
Point.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Mani Taxea colIeeted.

The Levy Court at rs meeting 10
morrow will take some action regard
ing the outstanding taxes for 1906.
Some weeks ago the Levy Court di-
rected the rural tax collectors to settle
for the years named. SO far only two
of them have settled for the years.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
TO ACT ON THF
AUTO QUESTION

At the meeting of the Levy Court
tomorrow il is probable that some
definite action will be taken regarding
the purchase of a stone crusher for
Brandywine hundred and two automo-
biles for the use OF the Levy Court,
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Youna Men 10 Become Priests.

William G. Mclaughlin and Thomas
Lawless. young men Of this city, yes~
terday professed as members OF tha
at the Monastery at Childs. Md. They
will become priests Of the Salesian
order.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
sn.nt Easter al the Shore.

Among the Wilmingtonians seen on
the Atlantic City boardwalk yesterday
we're Joseph A. Hanley. L. Walker
George w. Pierce and John J. Collins.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
w. G. Taylor on Western Trip.

William @. Taylor, paying teller OF
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company. will leave tomorrow for Ara
pahoe, Nebraska, on a two weeks
business trip for the company. Mr..
Taylor on May / will become treasurer
OF the Delaware Trust Company.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
cas. Was pismissed.

Joseph Keeley faced charge Of
assault and battery in City Court this
morning. on request OF the COM
plainant. however the case was dis
missed with costs.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
neath al Mrs. Marv [. WiIliams.

Mrs Mary L. williams, formerly Of
this city, died yesterday in her home
No. 212O North Twentieth street Phil
Rdelphla. Interment will be made in
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Benefit for strikers Families.

The management of the Lyric Thea
tire has arranged to give benefit for
the families of the striking carmen Of
Philadelphia on Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday Of this week.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
VIII Leave HnsnitaL

Martin J. Kennedy who has been
undergoing treatment at the Physi-
clans and Surgeons Hospital for some
time. is expected to leave the insti-
tuition I'm a DAY or two.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Died from Tvohoid Fever.

Market street. after having been sick
with typhoid fever died last night.
The body was removed TO an under
taking establishment.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Warrant Goes TO Workhouse

Joseph Kinsleri charged with vag
rancy. was sentenced TO ten days in
the workhouse by Judge Cochran in
CITY Court this morning.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
To Lecture on "Joan OF Arc. .

A lecture on Joan OF Arc" illus
trated by stereopticon views, viii be
given this evening at the Ursuline
Academy by the Rev. Matthew L. For
tier, S. j. Professor Of Ethics, Lol-
ola College. Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
New Yorker to be Speaker.

DR.. +. J.. Lewis. Of New York. will
be present at Promotion Day Of Grace
Church Sunday school on next Sun
dav
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
Suffers a cut Head.

William Cook of No. 500 West
street. was treated at the Delaware
Hospital yesterday for a cut head. He
fell in fit on the street.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
March Chanoerv Onene-

The March term OF the Court OF
Chancery opened today At 2.3O o'clock
this afternoon Chancellor Curtis will
60 over the calendar.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
IN. Knrtz Removes oHioe.

Attorney William r. Kurtz has re-
moved his law. Office TO the Church
Building at Tenth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
chiIdren's Society to Investigate Case

Charged with the larceny Of two
bicycle tires from Mcdaniel Brothers,
John Barnes and Benjamin BieniesSi
were arraigned In City Court this
morning and referred to Humane
Axant Stout
Evening journal., 1910-03-28
peath of D. 6. Pnrkins-

Jonathan G.. Perkins of Holly oak
died yesterday aged SO years. His fun
eral will take place on Wednesday