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Evening journal., 1911-09-21
Russia Believes SfOIypin Was
Killed by Government Agents

By The United Press.
ST. Petersburg. Sept 21.-That the
assassination Of Premier Stolypin WAS
not the work of terrorists. but was
planned by officials Of the Cars gov
ernment who were opposed 10 his
methods and who used Bogrof as
tool was the startling theory circu-
lated here today. II was asserted in
court circles that Minister Of Justice
Chtchegiovitoff, who is personally in
vestigating the case, is so fully con-
vinced Of this fact that he has decided
that certain officers of the Secret
Service shall be arrested immedi-
ately.
According to the Novoe Vremeya,
the discoveries have been startling
that they can never be published In
their entirety. They show treacherv
in high places. the newspapers as
serts and prove that the original
statement that other officials would
be found to be involved are true.
All information regarding arrests
Of suspects i'm the case is refused by
the officials.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
FIGHT ON OVER
HOTEL LICENSE
Mr.. Sullivan Opposes Mr..
Mullins Application fer
Delaware House

William T. Lyman, representing
Arthur Sullivan, has filed a remon-
STRANGE against the granting Of a IL
cense to Thomas NJ. Mullin for the
Delaware House. Sullivan was a
former tenant Of the hotel. but left
there some months ago. Sullivan al
ieges that the owners Of the hotel
did not treat him properly.
The Delaware House is owned by
Mr.. Mullin at present, ne having pur-
chased the property from Cornelius
Mundy.
Reuben Satterthwaite. Jr., repre-
senting John NJ. Young. who is apply
ing for a license for No 1900 West
Eighth street. was granted an extern
sion Of time to file an answer to the
remonstrance filed against the appli-
cation.
Much interest is being taken in the
remonstrance against the Delaware
House. Mr.. Sullivan when a tenant
Of the hotel is said TO have demanded
a return Of the money paid by him for
the good will of the place. This was
refused. it is said. and when his lease
expired he was ordered to vacate the
premises. About that time Judge
Rice had ruled that a tenant who sells
the good will Of a saloon is entitled
10 the money desired from the pur-
chase Of the good VIII by the new
tenant
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
FORGET DATES
SO CASE DROPS

Appoquinimink hundred has been
dry" for a number of years owing
to the Townsend hotel being refused
a licenses But recently whiskey
found its way into that section of the
county and Herbert Csulk and John
Ponzo, colored. were arrested, charged
with selling the liquor. The Grand
Jury returned true bills against each
Of them and Caulk was placed on trial
IN the Court of General sessions this
morning. He was represented by 7.
Frank Ball Deputy Attorney-Gen-
eral Wolcott appeared for the state.
In opening Mr. Wolcott said that
the indictment charged Caulk with
having, on August 10, sold to John
colored testified that he lived near
Townsend and that on the Ebenezer
Church grounds while special meet
ing was being held he bought a drink
of whiskey from Caulk. He paid a
dime and got a drink out of a bottle.
The witness seemed to be mixed up
In dates and q nolle prosequi was
entered in the case, as we'll as in the
case Of John Ponzo.
There were twelve witnesses for
the defence and the county had ia
pay the costs.
Byard was so mixed in dates he
could not tell what year the meeting
was at the church. At one time il
was in August, another time It was
last summer and again IL was not
this year
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
JURY DIVIDES
In THIS CASE
Could Not Convict Nor ACquit
POStleS Of Money Lar
Ceny Charge

In General Sessions Court yester-
day afternoon the jury in the case Of
William II. Postles, colored. an
nounced that there was no possibility
of agreeing and was discharged. Pos
ties was indicted on the charge of the
larceny Of SIS in notes and SO in sill
yer from John Callaghan, of Penns-
grove, n. J.
The jury in the case of the State VS.
Mike Julian, charged with carrying
concealed deadly weapon, returned q
verdict of guilty with a recommended
tion of mercy. Reuben Satterthwaitc,
who defended Julian. asked the court
to impose a light fine. The defendant
had pleaded not guilty under advice
of counsel who believed he was not
guilty. The court sentenced Julian TO
pay a fine of S25 and costs
Herbert Caulk and John Ponzo, col
ored. pleaded not guilty TO selling
whiskey in Appointments hundred
without license. They are represent
ed by J. Frank Ball
Charles z. Burkett who was in
dicted on two charges Of assault and
battery pleaded not guilty.
Edward Laws, colored. pleaded
guilty TO selling liquor TO Harry
Berry in Mill Greek hundred and not
guilty 70 a similar charge but to a diff
ferent person.
James Brockson pleaded guilty 10
driving off a team belonging to Viii
liam Ratledge. Jr., of New Castle hum
dred. He said he had been drinking at
the time.
Not guilty was the plea of Charles
Jakes, colored, to two charges of lar
ceny of clothing.
Joseph Moroski, white boy, plead
ed not guilty to a charge of larceny
of clothing and a watch.
The grand jury returned the follow
ing true bills:
Assault with intent to committee
murder. Frank Sazorsli; selling lot
terry. Harry Sedwick. who was indicted
also On the charge of disposing OF a
lottery in the from Of baseball pool /:
bigamy. Robert r. Martin.
George r. Hackett. charged with as
sault on Annie Butler also colored.
was sent up for a year.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
WHISKY PROBLEM
PUZZLES SQUIRE
Can't Give Drinks Away, Nor
Drink Himself; What's
the Answer?
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Sept PA young
woman following circus was arrest
ed in Smyrna last night, and was
found TO be a walking speakeasy. Her
suit case was literally filled with long
and short drinks Of whiskey and beer.
The authorities tried in vain to con-
meet her with actual selling, but fail
ed, and could fine her only for dis
orderly conduct. She was glad enough
TO escape with mere payment of a
fine. and soon fed. leaving the port
able bar behind. Now Magistrate
Anthony is in a quandry and has put
IL up to the state authorities as 20
what he shall do with the sampl e
room he has on his desk For him
self, he does not drink. II he would
give it away the temperance unions
would be mad and every topper ina
Smyrna would be staggering. He
cannot keep It for fear bis Office viii
be burglarized.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
MAY CLOSE DELAWARE CITY
TROLLEY DEAL TOMORROW

Representatives Of the Federal Mo-
tors Company We're in this city yes
terday afternoon and after going over
the railway from Delaware City had
a conference With John Richardson.
Jr. president Of the New Castle and
Delaware City Railway Company. and
with Robert II. Richards. counsel for
the company.
While no statement would be made
by those interested today. it Is un-
dorstood that the deal was practi-
cally closed Yesterday for the pur-
chase of tho railway from New Cas-
tie 10 Delaware City by the Federal
Company, whose headquarters arc IN
Washington
Mossrs. Brown and Waring of ih'
Federal Company, We're I'm Whining
ton yesterday. and they expect so re-
turn tomorrow to attend 20 some de
tails IN connection with the transac
tion.
II is their intention 40 operate cars
by the Edison storage battery system
ON the railway
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
DENIES THEFT
OF THIS MONEY

William Seeney, colored, was in
City Court this morning, charged with
larceny.
The prosecuting witness, Charles
A. Murray, colored, in court this
morning said he lost $50 out of nis
watch pocket in some rooms which
he was cleaning for William J. Fish
er, a real estate broker Seeney was
working with him and he claims that
Seeney was seen wearing a new light
suit, smoking good cigars and also
took a trip to Philadelphia.
Seeney said that he did not get the
money and that the light suit of
clothes was given to him by Mr. La
Rowe, a barber. The latter was not
in court so Judge Cochran continued
the case until next Saturday, holding
Seeney in $500 bail for his appear
ance at that time.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
NO MOVE IN
TICKET CASE
Meanwhile Heavy Penalty for
Violating Utilities Order
Faces Trolley Co.
MAY NOT DEFINE
APPEAL PROCEDURE

No move was made today in tho
case growing out OF tho Public Utility
Commissioners ordering tho Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company to restore six for a quarter
tickets to public sale and the failure
of the company TO obey tho order
Meanwhile a penalty Of one hundred
dollars a day is piling up against tho
Traction Company for each day IL
does not restore strip tickets. Some
lawyers have an impression that the
judges may not promulgate any rules
of procedure for an appeal from the
order of the Utility Commission, on
the ground that the procedure Is suf-
bcicutly defined in the law creating
the Utility Commission
N the Traction Company fails 10
appeal or fails TO restore tho strip
tickets. IL would put the matter OF
collecting the St00 day penalty up
TO the attorney general or city solici-
tor under the law. II is likely that
City Solicitor Hastings will conduct
the litigation, inasmuch as he started
in as legal adviser for the Utility
Commission.
Before any proceeding could be
taken against tho Traction Company
to try TO collect the 800 day
penalty. IL would be necessary for tha
Utility Commission or the city
solicitor or attorney general 70 de-
mand of the company payment of tle3
penalty money Then If the COM
pany should refuse to pay IL. the city
could take the case into court to try
10 enforce payment of the Zine. which
would open up The entire subject ON
its merits. involving the lurisdicuon
aud authority OF the Utility Commits
sion and the charter rights of tho
company to charge a five cent fare rs
is claimed.
President Crosby of the Traction
Company today said he did not know
what the next step would be, as that
rested with the companys counsel
Meanwhile Herbert H. Ward ant
John r. Neary. of counsel for th'
company, say they are waiting for tn
court to define the procedure.
City solicitor Hastings says b
does not know what will be done unit
the court donnea IT'S attiruuc- as 70 "a
procedure
There Is nothing formally befor
the court as to any litigation growing
out Of the order of the Utility Com
missioners upon the Traction Com
panv the subject having been consid-
cred only al a conference in chambers
between counsel and the judges.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
TAFT DEFENDS
HIS POLICY
President Well Pleased With
His Reception in Mich
lgan
PARTY COMMITTED TO
TARIFF BOARD REVISION

BY The United Press.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Sept FL
A chill drizzle of rain prevented any
exhibition of wild enthusiasm for
President Taft when he reached Grand
Rapids today. A few hundred poo
pie lined the streets as tho party
hurried In automobiles to the Country
Club for breakfast On the way the
President left his automobile at ST.
Johns Orphan Asylum and standing
bareheaded in the rain, greeted tho
white clad nuns and noyiccs led by
Superior Anastasia.
Senator's Smith and Townsend
were with the President today. his
final day ian Republican Michigan.
Since Monday the President has been
I'm this state AZ every stop, good
crowds greeted him with cheers. Sag
inaw. Bay City, the 500 and Grand
Rapids turning out especially we'll.
Michigan Is solid for Taft Ia
1912" said Senator Townsend today
~ think the reception he received in
this state showed that quite plain
Continued on Second Page.j
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
WIFE'S PLEA GETS
HER HUSBAND OFF

In City Court this morning Martin
Miller was fined So and costs for
trespassing.
John Ninder, colored was held in
5000 peace bond upon a charge pre-
ferred by Mary Smith, that he
threatened to do her bodily harm.
Mrs. Hooper Kolosd, who had her
husband arrested upon the charge OF
beating her, told the court that she
did not want to have him sent to the
Workhouse, but wanted him 10 treat
her better. She said he had beaten
her at their home. No. 102 Logan
street. upon several occasions. The
court held the case up for one week.
Samuel Butler was held under 5000
bail on the charge Of carrying deadly
weapon.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
RECIPROCITY
ISSUE IN DOUBT
Party Lines Broken in Can
adian Election To-
day
BOTH SIDES SAID TO BE
SUPPLIED WITH MONEY
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
OTTAWA, Canada, Sept. 2l.-The
battle of ballots is on throughout
Canada today and even the Liberals
admit that the result is more or less
problematic although they feel hope
full Party lines have been broken
up by the reciprocity issue, popula-
tion has so changed since the last
election and the Nationalist influence
i'm Quebec has so transformed the
Quebec situation that everyone is in
the dark
Administration supporters today
admit that the loss of thirteen seats
in Quebec is likely and should The
Tories gain seven other seats, reci-
procity could not possibly be forced
through. In the last Commons the
Laurier majority exclusive. Of the
speaker, was i3.
The Conservatives say they will do
better i'm the maritime provinces and
the west. but the Liberals make sim
liar claims. Probably there will be
not much change, unless IL be in
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
PASS TITLE TO
POSTOFFICE SITE

SMYRNA. Del, Sept. 21.-The Unit
ed States Government having select
ed the Smyrna House site for the new
Federal building, the COMMITTEES Of
Fifteen who made tho site possible
by putting un the difference between
the cost of the property and what
the government would allow, have
settled with G. p Gears. owner OF the
hotel site by paying him in full Tho
deed has been examined and the titit
10 the property now rests In the name
I of the government except the portion
% be made into the streets. which
viii be decided 10 tho town OF Smyrna
when Council condemns and lays on
said streets. just when the govern
ment Will begin work IS not known.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
Invite Mrs. DUPONT TO Lift Sod
on Hope Farm Building Site

On Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
the first shovelful of earth will be
turned for the foundation of the new
Administration Building at Nope
Farm, which the Delaware Knti-Tu-
beroulosis Society hopes to see finish
ed by next July, or earlier No for
NAL ceremony is planned, but those
Of the public who are interested are
invited to join the Board of Direc-
tors in witnessing the beginning of
the new building.
Mrs. Lammot DUPONT, whose gift of
$4,000 will be used in the equipment
of the building, has been asked to
turn the first spadeful of earth, and
it is hoped that she will be present.
The new structure will be two
story, concrete, built at a cost of
$4,000. The architect is John
sB. Thompson, and the contrac-
tors are William d. Haddock and
Company. There will be Offices for
the staff of nurses, for the directors.
and wards for men and for women.
IL is expected to accommodate all but
advanced cases, although the Hebrew
shack and the proposed Catholic
shack VIII still be used for patients.
The small shacks will be changed
into quarters for the servants. Ad-
Yanced cases will be treated in tho
infrmary, as now.
Among hte directors of the Hope
Farm are Bishop John J Monaghan
n. Allen Hilles, Dr. Joseph r. Wales,
Mrs. Bammot DUPONT, Mrs. F, L. Gill
pin, Henry 3. Thompson. Willard
Salisbury, Mrs. John H. Dandy. Mrs.
Charles r. Miller. Mrs. Susan Shear
man, Miss Edith Danforth. DR.. Albert
Robin, DR.. p. w. Tomlinson, Pierre S.
DUPONT, John Rossell, Miss Elizabeth
Briscoe, Miss Emily p. Bissell, l..
Scott Townsend, w. w. Pusey, VIII
liam P. White and Or. William Wer-
tenbaker, of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
MYSTERY OF
SHAKER'SDEATH
Brother Egbert Gillette Who
Said He Administered
ChlOTOfOgm HoId
SISTER MARCHANT NOT In
LAST STAGES OF ILLNESS
BY The United Press.

b9 Inc lnlteu IreSbs
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 21.-Sensa-
tional allegations that the death of
Sister Sadie Marchant was not due 10
the chloroform administered by
Brother Egbert Gillette have convuls-
ed the Shaker colony at Kissimmee
and the general feeling OF approval
OF the act Of Gillette in aiding the
hopelessly sick woman to pass from
the body has been replaced with one
of wonder. Gillette is In the Jail here
held without bail on a charge of muir
der. The attorneys for the prosecution
emphatically assert that the result of
their Investigations indicate that the
sensational auaesthetic application as
alleged by Gillette has been upset and
the case is now plain one of murder
with the motive still obscure.
Consumption in Incipient Form.
The autopsy it is explained. proved
concluslvely that instead of being N
the stage Of consumption, Sister Sadie
was afflicted with the malady only in
an incipient form. Instead Of being a
very aged woman as was asserted by
members of the Shaker colony, the
doctors who performed the autopsy
say she was only about thirty-five
9tdih yti anu ulSllnclly pTtpOSSeSSluE.
Ii was reported here today that the
autopsy revealed the presence Of a
drug in the intestines, and portions
of the stomach are being analysed.
When officials connected with the
prosecution We're asked TO discuss this
feature. they refused to do so.
says Conscience is Clear.
Gillette, who is 60 years of age, has
a big cell to himself in the county Jail
where he will remain. unless his at
torneys try to get him out by habeas
corpus proceeding until his trial.
MY conscience is clear" he said.
and my faith is unshaken. My trust
in divine guidance is as firm as ever
and / have committed no crime" he
said
The case Of the state has been
strengthened by the story of Brother
Bracken. one of the colony, who has
deserted Gillette He told all about the
home life of the colony and gave the
prosecuting attorney other important
information.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
.
RADIATING INFLUENCE.

The influence of the Want Col
umns radiates TO every nook and
corner of the business world;
the Wants WELD an influence M
, buying. selling. the hiring Of
employees for the office or fac
tory. the extension OF trade, tho
selecting of agents and in many
other ways.
The Wants are an ever-present
and immediate means of prOvid-
ing what the business man needs
most. Are workers wanted, is
additional floor space in demand.
is a representative necessary in a
special territory. are skilled spe-
cialists needed for a particular
line of work? All these conditions
may be met promptly and az
triiling expense through Want
Advertising.
Most business men have learned
'by experience the great convent
e encc of having the Want Column
b az their command
.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
Husband and Wife Badly Hurt
When Auto ScareS Their Horse

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Davis who
make their home with their son-in-
law Clement McMullen, of Bear Sta
tou, met with a severe accident as
they were driving near Newark ON
Tuesday AFTERNOON. Their horse
SHE'D at n passing motor-truck. and
they were both thrown out. Mrs. Davis
breaking two ribs, and receiving
dislocated elbow and fractured arm.
while Mr. Davis was cut about the
head. A passing automobile took
them home, where their injuries were
treated by DR.. B. b. Peters. Of Now
ark. They are said today to be re-
covering as well as could be OK
pected.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
SIX PERSONS
FOUND SLAIN
Crime Committed by Supposed
Maniac Near Colorado
Springs
WOMAN, HER TWO CHILDREN
AND THREE OTHERS DEAD
BY The United Press

BY The United Press.
COLORADO SPRINGS. Col. Sent
IA. j. Burnham, husband and
father Of three of the six persons
found murdered here yesterday i'm adj
Joining houses, today denied that he
had a hand in the crime.
1t must have been the work Of
some enemy of my wifo's." he said
Il had nothing TO do with il and
had no enemies myself who would
have done IT,"
Burnham is still being held though
the police admit they have no oyi-
dence against him. They believe tho
murder vas committed by some
maniac, probably an unknown enemy
OF the slain persons
The murdered people are:
Mrs. Alice Burnham.
Alice Burnham, aged 6
John Burnham. aged 3.
Henry r. Wayne, of New York n
consumptiye, recently an inmate of
Woodman's Sanitarium.
Mrs. Wayne and her one-year-old
Continued on Second Page.)
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
FRIENps HONOR MR. WOLFE.

Friends of the Rev. George l.. Wolfe.
gathered at his home. No. 1913 Mar
ket street, on Tuesday evening, in
honor of his birthday anniversary and
spent an enjoyable evening. The oc-
casion was of double significance as
Mr. Wolfe's nephew. Master George
Lewis Wolfe Iebley. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs Lewis Zebley. was baptised
Both Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe and his
namesake received fine presents. The
house was prettily decorated fer the
occasion.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
JOHN B. RHOADS
DIES AT MOORESTOWN

A sudden death of a former VIII
mington resident occurred yesterday
afternoon az MOOrestown, n. J.. in the
passing away of John Biddle Rhoads
after an illness of two weeks. Mr.
Rhoads. who was 46 years old, leaves
a wife, Mrs Alice Carter Rhoads, and
three children. Mary Harlan Rhoads,
Clarence Edward Rhoads and George
Rhoads, Jr. George r. Rhoads, of this
city. is a brother, as are DR.. Edward
Rhoads, of Germantown; William
Rhoads. Of Morristown. n. j., and
Joseph Rhoads, of Media. Pa. Mrs.
Elizabeth Tatnall. of Chicago, is a
sister
The deceased was a member of the
J. r. Rhoads Company. leather manu-
facturers. who have factories in VIII
mington and Moorestown.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
MN CASTLE GRANGE MEETS.

New Castle Grange met last night
az the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E.
Cranston. State Road The next meet
ing will be on Wednesday night two
weeks hence at the home Of Samuel
Miller. State Road.
The grange has purchased timothy
seed and received the consignment.
Each Of the twenty-seven members Of
the New Castle Grange will try 70
secure a new member. Further than
this plan only routine business was
transacted.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
PIONEERS IN EUCHRE
AND DANCE TONIGHT

The first game at the euchre. 20 be
given by the Pioneers tonight In Eden
Hall, viii start al o'clock. and only
ten games viii be played Seventy
five prizes were in the hands Of the
committee last evening, and the total
number will reach one hundred.
Bird. Edwards and Montgomery
Orchestra will furnish dance music,
starting al $50 o'clock. The door
prize Of 50 will be awarded at 10
o'clock
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
MARRIED IN VERMONT.

SMYRNA. Del. Sept. 21.-Ssmuel
Mansfield Hoffecker Of Renova. Pa.
son OF the late r. d. Hoffecker, Sr.. of
this town, and Miss Bessie Gertrude
Castle OF South Londonderry, YER
mont were married IN the First Bap-
tist Church at South Londonderry,
September 10, by the Rev. r. II. Tib-
balls. John McCallister and Ralph P
Churchill were the ushers. Miss Mary
A. Pierce played the wedding march.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffecker Will live at
Renova.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
TO CHOOSE SUCCESSOR
TO DR.. DAWSON

The committee on discipline and in
struction OF Delaware College will
have meeting on Monday morning
next, when IL is expected that sue
cessor to DR.. Dawson as veterinar-
ian in connection with the Expert
mental Station will be chosen. Dr.
Dawson has accepted the position of
State Veterinarian of Florida, and his
resignation goes into effect on Sep
iemher 30.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
MISSIONARY FROM
CHINA ENTERTAINS

Miss Clara Fighter, a returned mis-
sionary from China who has num-
Der of times interested city audi
ences. last night gave a question box
talk to the women of Bethany Ban
tist Missionary Circle, wearing her
Chinese costume and telling personal
experiences of the country. The
Farther Lights Society was list night
combined with the circle. A junior
organization will be started in short
time.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
PASTOR sINTON INSTALLED.

The Rev. John v Sinton was in
stalled as pastor of the First Baptist
Church at Royersford, Pa. on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinton are former Viii
mingtonians and while here were
members Of Bethany Church. Mr.. Sin
ton is a graduate of Bushnell Univer-
sity and Of Crozier Theological Semi
nary.
Evening journal., 1911-09-21
COL. DORsT MlY LIND HERT.

Col Joseph a. Dorst, L. $. A.. re-
tired, and but recently Of the Third
Cavalry. Z. $. A.. while visiting Cen
erai James n. Wilson, last week,
looked at various houses, with the
possibility In mind of coming here 20
live permanently. Colonel Dorst was
on General Wilson's stan in Cuba.