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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-12
BISHOP &
G.. BREWER eco I'D
Queen Street !: Honolulu. n. Z
Honolulu, September z. 1872


AGENTS FOR
Hawaiian Agricultural Company, One
mea Sugar Company, Honomu 6usA,
Company, Waikiki Sugar Compaar
American Sugar Co. Xakes 6ot-s
Company, Ookala Sugar Plants vs
Company, Haleakala Ranch COM
pany. Kapapala hanch. Molokai
Ranch. a.
Planters Line. San Francisco Packssa.
Charles Brewer & Co.'S Line q Dss-
tn Packets.
Agents Boston Board OF Underwriters.
A, ents for Philadelphia Board Of IA
derwriters.
Standard Oil Co.
LIST OF OFFICERo.
c. M. Cooke. President; George h
r. Dertson. Manager; T. r. BisAeD.
Treasurer and 6seresafy; Col. W. =.
Allen. Auditor: r.. @. Jones, h WetM.
house. q. r. ca ~. OirectorA
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-12

Incorporated Under the Lava q, srs
Republic OF Hawaii.
Authorized Capital. $1,000. oos.
Inscribed Carital, 75O.oCA.
Paid Up Capital. sOO,ocS.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTozs,
Cecil Brown .............. Pr>sssss,
Mark p. Robinson 800. Vice Prsx;esxs
w. u. cooper ............... Ca&asss
z. M. Boyd ................ 6eSrsassy
Directors-Cecil Brown, Narl =
Robinson, Bruce Cartwright, ". =
Cooper and II. M. Won Holt.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON:
San Francisco-The Anglo Csl;Sss-
MAN Bank, Limited.
Chicago-The Merchants Loax aaG
Trust Company.
New York;. & w. Seligman q Can
pany.
London - The Anglo-Califsqniax
Bank, Limited.
q. Paris-Societe Generate.
Berlin-Gebruder Meyer.
Hamburg-M NJ. Warburg D Cen
pany.
Hongkong and Yokohama yss
Chartered Bank Of India, Apstrsjs2
and China
Australia-The Union Bank OF Ass-
tralia, Limited.
Canada-Bank Of Montreal.
Exchange bought and eesa
ana Letters of Credit issueS %,
all parts of fha worId
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-04-12

exchange bought and eose
ana Letters Of Credit issueo 90
all parts Of the world,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
Clearing Out the Millinery

Prices that will move them quick
Wear a new hat Christmas. Untrimmed
Hats in all colors.
$5, So. SO and So qualities, for $3.50
$3.50 and 1925 qualities, for $1.25
$500 and $1.75 qualities, for $1.OO
$1.0O and 75c. qualities, for SOC.
75c. and soc. qualities. for Csc.
PATTERN HATS. HALF PRICE.
Were $4,000, $500, $3.50, $500
Now $1,000, 600, 500, 7.5O
Were ... $12. so. $3.50, $500
Now .........$ 600, $50, $50
$2.0O Felt Trimming in all colors,
now ..... ...............$1.O 100
Colored Chenille braids were 10, Is, 90
and Csc. Choice. .............. Zoe.
$1.O0 Velours in all colors, reduced
tO.......... ........ ..........,... tOc,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

So Tucked White Liberty Silk. at $1.00
$500 Colored Panne Velvets, at $1OO
$1.75 Soft White Pompons, at. .$1.OO
75c. Curl Pompons, at...... soc.
jS 90 and $50 Coque Feathers at SOC
soc. and 81 90 Black Spangle Quilts,
at...... ..... ...... 25 and soc
% and soc. Quilts and Wings, all colors,
at........ ........ -. 49, 10 and Csc.
$l.OO and $1.25 Quilts and Wings. all
colors, at........ ........5Oc. and Use.
$500 and $500 Fine Breasts. so
500 and So. SO Fine Breasts. $1OO
Sl.75 and $50 Fine Breasts. =. Use.
s l 90 and Use. Fine Breasts. 49,. soc.
soc. Fine Breasts. ............... Csc.
7oc. Uncurl Pompons, now.......... Csc.
$500 Natural Plumes, now. So. 90
$500, $500 and $3.50 Plumes, colors,
nOW...... ...... .......... 49,. p .UO
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
For Women.


Felt insoles 35c.
Photograph Frames 25c up to $500.
Silver Thimbles 25c.
Extracts. 25c.
Imported Soaps 15c to 25c.
China Bon Bon Powder and Puff Boxes
Zoe. to soc.
Cup and Saucers sc. to $500 each.
Vases 15c to $500.
Calendars &c to S1.00.
Books-al1 prices 13c. to SIC.
Pictures from 1Oc. for an art medallion
to $3.50 on glass.
Pillow Tops Autographed soc.
All-over renaissance lace Doilies Toe.
Alllinen Handkerchiefs, 1Oc up OF $500
each.
Fancy Tray Cloths SOC.
Prettily boxed Stationery, 15c to soc.
Japanese Vases, 25c to $500.
Lacquered Handkerchief and Glove
boxes, $1.25 and $3.50.
Decorated China Figures soc.
Brio Brac soc. to $1.00.
Pin Cushions sc. to $3.50.
Silk Carriers % and soc.
Pocketbooks 25c to $3.50.
Chatelaine Bags Csc. to $500.
Music Rolls SOC UP.
Plated and Rhinestone Jewelry Csc and
Soc
Sterling Silver novelties from an emery
to 25c to a silver mirror $500.
Sterling Silver Toilet goods from but
ton hook 25c. to Comb and Brush -. $50
Japanese Gongs in sets $1.13 to 1925
Fern Dishes Csc. to $3.50.
German Wall PLAQUES, Porcelain 25c
to $1.00.
India Seats, Oak, imitation Mahogany
S1.27.
Sofa Pillows, Damask and Satin 25c. to
1898
rBisque Statuary 25c. to S1.00.
Lace Figures Csc and soc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
For Men.

Books, single volumes 13c to ACC.
Books in sets fine bindings) SIC.
Cologne Csc. to $1.O0.
Bay Rum. 25c.
Toilet Water. SOC.
Shaving Soap. SC. to Csc.
Cigar Cases SOC. and $1.00.
Tobacco Jars Csc. to $3.50.
Sterling Silver Pocket Knives soc. and
S1.OO.
Neckwear CSC. to S1.00.
Handkerchief sc. to $3.50.
Scarf Pins 10c. to $1.00.
Dresden China Clocks $1.32 and $1.6S.
Whisk Brooms. silver handles $780,
Silk Suspenders soc. to $500.
Pocketbooks and Purses &c. to $780,
Collar and Cuff Boxes 75c. and $780,
Kid and Mocha Gloves S1.00 to $3.50
Royale Kid, Tan, Brown, and Gray
Gloves, $3.50.
Royale Suede Gloves. Gray $780,
Silver Match Box, $1.00 and $3.50.
Gold Scarf Pins. S1.00.
Sterling Silver Paper-cutter, pearl blade
s1.25.
Sterling Silver Letter Opener, steel
blade Csc to $1.00.
Umbrellas, natural handles $1.O0 to $3.50.
Umbrellas. fancy handles $500 to $3.50.
Smoking Tables Use. and $1.00.
Fur Driving Gloves SLIGO.
Sweaters, two for Csc to $3.50 each.
Bath Robes $3.50 to $3.50.
Books in fine bindings SIC.
Silver Shaving Brush $1.00.
Steel Pocket Scissors 75c.
Military Hair Brushes-silver $500 set.
Shirt Studs-a set of three % and soc.
Knit Underwear 25c. to $500.
Shoes $3.50 to $500.
Overgaiters 25 and soc.
Leggins Canvas soc. and 75c.
Mufflers $100 to $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Local forecast for Raleigh and Vi
entity to s p. M: Saturday; fair and
cold.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 4S; minimum
temperature, "a; mean temperature,
Al. Total rainfall o inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
Boylan, Pearce & CO. BoyIan, Pearce & CO,
A MOST SINGULAR SALE OF
Wonen'S Hats and Millinery Goods.
JUST BECAUSE WE CAN.
That's the only tangible apology for selling these handsome
hats right on the edge of needed time
AT AN AVERAGE OF ONE-HALF BELOW
THEIR WORTH.
JUST BECAUSE WE CAN.
Imported Pattern Hats

Imported Pattern Hats
Made of Panne, uncut and Plisse Velvets.
Imported Hats, worth $4,000 now. $1,000
Imported Hats, worth $1,000, now. $50
Imported Hats, worth $1,000, now. 500
Imported Hats worth 700 to $1,000
now. -. -. ....,.....,. 45O
Smart To4ues
Made of Fancy Chenille, Panne Velvets
and Chiffons are much in favor for mid
winter wear.
Toques-Real value $1,000 now 80. $500
Walking Hats
At sacrifice.
For $125 Walking Hats, worth. .. $3.50
For 75c., Walking Hats worth. ..... 81 so
For 23c., Walking Hats worth. :. 80 & 75c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
For Girls.

vi Nil
Story Books 5 to SOC.
Girls Books-a carefully selected series
by authors of established repute 10 to SIC
Dolls Bedroom sets Csc to $1.06
Kitchen Sets to soc.
Tea Sets Csc to $500.
Undressed Jointed Dolls 25c to $1.OO.
White Enamel Beds 10 to 41c.
Kid Body Dolls 13c to $1.OO.
Fur Cats soc to $1.00.
Handkerchiefs 8 to 15c.
Knit Gloves 25c.
Glove Stretchers-Silver $1.75.
Glove Button hook-Silver Csc.
Boxed Stationery Is to Soc
Toy Pianos 47c. TO 94c.
Toy Sweepers 25c.
Toy Pewter Dishes sc.
Toy Ranges SIC. and 1887.
Wash Sets % to 94c.
For Boys.
Toy Books to 35c.
Metal Soldiers 25c.
Clapping Clowns Csc.
Gardeners Tools, four pieces sc. and 10c.
Stables 25c.
Noah's Ark % and soc.
Animals 25c up.
Fire Engines 25 and SOC
A. B. G. Blocks up to 75c.
Box of Magnetic Toys 25c.
Steel Passenger Trains 25c. to $1.O0.
Handkerchiefs 5 tn Csc.
Wool Mittens Is and soc.
Scotch Knit Gloves soc.
Drums CSC and S1.13.
Ten Pins % and soc.
Air Rifles soc.
Mechanical Donkey % and soc.
Umbrellas soc to $500.
Boys Books selected series, illus
trated 25c.
Selected series of books for younger
bows 19c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
- -a
NOTICE.
By GEORGE H. BRoADHURsT.

Application will be made at the next
session of the General Assembly of North
Carolina to repeal Chapter 1913, of the
Private Laws of 1897, entitled AN Act to
Amend Chapter 81. Private Laws of 1873
and 1874" r. f. LAMB.
80 d. Dec. II, 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Mrs. Junius Smith was buried yes
terday near Neuse at the home bury
ing ground. The services took place
at 1 o'clock. and were conducted by
Rev. w. d. Hubbard. The following
gentlemen from Raleigh accompanied
the remains to the country and acted
as pall-bearers: Messrs. r. H. Bradley.
J. e. Ray, w. H. Holleman, j. NJ.
Broughton, and Jno. L. Pullen. Mr..
J. S. Wynne and Miss Lizzie Wynne
were also present at the burying.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Last year Brooklyn and Epworth
churches raised $50 for all purposes
during the past year. Judge Clark,
who is member of Epworth church.
has presented the church with bell
costing $109. which will soon be in
place and fill a need. Judge Clark has
also offered to give 500 toward build
ing a parsonage for Epworth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Rev. j. B. Hurley. who was appoint
eh by the conference agent for the
Methodist OrphaIage, whites that he
will be in Raleigh next week, and will
enter upon his responsible work. He
is accustomed to success in what he
undertakes and will soon raise the
sos. 600 needed for the new building
at the Orpranage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The Rocky Manufacturing Com
pany applied for a charter yester-
day to manufacture collins and furni-
.ture. The capital stock is $4,000. The
fucorporators are w. S. Wilkinson. ID.
j. Rose, and w. F. Rose. The place of
business is Rocky Mount
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The A. and M. cadets gave a drlll
Yesterday, complimentary to Mrs. Gov
ernor Russell. They marched down
Hillsboro street to Salisbury, by Mar
tin to Fayetteville street, and then
through Wilmington and Jones TO the
Governors Mansion, where they went
through the evolutions of the dress
-parade, of which they were rendered
ia reception by Mrs. Russell. Ihey
marched like veterans and received
many compliments ON their soidleriy
appearance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The Grand United Christian Aid
and Relief Society filed application
yesterday for charter. Their appli-
cation stated the object of the associa-
ton is to care for and assist the poor
and needy and to bring into a more
perfect union the membership OF all
Christian churches. The application
also provides for perpetual success
sion and as this may not be granted
the charter will be returned. Inc
place of business is Pitt county
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
BLACK OSTRICH PLuMEs,

BLACK OSTRICH PLuMES.
Were. $500, $500, $3.50, $3.50
Now......."$5. 90, $500. $500, $3.50
We're $500, $3.50, $125, $1.OO, Use.
Now $3.50, $1.25, $1OO, Use. soc.
JET WINGS.
The Soc, 500, $3.50 and $500 are
now rs, so, Use. and $1.OO.
RHINESTONE ORNAMENTS.
$3.50. $125 and $1.OO Ornaments are
now. ........ ........ 49,. soc
Use. and soc. Ornaments are now. Csc.
4Oc and Csc. Ornaments are now. 15e
WALKING HATS.
Were SIS, 81. 90, $3.50, $500. 1925
Now So, So. SO, 1925, $500, SITS
We're So, $1.75, $50, $125, 81, soc
Now $3.50. $1.25, 81, SIC, Use. 81
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
READY FOR THIS MORNING

For FATHERS AND HUSBANDS FOR MOTHERS SISTERS BROTHERS
Keep this list handy and Christmas shopping will be
cost less
Don't put off your Christmas shopping always have
spend more money when and not from the ue
variety An early day and thas the of
Christmas shopping
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The cotton market went some high.
er yesterday. The prices are 95s, go
and 9 IA. Total receipts for the day
Sc bales.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

There will be matinee perform
ance of What Happened to Jones" to-
day at the Academy of Music. Special
prices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Joe Crowder, for being drunk and
down was fined 1926 by Mayor Powell
yesterday, and Joe Perry, for reckless
driving was fined $7.25.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Tt has been decided by the mem
bers of the West Raleigh Baptist
church to no longer allow the use of
their church as school house.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The first application received for
admittance to the Methodist Orphan
age was that of Cassie Bright, a little
girl from Beaufort county. She will
be supported by the Greenville Sun
day school. Thirty-two children may
now be accommodated.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

The pension warrants for Wake
county are now in the register of
deeds office, and thosse who are en-
titled to them should come at once.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-12-15

Mr.. George w. Norwood. who is to
be chief clerk of the new Secretary of
State, has moved his family to Raj
eigh. They will reside at the corner of
Person and Peace street. Raleigh is
glad to welcome Mr.. Norwood and his
family to the city.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
STORAGE HOUSE BURNED
FIRE DESTROYED PROPERTY OF
CONSUMERS ICE COMPANY
LAST NIGHT

The storage house of the Consumers
Ice Company. located ON Commerce
street. was totally destroyed by fire
last night. causing loss OF about slO,-
0O0
The flames were first discovered by
Watchman Dore about SIS o'clock,
and he gave the alarm. officer Thomas
Kelley, who was nearby, struck box
No. AZ, calling out the district engines
Later a general alarm was sent in from
box No. 1876
The structure. which was burned to
the ground. was a frame building two
stories In height. 160xl4O feet The
origin OF the blaze Is unknown. but Is
supposed to have been caused by some
small boys playing with matches Ia the
vicinity OF the storage house. The pO-
lice viii investigate All the delivery
wagons Of the company were ia an ad-
joining shed and were gotten out with
out damage. Gilpn & Co. hold a
greater portion OF the Insurance. which
will cover the loss.
Thousands OF persons collected In
the vicinity OF the blaze and watched
the progress Of the flames.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

Neat Signs, Bucher, GIG shipley st.
--samDles CT kaolin from vein
struck in the northwestern part OF the
city have been sent to several steel
plants to be tested.
Charles f. Richards. OF George
town. has been appointed a director OF
the Farmers Bank al Georgetown by
Governor Tunnell.
-R. ]. Morrison was confirmed as
postmaster at Newark yesterday.
"A move is being made to secure
legislation to reduce the fees Of off
GERS Of the Sussex county court.
The Water Department is now
$3.50 ahead in its collections over the
same period last year.
The free use OF Fourth street
wharf has been rendered the city by
the Wilmington Steamboat Company
while Third street bridge is turned off
next week.
There will be no ladies night" at
the Wilmington Whist Club this even
ing.
-Frederica NJ. P. Church has secured
Rev. Mr.. Smith. Of Baltimore. as its
pastor
The Wilmington Conference Aead-
emy observed the fast day for colleges
yesterday.
Rev. John ID. c. Hanna, d. D., will
lecture on the Ups and Downs OF
Home Life in Craze NJ, Il, Church on
Thursday night next
An invitation has been extended to
Rev. V. p. Northrup 10 remain as pas
tor Of Madeley NJ. IL. Church.
Pneumonia caused the death OF
Mildred, the daughter Of Dr. and Mrs
NJ. f. Corkran, yesterday morning.
The High School Alumni will hold
its regular monthly meeting at S.St
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Cards are out announcing the en-
gagement Of Miss Katherine McISenzi,
to II. X Stout, better known as
Young Mccoy" The wedding will
take place on February /.
The Pioneer Glee Club will cleo
officers this evening at It's rooms, No
l7l9 Market street
Night Operator l.. ID. Morrow, a
FELTON,, has been appointed station
agent at Viola.
Mrs. c. p Frazier, Of No. 60.
Adams street, fell down stairs on Tues
day, sustaining a severe cut on M
wrist
w. Dew. Dimock has returne,
/ from Washington. where he has beei
attending he National Board OF Trad
lccnventicn.
"A new sign bearing the nam
Wilmington has been placed on tn
western shed Of the p, w. & B. rail-
lroad station.
j The Pusey and Jones Compan.
Iwill in a few days ship a quantity @
paper machinery to Orange, N. j.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
RETuRNEp TO SCHOOL.

Frank Ward. a boy who escaped
from the Ferris Reform School some
time ago, was arrested near Marsh
lane yesterday afternoon by Officers
Davidson and Lyons and later sent
back to the school. Attorney John G..
Gray, who represents the boys rela-
tives, and who will endeavor TO secure
his release from the school on the
ground that he doe not belong in New
Cattle county, but in Philadelphia, had
a talk with Ward in the police tation
after his arrest Mr.. Gray urged him
to return and be a good boy in future;
that the officers of the school are kind
ly disposed toward all the boys who
behave themselves. Mr. Gray also told
him that he would make an endeavoT
to secure the release.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
DuPoNT Issued A CIRCuLAR.

President Harris, CT the Reading
railroad, has issued au official circular
announcing that On February I the
comrany will take possession as lessee
OF the railroad rolling and traffic OF
the Wilmington and Northern rail-
read The circular also announces
that the jurisdiction OF the various
heads OF departments cf the Reading is
extended over the corresponding de-
partments OF the LESSER company.
President Henry A. DUPONT, Of the
Wilmington and Northern railroad,
has also issued a circular calling at
tention TO the lease and directing all
Officers. agents and employees on and
after February 10 report 10 the Read
ing RallNay Company.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
InrNTIrY uNcERrAlN.

Burton Barker, the colored man who
was arrested on Wednesday evening
suspected OF being Harrison Thomp-
sen, the negro who is wanted IN Nir-
ginia for murder. is still locked up at
at The pclico station. Detective Bald
win. of Roanoke, .Na. arrived here to-
day, and the negf vas measured by
the Bertillion system. the Virginia
officer then went to Newark and visit
lea a farm near that place operated by
John Stewart, for whom Barker claim
ed 10 have worked recently In order TO
prove the colored mans assertion. Mr..
Baldwin was unable to obtain any sat
isfactory information, and the negro
will be held 10 await further develop
ments.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
BRIEF SESSION OF COUNCIL

BUT LITTLE BUSINESS TRANS
ACTED AT LAST NIGHTS MEET
ING.
But little business was transacted at
last nights meeting OF City Council
and the conference which was to have
taken place with City Solicitor Conrad
was postponed.
The usual monthly bills Of the gar
bage contractors were passed and or
dered paid
Mr.. Kane offered resolutions to
transfer SO from the Public Square
Committee to city elections. and SIS
from public squares TO the crematory.
The miscellaneous payroll Of So
s66.SG. the Council payroll Of s275.36.
and the police payroll Of $6.Ol5.Sl
were ordered paid
City Treasurer Hamann reported
the balance in Union National Bank to
be S5S.52904; in each OF the four de-
pository banks. $4,000: received of
Eugene NJ. Sayers. $500; T. s. Lewis,
81, 1,013.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
BIG TELEPHONE COMBINE
AMALGAMATION OF LINEs,IN DEL
AWARE, MARYLAND AND YIR-
GINA.

AMALGAMATION OF LINES'IN DEL
AWARE, MARYLAND AND VIR-
GINA.
Dover, Del, Jan. 26.-Harry A. Rich
ardson, DUPONT Walker and W. II.
Baker, of Dover; George w. Woolford,
of Cambridge, Md; William r. Martin,
OF Easton, Md; Thomas L. Day OF
Ridgely; w. w. Hubbard, of Chester
town; Fred r. Owens, Denton, and w.
J. Price, Jr.. Of Centreville, Nd. d.
rectors of the Eastern Shore Telephone
Company, met at the Hotel Avon in
Easton and absorbed the Union Tele-
phone Company. Of Talbot county, and
the telephone lines Of Cecil county
This was the last step in the amalga-
nation OF all the telephone lines on
the peninsula Of Delaware. Maryland
and Virginia, and yesterday three
gangs were put TO work by the Dia-
mond State Telephone Company. of Do
yer, which will control SO per cent OF
the stock CT both companies and thus
centralize the entire telephone business
Of these twelve counties at Dover.
The men at work yesterday are con-
netting Seaford with Cambridge and
Easton Md, and by the middle OF nexi
week will have the entire peninsula
system in working order
President Harry A. Richardson oi
the absorbing company. stated yester
day afternoon that the Maryland com
pany would remain in existence as the
Eastern Shore Telephone Company. L
retain the validity of the Maryland
charter but the Diamond State Com
pany will control the system.
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
EVIDENCE AGAINST ACCUSED
DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAYS HE
HAS A STRONG CASE.


Chester, Jan. 2e.-One OF the first
things the police did yesterday was TO
make a systematic search of the hcmes
OF James Pierce and Amos Pierce the
alleged murderers OF George B. Eyre;
their Doathouse en- the Delaware front,
and an icehouse shed where James
Pierce was alleged to have concealed
the stolen Ladomus skin, which has
come to be such an important factor
In the case, since blood corpuscles have
been found upon it.
The search was made upon a warrant
sworn out before Alderman Smith by
Chief Berry, at the instance OF District
Attorney Smith. Chief Berry, Ser
geant Leary and Patrolmen Raymond,
Robinson, Meeth, Scott, Taylor, Wood
Mullen, Cain, Syferth, Allen and Tools
were engaged in the exploration. Amos
or "Pinney." Pierces home was On
Graham street. and Jim" Pierce, w
to the time he left his wife recently
and went to live at his fathers house
on Graham street, resided in a two.
story brick cottage on Eighth street
two doors above Edgemont avenue.
There were reports upon the street
subsequently that the police found
blood stained garments belonging tC
Jim" Pierce at his house. but Chic
Berry. when questioned on this point
replied that the quest had been fruit
less save in one respect. He said tha
in. searching the shed at the ice com
pany's wharf the police came acros
part Of a false bottom and portion o
the forward cover Of the Ladomus skif
which had been left there by Jim
Pierce. These were brought away an,
deposited in Chief Berrys office.
DEMEANOR OF THE ACCUSED.
The Chester authorities have beei
Evening journal., 1900-01-26
wREck NEAR nowIE srArIoN.

Early this morning a slight wreck
occurred on the Maryland division Of
the Pennsylvania railroad az Bowie
station. Md. It appears that train No
As. OF the Baltimore and Washington
accommodation was pulling into
Bowie a wheel OF the engine ccme of,
allowing II to go down. thereby block
ing both north and southbOund tracks
All northbound trains due at the
French street station We're late owing
to the accident. No one was injured