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Evening journal., 1900-01-10
BURRIS BOYS
FOUND A BOAT
Which is Thought May Be
the Cunning Skia Used
By George Eyre.
MAN SAYS HE SAW EYRE ALIVE

IN PHILADELPHIA A COUPLE or
DAYS AFTER HIS DISAPPEAR
ANcE-cHEsTER ELKs OFFER A
REWARD FOR HIS BODY. DEAD
OR ALIVE.
On December %, the day after George
B. Eyre, of Chester, mysteriously dis
appeared, Walter and Samuel Bu-ris.
Of this city, found a cunning skiff.
They made no mention of the find un-
I'll yesterday, giving as their reason
that the skin was such good one they
desired to keep 1t If no one came for
ward to claim It.
The Burris boys found the skiff on
the Delaware river shore near Pigeon
Point, a short distance from the place
where the footboard OF Eyre's boat was
found by Lighthouse Keeper Spicer,
and a short distance south or where
the paddle OF Eyre's boat was found by
Walter McClintock The skiff was cap
sized and hole stove In enc side
Word now comes from Chester that
another man saw George b. Eyre alive
ON December u last. This report came
from Edmund Pennell. OF Chester. who
has an office in the Harrison building.
Philadelphia MIR. Pennell was out OF
town last night, but Horace w Fair
lamb, a business man, stated that he
had been told the story by MI PEN
nell He says the latter believes ne
saw Eyre at Fifty-second street. Phila-
delphia, on Saturday evenings Decsm-
Der %. and that tho young man was IN
the company OF a woman
For that reason Mr.. Pennell who
knows Eyre very well. did not speak
to him. but had a good chance to OBJ
serve Eyre as the couple walked W
the street ahead of him. He thought
nothing Of the matter until he return
ed to Chester q day later and learned
Eyre was missing Then Pennell saw
Mrs. Eyre and told her he had seen
George at Fifty-second street When
he learned that the young man had
changed his clothes az the Alphas
lrooms and that the overcoat was there
Mr. Pennell was somewhat staggered
as he had given q very good description
lof the overcoat seen on Georges dou-
lble at Fifty-second street. Eyre has a
swing 20 his walk. which IS easily
recognized by those who know him.
land 10 was his characteristic move
ments which impressed MIR. Pennell.
At a meeting OF the Chester Lodge
Of Elks, No. ass. last night. resolu-
ltion was adopted Offering a reward OF
500 for information leading to the re-
covery Of George B. Eyre, dead or
lalive.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

at his parents house last night, and
was apparently cheerful.
wELL-KNOWN RELATIVES.
Mrs Graham has been married twice
and the two children. a boy and a
girl, We're born to her by her first hus.
band. When she married Graham she
was the widow of a Mr.. Shields, her
maiden name being also Shields, and
she is a close relative OF A. S. l.
Shields. the prominent lawyer Of Phil
Iadelphia.
DEPOSITION OF LIZZIE GRAHAM.
Magistrate Lewis Sasse took the fol-
lowing deposition in the house:
Lizzie A. Graham being duly sworr
according to law deposes and answers
the following questions:
Have you been hurt?"
Yes, seriously"
by whom?"
by Charles Pickles
Where did it happen?"
In the sitting room of my home, No
l04 East Thirteenth street, in the cit,
of Wilmington.
What did he do to you?"
He asked me some questions. | an
swered No. and the next thing kney
he put up a revolver"
What did he do?'
"He fired. one shot hitting me in tn
face. ! raised my hand to get the re
volver, and he fired another shot, hit
ting me under the arm.
Then what happenedY' p
Il hallooed For Gods stake, Charlie
don't kill me.
"Then what did he do?"
"He said something about loving me
I screamed and started out Of the door
He then shot again. striking me in m.
left elbow
DO you think from the effect ant
cause Of these wounds you viii die?
Il think l will"
The deposition is signed and sworl
TO in the presence Of DR. James II
Morgan.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
CoTLECTING CALENDARS.

There is a prevalent mania in Will
mington for collection of calendars.
Men, women and the little folks all en-
gage in it. There are many very hand
some calendars to be had. One of the
most expensive that is distributed here
is that Of the Hartmann and Fehren-
bach Brewing Company. Very hand
some calendars are issued by the Ba-
varian Brewing Company and that OF
the Diamond State Brewery is also Z
fine decoration.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
work OF WATER COMMISSION.

At yesterday afternoons meeting OF
the Water Commission. communica-
tion was received from United States
Engineer w. T. Smith, stating that
dredging near the twenty-four inch
water mains crossing the Christiana
at Third street will be suspended until
the Water Department is ready to
proceed. 1t is desired to sink the water
main to depth of twenty-five feet at
mean low water, but this will not be
done until the main at Orange street is
replaced, thus insuring a water supply
for South Wilmington. The contract
for printing the annual report was
awarded to the Star Publishing Com
pany. The weekly payroll of s6S2.3S
was passed. Plumber w. A. Mention
was fined for violating the regulations
OF the department.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
Expressions of Approval Re.
ceiyed By Government Officials
From People Benefited.
MUCH VALUABLE RETURN
EX-coNGRESsMAN o'DoNNELL.,
WHO ORIGINATED THE IDEA TO
BE ELECTED GOVERNOR OF
MICHIGAN, IN RECOGNITION OF
HIS SERVICE.

Washington, Jan. 10.-Friends of the
free rural delivery system in Congress
express the belief that the post office
appropriation bill should carry 81 ,00O,-
600 for an extension of the system
Last year the appropriation was 5000.
600. 1t is safe to say that no similar
expenditure of funds has brought back
TO the Post Office Department or tc
members OF Congress who worked fol
the appropriation so many expressions
OF approval from the people benefited
The service has been extended as fully
as the funds would permit, and its sue.
cess in the regions where it has beer
introduced has been all that could be-
desired. The postal authorities claim
that for the amount invested the ser.
vice nowhere gets as much valuable re.
turn as in the free rural deliveries.
A single carrier, whose pay is s40O Z
year, serves a route that on the average
is twelve miles long, or twenty-foul
miles on the round trip, and reaches ar
average Of 800 persons receiving ano
sending mail. The farmers are mos
enthusiastic over the convenience ot
getting their mail regularly delivered
at their homes. The proportion tha
now take daily papers is rapidly in
creasing. Sergeant-at-Arms Casson. o
the House of Representatives. who hel,
position as inspector Of free rura
routes, says that he invited newspape
canvassers to follow behind him an,
see what they could do in securing sub
scriptions for their papers. On on,
route one agent secured sixty-four sub
lscriptions, and on another forty-sevel
subscriptions were taken.
/ These We're all for daily papers. Col
onel Casson says he is satisfied tha
there are thousands Of farmers all owe
the country who would take dali
papers if they could have them deliv
cred at their doors. The most enthu
siastic advocates Of the new system ar
the Western congressman. In Michiga
so popular is rural delivery that il
said ex-Congressman O'Donnell. wh
originated the idea of free rural deliy
lery while on the House Post Offic
Committee, will be elected governor {
the state as a recognition Of his ben,
faction to the people in this innovation
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
RESTRAINED ORDER GRANTED
CHANCELLOR NICHOLSON PRE-
VENTS FURTHER ACTION IN
THE MAY CASE.

VII +NARAAsA+ssCtf
VENTS FURTHER ACTION IN
THE MAY CASE.
At Dover yesterday Chancellor Mich
olson. on the bill of complaint filed by
Lilhurne Chandler. for Mrs. Margaretta
NJ May, issued restraining order pre-
venting George w. May. Frank J. May
.Sallie A. Smith. A. ID. T. May and Roll
lin May. children Of George s. May, de-
ceased. from selling, transferring or as
signing any part of the estate of the
latter A temporary injunction Yves
asked. and also that a receiver for the
estate be appointed.
The complainant Is the second wife
of George S. May. who was school
teacher in this city. and accumulated
lreal estate and personal property val
ued at about $4,000. The properties
are in this state. Washington state
West Virginia and Georgia. The de
PENDANTS, the first three of whom ar'
also executors. are children Of the frs
wife of the deceased.
Mrs May in the bill OF complain
lclaims that the children are attempting
Ito cheat and deprive her Of her part o
1.-The deceased's estate. The order j
made returnable In this city on Febru
larry 2. w. S. Hilles and Henry c. Con
rad represent the defendants
George S. May, previous to his death
lived at No. 1903 Harrison street.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
HAND BADLY INLnREn.

While driving team Of horses draw
ing logs near Milltown on Monday. w
Frank Ball, of that place, had his left
hand badly injured. The chain sun
porting the logs broke and frightened
the horses. Mr.. Ball has but one hand
the other having been cut off several
years ago in a fodder machine. In his
effort to hold the horses he was thrown
to the ground and dragged The flesh
was torn OFF his hand and the bone oil
one finger was laid bare.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
QUICK TIME no DARBY.

General Superintendent Joseph G.
I.ugar attempted TO reduce the running
time between Wilmington and Darby
Yesterday over the Wilmington, Ches-
ter and Philadelphia Traction Com
pany's rails The attempt was
successful. Cars having four
motors of 50-hOrse power EACH Just
constructed by the jackson and Sharp
Company were used in the expert
ment. The effort was made with the
intention Of datsrmining the exact time
in which a scheduled ear may make che
rim
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

Robert Fl. Davis and Anna jefferson
Frame celebrated yesterday the fiftieth
anniversary Of their wedding at their
home IN Milford. Many Of their old
friends called to congratulate
them upon the happy occasion,
Mr.. Davis was state treasurer from 1871
to 1875. and is the father Of Thomas
Davis, Of this city, and Robert T. Davis,
OF Georgetown.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

made bv Agent Stout was as follows;
Complaints, 147; on agents sight
1879. investigations SAG; warnings, 54o'
DEMONSTRATING horses. "A; driving
in Door condition, 30; driving when
lame. 81: driving with sore shoulder
s. driving with sore back, s; driving
with overdrawn checkrein, s; driving
not properly shod, "a; driving colt
without shoes, /; overdriving, 3; work
ing horses in poor condition, 3; work
ing horses when lame. l6; WORKING
horses sore and unfit for work, l;work-
ing horses with sore shoulder, 3; work
ing horses with sore back, u working
horses with overdrawn eheckrein, .
working horses not properly shod, "a
working horses without shoes, 1; work
ing horses when sick, i; working mule
when lame, / working mule in pool
condition, /: overlooking horses. 34i
horses standing in hot sun, /; horses
standing in rain, l +; horses not blanket
ed in cold, II: horses sick and out II
cold and storm, 3; colt exposed t'
cold and storm, / cows exposed to colo
and storm, 3; steer exposed to cold an'
storm. T. kicking horse. /; manning
horse, 2: neglect to provide food fo
horses, r. beating cows, ] beatinl
dogs. g.. manning dogs, l.; stoninl
dogs, 1: shooting dogs, 1; starving
dogs, 2: shooting cats, i; manning cats
8: beating cats, 2; fighting chickens
IA: overcrowding in coops. 20; MAIN
ing, /; scalding, 2; total, 346. Horse
condemned and killed, IA.
Report for December: Complaints
6: on agents sight. 10: inyestiga cations
il6; warnings, l6 Ohenses- Driving
horses in poor condition, 8: drivini
horses when lame, 3; driving horse
with sore back, 1 driving horses wit
sore shoulder, /; overdriving. 1; work
ing lame horse, ]; sick horses out il
cold, 2: unblanketcd horses, 2; over
crowding chickens in coops. 2; total
IS. Horses condemned and killed, /.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

Magistrate Kelley gave Judgment
against Hughes Bros. & Bangs, ,proprie-
tors of the Bellevue quarries, for s140
for taxes which the company refused to
pay. The suit was brought by Lewis
Pfromm, justice of the peace of Bran
dywine hundred, who had assessed 16O
Italians 80 cents each for school tax.
They refused to pay and their wages
were attached. The company also re-
fused to deduct the tax from their
wages. An appeal will be taken.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
BISHOP IN NEW Work

Bishop Coleman was in New York
yesterday and attended the annual
meeting Of the Church Temperance So
ciety, held at the Church Missions
House, Twenty-second and Fourth ave
nue. The bishop presided at the busi-
ness session, which was held in the
morning The afternoon session was
devoted to the discussion of the ques.
tion, "Inebriates and How to Treat
Them"
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTs

Following are the committees ap.
pointments for the entertaining Of dele,
gates to the Wilmington M. E. Confer.
ence. which meets at Epworth NJ e
Church in March: Grace Church, 81
delegates; st. Pauls, Union and AS.
bury, so each; Harrison Street, 40; Ep-
worth, 80; Brandywine and Mt. Salem
.25 each, and other churches OF the fif
teen Who will entertain, smaller mum
hers
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
DELAWARE SOCIETY OF NEW
YORK.

The Delaware Society of New York
will give its tenth annual dinner in
New York on February Is. Bishop
Coleman is expected to be one Of the
speakers on the occasion. and Cover
nor Tunnel is expected to be present.
The officers OF the society are: James
A. B. Dilworth, president; William H.
Stayton, secretary, and r. e. Coch-
rane, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
BYERs' FOX AGAIN
CHARLES SMITH BADLY INJURED
WHILE JUMPING A FENCE.

The famous Byers' fox, Of West
Chester, was again chased by the West
Chester Hunt yesterday, but after run
ming for three hours the hounds of the
Mather Hunt broke in on the trail, and
the fox was lost. This fox has the
most phenomenal luck, as it has been
chased a dozen times this season. but
escaped as often, and there is a great
rivalry among the West Chester clubs
to capture it.
During the hunt the horse OF Charles
Smith, while taking a fence, fell,
throwing its rider and breaking his
jaw. He was so badly injured that 1t
lis doubtful If he will be able to ride
again this season.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

In the Orphans Court this morning
Judge William C. Spruanee appointed
William II. Neville, guardian Of Viii
liam r.. Thirza r. and John e. Ne
vile. An order TO sell real estate OF
William Taylor of st. Georges hundred
was granted to Martin b. Burris and
Annie c. Taylor, administrators.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
MANY EMPLOYEES PAID.

The employees of the Pullman shops,
Wilmington and Northern Railroad
Company. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company and of the Maryland division
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, arc receiving their checks today
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
HANDBooK FOR VOTERS.

Francis S. Bradley, deputy sheriff,
has just compiled a book called
Voters Handbook" which contains
much information concerning election
and registration districts, the last vote
of New Castle county, official returns
of the election and other valuable infor-
nation for voters.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
cnARLEs WIsr BuRIEp.

The funeral Of Charles Y. Wise, who
died suddenly on Sunday morning last,
took place from his late residence on
North Third street, New Castle, today,
The deceased was So years OF age.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
MEETINGS wELL ATTENpEp.

The revival meetings at West Pres
byterian Church, under the leadership
~ Major ceorge A Hilton of Caiifor-
MIA, are being well attended. Last
night Major Hilton took as his subject
obedience" )" speaking to more than
700 persons.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
BURGLARS STOLE WRIsKEY.

Burglars entered the store of Wilkin-
son & Wilkinson, at Dover, on Monday
might. and secured a quantity Of hOli-
day goods and whiskey.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
CARGO OF YELLOW PINE.

The four-masted schooner Carrie X.
Schulz arrived at the wharf of the
jackson and Sharp Company this
morning with cargo OF 346.00O feet Of
yellow pine from Brunswick Ga.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
sToLEN CAN RECOVERED.

A copper ice cream can stolen FROM
Charles Kyle's place, at Sixth and Or
ange streets, was recovered in a sec
ond-hand place yesterday afternoon by
|Officer Sherry.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
ROBBERs seaman orr

Burglars effected an entrance into
the store of T. #. Armstrong, at New
ark. Monday might, by means of a side
window. Mr.. Armstrong was aroused
by burglar and the thieves fed with
out securing much booty.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
RUNAWAY BOYS CAUGHT.

William Atwell and Joseph Fahey,
two boys who escaped from st. James
Protectory, at Delaware City, were
caught in this city yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
PRAYER MEETING AT WEST.

AT 2.sO o'clock this afternoon Major
George A. Hilton, who is conducting
Ievangelistic services at West Prespy-
terian Church, will hold a prayer meet
ing in the parlors Of the church.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
LIVE BIRD SHOOT.

Lyman Maull and Albert Stout, of
this city. have placed forfeit money for
Ia live bird shoot. for a purse Of 5000.
Each will shoot at fifty birds
Evening journal., 1900-01-10


ING OUT OF THE SCHEME.
A dispatch from Boston today says:
Before Judge Lowell, in the United
Stltes Circuit Court, hearing was be.
gun III the case of ]. Edward Addicks
VS.. the Boston Gas Light Company and
the Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
The plaintiff has filed bills Of complaint
in four suits, in each of which the
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company is
named as one of the defendants. The
other gas companies included in the
Bay State Company are also included
The four suits are practically identical
and the Pipe Line Company has filed
similar demurrers in all four suits.
The bill is brought for the cancella.
tion and an injunction against the per.
formance of a contract entered into be,
tween the Boston Gas Light Company
and the Massachusetts Pipe Line Com.
pany, of which the former agreed tC
buy from the latter all the gas which
should be used by it for a period o.
fifty years.
The Pipe Line Company has filed {
demurrer substantially as follows:
IAlots WduL VI tqnlg StNJlluf TIA
the directors of the Boston companies
are the nominees of the plaintiff anC
one Dillaway, or their assigns; third
that the scheme to control the ga
business in Boston originated with th'
plaintiff; fourth, that certain allega
tions of the bill are false, in that thu
plaintiff AYERS that the Mercantile
Trust Company, of New York, own
1894 shares out of 5000 shares Of tn
capital of the Boston Gas Light Com
pany, and that no stockholders of thl
company ever approved, ratified o
confirmed the contract with the Pip
Line Company; fifth. that the director
of the Boston companies are necessar.
parties.
w. M. Butler appeared for tn
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company ant
]. H. Warner for the plaintiff
Mr.. Butler, in his brief, contend
that the present situation in Boston
due to plaintiffs own acts, and say
that, having set in operation, a schem
which was in fraud Of stockholders, h
cannot complain OF particular act
growing out of the scheme as a frau
Of his rights as a stoekholder.
Mr.. Addicks was present in court.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
WAS WE'LL KNOWN.

Pickles was about 33 years of age.
and is well-known in this city. His
parents live at No. 1915 West Fourth
street and this morning Deputy Coro-
ner Giles notified his father. who went
TO the morgue and viewed the dead
body Of his son. Young Pickles was
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED.

The appointment OF Clarence X. La
Motto, of Delaware, as second lieu
tenant Of infantry in the regular army
has been confirmed by the United
States Senate.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
sTBAMER GLENGoIL FLOATED.

The British steamer Glengoil, which
went ashore on Monday on Cherry Is
land flats, was floated last night at
high water and proceeded up the river
to Philadelphia in tow of two tugs.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
CoAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

ii. r. Sergeant. Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King Delmarvia phone
545. Hickory wood for open crates.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund tho money II II falls
TO cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
BOUGHT MARKET STREET HOUSE

Josiah w. Leeds has sold the house
No 1913 Market street to John J. Cas-
sidy for 5000.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

CONTRACT FOR ELECTRIC RAIL
WAY.
1t is expected that the contract for
the construction of the New Castle and
Delaware City Electric Railway Com
pany will be given out this week. Sew.
eral bids will be made.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
ADDICKS BRINGS
FOUR SUITS
Massachusetts Pipe Line Company
of Boston Named as Defend
ant in Each.
FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

COUNSEL DECLARES THAT AS MR..
ADDICKs SET IN OPERATION A
SCHEME WHICH WAS IN FRAUD
OF STOCKHOLDERS HE CAN
NOT COMPLAIN OF ACTS GROW
ING OUT OF THE SCHEME.
Evening journal., 1900-01-10
one CHANCE IN TEN.

At ? o'clock this afternoon DIR. Nor
gan, who has been in constant attend
ance upon Mrs. Graham, said that the
chance for her recovery was about one
out Of then. and that h had but little
hopes The bullets have not yet been
extracted
Evening journal., 1900-01-10

POLISHERS AND VARNIsHERs AT
PULLMAN SHOPS TO HAVE
WAGES CUT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-11-01

Confined on Page II.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-11-08
NEBRASKA STILL IN DOUBT.
Returns Received show Small Repub.
lican Gains.

Returns Received Show Small Repub-
lican Gains.
OMAHA, Nov. s The result Of the
election in Nebraska is still in doubt.
About 529 precincts out of l,6ll have
been heard from and these show very
substantial Republican gains. The
Republicans claim they will give Nc
hinley a majority and the Democrats
are equally ure of the result. The
changes, however, have been SO diver
siied that it is well nigh impossible to
make an estimate. With q correspond.
ing result in unreported precincts to
those already received, Mckinley will
have a small plurality. The Legislature
is also uncertain. The state Demo.
cratic ticket is running slightly ahead
of Bryan.
Latest totals on the national ticket
are from 462 precincts outside of Omaha
and Douglas county, which gave Nc
klnley 42,s53, Bryan 40, 2l9, a Repub-
hcan gain of 1865 over 1896.
Later returns do lot materially
change the figures in the state and
there is considerable doubt which way
1t Will go on the national ticket.
On the legislative ticket, which il
now the center of interest, the indica.
lions favor the Fusion delegation in
Douglass county, with good chances
Il III the state. The next legislature
electstwo United States senators.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-11-08
CLAIM ABOUT 8o.Om
Ohio Republicans Figure On.
Plurality Than ISoe i

Ohio Republicans Figure On.
Plurality Than 1896.
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. S.-Tba NJ.
turns are still incomplete H..
Democrats concede 60, 900 and \.
publicans claim about $4,000 fl, !.
national and state tickets as com,1
with 5l,lO9 for Mckinley in lsgs
only dispute is over the Third r..
and Twentieth congressional di,t.
and the Republicans claim tho ala,
OF Nevin in the Third and of Tam
in the Twelfth, which will mali
Republicans and 3 Democratic }
gressmen and l doubtful Tia 4
delegation in the last congress sta1
Republicans to 8 Democrats.
At noon the Democratic ststs II
man had nothing to Announce
publican State Chairman Dick saial
THE returns from 20 Of the y J
ties OF Ohio show the plurality Of
Kinley will approximate 5000
have elected II Republican meuI
OF congress out of 81"