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The Washington times., 1901-12-29
SUSPICION OF FOUL PLAY.
NciGhbors HcIieve Thnt Martin r<nnc
Was Murdered.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Dec. IS Murder is
now advanced rs the cause of the disap-
pearance OF Martin Kane. OF Portageville,
Wyoming County, on December IA last.
and the residents Of the little village are
so wrought up over the affair that they
have been patrolling the Genesee River
day and night looking for the body.
Kane was last seen alive at O'Clock in
the evening. Then he borrowed lantern
from farmer TO light his way home. and
the lantern was subsequently found on
the rivers bank where the mans coat
also was found, hanging from a bush on
the side of steep cliff
1t has been learned that on the day of
the disappearance Kane sold some prod
uce. for which he received a check for
$500. He later cashed the check at a
bank in CASTLE and handed the money to
his son. II is thought he was watched
when he got the money and was murdered
on his way home.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

3 Particular dressers will
Z come to us for their New
) Years footwear, because
! ninetenths of them are pat,
, rons of this store, and be.
cause they KNOW that ours
, are the proper" fashions.
Special attention is called
to the extensiveness of the
stock and the variety Of re.
ception and evening foot.
wear. The entire second
floor of this building is de-
voted to the selling and dis
play. 1t is a NEST eGmpre-
hensiye showing, because
every novelty is to be seen
here on which fashiOnables
have set their seal of ap-
prOTal. Every shade in sat
in and kid-every new effect
in patent leather slippers.
And such a variety of ex-
quisite buckles you've never
laid eyes on.
While at home from col
lege on holiday vacation
young ladies and gentlemen
should take advantage OF
the opportunity to supply
themselves with footwear
for college wear. The only
correct college" footwear
shown south of New York is
to be seen here.
Special attention is called
10 our variety of damp-proof
footwear for inclement
weather-shoes which are
imperyious to water, hence
requiring no rubbers. Shoes
for such wear need not be
clumsy, and this showing
demonstrates how neat and
trim such footwear can be.
Special attention is also
called to the superb line of
hunting boots and footwear
for surveying, &c. Those
who are about to start on ex-
petitions to the West in be-
half of the Forestry should
by all means see our exhibit.
B. RICH'S SONS, /
High-grade Footwe VI,
Ten-One F-Cor. 10th. \
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Authorities JubiIant.

From remarks by the authorities it is
evident that they are jubilant over the
statement. and that he clinched the cir
cumstantial evidence which thc authori-
ties had woven around Bruce and the
three Van Wormer boys.
The Van Wormer brothers know moth
ing of his statement. and as yet have
given no indication of a desire to say
anything OF the assassination. The cor
oner announced that he would proceed
with the investigation on Monday morn
ing
The testimony taken today was prin-
cipally in reference TO the finding of the
body, the alarm and the arrival of the
officers OF the law. II is hinted in some
quarters that as the result of Bruce's
statement Mrs. Van Wormer may be ar
rested.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Nnrrinre License. Issued.

John Williams and Melinda Jackson.
Clair r. Hillyer and Helen Dodge.
Oliver Fl. Ruffin and Abbie L. White
both of WarrentOn, Va.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
The Hearing Adjourned.
Intended to Tell All.

The young man said he intended to tell
all he knew Of the events OF that night,
and as a consequence the conference was
held. 1t was O'Clock when it was be-
gun and 1t was not completed until three
hours later. His mother and aunt were
with him when he made TIE statement.
At its conclusion the coroner announced
to the reporters that Harvey Bruce had
made statement clearing up lie murder
Of Peter A Hallenbeck on tn evening Of
December II. Further than this he re-
fused to disclose anything. saying that
there were a few matters yet to be worked
nKsN
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
"If they're Rich's Shoes
they're proper"
Ten-One F-Cor. 10th.
Entire Building.

Creiephone number. "one-afty.'1
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
POLICE CLEAR
A MYSTERY.
Statement in HaIlenbGCk
Murder Case.
ACCUSED YOUTHS REVELATIONS.
Officials Say Christmas Eve Crime
Has Been Explained-Details Still
Kept "a Three Other Pris-
oners Know Nothing of the Re-
suit of the Conference

HUDSON, N. Y. Dec. 2S.-sfter a day
of humdrum interest TO most Of the
spectators the investigation before Cor
oner Lisk into the murder of Farmer
Hallenbeck was ended with almost be-
wildering abruptness this afternoon.
The Hearing Adjourned.
George NJ HaIlenbeck had just been
called the stand and had answered three
or four questions when District Attorney
Duntz came into the room, whispered
into the ear OF the coroner and the an
nouncement was made that the hearing
stood adjourned for an hour.
It took only a moment to learn that
Harvey Bruce. one OF the prisoners ac-
cused Of the murder. was closeted with
certain officials. The aunt and mother
of young Bruce had urged him to make
a clean breast of the whole affair If he
was implicated therein.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVEH'
lion OE SICKNESS.

We favor stringent law prohibiting
the sale or use Of CREAM not pasteurized.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
TURKEY BUI RRN
THRONG MARKET
Price Of Fowls Is Away Up
But They Must Be
Had

Holiday shoppers are crowding local
markets today. and business is brisk.
Many farmers brought their produce to
this city last evening and remained over
night in order to be on hand for the
early trade.
Turkeys are fairly plentiful in the city
markets and prices are ranging from Is
To 25 cents a pound hen birds bringing
the latter price. Chickens weighing
about three pounds are bringing 80 cents,
though the demand is not near as great
as for turkeys.
Markets are well stocked with foreign
fruits. celery, etc. and all round buying
is feature of the day
There is big run ON evergrcens today.
and dealers are disposing of their stocks
with readiness. Holly is being sold at {
cents bunch or 10 cents a wreath
Mistletoe. dealers say. is becoming
more plentiful. and il is being sou at IL
and Is cents a bunch.
Christmas trees are selling from z,
cents to Sl.5O each, according TO the size
and quality.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
FIRE WAS STUBBORN
Midnight Blaze in the Store OF j.
Warren Bullen

Shortly after midnight FIRE broke out
in the basement of the clothing store Of
j. Warren Bulen at No 40 Market
street, and before the flames were gotten
under control they spread To the adjoin-
ing store, No. 421, occupied by Simmons
Bros.
The origin of the fire is unknown, but
il is supposed the blaze was caused by
an overheated furnace which stands in
the cellar near the elevator shaft The
blaze was discovered by George w. Jack
son, Jr.. who was passing the store and
who noticed flames bursting from the
elevator. The district companies re-
sponded to the alarm from box II and
after an hours fight extmguished the
blaze.
The fire was a stubborn one and De
fore it was subdued it spread TO the
store occupied by Simmons Bros, and il
was necessary TO put a stream in that
building.
The loss TO Bullen's store by FIRE and
smoke is estimated to be $500. Sim
mons Bros. place their loss at $500.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
PROBLEM FOR
COURT Judges
Mr.. Handy Alleges That
Judgment Was OutlaWed
by One Day

l.. Irving Handy will present per
picking problem to the judges in the
Superior Court under a mandamus pro
.ceeding. On October 8, 1894, f. w.
Pitcher obtained judgment for $50
against w. e. Gibney. On October o,
1897. the judgment was entered in the
PrOthonOtary's office, and a few days
ago execution was ordered Mr.. Handy,
attorney for Gibney, claims the judg-
ment is void, because three years and
one day elapsed between October Q,
1894. and October 8, 1897, the dates
when the Judgment was obtained and
the time IL was entered. Robert Pen
ington, attorney for Pitcher, claims
that only three years have elapsed, and.
consequently. the judgment is still
good The court win hear argument
.on January IL.
The jury returned a verdict for Sl77 I'm
favor of John Byron. in his suit against
Max Abramson. Howell S. England
represented Byron and William r.
Kurtz. appeared for Abramson. The
S177 was claimed as wages by Byron
for acting as collector for Abramson.
In the case of John w. Jolls VS.
Michael Keigwin. Jr., the jury returned
verdict of SlO3.2S in favor Of Mr.
JOlls.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
FIRE DESTROYS
LAUREL PROPERTY
Less Amounts TO $40, 900.
Mrs. W. C. C. Knowles
Narrow Escape
speelaI to lhe EvenIng Journal.

Laurel Dec. 2l.--rhe shirt and over
all factory and warerooms of Knowles
g. Co, the warehouse of J. r. Wright
and the outbuildings Of r. II. Knowles
and Mrs Jennie Wright were con-
sumcd by fire this morning. The alarm
was turned In at $40 o'clock, but by
the time the companies arrived il was
a fOregone conclusion that the buildings
we're doomed. as smoke and flames were
issuing from every window.
Had not Mrs. w. G. G. Knowles beer
held back she would have been burned
to death. In her frenzy SHE attempted
to go into the burning building tC
get the books i'm the Office. which wal
at the back of the building. Sh'
could never have gotten out alive. Th'
loss over insurance is estimated at 500,
600.
Besides the factory several outbuild
ings were consumed, including j. Tur
pin Wrghts evaporating establish
mcnt
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
PETER 3. AYARs HoNoReo
Has Been Appointed on Fredericks-
burg COMMITTEES

Captain Peter B. Ayars, deputy colec
tor of customs. aud prominent member
or the c. A. r. has been honored by of
6cials of the G.. a. r. throughout the
United States
Yesterday Captain Ayars received a
letter from 4. III. Fowler. adiutant gen
eral of the &. A, r.. saying that he had
been appointed a member of the commit
tee on fredericksburg Battlefield Ma
tional Park" This committee has
cnargc of all cemeteries which are locat-
cd between Fredericksburg and Culpep-
er on the Rapidan river where many
bloody battles were fought during the
Civil War. Thousands of men were killed
and their bodies buried ia cemeteries be
tween these points In Fredericksburg
10000 unknown men are inferred. and II
is the object Of the committee 10 obtain
money 10 erect monuments 10 the dead
and keep the burying grounds in proper
condition.
Those on the committee beside Captain
Ayars. are Colonel Edgar Allan. Rich
mond. Va; General Daniel +. Sickles,
New York: General james II. Morrison.
Philadelphia: General Daniel r. Ballou,
Providence. II. l.. Major-General ID. A.
Grosvener, Washington, ID. c.: Albert
T.. Sholes. Atlanta. Ga. attorney.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
HETRICK WAVES HEARING
And HELD FOR TRIAL

George Hetrlck alias Frank Will
Hams, the self-confessed murderer OF
John kraus. was arraigned in court
in Trenon yesterday, and held with
out bail. When a court officer went to
the cell after Hetriok the prisoner
sent word out 10 tho Judge that Me
would like time to arrange his tOi.ot
before appearing In public.
This was refused him, 50 ne came
out as he was, dressed In a suit of
black that helped 10 bear out the claim
DE makes Of being a clergyman Pat
ent leather shoes were on mis- feet. but
instead of The collar and tie. which he
wanted time TO arrange. he wore a
black silk handkerchief knotted about
his throat He waived a hearing and
was led back TO his cell
Later he was photographed for the
rogues gallery Hettricks father is
coming to Trenton to make stubborn
fight for his sons life.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
DISCUSSION OVER INSURANCE
Superintendent Twitmyer Reports
Teachers Institute a Success

Superintendent Twitmyer Reports
Teachers Institute a Success
Members OF uhe Board of Education
mot in regular session last night. and
the Committee on Insurance reported
placing $500 insurance with Hawkins
& CO., at a premium OF 500. and $4,000
with the Royal at a premium of SiS.
Mr.. O'Donnell opposed the policies
written by Hawkins & Co. as ne
thought that picrson q Co. should
have had the insurance.
Mr. Kersey chairman of the commit
tee. reported that the committee felt
that as Hawkins g. Co, held no in
swance on the schools. while Pierson
q Co. did the former should be allow
ed to write some policies. The report
was adopted.
Superintendent Twitmyer presented
la resolution on the recent teachers in.
stitutc, and referred to the great. in.
terest manifested by the teachers IN
the meeting The expenses of the I'm.
stitute were S232.55.
Upon the motion of Mr. Carter Il wns
decided to employ Supervisor Talley foi
another year at the rate of $75 4
month.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
HEAR CHARGES
AGAINST CHIEF
ALL Persons We're Excluded
From the Session
CASE HAS .BEEG CONTINUED
Board Of Police Commissioners Ad-
jOurncd Until Thursday Night
to Hear Captain Black

Behind closed doors mo Police Com
mission hast night heard in
troductory evidence in tIhe charge
preferred by them of conduct unbecom-
Ing an officer against Chief of Police
Eugene Massey.
No one was admitted in the Office
of the board beyond witnesses, who
were allowed TO enter as their names
were called. The press and the public
We're excluded. Presidento Clarkson
and Commissioner Jones were present.
Commissioner Hart being confined TO
his home by Illness City Solicitor
Reinhardt represented the city, and j.
j.. Nields appeared for the dhief. James
j. Brady was official stenographcr.
The principal charges against Chief
Massey are that he, as Chief of Police.
permitted, knowingly, gambling to go
on in the city, and also that money
considerations We're received for the
same. The principal witnesses were
Former President of the Police Com
mission William Nj. Pyle, Theodore w
Francis State detective; Police Ser
geants Kel.o'her, Lyons, Evans. Tucker
and Bayley, who gave evidence as tc
what they knew of gambling which
was conducted formerly in the city.
The board was In session until after
midnighu. and a number of witnesses
including Police Captain George Black
Patrolmen Shields, McGillon, Ralston
Connor, John Ward, Ford and Foo
awaited I'M the court room TO be called
but were dismissed finally until Thurs
day evening.
What the outcome of the inquiry vii
be is not known. but the public is in
quiring why. as Chief Massey is an Of
fetal paid by the citizens of Whining
ton that any investigation regarding
alleged Irregularities should not b.
conducted in public.
On Thursday night the inquiry vii
be continued, and a number more wit
nosses will be examined.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
tx 7 RA Z!
ONE YEAR
FOR LYNN

Chief Justice Lore, in Cen
eral Sessions Court this after
noon sentenced John Lynn to
one years Imprisonment in
the county workhouse and to
pay a fine of $4,000.
Preceding the sentence,
Messrs. Bird and Hayes, coun-
sci for Mr.. Lynn, withdrew
the motion made in behalf Of
their client yesterday for an
arrest Of Judgment.
Acknowledgement Ward an
nounced that the State would
retire the ten other cases
against Mr.. Lynn, providing
certain conditions we're full
filled.
Mr.. Lynn received the SEN
tence with perfect calmness.
He was taken to the work
house Immediately.
Mr.. Lynn was convicted
of obtaining 500 of the
county funds under false pre-
lenses.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
JOHN LYNN IN
FOUND GUILTY

John Lynn, president OF the Levy
Court Of New Castle county, was yes
terday afternoon adiudged guilty OF
defrauding the county OF 500. The jury
was out six hours.
Immediately upon The return of the
verdict. Attorneys Bird and Hayes
made a motion for an arrest OF judg
ment, informing the court that they
would file their reasons later. Accord
ingly sentence was not passed on the
convicted man. Mr. Lynn was not re-
manded TO the care of Warden Meservc,
Of the county worlrhousc. After tho
jury had found him guilty and the bail
bond was adjusted, Mr. Lynn calmly
walked out Of The court room, in COM
pany with lhis attorneys.
There are ten other indictments
against Mr. Lynn, trial of the second of
which will begin on January 10.
The verdict OF guilty came as a sur
prise to many people OF the city. lt
was Tho almost general belief THAT the
jury would disagree.
Mr. Lynn was in the court room, and
was facing l. b. Morrow. foreman of
the jury. when he delivered the verdict
OF guilty" There was a look of sur
prise on Mr. Lynn's face, but this was
all.
The jury in rendering its verdict
made no recOmm endation 10 mercy.
There is S1l 600 bail furnished for
Mr.. Lynn by his friends. $1,000 being
demanded on each OF the eleven indict-
ments returned against him. A for
feiture Of tho bond in the present case
for falling TO appear in court would
mean forfeiture OF all the bail for the
same reason. So while the nominal
bail is $1,000 for appearance when di-
rected the. real bail amounts 10 the
sl1 O00
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
DINNER EoR THE POOR
SCHOOLS GET MONEY
State Treasurer BurriS Adjusts Sussex
County Trouble

State Treasurer Burris yesterday set
tied long standing difficulty and reliev-
ed the present administration and the
public school authorities OF a serious en-
barrassment by announcing at the State
House:
"The Sussex school fund has been ad-
justed, the dividends allowed and the
money now is on deposit at the George
town bank awaiting it's rightful owners,
the commissioners of the various dis
trlcts."
Just how the matter was adjusted the
State Treasurer would not say.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
REsT CALIFORNIA WINEs

so cents full quart These are not
cheap wines. but well matured and of
fine flavor. Imported port and sherry,
Is cents full quart; whislSies. so and
rs cents and 81. You can save % cents
quart on these. Delmarvia phone
Csc. Prompt delivery Thomas Herlihy
Second and Harrison streets.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
LONG TO BE REMEMBERED

rs the monster bargain Shoe and Slip
Dor Sale at Levy's Kumfort Shoe
House No. 228 Market street. Mr. Levy
reports the largest holiday trade since
he has been in business. The most re-
markable feature is how the vast
crowds got waited upon so promptly.
Tonight closes the great sale and IL
would be advisable to take advantage
OF the liberal offerings early today.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
Mesaenrer Roxs Rememberod

Postal messenger boys were remem-
borcd by the Harlan and Hoilings
worth Company today, and throughout
the morning they went in twos and
threes to receive their gifts of money,
whidh the company every year makes
them.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
TO ATTEND DINNER
Young Merchants Of Wilmington viii
Visit Philadelphia Newsboys

It is probable THAT a number of
Wilmington newsboys will attend the
Christmas dinner to be given by a
Philadelphia paper 10 the newsboys of
that city tomorrow. Just how many
will attend is not known. as many of
them are. as yet, undecided.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
CommIttee of FIrsmen Met

In the parlors Of the Bellevue Hotel
last night n committee of the Brandy
wine Fire Company met to decide upon
name for the organization. and 10
elect officers Owing to some discuss
sion as to the number to be elected
and also relative to an appropriate
name for the body, no final action was
taken. Another meeting will be held
soon.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
Turkeys for EMPLOYEES

j. e. Frank, the newly-appOinted SUI
perintendent of the Wilmington and
and Columbia division of the Philadel-
phia and Reading railroad, visited this
city yesterday and made an inspection
OF the railroad property here. Each OF
the employees was presented with a
fine turkey
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
DELMAR HAS FIRE ENGINE
Also a Company OF Men Who Are
PracticIDg Fire Fighting
Special to tho Evening journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Demar. Dee 24.-Another meeting for
the purpose of raising funds with which
to purchase the chemical FIRE engine, was
held in the Opera House on Saturday
evening. The remainder of the required
amount was subscribed. The price of the
engine, hose, hose cart, etc, is S1.050
An election Of officers was held with
the following result: President w. $.
Sirman; vice-president. II. A. Neasey
treasurer, Levin Hasting; secretary. w.
i. Sirman. Officers for the fire company.
Chief. Irving Culver; assistant chief
Francis NJ. Chatham; foreman of en-.
gine, J. X. Nenabes; foreman Of hose,
y. l.. Hayman.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
HIS TREE COST FIVE DOLLARS
Salvador Tssia Fined by The Court This
Morning

Christmas trees are not particularly
cheap this season, but Salvador Testa
was required in City Court this morn
ing 20 pay s. for one he obtained in
Rockford Park on Sunday.
Testa was detected by Park Guard
Wiley cutting the top off of young
spruce pine on Sunday and was arrest.
ed. At the request of his counsel w
J. willis. Judge Churchman imposed
the minimum fine. which is for de
stroying trees in public parks.
James u. Davis and Isaac Liscc
were charged with the larceny of zoe
pounds of scrap iron, the property OF
Harry Biggs. Their cases were con-
tinued until Thursday.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
WILL SING AT MIDNIGHT
Service at Lpworth Tonight Will Be OF
High Order

Epworth NJ. e. Church choir has
completed arrangements for the mid
night choral service to be given in the
church. tonight The final rehearsal
was held last night and the singers
showed that they had learned the
music thoroughly. Grace Orchestra
will assist The large chorus is com
posed of thirty-five voices, and Those
attending the service tonight may ex-
pect a rare musical treat
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
MORE HONEY FOR MEMORIAL
Judge Gray Contributes $50 to Tho
Cause

Judge George Gray has contributed
$50 to the Mckinley Monument Asso-
ciatiom The Eighth Ward Republican
League and American Lodge, No. p, A.
O. l.. W., also have contributed So each.
The Committee on Funds, John S.
RosseL. chairman Is devising means OF
raising money for THE association. A
charity ball and public entertainment
In the Opera House has been suggested.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
TRAFFIC HEAVY OVER
DELAWARE DIVISION
Remembered Trolley Employees

Traffic over the Delaware division
today is the heaviest for a long time.
Said a railroad man to a reporter for
the Evening Journal this morning.
THE number OF natives of Kent and
Sussex counties constituting this city's
population is amazing and II they
should leave the city in a bunch the
streets would be almost deserted.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
West End Republicans Organize

The West End Republican Club has
elected the following named Officers:
A. Grinage. president David West
vice-president; A. n. Davis. secretary
William Powell, assistant secretary f;
Peter Lambson. treasurer; board of di-
rectohs. A. Grinage. ID. West A. n.
Davis A. Gales. p. Lambson, William
Powell, William Mitchell.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
RICH MINING SECTION
We srANroN sY rRoLLEY
Regular Trips Will be Made There
by City Cars Every Hour

Cars of the Wilmington City Railway
Company ran to Stanton every thirty
minutes today. This schedule will pre-
vail tomorrow and every Saturday and
Sunday Other days the cars wil run
every hour.
Superintendent Van Trump reports
that the line is being well patronized.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
wHAT MORE po You wANr?

We give you a handsome calendar, a
nice corkscrew and trading stamps
with liquor purchases at our store. n
W. Cor. Madison and Fourth street
d. w. LYNCH & CO., Grocers.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
Mlddlemen Services Disposed Of

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad in
tends TO dispense with the services OF.
middlemon in handling its tourist bust
ness. To take the place of the middle
man book Of coupons viii be issued.
which can be used for railroad fare.
side trims meals. transfer charges and
hotel bills.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
Nd ereen Addressed gEereIsesI /

III school No This morning inter
esting Christmas exercises were held.
at which the Rev. Aloysius Green, Of
Newport M. E. Church. made an adj
dress.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24
FOR COUGH AND COLDS.
Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant.

Fine venison lunch tonight at Rex's.
s East Second street. Egg-nog Xmas
morning.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

For blankets. robes. harness. trunks,
saddles. 20 10 a practical saddler Yer
ger, No. IL East Third street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

Grand venison lunch Christmas eve.
at paylor's, Nos. and East Eighth
street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-24

Fine venison lunch tonight at Rex's,
s East Second street. Egg-nog Xmas
morning.