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Evening journal., 1901-12-20

oss-examination Both men have
done work for Mr. Lynn.
George Phillips next was put on the
stand.
Where do you reside?"
"On Monroe street, in this city"
What is your business?"
"Stonemason."
do you know Lawrence NJ. White
MANI"
when / see him"
did you know him this year when
you saw him?"
"Yes, sir"
Did you go with John Lynn into
No $50 Market street,"
Il did"
Did you see Mr. whiteman in
there?"
"I did not. went into Harry White
mans office"
Where was Mr.. Lynn?"
"In the front office"
did you hear what they said?"
81 did not hear what they said"
Did you join Mr. Lynn"
Eyes, sir; we went to the depot
WAS Mr. Whlteman with Mr..
Lynn"
eyes, sir"
'We got into car and Mr.. White
man sat between u.s."
Gould you l1ear what they said?"
81 could not hear every word they
said"
did you hear them talking about
s562?"
"I did"
did you hear any talk about S2OO?'
81 did not"
did you hear them talking at the
depot?"
No sir; I walked away from them
when we got there"
Atwood Johnson was next on the
stand. He said that he was a farmer
and lived about two and a half miles
from Newark and two miles from
Tweed's bridge.
did you do any work for Lawrence
NJ. Whiteman on Tweed's bridge in
1902"
"I did"
What did you do to the bridge?"
"We put in new planking, new
stringers scraped and painted the
bridge and filled in the approaches"
'How many days were you employed
by Mr.. Whiteman ON Tweed's bridgeY
about ten days"
when did you work there?"
In August and September"
"Who worked with you besides Mr.
! Whiteman?"
Mr. Sheppard. Mr.. Chalmers and MT
Saunders"
Mr. Chalmers was the last witness
on the stand, and said that ne had
lbeen employed on the bridge during
the latter part of September. He be-
came confused in ross-examinatio1
and could not tell how he placed the
date.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
pockstader,s

The three Racket Brothers furnish a
musical speciality at Dockstader's this
week, which Will take the prize fog
originality. These brothers are able to
get melody from a half dozen OF more
things, wihioh they have utilized TO
excellent purpose, and it is entertain
ing melody, too. The act has scored
largely during the week. Miss Monroe
and company in "Jags," a clever com
edy skit; Miss Douglass, a dancing
comedienne; Cook, Boyd and O'Brien,
singers and comedians; Won Gofre, an
acrobatic gymnast, and many others
on the bill contribute to a performance
of much interest The announcement
Of the house for Christmas week in
c.udes many of the highest priced stars
in vaudeville, and forms a combina-
tion that is sure to crowd the house
during the Christmas holidays.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
HandkerChiefS

We prefer to sell you Linen with two exceptions
No cottons will be found in any handkerchiefs offer
Swiss embroidered goods 2lc and 25c being the only
cotton goods carry.
All linen embroidered 121lc, 25c, SOC, 75c ST. 81 25
$50.
Lace trimmed, 25c, SOC, 75c, 81, s125 $3.50
Fine Hemstitched all linen, at 121Ic, 15c 25c 375Ic
5Oc 75c
Mems all linen hemstched, l21Ic 25c, 38c, SOC, 75c
We venture to say the quality far superior what you
have at these prices.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Leather Goods

Not the stereotype kinds that you see everywherestv
leather and decorations different can be from what Won
are accustomed to see.
Purses Golf Purses Strap Purses Combination Books,
Card Cases for Women.
For men we show Purses, Card and Letter Cases and
Wallets Every idea regarding price be in this de-
partment.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
No Snow in Wilminrton

Lieutenant Governor =. l.. Cannon, of
Bridgeville, was visitor to Wilmington
today. Mr. Cannon says he was very
much surprised i'm reaching here to find
no snow as the lower part of the PENN
sula last night was visited by fall suf-
iicient to cover the ground.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
RED OR GREEN STAMPS.


to him. II we succeed in proving this
we shall ask YOU for a verdict of not
guilty"
LYNN ON THE STAND
John Lynn, take the stand said
Mr. Bird.
oMr. Lynn what is your present po-
sition?"
President of the Levy Court of New
Castle county"
when did you become president Of
the Levy Court?"
"At the first meeting in this year
who was president Of the court in
1902"
William A. Scott
"Will you look at that bill and state
in whose handwriting It is?'
Mine"
Upon whose information did you
make out that bill?"
"Mr Whiteman gave me a memo
randum to make out that bill"
did every item in that come from
Lawrence Whiteman?"
yes. sir; he gave me every item of
it,"
Were those words on bearer, on
the warrant when II was first made
out?"
NO. sir. l had them put on it.
"At whose reQuest?"
"At Mr. Whiteman's request. 1t had
to be made out that way because
could get the money on it."
what did you do with the bill?"
IL took II to Comptroller Kelley for
approval"
"Was it upon that bill that the war
rant was made out2"
1T was"
did you or did you not see the bill
again after the warrant was made
out?"
Il did not see it until came here
the other day"
What did YOU do with the war
rant?"
Il took it TO Central Bank and got
the money on it and paid it to Mr.
Whiteman."
when was that?'
II can't tell exactly, but it was be-
tween the 5th and 18th of October"
Then to be exact, it was the 11th
Of October when You got the money!"
1T must have been"
Where did you see MIR. Whiteman
TO pay him the money!"
He came 10 my house"
"Where?'
In Elsmere. in Christiana hun
dred."
what did he come there for?"
For the money"
Did YOU have any conversation
with him at that time, il so, state tc
the court and jury what it was.
I'll object" said Mr.. Ward, "for ]
cannot see what can be gained by
this"
1T is in part to discredit your wit.
ness replied Mr.. Bird.
The court told Mr.. Bird that he
must ask specific questions.
What was that conversation"
1T was about the warrant. He said
that ! owed him S5S, when the amount
called was S56.
The court seemed to be laboring un-
der some disagreement over Mr.. Birds
mode of questioning the defendant.
Did you at That time hand Lawrence
NJ. Whiteman $50 for work done ae
called for in that warrant?"
Yes. sir."
Did he at that time and place and
before two men claim that YOU Owed
him more money!
Yes. sir"
Was there loud talk?"
Yes. sir"
Did he claim more than s56?"
II object" said Mr.. Ward for he
has laid no grounds for this contra
diction."
Did he claim more than S56?" per-
sisted Mr.. Bird.
Il object to IL as leading" said Mr.
Ward.
lhe question was allowed.
Did you pay him the 1862"
Yes; he took it and claimed more. b
What did You tell him?"
That it was the best could do"
This was for work done for the
county?"
"Yes. sir"
'ls that the last transaction made
with Mr.. Whiteman?'
NO. sir; he did one little Job
amounting to about So"
You say that or bearer was strucl
out Of the warrant when you received
1T was.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
P. M. & 8. erakeman lnIured

Charles E. Donovan, a p, w. & B.
freight brakeman, had his ankle badly
sprained while at work in the West Yard
this morning. Donovan attempted to
jump from a moving train when he slip
ped and fell. He was removed by cab to
his home, No. 406 Queen street and DR..
DraDer summoned.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
mcr meart LiI.e a PoIIuted

Stream. Mrs. James Strigley, Pelee
Island, Ont, says; II was for five years
afflicted with dyspepsia, constipation,
heart disease and nervous prOstration.
cured the heart trouble with DR..
Agnews Cure for the Heart, and the
other ailments vanished like mist. Had
relief in half an hour after the first
dose ID
/ Sold by the Miller Drug Company
and n. s. Danforth
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
WOmen'S NeCkWear

Designed by artists-made by def ingers-a finished
product to attract the most discriminating buyers The
scribe simply impossible The exhibit must be seen to be
appreciated.
Every price is represented-25c SOC, 75c, ST. $125
$3.50, 81, $3.50 and upwards to S5 each
Neck RufTs at s. $125, sl5o 50, $3.50, 49, $780, $4,
$3.50 So and upwards to SIS each.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
DIED

FARNEN.-In this city, on Decem Der
is, 1901, John P. F'arnen, aged AZ
years.
DENIO.-Suddenly on December is.
1901, Catharine la Pierre. widow of
Asa o. Denio, aged 65 years.
HICKMAN-In this city. ON December
10. 1901. Deborah J. Hickman. wife
of Mark ID. Hickman, aged 75 years.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

--s...---..---.a--.-.---
about a week before presented it, and
Il is dated October q"
Did you pay him the money out Of
your pocket before you got the war
rant cashed?"
81 did not"
when did you get that warrant
cashed?"
1T must have been the 11th, accord
ing to the date on the warrant"
"Then you paid him either on the
11th or 12th?"
Yes. sir"
MR.. BIRD EXPLAINS
Mr., Bird here explained that the
money was drawn on the 10th of the
month and the 11th was the clearing
house date.
you say that you employed Mr..
Whiteman?"
81 did"
when did he start to work?"
II cannot say.
when did he Quit?"
IL cannot say that, either"
when you had the conversation
with Lawrence Whiteman in No. $50
Market street was anyone PRESENT."
mo. sir"
"Who went in there with your"
Mr.. Phillips"
when did he come out?"
II don't know"
and you now state that you did not
tell Lawrence NJ. Whiteman that he
could gdt that S56?"
Il do"
What was the conversation on the
carp"
Il tried to make him remember the
men being on my porch when l paid
him the 500, but he could not remem-
Der it,"
Did you offer him 1852"
II did not"
How long did you talk about the
$50 at the depOt?'
/ we would refer to it every once and
awhile"
Did you then offer him s56?"
IL did not"
Did You then offer him s2OO?"
81 did not"
what did you go to the depot for?"
ITO talk to him about the $50"
What did you expect to gain by
this?"
Il thought ] could make him remem-
Der the S56. but could not do it,"
You then took a car for your home,
did YOU not?"
No. we walked up to Seventh
street"
you actually got this money from
/ the Central Bank?"
81 did"
You have stated that this bill was
given you in the same manner as you
have others?'
"Yes. sir"
Did Mr.. Whiteman claim that he
a.. more work than the warrant call
No, sir"
What was the dispute about?"
He said that his account called for
81 more than the warrant He wanted
SOS"
Did you in 1900 give him any money
Tor campaign purpOses?"
Mr. Bird rose hastily, and said. 81
lobJect; ! don't think that my friend
ought TO ask that question. II does
not enter into this case at an. /"
At-r NNNtA z NANM III Nuir Mul MI. IINnU
broke in and said: Il can answer that
Question"
SILENCE DEMANDED
Tho court raped Mr.. Lynn TO si-
lence, and both his attorneys told him
to keep stil.
Who had the words or bearer put
on uhe warrant"
II did"
AT whose suggestion?"
AT Mr.. Whiteman's."
This closed Mr.. Lynns ordeal, and
Fred. Vansant was called to the stand.
He said that he went to John I.ynn's
house with Patrick Fahey in the early
part of October. 1900. He heard Mr..
Lynn call a man named Whiteman
and tell him that SOC was all he owed
him and was the best HE could do for
him"
He saw Mr. Lynn give tlhe man
money. and saw the man take It. He
said that Caleb Johnson, a stonemason.
was present also.
Mr. Vansant said that he had been
in the employ of Patrick Fahey for five
years.
ANOTHER WITNESS CALLED
Caleb Johnson was next examined
and corroboratcd the testimony of MIR.
! "a. ant l.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Kid Gloves

While variety is always large factor in our Cloves we
see to it that Gloves of inferior worth allowed creep
IN Every pair we sell carries with the fullest guarantee
of quality We carry the complete lines in black and
color Suede and Glace Kid clasp and lacing ST. $125
S1.50, $165
Long evening Gloves in Suede, $3.50, So, $3.50
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
A Marvellous Shoe and Slipper Sale.
There be Wonderful Bargains from to-day for economical
Buyers who wish to make Dollars Double Power

Womens Shoes at $2.5O-Heyle's
kid. White Brothers box enamel, Sc
lected kidskin. vici kid and box caf;
styles suitable for street and evening
wear, heavy welt or light turn soles;
button and lace. Warranted for style
and quality. Regularly "a, special at
$3.50
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
"Who did it?"

who did it?"
81 think it was done by the Clerk Of
the Peace"
did Mr. Whiteman tell you to
make out this bill and collect It for
him for work done on Tweed's bridge?"
81 object" said Mr.. Ward.
Court sustained the question.
"He did" answered Mr.. Lynn. He
said IL would save him from coming
into town"
Did any of this $50 go into your
Docket?"
1T did not"
"As a Levy Court commissioner you
employed Whiteman to do this work."
Il did, and he employed other men,"
THAT BRIBERY FEATURE
"Mr. Lynn, It was testified by Law
rence NJ. Whiteman that after yoa
We're arrested that you met him in
Wilmington, at No. $50 Market street.
in an Office in the same building that
his brother. j. Harry Whiteman had
an office in. Were you there?"
81 saw him there"
What were you doing there?"
II went there to see J. Harry White
man."
"What was your business with J..
Harry Whiteman?"
IL went there on a matter of busi-
ness concerning Lynn & Phillips"
did you have any idea of meeting
Lawrence NJ. Whlteman?"
Il did not"
WAS there anything said about this
s56?"
yes. sir; / tried to make him re-
member when l paid him this $685."
81 reminded him Of the men who
were there when / paid him."
What did you do them"
I'VE went out on Market street and
we're met by Mr. Phillips"
What did You do then?"
I'VE walked as far as Seventh and
Market streets and took a car for the
depot"
WAS Mr.. Phillips with yOu?"
Mr. Phillips was with u.s."
did you sit down in the carp"
I'VE did"
How were you seated?"
'Mr. Whiteman was seated in the
middle. I was on one side of him and
Mr.. Phillips was ON the other"
Was there anyone else in the carp
81 think not"
Did you have any conversation with
him about 5000 to change his testi-
mony?"
Il did not"
"Have you seen him SINGER"
Not until / saw him here"
Did YOU offer him any money at the
depot?"
"I did not"
"Have you offered him anything
since?"
Il have not"
Did you tell him If he had not got
the $50 he would get it?"
81 did not"
Did YOU offer to pay his fare?"
Il did not"
Take the witness" said Mr.. Bird
ON cRoss-ExAMlNArIoN
you have testified" said Mr.. Ward.
that Lawrence NJ. Whiteman gave
] YOU a memorandum?
YES. sir"
Where is that memorandum"
81 destroyed It,"
DO You generally destroy memo
ranQumsg p
Il do"
What sort of memorandum was
lit?"
1T seemed to be a leaf out of a
small pocket notebook"
Where did you receive it?"
AT my house"
when was it given TO you?"
About a week before l presented
it,"
do you remember the day?"
81 do not"
Did you see this bill after you pre-
sented It in cOurt?"
81 did not"
Where was this work done. if at
an?"
"Tweed's bridge"
"YOn stated that Mr. Whueman said
that this work was done to a certain
bridge in New Castle county. Did he
say Tweeds bridge?"
Yes. sir"
when did you pay this money TO
Mr. Whiteman2"
Between the 5th and 18th of Octo-
/ Der l9O0'
What makes YOU say that II was
between the 5th and 18th of October
Because ] got the bill from him
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
MUCH FLOATING ICE

Christiana Was Filled This Merning.
Boats Unable to Sail
The Christiana creek was filled with
floating ice this morning, suggestive Of a
breakup in the spring.
Some of the oyster boats in port are
encased in ice, and the crews are I'M
able to raise the matches Of the boats.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

Mems and Boys Slippers made Of
imitation alligator and velvet: en-
bossed sock Innings. flexible soles and
patent leather trimming Well worth
81, now marked .................4 .40c.
See our old ladys Warm Comfort
and Medicated Shoes, with fleece lin
ings.
Slippers for Men-Romeo. Opera and
Everett styles; neat and dressy toe
shapes; kid lined Usually s150. spe-
cially marked. ...... .9Sc.
Mems high and low cut Slippers
Romeos. with good hub side gorng,
Opera and Everett styles; turn soles.
Well worth $3.50. at. at............S1.4 40
Mems high quality low-cut Slippers
Opera. Everett. Columbia and Sena-
tor styles. also high cut Romeos; turn
soles, kid lined throughout; all neat.
dressy and comfortable Sold regu-
la1ly for SO, now ............S1 .0S
Women's Quilted Satin Slippers
blue. red, tan, brown and black, trim
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
KENNARD & co.
KEENARD &. co.
Kennapd & Co.
Store open evenings until Christmas.

To the thousand and things offered here
for holiday buyers mpossbty glance through our
large and we'll selected lines will undoubtedly suggest to YOU
articles that will suit your purposes for gifts At any rate
worth your while to look You of courteous at
tenton.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
MARRlEp

TOWNsEND-FINLEY.-A the resi-
dence of ID. Collins, No. 937 Poplar
street, on December 10, 1901, by the
Rev. Alfred T. Scott, John Town
send, Jr., and Miss Lola Eta Col
lins, both of Townsend. Del
Old
Swedes parsonage, on December 10
1901, by the Rev. Martin b. Dunlap
Henry Edward Barlow. formerly OF
Sheffield, Eng, and Louisa Ritten-
house. of this city.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

The Baird Memorial Mission has
moved from Front and Orange to Front
and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Zephyr Goods

Knitted Squares, in black and coors, 99c 75c $125
$3.50
Knitted Pettieoats, SOC z5e 81, s1.25 and $50.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
LEWIS KUMFoRT SHOE HOUSE

French heels; flexible soles. Well
worth 81, now marked .......$1.25
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Fur Neck SCarfS

Late buyers will find here an assortment equal to our
earliest New styles constantly being added and time
this season has variety been extensive
Best values in styles and Furs at S. So S8 So
S12, SIS, $1S $40, $25 and upwards to $50
NIus $3.50, S., $3.50 $40 SIP, SIS, SIS, 500, $25
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Oval. FRAMEs.

Headquarters for oval and circle
frames, at Yerger's, 419 Shipley street
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Useful Christmas Gifts

Women's Jackets, So, $S $40 $12, $15, $40, s25.
Childrens Jackets $3.50, $3.50, $40, 81 2 and $15
Bath Robes, So
Dressing Sacques S2.75.
Blankets at all prices.
Down Quilts, $S.75, So, Sc, $3.50
Cotton Comfortabes 95c, 81 80, 81, $3.50
White Spreads, 95c, s1.25, s150 S2 $3.50 50, $4 $5
Table Linens Napkins, Towels
Umbrellas for men, women and children
Silk and Cotton Petticoats
Silk Hose for men and women.
Cut Glass, Brica-Brac and Sterling Silver
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

iAtu Wluh iuif WdIlu iitect llllmBs
French heels; flexible soles. Wei
worth 81, now marked .......S1.2 20
Extra high cut Juliets for women
made of excellent quality felt and vel
vet; light and dark shades, bright red
purple, black. gray and green; cord or
fur trimming; turn soles, dainty French
heels warm and dressy for the house.
Usually SO, marked for this sale, = n .0S
Boys. Youths and Little Boys
Satin Calf Shoes-mannish or boyish
lasts; strong soles and uppers; cadet,
English and coin toes, tipped; all
sizes. Well worth s15O, specially
priced at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .0Sc.
Wilmington Headquarters for Good
year Glove Brand Boots and Shoes.
17c.-Ladies' tailor-made Overgait-
ers worth 4Sc SPECIAL.......17c.
Special reductions tomorrow on
Boys High Top hip Boots
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

Dongola Lace and Button Shoes for
Women-kid or patent heather tips on
all style toes, including cOmmonsense,
also elderly women's comfort shoes of
soft glove kid; all sizes. Sold regu-
larly for $3.50, special at .......0Sc.
Women's Vici Kid and selected Kid
skin Shoes-lace and button, kid and
patent feather tips; extension sOles;
mannish or dainty effects; all the most
desirable styles for winter wear. Reg
ularly 50, marked .............$1.05
Misses and Children's Felt Juliets-
red or black. with fur trimming, fex-
ible soles; fleece lining. Sold regularly
for S125; specially priced at....79c.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

to him. II we succeed in proving this
we shall ask YOU for a verdict of not
guilty"
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
ANOTHER wITNTse cAllrD

Caleb Johnson was next examined.
and corroborated the testimony of MIR.
Nansant He was not affected BY the
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
There was perfect quiet in the s,our
room yesterday afternoon when Levi
9. Bird. senior counsel for John LYNN
arose TO address the jury in behalf of
the accused Levy Court president.
There is an old saving. gentlemen
Of the jury" said Mr.. Bird, that one
side OF story is all right until the
other side has been told. / think that
You will agree with me when this de-
lendant closes his case that this de-
iendant has been wrongfully indicted
on the charge Of defrauding the
County Comptroller or County Treas
urer Horace G. RetteW. In substance
say to you that barring Lawrence M.
Whitemans testimony there is not a
seinnlla of evidence against him.
When you go TO your chamber yoil
would not convict a dog on that evil
dence. That work named in that in
dictment was performed by Lawrence
NJ Whiteman. and he gave those items
TO John Lynn. That bill was signed
by John Lynn and was approved and
marked correct by Comptroller Kelley
on John Lynn's word Whiteman an
thorized John Lynn to make out that
Dill We will show that he, Mr.. Lynn.
took the order, got the money and gave
It TO Mr. Whiieman In the presence of
two men. Whiteman at the time claim.
1ns that there Was more money coming
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-02

cupied there. The display to be made
by the department of agriculture will
be of great value and interest to those
concerned in the agricultural, horticul-
tural and live stock industries, COM
pretending as it will all their varied
features. The workings of the differ
ent bureaus of the department of state
will be illustrated by means of blanks.
sample letters, circular letters, etc.. and
much can be learned by the people OF
the manner Of intercourse between the
United States and other nations. The
coming of money will be a feature of
the exhibit by the treasury department.
Here a coin press will be in operation,
coming money at the rate OF 10000
coins per hour. each coin being struck
with a force equal to the weight OF
100 tons.
Collectors will be especially interest
ed in the governments very complete
collection of coins Of all nations, a COM
plete set of medals struck by the mint
at Philadelphia and a complete series
of currency issued by the government.
Included in this exhibit will be a model
Of a lighthouse. fully equipped and in
operation: a model of a quarantine sta
ton, models OF marine hospital oper-
ating rooms and a model OF a vessel
constructed for deep sea sounding. Up
on the shore of the Park Lake will be
a life saving station, completely equip
ped with up to date apparatus. while
the means employed in the saving Of
life on the sea will be daily illustrated
by a captain and crew Of two men
with life and surf boats, with their APP
purtenances.
The exhibits of the wal and navy de-
complete ever made at any exposition.
Gilbert l.. LEWIS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-03-02
In Memory of Max Muller.

In connection with the movement for
a memorial of the late Professor Max
Muller, it is proposed to form a fund
to be called the Max Muller Memorial
fund. which shall be held by Oxford
university in trust for the promotion
of learning and research in all matters
relating to the history and archaeology,
the languages, ~literatures and religions
of ancient India, and thus to perpetu-
ate the name of the great scholar and
to advance the studies to which his life
was devoted. 1t is also intended to
place a bust or portrait in the Bodle-
ian library, oxford.