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Evening journal., 1903-12-26
ON PAROLE
RETURNS TO CO TO JAIL
Jonas Heck Allowed His
Freedom to Enjoy Christ
mas With Friends

on Thursday Jonas Heck. regular
frequentcr OF the 'coast" was fined s.
and costs for drunkenness. and IN lieu
Of the non-paymcnt of his fine he was
TO go to the wOrkhouse for forty days.
Jonas got his jag a day earlier than he
anticipated, and when he awakened TO.
the fact that the next day would be
Christmas he became sad. There was
one, however. who thought of the pris-
oner and through his intercedence Jo-
mas was released on parole until today.
The prisoners good angel was Bailim
OF Council McNabb. and It was only on
the latter's promise that he would pro-
duce Jonas today that Judge Edwin
Cochran consented to give the prisoner
his liberty.
Down on the coast this morning
Jonas was seen enjoying himself He
reached down in his pocket and brought
forth a iive-cent piece, the last OF his
pile Walking into the saloon he said
Bartender, gives another drink. IL Will
be (hic) the last one for forty (hic)
days" With much difficulty he made
his way up Market street and enter
ing the police station said: Here I
am" He viii be sent TO prison this af-
tcrnoon.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Y. N. c. A. TO HOLD MEMS
NETTING IN GARRICK
Story of Bunyon's Pilgrims
Progress to Be Told on
Sunday Afternoon

Following the close Of the Elwood
meetings az the Opera House the
Young Mems Christian Association
will open their usual series of winter
theatre meetings for men at the New
Garrick Theatre Sunday afternoon.
January g.
r The first six meetings. covering all
the Sundays Of January and one Sun
day in February. will be given up 10
a presentation of q beautiful and very
impressive pictorial production of Bum
yon's immortal allegory. 'The Pilgrims
Progress" The entire service win be
conducted from the large screen facing
the audience by means OF dissolving
stereopticon the songs, some OF which
viii be beautifully illustrated. the re-
sponsive readings and the beautiful
views that win illustrate the address
each Sunday. all being projected on the
screen.
The address and thread OF the story
with its very practical applications will
be given by the Rev. George Lewis
Wolfe. pastor of the First Protestant
Methodist Church Special musical
numbers will be rendered each Sunday
by prominent soloists and by the newly
organized association male quartette.
A fine orchestra win also be I'm attend
ance each Sunday and viii render Sc
! lections.
The meetings viii be for men only
as is the custom with the association.
thus giving a freedom for discussion
of plain topics that could not we'll be
had in a mixed meeting. The ticket
plan will not be followed this year.
admission being free and unrestricted
to all men. No boys or children will
/ be admitted.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
AGED MAN MEETS DEATH
ON DARBY TROLLEY LINE
Was On His Way Home
When Overtaken by Death
in Horrible Manner

Death overlook Adam Bird of Bran
dywine hundred shortly after 10 o'clock
last night He was ON his way home
and had reached the Edge Moor road
crossing Of the Darby electric road
when struck by a car and his head
practically severed from his body.
The dead man was about So years
Of age and had been IN the employ Of
Deputy United States Court Clerk
Harry Mahafy for FIVE or six years.
He had been IN the habit Of visiting the
shanues in which the employees Of the
Edge Moor quarry live and it is sup
posed that he was on his way home
when struck by the car and killed.
Deputy Coroner Kilmer took charge
Of the remains and removed them 10
the morgue.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
OUR TRANSPORTS
BEING REPAIRED.
Government Is Preparing for
Emergency on the
Isthmus
TWO BEING MADE READY FOR SEA
General Reyes sends Complete State
nent Of Secession of Panama to
Colombian covernment-Root and
Loomis Call On Him.

Washington. Dec. 2G-War depart
ment officials admit that the trans
ports Sherman. Bufford and Crook, now
at San Francisco. are being made
ready for sea. Primarily, these yes.
sells are intended for the Manila SER
vice. but officials make no conceal
ment OF the fact that they want to
be ready for any emergency which may
arise. and should the government de-
sire to use any of them for the trans
portation OF troops to Panama. the
ships will be available for that pur-
pose. Still, the positive assertion is
made that no orders have been re-
ceived by the quartermasters Office
with this end in view; it is simply, it
is stated, a case of being prepared If
the occasion arises.
The Sherman has recently returned
from Manila. She is in need Of some
repairs, and the present intention OF
the quartermaster's Office is TO sead
her back 10 the Philippines on Febru-
airy J. The Bufford has been laid up
at San Francisco for two years, and
just now she is being overhsuled and
some coal saving appliances installed
The Crook is in need of a thorough
overhauling and renovating. which is
being given her
General Rafael Reyes. the Colombian
minister now in Washington on a spe
cial mission, spent busy day pre-
pairing his mail dispatches for Colon
bia It is supposed these dispatches
contained a complete copy Of the
statement he has made to Secretary
Hay concerning the secession Of the
department OF Panama
Secretary Root. Acting Secretary
Loomis. of the state department ant
Senor Walker-Martinez. the Chilean
minister. called on General Reyes
Their visits. It is understood, were en-
tirely of a social character.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
COLDEST WEATHER
OF WINTER DUE
Drop Of IS to 80 Degrees
Predicted Before To
morrow Morning
WEST IN BLIllARD'S GRIP
High Wind Plays Franks With Females
Hats and Dresses Hers-Heavy Fog
lnterferes With Christmas Travel
But Disappears Before Gale

intefIcFSS WIKI SnFibtmda FaNcl
But Disappears Before Gale.
Cold weather suddenly dcsccnded upon
Wilmington this morning. The mercury
came tumbling down with q suddcnucss
that caused nepole to quicken their steps
las they went 90 work after q day OF idle
ness
Early IN the morning for a few minutes
fakes Of snow fen almost as large as eggs.
The wind swcrved from an ea-terly direc-
ton to the North West and several times
during the morning sent the snow swirl-
ing around the corners in sheets that
blinded pedestrians. The sun finally strug-
gicd through the clowds but all day banks
of leaden snow clouds hung about the
horizon In % threatening manner.
In three hours the Temperature dropped
thirteen degrees The unp,casantness was
added to by the high wind which blew
In ntfui blasts SEEMING to penetrate to the
very marrow of ones bones.
Fog dense and almost lmpenctrable set-
tied over the city shortly after dark last
night Street cars and r1lroad srain-
were compelled to run cautiously. Com
ing az H did on Christmas shipping was
not interfered with as only three boats
that absolutely had to be in service were
ON tho river. Tho heavy wind. which
sprung up early this morning blew the
fog away.
Pile coal on the hot-air furnace. put on
heavier nanne's for the coolest weather
"a atiu 40 come. The weather man pre-
diets a drop of from % to 20 degrees be-
rorc tomorrow morning. and al the pres
ont time he Is guessing In great good
luck and Is more than likely TO hit tho
mark. tie said Dc would rain Yesterday.
and u poured. lie predicted high winds for
today. and Old Boreas played high links
with hats and sidrts( OF females who ven
tured out
The entire middle West Is In the grip OF
blizzard and zero temperature. The mer-
curry has fallen as low as IS degrees below
In p'accs and II tho mercury tumbles here
las fast as Is predicted Il win an but reach
the zero line
Chicago was IN the very centre Of the
worst blizzard OF fhc season yesterday
! The thermometer fell steadily for twenty
, four hours until at 10 o'clock last night II
the Auditorium tower IL reached de
: grces below. Heavy SNOW fel over the en-
q tltl.. .aa.aIsi. ,'.,lil,. lflA |itll;.
every train running into Chicago wa
from two 20 seven hours iaSe.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
SERVICES BEGAN At MIDNIGHT
Old swedes choirWalke Around Grave
yard.

The first churches TO hold services yes
terday were Old swedes CEpiscopaD, AMI
Epworth NJ. e. Churches. which began at
midnight Thursday. At the former church
thee holr marched aroung the graveyard
singing according TO Its annual custom.
and ai EpwoIth Church there was a fine
musical program by the large chorus at
both churches.
Appropriacive services were held in all
churches. but it is expected that tomor-
row services win be more interesting.
Special musical programs had been pre-
pared by the choir leaders in almost every
church in the city and were among The
best ever heard.
In .he Episcopal churches yesterday
there was an early celebration Of the Holy
Communion without music. The musical
programs were given at the second service
Of the day. On Sunday evening. also. a
number OF Sunday schools will give
Christmas programs notably at First
West and Central Presbyterian churches
These programs are among the fines;
ever prepared by Sunday schools here.
The congregation OF Union NJ. E.
Church yesterday distributed provisions
20 o number Of poor families. Dinners TO
poor families were also furnished by the
members OF Olivet Presbyterian Church
and the Christian Endeavor Society Of
Rodney street Presbyterian Church s..
Stephens Lutheran and Asbury NJ. y.
Churches held services at O'Clock ycs-
terday morning and despite ;hc carly hour
bo.h were we'll attended,
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
IMPOSING CELEBRATION
Christmas Mass at ST. Peters One
Long to be Remembered.


Z While services were held in every Cath
olic Church in the, city yesterday, inter
est was centered on the services in st.
reters Pro-Cathedral. Here Archbishop
I'aiconlo. Fapal delegate to Washington,
ofnciated at three ce,eibraions of mass
during the morning.
The ceremonies were imposing and the
edifce looked more beautiful than ever
At 9 and $50 O'Clock the archbishop cele-
brated mass for the italian residents Of
Overlooking. Marshaled by Carmine Di-
Mare rhe s.. Antonio Society attended
the services. over 800 members Of the
organization turned out in fun regalia and
they presented an imposing sight.
At 1880 o clock Archbishop Falconio
again celebrated mass. The archbishop
was assisted by the following in the
Celebration: Archpriest. the Very Rev
John A. Lyons, vicar-general; deacons of
honor, Father Isenring and Father From
cntein; deacons Of the mass, Father An
tonic CPassionist) Of Pdttsburg; sub-dea-
con. Father Frederic Campbell.
Bishop Monaghan sat on the throne on
the epistla side. attend by Father John
Connolly and Father Frank Connolly. In
diocese. The first master of ceremonies
was Father Edward A) Alcveigh, with
Father Dougherty as second master OF
ceremonies.
The church was effectively decorated
for the service. and the congregation was
exceedingly large. The musical feature
was a rare treat. Parts of Schenuits new
mass in c Major were beautifully rem
dered by tho choir of the church, assisted
by the Opera House Orchestra.<A feature
of the music was a soprano solo, Angel
serenade' ait the offertory by Mrs. Harry
+. Schenuit. with violin obhgato PLAYED
. by Professor Samuel Compton. The var.
ious solo parts Of the mass were we'll rem.
dered by Mrs. Harry +. Schenuit. Miss
Jennie Beehan, Miss Verena Corbaley
F. Miss Florence Beehan. Joseph DeLucca
John McGrenery, John Kruger. John Bon.
ner and Joseph Hicks.
AT the end Of the mass Archbishop Fai.
COMO gave the Popes blessing which hs
IS always privileged 70 give because hs
IS tho highest Representative of the Pop,
IN this country. Bishop Monaghan preache,
Ehe sermon.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
LOCAL MAN IN WRECK
Harry B. Bradford on Train at Con-
nells willie Where Sixty-five
People Were Killed.

In one Of the cars Of the wrecked
train at Connellsville. Pa, i'm which
sixty people were killed on Wednesday,
there was a Wilmington man. He was
Harry B. Bradford, of No. 1928 Gilpin
avenue. He arrived home on Thurs
day evening unhurt. He was riding
in a Pullman car at the end of the
train at the time of the accident and
received only a jar.
Among the names of the killed is
that Of Louis Scaler of Wilmington.
Dell In one paper the name appears
as "Scaln." No such name appears in
the directory in this city. and no one
could be found last night who had ever
heard of such a man. The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad people here had re-
ceived no word that "A Wilmington man
was among the killed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Dixie TO sail Monday.

Philadelphia. Dec. 26. - Christmas
was not allowed to entirely interrupt
the martial preparations at the League
Island navy yard, where the cruiser
Dixie is being made ready to start for
Colon on Monday with 900 marines.
With the arrival of 92 marines and
two officers from Washington. the first
large detail of those to go to Colon
were Quartered on the Dixie. Some ad-
ditional stores we're taken on board
and everything now is in readiness for
the reception of the 400 marines who
are to come today and tomorrow from
New York. Norfolk and Annapolis.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
The lsanlnn rower Sold.

Rome. Dec 25-Bologna's most sin
gular structure. the le.ning Garisenda
tower which was begun in ITO by
Filippo and Ottone Garisenda. and
which was owned by the Marquis Nal
vezzi. has been purchased by Baron
Raimondo Franchetti, who is we'll
known as a composer. The Garisenda
tower is only 1863 feet high. but il is
10 feet out Of the perpendicular. Dante.
in his Inferno" compares the Giant
Antaeus. who bends towards him, to
this tower, when a cloud passes over
IT," The obliqueness of the tower was
occasioned by the settling of the foun-
dations.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Monket Hss corIs.mas Tres.

Probably the most peculiar Christmas
tree in Wilmington is the one standing in
the office Of Pennsylvania railroad dctec-
tive William T. Jones. The tree is for
Mr.. Jones pet monkey Jennie" II is
entirely with things The monkey
is fond OF. Among the decorations are pop
corn, apples, cocoanuts, peanuts and gin
ger bread. The intelligent animal before
whose cage the tree is placed. seems to
appreciate thep resents. Her CONTINUED
chattering upon arrival OF each person in
the room seems to call atten,ion no the
tree.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
FOR PASSING
COUNTERFEIT MONEY
Thomas Coyne Arranged in
City Court and Held for
Government Authorities

Charged with passing counterfeit money
Thomas Coyne, who says he is from Mex
lco, is locked up in the police station
awaiting the action OF the United states
He passed a bad silver dol
lar in tine store of Assistant Dog Catcher
william Walls, at No. III Liberty street
yesterday. The latters mother accepted
the counterfeit coin.
The facts in the ease We're reported TO
The police and Patrolman Hawke made
the arrest. The prisoner was arraigned in
CITY Court this morning and held for The
United states authorities.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Services at Grace.

At Grace Church tomorrow there will
be a particularly good musical pro-
gramme. In the afternoon the Sunday
school orchestra will have special mu-
sic and Prof. George W. Twitmyer will
make an address. Russell L4wis will
sing a solo. Prof. Douglas will give a
recitation. In the evening the regular
anniversary win be held. when the
Sunday school orcho ira. the junior or
chestra and the choir will render Sc
lections. The primary and junior de-
par:ments viii also add to the pro-
gramme
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
COMMITTEE HARD AT WORK
Many Requests For Tickets For Board
Of Trade Banquet.

The committee of the Board OF Trade
in charge OF the big dinner 10 be held
in January. when the proposed ship
canal project win be discussed. is busy
answering questions concerning the
event. on account OF the large de-
mand, the tickets will be limited. All
requests for tickets have not been ac-
knowledged as yet, but win be as soon
as possible.
A number OF members of the board
have asked for more than one ticket
and citizens who are not members of
the board have made requests. These
have been listed and win receive atten-
tion after the committee has received
all requests from the members. After
Wednesday the requests from members
and all others will be placed on a watt
ing list which viii receive attention rs
soon as possible.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
WEATHER BULLETIN

The Now
today
Westerly
ing point
On sunday
lHro7cen light 70
nothwestcry cloudy O
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
To pedIeate Red Men,s HaII.

On next Tuesday evening Red Men in
Ellendale viii have great night. At that
time ioka Tribe, NO. So, will dedicate
its aew hail. Great Chiefs from this city
and visiting tribes from the nearby res
ervations will make the occasion a MEM
orable one.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
BIG CHRISTMAS TRADE
Holiday Trade inwiIminston Surpassed
All Previous Years.

The Christmas business in Whining
ton this year surpassed all previous
years, and all the merchants seem sat
ished with the share of the holiday
trade. Up until the last week there
were many complaints from merchants
about business being dun. 1t came
with rush the last week and from
Monday morning until midnight Christ
mas eve the rush continued.
The ticket Office at French street sta
t.cn did mo~e business yesterday than
any Christmas before in its history.
T. das there was no let-up I'm travel;
and it p mi-cs 10 be almost as heavy
as Yesterday All the tr.ms coming
through yere heavily loaded and late
5 n consequence Of the Christmas
travel.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Pennsy Pays Biz Damage Claims.

Greenshurg. Pa. Dec. 26.-The larg-
est payment Of damages ever made to
a prothonotary in Westmoreland coun-
ty occurred here. when the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad company turned over
s1O2. .0O0.15, damages, costs, witness
fees and interest. in the suit brought
by the Pennsylvania Plate Glass com
pany. In Strengthening the tracks at
Irwin. Pa. the defendant company
passed through a plot of ground be-
longing 10 the plaintiff, and that was
theAasis for the suit for damages.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
LUCKY LETTER CARRIERS
Postnen eadke and Price Appointed
Regular Men.

Santa Claus was good TO many peo-
pie In Wilmington yesterday. Two in
particular We're happy in a way not
entirely expected.
When Daniel L. GoblSe and Fred c.
Price two sub-letter carriers each. re-
ceived letter yesterday morning bear
ing the government stamp. there was
something doing. The letters contains
cd a notification Of the appointment OF
both men IT'S regular curriers' 10 take
effect January 1.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Eoremen Were surprised.

Each forman employed In the moroc-
co factory OF the New Castle Leather
Company was presented with beautiful
parlor lamp ON Thursday last by Richard
PatzowsSy. president Of the company In
token OF thclr appreciation OF Mr. Pat-
zowsky's generosity, tho foromon present.
"a him with Z .h4Iihi ri-i.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
phlladeInhla PolltIclan Killed.

Philadelphia, Dec. 26.-Hugh A. Mul-
len. one Of the proprietors of the Sun
day World. and well known in local
politics. was instantly killed by being
struck by train at the North Phila-
delphia station Of the Pennsylvania
railroad. How the accident occurred
nobody seems to know. but It is believ-
ed that he attempted to cross the
tracks. Among the papers found in
his pocket was an accident insurance
policy for $4,000 Mr.. Mullen wSs 81
years of age, and native OF Phila
delphia.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Police Presented Win a Cake.

The Police Department this morning
presented the Home For Friekdless and
Destitute Children with large cake.
Il weighed about l2 pounds and each
little one ia the home is sure OF get
ting a piece.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
PLENTY OF CHEER
FOR CITY'S POOR
Weather Was Dull But Char
liable People Made 1t Pleas
ant for Unfortunates
SERVICES IN VARIOUS CHURCHES
Noted Papal Representative at ST.
Peters Pro- Cathedral Says Mass For
Itslisns-Features Of the Day Police
Tree and Salvation Army Dinner.

II would have been hard to have Inn
agined much more. disagrceabl weather
than she one the people Of Wilmington had
presented 10 them yesterday.
Because of the rain there were few peo-
pie on the streets. Those in the business
section Of the city were almost deserted.
The day was more IKE dull Sunday
Most people stayed IN doors where Il
was warm. bright and cheerful. As "a
consequence few Christmas calls were
made. The early church services were
well ATTENDED, however.
X is doubtful however. II there was
ever Christmas when more was done
to make the day = happy one in all parts
Of the city
The merchants say they did a big holi-
day business which means that more
gifts were given than before. II there
was @ poor person dn tho city who suffered
yesterday it was because his wants were
not made known.
Last evening lights shown out from
Thousands OF homes. Those who pcered
in saw glstening Christmas trees about
which happy children romped. Looking
on were fond parents.
Generally the day was one Of rest. There
were some men who worked hard, hove
ever They were postmen, cNpressmen,
railway and railroad men. They had to
work to add Ito the happiness OF others.
The features Of tho day. so FAR as the
public was concerned, were the dinner
given by the Salvation Army to the poor
and the distribution Of gifts 20 poor chill.
dren by the police. For a rainy day there
were many drunks on the street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
In FaIse Position.

Mr.. Wards communication IN part
follows:
A little consideration OF this remark
able siocument has led me to conclude
two things. First. that they were
framed by some one who seeks. through
the improper use or and unwilling
complaisance Of. the Levy Court 10
place me in a false position before the
public; and second. that the person
who drafted the resolution. as we'll as
the body which passed it. should have
taken legal advice before so acting.
He states that the attorney-g general
has the right in certain cases TO in
vestigate crimes where commitments
or bail bonds are returned TO him
through regular channels. for the pur-
pose Of preparing cases for trial. He
also says that IL has been the practice
of the attorney general to institute an
inquiry whenever public interests de-
mand Il and 10 ascertain whether a
crime has been committed or not. but
that 1t is a plain misconcept.on of the
office OF the attorney general OF the
State. 10 turn Il into a detective agency
whose duty Il would be 20 provl nrouns
public or private business upon mer,
suspicion of wrongdong
He refers to the Levy Court and
Street and Sewer Department investi-
cations and the investigation into the
lynching Of White as the thrice note
worthy independent inquiries conduct
ed by him during his term. Tho COM
mon feature OF all three he says was
that there was no one else, excepting
the attorney general who could OF
would make these Investigations.
As to Other Investigations.
or the Levy Court investigation hs
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
MIDNIGHT MEMORY MEETING
Special Service in the Opera House on
New Years Eve.

The last OF he Opera House meetings
will be held tomorrow afternoon. The
Rev. r.. a. Eiwood viii speak on "Thc
Better choice" Miss Edith Hubert. OF
Philidelphia, win play several selections
on tht violin
Mr.. Eiwood VIII hold a novel service in
the Opera House a. midnight on New
Years eve. IL wil be called a midnight
memory meeting There Will be special
music Mr.. Elwood viii deliver short
address.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Two Smallpox Cases.

Two cases of smallpox were reported
this morning. The patients are Lottie
Derbyshire Of No 125 Dupont street.
and dith Mcdaniel No. 700 jefferson
street. The former was removed TO
the Emergency Hospital az Farnhurst
this morning.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
PIayed santa cIaus.

According TO his regular custom Louis
Legg went to Lewes on Christmas eve
to play Santa Claus. For "a great many
years this popular railroad man has made
fhe youngsters OF Lewes happy IN his
role of Old Kriss.
Evening journal., 1903-12-26
Hinh sehool Won CAM.

There was an interesting basketball
game az the Young Mems Christian
Association yesterday morning between
the High School and Association teams.
The former won by the score OF 20 to 12.