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Evening journal., 1904-12-12
B00ZER WILL Be
HANGED FEB. II
Convicted Murderer Received
the Announcement of His
Doom Calmly
CASE GOES TO HIGHER COURT

John Boozer, alias Charles Thorn. COLI
ored, who was convicted Of the murder
or George d. Farra, on the latter's farm
near this city. on December IA. 1897, was
this afternoon IN the Court OF oyer and
Termlner sentenced to be hanged at tho
county workhouse on February II. He
took the sentence calmly.
bX-Judge J. Frank Ball. counsel for
Boozer, made no motion In court but it
Is stated that he win carry the case to
the state Supreme Court. He has ten
days In which TO take out a writ or
error
When Boozer was brought into court
shortly after 2.SO o'clock by Warden
Meserve, Attorney-General Ward
moved that sentence be pronounced.
Chief Justice Lore then told the negro
TO stand up. and, In reply to the courts
question whether he had anything to
say he said: II am an innocent man.
never was in Wilmington. Del, before
In my life and know nothing Of the
crime" When asked IL he had any
thing further to say he replied: II have
not"
The chief justice then sentenced him
to be hanged by the neck until dead''
at the New Castle county worlShouse on
Friday February L. between the
hours Of 10 a. m. and 4 p. m, and may
God have mercy on your soul"
Boozer never moved and he heard his
fate as stolidly as he received the ver-
dict Of the jury. Warden Meserve then
took him to the cells and subsequently
he was removed 10 the workhouse. Be-
cause OF the appeal of ex-Judge Ball,
1t is not improbable that the execution
VIII be delayed.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
EVERETT B. WEBSTER
WAS ASSESSED S75
Prominent Boston Mans Auto
Frightened Physicians
Horse in Elkton, Md.

Hon. Everett p. Webster, Of Boston
was fined SO and costs by Magistrate Gil
pin in Elkton, Md, last week for fast
automobile driving in that place some
weeks ago. Mr. Webster and his party
passed through this city enroute from
New York 10 Baltimore with one Of the
largest autos ever seen In Wilmington.
They were making a trip on time for a
wager and while passing through Elk
ton a horse owned ana driven by Or. T..
c. Cannon, Of that place became fright
onod, ran away and injured the physician
and hi wife who was with him in the car
riage.
The party were arrested by the Sheriff
Of Cecil county who took the members
before a magistrate for a hearing. Not
wishing TO De delayed in their trip the
occupants Of the big racer put up a gold
watch and 500 in money as security for
their future appearance.
Since the incident none Of the auto
mobilists have returned and as q result
the case was heard without their presence.
Thed irect charge was brought against
Mr.. Webster, who is one of the most
prominent business men in the Hub city.
He was represented by Attorney A. L.
Crothers Of Elkton. The fine imposed by
the magistrate was promptly paid and
the securities released.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
CRY OF FIRE STARTLED
The PARSIFAL AUDIENCE
Presence Of Mind of Singers
and Others Had a Good
Effect

What might have resulted in a dis
astrous panic az the Opera House dur
ing the performance OF Parsifal on
Saturday night was narrowly averted
by the presence OF mind OF a number
OF cool headed men and women seated
near the main entrance. and by Put
nan Griswold. one OF the principals in
the production.
The audience In the parquet was
stortled by a sudden commotlon IN the
gallery and looking up saw in the re-
Election Of a fire on the windows in the
south side Of the theatre. The audi
ence arose with one accord and were
about to make a rush for the entrances
when Mr.. Grlswold, who was singing
,"Gwenemanz" at the time, stepped TO
the front OF the stage and cried keep
your seats there is no fire"
Griswold then waved his hand to the
leader OF the orchestra who had stopped
the music, and II was quickly resumed
Then MN. Hanna Mara as "Kundry'
and Alols Pennarini as "Parsifal'
again took up their lines as II nothing
had happened. A number OF people ir
the rear Of the house left the theatr,
but most OF them returned.
The alarm OF fire was struck from
box No. in front OF the Opera House
The blaze was caused by some burninl
grease in a nearby restaurant settinl
fire TO SCOT in the chimney.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
COURT DISMISSED
BANKRUPT PROCEEDINGS
Application Then Made for
General Receiver for Dia-
mond State Steel Co.

In United States Court this morning
Judge Edward @. Bradford dismissed
the bankruptcy proceedings against the
Diamond State Steel Company. The
creditors Of the concern Immediately
made an application for the appoint
ment OF general receiver and there is
likelihood that the court will grant
the request this afternoon.
An adjournment was taken until
o'clock when the court win take up the
matter and probably dispose of IL. The
officials Of the company We're In court
and seemed anxious that something
should be done.
It was understood at a meeting Of the
creditors of the company last week that
when the bankruptcy proceedings
against the concern We're dismissed an
application for a general receiver was
20 be made. The prospect for a good
iron and steel market for the next two
years is good and for that reason the
officials Of the company are anxious to
begin operating the large plant as soon
as possible.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
LITIGATION OVER
A TOWNSEND TREE
William E. Duhadaway Seeks
Damages From Commits
sioners of the Town

When the county courts convened
this morning the trial list vas gone
over and n number Of cases were re-
ported TO be in the process Of settle
ment. Other civil cases were marked
for trial or continued.
The cases that viii probably be set
tied out of court follows: Benjamin
+. Garmens administrator VS.. the p.
B. & w. r. r. Co; John Karazinsh VS..
Stonewall j. Sturtz; Carmine Abalas-
Grant VS.. Mcdaniel Bros.
A jury was drawn in the case
William +. Duhadaway VS.. the COM
missioners Of the town of Townsend.
The plaintiff is represented by Ed
win r. Cochran and Martin b. Burris
is counsel for the commissioners.
Mr.. Duhadaway claims that by the
orders of the commissioners a large
tree was cut down opposite his resi-
dence on September II. 1901 and it
fell on his property causing damage to
the extent of S53S and also killing two
shade trees which he valued at $3.50
each. other damage was done to his
flower bed. a nee and a rustic seat
valued at SIS
Joseph Daniels testified that he was
directed to cut down trees in the
streets of Townsend by three of the
five commissioners. It was also shown
that William A. Scott, fourth mem
ber of the board. was present when the
tree was cut down. The plaintiff then
rested.
Mr. Burris moved for n non-suit on
the ground that it had not been proved
that Mr.. Daniels had the proper au-
thority from the board of commits
sioners to cut Gown trees. The court
refused the motion.
William A. Scott, Winfield Lattomus
Israel Pritchett and DR. r. A. Ennis,
who We're four of the commi ssioners al
that time. testified that they told Mr.
Daniels they would consent to the
trees being cut down if the other COM
missioners did. The court then took
a recess until 2.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
cheoks F0r ReaIstratIon offieers.

Many of the officers who sat on the
five registration days previous to the
election have been inquiring as to when
they would be paid. When seen by a
reporter for The Evening Journal this
morning State Treasurer Martin b.
Burris stated that the checks were
drawn and mailed on Saturday. They
viii be received by the registration
officers today.
Clerk Of the Peace Quigley is also
distributing the checks due the regis
trars for the posting of notices OF elec-
tion and the alphabetical lists. They
can be had by calling at his office.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
EXTRA ASSEMBLY,
SESSION LIKELY
Serious Error in Kent and
Sussex Judgment Lien L-w
Is the Cause
THE MEETING WILL Be BRIEF
soeeIal 70 The Evening Journal.

Dover. Dec. 12.-The General Assem-
bly, of Delaware Will probably be called
in extraordinary session. The Sussex
county bar, at a special meeting, has so
pettioned Governor HUM and a spe-
cial meeting Of the Kent county bar
will be held tonight on the subject. The
discovery that an error was made in
the judgment lien law for Kent and
Sussex counties which was passed at
the last session Of the Legislature is the
cause and it will cost Sussex and Kent
county bondholders and others thous-
ands Of dollars. by the law all iudg-
ments made prior to January 1. 1905.
and Of record cease to be a lien unless
renewed by agreement or by sciva fac
ius.
1t is believed that IN the original draft
of ;his bill the figures 1905 should have
been 1895 thus giving ten years for a
clearing up Of the records.
A special Legislative session to correct
the matter need only last for one or two
days mad with that in view It will prob
ably not be called until about December
q. All of the new members will be sworn
in and temporary organization effected.
The old legislature went out of Office at
midnight Of election day.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
EMERSON is A REGULAR
State Treasurer Rurris Declares He
Never Was Union Republican.

II Is stated that Jacob II. Emerson. the
Republican nominee for Representative
In st. Georges hundred who will run
against Franklin j. Pennington. Demo-
crat at the special election on December
q because Of the tie vote cast at tho
general election. Is a staunch Regular Re-
publican. This announcement has been
made because Of reports which question
Mr. Emerson's fcalty.
state Treasurer Martin r. Burris. Of
Middletown. who is familiar with the po-
litical attitude Of Mr.. Emerson. says:
Mr.. Emerson Is a Regular Republican
Of tho Simon pure type, ana all the
talk to the contrary Is part OF a Demo.
cratic scheme 20 try TO divert votes from
him. Mr.. Emerson never has been a
Union Republican. He was nominated n
a caucus OF Republicans of ST. Georges
hundred and is straightout Regular
Republican and never has been anything
else"
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
SCHOLARS BELIEF
NO HINDRANCE
Principals Inform Supt. Twit-
myer That No Pupils
Have Been Expelled
RELIGION is NOT AN ISSUE

Tho question OF religion In public
schools has again been brought up by
an article published in a morning news
paper today. The article referred TO two
Jewish children in No. and No.
Schools having trouble with their teach
ors owing to their refusal TO take part In
Christmas exercises.
Superintendent Of Schools George W.
Twitmyer when asked about the matter
today by a reporter OF The Evening Jour
nal called mp by telephone thop rincipals
Of both schools.
Miss Mary A. Guthrie the principal Of
school No. g. denied that any scholar
would lose his seat in the school on this
account. Miss Guthrie then explained that
when the children were told to copy a
Christmas song that had been written on
a blackboard a little Jewish boy refused
TO do so because Of his religious belief.
The teacher told him that he need not
copy Il. In another room In the same
school, according to Miss Guthrie, an
other Hebrew boy refused 10 copy the
song whereupon the teacher said that
he should do as the other children were
doing. He then copied the song with
out making any protest.
Speaking for the teachers Of No. !
School, Miss Matilda L. sayers. the
principal, said that while she had had
no time TO investigate the matter she
was positive that no such thing occur
red. She said all Of the teachers I'm the
school had been told not to interfere
with the religious belief Of any scholar.
superintendent Twitmyer told the
Journal reporter: "No child IS compel
led to repeat the Lords Prayer nor Is
/ he compelled 10 take part in any ex-
ercises that are contrary to his religious
1 belief"
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
les, STUDENT TO PHILADELPHIA
He Leaves to Take Excellent Position
as a Result Of Course by Mail.

What can be accomplished with a
course in the International Corresponds
ence Schools Of Scranton, Pa, time
alone can tell.
Today Mr.. John T. Albers. OF 1908
Rodney street, left Wilmington to take
an important position in a large indus
trial plant In Philadelphia, Pa. The
position was secured for Mr.. Aibers by
the Students Aid Department Of the
international Correspondence Schools
Of Scranton, Pa.
It may be interesting to some persons
to know that Mr.. Albers was a painter
when he enrolled in the schools to
study electricity. In one year he quail
fed himself for the position he accepts
today.
We wish him every success in his new
sphere and trust that the experience
that he may have at Philadelphia Will
be Of benefit to Wilmington at no dis
tant date. Young persons should fol-
low his example.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
THE PRIZE WINNING JINGLE
w. D. Green Of 500 West Sixth Street,
the oueeessful Competitor.

The want ad editor of The Evening
Journal has been having troubles OF
his own trying to decide which of the
many jingles submitted last week was
the best. The prize this week Is
awarded to w. ID. Green, of No. sos
West Sixth street, who submitted the
following:
If you are out of work and cash
And things are looking blue,
Don't mediate on something rash
I'll tell you what to do.
Just write a want ad neat and brief
And put IL in the Journal
The results will fill your heart with joy
And gratitude eternal
Or IL you've anything 10 sell
1t makes no difference what
From n Maltese cat or rabbit dog
To a brown stone front and lot.
The Journal office is the place
Where you'll be treated best
/ And a line or two in their want ad
space
VIII always bring success.
! The Evening Journal is going to
keep the contest going. For the best
Jingle submitted this week a prize OF
one dollar is offered. Other jingles
which were considered worthy OF men
ton will be published from time to
time.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
JOHN DAaELEY DROPPED DEAD

While returning OF his Office from
luncheon on Saturday afternoon John
Barkley, chief clerk TO superintendent
Holiday, Of the Delaware Division OF
the F., b. & W. railroad, dropped dead
from heart disease. He was about
forty years of age and leaves a widow
and two children. Mrs. Barkley is the
daughter of Isaac n. Mills, former su-
perintendent of the Delaware railroad.
He was prominent in the affairs OF
Clayton, was a trustee OF Delaware
College and was we'll known.
The funeral will be held in his home
I'm Clayton tomorrow evening and in
terment will be made in his old home
in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
.PENNSY WINS OVER
WESTERN UNION
United States Supreme Court
Afhrms Railroads Con-
tention in Noted Case
BY publishers Press.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Supreme
Court Of the United States today de-
cided against the Western Union
Telegraph Company in its case against
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
The litigation Is the result Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad officials chop
ping down roles on its lines that be-
longed to the western Union Com
pany.
This decision confirms the railroads
contention regarding the right TO an
null It's contract with the Western I'm
ion when It terminated in 1909.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
THE MORRISON CONTEST
Will Not Be Heard Before the May
Term of Court.

The contest which is being made by
John w. Morrison, Democrat, for the
seat of Robert McFarlin, Republican,
who was appointed by Governor HUM
as Levy Court Commissioner from the
Fifth district, will probably not be
heard before the May term of court
Messrs. Morrison and McFarlin were
the candidates at the recent election
and received a tie vote.
Martin Z. Smith. one of Mr.. Morri-
sons counsel, stated today that he did
not think the case would be heard be-
fore the May term.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Will Fix Harbor Lines.

The Board of Survey to fix the lines
of Wilmington harbor is composed of
Lieutenant Colonel Smith S. Leach,
Major J. c. Sanford, Of Philadelphia,
and Major C. A. Flagler. United States
Engineer for this district. Harbor
lines have never been drawn for Will
mington harbor.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
WILL LOSE SIGHT OF EYE

Although improving from the results
Of a gun shot wound received some
weeks ago while hunting in Virginia,
Alfred I. DUPONT will lose the sight of
his left eve.
Immediately after teh accident Mr..
DUPONT was taken to the University of
Pennsylvania Hospital where he has
since been under treatment. Mrs. Du-
Pont. who has been abroad for several
months, spending a greater portion Of
her time in England. has arrived home
and is a constant attendant upon her
husband.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Rev. Or. Haldeman's Anniversary.

oNw York, Dec. l2.-The First Bap-
tist Church, Of which the Rev. DR.. T.
". Haldeman, formerly pastor Of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church of
Wilmington Del, Is the minister. cell
ebrated its 16Oth anniversary yesterday
il was also the twentieth anniversary OF
Or. Haldeman's pastorate. The celebra-
tion will continue until Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
CHANGERS HOLD ANNUAL
CONVENTION At DOVER
United States Department OF
Agriculture Details Engi-
neering Corps to Attend
sneclaI 10 INC Evening journal.

Dover, Dec. 12.-Grangers from al
over the State assembled here today fol
an important annual convention. The
United States Department of Agricul-
tnre has detailed an engineering corps
10 attend and consult the farmers or
the soil conditions Of Delaware. J. b
Ager. State Master of the Maryland
Grange, will also be here.
The public meeting on Wednesday
night on immediate prison reform vii
be addressed by Charles f. Richards
of Georgetown. The meeting place was
changed from Laurel to Dover because
Of the illness Of Mr.. Vandaum, the hote
proprietor of Laurel.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Italian LOST Both Lens.

An Italian section hand employed on
the Baltimore and Ohio aRilroad. was
struck by a train at the foot of Sixth
avenue this afternoon and frightfully
injured. He was removed to the Della
ware Hospital where both his legs
were amputated.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Quail Scarce in Cecil.

Elkton, Md. Dec. 12.-This year
quail shooting in this section has been
the poorest for a long time. The aver
age number killed i'm a days hunt will
not exceed half a dozen. The birds
are not especially wild or hard to kill;
they simply don't exist.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
WANTED HIS COAT
The Wearer Refused to Give it Up and
a Fiaht Resulted.

For assaulting Wesley Groom, colored,
Walter Beacon, also colored, was fined
SO and costs in the City Court this morn
ing. Groom charged Brown with walk
ing of with his coat mad when he offered
objections the defendant struck him three
times.
Charles Hood and Albert Green, both
colored, were each fined 81 for disorderly
conduct. When arrested on Saturday
night by Patrolman Dan" Aiken, Green
declared that Hood had battered him over
the head with a hatchet. Green's head,
however. was not injured and both men
were locked up.
Samuel Dillman was charged by his
brother, with breach Of peace and was
held in $50 bond to keep the peace. A fine
of u was imposed on John Deer for act
ing disorderly in the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad station
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Mn Leeture on remperanoe.

IN Shiloh Baptist Church this evening
a mems meeting Of members Of all the
colored churches I'm the city viii be held.
A Temperance address win be made by
Mrs. Thurman, the national superin-
tendent of temperance work among the
colored people.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Brown still at Large.

The police have not succeeded in To-
eating Harry Brown, colored. who cut
two men and a woman with a razor in
a saloon on the coast" on Saturday
night. The wounded are Maggie Dix
on, Wesley Tatum and a man known
as Texas" all colored.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12

The Baltimore police made a roundup
Of suspicious characters Saturday among
whom it is believed are some Of the gang
which have been robbing railway stations
in various parts Of this State.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
READING Orders Many Cars.

officials Of the p & r. Railway have
placed an order with the Standard Steel
Car Company Of Philadelphia. for 1000
freight cars to be used on various parts
OF the system.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
E. T. Belts Improving,

Edward T. Belts. who had his hip
broken in October last, by being thrown
from his carriage is able to move
around his room on crutches.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
LosT, BOUND AND REWARD.

LOST-English Setter. months old
puppy, black and white. with
black head. Reward II returned to 925
Gilpin avenue or 400 Equitable Building.
dl2-tf
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Catholic Hall Co. Msstinn-

In the hall Of the Knights of ST. Law
renee tonight the annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the Catholic Hall Com
pany will be held.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Natural History soeiety.

The Natural History Society Of Della
ware will hold its monthly meeting to-
night.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12

James Tisdale and L. Francis Wright,
Of Chester, Pa, who have been visiting
relatives n this city, have returned
home.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
BELL AND OTHERS
HELD FOR COURT
Five Waived Hearing on
Charge of Raiding Second
Ward Polling Place
OUTCOME OF THE MURDER TRIAL

Charged with breaking and entering the
polling place at No. no East Second street
on election night, John Bell, Michael
Pryor, James Drydon, Howard Fountain
and George Wilkinson, Jr., all colored,
were arraigned in the City Court this
morning and were each held in $1,000 bail
for the Court of General Sessions.
Daniel o. Hastings. who represented
John Bell. who was acquitted on Friday
of the murder of Harvey Miller also col
ored. appeared for all five of the defend-
ants and informed the court that his
clients would waive a hearing. He asked
that bail be fixed at $500 in each case as
this could be secured. He stated that sew
era lof the defendants are men of families
who need their support
Assistant City Solicitor Baldwin Spring
er however insisted on bail being fixed
in the sum of $1,000 and Judge Cochran
took the same view.
All Connected With Bell Case.
The quintette or negroes were arrested
yesterday as a result of information elicit
ed during the trial Of John Bell. All were
connected with the Bell case, excepting
Fountain. though the latter's name was
mentioned several times on the witness
stand as one of the gang who attempted
TO steal the ballot box. Drydon and Will
kinson were witnesses in the case and
Michael Pryor was also summoned, but
failed to appear.
Bell, I'm testifying in his own behalf in
the upper court said that while crossing
Third street bridge on their way to the
Second ward polling place, one of the
crowd said "Wen Wen get that box. -
IIo was unable to say who made the re-
mark.
A Prearranged Affair.
The negroes came from beyond Third
street bridge and after breaking in tho
door of the polling place attempted tc
stea 1.-The ballot box. They were repulsed
by John D. Parker. the Republican
inspector, who fired three shots During
the general shooting Miller, one of the
negroes. was killed and Bell was accused
Of shooting him.
The subsequent arrest of the FIVE mer
was the outcome of a conference between
Attorney-General Ward and Deputy At
torney-Cenoral Richards. following th'
acquittal OF Bell. They had warrants is
sned and turned over TO Chief Of Police
George Black to serve.
Special Official Joseph Cornish and
squad arrested the men in their homes
Yesterday. The warrants were all served
at nearly the same time so that none OF
the men could be given a tip and ge
away