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Evening journal., 1904-12-12
SUCCESSOR To
SHIPYARD TRUST
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Takes Over II. and H.
Plant and Other Works
CAPITALIZATION IS Ss0,00O,00G

Sullivan & Cromwell. Of New York,
counsel for tho reorganization COMMITTEES
Of the United States shipbuiidInE Cons
pany, announces that the certificate OF
incorporation Of tho new company to be
organized under tho modified plan ana
agreement OF reorganization was hIed ana
recorded in New Jersey on Saturday. The
new company Is to be called ''Bethlehem
Steel Corporation The incorporators are
the members Of the reorganization cons
mittee. The board OF directors OF the now
company vii consist OF nine members,
who have been selected, in accordance
with the plan OF reorganization. as fol-
lows George r. Sheldon. Thomas r.
Ryan. John E. Borne. Pliny Fisk. c. M.
schwab, Edward McIlvaine. Archibald
Johnston, c. W. wetmore mad Oliver
Wren.
The reorganization COMMITTEES has pur-
chased all the properties OF the United
states shipbuilding Company including
tho Harlan mad Hollingsworth plant IN
this city, and the shares OF stock OF the
Bethlehem Steel Company. and 1t is ex-
peotsd that the new company will be vest
Cd with tho ownership OF these properties
within a few days.
The plan OF reorganization. Sullivan a
Cromwell say, has been very marked
success, having been adopted by all the
holders Of the collateral trust bonds COW
ering the shares OF stock OF tho Bethie-
hem Steel Company and by more than es
per cent. Of the holders Of the United
States shipbuilding Company nrst mort-
gage bonds
capitalization Of sso,ooo,ooo
The Bethlehem Steel Corporation Is in-
corporated with an authorized capital
stock OF S30.O0o000. This Is to be divided
into si5,00o000 OF preferred stock bearing
per cent. non-cumulative dividends ana
si5 100000 OF common stock. The company
starts with a subscribed capital OF s1oo-
900 divided practically equally among the
incorporators.
Thee harter specifies variety OF objects
Among them are 10 deal In and manufae-
tur eiron, steel. manganese nickel, cop
per, coke. coal. lumber and their by pro-
ducts; to construct machinery engines.
locomotives. cars. railroad equipment,
docks elevators. waterworks. bridges,
canals and waterways, except the main
tenance of railroads or canals within tho
State Of New Jersey, TO manufacture ord
nance, large mad small arms, armor. arm
or plate, explosives. munitions and stores
! Of war, and military, naval. maritime
( marine and submarine materials. en-
gines and contrivances OF every sort. to
design, build repair. charter or otherwise
traffic In ships, boats and vessels OF all
kinds, their equipment. furnishings. arm
or, armament. boilers, engines. tackle and
apparel.
Thee harter provides for directorate OF
nine members and an executive COMMITTEES
Of three members, the number being sub
ject 10 change in the bylaws. The State
Of New Jerseys fee for fling the charter
was 5000.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
MANY OFFICE SEEKERS
APPLY TO GOVERNOR LEA
He Is Besieged by Aspirants
Who Want to FillVarious
Offices

Dover, Del, Dec. 12.-Applicants for
State offices are now crowding in upon
Governor~elect Preston Lea. Many Of
the applicants are arming themselves
with petitions and recommendations.
James A. Hirons. a prominent con-
tractor Of Dover and who wept TO work
for the Union Republicans this year.
helping largely to swing the Fifty
(Kenny) district around to the Repub-
licans. is after the Office of supervisor
of road improvements for Kent county,
at about $1,000 per year. The supervisor
had nothing to do but draw his salary,
butcause the state appropriation for
good roads is not available until the
county seeking it raises an equal
amount through its Levy Court. The
lower counties have not taken pro-
nounced steps in this direction because
they do not believe the value Of real
estate here warrants the expenditure by
State and county of $4,000 a mile on
stone roads.
The applicants. Charles George
Wright, William p. Knight and Joshua
3. Wharton, OF Dover. are desirous of
the Office of oyster commissioner, an
other State office with good pay and
little work, but an Indispensable Office
10 the State because the official is a
guardian of certain vital State inter
ests. Thomas W. Wilson, deputy reg
lister Of wills Of Kent, is seeking the Of
! flee of State librarian, a comfortable
place now filled by Cornelius N. Frear
who will resign to take up the practice
of law.
Charles DUPONT Ridgely is circulating
petitions for appointment to the Office
of magistrate and notary public for
Camden and Wyoming. Mr.. Ridgely
bases his canvass not only upon the
ground Of personal fitness for the judi
cial Office, but because he served in like
capacity for five years in Washington
under commission Of President McKin-
lau
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
les, STUDENT 70 PHILADELPHIA
He Leaves to Take Excellent Position
as a Result of Course by Mail.

What can be accomplished with a
course in the International Correspond
ence Schools OF Scranton, Pa, time
alone can tell.
Today Mr.. John T. Albers, of 1903
Rodney street, left Wilmington to take
an important position in a large indus-
trial plant in Philadelphia, Pa. The
position was secured FOR Mr.. A1bers 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 te
study electricity. In one year he quail
fied himself for the position he accepts
today.
We wish him every success in HIS neTy
sphere and trust that the experience
that he may have at Philadelphia viii
be OF beneft 10 Wilmington at no dis
tant date. Young persons should fol-
low his example.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
THORN TO BE SENTENCED

Charles Thorn, colored, who was con-
victad last week Of the murder OF George
d. Farra, on December a, 1897. will be
sentenced to be hanged in the Court Of
oyer and Terminer this afternoon. The
court on Saturday refused the motion Of
ex-Judge J. Frank Ball, counsel for the
convicted man, for a new trial.
1t is likely that Mr.. Ball. after sentence
is pronounced will move for a writ Of err
ror, and appeal the case to the State Su-
preme Court.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
saIvationists' Christmas Dinner.

Adjutant Roe, of the Salvation Army,
has received some very pathetic letters
from children, not asking for toys, but for
food, clothing and in one case for coal.
The salvationists Of Wilmington are busy
preparing for the Christmas dinner for all
poor women and children on December
26 and the public is earnestly requested
to render aid at once. The success Of the
undertaking necessarily depends upon the
support accorded to it by the people.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
cheeks Eor ReaIstration offosr..

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
will 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
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FACE
The Miraculous Escape From Death Of
a Sussex County Gunner.

David Mcdowell, OF Angola, met
with a frightful accident a few days
ago and barely escaped instant death,
says the Lewes Pilot. He is getting
along as we'll as could be expected,
but is still in a serious condition.
While out hunting his gun was acci-
IDENTIFY discharged and the whole load
entered the face near the jaw bone.
splitting the face open to the temple,
and fracturing the temple bone. The
charged passed on out through his hat
brim.
The hat was blown from his heat
and lodged in a tree a good distance
away. 1t required six stitches to close
the wound. Mr.. McDowells escape
from death was almost miraculous. He
is expected to recover.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
THE PRIZE WINNING JINGLE
w. D. Green of 500 West Sixth Street,
the ouecessfuI Composition.

The want ad editor of The Evening
Journal has been having troubles OF
his own trying to decide which of the
many jlngles submitted last week was
the best The prize this week is
awarded to w. d. Green, OF No. sos
West Sixth street, who submitted the
following:
II 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 1t in the Journal
The results will MI your heart with JOY
And gratitude eternal.
Or II you've anything to sell
It makes no difference what
From a Maltese cat or rabbit dog
To a brown stone front and lot.
The Journal oflce 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
WILL LOSE SIGHT OF EYE
Gun Shot Wound Will Result Seriously
For Alfred |. DUPONT.

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 eye.
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 constant attendant upon her
husband.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
VIII Elk 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
RUNAWAY Horse Alone Railroad.

While proceeding along Washington
street on Saturday a horse attached to
a sleigh owned by Miller Brothers be-
came frightened and ran away. The
animal ran down Second street to Pop
lar and from thence to the railroad.
Here the animal became detached from
the sleigh and ran along the tracks un-
til it came to the Brandywine bridge,
through the trestle Of which it fell par
TALLY and was gotten out with diff
Guilty.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Rev. Or. Haldeman's Anniversary.

eNw York. Dec. 12.-The First Bap-
tist Church. Of which the Rev. DR.. I.
NJ. Haldeman, formerly pastor of the
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church of
Wilmington. Del, is the minister, cell
ebrated its 16Oth anniversary yesterday.
II was also the twentieth anniversary Of
Or. Haldeman's pastorate. The celebra-
ton will continue until Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Quail Scarce in Cecil.

Elkton, Nd, Dec. 12.-This year
quail shooting in this section has been
the poorest for long time. The aver
age number killed in 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
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. 11O 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
I 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
1 connected with the Bell case, excepting
Fountain though the latter's name was
mentioned several times on the witness
otullA dH btlt Oh the kdllb WIN dAAtlllpNtu
TO steal the ballot box. Drydon and Will
llinson were witnesses in the case and
Michael Pryor was also summoned, but
failed to appear.
Bell. in testfyng 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
n crowd said: "wen we'll get that box"
He was unable to say who made the re-
mark.
A Prearranged Affair.
The negroes came from beyond Third
street bridge and after breaking in the
door of the polling place attempted to
stea 1.-THE ballot box. They were repulsed
by John p. Parker. the Republican,
inspector, who fred three shots. During
the general shooting Miller, one Of the
1 negroes. was killed and Bell was accused
of shooting him.
The subsequent arrest Of the five men
was the outcome of a conference between
Attorney General Ward and Deputy At
/ torney-G General Richards. following the
aaquittal Of Bell. They had warrants is
sas.-and turned over TO Chief Of Police
George Black 10 serve.
Special Olicial Joseph Cornish and a
sauad 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 tip and get
away.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
JOHN BAaELEY DROPPED DEAD
Chief Clerk Of Superintendent Holiday
Expired From Heart Disease.

While returning OF his once freua
luncheon on Saturday afternoon John
Barkley. chief clerk to superintendent
Holiday, OF the Delaware Division Of
the p, B. & w. railroad. dropped dead
from heart disease. He was about
forty years OF age and leaves a widow
and two children. Mrs. Barzley 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 Deiawara
College and was well known
The funeral win DO held in his horae
in Clayton tomorrow evening and in
terment will be made in his old hcrna
in Baltimore on Wednesday.
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
Win Leoture on Temnerance.

In Shiloh Baptist Church this evening
a mems meeting Of members Of all the
colored churches in, the city viii be held.
A Temperance addfess win be made by
Mrs. Thurman, the national superin-
tendent Of temperance work among the
cOlored people.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Readlna Order Many cars.

omcials OF the P. & R. Railway have
placed an order with the Standard Steel
Car Company Of Philadelphia, for 1000
freight cars 10 be used on various parts
Of tho system.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
e. I. Retts Improvina.

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
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
LOST. FOUND AND REWARD.

LOsT-English Setter. months old
puppy. black and white with
black head. Reward il returned to %
Gilpin avenue or 400 Equitable Buldins.
d1z-tf
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
Natural History Society.

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

James Tisdale and l. Francis vvrfsh&
OF Chester. Pa, who have been visiting
relatives n this city. have returned
home.
Evening journal., 1904-12-12
THE WEATHER

On Sunday cloudy, slightly
milder weather will prevail.
Monday generally fair wea.
theri higher temperature.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17
The Victor and the spoils.

Despite the early and brilliant tri- uInDh of Japanese arms in the war wtta Russia, 1t is yet too soon to de- clare positively that Japan will be the victor. But assuming that her initial Successes at Port Arthur and Che mlslDo presage complete triumph for Japan. what then?
 When Russia in her last war with Turkey reached the outposts of Con- stantinople the other powers of Flu rope stepped in and commanded a halt, robbing the great northern empire of the crowning success for which she had expended so much blood and treasure. When Japan won her vic tory over China the same thing hap pened and Japan had to be content with laurel leaves alone. Now, in this more ambitious conflict with the mighty Colossus of the north. the question arises: Will the other great powers veto any territorial aggran- dizement by the victor to recoup her for her efforts and sacrifices?
 In answering this question one must consider the conditions of the situa- Sion. Neither Russia nor Japan has any territorial sovereignty or rights in either Koren or Manchuria. When Ja- pan fought China it was different. Manchuria was Chinese territory, and Japan should have been permitted to indemnify herself for the cost of the war by taking territory, if she pre- Ferrcd it 10 money. But victory over Russia at this time cannot be con- strued as giving her that right.
 Secretary Hay, of our own state de-
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17

the presidents action in compelling arbitration of the anthracite strike would have on his candidacy, he re- piled: That cannot be predicted. know what effect it should have. The president in that instance acted with wisdom and patriotism. He prevent
 ed fuel riots in the great cities, and earned the gratitude of all classes, the wealthy as well as the miners. His prompt and vigorous action really pre- served property rights that were ser iously endangered. The question. How far may natural monopoly be controlled by individuals or corpora
 tions for private gain? was before the people and the people were approach ing it's solution in an ugly mood" This is a fair diagnosis Of the situation when the president intervened. In Judge Gray's opinion he was not only peacemaker between the parties i'm
 media tely concerned. but was an ef- fective guardian of the public peace at desperate crisis.-Boston Herald.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17
The School Bond Election.

TT1c proposition to vote a S20,OOO issue og bonds for the high school was de- feated yesterday, and the school is con Ercnted by a problem mere perplexing than any found in the schools algebras, saOmetries and trigoncmetries. There seems to be at present no solution, and, worse than all, there is nobody appar ently with power to t.y to solve it. It may be done, of course, by another bond election. and that is probably what will have to he resorted to.
 The people of the high school district RFc not usually lacking in warmth in trIeir support of the schools. Some of those who voted against the bonds yes terday said last night that in the event of another election they would vote for the bonds. Why they did not do SO yesterday is therefore inexplicable un- less it is assumed that they intended their opposition to be a disciplinary measure, mark of their disapproval of the mana cement of the funds for the support of the high school which had been diverted to the purchase of a lot to make it bigger.
 But the question is not why the bonds were defeated, but what is going to he done now3
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17
Labor's Friend.

In the death of Senator Hanna organ ized labcr lost one of it's most valuable friends We may say, it's most valu- able friend, for there is no man living who could have done so much as he has Gcne for the establishment of good relations between. employer and em- nlcye. Of him John Mitchell said yes terday: "I know of many things he has done and of many sacrifices he has made in the interest of organized labor for which he neither received nor sought credit" His great work for la bor could not have been understoo1 by the rank and file of wo-kinglnen, but they will understand it later. If he hal been working for other than the genu- inc good of the laboring man he would have seen that he understood at the time his services were performed, as so many of the pretended friends of labor are doing.
 Another labor leader says: He was the staunchest friend trade unionists had in the political arena" It may be scid that MT. Hanna was not the friend -of organized labor as class, but as an element in the prosperity of the whole country. It was his solicitude for the welfare of the nation that made him the friend of labor. He desired that it should have no just cause for com rlaint, just as he desired that none of the other elements which go 10 make up the greatness of the country should have cause of complaint.
 It is this situation that the true friends of labor are trying to bring about, and it is this situation that the blatant demagogues and political bla~ therskites desire should not be brought about. If there were more men ike Senator Hanna and fewer men who are unlike him the vexing labor question would be well on its way tc a solution.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17

The Republican has been authorized 10 announce that MT. Walter Talbot Is no longer a candidate for the position oE delegate from this county to the re- publican national convention. MT Tal- bot was. and TO doubt is yet, a believer that it would be better for the terri tory to send an uninstructed delegation tO Chicago. but he is too clean and hon orubIe a man to engage in a political contest as filthy as the present one has grown. Regarding the principle of in sETuction The Republican still believes that it is wrong and that, as we have frequently said before, President Rcose- veIt, with his broad views, would more appreciate the vote of a delegation which needs no instructions.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17

Further information regarding mor1 tality from disasters in coal mines is furnished in bulletin from the United States geological survey giv- ing some statistics from forthcom- ing volune on the countrys mineral resources for 1902. The total number of lives lost in coal mines in that year was nineteen hundred and fifty one. compared with fourteen hundred and sixty-seven in 1901. From what is recalled of the list of disasters in 1903 it is probable that when the final compilation is made it will be found that the number of deaths was even larger ir that year. Coal mining must always he hazardous; but is there any sufficient reason why it should be growing more hazardous?
Arizona republican., 1904-02-17

partmept, has addressed anf identical note to a number of European powers asking if they are wiling to join in 2 note to Russia and Japan that, during ity and integrity of China must be re- spected. It is understood that this suggestion has been favorably re- ceived by other governments. This means that the armies of neither of the belligerents shall be permitted to enter China proper, and it may be in ferred that when the war ends neither Korean independenc nor China's SOW ereignty in Manchuria shall be i'm
 haired.