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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1904-11-03
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Evening journal., 1904-12-21
TEACHING CHILDREN
NEW PHONE SYSTEM
Officials lol Delmarvia Com.
pany Give Demonstration
of New System

The officials of the Delmarvia Tele-
phone Company entertained the chill
dren Of Wilmington today and demon
strated TO them the workings of the
new telephone system which is shortly
to succeed the company's present ap-
paratus The officials claim the system
is so simple that even a child can be
taught in a few minutes how to operate
it.
All children over 10 years Of age Of
the city were invited TO call at the
company's office, Seventh and Orange
streets, during the day. They We're
first shown the old system and then
the new method was explained. The
company has ten phones under the new
system in operation throughout the
city to demonstrate with and the chill
dren We're allowed to operate the
phones themselves. Each child was al
so presented with one of Foxy Grand
pas" multipliers as a souvenir.
The new telephone promises to be
popular in Wilmington. Under the new
scheme no operators are required, as
the subscriber gets the number himself.
Another feature is that all conversa-
tions over the new phone will be abso-
lutely private. The company expects
to have the new system in operation by
March.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
DRUNK SHE ADMITTED
BUT NOT OIS0RDERLY
Alice Boardley Colored, Made
a Novel Defense, But 1t
Did Not Avail

Use guilty of bein' drunk yo' Honah
but not guilty of bein' disorderly," said
Alice Boardley. colored, in City Court
this morning when she was arraigned
on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Patrolman John Sheehy testified that
Alice was very disorderly when he saw
her, and became so unruly that he was
forced to arrest her.
Have you anything to say" said the
court addressing the prisoner.
mo sab, Use got nothin to say to
yo Honah, but has to de officer"
well. you had better not say it,"
interrupted the court.
Thank you" retorted the prisoner.
Twenty dollars and COSTS" said the
judge.
John Cole, colored, was fined $40 and
costs for assault and battery on War
ner Anderson, also colored. Cole threw
a beer bottle at Warner and cut a cash
in the latter's head an inch long Two
stitches We're necessary to close the
wound Cole was also fined 81 for
contempt of court for failing to appear
for trial yesterday when his case was
called.
A fine of IS was imposed on Ferris
Cook colored, for assaulting a colored
woman and j. w. Bentley was sem
ltenced to sixty days imprisonment at
the workhouse for vagrancy.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
PHYSICIANS ENDORSE
NEW MILK ORDINANCE
Also Approve Of Plan to
Erect a State Sanitarium
for Consumption

The New Castle County Medical So
ciety az its annual meeting last night APP
proved tho new milk ordinance recently
passed by City Council The Endorsement
Of the physicians was embodied In the
following resolution;
Whereas. The life Of bottle-fod infants
and the health OF the community In gem
eral depends largely on the purity Of
milk. and.
Whereas, Investigations conducted by
the State Board OF Health laboratory
show that the milk supply 70 the clti-
zons Of Wilmington is not OF that degree
Of purity which would insure perfect
safety and freedom from disease, and,
Whereas. The mayor and council Of the
city CT Wilmington passed an ordnance
regulating the supply Of milk, which or
dinance is meeting with opposition on the
part Of some dairymen. Therefore, be Il
Resolved, That the New Castle County
Medical Society endorses any and all
measures looking towards establishing a
high standard Of purity Of our milk sup
ply.
The society also gave IT'S endorsement
to tho plan TO erect State sanitarium
for tuberculosis patients and will use its
efforts towards having a bill passed by
the next session Of the General Assembly
providing for such.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year; President Dr. p. w
Tomlinson; vice-presidont DR.. Joseph r.
Wales; secretary. DIR. Harold Springer
treasurer, DIR. w. G. Winner.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
SANTA CLAUS PAYS
HIS FIRST VISIT
Promises Many Good Things
for the Poor Children in
Wilmington

Santa Claus has paid his first visit 10
the rolice station He arrived last night
for short call and while inspecting the
City Court whore the poor children of tho
city will be received ON Christmas day.
he ordered the larger chamber decorated
with evergreen and holly. Willing hands
soon transformed the room into a beautl-
ful scene and Santa Claus apparently sat
ished left tho building but promised TO
return in a day or two with a large
Christmas tree. As one about eighteen
feet in height is needed he feared
he would have hard time to get
il, but told Chief Of Police George Black
and the police matrons not to fear for ne
would not under any circumstances dis
appoint the dear children.
The first consignment OF dolls and toys
have arrived, but several others are ex-
pected before the end Of the week. Santa
Claus gave orders TO have one large room
cleared Of everything for il would take
that space TO store all the good things he
intends 10 send.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
FOX CHASED THE DOG
IN A HUNT At DOVER

Dover, Dec. 21.-Dover is a great
headquarters for dog fanciers, hunting
dogs being in constant demand by city
gunners and sportsmen and many
young men Of the state Capital either
have sewll kennels Of their own or pa
tronize and fraternize with some Of the
experienced dog owners and trainers.
Two of the most experienced dogolo-
gists in Dover, however, we're treated
to the surprise of their lives yesterday.
They started out to TRIP a new fox
hound which was to be turned in with
the pack next week for the holiday
chases. To their great delight, they
beat a a bush fox, probably the live
lest animal in existence for a hot
chase and plucky stand.
a Their hound worked well until he got
the sly reynard cornered when. 70 their
utter astOnishment and undoing. the fox
turned on the dog and started after it at
breakneck speed, foaming. snarling and
swapping. The sudden realization that
perhaps the fox had the rabies overeame
the men, and they too, started to flee
from IT, btdtiut a nasty anu NlVleuN re-
treat After covering ground at lightning
speed for some time, they began to reflect
what a ridiculous position reynard had
them in. and, just as they left the clumr
OF woods in which they had been hunting
they thought to look back and reynard
had gone.
The new dog will not run with the
hounds this season.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
BRAVE FIRE FIGHTER DIES
Philadelphia Fireman eReeived Fatal
Injury in a Big Blaze.
Special to The Evening Journal


Philadelphia, Dec. 2l-As result Of in
juriss received while fighting the flames
which destroyed the Henry T. Coates
Building. 1921 Walnut street on Monday
night, Edward Mason. a fireman OF En-
gine Company No. A. died this morning
in the jefferson Hospital.
Mason went into the building 20 open
some iron doors so the hremen could more
easily fight the flames. While trying to
open the doors he was overcome by the
smoke and he inhaled some OF the flames.
Yesterday morning he was reported to be
in a much improved condition. but last
night his condition grew rapidly worse.
The doctors say that tho direct cause
OF death was smoke coming in contact
with the heart.
Harry Bache, another fireman. who was
taken TO the hospital suffering from burns
is much better today. He has not been
told Of the death Of his comrade for fear
the news might excite him.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
MOTHER TAKES HER CHILD
FROM ITS GRANDMOTHER
Lively Strugglel Between Two
Women in Market Street
Attracts Shoppers

A struggle for the possession OF a
child between mother and mother-in-
law I'm Market street near Seventh last
evening attracted a large crowd Of
Christmas shoppers and for a time
travel was congested. The alteration
was between Mrs. Catharine Edwards,
Of No. 2O6 Lincoln street the grand
mother of the child. and Mrs. Grace
Edwards. the mother OF the youngster.
The latter and her husband, Raymond
Edwards are enstranged and not living
together. The youngster was out walk
Ing with his grandmother when the
mother Of the child suddenly appeared
and seized the boy. A struggle ensued
and the errihed child screamed loudly
In his fright.
Dog Catcher George Kopp appeared
on the scene and induced the women to
go with him to Humane Agent Stouts
Office Mrs. Edwards. the mother. re-
fused to give the child up and Mr. Stout
said he could not interfere, as there was
no charge OF cruelty. The mother then
walked off with the child, but the
grandmother threatened to have hei
son bring habeas corpus proceedings e
regain the boys custody.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
DEBTS SG0,00O-- CAPITAL S35
Millionaire's Club in London Was
Wound Up by a Laundry Bill.

Londonh Dec. 21..There is a pathetic
story attaching to the Atlantic Club,
owned by the Grafton syndicate, which
was wound up yesterday in Justice
Warrington's court on the application
of a laundryman, to whom is owing
S245.
The club was formed only two years
ago, and was intended as a combina-
tion of English and American million
aires, with a leavening of British nobil-
ity. The entrance fee was put at $3.50,
from the payment Of which diplomatic
ministers and ambassadors were eX-
empt. The members of the committee
of organization were given as the Earl
Of Albemarle, Earl Kintore, Earl Ions
dale, Earl Craven, Col. Lord Suhield.
Lord Charles Beresford. ]. p. Morgan.
John ]. Astor, Chauncey NJ. Depew and
others.
The rules were such as only million
aires could hope to live up to. For in
stance, no member was allowed to lose
more than $4,000 a week at cards in the
club.
Lawyer Terrell in court gave some
more information on the club. The
subscribed capital he said was only sS5,
while the liabilities were $4,000 or $50,
900.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
$4,000 TURKEYS FOR
W0RKMEN OF DUP0N7S
The Company Will Remem
berthe Employees of Its
Powder Mills

Twelve hundred workmen, employed
by the DUPONT Powder Company. will
be made happy by the presentation to
each Of them by the concern of tur-
key for Christmas.
For years the DuPonts have given
their employees a present each Christ
mas of a turkey and notwithstanding
the scarcity Of the fowls this season the
custom will be carried out as usual
Agents Of commission houses in Phil
adelphia have been at work for some
time in buying up turkeys Of the finest
quality and on Friday and Saturday
they will be distributed among the
men employed at the two mills oper-
ated by the company in this vicinity.
Averaging five persons to a family 5000
mouths will be fed on Christmas day
through the generosity Of the DUPONT
Powder Company.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Tome Institute Holiday Vacation.

Port Depost. Nd. Dec. 21-The
Christmas holidays began yesterday af-
ternoon at the Jacob Tome Institute
upon the completion of the regular
monthly examinations. An extended
vacation is necessary in order to give
the students, many of whom have long
distances to travel, time to reach their
homes before Christmas Day. Special
cars were attached to the afternoon
trains leaving Port Deposit for the ac-
commodation of students. Work will
be resumed on January 4. Many of the
instructors will attend meetings of
academic associations during the holi-
days. Only a few viii remain at Port
Deposit.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
SALVATION ARMY TO AC[ AS HOST
Will Give Its Annual Christmas Dinner
70 Hundreds Of Needy Ones.

Through the efforts of the Salvation
Army hundreds Of homes Of the poorer
class in Wilmington will be made happy
on Christmas day by the presence Of a
hearty dinner.
On Monday workers in the army will be
busily engaged in carrying food to those
who through force Of circumstances are
unable to provide for themselves and as
a consequence a ray Of happiness viii
penetrate the doorway Of many an un-
fortunate. The work will not cease here
as on Tuesday candies, toys and other
presents will be given to poor children
throughout the city. The public can as
sist greatly in this work by making dona-
tions and can rest assured that such gifts
will reach the destinations for which they
are intended.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
NAN PATTERSON WILL
HEAR HER FATE TONIGHT
By Publishers Press. ;

New York, Dec. a.-Nan Patterson, on
trial for the murder Of Caesar Young. will
in all probabilities hear her fate tonight
Chief Counsel Levy, summed up the case
for the defense in a long and exhaustive
speech this morning. William Rand. Jr,
states attorney, presented the picture Of
guilt drawn from the mass of evidence
adduced during the many days of the
trial.
The defendant was blithe and gay and
conversed in a lively manner with her
father. Judge Davis is expected to charge
the jury late this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
METROPOLITAN CLUB
HOUSE DESTROYED
SeveralMembers'o of Washing
ton Organization Rescued
With Difficulty
nv pnhlIshers, Press.

washington, Dec. 2l.-The headquarters
Of the Metropolitan Club, the most ex-
elusive social institution in Washington.
having in It's membership distinguished
government officials and other notables.
were gutted by fire this morning. All OF
the hre companies were called out.
The flames ragged for two hours and only
the walls were left standing Several
members OF the club were in bed when the
fire started and they were rescued with
difficulty. The club house is two blocks
from the White House.
The most serious loss to the club was
the library which contained fifteen thous-
and volumes. The loss reaches 100000 With
partial insurance. Fireman Purcell was
dangerously injured.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
SPECIAL JURORS DRAWN
they Are For the Case of Patrick
HoIen, VS.. the P, 3. G. w. r. r. Co.

bOleng vs. lnS ~ D. u W. ~ i' W.
Prothonotary Speakman and Clerk
|ouigley this morning drew the follow
lng panel Of jurors for the special jury
base of Patrick Bolen VS.. the p, B. &
|N. r. R. Co.:
Wilmington, Edgar A. Finley. Will
lam II. Morris, John P. Doughten.
Brandywine hundred, Thomas T..
|Weldin, Charles Z. Guest.
Christiana. Edward Woodward, Will
liam J. Armstrong, Harvey Z. Gregg
|lnd Howard G. Ely.
4 Mill Creek. Enos Hopes, George w.
and Eli Davis.
White Clay Creek, James Crossan,
abraham ]. Burnley.
New Castle, Joseph II. King, Jr, and
|James M. Hurst.
Pencader, David McMullen.
Red Lion, J. Frank Reynolds and
William II. II. Clark.
St. Georges. Boyd R. Cleaver and
b. Cowgirl Alston.
Appoquinimink, Alonzo S. Whit
,tock.
Blackbird. James Webster and
Charles Beth.
The plaintiff is represented by
|Saulsbury. Ponder and Curtis and
Ward and Gray are counsel for the
defendant
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
THE HOFFECKER CASE
1t is Said That He Will Not Make
Statement.

There were no developments today in
the order issued yesterday by Chancel-
lor Nicholson against James II. Hof-
fecker, Jr., for alleged Irregularities as
trustee Of the estate of the lates Joseph
Teas. When a reporter called at the
law Office Of Mr.. Hoffeceker today, he
was informed that that gentleman was
engaged and could not be seen.
When it was asked whether he would
make a statement regarding the matter,
it was said that this course would prob
ably not be taken. subsequently it was
stated that Mr.. Homecker had gone to
Washington.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
DELAWARE GIRLS MAKE A HIT
Misses Townsend and cildersleeve Are
Well Received at the oarrieI.

Miss Mazie Townsend and Miss Flor
ence Gildersleeve. Of Camden, Del, the
talented singers who are playing an en-
gagement at Dockstader's Theatre this
week are making a hit Their singing is
classical and Is much appreciated one
OF the young ladies has a rich contralto
voice and the other Is a sweet soprano.
Box parties OF friends of the young wo-
men are seen nightly at the pretty play
house and accord the singers splendid
receptions.
Beside travelling on a vaudeville cir
cult one sings in a large church in New
York, going back and forth every sun
day. The other has a vocal class In
Philadelphia. Both seem TO enjoy their
busy life and a bright future is predict
ed for them.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
All Ministera Invited.

Rev. Robert A. Elwood has extended
an invitation to ministers OF all de-
nominations In the city to attend an
Xmas rally to be held IN the Opera
House on Sunday afternoon. Those
who are unable to attend are asked
to send a verse Of Scripture to be read
as Christmas greeting.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Big Engines Prohibited.

Orders have been issued by the
Pennsylvania Railroad officials prohib-
iting the running of heavy engines on
the d. NJ. & V. branch Of the road sim
liar to those used on other branches,
owing to the condition of the tracks,
the rails being too light. At present
there are but six locomotives used on
this branch and they are given an in
spection weekly.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Federal License Recommended.
Rv Pnhllshers. Press.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The most inn
portant feature Of the first general re-
port Of Commissioner James r. Gar
field. Of the Bureau of Corporations
which was submitted to Congress to-
day, is a recommendation that a law
be passed providing for a Federal IL
.cense for companies engaged in inter.
state commerce.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Arrest Was Made by Cornish.

The arrest of NJ. L. Jack. former
postmaster Of Sewell, n. j., on a charge
of bigaIny, in this city on Monday was
not made by Detective John S. smith.
Of New Jersey, as stated, but by Spe-
cial Ofcer Joseph Cornish, OF this city.
The latter located the man and locked
him up. He was later turned over TO
Detective Smith, who took him to Cam
don
Evening journal., 1904-12-21

Continuing his revelations as to
'Frenzied Finance" in Everybody's
Magazine, Thomas w. Lawson told
of the dealing of II. II. Rogers and ].
Edward Addicks in Bay State Gas, Of
the work done to have the receiver re-
moved and of an extraordinary scene
in a Wilmington court room, when
idress suit cases containing S225,000 in
cash changed hands before the Judges
leyes.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Bow Overcome BY Whiskey.

Drinking a glass of whiskey with
which his mother had intended to make
mince pies. a lad named Chambers.
aged IA years, living at No. 919 Poplar
street, succumbed TO the effects of the
liquor at Fourth and Shipley streets
yesterday afternoon. He was taken to
the police station and after sleeping for
several hours was able to go home with
his parents. The lad drank the whiskey
while his mother was busy and not
looking.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21

Reports showed that New England
is suffering from an Unprecedented
drought.
Kingdom Gould, son Of George Gould,
fred a blank shot at would-be Colum-
bia hazers, and reused the wrath OF
the sophomores, who besieged young
Gould in a fraternity house, where he
took refuge.
Money makes the mare go, but 1t won't
always Danish the nightmare.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21

Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick was taken
into the bankruptcy court at Cleveland.
but her attorney said she was too i'll
to testify, and she was excused.
Nine Of the Baltimore ''yeggmen"
were formally arraigned on charges
laid by various cities for robberies.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Squeezed Between Cars.

w. e. Banks, a brakeman on the P,
B. & w. railroad was squeezed between
two cars in the Edge Moor yards last
evening and was painfully hurt. Banks
was brought to this city where his in
juries were dressed by DR.. James Draper
after which he was sent to his home, No.
2204 Lamotte street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
4Father of the British Navy Yard"

Portsmouth. Eng. Dec. a-Admiral Sir
Erasmus Ommanney, the father Of the
British navy" died here today after a
lengthy illness. He was the last survivor
of the battle of Navarino. fought in 1897.
which resulted in the destruction Of The
Turkish fleet. The Admiral was born in
1914 and entered the navy in 1896.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
RUNAWAY BOY IS
STILL OBSTINATE
Philadelphia Merchant Visited
Him Today Thinking He
Was His Son
CONTINUING THE INVESTIGATION

The identity Of Henry Baker, or Pea
cock. the 1S-year-old boy, who was ar
rested IN the Pennsylvania railroad sta
ton early yesterday morning by PATROL
man Daniel Eakin, still remains a
mystery. The boy refuses 10 give out
any definite information concerning his
name or home and continually makes
misleading statements to the police and
Humane Agent Stout.
Several Philadelphia parties have
been inquiring about the lad, but ne
apparently feels that his identity will
not be found out. He is not worried
and seems contented sitting in his cell
at the police station.
Philadelphia Merchants Futile Trip.
A prominent Philadelphia merchant
came to Wilmington TO look at the boy
His son has been missing for nine
months. but as soon as he saw the rum
away his hopes were shattered.
This man refused to give his name to
the authorities, fearing notoriety, and
he at once returned to Philadelphia.
Another Philadelphia Inquiry.
Agent Stout received a postal card
this morning from Lawrence n. Law,
of No. 1902 Columbia avenue. asking
about the boy, The latter believes the
lad to be his son, but Baker upon being
shown the postal card. turned up his
nose in disdain and said: THAT amt
my father"
Mr.. Stout is endeavoring TO locate
the boys parents. The police believe
the lad is from Philadelphia and they
are continuing their Investigation with
the hope of locating his parents.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
The Law Academy.

The Law Academy of Delaware, re-
Gently organized by the young lawyers
and law students of Wilmington, held
another meeting last night. The acad-
emy adopted bylaws and constitution
and will probably elect officers on jan
uary 10.
Evening journal., 1904-12-21
Moved to New Plant.

The plant Of the Wilmington Cornice
Works has been removed from Eleventh
and West streets TO the northeast corner
of Eleventh and Lombard streets. A new
building has been erected at the new To-
cation by the enterprising proprietor Of
the works and has been equipped with
the latest improved machinery.