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Evening journal., 1904-04-01

sentatlves Of the manufacturer-th
pianos are well and favorably snown
and the two Sussex county schools can
be very proud of their good fortune
In winning such fine Instruments.
In the course of a few Gays or so
the pianos win be shipped to Bridge
Vile and Laurel, where they win be
formally presented by The Evening
Journal TO the public schools.
Bridgeville won; Laurel second-the
margin was over eighty thousand
votes. This tremendous advantage was
secured only after the most energetic
kind Of hard work. This Is not saying
that Laurel did not hustle: Il did
Brdgeville will testify to that any
time. Laurel worked alone: Bridgeville
utilized the resources of an the sur
rounding country.
Laurel Is a good loser-it fought the
good fight and cheerfully acknowledges
that IL was beaten by a superior force
the representatives of the two towns
who came to Wilmington to hear the
returns went TO the Garricx Theatre
later In the evening and were most har-
monlous In their enjoyment
The boys and girls of the two towns
are the ones most closely affected
they VIII be the gamers. too, in that
they have this early training IN "or-
ganlzed hustle as well as benefit from
the fine musical Instruments they viii
be secured
The complete list OF votes cast is as
follows:
Bridgevillo High ... 90. -. =. $50 900
-dultl hikh 60. .-. ... ........ S3S56
81. Pauls Wilmington ........ 227f2
School No. 4, Wilmington ...... 15.lS9
ST. Patricks. Wilmington ..... 9257
Georgetown High o.. ... .... 1900
School No. 90 Wilmington ... 5707
School No. s, Wilmington. 49,. 42Ss
New Castle High ..... ... 80. 1886
st. Hedwlg's, Wilmington. ... 3476
Howard High, Wilmington ... 4t37
School No. ], Wilmington ...... 275s
ST. Marys Wilmington. .... 229O
School No. 9, Wilmington. 2f2i
School No. z, Wilmington ...... 124'
School No. 10, Wilmington .... az
Wilmington High School... as,
J School No. %. East Lake,. a5i
b School No. "a, Wilmington. 32l
/ School No. 3, Wilmington. %.
ST. Peters. Wilmington. ... ISL
p hocheAHln .-... ..ts.-. ........ "a
e Clayton High ... 80. ... ...... 1s
L McCielandsville High o.. .. -. IL
h School No. if. Wilmington 49,. 9
+ w. M. A., Wilmington ....... q
e Armstrong Corner .. =. 49,. 49,.
d Milford High .. 81. g.. ........
4 Sacred Heart, Wilmington ). D..
q Newark d. 90. o.. .............. Z
o School No 2S. Wilmington ...... z
School No. Q. Wilmington .....
y School No. 1s. Wilmington ...... 1
d ST. Thomas, Wilmington 80. .. ]
y felton 80. -. 80. ........
s Rose Hili 80. -. ..... ..........
- wyoming 80 ..............
10 I hofhlyn 90. go 80. ........
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
REDUCED ASSESSMENT
. ON TASKER TUBE PLANT
Commissioners Megginson
and Mealey Opposed
Making Reduction

At the afternoon session OF the Levy
Court yesterday, the assessment on the
Tasker plant Of the National Tube Com
pany at New Castle was reduced s22, 600.
As the plant was assessed at $4,000 this
Will bring q down TO $4,000.
Commissioners Megginson and Mealey
opposed the reduction and offered reso-
luton TO have It remain at $4,000, but all
the other members voted against 1t.
The assessment on the Liebig Chemical
Comnany's plant was reduced from $4,000
to i21,00O
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
PUT UP GOOD ARGUMENT
Judge Cochran, However, Failed to
Heed Prisoners Plea.

The fact that Timothy J. Sullivan,
who was charged with drunkenness In
City Court this morning, served under
he was a brother Of Congressman
"Big Tim" Sullivan, did not save him
from a fine OF 81 and costs. The de-
fendant told the police that if President
Roosevelt or his distinguished brother
were here they would get him out al
once.
Robert Lynn was sentenced to thirty
days Imprisonment for vagrancy and
James Primrose, who is alleged to hav,
stolen a dinner pail full Of coal from
the Diamond State Steel Company, was
held under $50 bail for the upper court
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
CITY COUNCIL SESSION
Notice Given That Tax Collectors Are
After Money.

Little business except paying bills
was transacted by City Council last
night The city tax question was
again discussed.
Chairman Kane OF the finance COM
mittee informed the members of the
body that the tax collectors had sent
out the final notices and would proceed
against all delinquents unless they paid
within ten days.
The interest list for April amounting
to s39,560 and bonds amounting to $751;
600 were ordered paid
Mr.. Zebley presented a report rela-
tive to the Union Reading Company
saying that the law committee did no
think it advisable at this time 10 entei
into a contract with the company to re.
move dead animals as the work hal
been done in a satisfactory manner II
the past.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
coaI Has Seen Reduced.

The price OF hard coal was reduced
fifty cents on the ton this morning. This
price is expected to continue Until June /.
The price is now $3.50 a ton If cash is
paid. on credit the price Is 81 a ton. This
price applies to all grades Of stove coal
except pea coal. The reduction in this is
only twenty-five cents on the ton.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Telegram Says Little Men
Were Greatly Confused
and Hoisted Red Cross
Flags Token of Sur
render
Port Arthur Is Expecting
Attack at Any Minute.
Strictest Vigilance Is
Being Exercised to Pre-
vent Surprise

st. Petersburg, April 1.-The follow
ing semi-ohicial dispatch has been re-
ceived here from Liac-Yang: I'm the
first encounter with the Japanese in
Northern Corea, which was crowned
with victory for the Russian arms. the
enemy's losses were ten times those of
the Russians. According to Corean re-
ports the japanese buried fifty men,
while l2O were removed with the help
of 500 Coreans to the headquarters of
the Japanese main force. The confu-
sion of the japanese was so great that
they hoisted two Red Cross flags IN
token of surrender.
Throughout their war with China
the japanese never showed themselves
so distracted. The troops here are III
high spirits over the news of this first
brilliant fight in Corea."
London. April IA despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company from St
Petersburg says that an attack or
Port Arthur is mometarily expected
The strictest vigilance is being exer-
cised.
St. Petersburg, April 1.-The Novo-
su has a despatch from Port Arthur
which says that the shops are CLOSED
and there is little life in the streets
Port Arthur in the daytime resembles
city of the dead. Then. suddenly a
night. the guns of the batteries begiI
to roar. ana everybody awakes, aroused
F bv the noise
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
MEXICAN eUNBOAT TRIAL.
Maiden Voyage Conducted by Whining
tonians a Success.

The trial trip Of the Mexican gunboat
Vera Cruz, built by the Crescent Ship
building Company at Elizabeth. n. j.,
of which President David G. Reid, Of
he Harlan & Hollingsworth Company,
this city is general manager, was held
yesterday.
The trip. which took place on Long
Island Sound. was successful I'm every
way. the boat making an excess Of the
contract speed in every case.
Captain Manuel Azuet the chief Of
the Mexican Naval Commission and
Mr.. Coward. representing the engineer
ing department of the Mexican gov
ernment represented the government
Mr. Reid represented the Crescent
shipyard and Mr. Lockhart acted as
chief engineer on the trip. The trial
was one of the hardest ever placed on
a vessel constructed In this country.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
commlttee IS ThankfuI.

The Auxiliary and House Committee
of the Sarah Ann White Home wish TO
thank all those who helped make the
entertainment held In odd Fellows
Hall on March "a a success. The total
receipts were $3.50 and the expenses
were s35.27, making the net proceeds
S22.43 for which the committee feels
very grateful to those who helped in
this worthy cause.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Apointed New Treasurer.

At the annual meeting Of the George W.
Bush and Sons Company this week the
resignation of Walter d. Bush, as treas
urer Of the company was accepted and
Walter d. Bush Jr., was appointed to
the position. AT the meeting Henry T.
Bush was elected a director of the COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Y. M. c. A. Director TO Meet.

Directors of the Young Mems Chris
.tian Association viii hold a meeting at
o'clock this afternoon. Members Of
the association viii have another hare
and hound chase next Wednesday
night
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Sale Closes Saturday Niqht.

The rummage sale of the Young
Woman's Christian Association at No.
9O6 King street. will close tomorrow
evening. All the articles on hand will
be auctioned off at that time.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
=uerst Bismarck Test Satisfies Rus.
SLAMS.

Hamburg. April lit is said on good
authority that the Hamburg American
Line steamer Fuerst Bismarck arrived
lat Iibau yesterday. The voyage was
n the nature of test and it satisfied
he Russian officials. who, through an
Intermediary, bought the steamer for
200. 600 marks, not 100000 as was
reported.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Latch Gable Parted.

morning the latch cable parted in the fog.
The damage was soon repaired by a ma
chinist from the Wilmington Machine
Company.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
WEATHER BULLETIN

England
will
OF
in
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Marvel of this
city and Congressman and Mrs Jack
son Of Salisbury. viii leave for At
lanuc city this afternoon where they
viii spend Easter.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Russian Rules for Correspondents.

ST. Petersburg. April 1.-The Cow
arnment has set April IS as the day on
which the correspondents may pro-
coed to the front. They must obtain
special recommendations from their
L respective Governments. Only one cor
respondent will be allowed to each
II newspaper.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Corporal Rossell Here.

Corporal Joseph A. Rossell, Of the
United states Marine Corps win spend the
Easter holidays with his parents Mr..
and Mrs. John s. Rossell. He arrived in
this city from Washington last night.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Tired Of Guests.

After the couple had spent several days
with Patton. the latter concluded he had
about all he wanted of his visitors and
accordingly explained the situation to
Magistrate Francis Bradley The latter
did not wish to interfere with the couples
honeymoon and Patton acting on tho
magistrates advice went home and or
dered his visitors out of the house. Mrs.
Brannon emphatically refused to comply
with the order, saying that she and her
family had come to stay a week. and stay
she would. until she got ready 20 go home.
Patton gave up in despair, but Mrs. Bran
non got so hilarious yesterday that Con-
stable Green was summoned. He placed
her under arrest.
] Both husband and wife were arraigned
before Magistrate Bradley on a charge Of
/ trespass. Each was fined S5 and costs.
All that Brannon had left OF his roll
was 30 cents. The police inierceded fol
him and with HIS children he was seni
back to Chester this morning Mrs. Bran
non. deserted by her new husband wa.
committed q the workhoase Ton s.,
months In default OF payment Of her fine
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
A Ne,n Recnrd-

"The Last Rose of Summer" with
violin obligato. sung by Mrs. Caroline
Kendrick. at o'clock every afternoon,
at Lipp.ncotts. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Mr. eibbOns' condition Dangerous.

Richard p. Gibbons, one Of Whining
TOMS most prominent citizens. is still
dangerously i'll at his home. No. 1871
Market street. His attending physician
has called DR.. Evan G. Shortlidge and
DR.. James A. Draper in consultation.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Why Not Increase Your Pleasure.

Our one dollar Briar Pipes with real
amber stems are pleasure to look
upon. Durstein Pipe and Segnr House.
e. Second ST. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

Damon Lodge, No. 12 knights OF
Pythias. of Middletown. held a sand
wlch and coffee social last Wednesday
night.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Mrs. Botkin Insists.

Judge Cook asked her u this was her
decision and she replied that &. was.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ferral
called Judge Cooks attention to the state-
ment by the court yesterday that, under
the circumstances, should the defendant
be found guilty, he would be compelled TO
grant a new trial Mr.. Ferral said he did
not want this assertion considered bind
ing.
An order abrogatng that portion OF
Wednesdays proceedings was made. The
court then ordered that the jury be adj
mitted and the trial was resumed.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
chiekens and Rahhits.

Bring the children to see our Easter
display of Easter candy. Govatos. 4os
Market street. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

Reynolds Clothing Parlors 100 West
SIKH street
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Prosecution Rests.

District Attorney Byington offered ln
evidence the testimony of Mrs. w. w.
Barnes formerly Miss Birdie Price. ana
Miss Lizzie Livernash, given at the for
mer trial. and 1t was admitted. Both of
these witnesses are IN.
IL have decided not TO admit the testi-
mony of Professor Price. who analysed
some Of the candy I'm this city" Judge
Cook announced.
The prosecution then rested.
Judge Cook again admonlshed the jury
informing them that until the end OF tn,
trial they must remain together IN On,
care OF the sheriff.
Freedom for Mrs. Botkin from tn,
charge Of numbering Mrs. John P Dunn
ing seems now quite possible. judginl
from the developments Of the trial Tn
highly sensational turns in the trial ma.
have a deep bearing and there IS goo
ground for doubt as 20 the validity q
any verdict which may be rendered b
/ the present jury. In case of acQuittal N
prosecution may be loath to again at
tempt to obtain a new trial. while IN cas-
81 conviction Mrs. Botllin's counsel vi
have ground FOR demanding stili aaothe
I trial.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
MRS. BOTKIN MAY
GET HER FREEDOM
Trial Goes On With Sus-
pected Jury-Verdict Could
Be Set Aside
PRISONERS REQUEST is GRANTED
Judge Cook Refuses to Admit the
Testimony Of Professor Price Who
Analysed Some Of the Candy in San
Francisco.

San Francisco, April 1.-Mrs. Botkin, in
spite Of the charges that the jury before
which she is on trial for murder had
been tampered with. insisted yesterday
upon the trial proceeding, saying she was
satisfied the jury would render just ver-
dict Her wish was granted.
Her attorney, Mr.. Knight informed the
Court that she took this stand contrary
to his advice.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

The Rev. w. 7. Hammond to Preach.
The Rev. w. T. Hammond win have
charge of the services at Ebenezer and
Wesley on sunday.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
/ hereby make applieatia

hereby make application for msr'-
bsrship in the Roosevelt w0rkinsm'7's
Club.
Nance -. -. ...'.....'-'.''''''''
-'d"sss... ......... .........'....s'.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

wyatt & Co.. s5 and soc Easter Neck
wear.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01
Winter Is over.

James f. Wood & CO. are receiving
many orders from city and country to
overhaul properties in the way Of roofs.
spouts and cutters. Their telephone is
l20, Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

A. c. dorsey plumber. phone 1854 adj
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

.cummIngs. lhe Uhotographer. 20l MaEkeI
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

Wyatt 6 Co.. 20 and soc Neslsee shirts.
Evening journal., 1904-04-01

SITUATION WANTEzf
Ads in The Evening
Journal are free.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-05
BERRY AIRSHIP
I. MAY FLY TO-DAY
Gas to Initiate the st. Louis Is
Taken From the Bag of
French Machine.

Operations IN the aerodrome at the
Worlds Fair have not ceased with the
closing Of the Exposition, as IS evident
BY the announcement that John Berry ex-
pects to make flight this afternoon with
his atrship. ''St Louis"
Tho necessary gas for the flight was
taken from the bag of the Prosper-Lam-
beft machine invented by Hippolyte Fran
co.'s. the French aeronau;, The bag of the
French vessel has a capacity of 5000 cubic
feet. while that OF Berry's viii hold only
1900 cubic feet
Mr.. Berry was at the Aerodrome yester-
Day making preparations for the flight
which he expects to make about O'Clock
this afternoon
The est. Louis" Is the only airship at
the Worlds Fair. invented by a local man.
It Is q unique machine. the bag being
cisk shaped, with propellers above and
below. The aeronaut rides in a basket
and operates the gas motor.
Power is Transmitted to the prcpellers
above and below the bag by belts in a
brass tube through the bag
The theory of the disk-shaped bag is
that It eliminates the suction that de-
velops behind the ordinary balloon and
moves freely In any direction.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-05
Promises Large Representation
in Departments and Diplomatic
and Consular Service.
PLEASED At THE ELECTION.
Secretary Hitchcock Said to Be
Slated for Rcappointment-
Major Warner Talked OF
as Pension Commissioner.
The Republic Bureau.


Washington, Dec 4.-National Commit
teeman r ]. Atkins and J. H. Harris. Post
master of Kansas City, having completed
the work for which they came to the
capital. will remain over tomorrow to
witness the opening of Congress and will
sta-t back to Missouri either tomorrow
night or Tuesday.
The principal obje:. of rheir visit has
teen in general way to impress upoa
the President the ieSira of Missouri Re-
prblicans to pa-r. :ipate more conspicu-
ously in the Government service. It
needed little solicitation TO gain the Pres
ident's favorable attitude toward the
Stale at this time. The result will Re
larger representation in the diplomatic
and consular service and in the depart
merits of Washington.
PENSION COMMISSIONER.
Another Missourian due here tomorrow
is Major William Warner of Kansas City.
His name is connected with an appoint
nlent. and is suggested for Pension Com
missioner. The visit is said 10 be more
directly connected with the National Sol
uiers Home. but as his present position
OIL that board pays nothing. az Missouri
seems in line for good things and as Major
vacated by Eugene Ware, the trip and
the vacancy are associated.
The most conspicuous office now held IN
Missouri is that occupied in the Cabinet
by Secretary Hitchcock. Previous gossip
has suggested the possibility of his retire
ment on March l. The fact is now well
understood that Mr. Hitchcock. having
served longer than any predecessor, is not
desirous of filling out another term. But
prosecutions of land frauds in the far
West and the sale OF the Indian lan6s in
indian Territory are progressing under his
direction. He wishes 10 complete this
work
The Secretary's retirement can hardly
take place before these tasks are disposed
of. and to this end he may. and probably
Will. continue in Office over March 4 which
involves reappointment- In the event
Of his voluntary Withdrawal, Missourians
have oelicately put forward the sugges-
ton that the State would be pleased with
the portfolio 10 remain with one OF its
citizens. That II will 50 continue in view
OF the Presidents delight over the ''mys-
terious stranger is more than probable
MISsOURTS REPRESENTATION
As matters now stand, Missouri holds
two small consular appointments. enc in
Germany and one in South America In
the prominent places of department ad-
ninistration. but one position Is held. that
occupied on the Board of Pension Aprsa Is
by G. H Leavitt Of Texas County. This
is smaller representation than at any
time in recent years.
As Democratic State under Mckinley
three consul geneTalships went. to the
r. L. Barlow of ST. Louis TO the City of
Mexico and j. J. Stowe to Capetown.
Mr.. Hitchcock then represented the State
Ambassador to Russia. Under Cleveland,
James o. Broadhesd was Ambassador 10
Switzerland. and Thomas T. Crittenden
Consul General TO Mexico.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-05
Trust Involving s70O.000,G00
Forecast in Chicago by Options
on Independent Systems.
STRIKES AT MANUFACTURERS.
Bell Interests Believed to Be Be
hind Venture. Although East
ern Bankers Are Said to
Be at Head OF 1t.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. Dec. "A scheme which Is the
preliminary step to the organization OF a
gigantic telephone trust which. when its
alleged purpose is accomplished. will in
vclve a capital estimated at SOD 00o00a and
which will put out of existence all inde-
pendent telephone manufacturing COM
panies in the country, came 10 light in
Chicago to-day with the announcement
that a representative of an Eastern syndi-
cate was endeavoring to obtain options on
all independent factories In the city. and
had obtained-a few.
Similar options are being sought from
all the independent telephone mauufactur-
ing companies throughout the country
with the object OF forming big combina-
ton Of manufacturing telephone interests
on about the same order as other large
corporations. such as the United States
Steel Corporation.
While the syndicate Is said to be COM
posed Of Eastern bankers. it is believed
among the independent people that Eel
interests are behind the movement. The
latter theory, according to well known
independent manufacture, is based upon
the fact that similar attempt to elimi-
nate competition was made several years
ago. when the Bell interests ABSORBED n'-
merous independent telephone-operatins
concerns
The options left at the various indepen-
dent companies for their acceptance are
so binding that suspicion cannot be avoid
ed Not only are independent people re-
q,ired to surrender all of their property.
machinery. tools and manufacturing i'm
piements. but they also are asked 10 turn
over all trade rights. trade names. trade
marks labels. designs. brands. patents
GRANTED and applied forl. both United
and Incomplete. and every other appliance
useful in connection with the manufac-
ture. sale or use Of telephones or tele-
phonic Appliances now owned or con-
troiled by them"
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-05

Rienzi E. HoIlowell. formerly contuc-
tor on the BeIlefontaine division OF the
United Railways Company. has been miss
ing from his residence at No. 52ls Virginia
avenue since the morning OF November ~.
Hollowell was an ardent Socialist, and 1t
is thought by his family that he left St
Louis to become teacher of Socialism in
Chicago or New York.
His wife and children fear that Hollo-
well has met with foul play. as he had
$500 on his person at the time Of MS dis
appearance Mrs Hollowell stated that
ism since the great street railway strike
of 1900
4 month before his disappearance he had
resigned his position with the United Rail-
ways. she said. giving as his reason that
his duties as a conductor interfered with
his attendance at Socialist meetings.
Mrs. Hollowell conducts a restaurant al
the southern terminus OF the Bellefontaine
line. II Is largely patronized by employees
of the street railway.
He always refused to give W Social
ism said Mrs. Holloweil, 'as he seemed
to be under the impression that he had
received some sort of divine call TO
ed al the meetings Of the Carondeiet
Socialist Committee, spending the rest Of
his time at home reading Socialist papers.
"The evening before he disappeared he
attended a meeting at the Robert Avenue
Turner Hall and did not return until 70
o'clock the next morning. l was in the
city and nv husband left word that he
had been called into town on business.
when I returned in the afternoon !
learned shat he had telephoned to his son,
Rieuzi P HoIiowelf. OF No 4433 Evans
avenue. that he was leaving the city
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-05
EXHIBITS FOR PUBLIC MUSEUM
Evansville, Ind, Citizens Buy
Worlds Fair Displays.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Evansville, Ind Dec 4-The Reverend
Doctor T. \. Whittle and several leading
citizens Of Evansville have returned from
81. Louis. where they arranged to secure
quite a number of the Philippine exhibits
at the Worlds Fair. The exhibits will be
shipped here at once and a prblic museum
opened.
Some of the best exhibits in the Philip
pine Exposition were secured. The COM
m!ttee also obtained large number OF ex-
hibits from the Denmark building and
several works of art of the best French
and Italian sculptorS- and a collection of
Alaskan minerals. ores and woods. The
Evansville museum will be sustained by
public subscriptions and will be the only
one OF its kind in the state