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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-03
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE
Statement of Companion of c. c. Sphar
the Missing Man,

cablegram from London last night saws:
Regarding the disappearance of C. c..
Spahr of New York E. w. Ordway of
Brooklyn, his travelling companion, made
the following statement to the Associated
Press today:
Accompanied by Mrs. Ordway and my
self, Mr.. SDahr left New York July for
Trieste. From Trieste we went through
Austria and Germany to the Rhine and
thence to Brussels which we left On the
morning of August 80 for Ostend. Dur
ing our journey Mr.. Spahr suffered from
fits of nervous depression, but they gradu-
ally became less frequent. At Ostend
where he remained three hours, he evinced
considerable interest In the sights We event.
ually took the steamer Prince Albert for
Dover. We tad obtained some New York
papers and while crossing the channel Mr..
Spahr discussed in a natural manner the
news contained in them Occasionally he
would leave us for minute or two and
then return. We missed him soon after We
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Moore 81 KIZZme):
SOLE AGENTS, TT 18th ST. N. w.

petuating plutocracy even by the use of
oayonets, bullets and blanket injunctions -
The league evidently is organized to do a
great deal of business in documentary
way. The democratic leaders believe that
1t is republican adjunct and are conduct
ing an investigation.
James p. Goodrich, republican state
chairman. is in Chicago consulting with
Harry S. New of the national Committee
The word has gone out among the faith
fu! party workers that his mission is to
raise some campaign funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-03

evening of August 80. His mysterious dis
appearance, recalling that of Frederick
Kent Loomis, was reported on the arrival
of the steamship at Dover to the American
consul, Mr.. Prescott, by Mr.. e. w. Ordway
of No. 1893 Dean street, Brooklyn, in whose
company Mr.. Spahr was making a tour of
Europe for the benefit of his health Mr.
Spahr seemed to have been much improved
by his trip and his companion said he
never for moment suspected that he
would attempt to commit suicide
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THE STAR By MAIL

The Star win be mailed to any ad-
dress in the United States or Canada
for Is cents per week. Is cents for
two weeks or 90 cents per month
postage prepaid Payment to be
made INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE
The address may be changed a. fire.
Quently as desired. Always give the
old as well as the new address.
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Attacked by Highwaymen.

dispatch from New Milford, Conn.
says: Mrs. G. c. Spencer, wife of a
Greenwich clergyman and daughter of DR.
Henry Hartwell. who less than two weeks
ago was assaulted and robbed Of 5000, was
shot at three times by a masked highway
man Wednesday. She was uninjured,
though one bullet touched her dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-03

passed the lightship not far from Dover,
and Immediately instituted a search. We
informed the captain when we arrived at
Dover and he began a thorough search for
Mr. Spahr but found no trace of him. A
sailor reported that he had seen Mr.: Spahr
standing at the stern at just about the time
we came to the lightship, but subsequently
he rejoined Mrs. Ordway and myself. The
sailor said he ordered Mr.. Spahr from the
stern three different times No person saw
him after he left US the last time. Mrs.
Ordway and myself saw nothing unusual in
his demeanor.
Mr.. C. c. Spahr of Kingsbridge, N. Y.
editor Of two magazines of New York,
either fell or jumped overheard from the
steamship Prince Albert midway between
Ostend and Dover at about o'clock in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-03

The republican national committee has
announced that the campaign will be
opened in Maryland on September 20. at q
meeting in Baltimore. Senator Fairbanks.
the vice presidential candidate. will be the
chief speaker.
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Lots and HOMES ON
Easy Terms.

The owner Of this splendid BUILDING SITE has
authorized us to make SALE of this property We
can name you .. price to buy. EASY TERMS
1t
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MOORE 6 HILL, Inc, 1ds R r5te 717 18th.
STERLING VALUES
IN REAL ESTATE.
IDEAL HOMES.
GiLT.EDGE INVESTMENTS.

It's just such propositions people snap
up quickly. Investors are looking for Them
home seekers are looking for them. Its
the best part of policy to investigate these
offers at once.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
OLD WATER PIPES
WELL PRESERVED
Mains Laid on King Street
Fifty-three Years Ago
Found in Good Shape
TESTS OF A VEW YORK EXPERT

Water mains that have been under
ground as long as hfty-three years were
uncovered by the Water Department yes
terday and found TO be in excellent con-
dition.
This was learned through tests being
made at the instance of the Water Board
by Edward S. Cole of the Petometer Com
pan yof New York. Mr.. Cole has been
in Wilmington for several days testing the
mains leading from the city mills pump
ing station TO compare it with the theo-
ritical pumpage. He was surprised to find
the mains that have so far been unoov-
cred, in such good condition.
The 16-inch main in King street from
the pumping station 10 Eleventh street
was laid So years ago, but despite this
fact It was found to be in excellent shape
When tho main in French street leading
from the city mills was uncovered It was
also found to be in a good state Of presor-
walton. This so-inch pipe was laid in 1Ssl
and even the tar coating was intact.
Mr. Cole is now checking up his figures
on the tests and will probably present a
report Of his examination to Chief En-
gineer Theodore A. Leisen before his re.
turn to New York this afternoon. He
brought with him TO this city several in
struments with which to make the tests
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
DIED AT MINQUADALE HOME
The Death Of David chssssman To-day
Is Second This Week.

David cheseman, aged 81 years. who
had been an inmate OF the 1iinQuadale
Home for five years. died there at $50
o'clock this morning from neuralgia OF
the stomach. He had been III since Tues
day night. Mr.. Cheeseman was a widow
er. and In accordance with HIS wishes,
Superintendent W. B. Prettyman. OF tho
Home, WI take his body to Milford. his
former home, on Monday and have IL in
TERED beside the remains OF his wife In
odd Fellows Cemetery.
Several children OF the deceased reside
in this city. superintendent Prettyman
was much attached TO Mr.. Cheeseman,
the latter having taken care of his horses
and relieved him Of that responsibility.
This is the second death at Minquadalo
Home this week, Evan ]. Monckton. aged
72 years. having died there on Tuesday.
He was buried yesterday afternoon from
the undertaking establishment OF j. b.
Martin with interment at the Wilmington
and llrandywlne Cemetery. The members
Of tho Fame Hose Fire Company with
which Mr.. Monckton was connected for
many years, attended I'm a body.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
THORN REFUSED
ANOTHER TRIAL
After Hearing Argument, the
Court of Oyer and Ter
miner Overruled Motions
WILL Be SENTENCED MONDAY

The Court Of oyer and Terminer this
afternoon overru'ed the motion Of ex-
Judge J. Frank Ball for a new trial for
Charles Thorn, colored who was con-
victed last week OF murder In the frse
degree for the killing Of George d.
Farra in this city on December Il.
1897. The negro viii be sentenced to
be hanged on Monday.
Ex-Judge Ball stated after this de-
cision that he would apply for writ
of error as soon as Thorn shall ba
sentenced, and carry the case to the
state Supreme Court. II the writ IS
granted 1t will delay the execution
pending a review OF the case by the
States highest tribunal
Thorn. Il WI be remembered. was
arrested at Harrisburg, Pa. last Sep
tember. His defense was mistaken
identity.
Tho court after hearing argument on
the nine reasons urged by Thorn's coun-
sci for a new trial, overruled them in
turn. The most important reason. and ono
that attracted much attention was the ex-
ception made to Attorney-General Ward 8
appeal TO the Jurors as Masons.
Ex-Judge Ball stated that he was not a
Mason and did not know the nature OF tho
vow. but considered II an improper re-
mark to make to the Jury.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
NEW SUSPECT IN
CONSTABLE CASE
Cecil County Grand Jury Will
Reserve the Investigation
on Monday
ANOTHER ARaES( IS EXPECTED

Elkton, Nd, Dec. 10.-During the past
twenty-four hours Sheriff Biddle and
his deputies have been hard at work in
summoning witnesses 10 appear before
the Cecil county grand jury here on
Monday morning when the Albert Con-
stable murder case will be taken up
and thoroughly investigated by that
body.
Nearly one hundred persons have so
far been served with subpoenas. Dur
ing the week States Attorney J. Wilson
Squire, former States Attorney Austin
L. Crothers, William S. Evans and Will
liam T. Warburton, Joseph Clayton and
Albert Constable, Jr., have held con-
ferences. The lawyers decline to say
what was ELECTED from their examina-
ton Of some of the witnesses before
them.
They have been working on a differ
ent clue, and they now believe they
will soon have another person locked
up who they say is either the guilty
man or was implicated in the murder
Of the lawyer last August. The suspect
ed man is a resident Of this vicinity
and was here at the time Constable
was shot and robbed. After the crime
was committed the suspect mysterious
ly disappeared. but for the past month
has ben back in the neighborhood. The
officers have been keeping a close watch
on him and he may be arrested at any
time.
The suspect does not bear a good repu-
tation and If arrested, will be arraigned
with Holland and Hops. colored, who
Z have been detained in Ellxton jail since
the day following the shooting.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
Commission FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This May be Outcome of
Board of Education's
Charter Application
BILL TO GO BEFORE LEGISLATURE

Committees Of the Board of Educa-
tion and City Council appointed to
Jointly consider a new charter for the
Board Of Education held a meeting in
the Office Of Mayor Charles D. Bird last
night The conference lasted for sew
eral hours and the views of those pres
ent on the matter were fully exchanged.
The most important questions that
came up for discussion were, the num-
Der Of members the board should con-
sist of and the appropriation it should
receive from Council Some of the con-
ferees favored continuing the board as
now constituted, but several of the
Councilmen thought the present appro-
priation should be reduced.
Under the old charter the board was
allowed an increase of five per cent
over the amount appropriated the year
previous. but the appropriation has
now reached such figures that the five
per cent. increase is getting large.
Another meeting will be held shortly
when it is expected that the provisions
of new charter will be definitely de-
cided upon.
There is a feeling that the public
schools of the city should be placed in
the hands Of a commission of five
members and allow the schools to be
conducted largely in the same manner
as the police, park. street and sewer
and water departments. 1t is under.
stood that such bill will be introduced
at the coming session of the Legisla.
ture.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
JURY TOOK ONE BALLOT
TO ACQUIT JOHN BELL
Verdict Was Reached in 20
Minutes-Judge Spruance
Delivered slCharge

After being out but twenty minutes,
the jury in the case of John Bell, colored,
charged with numbering Harvey Miller
also colored, in the polling place, No. llO
East Second street, on election night, re-
turned a verdict OF not guilty yesterday
afternoon. The Jury took but one ballot.
me prisoner was represented by Daniel
O. Hastings.
The charge was delivered by Judge
Spruance and was favorably commented
on by members of the bar. Speaking of
the attack upon the election booth, Judge
Spruance said:
"While all who participated in or aid
ed or abetted in the said riotous attacks
upon the polling place were guilty of a
grave offence which merits and should re-
ceive severe punishment, the indictment
against the prisoner is not for the Of
fence.
1T was the duty of the election officers
to keep safely the ballot boxes, and to
repel any attempt to capture them; and
it was lawful for them to use such
amount of force as was necessary for
that purpose.
'If you shall be satisfied from the evi-
dence that the prisoner unlawfully fired
the shot which killed Miller it shall be
your duty to determine the degree of the
offence"
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
MERCHANTS DISCUSS
STEAMBOAT RATES
Association Thinks Higher
Charges to Philadelphia
Would be a Benefit

At a meeting of the Mercantile Asso-
citation last night, low rates, which the
Wilmington Steamboat Company is
charging from this city to Philadelphia,
was the principal subject discussed. The
members claim that the low rates attract
the buyers from this city to Philadelphia
where they make their purchases and
thereby injuries the Wilmington mer-
chants. They say if the rates were higher
the people would stay at home and pat
ronize the local merchants.
1t was discussed at some length and
finally decided to look into the matter,
and the following committee of three was
appointed to investigate and see what
could be done: +. i. Peacock, S. II. Lees
and j. H. Bartlett.
The bill of William r. Hearst that was
introduced in the House Of Representa-
tives in March last. was read at the
meeting. The measure provides that the
interstate commerce commission shall
be given the power to change the freight
or passenger rate of a railroad when such
rates have been found to be excessive OF
exOrbitant. The bill was approved.
On account of the Christmas season it
was decided not to hold more meetings
until the first Friday night after Christ
mas.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
MAKING A NEW STORE
Boston Cloak Store Has Proven Sue.
cess From Start.

It isn't easy to make a new store sue
cuessful at the start-but that is what
has been done by the owners of the
Boston Cloak store. Their latest ac-
complishment is to put in a new front
for 424 Market street-probably the best
of its kind in the city.
There is room for proper display now
plenty of It. The new windows are
built in style just being introduced
and are decidedly handsome. The new
up-to-date front now truly represents
the inside OF the everything new
The Boston Cloak Store is an accom-
plished fact in Trenton-there are two
stores under that name there and both
are doing exceptionally we'll. That's be-
cause Of the confidence the Trenton
folks have in the stores-and Whining.
ton people are getting the same conf
dence in the local store.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
THE SNOWFALL COMES
As PER announcement
Although 1t Is Unwelcome
Weather Mans Forecast
Proved to be Correct

Snow, Snow, Beautiful Snow" predict
cd the weather man from his headquart-
ors in Washington yesterday and un-
fortunately "Old Probabilities" again
proved correct in his forecast omclal
predictions for present flakes in this sec
tion Of the county were based upon condi-
tions existing elsewhere. Rains prevail
IN the Central Gulf States. light snow in
the Middle Ohio Valley and the lower
lake regions and snow in this city and
vicinity were sure 10 follow.
According TO weather statistics yester-
day was a cold day the maximum temp
erature being only thirty-hve degrees and
the minimum twenty-nine. Flakes began
20 fall in Wilmington at an early hour
this morning and when the toiling public
tumbled out Of bed it found the ice and
the mud Of yesterday hidden by an un-
trampled covering OF white, and the
feathers still falling.
The weather man does not say. how
much snow Is scheduled TO fall but all
during the morning hours it came stead
lily down accompanied by a breeze Of suf-
ncient strength to whirl il into ones eyes,
ears and mouth. Fortunately for those
who we're required to journey 10 other
cities the trains were not interferred with
and arrived and departed practically on
time this morning. Trolley travel with
but few exceptions ran nearly up to It's
scheduled time also.
Shortly after the noon hour the storm
increased in fury however, and the prob,
abilities for a general blockade of traffic
are good. Wilmington, New Castle ant
Southern railway cars are arriving from
three-quarters to an hour late owing tc
drifts along the line. Wilmington. New
port ano Stanton cars were only able to
run as far as Hayden's switch, one-half
way between Wilmington mad Newport,
the track being blocked by snow. Darby
cars were also late mad the Wilmington
City Railway Company and the Peoples
line were compelled TO bring out their
sweepers 10 keep tracks clear.
In many instances the coating OF white
concealed a treacherous layer Of ice and
many a wrenched back and twisted side
resulted from the efforts Of pedestrians
who brought themselves together with
sudden Jerk IN order to avoid an unex-
pected fall. But the small boy enjoys IL
and Is out in full force with his sled and
iumper. while the elder folks pray that
rain may follow to wash the snow away
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
.RATLEDGE WENT CUNNING
BUT FORGOT HIS GUN

State Detective James p. Ratledge Is
on a cunning trip down the State with
out gun. This is a joke which his
friends told on him today. He started
on the trip last night and when he got
on the train at Wilson, a station on the
Delaware City branch, near Newark.
1t is said he left his weapon on the
platform.
When he boarded the Delaware Rail-
road train at Porter's station several
of his friends who were on board ask
ed him for his gun and he then re-
membered having left it at Wilson's.
He continued on his trip nevertheless.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
BOYD CASE CONTINUED

william II. Cooper several days ago
filed a petition in the Superior Court ask
ing COR mandamus proceedings command
ing President Chandler Of the Levy Court
20 sign a warrant for $500 in favor OF
Mayor Evan G. Boyd, OF New Castle. A
dule was ordered returnable today but
by an agreement between Mr.. Cooper and
Horace G. Knowles counsel for the court.
1t was continued for one week.
This is the amount that Mayor Boyd
claims is due him for committing vag-
rants from Apriihrd shrdlu shrdiuuETAo
rants TO the old New Castle Jail from
April L. ISIS until January 1900.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
PRISONERS IN SUSSEX
JAIL WANTED TO WED
They Are Harmon, Colored
Life Prisoner, and Lille
Duker, Another Inmate
sneclal 10 The Evening Journal


Georgetown. Dec. 10-A love affair has
developed in the Sussex county Jail here
in which the lothario is a life prisoner.
Nehemiah Harmon, colored, who three
years ago was convicted of the murder Of
Henry Mitchell, a white man, near Holly
vile. became enamored with Lille Du-
ker. a dusky damsel, and also prisoner.
Yesterday Harmon asked Deputy Sheriff
C. II. Purnell to procure a marriage GER
tihcate in order that he and Lille could
get married in the prison.
The deputy sheriff did not think the jail
a proper place for the celebration of
nuptials and he refused to get the license.
BY way of emphasis and in order TO cool
the ardor of the lovers, Purnell removed
them to cells that are more remote from
each other. The deputy was surprised
when the murderer made the novel re-
quest. In the future love making will be
tabooed in the Sussex county prison.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
FOUND HER WATCH
AFTER SONS ARREST

the house shortly before, she immedi-
ately settled in her mind that he was
the thief and accordingly had a war
rant sworn out for his arrest. She said
this morning that she now eblieves that
the watch had been hid away by one
Of her small sons to fool her.
Police Captain Evans expressed his
opinion that James Saring did take the
watch and when he learned that the
police were after him, returned Il 70
the house and hid 1t.
The case Of William johnson, color
ed. who is charged with stealing 5 l.
quarts Of whiskey from Cornelius Nun
dy was continued at the request Of his
counsel, for one week. Bail was fixed
in the sum Of $500.
At his own request the case of Walter
Brown. colored, charged with assault
and battery, was postponed until Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10

After having her son, James S. Sar-
ing, aged 81 years. arrested for stealing
her gold watch and chain, Mrs. Mary
S. Saring, living near Shellpot Park, ap-
peared in City Court this morning and
informed Assistant City Solicitor Bald
win Springer that she had found the
missing timepiece in her own home.
Judge Cochran, in dismissing the wo-
mans son, warned her not to be so
hasty in the future in swearing out
warrants.
To a reporter for The Evening Jour-
nal Mrs. Saring said that she had found
the watch, which she priced very highly
on account of it being a gift, in a cup
which had been hid away. The time
piece had originally been in a stand
drawer in her bedroom. When Mrs.
Saring missed the watch she became
excited and as her son, James, had left
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
TWO WELL-KNOWN MEN
AFTER HOLLIS POSITION
Daniel F. Stewart and James
II. Morris Want to be
Magistrate

Two new candidates mentioned for
the office Of magistrate now held by
James H. Hollis. whose term will ex-
pire in February next, are Daniel f
Stewart and James H. Morris, we'll
known Republicans. Both were candi-
dates for Levy Court but withdrew in
the interest Of harmony.
Magistrate Hollis desires to be reap
pointed and Deputy Judge Philip L.
Garrett. of the City Court, is circulat-
ing a petition in his behalf.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
Mr. Ward Leaves clear Docket.

Attorney-General Herbert II. Ward
will retire from office with a clear Grim
inal docket. Mr.. Ward has been COM
plimented on this fact by the court and
Chief Justice Lore says: TT is a re-
markable condition"
Mr.. Wards term will expire on the
third Tuesday in January and after to-
day he will probably not appear in the
courts again in an official capacity. as
the work of the Court Of General Ses-
sions and oyer and Terminer has been
completed for this term.
During his term he has had a large
number OF important cases to dispose
Of
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
BIG SECURITIES FORCED
Important Development at Cleveland
in the Chadwick Case.
BY Publishers Press.

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 1O.-It was learned
today that when the contents Of the mys-
terious securities held for Mrs. Cassie l..
Chadwick by Iri Reynolds in the Wade
Park Bank are revealed Il viii be found
that the signature Of Andrew Carnegie
has apparently been forged on notes and
other papers to the total amount OF s1s.-
10000.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
Musicale Services at Central.

An attractive song service viii be
given in Central Presbyterian Church
tomorrow evening. A duet will be
sung by Mrs. Smalley, soprano and
Mr. Mason. basso. depicting the scene
between the widow and Elijah. from
the oratorio of Elijah by Mendelsohn.
The sermon win be omitted and the
musical program in full win be as
follows: 7.30 TO 7.45 p. M, organ re-
cital; Fantasia and Fugue, Tshirch;
Spring Song, Mendelssohn; Largo,
Handel 7.45 p. m., anthem, God BE
Mercful." Buck; anthem. There Is a
Land Of Pure Delight" Shelley; Offer
tory 'Duett from Elijah, "Afendelssohn.
Mrs. Smalley and Mr.. Mason; anthem
Hear, Oh, Lord" Watson; organ
postlude, "Triumphai March," Gounod
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this service.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
NO FRIENDS AT HIS FUNERAL
Body of James Williams, Who Com.
mitted Suicide, Inferred in
Potters' Field.

In the binding snow and without
friend or relative to mourn his DEATH
the remains OF James Williams, the
book agent who committed suicide on
Thursday morning last, were inferred
in Potter's field today. The body was
taken from the morgue to Farnhurst in
the hearse Of the New Castle County
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1904-12-10
SHEW ADMITTED TO BAIL
Efforts Being Made to Settle Case With
the puPonts.

James L. Shaw, a clerk OF the Du-
Pont Powder Company. who was ar
rested several days ago on a charge OF
embezzllng from that concern, has been
released on $1,000 bail. He was ar
raigned before Magistrate Hollis yes
terday afternoon and the case was
postponed for one week. Efforts to set
tie It are being made.
The defendants father-in-law came
here from Baltimore and obtained tho
necessary bail.