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Evening journal., 1904-12-30
WANTS TO EXPOSE
/. ]. EDWARD ADDICKS
Negro Lieutenant After Gas
mans Scalp-Was Once
a Trusted Lieutenant
WOULD CREATE A SENSATION

II can make AddiclSs look like thirty
cents" said Daniel w. Lee to a reporter
for The Evening Journal this morning
as he sat in the grand jury room in the
Federal Building this morning. Lee is
manager of The Crusader, a negro
newspaper Of national prominence, pub
lished in Baltimore. He was in Will
mington today for the purpose Of inter-
viewing prominent Republicans with a
view to giving information that would
make Addicks, as he said, look like
thirty cents.
When Addicks first came to Della
ware, according to Lee, the latter was
introduced to him and using the YER
nacular of the colored scribe, he lined
up with him. Last fall Lee said he cut
loose from the gasman for two reasons.
One was that the best Republicans in
the State were daily joining the ranks
of the Regular Republican party and
the other was that Addiclxs was cor
rupting the colored voters Of the State.
Lee, who is an intelligent negro.
claims that he knows enough about
Addicxs to cause a sensation were he
to make known the facts Of some Of the
deals made by Addicks in his fight for
a United States Senatorship.
Several weeks ago Lee had distributed
throughout the State 10000 copies Of
the Crusader containing an article op-
posing Addicks' interests. He saws he
will be in Wilmington again next week
and would then give out information
concerning Addicks that would startle
even his own followers.
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WILLIS HANDLED
WITHOUT GLOVES
Chairman Of Crematory Com
mittee Censured by Fellow
Councilmen
TAYLOR LEADS ATTACKING FORCE

Chairman George A. Willis, OF the
Crematory Committee Of City Council
was handled without gloves by his fell
low members Of Council last night The
crematory and the manner in which it is
operated was fully discussed and Chair
man Willis was the butt for several un-
complimentary remarks. The argument
began when Mr.. willis presented a bill
for $7 for the services OF James ]. Riley.
who is acting as superintendent at the
crematory.
Mr.. Taylor Of the Seventh ward as the
minority member OF the Crematory Com
mittee wanted 70 know why he was not
consulted about Rliey's temporary np-
polntment. He also called attention to
the fact that he was never considered in
the affairs OF the committee. He never
knew what was going on and thought
from the standpoint OF common decency
that he should at least be notified when
the committee contemplated taking ao-
tion on any matter He said he didn't OBJ
icct TO Mr.. Riley personally, but objected
TO the manner in which he was appointed.
He was OF the opinion that II there were
vacancies In the crematory force they
should be filled by City Council In open
meeting.
In answer 10 Mr.. Taylor. Chairman
willis said that everybody. large or small
had a head TO It. His appointment OF
Riley 70 the superintendoncy OF the cro-
matory was only temporary and Council
could whenever It saw NJ, nj the va
cancy
Mr.. Taylor admitted that every COM
mitteo or other body should have q head
and said that is what was missing on the
crematory Committee.
Would Retire From COMMITTEES.
Messrs. McCafferty and Zebiey. meme
bers OF the Crematory Committee said
that they had been consulted regarding
Riley's appointment. Mr. McCancrty.
however. said things were not being done
by the committee as he would like them
done and threatened that II some changes
were not made, he would withdraw from
the committee.
Continued on Page Five.)
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CELEBRATE
EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
Democratic League Last
Night Endorsed Platforms
of 1896 and 1900

The Democratic League last night cell
ebrated in its rooms. at Fourth and
King streets. the eighth anniversary OF
its organization. There was a large
attendance and several prominent
speakers made interesting addresses.
Goldsmith Naylor presided at the af-
fair and informed those present that
Congressman William r. Hearst, of
New York, had been invited to attend
the celebration, but the letter went
astray and the invitation reached him
after he had made another engagement.
Mr.. Naylor said however, that Mr..
Hearst would come to Wilmington In
the near future and that a visit was
also expected from William ]. Bryan.
State Representative Willard S. Mer-
edith presented a resolution endorsing
the principles of the Democratic plat
form in 1896 and 1900. 1t was unanl-
mously adopted.
Among the speakers o fthe evening
were William II. Berry, OF Chester. and
jay Pollard, general organizer Of the
Western Federation OF Miners. Follow
ing the speechmaking refreshments
were served.
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LEVY COURT MADE
GOOD RECORD
Auditors Submit Report of
the Financial Conditions of
New Castle County
OVER 100000 BALANCE IN BANK

The record made by the present Levy
Court OF New Castle county Is one 10
feel proud OF and every taxpayer of the
county feels grateful for the good work
which has been done by this body dur
ing the past four years. In that period
the tax rate has been reduced from SO
to 80 cents. Many old debts OF the
county have been paid and the COM
missioners will hand over to their sue
.cessors n cash balance OF over 100000.
At the meeting Of the Levy Court this
morning Auditors Charles c. Kurtz and
L. Scott Townsend submitted a report
OF the present hnancial condition OF the
county which viii be very interesting
to the taxpayers. The report In part
follows:
Wilmington. Del, Dec. 30. 1904.
To the President and Members Of the
Levy Court, Wilmington, Delaware.
Gentlemen. Pursuant to tho resolution
passed by your honorable body, we here
with submit the following statements; Re
sources and liabilities OF New Castle
county: balance OF uncollocted county and
poor. capltation and dog taxes; balance OF
uncollocted road and negro school tax
Horace c. Rettew, receiver OF taxes and
county treasurer. for the account OF the
general funds. road tax. negro school tax
special fund Of Brandywlne hundred, and
as trustee for moneys received in the
sale Of properties for the non-paymoni
OF taxes; and the balances. appropriations
and allowances from tho books OF the
county comptroller.
We have not included any road tax
negro school tax. or any Of tho special
funds held by the receiver OF taxes in the
statement OF assets for the reason that
they do not form part OF the genera
funds Of the county.
The balance In Farmers Bank, as showr
TO the credit Of the receiver of taxes an,
county treasurer. does not include am
OF the taxes paid during the month o.
December, as this money has not yet beer
deposited, and Is included in the balancl
Of uncollected taxes.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles c. Kurtz.
J.. Scott Townsend.
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SEVERE WEATHER PREVAILS
Former Sheriff Simmons Experience.
Trouble in Operating Lumber.

According tfl former Sheriff william
Simmons, who now operates a lumber
camp and saw mill near Edinburg, w.
Va, Wilmingto is not the only city on
the map which las experienced severe
winter weather
In the operati. OF his business Mr..
Simmons is required to haul logs many
miles over the n luntains to his camp
in order that the may be put in mar
ketable shape a, d in this work he
experiences mucf difficulty on ac-
count of the froz n conditions Of the
roads. In many Instances II is neces-
sary TO have horsfl rough shod two or
three times a wee and even at that
but GLOW progress nadas
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WESLEYCHRISTMAS Entertainment
Presents Were Given to the Rev. As
bury Burke and Mrs. Burke.

The Christmas entertainment OF Wes-
ley M. u. Sunday school was given last
evening IN the church. The exercises
were highly enjoyable and the follow
ing program was given:
Singing by the school; prayer by the
pastor; address Of welcome, Seward
Jones; recitation, Sarah Baldwin; sing
ing by the infant room; recitation. Har-
ry Rickenback; recitation. Helen Jones;
motion song by a class; recitation, Har-
ry Blest; recitation, Myrtle Bullen; ex-
ercise. "The Morning STAR" recitation.
Warren Brickley; recitation, Mildred
Griffith; singing by the school; recita-
.tion. Theodore Pheffer; recitation, Lila
Jones; exercise, Christmas Round the
World" recitation. Clarence Porter:
recitation, Bertha Gregg; singing by the
school; recitation, Hugh Mullen; recita-
tion, Elsie Collins; collection; recita-
tion. Willie wilkins; exercise. 1.-The
Happy People," dialogue. four girls;
singing by the school.
Among the numerous presents was a
fine reclining chair to the pastor the
Rev. Asbury Burke. by Mrs. Gregg and
her class. A silk hat was also present.
ed to the pastor by his class.
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Given Hearty Reception,
BY Publishers Press.

Toxic. Dec. sO.--Admiral Togo. the
hero of Port Arthur and Admiral
Kamimura, who distinguished himself
by his good work against the Vladivos-
tok fleet, accompanied by their STATS
arrived at Toxic this morning and pro-
ceeded to the palace to make their re-
ports to the Emperor. Both officers
were given a hearty reception by the
pOpulace.
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ALL OF THE SENATE'S
BALLOTS NULLIFIED
Special to The Evening Journal.

Dover. Dec. S0.-After taking thirty
fruitless ballots for president pro TEN. the
Senate late yesterday afternoon suddenly
found that it was proceeding illegally in
as much as an extraordinary session Of
the Legislature has no power or authority
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Occupation Was Assured.
BY Publishers Press.

London, Dec. 30.-Baron Hayashi to-
day received the following supplements
airy report from Toxic on the capture
OF Erhlangshan Fort: "Our occupation
OF the Erhlangshan Fort was completes
ly assured on the night Of December 2S,
when we captured among other things
four large calibre guns. seven smaller
calibre. thirty 37-millimetre and two
machine guns"
Evening journal., 1904-12-30
The Discussion.

The discussion then became general and
proceeded thus:
Senator Sparks: us it a unanimous
opinion that there is no prohibition Of the
election of the president pro tenn"
Mr.. Ward "No. but it is clearly my
opinion and possibly one of the judges"
Senator Pennewill: Are the officers Of
this extra session the officers Of this
special session only or do their duties die
when the session endsT'
Mr.. Ward: IF there were no restriction
placed upon their terms there is no ques-
tion but that the officers elected for this
session would unquestionably be the regu-
lar officers Of this Legislature until the
expiration of their terms. 1t is also true
that the Legislature of a State has powers
practically unlimited, differing widely
from the Congress of the United States
which proceeds upon a written constitu-
tion. If this body in the election of the
officers limits the term of Office for this
session they would certainly then only
serve during the life of this special ses-
sion."
Senator Sparks: But we would have to
elect = president pro tempore at the bien-
nial session."
Mr.. Ward: "The Constitution requires
that"
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When county court convenes on We'd
nesday next there will be a number of
special jury cases to be disposed of.
This morning special juries were
struck for the cases of Calvin ]. Potts
VS.. the Peoples Railway Company and
Jacob S. Beck VS.. the same company.
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IN TROUBLE AGAIN
Charles August Charged With Stealing
a Pair Of Shoes.

Charged with stealing one pair OF
shoes. the property OF George Pointer,
Charles August. who has been IN trou-
BILE before. was arraigned in City Court
this morning for trial. but at his own
request the case was continued until
tomorrow morning
The case Of Thomas Magarity.
charged with violating the city health
ordinance by refusing to connect four
properties with the sewer. was held
up for one week in order that he might
communicate with the owner Of the
houses, who is a nonresident.
John r. Jones. colored. charged with
disorderly conduct, was fined SO ana
costs.
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.CORONER'S MIX UP
TO Be ADJUSTED
President Chandler Makes an
Address Before Going
Out of Office
COURT ADJOURNED SINE DIE

AT the meeting OF the Levy Court this
morning both Coroner Samuel Mccormick
and his deputy John r.. kilmer, were
present for the purpose Of adjusting their
differences. Mr. Kilmer. as stated in yes
terday's Evening Journal claims that con-
siderable money is owed him by the cor
oner for the rent Of the morgue and for
Juror and witness fees which he paid out
Of his own pocket
Mr.. Mccormick stated TO the court that
he would pay Mr. Kilmor every cent ne
owed him. After considerable discussion
on motion OF Mr.-NWillits the matter In
regard to the rent Of the morgue was
postponed pending an adjustment
Horace G.. Knowles. counsel for tho
court, announced that he had made set
tlement with the counsel FOR Ryan and
Kelley for the damage done to Seventh
street bridge. by one OF that firms boats
last winter and turned over to the court
check for $3.50.
President Chambers Speech.
As today's session is the last for the
old Court President Chandler said he
would like to make a few remarks be-
fore going out Of office. Mr.. Chandler took
occasion to deny the impression that the
county can be run on n thirty cent tax
rate. This he said, can not be done. Mr.
Chapdier thanked the members Of the
Court for their courtesy and the efficient
manner IN which they had done their
duty. In conclusion he wished them a
happy New Year.
A few remarks were also made by Com
mssioners Willis and Armstrong.
AS all work was completed the clerk
read the minutes and the court adjourned
sine die. The members shook hands all
around and wished each other a happy
New Year.
Clerk Of the Peace ouigiey made his
settlement with the court and also thank
ed the members for the courtesy shown
him during their terms.
Evening journal., 1904-12-30

ming, offered prayer. The Lieutenant
Governor ordered. in the absence Of a ser
geant at arms. that there be no smoking
or disorder in the Senate chamber today
as was the case yesterday.
The Attorney General Appears.
Attorney General Ward was then es-
corted to the Senate by Senators Monag-
han and Sparks and he gave an extended
and important opinion on the status Of
the extraordinary session and also took
up the matter of the election of a United
States Senator. The purport of his de-
cisioa was that while the Senate, in
special session. is without authority to
elect a president pro tempore, the other
officers elected by it would serve during
the biennial session unless their term
should be specifically restricted for the
extraordinary meeting.
When Senator Mendenhall Or. RI asked
the Attorney General what effect the
present session would have on the voting
for and election of a United Estates SEN
ator, the latter stated that the safe plan
would be for the General Assembly to
begin balloting for a Senator on January
10 and. continue balloting daily until Janu-
airy II, but to take care and not elect any
one until after the attter date.
Vote For But Not Elect a Senator.
January 10 will be the second Tuesday
after organization" as stipulated by the
Delaware laws for the election Of Sena-
tor, but as the Federal Constitution pro-
vides differently, the Attorney Genera
declared that January II. or afterward-
this being the second Tuesday after regu
lar organization OF the biennial session
would be the safer time to effect an cleo
tion. The Union Republican and Demo
lcratic members laughed heartily when th'
Attorney General advised them to "vot
for a Senator but not to'elect one"
An organization for the special session
only, in order to break the deadlock ant
pass the amendment to the Kent ant
Sussex counties judgment lien law 10
which the special meeting was called, 4
expected TO take place this afternoon
After the passage Of the amendment tn
session will then adjourn sine die.
When Attorney General Ward reaches
the Senate chamber he stated that NJ
question had been submitted to him Il
decide. he having had TO obtain his infor
nation as to the quandry in which tn
Legislature found itself from the news
papers. For that reason and out of court
esy 20 the judges he said he had been de
layed because Of long consultation witt
them. He. however. stood ready to an
swer any questions that the member
should ask.
Senator Pennewill then asked: 'Is /
necessary for the Senate to elect a presi
dent pro tempore before it is fully or
ganizedT
The Attorney General replied; "The Sen
ate is fully organized without a preslden
pro tempore to transact legislative busi
ness. There is, however, no prohibition O
such action"
Evening journal., 1904-12-30
LOST. FOUND End REWARD.

FOUND-Lady's gold watch. App
Lyceum Theatre
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.of February 1904, am of the opinion
that the ctntract for bridges upon that
resolution would be void because this
contract should be based upon the
resolution stating that the county of
Comanche would erect these four GER
tain steel bridges If that resolu.
titn has been passed | have been un.
able to- find It, am of the opinion
that the record does not show IL. |
am not prepared 10 say who Is at
fau!t In this respect and am not
prepared to say that any person is al
fault, but am inclined to the opinion
that 1t is an oversight by all three
members of the beard.
Messrs. Pierce and McKeehan, how
ever, (and this is partially corroborat
ed by Mr. Martins testimony tell me
that in January such resolutions were
passed and that for some reason Il
was left out Of the minutes and the
board forgot to have It corrected when
the minutes were read and approved
These are all The matters I have
been called upon by the complaining
wi ness to investigate ana have
made a most thorough investigation OF
the public record Of the board Of coun
ty commissioners and must say that
found nothing in their record that
would jus ify the belief that they arc
in a bad shape and I must believe that
the grand jury relied implicitly upon
the statements of certain parties
which statements are nof born out by
the ccirroborating circumstances and
witnesses.
o. NJ. Cunningham,
County Attorney
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EXOnHratGd
Comanche County
Commissioners Act=
ed Honorably

Lawton, Okla, March 29-The board
of county commissioners cf Conan
che county has scored a triumphant
victory over the knockers. They have
been thoroughly Investigated and
found to be absolutely honest and
straight in all their dealings Obey
ing an order by the district court
County Attorney Cunningham has
made a searching invesi igation His
report is as follows:
To the Board Of County Commission.
ers of Comanche County Oklahoma
Territory
Gentlemen: In compliance with an
order Of the district court Of the sew
enth judicial dis rict of Oklahoma,
based upon The grand jury's report FIR
the February term, 1904, wherein the
grand jury has reported that from the
sworn testimony Of witnesses before
them chat the Office Of county com
missloners is in bad condition" and
stated that Walter McKeehan and G.
=. Pierce. two Of the county com
missioners of the county, have con
Quoted said office IN very bad and H.
legal manner" and stating fur her
that their time was so limited that It
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ctunty clerks Office and they seemed
to be doing nothing there and that il
they needed him to call him. that he
was going to the county clerks office
to do some work; that j. w. Martin
was not preset Messrs Pierce and
McKeehan stated that during the alb
sence of j w Martin that they passed
a resoluGtn authorizing S. A. Joyner
20 draw plans and specifications for
four certain bridges and stipulated in
the resolution and some days after
ward presented the same to the depu.
ty clerk and asked it to be incorpor.
.ated in the minutes Of the meeting
of February 10th. and the said 4eputy
clerk in ACCORDANCE with their re-
quest erased the wtrds. -. w Samp.
son. county by j. p Sampson, depu-
ty. at the end of the minutes he had
drawn for the days meeting and added
the said resolution formed by said
.McKeehan and Pierce and signed
thereafter the name of j. w Sampson,
county clerk, by j. =. Sampson, dep.
.uty Messrs McKeehan aud Pierce
both stated that In the absence of j.
m Sampson and If J w. Martin that
this resolution was passed Their
statement in part Is corroboratad by
.S A Joyner J w Martin claims
that If such resolution was passed %
was passed in January and not on The
10th day of February; that the meet
ing Of the board of ctunty commis-
.sioners on the 10Th day of February
was not held in the county surveyors S
office, but was held in the county
clerks office and thai he was present
and that no such resolution was offer
ed.
To sustain this he introduced the
testimony Of Mr.. Owe Harris and Mr..
Cooper, both employees OF the county
treasurers office. who stated that
sometime In February they heard
quite a discussion during the session
VI AAAN ANh4lA commissioner p Hh a AFi
tain bridge what bridge they could
not state; that Mr.. Cooper went 10 the
county clerks office dotr and remain
ed there something like fifteen min.
utes. but as to the day OF the month
and as to what bridge the commits
sioners were discussing he does not
know
Tti= f. the extent Of the charges
made by Mr. Martin against Messrs
Pierce and McKeehan. As matter
Of law, Mr.. Sampson as deputy clerk
has a perfect righ. to make any amend
ments, corrections or erasures or al
teratlons in his minutes up 20 the
time the same were approved by the
board Al the time these corrections
we're made the minutes we're not ap-
proved and they have not yet been
approved by SAID board.
Now. do find: That while there
has been an advertisements for four
certain STEEL bridges In the county
based. suppose. upon the resolution
passed by the beard on the 10th day