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Evening journal., 1904-12-17
SALVATION ARMY SEEKS
TO HELP THE DESTITUTE

Adjutant Roe Of the Salvation Army an
nounces that the public is contributing
literally to the fund for a Christmas din
ner to the poor of this city. Attaches of
the army are stationed every day on Mar
ket street and other thoroughfare with
boxes for the receipt Of money and this
will be continued throughout next week.
Adjutant Roe is desirous of making the
destitute people Of Wilmington and vi
cinity happy on Christmas Day by giving
them a plentiful supply OF food, and in
order to accomplish this, he asks for the
cooperation Of the citizens.
He has received a number Of pathetic
letters this week. among them being the
following in its literal form:
Dear Salvation Army Friends:
1 write you these few lines to let you
know that Mrs. - is very much in need
of help she would be glad TO get any kind
Of help, her children need of shoes and
clothes and they need something TO eat.
her husband out of work, they have big
family too. Mother helps them, they have
sickness since July 10 Of month, the doctor
is tending Mrs. - now, please send as
she needs five tickets for dinner, she can
not come today. Mrs. - for
Mrs. - by the bridge.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
PROMOTIONS AND DISCHARGES
Many Changes Among Non-eommis-
stoned Officers of the Guard.

During the past few weeks number
of members Of the National Guard have
been discharged for various reasons
and several promotions have also been
announced. Corporal Samuel A. Fos-
ter, of Company II, has been reduced to
the ranks for non-attendance to duty.
The following promotions have been
made:
Corporal Harry c. Alexander to be
sergeant. and Privates Harland G.
Reeves, Leslie w. Downward and John
3. Kitchens to be corporals.
The following enlisted men Of the
First Infantry, N. G. D., are hereby dis
charged from the military service OF
the State:
Company F-Sergeant John Milo
way Corporal John Flanagan, Pri-
Yates r. Daniels and c. w. Sweetman
enlisted in United States service.
Private Frank O'Connof, for the good
of the service.
Sergeant T. D. Giacoma, Musician
James Carlin, Prlvates w. Morris and
J. Lombardo, removal from the State
Sergeant c. r. Miller, Privates ]
Donohue and E. Nmmons, inability {
attend to duty.
By order Of Colonel Townsend.
c. NJ. Dillon, first lieutenant and act
ing adjutant.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
TALLEY FINED BUT
INNOCENCE SHOWN
Under Terms of Milk Ordi-
nance Judge Cochran
Had No Alternative
DR., NEALE OFFERS A SOLUTION

Although Assistant City Solicitor
Baldwin Springer practically admitted
the innocence Of William Talley, Of
Brandywine hundred, charged in City
Court this morning with selling milk
below the standard prescribed by law,
the court imposed a fine Of $40 and
costs on the defendant. Talley was
represented by George A. Elliott. The
latter contended that his client was a
victim of unfortunate circumstances
and that the man from whom he pur-
chased his supply Of milk was the guilty
person.
This man to whom Mr.. Elliott refer
red has been arrested twice for selling
adulterated milk and fined on each oc-
casion. He now dispenses Of his pro-
duct at wholesale prices. Mr.. Springer
said that he felt satisfied of Mr.. Tai
ley's innocence, but the law was con-
structed in such a way that the retail
dealer is held responsible for the milk
sold from his wagon.
Judge Cochran In pronOuncing sem
tence said that it was a great hardship
on Mr.. Talley, but there was no alter
natl but to impose a fine. The fine,
however, is the minimum allowed by
law.
Bacteriologist A. Robin. of the Water
Department, testified that he exam
ined milk taken from Talley's wagon
by Milk Inspector Thompson and found
that it showed but 2.6 per cent. in but
ter fats and 10.S per cent solids instead
of per cent fats and - per cent sol
ids, as prescribed by law.
Mr.. Elliott showed DR.. Robin that a
dairy could huctuate in fats and solids
but the witness by way Of explanation
said it would be impossible for milk tc
/ fluctuate below per cent fats and 1;
per cent. solids through food or climatic
conditions. He admitted, however, thai
the standard Of milk could possibly
huctuate from 8 to per cent. in fats
but that it could fall below per cent
he considered impossible.
! There are many who are opposed t
the new milk ordinance recently adopt
ed by City Council They consider It n,
Improvement over the old law and ar,
clamoring for another change.
DR.. A. T. Neale, Of Delaware College
is among those who favor a change il
the new law. He suggests that tn
milk served in this city by the variou
dealers be analyzed every week and tn
results OF these examinations be pub
lished. The public could then buy fror
the men serving the best milk and pa
him accordingly.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
W. B. SHARP 80 YEARS OLD
Former Dry Goods Merchant is ceIe-
bratina His Birthday Today.

William b. Sharp, one of Whining
toms best known citizens, is celebrating
the SOD anniversary of his birth today.
Notwithstanding his advanced age
Mr.. Sharp is remarkably active, and it
was only about a year ago that he re-
tired from active business life as the
head Of the w. B. Sharp & Company,
at Fourth and Market streets.
For thirty years he was associated
with W. Harold Smith in the business
at Fourth and Market streets, but
about one year ago he decided to retire,
and the business is now being conduct
ed by Mr.. Smith. Mr.. Sharp is a di-
rector of the Central National Bank
and is widely known in banking circles
Of this section of the country.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
ANOTHER ITALIAN ARRESTED

An additional arrest has been made
in the Italian naturalization frauds in
Philadelphia. The fourth foreigner
to fall into the hands Of Secret Ser
vice Agent Matthew Griffin IS Angelo
Baptisto of No. 7O1 Delhi street. Three
others were apprehendei yesterday.
All four Italians are accused of get
tingting naturalization papers in VIII
mington by swearing falsely as 10 the
length Of their residence. They will
be brought here for trial.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Robbers at Prospect Park.

A quartette of robbers broke into the
postofice at Prospect Park, Delaware
county, Pa, early this morning, and
made an unsuccessful attempt to blow
open the safe. They We're thwarted be-
cause the door. instead of being blown
out by the explosion. took the opposite
direction, and was jammed in against
the sides. There was a considerable
amount of cash and a large number OF
stamps in the safe. The cracksmen
made their escape after they had finish
ed their bunglin gjob.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
SENT TO COUNTY HOSPITAL
SUFFERING With Broken Leg Woman
and Her Children Sent to
Farnhurst

One Of the most pitiful cases to come to
the attention Of the authorities this win
ter Is that OF Mrs. Wiinelmma Krautter,
Of No. III washington street. She fell on
the lev pavement yesterday and sustained
broken leg and injuries TO her back.
Reing the only support OF her husband
who Is an invalid. and her two children,
she was sent TO New Castle County Hos
pital at Farnhurst and her children were
sent with her.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
EIeotrieaI Worker, offoers.

At the meeting OF Electrical Work
ers' Local Union No. S1S last night these
officers were elected to serve six
months: President, Harry Harrington;
vice-president, George w. johnson; re-
cording secretary, William Mackenzie;
financial secretary and treasurer,
George T. Lyon; foreman, Joe Davis;
inside sentinel, b. Hunter; outside sem
tinel, c. Armstrong; trustee for eigh-
teen months, John Carroll.
The union is in a fiourishing condi-
tion and paid out $50 in sick benefits
last night.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
GUARD ELLISON DEAD

Aftec an illness Of only two days with
Appendicitis Harry e. Allison, aged As
years, died at the Presbyterian Hospital
in Philadelphia last night. He became III
on Thursday and was operated on but
grew worse and died last night. He lived
in Msrshallton and is survived by a wife
and two children.
Allison had been a night guard for two
years and was regarded by Warden A..
S. Meserve as an efficient officer.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
81. Johnls chapter oHieers.

At the annual convocatlon OF st.
Johns Chapter. No. 4. Royal Arch
Masons. last night the following officers
were elected: High priest, J. Grant
wilkins; king, j. Merrick Horn; scribe,
Charles NJ. Baird; treasurer, J. Jackson
Pierce; secretary, William Marshall.
A beautiful jewel was presented to
the retiring high priest, A. Henry Ber-
lin, the address being made by City So
licitor John L. Kinsey, Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
"WHAT is IT" PRIZES
They Have Been Sent by The Evening
Journal to Successful Con-
testants.

The Evening Journal has been able TO
tabulate the answers in the recent what
Is 1t Contest" The prizes have been sent
TO the successful contestants and The
Evening Journal takes pleasure in wish
ing them, as well as all OF the others who
participated. a Merry, Merry Christmas,
and sends its best wishes for prosper
Gus New Year
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
SHERIFF-ELECT GILLIS BOVDS
He Has Appointed Philip @. Church.
man as His Counsel.
Christmas Ball.

Harry I. Gillis, sheriff-elect of New
Castle county. bonded before Resident
Judge Spruance this morning in the
sum Of $4,000. His bondsmen are Ed
mund G. Mitchell, Isaac c. Elliott,
George A. Elliott and Paul Gillis.
Sheriff-elect Gillis has appointed
Philip Q. Churchman as his attorney.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
SCHOOL BOARD CHARTER

The special law committee Of the Board
OF Education and the law and finance
committee Of City Council. last night dis
cussed the question OF a new charter for
the Board Of Education. The per cent.
increase asked by the school board ap-
peared to be the one obstacle in the way
Of an adjustment OF differences.
At the close OF the conference Il was
stated by members OF both committees
that an agreement will likely be reached
before long, and it is not thought that
It will have to be fought out before the
General Assembly.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
kiIIed six DOCS al the Pound.

Dog Catcher George Kopp today as
phyxiated six dogs at the pound that
were bitten by the mad St. Bernard
owned by Thomas Mayne. OF Pennsyl-
vania and Riverview avenues. He has
three more under surveillance and if
they show any signs Of rabies they Will
bs killed
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Killed at Ridley Park.

While crossing the p, B. e w. Rail-
road tracks at the Ridley Park, Pa,
station this morning shortly before
o'clock, II. L. Rivard, aged fifty years
a tailor with an establishment on
Twelfth street, south of Chestnut
Philadelphia, was struck by a south
bound express train and instantly
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
WILL AID THE POOR
Associated Charities Ask For contribu.
tions From Interested Ones.

AS usual this year the Associated
Charities will follow it's custom of
sending Christmas dinners and pres
ents TO the deserving poor of Whining
ton, a work that is nobly carried on
by it.
In order to carry out this plan, the
committee in charge of the Christmas
work asks that all who are interested
for contributions Of provisions Of all
kinds, fruits, candy, books, toys, or
suitable for gifts.
Poultry vegetables, fruits, and where
there are children, books. toys and
.candies will be put in baskets and the
families win be notified to call or send
for them on the Saturday preceding
Christmas.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Many shoppsrs Are Out.

There is every indication that the
Christmas business Of local stores today
will be unusually heavy and last night
merchants worked late preparing for
the rush. Many store windows are
prettily decorated with attractive arti-
cles suitable for Xmas gifts.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
RasketbaIl Game TonIaht.

The Old swedes basketball team wnl
play Company A Of tho Delaware Ma
tional Guard. at the armory, Twelfth and
orange streets this evening. This win be
the FIRST game between these teams this
season and as great rivalry exists, a good
contest will be the result. The game viii
start at SIS o'clock
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Temnornrv Chief clerk.

James G. Longfellow. of Clayton. has
been placed temporarily as chief clerk
OF the Delaware railroad at that place
to succeed John Barkley deceased. A
permanent appointment will be made
by superintendent Holiday in a few
days.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
James Montqomery Dead.

James Montgomery, who has been
employed at the Morning News as 4
linotype operator for a number Of
years, died of consumption at his home
No. 1885 Pine street ai 1 o'clock to-
day. He was well-known printer
and had many friends in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
Mr. Townsendls pannhter Dead.

Mary Townsend, the six days old
daughter of Sylvester D. Townsend.
former deputy judge Of the City Court,
died this morning at the home Of her
parents. No. 1904 Jefferson street. Mrs.
Townsend is convalescent
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
LOST, FOUND AND REWARD.

LOST-English Setter. 5 months old
puppy, white and black, with
black head; $500 reward and no ques-
tions asked II returned to 400 Equitable
Building, or 515 shipley stree
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
FITz WANTS To
FIGHT JEFFERIES
Says He Might Not Win, But
Will Not be can Easy
Mark"
PICKS BRITT TO Whip NELSON

Bob Fitzsimmons picks Jimmy Britt as
the winner in the Britt-Nelson fight which
will be pulled off in San Francisco on
next Tuesday night When seen by a re-
porter for The Evening Journal today,
Fitzsmmons, who will end an engagement
at the Lyceum Theatre tonight, looked
the picture Of health. His complexion is
clear and his eyes are bright and he talk
ed with the enthusiasm of a man much
younger than himself.
"Why do 1 think Britt will win." said
he, because he is a better man than
Nelson. His past record shows that. In MS
fight with Young Corbett, in which the
youngsters battled for twenty rounds,
Britt was game to the end and actually
fought with broken arm for the last
few rounds Don't that show pluck2 'Nel-
sons record is nothing particularly to
boast Of Follow it UP and sec for your
SELF To my mind Britt is decidedly the
better man of the two and should win
out in the mixup."
Wants to Meet Jeff.
"Are you out Of the game yourself?"
was asked Of Fitz.
"Well, guess not" was the reply "and
want another go with JEFF. I don't say
1 can whip him, but 1 wouIT not be an
easy mark. When 1 fought JEFF before /
gave him all he wanted and I would like
to get at him again. In that fight Jeff
crouched mad covered his face with his
arms so that the only place 1 could land
on him was the top of his head. had a
bum hand and didn't care TO risk it on
his skull saw the only hope Of putting
him out was a hook on the jaw and just
as 1 saw an opening he landed on my
stomach and well, that was all. All the
newspaper men excepting one gave a cor
rect account Of the fight. This one inti-
mated that the go was a fake. Did ii
look like it when cut JEFF over both eyes
punched his face and fiattened his nosei
No, am not out of the business and
want to meet Jeffries above all others"
During his stay here + tihzas met many
of his admirers and made many new
friends. He leaves after the show tonight
for Philadelphia where he will I'LL an en-
gagement at the National Theatre.
Evening journal., 1904-12-17
THE WEATHER,

Tomorrow, cloudy, slightly
.nilder weather. Saturday,
partly cloudy warmer along
the coast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04
sR1,ACKS HORSE cAV.A.':L][-.Rl Y 81.
Reunion Held at W ''ifaE1:e'fsn =
..ee' Portrait Presented.

isnec,a, to The Times Dispatcho
yvARREGToN, y a.. Sept. s;-The mem =;
he q of the Black Horse Cavalry y, held
their annual reunion yes terday q ms
home Of Miss Mary a Bea cal near. -, s.
nova, twenty two members being present:
Miss Beale, In asking the camp to meet me-
at1her home. paid tribute to$ti'e memory
q her brother, Ludwell Beale. who mas as
4 gallant member Of the Black tH or rs
4 ROOFS, A handsome portrait Of General re-
Lee, on the frame Of which was painted
the three fla gs OF tho Confed era was wa
:fnresented to the camp. ,S
p, l the meeting resolutions o., SYM =,
pathy were passed upon the ,dHa IN =, ~
S SFIl q: u. Florance, y Richie Green,
b. ~ Green George q Ransd Ell, e (
lsA.S i.aIvert George w. Taylor. q q.
steller.and william II Wee Ks e,,lo.
BBrizcd General William II. Payne III ana
ID cutanant Flcklln,a s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04
Erroneous Belief That French .nIc.ll
men Do a ct AZ axe Good
NJ Unionists.
LAW AGAINST TRADE UNIONS ]! n J|l|' j IS:
tt Worked to the Disadvantage
"a 81 the Employers and Soon Il
M Became a Dead Letter
VI Y -. B b. s

81 PARIS. August 21.-In every country
which We have visited, the trade unions
appear to show pecuiiarlties and to differ
from the q trade unions In America. IN
America the labor organizations took
their rise at a late period, but grew
rapidly both. In ms membership and power.
In England, !. on the other hand, the
growth Of the unions has been slow and
steady they have developed III that coul1-
try into great and powerful TONS.
Swith8largc funds and with q complicated
and excellent system&of benefits 70 their
members. In England, also. under the
free government which there obtains.
8the unions have developed a system Of
agreements with the employers. and con.
Citation rather than strikes Is the goal
;which;is sought.E8In Germany the unions
still show the effects OF q policy OF re-
Sstriction and repression under W State
ruled BY the police. In that country the
are still not allowed to hold
even local meetings without first obtain
ling permission, and without adn1itt!:
the police, and in many cases 1T is even
impossible for them 4 to secure halls IN
.ordert to carry on the necessary work OF
Z the organization.
3 1t was once said Of the French that
& they could not make good trade union
lists, but there IS more error than TRUTH
4 nSthIs statement, The uneven and diff
cult growth o + the French trade unions
ha been due less to the character of
the people than TO the difficulties which
have been pu t in the way OF their or
ganizations. 1t has only been during the
last thirty years that the French GOV.
eminent has ceased Ito bc distinctly un-
friendly to la bot organizations, and only
during the last twenty years that trade
y unions have been definitely lcgallzed.
The right of workmcn 10 associate was
taken away during the French Revolu-
d ton by the law OF l191. In order to&do
Il away with#the formerclose corporations
s5of employers and workmen, and 10 secure
y complete freedom OF labor, 1t was for
hidden BY law for people in the same
& trade to join together to pursue heir
{ "supposed" common interests. According
to this law, any coalition of workinen,
with the purpose of leayins o II woik
4 simultaneously, Chat is, striking or ~
nauencing the hours OF labor, or Of max
f ing labor& dearer,5 was made pnnlsnahie
4 BY fine and imprisonment The employ
ers were equally forbidden to unite with
the object Of reducing wages unreason-
4 ably
Like many laws Of this nature, lh;s
statute was found 10 cut only one way.
Against employers, the Law WAS hardly
ever invoked and organizations among
employing bakers, butchers. carpenters
etc. gradually came INTO being sitnd were
tolerated. Subsequently larger organiza'
lions and declarations Of employers were
formed at Paris and In the provinces
and these bodies. although without leea
standing, were tolerated and recosnlzec
rs By the government
In the meantime the law was RICHLY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-04
IS; s;HIRT-WAIsT DANCE q :


SOUTH BOSTON, " A., Sept. The 4 y u
,en ling social event Of the season was a.
"a re and brilliant SHIRT waist u dance, I
riycn th!s week by the young men o.
south Boston. 55 lS # u y,
the new "Big Four Works furnished !.
1 3 spacious 4 floor for the event.
5t7.The dance started off In the form Of a
Oliver, Of tDanville. with Miss TuckerI
Danv!e. introd.rT66ed ~. se me peAuu wus
German fgin1rrsess' Y, c, ane M Eyeryono
tGancirg enjoyed the nice floor and pr!ll-
Il ut music Furnished by the Danville Or Pr
scl1estra !, u " n, Y, !, II, ,,,,,ar
= H Banv dH With Mr. Jack Oliver ,ot
5sDTanyilie; Miss Kate Patton oG Danyllle.
With Mr. Ohm Watsin;s s., Ms Is IN Mamie me
iiasely with Nj lem Iitehnhm Mr. '1 chares
I Rark Ia: Miss Gena salzman; OF, Dam
viiIes Vii i Mi. o wen 1asley; Miss Louise
Pentek With MI w ~ AiI s John Law
Sax,s 5E 1ss M aG'asf Hewsd
RI io G v'1 Sark MT aent ~
Miss Rose Watkins With Pr John =! ows,1;
iss Susie of Ihase :, nG,ty q T ~
Henry Easley 2 1boI Mass Mak N II
c coyer' Ta Miss y;lrglna carra!n5gton
Win Nh Tucker y atki dS s ~ q Ms cl0 Mer.
ys,i 'panviiie iss Lucie Hutch
ins xt y Mr Rnnns aw 81
g g.p Si1 NJ M til. Fty Miss M 50.
!. GlSyeB5 Watksns Of !o yes
1Vey S %tls M MI ef Z pSn
y Nj, y. III lis Mamne Fry. Will
Shsk joseph sns stebbns Mrs 9, Henry s I
Howard M kasEYE a asSSs' with vi M.
y gIlg r. AZ eis IN Mr.. and Mrs ames Lips,
Comb con MI. and Mrs, Glenn Fl.Snt' M aha
M Sts 4s-n sssl RspiSk Joha Ess-
ey kt 92iae q s sesin Eassy
T soMdIn t. 81 Houston Nick RUM n
6 panyls Ia ela 81
l;hfaperons- and Mrs. 2. Nh iialr w
Mr. and Mrs, Charles Brooks 8 M Mrs i
d. j.. fSTucker. Mrs, Henry Easley. Mrs' y
w. Easley. II Eli
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employment q women and the in ut c'''n'5

=
employment OF women and the aintroduc-3
4 ton Of the linotype ma chine.
One Of the most Interesting develop
iments in$the trade union world In France
Is the development of the so-called Ia nor
exchange These abor exchanges are
local orsaiiiza ions, Including members. Of
the different cities and c correspond IN some
particulars TO our ntral abori bodies
Originally formed for the purpose Of find fin.
ing employment for m en- So out OF work
these labor exchanges, including the
great aiority of the un ions within the
cities have gradually extende'd Etn the
scopc and Influence SO tina they may i
most be called the heart offthe French
labor movement. AS a rule the labor
Exchanges possess buildings which serve
as common meeting places for the indl-
svidual unions. and have also waiting and
sloungins rooms, Libraries, halls for II lee az
lures, or for educational NJ courses ETC.
Paris, which was prop ed as ca rlysf las as
1880, but which was n OF finally organiz "a
until almost century later. At the
present time there are eighty-six la Dor
exchanges throughout France, and almost most
Of the trade sunlonlists OF!
the country belong to hem. TO deiray
the original cost Of their buildings they
have received large sums of MONEYS
amounting 10 over $500, 600. from the cities
and they still receive a nnual subveen tons ms
both from the municipal governments and
from the departments IT cir nun, bars s
are growing with extre me rapidly, n v Is
Ing doubled within two years. a fli'-
gther development has been reached bys ire
coalition OF almost one-half OF the abor
exchanges into Federatlo Of La Dor
Exchanges. which has It's seat In Paris
and is beginning to exert a powerful ana
benefi cent influence. @
Uponf the whole It appears that the
French labor movement is in " a period
& Of development through which American
and EnglishSunions ma be said to have
passed. n Retarded and hampercd for
many decades blythe open hostility 81
the government they have now acned
a. point OF practically complete indepen-
dence. and are progressing along lines,
which should lead to full development!
ana complete sue cess. Unlike England
Germany 4 and elgium, France Is pre-
ponderatingy an agricultural country,
md ii is not to be expected that the
$numbe OF trade unonists Will represent
the same fraction of the community as
viii finally be possible In these III other
countries. The French unions, however.
already Include almost one-sixth OF all
tho workmen engaged in French indus
tries, and Dthe rate at which me I q ai..5
5izations are growing and the progress
made toward the development$ofst edera>
lions and the outlining OF & SOUND a "a DOT o
policies. lead one to hope for q bright ~ Z
Eturc for the trades 8uni on I novemtentyln
France. JOtiS MI MI "! 1880 /, WI
In collaboration with Walter NVe,ii.. w