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Evening journal., 1904-12-15
.EL0PEMENT OF WIFE
CAUSED HIS SUICIDE
Egbert's Spouse Was Ida
McMichael, ofMilford, Who
Had Welded Before

Philadelphia, Dec. 15.-rhe suicide on
Monday Of Edward Egbert. who took
poison at a Race street lodging house.
was the sequel TO a life OF disappointment,
having as a climax an unhappy marriage.
He was, his friends say. forsaken by his
wife, TO whom he was married in New
York eight. months ago, and it was on this
account that he killed himself
At tho coroner's inquest yesterday DR..
cahall slpple, Of 1887 Chestnut street.
testified that he had known Egbert about
year, having met him at New York
while the young man was employed as a
ticket seller Of a theatre. Mrs. Egbert's
maiden name was Ida MeMichael. the
daughter OF a brick manufacturer at MIL
ford, Del, and who, II has been said
had been previously married and di.
vorced. The young woman, II was stated
also had previous matrimonial ventures
1t being reported that she has been mar,
ried five times.
Prior 70 her marriage to Egbert the
young woman lived in this city It 4.
further stated that while Mrs. Egbert and
her husband were at one of the New
York race tracks that she became ac-
qusinted with a bookmaker, with whom,
it is said she eloped.
W. H. Armstrong, Jr, who has an Of
hce IN the Drexel Building said that Egg
bert called upon him = few days ago and
that he intimnted that II he had enough
money he would 90 20 New Orleans and
kill his wifo and the bookmaker with
vhom she is alleged to have eloped.
+. II. Egbert, father OF the young man,
came TO the city last night and Identified
the body. which was az Armstrong's un-
dertaking establishment. Sixteenth street
and Columbia avenue. He learned OF his
sons death through a newspaper. Egbert
want when he saw his sons body, which
he ordered shipped 10 Jersey City.
He left the undertakers' establishment
without making known his address. II is
presumed that he lives in the vicinity
Of Jersey City. II Was reported that he
was either Senator or Assemblyman.
but his name does not appear in the New
Jersey legislative book.
Eebsrt said that his son was 20 years
old His wife Is 26
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
SEVERAL CASES
DISPOSED Of
for s635.o6 Given
Charles Warner Company
Against A. B. White
.OlHER SUITS WERE CONTINUED

The case OF Charles Warner Co. Va
Andrew b. White was disposed Of in the
Superior Court this morning. The action
was to recover s575. the amount Of a noto
given to the Warner Co. by White. A jury
was drawn and on the admission Of the
note by White the court instructed tho
jury TO render a verdict for the plainHn
for S575 with interest which made the total
Sc55.o6.
In the case OF William NJ Connolly
against Charles b. Dougherty. Judgment
was confessed for 500 TO the piaintin
Baldwin Springer represented Connolly
and John Malloy was counsel for Dough-
erty
The court was informed by j. Harvey
whiteman, counsel for Hughes b. Wright
in his suit against State Detective James
P. Ratledge, that terms or settlement had
been agreed upon ana the case was ao-
cordlngly continued until Saturday.
on motion Of Armon %. Chaytor. Jr.,
the ease Of Benjamin Hallett vs.. Francis
'"N' was oiaV continued until saturday.
The cnse OF J. p. Tygert Company VS..
Joseph w. p. Casey. was disposed OF.
John r. Neary represented the Tygort
Company and George N. Davis was tho
attorney for Casey. It was an action
brought TO recover on ap ronaissory note
given by Casey on April Il, 1900. Tho
amount Of the note was $3.50. The jury re-
turned a verdict for the defendant.
The court then took recess until go
d. m.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
HANDSOME new ALTAR
: FOR ST. JOHNS Church
Design Has Been Accepted
and 1t VIII Be in Position
by Easter

Through the efforts Of the vestry Of
St. Johns p. F. Church. handsome
altar will be placed in the edifice by
Eastertide Of next year.
The design was made by Charles NJ.
Burns. of Philadelphia, and although
sfn under consideration by the vestry-
men it has been practically accepted.
The altar will be of white marble with
a reredos overlooking it. The central
figures will be those Of angels set in
Mosaics.
Four new memorial windows viii al
so be placed in the church and they will
be unveiled on Christmas morning
They are presented by relatives Of de-
ceased members Of the congregation
and are designed by Mr.. Hogeman, of
New York Three win be placed in the
south transept OF the church and one in
the main body.
At a recent meeting Of the vestry Of
st. Johns two new members were elect
ed. Felix l. DUPONT, who succeeded his
father, and Edward G. Bradford, Jr.,
who is a successor to Francis r. Nor
ison.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
LAWSON'S LATEST WARNING
Rv PublIshers, Press.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 15.-Thomas W.
Lawson issued another so-called warm
ing at noon today. It read: "To my old
friends in Wall street. I am going 10 be
at the gas hearing till p. m. In the
meantime don't miss any opportunity
TO give the 'Frenzied Financiers Anal
gamated Copper.
Remember the opportunity knocks
but once and those who doubt and hesi-
tate miss their chance Of being intro
duced 10 the old lady. The time 20 sell
Amalgamated is when you have the
market. not when the other fellows
have it.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
CUT HIS HORSES THROAT
The Deed Of a Drunken Man Near Dcl-
man, Who is Missing.

Delmar, Dec. ia man named Lev
in Collins was found in an unconscious
condition in the snow about a mile from
here yesterday morning. He and Van
do Relph, of Concord. Del, visited n
brandy distillery, bought brandy and
became intoxicated.
Upon leaving, according to Collins
statement, Relph could not make the
horse start, when with an oath he
sprang from the carriage. and drawing
his knife. deliberately cut the animals
throat and left it there to die. The two
men then started to walk home, Col
Inns being found in a snowdrift by a
farmer and brought to town. Relph
has not been found. The dead horse
was found a short distance from the
distillery with its head very nearly sew
cred. Arrests will probably be made.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
BOARD OF TRADE BANQUET

It has been decided by the committee
Of the Board Of Trade having the matter
in charge. 10 not give the proposed ban
quet to the members of the Legislature
early in January. as was at first intend
ed. The final date fixed for the dinner will
probably be January 20. It has been de-
cided to invite the Governor and all State
officials in addition to the members Of
the Legislature. The speakers and their
subjects will be decided on later.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
SCHOONER LOST
SEAMAN DROWNED
The J. r. Holladay From New
York for Virginia Wrecked
at Cape Henlopen
VICTIM WAS RENDERING AID
Special to The Evening Journal.


Lewes, Dec. 15.-The three-masted
schooner J. r. Holiday, in ballast from
New York for Virginia to load lumber
stranded on the outer side Of Cape Hen
lopen at o'clock this morning.
The members of the crew were safely
landed in the breeches buoy by the life
savers. but as a surf boat manned by
crew from the wrecking steamer North
American. Of Philadelphia, was trying
TO run a line to the wrecked vessel il
was capsized by the heavy sea and ar
unknow Norwegian seaman was drown
ed
owing to the high seas and other un-
favorable conditions, it is feared that
the Holiday will be a total loss. The
captain made a mistake in his bearings
and was blown ashore. The rescued
crew,are being cared for in Lewes.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
JURY WAS OUT ALL NIGHT
Peter Boon, Who Fought Requisition
Will Soon Be Tried.

The jury in the case OF William IT,
Knight. who is on trial in Media for
running a gambling house I'm Chester,
had not returned at 1 o'clock this af-
ternoon. The case went to the jury at
$50 o'clock last night. The jurors
this morning stated they could not
agree and wanted to be discharge I.
but were sent back to their room by
Judge Johnson.
Peter Boon. who was arrested here
last summer and fought requisition
papers, was treasurer Of the club
Knight IS alleged TO have conducted.
Boon viii be tried on the same charge
and he also figures in the Knight case.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
MAY BUY TELEGRAPH LINES
Western Union Company Has Now
Removed Many Of Its Lines.

with the exception Of the line OF wires
between Philadelphia and Baltimere in
Camden and Amboy, and the New York
Division Of the Pennsylvania railroad east
Of Trenton, nearly all Of the poles OF tho
Western Union Company have been re-
moved from the line Of the railroad couil
pany.
tt Is not believed that any extrema
measures win be taken by railroad OIL
cials 70 remove the poles stil standing and
II has been intimatcd that they may b.
purchased aions this division especially.
from the Western Union.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
NOT ASSASSINATEO SAYS LAWSON
He Makes a Characteristic Reply Re-
sardins a London Rumor.
BY Publishers Press

Boston, Mass, Dec. 5.--A rumor was
current on the London Stock Exchange
today that Thomas W. Lawson had
been assassinated.
When a Publishers Press representa-
tive saw Mr. Lawson this morning and
told him of the rumor he made this
characteristic reply: Pm not complete
ly assassinated yet"
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
MaoMorrell to a Sleigh.

On the Kennett turnpike this after
noon one Of the fastest trotters in this
section took part in the sleighing races.
This horse is Henry Massey's stallion,
AdacNIorrell, with a record Of 216.
Mr.. Massey, accompanied by John
Newell appeared on the pike prepared
Ito clean up everything in sight Mr.
Massey desires to sell his horse as
soon as he receives a suitable offer.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Mrs. Rayard ssverarx Hurt.

Philadelphia. Dec. 15-Afrs. Bessie Arm
strong Bayard, wife OF James a. Bayard
and a member Of the Colonial Danes, was
the victim Of n sleghing accident near
her home. No. 106 East Johnson street.
Germantown, this morning.
She IS now az her residence. and is
being attended by DR.. James Darraeh.
who says his patient is badly shaken up
and bruised, and has probably sustained
a fractured arm. John Constable, tho
Bayard coachman. who was in the sleigh
with Mrs. Bayard at the time Of the accl-
dent, is also severely bruised and cut.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
slsishina AeeiIent.

Assistant Fire Chief August Fuhr-
man and Mrs. Fuhrmnn met with an
accident yesterday afternoon while out
sleighing, but fortunately escaped un-
Injured. They were at Market street
and the Park drive when the horse
turned suddenly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman were tossed
into the snow with some force. but
neither was hurt. Mrs. Fuhrman was
tossed several feet from the sleigh by
the sharp turn.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Aaent stout WiII InvestIaate.

The attention of Agent Frank Stout OF
the s. P. c. A., was this afternoon called
TO the alleged act Of vando Relph, Of
Concord Sussex county. in cutting his
horses throat and thus killing It near
Delmar on Tucsday night The man, who
is said TO have been intoxicated, was in
company with Levin Collins. who subse-
duently was found unconscious in the
snow. Agent Stout will make an investi-
cation.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
DEATH OF WILLIAM W, CEDARS
He Was Secretary Of the State Grange
For Many Years.
Special to The Evening journal.

Dover, Dec. 15-After the election Of
officers yesterday the state Grange re-
ceived a message announcing the sud-
den death of William w. Cedars. sec
retary of the Grange for many years.
Mr.. Cedars formerly resided at Bridge
VILE but has made his residence Of late
with his daughters in various parts of
Sussex county. A committee was ap-
pointed on suitable memorial, with S.
Harrington Messick. of Bridgeville,
president OF the State Board of Agri-
culture, as chairman.
Ihe grange spent the afternoon and
part OF last evening I'm planning and
discussing various matters Of State and
national legislation which the grangers
will support.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Brotherhood Organizes.

The officers Of the Brotherhood Of st.
Paul. recently organized, follow: Presi-
dent, Thomas ]. Sullivan vice-president,
John H. Thornton secretary, Charles
Prince; treasurer, John f. Reed; chap
lain, the Rev. Asbury Burke. The ex-
ecutive committee follows: George w.
Pierce, William McFarlin, Benjamin
Writ, Joseph Eckman, Elwood Fryer. J.
T. Gross. Edgar Coppin, w. Roy Fryer,
Frank Manley.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
OFFERING FOR CHARITY
Rev. Mr.. EIwood Seeks to Brighten the
Holidays Of Inmates.

On Sunday afternoon the Rev. Robert
A. Elwood will deliver his popular ad-
dress, Beyond at tho Opera House.
The musical attraction will be snyder's
Brass Quartet Of Philadelphia. At this
meeting a special silver Offering will be
devoted TO charity.
With the contribution Mr.. Elwood will
buy fruit, cakes and other good cheer
and distribute them among the inmates Of
the local hospitals, the Minquadale Home,
the Home for Aged Colored People and
the orphan asylums. BY this means It is
intended to brighten their Christmas holi-
days.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
HOLLAND BOUGHT A PISTOL
Development Against coIDred Suspect
in the Constable Murder Case.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 70 TIC Evening JoutndI.
Elkton, Nd. Dec. Reconsideration
Of the Constable murder case occupied
the entire session yesterday Of the
grand jury of the Circuit Court.
It is said to have developed that John
Holland, colored, one of the men under
arrest accused of the crime, tried to
buy a revolver from Walter Bryson
shortly before the murder, and did get
one from Henry Salisbury, colored.
Holland denied shortly after being ar
rested that he owned a revolver.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
John May, Jr., III.

John May. Jrs son of John May, the
well-lnown hotel man of South Will
mington, is seriously i'll at his home
suffering with pneumonia. Mr.. May
contemplated moving into his new
home this week but has postponed it
until after the first Of the year owing
to the illness Of his son.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
RUSSIAN TUaRET SHIP DAMAGED
The sevastopol at Port Arthur, How
ever. is SUI AHoat.

Toxic, Dec. 15.-The Russian turret
ship savastopol is still adoat at Port
Arthur. II was reported this morning
that the vessel had been successfully
torpedced.
This Is the war vessel against which
Admiral Togo, OF the japanese fleet, has
been directing torpedo attacks.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Receiver Sells Fruit.

the supervision of Thomas Reardon.
who was appointed receiver by Judge
Bradford, the stock of Joseph Celia,
fruit dealer at Fourth and King streets,
was sold to Booker. Scott and Moore
Mr.. Celia was adjudicated a bankrupt
in United States Court on Wednesday
last.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Lisbon Free Port of Entry.
BY Publishers Press.

Lisbon, Dec. 15.-As soon as Parlia-
ment meets in January it is reported
that Lisbon and some other Portuguese
ports viii be declared free ports Of en-
try. The press enthusiastically sup
ports this proposition and declares it
win make Lisbon one Of the great ports
Of the world.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
CHESTER-BOU BOAT DAMAGED
Schooner John Rose Blown Out of Her
Course Reaches Assateasue.
Special to The Evening Journ'

Special TO The Evening Journal
I.ewes, Dec. 15.-Word was received here
today of the arrival at Assateague, Va,
of the schooner John Rose, Captain Doug
lass, bound from New York for Chester,
Pa. The vessel had been blown out of her
course during the recent storm and lost
her mainsail and spanker. After repairs
are made she will proceed TO Chester.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
y. N. c. A. Bible Club.

Commencing this evening the Mems
Bible Club meetlngs Of the Y. M. G. A.,
which are held on Thursday evenings.
viii be preceded boy q short song service,
whi,h will be conducted bv oscar s. Ap-
nloby. General Charles Bird Is tho leader
Of the club. and is giving an interesting
coursa of study.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
CHANGE AT EPW0RTH
The Rev. A. w. Lishtbourns Declines
Invitation 20 Return as Pastor.

Resolutions we're passed at the third
quarterly conference OF Epworth NJ r.
Church last night, inviting the Rev A..
w. Lightbourne to return as pastor for
another year.
Or. Lightbourne expressed his deep
appreciation OF the kindness shown him
but stated that he would be compelled
by sense Of duty TO request the
Bishop, through the presiding elder, TO
assign him to another church at the
approaching conference.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Mrs. Chadwick is caImer.
IN Pnhllshers' PICS


Cleveland, o., Dec. 15.--Mrs Chadwick
spent a fairly restful night in the coun-
ty Jail, She slept from to a. m.
During the night she asked Matron
Hall twice for water. For several hours
after the arrival at the Jail she was
semi-hysterical, but seems calmer to-
day.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
BRIDGE COLLAPSED NUMBER LOST
By Publishers Press.

Charlestown, W. "a, &c. 15.-The
suspension bridge over the Elk river
collapsed today carrying down a num-
Der Of school children. Three bodies
have been recovered. Three teams
were on the bridge at the time. The
river was frozen over.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Veterans to Hold AIR.

Members OF the Union Veteran Le-
zion viii hold a fair IN the Gawthrop
Building, Fourth and Shipley streets.
this evening. A number Of useful artl-
cles Will be offered for sale and large
attendance Is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
cantata at cookman Church.

The Junior Epworth League OF Cook
man NJ p. Church, Fourteenth and Du-
Pont streets, will give a Gypsy Cam
tata" In tho lecture room Of the church
this evening.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
WIN Bond on Mondnv.

sherin-ele Harry I. Gnlis and Pro-
thonotary Frank L. spoal1man, win prob
ably bond before Resident Judge spru-
ance on Monday next
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Elnad in ihn - cnnrt

In City Court this morning Giovanni
Tcsta, the Italian who stabbed Daniel
Toy at Second and Union streets several
weeks ago. was fined SO and costs by
Judge Cochran.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
8 3

Special meeting tonight Of wilmington
Aerie No. q p. o. r. 10 take action on
the death OF the late brother william ].
Kelly. Per J. r. Massey. President.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15

A book isn't unattractive because IT
looks like the Dickens.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15

LOsT-English Setter. months old
puppy. white and black. With
black hesd $500 reward and no aues-
tons asked II returned TO 400 Bquioasls
Building, or 6l5 shipley strset.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow, cloudy, slightly
milder weather. Saturday,
partly cloudy warmer along
the coast.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Losr. FouND AND REwARp.

LOsT-A small gold. black snaueaed
society pin. shaped like a shield
and bearing the letters 2. T. A. and ths
Greek word OEMIs. Liberal reward
for pin or information lesdiHg to its re-
covery. Major M L. Bonhann. Jr.. Tks
Standard AcAdmsy, Oak and Bgooans
SITS. dl3-A
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-16
ALLEGED FORGERY.
Claimed That Letter Which 49,
scented Was a Fraudulent Ore.

Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. 16.-Informa-
tion reached this city that man Civ
ing the name Of Philip Mcintyre. re-
Gently obtained sum of money In
Jackson. Miss. upon presentation Of a
letter which is alleged TO he forgery
The letter was written upon station
cry Of the supreme court Of Tennessee
Knoxville chambers. and bore an ex-
cellent fac-simile Of the signature nj
Chief Justice W. u. Beard OF Memphis
The letter was an alleged Endorsement
and introduction Of Mcintyre. presented
TO Marceilus Green. \ prominent law
yer of Jackson. Miss. Acting upon It.
he identified Mcintyre nj a bank and
Endorsed what was claimed TO be n
draft on a Lafollette. Tenn. bank. en-
abling him 10 secure considerable mon
ey. The draft presented by Mcintyre
proved 10 be worthless. and an investi-
cation by Mr.. Green has Just led to the
discovery Of the forgery. Several
months ago numerous checks came
back to this city signed Phillip McIn-
tyre and also drawn upon the bank
az Lafollette. They proved TO be for
geTies
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-16
BRIDGE FALLS
In THE RIVER
Twenty School Children, Six Teams
and Drivers Go.
PEOPLE LINE BANKS.
Eight Hundred Feet Of a Suspended
Structure at Charleston, ". Va,
Drops Into Stream With
Frightful Results.

Charleston. W. Va. Dec. 1.-THE
suspension bridge across Elk river. con-
Meeting East and West Charleston, fell
Thursday morning, carrying down six
teams and a number Of school children.
Two bodies we're soon rescued. The
river banks were thronged with fran
tic women. who feared their children
had been drowned In the river The
entire polio and fire forces Of the city
went TO the river to rescue people and
take out bodies from the water. 1t Is
estimated there were thirty people on
the bridge and twenty OF these school
children.
The following were rescued within an
hour: leila Smith, aged nine, arm
broken and Internal injuries; Lille
Lavender. aged sixteen, bruised: Louis
McWhyter and Helen Lavender. who
went down. but got out themselves on
the ice. Ira Wood. driver: William
Homes. a driver. badly bruised: George
woodall a driver: Henry Fielder who
perhaps is fatally injured. and the dead
body Of Mamie Higginbothsm, aged
six. OF thirteen horses. but one escap-
ed. Great crowds collected on both
banks and immense and anxious
crowds lined the banks. as many peo-
pie on the west side are employed at
Charleston. But one strand of the ca
BILE remains. The bridge turned turtle
as II went down and the floor is lying
amid ice foes a little below the cross
ing. Men in boats fished ia twenty feet
OF water for bodies. The bridge has
been in a dangerous condition for long
time.
The body Of Ray Humphreys. aged
fifteen years. was recovered. Gordon
Long and Tom Niche. drivers. went
down with the bridge hut caught on
the edge OF the ice and managed 10
reach shore safely. The bridge floor
was covered with several inches OF Ice
and snow. has been considered un-
safe for heavy loads for several months.
and on last Labor day officers would
not allow floats in the parade to cross
the bridge on account OF its supposed
unsafe condition.
Engineer Thomas JcfIeries has ar
ranged for a government diver to
search the bed Of Elk river for bodies.
The span Of the bridge which fell Is
about 500 feet long. The bridge was
built in 1852.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-16
AIMED AT ARSENAL.
Three Ships Destroyed, One Sunk and
Building Damaged.

Washington. Dec. 16.-The Japanese
legation has received the following ca
blegram from Toxic: Commander OF
naval artillery reports that lombard
ment on the 18th instant was principal
~ aimed at the arsenal and torpedo
boat at Tiger Tail and at steamboats,
In Its vicinity. Torpedo depot wa.
ablaze one hour. Three ships were de-
stroyed and one was sunk. besides
building being greatly damaged. In
direct bombardment upon Sevastopol
staying outside harbor. was suspended
owing to bad weather. which prevented
observations. Togo reports torpedo
boat Flotilla's attacked Sevastopol
T. &c on the night OF the 18th and
t.ice on the night Of the 18th. The re-
suit is uncertain. Each time they met
the enemy's fierce fire. one of our tor
pedoes was disabled. but towed back
while three received one shot each.
Our total casualties were only three
men wounded"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-16
EVEN TESTlFIES.
Was Standing by Msreum Whe, Latter
Was Shot to Death.

Winchester. Ky. Dec lG.-The court
room WAS crowded Wednesday. interest
I'm the N1arcum damage suit being IN
allotted The cross examination OF Z. J.
Even. who was standing bv Marcum
when the latter was killed. WIS finished
In his chief examination he testified
that Nlfcum stayed at his house: that
James Hargis asked II ne could not
take a ak with Marrum and leave him:
and that whom the witness only told II
Marcum planting trees. Hargis had said
that he would he planting trees in an
other world in fnW ri"uiJs.
The second witness was Henry Noble
school gurariutnudour ~ Ereatniti
county. wh" said that AZ the time -
killing or Narrum be- WIS il the Store
Of Harris Bros nud heard Tho shoot
ing IIa WAS told that his hrofEer lad
been killed. and Fastening ont. saw tie
body ur Marcum lying on the court
house floor. IL Saw Tom White 20 In
side door nrc % pistol into the pros
trltn BODY ard then walk "v"f 10 liar-
Eis' store.