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Evening journal., 1904-12-28
HOPES FIRST ENTERTAINMENT

The first Christmas entertainment
given by the recently organized Hope
Baptist Sunday school. corner Vande-
yer avenue and Church street. last
night was a splendid success. The
church was beautifully decorated with
a large Christmas tree and evergreens.
The following program was creditably
rendered: Address by the superintend-
ent, c. II. Cantwell; "The Christmas
Prayer" in song; chorus, I'm His
Youthful days by the school; respons-
i've reading by the school: recitation,
Second Thoughts" Stanley Walker;
chorus, Hear the Bells" young ladies'
choir; recitation, "Sisns Of Christmas" ="
Florence Dunlap; vocal solo, Dolly Go
to sleep" Elizabeth Walker; chorus,
otis Winter Time" boy choir; Hang
ing the Christmas Stockings" Elizabeth
Sullivan, Elizabeth Walker, Cwendolin
Robinson, Elizabeth Anderson; bass
solo and chorus. angels We're Singing
Glory" Mr.. c. Hope and Miss Brodley.
Mrs. Bennett and Mrs Walker; -Four
Bells" Esther Olson, Ruth Leonard,
Charlotte Scott. Rebecca Van Arsdalen:
recitation, kitty and Dolly and T."
Katherine Mullen: duet and chorus,
1.-THE Song That Will Never Cease" "
Florence Cain and Bella Brodley; reci-
tatiOn by Hannah Palmer; cornet solo
by Mr.. Kern; "Twining Wreaths for
Jesus" Miss Atwell, Rebeoca Van Ars-
dalen, Irene Johnson, Mamie WinlSler
and Margaret Buckley; recitation by
Miss Elizabeth Whitaker; solo and
chorus. Let Each Heart be Glad and
Cay" Mr.. Hope and Mrs Bennett, Mrs.
Walker and Miss Brodley; recitation,
''Shoe or Stocking" Edwin Olson;
chorus, when the Bells of Christmas
Ring" by the school; prayer by Super
intendent Cantwell; distribution of
candy and presents by Santa Claus.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
WOMEN MIGRANTS SENT
TO THE COUNTY PRISON
Arrested for Begging in the
Streets and Sentenced to go
Days Imprisonment

Charged with vagrancy, Florence
Murphy and Cora Gallagher. two young
white women, giving their home at No.
2i9 Wood street. Philadelphia. were thiz
morning committed to the workhouse for
thirty days each by Judge Cochran in
City Court. They we're arrested yesterday
afternoon by Patrolman Burchinal, who
found them begging in Front street. Both
walked lame and carried crutches but the
police believe them to be professional beg
gars. When searched each had a suppy
Of cards bearing the following inscription:
God loveth a cheerful giver and sweet
will be his reward. He that giveth to the
poor lendeth 70 the Lord.
Please give what you may.
The case OF Elias Walker, colored. who
got into an alteration with George Owens
over debtseveral weeks ago. was DISMISS
ed. Walker was charged with assault and
battery but the prosecution was unable to
prove who was the aggressor in the case.
The defendant was represented by Harry
T.. Joslyn.
The case OF Michael Donahoe and Joseph
Crumbow, charged with assault and bat
terry was dismissed at the request Of the
prosecuting witness. Another case dis
missed was that. OF Major Fisher and
Christ c. Francis. both colored. who were
charged with the larceny OF twenty-three
wreaths several weeks ago.
The case OF Michael Loslxowsld. a sa-
loonkeeper at No. 1O7 Shipley street,
charged with selling intoxicating liquors
10 a minor, was continued until Saturday
morning and the hearing of George II.
Kasch, charged with nOn-suppOrt waa
postponed until Monday.
Alexander Crow and Robert Dubois,
both charged with drunkenness and dis
orderly conduct, were each fined 50 and
costs.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
CUNNING ACCIDENT NEAR
/. LAUREL MAY CAUSE DEATH
Harry Oliphant Lost a Foot
and Is Likely to Die From
Effects
special to The Evening Journal.

Laurel, Dec. 2s-By the accidental
discharge of a gun yesterday Harry
Oliphant, a well known and popular
young man, Of near Laurel, lost a foot
and may yet lose his life. He is about
nineteen years Of age and had been out
cunning yesterday morning with Claude
Windsor. a friend. When they return
ed to Oliphant's home about noon the
young men stood their guns against the
house, intending to resume their hunt
after dinner.
In some manner the guns We're knock
ed down, and Windsor's weapon was
discharged, the load striking Ohphant
in the instep. completely shattering it,.
He was brought TO Laurel and DIR. Far
low amputated the foot at the ankle.
The young man lost considerable blood
and his condition is considered serious.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
IN MANY CHURCHES
Four Hundred Boxes OF
Candy Given Away at
St. Johns

The annual Christmas entertain
ment was held in many Of the local
churches last night for the children
of the Sunday Schools. Santa Claus
was present at all OF these entertain
ments and presented gifts TO the
young folk.
The entertainment at st. Johns
Episcopal Church was one Of the most
enjoyable ever given there. The ex-
ercises were held i'm the church and a
fine program OF Christmas carols was
given. -Four hundred boxes Of candy
were presented to the scholars Of the
Sunday School.
There We're also entertainments at
Harrison Street NJ. e. Second Baptist
and st. Luke's Reformed Episcopal
Churches.
A pleasing Xmas entertainment was
given last night at st. Joseph's Col
ored Catholic Home at Eleventh and
French street by the orphans and
pupils Of the home and school. The
program, which consisted of songs and
drills was arranged by the sisters, and
the little orphans and school pupils
took their parts well.
After the entertainment "Old KRIS
put in an appearance and dispensed
good things TO the one hundred and
twenty-seven orphans and pupils
At the headquarters Of the Sunday
Breakfast Mission. Nos. 115 and III
Shipley street, last night tie children
Of the Sunday School class held theii
Christmas entertainment and We're
given presents Of toys, candies, cloth
ing and fruits.
Tonight there will be entertainment.
at Scott NJ. E.. Calvary Episcopal and
several other churches.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
|DN|ON REPUBLICANS
ASK FOR A Majority
OF THE POSITIONS

Union Republicans had decided not to
agree to an equal distribution Of the ofi-
ces with the Regular Republicans. they
claiming a majority Of the positions be-
cause of the larger representation. The
sentiment prevailed that the Regulars
would be asked to go into a general Re
publican caucus on this matter (which
would be controlled by the Unions) and
that they (the Regulars) agree to a fair
apportionment. AS the Regulars will not
hold their conference until this evening.
it is not known how this proposition will
be received.
The Union Republicans have practically
decided upon William D. Denney, of Do
yer, for Speaker of the House. but thz
other selections will be withheld until
after the attitude of the Regulars shall
be learned.
The Democrats will, it is said, this even
ing select Frank ]. Pennington, who was
elected as Representative at the special
election in st. Georges hundred yesterday,
as their candidate for Speaker Of the
House and Senator Thomas w. jefferson
Of Sussex county, as President pro TEN
Of the Senate.
At / o'clock this afternoon and when
the conference on organization was at it's
height, Secretary Of State Caleb r. Lay
ton sprung n surprise on the assemblage
by interjecting the contest for this Of
flee into thep roceedings. After request
ing that Mr. Addcks refrain from TAX
ing any part in the fight for Secretary
OF State, DIR. Layton set the ball rolling
in his favor by paving the way for "an
expression of opinion" After a wide dis
cussion vote was taken to learn the
sense of the State Central Committee. the
county committees and the more prom
inent members Of the Union Republican
party on this subject and to have the
meeting specifically name its choice. It
is the intention to have a committee call
upon Governor-elect Lea and formally in
from him of the action taken.
The vote had not been learned at a
late hour. It is believed that this coup
of Secretary Layton's, which win be
in his favor, will result in a split in
Union Republican ranks. The other
laspirants for the lucrative position de-
clare that they were taken unawares
and We're not prepared to resist such a
movement. Joseph L. Cahan, OF
Georgetown. one Of the active candi-
dates for the honor, was not present
today, he being in Virginia on a gun
ming trip.
Layton Carried the Day.
At p. m. it was announced that Tho
vote resulted: Layton. n; Cahall. 81
Subsequently the vote in favor of Lay.
ton was made unanimous and a COM
mittee was appointed to wait upor
Governor-elect Lee with this intelh.
/ gence.
State Senator Pennewill, who is sup.
porting Mr.. Cahall for this office, walk
ed out of the meeting room together
with several Of his friends and did no
participate in the action. He declared
this afternoon that he was never NOR,
surprised in his life and that "thi.
thing was sprung on us without any
Modification" He said further that n,
could have brought one hundred mel
from his own district in Mr.. Cahan''
support if he had known that they
would have been needed.
It was Learned late this afternoon tha'
1.-THE Unions viii loffer the Regulars one
ithird Of the legislative offices.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
MARKET Street
JEWELER MISSING
Disappeared Last Night
Taking With Him His
Stock of Jewelry
THE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING.

The police are investigating the dis
appearance Of George Ginsburg. a
jeweler at No. 215 Market street. He
disappeared last night taking with him
almost his entire stock Of jewelry.
Constable Charles Bowers has seized
what remains Of the stock on an at
tachment for rent issued at the in
stance Of George A. steinicken and
Henry Bush, executors Of the estate
Of George Steinicken. It is understood
that Ginsburg is heavily in debt.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
ENGINEER LEISEN IN PROVIDENCE
He is conforrins With Samuel r..
Gray, Hydraulic Engineer.

Little business came up for transac-
tion at yesterdays meeting Of the Board
OF Water Commissioners. No action was
taken on the water site matter as the re-
port of Samuel IT. Gray. the expert hy-
draulic engineer had not been received.
Chief Engineer Theodore A. Leisen is in
Providence, r. l., the home OF Mr.. Gray
and win probably bring the latter's re-
port with him upon his return to VIII
mington.
Another meeting viii be held on satur-
day when the report will probably be read
and some definite action taken. The sur
plus of the department for the present
year will also be turned over TO City
Council and accounts balanced. The sur
plus will be about $4,000.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
SECOND BAPTIST ENTERTAINMENT
The "Birds," a Christmas Carol, Was
Presented With Several Tableaux.
Mrs. Emily Conner Dead.

The Sunday school OF the Second Bap-
tist Church held its Christmas exercises
last evening. The first part Of the pro-
gram consisted Of the singing of carols
by the school, recitations mad singing by
the primary department.
The Birds Christmas Carol" written
by Miss Kate Douglas Virgins, formed
the second part Of the program. The story
was beautifully told by Miss Margaret
Virginia Jones. and was illustrated by
seven tableaux. Mrs. j. Merrick Horn. as
sisted by Miss Louise Jones and others,
tastefully arranged the tableaux.
The evenings entertainment was very
much enjoyed by all who attended.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
LAUREL HOTEL PROPRIETOR DEAD
George II. Vandom Had Long Been
Afflicted With 6riaht's Disease.
Special to The Evening Journal

Laurel, Dec. 2S.-George H. Vandom.
for two years proprietor Of the Laurel
House, died at the hotel yesterday af-
ternoon from Brlght's disease. He had
been in the hotel business for years,
conducting hostelries at Chincoteaguo
Island and other, points and was es-
pecially we'll known and popular with
travelling men.
He has been a sufferer for some time
and twice visited Philadelphia where
operations were performed to relieve
him. He leaves a widow and one son.
The latter, Norman H., has had control
of the hotel for the past year.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
DINNER FROM OHIO
Matron Wogan Receives Christmas
Repast From the West Ready
to be Eaten.

Police Matron WOgan received this
morning from her niece, Mrs. M. c.
Bing of Gallepolis, Ohio, a Christmas
dinner already cooked and ready for
eating. The dinner was neatly packed
in a large basket and despite its long
journey was not disturbed.
Among other things in the basket
was a roast chicken and a cake Mrs.
Morgan enjoyed the meal today and
says it was the best that she ever ate.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
Hope Mission Entertainment.

The Hope Baptist Sunday school held
its Christmas entertainment at Vande-
yer avenue and Church street last
night and the church was we'll filled
despite the inclement weather This
school is but six weeks old and has
made wonderful strides in this short
time. The ohoruses and recitations
were much appreciated and heartily
applauded. C. II. Cantwell is superin-
tendent OF the school.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
N. G. 3. omeers Meet.

There was a meeting Of the officers Of
the First Battalion National Guard of
Delaware last night. Matters pertain
ing to the militia were discussed. Major
Evan G. Boyd was to have read a
paper on Military Athletics" but was
unable to be present. At the next
meeting TO held. ON the last Monday
in January, Captain J. Warner Reed,
of Company c, viii give a talk on the
Revised 1nfantEZ Drill Regulations. 4
Evening journal., 1904-12-28

One OF the scenes in "a Midnight
Marriage" which viii be the attraction
at the Lyceum on january 5, 6 and z
under the direction of Forester & Nit
tenthal, shows a station of the new
Subway in New York. and the arrival
of a train. The scene is an exact rep
resentation OF the Subway as it win
look when completed. and was con-
structed from drawings furnished BY
the engineering department of the In.
terurban Railway Company.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
FALL ON SIDEWALK CAUSED DEATH

William P. Morgan, aged 81 years,
died at his home No. 1913 West Sew
enth street last night as the result Of
a fall on Friday last. He slipped on
the icy sidewalk on Poplar street be-
tween Taylor and Ninth, sustaining a
fractured skull and other injuries.
He was well-known and leaves a
wife and seven children.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
MANY THANKS no AL.

We wish to thank our many custom
ers and friends for their liberal patron
age during the holidays as we'll as the
past year. We wish you all a Merry
solicit the continuance Of your patron
age, promising you the same prompt
and courteous treatment and the best
quality of candies at popular prices.
Very respectfully John Govatos, candy
manufacturer, No. 403 Market street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
.Nurse ExpeIIed from RussIa.
BY Publishers Press.

Berlin, Dec. 2S.-The Lokal Anzieger
says the nurse of the Grand Duchess
Olga has been expelled from Russia on
account of espionage. It is said that
the nurse is the person who supplied
revolutionaries in Russia with the gov
ernments intention and introduced
mysterious missives threatening the
Cars life.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
Tiaha Wanted Christmas Dinner.

oDCCIdI 20 TIC EF0HIHs JOuIndI.
Laurel, Dec. 2S.-Tisha Stewart, col
ored, got her Christmas dinner from
p. r. Heam's poultry yard on Satur-
day night without permit or license and
today Alderman Clapham viii slft the
case with the chances in favor of
Tisha's going TO the Georgetown Jail.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
Foreigners Ronored.
N Pnbllshars' Prnss.


Rome, Dec. 2S.-Despatch to Corriere Del
Lasera from Fusan says: japanese
troops celebrated Christmas in honor of
foreigners with army. General Oyama en-
tertained at a banquet all foreign OIL
cials and newspaper correspondents. The
festivities lasted all night with artillery
accompaniment
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
Totals .......56s

Charles Hood. colored. Of this city.
who was the complainant I'm the re-
cent case against Patrolman Charles
Morrow before the Police Commission.
on the charge that he CHood) was
wrongfully arrested on the day OF
election, was an active Democratic
worker at Middletown yesterday. He
worked among the colored voters and
was arrested on charges OF intimidat-
ing voters and of attempting to bribe
voters. He was taken before Magls-
trate Cox, where he was represented
by ]. Frank Biggs. He waived a hear
ing for the ~per court and was held
In $1,000 bail.
The Democrats carried two districts
and the Republicans carried two dis
tricts yesterday. The Republicans
gained the second district, which went
Democratic on November s, but theii
majorities were cut down by tho
Democrats in the remaining districts
Evening journal., 1904-12-28

After an illness Of several weeks, Mrs.
Emily Conner wife of Barrett Conner,
formerly of New Castle, died at her home
No. 6l2 East Seventh street yesterday. She
was 81 years of age and was well-lnown
Her funeral will take place tomorrow
from her late home.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
LOST, FOUND END REWARD.

LOST-On Market street between
Banks jewelry store and Lippin-
colts or from Llppincott's to Third and
King, a black hand satchel containing
mileage book and pocketbook with from
SO to SIS in it. Finder can keep money
II mileage book and pocketbook are re-
turned to Laura S. ellis, No. 20s West
Eighteenth street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
General stoesseI Injured.
BY Publishers Press

Toxic. Dec. 2s.-Unoficial news from
Port Arthur reports that General Stos-
sell who is in command of the forces
there, has been injured by his horse
falling nhim. It is also reported that
General Smilnoff has been wounded.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
BALL PREDICTS AOIICKS' DEFEAT
Says He Stands Little Chance of Being
Elected to the Senate.

A Washington special in the Phila-
delphia Ledger today says:
In an interview today United States
Senator Ball said:
"Addicks stands little chance Of cleo
tion to the Senate as my successor, in
spite Of the widely proclaimed assertion
that he had certainly been carried to
success by the Roosevelt tide We have
kept up our fight in Delaware unceas-
ingly, until victory seems within our
reach Nor do / look for a deadlock. /
expect to see the seat represented by
somebody other than Addicks, but the
reasons for that belief 1 cannot go in
to now.
1.-THE President is standing with us
and has always been interested in our
success. Senator Alice, who is an Ad-
dicks man, and I agree pretty well on
the small possibility. The only fight we
have had was on the State appoint
ments, in which the President decided
in our favor Houston, the collector
of the port; Nields the District Attor-
ney, and Finn, the United States mar
shal, are all our men. No important
place viii be filled until January, 1905,
when Houston's term expires. 1t looks
as If we We're nearing the end Of our
N trOIblpe I'm Delaware "
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
Wreck on the B. G. o.
BY Publishers Press.

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-Train No. on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad ran into an
open switch east OF Sherwood. Indi-
ana, this morning. The engine and ex-
press car turned over and were burned.
Engineer Collins and Fireman Plumb
were both badly burned. No passen-
gers are reported injured. The coaches
and Pullman cars escaped damage.
Evening journal., 1904-12-28
THE WEATHER.

Tomorrow, partly cloudy to
clearing and much colder.
Friday fair, slightly colder
weather.
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Sudden Death.

One Of the saddest of deaths
occurred Monday at two O'Clock p. m
On Thursday before Mrs. Gum had
gone to the home OF Frank George, her
husbands partner in the coal business,
and prepared supper 10 the abfence Of
his wife and daughter who were in
Kansas City. When supper was
served she complained Of dizzy feel
ing and her husband advised her TO
walk out into the fresh air. She went
over to her sister-in-law's, Mrs. M.
Breckenridge, next door and became
unconscious in the arms of the daughter
of the house. The physician was
called and pronounced the case
cerebral apolexy or blot clot on the
brain. sunday morning one half Of
her body was paralyzed and the next
morning it seemed to be general. She
never regained consciousness. Until
stricken she enjoyed perfect health
apparently, She was beautiful
woman, twenty-four years Of age.
She was formerly Miss AnnE May
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Ye Deestreect SkewI.

a crowded house greeted the per-
Torrance Of 'Ye Deestreect School"
at the Grand Opera House, Friday
night Nov. 4th, and its frequent aud
generous applause showed that it was
thoroughly pleased. Everyone who
took part deserves much credit and it
is almost impossible to give indvld-
ual praise to the performers. The
costumes were extremely ridiculous
and were not the least factor in
making the show a succe S. Miss
Wilcox deserves much praise for the
profitable manner 10 wh ch the per-
formance was given, uader her
direction.
Scene l represented a committee
meeting and examination, Of appll-
eauts for the school. Leroy Farmer,
DR.. W r. Eckle and Rev. R. B
BrlneY as committeeman and parli-
mentarians were unsurpassed
The second scene was the opening
day of school The scholars were
drst represented as going to school,
then the scene changed and the in.
terror Of the room was given. There
Awere large scholars and small scholars,
the giggling girl, the cry baby, the
four-Year-Old, the teachers pet, etc.
Hezekiah Jones, the teachers pet,
Samantha Piper, the giRgling girl,
agd Billy Crowfoot the sleepy boy,
were favorites with the audience and
gained frequent applause.
The third scence was the last day
OF school with the customary recita.
tions Of the scholars. You could
almost imagine yourself witnessing
the Friday afternoon entertainment
Of real pupils, Finally DR.. Perkins,
chairman Of the school committee,
made an inspiring address under
6i fiiculties, as he was much annoyed
BY mischievous boys. The perfor-
nance was closed by the school sing
ing America In various keys.
Besides the regular program three
pleasing specialties were introduced.
Piano solo by Miss Airline Burden,
readings by Miss Susan Yates and
vocal solos by mrs, Irwin Tevis.
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Died Sunday.

Died, Sunday morning, after ling
ering illness, Veronica Irene Hurr,
aged eleven years, She was the
youngest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel B. Hurr, and leaves her par
ents and one sister to mourn her loss.
She was a member Of the Baptist
church having united with the church
when nine years old. The funeral
will be held this afternoon at three
O'Clock from the Baptift church, Rev.
Milford Riggs officiating Interment
followed at Maohelah.
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Rev. NOrthcutt 10 Come.

Rev. H. A. Northcutt, one OF the
truly great EvangelIsts Of the
Christian church, will begin a meet.
Ing 10 this city at the Christian
church Sunday morning Rev.
Briney has been in correspondence
with Rev. Eorthcutt for over a year
regarding their meeting and it is
with great pleasure that he announces
to the general public the exact date.
Rev. Northcutt will bring with him
consecrated and talented singing
Evangelist who will have charge Of
the music during the meeting. The
church has made elaborate prepare.
tions for this meeting, and the people
OF Lexington and Of the county are
cordially invited to attend Remem.
Der the meeting begins next Sunday,