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Evening journal., 1904-12-16
C0RKRAN CASE
WAS CONTINUED
Zell and Merceret Proceed
ings Postponed Until
February Term
COUNTER SUIT TO Be BROUGHT

In the Superior Court this morning the
case of Zell and Merceret, brokers OF Bal
timore. VS.. the Rev. Wilbur +. Corhran
which was scheduled for trial today was
continued until the February term on
motion Of Armor d. Chaytor. Jr., counsel
for the plaintiff. DR.. Corkran is the form
er presiding elder Of the Easton district OF
the Wilmington NJ. e. Conference and the
suit is brought by the Baltimore firm to
recover S3,SS56S alleged to be due on
stock dealing transactions.
In court this morning w. W. Knowles
counsel for Mr.. Corkran moved for a gen.
eral leave to amend which was granted.
II was after this motion was made that
the court continued the case. Il is under
stood that Mr.. Knowles will now file a
plea OF recoupment alleging damages
against Zell and Merceret for $500. The
claim is that the brokerage firm is in
debted to DR.. Corl1ran for a larger sum
than the suit against him set forth. This
is equivalent to a counter suit. Both DR.
CorlSran mad the Rev. Charles S. Baker
were suspended from the ministry several
months ago for stock dealing.
The case Of William Narath & Co, OF
New York, vs.. Henry Blouth. president
Of the Wilmington Brewery Co., occupied
nearly the entire morning session. The
suit is brought by the New York firm TO
recover $225 and interest from January,
1908, for a pitching machine which II is
alleged the Brewery Company bought and
failed to pay for. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by c. l.. Ward and Arthur w.
Spruance. Harry Emmons is counsel for
the defendant.
Mr.. Blouths defense is that the ma
chine was not the one he ordered and
that he has never used II. He testified
that the agent told him he would dispose
of the machine TO some other brewery.
All the testimony was put in by
o'clock when the court took a recess
until 2.30 o'clock. Arguments to the
jury win be made this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
NEW STATE TREASURER
GIVES $4,000 BONO
Special 10 Tho Evening Journal.

Dover, Dec. 16.-The largest bond given
by any official in the State Of Delaware
was filed here this morning. after Gov
ernor HUM had given it his official ap-
proval. The surety is that Of State Treas
urer-elect Thomas N. Rawlins of Bridge
vile and binds him and his bondsman, a
surety company, in the sum Of 1880
Upon the approval of Mr.. Rawlins' Sc
curity he proceeded to the ofiice Of the
Secretary Of State. where Resident Judge
James Pennewill administered the oath
of Office. Mr.. Rawllns then visited the
State treasurer's ofiices and notified Dep
uty State Treasurer Albert L. Massey, Of
Middletown, that he had decided to retain
him as his assistant for the term Of two
years.
The new State Treasurer will assume
the duties Of his Office on Tuesday, jan
uary g. State Treasurer Martin B. Bur-
rls will clear up all the old business, but
his sureties will not be released until the
old State Treasurer's accounts are audit
ed and passed upon favorably by the Leg
islature committee to be appointed about
January Is.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
HAS CEASED
IN THE DELAWARE RIVER
Ice Makes 1t Unable for
Dredgers to Work-Boats
Tied Up

On account of the ice foes in the Del
aware river the work Of dredging for
the 35-foot channel has been discontin-
ued for the season and all government
craft engaged in it have been tied up
at Philadelphia.
The American Dredging Company has
finished its contract and has taken FIVE
large dredges two years to take out H.
00O 900 cubic yards of material. AS far
up the channel as Salem Cove a uni
form depth of thirty feet has been at
tanned, which means that at low water
a vessel drawing twenty-eight feet can
pass up the river with safety.
The steamers Anthony Groves, Jr.,
and Ericsson, of the Philadelphia Line,
have been discontinued because of
heavy ice at the head Of the bay and in
the canal. The Groves arrived in Bal
timore yesterday after a continuous
battle with heavy ice from the time she
entered the canal on the Delaware side
until she reached a point in the Chesa-
peaxe opposite Colchester Beach.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
MORE ARRESTS IN
THE FRAUD CASES
Three Italians Captured in
Philadelphia for Fraudulent
Naturalization Here
WILL Be TRIED IN THIS CITY

Another chapter will be added to the
naturalization fraud cases In this city.
In Philadelphia today Secret Service
operatives arrested three Italians, who.
II Is charged, obtained naturalization
papers by fraudulent means. The pris-
oners are: Cosmo Avicollo. of No. 6l2
Fftzwater street Guissippi Guarano. OF
No. 922 Passyunk avenue, and Michael
Angelo Christizen, OF No. COL Fulton
street, all OF Philadelphia.
According to Operative Griffin, under
whose direction the men were arrested,
they obtained their citizens papers In
Wilmington by swearing falsely to their
period Of residence in this country. The
men will be brought here for trial.
u pto late hour this afternoon, the
Federal authorities in this city had not
been advised OF the arrest Of the Itai-
ians. AS the grand jury has just been
discharged, the trio will probably not
be tried for several months. Meanwhile
they will be incarcerated at the county
workhouse.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
HARRY WHITEMAN DEAD
Well-known Attorney Expired Sudden
ly at His Home in Elsmere.

Harry Whiteman, aged 3S years, a we'll
known member of the New Castle County
Bar. died at at his home in Elsmere at 23O
o'clock this morning after an illness Of
but several days. from Brights disease
His death was a great surprise to his
associates at the bar. as but few Of them
knew of his illness.
He was apparently in good health until
Sunday and did not go to his bed until
Monday. Mr.. Whiteman studied at Pro-
fessor Robb's Academy, In this city and
afterwards entered Delaware College.
from which he graduated with high hon
ors. He next went to Dickinson College
for the purpose of studying law. After
leaving college he entered the law office
of Anthony Higgins and was admitted to
the bar in 1896.
He was married to Francis X. Arm
strong in 1899. who survives him. He was
the son of Harry Whiteman, a we'll
known farmer Of this county. The fun
eral will probably take place on Sunday
and interment will be made at Newark.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
TWO INDICTED FOR
CONSTABLE MURDER.
Cecil County Grand Jury
Holds Holland and Hoppr,
Colored, for Trial

Elkton, Nd. Dec. 16.-After a most
careful Investigation lasting four days
the Cecil county grand jury yesterday
afternoon indicted John Holland and
William Hops. both colored. charged
with numbering Albert Constable. the
well-known Cecil county lawyer, on the
public road near Elkton on the night Of
August Is last.
About fifty witnesses were examined
and the evidencep reduced by the State
will be especially strong against Hol-
land. who the county officials believe
committed the crime.
Hops will be charged with being an
accessory before the fact 1t being claim
ed he had full knowledge that the crime
was TO be committed. State Senator
Henry NJ. Mccullough has been engaged
TO defend the negroes.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
MANY DOCS WERE BITTEN
Four CANNES Are Now Awaiting Death
az the City Pound.

Dog Catcher George Kopp has four
dogs in pound that we're bitten by the
st. Bernard dog owned by Thomas
Mayae Of Pennsylvania and Riverview
avenues on Wednesday last.
The dogs will be kept at the pound un-
I'll next Tuesday when they will be put
to death.
From all accounts many more dogs were
bitten than have been accounted for and
DOG Catcher Kopp warns all owners OF
dogs in the section of the city Where
Maynes dog ran amuch to keep their pets
in doors A black Spaniel belonging TO
Miss Mary Cody OF shallcross avenue and
Scott streets was bitten and Dog Catcher
Kopp today removed ii to the pound.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
UNIONS EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS
The Rev. Or. Fowler Of Newton, Mass,
VIII Preach This Evening.

Evangelistic meetings. which have
been announced for Union NJ. 70.
Church, began last evening with an
enthusiastic song service. The SER
mon by the Rev. E. +. Walker, d. D.,
OF Greencastle. Ind, was a clear and
exhaustive exposition Of the Scripture
found in John 18th chapter nth verse
and was listened to with marked at
tention and greatly appreciated. The
Rev. c. J. Fowler, ID. D., Of Newton.
Mass. viii reach this city this after
noon and is expected to preach to-
night.
Services will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Sunday SER
vices win begin with an old-fashioned
bread-breaking observance at 915 a.
m followed by Christian testimony
and preaching at 1890 o'clock. There
win also be preaching at 3 p. m. and
at 7.3O o'clock IN the evening. All OF
the services win be held In the audi
torium OF the church
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
OLD SOLDIERS REUNION
Grand Army Veterans Fought the Civil
War Battles Over Again.

An open camp fire and reunion OF the
old soldiers OF Wilmington was held at
the DUPONT G. A. r. Post rooms last
night. Notwithstanding the stormy
weather there was a large attendance
of old veterans and the battles OF the
Civil War were fought over again.
There was an entertaining musical
program and addresses were made by
the following: Chairman Montgomery.
the Rev. Thomas L. Poulson, Depart
ment Commander Samuel Lewis, Past
Department Commander John VAIN
wright, W. II. Moystin. Robert Liddell.
b. d. Bogia, Past Post Commanders j.
T. Rogers. William G. Baugh. Ira Lunt,
and others.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
LARGE REBATES ON WATER RENTS
Water Board viii Allow is Per Cent.
Discount in January.

The Board OF Water Commissioners
at their regular meeting on Monday
next VIII decide upon the rate OF dis
count TO be allowed on water rents dur
ing the month OF January. The board
has practically decided upon a rebate
OF IS per cent. on all water rents in the
non-meter class and per cent. on all
rents paid In the meter class This re-
duction Is gratifying. being greater
than that Of the current year. which il
70 l-2 per cent. and considered a large
rebate.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
REV. DR., MONBaAY 70 RESIGN
He Will Give up the Position Of Sec
retary Of Wilmington N. e.
Conference.

Because Of his appointment as presiding
elder the Rev. A. S. Mowbray win va
cate the Office of Secretary Of the VIII
mlngton Conference az It's session In
Grace Church next March. which he has
held for twelve years.
In all probability he will be succeeded
as secretary by his brother. the Rev.
W. z. Mowbray, of Bridgeville. who has
been statistical secretary OF the confer
ence for twelve years.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
WORK OF PEOPLES SETTLEMENT
Or. Clara Ferguson Delivered Interest
ing Lecture Before Inn
provement Club.

An interesting and instructive lee
ture was given yesterday afternoon
before the Women's Improvement Club
Of the Peoples Settlement, Taylor and
Spruce streets, the speaker being DIT.
Clara Ferguson.
The lecture was divided into three
subjects as follows: How to Avoid
Accidents" care of Medicines at
Home" and How to Meet Simple
Dangers in the House" The address
was listened to attendively by those
present.
Members Of the kindergarten classes
are preparing for a Christmas good
time on Friday evening of next week
under the direction OF Miss Mary
Johnson, instructor
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
THIEF BREAKS INTO
GEORGETOWN JAIL

The inevitable has occurred. Robbers
have succeeded In breaking into George
town jail and in consequence Sheriff
Steele OF Sussex county is out a gold
watch and S2i in money Tho robbery was
committed on Saturday night last. while
tho sheriff and his family were at sup
per.
The thief entered the Jail and proceed
ing to the second story OF the dwelling
portion Of the building, ransacked the
rooms. He succeeded in getting s2i and
gold watch belonging to daughter OF
the sheriff.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
ADDITIONS To CHURCH
COST NEARLY $1,000

The improvements and new additions
to Rodney Street Presbyterian Church re-
Gently completed cost the congregation
about $500. OF this amount $500 has been
contributed by VIM. G. Mendinhall, presi-
dent Of the board Of trustees; Henry NJ.
Candy and Marriott Candy have given
$1,000 to the new addition.
The Rev. w. f. d. Lewis, the pastor OF
the church. is closing his twelfth year of
service and is much beloved by the pres
ent membership of $50 parishioners.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16

mediate relief that the citizens can
have is by and through competition,
the competition to be either by granting
a franchise to a responsible company
which is willing to give the city more
benefits than the city is now receiving,
or by the city itself owning and operat-
ing its own gas and electric lighting
plant"
Laid over For a Week.
A discussion followed the reading OF
the report and ii was finally decided to
lay the matter over for one week.
Messrs. Lynch and McGovern insisted
upon the adoption of the report.
Mr.. Cannon said he thought the COM
mittee was appointed to look into the
matter Of establishing a municipal
lighting plant and wanted to know
where It got its authority to confer with
the representatives. Of the Wilmington
Gas and Electric Company with the OBJ
ject of getting cheaper gas. He thought
the city should have its own lighting
plant and said there was no time like
the present in which to make a move to
bring this about.
Spence Refused to Sign II.
Mr.. Spence said he refused to sign
the report because he thought the COM
mittee had exceeded its authority by
making a proposition to the local gas
company. He favored a municipal
lighting plant.
Mr.. Zebley expressed himself in favor
Of the cit yowning its plant. He thought
the municipality would benefit by such
move.
Mr.. O'Neal was in favor Of the Otto
Gas Engine Works and thought induce
ments should be held out to that con-
cern to locate here
Mr.. Simmons said that the resolution
passed two weeks ago providing for the
appointment of the committee to look
into the Otto gas franchise matter did
not refer to the Wilmington Gas and
Electric Company nor did it give the
committee authority to confer with rep
Iresentatives Of that company. Mr.. Sim
mons thought the committee had ex-
ceeded its authority.
MeGovern Defeated Committee.
Mr. McGovern said: "The members
appear to have lost sight Of the fact
that the committee did confer with the
Street and Sewer Commissioners and at
/ the request of the mayor and city So
licitor succeeded in getting that body
to postpone action on the Otto fran
chise matter for one week in order that
the proposition to the Wilmington Gas
and Electric Company could be made"
Mr.. Taylor said that he understood
the Otto Gas Engine Works employed
but comparatively few hands, less than
200. He saw no reason why the con-
cern should get cheaper gas than COM
panies already located here. He said
that in his opinion the Otto Company
would only supply a portion OF the city
with gas and would wait until another
company absorbed 1t.
Mr.. Lynch said; TT is hardly fair I,
criticise a concern that desires to 10
cate here" The motion to postpone ac
tion on the report for one week thel
| prevailed.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
HOLIDAY TRADE BETTER

Local merchants report that the Christi
mas trade Is now more active. The holi-
day business has been very duh until the
past few days, but II is expected to be
good from now until Christmas eve.
Excellent displays OF Christmas goods
are being made in the local stores and
most OF them have now been beautifully
decorated for the Christmas season. There
is better showing being made than ever
before and there is no doubt that the ex-
cellent stock and the decorations are be-
ing appreciated by the people here.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
THOMAS {, BURGESS INJURED
Several Of His Ribs Were Crushed by
Falling From a Wagon.

BY falling from one OF the Will
gons at Fourth and King streets yes
terday afternoon Thomas e. Burgess
OF No. 612 East Third street was seri-
ously injured. He was removed to the
Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix AM
bulance. 1t was found that his breast
bone and several OF his ribs were
crushed as a result of the fall. His
condition is dangerous. but his recov-
cry is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
BOON CONVICTED
IN EIGHT MINUTES
Man Arrested Here for
Gambling in Chester Found
Guilty at Media
THE JURY ACQUITTED KNIGHT
speeIaI % The EvenIng Journal.

Media. Pa, Dec. 16.-In the Dela-
ware County Court here yesterday af-
ternoon Peter Boon, Jr.. was found
guilty Of setting up" and running a
gambling house in Chester. He was
convicted on the first ballot in eight
minutes after Judge Johnson had de-
livered his charge. The judge did
not indicate when he would pass sem
tence.
Boon fed from Chester and was ar
rested I'm Wilmington. He was only
brought here after making a deter
mined resistance. He retained ex-
Judge ]. Frank Ball and the latter
appealed TO Governor Hum not to
grant a requisitlon. The Governor
heard the matter in public at the state
House In Dover, and finally granted the
papers. II was the first public hear
ing OF this kind ever held in tn
state.
william II. Knight OF Chester was
acquitted on the charge OF conducting
Ia gambling house in that city.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
STOLE AN ALARM CLOCK
Arraisned in City Court This Morning
But Case is Continued.

Charged with stealing an alarm clock.
the property Of william IL. Hollett. How
ard Curtis, colored, was arraigned In
City Court this morning but the hearing
was postponed until tomorrow morning
The case was continued at the prisoners S
own request.
James Cadden and Charles Allison were
ment for vagrancy.
Elias Williams, colored. was fined 50
and costs for trespasslng on the property
Of tho Charles Warner Company and
Maggie Ray, also colored, was fined So for
disorderiy conduct.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
REPUBLICANS MAY CONFER

There viii probably soon be a confer
ence Of Regular Republican and Union
Republican members Of the Leglala-
ture to discuss matters OF Importance
relative 10 the approaching session OF
the General Assembly. The extraor-
dinary session viii be held on December
% and the biennial session Will begin
on January 3.
AT this conference It will be deter
mined whether 10 organize both
branches permanently on December 20
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
C. R. VAN TRUMP HoNoRED
Elected an Honorary Member Of the
Young Mems Christian
Association.

At a recent meeting OF tho Young Mons
Republican Club c. Reginald Van Trump
was elected an honorary member. Tho
extent Of this honor can be realized the
better when II is stated that there have
been but two other honorary members Of
tho club, President Mckinley and Speak
er Thomas b. Reed, both OF whom are
dead.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
nuriaI Of John A. rhomas.

The body Of John A. Thomas wso died
at his home, No. sl2 Spruce street on
Monday at the age Of 81 years. was taken
to Marshallton, Pa. this morning. Ser
vices were held at his late home last
evening and were also conducted at the
place OF intermont. Burial was made In
the cemetery where a child Of the de-
ceased was Inferred sometime ago.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Russians From Port Arthur.

Chefoo. Dec. l6.-5 p. m.-seven
Russians in civilian garb. but a mill
tary training obvious in their bearing
arrived today In an open sailboat
carrying dispatches. They were un-
willing TO talk and went Immediately
to the Russian Consulate. A high
wind enabled them to make a quick
passage from Port Arthur.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
DELAWARE COLLEGE BUILDING SlVi D
Prof. Smith distinguished a Blaze Un-
aided in Mechanical Hall.
Special to The Evening Journal.

shrNioA ~ AAAN A@fNiitiAe "'ul Aoi'
Newark, Dec. ia fire which might
have destroyed Mechanical Hall at the
Delaware College occurred on Tuesday.
The presence Of mind Of Prof NJ V.
Smith, head Of the Mechanical and Elec-
trical Engineering Department, saved the
structure. A pile Of shavings in the lock-
er rooms on the second floor Of the build
ing in someway became ignited and as
Professor Smith was passing the door he
detected the odor Of smoke.
Upon making an investigation he found
the shavings In flames and quickly Sc.
curing a bucket OF water he extingulshed
the blaze and nodoubt prevented the
destruction Of the building. Owing TO the
limitde water supply in Newark it would
be hard work 10 cope with a large blaze.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
GEORGETOWN SHORT OF FUEL
speciai to Tho Evening Journal

Georgetown, Dec. 16.-Another heavy
snow storm visited this section yester-
day and last night, and now the ground
Is covered to the depth OF Is inches.
All trains were late this morning and
travel Of all kinds is suspended.
Many people in Georgetown are out
of wood and 1t is impossible for farm
ers to get to town with the fuel. Should
the snow continue TO lie on the ground.
Il is feared much suffering will be the
result
The rural free delivery carriers are
unable to cover their full routes owing
to the heavy snow and are meeting
with many hardships.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
No Trouble Experienced.

Rivermen today report that they are ex-
periencing no trouble in navigating the
Delaware river on account Of fee. There
is thin coating formed in the horseshoe
but II is easily broken by small crafts
even although the ice boats are ready for
service they have not been called upon
so far.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
LAWSON AND GREENE
MET AND JUST SMILED
By Publishers Press.

Boston. Mass. Dec. 16.-while Col.
w. c. Greene, OF New York. president
of the Greene Copper Mining Company.
was eating breakfast at the Touraine
Hotel this morning Thomas W. Law
son sent In his card to the gentleman,
who had, over his own signature. call
ed Lawson a liar charlatan and other
names. He waited IN the hotel nearly
an hour before Green appeared.
When the two men met they smiled.
shook hands and went to a suite OF
rooms on the fifth floor OF the hotel
occupied by Green.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
saueezed Retween cans.

While engaged in shifting cars into
solomon's coal yard this morning w. F..
johnson a brakeman in the employ of
the p, B. & W. railroad was caught be-
the chest. The injured man was taken
to the Emergency Hospital and examined
by Or. James A. Draper, Jr. Later he
walked to his home, No. 22o French street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Win Address RoyaI Masons.

Hon. John L. Kinsey, city solicitor
Of Philadelphia, will be one OF the
speakers at the annual meeting Of ST.
Johns r. A. chapel at the Masonic
Temple tonight. He is wel-known
orator and one of Philadelphia's bright
est attorneys.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Mr. RayIisI sIsddIna Party.

For the first time since 1885 Lester X.
Baylis had his twenty-foot bob-sled out
on Eleventh street hill last night.
There was a large party with Mr.. Bay
lis and the coasting was at its best.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Mofftt eRmoved to Washlnaton.

After being in the Delaware Hospital
for about two weeks suffering with a pis-
tol shot wound, self-inhlcted. Hunter
Monitt was yesterday discharged from the
institution and removed 10 Washing ston.
.4e had been receiving treatment in a
private ward.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Junior srotherhood chaptsr.

There will be a meeting at st. An
drew's rectory. No. 500 West street this
evening to consider the formation OF a
junior chapter Of the Brotherhood OF st.
Andrew.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
conneIIv confessed Judoment.

The case Of Charles B. Dougherty VS..
William M. Connolly was disposed of in
Superior Court yesterday. Connolly
confessed judgment in favor OF Dough-
erty for 500.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
Larns carno Of oiI F0r Franee.

The British steamer Oriiamme
cleared this morning Tor Rouen'
France. with 167s,115 gallons OF crude
petroleum in bulk. Her carge is val
ued at $10O,746.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
pefeetIve FIue causes FIre.

A small fire at the home Of John
Fahey No. 416 Spruce street, this
morning did damage to the extent OF
about $50. A defective hue caused the
blaze.
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
That Russian Outrage.
By Puhllshers' Press.

Paris, Dec. 16.-The latest informa-
ton in Official circles is that the Hull
Commission which VIII inquire into the
firing on British trewlers by the Rus
sian Baltic Sea fleet viii begin next
Evening journal., 1904-12-16
LOST. FOUND END REWARD.

LOST-English Setter. months old
puppy. white and black. with
black head; $500 reward and no ques-
tions asked II returned 10 400 Equitable
Building, or SIS Shipley street