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Evening journal., 1904-05-25
FINE FOR
DIR. e. HERTEL
CASE AGAINST ADDICES SETTLED
Cause Brought by Attorney Carter For
a $500 Fee Discontinued.

In County Court this morning the case
OF Carter b. Tay.or VS.. John Edward Ad-
dicks was discontinued. Settlement was
made IN this case several days ago. IL was
an action brought TO recover a $500 attor-
ney fee.
Carter, who resides in Philadelphia, was
counsel for AddiclSs IN the y-Hydrogon
case. John Riggs represented Carter und
Waiter H. Hayes was counsel for Ad-
dicks.
on motion o. Andrew p. Sanborn, the
two cases brought by William IL. Klair
against the B. & o. railroad were discon-
tinued. Mr. Sanborn Is counsel for the
railroad.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
WOODMEN VISIT CHESTER
Guests Of Charter Oak Camp Of That
City.

About eighty members of the Mod
ern Woodmen Of America Of this city
went to Chester I'm a special car last
night to attend the reception given by
Charter Oak Camp No. 5SO6. OF that
city. 10 DR.. ID. B. Hoopman. State lee
turer of the order for Pennsylvania
The local lodges represented were: Ja-
cobs Camp. No. 1921, Wilmington
Camp, No. 961S.
The reception to DR.. Hoopman was
held in the Grand Opera House. II was
followed by a private reception.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
WEATHER BULLETIN


today fair to partly cloudy weather win prevail with nearly fol-
y northwest the northern districts On Thursday fair partly
cloudy win prevail light
fresh variable winds mostly southeast in the sor Of this section followed
rain the lake cloudy
probably followed by rain in this sailing
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
SPONSOR FOR NEW BOAT
Mrs. Nicholson viii christsn the Cen
eraI Thomas S. Jessup.

When the steamer General Thomas
S. Jessup, built for the quartermaster's
department Of the United States Ar
my is launched from the dock of the
Pusey & Jones Company next Wednes-
day. she viii be christened by Mrs.
Augustus S. Nicholson. Of Washing
ton.
Mrs. Nicholson IS q granddaughter
OF General Thomas S. Jessup for whom
the boat IS named.
The Jessup Is a twin craft to the Gen.
eral Nathaniel Greene. launched at the
local yards some time ago.
At the launch there will be several
government attaches and men OF affairs
who viii come here to see the boat
take the water.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
HAD MONKEY RUN
When Hose Carriage Arrived No Fire
Could be Discovered.

The Friendship Fire Company had
a monkey run this morning. A tele-
phone message was received at the en-
gine house about 10 o'clock stating
there was a fire on Taylor stfeet. The
hose carraige responded at once but on
arraiving at Taylor street no fire could
be discovered. Members of the COM
pany could not find out who it was who
telephoned.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
EIGHT HANDSOME HOMES
S. c. Neuman to Put Up Property
Valued at $4,000.

S. G.. Neuman was granted permit by
Building Inspector Cassidy this morning
to erect eight two-story and mansard roof
houses at Thirteenth and Clayton streets,
at "a cost Of $1,000 each. A permit was a'so
granted to James W. Hughes to burd two
two-story dwellings at No. GIG and 6i6k
West Eighth street costing 5000 each.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
cauqht Bia Fish.

One OF the largest sturgeon that has
been brought TO Wilmington for a long
time was placed on sale this morning
at Second and King streets. The fish
measured more than six feet in length
and weighed over 200 pounds. 1t was
captured in the Delaware river yester-
day by wild Bill" of Nsw Castle.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
House Cleaning Along Railroad.

This IS house cleaning day at Third
street crossing of the Pennsylvania
railroad. Peter Wady. with sleeves
rolled up and mop in hand. spent all
morning scrubbing the watch house.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
slelnh nnd cnrrl.nn nn.trnvnd.

Fire in eie stable OF william Thomp-
son, In Gordon street, between Lamotte
and Carter streets this morning caused
damage TO she extent Of 1915. A carriage
and "a Sleigh and about ton Of hay was
destroyed. The horses in dhe building were
saved.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Exhibition al christiana.

An exhibition viii be given at Chris
tlana this evening by the Seven Sons
Of Delaware orphan Home and Indus
trial School An entertainment viii al
so be given az Chester on June . and
one in New Castle on June 10.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Republicans to Play Ball.

There will bo a baseball game on the
Union street grounds on saturday after
noon between two teams from the Young
Mems Republican Club. stlllman Hodg-
man will be captain OF ono team ana
Thomas Brown captain OF the other.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Conferences at St. Paurs Church.

ing held al st. Paul's Church today
by the Catholic clergy Of the diocese.
Matters of interest to the church work
are being discussed.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
W. T. Morrison to Leave carney's Point

W. S. Morrison, manager Of the Du-
Pont powder mills. at Carney's Point.
win leave there on June 1. He will be
transferred TO the experimental de-
partment on the Brandywine. with
Francis l. DUPONT.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
New Eire Alarm Boy.

on Monday a new fire alarm box was
placed In South Wilmington. The new
box is located at New Castle avenue
and ID street and is numbered 2si.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Letters Granted.

Letters Of administration were grant
ed this morning by Register of Wills
Bach on the estate of Hettie L. Elkin-
ton to Leonard e. Wales, Jr.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
sERvIcE PENSION FOR ACE.

SERVICE PENSION FOR AGE.
New and important order. Sc when g. s.
when 65 $40 when IS, sl2 when 20 years.
John Wainwright G. Co.. Pension Attys..
2nd floor. W. eth ST.. Wilmington Del.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

Chancellor Nicholson in Orphans
Court this morning appointed the Will
mington Trust Company guardian Of
Mary L. Walker
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Eno0uraaina Rep0rt On cr0ps.

Wilmington was visited yesterday by
the Lieutenant-G Governor Of Delaware,
Philip L. Cannon, and reported very
favorably on the condition Of the crops
down the State. He said:
The outlook for crops of all kinds
is very good. Peaches are in excellent
condition, and berries and peas are
abundant. Not only does the crop
promise to be large, but the outlook for
prices is good from the growers view
point, and there is a ready market.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

The want ads are on page seven
they are more interesting than ever.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

Screens, Wire Screen Doors and Win
dow Screens at Lynch's. All sizes. Mea-
sure width of doors and windows before
ordering. D. W. Lynch Co.. n. W. Cor.
Madison and Fourth street. Phone con-
nections.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
The Bishop Talks.

In the absence of the Rev. Hubert w
Weqs. Bishop Co.eman MADE an address in
which he told the graduates they should
not lose sight OF the fact that although
they were re.eased from the institution
they we're not released from discipline.
which their vocation demanded. The
bishop in conclusion urged the young wo-
men TO take a serious view Of life. assur-
ing them 90 would not lead to me ancho,y
but IN the nobler things.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Sentenced For Assault.

Albert E. Bell and William Ricketts,.
both colored. who were convicted Of
assault yesterday in the Court of Cen
.eral Sessions. were each sentenced to
be imprisoned for two years.
Rodney Lewis colored. was convicted
of acting improperly toward a colored
girl. He was sentenced to serve one
year and to pay 500 fine.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
Arrested Her Servants.
Minor Cases.

The case Of Thomas Glenn. colored.
charged with keeping a dlsorderly
house. was continued until Wednesday
night next. James c. Davis. colored.
charged with larceny Of brass, was held
in 5000 bail for further hearing on Fri
day morning.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
cE RESULTS

Pay half cent a word and
have your want ad inserted IN
The Evening Journals will be
read.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
THE WEATHER

Tomorrow: Fair to partly
cloudy, slightly lower tempera-
ture, light variable winds. Fri.
day partly cloudy, cooler.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25
slashed With Razor.
Opposed to Churches.

Ruby j. Krauss was charged with
threatening to do bodily harm 20 Mag
gle Jance. The latter testified that the
defendant threatened to kin her If she
persisted I'm going to church. He al
ways carries a revolver with him." said
the young woman, 'and I am afraid OF
him. The prisoner offered to make
no defense and was held in 5000 bail
to keep the peace. He has been prohi-
bIted from calling on the Young woman.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

Mr.. Hastings shortly after 10 O'Clock
presented an ahidavit asking for a
posed by Attorney General Ward. The
court refused the motion and the two
prisoners viii be put on trial this az.
ternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-05-25

After reviewing the evidence In the
case the court imposed fine OF 500
and costs on the defendant.
The hearing IN the three remaining
cases was postponed until tomorrow
morning. II is the intention of the
authorities to press an charges against
the defendant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
NEW LABOR MOVE In THE LAKE CITY.
RUSSIA MORE coNcILIAToRY,
The Csar said 10 he Using His Infinencs
on the side Of Peacs-Japan
M Dissatisfied.

London, Jan. 12.--Special dispatches
both from ST. Petersburg and Toxic
yesterday took rather calmer view Of
the situation. The view taken in Eu-
ropean capitals, based on the outlines
Of the Russian proposals published IN
Berlin and the incidents of the past
few days, a that, although Russia has
not modified her demands, she Is dis
playing q more conciliatory tone and
q willingness to negotiate which is at-
tributed to the cxar's personal inhu-
ence ON the side Of peace.
4 dispatch from Toxic says: The
second Russian reply to the Japanese
proposals has been received at Toxic.
but II Is unfavorable and cannot be &C
cepted by Japan, who will, unless Rus
STA recedes, be compelled to promptly
resort to arms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
BURTON Ar WHITE HOUSE.
Kansas Senator Discusses Kansas Mat
ters With President. M

Senator Burton talked over the
political situation in Kansas with the
president Saturday. His call was Of
considerable interest. After the
interview at the White House, Senator
Burton said to correspondent:
81 told the president that so far as
Kansas was concerned there was only
one candidate for president and that
be was that candidate. Senator
Hanna has many friends in the state,
but his recent announcement that he
10 not candidate 10 accepted rs final.
Therefore he is not being considered
even as q possibility. Az every one
in Kansas well knows, the state will
be in Roosevelt column at the cleo
tions. Naturally Mr.. Roosevelt is
gratified at the reports be Is receiving,
indicating his strength with the peo-
pie. ! had very pleasant call with
him. There have been reports pub
lished in the newspapers Of friction be-
tween me and the president. and
these reports have been accepted as
true by many because I seldom con-
tradict what the newspapers print
about me.
CAS- matter of fact there is no
friction whatever. 1t is true that |
differed with Mr.. Roosevelt with
reference to his Cuban reciprocity
policy, but that difference was merely
one Of opinion and did not disturb
our personal relations In the slight
est. MIR. Roosevelt is q very able
man and while he may occasionally
make mistake in small things, he
does not make any mistakes In policies
Of Importance to the country. He
was very much interested in the Kan
sas situation and told him what
knew OF the conditional
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
THE DIVORCE QUESTION.
The Arinisters' Union Of Cleveland Resolve
Not TO Remarry Certain Di-
vorced Persons.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 12.-The city min
listers union, composed Of large num-
Der Of prominent Protestant clergy
men, at its meeting yesterday adopted
resolutions against the remarriage of
divorced persons. Exception Is made
only in the case Of innocent parties
and divorce is permitted only on
scriptural grounds. The remarriage Of
persons when divorce has been OBJ
tanned on other than scriptural grounds
is declared to be no marriage In the
sight Of God. Marriage Is recognized
to be not only . civil contract, but also
q divine institution, The remarriage
Of divorced persons 10 each other will
not be permitted, no matter on what
ground the divorce was granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Chicago Papers Tell What Federal
and City Employees Plan.
Aldermen. Legislators. Uongressmsn and
senstors 70 Be Approached, the story
Says, and Made TO Feel ths Power
of the Organization, l

Chicago, Jan. 12-The Chicago pa
pers to-day print Q story to the effect
that 5000 of the employees Of the city
and Of the United States government
located IN Chicago have hit upon .
plan which will give them all tho ad-
yantages Of belonging to q labor union
without in fact becoming members Of
such an organization. The story in ef-
feet IL that 10000 acres Of land have
been acquired In the province Of Chi
huahua, Mex. and are at the present
time held under an option. This land
is the proposed property Of the corpor-
alton which is to be formed. OF this
corporation, which Is ostensibly to be
q land-holding Organization, police-
men, flremen and postal employees are
to be the shareholders, and all the de-
liberations Of the body are to be held
behind closed doors. Lest any member
shall acquire undue power, and In or
der that the desire for profit shall not
induce the general public to enter the
corporation, one Of the chief rules u
declared to be that no one member
shall hold more than ten shares Of
stock, the par value OF which Is 81 per
share. With the money thus gathered.
which may be increased by assessment
whenever the directors 50 decide.
legislation Is to be influenced.
Aldermen, members Of the legisla-
ture, congressman and senator's are to
be approached, 90 the story goes, and
made to feel the power Of the organiza-
tlon, which its promoters insist cannot
be touched on account Of the fact that
there can be no interference with the
property rights Of q corporation or Of
it's right to secret dellberatlon. Should
the departure prove successful, and il.
vulnerable to hostile edicts which
might be issued by the president Of
the United States or the mayor Of Chi
cago, branches Of the organization,
each owning It's own tract and holding
Its own meetings behind closed doors,
viii be formed, and the united action
Of government employees as well as
those of the large cities throughout
the country win be secured.
In this city an organization Of tho
policemen was broken up after d hard
fight, and within the last six weeks
Mayor Harrison and Chief Musham, OF
the fre department, have been COM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The show company here last
night went to Herington. The bag
gagemen said the whole IS did not
have as much baggage as Charlie Case
did WIN he started for Chicago.
Al. s. Hallam has sold his hand
some residence on Wire street TO e.
s. Engle Of Acme for s4,5Oo. We uu-
derstand that Mr.. and Mrs. Hallam
have grown tired Of caring for 30
large dwelling and will build new
home Of less size.
1t 10 reported that Prof. 3. 8.
Mccormick Of this city will be can
didate for the Republican nomination
for superintendent Of schools. His
ane record 90 teacher and his thor
ough acquaintance in the county will
mako him . strong candidate.
Homer Martin. formerly Of Tai.
mage, writes from Satsop, Wash;
"The REFLEoroR is like getting .
letter from home. The year 1908 10
gone; 50 are many Of our old friends
in Dickinson. We are having fine
winter on the coast. Business is-
quiet at present but the mills and
logging camps are opening up. Logs
and lumber ate plentiful. All rancho
produce is high. All Kansas people
are we'll"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
woRDEN HEARD FROM.
Former Abilene Bunoo Worker ia
Topeka.

A..
=. G. Wordeu who was here a yeai
ago and buncoed number Of mer.
chants is operating in Topeka. The
Capital says;
"About q month or six weeks ago
Worden appeared in town from no
place in particular and represented
himself as an agent Of some New York
nursery firm; be said that he was
going TO start q branch office here.
He rented house from Reed q Dick
inson, on lower Van Buren, street, and
prepared 70 do business on a large
scale.
HE got furniture, and lots Of II,
from the Ambs Furniture company,
between Fourth and Fifth on Kansas
avenue, typewriter from the Rem.
ington agent. iine office desk from
another firm, and then sat down to
walt developments. He explained 70
oil Of these people that be was little
short Of money at that time, but that
he was expecting draft from New
York In ashort time and would pay
them then. His winning ways
seemed 70 make an impression on the
merchants be. honored with bis pa
tronags, and they all consented to the
terms.
Then be bought groceries from
w. +. Weber q Company, VIM. Green
4 Son and number Of other grocery
houses, coal from Vincent Kaczynski,
and hired a livery rig every day for q
week from Il. G. Lindsay. He said
he was going out to drum up business.
ITO oil Of these parties he told the
came story about the draft from New
York, and his creditors all seemed to
swallow 1t easily. But for some rea.
son that New York draft has never
so far as the merchants
whom Worden owes are able to Judge
and the bills are still unpaid"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
valuable HOr,e Dead.

Diamond" the PAGER. owned by
John s. Gates, Of Salina. died Of
meningitis Saturday at Keel's track.
The horse was taken sick about noon
and telephone message from Bert
Hocksnsmlth called Mr.. Gates to
Abilene on. the plug. The horse died
soon after his swner arrived.
Diamond" was . local horse that
during remarkably shor. period Of
training had become a very remark
able Pacer. His track record made at
Sterling was 2;22 but then Diamond"
had worked out heats 2:l6i and 16I.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Badesr.wndsr.

At the home Of the brides mother,
Mrs. W. 8. Badger fat 10 O'Clock
occurred . pleasant .hOms wedding
when Miss Margaret Badger Of this
city and Mr.. Thomas r Wilder Of
Kansas City were married. Rev. ?.
BsrgstrssSer officiating. Only the
immediate family was present. Mr..
Wilder represents large jswslry frm
and viii make headquarters here.
The bride has grovA % wOmanhoOd
In this city and has . host Of friends
who viii extend llnoers good wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. wilder lsit iol Water
vilIs, Ransus 70 visit The groOnt
mothsr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
They Believe in Insurance.

CIV. Parker and his men svidsntly
believe in accident insurance. Mr..
Parker carries a large amount and
today @. @. Wyands wrote. 5000 to
$4,000 each on . number Of bis men,
they taking the policies in one Of Mr..
Wyaudt's companies. The advantage
Of accident insurancs is becoming
more generally recognized BY pro-
grsssive Businessmen everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
ATssr Dsmocratie National Convention.

Artef DeDocrntie National Convention.
Washington, Jan. 12.-Convention
boomers were much in evidence at the
shoreham hotel last night. The ma
tional democratic committee will meet
there to-day to select the city in which
to hold the next national convention.
Chicago, st. Louis and New York are
active applicants for convention hon
ors. Among disinterested observers
the impression prevails that Chicago
is the choice Of majority Of the COM
mittee now on the ground.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14

nx-Gov. BasAnsll stricken with Apoplsxy,
Columbus, o., Jan. 12.--Just as he
arrived at the Union station shortly
after four o'clock yesterday afternoon
to take q train for Springfield. former
Gov Asa 8. Bushnell was stricken
with apoplexy and 10 now in serious
condition. The attending physicians
consider his condition most critical
and hold out very little hope Of re-
covery. Gov. Bushnell had been here
during the day and was about to take
o train for his home in Springfield.
His carriage had arrived at the sta
tion and the driver, upon opening the
door found him in an almost uncon-
scious condition. He wRs taken to
hospital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Reduced Policy Premiums.

Th" policy holders in the old Kan
sas Mutua! Insurance company, now
insured iu the Illinois Life Insurance
company. are receiving notices Of
their share ia the division Of the
surplus coming from the Kansas
Mutual business as the premiums be.
come due. One half the surplus is
dsed 70 reduce premiums this year
md half next year. This years.
dividend amounts to about 25 per
cent Of the premiums.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
TWO MEN SHOT.
A Preacher and HIS gon Killed BY Stock
man In Quarrel Over Leased
Stock Field.

Ardmore. l. r.. Jan. 12--A preacher
named Moss and his son were shot and
killed near Elmore. !. r.. yesterday BY
Afford Turner, a stockman. It Is said
the shooting was the result Of a mis-
understanding over leased stock
field. Turner makes plea Of self
defense. claiming that young Moss at
tempted to kill him. when he fred at
the young man and killed the elder
Moss by accident, Turner says he then
shot the young man. Both men leave
families and they were highly con-
nected Turner surrendered to the
federal authorities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Alum Baking powder,.

Thers are 90 many alum baking
powders about, most Of which ara
represented to be made Of cream
Of tartsr. that the following list Of
powders 10 which chemists have found
alum will be Of value:
K. c.,
CALUMET,
LEE,
vrCTOREx.
The housekeeper should bear in
mind that alum makes cheap baking
powder. It costs but two cents .
pound. while cream Of tartar costs
thirty. The quality Of the powder is.
therefore. usually indicated by the
price.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Two BLOCKS BURNED.
a Fire Caused by the OvsrturnIng Of .
Lamp DOea amage TO the Amount
UB1OO,OOO,

Trinidad. Col, Jan. ia fire which
originated In the basement Of Fowler'i
furniture store caused 100000 damage
yesterday afternoon before It could be
put under control. The Masonic and
Bloom blocks were destroyed. Twenty
families living In the Masonic block
were heavy losers. For time the en-
tire business portion Of the city was
In danger and Pueblo was asked for
help. The fIre was caused by the over
turning Of Q lamp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
Psls,r Il osine soush.

aso. Paizsr who left his home on
Souihsids last weak with deep. dark
hints about suicide which nobody took
very ssriOualy, has been heard IrOm.
he stepped ~. @. Dsnrdorfs near
Holland for brsakissl aud than wsss
On south. Ths shsrif cf Msriou
eounty ls wnlshlng ior HIN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-01-14
District Court.
EFrom Tuesdays Daily.1

F4.E omIuc5uhy OAliy.l
The case Of Russell vs.. Klingenbere
10 on trial.
n. D. Thisler ct al vs. Mccormick,
Judgment was given for the defend.
ant. Mccormick was a tenant on the
Thisler place and went to Fl. Riley to
put up hay. While he was away
action was commenced against him
and articles in his house seized BY
the officers. He now wins the case.
The jury in attendance on court is:
c. E. Shsdinger-Abilene.
John vandenberg
VIM. Purdy--Newbern.
W. 5. Rohrer Jefferson.
L. P. Houtz- -Willowdale.
J. W. Gorbut--Buckeye.
F. A. Conant-Enterprise,
Sonny Hampton Abilene.
j. A. Deitrich-Detroit.
L. V.'Johnson-Buckeye
=. <. Lumbar Hope.
s. D. Lininger--Hope.
Thsd Mitchner-- r--Abilene.
J. H. Niesley-Abilene.
J. B. Berry, Enterprise. y
J. c. Lightner-Abilene.
0. O. McCoy--Abilsne.
F. ". Wright-Ridge.
s. r. McElheney Sherman.
NJ. F. Ayres-Industry.
Jacob Schopp--Abilene.
W. Z. Herman-Detroit.
VIM. Keso- Carlton.
@. s. Brewer
John Klsybaker Chapman.
s. NJ. Shockey-AbIlene.
7. 0. Jaderberg Enterprise.
Frank Stein Fragrant Hill.
J. W. uhn-BuCkeye.
E, W. Volkman--w woodbine.