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Evening journal., 1904-11-05
COMPANY MAY BUILD
NEW STEAMBOAT WHARF
Pennsylvania Railroad to Op-
crate River Lines on the
Delaware

Although officials Of the Pennsylvania
railroad are extremely reticent regard
ing the plans for the proposed new sta
tion it is announced on good authority
that not only will a modern railroad
station be built at Water and French
streets but also an equally up-to-date
steamboat wharf and accompanying
buildings will be erected.
For some time, il is said, the
"Pennsy'' has had its eye on the river
tranic between this city and Philadel-
phia both in the freight and passen-
ger service and it has now about de-
termined to take a hand in the mat
ter
The railroad. property extends from
Water street south to the Christiana
river and it has every facility for car
rying on an aggressive river traffic. If
reports be true the company intends es-
tablishing a line of steamers which will
ply on the Delaware river to and from
the Quaker City as well as ferry line
10 Pennsgrove, n. j. BY this means
Wilmington shippers and passengers
will have the advantage of two lines
operating between those points and the
consequent results Of competition
which necessarily means a reduction OF
rates
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Says the Statements Used
by the Democratic Can
didate Are False
hoods
Trusts Not Compelled
to Contribute to the Re
publican Campaign
Fund

asnlngton. Nov. 5. - President
Roosevelt made the following signed
statement to the American people in
answer to the charges made against
himself and Mr.. Cortelyou in public
speeches by Mr.. Parker. the Demo
cratic candidate for the presidency:
White House. Washington. Nov. l.
Certain slanderous accusations as TO
Mr.. Cortelyou and myself have been re-
peated time and again by Judge Parker,
the candidate of his party for the Office
of president. He neither has produced
nor can produce any proof OF their truth,
yet he has not withdrawn them; and as
his position gives them wide currency ]
speak now lest the silence of self-respect
be misunderstood. Mr.. Parkers charges
are In effect that the president of the
United States and Mr.. CortelyOu, for
merly Mr. Clevelands executive clerk.
then Mr.. Mckinleys and my secretary,
then secretary Of commerce and labor.
| and now chairman Of the Republican ma
tional committee, have been I'm a con-
spiracy to Dlackmaf corporations. Mr.
Cortelyou using his knowledge gained
while he was secretary OF the depart
ment Of commerce and labor to extori
money from the corporations. and l. the
president. having appointed him for this
special purpose. The gravity Of those
charges lies In the assertion that the
corporations have been blackmailed into
contrir~. &C. ''-~ '-r-0ii~ation
Continued on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
.C0L0RED BOY KNOCKS
GIRL UNCONSCIOUS
Knocked Down by a Stone at
Front and Pine Streets
While Picking Coke

Charged with a brutal assault on
Katie Barkner, little SRI. John Har-
ris. George Crisden and JOHN Boardley'
three colored boys. were arraiened in
city Court this morning and held until
Thursday next when Agent Frank
Stout of the 5. p. G.. G.. viii make I re-
port ia their case. The youngsters are
accused of throwing heavy stone or
piece of iron at the Barkner girl, in
nicting a serious injury. The latter
was picking coke along the railroad at
Front and Pine streets last evening
when the three coiored youths ap-
preached and took the coke she had
picked from her. When she made an
EFFORT TO regain her property one OF tho
bovs threw a stone or piece OF iron at
her. ma,cung serious wound. She
fell between the ear tracks unconscious,
Her injury was later dressed at the
Delaware Hospital
The cases of Charles August and
Jonathan Auker charged with disor-
DERBY conduct were continued. the
former until Thursday next and the
latter until tonight.
AT Agent Stout's request the case Of
Walter McClary. charged with MALI
cious mischief was continued until
next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
otto Gas COMPANY
GETTING SIGNATURES
Solicitors Carrying Petitions
Making a Canvass of the
City

Solicitors in the employ OF the Otto
Gas Company are making a house to
house canvass throughout the city getting
signatures TO a petition addressed to the
Board of Street and Sewer Commission
ers requesting that body to grant the
gas concern a franchise TO lay pipes in
the streets. The canvass is being made at
night as the men folk are then most like
ly found at home. only the signatures Of
voters are requested and the solicitors
are meeting with success in their can
vass
The Mercantile Association intends to
do all in its power to assist the Otto
Company in securing a franchise. At a
meeting Of the association last night the
prediction was made that the concern
would be successful in its fight for a
franchise. 1t was held by the members
that the city cannot AFFORD to lose such
an industry and charged the Board of
Trade with tardiness in the matter. The
association will probably ask every la
Dor organization i'm the city to endorse
the application made.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
AGED MAN BEATEN
BY IRATE MOTHER
Accidentally Knocked Child
Down and Attacked by
Parent With Club

Aged and almost blind Joseph Williams.
of Chester, was brutally beaten about the
Of as mall child whom he accidentally
knocked down. The old man was walking
along Front street near King. when a
number of children playing In the street
ran against him. One little child was
knocked down. and the mother Of the
youngster witnessing the accident at
tackled the white haired veteran with a
broom club.
When Patroiman Burchinal came across
the wounded man blood was streaming
down his face. The officer sent hma to "a,
police station where his injuries were
dressed lie gave his age as IS years an,
said his home was in Chester The polic,
are Investigating the case.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
PANAMA PROTEST RECEIVED
Letter From Central American Republic
Has Reached Secretary of State.
Nv Publishers prosg

Washington, D. c., Nov. 5.-The fun
text of the complaint and protest made
by the Republic OF Panama against the
present administration of affairs in the
capal zone has been given out in Panama
and a copy of the same has just reached
Washington. II is in the form Of a letter
written in Spanish. written by senor
Ahaldia to the Panama Minister to the
unitod States to Secretary of State Hay
In the letter Senor Abaldia lays particu-
lar stress on the charges against General
Davis. Governor of the canal zone who
they claim has been guilty Of unwarrant-
ed usurpation of authority and violation
OF the provisions Of the Hay-Varinlla
treaty. Various instances are cited.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Those in Party.

The party was in charge of Arthur r.
Spaid, superintendent of New Castle
schools. Among those who made the pill
grimage were;
From Wilmington: Elsie T. Robinson,
Mary Robinson, Mabel Talley. A. r.
Spaid, Anna A. Shaw, Ada Brill. Nellie
Brill, Caroline Farquhar, e. May Hersey,
Helen r. Brown. Anna Fredd. Miss For
est, Miss Mcdaniel Miss Conoway,
George B. Hynson, Eleanor b. Forman,
Frances r. Forman, Maple Hamilton,
Mrs. II. NJ. Hayes, Florence Fahey. Mrs.
James Pennewill, DIR. Josephine White,
De la Cour; Kate Mclaughlin. Winifred
Weldin. Miss Nutter Miss Samuel and
sister, Mrs. John Mclaughlin and a
friend, Amanda G. Palmer.
From New Castle--Annie M. Plat, Miss
KINNEY, Sara l.. Vantine, Margaret NJ
Lawler, Margaret Carrick.
From Taileyville-H. NJ. Mendenhall,
Florence Graves.
From Marshallton-Bedford II. Best A,
NJ. Mackey. Elizabeth Clark. Mrs. Anna
P. Mote. Mrs. Fannie Whiteman. Eleanor
Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Fisherman's Luck.

n. ID. Cloward, Bernard McVey and
William Marine went fishing at Black
bird creek this week. They caught
eighteen small fish, but were fortunate
enough to overhaul "a local fisherman
and purchase two dozen others. Their
big string attracted much attention on
the train and with pride and swelling
chests they told how the fish were Bit
ling, not knowing the man who sold
them the fish was sitting behind them
taking I'm the tales OF their luck with
hook and line.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
BETTING ON GOVERNOR

During the past few days a number
Of bets have been made on the election
in this State. The bets are princi-
pally on the candidates for Governor
at even money. While most of the
bets have been small. it is understood
that one of $500 was made yesterday.
There is practically no betting on the
national ticket. as the Democrats seem
afraid TO back Parker at big odds.
There are said to be several prominent
men i'm the city who have large sums
OF money to place on Lea, but can find
no one to cover IL.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
HIGH WATER IN THE CHRISTIANA
Northeast Winds Back Water Up and
Flood Wharves.

AS a result of the northeast winds
which have prevailed for the past few
days the water in the Christiana River
was exceptionally high today.
All along the stream from the mouth
up the water was within "a few inches
of the top of the wharf logs and the
wharves on the east and west side OF
the Wilmington Steamboat Company's
property were completely flooded.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
WILL SOLVE TIE MYSTERY
captursr Of Strange Monkey to Visit
- Brofher-in-

For the past few days Detective w. #.
Jones has had a hard proposition 10
solve. that of the species OF monkey
which was sent him by Captain George
Lubker. a Delaware river pilot and the
brand" of which is still undetermined.
The monkey seems perfectly contented
in captivity and has evidently been pet
at some time. This evening Captain Lub-
ker will visit his brother-in-law George
Walls, OF No 2O5 Walnut street and clear
up the mystery.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Ferrvboat EIizabeth on TriaI.

From the yards of the Harlan g.
Hollingsworth Company this morning
the ferryboat Elizabeth, built for the
Central Railroad OF New Jersey, left
on her trial trip over a mile course
on the Delaware River. and being
found up to requirements proceeded on
her way to New York. Beyond Mr.
Wells of New York, one OF the de-
signers Of the new boat no others from
that city were present on the trip.
David X. Reid. president OF the local
company. was aboard the Elizabeth.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
MANI ATTEND FUNERAL
Forty Carriages in cortese That Fol-
lowed Hearse to the Cemetery.

The funeral Of Mrs. Bridget e. Con-
ner. wife of Edward Conner. took place
from her late home. No. zoo East Fifth
street this morning. A large number
of friends Of the deceased attended the
services held at St. Mary's r. c. Church
and forty carriages followed the hearse
to the New Cathedral Cemetery where
interment was made.
High mass was celebrated at ST.
Mary's Church. the Rev. Fathers Kelly,
Birmingham and Connolly officiating.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Dance For championship.

Pioi. Kern. the well-known dancing
master is arranging for a championship
dance to be held in this city shortly be-
tween clever dancers OF Wilmington and
those of Philadelphia. Much interest ia
being taken here in this event as VIII
mington has many young men and women
who can hold their own against those who
are light of foot. on this occasion a
handsome prize viii be offered for the
best dancers.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
DELIVERY OF BALLOTS
Will Be Kept Sealed Until Tuesday
Morning.

Under the law the inspectors Of election
for the rural districts are required 20 call
at che Office of the clerk of the peace ON
Monday before 3 o'clock IN the afternoon
to get their packages Of ballots. The law
also requires that the ballots shall be kept
sealed until opened IN tho election booth
on Tuesday morning
The inspectors are the custodians OF the
ballots and are responsible for them in
every way until opened IN the presence Of
other election officers.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
We Church AnnIversary.

West Presbyterian Sunday school win
celebrate its thirty-sixth anniversary
tomorrow evening. Among the features
will be the singing by Mrs. Victor r.
Pyle of w. $ Browns new compost
tion. The Rev. A. y. Keigwin. who
sewers his connection as pastor, VIII
deliver his farewell address.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Russians Live Under Ground.
BY Publishers Press.

Chee-Foo. Nov. 5.-A junk which ar
rived from Dalny this morning, having
left there on November 3, gives further
details of the state of affairs at Port
Arthur It says the Russians are hus-
banding the ammunition and only fire
during actual assaults. 1t further adds
that practically the whole Russian gar
rison is living under ground in bomb
proof caves. This indicates that even
II Japan obtains possession Of the COM
manding points. it will not give them
the fortress, but they will have to fight
until the last inch OF ground has been
Occupied
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
JESSE HINTON LOCKED
UP IN POLICE STATION
Brought Back Here to
Answer for Murder of
Carrie Ford

State Detective Theodore Francis re-
turned from Wilson. n. C.. this after.
noon with Jesse Hinton, the murderer
of Carrie Ford, who was arrested there.
The negro admitted 20 the state de-
tective that he shot the colored girl
She was his sweetheart and he killed
her in a ft Of Jealous rage.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Predieted RepubIioan viotorv

United States Senator Alice, chairman
of the Union Republican State Com,nit-
tee and Secretary Caleb r. Layton were
in Wilmington today. They both express
ed the opinion TO their friends that the
Republicans would carry the State and
elect Preston Lea Governor.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Democratic Meetina.

At a Democratic meeting held at
Marshallton last night addresses we-e
made by John Biggs, Charles r. cur
ley and Josiah O. Walcott Caleb $.
Pennewill, the Democratic candidate
for Governor and James r. Clements,
candidate for Lieu .enant- Governor
were also at the meeting.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
DENIES
PARKER'S CHARGES
LEVY COURT SITUATION
Effort Made to Get Both Holt and
Stewart to Resign.

There was considerable talk In Re-
publican political circles this morning
in regard TO the situation in the Second
Levy Court district which is west Of
Market street. There are still two Re-
publican candidates FOR that Office,
Thomas Holt and Daniel r. Stewart.
Efforts are being made TO get both OF
these men TO resign and substitute
Harry A. Brown. who was defeated at
the nomination for Clerk OF the Peace.
II is said that Holt refuses to come Off
after having been nominated by a
large majority.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Transports May Be Sunk.
Bv Publishers Press.

London, Nov "a dispatch from
Toxic contains the report that the Jap
anese occupied a place in the centre Of
the semi-circle of hills which surround
Port Arthur to the east. The report
further states that several Russian
transports havc been sunk and that a
Russian battleship has been set on fire.
There is no confirmation, however.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
GUILTY OF MURDER
BY Publishers Press.

Charlottesville, Va. Nov. 5.-Former
Mayor McCue. Of this city. who has
been on trial here for week past.
charged with the murder Of his Wife.
was found guilty Of murder IN the first
degree, after thirty minutes delibera-
tion by the jury, which went out at
11.OI
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Renort Of VA statistIos-

Secretary winiam L. Hamann Of the
Board OF Health, reports 25 deaths. s
births and n marriages during the
week. For the corresponding period
.of last year "a deaths. 43 births and 2s
marriages We're recorded.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
EIaa aRisina at Hooksssin.

There was a flag raising at the home
Of Dr. John Ball at Hockessin yester-
day. John Walker presided and ad-
dresses were made by Daniel O. Hast
ings. Francis NJ. Walker and Postmas-
ter William II. Heald.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
DANISH BOAT HIT
BY RUSSIAN FIRE
Reported That Baltic Fleet
Has Gotten Into More
Trouble
RUSSIANS SAVING AMMUNITION
IN Publlshers' Press.

Copenhagen. Nov. SIT is reported
that the Baltic fleet has fired upon the
Danish torpedo boat Saljaren, while off
Langeland Island, but the torpedo boat
was not hit. The government is said
to be attempting to conceal the Incl
dent, fearing complications with Russia.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
BOYS CAUGHT IN
A FREIGHT CAR
We're Enroute From Wash
ington to Philadelphia.
Were Looking for Work
HOUSEHOLD GOODS OVERTURNED

AS a result OF a raid made on a gang
of boys who were found in freight car
this morning by Pehnsylvanis Railroad
Watchmen Plumline and Porter and
Railroad Detectives William Joyce and
Leonard McCloskey, eight youths
ranging i'm age from IS TO "a years
were arrested this morning and brought
to this city for hearing.
For some time officials Of the rail-
road company have been annoyed by
numerous robberies of cars containing
freight and a determined effort has
been made to capture the offenders
This morning in the Edge Moor yards
Officers Plumline and Porter noticed a
freight car door open and upon investi-
cation found the boys slowed away
within. They were at once placed un-
der arrest and detained I'm the Edge
Moor station until word was sent to
this city for assistance and Detectives
Joyce and McCloskey boarded a train
and went to the scene.
With. the boys captured were two col
ored lads who made their escape up the
tracks One OF the youths. who was
afterward taken into custody by Nc
Closkey, attempted to get away with
the colored boys. but was brought TO
a standstill. Detective Joyce fired sew
eral times at the colored boys as they
ran up the tracks, but failed to halt
them.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
LosT. FouNo AND REwARn.

LOST-Cuff button. plain gold with dia-
mond in center. Reward II returned
to this office. nov3-st
LOSf-rger-eye ring in Ninth street. be-
tween Market and Rodney streets.
Reward If returned to Evening Journal
Office. nov2-ss
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
TEACHERS At
KENNETT SQUARE
Many Make Pilgrimage to
the Grave of Bayard
Taylor Today
GRAFTON At THE GRAVE
speeIal 70 NC Evenlng JournaI

Special to The Evening Journal
Kennett Square Nov. 5-This town is
fairly overrunning today with school
teachers from all over Northern Della
ware, who made the pilgrimage here to
visit the grave of Bayard Taylor.
The teachers arrived here i'm special
trolley cars shortly after IL o'clock and
proceeded to tho school building. where
they were addressed by several speakers.
who were secured by W. r. Dingler and
Charles J. Pennock. After the speeches
the lunch boxes were opened and a So
cial hour was spent.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
OF For Grave.

At / O'Clock the start for the grave
was made in wagons for Cedarcroft, the
home of .Bayard Taylor and Longwood
Cemetery, where his grave is located. A
handsome wreath, purchased by the
teachers was placed on the grave. The
feature was the oration over the grave,
made by George b. Hynson. of Whining
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
Wanted to Co to Work.

Upon being. taken into Detective
Jones Office at the French street sta
tion the young culprits. who We're all
from Philadelphia, gave their names
as follows: Wesley Mitchell, colored.
aged II years; John White. Is years.
No. 1912 Lithcoe street; Frank Nc
Laughlin, Is years, No. 2l20 North
Fifth street; John Mccartney, 10
years. No. 25O6 Mudder street; Edward
Smiley, 13 years. Lawrence and Dia-
mond streets; Frank Bessick. 10 years,
No. 200 Diamond street. Edward Young.
10 years. Fourth and Diamond streets:
Joseph McCue, No. 26Of Alamada street.
They were all taken before Magistrate
Hollis for a hearing.
According to the story told by the
boys they were induced by some COM
panions I'm Philadelphia to seek work
| i'm Washington. ID. c.. and accordingly
boarded a freight car in Philadelphia
on Thursday night and proceeded to the
Capital city. Being unable to find em-
ployment they entered car in that
city which was open. although loaded
with household goods, and were on
their way home when arrested. They
denied positively breaking the seal OF
the car door. Although the contents OF
the car were turned topsy-turvy, no ar
ticles were missing.
! Before Magistrate Hollis seven of tho
/ lads were sentenced to thirty davs M
/ the workhousc and one. Edward Smiley
who claimed to be 10 years old, was dis
missed.
Evening journal., 1904-11-05
The WEATHER,

The weather tomorrow WIN
be partly cloudy. clearing and
colder in the afternoon, with
fresh northerly winds.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1904-12-24
La Lucia sera Acrimonious.

Aquellos que'persisten en- curar sus
oidos en- contra de la continue reco-
mendacion del Nuevo Descubrimiento
del DR.. King para la Tisis, tendran una
lucha prolongada y dura con sus en-
fermedadas ST no concluye mas pronto
con una termination fatal. Lean 10
que T. r.. Beall de Beall, Miss, tiene
que decir: sEn ell pasado otoio mi es-
posa tenia todos los sfntomas de tfsis.
Tonic ell Nuevo Descubrimiento del
DR.. King despues que TODD 10 demas
habia sido Ineffective. La mejoria vino
de una vez y cuatro frascos la marc
del todo." Garantizado en- la Botica
de Fischer y Cha. Precio Scots v 81.
Frascos de prueba gratuitcs.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1904-12-24
ATENCION s~UsCRITORES.

De ahora en- adelante no Sc dara ca
blda en- este semanario q ningunas no
ticias de casamiento, defuncion 6reso.
~luciones de condolencia a no ser que
aquellos4 hue las manden queden suje-
tos a pagan 10 que Sc les cobre por las
mismas. ST tales noticias hacen una
columna complete Sc cobraran dos PEI
SOS y Sc madaran diez ndmeros del pa
pei que contenga la noticia, y 81 hacen
media columna, Sc cobrara nn peso y
Sc mandarin cinco ndmeros del papel
que contenga la noticia. Proveido
ademas, que 81 las noticias hacen mas
que una columna ell pago sera mas
Hacemos este debido al POGO espacio
que tenemos, y para ar cabida a tales
noticias tenemos que dejar algunas de
nuestras noticias importantes fnera.
Toda communication debera dirigirse &
la New Mexican Printing Company,
Santa Fe, N. M.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1904-12-24
RECTOR DE SAN 9
Ashburnham. Ontario, Testidca a las Bue-
mas Cualidades del Remedio de Cham
berlain para la Tos.

n DCAAoAa PoAo = v
A%shburnham, Ont, Abril Is, 1903
Creo que no es mas que justo que les
olga ell efecto maravilloso que ha pro
ducido ell Remedio de Chamberlain pa
ra la Tos. Ell dia antes de las Pascuas
|tenia un resfriado y n tos tan seve-
ros que cref no poder atender a mis-
deberes Ell siguiente dia, porque mi
voz estaba oprimida por la tos. Ell
mismo dia recibi una orden de Vd. por
una botella de su Remedio para la Tos.
Embellishments me procure una bote-
LA de muestra, y tome como tres do
sis de la medicina. Para mi gran1e
alivio la tos y resfriado habian com
pletamente desaparecido y 20 pude
predicar tres wees Ell domingo de
Pascua. 70 Sc que esta rapiday efec-
tiva cura fue debidaa su Remedio pa
ra la Tos. Hago este testimonio sin
ser solicitado, estando agradecido de
haber hallado tan buen remedio.
Respetuosamente de Vd.,
E. A.. LANGFELDT, M. A.,
Rector de la Iglesia de San Lucas.
A la Compania del Remedio Cham
berlain.
De venta en- todas las boticas.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1904-12-24
DA ALIvIo P~R0NTAMENTE.
Ell Uso Regular de Hyomei Cura 81 Case
Mas Obstinado de Catarro.

Ninguna otra medicina da alivio tan
pronto como Hyomei en- ell tratamiento
de catarro.
Ell primer soplo de este remedio
suaviza y cura los irritados y punzan-
ties pasajes, y eluso regular por unos
dias 8 semanas curara ell case mas
obstinado. Algunos de los informes
de aquellos que han sido curados de
catarro por Hyomei leen.como mila-
gros:
John S. Gray de Redmond Hills,
Pa, escribe: 'Tengo 80 anos de edad
y he sufrido de catarro en- la cabeza
por rs 8 30 amos. He consultado a
muchos specialists y todos me han
dicho que la enfermedad era incura-
BILE a causa de mi edad. Despues de
usar Hyomei un POGO de tempo pasa-
do fuf grandemente beneiciado y pue
do decir ahora que estoy enteramente
curado. Hace seis meses que pared
usar Ell remedio y todavia me encuen-
tro curado.'s,
Ell equipo completode Hyomei cues
ia solamente $1.00, co nsistiendo de un
inhalador, ecuador y sufciente Hyo
mel que dure varias Esto
efectuara una cura en- casos ordinarios
pero para aso de catarro cr6nicos y
resentados, uso mas largo es necesa
rio, y entonces botellas adicionales de
Hyomei pueden obtenerse por Scots.
Probablemente la evidencia mas fuer.
tie que puede ofrecerse de los poderes
de Hyomei para curar Ell catarro es ell
hecho que A. G. Ireland convendra en-
devolver 81 dinero 81 Vd. halla que
Hyomei no le ha ayudado.