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Evening journal., 1904-11-22
JOLLY REPUBLICANS
CELEBRATE VICTORY

used for the best interests Of the people.
Mr.. Ross Welcome.
II. A. Billany was toast master and.
when cigars had been lighted he raped
for order and introduced Howard De-
Haven Ross, who welcomed the guests
He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Republicans:
L extend TO all a hearty welcome and
most cordial greetingl A hearty welcome
TO our guests who have been chosen by
the electorate Of this county to positions
of trust and honor. And greetings to my
fellow co-workers Of the city committee
to whose splendid effort. untiring energy
and hearty cooperation IS largely due
the magnificent victory which we are
called TO celebrate tonight.
At the polls we were very hopeful and
sanguine Of success but the magnitude
of the majorities which have come to the
Grand Old Party have more than real
lied our fondest expectations.
But upon reflection why should we be
surprised when we stop to consider the
personality and popularity Of our peerless
leader. Theodore Roosevelt The man
who is known and respected the world
over for his honesty OF purpose and the
President who guarantees "a square deal
to every man." The popular majority OF
some two million votes makes President
Roosevelt the most honored among all
the rulers Of the earth. Is It any wonder
that King Edward and Emperor William
and other potentates hasten to do him
honor or that your enthusiasm and ad-
miration tonight scarcely knows any
bounds as indicated by the applause
which has greeted the name Of Theodore
Roosevelt. All honor and respect to him
and to the noble policies and principles
which he so fully exemplihes as the repre-
sentative Of our great Republican party
Taking a hasty glance over the field af-
ter the battle Of ballots let us for a mo-
ment consider briefly what this great
avalanche Of Republicanlsm means.
For the world at large It means a
greater respect for American institutions
and permanency Of Republican doctrines
which have made our nation a marvel
in the eyes Of the rest of the world and a
model OF self-government by a free, inde-
pendent and mighty people.
For the nation IL means a continuance
Of those governmental policies which have
made our country so great and pros
porous, commanding the respect Of the
whole world. 1t means the still further
advancement Of these United States of
America as a world power and the en-
dorsement Of the army and navy which
are the pride OF every true American and
a safeguard for peace and security II
means that the great inter-oceanic canal
shall be built across the Isthmus OF
N. 20
try as well as 20 other nations very great
maritime advantages. II means the con-
tinuance of protection to American in
dustrles and better wages to our Ameri-
can mechanics and artisans and a sound
and settled currency for all our people.
1t means in short-revival Of all business,
contented people and happy homes.
lContinued on Eighth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
HEAVY FINE IMPOSED
ON RAY-HAIRED MAN
Acted Disorderly Toward Two
Eight-year-old Girls in
Kirkwood Park

Charged with acting disorderly to-
ward two S-year-old girls in Kirkwood
Park yesterday afternoon, Frank Lo-
gan, a gray-haired prisoner in City
Court this morning, was fined $50 and
costs. His actions were witnessed by
others who appeared against him. He
denied the charge.
The case of Robert Webb. colored,
charged with wife beating, and former
Magistrate William w. Pritchett,
charged with violating the city health
ordinance by refusing to abate a nui-
sance by connecting his property with
the sewer, were called for trial. The
former was dismissed and Pritchetts
case continued for two weeks to give
him time to connect his property with
the sewer. The long litigation finally
ended in his acquiescence to enter the
sewer.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Revival at Union.

The revival services at Union M. r..
Church continue with increasing inter-
est The services last night were the most
impressive yet held. The singing by Mr..
and Mrs Harry Loper created a profound
impression. DIR. W. l.. s. Murray. pastor
Of st. Pauls Church, viii preach tonight
at o'clock. The sermon will be preceded
by song service starting at 7.30 o'clock.
Tho Rev. ii. Clay Turner. pastor OF Bran
dywino NJ. E. Church will preach tho
Thanksgiving sermon ON Thursday at
1890 o'clock. After the sermon an op-
portunity will be given for the expression
Of personal thanks for the benefits OF the
year. The Loper family will sing suitable
selections at this service.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Mr.. CONRAD PRACTICED
LAW THIRTY YEARS
Read an Interesting Paper
Before Historical Society
of Delaware

A gavel made from the wood of an ap-
pie tree that had been one Of a group that
surrounded Washington's headquarters
while az Valley Forge. was among the
historic donations received by the His
torical Society Of Delaware at its meet
ing last night. The gavel was presented
by James Il. Jefferies Of Wayne. Della
ware county, Pa
Chief Justice Charles b. Lore presided
at the meeting and stated that the char
ter Of the society had been renewed and
beginning the first day Of the year l90,
it will be perpetual The treasurer's re.
port was read and showed a balance OF
S27O.90.
The feature Of the meeting was an in
terestins paper entitled Thirty Years
at the Delaware Bar" which was read
by Henry c. Conrad MIR. Conrad will
complete his thirty years as an attorney
at the New Castle county bar on Thurs
day of this week.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
OFFICERS RAID
FILTHY HOUSE
Arrested Inhuman Mother of
Little Girl and Quartette of
Gray-haired Offenders
FOUND REMAINS OF RIOTOUS NIGHT

Accompanied by Patrolmen William
~. Conner and John Fox Humane
Agent Frank stout went to the home
of Emma Shepherd at No. III Orange
street this morning for the purpose OF
Investigating "a neglected child case,
and as a result OF their investigation
they not only took charge Of the child
but arrested its mother and five other
occupants of the house. The, prisoners
are Mary Ellen Mulhern, aged two and
one-half years, the neglected child;
Ellen Mulhern. its mother, charged
with neglecting the child; Emma Shep-
herd, aged SO years, charged with keep
ing a disorderly house; Whistler Dixon,
aged &C years: William and Bridget
Carburry. aged 60 and 5s years respec-
lively and Mary Ellen Flanagan, aged
40 years, all charged with drunken
ness.
Stencil Was Suffoeatins.
When the officers entered the house
an almost overpowering stencil greeted
their nostrils. Investigation showed
that a rlotous night had been passed
as with the exception OF the poor lit
tie neglected child all the occupants
OF the house were intoxicated. Two Of
the women were found in filthy beds.
Their breath reeSing with the fumes Of
lHquor. The others were lying on the
floor on vermin covered bed clothing
land the carpets We're stained and wet
with filth. The stencil was almost
overpowering and the officers We're
glad 20 get out OF the building.
Beer bottles and cigarette stumps
lay on every table, mantlepiece and
chair and betokened a riotous night OF
dissipation I'm the midst OF which was
the tender little child the officers went
to succor.
All in Trouble Before.
All the prisoners have at one time OF
lother and most Of them several times
been ,in the hands Of the police. The
l"mother" Of the crowd is Emma Shep-
lherd and the father" her brother
whistler Dixon. Twelve years age
agent Stout received word from the
authorities in Philadelphia that
baby farm was fourlshing i'm this city
Investigation led to the arrest Of tn
Shepherd woman and Dixon. The
had three children that had been place.
lin their care by shamed women, an
whom they sadly neglected. Dixo
was arrested for striking one of tn
unfortunate youngsters over the hea
I with a club. Both were heavily fine
y and the children taken from then
Dixon has been arrested a number {
/ times since The Shepherd woma
e says her husband is locked up I'm som
Joity awaiting trial for forgery.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
MAYOR BOYD'S BILL
AGAIN TURNED DOWN
Levy Court Refuses to Open
Up Subject for Further
Discussion

So far as any voluntary action on
the part Of Levy Court Is concerned
that body win have nothing further
to do with the bill Of Evan S. Boyd,
mayor Of New Castle, for the commit-
ment OF prisoners to New Castle coun-
~ jail during the term Of former
Sheriff Mcdaniel
The subject was brought before the
court this morning for it's consideration
and Mr.. Hopkins OF the finance COM
mittee stated that II did not care TO
reopen the matter for further consider
alton. That so far as the committee
was concerned the bill was a thing
of the past. No action was taken but
It is probable that Mayor Boyd will
begin proceedings TO compel the pay
ment OF his account which amounts
to something over $1,000.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
PLAYED WITH MATCHES,
WAS BURNED TO DEATH.
Elsie Travis Clothing Caught
Fire During Her Mothers
Absence

AS a result Of playing with matches
Elsie Travis, aged two and one-half
years, is dead at the Delaware Hos
pital. having died at 11.so o'clock this
morning.
The Travises. Theodore and his wife,
Lena, live at No. 1917 Lancaster ave-
nue., he being employed as an IRON
worker. During the absence Of the
mother from home for a short time
his morning baby Elsie in some man
ner got hold OF some matches which
becoming ignited, set fire to her
clothing.
DR.. j. Harvey Spruance was sum-
moned as soon as the accident, which
happened at 1880 o'clock. was dis
covered and sent the little one to the
Delaware Hospital where death en-
sued. The parents are prostrated at
the death of their daughter.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
MORE CONCESSIONS
MADE BY otto COMP ANY

main department of our works here and
continue for a time the small plant in
Philadelphia to test engines. The plant
here will cost at least S2,00OOOO when
completed. We have already spent
$50. 900 here and If we start building op-
erations to the extent of $4,000 that
ought to be sufficient guarantee that we
mean to do right.
Another clause will be inserted in the
resolution relating to the sale or merger
of the company, in which the city shall
be given first option on the purchase of
the plant in the event of the owners
wishing to sell. A conference with this
point in view will be held between Mr..
Crozler and City Solicitor Robert G.
Harman this afternoon.
The board viii carefully consider the
resolution and probably take final ac-
tion next Tuesday
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
SEARCHING FOR MISSING GIRL
Anna Renediet's Relative Longs to See
Her Before Death.

Friends and relatives Of Anna Bene-
dict, who was formerly employed in
this city but who recently went to Phil
adelphia for employment and whose
whereabouts are unknown, are anxious
to locate her.
Miss Benedict has an uncle living
in Bradford street, this city, who is
critically i'll, and his constant cry is for
his niece. Yesterday Mrs. Louisa
Mashman, a friend of the girl, search
ed Philadelphia in the vicinity in
which she was supposed to be located
but could find no trace of her.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
STOLE LOAF OF
BREADS JAILED
Henry Trusty Will Receive
Ten Lashes and Serve
Six Months
.HE MUST ALSO PAY FOR BREAD

For stealing a loaf OF bread, Henry
Trusty, oolored, was sentenced to be
whipped with ten lashes, serve six
months in the workhouse and pay five
cents restitution money in the Court of
General Sessions this morning. Trusty
pleaded guilty to the offense. Chief
Justice Lore stated that while the
charge looked light, the court had been
advised that prisoner had been making
habit of stealing bread and milk from
doorsteps.
Charles Henderson, colored, pleaded
guilty to throwing stones at a Darby
car near Claymont and was sentenced
to pay a fine of $500 and serve one year
in the workhouse. One of the stones
hit Franklin Howard, a passenger, on
the arm. The court in sentencing Hen
derson told him it was a dangerous
thing to throw stones at cars and that
he should be thankful he was not
charged with murder, as it might have
killed a man had it hit him on the head.
Frank Hardy, colored, pleaded guilty
to larceny and was sentenced to be
whipped with ten lashes and serve six
months in the workhouse.
John Erskine pleaded guilty to the
charge of wife beating and was sem
ltenced to three months in the work
house.
Lewis Green, colored, entered a plea
Of not guilty to the charge Of assault
with intent to commit murder The
prisoner is represented by Willard T.
Smith.
Lola Trusty. colored. got six months
for larceny.
Henry Stewart pleaded not guilty tc
the charge of assault and battery.
The following prisoners were arraignet
an denterod pleas as follows: James Cal
hoon. Emma Archer, Cyrus Hill and Johl
Carney, larceny, not guilty. Waite
] Brockson and ELIAS Benton pleaded guilt
to larceny.
J 1t is expected that the grand jury be
fore it completes its work will adopt
/ resolution on the death of Walter L
Bush, who was a member of the gram
jury when he died.
John II. Evans, colored was placed Of
trial charged with pointing a pistol a
Alfred Rice. The jury returned a verdic
; of guilty and Evans was fined $50 ant
costs.
Charged with assaulting William Gree
! Colored, with intent to murder him, Levi
Green, also colored, was placed on trial
1t is alleged that Lewis slashed WI
liam with a knife.
The case will go to the jury this after
noon.
The grand jury returned the following
: true bills; Daniel Jester, William Har
: ris, Cloud Butler and George Pfromu
larceny and Joseph Guest acting improp
erly toward a female child.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
HARMAN WILL NOT HIRE
ASSISTANT COUNSEL

At the meeting Of the Board Of
Water Commissioners yesterday after
noon the members decided TO request
city Solicitor oRbert G. Harman TO en-
gage counsel to represent the city in
the suit brought by the United states
sand Filtration Company. This action
was not taken TO cast any reflection
on Mr.. Harmans abilities, but the
board thought that as Mr.. Harman
had helped to draw up the contract
upon which the city is being sued, IL
would be unreasonable for him to de-
fend the suit.
Mr. Harman. when seen this morn
ing, sad that one OF the Water Com
missioners had approached him on
the subject and it was not his inten-
ton to engage additional counsel at
the expense Of the city. He proposed
to defend the city himself and said
that he would for a time entirely for
get that he had helped to draw up the
second contract as a basis OF settle
ment I'm the dispute existing between
the United States Sand Filtration
Company and the city over the first
contract.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
General Wilson T0urina Country.

Together with several hnanciers of
this country and England General
James H. Wilson. of this city is maxi
ing a tour through the West In a spe-
cial train. Among the bankers is Sir
Charles Castle. who IS reported to be
the greatest hnancier of Europe. The
party expect TO be gone about a month.
The chief banking Institutions Of the
country will be visited, and stops of
from one to ten days viii be made in
the principal cities. Two days viii be
spent in san Francisco.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Chief OF POLICE BLACK
WILL STOP BOXING

Chief Of Police Black announced this
morning that he would not allow any
boxing bouts in this city. Several days
ago an announcement was made that sew
erai bouts would come off on Thursday
night at No. 600 South Harrison street.
The lovers Of the hstic game have been
on the anxious bench as to the stand the
authorities will take in the matter. He
and a squad of police will be on hand and
en- interesting time is anticipated IL the
Evening journal., 1904-11-22

managers Of the show insist on going on
with the performance.
To an Evening Journal reporter this
morning Chief Black said that District
Attorney H. H. Ward and his deputy
Robert H. Richards, sometime ago in
terpreted boxing asa violation Of the law,
and II it was a violation then. It must be
now. He said he was policing the city and
proposed 70 stop any boxing SHOWS with
in the limits of the town. He was not re-
sponsible for those outside the city.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
SPECIAL ELECTION IN
ST. GEORGES HUNDRED
STEEL COMPANY CREDITORS
Holding Meeting to Determine Best
Course to Pursue.

Creditors Of the Diamond state Steel
Company are holding a meeting this af-
ternoon at the company's Office I'm the
Equitable Building, relative TO the
bankruptcy hearing on November %,
Letters sent out by President Wallace
state that the meeting Is "To consider
and determine the best course TO bC
pursued under the circumstances"
In setting forth that a hearing IN
bankruptcy Is to take place, the writer
states that since the temporary re-
celver was appointed he has labored tc
have an agreement between the cred
itors which would permit the dismissal
Of the bankruptcy proceedings and the
appointment of a general receiver.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Lad Held For STEALING Brass.

Before Magistrate Hollis this morn
ing George Morgan, a lad, was held in
$500 bail for the upper court for steal
ing brass and copper from the Penn
sylvania railroad at Edge Moor. The
case against Louis Bower and Charles
Zickgrof for a like offense was post
poned until next Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Basketball at Old swedss.

The Old Swedes basketball team will
play the Bachelors team ON Thursday
evening. The lineup follows:
Old Swedes-Medholdt. Pritchett, Heal
Clough. Hartley, Loomis, Smith and But.
terworth.
Bachelors-Rowan. st. Clair. Peale
Markward, Bonde. whilpton, Cintello.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
GERMAN TREATY SIGNED
Arbitration Between America and
Fatherland Receives Signatures.
n Publlshers' Press.

washington, Nov. 22.-The arbitration
treaty between the United States and Ger
many was signed this morning at the
State Department by Secretary Hay and
Baron Won sternberg. the German Am
bassador.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
WITH THE SICK

Edward I. Belts. who was injured
about four weeks ago in a runaway
accident, is slowly improving.
Jesse G. Simmons, who has been III
for about two weeks. viii soon be able
to be out.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
TEACHERS HEAR
EXPERTS TALK
Another Interesting Meeting
of the Institute Is Held
This Morning
ELOQUENT ADDRESS ON MUSIC

Renewed interest on the part Of the
teachers marked the morning session Of
the second day Of the New Castle County
Teachers Institute, now in session in the
New-Century Club. Before the meeting
opened Prof. spaid instructed the teach
ers regarding the examinations for certi-
fcates.
After a prayer by the Rev. w. L. S.
Murray. Miss Josephine Fletcher. direct
or of the music in the wilmington public
schools. sang "Roses Of june" in a man-
ner that was greatly appreciated by the
teachers. Mature Study and Natural
Science" was the subject of Dr. Edward
f. Bigelow and he handled It In a man
ner that was easily grasped by the ped
agogues and it is safe to predict that the
children of New Castle county will be
brought more closely to nature during
the next term than they have before and
the result can be imagined.
Talk on Music.
Miss Fletcher waxed eloquent on EMU
sic IN the Schools" She secured a class
Of forty pupils from School No. 2s to
demonstrate what instruction will do
There is no music in the county schools
but when the consolidation system is
formed, It is hoped there will be music
in all the schools OF the county.
A feature at the New-Century Club IS
photographs Of all the country schools
made by Prof Spaid. The teachers car
see for themselves what kind Of schools
there are IN the county. the number OF
pupils in attendance and "a general idea
This is of great help in selecting schools
as It gives the candidate a clear impress
sion OF what they may expect at tn,
schools.
High School Visited.
Shortly before noon the teachers wer'
taken to the Wilmington High School {,
see the scholars dismissed there and t
visit the lunch room in the school.
This afternoon Prof. George w. Twit
myer, superintendent Of the city SCHOOL,
spoke on 1.-THE Teachers Creed;' Ed
ward f. Blgelow on Honey Bees in tn
School Room" and George b. Hynso
on "The Principles of oral Expression.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Governor HUM Notifies
the Sheriff That He
Will Send Him Writ
to Call 1t
To Decide Whether Emer-
son or Pennington Is
the Choice of People of
That District

Sheriff stidham this morning received
a message to the effect that Governor
Hum will issue a writ Of election today
for flling the vacancy caused by a tie
vote IN the Thirteenth Representative dis
trict. st. Georges hundred. between Em-
erson. Republican, and Pennington. Dem-
ocrat, for Representative from that dis
trict. The sheriff will probably receive
the writ sometime this afternoon or to-
morrow morning
The law states that the certificates Of
election be delivered 70 the governor three
days after being signed by the judges
holding the canvass, which was done by
Prothonotary speakman. II then states
that the governor shall examine them
without delay and I'm case of tie vote
issue wrts OF election.
1t Is the duty OF the sheriff to issue a
proclamation appointing a day for hold
ing the special election. The day appoint-
ed shall not be more than i've days or
less than four days after the sheriff re-
ceives the writ. In case the sheriff re-
ceives the writ today the election will be
held on Saturday and II it does not arrive
until tomorrow the special election will
be called for Monday next
The election will be held by the samo
inspectors who conducted the general
election. 1t is probably that ballots viii
have TO be printed with only the names
OF the various candidates for Legislature
who were on the ticket IN that district
but will contain tho same devise as the
regular ballots. The ballots will have "a
be provided by the Clerk OF the Peace.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
"Mrs. Wiggs Of the Cabbage Patch

"Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patoh.D
Mrs. Wigs, OF the Cabbage Pack"
will be presented at Brecks Mills tomor-
row night by cast made up of WELL
known young ladies for the benefit Of the
children's Christmas tree fund. The piece
will be well presented and in view Of the
charitable object for which 1t is given,
the attendance should be large.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22

Are you reading The Prosperity
Herald on page six7 It's in every day.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
Last Special Election.

Tho last special election was held in
this county I'm 1898. under provisions of a
special act OF Legislature, which provided
for ballots to be three inches wide ana
three inches long. This election was
TO fill vacancy caused by death OF Rob-
ert j. Handy, a member OF the Legis-
lature. The ballots. on that occasion
were written or printed by parties de-
string TO use them.
-Four ballot boxesare now being made
TO use at the special election in st.
Georges hundred, as the old boxes con-
tain ballots cast at the general election
and cannot be opened until February.
Evening journal., 1904-11-22
THE WEATHER.

On Tuesday fsir, slightly
colder weather and fresh west
erly to northwesterIy winds
will prevail.