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Evening journal., 1904-12-22
RUNAWAY BOY
ADMITS IDENTITY
Young Charles Peacock, OF
Herkimer N. Y, Being
Held for His Father
AIR OF BRAVADO HAS DEPARTED

The Identity OF the 1s-year-old runaway
boy arrested here early on Tuesday morn
Ing In tho Pennsylvania railroad station
has been learned. He has admitted to
the police that he Is Charles Peacock, Of
Herllimer. N. Y. The lads father, j. S.
Peacock tolographed TO the authorities
here last night to hold the boy until let
ter should be received. This missive has
not yet reached here. but young Peacock
win be held until something definite is
heard from his parent.
The boys air of bravado has now de-
parted and he seems anxious to go home.
when he was asked by a reporter for The
Evening Journal this morning, n he
would Ike 20 be In Herlimor on Christ
mas he answered plaintively: Il hope
sol"
Humane Agent Frank Stout sent a
special delivery letter TO young Pea
cocks father yesterday after the boy
had admitted his identity. Mr.. Stout at
the time, however. did not believe the
lads statement as he had told the au-
thorities so many untruths. Later in tho
day the lad admitted his Identity 20 Po-
lice Captain Evans and Operator Andrew
Harkins.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
COUNCIL HAS NO MONEY
TO GIVE FIRE FIGHTERS
Want More Money But Won't
Get 1t Unless City Gets
Additional Revenue

The fire and law committees Of City
Council will present a report on the pc
titions of the Union and Brandywine
Fire Companies for appropriations to
maintain steam engines tonight. Prom
inent members of both organizations
appeared before the committees but it
is not probable that any action in the
matter will be taken until after the
Legislature meets.
City Council intends to make a hard
fight for additional revenue for the city
at the next General Assembly, and II
fortunate in its quest, will grant addi-
tional appropriations not only to the
Union and Brandywine companies but
other fire organizations who have been
after more money during the past year
Under the present conditions Council
can do nothing. The fiscal year is now
half over but the city's bank account
is already beginning to dwindle very
fast
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
AGED COUPLE IN SINGLE GRAVE
They Died on the Eve Of Celebrating
sixtieth Wedding Anniversary.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-Into a single new
made grave in Village Green Cemetery,
Delaware county. were lowered today the
stilled forms of Charles L. Guest and his
wife. who had they lived until the end
of January, would have celebrated the
diamond, or sixtieth anniversary Of theii
wedding. The funeral services were held
at the late residence OF the octogenariar
couple, No. 1910 Morris street.
The husband was 50 years old on De-
cember ?. and on that day was stricken
with his fatal illness. pneumonia, dying
on Sunday. His wife, who was so years old
was greatly affected by the shock, and
died on Wednesday, while active prepara-
tions were being made for her husbands
funeral.
Mrs. Guest had been troubled with a
weak heart and dropsy for many years
She was deeply attached to her husband
and she expressed the desire to die that
she might rejoin him.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
GOOD ROADS MEETING
Annual Session Being Held in Irish
American Hall.

The annual good roads meeting for New
Castle county, under the auspices of the
Delaware State Highway Commission is
being held at the lrish-American Hail.
Sixth and French streets this afternoon
The meeting was advertised fox 10 O'Clock
and a number OF farmers from all parts
Of the county gathered at the hail at that
time but were informed by President Hor.
rigan that the meeting would not be
called to order until 1.30 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
wou-known Jersey Politician Dead.

Camden, n. j.. Dec. 22.-William IL.
Cole, a well-known Camden politician
and a former member Of the New
Jersey Legislature died Of consump-
tion last night in Phoenix. Arizona, to
which place he went about three weeks
ago. He was born in Camden in 1887.
For Many years he was a building in
spector and was member Of Camden
City Council for four years. He was a
member of the New Jersey Assembly
in the sessions Of 1873, 1874, and 1892.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
The SEVASTOPOL HAS
AGAIN BEEN TORPEDOED

Headquarters Of the Third Japanese
Army before Port Arthur, Dec. 22.-
During the morning Of December 10
the Russian turret ship Sevastopol
was torpedoed by the Japanese fleet,
and Immediately listed ten degrees to
the right, remaining fast on the shall
low shore at the foot of Liaou Noun
tain. The vessel is considered abso-
lutely useless for further offensive
operations.
The Japanese bombardment OF the
Russian gunboats and torpedo craft in
the harbor continues.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
P. R. R. EMPLOYEES SATISFIED
Better Feeling Exists Among the Men
Than For Some Time.

Among employees Of the Pennsylvania
railroad there appears to be better
feeling existing than there has been for
months and the men now express them
selves as being satisfied with the con-
ditions that exist.
There is stilt some complaint among
the freight crews in regard to the TAX
ing on Of one man on trains that are
equipped with air brakes. but the de-
mands Of these men have been modified.
The request has been made that when
an extra man is needed he will be sup
piled. There is no doubt but that the
company will comply with this request
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
PASTOR WHIPS DlSTURBER
He Thumped Husband Who Interfered
With His Wife's Devotions.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 22.-The Rev.
c. p. Comfy, pastor Of the Methodist
Church at Union City, demonstrated his
ability last nighs as a pugilist.
William Nelson entered the church
while the minister was exhorting sim
ners to repentance. and, seeing his wife
at the altar, he thre wone of his over
shoes at her and then started to drag
her away. Mr.. Comfy left the pulpit
and met Nelson as he reached his
wife's side. He pushed the husband
back and Nelson struck at him. Mr..
Comfy replied with alb low on Nelson's
jaw that brought him to his knees.
Nelson dared the minister TO go out
Of the church. and when Mr.. Comfy fol-
lowed him Nelson fled.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
NAN PATTERSON JURY OUT
The Charge of Justice Davis Was
Lengthy and Impartial.
m Pnhlishersl Prns

New York, Dec. 22.-Justice Davis, at
the opening Of court in the Nan Patter-
son trial today began his charge to the
jury. Before beginning he asked the
counsel if they had any requests to
make and Lawyer Unger for the de-
fense submitted long typewriter doc
ument.
The justice gave lengthy exposition
of the question Of reasonable doubt,
quoting from the late Recorder Smythe.
He explained all the law relating to
murder, etc. The charge was impartial.
The jury then retired.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
ICE TIES UP NAVIGATION
Ulries Laid Up For Winter While Tug
Emily Has a Hard Struggle.

Ice in the Delaware River is interfer-
ing greatly with navigation and it is
with difficulty that vessels pursue
their course up and down stream.
The Ulrica OF the Wilmington and
Pennsgrove Ferry Company has tied
up for the winter and is at the wharves
Of the Pusey and Jones Company for a
general overhauling and will not trir
1t again until the winter breaks. The
ug Emily which carries workmen to
and from Carney's Point. is making
daily trips morning and evening but is
experiencing difficulty in getting across
the river
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Enotory AZ MiIIviIIe eurned.

Mnllvine. N. J., Dec. 22-The main fac
tory Of II. A. Dix & Sons, wrapper maxi
ers. was destroyed by fire this morning.
The origin is not known, but It is sup
posed that the fire started in the engine
blaze shortly after 2 o'clock this morn
ing. The fire department turned out in
full, but the fire had got beyond the con-
troll OF the firemen. They had hard time
to keep the adjoining buildings from burn
ing. The factory gave employment to
800 hands.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
F, 4, HOFFECEER'S STATEMENT
Affairs Of Teas Estate Do Not Affect
interests Of Other Clients.

James H. HoneclSer, Jr, who as trus-
tee OF the estate Of Joseph Teas. has been
ordered by Chancellor Nicholson to pay
over to the heirs of that estate about
$4,000. had not returned from Washing
ton this morning. TO which city he went
yesterday. Mr.. Honecker is a member of
the firm Of Hofecker and HoffecSer with
Offices in the LoaiaBuilding Ninth and
Market streets
Francis II. Honecker. n member OF the
firm when seen this morning made the
following statement; "rhe affairs Of tho
distinct from the affairs OF the law firm
Of Honecker and Homecker and do not
affect the interests of the clients OF our
firm in anyway.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
HIGGINS TELLS OF
LAWS0N'S EXPOSE
He Is Surprised Anybody Is
Inquiring About Judge
Wales Action
PAYMENT OF THOUSANDS HERE

The story Of Thomas w. Lawson re-
gardng the settlement Of the suits
against the Bay State Gas Company IN
this city In 1896 before the late Judge
leonard II. Wales, In the United States
Court. has attracted much attention.
particularly among the lawyers here
who are familiar with the proceedings.
The action was brought In the Federal
Court by ex-senator Anthony Higgins.
as attorney for William Buchanan. n
bondholder OF the Bay state Company.
Upon his representation and before the
other side had been heard, Judge Wales
named Dwight Braman and j. A. Me-
Cauley the latter OF this city, as tenn
porary receivers.
The case was settled, however Il In
stated by J. Edward AddicSs agreeing
to pay the counsel for Buchanan SIS, 900.
The funds We're brought to this city and
payment was made In the Office OF Her
bert VI. Ward, who was associated with
Judge George Gray, then a practlcina
attorney.
Ex-senator Higgins Statement.
Ex-senator Higgins. as counsel for
Buchanan, had associated with him
Lawyers Roger Foster and Philip O.
Churchman, the latter Of this city. Mr..
Higgins says that he got very small
fee" out OF the case and had he known
that such sums as 100000 were being
carried around in suit cases he would
have been glad to have had some OF IL.
II was Of counsel for Mr. Buchanan,
with Mr.. Snow, OF Boston, and Roger
Foster, OF New York." said Mr.. Higgins.
"and on our motion receivers were ap-
pointed I'm Pennsylvania. New York and
Massachusetts Mr.. Buchanan sought
to recover 100000 Of bonds at per
cent, with interest from May /, 1898.
Finally settlement was arrived at In
New York the terms OF which was not
Informed Of at the time, for left at
o'clock for Philadelphia, where had an
engagement TO speak, It being the last
day Of the political campaign. Just
/ Si75,0O0 was to be paid to Buchanan's
attorneys. In fact, only S125.000 was
paid. and the attorneys accepted a note
for $4,000 from Addlcks IN lieu Of cash.
| Payment on this note was after
ward refused. Buchanan had to sue
upon It, and finally settled for s37.5O0.
Philip @. Churchman represented mo
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
ENGLAND AND FRANCE TO MEDIATE
It is Reported That They Seek to Set
tie Russo Jap War.
By Publlshers' Press.

London, Dec. 22-The st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Central News
wires that persistent rumors are cur
rent that England and France will
shortly attempt to mediate in the Far
Eastern war.
Omcial confirmation Of the rumors are
not obtainable.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
grandmother at 80 Years.

West Chester, Pa, Dec. 22.-The young
est grandmother in Chester county is the
distinction that Conductor Benjamin s.
o. Wise claims for his wife Margaret,
aged 80 years, who resides in this borough.
The distinction came a week ago, when
Mrs. William Saucerman, a daughter,
aged 90 gave birth to a daughter. Con-
ductor Wise. father Of 13 children, lives
in hope that some day he will be eligible
to receive a medal as the father Of a large
family.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
suit Aaainst HALLWAY co.

w. w. Knowles, counsel for Christine
and William c. Lober, this morning
filed a suia aaglnst the Wilmington
City Railway Company for $1,000.
While getting off one Of the defendant
company's cars at Fourth and Mon
roe streets some months ago, Mrs.
Lober stepped into a deep excavation
and was seriously injured
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
PASSENGERS ON DARBY
CAR RUDELY SHAKEN UP

Several passengers on a Darby car had
narrow escapes from serious injury in
Front street this morning. A team be-
longing to David Marvil, Of Second and
Madison streets, driven by Isaac Pal
mer, colored, collided with the trolley and
the jar of the collision was so great that
ten panes Of glass were shattered into
a thousand pieces. The passengers were
badly shaken up and several Of them cut
by flying glass, but none seriously.
Palmer was arrested by Patrolmen
Davidson and Dutton for driving on the
wrong side Of the street and was still
locked up at the time of going to press.
He was on the left side Of the thorough
fare when the collision occurred and is
blamed for the accident.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Rev. Frederick posrr leads.

The Rev. Frederick Doerr has the
highest number Of votes cast by the
contributors to the special fund of the
Home Mission. the Rev. II. S. Dulany
being second. Information in regard to
contributions can be found in the ad-
vertlsement in this paper.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Wilmington Plumber Lowest Bidder.

Special to The Evening Journal.
Delaware City Dec. 22-Bids were
opened on Tuesday at the constructing
quartermaster's Office at Fort Dupont.
by Captain L. Garrard for heating the
administration building at Fort Mott, N.
J. Harry A. Miller, Of Wilmington, was
the lowest bidder.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Letters Granted.

Register Of Wills Bach this morning
granted letters Of administration on the
estate Of Robert johnson to Norah Rob
erts and letters testamentary on the es-
tate OF Elizabeth +. splan to John II.
splan and on the estate Of Fidella r.
Stockton TO the Security Trust and Safe
Deposit Company.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Probing the Russian outrage.

bY IuDUsnoTs IItas,
Bordeaux, France. Dec. 22.-The
steamer Paraguay arrived here this
morning bearing four officers Of the
Russian Baltic fleet who will testify
before international Commissioner
Lieutenant Batrand. one Of the four
who had charge OF the hashlight on
the night Of the tragedy says that he
positively saw torpedo boats.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Car and WAGON collide,

While one OF the Delaware avenue troll
ley cars was on its way TO the b. & o.
station this morning Il ooliided with an
ice wagon of the Diamond State Ice Com
pany at Van Buren street The windows
Of the car were smashed but passengers
escaped injury.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Dwelling Burned Near Greenwood.


Bridgeville, Dec. PA dwelling house
owned by William Reynolds, a prominent
farmer living near Greenwood was
destroyed by fire a few nights ago. The
fire Is supposed to have originated from n
defective chimney. A part Of the furni-
ture was saved. The loss is estimated at
e700
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
PTOMAINE POISON IN OYSTERS
countiss cassini is III at Her Apart
ments in Washington.
Rv publishers' Press.

Washington, Dec. 22-Countess Cassini
daughter Of the Russian Ambassador, is
i'll at her apartments in this city with
gastric fever. resulting from ptomaine
poisoning. Her illness was caused by eat
ing oysters.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Investigating a Bank Tragedy.
IN Pnhllshers' Presa.

Paris. Dec. 22.-The international Com
mission which will investigate the doggor
bank tragedy, met at the foreign Office
today. Admiral Fournier, the French
member was made president pro TEN. The
hearing was adjourned until January
ninth.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
LOST. FOUND AND REWARD.

LOST-On Market street between
Banks jewelry store and Lippin-
colts or from Lippincott's to Third and
King, a black hand satchel containing
mileage book and pocketbook with from
SO to SIS in 1t. Finder can keep money
II mileage book and pocketbook are re-
turned to Laura S. Gillis. No. 2os West
Eighteenth street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
TO ATTACK RUSSIAN FLEET
Eighteen Japanese Warships Have
Passed Singapore steaming
Westward.
By Publishers Press.

Singapore, Dec. 22.-Two Japanese
battleships, four cruisers and twelve
destroyers passed here steaming west
ward today. 1t looks as though a
concentrated attack on the Russian
Baltic fleet will be made when they
reach it.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
seeder.Kaseh.

Harry S. seeder and Miss Rosa f.
Kasch were married yesterday after
noon at o'clock by the Rev. L. I. Nc
Dougle. The bride and groom are now
in Maryland on their honeymoon. Upon
their return they will live in this city.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
London is Still Fog Bound.
N Pnhllshersl Press.

London, Dec. 22.-London is still COW
cred by a dense fog and shipping on the
river Thames has been stopped. Traffic
in the city Is seriously impeded. Several
large steamships are held at English ports
unable to proceed.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Springer Springer.

At the Kingswood NJ. E. Church par
.sonage on December IA, George w.
Springer and Elizabeth N. Springer
were married. They will reside at No.
1015 Tatnall street.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Triple Shooting Near Loekport, N. Y,
By Publishers Press

Lockport. n. Y, Dec. Pas the re-
suit Of a shooting affray at Newfane.
near here today, Mrs. Abbie Goodrich,
a widow. is dead as is also Constable
Gray. Fred James, who did the shoot
ing, lies unconscious in the hospital
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
BARBARA USED HATCHET
TO GET into HER HOME
Judge Cochran Decided This
Was Irregular and I'M
posed a Fine

Barbara stinchcomb. who has been in
trouble before, was arraigned IN city
Court this morning on a charge OF dis
orderly conduct. After hearing the ovi-
donce in the case the court imposed the
nominal fine OF s. and costs. She was ar
rested on n warrant sworn out by her
husband.
Mrs Caroline sauorwino who tenants
one-half OF the stinchcomb home. at No.
iol Justison street appeared against the
defendant. The latter testified that the
prisoner while intoxicated yesterday, pro-
coeded TO batter down the door OF the
house with hatchet Barbara In her de-
Tense said her husband nailed the door
so that she could not got into the house
and that she was only trying 10 draw tho
nails so that she could get into her home.
Charles Colwell was charged with dis
orderly conduct and fined 81. The case OF
Ella Crummell, charged with harborlng a
li-months-old baby IN disorderly house
was again postponed this time until Tues
day next when the court will give de-
cision in the case.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
RUSSIANS RECAPTURE METRE HILL
kuropatkin Advised That His Troops
Have Seized Japs Guns.
IN puhlIahers. press.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. 22.-General
Kuropatkin wires that he has a report
from the Chinese that the Russians
have recaptured 2OS-Meter Hiu out
side Of Port Arthur and seized guns
mounted by the Japs.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Japanese Troops Make Gains.

Toxic, Dec. 22.-4 p. m.-The Japan
ese troops have captured some import
ant positions on Pigeon Bay.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Russia nuys prexeIls Yaeht.

London, Dec. 22.-It is stated that
Russia has bought Anthony J. Drexers
fine steam yacht, Margarita, paying
S650,000
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Towne-Now that young Rakeley has
come in for his uncle's millions, I sup
pose he'll paint things a vivid red.
Browne-Yes. I guess he'll be a regular
vermillionaire.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Last Ninht,a ses.inn.

Joseph Lindoshek was fined $50 ana costs
for hattering stanilaus Hook over the
head with an iron last fracturing Hooks
skull and causing him 20 lie in SER
ious condition for several weeks. Thomas
Novak, accused OF being concerned I'm the
assault, was dismissed.
Elias Walker, colored. battered Elias
Owens also colored. on the head with
club yesterday afternoon because owens
insited on tho payment OF debt due
him by Walker. owens was so badly in
iured that Il was necessary TO remove
him TO the Delaware Hospital. His as
sailant was held In 500 bail last night for
a hearing on Tuesday next.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

To make light of it doesn't always solve
a dark secret.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

At this time Of year the most temperate
postman is sure to get loaded
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

DOST-Marten Nun IN King street
market, probably near Fourth.
Reward if returned to w. G. Taylor,
Equitable Trust Co., Ninth and Market
straats.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

after left and the money was count
ed out, as l understand It, in Mr..
Wards Office and later by Mr. Church-
man in my Office. Mr.. e. r. Chapman.
OF New York, was here with the money.
1 am surprised to hear that anybody
Is impugning or inquiring about the
regularity Of Judge Wales action. The
court had nothing else to do but dismiss
the suit after the complainant asked
for its dismissal"
NO one knows why Judge Wales dis
missed the receivers other than that the
case had been compromised, and James
G. Carter, Of New York. argued for the
dismissal
$4,000 Was Paid.
Mr.. Churchman told Of the settlement
Of the bondholder's claim as follows:
I'VE were told the cash would be paid
in Mr. Wards office. The sum was to
be $4,000. When Mr.. Foster and my
self went to the office one OF the attor-
lneys-I think IL was J. V. Moore-want-
ed to give us a check. 1t was not Ad-
dicks check, but IL came from him.
Mr. Foster, knowing the man he had
to deal with, would not listen to the
proposition. The other side wrangled
/ for more than an hour about the meth
cd Of payment and Foster said il must
be cash or nothing. They said they did
not have the cash; that It was near
Continued on Page Five.)
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
THE WEATHER.

On Friday fair to partly
cloudy weather. Saturday,
partly cloudy to overeastins
weather.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-26

The above letter is self-exp1an-
atory, and we are glad to publish
it for the subscribers of the IT.
win County Cotton Mills. AS q
director Of the Irwin County Cot
ton Mills, the writer was glad to
hear T. W. Garbutt, the presi-
dent of the old company, in a
stockholders meeting, after he
had invested about 100000 in the
purchase Of various claims again
ut the property, say that if tbs
aill was reorganized, with or
without resort to the courts, and
he and his associates became the
purchasers, which was then gen
orally presumed, as they had 80
"a uch invested at the time, that
he you'd allow any and every
stakeholder the privilege OF par
ticipating in the reorganization
on an equitable basis with the
purchasers.
It is 50 easy and natural to say
that the big fish eat up the little
ones, that we feel it our duty to
call attention to the proposition
made by the Garbutts, and en-
phasize their absolute good faith
from beginning to end. Their
purchase of the property grew
out of an effort of President T.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-03-26
Fitzgerald Cotton Mills
The Reorganizers' Offer to the Stockholders of
the Irwin County Cotton Mills.
THE GARBUTTS KEEP FAITH.

portunity of subscribing to an
amount Of stock in the Fitz-
gerald Cotton Mills not to ex-
coed the amount of your stock in
the Irwin County Cotton Mills,
upon a basis of the cost of the
plant to the present owners.
The proposition will remain
open up to and including the
first day Of May next, and it is
the desire Of the organization that
as many of the old stockholders
come in as may elect to do so.
The books Of subscription are
with Mr.. e. *. Farmer at
The First National Bank of
Fitzgerald, and full information
and details as to the oranization,
plans, etc, can be obtained from
him.
Respectfully yours,
Il. w. Garbutt.
]. w. Garbutt.
F. J. Garbutt.
M. w. Garbutt.