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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21

An Associated press dispatch from
Washington says: Democratic lead
ers say that II Mr.. Bryan will agree
to devote his energies TO the west and
particularly to Nebraska with the idea
OF carrying Nebraska for Parker and
Davis they will see that he Ii sup
piled with ample funds for oil cam
palgn purposes"
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21
General Duffle.d of the Union Army,

Writes: 81 have used Peruna in my
family and have found it valuable
medicine, and take pleasure in recon-
mending it to all who suffer from ca
tarrh of the stomach or who require a
tonic of ef1iciency."-The Cairo, Wash
tngton, d. G.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21

Richard Wolfe Of Denver will estab-
lish q populist paper in that city.
There are many reasons for believing
that Colorado will go populist this
time. The people out there have had
enough of republican military despot-
ism and democratic anarchy.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21

Writes: "Your medicine, Peruna, 1 be-
lieve to be the best medicine for catarrh
on the market. l have taken only a
small amount, and can see very berefi-
cial results."-W. G. Yarnell, 1922 Lin
coin street, N. e., Washington, ID. G.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21
BrlsadIer General King Of Confederate
General SmaIIs, Beaufort. S. C..

Writes: ct have used Peruna for Ca
tarrhal trouble and find it beneficial
and to be all that it promises, and freely
give it my unqualified recommends
tion.n Robert Smalls.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-07-21

Populism is breaking out in new
spots all the time. Not only has it &
squad of scholarly defenders in Phila
delphia, but they are spreading out al
over the province that Matt Quay
ruled SO long with rod of iron.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
EVERYTHING IN READINESS
FOR CHRISTMAS TREAT
Police Christmas Tree Sur
passes in Magni6cence Any
Previous Effort

Santa Claus paid his second visit TO the
police station yesterday and With his
usual activity set TO work City Linemen
Frank Hyland and William Grey. Police
Sergeant Lyons and Special Officer Cor
nish trimming the nuge Christmas tree
which he brought with him. Many coll
ored electric light bulbs were strung
through the large tree and several beau
tiful electrical designs placed into POSI-
ton. After the lights were put in good
working order, yards oil glittering tinsel
and hundreds OF beautiful and many col
ored glass balls were hung on the tree.
The eye can hardly behold the glitter sur
rounding the stately cedar when all lights
are turned on. While the tree is not as
large as the one Santa Claus furnished
last year 1t is in decoration, far more
beautiful.
The room set aside by orders of Santa
Claus 10 store the gifts for the poor chill
dren who will be the guests of the police
is stacked with boxes. barrels and bum
dies Of gloves, stockings. dolls; caps. toys.
candles. nuts and fruit Everything Is in
readiness and the sight on Christmas
morning will be one that will remain em-
bedded in the minds of those who wit
ness II for many years.
A contribution of s. to the Christmas
tree fund was received last night from
the Daisy Social Club. James Sparks is
president and Miss Elsie Kersey, secre-
tary Of. the organization.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
INAUGURATION OF
.LEAS As G0VERN0R
1t Will Take Place on Jan
uary II and VIII be
Imposing

The inauguration or Governor-elect
Preston Lea and Lieutenant Governor
Isaac T. Parker on Tuesday promises to
be an imposing and interesting GER
emony. If the precedent established at
the Inauguration Of Governor John
Hum and Lieutenant-G Governor Philip
L. Cannon is followed a demonstration
VIII be witnessed such as Dover never
saw before
The State House and Kent county
court house will be gaily decorated
with bunting, flags and streamers. In
fact the State Capital will take on a
holiday appearance. Hundreds of
prominent Delawareans will visit the
capital on that day and all arrange
ments will be made at the hotels to ac-
cOmmOdate them.
The oath Of Office will probably be
administered to Lieutenan-G Governor
elect Parker at the opening Of the Sen.
ate on the day of the Inauguration
The Senate and House will later meet
in joint session and proceed to the couri
house where the inauguration of Gov
ernor-elect Lea win take place.
A parade will precede the inaugura
tion ceremonies in which prominent Re
publicans and officials will participate
Several Wilmington bands will be II
line.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
THE COMMITTEE
REPORT REJECTED.
CouncilTu rms Down Recon-,
mendation Regarding Gas
Franchise Matter
WANT MUNICIPAL LIGHTING PLANT

City Council last night rejected the re4
port of the committee appointed to cons
slider the subject Of a municipal lighting
plant. The report was discussed at re-
cent meeting of Council and action was
deferred until last night. It was rejected
without comment.
The reason for rejecting the report was
that the committee had exceeded It's pow-
er by comforting with officials Of the Will
mington Gas and Electric Company with
view to getting cheaper gas for the peo-
pie of Wilmington and incidentally to
make arrangements whereby the Otto Gas
Engine Works OF Philadelphia could get
cheap gas from the local concern. A reso-
luton was later presented by John J. Me-
Govern instructing City Solicitor Robert
G. Harman 70 prepare a bill for municipal
lighting TO be presented at the coming
General Assembly. IL was adopted.
Another resolution meant to Increase
the revenue Of the city was introduced oy
Charles M. zebley. 1t was In effect that
the city Solicitor be instructed to prepare
bill for presentation 10 the next legis-
lature providing for tax on fire insur-
ance companies for the benefit of the nra
department 1t was also adopted.
Mr.. zebley also presented communi-
cation from the Twelfth Ward Demo-
cratic Club declaring In favor OF muni-
cipal lighting plant. ascertaining the cost
and price OF gas in various other cities.
and also TO ascertain the valuation Of the
plant Of the old gas company In order to
ascertain upon what basis Il should pay
taxes. IL was referred 70 the special CONS
mittee having the gas question undor con-
sideration.
Councilman O'Neal called attention TO
the large number OF runaway horses late
ly and claimed that thisscondition was
largely due to drivers who fail to hitch
their horses. He understood there was a
law governing the matter and moved thar
the Police Commission be notified 10 have
the law enforced There was considerable
objection TO the motion as several of tho
councilmen contendcd that II would ba
IL handicap on millmen and grocerymen
TO compel them TO hitch their horsos
councilman Simmons said 1t would be-
nara on the slop men. This remark
caused laugh. The matter was finally re-
ierred to the police committee with pow
er TO act ''"-
Inc hre committee presented a report
ON the petitions of the Brandywine ana
Union Fire Companies asking for appro-
priauons sufficient 10 maintain fire engine
e IN addition 10 their present apparatus.
inc committees were OF the opinion
,hat II would be - advantage to the citv
ior these companies to have the additional
equipment but that the city can NOT ar
,oru the additional appropriations at this
time. The report was adopted.
| Following fIa t,4S.ff...- .tt.-t-
Monaghan and Baillff j. E. McNabb were
called into the mayors Office and on be-
half of the members OF Council President
McNulty presented each with coin purse
containing a gold piece.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
YOUNG PEACOCK
RETURNED HOME
Feared the Runaway Lad
Will Again Skip Upon
Reaching New York
FATHER SENT MONEY FOR FARE

Charles Peacock, the runaway boy
from Herkimer N. Y. left today on the
1877 p. m. train over the Pennsylvania
Railroad, for his home. Humane Agent
Frank Stout received a money order
for $5.25 from the lads father this
morning, which with what money the
youngster had when arrested will pay
his carfare home and leave over SO
which the boy has promised to take to
his father.
F. d. Peacock, the youngsters par
ent. in letter to the police said in
the beginning Of the communication
that he did not feel as though he should
send for the boy as the latter had run
away from home three times within a
year. AS he proceeded. however, the
parent love for the child showed itself
and in the last two pages OF the latter
he gave the authorities instructions
how to send the boy home.
He May Stop at New York.
Young Peacock upon reaching Jer-
sey City must leave the train and cross
to New York on the ferry. The au-
thorities have a suspicion that this
will be about as far as he will get on
his way home. The boy will have over
SO in his possession and not caring
much whether he is at home or on the
road he may take another notion to
wander of. His father, from the tenor
OF the letter received from him would
not be much surprised II the lad did
not reach home. so il is uncertain
whether the runaway will be in Her
kmer for Christmas or not.
When young Peacock was told in his
cell at the police station last might
that his. father didn't want him home
he did not seem to mind it, Later h'
sang several songs and danced for his
own amusement.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
MOST VALUABLE BLOCK
HERE IS WORTH 100000
Insurance Publication Gives
Compilation of "Ipsurable
Values" in Chief Cities

In its current issue. the Insurance Press
Of New York. gives a compilation Of 'in-
surable values" in the heart of the
business districts" of the chief cities of
the United States. The figures show that
sums ranging from 100000 to S25.OOO. 900
may be wiped out of existence in a few
hours by the burning Of a single city
block.
The paper states that the most valuable
block in this city is that bounded by
Eighth, Ninth, Market and King streets.
with a valuation of s5OO.OOO. Fire under
writer's are now making thorough investi-
cations in the larger cities. their own en-
gineers cooperating with oJner engineers
who represent the United States Govern
ment since the question involves the pub
lie welfare. Cities which have outgrown
their water supplies, their water distri-
buting system. the apparatus of their fire
departments. their fire alarm systems,
etc. will be told so in order that they
may remedy these defects.
The recent satisfactory test OF the fire
apparatus of Wilmington under the su-
pervision of the fire underwriters viii do
much toward placing this iity in favor
able light with the insurance companies
The paper urges that by reducing the
combustibility of cities. fire insurance
rates will be favorably affected.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
THE SPECIAL ELECTION
Inspectors and Sheriff Will Probably
Canvass the Vote.

There has been considerable discus
sion during the past few days as to
how the vote cast at the special cleo
ton in st. Georges Hundred for rep
resentative on Tuesday newt should be
canvassed. Some lawyers thought IL
would have to be either canvassed by
Chief Justice Lore and Resident Judge
Spruance or by the Legislature.
George A. Elliott, counsel for Sher-
iff Stidham, was In conference with
the judges of the Superior Court in
regard to the matter early this after
noon. When seen by a reporter Mr..
Elliott stated the law did not provide
that the court sit as a board Of can
vass in such cases. He stated that the
inspectors Of the districts in the hun
dred and the sheriff of the county will
probably sit as a board Of canvass and
count the votes.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
DID VOT CONNECT With SEWER
Cases Against LiIburne Chandler and
Thomas F. Masarity in City Court.

Two cases of violation of the city
health ordinance were called for trial In
City Court this morning. They were
Thomas +. MCCARTHY and Lilburne
Chandler and each is accused OF fall
ing to connect his property with the
sewer. Both cases were continued until
Thursday morning.
William Hill, colored, was held in 800
bail for the Court of General Sessions
for carrying a concealed deadly wea-
pon In the shape OF brass knuckles. The
case of John Wilson. colored, charged
with larceny, was continued until to-
morrow morning.
For driving on the wrong side Of the
street, Isaac Palmer, colored, was fined
81 and costs. He collided with a Darby
car on Front street yesterday, doing
considerable damage to 1t. Had he
been on the right side of the street the
accident would not have occurred.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
OWNER Of MAMIE /.
MUST RETURN MONEY

There was another chapter in the
Lima Hunt Club race meet today when
IT became known that William M.
Kerr of Trainer, Pa, the owner Of the
fast steeplechase mare Mamie H., has
been ordered to return the money
which he won when his horse cap
tured the Wilmington Steeplechase.
The meeting was held on October %
last on the Delaware Horse Show As
sociation's grounds.
Mamie H. is one Of the fastest hurdle
racers in this section. She won the
principal event easily both this year
and last year. The winners prize was
$3.50 and this Mr.. Kerr has been or
dered to return because his horse is
a thoroughbred whereas she received
an allowance as a halfbred. She car
ried 145 pounds in the recent race.
This development win be received with
surprise.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
JAPS WANT TO Be REPRESENTED
BY Publishers Press.

Paris. Dec. 2S.-It is reported that
the japanese government has expressed
a desire to be represented at the ses-
sion Of the international Commission
which will inquire into the Dogger
Bank tragedy. The japanese. it is
said. claim they are entitled to equal
rights with Russia before the Com
mission. The foreign Office has heard
nothing OF the report, but officials say
II is too late for the Japanese join.
According to the official provisions
published today the Commission will
hold two sittings daily when It con-
venes. The question Of secrecy was
not discussed.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
DELAWARE BAyES PROSPEROUS
The Condition Of Financial Institutions
in This state is Excellent

Milford. Dec. 23.--A summary OF re-
ports OF State banks, savings institu
tions and trust companies doing bus
mess in this State has just been COM
pleted by DR.. George w. Marshall. in
surance commissioner. The reports are
of the condition of these corporations
at the close OF business on November
30 1904 The summary shows the total
resources to be: State banks, 81. .O53. .3S7.-
12; savings banks, SS421. .990.SS; trust
companies. S7,52S, S,36459. Aggregate re-
sources, S1s,997, ,742.59.
The deposits are; state banks. S1.757,-
1887; savings banks S7.226 2lO.3S; trust
companies, sl.9O6.62775. Total. Sl3,SS9.-
95170.
From December 81. 1908, to Novem-
Der 30, 1904, there was an Increase OF
1924, ,73O in the capital invested in stock
of Delaware trust companies; an in
crease OF S246, 6,5O6.9O in surplus and un-
divided profits of Delaware banking In
stitutions. and an increase OF s1.216.-
271.O5 in the amount Of deposits in such
institutions.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
LAURA BIGGAR SUES FOR 100000
Acts as Her Own Lawyer in Seeking
Damages From Bennett Executor.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 23.-Laura Big
gar, the former actress. who is the re-
puted widow of II. NJ. Bennett, the the
atrical manager. yesterday entered suit
for 100000 against Peter J. McNulty.
one of the Bennett estate executors
She is acting as her own attorney.
She bases her claim for damages on
her arrest in Long Branch, N. j.. on
September 6, 1902. on charges of per-
jury and conspiracy. of which she was
acquitted. She also declared that dam
age was done to her property by al
legged agents of Mr.. McNulty. She says
she spent $4,000 on her defense.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
| PATTERSON
Jury DISAGEES
Foreman Announced That
Some Of the Members
Stood Against Reason
AHGTaIR TRIAL is LOOKED FOR
BY Publishers Press.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The jury in the
trial Of Nan Patterson, charged with
the murder of Caesar Young, the book
maker, came into court at 11.SO o'clock
this morning and announced that after
celebrating for over twenty hours they
were unable to reach an agreement.
The foreman, Thomas II. Harmer in
formed Justice Davis that the evidence
had been carefully weighed, but some
members of the jury stood out against
all arguments and reason. The justice
sent the jury back again for further de-
liberation.
The jurors came into the court room
worn and weary and took their seats.
Miss Patterson was then brought in.
The Justice said he would give them
any points they wished. but the fore
man said that nothing was wanted. He
added that some members of the jury
were absolutely not open to conviction
or reason. The justice then sent them
back. When Miss Patterson was taken
to the prisoners pen she looked pale
and on the verge of collapse.
It was commonly remarked about the
court taht the case will probably go to
trial again as the fOreman's remarks
indicated that the jury is at the point
of a deadlock.
Miss Patterson paced the narrow con-
fines of her cell In the silent Tombs
throughout the night awaiting the YER
dict. while less than two hundred feet
away the jury was deciding her fate.
She soon began to lose courage for she
believed that when the jury retired II
would vote at once to acquit. Occasion
ally during the night she threw herself
on the cot, but fear had robbed her OF
sleep. DaDwn found her pale and hag-
gard and sitting on the edge of her un-
used cot with her head resting in her
hands.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
MANY SHOPPERS
REMAIN At HOME
Railroad Officials Announce
That Passenger Traffic Is
Not Unusually Heavy
NUMBER OF PACKAGES ARE LOST

At the p. b. and W. railroad station all
Is hustle and activity, indicating the APP
proach OF Chrstmas. and box after box
and package after package are being
handled daily by employees and sent TO
their different destinations.
Although the express companies are
handling much matter this season IL
does not begin 10 come up with the
amount OF business done several years
ago. due. It Is said 20 great amount Of
matter sent through the malls. Mail cars
are crowded TO their full capacity by
packages and parcels OF all sizes and de-
scrlptions. which are consigned to every
section of the country. IN many in
stances these packages never md their
way to their destination owing TO a
great extent to the carelessness Of the
sender.
In speaking ON this subject an employe
In the railway mail service said today:
"Our business Is increasing yearly and no
one knows the amount Of mail matter that
is handled az this time OF year. There is
packages OF every size and description.
The reason they are sent by mail being
that the government carries parcels
much cheaper than the express COM
panies. People simply have packages
weighed whether consigned TO Philadei-
phla or San Francisco, place the required
number of stamps on them and of they
go. Much carlelessness however is evinced
by the sender which would be avoided II
they knew the possible consequences. We
get parcels IN mail bags on many oc-
cnslons which have been improperly fast
encd and as a consequence the contents
drop out. In other instances the address
Is fastened on In such a manner that after
time It falls on and becomes mixed up
with others that have also dropped on a
number Of such addresses may be found
IN the bottom OF a mail pouch and It is
hard to determine on which package they
belong. We do our best though but have
no doubt that many a young woman re-
ceves box Of cigars and more than on,
young man gets half dozen embroidered
lace handkerchiefs. In some instances tn,
addresses are lost and such packages &c
to the dead letter Office whore they ar,
eventually sold. People, however. are be
coming better posted In sending this clasi
OF matter and pay more attention 20 thl
manner In which they are done up"
one noticeable feature about this year
business is the despatch with which bot
the Baggage Express and the Adams Ex
press is clearing away the amount Of mat
ter that comes In. Last year at this tim
the station platforms were crowded wit
packages OF all descriptions This sea
son they are moved almost as fast as the.
come in. In this line the Wilmington
Transfer Company is aiding greatly tn
express companies.
Another feature which is noticed thi
year is the fact that the railroad com
panies are not overcrowded with pas
sengers. Trains are running on time AM
many persons who purchased out Of tow
last season are doing their buying iron
the local merchants.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
SON KIDNAPPED BY MOTHER
Mrs. Carrie Lofland Was Formerly
Miss Carrie Wise.
Special to The Evening Journal.

New Castle, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Carrie W.
Loiand formerly lived in this city and
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
V. Wise, her father being dead. Shortly
after her marriage TO DIR. Lohand the lat
ter opened a dental Office in this city and
later became connected with the New
Castle County Hospital at Farnhurst.
Mrs. Lohand was seen on a trolley car
in this city last week accompanied by
woman friend and a small boy, evidently
her son Howard. They were enroute to
Wilmington 1t is understood that the
boy lived with his grandfather Alfred
Lonand, near State Road and attended
Robes Harbor school which is probaoiy
the place at which his mother obtained
possession Of him.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
MERCURY GOES UPWARD
Difference Of Twenty tight Degrees in
Weather in Four Hours.

From present indications the weather
which Will prevail during Christmas
will be moderate. with the mercury
standing above freezing point.
Under the suns rays OF today the
snow is fast disappearing. leaving in
its trail a series OF sloppy streets
which make walking anything but
pleasant especially for the gentler sex,
who are compelled to drag skirts and
incidentally sweep off sidewalks. old
Sol crossed the meridian yesterday and
Is evidently determined, for a time at
least, to give his subjects somewhat
warmer and more pleasant weather. In
keeping with this resolution the mer-
curry seems TO have made a similar re-
solve as at points where the thermom-
eter marked eight degrees above zero
yesterday during the early morning
hours the same instrument at the same
hour today indicated SO degrees above.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
CHRISTMAS IN THE
COUNTY INSTITUTIONS
Turkey and Everything That
Goes With 1t Will be
Served

The Christmas dinners at the county
institutions at Farnhurst will be held
on different days. The dinner at the
county hospital will be held tomorrow
and at the State hospital on Sunday.
Turkey and chicken and what goes
with them will be served in abundance
in both institutions. Mince pies and
candles will be some of the dainties
and cigars to the men will be passed
around.
The Christmas dinner at the county
workhouse will be served on Monday.
A large quantity of turkey and other
good things have been purchased and
all hands are anxiously awaiting the
day OF feasting.
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
St. eeorass, Official Election.

Ballots for use at the special cleo
tion for representative in st. Georges
hundred on Tuesday next have been
prepared by Clerk OF the Peace Quig-
ley. The ballots contain only the
names Of Jacob II. Emerson, under the
Republican emblem and Franklin j.
Pennington under the Democratic en-
blem.
Sheriff Stidham had the ballot boxes
which will be used at this election de-
Ivered some time ago, but the election
officers will have to call at the clerk
OF the peace's office for the ballots and
pencils
Evening journal., 1904-12-23
REQUISITION FOR DR., CHADWICK
Husband of Mrs. Chadwick Will Doubt
less go to Cleveland.
BY Publishers Press.

Columbus. Ohio, Dec o. The applica-
tion of Prosecutor Keller foTra a requisition
on the Governor of New York for the re-
turn to Cleveland Of DIR. Leroy Chadwick.
husband Of Mrs. Chadwick reached the
governors office through the mails today.
Governor Herrick is now in the East and
no action can be taken until his return
next week.
1t is safe to say the requisition will be
issued and probably will be ready for
presentation TO the Governor OF New
York. when Chadwick steps from the
European steamer.