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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-10

The postal receipts which have in.
creased steadily and constantly during
the past seven years show no diminu-
ton whatever. Even during the past
month Of July, in midsummer, at a
time when trade to some extent has
been contracted, upon the eve Of a
presidential campaign, and with all
the disadvantages which could posi-
bly, come to such business, it shows the
gains that have been apparent
monthly for now over seven years.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-10

We are annually importing $50,000,-
900 worth Of material that could be
made in this country with a CORE.
spending benefit to American labor
and American incomes. Our free trade
friends, if they had their way, would
make this FIVE hundred million five bill
lions, and instead of our own manu-
featuring output amounting to about
fifteen billions annually, as it now
does, it would be reduced one-half or
two-thirds, with a consequent result
to wages and income.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-09-10

The Republican party has always
been a consistent party. The Demo
cratic party has always been an incon
sistent party.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
TALK TO Be ON RADWM
Last Of Series of Y. M. c. A.
Meetings in the Garrick
Theatre

The last OF the series OF mems meet
ings at the Garrick Theatre for the
present season Will be held next sun
day afternoon and il win be a most
fitting close to a most successful SER
les. For this last service the associa-
tion has been fortunate In inducing
the Rev. c. Edgar Adamson, Ph. D.,
of Philadelphia. 10 come to Wilmington
and give his address on "Radlum and
Its Similitudes." which ne has given
to crowded houses IN Philadelphia.
Dr. Adamson has thorough sciep-
tific training and thoroughly under
stands the wonderful substance about
which he talks as far as Il is at.pres-
ent known. He will bring with him a
small quantity of the precious sub
stance of which so much wonderful
things are told and win also show
some very interesting experiments per-
formed by means of 1t.
He win project on the screen photo
graphs made by It under seemingly inn
possible conditions and win give a very
clear and comprehensive address on
the subject that viii be fun of interest
and instruction. All this will be made
the basis for some very wholesome les
sons upon the influence of life and
character. AS this will be the first
public appearance in Wilmington OF
this wonderful mineral IT will undoubt-
edly attract much attention.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
ARGUMENTS BEGUN IN
BOTKIN MURDER TRIAL
During Tits Between Coun-
sci Woman Held Her Head
Showing New Bonnet

San Francisco. Cal, April 6.-Tes-
timony was finished in the Botkin
case yesterday and argument was be-
gun, Assistant District Attorney Fer
raj opening for the prosecution and
finishing at o'clock last night.
The defense rested Immediately on
opening OF court yesterday morning and
the forenoon was consumed in present
ing the prosecutions evidence in re-
buttal.
John p. Dunning was called to ex-
plain that the loan to him of $500 by
Mrs. Corbaley was obtained by a mort
gage executed by himself and wife. He
gave other testimony to disprove allie
cations of the defense that there was
just as much reason TO accuse Mrs.
Corbaley of the murder as to accuse
Mrs. Botlxin.
District Attorney Byington wanted
another opportunity to examine the
defendant, and was allowed to call her
to the stand. He asked why she had
expressed the opinion that one Of the
anonymous letters in evidence was not
the original which Mrs. Dunning had
received. Her logic was vague. al
though her earnestness in drawing the
deduction was such that the attorney
did not accomplish much by his efforts.
When the lawyers engaged in legal
Tits she hung her head. with eyelds
shut giving to the jury a full view Of
her new Easter hat and making the
best Of her rotund figure.
Ferral's argument was devoted chief
ly to a portrayal of the character Of
the defendant, which, he said, was one
Of utter depravity.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
OPENING A GREAT SUCCESS
Miller Bros. Have Nearly Five Thous-
and Guests at New Store.

47S7 people attended the formal opening
of Miller Bros. Boston Store. at 2ls Mar
lket street, yesterday afternoon and even
ing. The place was crowded all through
the day and Miller Bros. are more than
delighted with the number OF their guests.
The opening is being continued today,
as there were many hundreds o. people
who could not attend yesterday.
The store was very attractive yester-
day with It's floral display in honor OF the
occasion and many compliments were re-
ceived on the decorations. During the
opening Albert's Orchestra. stationed on
the second floor of~the building, discours-
ed pretty selections. adding TO the enjoy
ment OF the occasion.
Every visitor 20 tho store either yester-
day or today received a card emitting the
holder to chance on a fine $50 bedroom
set now on exhibition in the store win
dow. The drawing viii take place on
Thursday evening at half past eight when
the lucky number viii be chosen by lot.
The opening of the store. redecorated
and furnished with an entire new stock
OF goods marks most important event
In the history Of Market street business
houses. Miller Bros. have started most
auspiciously and bid fair to continue with
great success. Adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
LAST SAD RITES FOR
REV. POFFENBERGER
Bishop Coleman Oficiated az
His Funeral in Newark
Today

The funeral OF the Rev. Martin L. Pof-
fenburger was held this morning in St.
Thomas Church Newark. which parish
he served as rector for several years un-
IN his tragic death on Saturday night.
The church was filed with parishoners
and others. Members Of the vestry acted
as honorary pail bearers.
The services were conducted by Bishop
Coleman. assisted by the Rev. II. w.
Wells ana the Rev. Dr. Munson. The
body was accompanied 70 Baltimore,
where It viii be Inferred. by .he Rev. H.
W. Wells the Rev. j. S. Bunting mad the
Rev. A. J. Rich. The bishop was prevent-
ed from accompanying the body by an i'm
portant and unavoidable engagement.
Among the clergy present al the services
were the Rev. DR.. Munson. the Rev. II. 4.
Wilde, the Rev. II. A. Wells. the Rev.
w. B. Beach, the Rev. William schouler.
the Rev. w. J. Hamilton. the Rev.
Joseph S. Bunting and the Rev. c. NJ.
wilkins.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
SHAD STILL SCARCE
AN0 PRICE GOES UP
Less of the Toothsome Fish
in Delaware Than Any
April for Years

Delaware shad are stin scarce. and
the fishermen say but very few are
coming up the river. There are now
fewer shad in the Delaware river than
for a number Of years. This scarcity
also keeps the price up and they are
now about SO a hundred higher than
they were a week ago.
The run Of shad in the Chesapeake
has been just as uncertain as In the
Delaware. At Crisheld on Monday Of
last week the high boat for the day
brought In 100. The next day the high
est number for one boat was $50 and the
following day but $50. Since then they
have practically all left the Chesa-
peake and as to whether or not they
viii return this season Is something the
fishermen can only guess at. There
was evidently something IN the water
not TO their liking 1t is thought that
Il was probably the cold muddy water
which was flowing into the Chesapeake
from the Susquehanna river at that
time.
The shad that left the Chesapeake
have certainly not come into the Della
ware. which upholds the claim of many
old fishermen that the shad always
come back into the waters where the
spawn dre raised and do not pass from
one stream to another.
The shad season in North Carolina
was a failure this year.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
THIS MANS TROUBLES
CAME IN A BUNCH
Became Intimate With An
others Wife and Is Beaten
and Then Arrested

Fined s. and costs FOR trespass, held IN
$500 bond not to trespass again. held In
$500 bail for the Court Of General Sessions
on charge of larceny and further held
under a $500 peace bond for threatening
to use a revolver with deadly intent. was
about all that happened to Hooper
Downey before Magistrate Francis j..
Bradley this morning. Ho was pounced
npon by Robert Miller and George Abele
yesterday afternoon and after receiving a
severe beating, was marched 20 the police
station by his captors. All live IN New
castle. but Downey IS employed as a
blacksmith at Third and French stretes.
Miller suspected Downey OF being inti-
mate with his wife and returning home
sooner than expected several days ago. af-
ter "a trip IN the country, found condi-
fions that strengthened this belief. En-
listing the aid OF his friend Adele, both
came to Wilmington yesterday afternoon.
When Downey saw them he saw trouble
orewing for him, and attempted to es-
cape. After a lively chase he was caught
at Third and King streets and severely
beaten. A revolver which he carried was
later found IN the street by a farmer.
Miller says thar Downey took some OF
his household goods He also charges him
with taking 5000 belonging TO him, but did
not press this latter charge. The revolver
which Downey had in his possession was
claimed by Miller as his property.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
MANY PROPERTIES
CHANGE OWNERSHIP
Real Estate Transfers Re.
corded at Office OF Regis
trar McNulty Today

The following real estate transfers
We're recorded by City Registrar Nc
Nulty;
Ida c. Thomas to Samuel Bancroft,
Jr.. Thirteenth and Poplar streets, ST.
15O
Charles c. Garrett to Charles T. Har-
vey. Ninth and Adams streets, $4,000.
Amy ]. Cheavens to Edward H.
Lynch, Eleventh and Walnut streets
81, 500.
Albert Rothchild to Rosa Lieberman
all property he owns, no description, So
Wilmer ]. Eliason to Mary A. Jeffries
Fourteenth and Claymont streets, SS75
Ashton r. Tatnan to William c. Tin
dali, Nineteenth and Boulevard, S27S2.-
so.
Edward ]. McGittigen to William
Black, Delaware avenue and Scott
streets. $17S5.
Isaac NJ. Lenderman to Elizabeth r.
A. Vandever, Tenth and Market streets
$4,000.
James b. Oberly to James p. Jacobs
Third and Rodney streets, $500.
Sue II. McNair to Annie p. Reed, Fif-
teenth and Claymont streets. $500.
Joseph II. Mendinhal to p, B. & w
Railroad Company, $4,000.
Thomas Manion to Patrick Healy
Chestnut and Porter streets. $1,000.
William c. Tindall to Sue II. Nc.
Nair Eighteenth and Tatnan streets
$500.
Thomas Thomas to Albert w. Cum.
mings, Tenth and Pine streets, 81, ,O05
Thomas II. Melvin to Theresa II
Jackson, Taylor and Lombard streets
$780,
Charles P. Murray to Stanislaus Nal
inowski. Ninth and Locust streets. $500
Real Estate Trust Company TO Georgl
+. Belts, Conrad and Adams streets
morocco shops, $4,000.
The Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety to the Irish American Associa
tion. property formerly the Central Ho
tel. $4,000.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
RUNAWAY BOY
SICK AND DYING
Has Been a Wanderer for
Eight Years-Now Wants
to See Parents
CAME HERE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO
Stafford Hall, a Teamster Living on
Orange Street, Took Him in and
Cared For Him-cave Name as
Harry Burns.

Sick and dying at the home Of STAFF
ford Hall, OF No. 1i05 Orange street,
is 1S-year-old Harry Burns. Where his
parents are the unfortunate young
mans benefactor Is trying TO find out.
He has asked The Evening Journal 70
help him IN the search for the boys
parents and any Information as to their
whereabouts win be gratefully received.
According 10 the dying young man,
his father Is Samuel Burns. OF New
York. on one occasion he said his par
ents lived at No. 2l9 West Second
street and on another at No. 2i9 West
Third street in New York city. Again
he said that they lived at Long Island
NJ
Burns ran away from home when he
was ten years of age and after wander
ing around from place to place for sew
eral years attached himself to a man
called the african Prince" lecturer
The latter dispensed with the youths
services, dropping him in this city
Without a penny In his pocket Burns
wandered through the streets OF this
city and on the day before Christmas
was taken In by the man with whom he
is now making his home
Stafford Hall IS a teamster with a
good heart beating IN his BOSOM He
made it comfortable for his charge and
said he could remain as long as he did
right.
zone could see that he was a well
brought up boy said Han to a re-
porter for The Evening journal this
morning. "His manners were good and
he never gave me any trouble. / don't
want him TO die without first locating
his parents and as tine doctor has lit
tie hopes for his recovery / want to
find the lads parents as soon as pos
sible."
The unfortunate young man Is suf-
fering with pneumonia OF the intes-
tines.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
PLENTYOF WORK
FORH.& III. PLANT
sixth WARD REPUBLICANS
ELECTED DELEGATES
At Meeting Held Last Nigh
New Committee Was
Also Named

At meeting Of Sixth ward Repubn-
cans at n. 9oi King street last night
delegates We're selected to attend the
convention at Dover on April 10 when
delegates win be chosen for the Ma
tlonal Republican Convention. The
delegates elected last night follow: An
thony Higgins Dr. John p. Wales. Will
son Hemsley. George Cummings, and
Ambrose McVey.
A new committee for the Sixth ward
was elected as follows: eth district
George Cummings 10th. Ambrose Nc
Vey; Ssth. Harry Stidham; 39th, Frank
smith; 10th, n. N. Clowney; 4ist and
18th. Robert L. Chadwick and Wilson
Hemaley.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
At OLD TRICKS BELL
IS CAUGHT IN TACOMA

Tacoma. Washington, April 6.-Albert
E. Bell, alias James Butler, crook with
an international reputation, was arrested
In this city by Captain Murphy and De-
tective Moran. OF the local police depart
ment G. A. scribner, who is also sus-
pected Of being a criminal, was arrested
at the same time.
Bell is the man who escaped from Unit
ed States officers at the Broad street sta
tion. IN Philadelphia, several months ago.
after having accompanied them from
Denver. to stand trial for stealing mall
bag at Germantown Junction.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
SEVERE JUSTICE METED
IN THE sussex COURTS
Long Imprisonment But No
Fines lmposed-Two
Boys Paroled
Special 10 The Evening journal.

Georgetown, April 6,--At the opening
Of court yesterday John Hopkins, John
Rogers and George Rogers, eolored.
who on Monday pleaded guilty to break
ing into Carey and Wharton's store at
Millsboro, were each sentenced TO two
years and six months Imprisonment. TO
receive twenty lashes and stand ,one
hour In the pillory.
John Hudson. who was indicted for
assault and battery, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to six months imprison-
ment. William Tam and James Miles,
who pleaded guilty yesterday to lar
ceny, were, owing to their tender years.
probated 10 Peter Mosely and Sheriff
Steele, respectively.
The appointing Of a few commissions
ers I'm divorce cases and other minor
matters occupied the attention of the
court yesterday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
One of the Largest Sail
ing Vessels Nov at the
Local Shipyards I'm
dergoine Repairs
1t Is Expected That the
Company VIII Get a
Contract for Building a
Ferryboat

That the Harlan and Holilngsworth
Company has taken a new lease on life
is apparent. A glance up the Christiana
at their docks and yards is sufficient to
convince that they are rapidly regaininE
their place az the head OF the shipbuild-
ing Industry despite the handicap they
have been forced to submit to through
the United States shipbuilding Company.
Last night the steamer Ottawa. OF Lon-
don. left the dock after extensive repairs.
She proceeded to Marcus Hook. where she
VIII load oil for a European port The
dock was filled this morning by a Giou-
cestsr ferry boat which viii be over
hauled.
Yesterday afternoon the big fun riegcd
ship Erskin ~. Phelps. OF Bath. Maine,
arrived az the dock and will be the next
TO enter the dock The Phelps IS one OF
the largest sailing ships that flies the
American flag Her white spars can be
seen great distance as she lies az tho
dock and her appearance here has caused
the rivermen 70 flock TO the yards TO look
her over
Work is progressing favorably on the
fcrryhoata for the Jersey Central railroad
for the New York harbor.
a contract has about been closed for
the building Of a duplicate ferry boat TO
the Tuxedo for the Erie railroad. which
LEFT hcro lately for New York ana about
Which there has been SO much satisfac-
Tory comment passed by people expori-
eneed IN ferry boat construction.
The auxiliary yacht Haida. belonging
70 Colonel Max Fieichman. Of tho New
York Yacht Club, which was overhauled
mere last year Will return IN a few DAYS
to have some minor repairs made.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
SMOEELESS POWDER SUIT
Rrussian Fire Charges the DuPonts
With infringement.

When the oscar and Fritz Wolfe
versus +. I. DUPONT de Nemours &
Company case was argued in the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
in Philadelphia yesterday, there was a
great display Of powders, explosives
and laboratory Instruments used IN
the production of powder. These were
explained by experts.
The DuPonts are being sued by the
Wolffes, who are Of Prussia. for an
alleged infringement upon a patented
smokeless powder, to which the foreign
firm says It has exclusive rights. Judge
Gray decided against the Wolffes when
the case was tried in this city. and II
was appealed.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
FORTS 10 GUARD
FLANK BUIL Z
OF FIVE CHILDREN
PAR0LED BY COURT
Must Show Intentions to
Lead Better Life in That
Time

Charles A. Chllcut was arraigned in
City Court this morning, charged with
neglecting his wife and five children,
the youngest one Of which was born
only last Sunday. Patrolman William
J. Conner told the court that the pris-
oner was nothing more than a worth
less bum. on March 25 last he testi-
fled that the family was ordered out Of
the house they lived in because the rent
was over S37 IN arrears. Chilcut went
out at 9 O'Clock in the morning to get
a furniture van. but did not return all
day. The officer said he found the de-
fendants wife in the evening crying.
The neighbors took the children in and
are still supporting them.
Deputy Judge Garrett. on the pris-
oner's plea. continued the case for one
month. at the expiration Of which time
Chilcut was to appear in court again.
IL he had kept his promise to support
his family all would be well, but If he
abused the leniency Of the court it
would go hard with him. Chilcut said
he would take the pledge. There is
no necessity for you to do that" said
the court" If you get drunk the police
will know it, and you go to the work.
house"
John Erskin. charged with disorderly
conduct. was fined s. and costs and a
fine of SO was imposed on owen Tai
ley, a young man. charged with dunk
enness.
For assaulting the woman with whom
he had been living. John Potter, col
ed, of No. IA Mechanic street, was fined
so and costs. The prosecuting wit
ness was Mabel Clark. She showed
marks of the severe drubbing she re-
ceived at the hands of the defendant.
The Bartenders' Union will give an
entertainment in the quarters. No. 5Ol
Tatnall street, tomorrow evening
There win be music and dancing and
pipes and tobacco.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
ap's Treaehery Changed War Plans
ResoIutIon on Mr. erinekIe.

THE following resolution was adopted
the meeting of the board of directors
the Pusey & jones Company on April
n:
Whereas, This board has learned
|th unfeigned sorrow of the death OF
valued associate William r..
|inckle, which occurred on the sec
d day of April. 1904, at his late resi-
|nce In this city.
Resolved: That the members of the
ard Of directors of The Pusey &
\ mes Company feel that, in the death
Mr.. BrinclSle, they have lost an able
Ia conscientious counsellor, a genial
|sociate and a good friend; that they
4 cerely mourn his passing away in
: midst of business activities so well
ably discharged and that they ten
sincerest sympathy to his bereaved
+ Hnily in this hour of their afliction.
N Resolved, That the secretary be and
E [ he is hereby instructed to spread
Is resolution upon the minute book
4 to send a certified copy to the
Nnily of the deceased.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
Plaintiff Awarded Verdict.

Before Magistrate Francis Bradley
yesterday afternoon the case OF Will
liam n. Lank, of this city. against Eli
jah Hancoc kand Company, grain deal
ers. Of Philadelphia, was called for
trial. The plaintiff entered suit against
the defendant company for slSS.25. Az
ter devoting most Of the day in taking
evidence in the case, Magistrate Brad
ley awarded the plaintiff the sum Of
Sl6325
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
ST. THOMAS MUSICALE
Elaborate Program Arranged For III,
Affair.

An elaborate program has been arrang-
ed for the musicale TO be given for the
benefit Of ST. Thomas paroch'al School IN
ST. Thomas Han. Fourth and Grant
avenue tomorrow evening. The program
follows:
Plano solo, Miss Ford. address by the
Rev. Or. Temple; tenor solo. John j. GIL
bride; recitation. Elsie Truitt. Horlsk and
Malcolm. Ethiopian artists; soprano solo.
Mrs. Lyons; Marion Pizor. the child TOT
dancer; Harry Hcislor. comedian; quar-
tet. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Feathersionc.
James Gillespie and Mrs. Lyons: juvenile
dance artists. Master and Miss Toy; solo,
Joseph Cannon; Dewey's famous second
command. Master La Pcnne Oreenvuer,
baritone solo. James Gillespie: recita-
tlon. Miss McIlugh; soprano solo, Miss
Margaret Lanan; song and dance artist
Miss Salle Sterling and Thomas Flinn
Cummings, the photographer 307 Market
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
SIGNAL TORN DOWN
Train Jumps Track and Strikes Land.
lth Apparatus.

BY the jumping of the track Of the
Todd's Cut annex this morning the dis
tance signal at Landlith tower was torn
down. This left the main tracks without a
signal at that place for a time. In It's fan
the immense pole swept every one of the
wires Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company from the poles and cut of
northern communication by that line with
this city.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
THE STEEL TRUSTS
EARNINGS TAKE DROP

New York. April 6.-Directors OF the
United States Steel Corporation yes
terday declared the regular quarterly
dividend Of s-4 per cent. on the pre-
ferred stock. The amount thus ap-
piled to the dividend was S6,304. .9l9, and
in order 20 meet this payment a deficit
for the quarter Of S1.s57, 12O was Gre
ated
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
To Liberate Phsasants.

Thirty-two crates OF pheasants arrived
In this city this morning from Ashby.
Mass. for the Delaware Game Protective
Association aud were Immediately re-
shipped down the State for stocking pur-
poses. They were sent TO FELTON,. Green
wood. Bridgeviiie, seaford and Laurel
where they win be liberated this after
noon,
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
suffrade convention.

The adjourned suffrage convention
which was to have reconvened at Dover.
failed TO do so. The delegates present,
representing New Castle and Kent coun-
ties, after deilberation Joined m a request
Of the president and secretary Of tho con-
vention. the Rev. NJ. w. Thornton. d. D.,
and John w. Bird, TO issue the call for the
convention TO reassemble on Thursday.
April IA, at which time it is hoped 70 ef-
feet a State organization.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
R. P. GIBBONS FUNERAL
Ceremony at Late Residenee-lnter-
ment in Wilmington and Bran
DIVINE Cemetery.

The funeral OF Richard p. Gibbons. who
died early last sunday morning was he'd
at o'clock this afternoon from his late
residence, No. 1871 Market street. The
Friends ceremony was conducted at the
house. The honorary pailbearers were
Henry G.. Banning, DR.. William r. Bull
lock- Edward Andrews. Albert w. smith.
Colonel William A. LaMottc and Thomas
IL. Savery.
intcrmont was made In the Wilmington
and Brandywne Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1904-04-06
MARCH COLLECTIONS
Returns Of County Taxes to X. C.
RetteW.

The county tax collections for March
that have been turned into Receiver OF
Taxes Rettew to date follows.
II. G.. Rettew, 1S9S. $iS9; 1899, sis7.ii;
1900, sSo7.23; 1901. sl.629ls; 1902. N.O9i56i
1903. s29s3.5s
McVaugh, MIL Creek hundred si02 81.
st. Georges. s27.11; Appoquinimlnk. SOS 90;
Myers, Chrstiana, sii2.50 Pencader.
Siu.1: Brandywlne, s22l .06. Tanning.
chrlstiana. $3.50. 2S; New Castle, s73.n;
Delghton. MIL Creek, NOO.u.