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Evening journal., 1904-12-22
chemIeaI linn conaoIIdate.

Philadelphia. Dec. 20. - Announces.
ment was made that the firms of Pow
ers & Weightman and Rosengarten &
Sons, large manufacturers OF chemi-
calls in this city, have been consoll-
dated The terms Of the consolidation
were not made public. BY the merger,
Mrs. Anna M. Walker sole heir and
former partner Of the late Mr. Weight
man, who has conducted the affairs OF
the Powers & Weightman firm since
his death, will retire from active busi-
ness and the management will pass
into the hands of the Rosengartens.
The combined organization will be
known rs the Powers-W -Weightman-
Rosengarten company. The deal in
wolves many million dollars. The two
nrms have been competitors for 50
years.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
ENTERTAINMENT At DELAWARE CITY
It Will Be Given Tonight For Benefit
Of St. Paul's Catholic Church.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special TO The Evening Journal
Delaware City Dec. 22.-The min
strel and dramatic entertainment which
will be given this evening for the bene-
mt of st. Paurs Catholic Church Of
Delaware City, promises to be an en-.
joyable affair Costumes for the en-
tire company from a leading costumer
of Philadelphia have arrived and have
been pronounced excellent by all who
have seen them.
As the company has been under the
instruction OF Profs. ]. Frank Bruner
and William c. Biggar for the past few
weeks all are now familiar with their
parts. j. NJ. Brannon, formerly with
the Julia Marlowe Company. is one
Of the stars. Messrs. Scarborough
Neeff. Bender, Owens and in fact all
Of the troupe may be depended upon to
give an excellent account of them
selves and judging from the advance
sale OF seats Central Hall will be taxed
TO its utmost capacity. Director Heal
OF the Delaware City orchestra. has
selected an attractive program and a
musical treat is promised.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
DISCUSSED FREIGHT REBATES
President Says Bill Must Be Fair TO
Both Railroads and People.

Both Railroads and People.
Washington, Dec. 20. - President
Roosevelt discussed with several
callers proposed legislation regarding
the question Of railroad freight re-
bates and the question Of empowering
the Interstate commerce commission
with authority to adjust freight rates
where found to be excessive. Among
those who talked with the president
were Secretary Morton and 70. p
Bacon, chairman OF the executive com
mittee Of the interstate commerce
convention. The president is anxious
that legislation In the interest OF ship
pers be enacted at the earliest practi-
liable date. and the matter has been
considered by him with many Of his
recent callers
Il was stated by one OF the presi-
dents callers that Attorney General
Moody now was engaged in the prep
aratlon Of a bill which, substantially,
would embody the views OF the ad-
ministration on the question, and that
the measure would be presented to
congress probably soon after the holi-
day recess. The president has an
nounced that the bill he is willing to
support must be fair to both the rail
roads and the people; no one-sided
measure can have his approval. He
believes that the initial steps toward
the desired legislation should be
taken at the present session of con-
gress. and. II possible. that the legls-
latlon proposed should be crystallized
into law at this time.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
rlaaI Wave strueh -

New York, Dec. 22.-After a stormy
voyage, during which she was struck
by a tidal wave, the Red Star line
steamship Kroonland arrived from
Antwerp. The voyage was the worst
the vessel has ever experienced. There
was nothing but bad weather from the
time she left Antwerp on the 10th un-
til she was almost in port. On the
second day out stewardess went in
sane. Oncers Of the Kroonland say
when the tidal wave struck the vessel
water dashed higher than her tunnels
and swept the hurricane deck. A cabin
passenger was struck by the wave and
had his leg broken.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
coln.Tossino Jury Summoned.

New York, Dec. 22.-on the charge
that they had decided a criminal case
by the toss of coin. 12 jurymen were
summoned to appear before Police
Judge Higgins in Jersey City. The
charge Is that in discussing the case
Of man named Eokoff, against whom
a serious complaint had been made
by young woman, the jurymen tossed
a coin. If 1t fell heads up" Eckoff was
to be convicted. 1t did fall heads up, -
and a verdict Of guilty was returned.
Eckoff's attorney asked for a reversal
Of the verdict and the story of the
coin-tossing was told in court
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Er.ak Of Nature Hnrn.

Philadelphia, Dec. 22.-A baby boy
born to Mrs. Otto Schoenfelt, of 27th
and Master streets, is said to have
the liver, stomach, spleen and intes-
tines all on the outside of the body,
though in all other respects the child
is normal. The infant is being kept
alive with a mixture Of sugar and hot
water. but the physicians declare il
cannot survive more than few hours
or day at the most. It has puzzled
all the doctors who have seen it.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Resolution to Change Election pav.

Washington, Dec 22.-Representa.
tive Livingston, Of Georgia, introduced
a Joint resolution providing that here
after electors for president and vice
president and representatives in con.
gress shall be voted for in each state
on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in September, and that the
59th congress shall assemble and hold
its regular session on the first Mon.
day in October. 1905.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
main neraIled. one KlIIed.

Charlottesville. Va. Dec. %. ~ The
north-bound Washington and Chatta-
nooga limited train on the Virginia
Midland division of the Southern rail
way was derailed at Somerset, Va. 21
miles north Of here, and one person
was killed and six others slightly in
jured. All Of the injured were taken
on a special train to Charlottesville,
where physicians attended to their in
juries, after which they left for
Washington.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
improved Order Of Red Men.

There was a lively meeting last night
OF Usage Tribe No. 80. Improved order
Of Red Men. Three proposition cards
were received and three more were act
ed on. The lodge members are en-
davoring to have class Of ten candi-
dates for initiation on the first Of
January. Next wednesday the Hay
makers degree win be given in Usage
Tribes hayloft and there are now ten
candidates TO go through. After the
exercises there will be an entertain
ment and refreshments.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
FeII las Feet Into RIver.

New York, Dec 22.-After falling
1856 feet from the central span Of the
Williamsburg bridge into the East
river Charles Summerfei-, a workman
employed on the structure. was picked
up by a tug and is still alive. The sur
geons say that no bones are broken,
but the man was injured internally.
Summerheld held to plank which fell
with him and still had hold Of 1t when
he came to the surface.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
A Popuiar RomIsr Is Lilnh.

Mark McKenna. captain OF the old
Knights Of Columbus bowling team
and a member Of the Binstead five, has
high score so far this week for first
prize on the Academy alleys. He rolled
zSl. z4s and 1872 for a total OF $50. Mr..
Mckenna has rolled in some very excit-
ng match games since he first started
play the fascinating game, the most
otable being the series between the
Instead and Browntown.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
WITH THE CITY'S
SECRET SOCIETIES
Latest Doings in the Various
Lodge Rooms Tersely
Told

At the meeting last night OF Ameri-
can Lodge No. 6, Shield Of Honor, Off
GERS to serve during the coming year
were nominated They viii be elected
on next Wednesday night All the
members Of the society are requested
TO attend this meeting as the election
Of officers is most important and every
one should be present to participate in
the choice Of those who are TO have
charge Of the affairs Of the society.
The newly elected officers will be in
stalled on January A.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
NO PARDON FoR WOMAN
Mrs. Kate Edwards and Samuel orea.
son Must Die.


Harrisburg, Pa. Dec. 22.-The board
OF pardons has refused TO commute to
life imprisonment the death sentence
Of Mrs. Kate Edwards and Samuel
Greason in Berks county.
Formal reasons for the boards action
in refusing a commutation Of the SEN
tence in the Edwards and Greason
cases were filed last evening. The
reasons concluds as follows:
"A reading of the testimony in both
cases and a consideration of all that
has been developed since confirms the
board in the belief that both Kate Ed
wards and Samuel Greason are guilty
and that no cause has been shown in
either case for a recommendation. The
application is refused"
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Earthuauke In Panama.

David, Chiriqui. Panama, Dec. a.
There were 10 slight earthquake
shocks, followed by one strong shock,
Tuesday night Numerous houses here
were damaged, and the people. who
we're thrown into a panic. are now
camping in the streets. The disturb
ance Is supposed TO have been caused
by the Poas volcano. In Costa Rica.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
BArTLEsHIP TEXAS DAMAGED
struek BY Floating Derrick During
Souall and Several plates Broken,

Struck BY Floating Derrick During
squall and Several Plates Broken.
New York, Dec, 22--Breaking 1--WE
great cables as II they had been only
threads. the 100.ton floating derrick
Hercules. moorod to the side OF the
new battleship Connecticut. broke
adrift in the navy yard basin in Wal
labout bay, and crashed into the stern
of the battleship Texas. smashing sew.
eral plates and so injuring the war
vessel that she will have to go into
the dry dock.
In the basin when a fierce squall
swept over II wore the Texas. Illinois.
Kentucky. Tacoma and Minneapolis
The Hercules was securely tied to the
Connecticut and was landing great
armOr plates on the decks. The strain
caused by the heavy wind caused the
cables to break. and the derrick
started up the bay towards the war
ships
Two tugs. the Narkeeta and Pen.
tucket. we're hastily dispatched 20
catch the fleeing derrick, which was
making directly for the Tacoma and
Minneapolis. moored close together.
The Pentucket caught the Hercules
when almost upon the warships and
made fast to her Before the derrick
could be controlled It swung around
and struck the Texas squarely in the
sternpost.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Want 100000 In Claims Set Aside

want YofUuIgoOO IN Oldin6 OCT ASlQes
New York, Dec. 22. - Application
was made by small creditors, rein
forced by Edward Hawley and Frank
H. Ray. to have nearly $4,000, 900
worth Of claims against Daniel ]. Sully
& Co set aside. This would permit
Mr.. Sully to pay nearly 100 cents on
the dollar. In this latest phase Of the
Sully litigation. Magrane Cox, referee
in bankruptcy is asked to direct the
trustee of the property, David H
Miller to have the cotton exchange
claims expunged and dissolved. There
are SO Of these attached to the peti
tions, which represent sums due to
various firms as a result Of transac
tions in cotton. The total amount is
50, 1853, ,365.52. The petition says these
claims are not based on actual sales
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
shenherds Of RethIehen,.

Shepherds Of Bethlehem. Lodge No.
2, held an interesting meeting last
evening. Six cards were received as
propositions for membership and the
candidates Will be Initiated at the
meeting next Wednesday. Officers
were nominated last night also and
they will be elected next meeting night
All the members Of the society are re-
quested 10 be present at the election,
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Heptasophs or s. w. M.

William Mckinley Conclave No. ~,
Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men, at
their meeting last night nominated Off
GERS They VIII be elected at the next
meeting. There win be a class Of
eighteen candidates to be initiated at
the meeting next Wednesday and as
the session win undoubtedly be inter-
esting all the members are invited to
attend.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Another Rowlinn Lsauus.

Another bowling league Is TO be or
ganized In Wilmington. Members OF
the Orange Athletic Club have decided
TO form a league and last night two
teams rolled three games for the pur-
pose OF trying out the players. The
first team defeated the second by 425
pins. G. Simmons was elected captain
Of the league. The scores:
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Kniahts Of Malta.

AT the meeting last night Of Will
liam Mckinley Commandery No. 3i5.
Knights Of Malta, there we're several
candidates to receive the mark degree.
The membership of the lodge is being
rapidly increased and IT is one OF the
most active branches Of the order Of
the Knights Of Malta, In this district
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Full turkey dinner win be served
from 12 to 2 o'clock on Sunday ana
Monday next in the cafes and dining
rooms at the Hotel Wilmington for SO
cents.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
Leaaue .aLana MarInes eo q camp.

Colon. Dec. 22.-The 500 marines
who arrived here on the auxiliary
cruiser Yankee from League Island
navy yard, we're embarked on a train
bound for Empire Camp. where they
will relieve the battalion which has
been stationed there. The homeward-
bound marines will embark on the
Yankee.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
knIahta of Pvthlas.

Champion Lodge No G, Knights Of
Pythias had short session last night.
Omcers were to have been nominated.
but the nomination was postponed un-
til next Wednesday night when the
election win also be held.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

When diamond and light spring
overcoat meet on man in the dead Of
winter they cannot help looking at each
other in surprise.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
FIRST TEAM.
SECOND TEAM.
Stock Room Team Won.

on the Knights Of Columbus alleys
last night. the stock room team Of the
Ford Morocco Company won two out Of
three games from the Office team. The
scores.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
falls to cure. E. w. Groves signature
IS on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
sauler Coz to York.

Luther ]. Squier, of this city. Will
take part in a shoot at York. Pa, to-
day.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Crepe paper. all shades. at cartmeIPs
9Th and Madison.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

T. B. cartmea has Palmer, Wrighfs
ana LunberK's Perfumes.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Charles Bradshaw & Company in the
comedy sketch Fix in a Fix" are con-
tributing an excellent number to the
program at the Garrick Theatre this
week. Another act that is winning
considerable applause at every per-
formance is that OF the Howard Bro,
expert banjoists, who among other
stunts in the musical line perform on
six instruments at one and the same
time The Mistletoe Girls do clever
dancing act, introducing some original
scenery and effects; Gildersleeve and
Townsend, the Camden, Del, girls, con-
tinue to please in their singing, and
Carlos and his trained dogs add much
TO the pleasure of the bill, especially
for the little folks.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, who is
booked to appear at the Grand Opera
House on Monday afternoon and night
in Sudermann's great masterpiece.
''Magda." is the only member of the
theatrical profession who has been ad-
mitted to membership in the Russian
Wolfhound Club OF America. Miss Ken
nedy is the owner Of five OF these dogs,
which weigh from IS to 10 pounds
each and are from 2S to 81 inches high
at the shoulder. These dogs, which are
usually white, marked with lemon. tan
or brndle, are called the aristocrats Of
the dog family. They are very graceful
but at the same time they possess
great courage and are very strong and
speedy Miss Kennedy's wolfhounds
are said to be Of the finest types of any
in this country.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

over one hundred people will be util-
zed in the New York Polo Ground
scene in "A Womans Struggle" which
comes to the Lyceum on December 26,
27 and 2S. The production in its en-
tirety is reported to be one Of the larg-
est on the road. There are nine scenes
used to illustrate the story which is
replete with comedy. sensation and
heart interest. The company is COM
posed Of the best known actors and ac-
tresses, and as there is no star" part,
an evenly balanced performance is
promised.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Far and away the most popular musi-
cal comedy Of several years is "A Chin
csc Honeymoon, which viii be heard
at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday
night. In the cast are the following
clever people: J. A. Kiernan, Lillian
Reed, Charles Prince and other stars
from the musical comedy stage One Of
the most attractive features in the per-
formance is the stunning group OF girls
which appears as the bridesmaids. They
are said to represent the acme OF fem
mime grace and modern dash. All told
the organization numbers sixty people
and is considered the most expensive of
all Of Mr.. Shubert's attractions.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

The musician doesn't object to going to
the pie counter for new piece.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22
OFFICE TEAM.
STOCK ROOM.
peIamars Lo.t Eir.t ean,.-

Delaware A. A. basketball team met
its first defeat Of the season last night
when it was defeated by the Company
A five, the score being to L. The line
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Bordering on the melodramatic but
devond Of all the usual shopworn de-
vices so commonly seen in this style OF
play, "On the Bridge at Midnight
comes to the Lyceum January @ and
4, heralded as a most remarkable pro-
duction, Including fine turns OF COM
edy, delicate portions Of a pathetic and
romantic love story, together with
some of the most marvellous scenic ef-
fects ever produced on a stage. This
play derives its name from the princi-
pal episode depicted, the scene being
laid on a Jack knife bridge which is
shown in full operation allowing
steamer to pass through the draw, the
whole being shown by a complete set
of scenery carried by the company.
George ISlimt and Alma Hearn play the
leading parts which are humorous and
pathetic by turns and afford them
greater opportunity TO display that YER
satility with which they have ever been
associated.
Evening journal., 1904-12-22

Harry Leighton, an actor Of ability
and one whose performances have
proven pleasing to all classes, comes
here in the new play, AT the Risk Of
His Life" This powerful play will be
seen at the Lyceum December 20, 80
and 81.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09
Elk's Night
At the Vendome Opera House
Last Monday.

Elk's night at the Vsndome
Opers House last Monday proved
quite : success, considering the
cold weather prevalent, which
doubtless kept many persons at
home who Otherwise would have
attended. Nevertheless, the occa
casiou was . decidedly pleasant
one ia each and every respect and
: majority Of the locsl p. B. O.
E's. graced tho occasion with their
presence.
"rhe Daughter Of the Reei,
ment" VS. the offering put on by
the Otto H. Krause Company.
Miss Jennie Holman, the accom-.
plished act-ess who now calls
New Iberia her honA appeared il
tho title role, and made . decided
hit. Miss Holman hes always
been . prime favorite with local
theatre goers and she Vas greeted
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09
PERSONAL X
X DOINGS

Albert Chargois spent a day or
two in the Rice City Crowley
during the last week.
Judge Julien Mouton. of Lafay-
cite. was a prominent visitor in
our city several days since.
Judge Newton G. Blanchard,
of Shreveport, was in town We'd
nesday in the interest Of his can
didacy for Governor of Louisiana
He also visited st. Martinville
the same day.
Miss Mary Luehm returned to
her home at Marcel, P. o., last
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. o. Bunch and
child have returned home from
a delightful visit with relatives
and trends at Lettsworth, La.
United States Senator Murphy
J. Foster was among the distin-
guished visitors in the Queen City
during the past week.
Emile Savoy, of Lake Charles,
was the guest of local friends du-
ring the latter part Of last week.
Otto a. Krause. the favolite
actor, was in the Queen City seve-
raj days during the forepart of the
week.
John T. Brooks came in from
Abbetown Tuesday.
/ Mrs. Carrie Pipes and little
daughter of Abbevllle, were in the
city couple Of hours on the 9Th
and thence left for Opelousas.
William Castanie, of Abbeville,
was among the business visitors
in our city a few days since. He
reports business in Vermillion as
being rather brisk.
James A. Petty, prominent
contractor of the Rice City, trans
acted business in our midst the
forepart of the week.
George Elmer left on the after
noon train Tuesday for the Rice
City, via Abbeville ard Gueydan.
He has accepted position
rendered him in the Rice City and
will remain there for indefinite
period.
Hon. Jared Y. Sanders, Speak.
or of the House of Representa-.
tives of Louisiana and candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, was in
the city Wednesday in the inter
est of his candidacy. His many
friends were delighted to see and
greet him while here.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09

Last Saturday the Thirteenth
Senatorial District Executive Co
mittee, comprising the parishes of
Iberia, Lafayette and st. Martins
met in this city for the purpose of
deciding whether to hold conven-
tons OF primaries.
Representatives were present
from all three parishes to parti-
cipate in the meeting. After con
siderable discussion, it was finally
decided that primaries will be
held on the 9th day Of the present
month the same day of the gene
raj State primary, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for State
Senator to represent this the 18th
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09
The Big Street Fair
Opens in all Of it's Splendor
Tomorrow.

under the auspices of the Red
Men Of that progressive little
city. From all accounts, they are
doing big business in the Rice
City and giving general satisfac'
ton to the masses of people in
that city and community. TO.
night they conclude their Crowley
engagement and thence come
direct to this place.
Professor Rodetti's Military
Brass Band; and Matt Gay,
champion high diver of the world
are important among the free
exhibitions given daily in con
nection with the fair. and both are
worthy of a great deal of atten'
ton.
Among the other attractions may
be enumerated the following:
Trained wild animal exhibi
ton
The Venetian glass blowers
Lolita and company of entertain
ers
The Electric Theatre
Looping the Loop
Wonderland
Esau
Hall of Fun
Old Plantation
Troupe of cycle whirl riders
And other very interesting
features to entertain the thousands
of people during the coming
weak. The features are all of {
first class and moral character
nothing being presented to offsnd
anyone.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09

Tomorrow [Sunday] the much.
heralded Talbot. Whitney Carni.
val Company will open their grand
street fair and carnival in this
city, under the auspices of the
Attakapas Tribe, Improved Or
der of Red Men, and Cypress
Camp, Woodmen of the World,
both flourishing and popular local
secret order lodges. That is the
big events will be directly under
the auspices Of the two lodges
named above-the Talb0tt-W hit
ney Company providing the hume
rous attractions to amuse, enter
tain and delight the masses
throughout the entire weeks en-
gagement.
Members of the Red Men and
Woodmen have not been asleep
during tho past week or two. but
have been on the move both day
and night making necessary ar
rangements for the great occa-
c.sion and promise to leave moth.
ing undone in the way Of making
tho event . brilliant success,
socially, financially and other
wise.
All signs point to the fair being
q decided success, even more so
than any similar event ever held
here-provided the weather Con-
ditions do not in any wise inter
fere with tho ''big doings' sched-
uled.
The Talbot Whitney Company
are in the Rice City Crowley this
week. giving q grand carnival
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-01-09

During the past wse 81
has entertained missy
he'd visitors, including y ..
ton G. Blanchard, CO.
Governor; Hon. Jared S
candidate for Lieutenant q i
United States Senator Ha!
Foster, candidates for -
Judge Julien Moutoa
distinguished Lonielapl