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Evening journal., 1904-04-14
THREE BOYS TURN
SAFE BREAKERS
With Big Files They Try to
Open Christopher Prom
mer's Strong Box
WORKED GREATER PART OF DAY
Foiled After Hours Of Labor They Were
Discussing Situation When Owner
Walked in on Them-While He
Laughed Boys Escaped.

With files almost as big as them
selves. three boys yesterday attempted
TO open the safe in the office OF Chrsto-
pher H. Pfrommer of No. AIS West
Front street. The youthful safe crack
ers first entered the building In the
morning, one of them carried the files
under his coat and another had a cam
vass bag In which TO carry Off the loot.
After working for several hours over
the safe I'm a vain effort TO file off the
combination the youngsters went home
for dinner They returned again IN the
Afternoon and once more set to work.
This time they tackled the hinges on
the strong box and soon had the niclSle
knobs that serve as ornaments more
than anything else on When the door
refused to open consultation followed
and II was while the youthful burglars
were discussing the lnvuinerable parts
OF the safe that Mr.. Pfrommer appeared
on the scene Having no firearms the
safe crackers dropped candle tools and
bag and sought safety I'm flight. one OF
the youngsters fell down and cut his
| hand badly. but scramhling 10 his feet
continued TO run. The whole thing
struck the owner Of the building SO
funny that he forgot TO give chase to
the boys and they consequently escaped
Mr. Pfrommer keeps only papers and
books In the safe and even had the
youngsters succeeded In opening e. they
would have secured nothing Of value.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
MAY HEAR GIBS0N'S
DOOM BY TOMORROW
Grand Jury Indicts the
Houston Hall Murderer.
To Plead Before Martin

Philadelphia, April 1.-THE grand
jury today returned true bill against
Lawrence Gibson charging him with
the murder of John Thomas. the old
night watchman of Houston Han. The
bill is now in the hands of the district
attorney and will most likely be pre-
scented before Judge Martin, who is now
presiding over the Court Of oyer and
Terminer. where the Danz murder trial
is IN progress.
The trial will probably be concluded
tomorrow afternoon, and Gibson will
most likely be brought into court Sat
lrday morning. Should he plead guilty
-and judging by his own desires Ia
get through with his ordeal as quickly
as possible, the police believe ne viii
enter such a plea-there win be no jury
trial. Judge Martin will simply hear
testimony to fix the degree of the crime
and this being DONE the sentence OF
death may be imposed the same day.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
RussIa Sad eut confIdent.

ST. Petersburg, April IA. noon (5 a.
m. Wilmington time with bowed
heads. but with mistaken hearts the
Russians met the dreadful calamity Of
yesterday. Sorrow for the loss but un-
diminished confidence in ultimate vic
tory is the note struck by the morning
papers. An editorial in the Russ may
be taken as voicing the national feel
ing. Let US" it reads. remain calm
ing. Let us" It reads, remain calm.
It is a black day but we have been
struck by blind fate not by the en-
envy"
The people sat up all Of last night,
awaiting further details Of the catas-
trophe and news Of the result Of Rear
Admiral Prince Ouktomsky's encounter
with the Japanese fleet this morning
hurried out in raging snow storm TO
scan the bulletin boards but nothing
further had come.
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Evening journal., 1904-04-14
RESTRAIHEDFROM DRAWING MONEY

Judge Bradford in United States Court
this morning handed down decision in
the bankruptcy case OF Frank NJ. Jones,
trustee for William f. Dimes. of Bridge
vile, against Emma Dimes OF the same
place and the First National Bank Of this
city. The court ordered an injunction re-
strlining Mrs. Dimes from drawing
money on deposit in her husbands name
in the First National Bank and also re-
straining that institution from paying out
any Of the money.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Help For coIored churoh.

Through the courtesy OF the Rev. Alex
ander Macgeorge. the Rev. J. II. VIM
ston, a eolored minister OF Washington.
d. C., made an address Ia Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church last night on the
financial straits Of his church and the
needs of his people. After his statement
a liberal contribution was made by those
present.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
FINES IMPOSED
IN CITY COURT
Two Men Are Made to Pay
for Keeping Disorderly
Houses
ALLEGED PETTY THIEVES HELLO
The Long Standing zawincki Case
Was Settled by Judge Cochran Dis
missing the Defendant--Fine Of Man
Fined $50 RENTED.

Fined 45O hemitted.
Under an agreement with Assistant
City Solicitor Baldwin Springer in City
Court this morning David j. Reinhardt
represented Jack" Farrell and Marion
Builder, both colored. charged with
keeping a disorderly house. entered a
plea of guilty in Farrelrs case and
asked for the discharge Of the wo-
man. Farrell was fined $50 and costs.
Benjamin Sacks. Hebrew, charged
with keeping a disorderly house at
Sixteenth and French Streets also en-
tered a plea of guilty. He was repre-
sented by Howell S. England who
asked the court for leniency in behalf
OF his client. Sacks was also fined
$50 and costs, but after court adj
journed Judge Cochran remitted the
fine. The costs In the case amounting
! TO more than S1e was paid by the de-
fendant and he was released.
/ Catharine Williams, whom the po-
lice say when sober pretends to be
blind. was arraigned on a charge OF
drunkenness. When arrested by Pa
trolman Davidson yesterday afternoon
she was able to see the officer without
any trouble. A fine Of 81 and costs
was imposed on her.
In a fight between boys at Fourth
and Tatnall streets last night, Thomas
Searles stabbed Francis Brown three
times in the face with a knife. Searle,
was later arrested. The evidence
showed that Brown struck the defend.
ant with a club before the latter
stabbed him. The case was continued
for one week in order to give Agen
McCracken OF the S. P. c. c. time {,
investigate the case.
The court handed down a decision
/. in the case Of John zawicki. VIII,
broke a bottle over another mans hea,
because the latter attempted to assault
the defendants wife. Under the cir
lcumstsnces" said the judge. "the pri
lsoner is discharged.
Fined For Trespass.
A fine OF 81 and costs was imposed o.
William OHearn, who was found on tn
porch Of the property Of Irenee DuPon
one night last week.
Samuel Sheppard. colored, charge
with stealing a shirt from Edwar
Butcher and Victor Robinski, Charge
with stealing about 80 cents worth o
lumber from Ryan & Kelly were eaci
held under 500 bail for the Court o
General Sessions.
New Edison Records-Lippincott
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
TOGO SAILS AWAY
AFTER SINKING THE
RUSSIAN WARSHIP
TOXIC HEARS OF DISASTER TO THE RUS
SLANS-IS KNOWN TO HAVE LEFT THE
VICINITY OF STRONGHOLD FOR BASE
OF OPERATIONS

Later reports this morning from Port Arthur show that the stories Of the loss
halehp
q
estimated
dispatches
that a
a
a
Drowned Like
IN to the
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Abeess Causes Loss of Leo.

Charles Dhrie, Of No. SIS East Fourth
street, a roofer by occupation, was ad-
mitted to the Homeopathic Hospital
this morning suffering with an abscess
on the leg. The wound was in such a
condition that the physicians decided
that in order to prevent more serious
complications, to amputate the limb.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Temperanee Rooms Reopened.

Wilmington Union OF the women's
Christian Temperance Union re-opened
It's rooms last night in the second floor
Of temperance headquarters. A pro-
gram was given by members of st.
Pauls Y and refreshments were served.
Mrs. L. W. Emerson is president of the
union.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
MRS. ENeLEMAN GOES HOME
Her Father Says She Never Will Re-
turn to Imprisoned Husband.


Philadelphia, April 14.-AIrs. George
Julius Engleman, wife Of the dashing
diamond thief, who is reposing in n
cell in Moyamensing Prison, has re-
turned to her old home in Coatesville
with her father, A. c. Ferree. Since
her husbands Incarceration she has
been staying at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. Armstrong in West Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. Ferree made an effort to see
Engleman yesterday. but the attend
ants would not allow him to have a
private interview. He says thNt had
they done so he thinks he could have
obtained some information as to the
whereabouts of William Laycock's dia-
monds. He denies emphatically the
report that his father will rejoinvbg
report that his daughter will rejoin
her husband when he is free, and says
they are separated forever.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Limherinn New Enaines.

Altogether there are now eight new
big engines at Todd's Cut that will b'
put in service on the Delaware roaC
next Monday They are being worke,
on the humps and about the yards t
get them limbered up before they be
gin their regular runs.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Rurlal of a sulolde.
speclal 10 he Evonlng JournaI.

Special 10 the Evening Journal.
Frederica, April i4.--Robert H..
Stevenson. a young man OF this town.
and son OF Cornelius Stevenson. who
committed suicide by hanging himself
in the barn loft on Tuesday morning,
was buried today at Barratt's Chapel.
Much sympathy is extended to the grief
stricken family.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
lnseeted Hull Of Tuq.

Yesterday the tugboat Emily was
hauled out at the dock OF the Pusey
q Jones Company and her hun inspect
ed. This precaution Was taken TO see
II the boat had been damaged by the
Ice. which remained in the Delaware
river all winter.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
SNOW STORM IN
MIDDLE. OF APRIL
Mercury Early This Morning
Was Down to the Freez-
ing Point
MADE BIG JUMP UPWARD BY NOON
When the Flakes Were Falling Thick
and Fast This Morning Thermometer
Registered 3O-Six Hours Later it
Was Sixty Degrees.

After having passed through one Of the
most severe wimicrs in half "a century,
even The most skeDticai thought that with
nhe month OF April would come warm sun
shine ana flowers. but instead lthe wealth
er mas been more characteristic Of March.
This morning q snow storm. with AL the
appearance of Il blizzard, descended upon
tile chg. Tho first snow fell about Z
o'clacl5. AT that time II came down with
all thc horccness of n mid-winter storm.
Driven by a strong northwest wind the
snow came sWirlng down In binding
sheets 1t did not continue very long at
this .me. however and melted as fast as
1t fell. Shortly before O'Clock ft began
showing again and for half an hour 1t con
tinued. The clouds had a leaden aspect
and every appearance Of a January day
The wind blew IN ntful blasts, twisting
the drosees around che women and blow.
ing tho hats OF the heads of the men
After time the sun struggled through
the clouds but the wind continuet
IIeavy overcoats that had been discarded
were Cotton out and those on the street.
hurried to thcir destination.
The thermometer carly this morning
registered 90 degrees. but at noon it ha,
risen to 90 making a jump Of % degree.
in six houns.
Out in the suburbs the hya
cinths and tulips dropped towards thl
hard ground. They had a right accord
ing TO the calendar. to look for bette
things brilliant. warm sunshine, buzzinl
bees and soft balmy breezcs.
More gentle weather is in sight. how
ever, as the Weatherman Is confident tina
the backbone OF the winter was broker
long ago. He looks for spring TO get q
work IN earncst soon. Yesterday he de
clares. with an average temperature o
45. was not so bad. Rain is possible, as
is April, but really warm days. witt
bright sun and perfume-aden breezes ar
IN the near future.
Vegetables Scarce.
For years there has not been a sprin
when green things were so scarce as the
are row. Southern vegetables. which wer
on the market early IN March last yeai
have not been heard from yet
Nearly an OF the spring product in thi
line comes from hothousos. Consequent
ly. it IS not only expensive. but Is of an IN
ferlor quarlty.
Pocatoes ure nearly gone In this local
ity SO the dealers say. The winter SUI
ply was frozen TO an extent never befor
known, and the spring supply is stin
the ground As result, potatoes ar
selling at $50 a bushel, whereas the
usually sell at this season for 60. 20 or
cents a bushel.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Builders Make Denial.

The Mason Builders Association say
that bricklayers We're never asked to
sign the articles given out by the Brick
layers Union last night.
The employers say that the only arti-
Gle the men were asked to sign was an
agreement on a scale of wages TO pre-
vent a strike during the year.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
wherabouts Of GRAY Unknown.

The whereabouts OF George NJ. Gray,
who disappeared from this city about
ten weeks ago. with more than $1,000 Of
the money belonging to the firm Of
Whitcraft and Gray, is unknown. His
family is still here.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Wrench Fell on Workman's Head.

A claw wrench slipping from the
hands Of George Ackerman, who was
working above William Braunstein at
the Pennsylvania railroad erecting
shops at Todd's Cut yesterday. fell upon
the head Of the latter. innicting a deep
cash.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

Assistant Yardmaster William Lucas
Is candidate for a member OF the adj
vlsory committee OF the Pennsylvania
Volunteer Relief Association from this
electoral district. The election win take
place next November.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
WEATHER BULLETIN

Herald predicts
the northern districts On Friday fair and slightly warmer weather win
ts of this section and Saturday fair partly cloudy weather with
sailing viii mostly moderate fair
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Mashed HIs Finoer on.

William Fishmuth. a machlniA en-
ployed at the Pennsylvania railroad
shops at Todd's Cut, had the index fin-
ger Of his right hand mashed off yes
terday by catching II IN a wise.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

New fire escapes Of improved pattern
are being put up at the Equitable
Building. The change was recommend
ed by the fire committee OF City Coun-
cfl
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
crnshed Al. nand

While working at the plant Of the
Diamond State Steel Company this
morning. Dominica Merdo. OF No. 4iS
West Front street. had his hand mash
ed. He was removed to the Homeo-
pathic Hospital
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
eurnham,s clam eouIIicn

At Lynch's. We wholesale it in =
pints, pints and quarts. Get our prices
In y dozen or 1 dozen lots. d. w.
Lynch Company. \. W. Cor. Madison
and Fourth streets.
Telephone connections. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
Consolidation Of Rural Public Schools
to be Discussed.

There win be an educational confer
ence at the New-Century Club next
Tuesday night under the auspices OF
the committee Of the club on education.
The subject TO be considered win be
1.-THE Consolidation Of our Rural Public
Schools" rhe principal speakers will
]. +. Carroll, superintendent of the
Kent county schools, and John d.
Brooks, superintendent OF Sussex
county. Josiah Marvel and several
others will also make addresses.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Essential to Health.

Pure air to breathe
Pure water to drink.
Address Geo. A. Rhoads. =. O. Box
4S2 for circulars about Westbrae Spring
Water.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Puttina Up Light at Hospital.

Wiremen were engaged today In
putting up lights at the New Castle
County Hospital An arc light was
placed in front Of the institution and
clusters of incandescent lamps placed
at each end OF the building.
New Edison -Lippincott's.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Japan Hears News.

Japan Tears NtWes
Toxic. April IA, p. m. e n. m. VIII
mington time.)-A brief report from
Rear Admiral Uriu of Wednesdays
lighting off Port Arthur reached the
Navy Department this afternoon. IT
says Vice Admiral Togo's fleet attack
ed Port Arthur in the morning and sue
ceeded in sinking a battleship Of the
Petropavlovsk class and one torpedo
boat destroyer. The japanese sustained
no losses. one japanese was wound
ed.
a detailed report Of the engagement
is expected hourly.
Togo Has Left Port Arthur.
Toxic, April IA. 10 a. m. G. D. m, April
Is, Wilmington time.)-The first inti-
nation Of the result of Vice-Admiral
Togo's seventh attack upon Port Ar
thur reached Toxic at a. m. in a tel
egram 70 the Associated Press, which
promptly communicated IL to official
circles. The news was received with
intense satisfaction, particularly the
reported destruction of the ,battleshir
Petropavlovsk.
There was a note Of regret. however
in the comment upon the reported death
of Admiral Makaroff. for the Russian
admiral commanded the respect Of his
opponents. and the Japanese admired
the manner in which he had rehabiii
tated the fleet after the first attacks
upon Port Arthur and the splendid
fight he was making against odds.
The Navy Department expects ad
vices from Vice-Admiral Togo tonight
It is known that he left the vicinity O
/ Port Arthur yesterday to return TO AZ
unknown base, and IL Is expected tha
he will reach telegraphic communities
| ton tonlght.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
New Edison Recoras-LippIncott's.
Donation Day For Minquadale Home.

This is donation day for the Mlnqua-
dale Home. A committee is at the
New-Century Club building all day to
receive donations which may be left at
the side entrance.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

Letters Of ADMINISTRATION on the estate
OF Richard P. Gibbons were granted to
Anne G. Elliott this morning by Regis
ter of Wills Bach.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Fire Escapes on Equitable 6uiIdins.

New Edison Records-Lippincotts.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

A. c. dorsey, plumber phone i5sA. adv
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

New Edlson Records-Lippincott's.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
RETIRED FARMER DEAD

Stephen Boyer Died on Tuesday in Mid
dletown.
Stephen Boyer. aged 20 years died at
his home i'm AIlddlelowm on Tuesday. The
deceased was retired farmer and had
lived in Middletown for about ten years.
lie owned several farms in the vicinity of
Sassafras Kent county, Md. He served
one term in the Maryland Legislature
some years ago.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

Woodward & Bro. sharpen lawr
mowers.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

cumming, lhe photographer, a07 Market,
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

Woodward & Bro. sell hardware
cutlery.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
Ramminn a shot Homo.

According TO his version. about noon.
after the first pointer OF the after 12-
inch piece had fired his string. and the
second pointer had fred the third shot
of his string, the charge ignited. The
fourth shot was being loaded. and from
Ian indications the first half Of the
charge had been rammed home and the
second section was being rammed home,
when gases from the shot previously
fired, or portions OF the cloth cover
ignited the powder. The breech was
open. and a duh thud gave notice OF
something unusual No loud report
was made. but flames We're seen to leap
from every portion OF the turret
A few seconds later another explosion
somewhat more fierce occurred. This
was in the handling room below, where
1900 pounds of powder or four
charges ready TO be hoisted above. had
lignited.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
All FearlessIy Respond.

Fire quarters were sounded, and
every man Of the ship responded. and
the magazine and handling-rooms were
flooded with water
In less than five seconds after the
first explosion two streams of water
were being played in the rooms. and
when volunteers We're called for every
man OF the ship responded. eager to so
(Continued on Fifth ParaN
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

New EdIs0n Reoords-LlpplneOtt,s.
Evening journal., 1904-04-14

CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening journal., 1904-04-14
WEATHER.

Tomorrow: Fair and
warmer, fresh winds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-14
am keenly interested in this matter,
out I 1ua nt Il. dist natlu 11ndonstooxl H.

am keenly interested in this matter,
but want it distinctly understood that
such interest is not in relation to my
personal occupancy of the office with
which the democrats of my district
have honored me. So far as l am
personally concerned, would hail with
delight an opportunity to turn to my
personal interests which must suffer
while the burdensome duties of Office
become more varied and more difficult
every day.
If l can be of no use to my country
or to my party in the position which T
hold, then indeed is my time wasted.
1 mention these personal matters to
show that my deep interest in the sit
uation in Iowa is not dictated by per-
sonal considerations, but by the most,
firm conviction of what is best for the
party, and for the nation.
! hope you will appreciate the spirit
in which this is written, and I trust
that you may use your influence in
curbing any disposition to make the
next convention scene of turmoil in
stead of deliberative body of earnest
men, joined in great cause which can
be won by unity and harmony of ac-,
ton. Sincerely,
M. j. WADE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-14
One Fare for the Round Trio

plus Is cents to Cleveland, o., and re-
turn via Nickel Plate Road May 10th,
IL and 18th. Tickets good going date of
sale and returning to and including
June 10th, by depositing same.
Three through day express trains to
Eft. Wayne, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New
York, Boston and New England points,
carrying vestibuled sleeping cars.
Meals served in Nickel Plate dining
cars on American Club meal plan, rang
ing in price from s5c. to $1.OO; also SER
vice A la Carte. Chicago depot, La
Sale and Van Buren, streets. No excess
fare charged on any train on the Nickel
Plate road. Chicago city ticket Offices,
Ill Adams street, and Auditorium An
mex. Phone, Central 2O57. MAY IA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-14
The Nickel Plate Road


will sell tickets to Cleveland, o., and
return account Of National Baptist An
niversary on May 10th, 18th and 18th, at
rate of one fare for the round trip. plus
rs cents. Tickets good going date Of
sale. By depositing same, extended re-
turn limit of June goth may be secured.
Through service to New York City,
Boston and other eastern points. No
Excess Fare Charged on any train on
the Nickel Plate Road. Meals on Amer
lean Club meal plan, ranging in price
from 35c. to $1.OO; also service A la
Carte. Chicago depot, La Sale and Van
Buren, streets, the only passenger
station in Chicago on the Elevated Loop.
Chicago city ticket Offices Ill Adams
ST., and Auditorium Annex. Phone
Central 2057 Nav Ia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-14
Mr.. Hearst had majority of the dele

Mr.. Hearst had majority of the dele
gates, no attempt to instruct was
made. Why should Iowa democrats
seek to take the lead and express them
selves on May 18th, when the states to
whom they must look in November,
have not given expression to their
preference. / do not concede that the
sentiment Of New York, Connecticut,
New Jersey, Indiana and Illinois should
control, but nearly all these states are
necessary to victory, and the wishes Of
the democrats of those states upon
whom we place the burden of the battle
after July 9th, should be courteously
received and calmly and honestly con-
sidered before we tell them whom we
are going to force upon them as a
candidate.
1t is no time for hysteria; no time for
ill-adyised, or hasty action. 1t is time
for calmness, for dignity Of action, for
breadth Of judgment, and for a broad
charity for the opinions OF every man
whose soul is imbued with an honest
purpose to better the condition of the
masses through Democratic victory at
the polls in November.
The truth is that the districts in
their caucuses will each select two
delegates who will represent the senti-
ment Of the people Of the district. The
convention will select four delegates at
large. Let these four be good repre-
sentative democrats, and then let the
delegation, knowing the sentiment of
their people, go to the convention and
exercise their. honest judgment in view
Of all the circumstances there pre-
sented. is not this reasonable and
just thing to do?
Personally, if have accomplished
anything, it has been to aid in bring
ing closer together the members of the
party, so that they could better fight
the common enemy, instead of wasting
their energies in fighting each other.
And Ishould deplore any action at the
convention which would undo all that
has been accomplished in this direc-
tion.