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Evening journal., 1904-12-24

Baltimore. Nd; Mr.. Kern, instructor in
science, to Hamilton. n. Y, and Mr., Wall
ton, instructor I'm latin. TO George School,
Bucks county, Pa. The other instructors
will spend the vacation IN or near Will
mington. The program was as follows:
The Three Kings. Emily Pillng, Henry
W. Longfellow; One Christmas Eve.
Helen j. Simmons; Santa Claus. Donald
Dare; Poor Santa Claus. Joseph II. Cough,
Jr.; A Bright Thought. Francis L. Baird;
Christmas Cheer. Richard Pnling; when
Santa Claus Comes, Stokes Carswell; The
Little Boy and the Mermaid, Harold Gold
ing, Margaret Johnson; A Christmas
Wish. Marguerite Lawson, Eugene Field;
Christmas Hymn, Alice ID. Evans. Eugene
Field; Ring Out Wild Bells. Elizabeth
Southerland, Alfred Tennyson; A. LII
Chris mus Basket, Mary Raynor, Paul
Lawrence Dunbar; How Santa Claus
Came Down the Chimney. Henry Down
ing; Old Mother Goose, Emile Mitchell;
The Toys Rebellion; toys. Albert l..
Kruse, Louise A. Murgatroyd. Sarah l..
Savery, Francis S. Lindsay, Corinne c.
Mendlnhall, Jack +. Challenger, Elizabeth
Robinson, Donald +. Lybarger Dorothy
M. Taylor, L. Reynolds Smith; children,
Mary Corkran, Margaret seberg, ella
Pyle, Elinor Robinson. Dorothea SIM
MONS Sara Mendnhall; Kriss Kringle,
Thomas Latlmer.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
PICKPOCKET'S DARING
ROBBERY AT STATION
After Extracting Captain James Ross Valuable
Wallet the Thief Leaped Aboard a Moving
Train and Escaped but Was Arrested
at West Philadelphia
at West Philadelphia
THE CAPTAINS EXCITING CHASE

with him and in a few seconds unbutton-
ed his overcoat and under coat and seiz-
ed his wallet. Securing his booty the
thief ran around the end Of the inter-
vening car and swung aboard the express
as it was pulling out. In his hurry to es-
cape the thief dropped his hat but i'm
mediately pulled a fur cap out Of his over
coat pocket and placing it on his head
disappeared in the car door.
The captain ran after the man but
made no attempt to Chamber on the out
going train fearing injury on account Of
it's speed. He at once reported his loss to
the railroad officials.
No. AZ makes no stop between this city
and West Philadelphia and word was
telegraphed to that point, giving a de-
scription of the robber. Upon the arrival of
the express there officers boarded the
train and placed the man under arrest.
Captain Ross left at l1.3O o'clock for
Philadelphia, where he will appear
against him. The crew Of the Maine
got aboard the train without knowing
anything of the occurrance.
WILL BE BROUGHT HERE.
The pickpocket gave his name as John
Harrington Of No. 2223 North Franklin
street, Philadelphia. Application will at
once be made for requisitlon papers for
his return to this city for trial.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
SCHUYLER PAID $40 AND
COSTS FOR HIS JOKE
He Seized a Newsboy and
Dragged Him for Half a
Square

For selzing a newsboy by the neck
and trampling on his newspapers last
evening, ]. H. Schuler was anuaigned
in tho City Court this morning and
fined $40 and costs. John Dunn WAS
the newsboy. He asked the defendant
to buy a paper and the latter dragged
him for half square and then tram
pied on his papers. When Judge Coch-
ran asked Schuler why he maltreated
the lad he answered: 1T was all in
fun"
"Well. you can pay $40 and costs for
the fun you had" returned the court.
Horace Ogden and T. Elliott were
each fined s. and costs for assaulting
j. L. Simmons.
The case Of John Lichmoski and JOS
eph Sincoski, two boys, charged with
stealing a sled, the property of Patrick
Mulrooney, was continued.
In the case of Major Fisher and
Chris c. Francis, both colored, charged
with stealing twenty-eight Christmas
wreaths from Washington Brison, OF
Elkton. Nd, the evidence OF the prose
cutor was heard and the trial then post
poned until Wednesday next at the re-
quest of the defense. Francis is rep
resented by former Judge J. Frank Ball.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
GREAT CHRISTMAS RLALY
Plans For a Big Meeting in the Opera
House Formulated.

II the plans Of Robert Arthur Elwood
are consummated tomorrow afternoon
wilmington will have the greatest
rally Of Christians since the days when
Moody and Sankey held forth IN the
old rink.
During the past week Mr.. Elwood
has sent a personal invitation to each
minister Of the Gospel II Wilmington,
both Catholic and Protestant TO unite
in the meeting tomorrow afternoon in
the Grand Opera House at $3.50 o'clock,
and thus demonstrate to the world
that on Christmas Day Christians Of all
beliefs can unite in praising God for
the great gift of His Son. A pro-
gram has been prepared which en-
braces parts by representatives Of all
the denominations in the city and
special music will be rendered by Prof.
Stevenson OF Philadelphia on his Xmas
chimes and the Ollvet choir will sing
Xmas selections. Mr.. Elwood's subject
will be "That Old Xmas Tree" and his
address is expected to be specially
interested.
Mr.. Elwood today sent the Xmas Of
ferings to the hospitals and various
institutions of the city. besides a score
or more Of Xmas boxes to private
families and in so doing spent twice
as much money as he received for that
purpose last Sunday. and it is hoped
the Offering tomorrow will be a spec
lial Xmas remembrance to cover this
expense.
In view of the great interest being
taken all over the city in regard to
this rally It is probable that the Opera
House will be crowded.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
1904 IS HERE
WITH JOYS AND SORROWS
Stores Are Busy and Mer-
chants Report a Good
Business

Christmas is again with us with its
usual Joys and sorrows recalling recol-
lections OF years gone by and bringing
hopes for years to come.
Those who have passed the meridian
OF life viii look back upon the days
when they too were children and many
perhaps will long to be taken back
again to the time when as little ones
they closed their eyes on Christmas eve
to awake to the joys OF a Christmas
morn. The little ones OF today win 20
through the same performances as their
parents and grandparents did when
children, Of hanging up their stockings
and OF watching the tree as II is
brought to the homes and which will
be trimmed by "Old Kris" whna sleep
has closed their eyes.
In all the churches tomorrow spec-
ial music win be given and the many
instances an elaborate program has
been prepared. Edifces viii be deco
rated with the Christmas Holly and
evergreen and thousands will attend
Divine services.
Monday being a legal holiday busi-
ness will be practically suspended. All
manufacturing plants, banking institu-
N-'tt"f NtNa NAAA ANAhA a. OillitN VIII DH
closed during the day. Many OF the
stores throughout the city will give
their employees a half holiday. All af-
ternoon papers will suspend publication
and the public viii be without news
for twenty-four hours. The only
classes of public servants which will
get no holiday is the policemen and
the railroad and trolley men. To them
Monday will mean a day OF extra labor.
For the past week local merchants
have been doing a thriving business
and thousands OF shoppers have been
in and out Of stores buying and pric-
ing presents and a corps OF clerks have
been busy waiting on purchasers. But
one delivery OF mail matter will be
made on Monday. during the morning,
as Is customary.
During this season the Salvation
Army is carrying out a noble work in
assisting the poor. A Christmas din
ner win be given to those who are un-
able TO provide for themselves and
their children will be remembered with
gifts.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
CHARGES AGAINST
MESERVE NOT SUSTAINED
Warden of County Work
house Commended for His
Management

The trustees Of the New Castle County
Workhouse yesterday afternoon investi-
gated the charges that had been made
against the management of that institu-
ton by Harry Vincent, who was recently
sentenced in United States Court to three
and one-half years imprisonment for
breaking into the postofice at Seaford.
After carefully going over the matter the
trustees refused TO sustain the charges.
s Vincent made the charges against War
den Meserve in United States Court af-
ter being sentenced by Judge Edward G.
Bradford. The latter said the Federal
Court was an improper place in which to
make such charges and addressing Dis
trict Attorney John p. Nields said: IF
there is any truth in the charges preferred
by the prisoner the matter should be
brought TO the attention of the proper
authorities" Mr.. Nielus said he would
lay the charges before the trustees of
the workhouse and he did so. Vincent S
charges were as follows:
l. That he was treated as a felon con-
vict, that he was compelled TO wear pris-
on garb and compelled to choose between
work and solitary confinement
2 That the food was bad; l. e., It con-
sisted Of scraps of bread left over from
other meals.
8. That he was sick and received nc
medical attention.
4. That insufficient tobacco was allow.
ed, that he was allowed only two smokes
a day mad one match; that he could not
buy tobacco or receive it as a present
from a friend.
5. That he was not allowed to see the
warden when he required.
6. That he was never allowed to speal
aloud.
7. That he was stood in the centre foi
six hours on account Of some trifiing Of
fense.
s. That he was refused a change o.
diet while suffering from diarrhoea.
Warden Meserve emphatically denie,
the charges and said they were mad
without any foundation and that he wa
only enforcing the rules laid down 70
the institution.
Relative to Vincent's charge that h
received no medical attention, Wardel
Meserve spoke Of a loathsome diseas
from which Vincent was suffering whei
he was committed to the workhouse
When committed he weighed but IS
pounds and when he left his weight wa
Isl pounds. He took up the charges on
+, at a time and showed to the trustees tha
he was only following the rules prescrib
ed by them. The board dismissed tn
charges and commended the warden 70
his good management.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
NEW COUNTY OFFICERS
co IN ON JANUARY 8
There Will Be But Few New
Faces Among Court House
Officials

The county officers who we're elected at
the election in January Will assume their
duties on the first Tuesday in January,
which will be January 3. The officers re-
elected were Winfield S. Quigley clerk Of
the peace, and Frank L. speakman, pro-
thonotary. The new officers are Receiver
OF Taxes and County Treasurer Robert NJ.
Burns; Comptroller Philemma Chandler;
Sheriff Harry I. Gillis and Coroner VII
liam T. Purks. All of these officers ex-
cept the coroner have their Offices in the
Court House building.
From the fact that all of the new Off
GERS have held positions at the Court
House for the past few years. except
Coroner Purks, there will be but few new
faces in the county offices during the
next four years. All of the officers were
elected for four years except the coroner
and sheriff, who serve but two years. The
new clerks and deputies will probably be
announced some time next week.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
EXERCISES At AUGUSTIvEMILLS

At the Augustine Mills public schools
yesterday afternoon an interesting pro-
gram was given by scholars under the
direction of Miss Kate Mclaughlin.
teacher.
It was expected that superintendent
A. r. Spaid would be in attendance
but for some reason he was detained
at home. The following program was
given:
christmas Greetings" song, school;
Christmas story, Lena Barnes. Bessie
Ervan, Ella Walstrum, May Mailman;
cornet solo, Listen to the Bells" Alli-
son Mearns; Il Wish 1 was Santa
Claus" Herbert Handy; "All About
Santa Claus" Lena aBrnes; "A Letter
to Mother Goose" Deborah Evans;
christmas Night" May Mailman;
First Christmas" Bessie Evan /:
christmas star" song; when Santa
Claus Comes" Lizzie Wild "Scarrg
Santa Claus" Howard Barnes: Christ
mas JOY" Ella Walstrum; cornet solo.
Nearer. My God to Thee" Allison
Mearns; "A Letter to Santa Claus, "
Mary EVAN "a Visit From Santa
Claus" Mary Walstrum; "Hark The
Bells" sons The Message. Deb". 20 r
Evans; Hang Up the Baby's Sto :,
| ing" Lena Barnes; Santa Claus ~
take" Gilbert Black; cornet solo
J"Abide With Me-" Allison Msarns.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
SIRIOUS FIGHT At SEAFORO
Policeman Had to Deputize Ten Men
70 Arrest a Trio,

Seaford, Dec. 2f-Herman and Charles
Jones. brothers. and Joshua Hare ter
rorized the citizens Of this town yester-
day afternoon and Policeman Thompson
was compelled to deputize ten men before
arrestins them.
Tho trouble began with fight between
the brothers at their home on Railroad
avenue. ali three of the young men had
been drinking and lively fight ensuod.
BY the time tho policeman arrived the
men had armed themselves with knives.
pistols and axes. Hare was the first 40
come cut Of the house. and Policeman
Thompson attempted 20 arrest him. but
he'd rev a long-bladed knife and held the
policeman off for a few minutes.
The officer then wadcd "a ana battered
the young man down with his club.
Handwriting him he started TO the magis-
trate's office. Hare fought desperately
and was so badly beaten that he now lies
in a critical condt.on. Ecturning to the
scene Policemen hc.4l ., aitn assist
ance, succeeded lg .iac So tho brothers
under arrest.
During the fight F.nnh Wall, an actor.
who is filing an engagement here, was
stabbed, but rot seriously.
Mrs. William Jones mo h~r cf the boys.
was struck ard fa.-tcf. d $3.50 I,rcs.
a sister was slr'f
Evening journal., 1904-12-24

One of the most daring robberies on
record took place at French street sta
tion this morning when Captain James
Ross, of Cape May Court House, N. j.,
was relieved of a wallet containing $40 in
money and valuable papers.
Captain Ross is in command Of the
schooner Maine. in bound, which is tied
up in the harbor at New Castle on ac-
count Of ice. Seeing that there would be
no possibility of getting away before
Christmas, he decided to return to his
home in New Jersey for a few days and
permit his crew to spend the day with
friends in Philadelphia, where most Of the
men live.
Accordingly he brought the men to VIII
mington this morning and purchased
tickets for the Quaker City. intending to
leave on train No. 42, Boston express due
at 10 o'clock.
THE THIEF'S BOLDNEsS.
Captain Ross and his men were standing
at the north end of the train shed when
No. AZ pulled in. There were a number OF
other passengers about and a passenger
coach standing on a track was between
the station platform and the outgoing
train. In the rush to get aboard an un.
known man grabbed Captain Ross, tusslec
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
SURPLICED CHOIR At LAUREL
Rev. Mr.. Higgins Efforts in This Di-
reetion Will be Rewarded.
snecInl ID Mo Evrnlng IournaI.

HptclNh 10 Inc ENcnlnB journal.
Laurel, Del. Dec. 24.-For the first
time In the towns history the peo-
pie Of Laurel will have an opportunity
tomorrow TO witness the musical por-
ton of a church service rendered by
full surpliced choir of young men
and women. This will be a feature OF
the program arranged for the services
at st. Philips Protestant Episcopal
Church, OF which the Rev. T. w. Hig-
gins is rector. Mr.. Higgins, who Is an
accomplished musician, has been re-
arranging and training the choir OF the
church ever since he came here in
September.
The result Of his efforts viii be
witnessed tomorrow by a large con-
gregation. He has a choir Of eigh-
teen voices. which includes some OF
the best vocalists in Laurel, with Miss
Byrd Wright as organist. A program
Of fine selections has been arranged.
The services at Centenary NJ. p.
Church, viii also be elaborate. the
musical portion promising TO be very
fire. All the churches have been elab-
GRATED for the Christmas event.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
CHRISTMAS At ST, THOMAS

Elaborate preparations are being
made by members Of st. Thomas r..
c. Church for the Christmas celebration
tomorrow.
The masses will be celebrated at s.,
7.30 and O'Clock in the morning and at
the first mass solemnized the choir and
/, organist OF the church viii be aug
mented by an orchestra lead by Profess
sor Kern. An excellent Christmas pro-
gram has been prepared and which has
long and faithfully been rehearsed. Az
ter mass the choir will breakfast in the
lTectory. The beautiful imported crib
representing the rolling in of the Nativ-
ity of Bethlehem with twenty-four fig
ures emblematic of the chief witnesses
of the Nativity is a sermon in itself and
has been greatly admired and COM
mended by all who have viewed It.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
ANOTHER HITCH IN
RIDGELY WILL CASE
snoclnl to rhe Tvonlnr Iournnl.


Dover. Dec. 2L-Next Wednesday was
today fixed for final settlement OF the
estate of Henry Ridgely. The adjustment
between tho contesting benehclaries. Mrs.
Ridgley and Mrs. J. II. Wilson, was al
most reached last night. but was further
delayed by demands OF Mrs. Wilson'S
counsel. They ask for interest from day
before yesterday from Mrs. Ridgley for
not settling under the Superior Court
covenant. The interest and dividends will
amount to $50 a day until next Wednes-
day.
1t was agreed that Mrs. Ridgely should
turn over all the Dover property in
Guiding the mansion at a valuation Of s2i,-
500, and heavy interest bearing securities
TO the value Of s2S5O0 and then another
surprise was sprung. Mrs. Wilson de-
manded that Mrs. Rldgely Immediately
vacate the State street mansion. The
lawyers fought this but finally settled or
vacation in one week after two days
notice.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
cnnrt House omoes cIosed.

When the Offices in the County Court
House close this afternoon it will be
until Tuesday morning next. as they will
observe Monday as a Christmas holiday
The county courts adjourned yesterday
until January 4.
The wilmington Automobile Company
has purchased on Tenth street adjoining
the Lyceum Theatre. 1t is understood the
Auto Company will erect a new building
on the site to be used as an automobile
barn.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
HAS WILEY CASE BEEN SETTLED
Report Reached Hero Today From
Laurel to This Effect.

A report reached here today from
Laurel that the case against James ].
Wiley, of this town, for selling liquor
as a distiller without attaching rev.
enue stamps. which has been listed In
the United States Court at Whining
ton for several months, has been set
tied, and that the government has
dropped the case. Wiley is well known
and the case has attracted considerable
attention.
Clerk AIahaffy OF the Federal Court
today stated that the case is still on the
docket and that he has heard nothing
of a settlement. DiDstrict Attorney
John p. Nields was out of the city to-
day and could not be seen on the SUBJ
iect
Evening journal., 1904-12-24

girl will receive a doll which some char
liable women in the city have dressed
with painstalSing care and to the mora
unfortunate OF the little boys. toys viii
be distributed.
Barrels. boxes and bundles by the
score Ill the entire space OF a large
room on tho second floor. Fully sl1oO
has been expended for the purchase OF
the articles they contain and when the
day is past those who contributed and
managed the affair will be satisfied that
time and money for such a worthy
charity were well expended.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
ADOICKS IN BOSTON
He, However, Does Not Call Upon
lawson As Was Expected.

Boston, Mass, Dec. al. Edward
Addicks, of Delaware. was in Boston
yesterday and various rumors were
given currency TO the effect that his
visit was in connection with Mr. Law
sons arraignment OF him in the latter's
magazine articles. Up 20 last evening
Mr.. Addiclrs had not called on Mr.. Law
son, however, according to statements
of Lawson's Office employees.
Mr.. Addicks was not registered at a
hotel. as he is a guest of a friend In
the suburbs. He spent the most OF the
day in consultation with counsel in
some OF the Bay State Gas law suits IN
which he Is interested.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
SALVATION ARMY'S GOOD WORK
Adjutant Roe Arranges to Give a Din
ner TO 500 Persons.

The Salvation Army has made ar
uangements to give a Christmas dinner
TO dye hundred persons at its hall on
Shipley street, above Third, in addi-
zion to the food which will be sent TO
invalids and others. Adjutant Roe. of
the Army. states that he takes much
pleasure in publicly inviting all poor
women and children to the celebrations
at the Salvation Army hall on Monday,
commencing at 1l.30 a. m. The chicken
dinner will be served at that time. In
the evening at 7.30 o'clock Santa Claus
will hold a public reception. The
Christmas trees will be on the plat
form and the children will be delighted
with their presents.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
POLICE MAKE CHILDREN
HAPPY AT CHRISTMASTIDE
City Court Room on Monday Will be Scene Of
IOy-Gifts Of ~ Kinds From the
Handsomely Trimmed Christ
mas Tree
EXPENDITURE REACHES SI,IOO

Monday will be a day Of Joy for the
poor children OF the city. The recep-
ton that awaits them at the hands OF
the police ON that day beggars descrip-
ton. The beautiful Christmas tree
which has been erected in the city
Court room viii warm their hearts and
the gifts that win be handed to them
by the klnd-hearted blue-ooats will
make their eyes grow big with won
der.
Useful presents. such as articles OF
wear as well as candles and other
sweets win be distributed. Each little
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
YOUNG GIRL IN JAIL

Lizzie Robinson, a 12-year-old color
ed girl, of NIiddletown, was committed
to the worl1house yesterday by Magis-
t1ate Cox at Aiddletown- The charge
against the girl is vagrancy She was
in the workhouse once before ON a sim
liar charge. On account of her tender
years Agent Frank Stout Of the HUI
name Societies viii make an investga-
tion OF the case.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
.FOREMEN REMEMBER EMPLOYER
Beautiful Bronze Statue Presented to
Richard PatzOwsIy.

The foremen of the New Castle
Leather Company today presented
Richard PatzowslIy, president Of the
firm, with a bronze statue electrically
lighted. The presentation speech was
made by William Blake, chief engineer
of the factory.
]. w. Willis, superintendent OF the
company's plant. was also presented
with a Masonic charm by the foremen.
The presentation speech was made by
Emmanuel Jellenick.
Mr.. Patzowsky remembered his fore
men by presenting each with a gold
piece and a box of cigars.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
N. G. D. Officers 70 M.s..

Officers of the National Guard Of Del
aware VIII meet at the Armory on
Ire7day next. An address viii be made
on Military Athletics" by Major Evan
G, Boyd, of New Castle. and on Mill
tary Hygiene" by Major France, Of
this city.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24

Major Fisher and Christopher Francis.
both colored, were arrested this morning
by Patrolman John Fox on a charge of
stealing % wreaths from Washington Bri-
son. Of Elkton, Md, who has a stand at
Fourth and Market streets. They will be
Grraigned in City Court tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
neath Of pr. John S. Prettvman. sr

Death or Dr. John y. Frettyman, Sr.
Milford. Dec. 24.-Dr. John S. Pretty
man. sr.. died here yesterday, aged 70.
In 1864 he was appointed Consul at Glas-
gov. Scotland. by President Lincoln and
President Grant appointed him Collector
Of Internal Revenue for this dic,rict For
many years he was editor c. ,hn Pcnin-
sular News mad Advertiser.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
Rsnort Of Vital statistios.

Secretary William S. Hamann, OF the
Board Of Health, reports 21 deaths. 2s
births and II marriages during the
week For the corresponding period of
last year is deaths, SO births and q
marriages were recorded.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
JAP Fleet Leaves Port Arthur.

Toxic. Dec. 24.-Admiral Togo reports
the withdrawal of a majority of the
Japanese fleet from Port Arthur. This
is presumed to indicate that the vessels
aue going south TO meet the Baltic fleet.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
Don't Put Your Ashes Out.

The Street and Sewer Department
will not collect ashes on Monday on
account of that day being a holiday.
The collection viii be taken up on
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1904-12-24
-. - Tan.Pin IL.

FIi-lds ~ O?o'ftog Andrew .l.ak.ns
at the police station, presented that
genial ofscu this morning wch an ap-
props nte Christmas gift. The present
was a toy ten-pin set. Mr. Harkins is
AN expert bowler and laughed heartily
when he discovered the nature of the
gift.