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Evening journal., 1905-12-30
SERIOUSCOLLISEON
INDELAWARERIVER

The large steamer Pennsylvania,
bound from Philadelphia TO this city To-
load powder at the DuPonts wharf on
the Delaware river crashed into the
FIVE -watered schooner Prescott Palmer
of Cherry Island Flats today and dam-
aged the latter vessel to considerable
extent. Both vessels We're sailing In the
saem direction with the Pennsylvania
behind. In some manner the steamer
ran into the stern OF the schooner and
for several hours both vessels were
locked. They. however succeeded IN
pulling them aport and it was then dis
covered that about twenty feet Of the
stern Of the Prescott Palmer had been
ripped Off
The Pennsylvania was not scrou ly
damaged although it is expected that the
vessel will not be taken on the na,s with
out considerable trouble. She was TO
have loaded powder at the DUPONT wharf
and Immediately proceeded to san Fran
cisco.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
TO WATCH THE
OLD YEAR DIE
Several Churches Of the City
Will Hold Watch Meetings
Tomorrow Night
SERVICES AT OLD ASBURY

The old year will go out and the new
year will arrive TO the accompaniment
of a chorus of religious hymns of exul-
tation and thanksgiving. in several Of
thee hurohes Of the city tomorrow
night
These watch Night services are
the eature of the New Years celeora-
tion. and the principal one Will be that
of the entire Methodist body Of the
city in Asbury NJ e. Church at Third
and Walnut streets. With the watch
meeting the great Union Meetings OF
Mothodists Of the city will commence
under the direction of the Rev. j. G..
Chapman, Of Newark. n. j., In the
presence of all the ministers of the
denomination The services will be-
gin at ten o'clock sharp, and continue
until the clocks at the stroke OF
twtlvo announce that the old year Is
no more and that the new has arrived.
Them Getting will open with song ser
vice, after which the evangelist will
make an address on the object and
aims of the Union Movement.
At Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
UfEluulnh hi ANsuN AAlth AlulbAAUM
night. watch meetin services will be
held under the auspices of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society Of the church
The pastor will deliver a sermon ap.
propriate TO the occasion.
The Popular Gospel service OF West
Presbyterian Church which usually be-
gins at 7.SO o'clock in the evening
will tomorrow night commence at
1880 p. m, so that the congregation
of the church will have an opportun-
ity to watch the old year expire "Are
You Ready?" will be the subject OF
the address Of the pastor. and a larg,
ATTENDANCE is assured. The male dou
bic qnartette will sing at the service
carrying out the following programme
"New Years Onfertory." Lemmers
Anthem. "The Angels Song" Lacy
Miss Smith and choir; Chorus. "Harl1
Hark My Soul Stelley; Offertory
"Roamnce. Zitterbart; Double Nal,
Quarette, "New Years Bells" War
rem; Postiude. fanfare" Dubois.
The Sunday Breakfast Association
viii also hold watch services on The
eve Of the new year at their hail. No
ll5 Shipley street The services vii
take the form of a regular meeting an:
will be under the direction of Nea
Comfy Free luncheon Will be serve,
to those attending.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
is
SORRY FITZLOST

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
San Francisco, Dec. s0-Although stn
melancholy over the desertion by his VIE
Bob Fitzsimmons was given some cheer
today in letter which he received from
President Roosevelt. The President. who
was always an admirer Of Ftsziimmohs
informed the Cornishman that he was
sorry for his defeat by OBr'en and wish
ed him better luck i'm the future
Fitz was so elated over the letter that
he showed it to every person he clme IN
contact with. Fitz was particularly
touched by the Presidents reference that
he had fought over one hundred battles
in which he was a victor and had al
ways fought ON the square.
Fitz wired the President q lengthy tele-
gram thanking him for his sympathy
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Win Be I-avton SAYS Addioks.

j. Edward Addicks dropped into town
this afternoon and spent a few mo-
ments in the Office OF his counsel For
mer Attorney General Herbert H.
Ward.
To all inquiries as to his political
strength in the state, he said he is still
senatorial factor and that he has
every assurance that Former Secretary
OF State Lawton win be chosen chair
man of the Sussex Republican Exeou-
tive Committee OF Sussex county 10
succeed Joseph T.. Cahall. Secretary N
State. who is the present chairman.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
KILLED BY FLYER

A l.. N o. southbound nyor at 4 o'clock
This morning instantly killed Peter craw-
ford. q years old. at the Darby crossing.
Crawford was driving bakery wagon
across The track.
Tho horse was killed and the wagon
Crawford lived al Heyvillo.
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Evening journal., 1905-12-30
CHANGE IN FIRE SERVICE
Reliance and Phoenix companiel Must
Respond to Five Additional Boxes.

Because Of the removal of the Friend
ship Company to the engine house Of
the Brandywine Company beyond the
bridge, Chief William IL.
Stiney, of the fire department, has re-
disuicted the city as far as certain
fire boxes are concerned.
The Reliance Company viii respond
to box 35 at the plant Of the Harlan
and Holingsworth Corporation and 10
box No. n at Lancaster avenue and
Monroe street, while the Phoenix viii
respond 10 boxes No. "a. at Fourth and
Madison streets. 212. at Third and Tat
nau streets and 225 at Eighth and
Washington streets.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
TO PROSECUTE
ROJESTVENSKY
Gar Charges Admiral With
IneffiCienCy and Neg
ligenCe
MOSCOW GROWS NORMAL

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
Berlin. Dec. 30.-Despatches from ST.
Petersburg say that the Car has di-
rccted the minister OF marine 20 prose-
cute Admiral RoiestVenslSy. who come
manded the Russian ncet which was
annihilated by the aJpanese in the bat
ne of the sea of apan. charging him
with causing the loss of the Russian
fleet sacrificing the lives OF his men
and with negligence and ineniciency
Senator Akymon has been appointed
minister Of justice to succeed M. Dam
iukskin, who resigned his position be-
cause he refused to submit to the high
handed methods employed by Minister
Durnovo.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
WILLIAM REX IN TROUBLE

William Rex. a well-known young
man. was arraiencd in city Court to-
day on two charges preferred by his
wife. one OF beating her and the other
with non support The hearing was
postponed.
The charge Of breach Of peace pend
ing against Mary T.. Macdonald for
sevcrnl months. was dismissed
Buela Loper. coiored, win receive a
hearing on "a charge OF larceny of Sl3
ON Monday next and on Saturday next.
Human Agent Stout win make report
in the case of Bernard skipper. a boy
charged with assault and battery.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
CITY WANTS TAX

The Mayor and Council Of Wilmington
amount of s9,Ss7.4S against the Whining
ton City Railway Co. the People Rail-
way Co.. the Delmarvia Telephone Co.,
and the Wilmington city Electric CO., for
failing to pay the 1905 city tax On their
poles. rondbed etc. The judgments are
divided as follows: wilmington City Rail
way Co, N.57eo5; Peoples Railway Co..
ss.m,so, Dcima' via Telephone CO.. Sl..S.93;
the Wilmington city Electric CO.. Si.C525l.
The defendant companies WI oppose
payment of the tax, as usual. and VIII
certiorau the cases TO The Supreme
Court The action is customary.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
ADDICKS HOME ATTACHED
caretakers Of His Newport Estate Sue
Gas Man For Salary.

Newport. r. J.. Dec. 2o.-An attachment
has been placed on Belroir. the pretty
villa known as the summer residence Of
]. Edward Addicks, in an action brought
by Abraham r. and Benjamin NJ. An
thcny who are suing FOR sa'ary as care
takers of the estate, VII ch they claim Is
due them.
Mr.. Addicks saved Che villa two weeks
ago from eoing under the hammer az a
mortsage sale by forwarding the interest
and money for expenses after the red Gag
had been hung out and almost too late.
The suit OF the Mcssrs. Anthony may
again result n tho Offering of the villa
for sale. though Judgment would FIRST
have to be obtained
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
new FERRYBOAT
IN GRAVE DANGER

While being towed out OF the Christi
ana by the tug Emily, the ferryboat
Crawford. built ty the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Corporation for the
Central Railroad Company OF New
Jersey, was blown on the flats in that
steam at Pusey and Jones. The wind
was blowing SO strong that the vessel
was forced on the mud.
AT 1 O'Clock this afternoon the Emily
had lost control Of the Crawford and the
latter vessel then took up q position d.
rectiy across the stream- The Wind is
blowing hard and The lerisboat is A.
great danger Of being blown against The
docks Of the Pusey and Jones Company.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Orphans Court Sales.

There We're two sales Of real estate
this morning under orders from the Or
phans' Court. The two-storv house
No. 10 North Franklin street, the prop-
erty of the estate of Dennis NJ. Kelie
her was soti to Daniel I<elleher. The
two properl'es of the estate IF Dennis
Crowley situo ,ad at Franklin ana elm
streets were purchased by Francis Deli.
Janvier, FOR $1,000 each.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
BOMB EXPLODES
IN ROME CHURCH

By our own Wire. Publishers Press
Rome. Dec GA bomb was exploded
inside the Church OF siasatha at Foggia
during the celebration OF high mass this
morning and terrible panic followed as
the church was crowded at the time
Many persons I'm the congregation were
troddon underfoot In the wild rush to get
outside thcb uilding.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Re0Teoe17ZzIss1e g
l1zI2>zzTHe
Ress4e1sce Zz5zk<ize%azzlC
NEW RING FOR MISS ALICE
It Is Handsome Diamond Combined
With Ruhies.
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
Washington. Dec 30.-Mr Nicho as
Long~orth has supplemented the sap
phire ring which was his grandmoth-
er's and which he gave to Miss Alice
Roosevelt months ago as a betrothal
ring. by enother The new ring is
handsome diamond combined vita
rubies. Miss Roosevelt wears them
both
The sapphire she wore during the
Philippine trip. for It now transpires
that the young couple have been en-
gagged since last spring, in spite of the
numerous deniais
The sightseeing automobiles have
all added another block 10 their route
and go out Of thei- way now to show
the curious s'shtseers the house at
and Eighteenth streets that is now the
home of Mr.. Longworth and his moth
er, and which vii, in the rear future
be the residence Of the Presidents
daughter
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Liens Renewed.

Quite a few lawyers appeared at the
Office Of Prothonotary Frank Speakman
this morning TO renew Judgment liens.
The Hens We're renewed for ten wears
jim 1926, and as th.s is the last .ay +
the year they must be renewed again
10y agreeiaent or by s1it in the super
ior Court There was no ereas hurry
upon the part OF those who renewed
their liens and many had failed 20 APP
pear az al when The Office closed for
the day.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
WILMINGTON IN DANGER

In the issue of the Insurance Press Of
December 27. issued in New York, appears
list of municipalities that are consid-
cred by insurance underwriters TO be in
grave danger of conhasrations. In the list
appears the city Of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Shops openinq.

ST. Petersburg. Dec S0.-Early ad-
wees from Moscow say that conditions
there are rapidly approaching normal.
Many of the shops are opening, the
street cars are running and builders
are already at work repairing the
buildings which were damaged during
the fighting.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Union Meetino Inaugurated.

Under the aCsp'ces of the local Meth
edist Churches the Union Evange' is. &c
movement Aas tesun last night lt ST.
Faul's H. r. cburch under The ieader.i y
OF the Rcg. Or. J. c. Chapman OF New
ark, n. J.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Cable interrupted.

New York. Dec. s0-The CONNER
cial Gable Company announced this
morning that telegraphic communica-
ton ia Russia beyond Nystad and LII
bau has been cut or.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Bail Decided Upon,

PARIS.-Wor viii begin next week
on the erection OF the statue OF Benja-
min Franklin to be presented to the
city by the American colony in Paris.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Barnes Burned

on Friday December %. the barns
owned by Mr. Frazer who lives in New
ark and the one owned by Mr.. sutton.
who lives some distance outside Of town
were destroyed by FIRE. Tho circumstances
surrounding the burning showed conchi-
sivey that the IRE was tho work OF in
cendiaries
An investigation was being made into
the burnings when the letters demand
ing money were received Both of them
bore the Newark postmark and covered
two pages. Mr.. Frazer and Mr. sutton
arep rominent in this section. The former
has "a store IN Newark and the latter Is
a member OF the Town Council Neither
were aware that thcy had any enemies
Mr.. Frazer was seen this morning and
asked about the letter ho received. Say
ing that he had placed the whole matter
In the hands Of the State and Federal
authorities he refused to discuss the mat.
ter
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Did Not Give Money.

n the writer thought that he was 60
Ing TO get any money out Of the men
he rockonod without knowing thcm. The
letters which were lengthy ones were re-
oeived on Thursday last. In each case 500
was demanded by n certain time. Instead
of dcpositing the money Mr.. Sutton and
Mr. Frazer notified Postonice Inspector
Maxwell and state Detective Hawkins.
They have the letters and are now work.
ing ON The case.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
DEMAND MONEY
FROMNEWARKMEN
Ernest Frazer and Joseph
B. Sutton Receive
Threatening Letters
BARNS BURNED RECENTLY

State and Government ofhcials are try
Ing to learn the identity OF an unknown
person who sent letters TO Ernest Frazer
and Joseph b. sutton. Of Newark threat
ening 20 do them bodily harm If they did
not leave 500 in am appointed place at
a certain time for the writer. The whole
town has been thrown into great state
of excitement by the receipt Of the let
terg ana the property Of Mr. Sutton and
Mr. Frazer is watched night and day as
IL is feared that tho person failing 10
get the money some damage may be dono
to thep roperty.
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
LAST DAY OF
THE EXAMINATION
Insurance Probe IlumbIes
Men and DisCIOSes Ques-
tiOnabIe Dealings
HYDE WANTED BIG DIVIDEND

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
New York, Dec. D.-Ihe legislative In
surance investigating committee after
New Years Day viii begin to draw up
their export to be presented to the Legls-
lature.
The disclosures OF the committee have
brought men in high places into disre-
puto humblod arrogant politicians to the
dust brought some ohcials to sick beds,
from which two will probably never leave,
and sent others into ignominous exile. No
matter where the blow was aimed, no ef-
fort was made to stop IL.
The investigation has brought to tho
surface questionable financial dealings, in
volvlng tho funds Of widows and orphans
The story OF the financial misdoings OF
the trustees Of policy holders money is
now wcl-known. and tho consequences
are already falling fast. Presidents Of two
OF the three big Insurance companies have
resigned and are broken physically, one
Of them mentally, while a third is on the
point Of rosigning. Some there are who
are recovering their health in foreign
ciimes and distant states. The climatic
condition Of New York viii be better af-
ter after today.
Hyde Wanted Dividends Larger.
Joel G. vanCiz, the actuary OF the
Equitable Life. was called this informing
when the committee opened its last ses-
sion.
Mr.. Hugres asked the actuary IL the
Equitable management has ever exerted
any influence on his methods.
"Only once' replied Mr.. VanCiz," and
that was fifteen years ago. Henry B.
Hyde came to me and wanted me to make
the dividends ON deferred dividend policies
larger than thought they ought TO be-
"what did you dor
Il went TO James Alexander the vice.
president and told him Of the danger OF
Mr Hydes request Mr.. Alexander per-
suadod Mr.. Hyde toabandon his request"
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Local Fiqht On.

With the cai,tng Of this witness II
was evident that a fight was on be-
tween counsel Mr.. Kinsler testified to
making several loans from the Peoples
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Warrant Issued.

Following the testimony of Mr.. A.
Rohr, Attorney Hastings asked a RI
resentative Of the Journal TO sw
out a warrant for Rohr's arrest as
officer Of the Peoples Trust Compa
A tilt between the attorneys v
prccip-tated at this stage. Attori
Garrett ordering his witness Rohr
get out and away and Attorney Rhi
hardt protesting against the issuing
the warrant.
The State insisted and the war;
was served by Constable Buckley
Treasurer Rohr was leaving the bu
ing
Evening journal., 1905-12-30
Held for Court.

1t was agreed between counsel fol-
the defense and the State. that but two
charges would be heard. one agains.
eaoh defendant and this plan was
adopted.
After the disposal Of the charge
against Arthur L. Wickenhoefer ths
state called William II. Kinsler to ths
stand.
The Washington times., 1905-01-04
PRESIDENT WOODWARD
HAS NO NEW PLANS
To Follow GiIman's Policies-Indicaes That Carnegie
Institution Is the Right Name and Wants
1t So Called.

There is, rs you doubtless know. a
Carnegie institute in PittsEurg. That
is museum for natural history and
such things. Our scientific institution
here. however is very different from
that, and the distinction ought to be
made in every case.
Wants Press to Help.
Some of cur correspondents, who
would be thought enlightened enough
not to cali Us the Carnegie Institute,
do it as a regular thing / cannot un-
derstand 1t, but suppose the error
arises more from carelessness than any
thing else 1 would like to see the mis-
take wiped out. and L depend on The
newspapers TO help us out in this re-
spect.''
The offices of the institution. in the
Bond Building. lock luxuriously and
appropriately fitted up. All the rooms
are filled with the hum of busy work
ers. The Carnegie Institution seems To
be doing a good and great work under
the supervision of its new president.
The Washington times., 1905-01-04
Commuters Mop COMPLAIN
OF the Dirty Station
and Mount Vernon Waiting Rooms Are
Fithy-Congestion on The Cars.

The commuters of Alexandria have
the Washington, Alexandra and Mount
Vernon Railway station at Pennsylvania
Avenue and Thiteen-and-a-half Street
and the crowded and disorderIy eondi-
tons prevailing on the cars.
o. P. Angelo, secretary of the Conn
andria and Washington. has written TO
the District Commissioners, appealing
for their assistance in the matter.
Station Is Dirty.
The writer says the floors of the sta
ton are at all times in a filthy con-
dition. He adds:
The cars leaving Washington are
crowded 10 their utmost caaacity, with
no attention paid to the comfort or
safety of the patrons. Tae anen leave
and enter cars by the windows, climbing
over anyone who may happen to be in
the way. Several windows have been
broken in this scramble. which might
have injured some one badly
Policemen Informed Mr. Angelo that il
was the duty of the special officer OF the
company to look after such matters, and
upon inquiry it was discovered there
We're special police badges in the ticket
Office, kept for emergencies, but ne ter
used.
Upon protesting to the agent, Mr. Az
gelo says, that gentleman pinned I.
The Washington times., 1905-01-04
URGING REFORMS
ON THE ROAD

The Association of the Commuters on
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway is still urging
with great vigor for reforms on that
road.
This morning Horace Swartz. of that
road, was charged before Police Justice
Cation with expectorating in the car
The case was one of no magnitude, and
the justice imposed a fine of $3.50.
Leo P Harlow, counsel of the Com
muters Association. was present in the
police court. 1t is understood that
speedy improvements will be made in
the working of the electric trains, but
at this season of the year the many i'm
pediments imposed by the winter SHOWS.
etc, require extra work to overcome
them
The Washington times., 1905-01-04

DR.. Robert S. Woodward, who. three
weeks ago, assumed the duties of prcsi-
dent Of the Carnegie Institution of
Washington, succeeding DIR. Daniel C.
Gilman in that position, announced to a
Times reporter today he will follow,
along general lines. the policy and sys-
TENS of the institution as laid down
by his predecessor, DIR. Gilman.
DR.. Woodward has now been long
enough in the position TO have a fair
idea of the immense amount of work
he is expected TO do, and he is buckling
to the task in manful style.
The Right Title.
There is one thing want TO correct
at once he said today, and that is
the practice of calling this institution
the Carnegie Institute when, as a
matter of fact. it is the Carnegie In
stitution of Washington The two
terms are widely different, and there
seems to me to be no reason for max
ing the common mistake
The Washington times., 1905-01-04

heave with The force of a terrific ex-
plosioE. The next minute in the place
where the steamer mad been there was
nothing but a huge bonfire
fastened TO Rescue.
Il called to neighbor of mine, who
has a boat alongside of mine, and the
two of us jumped into a skiff and made
for the blazing steamer, which was
about half a mile below my boat in mid
stream We pulled hard, but it was
fully twenty minutes before we could
make the distance, as the river was at
food tide and running swift
1.-The scene when we reached her side
was of such a horrifyfngl nature that
viii never forget it. Several -charred
bodies Were floating alongside. while
from the steamer itself apoEE the hiss
ing of the flames as they struck the
water you could hear the shrieils of
some poor devils, who, though still
alive. had nothing but a horrible death
ahead of them
And there we lay, helpless. 1t were
nothing short Of madness to attempt TO
do anything. for the poor boys on the
Defender. she was a furnace and IN
spite of the zero chill of the night it
blistered your face If you got within
fifty feet of the vessel.
Il don't know how many were killed,
The Washington times., 1905-01-04
Not Medicine

Liquozone is not made by compound
ing drugs. nor is there any alcohol in it
Its virtues are derived solely from gas
largely oxygen gas-by process re-
quiring ipmense apparatus and II days
time This process has, for more than 90
years, been the constant subject of sci
entific and chemical research.
The result Is a liquid that does what
oxygen does. II is a nerve food and
blood food-tne most helpful thing in
the world to you. Its effects are exhiI-
arating. yitalizing, purifying. Yet II is
d germicide so certain that we publish
on every bottle an offer OF $1,000 for a
disease germ that it cannot Kill. The
reason is that germs are vegetables; and
LiquozoHe--like an excess of oXygen-is
deadly to seGetal matter.
The Washington times., 1905-01-04
MOVEMENTS TO ERECT
STATUE TO LAYTON
Colonel Clarence Edwards Raising a
Fund to Place Shaft Over
His Grave

Two movements are on foot TO erect a
monument oyer the grave of Gen Henry
W. Lawton in Arlington National Gem
etery.
Since General Lawton's burial five
years ago his grave has remained I'M
marked, save for the simple headstone
which the Government places at the
graves of all Of its soldiers
One moveme Mt for the collection of a
fund is headed by Col. Clarence Ed
wards, chief OF theNInsular Bureau, who
vas Lawton's chief of staff in the Phil
ippines- Colonel Edwards has made
known that he intends issuing a call fsr
funds TO the soldiers of Lawtons o4d
Philippine command, which included the
Third. FourthS Twelfth. Thirteenth
Fourteenth. Sixteenth, Seventeenth.
Tw enty-firse, Twenty-second, Twenty
fourth, and Twenty-fifth Infantry and
Fourteenth Cavalry of regular and vol
unteer regiments from North Dakota.
Oregon, Washington, California. Ne
vada, Nebraska, and Colorado. General
Lawton'S soldiers, il is declared, depre-
cata the fact that there is no monument
to mark his resting place