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The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Freeman Bettis, Salida, Colo.
My Dear;-We were very sorry to hear
of the death of your dear mother and
assure you my mother and myself SYM
pathize with you in your sorrow. But
they say "God doeth all things for the
best" but it seems hard to lose those we
love- We both send our deepest sympa-
thy to you in your bereavement.
Yours,
JOHN E. CONWAY
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

needful including purse and coin
which was presented by Mrs. L. c. Con
nell on behalf of the ladies. 1t is
pleasing to note the increase of the
work at Wards under the pastorate of
Rev. Brown.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The paper read by DR.. Geo. W. Coffy
entitled "Decendants of Ham" before
the Eureka Literary society on the 10th
inst has since been topic for discus
sion. Its deep historical themes proved
quite interesting.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The very Rev. H. L. Burleson, Dean
of the Cathedral at Fargo n. Dakota,
has been appointed to visit the Church
of the Redeemer and will therefore cole
brate the Holy communion and preach
at the IL o'clock services.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

To the many friends-We desire to
thank you for your kindness and sym
pathy shown in the illness and death of
my beloved husband Peter Campbell
Mrs. HARRIET CAMPBELL.
MORRIS CAMPBELL AND
FAMILY.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Readers of the COLORADO STATESMAN
are cordially invited to call and inspect
the immense stock of Mems hats caps
and gloves of The r. II. Duval Hat Co.
1112 10Th street, they are exclusiv We Hat
ters and buy from the largest factories.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

DR.. Ringolsky's Thousand Pines
cure will stop your cough in minute
Dr. Ringolsly's Laxative cold cure
will cure in less than a day, The Alb
bott Pharmacy, 18th and Curtis streets
Phone Main 1884.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Alice Blackwell, mother of Chas
John and Emmet Blackwell, departed
this life Tuesday morning October 18th,
at the home of Charles 2522 Dunkeld
Place. Heart disease was the cause OF
her death. The remains were shipped
to Chicago Thursday for interment.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Thomas McLemore son of Mrs. Eliza
McLemore was laid to rest "Wednesday
afternoon at Fairmont. The funeral
was conducted by Revs Douglas and
Ford at the home 751 Grant avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

If you are looking for bargains in dry
goods, notions, etc. got to Mrs. Jennie
Tindell 2707 Welton street. Everything
is going at cost
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Come to Campbell A. M. E. church
23rd and Lawrence streets, Sunday,
October 22nd and assist us in raising
sl32 to meet pressing claims. Rev. D.
H. Brown pastor of Wards Mission Will
preach at 3 p. m.
]. S. PAYNE, Pastor.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The first of the series of the Elks' So
cial sessisns was held last Wednetday
night at 1712 Curtis street, where large
attendance greeted the occasion and
spent delightful evening.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The New Dancing Academy will give
grand ball Thursday Oct. 2Gth at Man.
itou hall, which is being fitted up with a
new floor for the occasion. Music by
Harris 7-piece orchestra. Admission 30
cents. r. Phynix manager
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Frank Fl. Bryant has given two pleas
ing entertainments at Zion and Central
churches and will continue them at 9th
er churches. The proceeds are for the
benefit of his law course, We commend
the entertainments to the public.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

1t is claimed that AL Froman of Hose
company No. 3, can say more words in
minute thar half dozen women can.
Al is great conversationalst and en-
tertainer.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Floretta Crawford Cummings re
turned to the city Sunday after five
weeks vaudeville tour through Nsbras-
ka and Kansas.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Revs. Jefferson, GLADDEN., Douglas and
Ford and Deacon Jones, will attend the
National Baptist convention at Chicago
October 25th to 29th.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Britt and Mrs
b. M. Murry left last Tuesday to visit
Relatives and friends in Fulton, Mo.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

NJ. &. Robinson of Leadville, spent
Sunday and Monday in Denver visiting
his wife and baby.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Slaughter and daughter, Miss
Fannie, left Thursday for their home in
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Nicely furnished or unfurnished rooms
for rent at 2sl0 Arapahoe street. Prices
reasonable Mrs. s. j. Buchanan
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Alex Duke is open for an engagement
Denver, in fact no one can touch him.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. =. Swaggen of 2l26 Arapahoe
Istreet, made flying trip to Colorado
Springs Thursday on business.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21
No Good for a Touch,

There goes my friend, Jones. the
human razor"
rs he so sharp?"
"No-but he's continually strap
ped"
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21
In the Future.

"Say, what does ne do for living?
He appears to be wealthy"
"Oh, he's a councilman"
"Ah, in a Chadwickian sense
Portland Telegram.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

j. p Perkins is still patching at 746
So. Water street. His bachelors head
quarters are quite cozy and cordial
welcome always await his friends.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

A fine baby girl was born last week to
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Russ of 2404 Lincoln
avenue.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Rev. }. III. Brown of Wards Mission
was made glad by about IA ladies and
gentlemen who brought everything
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. Eta Mann and children and
MIR. VIM. Walton left Wednesday for
Los Angeles, Calf, to spend the winter.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The Tishler Tailoring Establishment
at 1874 Curtis street, does first-class
work at reasonable prices.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The Paxton, 1871 Lawrence street.
Furnished rooms s150 week up. Also
nice transient rooms cheap.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

DIR. r. l.. Grant of Colorado Springs.
was in the city this week.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Mrs. J. r. Contee arrived home last
week from California.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

Clarence Holmes is back to his post
of duty after two weeks vacation.
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21

The motheIsof w. L. Crockett left this
week for her home in Virginia
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21
Local Notices.

Hair cut 10 cents, 1917 Blake street
The Colorado statesman., 1905-10-21
Just Arrived!

Our fall line of Manhattan
Shirts. They are exclusive
patterns
Agents for the John 3
Stetson Hat, lit both stiff
and soft.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
Ale Stands by Him.

1t was stated that the presence of
lAddicks on the battle-ground is due TO
|his desire to assume command Of his
forces personally, a condition that was
Forced by the restiveness of the Union
Il is no longer a matter
|Df conjecture that he will not be able
10 hold all Of the 22 Unions through
put the session and it is also said that
he will not get any accessions from
he Regular ranks. His present plans,
b is understood are to create a dead
! ock with the help Of the six men, at
east. enumerated above.
The outcome Of the conference in
Senator Allees Office was not divulged,
but it is known that the situation was
discussed in all of its details.
A report was going the rounds today
hat the Union Republican leaders
with the exception Of Senator Alice and
sx- Secretary Of state Layton, are not
as strong in their support of Addicks
i is heretofore. The fealty Of Senator
IAllee to Mr.. Addicks is regarded as be-
&ng remarkable II there is any foun-
siation for a report that he (Allee) has
been assured of the election Of himself
as his own successor two years hence If
ne will not divide the party now by ad-
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
LODGING REFUSED HIM
GOT HIMSELF ARRESTED

Mister, can't youse lock me up.
am suffering; the last drink l had went
to me stomach" was the plant of Ben
jamin c. Thomas. who applied to
House Sergeant Durney at the police
station for lodging this morning. The
unfortunate was told that the police
station was no boarding or lodging
house and he dejectedly left with de-
spair written on his face. A few min
utes later a phone call came over the
wire, There's a may lying in the snow
freezing to death at Fifth and Shipley
streets"
Special officer Gaynor was detailed
on the case and shortly returned with
Thomas. The latter rubbed his hands
for pure joy. He had been arrested
and would now be taken care of. He
said his wife was dead but added that
he had had her for eighteen years. His
age is so years and he told Sergeant
Durney that the last work he had done
was "oystering" on the Chesapeake.
In City Court tomorrow Thomas will
be charged with vagrancy and will pos
sibly be committed to the workhouse
for sixty days.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06

with Chief Justice Lore and Judges
Pennewill and Boyce on the bench, the
February ter moi the New Castle coun-
ia courts opened at noon today. In
sending the Grand Jurors to their room
Chief Justice Lore told them that he
had been informed by the Attorney
General that the amount of business
to come before them was not large and
that there was no necessity for a
special charge.
This is the first term of court for
RObent II. Richards as AttOrney-Gen-
eral. He is being assisted in the work
by ris Deputy. Daniel o. Hastings, who
was appointed several weeks ago. Mr..
Richards and Mr. Hastings are said TO
be the youngest prosecuting attorneys
the State has ever had. They have
both made excellent regulations in
criminal practice, however, and are ex-
pected to make efficient State officers.
Grand Jury's Trial Work.
The Grand Jury will retire after this
term, as the year it was appointed for
viii have expired. The jury has visit
ed the county institutions and will
probably have something TO say re-
gard them in the report to be submit
ted to the Court.
There are no murder cases for this
term and in fact there are an unusual
small number Of criminal cases.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
SCHOOL TEACHER VICTIM
OF GAS ASPHYXIATION
Mrs. Emma C. Francis Acct
dentally Left stoPcock
Open and Inhaled Fumes

Deadly gas fumes escaping from stove
caused the death of Mrs. Emma G. Fran
els. aged s5 years. a school teacher, at No.
10 school early yesterday morning. She
was found dead in bed at No 600 West
street yesterday morning and death is
supposed to have resulted from accidental
asphyxiation A verdict to this effect was
given by Coroner William T. Purks this
morning.
The discovery was made by members
of the family Of Mrs. Katharine Mellon,
with whom the dead woman boarded, be-
tween z and o'clock yesterday morn
ing. DR.. Howard Ogle was summoned, but
it was found that the woman was dead.
AS the body was still warm, it was evi-
dent that death had ensued only short
time before the discovery was made.
An examination of the gas stove I'm the
room of the dead woman revealed that
while the flame was extinguished the stop
cock had only been partly turned. allow
ing the gas to escape. Known to have a
weak heart It is believed that the woman
was easily overcome by the deadly fumes.
Her body was still warm when found.
Mrs. Francis who has two sisters and a
brother residing in this city, is survived
by three children, who are inmates Of
Catholic institutions.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
RECEIVER FOR
RUBY MATCH co.
Hockessin Kaolin Company
Creditors Will Get ? or 3
Cents on Dollar
ARGUMENT IN MENSCH CASE

Chancellor Nicholson granted an appli-
cation this morning in the Court Of
Chauncery. for the appointment Of a re-
ceiver for the Ruby Watch Company.
This case has been pending in the court
for several months.
Edgar B. Stocking. a patent solicitor
in Washington. brought suit against the
Ruby Match Company for about 5000
which he claimed was due him for ser
vices rendered. Former Senator Higgins
and Horace C. Eastburn represent Mr..
Stocking and II. II. Ward is counsel for
the match company. The application was
made by counsel for Mr.. Stocking last
June and final argument was heard in
August. The company denied any debt
or liability. but under the showing the
chancellor decided it would be for the
best interests TO appoint a receiver. coun-
sci in the case will submit a name 10 the
chancellor in a few days.
Sylvester ID. Townsend. counsel for
the Wilmington Trust Company, Re-
ceiver OF the Hockessin KaOlin Com
pany, filed an application in the Court
of Chancery to-day for fees, for the
creditors committee.
The Trust Company also submitted
its final account of claims and allow
ances in the case Of the Hockessin
Company. According to the return the
preferred debt of $4,000 vii be paid ir
full. but the general creditors win re-
ceive but two or three cents ON tbs
dollar. The creditors were given ten
days In which to fine exceptions to ths
return.
The greater part of the session was
taken up i'm argument in the case ot
DR.. James G. Mensch VS.. Theodore and
Lettia Gail. Mensch Is represented by
Hugh Roberts, of Philadelphia, and
Robert Adair of this city and Charles
b. Evans is counsel for the Calls.
The action groves out of the pur.
chasing of a mill property by the Gail.
from Mensch, on the PerlkiOnen creek
Pennsylvania, for which they gave q
check for s6.5O0. The check was drawn
on the Security Trust and Safe Deposi'
Company, this city, and when it wa.
presented payment had been stopped.
The defendant alleges that when HI
purchased the mill he had no knowi.
edge that the town Of Greenville haS
the right to tage 100000 gallons of watei
a day out of the stream. This hi
alleges Impaired the water power q
such am extent st was not adequate t
run the mill
| DR.. Mensch is now trying to force th'
Calls TO pay the money. Argument viii
be heard on the case again this after
noon.
On the application of William +
I Kurtz. the Chancellor granted Lorenzl
Click a preliminary injunction TO stol
his wife from spending his savings.
AIRS. Click is said TO have ran ava,
with another man. Click has SOM
money which his wife deposited ii
bank in her name before she left.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
FEBRUARY TERM OF
COUNTY COURT BEGINS

One of the most important of the
criminal cases is that against Albert
White, a young man who will have to
answer to the charge of assaulting
Miss Elizabeth Snyder in Bartrams pa
per store on East Seventh street and
also to robbery.
Bell Again on Trial.
John Bell, oolored, who at the last
term was acquitted OF the charge Of
numbering Harvey Miller also colored,
during the onslaught on the polling
place at Second and King streets on
election might, will be tried on the
charge of breaking and entering the
polling place. Michael Pryor, James
Dryden. Howard Fountain and George
Winknsons Jr.. will have to answer 20
the same charge.
Daniel Hector. colored. dispenser Of
"Voodooism.~ is charged with witch
craft and fortune telling. There are a
number OF larceny and assault cases.
Attorney General Richards stated to
the Court that the names of James A.
Murphy and john Mcdowell had ap-
peared on the docket from term TO
term and asked that the case be re-
tired. They were charged with larceny.
The Grand Jury returned true bills
against Daniel West. Gideon +. Barlow
and Albert White for larceny. White
was also indicted for assault with in
tent TO rob
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
CONTINUANCE IN
H0FFECKER CASE
Three Attorneys Named to
Prosecute Rule Made by
Chancellor
RETURNABLE At MARCH TERM

There was another continuance
granted I'm the Court OF Chancery this
morning in the case of James II. Hof-
fecker Jr.. who has TO answer to a
rule issued by Chancellor John r.
Nicholson to show cause why his name
should not be stricken from the roll Of
solicitors of the Court OF Chancery OF
the state of Delaware, as a person un-
fit and improper to longer practice as
a solicitor in that court. The rule was
issued by the Chancellor on December
q and was returnable early In Janu-
ary. on the return day former United
States Senator Anthony Higgins ap-
peared as counsel for Mr.. Hoffecher,
and stated as he had just been called
into the case he would ask for an ex-
tension of the rule TO give him time
to prepare a defence. 1t was extended
until today.
Shortly after court opened this
morning The Chancellor asked Horace
c. Eastburn If he represented Mr. Hig-
gins in the Hofecker case. Mr. East
burn replied that he did. He said that
Senator Higgins had expected that the
Judge Swayne impeachment case, IN
which he 's counsel, would be disposed
of before this. All Of Mr.. Higgins time
he said during the past several weeks
had been occupied i'm Washington
where he is today. on that case. I'm
der those circumstances, Nd. Eastburr
said he would ask for a continuance
until such time as Mr.. Higgins could
give his personal attention to the case
The Chancellor said that under The
circumstances he would extend the rul'
until the March term Of the Court o
Chancery, which is March q, but will
the understanding that IT must be de-
termined at that time.
The Chancellor also stated that un'
der the general practice in such case'
he would appoint three members O.
the bar to represent the rule. He ap
pointed William S. Hilles, J. Harve!
Whiteman and J. Frank Ball Thel
will practically be the State prosecution
in the case. They are to prosecute tn
rule. which Mr.. Honecker has to an
swer TO show cause why he should no
be disbarred.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
SURVIVORS OF SUNKEN
ICE BOAT MAKE CHARGES
CHIEF ENGINEER GROGAN SAYS CAPTAIN
JACOBS AND FIRST MATE SAWYER
SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN NEW LIFE
BOAT, THE OTHER TWO BEING
UNSEAWORTHY
ONE TUGBOAT REFUSED TO AID THEM

nent danger OF being taken out to sea.
When they had shouted themselves
hoarse and had almost given up hope
OF rescue they We're seen from the
shore. Rescue parties were dmmodi-
ately organized and the tugs Gettys-
burg, Teaser. Bonner, SOmmers Smith
and North America started for the ma
roOned sailors
The Gettysburg was the first TO reach
the men and with dimculty and great
danger managed to RESCUE ten Of the
crew.
The Teaser and the Bonner picked up
all Of the others but two men, who
had become separated from their ship
mates and were tossing about in tho
bay on pieces OF dee. These two had
almost given up hope Of rescue, but
the tug Sommers Smith brought them
safely to land.
Many of the crew were thinly clad,
especially those working in the fur
ance room, who In the rush 90 escape
failed 30 save their clothing. The in-
rushing water, filling the furnaces. was
converted to steam. which scalded tho
frcmen. and VIXEN they made their es-
cape 20 the Ice their suffering from the
cold was intense
Tug TO Replace Ice Boat.
superintendent of City Iceboats JEFF
ferson. of Philadelphia, was notified Of
the disaster, and he sent money 10 Cap
tain Jacobs and the crew TO return 20
Philadelphia by train today. He also
chartered the Reading Railway Come
pany's tug International TO take No.
S's place Cor the remainder OF the wins
ter.
No. 3 was built I'm Camden. N. j., in
| 1872. by Wood. Dialogue e. CO. Her
cost was s250.000 She Is 2i5 feet long.
" feet begm. 12 feet draugkt and was
driven by two aurface condensing en-
gines Of 5000 horsepower. She had
eight boilers. There was no insurance
on the vessel.
Captain Jacobs win assume command
OF the International today.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
Reliance Elects Officers.

Members Of the Reliance Fire Company
held their Tooth election of officers on Sat
urday night with the following result:
President, p. F. Murphy; vice-president.
Patrick Mcconnell; secretary, ]. p.
Cross; treasurer, T. Buckley; board Of
managers ]. T. Lally, c. L. O'Brien, T.
Buckley Maris wingate. 7. +. Flanagan;
engineer, J. Il. Lally.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
Many Nessels Rnilt-

The Bureau Of Navigation reports that
"a sail and steam vessels, Of 1906 gross
tons, were built in the United States and
officially numbered during the month Of
January. The largest steel steam vessels
included in these figures were the ferry
boats Elmira, Of 1860 gross tons. built at
Newport News. for the Hoboken Ferry
Company, and the Goshen, Of 1859 gross
tons. built at the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company for the Erie Land and
Improvement Company.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
Addioks on the Scene.

1t is said that when this subject was
broached to Alice that he rejected 1t
and declared he would stand by Ad-
dicks to the end.
Walter H. Hayes, the well-known
Wilmington lawyer, who has been an
active Union Republican worker. is
now in favor of the election Of Colonel
DUPONT while Insurance Commissioner
Marshall and other Union lieutenants
appear to be sitting on the fence and
taking no part in the fight
The friends Of Mr.. Hayes state that
his position is that the Republicans
should get together and agree to the
election of Colonel DUPONT now, with
the understanding that the Unions
shall have the Senator in 1907.
1t was learned today that the Union
Republicans win defeat the printing
reform bill when it comes up in the
House. The measure viii pass the
Moore (U. RI, chairman of the
CUnion Republican,, chairman OF the
printing committee. Senators Sparks
and Mendinhan. Regular Republicans,
and the seven Democrats. A majority
of the Unions are against the bill.
which would curtail the printing ex-
penditures very materially. and they
will cast it to one side after it goes
through the Senate.
New Committee Appointed.
The House today had a spirited fight
over the appointment of a ways and
means committee. 1t was proposed by a
number Of the Union Republican members
on the ground that the House was pro-
ceeding recklessly in making appro2ria-
tions
This committee was suggested in order
that the House may be kept posted as to
the amount Of money aec-ulng in the
treasury subject to appropriation.
Mr.. Benson, who led the fight for the
appointment Of the committee, claim ed
that the condition was equivalent to two
or three men drawing on the same bank
account without keeping a rccOcd The
motion TO appoint the commit ae was fin
ally carried and Speaker Deaasy named
Representative Benson. Vandenblrg
and Murray. Union Republicans:
Cooper, Z. p. Ellis and Prettyman.
Democrats, and Armstrong. Regular Re-
publicans, as the members.
A movement is being made this after
noon to reconsider and overthrow the
committee because it usurps the duties
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
CONTINUED on FIFTH Page.)

Soldiers are guarding the factories.
and they do not permit malcontents
to enter No disturbances are re-
ported to have occurred.
The authorities drafted 10000 troops
into the town and all strategic points
are now strongly occupied. Governor
General Won Petrikoff has established
his headquarters at the Grand Hotel.
which presents a scene Of military
animation.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
Search Lights for Steamers

Before the spring season opens the
steamers Of the Wilmington Steamboat
Company will be equipped with powerful
search lights. The City of Chester is at
present at the yards of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company undergoing re-
pairs. The old electric light plant win be
torn out and a new system installed.
Evening journal., 1905-02-06
ADDICKS, 1T is DECLARED, is LOOKING FOR
WARD TO A DEADLOCK OF THE LEG
ISLATURE AND is ARRANGING
HIS PLANS TO BRING
THIS ABOUT
MANY UNIONS WILL leave HIM
special to The Evening Journal.

HpeclaI % Ihe LVenlnB JournaI
Dover, Feb. 6.-The Senatorial fight
is now on in full force. The Union
Republicans and Democrats will hold
caucusses tonight and this afternoon
respectively, and nominate ]. Edward
Addicks and State Chairman Willard
The regular Republicans
win not hold a formal caucus, they
having already agreed to support
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT. The vote
for Senator will be taken in each
House OF the General Assembly to-
morrow and on Wednesday the joint
session will begin. This will be the
in'rvurafion OF an extended deadlock.