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Evening journal., 1905-01-02
PORT ARTHUR
HAS FALLEN AFTER
LENGTHY SIEGE
General Stoessel's Proposal
ofSurrender Was Accepted
by the Japs
.MIEAlO HONORS THE RUSSIAN

London, Jan. "A special dispatch
to news agency from Toxic says that
General Stoessel the Russian COM
mander at Port Arthur, has surrender
ed to the Japanese. The receipt of
the report that Port Arthur has at last
surrendered caused great excitement in
this city. There were early gatherers
at the clubs to discuss the news ana
newspapers sold like wildfre. Even
strangers stopped on the streets and ex-
changed opinions.
Baron Hayashi. the Japanese Minis
ter, has not as yet received an official
confirmation OF the report and It is
generally believed that the actual sur.
render has not occurred. Generals
Stoessel and Nogi are probably discuss
ing the terms of surrender which have
not yet been agreed upon. There Is no
doubt anywhere but that the terms will
shortly be arranged.
A report to the same news agency
from Toxic states that the imperial
headquarters sent to General Nogi a
statement embodying the exact terms
upon which the surrender OF Port Ar
thur would be accepted and that a reply
has be a received, the nature OF which
is at present unknown. Judging from
the attitude OF members OF the general
stan there is reason to believe II Is
favorable and that the long struggle
has at last ended. According to one re-
port the Russians demanded that the
whole garrison be allowed to march out
with their arms on parole.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
MISS WHARTON MADE A
BLACK BURGLAR FLEE
speelal 10 rhe EvenIng JournaI.

Dover. Jan. 2.-MisR Mary Wharton was
the heroine OF a decidedly thrilling expert
enco last night. She is one Of Dover's best
known young women and had gone home
alone. just before her father, ex-sherin
John b. wharton and her mother were
expected 10 arrive The section OF North
state street. where the Wharton residence
is situated. is not at all lonely, the resi-
dents going and coming until late hour,
and young women have had little fear
IN going about the neighborhood.
Miss Wharton entered the house, and.
as a measure Of security. carefully locked
the door. Hardly had the lock securely
clicked than she turned around and con-
fronted a burly negro burglar.
"You black whelp," shrieked Miss
Wharton. 'ny or I'll kin YOU"
The man darted through a window with
out even waiting 10 raise It and soon the
whole neighborhood was aroused and on
the hunt. A trail Of burned matches show
ed t hat the fellow had broken in and
made a visit 20 the well-stocked pantry.
A search Is being made for the robber
and he viii be severely dealt with II cap
turde.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
JAMES |. LUKE IS
DEAD At TPIEDM0NT
AS DIR. Chandler's Son-in-law
He Took Active Part in
Campaign
SENT SENATOR ALLEE A LETTER

James Lindsay Luke. a son of Will
liam Luke. of Rockland, and son-in-
law of DR.. Joseph II. Chandler. OF Gen.
ereville. died at his home In Piedmont,
w. Va, this mornipg after a weeks ill
ness from pneumonia. He would have
been ss years OF age next April and was
born at ROclSland.
Mr. Luke figured prominently in the
late campaign in this State as the
writer Of a letter to Senator Alice in
the interest OF DR.. Chandler, as a gu
bernatorial nominee. The matter. It
will be remembered. created much dis
cussion and finally DR.. Chandler dis
claimed all responsibility for the ac-
tion. Mr.. Luke sought to bring about
the support OF the Union Republicans
for his father-in-law.
His body will be brought here for in
terment this week with the burial prob
ably In the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery. A widow and two chill
dren survive him. He was a cousin OF
Water Commissioner David Lindsay.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
MANY WILMINGTONIANS
SEE MUMMERS' PARADE

Wilmington was well represented at the
mummers' parade in Philadelphia today
IL being estimated that fully 1000 people
from this city have gone to the quaker
City.
The travel began early last evening
when trains were crowded by people upon
pleasure bent and continued until ~
O'Clock this morning. The p, b. q W.
railroad this morning hauled over 700 pas
sengers to Philadelphia and agents We're
busy supplying tickets to the passengers'
OF this number the largest crowd left on
the $50 O'Clock train and several extra
cars were required to accommodate the
people. -,.
The 1.s7 p. m. train to Philadelphia yes
terday carried a large number OF passen-
gers. The train ran in three secuons' the
first being made up Of sixteen cars
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
THE SURRENDER CONFIRMED
Japanese Legation at Washington Re-
esive an Official Message
From Toxic.

Washington, Jan. 2.-The Japanese 1ega-
tion today received a message from Toxic
officially reporting and confirming the
press reports concerning the surrender OF
Port Arthur. The despatch adds:
"Nogi reports Tungkeewanshan and
Forts were blown up Monday twelve thir-
ty a. m. by enemy himself. Also evacu-
ated there from. We occupy same forts
and heights southwark thereof. Almost
all Russian ships in harbor blown un
Monday by enemy himself. Our opera
tions have been suspended
pending conclusions OF negotiations
OF surrender. Imperial Government has
decided not to allow for present any ships
except those in their service to enter
Talienwan Dalny) without special per-
mission Of naval or 4 iiitary authorities
concerned
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
TWO WIDOWS OF DEAD
SOLDIER IN COURT

The trial Of Elizabeth Ann Loper, col
ored. charged with attempting to fraudu-
lantly obtain a government pension, began
in United States Court today.
The jury drawn TO hear the case is
composed Of:
William ]. Cannon, foreman; John Bar
low, Robert Matherail. wilbert T. Wilson.
William A. Price. Nathaniel Lank, Alfred
I. Hudson, woodward W. Cheairs. w. S.
Kinney, Nathaniel Messick, Arnold Nau-
dain, Thomas Scott and Dennis ]. Men
ton.
It is alleged that the Loper woman made
application for pension as the widow Of
Joshua Boardley, deceased, who was a
soldier during the Civil War. when as a
matter OF fact the dead mans first wife
was living al Pleasantville. n. J.
The defendant was married TO the dead
soldier Is years ago and at the time had
wife living. Both widows appeared in
court The trial will probably last all day
and tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
CITY HALL SHOULD
Be KEPT INTACT
A New Site Would be Proper
Place for the Proposed
Structure
HISTORY OF THE OLD BUILDIN c

In event Of the Legislature authorizing
tho city OF Wilmington TO negotiate
loan OF 100000 for the construction OF
new city hall, should the building be
erected on the same site as the old hail.
is a matter which is being generally dis
cussed among the citizens OF Wilmington.
The question was brought up by re-
cent announcement that plans are being
made to ask the Legislature TO authorize
a loan of $4,000 for the city, Of which
amount seOo.OOO would be used to build a
new city hall and that some OF the city
officials favor tearing down the old hall
and erecting II on that same site. This
plan. however. Is opposed by the large
majority Of the citizens OF the city.
There Is probably not taxpayer In the
city who is not in favor Of new city
hall, bus Il is also the general opinion
among them that the old hall should be
retained. because OF its historical interest.
In speaking Of the building several days
ago prominent business man said; The
building is historical and honorable and
while Wilmington should preserve II as
souvenir Of the past. II is In itself un-
worthv OF a wealthy and public spirited
comixunity which seems 70 meet the
views OF hundreds OF other taxpayers.
The building Is one OF the oldest in the
city. it being over 100 years old. There are
a number Of events OF historical interest
associated with It. Lafayette was tend
cred a banquet in the old hall in 1924 and
many other notable public festivities were
held there during the early part OF the
eighteenth century.
Tho old building Is now an object OF
much interest TO visitors The old dome
which has caused the city officials so
much anxiety as II is thought by many
persons to be unsafe is in itself novel
| ty. This tower was built by Philemma
Chandler the new county comptroller, IN
about 1872 The tower which had been on
the building up 20 that time was oval
shape and is said TO have been a fine spe-
cimen Of architecture, but It became un-
? safe from old age.
In the present dome which Is probably
40 or 50 feet high. IS the fire alarm bell
which can be heard all over the city
when an alarm is sent I'm. The structure
is now weather beaten and some Of the
timbers in it are said to be rotten. IL hal
been repaired from time TO time to mal'
il as safe as possible. When this towel
was erected II was the intention TO have
a watchman TO set in t. where the fir,
. alarm bell was afterwards placed e
watch for fires. He had a series OF sA,nal
so that he could notify the fremen as q
iast what locality the FIRE was in. Thi
did not last long, however, as II was 500
c CONTINUED on Fourth Page)
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
EXPRESSIONS ON
! THE NEW YEAR
Prominent Citizens Look for
a Prosperous Year for
Delaware
GOVERNOR-E LEAFS VIEWS

Expressions from some Of the most
prominent officials of the city and State
and also from private citizens Indicate
that they are looking for most prosper
ous wear for Deiaware.a Some suggestions
are made as to what should be done for
the betterment Of the city and State.
Governor-elect Preston Lea thinks the
outlook for the new year is very en-
couraging and expects 70 see the pros
perity which this country has been en-
toying during the past few years con-
tinue during 1905. When asked Tor an
expression Of opinion this morning he
said: "The prospects for bright and
prosperous year are favorable and 1 can
see no cause whatever for any anxiety
in Delaware during 1906"
Mayor Bird want TO see pros
perity reign during the coming year
and the new filtration plant in opera
ton"
Senator Thomas NJ. Monaghan-"A
Democratic majority in the Legisla-
ture is what ] would have liked to have
seen at the beginning Of the new
year, but as this is impossible an early
organization Of the Legislature for the
transaction of public business is my
earnest wish"
Senator Geor e w. Sparks-"The
Republican party united is my new
years wish"
President Of Council Francis ]. Nc
Nulty-T want to see the filtration
plant completed, new city charter for
Wilmington Of the right kind enacted
by the Legislature and an era Of pros
perity prevail"
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Earned Their Pay Easily.

The despatch with which certlin
officers Of the General Assembly eain-
ed their pay az the extraordinary ses-
sion establishes a new record even for
Delaware. AS soon as it was learred
that full complement of officers Had
to be chosen by both Houses to legal
ize the Acts OF Assembly about to be
passed, a search was hurriedly made
for those who sought office.
Burton B. Macklin, who was elected
as sergeant of the House, was
not in Dover at all. Finally Franklin
Temple Of Dover, a Democrat, who is
experienced in legislative affairs
volunteered TO iill this position for the
sake of getting the lien law extension
bill through. Mr.. Temple was kept
busy for an hour at the door or ad-
vising with Speaker Denney. who is a
friend. though differing in politics.
Macklin, however. received the regular
appropriation for his services. get
ting as much as a member.
The Rev. ]. Harry Mitchell. chaplain
of the House. received the full appro-
priation as chaplain, although he never
raised his voice in prayer while the
Rev. G. Patchen Smith Of Wyoming re-
ceived his appropriation after having
made one invocation OF two minutes
in the Senate before he was elected.
Enrolling Clerk Charles H. Simmons
of the Senate had nothing to do but
draw his pay, as the new law origin
ated in the House, and Enrolling Clerk
A. V. Leslie George Of the House had
simply to carry to the desk the en-
rolled bills amending the judgment lien
law, and appropriating the pay and
expenses Of the session, all of which
had been carefully prepared and en-
rolled by Secretary of State Layton
who was here. there and everywhere
during the closing hours Of the Legis-
lature. having even the minutest detail
in readiness for the clerks and speak
lers.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Farewell Sermon.

The Rev. James 7. Mclean. who re-
Gently resigned as pastor OF Greenhin
Presbyterian Church. on account OF fail
ing health, preached his farewell sermon
yesterday.
Mr. Mclean will go South. His success
sor has not been chosen. In his address
yesterday he thanked the congregation for
the many kindnesses they had shown him
and for the assistance they were willing
at all times TO give. He regretted very
much TO be obliged to leave them.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
Bed Mems Rsnort.

Great Chief Of Records Edward Nc
Intyre, Of the Improved Order Of Red
Men OF Delaware is having issued to the
members Of the order the record Of the
Great Council OF Delaware the Great
sun Council held in Lewes, 26th and
27th suns Travelling Moon, G. S. ID. 41S
October 26 and 27. 1900. The report
contains the names of all the great
chiefs, the great representatives and
the deputy great sachems who were
present at the council. besides many in
.teresting reports that were read. 1t
contains also the pictures OF several OF
the departed members Of the order.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
DR., JEROME HARDCASTLt DEAD
Deceased Was WelI-known Citizen OF
Middletown.

DR.. Jerome Hardcastle. aged Ga years.
vell-known physician, Of Middletown'
died at his home in that town on Saturday
morning. DR.. Hardcastle came to Middle
town from Cecil county, Nd, to practice
his profession. He was Of a well-known
Eastern Shore family. He leaves a WIFE,
one son and FIVE daughters, all grown.
The son is Thomas II. Hardcastle, Of
Pittsburg, Pa, who married not long
ago Miss Ada Cochran, daughter Of the
late Z. r. Cochran, OF Middletown. The
funeral will take place this afternoon at
st. Anne's Church and the interment will
be in Forrest Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
s.rvIee. AZ countv HospitaI.

The Rev. w. L. Pettingin conducted
services at the county hospital at Farm
hurst yesterday. At the conclusion OF
the service each inmate was given a
present. They consisted OF handker-
chiefs. aprons. books and other arti-
cles. The inmates of the institution
We're grateful for the pastors generos-
ity. The buildings and grounds were
Inspected and found to be in excellent
condition.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
New Years at the White House
By Publishers Press.

Washington. January president
and Mrs. Roosevelt were "at home"
to all the world to-day. Surrounded
by ladies and gentlemen of the cabinet
circle they received the representatives
of thirty-eight foreign powers and
many thousands Of American citizens
who called TO wish them a happy new
year. The guests were received in the
Blue Parlor OF the White House.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
MANY DEATHS DURING THE YEAR
Incomplete Records Give Number Of
Deaths in 1904 as 1900.

According to the books of the Board
Of Health officer, there were about 1900
deaths and 1850 births during the past
year. The records show a slight ma
jority OF the births to be males.
Coroner Samuel Mccormick and his
deputy Investigated 16s cases during the
year. The most disastrous affair com
ing under the official jurisdiction of the
coroner was the laundering of the tug
boat Israel w. Durham, by which eight
men were drowned.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
TURNPIKE MANAGERS
Wilmington and Kennett Company
Stockholders Held Annual

Stockholders OF the Wilmington and
Kennett Turnpike Co. held their an
nual meeting at the offices OF the Del
aware Trust Co.. this morning. The fol-
lowing Board OF Managers were elected
to serve for one year: Colonel Henry
A. DUPONT. II. L. DUPONT, A. L. Foster,
Dr. Joseph II. Chandler. Joseph p.
Chandler. Edward Bunghurst Jr., DR..
Charles Green, E. + Cawley. James Mel
son and e. B. Shurter. The board or
ganized by electing Colonel DUPONT
president and Mr.. Shurter, secretary
and treasurer.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
phonooranh Greeted the New Year.

A. d. Edwards, Of No. llO9 Tatnah street
greeted the incoming Of the New Year In
A novel manner. Placing a large phono-
graph in a second story window he played
n number Of appropriate selections for the
benefit OF many OF his friends and neigh
bors who assembled on the sidewalk. The
entertainment began on the stroke OF
twelve and continued for three-auarters
OF an hour,
Evening journal., 1905-01-02
THIEVES MADE RICH HAULS

Thieves entered the homes Of Richard
Heritage of No. 900 Orange street and
Isador Eintracht at No. SOP East Seventh
street on Saturday afternoon and succeed
ed in getting s4lS in money. In the Heri-
tage house a tin box containing $3.50 in
gold and 800 in bills was stolen and ssS in
a chlld's bank in the home of the Eintra-
chts taken.
The police are. investigating both cases
but as yet have no clue TO the robbers.
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Toxic, Jan. 2.-The AIilSado telegraphed
to General Nogi extolling the conduct Il
General stoessel, the Russian Commander
at Port Arthur and directing that he be
accorded fun military honors. General
Nogi has appointed General Ijichi as his
representative with fun plenary powers.
TO discuss the terms Of surrender with
Stoessel. The iatter's letter to General
Nogi reads as follows: Il OFFER to sur
render because further practical resist
anco Is useless"
Evening journal., 1905-01-02

Coroner Samuel A. Mccormick and
Deputy Coroner John r. Kilmer held
nine inquests on Saturday night and
will held nine more tonight. Seven OF
those held on Saturday night were
over the victims Of the tugboat Israel
w. Durham, which sank in the Deia-
ware River several months ago, result
ing in eight members Of the crew be-
ing drowned.