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Evening journal., 1905-12-23
COURT JABS
CITY LAWYERS

Trial of the long drawn out case of the
Wilmington Candy Company vs.. the Rene
ington Machine Company, has been in-
terrupted in Superior Court by the h7il-
days and the hearing will not be resumr5
until January . Tho case has been before
the court eight days and has worriei the
court greatly.
Previous 20 the continuance of the case
Judge Grubb remarked:
Il have not been well this month and
YOU are wearing me out. This thing OF
talking ctcrnally takes some strength Of
mind TO bear. This is only one Of the
cases that the court has TO try. It must
bo apparent TO you that the precision a
the language used IN formulating tsc
state of provisions TO which you both
agreed must have been some strain upon
the court. The court not only have TO
set and hear this case during this session
but often this case during this season.
but often work long into the night, and
sometimes all night. which fact the pub
Tic frequently fails TO appreciate. This,
OF course. is "a great strain upon the court
and we cannot have this continual strain
put upon us by this eternal talking WHY
don't you stop talking after the court has
decided a question:
Chief Justice Lore had previously re-
marked. Gentlemen, we hope this case
vii be finished by Christmas, 1907. Don,
make the case mterminable, eXhaustins
yourselves. the jury and, possibly, the
court"
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
STRIKERS READY
FOR RESISTANCE
COSSaCkS Reinforced by Ma
chine Guns PatrOIing the
Streets Of Moscow
our own Wire. Publishers Press.

by Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
ST. Petersburg. Dec. .. 90 a. MIA
number Of the factories here are working
today despite the general strike, the en-
pioyes refusing to leave their positions.
The government has the situation well
inaland in ST. Petersburg. The street cars
are running and the electric light gas
and waterworks plants are in operation.
No disorders are anticipated here.
Advices from Moscow indicate that the
situation there is extremely alarming.
The strikers are building barricases in the
streets and arep repairing for active re-
sistance to the troops Strong patrols Of
COssacls, reinforced by mach ne guns are
patroiling the thoroughfares.
A fight occurred last night when Cos
sacks attempted to break up large revo-
lutionary meeting. The revolutionists re-
sisted and there was spirited fighting un-
I'll maxim guns were brought up by the
Cassacks when the revolyuonists fed.
Many persons were injured in the con-
nict
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
FARMERS SAY
CLEAN CAUSEWAY
From Market Street to Gar
aSChe'S Lane Mud is
Hub Deep
THE CITY IS RESPONSIBLE

The efforts OF The Evening Journal
to have thes treets of Wilmington put
I'm at least a seml-cdean condition have
had its effects and the Street and sewer
Department is awakening from slumb-
ers andi s gradually accomplishing the
work.
There is one section Of the city. how
ever. which comes under power under
the jurisdiction of the Street Commits
sloner that has apparently escaped his
notice and which Is I'm bad condition.
The section referred 10 is beyond and
from Market street bridge TO Garas-
ches lane. From the bridge 10 the base
bali grounds mud is hub dep and st is
with difficulty that heavily loaded
teams are able to pull through it. This
thoroughfare is in a worse condition
than any leading into the city. al
though Il Is one of the most used.
In speaking on the subject former
Levy Court Commissioner Charles II.
Megginson said today. The Journal is
doing good work which every good citi-
zen should approve. The Street and
Sewer Department should certainly do
something toward repairing that por-
tion OF the causeway which comes un-
der its jurisdiction. The conditions are
bad and farmers are complaining COM
tinually OF the mud they have to pull
through. The road bed is covered with
mud almost hub deep and anyone rid
ring along cannot detect a hole until
the wheel Of his wagon goes into IL.
The county road is kept IN good condi-
tion and there does not seem 10 be any
reason why the city's portion OF the
causeway should not be kept the same.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
M'CALL HAS The
HAMILTONREPORT
Refuses To DivuIge Contents
Until Officers Of Insurance
Company See II

By our own Wire Publishers Press.
New York. Dec. 23-John G.. Mccall son
OF the President OF the New York Life
Insurance Company who went 90 Paris
at the request of the legislative insurance
investigation committee to either indu'e
Judge Andrew Hamilton whose tcst.'
mony is wanted by the committee, 60 re-
turn 10 this country or to secure a state
mcnt from him, was "a passenger ON the
steamer which arrived today from Havre.
Wien seen az the pier Mr. Mccall refused
to be interviewed ON the subject OF mis-
mission. he said
II have a report from Judge Hamilton
giving a detailed and explicit statement
OF this muttcr.
Il cannot give details Of his report th'
document Is first presented TO the special
compittec Of tho board Of trustees r.
Gently appointed.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
GOOD CHEER
FOR AFFLICTED

For the ordinary Chrisuanized being
Christmas tide is time for good cheer
and rejoicing, for throwing aside all
cares of the world for the time being
and entertaining with a spirit OF chris
tianity and good fellowship. There are
many exceptiontions to this general
rule, however. and most prominent
among them is that class of unfortu-
mates. the demcnted and insane.
In the Delaware State Hospital there
are confined at present 1856 persons, both
male and female each of whom is
afflicted i'm some form with mental trou-
BILE Some are incurable and violent
Others tractiable and convalescent. In
order that those who are capable Of
enjoying themselves quietly may be
given an opportunity to taste something
Of the sweets of life the trustees of the
Institution provide for an annual
Christmas dinner and this win be given
at noon on Christmas Day.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
CAHALL NOW
SHOWS fight
Lively Time In Sussex To-
night if Contemplated
Meeting Is Held

Dover, Del. Dec PA snap call for
a meeting of the county committee of
the Union Republican party OF Sussex
county in Georgetown today has gone
forth.
II is known that the object of the
meeting is 10 decide the contest for the
county cahirmanship. a position Of
great influence and power i'm the So
luton of Addicks and anti-AddicSs
Republican politics i'm Delaware at this
time.
Among the prominent leaders said to
bel ined up with Mr.. Cahall are Con-
gresham II. r. Burton, of Lewes. Sem
ator $. 5. Pennewill Of Greenwood and
Curtis e. Davis Of Laurel
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
DON'T FORGET OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS

The motoren( conductors postmen who attentive to the
o.
be
but feels
nd~heno
hoi-
the
is d9reab
al
life pleasant for
nandpos WORK
WE CELEBRATE
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
CROWDED
WITH SHOPPERS

King street presented an unusual
sight today, crowded with marketers
and with the wagons of the farmers
packed as closely as possible along the
curb far beyond Tenth street Side
streets We're even pressed into service
Ito catch the overflow market from
King street.
The Pleasant weather brought the
farmers into the city early and many
were at their stations when it began
to get light this morning.
Most of them brought their wives
and some other member of the family
with them who will do the Christmas
shopping before they leave. As a con-
sequence these additional shoppers will
add TO the congestion in the stores.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
HAVE
BEEN ARRESTED
Evidence Against Loan Companies Has Been
Secured and the Warrants Have Been
Issued and Placed in Officers Hands
WILL PUSH CASES VIGOROUSLY

The climax was reached in the Jour-
nails fight against the shylock loan
companies today when a representa-
tive Of the Journal, upon the advice of
the Attorney Generals Office, appear
ei before Magistrate George II. Hollis
and swcre out warrants for the arrest
Of f. II. Taylor Jr.. manager Of the
Peoples Trust Company. and agent for
the Delaware Loan Company and A.
J.. Wickenhoefer. manager OF the Will
mington Loan Company. as violators
of the act of Assembly approved the
2sth day Of March A. d. 1905. and OF
the usury laws of the state Of Della
ware.
The warrants were at once served
by Constable Buckley and the defend
ants were arraigned before Magistrate
Hollis.
Seven warrants were issued. -four
for the arrest of A. L. Wickensofer
manager Of the Wilmington Loan Com
nany, and three for +. NJ. Taylor, Jr.
manager Of the Peoples Trust Com
pany and the Delaware Loan Com
pany. Constable Thomas n Buckley
took the men into custody.
Before Magistrate Hollis. Messrs
Wickenhofer and Taylor were repre-.
sented by Philip I. Garrett and David
Reinhardt, who signed bail bonds foi
their appearance before the magistrat,
at 4 o'clock this afternoon. New bal
VIII be furnished at that time to insur,
the appearance Of the defendants be.
fore the magistrate for a preliminary
hearing next Saturday morning Dep.
uty Attorney General Hastings appear.
ed for the state.
The Season Of Harvest.
These past few weeks have been
harvent time for the loan companies
They have taken mortgages on the fur
niture in many homes. and on the sal
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
TOOK LAWYERS
FOR THE JURY
Amusing COIOred Man Gets
OFF in City Court Today Af-
ter Causing Good Laugh
WAS CHARGED WITH LARCENY

Gentlemen Of de jury" said John
Leeney, colorod, charged ia city Court to-
day with the larceny Of whitowash
brush, Use not guilty Of dc Tense agin
me-"
The jury Sceney addressed was COM
posed Of }. Frank Ball, Walter H. Hayes
and George n. Davis. an three of whom
are attorneys and were attending court
as counsel f.r several defendants. They
were very much interested in Soeney be-
cause of the amusing version he gave OF
his side of the case, and after hearing
the defendants story Judge Cochran de-
cided to give the man another opportun-
ity to lead a better life. The latter be-
fore leaving the dock wished His Honor
merry Christmas
A Poor Christmas.
+ Since September last when George G..
Taylor moved his little family to VIII
mingtou he has given his wife but SO
for the support OF herself and two chill
dron. This she told the court with tears
in her eyes, and further stated that she
owned SIS room rent and S35 board
when arrested Taylor had over Sii 10
his possession and this sum will be given
over to his wife The court turned the
case over TO Humane Agent Frank Stout.
who win make an Investigation, and re-
port back to the court on Monday NOM
ing.
Walter willis. colored. was seutcn ed
to sixty days imprisonment for vagrancy.
but Daniel Nicholas and Patrick l.annon.
both white charged with tho same cf-
Tense, were allowed 10 go. Wills has
given the police considerable trouble.
No Decision in Powell Case.
The court did not give a decision In the
Michael Powell case. but announced that
it would do so on Wednesday next Powell
was recently sentenced to pay a fine OF so
and be imprisoned for six months. but he
had the case reopened
Anna Briefly was again fined s. On a
charge Of violating the city health ordin-
.ance by not connecting properties with
the sewer
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
MUCH MONEY PUT
IN CIRCULATION
Many Manufacturing Plants
Pay Off Their Employees
Today
CITY OFFICIALS ALSO PAID

There will be plenty Of money in circp-
lationlaticn in Wilmington today and as a
result the merchants in general should do
a thriving Christmas trade.
The police department ana city officials
all received their checks yesterday ana
last evening many of the blue coats ana
their wives and best girls were upon the
streets purchasing Christmas presents
Employees of the Pullman Car Conn
pany. the Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
poration. the American Car and Foundry
Company and the American Bridge Com
pany receive their envelopes tbs after
noon. The total amount which vii be
paid out in cash today viii reach nearly
$4,000.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23

aries Of many for months to come IN re-
turn for a few dollars loaned by the
Shylocks that Christmas might be
brighter and the homes happier for
the time being.
But when the aftermath comes and
the drain begins, the real advantage OF
present enjoyment at the expense OF
futre comfort will be felt.
The Fight is to Co On.
The first arrests to be made are merely
the opening guns in this campaign and
The journal proposes 10 keep up the fight
until the loan companies obey the law
Of this state or go out of business.
Threats have been made of a libel suit
against the paper unless the fight is
dropped by The Journal. but such does
not matter so long as The Journal is at
taclIing q system and agencies whose
main business ana principle is defiance
to law and illegal demands from a wrong
ed public. In no business conducted ac-
cording to law and with due observance
Of the statutes Of this State do the man
ayers fear exposure Of their methods and
no other manager Of business in the State
resort to so many subterfuges. hide
themselves behind SO many names as do
the proprietors of the loan companies.
Evidence Keeps Aooumuatine.
To what extent the companies have bcen
doing business in this city no reasonable
estimate can be made but from the way
in which victims Of the system bring evil
dence 10 The Journal the companies must
have been doing a thriving bus ness-a
business which the law of the State does
not countenance nor the morals of the
community sanction
From pulpit and thep rofess'ons. the in.
dustrial establishments and commercial
houses Of this city still come words oi
encouragement and inspiration TO keep uI
the night. The watchword seems TO bl
the loan sharks must 60"
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
MT. SALEM'S
DEBT is PAID
Mortgage For $4,000 to be
Burned at Service To-
morrow Morning

Christmas at Mount Salem Church
will be one not soon to be forgotten
by the congregation and members, for
there win be presetedn TO it Christ
mas gift In the form Of burned mort
gage.
For years the church has struggled
under $4,000 indebtedness but the sum
has been raised and paid to the mort
gage holder, and at the close of to-
morrow mornings sCavice the mort
gage VIII be burned. This is the Sec
ond church whose debt has been liz
cuidated by the Rev. f. f. Carpenter.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Received China From France.

The Wilmington Customs House yes
terday passed three hogsheads Of fine
French china for William Lawton, GIL
Market street.
These goods are from the famous T.
V. Pottery. Limoges, France and were
made specially for the Lawton store.
each piece bearing the Lawton stamp.
In quality and beauty of design this
china is perhaps. the finest ever placed
on sale here.
This is the sort Of ware lovers Of fine
china rave over.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
BANKERS SON
TURNS ROBBER
His Victim Refuses to Iden-
tify Him Because Of
Friendship
SAID TO HAVE CONFESSED
py our own wire. Pubushcrs' Press.

BY our own Wire. Publishers Press.
New York. &C. 23.-John u. Bonning-
ton. former assemblyman, very wealthy
and recognized as one Of the leading
citizens of Brooklyn, was assaulted
and probably fatally injured In his Of
flee az No lac Green Point avenue
early today by William Seims, son Of
George seims, banker and real estate
dealer. According TO the police young
Seims has confessed that he was bent
on robbery.
Mr. bennington refused TO Identify
seimr ~s his assailant. declaring He
IS my Jest friends son and l won't in
criminate this young man."
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
GOVERNOR Dimes
FRIENDS AT HOME
Guests Included Chief JUS
tiCe, Chancellor and Other
Members Of the Court

Governor Preston Lea entertained
number OF his friends and the members
OF the Delaware judiciary, at his home,
No. 800 Delaware avenue.
Those present were. Chief Justice
Charles B. Lore Judge George Gray.
Chancellor Nicholson. Judge Grubb.
Judge Boyce. Judge Penniwel. Judge
Spruance. former Judge David T. Mar
vel. Secretary OF State Joseph l.. Cahall.
Colonel Henry A. DUPONT. General r..
Coleman Dupont. William III. Swift,
Howard Pyle. DIR. Evan G.. Shortldge.
Walter II. Hayes, John IL. Dandy,
Chustion Febiger. G.. +. Brooks, Sena-
tor George w. Sparks. Henry p. Scott
and Benjamin Nields.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
HOW CHRISTMAS WILL BE OBSERVED

Monday tchstnas holiday The courts banks State
oHfcesw
be payable until the day after
ocockn
residential sections.
Catholic churches churches will Observe Christmas
la tomorro
will be remembered by charitable organizations in
will be distributed
cessation from labor will be features OF the day at
will he
q good dinner
Army baskets of supplies to the
po
will all Of the theatres advertised in The
Evening Journal
Claus the Police Station gifts OF
.cys and candies
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Gifts for Teachers.

The teachers Of the commercial depart-
ment Of Goldey College were yesterday
presented with testimonials by the stu
dents. W. f. Douglas was presented with
a smoking jacket. A. V. Gemmill, a six
umbrella; II. r. Bartenslager dress
suit case; w. +. jackson, a silk umbrella
and S. +. Warrington a gold mounted
Ideal fountain pen. Antonio M. Martin, a
student from Havana. made the presenta-
ton speeches.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
FIRE LADDIES
HOUSE CARRIAGE
OF independence Fire Com
pany Amid Red Fire and
Roman Candles
BIG TIME IN NINTH WARD

That section Of the Ninth ward, be-
yond Eleventh street bridge was ahame
with red fire and roman candles last
night on the occasion of the housing Of
the hose carriage OF the Independence
Fire Company. The apparatus was a
gift of the Fame Company. and preced-
ing the housing ceremonies a parade
was held in which both organizations
took part.
The members OF the Fame Company
were marshaled by +. J.. Brandt and ha
was assited by w. J. Lutz and Norman
Deputy. The First Regiment Band
headed this organization and the Irish
American Fife and Drum Corps headed
the Independence Company. Magistrats
Francis l.. Bradley was the marshal Of
this organization and the members
made an excellent appearance.
Given Grand Ovation.
All along the line Of parade the new
company was given am ovation and in
Market street a number OF fire compan-
les wer stationed at different intersect-
ing strets and al poined in a hearty
welcome to the firemen Of "Gander
HILL" The officials OF the IRE depart-
ment were also In line and both took
part in the housing ceremonies.
At the quarters of the Independence
Company Frank l.. Brandt OF the Fame
presented the hose carriage to the new
company and Ian his remarks said that
he hoped the mebors OF the Independ-
ence would hold and cherish the wagon
in as high esteem as the Fame Conn
pany had. He was followed by Magis-
tiate Bradley who with appropriate re-
marks accepted the apparatus.
Following the housing ceremonies an
elaborate luncheon was served in Ploes-
sers Hall during which the First Regi-
ment Band and tho Fife and Drum
Corps gave a number OF selections.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
SOFT COAL GOES UP
Belief That Men Will Quit Work
Sends the Price Up.

The price Of bituminous coal has been
steadily advancing for more than a
month. and it Is generally believed that
talk Of a strike has had much to do
with the rise. The demand now ex-
ceeds the production while from 40 to
so cents ton more is being received
for soft coal at the mines. All mines
are being worked to their full capacity
but notwithstanding this fact, it has
been found necessary to cancel many
orders
The feeling in the soft coal region IS
that. on April I, the miners in the btu
minous as well as the anthracite region
WIN quit work. 1t is thought the presi-
dent of the coal companies will refuse
to meet the Committee OF the Mine
Workers Union. and this will cause the
United Mine Workers Association to
take drastic measures and call the men
out.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
WANTS PASTORATE
OF new CHURCH

The Rev. w. L. s. Murray, pastor OF
ST. Paurs M. f. Church. has declined
call from the official board OF the
church requesting him to return TO the
church next conference year as its
pastor. His declination viii be pre-
sented at the next meeting Of the Will
mington Conference, which will be held
ON March II, 1906 in Pocomoke city.
Md.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
To Erect Round House.

Under the foremanship of Francis
Wmslow a score Of workmen employed
by Tatnali and Brown, to-day began
the work Of removing tools and apph-
ances from the new stOrehouse built
for the Phillips and Thompson Conn
pany TO the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation yards. Tatnall and Brown
Will begin the work OF erecting the
round house at the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth plant next week.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
To Hold Examination.

Anexamination for conductor to take
the run of the late George Messick,
of Franklin City. Va. who was con-
ductor on the ID. M. G. Y. division Of
the p, B. & w. railroad between Har-
rington and Franklin City. viii take
place on Friday next.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
PASSENGER TRAFFIC HEAVY
More Persons Travelling This Year
Than For Several Years Previous.

Than For Several Years Previous.
omeiais Of the passenger department
of The r., B & w. railroad report that
travel has been exceptionally heavy FOR
the past few days, even for this season OF
the year and that more persons are going
out Of town than in several previous
years.
That this is true is evinced by the fact
that the Adams Express Company's em-
ploycs have been taxed 20 the utmost to
handle goods that are shipped to VIII
mington from New York and Philadelph a
10 people IN Wilmington The freight
traffic Of the road has also Increased
largely ana yard engines are busy every
hour of the day placing ears
To-day out Of town travel fell on cons.d-
eraby such being taken as an indication
that the greater portion Of Christmas
gifts have been purchased.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Mrs. S. N. Lowe Dead.

Special TO The Evening journal
Laurel. Dec. 23.-Mrs. 5. NJ. Lowe, aged
Go years. died at her home near Laurel
yesterday after a lingering illness Mrs.
Lowe was the wife Of sslby NJ. Lowe, one
Of the best known farmers Of this section.
She was the mother OF a large family and
numerous grand children and great grand
children.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Hymnals for MiddIetown Church.

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
Middlctown. Dec. 23-rhe Rev. A. W..
I.ightbourne of the NJ. T.. Church, rc-
ceivcd by express this week two boxes
containing 1872 hymnals for the church.
and one very handsome one for tho pulpit.
With the books came a receiptcd bill The
name Of the giver is not known.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
EuneraI Of Ms. WhI.eroft.

At ? o'clock this afternoon the fu-
neral Of Mrs. Harry II. Whitcroft, who
died at the age of S5 years, took place.
Services were held at the home of her
brother-in-law, J. s. X. Bensler, No.
1220 Lancaster avenue, and interment
viii be made in Old Swedes cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Injured While Al Work.

While at work at the mactory Of the
Ford Morocco. Company o Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Carrie Ernest(of No.
921 French street, had the index finger
of her left hand badly mashed. She
was taken 10 the Office of Dr. Bradley
where her injuries were temporarily
dressed.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
polion Reoeiued Paw.

Members Of the Police Department.
received their monthly checks yester-
day a week i'm advance of the usual
pay day. Many of the finest were
seen last night carrying home Christ
mas trees and presents for their
friends and relatives.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Died of Typhoid Fever.

Edward Massey, aged "a years, of
Middletown. died yesterday Of typhoid
fefer after an illness of about two
weeks. He was clerk in the jewelry
store Of T. Gilpin Massey in this city.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Wants to Come Home.

After being away from home since De-
celnber Is. Daniel J. Shilling, aged Is
years has informed his parents of his
Whereabouts. lie is in York, Pa. and Is
evidently tired Of trampng for he desires
to come home He Will be Snt for.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
Presented With Turkeys.

and Jones Company presented to it's
employees today $50 turkeys as Christ
mast gifts. The turkeys were as fine
as the market could afford.
Evening journal., 1905-12-23
No Court Today.

There was no session OF the County
Court today as the judges will not sit
again until January, at which time the
case Of the Wilmington Candy Company
vs. The Remington Machine Company
will be resumed.