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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

East Side organ grinders have been Won
dering why their receipts had begun to drop
of in certain localities. One Of the police
men In the vaRrant squad discovered tn .
reason a few days ago and nabbed Il.
A dark complexioned man, .attired in a
corduroy suit, with red handkerchief
about his neck, collected half q block ahead
Of the organ grinders and so had managed
10 secure many coins intended for the
street musicians, who couldn't understand
why their appeals met with 70 n any re-
fusals.
When taken 10 the police court the man
declared in Yiddish that he didn't mean to
palm himself OF as an Italian he had simply
seen an honest chance 10 make a dollar
and made Il.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

Dr.. Andrew Macphal regards Puritan
ism as one Of the most important phenom-
ena Of the human mind. In his recent book
Essays in PTitanism" he has chosen hve
subjects to illustrate its principal tenden-
cies-Jonatban Edwards Is considered as
manifesting the spirit Of Puritanism In the
pulpit, John Winthrop as showing that
spirit at work in the world, Mar garet Full
ler's career as the blind striving OF the
artistic sense for expression, Walt Whit
mans conduct as a revolt against the fake
conv5ntions which had grown up, and John
Wesley as endeavoring TO make religion
useful to humanity once more.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

They we're going up in the elevator at
the women's hotel the other evening-a
young man and a young woman, and the
man was overheard TO say:
But are there no girls herei'
"Only such as you have seen, replied
the girl trying TO suppress a laugh
The reference was to the dignihed looking
women with gray hair about the hotel,
who looked a. II they might have a Susan
b. Anthony purpose in life. IL may have
been chance, but no others we're visible
Just then.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

'Wasps, Social and Solitary is the title
Of the new book by George W, and Eliza
beth G. Peckham, who are recognized
authorities in this little known field OF
nature. 1t is a subject which few people
would care 10 investigate too closely for
themselves for obvious reasons conse-
quently the book should appeal potently
70 the curious concerning the habits and
eccentricities OF these denizens Of the nature
world. Mr.. John Burroughs says in bis
introduction to the book i am free TO
confess that / have had more delight In
reading this book than in reading any
other nature book in a long time
The Wing Of Love is the title Of dainty
little pastel romance by Katherine Cheever
Meredith, which Mcclure Phillips will
publish the middle OF the month. Mrs.
Meredith wrote a great deal some ten years
since under the nom de plume Of johanna
Stats her greatest success at that time
being "Drumsticks. The present story
with which Mrs Meredith takes up her
literary work again, is occupied with the
affairs Of the painting, literary, musical
and newspaper Bohemians OF New York,
and centres about a little girl who Is the
delight Of a group Of attic dwelling, empty
pocketed geniuses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

In the London hat shops" says New
Yorker who has just returned from Eng
land, you see practical hatmakers, wear
ing aprons and carrying irons, in place Of
the elegant statesmen here. There the
man who sells the hat is equal to making
any necessary alterations In il and does
II on the spot. He may not be so decora-
tive as our salesman heIe, but he Is much
handler.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

n aglnlngS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-06

Ignace Paderewsh is a great admirer Of
little Won Vecsey and thinks that in the
future the boys powers will make him a
great performer. Paderewsh wanted 70
send the lad a present from New York the
other day and consulted Daniel Frohman,
suggesting a watch as a suitable gift Mr..
FTohman was able to recall seven watches
that had been presented TO Won v csa, this
season. so NJ. PadeTewsd selected a gold
knife for him.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04

IS NOT TROUBLED
Says the Secretary of State
Matter Is Not Keeping
Him Awake
HE WITHH0LDS'AN ANNOUNCEMENT

The attention OF Governor-eiect Pres
ton Lea was today called TO the state
ment made by Secretary OF State Layton
in Dover. wherein he said that his con-
test for reappointment had no bearing on
the deadlock in the Legislature on or
ganization.
When asked n he had any comment to
make on the announcement OF Dr. Layton
that 1T had been understood and agreed
upon practically when the Union Republi-
cans decided 20 accept Mr.. Lea as the
candidate Of the united party for governor
that a Union Republican should be ap-
pointed Secretary of State" he replied in
the negative. The Governor-elect stated
that he could not discuss the matter just
now.
When further asked whether the ap-
polntment Of Secretary Of State was
keeping him awake at nights Mr.. Lea
said. with laugh; mo. indeed; am
sleeping peacefully and serenely."
Some aspirants are passing restless
nights though" the Evening Journal re-
porter ventured.
'Well. don't know anything about
that" the Governor-elect answered with
chuckle. but at any rate / am sleep
ing soundly"
He would not say whether the appoint
ment would be made before or after his
inauguration. his evident intention being
to first learn the outcome OF the General
Assembly deadlock. IT will let you know
when I make any STEP" was his parting
remark.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
'ADDICKS Men | HOLD
LVELIEST CONFERENCE
IN THEIR HISTORY
OF MOVEMENT TO GIVE =FEGULARS EQUAL SHARE OF
OFFICES ANO THEREBY END THE DEADLOCK
ESOLUTION TO THIS Effect WAS CHOKED Off

yesterday afternoon. but the Senate re-
assembled and continued the balloting for
president pro tempore. AS the thirteenth
ballot was called for senatorPennewill got
through his second motion to adjourn
and the days work was over
Last evening the Union Republicans
went into conference over the situation
and it was reported that they may soon
submit a modified proposition to the Reg
ulars. Senator Mendinhal, one of the
Regulars, said: I'VE are ready to enter
tain any proposition at any time. We
all live within telephone call Of each
other"
The Addicks Assemblymen say their
conference was solely to consider the ad-
visibility Of waving the speakerships so
that sergeants-at-arms might be selected
to preserve the order and decorum Of the
two Houses during the struggle.
Notwithstanding the deadlock, a re-
markably good feeling prevails, but dis
cussions Of the situation are carefully
avoided. Senators Ball and Alice both
left for Washington last evening for the
opening Of Congress. leaving on the scene
Chairman Robert G. Houston OF Sussex
county, Regular, and Secretary Of State
Layton.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
INAUGURATION OF LEA
WILL NOT Be DELAYED
speeIal 70 The EvenIng Journal.


Dover. Jan. 4.-The possibility OF the
deadlock in the Legislature preventing the
Inauguration on January II, of Governor
elect Lea and Lieutenant Governor elect
Parker, as announced yesterday in The
Evening Journal, created much discus
sion. When Lieutenant Governor Philip l..
Cannon was questioned on the subject he
said It t'was his intention to canvass the
vote for Governor in accordance with the
provisions Of the constitution and thereby
prevent such a hold-up. Continuing he
said:
III living and able / intend 10 canvass
the vote for Governor. I shall conform to
the Constitution relating to the canvass,
which think gives the President OF the
Senate power to summon the members
Of the Legislature and canvass the vote.
The Constitution did not intend that the
will OF the people should be thwarted."
1t will thus be seen that even II the
deadlock on organization should continue,
the new officials will go into Office.
The Constitutional provision relating
to the canvass Of the vote is found in
Article 3, section g. as follows:
"rhe returns of every election for
Governor shall be sealed up. and inn
mediately transmitted to the President
Of the Senate, or in case OF a vacancy
in the office of President of the Senate
or his absence from the state, to TIE
Secretary Of State who shall keep the
same until a President of the Senate
shall be chosen. to whom they shall be
Immediately transmitted after his
election, who shall open and publish
the same in the presence of the mem-
bers Of both Houses Of the General
Assembly"
The Constitution stipulates that the
successors to the Governor shall be
the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary Of
State, Attorney General. President
pro TEN. OF the Senate and Speaker OF
the House. in the order named. Attor-
ney General Richards, OF Wilmington,
who took the oath of Office. would be
the man upon whom the honor would
fall, both from a standpoint OF rota-
tion and Ncause Of the fact that he is
the only one OF the officials eligible
who has been sworn in.
When Mr.. Richards attention was
called to this matter in Wilmington.
he said that while he was not pre-
pared to give an official opinion. he
was of the belief that the Lieutenant
Governor. as his final act, could call
the Legislature together in joint ses-
sion and canvass the vote just as
though the Legislature had organized.
Il do not think" said the Attorney
General, that a permanent organiza-
tion is necessary in order to install the
new Governor and Lieutenant Cover
nor. although I have not yet looked
fully into the subject. This, however,
lis my view"
II the deadlock shall continue dan
lgerously near the date for the inaugu-
lrations however the opinion OF Chan
lcellor Nicholson and the other MEM
bers Of the Delaware judiciary will
be sought
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
TOW BOAT BLOWS UP;
MANY LOST THEIR LIVES
BY Publishers Press.

Huntington. w. Va, Jan. 4-One OF
the most horrible disasters on the Ohio
river in years occurred almost opposite
this city late last night.
The two big towboats, Defender and
Victor. owned by the Pittsburg Tow
boat Company were returning 10 Pitts
burg from Cincinnati. where they had
Just delivered large fleets OF coal.
The Defenders boilers blew up just
opposite the local wharf here, and the
report was heard for miles. In a few
minutes the big steamer was a mass Of
flames. the fire even spreading to the
twenty barges in tow.
The report awakened the inhabitants
OF the city, and soon every available
craft was en- route to the scene to aid
in rescue. The number Of dead at this
hour is not known, but out Of a crew
OF about twenty-eight only ten or
twelve have been accounted for, and
they are all seriously injured. The boat
was in charge OF Captain James Wood
run, Of Pittsburg. He was hurled into
the river by the explosion, but was later
picked up by a rescuing party.
The only dead body yet recovered and
Identified is that Of Thomas Duffy, OF
Pittsburg, a fireman. Another dead
body Is that Of n fireman from Cory
OpOls, Pa. name unknown.
Captain Woodward has issued a
statement in which he estimated the
number killed as ten and a score more
badly injured.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
AGED WOMAN WAS
CRUELTY BEATEN
Struck by an Able-bodied
Man and Knocked Against
a Fence

With 20 years Of life weighing heav-
lily upon her. Mrs. Annie Ruhan OF
No. 124S Forrest street appeared in
the City Court this morning as the
prosecuting witness in the case
against Carl Joposki, an able-bodied
Pole, charged with assault and bat
terry. The aged woman accused the
prisoner Of stricking her with such
force as to knock her against a fence.
The fence prevented her from falling.
Emma Durham witnessed the as
sault and told Joposki that he should
be ashamed OF himself for striking
such an old woman. The court char
acterized the assault as a most brutal
one and imposed a fine Of $50 and
costs.
The case Of John Ruth. charged with
keeping a disorderly house at No. 223
Pine street, the scene Of a free for all
fight on Monday night, was dismissed.
Ruth together with Frank Miller, John
Jaunsld and Sabastyan Shiwik. were
also charged with assault and battery
on Frank Kasrupski and Frank TIL
osk but the charge was not sus-
tained.
William Welsh was committed to the
workhouse for sixty days on a charge
Of vagrancy and the case of Katie
Nelson. charged with keeping a dis
orderly house. was continued for one
week, the defendant being allowed to
20 on her own recognizance.
The case OF Michael Loskowslki. a
Shipley street saloonkeeper. charged
with selling liquors to minors. was
dismissed at the request of Assistant
lCity Solicitor Baldwin Springer, who
said the evidence against the defend
ant was not strong enough to insure a
lconviction.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
WORST BLIZZARD SINCE 1883


New York. Jan. 4.-The worst blizzard
since 1888 swept over New York and sur
rounding country last night and this
morning traffic was badly hampered and
in some instances completely tied up.
All incoming trains were from one to four
hours late while elevated and trolley
lines were running with the greatest diff
hculty. Hundreds OF people were unable
to get to work. The storm started with
rain and sleet yesterday afternoon but
changed into snow and a forty mile gale
piled snow all through the night. Drifts
on sidewalks were. in some places as
high as a mans head.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
RAIN, SNOW, SLEET,
FOG AND HIGH WINDS

The storm which swept the county yes
terday from the coast OF Maine to the
coast of Florida made the day a most
disagreeable one for man and beast.
The fog and sleet impeded travel to
some extent on land. but as a general
rule steam and trolley cars ran on time
during yesterday afternoon and evening.
The only line that experienced any great
difficulty was the Wilmington, New Cas-
tie and Southern Railway between this
city and Delaware City. Sleet clung to
the trolley wires and for some time the
cars ran from one TO two hours late.
The cold spell did not abate to any ex-
tent this morning and by noon the mer-
curry stood at IS.
Trains on the p, B. & W. road we're late
to some extent this morning. The Boston
express southbound, due here at us
o'clock did not arrive until after IL a. m.
on account Of the fog in New York Har-
Dor. other trains ran from twenty minu-
tes TO one hour behind scheduled time.
The wind in its velocity last night Blew
over a large derrick used by Ryan and
Kelly in their work near Edge Moor and
the derrick used by Rodhouse and Ayre
in work on the new Office building Of the
French street station turned over also.
Stone masons working on foundations
Of the building we're compelled to quit
work this morning on account of the cold.
Owing to the delay in trains the Rob-
ert Mantell Company which was TO have
played in the Opera House this afternoon
did not arriye-in wilmington in time for
the performance. The play, ''The Lady of
Lyons" which was TO have been given
this afternoon viii be presented tomorrow
afternoon
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
He Says Their Action in
the Water Rights Matter
Is illegal
OUTLINES HIS PLANS
City Solicitor Will Not Per-
nit Employment Of
Special Counsel

City Auditor John Boughman will
not sign the checks ordered drawn by
the Board OF Water Commissioners ia
favor OF the three companies along the
upper Brandywine for water rights.
He said yesterday that he would do
nothing In the matter until he had re-
ceived the agreement entered into by
the water board and the three con-
Germs. This morning. however, he said
he would not Sign the checks even ic
the agreement was sent to him, a
copy Of which Il is understood will be
furnished by Registrar John S. Groho
OF the Water Department. this after-
noon.
Power to Engage Counsel.
The Board Of Water Commissioners
held a meeting yesterday afternoon and
despite the opposition Of City SOLICITOR
Robert G. Harman adopted resolu-
tion giving the board authority to en-
gage special counsel TO defend the
stand taken by the majority members
OF that body. Commissioners Arthur
A. II. Garrett voted against the resolu-
ton which follows;
Whereas, A condition ha arisen
where the Water Department and
city solicitor are at variance over
the state OF certain agreements for
the purpose OF acquiring water
rights.
Therefore. be II resolved, That
the Board OF Water Commissioners
Is hereby authorized to employ
such special counsel as in their
Judgment the necessity Of the con-
dltlons demand.
City Solicitor Harman is indignant
over the water boards action. When
seen In reference to the matter this
morning he said:
II regret to say It. but this Is the Sec
ond time within a week in which Mr..
Ford and Mr. Lindsay have shown
their contempt for the law. Their line
OF action evidently is, when the law
suits them they will follow Il. but when
IL does not suit them they win violate
n. They should not forget their sworn
oaths. and they should be cautioned
TO remember that they are not superior
to the law. This may seem to be harsh
Language. but their actions have justl-
fed H. Before they voted to make a
part payment on the alleged contracts
called for the city charter and read
10 them the law. which says that no
contract shall be executed and no
. money paid thereon, until the contract
has been approved by the city solicitor
, and yet they at once, and deliberately,
voted TO pay the money.
! Should be Ashamed Of Themselves.
without any feeling in the matter I
think both Mr.. Ford and Mr.. Lindsay
/ should feel heartily ashamed OF them-
selves. for this last fragrant disregard
. for the law is based on my oblnion In
Z regard to what 3 known as The VII
? lage Water System clause. and both
Z Mr. Ford and Mr.. Lindsay. as well as
} Mr.. Garrett and myself. and the parties
such services personally liable to this
J city. At the boards next meeting I
: intend to present my opinion formally
] in writing
J CONTINUED on Page Five.)
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
FUNERAL OF 7. |. LUKE

The body Of James Lindsay Luke, SON
in-law OF DR.. Joseph p Chandler. Of
who died at Piedmont, w. Va,
on Monday. arrived in this city shortly
before noon today. The remains were
taken to the home Of David Lindsay OF
No. 1tJl Pennsylvania avenue. cousin OF
the deceased. The services were conduct
ed by the Rev. Mr. Williams Of Piedmont
and the Rev. Hubert W Wells. OF ST.
Andrews Episcopal Church this city. IN
terment was made at the Wilmington and
Brandywipe Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
ELIZABETH ANN LOPER
GUILTY OF PENSION FRAUD
Jury After Being Out Nearly
Two Hours Returns With
This Verdict

After being out for nearly two hours
today the jury in the case OF Elizabeth
Ann Loper, charged in the United
States Court with attempting to
obtain a pension from the govern
ment By fraud, brought in a verdict OF
guilty. The Jurors were charged by
Judge Edward G. Bradford at Ills
o'clock and returned to the court room
at 1245 o'clock. The courts charge
slightly favored the prosecution. still
there were many in the chamber who
believed that a verdict Of not guilty
would be reached by the jury.
Judge Bradford announced that he
would impose sentence on the woman
at o'clock this afternoon. She was
ably defended by Horace Greeley
Knowles, who was much surprised at
the verdict.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
SECRETARY LATTON'S STATEMENT
Says the Deadlock in General Assem-
bly, is Not in His Behalf.
Special to The Evening Journal.

CDtEldl 10 me LhEnAllk 1OuAtAdAs
Dover. Jan. 4.-Secretary of State
Caleb r. Layton denies the statements
that the Union Republicans are holding
up the organization Of the Legislature
as a club to force Governor-elect Lea
to reappoint him as Secretary Of State.
The two propositions, says Secretary
Layton, are distinct and the appoint
ment has not been discussed in the con-
ferences Of Union Republicans when or
ganzatiOn plans were considered.
He pointed out that while Senator
Pennewill is opposing his reappoint-
ment, he (PennewilD is one of the
strongest advocates for the Union Re
publican plan for organization. One OF
the first propositions, to give the Regu-
lars one-third of the offices, Secretary
Layton says, came from Pennewill.
DR.. Layton added that his position
was that Il had been understood and
agreed upon practically when the I'm
ion Republicans decided to accept Mr..
Lea as the candidate of the united
! party for Governor, that a Union Re
publican should be appointed Secretary
of State. The next step was to ascer-
tain who was the choice OF the Union
Republicans for this position and the
sentiment of the leading members OF
the party was taken, he stated, at the
conference here which, by large ma
| jority, indorsed him for the place. The
Governor-elect therefore gets the views
of the Union Republicans who gave him
big majority in the lower counties.
DR.. Layton said that he would decline
to be considered a candidate for the
appointment II he had to involve the
Legislature in the present deadlock be-
cause of the office OF Secretary OF
State. In the matter of organization
the secretary said that the Union Re
publicans were standing out for what
they believed to be night and justice.
Evening journal., 1905-01-04
HOLCOMB DIVORCE
CASE EXTENDED
Mr.. Lyman Was Granted
Until February to Make
Return Of Testimony
ACTIONS FOR DAMAGES GO OVER

There were two special jury cases
scheduled for trial in the Superior
Court this morning. but both were con-
tinued and the Jurors were discharged
from any further attendance at this
term. After conference between
Walter II. Hayes, counsel for the plain
tiff in the case OF Jacob S. Beck VS..
William S. Hilles counsel for the de-
fendant, Mr. Hayes announced that the
case would be continued.
J. Harvey Whiteman, counsel for
the plaintiff in the case OF Calvin ].
Potts vs.. the Peoples Railway Com
pany. stated TO the court that that case
would also be continued for settle
ment. Both actions are to recover
damages for injuries.
Hocomb Divorce Case.
The time for the return Of the COM
missioner in the divorce case OF Louise
Rodney Holcomb vs.. Chauncey p. Hol-
comb was extended until the February
term. william T. Lyman is the COM
missioner and he has not concluded
the taking OF testimony. William S.
Hilles represents Mrs. Holcomb and
W. II. Cooper is counsel for Mr.. Hol-
comb.
Decision on a Demurrer.
The court gave decision on the de-
murrer IN the case Of the Brown Hoist
ing Co, VS.. the Edge Moor Iron Co
The effect OF the decision is that the
former company which sold a machine
To- the Edge Moor Co. is not liable fol
damages where an employe OF the pur-
chasing company Is injured. The de-
murrer was filed by the plaintiff e
the plea OF recoupment
The commissions OF Prothonotar,
Frank J.. Speakman, Clerk OF th'
Peace Winfield S. oulgley, sheriff
Harry /. ellis and Attorney Genera
Robert II. Richards were read by di
rection Of the court.
The divorce case OF Reba Fairlaml
VS.. Harry v. Fairlamb, was discon
tinued on the application OF J. Franl
Ball. counsel FOR Mrs. Fairlamb.
Argument was head In the case o
Joseph s. Albright VS.. the United cla,
Production Company on n rule 10 shoy
cause why the judgment obtained b.
Albright against the company shoul
not be opened. ]. Frank Ball represent
Albright and Charles w. Smith IN
lcompany. Mr.. Ball contended that Ma
Smith had no right TO proceed In tn
Superior Court. as he had already file
a bill covering the same points in IN
Court OF Chancery. The court sustain
: ed Mr. Ball's objection and dismisse
the rule with costs.
All business for this term being di.
posed OF the court adjourned at 12.i
o'clock without day.