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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12
FOUND RING
IN HIS GLOVE
Mysterious Robbery at
Charles Willis Partially
Solved
WAS WORK OF No STRANGER



New Castle. Jan. 12.-What has
proved so far TO be q mysterious rop-
berry at the home OF Charles Willis may
be cleared up shortly and the guilty
party detected.
Shortly after Christmas someone en-
tered Mr. Willis house and took there
from several dollars in money and a
ruby ring, the property Of Mrs. Wilhs.
u was AT FIRST Thought that someone
had gained entrance through the cellar
door but that theory has now been dis
PEELED The fact that the money taken
was hidden IN different parts Of the
dining room and that the thief was IA
mlliar enough with the house TO find
the coin without trouble threw an air
OF mystery about the affair
Several days ago Mr.. willis had &C
casion to try on a pair OF gloves which
were given htm on Christmas by Mrs.
James Z. Winchester, OF Wilmington,
who presented each trolley man with a
similar pair, when 10 his surprise he
found Mrs. Wills ring hidden away
On one OF the fingers OF one OF the
gloves. How It came there IFS not
known, but II Is believed that the thief,
fearing detection. placed the ring In the
glove shortly after II was taken from
the house. The money taken, about
$40. has not been located.
No Bond Given.
The Delaware Water improvement
Company has not so far given bond
for faithful performance OF its con-
tract with the city in building a water
and electric light plant and no one
seems TO know where James NJ. Sea-
berry is. President John Reynolds, OF
City Council. is inquiring Of his friends
Where is seabery?" and echo an
ewers Where %
Sidewalks Were Slippery.
Sidewalks in this city last night and
this morning were a mass OF ice and
walking was a difilcult proposition.
Many pedestrians used the streets as
preferable TO pavements but found the
cobble stones more dangerous to walk
upon than the sidewalks.
Academy vs.. New Castle.
On the Ries bowling alleys this even
ing the Academy team, OF Wilmington
will contest with the New Castle team
and close scores are looked for Pam
coast. who is considered by some to be
the crack bowler OF Wilmington, will
accompany the visitors and may par
ticlpate IN the game.
Sawed His Thumb.
Wray Bacon as suffering with pain
ful injury OF the thumb OF his left hand
inflicted while saving a beef yester-
day morning. In some manner the
blade OF the saw twisted and nearly
severed the end OF the thumb.
Attended Governors Review.
Major Evan G. Boyd. Adjutant Bank
son II. Holcomb. Jr., Inspector OF Rih,
Practive Captain H. 70. Rogers, Cap
tain C. p. Holcomb and Lieutenant w
=. Myers attended the review OF tn,
First Battalion, n. G. d., by Governor
John HUM IN the Armory at Whining.
ton last night.
Inspected Trolley Road.
Oncials OF the Wilmington. New Cas-,
tie and Southern Railway Company
yesterday inspected the line from VIII,
mington TO Red Lion. The party wen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Takes the burn out; heals the wound;
cures the pain. DR.. Thomas Electric
oil, the household remedy
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12
LeFt PRESIDENTS Chldren 10000 Each

Left Presioenvs Children $4,000 Each.
Mineola, l.. l., Jan. 12.--Surrogate
Edgar Jackson appointed Mrs. Roose-
welt, wife Of President Theodore
Roosevelt, guardian OF her children,
Kermit and Ethel. in connection with
the legacy OF $4,000 left to each Of
them in the will Of James King Oracle.
Of Oyster BAY.
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If YOU want a bargain IN used pianos
OF any make. write for Bargain
Booklet. BLAsIus & SONS, Dept. 10.
Philadelphia. nov2s-tf
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no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL il
fails to cure. +. W. Groves signature
lis on each box. Csc.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Diamonds put lustre on some peo-
pie who would not otherwise shine.
All marriages begin in court, and
some Of them end there.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12
.yOMEN IN TROUBLE.

DE-. DeCours Royal French
achets remove all oDstruc
ms and irregularities from
hatever cause IN 80 hours.
allure Impossible. Not a
m or Instrument Made IN
rance. Nothing like them
America. Positive results
iaranteed or money re-
inded. VIII not harm the
lost delicate woman nor
terfere with daily duties.
special Offers Mail ul
ais ad. and 81 and we VIII
end you a full siza " Boz
% plain sealed package-ts
prove merit Of the Cachets
a-aHaa ear Aunu "a m
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Union STOCK aaI u.s. Pittsp9 III
prime. s4.s5@5.16. Hogs were higher;
prime, heavy, So; mediums, $5.O56
$40; heavy Workers. $5d5.05; light
Workers. $4S0Q490; pigs, $4,000
4.S0 roughs. $4d450. Sheep were
common sheep, Sos; spring lambs.
s5Q775; veal calves. sSQS.50
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12
NOTICES

NOTICE TO MILK DEALERs-The
sixty days provided by the milk
ordinance for the securing of a per-
init of the Clerk of the Council to sell
milk and cream in this city will ex-
pire January Is. All persons selling
milk or cream in this city must Sc
cure permit before above date or be
subject to the penalties as provided In
the milk ordinance. Permits may be
secured at the office of the Clerk Of
Council from 8 to u a. m. and from ,
to p, m. JOHN ]. MONAGHAN
Clerk of Council. jl0-t3
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12
INSURANCE.
SIGN PAINTING.

ALL KINDS OF SIGNS MADE AT
Bueher's,
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Omcials OF the Wilmington. New Cas-
tie and Southern Railway Company
yesterday inspected the line from Will
mington TO Red Lion. The party went
over the road in a special car,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Surplus and Profits, $45o,OOU
THE REAL ESTATE DE
PARTMENT of this Company
Collects rents,
Buys and sells houses,
Attends to repairs,
Attends to payment Of taxes.
RENTS promptly to owners
the rents received on the
TENTH DAY OF EACH
MONTH.
It's charges are the same as
other Real Estate Agents.
It solicits your business.
OFFICERS.
OHIO NOWLAND, President,
e. BRINGHURsT. JR., Viee-Presldent
y. II. PENNYPACKER, Secretary an'
Trust Oficer.
RICHARD REESE, Treasurer.
NJ. d. CRossAN. Real Estate onicer.
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PENSIONERS.
This classification Nc a word
BUSINESS NOTICES.
This classification 1hc a word.

WRITE FOR booklet ana color card Of
the hest waterproof roof and barn
paint on earth. American Roofing Co..
No. s65-67 N. 18th St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
nov25-smos.
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ROYAL SPECIALITY CO.. 1880 Arch St.. PhHa.
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Market Day Here All the Tine
HELP wANTED-MALE.

TILT WAN EU-MhIIs
This classification We a word
WANTED-1OO men to harvest ice. APP
ply Consumers Ice and Coal Co,
Second and King SITS. Hist
wANTBD-several wide awake solicht-
ors. ladies or gentlemen. TO take
orders for photographs. Entirely new
proposition. Steady work and good
pay. Apply at once to CARLETON.
1915 Tatnall st. j11-4t
wANTED-Boy about 1s to learn the
trade Of cutting Apply at the
shoe factory, 5th and Walnut sSts.
ji1-3t
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS man to man
age an Office and distributing de-
pot for large manufacturing concern.
Salary $500 per annum and commits
sions. Applicant must have good refer
.ences and $1,000. Capital secure. Ad-
dress, Supt. S23 West 18th St., Chicago.
di0-a0t
WANTED-lOO men 10 harvest ice APP
ply Consumers Ice and Coal Com
pany, End and King SITS.
SCIENTISTS BAFFBED: No more ex-
pensive courses In art schools
Our discovery does the work. You can
make beautiful drawings. cartoons and
comic pictures like those in newspapers.
Practical and entertaining. Send
twenty-five cents for OUTFIT, directions
and terms to agents. BE your own
artist. It's great. You'll like it,,
NAY-NUR CO. $40 Drexel Bldg Phil
adelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Major Evan G. Boyd, Adjutant Bank
son II. Holcomb. Jr., Inspector OF Rife
Practive Captain u. 70. Rogers, Cap
tain C. p. Holcomb and Lieutenant w,
Z. Myers attended the review OF the
First Battalion, n. G. d., by Governor
John Hum IN the Armory at Whining
ton last night
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PIANOS

ThIs elasslileatIon ltc q word.
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Market Street Above Seventh.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1905-01-12

Caleb r. Layton.
Secretary OF State.
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THE
EQUITABLE

Guarantee & Trust Company,
Capital $5OO,oOO
Surplus and Profits, $438,00O
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PATENTS, copyrights and trade
marks. For free advice write
Metzger & Wallace, patent experts
Washington, d. c.
d30-St-sats.
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HELP wANrED-FEMALE.

LADIES AND GIRLS to take orders
for visiting cards. Sample cards,
with your name, &c. KEYES & CO.,
Milford, Conn.
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Caleb r. Layton,
Secretary OF State.
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All Losses Promptly Paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
HENRY LITcHFIELD WEST,

Member board of District Commissioners
"Washington's greatest need at the pres
ent time is a large music or convention
hall. L believe that if an earnest effort
was InauSurated in this direction by our
philosophical citizens, we could secure
site upon government ground. The struct-
ure should be architecturally attractive
without being too costly and its floor
should be. as nearly as possible on a level
with the ground.
The difficulty recently experienced by
the inaugural committee in securing the
use OF the pension office for the inaugural
naH emphasizes the necessity of an eGifice
IN winch such functions can be held with
OUT compelling an appeal to Congress- The
building would be also frequently utilized
LOT conventions, concerts and other large
gatherings. Cities of far less nretensions
tnan washington are thus eauipped throuoh
the enterprise and liberality of their cit
iZens, ana l do not believe that we are
ldcking ID either of these characteristics
mere are numerous things worth strjv-
ing lof, Dut It seems to me that if in 1eO,
we can make possible the erection of a
handsome and commodious public han we
VIII nave supplied an essential fact,r in
our local development
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

system soon to be completed, and the Dis
trict government building.
More important is the spiritual advance
illustrated by our religious organizations,
and also our institutions of learning and
philanthropy, and especially encouraging
in such things as the organization of the
George Washington University and the
work of the board of charities in CO.
ordinating our public charities. For the
new year we need, most of all. indivd-
uals, and a community progress in the
things of the spirit. Nothing compares
with this avails without it.
AS to material progress we need most
the legislation and appropriations neces
sary to properly make the extraordinary
public improvements and a permanent set
Element of our finances which will enable
US to pay our share of this cost gradually
and without undue reduction of our current
expenditures. Special provision is neces-
sary for the municipal building, for the
construction of tuberculosis wards for a
municipal hospital and the special high
pressure fire protection service. In gen.
eral we should work together in cooper
alton and harmony to advance the general
interests of the District, minimizing our
d1nerences magnifying our agreements and
realizing the strength of unity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
LOCAL BENEFITS PAST And FUTURE

traflc. An appropriation was made last
year for rebuilding, but on account of the
widening of the harbor lines and other
changes required by the Secretary Of War,
1t is necessary to have this amount in
creased.
Another project is the gradual develop
ment of the park system. There are around
Rock Creek Park and along the creek itself
number of small parcels of land that are
desirable to have included in the park and
they should be obtained at once before the
land becomes too valuable. For example,
the valley of Piney branch, from the park
limits to 10th street, and the valley of Rock
creek, from the geological garden to at
least Q street, are much to be desired.
THE question of street trees in the city
of Washington is one of extreme interest
There can be no doubt in the mind of any
one that the main beauty of Washington
is its street trees Under the adverse con-
ditions which they grow. with narrow
openings in the sidewalks for them to OBJ
tain surface water, limited in air for the
roots by the asphalt pavements and grano-
lithic sidewalks. with a liability of being
attacked by gas or it's deleterious products
at any time, it is a wonder that we have
such beautiful trees. 1t is difficult, with
the present small appropriation, to care for
the trees in the way that is desired, and it
is impossibility, both to keep the present
trees in fair condition and extend the area
planted as the city grows. 1t is certainly
better to preserve what we have In good
shape before attempting to extend, until
more money is appropriated, so that all
new streets are not being planted as they
are opened.
THE asphalt pavements of Washington
are, generally speaking, in quite good con-
diton and have had a longer life in good
shape than the pavements of other cities.
AT the same time, many are very old.
There were, about fifteen years ago. large
appropriations for street paving. These
pavements have already gone beyond an
average life of pavements in other cities
and are approac ching the limit of life in this
city, so that the worst ones should be re-
placed gradually, otherwise within five
years or so large part of the city will be
badly paved, instead as it is today, prac-
tically the whole city fairly well paved
Legislation has been asked for from
Congress for the establishment of building
lines which. in certain sections of the city,
is of great Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
w, v. cox,
President Board of Trade

PRESIDENT Board of Trade.
Your first question is not so readily an
swerable as your second, for while the past
year has seen progress in many projects in
the nature of District improvements, 1 re-
call no particular and important forward
step which was first taken in 1904
But in my opinion all of our citizens
should agree on the answer to your second
question. it must be recognized that the
one thing for the advancement of the
District and it's people best worth striving
for during 1905 and during every succeed
ing year until 1t has been secured, is con-
gressional establishment and adherence to
the principle of current revenues for ex-
peDses only, and bond issues or federal
advances for extraordinary improvements.
1.-The positive wisdom that would be dis
played by the adoption of this principle is
in my judgment, too apparent to call for
argument; and it seems clear enough to me
that otherwise there can be no real ad-
vancement in the way of District improve
ments.
THE application of the credit system to
the municipal affairs of the nations capital
would result in the same rapid furtherance
Of them that the credit system has enabled
in commercial affairs.
Beside this question of securing suffi-
cient funds to finance the extraordinary
improvements every other one now before
us dwindles into insignificance; most of
them, III fact cannot be solved until after
it has been.
the Board of Trade, which organization
stands for sane and economical business
methods in the municipal government.
$50 long the Commissioners maintain
the confidence of the people, the President
and the Congress, our legislators can have
no fear of 'frenzied finance or system eX-
travangances' in the District, and we can
expect the adoption of this principle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
DIR. WILLIAM c. WOODWARD,


1.-THE most important Improvement in
local conditions made during the year 1904
has been, in my Judgment the progress
which has been made toward the completion
of the project for the publication of the
water supply of this city. While 1t is
greatly to be regretted that this project
has not been completed within the time
fixed by law, yet it is a satisfaction to
know that the water supply of this city
may be expected within a reasonable time
to meet all sanitary requirements.
THE year 1905 should be marked bv def
mite progress toward making proper ac-
commodatfons for the care and treatment
OF persons suffering from tuberculosis. No
field of sanitary effect promises larger re-
turns for work done than does that relating
to the prevention of tuberculosis. but so
long as no provision is made whereby those
who suffer from this disease can remove
from among their relatives and friends,
and whereby they may have reasonable
nope for cure, progress will be slow.
The coming year should be marked too
by definite action looking toward the re-
clamation of the entire marsh area along
the Anacostia river. Even with an inn
proved water supply, an effective sewerage
system and suitable accommodations for
persons suffering from tuberculosis. the
sanitary condition of this locality cannot
be said to be satisfactory so long as these
marshes exist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
ADVANCES, 1904.

Railway terminal project which
will do away with grade crossings
and give the national capital hand
some union railway station.
Spiritual advancement of the re-
lgious and charitable organizations.
The progress of work on the fl
tration plant, assuring pure water
supply for the citizens OF the Dis
triCt.
Efforts to. secure a cross-toWn
street railway.
True spirit OF charity shown in
providing outings for the poor and
needy.
Fairgrounds for the children i'll
various sections of the ely.
New building for the local Police
Court.
Digging foundation for the new
municipal building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
IVORY G. KIMBALL,
Judge. Police Court.


1T understand by the first question You
ask me. What do you consider the most
important forward step in local condl-
lions made during the year l9o4 that
YOU refer to conditions with when
come in contact, as judge OF the Pollce
Court and reply: The legislation looking
to the erection of a new Police Court
building and the doing away with the
present unfit and unsanitary structure,
and that the Police Court was not placed
in the new municipal building.
Your second question, What one thing
for the advancement of the District and
it's people do you consider pest worth
striving for during 1909! Would, II IuiIy
space than The Star would be willing to
grant me. A large proportion or those
tried in the Police Court and or the 1uVe-
the miserable shanties with which our
alleys and certain streets are filled. In
nearly every room of these sshanties there
Is a family, and in very many space is
learned of cases where as many as twelve
persons sleep in one small room Is It TO
be wondered at that such homes produce
the results they do on the lives OF those
living in them, and that. children raised
in such surroundings speedily graduate
into violators of the laws? Is 1t to be
wondered at that the men find their only
congenial loafing place at the saloons.
which seem to be in their greatest num-
beers where such homes exist?
Every citizen of Washington Is either
directly or indirectly injured by this con-
dition of things. I therefore answer your
second question: That during 1905 we
SHOULD strive to do away with the alley
houses, and all other unsanitary houses,
and provide comfortable houses for the
poorer part Of our population, At rental
which they could pay, and offer every
inducement to them to lead clean and
moral lives. To insure this, laws should
be enacted to conform with modern ideas
of hygiene and sanitation, with power in
the supervisory authority to enforce the
same. In this connection, the board of
children's guardians, which is doing all
tions made for it's use, should have
greatly increased appropriations, SO that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
BRAINARD II: WARNER,
Financier and Man of Affairs.


I'm my opinion the progress made in the
construction of the new union station, with
its attendant terminal facilities, is the most
important step taken during the past year
as far the District of Columbia is con-
cerned. The stimulus to travel and also
the impetus to trade which will be given
by the completion of the union station will
be far greater than is generally antici-
pated.
THE plan Is most comprehensive and
meets defects which have in the past work
ed to the serious detriment of the capital
city.
During the next year l think united eff
forts should be made to secure high
water service which will furnish ade-
quate supply to each section of the city,
as well of buildings, no matter what
their height may be.
There are of course, necessities existing
in many directions, but in my view of the
case a plentiful distribution of water is
one of the greatest blessings that can be
conferred upon any community
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
NEEDS, 1905.

Permanent settlement of the
finances for the District of Column
bia.
Legislation and appropriations for
municipal improvements.
A music and convention hall large
enough for holding the inaugural
balls and receptions.
New home for the municipal gov
eminent.
Development of the park system.
Additional trees for the city
streets.
Public places of recreation.
Place for the care Of persons suf-
fering with tuberculosis.
Reclamation of the Anacostia
flats.
Do away with alley houses.
New laws to conform to modern
hygiene and sanitation.
High pressure water service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
MAJOR RICHARD SYLVESTER.
Superintendent Metropolitan Police

i consider the inauguration of work on
the new union depot, In connection with the
completion of new bridge across the Poto-
mac river. the most important forward step
in local conditions during the year 1904.
las to what one thing for the advance
ment of the District and its people is best
worth striving for during 1905, consider
action on the part of Congress looking to
allowance on the part of the United States
government to the District of Columbia
commensurate with the amounts appropri-
ated wholly from District revenues for the
establishment of permanent improvements
filtration plant and others-in order that
the conduct of municipal affairs may be
placed on a basis to meet existing condi-
lions, the advance and progress In this
jurisdiction, ard place 1t on higher plane
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
HENRY B.. F. MCFARLAND,

President board of District Commissioners.
I'm a material way the most important
progress during the past year has been in
the great works of municipal Improvement,
notably the railway terminal project, in
GLIDING abolition of grade crossings, the
erection of a model union station and re-
moval of station and tracks from the mall,
the filtration plant and the sewage disposal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

1T could properly look after the chill
dren living in such homes and rescue
them from unfit parents and homes. In
most cases there is the greatest chance
for good by work done for the children,
and it is very much better to train them
while children than to wait till they
graduate into criminals and then i'm
prison them