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Evening journal., 1905-07-10
POLICE PUZZLED BY
THREAT OF NOTE WRITER
Wanted 500 Under Threats
to Violently Harm Two
Women

Since Saturday the police have been
an attempt 10 extort 500
from an East Side railroad brakeman
under threats of doing violent harm to
mis- wife and mother The brakeman
is William Barwick. of No. 1902 East
Twenty second street and the writer Of
the note stated that he knew the for
mer would be on his run on Friday
night and wanted the money left on
the porch. No attention was paid to
the matter. however. and Barwiek
went on his run as usual.
Late on Friday night Patrolmen Nc
Gillen and Barr were startled by hear
ing two shots and tracing the report
to the home of the Barwicks FASTENED
to the house to investigate. Barwick's s
mother met them and told OF the find
ing of the note and then what imme-
diateiy preceded the firing of the shots.
I'VE heard knock at the front door
and at first I was going to open the
door, said Barwicks mother but re-
membering the note. did not go. In a
few minutes someone went upstairs in
the adjoining house. which is vacant,
and knocked on the walls OF our room.
1t was then that / took my sons re-
volver. and going TO the back OF the
house. fred two shots, simply TO alarm
the neighborhood."
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
MALLEABLE IRON WORKERS
CAUGHT MANY FISH
Spent the Day Angling for
Trout OF Ship John
Light

Several hremen in the employ Of the
Maileable Iron Company and their
friends. composing the Maeleable
Glover Bay Club. spent yesterday in
friends. composing the Malleable
John Light and as a result hooked 4s
fine sea trout.
The party left New Castle at $3.50
o'clock on Saturday afternoon in B. T..
Lanks motor boat. Ida L.. and pro-
ceeded to Woodland Beach. where they
remained over night at the hotel and
left early yesterday morning for the
fishing grounds. The largest catch was
made by Jacob Mengles, Of Cleveland,
o.. who pulled in a nine pound trout
The fishermen returned last evening
and win make another trip on Saturday
next.
In the party were Jacob Mengles and
c. p. Stearns. Of Cleveland. o.; G. H.
Kingsland. John H. Vaughan. r. D.
|Desmond. Samuel G.. Weaver, William
schilnng, al Of this city. and Walter
Sibley, Harvey Johnson ana Davis
Taylor Of New Castle.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
JUMPED TO DEATH
FROM FOURTH STORY
Arthur Nicely Leaped From
Burning Building as Fire
men Raised Ladder

New York, July 10-One man was
killed and several others narrowly
escaped death by suffocation early to-
day in a fire in East Forty-fourth
street.
The man who was killed was Arthur
Neely. He leaped from the fourth
floor of one Of the two building which
were on fire, landing on the sidewalk
on his head. and he died on the way TO
the hospital. Two persons were seen
at front windows of one of the burn
ing buildings, and it was believed their
bodies were in the ruins, but it was
afterward found that they had escaped.
Neely belonged in Chicago. He was
brother of +. Tennyson Neely, the
publisher Of this city.
F. Tennyson Neeley saw his brother
killed. Arthur slept on the top or
fourth floor of the burning building.
His escape was cut Off He reied at
his window for help, while his brother
on the roof OF the bay window just
under the third-story windows, inn
plored him not jump.
When the frenzied man could re-
strain himself no longer his brother
dragged a out on the roof of the bay
window for him to jump on, but he
missed it and rolled to the street.
The remen were raising ladders as
the man leaped, and if he had waited
only a few minutes longer his life
might have been saved.
Neely leaves three children.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
SLICK FAKIR SEPERATES
PUBLIC FROM ITS MONEY
Found Ready Takers at IS
Cents Each for Pastel
Portrait

About two weeks ago a glib talker ap-
peared on the western side of the city and
TO make dnigent canvass Of
fering six months subscription to the
''woman's Magazine" and in addition a
free premium of a life size pastel portrait
The sum asked was only twenty-five
cents and there were many takers with
the result that the canvasser reaped a
harvest.
The stranger had a large assortment of
pastel portraits which he displayed as
samples Of the work that his dupes were
supposed to receive. For the twenty-five
cents he received the canvasser handed
over a receipt which formerly was a
blank receipt to be filled out by an agent
of the Publications Promoting Company
116 East Franklin street wherever that
may be) for the Ladies' World. The ad-
dress had been crossed off with lead
pencil and No. 504 West Fourth stree
substituted. The words Ladies' Worl'
were also crossed out and Woman's Mag
azine substituted. The name II. Brow
was signed as agent.
The police heard of the alleged fakir
but as no. complaint had been lodged b,
any Of his dupes and as he had presum
ably stopped working here, the matte
was not investigated.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
STARTED ON LONG TRIP

Edgar NJ Hopes. Jr-, John Bancroft
ara. Of this city, and rpeodore Marshall
OF Philadelphia LETT Wilmington at
O'Clock his morning In an auto car on
the lonbest expedition OF the Kind that
has ever left this city.
They win first go 10 Wheeling. w Va.
thence TO Columbus, o., and finally 10 a
farm near Macarthur. o.
The farm TO which the party viii 80 is
owned By the father Of Mr. Bancroft, who
is now prospecting for coal there and
Mr.. Bancroft goes for the purpose Of
experimenting the borings which are be-
ing made.
When Mr.. Bancroft has completed his
work at Macarthur the party will start
homeward. but viii return by way Of
Cleveland. Buffalo. and Niagara Falls.
They expect TO occupy fve days in reach
ing Macarthur. but will travel in the day
time and remain In towns overnight so
that no attempt will be made at estab-
fishing a long distance record.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
SAKHALIN AN
AID TO THE JAPS
Control of Island Is Another
Club Over the Cars
Head
ENlUGH 10 will THE CAUSE

st. Petersburg. July io-with the Jap
aneso flag hoisted for the FIRST time on
Russian soil after eighteen months OF
war. the Importance OF the landing on the
island Of sakhalm is generally admitted,
both In newspaper comment and In gov
ernment circles Complete occupation OF
the island IS regarded as foregone eou-
clusion.
The "Novoe vremya' voices the general
sentiment in holding that control Of the
island nuts a powerful argument In the
possession Of Japanese diplomacy, which
finally has something tangible to throw
into the scales with the sword at the
coming conference.
Thare Is q divergency Of opinion with
regard to the effect which the occupation
will have on the negotiations at Wash
ington. some Of the war party saying that
It makes rsace q the present junoture
more impossible than before, as Japan
will be able to demand the cession Of the
island and a heavy indemnity as Wen
but the more prevalent view Is that
japan has now in her hands enough
trumps to take the game.
The attack on the island certainly dissi-
pates one Of the hopes Of the peace ad'
vocates. who have been suggesting that
its voluntary cession might be an Offset
with Port Arthur and the Chinese rail-
road against the payment Of a monetary
/ indemnity.
The "'Novoe vremya" Joins in tn
press chorus against NJ Muravleff. say
ing It Is hard TO tell how good a diplo
mat he win prove. as he certainly was no
successful al The Hague. The paper high
ly praises the selection Of Baron Rosen
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
COMMISSIONER AWARDS
MRS. HOLCOMB DIVORCE
Made His Return Today.
Counsel for Mr.. Holcomb
Will File Exceptions

William I. Lyman, Commissioner in
the divorce case OF Louisa Rodney
Halcomb Va. Chauncey =. Halcomb
made his return OF the testimony taken
with his recommendation this morning.
The next step in the case will probably
be to ask for the opening OF the heturn
and then il either side desires TO, ex-
ceptions can be taken.
William S. Hilles. represents Mrs.
Halcomb and William II. Cooper. Jr.,
Is counsel for Mr.. Halcomb. A decree
WIN probably be handed down by the
court before the end Of the term.
A few minutes before court took the
noon recess Mr.. Cooper, counsel for
Mr.. Holcomb, asked that the return be
lopened. In IL Commissioner Lyman
awarded a divorce to Mrs. Holcomb
but Mr.. Cooper claims he old not sp&
city the charges upon which the award
was made.
Mr. Cooper stated TO a reporter foI
The Evening Journal that this after
noon he will ask that the charges upor
which the award was made be speci-
fed and that he win also file excep.
tons to the award.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
REJOICING IN HE'LL"

Denver. July 10.-That there was 're-
joicing in hell and sorrow in heaven
when Bishop Potter opened a Subway
saloon in New York" was the opinion
expressed yesterday by Bishop Luther
B. Wilson. of Chattanooga. in address,
ing 1000 people al a meeting Of the In
ternatlonal Epworth League Conven-
tion. Following his remarks the con-
gregation broke into applause.
The Bishop in speaking on '"The Le-
galized Saloon" said:
You can't consecrate damnation;
you can't change hell If there was
ever a time when all hell broke out in
laughter it was when the Subway sa-
loon was opened with prayer and
Christian songs. II there was ever a
time when all the angels wept it was
when this damnable and gigantic sac
rilege was consummated.'
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
NO CONTRACT
WAS awarded
P. R. R. Engineers Have Not
Decided Who Shall Build
New Station
IMPROVEMENTS ALOVG THE LIHE

Special to The Evening Journal
Philadelphia. July iO.-contrary to exs
pectation the engineers Of the Pennsyla
vania railroad did not award the cons
tract today for building the new station
at Wilmington although it is believed thaa
the proposals were given over by them.
No decision was reached this morning.
The plans show tho first floor Of tho
main building TO be i52 feet 6 inches on
Front street and on French street a
feet inches An extension OF the build~
ing between the surface tracks and the
new Office building will make a totay
length on French street OF l52 feet.
The main entrance to the station buiids
ing faces on French street. The tickeo
Office is near Front street and the stations
masters ofnce toward water street. AZ
stairway east OF the two Offices leads to
tho upper floor. where the train plat~
form ls and also TO ap latform which Wis
lead TO the upper floor of the tower struc~
ture souh OF the railroad tracks.
There Is also an entrance 10 the plate
form from The centre Of Front street bG
means OF a wide staircase.
PENNsY's GREAT WORK.
Riding from Washington to New
York on the Pennsylvania railroad. the
traveller. who gets his Impressions
simply from the car window, cannot
fail TO note the magnificent scale upon
which this great corporation Is making
improvements on It's central line to tho
national capital. and apparently with.
the ambition OF affording the mosu|
complete. as well as the fastest ana
safest stretch OF railroad IN the worida
The high order OF engineering capacity
engaged In such a work is recognizable
at every stage Of this performance, as
it gradually develops itself to the eye
OF the passenger. That one master
mind is in control reveals itself
throughout the series of changes that
are being made. These changes include
Strengthening the line. cutting out
curves and long detours TO shorten dis
tance and save time, and, above alls
to secure safety by doing away with
grade crossings When the work IS
completed there Will be no grade cross-
ings, and the time from Washington
to New York win be reduced 10 four
e hours.
I At the national capital the great
+ double track bridge over the Potomac
" river IS nearly or quite completed and
a IN the city itself operations are going
l. on TO raise the track above the street
q levels, so that an crossings win be
under the road.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION.
+ Uniformity and durabnltk IN the
s work are apparent to the observer. who
s sees brick or stone arches over road
e ways and carefully constructed aibut-
h ments and piers at the river crossing
notably OF the Potomac at Washington
4 and Of the susquehanna at Havre de
Grace. Wilmington is being relieved
Of all danger at street crossings by
brick arches over the roadways. which
e are constructed as solidly as any
Roman work. which has remained in
tact for many centuries. The same
character OF construction is in pro-
$ gress at Washington and has already
= been done between Philadelphia and
New York.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
At "a;
HEAT WAS OPPRESSIVE
Humanity Sweltered and Cool
Places Were Greatly
Sought After

Although the temperature yesterday
was rot as high as it has been on pre-
vious occasions this season the heat was
oppressive and humanity suffered ac-
cordingly. The highest point reached by
2. James Relts thermometer during the
day was "a at 12 o'clock.
The air made hotter by lack Of cooling
breezes caused those who ventured away
from their homes TO seek the parks and
shady hooks along the Brandywine in
order that a breath of fresh air might
be obtained. Even in these places but lit
tie relief was felt during the heated per-
iod Of the day. Trolley cars were well
patronized and the motorman was the
envy Of the heated passengers.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
FIREMAN SERIOUSLY HURT
John Fay Broke Three Ribs by Faslng
From Ladder.

Philadelphia July l0.-while directing
the movements OF his men at a fire at
the bottlng establishment Of August A.
NJ. Finkbeiner. at the southwest corner
of Eighth and Master streets. early this
morning, Ohm Faye district engineer Of
the Twenty-second street and Columbia
avenue, fire company was overcome by
smoke that poured from an open window
and missing his footing fell from the lad
der TO the ground. twenty feet below.
Though three OF his ribs were broken
by the fall, he refused TO be taken to a
hospital and directed his men until the
FIRE was well under control. He then was
driven IN his carriage TO st Joseph's
Hospital where his fractured ribs were sci
and he was then sent home.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
Rody wiII b shIppea TonIaht.

The body of the man found in the Della
ware river near Gordon Heights has been
positively Identified as that Of John l..
Braun. of No. 2S51 Germantown avenue,
who disappeared from the farm Of
Charles Egenetmeyer, near Holly Oak
on Friday a week. Braun was formerly
employed by the Philadelphia Rapid Tran
sit Company. 1t is supposed that while
fishing he fell into the river and was
drowned. His body will be shipped TO
Philadelphia this evening.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
TOO HOT TO HOLO COURT
Says JUDGE BRADFORD

After the case Of Bashor against the
Peoples Railway is finished In United
states Court which win probably not be
before tomorrow. no more sessions Of that
court win be held during July and Au.
gust Ihis order was handed down bs
Judge Edward G. Bradford today when
the Bashor case was resumed. lie was In
dusiriously using a fan and appeared to
be very uncomfortable on account OF the
heat.
Before the argument began Judge Brad
ford said: Gentlemen, when this case is
finished no more viii be heard by this
court during July and August The
weather is too uncomfortable. He then
ordered the jury summoned for this term
Of court discharged. only those empanelod
in the Bashor case being ordered to re-
main In attendance.
The argument for a nontsuit in the case
was continued today.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
cops" OFF FOR TRENTON

The police baseball team OF this city
left for Trenton this morning to play
game with the cops of that city
for the benefit of the Trenton Police
Fund The players were accompanied
by Chief of Police Black and a few
rooters. The team is composed of Al
ken. catcher; Bowman and Hawke.
pitchers; Barr. shortstop; Payne, first
bast: Pierce. second base: Turner.
third base; Dutton. left field; Elliott.
centre field; Hahn. right field; HyIand,
substitute
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
LITTLE VICTIM DEAD

AS a result OF burns received Friday
last while playing with matches. 6-year-
old willard f. McKensie died yesterday
at his home. No. s2s Church street The
lad was horribly burned about the body
and his suffering was intense. A oertih-
cate OF accidental death was issued by
Coroner Purks who Investigated the case
and found no suspicious circumstances
surrounding Il.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
DIED OF HEAT IN ATTIC ROOM

Unable to endure the heat on Saturday
evening. Nathan Anderson, an aged col
ored man, died in the small attic room
of the house No. 1924 French street where
he made his home. He was 6S years old
and for many years a hod carrier but re-
Gently he had been III. and did not receive
the attention that his case should have
had Ii.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
No Extension Of Strike.

Chicago, July lO-Deliveries to and from
strike-bound houses by parcel express
concerns. which threatened 10 spread the
Industrial war between the teamsters and
employees TO more than 100 drivers. We're
expected to be made today without pro-
test from the baggage and parcel deliv-
cry drivers. At meeting the Union de-
cided not to call a strike against these
firms.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
SAVED BY HIS coMPANIANS

Fred Kull. a laborer living at No. 7os
Buttonwood street. had a narrow es-
cape from death this morning while at
work at Second and King streets
Kull was engaged in digging trench
when the earth caved in on him, COW
ering him over. He was dug out by
his companions before being smother
ed
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
DECISION IN BUBENlER CASE

Chancellor Nicholson held short ses-
sion OF Chancery Court this morning, but
no business of Importance was transacted.
He announced the decision in the injunc-
ton case Of Daniel Bubenzer rs. p, B. w.
r. r. Co. was ready and will be handed
down this afternoon or tomorrow morn
ing
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
Ed. NJ 'CONNELL
ENDS HIS LIFE
Former Prizehghter Commits
Suicide by Cutting His
Throat
DIED IN A FEW MINUTES

Tired Of life, Edward Mcconnell. a
foremr prize fighter, committed suicide
shortly before o'clock this afternoon
at the home of his mother. Mrs. Mary
Mcconnell, No. 217 Lombard street. He
used a razor to commit his rash act
and expired in a few minutes.
Shortly before he cut his throat he
came into the house wringing wet and
it was then learned that he had made
an attempt to drown himself by jump
ing off French street wharf into the
Christiana river but was rescued by
several colored men.
SPENT NIGHT WITH POLICE.
The 0ead man spent the night at the
police station, having been taken there
by his brother. Patrick Mcconnell, who
imagined the deceased was acting
strangely. and made the request that
he be sent to the insane asylum at
Farnhurst. Mcconnell was released
this morning. however, and Immediate
ly made his way TO the water front
He was seated talking to his mother
when he suddenly arose and went up
stairs. The next seen Of him was when
he came downstairs with his neck cut
from ear to ear. Blood was streaming
down his shirt and he presented a pitt
full spectacle. Walking through the
dining room and kitchen he fell dead in
the yard.
Coroner Purks was Immediately no.
titled and took the remains in charge.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
THIEF
IN CITY COURT
One of Two Men Supposed to
Have Robbed Haney's
House Held
IGHATIUS HAaEINS STILL At LARGE

Samuel McDonough, one Of the two
alleged burglars who robbed the home
Of Patrick Haney. at Eighth avenue
and Duncan streets, last night two
weeks ago. was arraigned in City
Court to-day and held in $500 bail for
the Court Of General Sessions. His ac-
complice in the alleged burglary, be-
iieved to be Ignatius Harkins. young
man well known to the police, who
is stnl at large. is the one most wanted
by the police, for it was he who
entered the house and choked Miss
Martha Haney as she lay in bed into
inconsistencies. McDonough is sup
posed to have been the outside man
for he was seen sitting on Haney's
steps by Mrs. Annie Murphy, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Haney. who resides next
door to her parents. She saw the
second man emerge from her fathers
cellar and say to McDonough, run
there up" Both men then ran down
the street.
Miss Martha Haney. the young wo-
man who was chohed. was present in
court but did not give any evidence
Regarding her experience with the man
who attacked her in her bedroom. All
she testified to was that when she
came down stairs she saw two men
running away. She also said that be-
tween 81 and s. was taken by the in
truders.
!. Patrick Haney said he found a hal
In the cellarway or on the steps, which
McDonough one half hour after th'
burglary admitted before him ans
Patrolman ]. T. Scott was his Th
officer arrested McDonough near tn
scene Of the burglary on a description
given him by Haney. At first tn
prisoner denied that the hat was hi
but later admitted that it was. Tn
latter was represented by Samuel
2, Adams. but no defense was put in an
y the prisoner was held.
YOUTHFUL HIGHWAY ROBBER
Carl Allen, a negro lad. who has hel
children up at various times and rob
bed them of their money, was on tn
recommendation of Humane Ager
n Stout, committed to the Ferris Refori
IS School. His latest robbery was o
e Saturday last when he relieved a bo
d Of forty-two cents.
d, The c5se cf Annie scott, charge
! with selling liquor without a lcens
= was continued until tomorrow mori
ing. as was the case of James To
charged with the breach Of peace.
John Barczykoski and Frank Bud
zenski, the two boys arrested severn
day ago for larceny, were admitted
probation bonds of 5000 each for tw
years. The case Of John Druz wa
continued until Wednesday morning.
n The following fines were imposed
T. George Maloney, drunkenness and dil
e. orderly conduct. s.; Charles Cover
If and Mary Harris both colored. fightin
X on the street, 80; George Jackson an
y David Emory. both colored. disorder
,- conduct, s.; Ethel Bayard. colored. dii
10 orderly conduct, 81; John Cremere. u
y same, s8 Toby Cam. colored. assau
= and battery. SO; Bernard Botch, 5, f.
assault and battery and Frank Keml
ski, IS, for a like offense.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
Mrs. Mar Janvler bead.

Mrs. Mary Janvier. of Newark, who
was about so years old died last night.
The deceased was well known in this
city. She had been in poor health for
several years
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
10 IN HEAVY BAIL
- %sradlsy Arrested in cOnnso-
ion With Theft Of Brass.

Lted in connection with the lar
bf a large quantity Of brass cast
from the plant of the Delaware
.ne Supply Company at Concord
lion. Richard Bradley will receive a
ring on wednesday morning, bail
ng fixed in city Court today in ST.
DO. He is stranger in Wilmington,
M claims he can prove an alibi.
The plant of the Marine Supply Com
many was broken into early on Satur-
dav morning ana about 5000 worth Of
brass stolen. Park Guard Kennedy
Yesterday found about 250 pounds of
the metal hidden in upper Brandywine
Park.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
Maintain Inn In Flames.

Easton. Pa. July 1o.-Paxinosa Inn. on
top Of weygadt Mountain. near this city,
is anre There is no hope OF saving the
structure.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
Stock In Trade Sold.

Under claims for rent and other biils
Constable Thomas Buckley this morn
ing sold the stock Of the opticNl COM
pany located at No. 215 Market ste ,er
Evening journal., 1905-07-10
BOYS LIFE SNUFFED
OUT IN A SECOND
Was Picking Coal on RailyI
road When Passing Train
Struck Him

The manrled body Of Walter Coleman.
aged p years. of No. 81 East Front street
was picked up beneath a freight car on
tho Pennsylvania railroad at the foot OF
Pine street today. He had evidently BEEN
picking coal and was struck by a pass
senger train.
That ths unfortunate youth probably
never knew what struck him was evls
denced by the condition Of his body 10
was badly manglcd and death must have
been instantaneous.
The remains were removed to tho
morgue by Coroner William T. Purks.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10

Bills-smith says his sweetheart
speaks with her eyes.
whistle win find out how he has
been deluded after he is Married.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10

LOsT-Dark Brindle Bull Dog. Liberal
reward If returned to H. T.
Cobb. 1908 Broome st. DULY 10.
Evening journal., 1905-07-10

1t is the wise photographer who
makes the pictures pretty enough to
sell.
Bennings-what is the best thing to
do when you get burned?
Jennings-Steer clear OF the bunco
men.
II is all right TO look on the bright
side. but you want to look on both
sides when getting your change. ~-
Evening journal., 1905-07-10

AS long as you have a bluff you,
don't need a bank account.