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Evening journal., 1905-11-21
IMPRISONMENT
FOR THE GUILTY
Court of General Sessions
Today Disposes of Several
Convicted Criminals
CRIPPLE 70 Be WHIPPED

Pasauaie De Luchia, who was found
guilty by a jury yesterday on a charge
of acting improperly towards Mary
Derigio aged fifteen years, was sentenced
in the Court of General Sessions this
morning to ono year imprisonment and
500 fine. De Luchia could not speak
English and Carmen DiAlarc acted as in
terpretcr.
Raphael severino was fined S25 for car
rying concealed deadly weapon.
THOMAS Gibbs colurcd, was finod $50
for carrying concealed "a deadly weapon.
Gibbs works for the Charles Warner
Company when asked II ho could pay a
nne be said My employer told me that
after YOU get through with me here 10
return TO the yard" The court informed
Gibbs that unless he pays his fine ne
will have TO remain at the workhouse for
twenty days.
stephen Howard. George Pryor, Alex
ander Benson and oscar Benson. all col
ored. were arraigned on the charge Of
highway robbery. All Of them pleaded
guilty except Chase. VINO said not guilty.
II IS alleged that these men held up
Frank Mcdonnell at Front and Monroe
streets and took his watch.
The case against Lodge Narkaarka,
charged with larceny was continued un-
iii next term.
Albert Wright, oolored, pleaded not
guilty 10 larceny.
John J. Grifdn. cripple, was placed ON
trial charged with stealing IS cents from
Henry Burke while the latter lay drunk
along the railroad.
The 5ury returned verdict Of guilty
He was sentenced to be whipped with
ten lashes and be imprisoned for six
months
Clarence Powell was placed on trial
charged with the larceny Of a number
Of razors from William Stewart, a bar
ber in the Merritt House The defendant
was represented by David J.. Relnhardt
The jury after being out for few min
utes returned a verdict Of guilty and
recommended him TO the mercy Of the
court. He was sentenced to one years
imprisonment.
The grand jury returned the following
true bills: Larceny, James Ward, Michael
Kelley and Harry Miller; embezzlement
as bailee, Elwood Sellers; breaking into
dwelling with intent to commit lar
ceny Howard Richardson; disturbing a
religious meeting, Charles Carly and
Smauel Johnson.
The trial list was gone over in County
Court yesterday afternoon. Special juries
were asked for in all cases against the
city and the p, b. and w. Railroad.
The case OF Clarence Trusty. charged
with acting improperly toward a white
child. was dismissed on recommendation
Of Humane Agent Stout
The following sentences were imposed
during the afternoon:
William Johnson, colored, pleaded
guilty to larceny. three months and ter
lashes.
Lemuel Blake, colored, pleaded guilty
TO larceny. four months and ten las hes
John Wilson. pleaded guilty to larceny
four months and ten lashes.
Robert Brooke, colored. carrying CON
cealed a deadly weapon. twenty days.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
NEW ASSESSORS
ARE SWORN IN
Officials Received Instruc-
tions From the Levy
Court This Morning
WARNED ABOUT CORPORATIONS

At the meeting of the Levy Court the
county assessors took the oath of once,
were given instructions aud also received
their books. The oath was administered
by Deputy Clerk of the Peace George
Janvier.
All of the assessors were present eN-
cept Robert L. Chadwick. Those sworn in
were Joseph c. Hutchinson, Appoquini-
mink hundred. John l.. serman, Black
bird: Newton l.. Grubb. Brandywine;
James BAH. Chrlstiana; Samuel Worrall,
Mil Creek: George c. Mcdaniel New
Castle; William c. Bigger, Poncader;
John a. Collins, Red Lion; Elmer u.
Bender st. Georges; Peter A. Riley,
White Clay Creek; Victor Can, Harvey
Hoffecker, Joseph Biorman and w. Il.
Bayley, Wilmington.
The law setting forth what properties
should be assessed and what was exempt
was read by Air. Janver. The assessors
We're notified that they must assess every
man In their districts % cents per capita.
DESIRE PERFECT ASSESSMENT.
President Hopkins said the court de-
sired more perfect assessment as many
l
poratons are receiving great benefits IN
this country as there is large amount
that is never collected.
The courts attorney. Horace C.
Knowles. was called ON for an opinion
as TO what properties are exempt. He
said no property OF corporations is ox-
cept the right of way Of railroad.
Properties constructed within the lines
OF the right Of way or partially outside
are exempt from taxation. This includes
! telegraph and telephone companies. In
case OF doubt It Is the duty OF the as
SCISSORS TO follow the law and instruc-
tons as the Levy Court is the one 10
hear objections.
AR. Scott inquired If there was any law
exempting personal property In Whining
ton. especially horses. He thought ther,
We're many persons not paying taxes on
horses in Wilmington and suggested IN,
assessment be more thorough as TO per.
| sonal property. President Hopkins ais,
) thought the city assessors should be more
, thorough in that particular.
Thc assessors were given small namph
lets containing Instructions. Several OF
the assessors thought il would be a hard
matter in regard TO telegraph and telo.
phone poles as the city uses many OF
them. They were told that the owners
could come TO the Levy Court with theiI
complaints. Tho city assessors make a
new assessment every year and the
rural assessor once In four years.
ROAD NEARLY COMPLETED
President Hopkins stated that Highway
Commissioner Price had nearly complet.
cd the experimental road. He said d,
thought this experiment would show that
roads can be built OF Kaoln sand ano
! gravel at a cost Of 80 cents a foot
Macadam costs about 81 a foot.
/ A petition was presented by Mr.. Scott
: from Blackbird hundred asking for Ii.
; cense to build bridge over Morris Run
County Treasurer Burns reported
balance in bank Of Sn42 229.9i to the cred
IL OF the county
The court paid Stewart and Donohu,
SiO25 which was the five per cent. guar
antee held for one year on the Middle
town and Odessa road. The State owel
half this amount.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
WORK ON STATION
NOT TO Be DELAYED
Cold Weather Will Not In
terfere Materially With
Plans Of Builders

Work ON the foundations OF the ele-
waited station of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. in this city. is progressing
rapidly and fin a few more weeks they
will be ready for the setting Of the
steel girders which support the trestle
over French street.
It has been thought by many that the
advent of cold weather would delay to
a great extent operations. but con-
tractors say that such win not be the
case but that the work viii continue
steadily unless an extraordinary cold
spell should set I'm. During the course
of constructing the office building last
winter there was comparatively little
time lost on account of the cold
weather.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
KILLING OF BULLOCK
BY Herring JUSTIFIED
GRAND JURY REFUSES TO BRING IN A BILL
INDICTING THE YOUNG MAN FOR
MURDER ON SEPTEMBER 23

charge will be brought against him.
Herring is an electrician and works for
Garrett, Miller & Company John f..
Neary is his counsel.
Miller's lane, where the shooting oc-
CURED, is a secluded spot a short dis
lance above the Concord station. Mr..
and Mrs Herring had been to Docksta-
der's Theatre and on their return went
up MIllers lane about 100 yards to talk.
Mrs. Kents house, where Mrs. Herring
lived. is but short distance from
there.
While sitting along the road, Bullock
Jumped through the hedge and ran af-
ter Mrs. Herring, calling II want you"
Mr.. Herring called to the man to stop
and when he refused. started to shoot.
IT is supposed that Bullock turned
laround as the bullet struck him in the
right eye.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Herring went to
Mrs. Kent's house and later Mrs. Kent
and Mr.. Herring went up the lane and
found the body. When he found out
he had killed a man. the former ran
to the police station and gave himself
lup. He told his story and the police
went TO Miller's lane and removed the
body. Herring remained in the police
station until the following night when
the inquest was held.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
READY TO RAzE HOUSES
FOR BIG SKYSCRAPER
EVERYTHING IN READINESS FOR TEARING
DOWN BUILDING NOW OCCUPYING SITE
OF DUPONT BUILDING

Il IS understood that the work Of
razing the buildings at Tenth and
Market streets. to make room for the
new Dupont slSyscraper win begin next
week A person who fills an important
position I'm the employ OF the Manu-
facturers' Contracting Company said
today that the demolition Of the build
ings will begin within the course Of a
few days.
To strengthen this belief the Board
of Street and Sewer Commissioners to-
day instructed city Engineer Bough-
man to prepare resolutions providing
for the deepening OF the Tenth street
sewer and for fixing the width Of the
sidewalks on either side OF that
thoroughfare from Market street to
Tatnall. The board decided that the
sidewalks must be widened from u
Evening journal., 1905-11-21

feet . inches as at present. to IS feey.
Tho sewer from Market street will
be lowered to a depth sufficient to in-
sure the proper drainage of the large
office building, and In order to accom-
plish this, the sewer will be carried 10
a point in Tenth street between French
and Walnut streets
AREAWAY MATTER HELD UP.
The application Of the Manufacturers
Contracting Company to construct an
areaway beneath the pavement around
the building has been referred to tho
city Solicitor for am opinion as to
whether the Street and Sewer Depart
ment has the power to grant such a
concession. The builders OF the struc-
ture agree TO assume an the responsi-
bility and relieve the city OF liability Ia
damages. The matter win probably be
Strengthened out within few days.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Aoouses Roat cantain.

Baltimore, Nov. 21.-Mrs. James Nc
Cabe. of Philadelphia, believes her hus-
band was "shanghaied" aboard a Ches-
a peake Bay oyster boat, i'll treated and
finally died from the injuries. He was
buried on Deals Island. She told her
story to Chief Detective Pumphrey at
headquarters yesterday, and last night
she went to Deals Island to ascertain
for herself if possible, what has be-
come Of her missing husband.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
NOT IN FAVOR OF
SEA LEVEL CANAL
President Thinks Present
Generation Should Derive
Some Benefit
THE SCHEME MAYB { REJECTED

Washington, Nov. 2l.-The state-
ment was made yesterday in a most au-
thoritative manner by a person who is
in a position to know, that President
Roosevelt is not in favor of a sea-level
canal as against a lock canal across
the Isthmus of Panama. The Presi-
dent Will refer the report Of the Board
of Consulting Engineers to the 1sthmian
Canal Commission. and the President
viii also consult with Chief Engineer
John T.. Stevens. who is now on the
Isthmus.
The Presidents position on the Ques-
tion of a sea-level or lock canal is de-
scrbed as being open-minded, but it
is stated authoritatively that the sea-
level scheme viii be rejected unless
the Canal Commission should not only
ratify the report Of the consulting en-
gineers but should make out an espe-
cially strong case in favor of sea-
level waterway. The President believes
that the three elements of time, risk
land cost are of the most vital import
ance, and he will not authorize a sea-
level waterway unless reasons of the
strongest kind are brought forward to
outweigh these important considera-
tions.
The time Of digging the sea-level ca
nal, the President believes, would be
approximately twice as long as that
of making a lock canal. and IL is
known that he believes the canal
should not be dug for posterity alone
but that the present generation should
share in It's benefits. The risk IN con-
structing a canal at sea level is infin-
itely larger than IL would be In the
case OF a lock canal for the engineer
ing problems would be much greater
on account Of the increased depth and
for other reasons. The cost is also
regarded by the President as an i'm
portant factor in the problem, and he
would not lightly authorize the ex'
penditure Of s75.O00.OO0 or S1O0,0O0.0Oi
in addition to the estimated cost Of
canal with locks.
MINORITY FOR A LOCK.
The lates information is that the vot
of the Board Of Consulting Engineer
stood to 5 on the question of "A cana
} at sea level. Five foreign member
voted for the sea-level construction
and three Messrs. Davil
Burr and Parsons-Voted for H. F'iv
American members voted for the loc
canal and will make a minority repor
to the President 1t is certain that tn
minority report win be received am
read by the President with the keenes
interest.
Representative Mann of Illinois, II
b a talk with reporters at the Whit
; House bitterly attacked William II
Burr and General George b. Davis
p members Of the Board Of Consulting en-
2 gineers on the Panama Canal. He de
E clared that they had been guilty O
ltreacherous conduct when they joine
the foreign members of the Board 4
recommending q sea-level cana
p Messrs. Burr and Davis. he said, ha
been sent to the Isthmus, and it wa
/ largely on their recommendation of
lock canal that Congress had chosen tn
Panama route and appropriated fund
to begin the work.
"And so the money goes" conclude
Mr.. Mann, and now they want us
spend SlOO.00OOOO more to dig the ca
nal at sea level"
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
TWO LODGES WILL COMBINE
Program Of Ceremonies for consoIida-
tion Will be Carried Out Tonight.

An interesting program win be car
ried out tonight at the Knights Of Py-
thias Hall when the consolidation Of
the Lincoln and Calanthe Lodges will
be consummated. The former lodge
joins hands with the larger organiza-
tion and will be received by John W.
White Jr, chancellor commander Of
Calanthe Lodge, who win make the re-
ceiving address. Other speaksr will be
Henry c. Conrad and j. j. Leyburger.
the latter of Harrisburg, Pa.
Refreshments will be served after the
speaking. J. j. Cohen is chairman Ok
the committee in charge Of the af-
fair.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Mary M. vinyard srinas s1z.4OO.

The steamboat Mary NJ. Vinyard, form-
erly plying between Milton and Philadel-
phia, was sold yesterday afternoon by
United States Marshal Finn TO sat sly
claims aggregating about $ co. The ves-
sci was purchased by George w. Phil ps
of Norfolk, Va. for Sl7ioo or $500 less
than the original cost Of the boat
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
ONLY ONE ON STEAMER
HILOA SAVED FROM SEA
Wrecks Dead Now Numbers
I2S-Boiler Explosion
Split Ship

London. Nov. 21.-One hundred and
twenty -eight persons lost their lives in
the wreck Of the London and South
western Railway Company's steamer
Hiida, off the northern coast Of France
Saturday night. according to an official
estimate given out last night by the
officers OF the company. This death
roll includes twenty-one saloon passen-
gers, eighty French onion sellers and
twenty of the crew. There were
129 on board.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Will DRAG RIVER
Hoping to Find the Body of J. W.
Belcher.

Washington, Nov. 2l-The harbor po-
lice officials have been requested to drag
the Potomac river for the body Of j. w.
Belcher. the missing Government Print
ing Office employe and treasurer OF one
of the money-lending concerns Of that
office. The request came from Mrs. Bel
cher through a friend, and the wife says
she feels almost sure that he husband
win be found in the river Since his
brother the alleged absconding Mayor Of
Paterson, n. j., disappeare@, Belchers
friends have noticed that he at times be-
came morose and restless and was not
his usual self.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Mr.. Hastinqs Made an Address.

Deputy Attorney General Daniel O..
Hastings made an address at MARSHALL
ton NJ. E. Church on Sunday morning.
In the evening a big congregation
listened TO a sermon by the Rev. e. II.
Miller. pastor Of the church. There
will be services each evening this week
at 7SO o'clock
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Historical Society Msetina.

The Historical Society of Delaware met
last night ana transacted routine busi-
ness.
The annual meeting Of the society will
be held on the third Monday evening Of
December, when officers viii be elected
and the annual reports submitted. A
feature of this meeting will be paper
dealing with the historic Episcopal
Church of Lewes by the rector, Mr..
Turner.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
BOY KILLED PLAYMATE
Gun in Hands Of Joseph N. Warnings
ton Accidentally Discharged.

Georgetown. Nov. 21-Byron Thornton
aged IA years. recently obtained from
a home i'm Philadelphia by Joseph A.
Warrington. was instantly killed to-day
by the accidental discharge Of a gun
in the hands Of the latter's young son,
Joseph NJ. Warrington.
Thornton was walking a few feet
ahead Of Warrington and received the
full charge of the gun In the middle OF
his back. Coroner A. p Pepper held
an inquest. the jury rendered a verdict
of death by accident.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Roxina show caIIed oH.

Manager Reed Of the WILMINGTON SPORT
ing Club announced today that the fights
scheduled for the Casino on Thursday
night. have been called of. The wind-up
was to be between Young Erne OF Phiia-
delphia, and Tom Connolly, Of Reading.
Hereafter Lew Bailey viii be he
referee instead OF Frank Bailey. There
will be a big show on THANKSGIVING Day
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
demurrer Of citv overruled.

on motion of Salisbury. Ponder and
Curtis. representing the United States
Sand Filtration Company, in the United
States Court today a decree was enter
ed overruling the demurrer filed by
the Mayor and Council of Wilmington
to the suit against the city. and re-
quiring the defendants to plea TO the
declaration Of the plaintiff company on
or before the first Monday in December.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
NarrowIv Escaped prowninu.

But for the presence of mind Of Cap
tain John c. Kersey watchman for the
Charles Warner Company and Patrolman
King. William Harkins Of No. 1l2S Elm
street would probably have drowned in
the Christiana river last night. Harkns
walked overheard and his cries brought
his rescuers to his assistance. They had
some diniculty in hauling him out Of the
water, but finally succeeded
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
His Condition is Serious.

The Rev. o. f. Flippo, travelling secre-
tary for the Baptist Publication Board Of
in critically IN at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. ID. p. Beauchamp.
No. 1OO6 Washington street. The Rev.
Flippo has been sick for some time but
has been growing steadily worse lately.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
CHANCES in Trains.

on November q the p, b. & W. Rail-
oad Company will place new timetable
n effect which it is said will effect the
lime Of local trains both north and south.
rhis change is found necessary in order
% avoid delaying work on the elevated
structure.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Acc Man struek b a sIsdas.

George Jackson. aged So years, ems
ployed at the blacksmith shop Of john
Cathcart. at Front and Tatnan Streets
was severely injured about the legs to-
day by being struck with a heavy
slcdge The wounded man was taken
to his home. No. 305 l-2 North Frank
lin street. in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
New Policeman Appointed.

William L. Beck, Of No. 1907 Linden
street, has been appointed a patrolman
by the Police Commission TO fill the va
cancy of Rufus A. Hancock, resigned.
Beck is a Republican and a resident Of.
the Eleventh ward and for several years
has been in the employ of tho Whining
ton Steamboat Company.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Coroner Holds Two Inauests.

Two inquests were held by Coroner
Purks last night. In the case Of Mrs.
Ida Il. Farnwalt verdict Of suicide by
asphyxiatlon was returned. A verdict of
death from pleurisy was rendered in the
case of Thomas Mazk, who dropped dead
at Eleventh and Thatcher streets recent
w.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
visitino WiIminoton Friends.

Albert Bothman, proprietor OF the
Sherman House in Lancaster, Pa, is
visiting his relatives in this city. Since
he has had charge Of the Pennsylvania
hostlery, Mr.. Bothman has made it the
leading house in that section of the
country.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
EIks Memorial Service.

Memorial services viii be held by the
Wilmington Lodge Of Elks in the Car
rick Theatre on December 2. There will
be fine music and addresses according
to the ritual of the lodge. The services
are held in memory Of the deceased
Elks of the lodge.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
THIEF STOLE GUN
Broke Window in Store Of Thomas r.
Purnell in Georgetown.
speeIal % The Evenlng JournaI.

Georgetown, Nov. 21.-Some person
broke a large glass in the store room
of Thomas r. Purnell last night and
took from the window a valuable gun.
The thief broke the glass by throwing
piece of wood through the window.
He then reached his hand inside and
took out the gun. In doing so he cut
his hand. as blood was seen on the win
dow. Might Watchman Virgil Little
ton heard the noise and arrived just
in time to see the fleeing thief. He shot
several times at him. but the bullets
did not take effect.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
neraiIed car DELAYED TraveI.

Early northbound trains over the p
4 & w. Railroad were delayed over an
hour this morning by the derailing OF a
reight car at Bayview. No one was IN
ured in the accident.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
card Of Thanks.

Mrs. Pierce wishes TO thank her
friends for the great kindness shown
her at the death of her husband
Elmer L. Price. and also for the beauti-
iful floral offerings which were received
at that time.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Enoines Had Monkey Run.V

A false alarm of fire struck from
box No. Al, located at Warmers wharf,
caused the district engines TO go out
on a monkey run" at 1.30 o'clock to-
day.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Moviro pietures At Turn HaII.

In Turn Hall on Sunday evening next
an enjoyable entertainment consisting
of moving pictures and music, both
vocal and instrumental viii De held.
The entertainment viii be free TO all.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
Victim Of Auto Accident Dead.

Atlantic City. Nov. 21.-C. W. Green
wald. a victim of the automobile acci-
dent Of last night. died in the City Hos
pital at ? o'clock this morning.
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
ONE O'CLOCK QUOTATIONS
scoTT & COMPANY,


Amal Copper CO. ..... -. 49,. SO
american Sugar Refining 80. I4IX
Atch. Top. and Santa Fe Co... Ss1
Atch. Top. and Santa Pref e.. .. Ios4
brooklyn Rapid Transit -. -. s49S
Baltimore and Ohio -. .... :. II31
Canada Southern $50. ..... 6S
Chicago CT. Western =. -. -. aI7S
chesapeake and Ohio 49,. -. -. san
,hicago and Alton ..... ..... 81
Chicago and Northwest. 80. -. 7I9H
hi. Mil. and st. Paul Com e. e.. I7e4
rock Island Com. -. ... ....... 29A
rock Island Prld q. Tx
erie ... -. .... .....'..'. 49
First Prfd -. S'iz
illinois Central -. -. -. -. INK
louisville and Nashville -. I534
metropolitan street Railway :. IIsH
Metro. Security co. -. -. 7o4
Manhattan Cons ..... -. see. Io3
Missouri Pacific e.. ..... -. IoI
Mo-. Kansas and Texas, pfd -. 7oH
\. Y, Central and Hudson -. I5oN
n. Y. ontario and Western 49,. sax
Norfolk and Western Com. ... aI9H
Pacific Mail -. 4eH
aenna. Railroad CO. ... -. I4I
Peoples Gas -. lo7
Reading 80. -. I431s
1st prfd 92H
End prfd -. -. ..... -. eS1s
Delaware and Hudson 25254
Del. Lack. and Western ..... =. 45a
southern Pacific .... -. -. 695s
southern Ry Conn.,. ..... ...... s5s.
Texas and Pacific 3451
Tenn Coal and Iron CO. -. 80. 1861
Union Pacific Com. ..... I34A
~. S. Steel Com. -. ...... 5oA
q. S. Steel Pfrd -. -. -. -. IosA
Wabash Com. ..... 2I
wabash Prfd ..... Sc. -. 80. AZ
Western Union -. -. -. ..... 97A
Evening journal., 1905-11-21
THE WEATHER

Tomorrow promises to be
fair, slightly higher tempera-
ture, fresh winds. Thursday,
fair to partly overcast.