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Evening journal., 1905-01-11
'PENNSY" WILL PLANT
100000 YOUNG TREES
Railroad Planning to Guilt
vate Timber to Furnish
Cross-ties

omcials Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company have undertaken the work Of
cultlvating timber for the purpose OF
furnishing cross-tios for the system and
during the coming year will plant 10000
Seeding trees.
Acting under recommendations Of a
special committee Of officers Of the trans
portation department a force OF men are
preparing to plant 100000 trees in the
spring and 100000 in the fall. This will re-
qulre 2OO0 acres OF ground which has been
obtained along the different branches Of
the road and it is estimated that It will
take thirty years for the trees TO at
tain their full growth and that 100000
viii have to be planted
The trees TO be planted are seedlings
two or three years old and cost. including
labor about eight cents apiece. Already
tracts Of ground have been obtained on
the Peninsula and adjacent 20 the COM
pany's tracks on which the seedlings will
be planted. IL is estimated that 100000
ties are used yearly by the Pennsylvania
railroad east Of Pittsburg and Erie and
100000 are required annually for New
work.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
GOOD TEMPLARS ACTIVE

The largest lodge of Independent Or
der of Good Templars that has been
formed in years was organized in the
East Lake NJ. E. Church on Monday
evening. Edward Connolly was elected
as chief templar. There were seventy
nine applicants for a charter. The lodge
which is named East lake, l. o. G. T.,
No. III, will meet in the East Lake
Presbyterian Church on next Monday
evening.
Eden Lodge, I. o. G. T.. No. 17S, was
formed in Madeley NJ. Z. Church, South
Wilmington, last evening, there being
thirty-eight applicants for charter.
Thomas ]. Gaynor is the chief templar.
The next meeting will be held on next
Wednesday evening in the lecture room
Of the church.
Wilmington Lodge, No. 176, will meet
tomorrow evening and has several can
didates for initiation.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
POOR WOMAN IS
IN NEED OF AID
Afflicted With Rheumatism
She and Five Children Live
in Three-room House
AGENT STOUT HAS CASE IN HAND

In a three-roomed house in the rear OF
No. 1913 French street lives a widow
with five small children who are sorely in
need of assistance. Tho woman. who has
been I'll with rheumatism for three years.
is unable to walk around and spends most
Of her time in . chair beside the stove.
Her husband has been dead for a year
and the only support oQthe family is the
Oldest son who earns about Sc a week. A
good part Of this money. however. is used
for the purchase Of medicine for the in
valid mother.
The woman is Mrs. Elizabeth Thorpe.
Her youngest child Is scarcely two years
Of age and two small girls wearing short
dresses are the housekeepers for the FAM
fly.
When a reporter for The Evening Jour
nal called at the home of the Thorpes this
morning one of the little girls was scrub
bing the floor. The sitting room and kitch-
en- combined, is very small There are two
rooms up stairs where the children sleep
The mother remains down stairs during
the night, not being able TO lift her af-
nicted leg. She told the reporter that she
would like TO go to the hospital for a
time, believing that she could with at.
tention, be cured.
Agent Frank Stout, of the Humane SO.
ciety has been notified Of the case and viii
make an investigation today. He will
probably send the woman to the count,
hospital for treatment and look after hei
! children while she is in that institution.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
TO CANVASS VOTE TOMORROW
Legislature Will Declare Governor and
Lieutenant Governor Duly
Elected.

Dover, Jan. 11.-Lieutenant-G Governor
Phillip L. Cannon, as President Of the
Senate, announced yesterday afternoon
that he would canvass the vote for gov
ernor and acknowledgements tomor-
row morning. and for that purpose
would summon members OF both
Houses to gather in the House cham
ber.
President Cannon will proceed I'm ac-
cordance with a constitutional require
ment that the returns OF the vote for
governor and lieutenant-g governor shall
be opened, and publication be made OF
the result. this duty devolving upon
the lieutenant governor.
Mr.. Cannon submitted to the Senate
and House a typewritten notice Of his
intention, which was spread upon the
minutes of both bodies.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
FlREMEN WERE INJURED
Hose Cart and p. R. r. Freight Collide
in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Jan. 11.-While re-
spending to an alarm OF fire which
came from the Peoples Theatre Build
ing. Kenslngton avenue and Cumber-
land street, a few minutes before
O'Clock this morning, Hose Cart No 2s
was struck by a freight train at the
Trenton avenue crossing Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad and two flremen
were seriously injured.
One OF the victims Of the accident
William Robinson, 2S years old-was
so badly hurt that 1t is feared he will
not recover. His left arm was cut OFF
and his body otherwise mangled. The
other-Thomas Thompson, 20 years old
while severely injured. is not in a
serious condition. Both are at the
Episcopal Hospital.
The fire started in Textile Hall, a
large assembly room located on the
second floor OF the theatre building.
The theatre was damaged slightly
by fire and smoke.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
FOR THE
GOVERNORS INAUGURAL
The State Militia and Della
ware College Cadets Will
Form an Escort
Special to The Evening Journal.


Dover. Jan. u.-Following the appoint
ment Of committees in the Senate and
House yesterday to arrange for the in
auguration Of Governor-elect Preston Lea
on next Tuesday, the committees in joint
session named these subcommittee:
AIusic-senators Mendinhal and Mon
aghan.
Entertainment-Messrs. Lyons and Arm
strong.
Inaugural Ball-Mr. Denney.
eception-Senator Pennewill.
Parade-Mr Smith.
There also is a committee on transport
tation to try and get reduced railroad
rates.
Major Edmund Mitchell, of Whining
ton, will probably be chief marchal Of the
parade tnat will act as an escort for the
Governor-elect. The First Delaware In
fantry, headed by the First Infantry Band
and the Delaware College Cadets will
comprise the escort. Governor Hum has
rendered the militia. Today the inaugural
Subcommittee completed its arrange
ments for the transportation and care OF
the troops.
Senator Mendinhall, Senator Monaghan
and Representative Armstrong went to
Wilmington last evening and discussed the
arrangements with Mr.. Lea.
The Inauguration ceremonies will take
place at noon, probably in the county
court room, and the inaugural reception
will be held in the evening, also probably
IN the court room The inaugural hall will
be held in the Hotel Richardson.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
MUST REMOVE OREDGE
FROM THE GHRISTIANA
Old and Useless Vessel a
Menace to Navigation in
the Stream

Unless the Wharton Fisheries Com
pany, Of Philadelphia, remove an old
and usless dredge which IS a menace
to navigation in the Christana river
before January 26 next, the concern
will have an action in court on it's
hands.
The dredge, which is tied up at the
Pusey & Jones yards, is an obstruction
in the stream and Major c. A. Flagler,
United States engineer, is anxious to
have it removed. He has requested the
firm to remove the vessel but IL paid no
attention to his demands and in cOnse-
quenee he brought the matter to the
attention of United States District At
torney John p Nields.
Mr.. Nields Immediately notified the
concern that unless he removed tho
obstruction by January 26 next, he
would bring action in Federal Court
compelling 1t to do so.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
DIAMOND STATE
RECEIVERS TALK
Advice Against Acceptance Of
the Reorganization Com
mittee's Request
SAY It WOULD tMBARRASS THEM

James p. Winchester and Howard T.
Wallace, receivers Of the Diamond
State Steel Company, are sending out
letters today to the creditors, bond
holders and stockholders OF the com-
pany advising them to not accept the
request made by the five men who style
themselves the Reorganization Com
mittee OF the Diamond State Steel
Company"
The receivers state that the letter Is
ISSUED because they have received SO
many inquiries asking for advice as
TO what should be done in reference to
certain papers sent out by the five
men, that they deem II their duty to
those interested to issue the statement.
The receivers state that the committee
has been practically self-appointed as
no general invitation was extended to
the creditors. bondholders or stock
holders TO be present at the conference
which resulted In their selection They
say the receivers have not been inform
ed by those gentlemen of their pur-
poses or Intentions. nor have they been
consulted or Informed in reference to
the matter in any way, except by the
receipt OF the same circulars which
were sent TO others.
These Eve gentlemen ask the credit
ors and security holders Of the COM
pany to make them their agents and
attorneys I'm fact without any limita-
tion as to time or power virtually as
signing their claims forever and for any
purpose. No plan or suggestion OF a
plan Is given.
The letter also states that the accepts
ance of such request would undoubt-
edly hamper and embarrass the receiv-
ers in their efforts TO work out the af-
fairs OF the company to the best inter-
ests OF the creditors and security hold-
ems and would probably jeopardlze the
interests OF those accepting it.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
I.cisIators 10 Attend 6anuuet.

The banquet committee Of the Board Of
Trdde has decided on January q as the
, date for the banquet to the Legislature at
the Clayton House.
The price Of tickets was placed at IS
and the members Of City Council were
requested to cooperate on the same basis
as members Of the Board of Trade.
Il is expected the members of the Legis-
lature will visit Newark on the morning
of the 18th and take luncheon at Delaware
College on the afternoon Of the same day
they will visit the workhouse and on their
arrival in this city will be taken charge
of by the members OF the Board of Trade
Committee.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
BOND MEETING At WESLEY
Interesting Addresses Made by Albert
Jenes and the Rev. J. n.
Harris.

The bond meeting held at Wesley M.
E. Church last night was interesting
and the occasion was much enjoyed ly
those who were present. Albert Jones
of Farnhurst and the Rev. ]. II. Har-
rls made addresses. The former spoke
on the management Of the county in
stitutlons at Farnhurst ard said Su-
.perintendentH Hancler Of the insane hos
pital, whom he believed to be one Of the
best experts on insanity in the coun-
try, was deserving of much credit for
his able management OF the hospital.
Following the speaking there was
singing and later the paying OF bonds.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
WESTERN UNION CO.
REMOVES ITS POLES
Resumes Razing Process
by the Aid of Loco
motives

The Western Union Telegraph Cons
pany today began the work OF remov-
ing its remaining poles and wires from
the Pennsylvania railroads night of
way Locomotives and construction
trains belonging to the Pennsylvania.
railroad assisted in the work of re-
moval.
on May 21. 1902. President Cassatt
had 10000 poles and 1900 miles OF wire
chopped down after the failure of the
Gould company to remove them. as it
was ordered to do by the railroad CONS
pany.
Failure to agree upon terms for a
renewal of the longtime contract be-
tween the companies was the original
trouble which was aggravated by the
Wabash railroads ambitious plans to
seek am Atlatnic seaboard outlet via
Pittsburg and through Pennsylvania
territory.
The Western Union secured a re-
straining order against the Pennsyl-
vania railroad but the final decision
was On favor OF the railroad.
Two gangs were put to work today,
one working south towards this city
from Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
LAW ACADEMY OFFICERS

At a meeting of the Law Academy
Of Delaware last night, which has been
formed by young attorneys and law
students, bylaws were adopted and
the following officers elected: Presi-
dent, Edward G. Bradford, Jr., vice.
president, George N. Davis; secretary,
Armon d. Chaytor, Jr.; treasurer, Jo-
siah o. Wolcott and prothonotary, John
+. Neary.
At the next meeting there will prob
ably be some legal arguments or es-
says. The academy has a membership
OF eighteen.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
DANCER OVER At PORT DEPOSIT
Feeling Of Security Prevails That Has
Not Existed For Some Time.

Port Deposit. Nd, Jan. 1.-THE
wharves and yards Of many of the
residences of this town are still flood
ed. Trains are running on schedule
time north and south. however, all ice
having been cleared from the tracks.
Yesterday afternoon the ice ran and
when it stopped, caused water to rise
about s inches. There is q feeling Of
security here today that has not exist
ed for some time, as the stores and
private families have moved their
things to the first floors again. The
trouble is over for the present at least.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
KILLED HIS FAMILY
THEN CUT HIS THROAT
Chicago Restaurant Keeper
in Drunken Frenzy Com
mits Horrible Crime
BY Publishers Press.

Chicago. Jan. 11.-with the despera-
tion born OF hendishness. John Miller,
a restaurant keeper. this morning shot
and slew his wife and two children,
Martha and Mary. two and a half and
one year Old respectively, cutting their
throats with a razor.
Miller then fired a bullet into his own
breast. at the same time cutting his
throat.
MIners wife and two children are
dead and he is in a hospital dying. II
is said that this is the result Of a long
debauch on Mnler's part.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
MATE BURIED At SEA;
DIED NEW YEARS EVE

At this port yesterday the British
steamship Ottawa from Manchester,
England. to Philadelphia, arrived after
a stormy passage Of fifteen days.
The captain reported to custom
house officials the death of his third
mate. Henry Allen, aged 6S years Of
Derby, England. Death. which was
due to heart disease, took place at sea
on New Years Eve and the body
wrapped in canvass and heavily
weighted was dropped overheard on
New Years day.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
SNOW MOVING NOalaNARD
II Visited Washington and Lower Del
aware Before Reaching Here.

From appearances Wilmington and
vicinity will be visited by another snow
storm and the Jingle Of sleigh bells may
be heard once again.
Passengers on northbound p. b. & W.
trains this morning report snow In WASH
ington and southern sections. The Della
ware division train arriving here shortly
after 10 o'clock encountered snow from
Delmar TO FELTON,. and again from Clay
ton 20 Middletown, where the storm belt
ended. The snow arrived in this section
shortly before noon.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
Deadlock Costly to Aspirants.
sreclal to Me Evenlng Journal.

Special 70 The Evening JOurnaL
Dover. Jan. 1.-THE deadlock in the
Legislature is proving costly to aspir-
ants for the different clerkships. They
are compelled to come to Dover every
day in anticipation that organization
will be effected, and, in addition to
paying railroad fare. their hotel bills
are considerable. When the organiza-
ton IS finally effected. those who are
elected will secure sufficient compensa-
ton to repay them. but the coterie who
shall be unsuccessful viii be sadder and
wiser and poorer except from a stand
AeS.S r,H s----<euaA,
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
BENNETT AND KRALL
Will Meet in the Wind-up at Winnings
ton Athletic Club.

The management Of the Wilmington
Athletic Club casino has arranged an
unusually strong bill for tonight and
the lovers Of the game will be able to
this winter. The wind-up viii be a six
round go between Jack Bennett of Nc
Keesport, Pa, one OF the best in the
business, and George Kral, the popu-
lar fighter Of Philadelphia. There viii
also be a semi-wind-up between Bob
Kilrain Of Wilkesbarre and Tom Daley
of Philadelphia. There viii be two
preliminaries. Young Logan Of East
lake will meet Kid Gregg Of Newark
and INK Russell Of Philadelphia will
meet Jack Murphy.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
citv court cases Postnoned.

Five cases were called in City Court
this morning but all were continued
until tomorrow morning. The defend
ants in the cases were: Joseph Show
ley, colored and Leo Jire, runaway
boys, the former from Roanoke, Va,
and the latter from Baltimore; Will
liam williams. charged with assault
and battery; Katie Nelson, charged
with keeping a disorderly house and
Thomas f. Magarity, charged with vio-
lating the city health ordinance.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
Me-. Browns New oratorio.

WIN NJ. S. Brown, the well-known COM
poser, has Just completed a new oratorio
entitled Lazarus" the title being taken
from st. John. 18th chapter II viii be
produced in March. 4 number of promin-
ent musicians Of this city who have heard
the music say that it far surpasses his
STORY OF Christ" which met with great
success last spring.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
SLASHED HUSBANDS THROAT
Woman Murderously Attacks Husband
While He is Sleeping.

Jealousy caused Ida Jackson, color
ed, of No. 1912 West Ninth street, Ches-
ter, Pa, to slash her husbands throat
with razor as he slept, in their home
last night. The woman escaped and
boarded a car for Wilmington.
The local police have not been noti-
fled of the affair and it is not known
whether the woman is in the city or
not. o
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
weII.known Artist Dead.

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 11.-W. T.
Mathews. the well-known artist, died
this morning as the result of an acci-
dent. on Christmas day he was knock
ed down by a wagon, causing a frac-
ture of the right leg and on account of
his advanced age, 65 years. could not
Withstand the shock. Since Sunday
Mr.. Mathews has been I'm an unconsoi-
Gus condition. Among the portraits
painted by him were those of Presi-
dents Lincoln, Hayes, Garfield, Harri-
son and Mckinley.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
Costly Eire in Camden.

Camden, Jan. 11.-One Of the largest
buildings comprising the extensive
plant of the Farr & aBiley Company.
manufacturers OF oilcloth and linoleum.
which occupies the entire block bound
ed by Seventh and Eighth streets and
Kaighn and Atlantic avenues. Cam
den, was entirely destroyed by fire at
an early hour this morning, together
with all it's contents, involving a loss
of between s175.O0O and 100000.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
steamer Hausrford nsInvsd.

Delayed at sea by a storm and at Reedy
Island in the Delaware river by low water
the steamship Haverford, from Liverpool.
for Philadelphia, carrying eight hundred
passengers. among them Russian refugees
and four stowaways. passed up the river
yesterday afternoon. She was two days
overdues
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
seriousIy Hurt al Newport.

Sp0CIdI 20 TIC INVU7HB IOuTnaI,
Newport, Jan. 1.-While doing some re-
pairing at the Marshall Iron and Steel
Works on Monday afternoon Atwood Well
din, a well-known resident, Of Newport.
met with a severe accident. The ladder
upon which he was standing turned and
threw his twenty-five feet to the ground.
He was taken TO his home in a carriage
which was brought by DIT. Francis L.
Springer. Mr.. Weldin is in a serious con-
dition.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
TO REIMBURSE THIS STATE
Senator Penrose introduces a Bill to
Pay 1912 War Claims.

Washington, Jan. 11.-Senator Pen
rose presented a bill in the Senate yes
terday providing that the Secretary OF
the Treasury be directed to resette. re-
adjust and pay all the claims Of the
States of Pennsylvania, New York and
Delaware on account Of advances and
expenditures made by these three
States in the war with Great Britain
in 1912 to 1915.
Senator Penrose said later that he
had been informed that the amount
OF the claims due Pennsylvania was
about S500,000, and with interest u
would reach about an even s1,000.O0O.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
strioken whIIo ATTENDING churoh.

Mrs. Patrick Smith OF No. 25OO West
Fifth street, was stricken with paralysis
while attending services in st. Thomas
r. c. Church last night. She was re-
moved to the parochial residence OF the
church and DR.. Frederick Beck sum-
moned. but she died shortly after he
arrived.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
snecial 10 Tho evening Journal.

IneElal
Dover. Jan. 1.-THE deadlock In the
Legislature is still on and there are no IN
dications Of an early settlement. After
fhe Senate and House had again voted
without effect today for president pro
tempore and speaker respectively, poth
Houses took a recess until 10 a. m. TO-
morrow. Eight ballots were taken IN the
Senate without change. In the House iour
l,allots were cast. a change being made on
the fourth ballot by Denny losing one vote
and Wilson gaining one. AS the voting
was by secret ballot it was not revealed
who switched.
rqhe Senate met at 1l.3O o'clock and
after nraver had been offered by the chap
lain the Rev. George p. Smith. unani-
nous tender of the Senate Chamber was
made 10 Governor-elect Preston Lea and
marty for the inaugural reception on next
Tuesday evening. When the ninth ballot
for presidentp rot tempore was called Tor
aasnrrof- Conner moved that recess be
taken until 10 a. m. tomorrow in order TO
give Lieutenant Governor Cannon, the
presiding officer, an opportunity to attend
the wedding of his nece at Bridgeville this
afternoon.
JOINT session omOFFoWs
Senator Sparks moved that the hour of
meeting tomorrow be changed to eleven
O'Clock, but Senator Conner insisted upon
the former hour primarily because the
Senate and House will be called into joint
session by the Lieutenant Governor to-
morrow morning for. the purpose of cam
vassing the vote cast for Governor-elect
Lea and Lieutenant Governor-elect Park
er. Conner's motion prevailed.
The eight ballots were: Conner, u. r.. Il
Rose. Democrat, Z; Sparks, r. r., g.
The House met at Ills o'clack and
prayer was offered by the chaplain, the
Rev. ]. Harry Mitchell. After three bal
lots for Speaker had been taken and each
resulting: Denney. Z. r., 5; Smith, Dem
IA; and Wilson. r. r., 6, a change was
made on the fourth vote. This resulted
Denney. Il; Smith. H. Wilson, Z.
Addition to Wilson's Vote.
The Unions declared that the addition
to Wilson's vote was without Significance
but the Regulars leaders say that they
may secure from seven to eight Of th'
Union votes for Mr.. Wilson at any time
As soon as the fourth ballot had beer
announced and before he realized that Z
change had taken place, Mr.. Jester moveC
that recess be taken until 10 a. m. to-
morrow. and this was carried.
Previously5Dr. Cooper, of Wilmington
rising to a question of personal privilege
announced on behalf of the Wilmington
Board of Trade that the friends of legis
lators, who may entertain them, will b.
invited to attend the boards banquet Of
January q.
Senator Alee's Declaration.
Senator Alice and Secretary of Stat
Layton engaged in an animated discus
sion in the Senate chamber this Afternoon
with Thomas S. Lewis. of Wilmington
the choice of the Regulars for clerk o
the House, and who is now acting as as
sistant secretary of that body. The dead
lock was the matter at issue. Senate
7. c. Moore, Of Smyrna, was present, bu
he did not take any part in the discus
sion.
Senator Conner soon came in, however
and resented the claims made by MI
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
TO LAUNCH THE ORDNANCE
Craft Will Take Her Initial
Plunge on January 10.

From the ways in the yards Of the
Pusey & Jones Company on January
10 the government steamer Ordnance
will take her initial plunge into the
waters Of tho Chrishana river.
Mrs. Horace n. Thayer, daughter OF
Thomas II. Savery president OF the
company. Will act as sponsor for the
new boat. and a number OF govern
ment officials win be present at the
launching. The steamer IS the first
boat 10 be constructed for the ordnance
department and will ply IN New York
harbor. carrying supplies to the prov
ing grounds.
Evening journal., 1905-01-11
Heptasophs Officers al Newport.

Special 10 The Evening Journal
Newport, Jan. 11.--At the last meet
ing Of Joseph Pyle Conclave. No. IL.
Heptasophs, or s. w. NJ, the following
officers were installed by Grand Archon
Harry f. Carson and stan. Chancellor,
Ernest Miller; archon. j. ]. A. Cum
merford; prelate, Abraham L. Muse;
provost. c. Snitcher; recording scribe.
Harry A. Dempsey; financial secretary.
c. Wilmer King; treasurer, l. L
Young; inspector general S. Whitney
Day; trustee, eighteen months. A. A.
rice.