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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-05
POLICEMAN SANFORD
NOW KNOWS BETTER

Policeman William z. Sanford, OF the
First precinct. met with a peculiar ac-
cident shortly after II o'clock last night.
A suspicious noise under the shed of the
Louisiana avenue market attracted his
attention, and he proceeded to investi-
gate
Holding q lighted lucifer high aloft
the officer started to find out
He did The match that he held found
its way. while still lighted, into a waste
oil pan Naturally an explosion follow
ed and the policeman lost his helmet
besides having the fingers of his right
hand badly burned The peculiar noise
that attracted Policeman Sanford r.
mains yet to be explained.
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Plan Great Reception
When M. White Returns

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. "a great
reception is being planned for NJ Witte
on his return from the United States
on September Is. to show the apprecia-
ton in which his successful efforts to
bring about peace are held by the people
of this city The plans for the affair
are being looked after by a number of
liberal manufacturers. VINO will present
an address to the peace envoy.
The avenue leading 20 the TToizky
bridge and NJ Whites use will be
named after the envoy as mark of
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WI Ting-fong Factor
For Peace in China
Empire on Verge of observation-disclosures
Minister Promoting Gradual Reforms TO
Ailay Unrest-WOuId Redeem Territory.

tiations will be opened with Germany.
England. and France for the evacuation
of Wei-Wai-Wei, kiao Chow. and ports
OF Tonkin. which are nominally under
lease but really under fun control OF
those powers. for the restoration Of the
territory seized within the last few
years.
If the offers. on the part Of China,
to redeem her territory by the payment
OF money. are rejected. there is a strong
belief on the part of Germany offlciais
that China. at the earliest opportunity,
backed by Japan. will endeavor TO en-
force the REIMBURSEMENT OF the terri
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PHONy GAS MAN
SERVES MRS. DUKE
Process Servers Disguise
Fools Defendant.
SHE DENIES ALL CHARGES
Refuses to Make a Formal Statement
of Her Case-Asks Friends to
Suspend Judgment.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-A feature of
the sensational divorce case of James
B. Duke, head Of the Tobacco trust,
against Mrs. Lillian y. McCredy Duke,
IS the manner of serving the notice
upon Mrs. Duke.
process server. disguised as a gas
man, was admitted to the house at IL
West Sixty-eighth street, and sue
ceeded in handing the papers to Mrs.
Duke She had remained In the
house, closely guarded, for a week, in
order, it is assumed. to avoid service
of her husbands suit
Denies Charges.
Mrs Duke has refused to make a
formal statement of her side of the
case further than to announce through
friends that she denies the charges of
Mr. Duke, and requesting a suspension
of judgment until the facts are known
Frank T. Huntoon, who is named as
correspondent in Mr. Dukes action,
cannot be seen, and his friends an
nounce that he will aid Mrs. Duke in
The Duke estate near Tannerville, n.
j., is one OF the finest IN America
Sensational Divorce.
Mrs Duke was Miss Fletcher, and
her home was Camden, n. j. She was
well known in Philadelphia. Her d.
vorce from her first husband was SEN
sational She sued for separation, but
at the hearing he produced letters of
such a character that he was granted
an absolute divorce
Duke. is about fifty-five years old, and
is known about the clubs of the city.
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BERLIN. Sept. 5.-China is On the
verge of revolution.
AGvices received here from German
officials in Kiao Chow indicate that the
great empire is in a state of unrest.
1t Will depend largely upon the work
of WI Ting-fang. former minister from
China in the United States. who is now
one OF the most influential men in China,
and other enlightened statesmen who
have been brought into contact with
Western civilization. and who are back
ing WI Ting-fanP whether or not the
changes which are bound TO come will
be accomplished peacefully and grad
ton of blood. The German officials re-
gard the chances as about even.
Has Isl Ans Ear.
WI Ting-fang has acquired great in
fuence with the Dowager Empress 1t
is due to his efforts that a promise of
a constituent assembly has been made.
to become effective in twelve years.
WI is DOING his best TO prevent a re-
crudescence of the anti-foreign senti-
ment, signs OF which are not lacking
ana which may be used by those who
favor immediate reforms, under some
other ruler than the Dowager Empress
to advance their plans.
The anti-American BOYCOTT movement
and the success of Janan in beating the
Russians are responsible for the new
spirit in China
There is reason TO believe that nego-
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THOUGHT WIFE A CAT.
SHOT AND KILLED HER

LIVINGSTON. Mon. Sept. 5.-Dr.
Coventry, known as DR.. Able. trav-
cling eye specialist. of Deadwood, 3
d.. while hunting bobcats near Clyde
Park. accidently shot and killed ms
wife
Mrs. Coventry had followed her hus-
band unknown TO him ana was ap
oToacring the brush when he mistook
her for an animal and fired bullet
pierced ner brain.
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honor and HIS name VIII likewise be
conferred on. many schools.
One of the features of the reception
viii De the call TO be made upon the
returning ENJOYS by deputation of
women, who will greer NJ. White in the
name of the thousands of greatful
mothers and wives, who will express to
him their thanks for ending the war
so that their husbands may return TO
them and theiI families.
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MAY HAVE KILLED WIFE
AND THEN HIMSELF

LYNCHBURG, Va, Sept. 5.-Mrs.
George w. Arnold was found dead and
her husband dying at their home. a
short distance south of the city. Arnold
died before medical aid reached him.
a box OF poison was found in the
room. and the police believe that Ar
mold poisoned his wife and then com
mitted suicide.
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Russo Persian Treaty
Will Be Arranged

LONDON. Sept. 5.-The correspondent
of the Exchange Telegraph Company
at st. Petersburg wires that as result
or the visit of the Shah of Persia to the
Gar. Russo-Persian commercial
treaty will be arranged under the terms
OF which the Shah will be debarred
from granting concessions to foreigners.
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PEACE ENJOYS ENGAGED
IN SIGNING NAMES
Continued from First Page.)

and will go at once to the Waldorf-As
toria- The special train carrying the
Russian ENJOYS and party will reach
New York about 4 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon.
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without obtaining the consent. OF Rus
STA.
Russia will also be given facilities
for the construction of Il railway in
Persia.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
DOUBLE FUNERAL OF
HUSBAND AND WIFE
G. w. Hardesty Died While
Arrangements for Wife's
Burial Were Being Made

George w. Hardesty. aged n years.
of FELTON,, died yesterday morning. At
THE time of his death arrangements
were being made for the funerad Of his
wife. Mrs. Maria +. Hardesty, who died
on Friday last. Mrs. Hardesty was 20
years old and the couple had been mar
ried fifty-twO years. Count Steno-
grapher Edmond c. Hardesty, of this
city. is a son of the deceased couple.
When Mrs. Hardesty died her hus-
band was then in a critical condition.
1t had been arranged to hold services
over her remains yesterday morning.
but when the death of Mr.. Hardesty
occurred il was decided to have dou-
BILE funeral services over the departed
couple.
The services were held at the home
Of Frank L. Hardesty, OF FELTON,. a
son, and were conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Nelson, OF FELTON, Methodist
Church, the Rev. G. l.. Hardesty. a
cousin, and the pastor of the Metho-
dist Protestant Church at FELTON,.
The bodies We're inferred side by side
today in the churchyard of old Bar
rett's Chapel, near Frederica.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardesty were widely
and favolably known throughout the
lower part Of the State, and their death
Is mourned by many friends. They are
survived by eight children, among them
being Court Stenographer Hardesty
and former Representative w. G. Har-
desty.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
DELAWARE CANAL MEMORIAL

Washington. Jan. 25.--A resolution
has been unanimously adopted by the
American Association of Masters and
Pilots of Steam Vessels menorializing
Congress for the prompt passage of
the pending House resolution appro-
priating $4,000 and authorizing the
President 10 appoint commission to
appraise the property of the Chesa-
peake & Delaware Canal and upon rs
completion for an adequate appropria-
ton for the early construction of the
canal as a free. deep waterway to con-
meet the Delaware and Chesapeake
Bays.
Alfred o. Crozier, of Wilmington,
called upon Speaker Cannon and other
influential members of the House today
regarding the matter and feels very
hopeful of prompt action at an early
date. The House Committee on Rail-
ways and Canals at the last session
made q favorable report upon the reso-
luton. 1t is now upon the calendar.
If a commission is appointed they
would make the proposed investigation
and report next fail, so that an appro-
priation could be secured at the next
session.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
DISCUSSED RAILWAY PLANS
officers of Southern Company Confer
With Levy courtmen.

President II. L. Evans and Manager
Chauncey P. Holoomb of the Whining
ton, New Castle aud Southern Rail-
way Company met the members Of the
Levy Court yesterday afternoon re-
gSrding tie application Of the company
for the privilege Of laying tracks along
the New Castle causeway.
A resolution which was adopted on
october II, 1908, was read showing
that that court gave the company the
right to the causeway and Market
street bridge providing It would stand
for all damages. The resolution was
subject to an agreement. however, and
neither President Evans of the rail-
way company nor any of the Levy
Court commissioners knew of the exist
ence of any such agreement.
It was cided to hold another meet
ing next Tuesday afternoon at which
the railway company will make full
statement regarding its wishes and
what it will agree TO do.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
DIED WHILE BEING
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL

While being taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance this
morning, James McSorley aged 90 years.
died before reaching the institution. An
autopsy viii have 20 be held to determine
the cause Of his death. William McSorley
Of No. 72l West Seventh. brother Of the
deceased, has claimed the body and has
arranged for the funeral.
Mcsorley went to tine home OF John r.
Kane. at No. 1929 West Eighteenth street
last night and told Kane that he fell from
car at Fourth and Market streets and
was feeling sick. Kane took tho man in
and gave him shelter for the night, His
condition became so bad this morning.
however, that Kane summoned the
Phoenix ambulance and sent the sick man
to the hospital but before arriving at that
institution he died
The statement was made this afternoon
that alcoholism may have contributed to
the death Of Mcsorley. No time has as yet
been set for the funeral
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
JUDGE CHARLES SWAYNE
SERVED WITH PAPERS

Federal Judge Charles Swayne who is
staying with his son, Henry G. Swayne,
at No. 1916 Tatnall street, this city, was
served with copies Of the charges Of i'm
peachment preferred against him and a
citation to appear for trial in the Senate
at Washington at noon Friday by Serge
ant-lt-Arms Ramsdell Of the United
States Senate at 745 o'clock last night
They were in typewritten form and
were signed by President Frye Of the
Senate and Sergeant-at-Arms Ramsden.
Judge Swayne and Mr.. Ramsdell chat
ted a few moments before parting. Since
the impeachment proceedings were begun
Judge swayne has passed most Of his time
With his son. in this city, in order to
be accessible mad ready to respond 10 any
call upon him from Washington.
Judge Swayne is said to have expressed
pleasure that the Senate is to take up
his case promptly.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST
LEWIS WAS DISMISSED

The charge Of acting improperly to-
wand Ethel Jones, a 16-year-old girl,
against James Lewis, who is "a years
of age. was dismissed in City Court
this morning. Lewis bears an excel
lent reputation. He denied the charges
made by the Jones girl and as she
bears a doubtful reputation. he was
given the benefit of the doubt and dis
charged from custody.
The cnse of Thomas Connell, who is
charged with having robbed DR.. Thom-
as n. NiliilSen of $50, was continued for
one week. He is held in $500 hail.
Gregor Null, Nicholas Paula and
Nicholas CycylS. three Poles, were fined
s. and costs each for disorderly con-
duct. and Martin Smith was sentenced
to sixty days imprisonment for va
grancy.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
ARRANGING FOR VISITORS

The Rev. r. X. Stephenson, pastor Of
Scott NJ. Z. Church, is chairman of a
committee appointed by the Wilmington
M. e. Preachers Association, TO make
arrangements for the entertainment of
ministers and visitors to the annual con-
ference which is to be held in Grace NJ.
i. Church this city, from March 1S to 20.
1t will be the duty of the committee to
get the rates of all hotels and boarding
houses with easy access to Grace Church
and the number Of guests they can accom-
modate.
DR.. Stephenson resides at No. S24 Lom-
bard street and would like to hear from
proprietors Of hotels and boarding house
on this subject.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
MRS. MURRAY'S FUNERAL
IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

The funeral Of Mrs. Catharlne II. Muir
ray. wife of the Rev. w. l.. S. Murray,
pastor of st. Paurs NJ e. Church, who
died In the city hospital at Baltimore,
yesterday morning. where sbe underwent
an operation, viii be held in this city to-
morrow afternoon.
The services Will be held in st. Paul's
NJ. e. Church at 2SO o'clock. The Rev. A.
s. Mowbray. presiding elder of the VIII
mington district, assisted by the Rev.
Robert Watt, former presiding elder. will
o1iciate. Interment will be made at the
Wilmington and Brandywlne Cemetery.
The pallbearers will be as follows:
Honorary, The Rows. w. w. il1ng. r. X.
Stephenson, r.. II. Adams A. w. Light
burn, j. w. Easley and Il. E. White.
Active, S. II. Baynard. A. L. Johnson.
i. e. Hanna, J. IL. Huntington, w. r.
Tuchton. and w. A. Hukill.
The funeral will, no doubt. be a large
one as the deceased was one of the best
known women Of the Wilmington Confer
ence and was beloved by all who knew
her.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
CIVIL CASES FOR
FEBRUARY TERM
Many Damage Suits Against
Various Railroads on the
List
SEVERAL ACTIONS AGAINST CITY

The February term of county court
which opens on Monday, February 6,
promises to be a long one, as there are
a large number of cases for trial.
There are an unusually large number
of damage suits against railroads
which are scheduled for this term
Chief Justice Lore and Judges Spru-
ance and Boyce win sit. The civil
cases follow:
E. II. Warner VS.. Sarah S. England,
John II. Dagger VS.. William II. Church
man, John II. Dagger VS.. Philip Q.
Churchman, Artemas Smith, ct al, VS..
Wilmington Savings Fund Society,
United States, use of Lanhan & Bro. VS..
John JacOby, Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.,
and John p. Almond; Paul i. Lengel
VS.. Bush & Rayner, Matte d. Myers
VS.. George c. Davis, Fox Bros. g. CO.
VS.. Delaware General Electric COM
pany, Sydney L. Heidelbaugh VS.. AL
fred I. DUPONT, Cosmopolitan Light
Company d. b. a. VS.. Thomas c. Will
aianns d. b. r., Daniel Kane VS.. Ameri-
can Car and Foundry Company, Ma
tional Dredging Company VS.. Farmers
Bank, George s. Allmon d. b. a. vs..
Brison Plumbing and Heating Com
pany %. b. r., Anton p. Shows admin
istrator VS.. American Car and Foundry
Company, Thomas A1cKelvey VS.. Amer
tcan Car and Foundry Company.
George w. Duncan VS.. Levy Court
Commissioners, United States of Amer
dca, use of Franklin X. Wills & Com
pany, VS.. Benjamin T. Collins ct al;
Wdlliam r. Polk VS.. Emmit f. Std
ham, Sher. ct al; Lindley c. Kent Com
pany VS.. Henry f.. Dure, garnishee of
Andrew 3. White, Daniel c. Spruance
VS.. Wilmington City Electric Company,
garnlshee of Willard Storage Battery
Company; United States of America,
use of Samuel Bacon & Sons, VS.. JOS
epih f. Griffith ct al; Brown Hosting
Machinery Company VS.. Edge Moor
CONTINUED on Page Two).
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city this morning owing TO the fact that
it is almost impossible to gain entrance
to many houses.
There is danger Of a milk famine from
the storm as milk men are unable to get
in and out OF the city. Many OF those who
came in thismorning were unable to re-
turn to their homes owing TO the heavy
drifts.
Crossings Under Cover.
All street crossings In the city are un-
der cover Of snow and it Is with difficulty
that pedestrians are able to cross at the
proper places. School children had great
difficulty in reaching their school houses.
Business is practically suspended through
out the city, but few persons being on tho
streets.
At 2 o'clock the snow had reached a
depth Of twelve inches on a level.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25

pended until Senator Stirling, Regular
Republican, the only absentee, should
arrive.
The Regular Republican and Demo-
cratic Senators did not want to at
tempt to end the deadlock over the
election of a President pro tempore
with Mr.. Stirling not present.
House Waiting on Senate.
In the House, Messns. Baggs and
Murray Union Republicans, Miller and
Jester, Regular Republicans, and Han
by and Willard T. Smith, Democrats,
We're absent. Believeing that some of
them might arrive this afternoon and
also awaiting the outcome of the et-
forts to organize in the Senate, 1t like
wise took a recess.
Representative Murray is reported to
be seriously i'll at his home near Wood
side with pneumonia. and with two phy-
sicians in attendance.
The repout that the Regular Repub-
lican Senators would vote for a Demo-
GRAFT today for President pro tempore
of the Senate and thereby enable that
body to organize caused great inter
est to be manifested in the session.
Notwithstanding the storm, there wer
a number of interested persons in the
State House.
Lively Democratic Caucus.
As a preliminary to such an outcome,
the Democratic Senators held a caucus
in the State House parlor this morn
ing and a lively meeting developed. 1t
was contemplated to change the NOM
inee for the Office in question and al
tho1rorh Senator Rose the choice of the
original caucus, had indicated that he
had no desire to stand in the way If
any other Democrat could be elected, a
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
DEADLOCK MAY BE BROKEN
BY THE REGULAR REPUBLICANS
IN THE SENATE THIS AFTERNOON
1T IS ANTICIPATED THAT THEY WILL VOTE FOR UNIONS WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF CONNER, REGULARS AND DEMOCRATS IN
TURN UNTIL ELECTION OF A PRESIDENT PRO
TEMPORE SHALL BE EFFECTED
LEGISLATORS DELAYED BY THE SEVERE STORM

division was caused in the ranks.
It was reported that the Regulars
were willing to support either Senators
Smith or I4atta, but some Of the seven
Democrats said they would stand by
Rose. others suggested Senator Mona
CHAN for the place and still others fav-
ored either Smith or Latta.
Peaceful solution Reached.
A peaceful solution was finally ar
rived at, however, by an agreement 70
continue voting for Rose and IL the
Regulars should show a disposition TO
support a Democrat to put forward ev-
cry Democratic Senator until an cleo
ton should 'be effected. This may be
done late this afternoon.
During the recess it was predicted
that the session of the Senate this af-
ternoon would be interesting and many
spectators will attend the proceedings
Democrats Senatorial Plan.
The Democratic members of the Leg
islature have decided, in the event Of
the Republicans voting for a Senator
before the second Tuesday after or
ganization" of the Senate to divide
their ballots
The Representatives will support DIT.
n. o. Cooper, of Wilmington, while the
Senators will vote for Senator Thomas
M. Monaghan, also of Wilmington.
This arrangement will only hold good
until the second Tuesday after the COM
plete organization Of the General As
sembly when a regular Senatorial cau-
Gus viii be held.
The Union Republican Senators say
there is no change in their situation
today. They state that they will vote
for Senator Conner for the office OF
President pro tempore to the end.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
WILL VISIT CITY MILL

There win be another meeting on Satur-
day OF the committee appointed by the
Board Of Trade, in connection with the
proposed new water system.
In the afternoon the committee will
meet at the City Mil pumping STATION
where Dr. Robin will explain the matter
of filtration and the committee will hold
another meeting later TO consider its re-
port.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
Special to The Evening Journal

Special to The Evening Journal
Dover, Jan. 25.-It is believed that the
election of a President pro tempore may
be effected in the Senate late this af-
ternoon and the deadlock therefore
broken. The statement was made dur
ing the noon recess that the Regular
Republican Senators will adopt new
tactics during the Afternoon. It is said
that they will first vote for all of the
Union Republican Senators. with the
exception of Mr.. Conner; then they will
support the three Regulars, and. II this
shall not bring the desired result, they
will switch to the Democrats.
The Democratic Senators. will, ii is
stated, cast their first five ballots this
afternoon for Mr.. Rose, their caucus
nominee. Then they will take up the
other Senators n their ranks alpha
betically and it is expected that finally
the Regulars and Democrats viii all
unite on a Democrat and effect his cleo
ton.
The prospects for breaking the dead
lock are better today than at any time
since the Senate began its sessions on
January 3.
Special to The Evening Journal
Dover, Jan. 25.-The blizzard played
an important part in the Legislature
today. Owing to the absence of sew
eral of the legislators, who were de-
tanned by the severe storm, both
Houses took a. recess until 2 p. m
without transacting any business. The
Senate reconvened at noon and after
the chaplain. the Rev. George P. Smith
had offered prayer. the session was sus-
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
Aid Society to Entertain.

The members Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Zion German Lutheran Church.
whose birthdays fall in the month of
January will entertain the society and
its friends at the lecture rooms of the
lchurch, corner Sixth and Jackson
streets tomorrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
eovernment seizure At Lemss.

Lewes. Jan. 25.-China brought ashore
at Lewes by William Angus. an apprentice
of the British ship Lyndhurst, has been
seized by the Deputy Collector here and
will be sold by the Government if the
duty is not paid. Angus could not prove
that he had bought the china for relatives.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
No Fights Toniqht.

There viii be no fights at the Will
mington Athletic Club Casino this
evening. On account of the storm the
show has been postponed until next
Wednesday night when Farrell and
DAILY will meetin the wind-up.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
carpenter Gives a MusioaI.

T. Leslie Carpenter, assisted by Miss
Katharine Garrett. soprano. recently
gave an organ recital at the Pennsyl-
vania Railrca-' Y NJ c. A., Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
orphans, Court Postponsd.

The session of Orphans Court,
was set for today has been postponed
until next Saturday.
Evening journal., 1905-01-25
Iihrarv Sale Postnoned.

On account Of the storm the sale Of the
library of the late Harry Wbiteman has
been postponed for one week.