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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
COCHRAN HARD
ON UNION men
Fines Striking TinSmithS Who
Stood Outside Of Pullman
Shops
DID NOT INTIMIDATE MEN

Members Of labor unions were pres
ent in large numbers in city Court this
morning when William Kennedy and
Samuel Wise. plclSets Tor the striking
timers. formerly employed at the Pull
man shops were arraigned, charged by
John Cannon, foreman OF the shop. with
corner lounging.
The complaining witness testified
that the defendants had stood at the
corner Of Twelfth and Claymont streets
during the working hours of each day
since the strike began I'm November,
warning men seeking work 10 stay out,
as a strike was in progress. A police
officer testified to having warned the
men to move on but that they had
failed TO do so, hence their arrest.
A surprise WITS sprung when Judge
Cochran told the prisoners that they
need look for no mercy az his hands,
as he didn't intend to uphold strikes,
and told their attorney 10 save his
time and the time OF the court by max
ing his side Of the case as brief as
possible.
This was done. the prisoners telling n
straightforward story. denying having
used intimidation IN any form or inter-
fering with non-union men. Despite
this testimony. which was undisputed,
the defendants were each fined s. and
costs. the action Of the court causing
many unfayorable comments after ad-
iounment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
FOXY MILK DEALERS
How Consumers and Producers Of the
Lacteal Fluid Are Fleeeed.

Tired Of the graft and extortion arac-
ticed by the MILK Trust. not only In
this city, but in Philadelphia as we'll
the farmers Of Delaware are falling IN
line with a view OF taking concerted
action which viii doubtless result In
the abatement OF the many monsirons
mpositlons to which they are being
subjected by the men who buy to sell
again.
For a long time the producers were
obliged to sell 20 the retailer IN whi
are known as dry gallons" each Of
which contained 252 cubic inches. These
big measures were then resold 20 the
consumer in the old fashioned liauii
measures, which contain much less
This graft didn't seem 10 pan out
enough, 80 another twist OF the screw
was applied 10 the producer, resulting
in another inch being added TO the 80
quart can. for which the farmer re-
ceives Si.6O. or 4 cents n quart. while
the unfortunate consumer is mulcted
Si12. the extra inch added TO the can
paying the retailer a profit of 50 cents
besides watch he would otherwise re-
ceive.
The New York farmers get $3.50 for
exactly 20 quarts; the Now York city
milk dealer pays the freight in addi-
tion 10 the $3.50. and the New York city
customer pays s cents "a quart for milk
When a great metropolis Is able TO
buy milk at such prices and the Ie.
dailers become rich handling II, why
should there be such a howl about
raising prices In n city located "a one
Of the best dairy sections Of the coun-
irY2
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Services at Grace Church.

In Grace M. L. Church tomorrow
the following program will be pre-
sented: 1870 O'Clock. the minister
Dr. Kellogg. will preach a special New
Years sermon. subject: Life Not For
Lament, but for Achievement" The
choir will repeat the following num-
Ibers Of Christmas music: Anthem.
"Hosanna," DanlSs. soloist. Mr. Baxter:
anthem, Wiegand. Behold Bring
You Good Tidings," sololst. Miss
Fleming, Mrs. Ross and Mr. Baxter:
offertoly anthem Adams, 20 Holy
Night; "Obligato Solo," Miss Ed
mond.
In the evening at 7.SO O'Clock the
senior and junior schools will have
their Christmas anniversary with spe-
cial music by the Sunday School
orchestra. directed by Professor John
ID. Taylor by the schools. stanley
Baker, with recitations by members Of
the Junior school and singing by classes
trained by Miss Edmond. The public
is invited to all services.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
LONG FREEDOM
TERM AT END

Accused Of murder committed in Will
mington in 1902. colored man. supposed
to be George, alias "sainty" Lewis has
been arrested in Washington, and IS be-
ing held by the authorities there for the
local police.
CHIEF of Police Black expects to go 20
the capitol city either tomorrow or Mon
da-.
on October q. 1902, Frederick Walker,
col,red. was stabbed during a quarrel at
Front and Shiploy streets. lie was re-
moved to the police station, where Il was
found that he had what appeared was a
trivial wound. Hc was taken 10 the Dela-
ware Hospital and the surgeons found
that tho wound had been made by a long,
slender blade OF a knife, and thnt the
point had penetrated tho heart. Walker
did not live many hours His story was
that he had been stabbed by negro
known as George Lewis. Police of VAR
ious cities were notified, but the alleged
murderer was not capturd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
PREPARING FOR 'O7


According 20 ancient custom the ad-
vent OF the new year viii be welcomed
with noise and jollity on every hand
by many people. while thousands of
Others viii gather In the different sane
tuaries and with prayer and praise
pass tho hours which mark tho death
of the old and the birth OF the new
year
Programs OF special music and ap-
propriate sermons have been arranged
for these watch night services. which
viii be held in many churches
Among the great bulk OF citizens tho
day will be spent IN calling upon each
other feasting and extending con-
eratulations and wishing continued
happiness and prosperity in the ear
10 come
AS is usual each year. a great num-
ber OF Wlmingtonians win go to
Philadelphia New Years morning.
whore with other mulumdes they win
witness the annual pageant OF the
mummer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
MARRIED in HASTE
WOed on Train and Won and Were
Wed the Same Day.


HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. 29-John r.
Hoover. a young civil engineer Of 0Iiiwau-
kee, Wis, and Miss Mahala Ling. Of
Johnstown. Pa, met for the first time on
the Atlantic Express yesterday morning.
The young man was on his way to Cham
bersburg to take a position. and the young
woman was on her way East to visit
friends. 1t was love at first sight Both
exchanged their family histories When
this city was reached Miss Ling was per-
suaded to wait for another train. While
they were looking about the city the
young man proposed marriage and Miss
Ling accepted the proposition promptly
A patrolman directed the couple to the
marriage license office and an hour later
they were married by Alderman Robert
Spayd.
The bride decided to postpone her trip
eastward and wired home that she and
her husband would be in Johnstown this
evening to spend brief honeymoon. The
husband wired chambersburg that he will
be there Monday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
WANT PENNEWILL
TO SUCCEED GRUBB

DOVER. Dec g9.-The Legislature may
b. called upon 70 pass a bill retiring on
half SALARY Associate Judgo-at-large
Ignatius c. Grubb who has served
twenty years on the bench and is now IN
extremely delicate health and may great
" shorten his life by continuing TO sit and
labor in a judicial capacity
Friends OF Judge james Pennewill OF
Dover assert that should the judge de-
cline 10 allow his name TO be used Cor tho
senatorship or should he not be elected.
he would accept tho vacancy caused by
Judge Grub's retirement.
Political leaders say that If the Lcgis-
lature passes the proposed Grubb retire
ment bill Judge Penncwin will probably
be promoted to the position OF iudgo-at-
largo and that Secretary OF State Cahar.
II he should so desire. win be appointed
resident associate Judge for Kent county.
and should this plan be carried out tho
Governor will be called upon 20 appoint
another Secretary Of State one Of the
really desirable offices Of the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
MARKET PRICES LOW
Warm Weather Causes Slump in Pro-
visions. EGGS and Poultry.

Notwithstanding the muddy condi-
ton Of the country roads. many Of
which are well nigh impossible, the
usual large number of farmers made
their appearance for market this morn
ing. bringing with them every imagin-
able product Of the farm and orchard
Turkeys seemed to be a drug in the
market, finding few buyers at prices
raging from % to % cents per pound
Other poultry was proportionatelly low
in price, chickens selling for from 40
to 80 cents each, while plenty of ducks
could be had for sl.25 a pair.
Vegetables We're plenty and reason
able in price potatoes bringing so cents
a bushel; apples a cents a peck. cell
cry 10 cents a bunch; onions so cents
a basket; sweets 50 cents a basket
beets 20 cents a peck; cabbages 3 TO
cents a head, and other vegetables in
proportion.
Butter was plenty at prices ranging
from 25 TO 40 cents pound. while eggs
averaged so cents a dozen.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
TWO GIRLS FROM ONE
BLOCK COME HERE TO WE'D

News OF a double elopement on De-
cenber 20. both brides belonging to
families in the same block on North
Taney street, Philadelphia. leaked OUT
yesterday through a telegraphic dis
patch from this city, the elopers
haven.
The brides are % years old and
friends Of long standing. They ara
Miss Catherine Meilxlejohn. OF 80
North Taney street, and Miss Mae
Hunnell. Of IA North Taney street.
The husbands are. respectively, George
r. swan and William Jerome Mason.
both foresters employed ON a large
contract at Bryn Mawr graduates OF
the same school in Boston. Mass. and
friends for ten years.
On Thursday Of last week the young
people slipped quietly away. the girls
leaving word that they would be home
to dinner They lunohed at Will
mington. and were directed to the Rev.
Mr.. Wolfe's house by waiter at the
hotel.
The next day Mrs. Mason showed her
mother her ring. and said: What
would you say IL I told you 1 were
married"
1T vii take more than ring to con-
vince me-" the mother said so the GER
tiflcate was produced.
Mrs. Swan waited day or two long
er before she broke the news to her
mother, who is living temporarily At
Bryn Mawr. and 50 far all is lovely.
Il did not like it at first" said Mrs
Huffnen "but the young folks said.
Whats the use Of bothering with
big wedding" and don't knoY bp.
what they were right. 1 am satisfied u
they are"
Mr.. Wolfe admitted this morning that
he had married the couples.
They offered me 800 Tor my services
at the time. but | refused r. telling them
10 send me Zee at their convepiener.
Each man sent me- SEQ later. That 5
every cent I got from thern"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Country Roller Rink.

The Roller Rink at the Springs con-
tinues in popularity. and the original
policy OF nothing but roller skating
at this rink" is still carried out Su-
perintendent Lindsey has recovered
from his illness. The rink was c'osed
to patrons yesterday for the purpose
Of scraping the floor, and now the floor
is in fine condition and the dust nui-
sance, so common in all rinks, has been
entirely abated. The Christmas tree is
giving much wholesome pleasure. and
the patrons enjoy the homelise atmos-
phsre OF the Country Rink The
Christmas decorations viii continue in
definitely.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
PARDON FOR
YOUNG WHITE Men
speeIal to 10 EvenIng Journal.

DOVER, Dec. 2s.-The Board OF
Pardons Of Delaware. at a special
meeting here yesterday decided TO
grant the petition Of Amos Masten and
Thomas Poor, and the Secretary OF
State was directed to present 70 the
Governor the boards request for the
unconditional pardon of the two young
white men.
It is understood that the Governor
will act favorably. and that Masten and
Poor will spend their New Year hol-
day at their homes at Milford.
Masten and Poor have served over
one year Of a five-years' sentence for
an assault upon a young mulatto or
negro girl. committed in a vacant house
on the Milford road in the spring of
1907.
At their trial the men prepared a
strong defence. and the States attor-
neys decided 20 accept a plea Of guilty
OF simple assault. rather than go be-
fore the jury with the strong defence
against them.
Instead Of merely sentencing the
men upon their plea, however. the
court decided and elected to hear the
States evidence and the girl and her
companion tod the rather sensational
story which the defence had prepared
to shatter. Tho court then sentenced
the men to five years imprisonment.
the next four Of which would have 20
be spent at hard labor.
The grounds for a pardon were sew
oral, but prominent among them was
the one that the men, having been al
lowed 20 plead guilty TO simple as
sauit should have suffered punishment
for the assault only the laying on OF
the hand with attempt at violence. and
that their suffering had already been
adeauate In payment Of the penalty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
READY FOR THE
LEGISLATURE
Lawmakers Will Caucus at
Dover on. Monday
Night

In preparation for the opening of tho
session Of the Legislature, which con-
venes in Dover on January 1 at noon.
there win be gathering Of Legislators
in that place on Monday evening next
for the purpose Of caucussing.
The night previous to the meeting of
a legislative session is usually a mo-
mentous and spirited one. and this year
viii prove no exception to the rule.
Buttonholing Of assemblymen by can
didates and constituents viii be in
order, and for the time being their life
will be but a miserable dream.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

BY Our Own Wire, Publishers Press.
NEW YORK-Sir. Mortimer Durand,
retiring British Ambassador to the
United States. was a passenger to-day
on the Cunard Liner Umbria. sir
Mortimer declined to comment on cable
reports received yesterday that he
would be elevated to the peerage on
his rturn to London.
NEW YORK-"Not guilty" was the
verdict OF the jury in the case of Will
liam dAgton Mann, who for more than
a week was on trial before Recorder
Goff in General Sessions. on a charge
OF having committed perjury in the
trial Of Norman Hapgood. Col. Mann
wept
LONDON-Fears arc entertained that
the unknown vessel reported in distress
OF Scarborough cannot long survive
the terrible seas which are pounding
her and as all efforts to send relief to
the ship have failed another tragedy cf
the sea, wit hheavy loss of life. may
be enated there. The vessel began
sending up rockets last night and ef-
forts were at once made TO reach her.
So rough is the sea that Il Is impos-
s1ble TO launch boats.
NEW YORK-Ths ferry boat Patter-
SON Of the Erie Railrood Company,
collided with a freight lighter in the
middle Of North River eany to-day
and was sunk Eighteen teams ON
board We're drowned. Fifty passengers
were taken OF in life RATS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
FPWORTH CHORAL SERVICE
Christmas Anthems viii Be Repeated
at Evening Service Tomorrow.

Epworth NJ =. Church Choir will have
ontire charge of the evening Service in
that church on Sunday, at which time
the Christmas coral services Will be re-
peated. Il is expected that the rendition
O.. the anthems win be even better than
on last Sunday night as the large chorus
OF 20 voices has had the advantage OF an
extra rehearsal A large consregation no
doubt viii be present to hear the music.
Seven anthems will be sung. and Miss
Elizabeth Moore wi SING Hamilton Gray q
Heavenly song and John A. Booker
viii sing the baritone solo. while Shep-
herds Watched" by p. a. schnecker.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
LAUREL FRlE OF DISEASE
But the Present Board Of Health viii
RESIGN in March.

LAUREL Dec. 29.-Although there
have been twenty-eight cases OF diph-
iberia here during the past season, but
two deaths have occurred. and the
town is now free from all diseases.
notwithstanding other reports, a
strict quarantine has been maintained,
even 70 keeping hard working hus-
bands from going about their daily
work. The abuse, however heaped on
the present Board Of Health win not
cause their designations.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Removed to eermantown.

After having resided In this city all
their lives Mr.. ana Mrs. Charles F.
Thomas. who lived at Seventh ana
Rodney streets. have moved to Ger
mantown. Mr.. Thomas was for many
years engaged in the book and sta
tlonery business, and at one time was
a member Of the department Of cleo
tions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
HORSE THIEF JAILED
Old Offender Landed at Chester Is
Wanted in Wilmington.

After having acknowledged that he
had stolen a team some time ago from
Wilmington parties, and having been
caught in the act Of stealing a horse
and wagon from a farmer near Chester,
John Collins, whom the police OF many
cities say is an expert horse thief was
held in $1,000 bail for court by a Ches-
ter magistrate Yesterday morning. The
ARREST Of Collins was effected by a sa-
loon keeper in Essington, TO whom he
had endeavored 20 sell his latest plum
der
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
ROSS--SMITH
Pretty Home Wedding Unites Popular
Young Couple.

At o'clock Wednesda yafternoon
the Rev. George L. Wolfe performed
a simple marriage ceremony which
united Miss Bertha j. Smith and Ed
ward NJ. Ross. The wedding took
place at the home Of the brides par
ents, No. 1914 Lancaster avenue in the
presence Of the immediate relatives of
the happy couple. After their return
fro ma wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross will live at the above address.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
CASSATT DIED
OF BROKEN HEART
This the Opinion of Railroad
Magnate'S Most Intimate
Friends
MCCREA MAY SUCCEED HIM

By Our own Wire, Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. Dec 29-"He d.ed Of a
broken heart" This is the outspokcn
comment of friends Of Alexander !. Cas-
satt, President OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, whose death occurred yesterday.
The "stokes-Adams syndrome" is given
by physicians as the cause of death. but
Mr.. Cassatt's intimates realize what was
the real cause.
The sensational disclosures made during
the investigation Of the Pennsylvan a
Railroad by the Interstate Commerce
Commission that officers of. the company
had enjoyed big profits from coal COM
panies in exchange for favors is held re-
sponsible for Mr.. Cassatt's death. He
was in Europe when these facts were
brought out, but he fastened home to in
vestigate for himself.
From the day he became convinced the
stories were true he was a changed man.
His health began to fail and his death
was no great surprise TO those who knew
the facts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
A. o. u. W. Gets More Bonds.

The finance committee Of the Ancient
Order OF United Workmen has made
another purchase OF New Castle county
= per cent. bonds from r. d. Lackey &
co. The sum invested was $1,000,
which with the first purchase Of these
bonds amounting 20 $4,000. made six
months ago. brings the total up to
$4,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Lookinn for sIot Maohine..

Patrolmen in the different police d's-
tricts Of the city are engaged in making
systematic search for slot machines
and other gaming devices which may ex-
ist. Cigar stores and saloons are being
searched but SO far no Illegal machines
have been found.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
To Hold RaIIy services.

In Harrison Street NJ. L. Church to-
morrow evening rally services win be
held at 6.45 O'Clock, the subject being
"Our Purposes for 1906. Have they
been completed2" The services will be
IN charge Of the spiritual department,
and every member is urged TO be pres
ent and make this the best service Of
the year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Runaway Lad in Court.

Nathan Edwards, aged Il years. who
ran away from thief arm Of Robert Nor
rison near ogletown two days ago. was
found yesterday afternoon along the road
near Stanton by n man driving by who
took him TO the police station in this city.
He was given into the custody OF Agent
Stout OF the S. p. c. A., who will dispose
of the case.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29

Many members of the Grand Lodge
OF Delaware, knights Of Pythias. head
ed by Grand Chancellor Samuel J..
Beck. went TO Laurel last evening and
instituted lodge, having fifty charter
members. Following the ceremonies
the visiting dignitaries were given a
sumptous banquet.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
RshearsaIs Resumed.

on Sabbath morning the pastor OF
First NJ. p. Church will preach on tho
BLESSINGS Of a Sinless Life" At night
the Christmas music. which was given
by the Sabbath school last Wednesday
night viii be repeated. and the pastor
vii make a short address on an ap-
propriate Christmas theme.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Martin Case Postnonsd.

Hugh Martin. who was arrested in
Baltimore on a charge Of stealing
clothing and tools from William Pow
ell. OF this city. and who was last
night brought back by Chief Black, was
held in 5000 bail in City Court to-day
for a further hearing on Tuesday
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
The workhouse for Theirs.

Besides two cases of plain drunks dis
posed Of by Judge Cochran this morning.
John King and William corberry were
each sent TO the workhouse fer ten dlys
or charges Of vagrancy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
obtalns Temperarr Quarters.

The Wilmington Candy Company hts
obtained temporary nenufecturing quar-
ters In the Mccomb building. Third and
Orange streets and began TODAY the man
ufacture foe andes. The company will
oren a store at No al Market street next
week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
cauoht Wlth the Good.

Harry Moore, a lad who was Formerly
employed b. william +. Williams. was
held FOR court in $40 Ian this morning
for the larceny of $40 worth o. solder from
MS employers The stolen material was IN
his possession when his arrest took place.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
EntsrtaIned sunday sehooI Class.

Members Of Ella Ferris Sunday School
class OF West Presbyterian Church were
entertained at her home No. 2lO west
Eighteenth street last evening. There
were nine young women present and the
time was pleasantly spent in games and
refreshments.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
No Press Train seheduIes.

Beginning with the first of the year
the p. b. & W. railroad will Withdraw
the train schedules IL has advertised
in the press. The officials have de-
cided the hotels. bureau Information IN
stations and city ticket offices are a
sufficient source Of Information.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
OFFICERS WERE NOMINATED
Twelfth Ward Democratic Club Name
Candidates TO Be Voted for Later.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club
at a largely attended meeting last
night nominated the following candi-
dates for Office In that organizations.
President. Ernest J. Otteni; vice-presi-
dent. Henry Motherall; recording sec
retary, George Somers; financial secre-
tary Walter A. Grant; treasurer.
Frank NJ. Sewer; executive committee,
John j. Buckley. Frank NJ. Sewer,
Thomas j. Ryan. Simon p. Doherty,
Philip J. Green. William S. Knight
Michael Hertrich, James Leblanc, John
Deery and Richard G. McMullen; SER
geant-at-arms, ]. II. Richards.
The clubs annual meeting and cleo
tion Of officers will be held on next
Friday night. on Wednesday night,
Janaury ., the newly-elected officers
will be installed and a smoker held. at
which several prominent speakers will
bo present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-29
Earm Roy Give Rond.

Jams Corbett, who sometime ago had a
hearing in City Court for the larceny Of
A from n. J. Richardson. a farmer who
formerly employed him. was hold under
a 500 probation bond this morning by
Judge Cochran.