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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
AR NlNAL FLAYS
ANTI-CLERICALS
Believes God viii Protect Hi.
People in the French
Republic

BALTIMORE. Dec. 14-Cardinal Glib
bons gave out a statement last nigh
in which he strongly denounced TIN
movement against the Catholic Churcl
in France by the French government
He does not refrain from saying thai
the treatment OF the bishops. priests
and nuns is that country is an out
rage.
The cardinal has taken a keen in
terest in the difficulties for sometime,
and not long since he sent a messase
Of sympathy to the French Catholics.
through Cardinal Richard. ahd in re-
turn the latter transmitted to Cardinal
Gibbons letter which expressed the
respectful and anectionate gratitude
of the French Catholics for sympalhies
in the midst OF their sad experiences.
Cardinal Gibbons statement follows:
"The American public does not under
stand the present crisis i'm France
am getting to be an old man now. and
1 think I know my countrymen. They
love fair play; they love liberty: they
love TO see humane dealings Of mar
with man. And the late years have
shown how cordially they hate in
Iunllltt tyranny dllu NlnuUlIlAANs ANU
yet France has treated her noblest
citizens with injustice and inhumaaity
and America, which has sympathy for
the oppressed Of all nations. has raised
no protest nor uttered a word Of SYM
pathy.
IF I believed that my countryms IN
would knowingly see a great and bene-
ficient organization unjustly deprived
of its property and the means of con-
tinued usefulness; would knowingly
see tens Of thousands of honest mon
and noble women robbed of their just
income and means of support; wouli
knowingly see hundreds Of thousands
and even several millions of people
brutally wounded in what they hold
dearest and most sacred; would know
ingly see a majority i'm the chambers
utterly disregard and trample upon ths
rights Of the minority and the righ.s
OF millions Of their countrymen; in the
name OF liberty would knowingly see
tens of thousands Of men and womer
who happen to bc priests and nuns
turned out Of their homes for no Grim,
but that Of loving God and SERVING
Continued on Twelfth Page.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
THEY WANT
BETTER ROADS

Headed by the name OF General T.
Coleman DUPONT, petition Of property
owners residing IN West Chrisuana hum
dred to the number of go win be presents
ed 10 the Levy Court on Tuesday next.
praying for the bettefment OF the roads
IN that locality.
The petition sets forth the fact that tho
property owners OF the hundred are as
sessed on over a million dollars worth oc
property, thereby entltling them to at
least some consideration In the matter OF
better highways.
The specific road for which an improves
ment appropriation Is asked is the one
leading from Yorklyn to the Kennett pike.
at Campbeils shops, and along which are
located many fine properties owned BY
the duPonts and other wealthy residents.
This road is and has been for long tims
In a practically impossible condition. all
though it is one Of the main arteries OF
travel between this state and Pennsyl-
vania.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
CITY MERCHANTS
SEE GOOD YEAR

That the Mercantile Association is
far from being a dormant Organization
was evinced last night when the menu
bers at their meeting mapped out a
series of movements to be taken up
during the coming year that viii, It Is
thought, do much toward bringing tho
organization to a much higher degree
Of efficiency than It has already at
tanned. New life Is to be injected into
the association and the plans to be ar
ranged viii undoubtedly bring In many
new members.
A fair is to be given in the summer
at Brandywine Springs or at Horse
Show Park. and soon after the first OF
the year the several committees viii
be appointed to take up this matter. A
special committee win be appointed to
arrange for another Halloween cele-
bration that will. II possible. exceed
in magnitude and display what this
years would have been had the wealth
er been favorable.
The by-laws Of the organization are
TO be revised and several important
changes made that viii be more con-
vcnient for the society. In ordc. to
create more enthusiasm in the associa-
tlon a series Of entertainments OF vari-
Gus kinds win be given from time to
time and this. Il is believed. win re-
suit IN a better attendance at the regu-
lar meetings. Altogether the organic
zation Is becoming one Of the most
active in the city and that 1t is doing
an Immense amount OF good is mani
fest from the words OF commendation
heard from all the merchants.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
,TEEL PLANT
WILL BE SOLD
court Refused Application TO
Postpone sale OF Diamond
State Steel WO.ks

Despite the fact that everybody inter-
ested in the affairs Of the Diamond State
steel Company desired a postponement Of
the sale of that concerns plant, which Is
set for next Tuesday Judge Bradford, IN
United States Court yesterday afternoon
refused to stay the proceedings.
There was an array Of counsel present,
representing stockholders, bondholders,
creditors and the receivers Of the defunct
concern, and they pleaded that a reor-
ganization Of the company was now being
discussed and almost assured, and should
a postponement Of the sale be made, It
would be to the benefit Of all concerned.
Judge Bradford, however, refused the ap-
plication, saying that the matter Of selling
the property had been under consideration
for more than a year. and that in all that
time those interested in the Affairs OF the
concern had every opportunity to bring
about a reorganization.
"The court could never understand" de-
clared Judge Bradford, why courts ana
receivers should show such earnest solci-
tude for the pecuniary interests Of credit
ors Of corporations, while the creditors OF
private individuals are compelled to take
the chances Of war The court believes
that the interests of all creditors should
be guarded alike and these remarks apply
TO quasi public corporations such h'as rail-
roads"
The court further declared that the mat
ter had been allowed to go for so long
that there was not time enough TO place
advertisements in the newspapers, ask
ing those interested to come into court
and show cause why the sale should not
be stayed.
The only hope the stockholders now
have is that the plant will bring so low a
price that the court Will refuse 10 con-
another sale arrives the proposed reor-
ganizaticn viii have been effected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
SHOOTING. ENDS
in A MURDER
Italian Woman Dies Ii
Hospital While Murderer
Returns Here

on a slab at the city morgue rests
the body Of Mrs. catarina Uzzo, her
death and the death OF her unborn
child being due to pistol shots fired on
sunday morning last by her husband
at their home at 1929 West Seventh
street.
The death Of the woman occurred last
evening at the Delaware Hospital
after the surgeons had made a heroic
effort to save her life. even going so
far as to perform one OF the most diff
ncult surgical operations known IN
their fruiNess efforts to save her.
After firing the fatal shots. Michael
Uzzo. the husband OF the woman. ac-
companied by his son. Pietro. went to
Jersey City IN an effort to escape the
consequences OF his deed, with appar-
emily no thought OF the agony endur-
ed by the woman he had promised TO
love and cherish. But retribution FOR
him was swift. for with the speed OF
lightning his description was flashed
ahead over the wires. so that when he
reached his destination. instead OF se-
curity he found himself In the clutches
OF the law.
His efforts to evade returning to this
State were futile. and after requisition
papers had been obtained State Detec-
tive Hawkins brought him here last
evening and lodged him behind the
bars, where he win remain until ne
comes forth to answer as foul a charge
Of murder as was ever laid at the
door Of any human being.
No arrangements for the funeral OF
Mrs. Uzzo have as yet been made, but
before this takes place there viii be
an autopsy and a formal inquest held
in the case by the Coroner, after which
the murderer win be railroaded to his
just punishment as rapidly as the
wheels Of outraged justice can revolve
City Judge Cochran this morning mel,
Uzzo to await the action OF the coroneri
jury and held the son under $1,000 bail al
a witness against his father.
The inquest win be held at City Hall to
night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
INSURANCE CASE
COMES TO CLOSE

Motion for non-sult, made by Tnomas
Davis, representing the Continental Insur-
ance Company In the suit brought against
it by Mrs. Mary c. Reed for the payment
OF policy having been refused yesterday
afternoon. the defendants witnesses were
placed upon the stand in Superior Court
this morning.
The first witness called was Charles A..
Fnhrook. district manager Of the Con-
tinental Insurance Company. VINO IN lyB,
at the time Mrs. Reeds household g0odi
were destroyed by fire, was adjustor for
the company. He testified that on Decem-
Der ne visited Mrs. Reed and asked her
if she had made up list Of her property.
and she replied: mo. she couldn't" He
assured her that in order to recover She
must make out list of her losses. Mrs.
Reed stated she was unable to make out
such list, and Mr.. Fibrook left. 1nere
was nothing said about returning to make
a settlement. No proofs Of loss were ever
made to the company. nor was any affi-
davit 20 that extent made. Tho next he
heard Of the matter was a notice of suit
Frank J.. Gates agent for the company
testified that he was with Mr.. Filbrool
whe he visited Mrs. Reed. lie recalled
the conversation between them regarding
the loss list. Mrs. Reeds son said at tha
time that the policy did not call for a list
The policy was produced and the clause II
It relative to this subject was shown MI
Reed.
Walter S. Leatherbury. OF the nrm o
Leatherbury a Scott. representatives o
the Continental Insurance Company. tos
tinod that he had told Mrs. Reed unies
she made out a proof OF loss she woul,
never get her money. The defense restos
at this point.
Mrs. Reed being recalled by Mr.. Biggs
denied having refused 20 anybody 20 MAKE
out a list Of her losses. Mrs. Reeds state
ment closed the case for the plaintiff
Arguments for the plaintiff were begui
by Mr.. Chaytor. who spoke tor ten min
utes. and was followed by Mr.. Davis
representing the defendant Mr. Bigg
closed the case in one Of the stronges
and most foroeful arraignments near
during this term OF court.
The charge vii be made this afternoon
The amount involved IS s155s. plus s26s 2
interest making a total Of SiS0.2S
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
COLUMBUSKNIGHTt
AT GRAND DINNER
In Celebration Of Tenth Ami.
VerSaTy Of Santa Maria
Council

one hundred and eleven members of
tho order OF the knights Of Columbus
last night gathered round the fostivel
board In the clayton House to celebrated
the tenth anniversary Of the organization
OF Santa Maria Council. No 1876. the only
council Of the order IN Delaware. While
extensive preparations had been made for
the occasion. the success characterized
the celebration. and the occasion Will long
est hopes of the men who arranged for
the celebration and the occasion win long
stand as a red letter day in the history
OF the local council The dining room was
prottlly decorated. and by $50 o'clock all
tho knights had assembled. AT each place
was a handsome souvenir program.
Peter j. Ford, chairman Of the commit-
tee ON arrangements. was the toastmas-
ter when ample justice had been done
the tempting feast the oratory OF the
evening broke forth.
Mr.. Ford made few remarks on tho
solomnity OF the occasion. welcomed the
out-of-town guests. then introduced State
Deputy Patrick II. Lynch, OF Philadel-
phla, who delivered an instructive address
on "Iratornal Insurance" Mr.. Lynch is
one OF the most popular men IN the order.
Deputy Supreme knight James A. Fla
herty Of Philadelphia. WAS 20 have
spoken on "Our Order" hut failed 20 APP
pear Past Deputy Supreme knight John
| J. Conc. Of New York. also was TO have
responded to the toast columbus" but
during the supper a telegram was re-
ceivod announcing that Judge Cone was
abcd with pneumonia. This somewhat
cast gloom over the assembly. and the
sympathies Of an present went out TO
their brother knight, as was evinced by
the sudden manner IN which the merri-
mont was hushcd for tho moment The
toast columbus" was responded 20 by
Rev George l.. OFT. of Newark. Dol. IIc
proved an entertaining talkor and gav,
many interesting facts about the great
discovcrer.
John s. Rosscll responded 20 "Our order
IN Delaware" lie told Of tho organza'
tion OF the council IN 1896 with only forty
two members. Now there arc about 2o
members. Mr. Rossel referred in touch.
ing language 10 the many prominent mcr
OF the original forty-two who are. now
dead The speaker also told OF the greai
good the council has done.
Grand Knight Martin IT, Farry made an
address that concluded the evenings pro-
gram.
The anniversaries OF tho order may IN
the future be observed from year 70 veal
with just such an affair as that held lasI
night. but Il Is doubtful II any OF then
viii arouse the interest occasioned by the
tenth anniversary celebration.
The anniversary committee comprised
Peter J. Ford. chairman; Matthew y
Murphy. James T. Ford. George p. O'con.
nor. John F. Malloy, Alexis ). Hart. JonI
r King. John T.. Ncary. Bernard J
Doughorty. Harry T. Mellon, Peter A
Horty George A. Messick, Dennis +
Leary Mark T. Mckenna. Martin i
Farry Harry r. Graham.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
LESS GAS USED THE
LARGER THE BILLS.
This Appears to Have Been
the Case With One West
Side Consumer
MANY LIKE COMPLAINTS

From all quarters OF the city a nood
OF letters are coming into this offloo, each
one telling a story OF extortion on the
part OF the Gas Combine and thanking
the Journal for its fearless stand in
behalf Of the people against this gigantic
exponent OF iegalized piracy
Perhaps a fair specimen OF these CONS
plants is statement made by S. H
Evans. OF sis West Seventh street,
dealer In the Second street market He
says that for the month OF November
he was assessed si1s, while for the month
Of April last his bill was but &C cents. This
increase he does not understand. as in
April he used a gas stove as weh "a
lights which he did not do In November.
Yet his bin is only seven times as much
Peculiar, isn't it7
And so on through letters which would
require almost an entire page to repro4
duce runs a refrain OF wrong. miserable
service and oxorbitant bills which should
bring the blush OF shame 20 any one hav-
INK 70 do with the corporation which IN
making business OF oppression and co.
crcion.
From day to day until thc fight fos
good gas at reasonable price is won
Tho Journal win be found in the arenu
doing battle for the peoples welfare.
q Citizen" sends the Evening Journal
the following letter:
wish you would register my CONS
plalnt In regard 70 tho method used
10y the wilmington Coal and Gas Com
pany IN their gas system. Tho gas Is
OF such poor quality IL is disgusting and
the bills amount to nothing short OF rob1
berry. MY bills up 10 a month ago were
1--WE and elk dollars. Then / had a slot
meter put IN. 10 is doing better now but
I sim pay for as much cir az I do gas.
Unul "a few months ago when / had tho
slot meter put ia my bills were as much
FOR a month as they used 10 be for a
Z quarter We can hardly seq at times,
tho light IS so poor, I heartily wish we
could get another company here. so that
J we might be dealt with fairly.
Wilmington, December H.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
HOLD CONVENTION
HERE NEXT MONTH
Eleven Towns Heard FrOT
and Conference Is Expected
To Be LaFe Iy Attended
TO ENTERTAIN DELEGATE

The law committee Of City Counc
will arrange for the State convention
Of the towns and municipalities Of Del
aware. This was decided upon at last
nights session Of Council. and the con-
ference will be held in the first week in
January. during the recess following
the converting Of the General Assembly.
Chairman Ross. Of the law committee.
presented a report favorable to the
movement and on motion of Mr.. Sim
mons. of the Fifth ward. the matter
was left in the hands OF the committee
above mentioned. The members Of
this committee will hold a meeting
shortly to arrange details.
From the fifteen towns communicated
with, eleven answers were received, all
favorable to the movement, and the
conference is expected to be largely at
tended. The places heard from are.
New Castle. Delaware City, Dover, Sea-
ford, Lewis, Smyrna, Frederica. George
town, Laurel. Clayton and Milford.
Councilman Lynch, Of the Third
ward, who suggested the holding of a
convention, informed the members of
Council last night that he had received
telephone communications from the
New Century Club and Bishop Cole
man Of the Episcopal Diocese Of Della
ware. asking for information concern
ing the date and ether details Of the
convention. The members of the
Century Club and Bishop Coleman both
desire to do something in the way Of
entertaining the delegates. and the
Council committees in charge of the
matter, will take up the subject with
them
The convention will possibly last two
days. and that much good win come
of il, there is no doubt. The object
is to discuss matters pertaining to the
welfare Of every section Of the. state
so that mutual good feeling will
exist. when measures concerning public
Improvements are presented before the
Legislature. between representatives OF
the three counties of the State, and the
petty spites and jealousies Of the past
obliterated. For instance, If Dover
Lewes or Wilmington desire to have
passed by the Legislature bills provid-
ing for municipal improvements. there
would be no objection by the reprosen-
-titfves Of either Of the counties Will
the provision. Of course, that there
would not be graft or the useless ex-
penditure OF money involved.
The delegates win be royalty enter.
tained, and their stay here made as
pleasant as possible. Mayor Horacs
Wilson is taking great interest in tn,
movement and will do everything ir
his power to make the conferences 8
SUCCESS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
Address ooIdsy College students.

Deputy Attorney General Daniel o.
Hastings delivered an interesting ad-
dress before commercial students Of
Goldey College yesterday afternoon.
Il am indeed very much surprised"
said Mr.. Hastings in his opening re-
marks. ito find that lam TO address so
large an audience as this. had no
idea there were so many students In
this school," After his address, Mr.
Hastings visited the shorthand depart
ment where he found as many students
as he had addressed in the commercial
Department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
AN APPEAL TO WORKINGMEN

todays Journal will be found advertisements of those
merchants Of city who coureousy invite the patronage
Journal readers.
There certain merchants large advertisers in
papers who have deliberately decided ignore friends
subscribers They have been and boycong The
They prefer support the nonunon papers and thereby Slap
offend union labor They decline support paper that
organized labor and has been and trying higher
wages and better conditions for workngmen.
To every union every friend Of organized labor every
worngman and appeal and ask that they and
their families give preference shopping those merchants who
advertise The Journal In doing that they will full vaue
their money be dealing with friends and indirectly helping
themselves.
Don't buy OF those merchants who boycotng your Papcs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
SHIP SUBSIDY BILL

By Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Ship
Subsidy fight, by agreement to-day Of
the Republican members OF the House
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries. goes over until January Z,
when decisive vote is to be had in
the committee.
This action was taken when It was
intimated shat President Roosevelt
would send q message to Congress Inn
mediately after the Christmas recess
favoring the subsidy. and demanding
it as the one Of great achievement Of
the short session Of Congress.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
POLICE ON LOOKOUT
FOR FAKE SALVATIONIST

Whether she is fake or really a
member OF the Salvation Army OF the De-
partment Of Philadelphia. an unknown
woman. reported to be soliciting funds
here. is apt to ran in une nands OF the
police before nightfan. The only solicitor
the local army corps has at work collect
ing money for the big Christmas dinner
TO the poor is Joseph Toomor. and the
woman in question VIII rare badly u
brought before Judge Cochran in the Ciiy
Court and proved to be a "crook.''
The woman is attired in the regulate p
army uniform, but the RED board on p-
hat is missing. Ensign Wiseman of
all persons 10 beware OF her o
Last year a munbcr OF the Salvario.
Army Corps In Philadelphia. OF tne .,s
ganization which has separated rrom
original corps, came 10 Wilmington
solicited quite sum OF money. none q
which was used for the beneht o. de
Door mere. but was expended ia Philsd
phla instead. 4
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
DOWN
CELLAR STAIRS
Aged Mrs. Frick Receives In
iurieS That May Cause
Death

Plunging down the steep cellar stairs
at the home Of Clarence D. Frick this
morning. his sister, Mrs. Marion FriclS.
aged Is years, fractured her hip and
sustained other injuries, which on ac-
count of her advanced age, will prob
ably cause her death.
The injured woman was attended at
her home by DR.. c. Wilson Hughes
and is resting as easily as can be ex-
pected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
VISIT INSTITUTIONS

A. S. Aieserve. chief warden q the
county workhouse; George w. Carr
president Of the board Of trustees q
that institution. and T. Allan Hilles,
the newly elected member Of the board,
are in Baltimore to-day inspecting
penal institutions Of that city.
Both Mr.. Carr and Mr.. Hilles are
deslrous Of looking into the methods
Of operations in Baltimore prisons in
order that q comparison may be made
with the workings Of tho local insti.n-
ton.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
ARRESTING
MORE PRIESTS
Cabinet Discusses
Compromise at Meeting
To-day

3y Our own Wire, Publishers Press.
PARIS, Dec. 1i.-Measures for enforcing
he separation law were considered by the
ouncil of minister's to-day without de-
eision being reached.
Tho Cabinet discussed a compromise by
allowing the Catholics 20 benefit by the
1901 law authorizing societies Of a nom
political character to hold religious SER
vices.
TO offset this suggested means OF COM
promise the ministers advocated rigorous
application for the liquidation of church
proxies, including the blshoprics aud rec
tories The watch established ON churches
yesterday 10 discover violations of the law
IN holding unauthorized services was COM
tinued to-day. Priests found violating the
law were arrested.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1906-12-14
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

By Our Own pWire. Publishers Press.
LONDON-After remaining uncon-
scious for twelve hours the Shah Of
Persia is to-day reported to be in the
most serious condition since his recent
attack. 1t is believed that he viii not
rally from his present condition, and
his death seems a matter Of hours.
BAKERSFIELD, Call. B. Hicks.
the miner buried under sixty feet OF
debris, who has been taking his food
through pipe, is to-day near collapse
under the strain of the long confine-
nent and his cramped position 1t
now seems that Hicks cannot possibly
be dug out until Sunday. as the rescu-
ers still have forty feet to go.
The man is lying on his side stretch
cd out beside a car and almost under
its wheels. He is unable to move.
N-Representative Of
capital ana labor to-day were heard
by the House Committee on Inter- State
and Foreign Commerce on the measure
directing the President to appoint COM
missions to inquire into strikes and
labor disputes.
NEW YORK-FInes aggrega ting
$4,000. imposed for sugar rebates.
were paid 10 the United states SOM
Enlssioner in New York.