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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
TENEMENT FIRES
ROUTS MANY
Negro VandaIs Begin LOOting
and Are Fired Upon By
Police
MANY MARROW ESCAPES

BY Our own Wire. Publishers Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. e.-Thousands Of ten
ament dwelIers were driven from their
homes early to-day and two whole blocks
were menaced by one OF the fercest
blazes Of the winter while the fremen
stood looking on helpless TO fight the
flames because of lack OF water pressure.
Water in the boilers Of the FIRE engines
ran low and teh crews were forced to
draw the fires from under them to pre-
vent explosion. while the FIRE was burn
ing its fiercest and the streets about the
blazing tenements We're packed with
scantily clad people, a score Of horses,
loosened from a stable in which the flames
are believed to have started. stampeded
in the street and threw the crowds into a
frenzy. at the same time dashing into the
fire department horses and almost stam-
peding them To add to the confus'o on
negro robbers rushed into the burning
buildings and looted the tenements de
serted by their panic stricken owners. One
negro was caught in the act and a dozen
shots were fired at him as he tried to
escape, and before he was laid out by a
blow from a patrolman's night stick.
The fire was started in a livery stable
at 429 and 4sf West Fifty-third street. The
loss win reach 10000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
GUARDSMEN ARE PLEASED
Governor LEAFS Message Well FJeeived
by Members Of State Military.

Members OF the National Guard. both
officers and men are greatly pleased az
that clause in Governor Lea's message to
the Legislature In which he urges a rea-
sonable appropriation for the main .onance
of the State militia
I'm not surprised" said a prominent
guardsman to-day, "at Governor Lea
recommendation. Since my Connection with
the State militia, and 1t has been for "a
number Of years, / have never known a
chief executive Of the State who has
taken such sincere interest in the welfare
OF the soldiers We have had governors
before who delighted 10 ride at the h ad
OF our troops on certain extraordinary
occasions. but never have we had ono who
has spent his time with us in camp and
studied camp life as he has. Governor
Lea knows exactly what the militia Of
Delaware needs. lie knows It's weak spots
and its strong ones and it is due to his
interest IN them that the efficiency Of the
State trops is Increasing"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
ENGINE DRIVER
RAN PAST THE RED
Operator Says He Did What
He Could to Prevent
B. & 0. Wreck
GOVERNMENT TAKES HAND

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.--t Coroner
hewitt to-day began an inquese at the
municipal morgue 10 ascertain. the re-
sponsibility for the disastrous wreck
on the Baltimore and Ohio raj lroad on
Sunday evening at Terra Gotta where
in forty-hve people lost their lives and
nearly twice as many were injured.
Many witnesses were ca1len. and the
taking Of testimony continued through
out the day. District Attorney Baker,
one OF those injured in the wreck, was
unable to be present at the inquest, but
a representative Z his oliice assisted
the coroner in conducting the exami-
nation.
The members Of the "dead-head" ex-
ira crew that plowed through the ac-
commodation train from the rear, were
brought from the Tenth Precinct police
station. where they have been held as
prisoners since the wreck.
Operator Set Signal.
Operator Phillips. Of the Takona
Station. who is out on bail, stated that
he had been on duty twelve hours
when the accident happened.
AT 6.31." he said Il heart the ex-
ira train whistling for a signal. set
1.-THE red light. and there was no an
swering signal. There always ought
to be. I then sent a message to Uni
lversity Station saying '2120 has gone
by my red light going like h do
mot believe Engineer Hildebrand saw
the signal. / have been i'm the service
lof the company for thirty-one years,
and that night was the foggiest and
worst for trainmen I have seen in my
career Mr. Hildebrand has always
been an excellent engineer. and L would
not say anything TO incriminate him"
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion investigation Of the wreck will be-
gin on Friday morning. and will be
one OF the most searching ever under
taken by that body.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
COURTS BRIEF SESSION
Trial List Called and Settlement An
nouneed in Damage Suits.

Superior Court convened this morn
ing. the session, being taken up by the
calling of the trial list and the an
nouncements OF, counsel as to their dis
position.
Settlements were announced in the
following cases: William A. McShea
vs.. the p. B. and W. r. r.. John Malloy
VS.. same; Ellis F. Banks VS.. Whining
ton City Railway, George T. Lilley VS.
same
Cases where settlements are pending
an dior which confinuances were asked
are those Of Mary c. Ewton vs.. the
Mayor and Council of Wilmington.
Maggie j. Connell VS.. P. B. and ". r.
r., VIM. F. Bowers, administratrix vs.
same. Cases announced for trial we're
Sidney l.. Heidehbaugh vs. Peoples
Railway Company, Anna NJ. Reiss VS..
Wilmington City Railway Company.
Amendments were filed in several
cases and several new actions were
announced. Adjournment until to-
morrow was made at 11.S0.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
MANY ATTENDED SERVICES
Holy NaNme Societies Hear Mass at
St. Mary's Church.

Many members Of tine various Holy
Name Societies Of the city attended the
special services at ST. Aiary's r. c.
Church yesterday The edince was crowd
ed and a large number OF the worship rs
stood outside the vestibule during ths SER
vice.
High mass was celebrated by the Rev.
f. l.. Brady. pastor OF the church, with
the Rev. f. J. AIealey deacon. and The
Rev. Father Ryan sub-deacon. a SER
mon was preached by the Rev. Father
Maloney. Of the sales,anum. The follow
ing named priests were present in the
sanctuary: Tho Rcvs. William Tempe.
st. Pauis; John }. connely. ST. Thrmas
Frank j. Connolly. ST. AIMS; William j.
Scott. St. Joscph's-on-tho-B -Brandywne
Fathsrs Hugo Pan and Alert OF the
Sacred Heart, and John J. Clancy OF ST.
Josephs Colored Church.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
TO SUBMIT PLANS
ON FEBRUARY 9TH
Building Committee Of Y. M.
C. A. to Look Over SpeCi-
fiCatiOns at That Time

February IS the time set on which
archi.ects viii submit plans and spe-
cifcations for the construction OF a
new Y. NJ. c. A. building TO the build
ing committee Of that body, and on
that date or a short time thereafter
IL is expected that a definite outline
of the structure viii be determined
upon.
Competing there are four OF the
leading architectural firms Of the coun-
try. composed Of men who have had
experience in drawing plans for build
ings OF a similar nature and design.
The plans of one OF these viii IN all
probability be accepted and the ac-
tual work OF erecting the building will
be commenced a short time thereafter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
WILLIAMSSHUNSPRESIDENCY
Says MY Wife wont. Let Me" Take
Place. Too Damp for Children.

WASHINGTON. Jan. s.-John sharp
Williams shuns the Presidency The
Industrious booming Of him through
out the South. and even the enthusias-
tic Endorsement by Chairman Grisgs.
fail 70 move him. Within the past few
DAYS this Southern booming has reach
cd the national capital, and consider
able talk OF williams for President has
developed here.
II scarcely deem II necessary at this
time to issue a formal statement OF
declination," said Mr.. Williams. but
you may say for me, and by my au-
thority, that I am not taking any
steps whatever toward securing the
Presidency. The fact Is, you may say
that have decided not to take the
place.
Il shall not deny that have had an
idea OF accepting this place. for I De
lieve IL is about time for some return
ing sanity in the neighborhood % the
White House. But as you know I
am man OF family, and we have sew
eral small children. Mrs. williams
and I have talked the matter over and
it is her opinion that the atmosphere
of the White House Is too damp. Some
OF the children might take cold. So.
out OF Difference 10 Mrs. Williams
have decided not to take the place.
mind you, now. put II on that
ground. Mrs. Williams viii not hear
to II. She says sure that Kit and SAL
lie would catch their death OF cold up
there In those damp cellars"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
RETURN MADE IN
STEEL PLANT SALE
No Objections Have as Yet
Been Filed to Confirmation
Of the Sale
SAY CREDITORS
ARE SATISFIED


Receivers H. TseWallace and James
p. winchester Of the Diamond state
Steel Company. the property Of which
concern was recently purchased by
John B. Newlove and Company OF
Pafade'phia, maze return Of the
safe in the United State Court here
to-day. The real estate was purchased
by the Newkirks for S575,00O and the
personal property for about S50,00O by
various individuals.
John p. NewlIirk was present when
the return was fled and j. s. Edmunds,
of Philadelphia, counsel for the credi-
tors Of the defunct concern, was also
here. When asked IL any objection
would be made by the creditors to the
confirmation of the sale, Mr. Edmunds
said there would not be- He and H.
H. Ward, counsel for the receivers, and
w. S Hi'les. representing the bond
holders. went over the papers after
they were filed. Neither Mr. Hilles
nor Willard Salisbury, who represents
the stockholders, would say that OBJ
jections would be made to the sale.
The latter said he had as yet received
no instructions on the matter
Judge e. G. Bradford, who win pass
on the question Of the sale. was not
in court when the papers were filed.
He will probably issue a rule this af-
ternoon fixing a time for those who
may desire to make objections TO show
cause why the sale should not be con-
firmed- Objections. If any, will prob
ably be filed tomorrow.
Receiver winchester said to-day that
ne had heard Of no objections to the
sale. but whether any would be filed
he was unable to say. He did not
think there would be, however.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
GIVE NOTICE
OF NEW Law
Senate Has a Rush Of Work
on ifs First Day Of LeeiS-
IatuTe's Session
FOR RELIEF OF JUDGES

Special 10 The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Jan. 2-The new legislation
in the Senate almost takes ones breath
III IL is a. enacted into law the attor-
neys throughout the state viii have TO
30 TO school again for II revolutionizes
things
In the Senate Mr. Monaghan gave
notice of a bin extending the time Of
treatment and care of INDECENT deaf
dumb and blind and other wards OF the
state.
Mr Rose gave notice Of bin estab-
fishing a state fire Insurance. COM
pany.
Mr. Hart: Establishing a whipping
post FOR the jurisdiction OF every JUS
tice OF the peace in Delaware
Mr.. Sparks: To provide for assess
ment against the abutting properties
OF a portion OF the cost OF paving the
roadways OF streets in the city OF Will
mington.
Mr. Sparks: Requiring and enforcing
payment to the county treasurer OF all
fees OF certain officers. regulating ac-
counts OF fees and audits thereof and
fixing the compensation OF such coun-
ty officers and their deputies and
their clerks.
MIR Conner: To extend the election
franchise 20 an women Of the State, Fl
Continued on Second Pagc)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
NAN SHOOTS
DOWN DOCTOE
3iie OF ASsSilant Admits I'M
proper Relations With
Husbands Victim
WERE FORCED TO StPARATi

INDIANAPOLIs. Jan. 2-'I sit
Chessman; yes. l shot HIM curse Ina
ae ruined my home and / am glad
liked him"
These were the words Of Frank Lon
When arrested FOR one OF the most sell
iltional murders that over occurred a.
he streets Of this city. Dr. Ephral
-hessman was returning from a Wis
20 a patient a little after midnish
chatting pleasantly with his wife. WI
had accompanied him. lie was eros
.ng New Jersey street when M
-tepped ort OF the shadow of a bmi
ng. walked up 10 the physician pia
a pistol almost against his head f
sent a bullet crashing into his brai
Or. Chessman sank 70 the street
and Mrs. Chessman swooned and
PROSTATE across his body. T
minutes later, when police arrived a
was partly conscious though sotha'
hystericaily. she dil not know
could not tell who the murderer
but "a man who had just passed n.
corner had recognized Long and loN
the police OF his presence. Long wa.
found at a hotel where he had oeer
staying for a month. and readily adj
mitted the shooting as he handed over
a revolver with one chamber emntiei
He told the police that he had knowr
Chessman for several years. He gnt
the doctor had been neighbors al tho
suburb OF Norwood and he had DIS.
covered the relations between ths
physician and his wife. He had movct
TO this city 10 get rid Of the doctor. h'
said, but he had followed him and per.
sisted Ia his attentions. Then he hai
separated from his wife and had gon,
to a hotel TO live When the Lon.
home was visited Mrs. Long espresso,
much SORROW over Cheeseman's deatl
and did not deny that their relations
had been improper. One OF the chill.
dren said the doctor had called ever,
day since her papa went away to live
Long is In Jan with a murder chnrgl
against him. He is 40 years old Hi
victim was 90.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

is not known to what extent the snip
lis damaged, but reports indicate that
heavy loss will result.
DELPHIA-Samuel Jefferies
eleven years old, is under arrest on the
charge Of murder as the result Of a
fight with another boy growing out of
the theft OF a little New Years horn.
Jefferies is said by the police to have
snatched the morn from two smaller
boys. Edward Shane. fourteen years
old, SAW him and took the horn away
after a short chase. This angered
Jefferies who is said To have seized a
club and struck shane over the head.
Shane died before he reached a hos
pital.
Ell PASO. Texas-Three boys. aged
IS. Il and years. respectively. who
were out hunting yesterday shot and
seriously wounded the president or
Escotel Mexico, and his two sons when
they forbade the boys shooting in the
town limits and undertook to disarm
them.
MARION. O.-The Ohio and Western
Lime Company. OF Huntington. Ind. a
S1500000 corporation controlling a
large part Of the lime industry Of In
diana closed a million dollar deal here
to-day The Morris and Christian
Lime and stone Company. the Central
Ohio Lime and Stone Company and the
John D. Owen and Sons ouarriss in
this county. We're absorbed By the Ohio
and Western Company which Tor
months has been negotiating TO obtain
a foothold in the heart e ghe Line and
stone industry OF Ohio.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

On Monday next the famous Pennsyl-
vania trains known as the Florida spocials
viii be put in commission. These trains
run from New York TO Palm Beach. Flor
ida, and are for the accommodation Of the
people who care TO spend the winter
months in the south.
There will be four trains. two north
and two south each day. The trains are
made up OF Pullman palace cars. dining
cars, sleepers and parlor cars. These cars
arc fitted up az the Pullman plant ia this
city and are the finest trains In the
world. A special schedule will be ar
ranged for the Florida specials but this
has not been announced
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
SHOT TO KILL
ST. LOUIS JUDGE

By Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
ST. LOUIS. No. Jan. 2.-Incensed at his
recent decision in a partition suit IN tho
estate Of her father August Well Miss
Rosa Wen attempted TO assassinate Judge
Jesse s. Mcdonald in the Circuit Court
to-day,
Miss Wells aim was unsteady and the
bullet went Wild but passed dangerously
close TO Judge McDonald's head He
showed wonderful composure and after
the excited woman had been overpowered
and the revolver torn from her hands. she
was taken to the private office OF ne sher-
in. Judge Mcdonald hen resumed hearing
court motions.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

Work on the new steamer Delaware.
building az the Harlan yards for the
Clyde line. is being rushed by a night
and da yforce Of men in order to have
il completed as soon as possible. The
owners daily expect the boat at their
docks In Philadelphia and as soon as
it arrives there II vii be loaded with
freight for Newport News and Norfolk
The builders are unable to say just
when the vessel viii be ready to leave
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
Aaed Woman Passes Away.

Mrs. Jerome p. Bell received word cf
the death Of her grandmother. Mrs. Emily
4. Brenholtz, Of Duncan Falls. Ohio. yes
terday Mrs Elwood II. Brown and H.
II. Campbell. also OF this city. are grand
children OF Mrs. Brenholtz She was 90
years OF age.
One son and four grandchildren. six
great-grandchildren and three great-great-
grandchildren survive her. The funeral
viii take place Tomorrow. Deceased was
wel-known in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

SMALL WAIVED HEARING
Is Accused Of Selling Liquor Without
License in Milford

raigned before United States Commis-
sioner William c. Mahafy to-day on
a charge Of selling Intoxicating liquor
without government license. He
waived a hearing for Federal Court
and was held In $1,000 bail. His coun-
sci are w. $. Hilles and Henry Bring
hurst.
The case OF e. NJ Wilcox a so OF
Milford, charged with a similar Of
fense. win come up on Monday. He Is
represented by ]. Frank Ball
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
To Put wires Under Ground.

Orders have been issued by the p,
y. and w. railroad to have an its tel
ephone. telegraph and other wires
placed under ground through this city.
The private wires OF the company are
now in cables strung from poles. The
conduit system Will extend only the
length OF the elevated road through
this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
NJ 'CREA HEADS
PENNSYLVANIA R.
Says Systems Policy Doe
Not Depend on Any
One Man
DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM

BY Our own WIRE. Publishers Press
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2.-Jamcr
McCrca has been elected president o,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Compan
70 succeed the late President Cassatt.
President McCrea authorized the 70.
lowing statement after the meeting O
the Board OF Directors.
"rhe policy OF the Pennsylvania rail-
road does not depend upon any ono
man. IL continues unchanged from
year to year. Il will be my purpose e.
promote, as best ! can, the same pro-
gressive Development which was con-
Quoted so ably under President Cas-
satt and the presidents who preceded
him"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
DIGGING CANAL
TOLOBDELL PLANT

One Of the largest undertakings IN
the building line attempted in this
city for some time Is now being car
canal is being dug from the Christiana
river TO the yards Of the big plant. II
will be for the accommodation Of ships
arriving here with carEocs for the Lob
dell Company, the management find
ing IL much cheaper to ship by water
than by rail- Two drcdgcs arc at work
on the canal
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
CITY Court Cases.

Peter Gill and william Campbell,
small boys. were in city Court this
morning charged with disorderly con-
duct in some new buildings on Pop
lar street near Eighth. After lecturing
them they were dismissed the charge
being held against them
other cases were as follows: Four
plain drunks. 81 and costs; Angelo
Chickerell disorderly conduct, 81 and
costs; Hugh Mcbride. charged with
selling liquor to mionrs. complaint
dismissed on account Of conflicting tes-
timony Of witnesses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
YOUTH is HELD
FOR MURDER

William T. Hill. the boy who acci-
dentally shot Victor Oleson. COM
panion. yesterday morning, the wound
ed ad later dying in the Delaware Hos
pital. was arraigned in City Court this
morning and held without bail 10
await the action of Coroner Galway.
The inquest viii be held at City
Hall tomorrow evening
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

Joseph l. Gamer. resident manager
OF the Opera House, is receiving con-
gratulations and numerous post cards
from his many friends. both In this
city and elsewhere, to-day being the
e4th anniversary OF his BIRTH
I'm glad I'm ont OF the 'skidoo'
class. anyway said Mr. Gamer this
mo- 'og. no more '23' for zee"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
rrlst.ns Mill Maet.

At the state Hospital for the Insane
at Farnhurst tomorrow the trustees
OF the institution will hold their quar-
terly meeting. Besides other business
the trustees viii receive bids for sup
pies for the hospital for the coming
quarter and will award the contracts.
The question OF asking the Legisla-
ture for an Increased appropriation for
a separate hospital for colored patients
also Will be discussed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
INTEREST IN MEASURE

Committee to Be Named to Frame
one-Judge System Bill.
Attorneys are much interested in the
proposed measure providing for a one
Judge system and a continuous session
of county courts which will be present.
ed to the Legislature within short
time
Although Charles B. Evans, president
OF the New Castle County Bar Asso-
citation. has not as yet named a COM
mittee TO frame a measure, it is ex-
pected that he win do so in a few days.
1T is understood that the following at
torneys will comprise the committee:
Walter II. Hayes, chairman; William
is. Hilles Robert G. Harman. II. H..
Ward. William f. Kurtz, John Biggs
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
To HoId ouarterIy Meetina.

The mid-winter quarterly OF the Della
ware Division Of the International Sum
shine Society will be held in Trinity
parish house on Thursday evening. jan
uary 10. at 745 o'clock. AS preparations
will be made at this time 10 receive Mrs.
Alden. who viii arrive in Wilmington
January 2s, a fun attendance Of mem-
bers Of the soeity is requested.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

Fate Seemed to Pile Up Grue-
some Work on Retiring
Coroner
RAlLPo Us HAD
MANY VICTIMS

clrooe ihat cNtt
h etrel in
ihs ad Ii satin NI6.
he ipnuls- about SD asc - - ~AHh
namo under his notice in ua 4
OF his term.
There we've In the scar Just ended Is
railroad cases, including street car acci-
dents 10 suicides and seven murde 5.
There may have been several additional
suicides, but whore a doubt, existed they
were not called SUCH
The Murder Victim.
The murdered victims were kncsily col-
ored They followi wowick P(pko. Lea
Gbcrson, James Adams. coloredl killed on
January 90. 1906 Aremote Jones' \colorod.
July ~ Clarence Morgan, colorAd, Au-
gust 81 Ida f. Spires. coiqred. sepfemuer
"a and Catarina uzzo, December X.
The majority OF the cases that \came
under the coroners notice during \ the
year were drownlngs The ist OF NicH
greatly exceeds the number OF any Der
casualties.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
Reeovered from IIIness.

Friends OF Andrew J. Nelermaier. Il
No p East Fifth street arc graf ned 20
learn that he has recovered from an at-
tack Of illness which has confined b N to
his room slnce Christmas Day Mr.. Med
ermaier was down stairs to-day for the
first time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02

Cars No. Is ana 1s Of the Second
street line Of the Peoples Railway Conn
pany conided yesterday between
searles and Ruth streets, and did con-
siderable damage to both cars. Sam
ucl Cauffman. the motornan og No. 10.
was painfully cut about the face and
head
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-02
Youna Max sudden peath.

Samuel Clark Garrett, 81 years old,
a popular clerk at the p, B. and w
freight house, died earl ythis morning
after a three days illness from scarlet
fever. His funeral took place this ar
ternoon.