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Evening journal., 1907-12-23
EXPRESSED APPRECIATION
OF PREACHERy TRIBUTE

At the meeting Of the NJ. r.
Preachers Association in Union NJ e.
Church this morning a letter express
ing his appreciation for the resolutions
adopted By the assicaticn last week on
the death Of Bishop Coleman, his
father. was read from A. ]. dupont
Coleman.
The paper was by Presiding Elder
A. S. MowDray, on Reading for the
Minister" The subject was discussed
" the Rev II. c. Turner. the Rev. DR..
w. L. s. Murray and The Rev. c. 4.
Wyatt.
The Rev /. C. Poole. Of Georgetown
said in speech that ander the dry
regime Il was now moro orderly tahn il
had been for many years. He reported
the completion of his So 400 parsonage
which he declared IS The finest in the
State.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
THREE GOOD BOUTS
AT THE SPRINGS

It is expected that there viii be a
large attendance at the boxing bouts,
which win be held on Christmas after
noon IN the rink adjoining Brandywine
Springs Park. under The auspices Of
the Delaware Athletic Club.
The preliminary bout viii be a six;
round go between Tommy Stone, Of
New York. and Young Lober, Of Phil
adelphia Both are fast mitt artists.
Jack Britton, Of Chicago, and Bat
tling" Stinger, of Philadelphia, win
meet in the ten-round semi wind-up.
Each man weighs 1870 pounds. and both
are known for their ability. hitting
powers and swiftness of foot in the
ring.
The ten-round wind-up viii be be.
tween Bobby O'Neil and kid" Haney.
both of Philadelphia. They are both
well-known iightweighse and win un-
doubtedly put mp a good exhibition.
The bouts win begin at 23O o'clock.
and special cars of the Peoples Rail-
way Company win be in service to and
from the Springs.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
OFFICIALS CLASH
OVER STORE LEVY

Sheriff Stafford and County Con-
stable Green clashed this morning fol-
lowing the .fling In their Offices Of
against Minin N. Porter. a
grocer at No. sol South Heald street
A deputy sheriff was the first man to
roach tho store and was making the
levy when Mr. Green appeared. He
also made a levy This procedure was
communicated TO sheriff Stafford, who
warned Constable Green over the tele-
phone not TO remove any goods from
the place Green replied that he was
then about TO so to the store for that
whereupOn the sheriff started
for the store. The two omcials met
at the store and after some parleying
Green's Judgment Of $129 was satisfied
by the payment OF slO0 The sheriff
Is now In possession of the store. His
Judgment amounts 70 $780,.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
CHIEF COMPLAINS OF
ALARM SYSTEM

William Ward, chief OF the Fire De-
partment has forwarded 70 the Police
Commission a formal complaint re-
garding the condition OF the wires OF
the fire alarm system. which has been
working badly for some time.
Chief Ward complains that tho gonrs
and strikers In the engine houses arc
sounding at an hours. and in some in
stances It is Impossible to locate for
some time a IRE Drivers Of steamers
who sleep In the engine houses are
aroused from their beds at all times Of
the night by the striking Of the gong
only 10 find that there IS no fire. INT
that the wires were crossed" CHIEF
Ward viii ask that the Police Com
mission take some action at their next
meeting 70 remedy the exesting condi-
tion Of AFFAIRS
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
OBITUARY

Albert X. Murphy. who died Friday,
was buried to-day. The funeral was held
this morning at $50 o'clock from the
home, No. 5O2 Delaware avenue. with
the requiem mass in the Cathedral at 10
o'clock The burial wac in Cathedral
Cemetery.
Mary Dougherty died yesterday. The
funeral win be held tomorrow morning
at O'Clock from the home of her brother,
Charles T. Dougherty, No. 6l0 West
Twelfth street, with a requiem mass IN
the church OF the Sacred Heart The In
terment viii be in Cathedral Cemetery.
Frank Mclaughlin, printer died yes.
terday of consumption. He was 3S years
ola and was one Of the best compositors
In Wilmington. He learned his trade at
the Daily Republican office. lie was en-.
ployed on the Philadelphia North Amer
lean. The funeral win be held from XII.
roy's funeral parlors tomorrow morn
ing at O'Clock with a requiem mass IN
the Cathedral at $50. Interment will be
IN the New Cathedral Cemetery.
Mrs. William L. Wilson, of Atlanta.
Georgia, the mother of Mrs r. j Mac
lean, of No. 22O5 Washington street
the wife of II. j. Maclean, president
Of the Board Of Trade, is dead in that
city.
The funeral Of Joseph F. Donoho.
who died suddenly of heart disease
Thursday. took place yesterday after
noon at o'clock from the home, No
SOO7 Washington street. The burial
was in Riverview Cemetery.
Daniel Lucey. who died Thursday
was buried to-day. The funeral was
held this morning at o'clock from
the home Of Cornelius Lucey, Fifth and
Poplar streets. A requiem mass was
celebrated IN St Mary's Roman Catho-
lie Church at $50 O'clock Intermeni
was made in Cathedral Cemetery.
The funeral Of Charles L. Eaton, who
died Friday. was held this morning nj
IL O'Clock from the home, No. 281E
West Second street The burial was
In Silverbrook Cemetery.
From his late home. in this city, tho
funeral of John r. Mcdowell, who died
on Friday last, will take place this af.
ternoon and members Of the Fraterna
order of Eagles and Bartenders' Unior
win attend. Interment will be made ir
lSilverbrook Cemetery. This evening
the members Of the Bartenders' Union
OF which the deceased was president
at the time OF his death, and which
Office he held for two terms and a half
will pass suitable resolutions on hi.
Ideath.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
At
HIGH SCHOOL
Exercises Will be in Charge
Of Pupils Of the Fourth
Year Glass

The Christmas exercises Of the High
School win be held in the auditorium
tomorrow morning, and the opening
exercises, which usually take place
every Monday morning. were dispens-
ed with today 70 give the pupils time
TO prepare for them.
'rhe exercises will be in charge Of
the pupils OF the fourth year class and
will begin at l. o'clock An unusually
interesting program has been prepared
and the auditorium has been prettilv
decorated with Christmas greens and
colored electric lights A large ChrisI-
mas tree, fully decorated. has been
placed on the stage and during the c,S-
ercises the tree win be stripped and
the articles ON IL distributed as pres
ents to tlie school
Principal Berlin will preside The
program viii be as follows. over lure,
orchestral carol I'VE Three Kings"
school; anthem, 20 Holy Light A B
and Q seniors; responsive reading;
vocal solo, The Angels Song" Miss
Helen Armstrong; anthem, I'VE Have
Seen His Star IN the East" A and b
seniors; some Christmas letters from
A Senior class, read by George Speer,
Jr. vocal solo. Newborn King" Miss
Efel NJ Groves; carols, Noel" and
God Rest You. Merry Gentlemen"
SCHOOL, drama, THE RuggRs' Dinner
Party" A and seniors; Christmas
Stocking" distribution Of presents to
the girls by Miss Bessie Monett. as
Mother KRIS" carol, silent Night"
school; christmas Tree" distribution
OF presents to the boys by George
Speer. Jr, as Father Kris" CAROL
''Why Shepherds Watch the FlocSs by
Night" school
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Men TO REVISE
The ASSESSMENT

In accordance with an act of the
last Legislature, the New Castle
County Levy Court this afternoon will
probably appoint a Board of Revision
of Assessments It's members are select
ed from each of the hteen assessment
districts of the county and under the
law the appointees will sit in each OF
the district with the regular assessor
after the last Tuesday in January TO
revise the assessment. Should tho
work require longer than three days
the board members must serve with
out pay.
The men appointed this afternoon
ARE:
First District-Harvey 3. Wiggles-
worth, Francis ]. McNulty.
second-Lewis II. Weidermann,
George II. Taylor.
Third-Robert n. Barr, Samuel j..
Fourth-Henry c. McLear, NJ. d.
Crossan.
Fifth-c. wesley weldln, John S.
Hamilton
Brandywine Hundred-Newton j..
Grubb, Thomas S. Robinson.
Christiana--Horace J.. .Dilworth,
Joseph r. Chandler.
Min Creek-R. C. buckingham, Ar
mold Naudain.
white clay creek-David c. Rose,
Henry Singer.
New castle-James Craig, George w.
Vantine.
Pencader-D. B. McMunen. H. c.
Ellison.
Red Lion-wnIiam Vail Albert n
Sutton.
St. Georges-A. S. Eliason. Daniel
W. Corhit
ApponuiniminlS-Lea Sparks, Joseph
Roebrts.
Blaekbird-Minard F. Reed, William
IL Reynolds. Q
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
TAKEN HOME FROM
THE HOSPITAL

Levic johnson. driver Of a Wilson
Line delivery wagon. who was run over
and had his back broekn in a runaway
during the summer. was taken from
the Delaware Hospital to his home, No.
419 Madison street to-day.
Johnson has lain helpless at the hos
pital for nearly half year. and his
death was looked for daily during the
first month. He is hopelessly Grip
pied sa result Of the heavy wagon
running over him.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Deaths

Mary Dousherty.
Pierce Joyce.
Mary A. McClary.
Mary Dousherty.
Joseph n. Mcclafferty.
Archibald Armstrong.
Lucille Kern Brobst.
Hannah c. Parthree.
Pierce Joyce.
DOUGHERTY-In this city. on De-
cember 22, 1907. Mary DOugherty.
Relatives ana friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence OF her brother.
Charles H. Dougherty. No. 6l0 West
Twelfth street on Tuesday, at
O'Clock. Requiem mass. Church o.
Sacred Heart lnterment at Cthedral
Cemetery
MecLAFFERTY--In this city on De-
eember p, 1907 Joseph II. McClaf-
ferty.
Relatives. friends and members Of
Lodges, o. r. L.. are respectfully in
vited 10 attend the funeral from the
residence Of his brother-in-law James
II. Callahan. 1880 West Fourth street.
Thursday morning at Q O'clock. Re
QUEEN mass at st. Thomas church.
Interment ST. Joseph's Cemetery.
ARM STRONG-On December %. Ar
chibald Armstrong, aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral from his late home.
without further notice, az Ashland,
Del, on Thursday. December 26th.
1907. Services at the house at Il. 2.3O.
Interment at Red Clay Creek ceme-
terry. Carriages will meet the 1890
train at Ashland.
BROBST-In this city. on December
p, 1907, Lucille Kern. infant daugh-
ter OF IT. w. and Cora A. Brobst,
aged 6 months.
Funeral services will be held at her
parents residence. No. S43 Tatnall
street. on Tuesday evening, December
cath. az S O'Clock Intement Allen
town. Pa.
PARTHREE-In this city. on Decem-
Der 23d, 1907, Hannah c.. wife of
Samuel p. Parthree aged 20 years
Relatives and friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SCR
vices at her late residence, No. 2O5
East Sc ond street. Thursday after
noon. December 26th at O'clock In
torment Riverview Cemetery.
JOYCE-In New Castle. Del, on De
cember 21st. 1907. Pierce Joyce. aged
76 years
Relatives and friends are invited Ia
attend the funeral from the residence
OF James b. Toman. Ninth aud Young
streets. New Castle. Del. on Tuesday
morning, December oath, at 81
o'cl 1cE High mass in st. Peters
Catholic church at 9 o'clock Inter
ment In ST Peters Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
FIRE HORSES ANNOYED
BY RINGING BELLS

All day yesterday the bells on the var.
ious engine houses changed at iptervalS
much TO the annoyance OF the ilremen and
the horses Of the fire department. lhe
faithful horses We're kept on edge an day
ana they couldn't understand why they
We're kept running out OF their stalls and
not leave the engine house.
The city linemen late IN the afternoon
discovered the cause Of the trouble. which
was que 10 crossed wires. and the ring
ing OK the bells was stopped
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

star Of Bethlehem. Loyal Orange
Lodge, elected the following officers ON
saturday night: John Devenney. mas
ter; James Mason. deputy: Thomas
Brown. foreman; James G.. MacRob-
erts' recording secretary: Harry RUS
sell, financial secretary; John Denison.
director Of ceremonies; John AIcI.ucss.
inside tyler; James Mcdowell outside
tyler; John NiagofslSy. treasurer: John
Martin, William Andrews. Edward
Bacon and William J. kirkland. COM
mitteemeni John Denlson. representa-
tive TO the Supreme Grand Lodge
which meets at South Manchester
Connecticut I'm August Of next year
Mr.. Niagofsky was elected treasurer
for the sixteenth consecutive term.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
christmas Festivals.

Many Of the Sunday schools Of the
city viii hold their Christmas fest-
walls this week. Rodney Street Pres
byterian school will hold it's annual
entertainment i'm the church on Thurs
day evening. Gifts viii be presented
to the children.
The juvenile department Of West
Presbyterian Sunday school will hold
it's Christmas festival on Thursday
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
His Condition is critiooI.

Word was received in this city this
morning Of the serious illness Of David
Wilson. formerly of Wilmington. but
who is now in the State Hospital at
Norristown. Pa. A telegram was re-
ceived by his nephew. A. r. Jordon. Of
No. 1iS IL Justlson street, stating that
Mr.. Wilson would live but a few days.
He had many friends in Wilmington
and at one time his father was a con-
stable in Brandywine Hundred He is
about 45 years of age.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Visiting city JUDGE Goodman.

Mr., and Mrs. Myron T.. Pierce Of
Boston. are visiting city Judge Edwin
r. Cochran In this city. Mr.. Pierce.
who rs a brothor-in- to Judge
Cochran is a member OF Council in
Boston and was recently elected a
member of the Legislature lie is a
member OF the bar and as secretary
Of the Free Art League has been In
Washington In the interest of having
a bill passed by Congress, placing art
on the fre List
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
TOWNSEND
ssecisl 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND. Dec. %.

Special 70 THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND. Dec. 2s.
Miss Lola A. Shockley. the l2-year-
IA daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
w shocSley, Of near town. died at the
home of Mrs. Jeanette Wilson on Fri
day evening at about O'clock after an
illness lasting about three weeks. The
1ittle eirl had come to town TO spend
several days with Mrs. Wilson and be-
came suddenly H. The funeral will
take place from the home Of her par
ents this afternoon. Services viii be
held at the home ana conducted by
the Rev. u. c. McSorley. Interment
win be made in Emmanuel NJ. +. ceme-
terry. near Townsend.
Mrs. Mary r. Bailey hadiy scalded
herself while pouring ses'1ing water
into a tub. in making preparations 60
do the family washing. Her condition
IS serious on account of her age, and
the long time she lay without medical
ntts= -iss- The accident happened
Sa',l-a-s morning
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
NIXON HOPES 10 ROUT
THE MINERS UNION
BY THE JoukNAEs Special wire.

WASHINGTON. Dec Ex-senator
Nixon. of Nevada. called at the White
House to-day to talk with the Presi-
dent about the situation at Goldheld.
"One thing IS certain" said the Sem
ator, on leaving the Presidents office,
After this thing is all over the West
ern Federation Of Miners win not be
in 1oldheld. We win never recognize
thar association. 60 not know
whether the President win let the
troops to remain at Goldheld OF NOT;
but Z hope he Will"
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
eody shIpped Eor RnrlnI.

From his late home. No. 1905 Wal
nut street this morning the funeral OF
Michael j. Clowney, who died on
Thursday last Of pneumonia took
place. Services were held IN st. Pat
rick's r. c. Church and the body was
shipped TO Philadelphia for interment
IN Cathedral cemetery. The bearers
were his four sons. The deceased was
siNty-threc years OF age.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
CLERKS GET THEIR PAY

The small army OF clerks I'm the omplov
OF the -. d. DUPONT Company were made
nappy to-day by the receipt OF their
payment was made one week earlier than
Usual ~, because OF the approach OF the
county employees also received their
salaries to-day for the month of Decen.
Der. VA 'o'''i-
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
THAW TRIAL TO
BE ON JANUARY 8

By THE JOURNALS. Special Wire,
NEW YORK. Dec. lS.-ihe Dis'F ct Al
torney's office to-day made the positive
statement that unless the defendant dies
the trial Of Harry X. Tfaw, for the mpr
der Of stanford White win surely begin
january 6.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
roo LATE FoR CLASSIFICATION.

w ,S5rrn-k white girl 10 help with
house work Apply between z anu
d23-it
-pROpOSAI.S- .S-Sealed Proposals viii be
received bv the Printing Committed or
CIV Council until Thursday evening. De-
co,,iea ~ the special audit now being
rnnde hv William H Gleason. The report
rnax be seen at the city auditors office.
The proposals must be addressed 70 tne
nre.or ana Council of wilmington and
marked Proposals for Printing and must
be deposited IN the box provided for the
purpoee In the Council Chamber before
time specified . 49,,
SAMUEL IT. BENSON. JR
Chairman Printing Committee Of Council
d23-2t
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
CALLED AS WITNESS
HE DROPPEDDEAD
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

- ~-fA- .+N-tHA-f - RfN@ttAA NAAus
NEW YORK. Dec. 23-Excitement
over the prospect Of testifying in court
in his suit against the United States
Express Company proved too much for
Reuben Ginsburg, a dealer in fancy
goods and he dropped dead of heart
disease as he was called TO be sworn
lie had shipped a consignment Of
goods TO Cleveland parties and they
We're never delivered. So he sued for
their value but his heirs viii have to
recover the money if a verdict is ever
given.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
IN MEMORIAL.

In loving remembrance Of Annie no.
thompson, daughter Of Laura j., and
Thomas 4. White, died December %,
1906
At rest In deaths cold arms she lies.
But OH her stainless soul
Is numbered with Gods chosen ones.
on heavens angelic roll
Mother.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
La Broken hu Eall.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
TOWNSEND. Dec. 23-Mrs Israel
Pritchard, of this place. while moving
around in her hcme. tripped and fell.
fracturing her leg. Drs Lewis and
Vaughan. Of Middletown. assisted by
Or. pritchard, Of Philadelphia, who is
a son Of Mrs. Pritchard, reduced the
fracture.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
conneetIna PropertIes wa sewers.

At the weekly meeting of the Board
OF Health this morning, Secretary Wig
ellsworth was instructed to open bids
for connecting properties with the
sewer where orders have been given
and no work done
Thirteen new connections were or
dered. Twenty-Five sewers were re-
ported completed since the last meet
ing
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

The lack Of railroad transportation has
been the main cause Of keeping the state
OF sinaioa from taking her position as
one of the leading and largest states %
Mexico. 81 having $500 square miles of
splendid farming land and thousands of
rich undeveloped mines.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Mr. crossan Haa ihe erIp.

Morris ID. Crossan, real estate agent
for the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Company. is suffering from an
attack of the grip. Despite his Ill
ness. Mr.. Crossan is attending TO his
duties
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
OPPOSE CENTRAL BANK PLAN

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire,
WASHINGTON. Dec. PA roll OF
bankers in Virginia, West Virginia.
Maryland and North Carolina has been
made and from the answers received IL
is evident that there is strong. .opposi-
ton to the proposition for the estab-
llshment Of a central federation hank
of issue. Out OF 50 bankers in the four
states named SS advocated the emer-
gency currency idea and "a opposed n,
Against the central bank IS recorded
themselves and ~ favored IT.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

Every ccttagc woman Of Finland
knows how 20 spin and weave. These
accomplishment are matters OF ma
-ional pride.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

May Re-sisct Mr.. McFarlin Chairman.
on the first Tuesday in January. the
Levy Court viii NEE 10 reorganize. II
Is likely that Robert McFarlin. the
present chairman Of the court viii be
reelected. and that the present com
mittees- -Hilt be continued.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
We Offer You christmas cr.s,,

open an account A very small nav
ment viii get you a watch. chain. rinr
Bracelet. locket and chain. cut class
clock or anything IN the iewelrv line.
Sl.oO per week. Pay after Christmas
II. 5. Mitchell, Seventh * Poplar Sis
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

Advance Agent-Our show has
q very large repertoire.
Uncle Ben-Wcll. yol'n have to
put him up somewhere else. We
amt got no accommodations for
Wild animals
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

Mr.. Vandiver For Representative.
Alfred ID Vandiver today announced
Ms candidacy for Representative from
the Second district Of Wilmington.
Col. A. L. Ainscow Is also a candidate
ser the odlce from the same district.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money if
1t fails TO cure T.. W. GROVES sig
nature is on each box. 25c.A
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
HEAVY GALE HITS
new YORK HARBOR
y THE JoURNALs snec.ai wire.

BY THE. JOURNALS SPECIAL Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-The force OF
the gale here today was so great that
it parted the four giant hawsers which
attached the forward part OF the Cum
ard Steamer Mauretania TO the dock.
She swung around in her slip aud
crashed against the barge Alice P.
Regan, badly damaging that craft For
time it was feared the nig ocean
liner would get loose as her stern
hawsers were crealdng dangerously,
but eventually three big steel hawsers
were gotten aboard and the steam
vinches soon wound mp the slack and
she was secure again under command.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
Goodyear Glove
Rubber Boots
for Everybody

Goodyear Glove. Best made
High cut Regular cut
and a cut in prices
The Boys and Girls
want them for Christmas
Boys and Girls shoes
Solid from Top to Toe
Every one of our
special prices is
a money saver
FORMAN'S,
No. 10 E. 4th ST.,
Between Market and King SIS
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

According % a newspaper clipping
furnished by Vice Consul c. f. Cham
BERLIN, Of Singapore. the Chinese
residents OF that city are organizing
for the Suppression of the use and sale
of opium in the Straits Settlements.
Christopher B. Stout, who has been
retired by the discontinuance of the
postofiice at Centerville n. j.. Is said
TO be the oldest postmaster in point
of service in the United States He
has served continuously since his ap-
poinrnent in 1855
Evening journal., 1907-12-23

Duslness signs are taxed IN RIO De
Janeir0
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
CHANDLER q qSdsstHnsE E%SaI%sE

No. PA w. Ninth Street
Careful attention day or night
Bodies in Boarding Houses. Hotels
and Hospitals removed and cared for
until claimed. Carriages furnished.
Appointments hrst-class. Both Phones.