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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
LAD SHOT BY COMPANION
IS DYING AT HOSPITAL

As the result Of an accidental discharge
OF a shot gun in the hands OF a pa,
mate this morning, Victor Oleson, a lhir-
teen-year-old boy living at zoos East
Twelfth street is dying at The Delaware
Hospital with a gaping hole in MS adj
domen, the leaden messengers having torn
his vitals in fearful manner.
The unfortunate lad had gone out on
the lots near rwenty-sixth and Claymont
streets with William I'M. sixteen years
old, OF 1902 East Twelfth street and two
other boys named Harry Pierce and his
brother. Olaf Oleson. TO shout birds. the
Hill boy having the gun in his possession.
In some manner the weapon WIS acc-
dentally discharged, and with scseam
OF agony young Oleson fell TO the ground.
Attracted by the shots and the cries OF
the frightened boys several people were
soon on the scene and the ambulance WAS
summoned and the suffering boy was hur-
ried to the hospital. where an operation
for his relief was Immediately performed.
Constable Barnes, who was In The vicin-
ity at the time, placed Young Hin under
arrest and later lodged him in the city
Hall.
Hin stated after the shooting that the
gun, which was an expensive Winchester
repeater, had been the property Of his
father, who has been dead some years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
AMBULANCE MAKES.
MANY CALLS.

During the twelve months just ended
the Phoenix ambulance responded to
S252 calls, an increase OF about a hum
dred over the previous year
The faithful driver of the wagon.
Frank McCullion. does not take all the
credit for the noble work done in the
removal Of the injured and sick during
the year but divides it with lone, the
noble animal which draws the ambu-
lance. There is probably no other horse
in the city as intelligent as this one.
She knows when a fast run is to be
made only by a word from her driver.
and also when she must walk with care.
so as not to unduly disturb the patient
in the wagon behind.
The Delaware and Atlantic telephone
in the comrany's engine house is used
only in case Of fire or ambulance calls
Il being necessary 20 call 500 first. and
so trained has the animal become that
she can distinguish the ring of this
phone from that of the Delmarvla.
which is used for general purposes.
She win not even lift her ears. but II
the other phone rings the effect is i'm
mediately noticeable.
lone is now about - years old. but
the hard work OF .he past is already
beginning to show its effects. Another
horse now relieves her when the calls
come in too fast and that she wiz be
kept by the company until her death
is already a foregone conclusion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
new YEARS In
FAR AWAY LANDS
It's Celebration in Some
Of the Continental
Countries


New Years day comes down from the
Druids. from Pagan Rome and from the
early Christian Church. II is a festival in
cluded in the calendar Of almost every
land and religion; although It's ceiebra-
tion is observed in a variety OF ways
Most countries celebrate IL on January
], although the Hebrews. arranging then
calendar to correspond with the Solar
system. make it movable holiday. me
Chinese celebrate their New Year in
February its date depending on the moon
with but few exceptions however. Jan
uary / is universal festival
Among the Greek Catholics. whether
Russian, Bulgarian or Hellenic Greeks
New Year takes the place Of Christmas
as the timesof gift-giving, family gath.
orings and general rejoicing. Christmas is
a holy day and is devoted TO religious
service as is also true among the Latin
peoples The gifts OF the women ir
these countries largely take the form OF
embroidery and fine needlework, but the
father Of the family. however poor. must
make a present Of money to his wife and
each child. Tho chldren's money T.
placed in little earthen jar and kept
tContinued on Third Page)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
LEGISLATURE
DOWN TO WORK
Both Houses Organized at
Noon According to
Program
TO HERE LEAFS MESSAGE
Special to The Evening Journal

Special 20 The Evening Journal
DOVER, Jan. both houses OF the
Delaware Legislature took up their
work To-day. The Senate organized at
noon as follows;
President Pro Tem.-George w.
Sparks.
Secretary-C David G. Stoner.
Recording Clerk-Harry C.. Johnson.
Sergeant-at-A -Arms-Seth M. Hud-
son.
Enrolling Clerk-Purnal b. Norman.
Chaplain-George PN Smith.
Page-Tneodor J.. Cook
The officers are divided equally be-
tween the factions OF the Republican
party.
The Senate convened at 113o. Iicuten.
ant Governor Parker presiding. Prayer
was offered by Chaplain Smith. Senator
Moore was nominated temporary score.
tary. Prothonotary Frank T. spea,man
OF New Castle county. Deputy Prothono.
tary Wilbur d. Burton. OF Kent county
and Deputy Prothonotary ]. Edward Cos.
leo OF Sussex county presented the ccrti.
ficates OF election from tho Superior Court
of each county and Secretary Moore read
them.
The six Democratic Senators prcscnto,
and supported the following nominations
President Thomas NJ Monaghan. Of VIII
mington;. secretary, r. Roseby McMunln
OF New Castle; reading clerk. A. T. Wells
of New Castle; enrolling clerk. DR. A. b
Currindcr. OF Now Castle; chaplain. Rev
b. IIilcy. or Dover: scrgcant-at-arms
William X Phillips OF Sussex; page
Charles swaync.
Tho House organization was nccordinl
TO the caucus plans OF last night.
Hear Governors Message To-day.
Both houses will hear Governor
Lea's message this afternoon. II Is &
strong document, I'm which be recon.
monds a thorough revision Of the row
enue system OF the State: favors re-
peal OF the bottle law; advocates good
roads suggests law goevrnlng Tho
operation OF automobiles; wants dis.
tillers to pay equal tax with SAILOR
men, and desires Improvements IN
state Hospital; wants Australian bal
lot law repealed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

Edibles, Drugs and Liquors to Be Sold
on Their Merits.

I. To issue free transportation on
railroads engaged ln interstate COM
merce.
.. To practice deception in labelling
food products or drugs.
3. To sell whiskey except under a
label which tells the ingredients OF the
product and the age OF such product.
IT viii be lawful after to-day to
manufacture and sell denaturlzed alco-
hol without payment Of internal reve-
nue. tax.
That provision Of the new Railroad
Rate bill which, IN accordance with
on opinion Of The Interstate Commerce
Commission forbids the acceptance OF
anything but money FOR transportation
becomes effective to-day The walling
and gnashing Of teeth has already taken
place. Everybody is now prepared for
the worst.
The Pure Food Act goes into effect
to-day under the terms OF law Of
Congress. Sufficient time will be al
lowed the interests affected to adjust
themselves to the new conditions. The
law provides that foods. drugs and
liquors shall be sold on their merits,
the packages holding them TO bear
labels stating in detail the constituents
of such products.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

ments were received in turn, and then
followed thousands OF citizens, all CT
whom received a hearty New Years
greeting from President Roosevelt.
CONSTANTINOPLE drunken
soldiers, members Of the Sultan's in.-
perial guard. tied up traffic for two
hours to-day on the great bridge across
the golden horn. connecting Galata and
st. AmbouL incidentally causing the
city to be flooded with the widest ru-
mors Of a revolt against the Sultan.
ODESSA-Severa2 sailors were shot
In frustrating q bold attempt by po-
litical conspirators to dynamite the
steamship Gregory Morch. on her ar
rival from New York last night 1t was
the first trip OF the vessel in the
Odessa New York service.
QUARANTINE. n. Y-The American
steamer Hawaiian, which arrived to-
day from san Francisco put into Punta
Arenas on December 5 to land the sec
ond officer, Mr. Gordon, for surgical al
tendance. Mr. Gordon went to the
bridge to shoot an albatross when the
s0f naccidentaly went of, the charge
lodging In the riglt feoa. which was
severely Iaoeraked
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
IGNORED THE
MAYORS VETO
Extension Granted New Light
Company Despite ths
Mayors DiSapprOVaI
JOHNSON FIGHTS THE MOVE

Sensational scenes were enacted at the
meeting this morning OF the Street and
Sewer Department when the veto Of
Mayor Wilson Of the recently eronted
franchise to the Delaware Transmission
Company was ignored and the resolution
reconsidered and passed over his head.
The trouble started waen a conmunica-
tion from the Mayor was read, in which
the new company was said TO have done
nothing. so far in the five months since
the franchise was granted. and the ac-
ton OF the concern in failing to d sciose
tho identity Of its members was harshly
criticised. The communication. stated that
these delays made 1t apparent that the
franchise had been obtained as a specula-
tion rather than to relieve the city by
competition, and for these reasons the
Mayor withheld his signature.
Commissioner Gray then took up the
side of the company and moved for a re-
consideration Of the measure and its pas
sage over the Mayors veto. This motion
brought President johnson to his feet
with many strenuous objections. A wordy
battle ensued in which some interesting
charges and counter charges were made
by both parties.
President johnson sided with the Mayor
and took thep osition that the newly
chartered company had nothing behind Il
and that it was sparring for delay be-
cause it was having trouble in finding
a ready market for the franchise recently
secured.
When a vote was taken. the measure
passed over the Mayors veto by vote
Of to l.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
HAPPY new YEAR!
THE SAME TO YOU!
These Words Heard on Every
Hand Tell the Story Of
To-day
JOYOUS GREETING FOR YEAR

The roar OF pistols. guns and cannon,
with long and continued blasts from
the whistles of almost every factory,
mill and business place where the lat
ter are OF any use. ushered in the year
1907 and told the thousands who make
up the populous city that one year Of
prosperity had gone down into history
and that another, having even greater
possibilities for more prosperity had
dawned. From one end OF the city to
the other the hubbub was kept up for
neanly an hour and then the town sank
back into its usual quiet: the people
who had been aroused from slum5er
returned to bed; those VINO had been to
church at watch meetings went home
and those who had been celebrating
the advent Of the New Year i'm diff
ferent manner were taken in charge by
friends or the considerate police
Social functions OF all kinds were
held in all parts Of the city. Organi-
zations held smokers and pigroasts5
there were dances and entertainments
Of almost every kind in every part OF
the city and everywhere New Years
eve and Now Years morning was ceie-
bralted in a manner behtting the pros-
perity which the people have enjoyed.
This morning hundreds went to
Philadelphia to witness the mummers'
parade, and other thousands will spend
the day In social observance.
All the banks will remain closed
and merchants. except in a few in
stances, win grant their employees a
holiday Industrial plants win also
observe the day by remaining closed
and all over the city a general holiday
viii be observed.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
CHURCH PISTAL
CASE IS SETTLED

DOVER, Jan. 1.-The case against
Rev. A. j. Marshall pastor of the Call
vary Baptist Church, colored, in which
it was alleged that the pastor drew a
revolver on one of his dcacons. Oliver
Jones. in the church here yesterday,
was settled by Magistrate E. r. Wood
last night by dismissing the case with
an admonition 10 the pastor and dea-
con to pray a little more, and less
trouble would be the result. A coun-
ter charge had been brought against
Jones by the trustees of the church
for disturbing the public worship, but
this was withdrawn in the interest OF
harmony.
Pastor Marshall made the claim that
Jones was carrying out conspiracy
against him in appearing at service
and collecting money as it is alleged
without authority. Several attempts
have been made 10 drive Pastor Mar
shall out. and the Sunday episode was
the result Of another effort planned to
induce him TO quit the church. Jones
had not previously attended services
for two month";.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
MEMBERS
HAVE A DINNER

Members Of the Phoenix Fire Company
appropriately ushered in the New Year
at a dinner in its engine house at Twelfth
and King streets last night. The az
fair was attended by only members and q
few invited friends, and was the m1st
delightful event Of the kind ever given
by the company.
The hromen and their friends sat at
two long tables in the new basement hail
Of the engine house and members OF the
company acted as walters. Turkey was
the main dish, and with it. was served
all the other good things that make up
a New eYar's feast
John Porter, one Of the oldest fremen in
active service IN the city. was head car
yer, and he sliced the several turkeys re-
qulrcd TO feed the hungry hrcmcn, to a
queens taste. He had able assistants and
was one OF the youngest Of them ALL Dur
ing tho dinner phonograph selections were
given by George Geisendolfer. which were
much enjoyed.
Among the invited guests wero H. NJ.
Polen. OF the Hope Fire Company. Har-
risburg. Pa. Howard Medley Of the Lib
erty, Reading and George H. Kendall OF
the Liberty. eRadng. James c. Mccombs
OF the Friendship and n. L. Henderson
of tho Fame, both Of this city, and Chief
Engineer William Ward and his assist
ants. John i. Maioney and Gustav C.
Roller.
Following the dinner Ex-Presldent
David Mccullim. Of the company intro-
duced NJ r.Henderson, who made the ad-
dress of the evening. Remarks were also
made by Mr. Pelen and the officials Of the
fire department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
DEPARTMENT
IS INDEED POOR

is fortunate that the payment or
" Il rents begins to-morrow, as the
Water Department has but s7273 20 its
credit in bank. Several weeks ago the
board found it necessary to borrow s25 COO
on a note from the Union National Bank
to meet its expenses for the remainder OF
December. and this loan will BE- said on
as soon as the receipts warrant doing 50.
With the beginning Of the payment OF
water rents tomorrow. the department
viii soon have $4,000 in hand. as many
ri iop,rly owners. in order to avail ihem-
selves Of the discount offered. win pay
their water. taxes within the next few
weeks. With the sum received in January.
the board expects TO be able to get along
si,n what It is now doing on the y W
water system. until the Legislature Is
down to business, when an appeal will be
made to that body, for financial assistance
TO continue the work. and at the same
time pay the Lea Milling Company the
500 900 conditionaliy agreed upon FOR fhe
sale Of that concerns property and water
rights to the city. It IS believed. however.
that the Legislature viii not confirm tins
cction OF the Water Board. as many per.
sons here are opposed to the proposed
purchase
Always Had a Surplus.
The Water Department has mover in re-
cent years been so short of funds as at
this time It has always had a surplus
banging from $4,000 to $4,000 at the end 4
clch year and it was the custom to turn
these amounts over to City Council But
tiis year the cost of the work on the new
water system made such inroads on the
receipts that the usual custom does not
Prevail.
Tc-Gay being holiday the pfaces Of the
department were not open. and in conse-
quence the collection OF water rents viii
not begin until tomorrow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

Pay rolls were approved and ordered
paid by the Street and Sewer Department
this morning as follows; Carts. ;3S oe;
labor. SSo232. The sccretiry reported his
collections for the week as sSl14s L.
censes fer the ensuing year were granted
to seven master plumbers, and an appli-
cation from the proprietor Of the Mccall
coal yard for permission 70 build Re-
taining wan al the foot Of Logan street
was laid over until the board can view
the place. Several other items of a MINOR
nature we're disposed or and the Amer
can Lighting Company granted an extss
sion OF contract until July I.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
MARRIED BY DR.. MURRAY

After several hours OF waiting to be-
come mum and wife Lone C. Thompson.
OF Washington Court House. o.. and Miss
Laura e. Parish. Of Yorkvllle, s c.. were
married In this city last evening By the
Rev. w L. s. Murray.
The couple. accompanied by the brides
mother arrived In Philadelphia from New
York last evning and stopped at the ST.
james Hotel It was their intention to
have the cermony performed at the hotel
but found that they had arrived too late
Il procure license.
Hearing that they could be united In
this city they hastencd hithcr oommuni-
Gated with Magistrate Hollis, who is IN at
home with the grip, and we're later mar
ried in his office by Dr. Murray.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
SPARKS, ALLEE'S MAN.
IS SENATE PRESIDENT
HOdgSOn, Another New Castle
County Man. Chosen
Speaker Of House
LEGISLATURE ORGANIZED
IS NOW READY FOR WORK
specIal o rhe EyenIng Ioarnal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Jan. 1.-Both houses OF the
Legislature organized last night but
not without a struggle.
The Senate did not select its presiding
officer until 2 o'clock this morning.
From the outset Senator George w.
sparks Of Wilmington. was strongly
opposed. and had t not been for tho
efforts OF Senator Alice and caleb r.
Layton he would have been defeated.
They championed his cause from tho
beginning and seemed more concerned
in his election than IN that Of any
other man.
Among the leaders at the Hotel Rlch-
ardson during the evening We're: For
mer senator Balh Representative Bur-
ton, r. Coleman DUPONT. Senator Alice.
Auditor Layton. OF the state Depart-
ment, al Washington: Governor Lea.
Mayor Wilson. Horace G. Knowles and
practically all the members OF the stats
Committee.
Congressman Burton said that ha
was using his best efforts TO have tho
best men elected ar officers OF the Leg
islature in the interests OF the State.
He said he had no candidate for any
Office. but wanted good men chosen in
order to 'perpetuate Republicanism In
Delaware"
The officers arc:
Senate Officers.
President PRO Tem-Geonee w.
Sparks. Wilmington
Secretary-Levi G. Sternes. Camden.
Reading Clerk-Harry C. Johnsons
Clayton.
chaplain-The Rev. C. P. Smith. .caIy-
ton.
House Officers.
speaker-Richard Hodgson Towns
send.
William J. Swain. BridEeviiie.
Reading Clerk-James W. Lattomua.
Wilmington
Enrolling clerk-Mansnip Rash, West
Dover.
serseant-at-arms-c. w. Riesin.
Laurel.
chaplain--Rev c. A. Ogg. Dover.
Page--J r. Carrow. Dover.
The Senates RepubhCan caucus co-
semhled with Thomas G. Moore as
chairman. DR.. Moore hurried things
along IN his customary quick manner,
and the first baliot showed;
Sparks. 8.
Conner. 8.
Senator Sparks, who had refrained
from voting then participated on see-
ing that Conner was voting for him-
tseK. The next ballot, therefore, showed:
Sparks s.
Conner,
The senators Ahen, in order nomi-
mated this slatc.
Clerk-Levi G.. Sterner Of Camden.
Reading Clerk-Harry c. Johnson. OF
Clayton.
The senators stopped here to sea
what the House proposed 10 DO taking
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
CANDLE IGNITES ICE BOX
Dead Body Of Mrs. Petolieehio Nearl,
Eseaped Lrenation.

BY the overturnlng Of "a candle IN the
room where the body Of Mrs. Ranferole
Petolechi0 OF No. 1915 West Eighth street
lay awaiting burial. some dlarcrics were
set hre TO aud a portion OF the ice box
which contained tile corpse. WIS burned
before the flames could be extineuishod.
The accident was caused by a child and
the lighted candle ignited a cover upon a
sewing machine near the ice box The
Weccacoe chemical engine was summoned
and put out the blaze. The corpse ESCAPED
the flames.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
LOCAL
M'CREA WILL BE
PENNSY'S HEAD

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1-James Nc
crea. first vice-presldent Of the Pepnsyl-
yania system, will be elected to succeed
Alexander j. Cassatt. as President Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad az a meeting of
the Board OF Directors Of the road to-day.
Positive information to that effect was
had from a director early to-day. Henry
c. Frick. the Pittsburg steel masnate,
would have been selected had he desired
but Mr. Frick would not consent TO take
the office Mr. Frick the larSes, single
shareholder in the road, is behind Mr..
Mccrea for the presidency.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01

In Orphans Court yesterday George J.
Townsend. Jr. presented a petition to
set aside sale OF the real estate OF w. A..
Rhodes. Jr. Reuben Sadterthwaite present
ed a petition OF w. W. Davies, administra-
tor Of James Davies TO sell certain real
estate. The petition was granted The
petition Of Francis NJ. Walker, represent
ing John NJ. Walker to sell real estate.
Thomas NJ Walker, to sell real estate.
was granted. Upon petition Of John +.
Malloy, Annie G. Mclaughlin was ap-
pointed guardian OF John ]. and Anna
Mclaughlin. W. B. Cranston was named
as guardian Of Hannah Gertrude, Rob
ert W. and Frances w. Cranston.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
LAST TICKS FROM THE WIRE

BY Our Own Wire. Publishers Press.
WASHINGTON-coroner hewitt to-
day took his jury to the scene OF the
railroad disaster at Terra Gotta, Nd.
on Sunday in order to tliarize them
with the surroundings. The formal In
quiry will begin tomorrow. Following
Is the latest summary OF casualties
Number of identified dead. 4S; number
Of unidentified dead. ?: missing. g.:
number Of injured, IS; injured still in
hospitals, "a.
LAWTON, OlSla.-Everitt Tinta, one
OF the Ceronimo's lieutenarts in the
Apache war with Mexican and United
states forces in Arizona, was burned to
death in a tepee on. the Fort Slll reser-
walton Sunday night. Wnen Tinta re-
tired he forgot to put out his candle
and the ames ignited the bed cloth
ing.
WASHINGTON - Thousands called
to-day at the White Hoise to pay their
respects TO the Chief Executive OF the
nation, and the President met Anbas-
sador and laborcr with The same hearty
handshake. The Diplomatic Corps. the
Judiciary. the army the navy, and eiv-
flian officials In the various der -
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
Illeaal 70 Skate on sideuaIks

TTvHTT 20 okafe- on oIceHaIfs-
Chief Of Police Black appc3td bcfcre
the Street and Sewer Depart~lnt this
morning and requested tho pass.lge Of a
resolution making it an offonsc to use the
sidewalks and pavements OF the city FOR
roller skating and coastine. giving a., n 8
reasons numerous complaints OF damage
done and persons rune into and injured
by those who indulge In the sport. This
request met favorable consideration and
resolution was passed fixing a penalty
Of 81 to IS fine for the first offcnse and mot
less than s. for the second
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-01
LEAGUE TO ELECT OFFICERS
Eleventh Ward Republicans viii Soon
Have Building Of Thier Own.

At the headquarters OF the Eleventh
Ward Republican League. 901 Chandler
street, viii be held the annual election
of officers on Thursday evening. As there
are many opposing nominees "a warm
contest Is expected.
Since It's organization several years ago
the league has grown with giant strides.
and plans are now on foot TO purchase a
lot and erect a commodious club house In
the near future. Charles Tschan Is the
president OF the organization.