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Evening journal., 1907-12-27
HINCHMAN GETS
ADDICKS JUDGMENT
Federal Court Grants the Application Of George
w. Pepper, Receiver Of the Bay
State Gas Company

No objection having developed. Judge
Bradford in United States Court to-day
granted the application OF George W.
Pepper receiver OF the Bay State Gas
Company. 20 transfer to Charles S.
Hinchman OF Philadelphia. on payment Of
100000 the judgment decree for H,@9oso
obtained by Receiver Pepper against j.
Edward Addicks IN the United States
Court at Philadelphia. by this action
Receiver Pepper sells for 100000 cash q
Judgment for more than thirteen times
that amount against Addicls, for he was
satisfied after searching Investigation
that Il was to the best interests Of the
creditors OF the Gas Company to accept
100000 IN hand rather than take
chance OF realizing that much from a
sale OF Mr. Addicks' assets.
To-day's hearing brought together a
big array OF lawyers, IN addition 70
iuminaries IN the spectacular career Of
the Bay state Gas Company. j. Edward
Addicks was there with a protestation or
his high regard for Thomas W. Lawson,
whom ho described as "the shrewdent
fnanoier in the country to-day" Mr.
Lawson. who is now president Of the
BAY state Gas Company. was not present
but former Senator ]. Frank Alice. the
vice-presideni. and S. John Abbott and
Newell Bail. Of lower Delaware. and W.
II. Miller Of Philadelphia. directors In
the company were In attendance. Re-
ceivor Pepper attended, along with his
counsel, w. ID. Bodine, Jr., and j, p.
Braol1en. Of Philadelphia Mr. Addicl,s
was represented by NJ. G. ouimhy' Of
staten Island. and Herbert II. Ward Of
this city Charles $ Hinchman
was there along with his attorney
r.. b. Harmed. Of Philadelphia. c. Godfrey
Patterson represented majority Of
the bondholders and Homer Aoers
OF Boston. was present as counsel tol
the Bay state Gas Company. and An
thony Higgins represented the Pete
hoffman estate OF New York.
when Receiver Peppers application
for an order accepting the 100000 one
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
DULL SEASON
FOR ARCHITECTS
Slump in Building Trades
Work Causes Lay OFF
Of DTaughtSmen

City architects just now are passing
through sn unusually dun season.
There are no big buildings being PLAN
ned; in fact there are but few build
ings of any kind to go up in the city
in the near future
One of the architects said this morn
ing that prospects for a busy spring
in local building circles are far from
encouraging He attributed the con-
dition TO the tightness of the money
market and the high price Of labor and
material.
The same architect declared that the
trade everywhere is disposlng of its
craftsmen. One of these men, who
had riddeo from Chicago on a bicycle,
stopping enroute in search of work,
told of being without funds because of
lack of work in the building line in
the West. and begged for a position
here. He could not be placed, how
ever, and then continued on his journey
to Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
ADDICKS OUT
FOR GOVERNOR
Declares He Will be a Can
didate for Nomination
Next Year

]. Edward Addicks, smiling and
seemingly contented. was in Whining
ton today. and incidentally said he
would be a candidate for Governor
of Delaware next year. Il am now liv-
ing in Il Ninth ward" said Mr.. Ad-
dicks. "and expect to enter the guber-
material fight next year.
"rhen you viii not be for DIR. Lay
ton he was asked.
mo, 1 am for AddiclSs for Cover.
nor" he laughingly said.
Speaking OF Bay State Gas Affairs
Mr.. Addicks said he would not be SUR
prised to see the company prosper
under the presidency ane direction OF
Thomas w. Lawson OF Boston. q
think it is the best move that could
have been made to elect Mr.. Lawson
president OF .he company" said Mr.
Addicks. mo, I am not antagonistir
to Mr.. Lawson. i regard him as the
shrcwdest financier in the United
States today He is thoroughly fam
iliGr with Bay State Gas because OF
his early connection with the company
and as lie hasihis reputation as a finan-
ciey to sustain I would not be sur
prised TO see him make Bay State
Gas a rich and prosperous company
have not antagonized the action that
made him president OF the company
and If I had been consulted J would
have agreed to It as a wise move"
MIR. AddiclSs said he had no Bay
State Gas holdings of his own, aside
from the shares assigned under th'
judgment to Charles S. Hinchman by
the courts order today. He thought
today's action in selling the judgment
to Mr.. Hinchman would do much tC
clear up the litigation and title to th'
companys property and holdings.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
MRS. HERTEL
AWAITS FORTUNE
Hears That Her Family haS
Been Left a Legacy in
Germany

Mrs. Sarah HerteL OF No. 500 West
Fifth street. widow OF Dr. Emil Her
tel. who died several months ago. has
received word that her children have
been left the estate OF Miss Lima An
lenbach. OF zwelbrucken. Bavaria,
Germany, a cousin OF DR.. Hcrtel. The
news OF the legacy, which came a few
days ago. was most appropriate
Christmas present, and all that re-
mains is to ascertain its value.
The legacy is a decided surprise to
Mrs Hertel and her family, although
II was known that Dr. Hertei had left
many relatives In Germany. He had
never made any reference to his cou-
sin and she had never written TO the
family after his death. Miss Anlen-
bach died last July.
Mrs. Hertels first knowledge Of the
legacy was through Mayor Wilson, who
had received a letter from a notary In
lZweibrucken requesting Information as
to the location OF Or. Herters family.
on Saturday Mrs. Hertel was called
up by phone by Brant Holman, clerk
to the mayor and made acquainted
with the German notary's request.
Mayor Wilson was then provided with
the necessary information for identlii-
cation, which has been conveyed TO
the German notary. Mrs. Hertel Is
now awaiting formal notification from
Germany and will take the necessary
legal measures to acquire possession
OF the estate. Mrs. Hertel has no
knowledge as to the value Of the es-
tate. but IL is probable that Il will
mount into the thousands, as DR. Her
tel came from a well-to-do family.
DR.. Hertel was born In Walhalben.
Bavaria. He had lived In Wilmington
for nearly thirty years and had large
practice He died last April. His only
relative In this country Is Or. Frederick
Hertel. OF Philadelphia. Mrs. Hertei
has four children, all girls.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27

,of Hlnchman FOR the si.399 900 judg-
mcnt came upto-day Judge Bradford
asked If there was any objection to
the assignment of the decree as pro-
posed. and none developed on tho
contrary the various interests assent
ed TO it. Judge Bradford wished 10
examine into the question Of whether
or not the action would be the most
advantageous 60 the creditors OF the
gas company. and Receiver Pepper un-
der oath told OF an investigation he
had made into the value OF Mr.. Ad-
dicks assets. and gave II as his opin-
ION that the assignment OF the decreo
against Addiolzs to Mr.. Hinchman was
to the best advantage Of the creditors.
He told Of holdings Of Mr.. Addicks in
the Blue Bell copper mine interests %
Arizona which promised 70 yield Mr..
Addicks 5000. 600 but consolidated prop
critics from which this was TO be paid.
n the mines yielded e, had gone into
tho hands of a receiver after losing
big money Mr. Pepper did not re-
gard this asset valuable. by any meanss
at the present time or in the near fu-
turc.
After questioning Receiver Peppers
at some length. Judge Bradford sign
ed the order that win give Mr.. Hinch-
man for 100000 the Judgment Of ST.
900 600 obtained by the Bay State Gan
Company against Addlcks.
This will 90 a great way toward
clarifying the Bay State Gas litigation
and winding up the receivership. The
,only litigation now pending Is that in
Boston where certain bondholders ana
other creditors seek to have an ac-
lcounting made there of certain iudg-
lments. Instead OF remitung the money
To Receiver Pepper for a final adju-
ldlcauon In Delaware. Mr. Pepper
seeks TO have the money remitted 70
This Jurisdiction. IN which the litiga-
ltion had It's inception. After this
Question is disposed OF the next step
viii be Tor Receiver Pepper TO fle his
report with the court, preliminary 70
winding up the recelvership. This
lmay be IN June next.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
NO DIVIDEND
FROM TONOPAH

At a meeting of the directors of the
Tonopah Mining Company in Philadel-
phia yesterday it was decided to pass
the dividend and the funds will be 1p-
piled to paying the floating indebted
ness Of the company. The passing Of
the dividend is a disappointment to the
many Delaware stockholders, although
rumors have been current that no
dividend would be declared at this
time. Thousands of shares Of the
stock are held in Wilmington and other
parts Of Delaware of this Nevada
mine. The stock this morning went
to a trife below FIVE dollars a share
as the result of the directors action,
but little stock, however, was sold here
and there were many buying orders.
Some months ago this stock sold for
500 a share The last quarterly
dividend was 25 cents a share.
ITO the stockholders Of The Tonopah
Mining Company of Nevada: The float
ing debt Of the company now outstanding
represented by notes in banks. amounting
to S57S, ,24O.46, was borrowed to complete
the construction Of the mill and power
plant. which cost in the neighberhood OF
management feel that, owing to the con-
ditions which exist in and about Tonopah
at the present time. this floating debt
should be taken up and the Company
left free Of debt. and that no dividends
should be paid until this has been ac-
compIished. This company owns the con-
trolling interest in the Tonopah and
Goldfeld Railroad Company, but II does
not guarantee the bonds or the payment
OF interest thereon. having been released
from such guarantee at the time Of the
consolidation Of the Tonopah Railroad
Company with the Goldheld Railroa2
Company under the name OF the Tonopaf
and Goldheld Railroad Company. The
mill was closed dewn during the past
quarter about ten days to permit OF a
change in fuel from coal to oil. which
change should reduce considerably the
cost of operation. The mill was also
closed down for about a week on account
of a strike on the railroad. The recent
fan in the price of silver has decreased
the company's earnings during The past
three months to the extent OF about s40..
900. Notwithstanding these facts, the net
earnings Of the company for September
October and November amounted to s3o1,.
526.64 The present condition Of the mine
is good. and your Board of Directors SEE
no reason why these earnings should not
continue. The regular financial statement
Of the company viii be sent to the stock
holders on January Goth. 1908. Yours very
truly, C. A. Higbee, Secretary"
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
HELD FOR COURT ON
ANOTHER CHARGE

Frank Lannardo, an Italian who
yesterday was held for upper court on
"a charge Of stealing some fruit from
a store. as q result of an involved bus
mess deal. was again in City Court
to-day charged with obtaining goods
under false pretenses. 1t was alleged
that he obtained from Jacob Leshem
the keys to No. 109 French street af-
ter telling Isoshem that he had paid
Constable Green the rent, although as
a matter Of fact the rent had not been
paid,
Leonard 70. Wales represented Ian
nardo and contended that there was a
misunderstanding between Lannardo
and Leshem as to what really was
agreed to between them. He said
Lannardo stood willing TO return the
keys If Constable Green would refund
the IS costs. etc. paid by Lannardo.
Judge Cochran. however. held Lam
nardo in $500 bail for the upper court.
George c. McVey, charged with car
rying concealed a deadly weapon. was
held in 500 bail for upper court.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
FOUR KILLED, MANY
HURT IN RAIL WRECK
During Heavy Fog This Morning Local Passcn-
ger Train Crashed Into the Atlantic
City Express at Camden, N. J.

train No. 347, on the Amboy Division,
from Pemberton, ran into the Atlantic
Express train, No. 256, the rear end,
which had stopped on signals at about
Third and Bridge avenue, which is
just outside OF the terminal.
'%rhe impact of the collision pushed
the tank of the tender of the Pember-
ton train back into the first car Of
its own train. There was slight damage
to the Atlantic City train, only The
front car being at all damaged and
it is not known so far that anyone
was hurt on thar train. There were
four killed so far as we know now
and twelve injured, several Of them
from Moorestown and Merchartville."
This was given out as an official
statement, after which Mr.. Wireman,
continued:
Il was standing at the rear door of
the. last car of the Pemberton train,
ha, ing come from my home in Moores-
town. The shock of the collision threw
me nearly half way up into the car.
but fortunately I was not hurt. NY
wife had a narrow escape from bei.g
on the train. She just missed It and
came on the following train"
At 9.20 this morning the following
statement on the wreck was made at
Broad Street Station:
West Jersey and Seashore train 347,
local from Pemberton, N. J., to Cam
den, due at Camden at 8.31, ran into
the rear Of train 256. an Atlantic City
express, at Fifth street, Camden. at
$50 a. M, this morning. Only a tele-
nhcne report has been received at this
house. It is understood. however, that
there were people injured. Further
details win follow as soon as OBJ
tained."
Witness's Statement.
James Richardson, Of G1S Benson
street. Camden, an eyewitness, declar-
ed that in his opinion the collision
was due to a heavy fog, which pre-
vented the engineer Of the Mt. Holly
train from seeing the Atlantic City
express until it was too late to avoid
collision.
Il was standing on the street con-
versing with a friend" said Mr.. Rich
ardsan, when 1 noticed the Atlantic
City train stalled because the signal
was set against 1t.
Il saw the rear brakeman Of the At
lantic City train run back TO flag The
Mt. Holly train, but the engineer did
not slow up, and crashed into the
stalled train.
"The Mt. Holly train telescoped. The
tender Of the Mt. Holly train was fore
ed on top Of the smoker of the Mt
Holly train, cutting the car in two.
"The Uninjured passengers started
the work of rescue at once, and the
wrecking train was on the scene in ter
or fifteen minutes"
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
TOWN MARSHAL HAD A
FIGHT WITH YEGGMEN

Greenville. and they decided to place the
men under arrest
The officers found the suspects prowi-
ing around the depot and concealed them
selves in the underbrush, where they
were joined by Mayor Compton. Shortly
after midnight two robbers left their
hiding place and crept toward the depot.
The thieves broke open the money
drawer and took $50 in currency, forced
the ticket case. stealing a batch Of
tickets and broke open several boxes of
merchandise Before they could get out
of the depot they were commanded TO
surrender One complied but the other
opened fire. The officers retaliated and
fourteen shots were exchanged.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Mr.. STOUT AS
SANTA CLAUS

Frank Stout, the friend Of homeless
and abused children. turned Santa
Claus a third time this week when in
Rodney Street Church last night he
distributed candy and toys to the lit
tie people Of the Sunday school con-
nected with the church. II was the
annual Christmas festival of the
school and was enjoyed immensely Dy
both adults and children. The children
sang Christmas carols and recited
poems appropriate to the holiday sea-
son.
Mr.. Stout first played the role Of
Santa at his home Christmas eve and
on the following morning helped delight
the children who were 50 kindly re-
membered by the police department
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Ry THE JoURNAL's speolal vic.

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
GREENVILE, H., Dec H.-In pistol
battle following the robbery OF the Van
dalia passenger depot in smithboro. H.,
early to-day one of the robbers was shot
five times and City Marshal Brown OF
Sorrento. ILL.,, was wounded twice. Both
men are in a sdious condition. The rob
bers are under arrest.
Brown was taken to the home OF his
cousin in Greenville. Brown discovered
the men proving around Sorrento, be-
came suspicious and for several days
shadowed the suspects Last evening he
came into Smithboro a few minutes be-
hind the suspects.
He notified his cousin. whe is sherin st
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
LAUNDRY DRlVERs
ACCUSED OF THEFT

Charged with stealing a hand
satchel containing $40. Ogden Ander-
son, a young man who drove a laun-
dry wagon, was held in $500 bail for
upper court by Judge Cochran in City
Court to-day. The satchel was stolen
from Mrs. Clara Parsons, who has a
boarding house at No. 1908 Tatnan
street.
She did not know who took the
money. but testified that Anderson was
the only person she knew to be in the
house while she was up stairs He
called for a bundle of laundry, and af-
ter he left the money was gone. An
derson admitted calling for laundry,
but denied taking the money. OF Of
even entering the kitchen from which
the money was stolen.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
TWO MORE SICK LAWYERS

Two oaore OF the city lawyers were
added to tie sick list to-day. Trey ara
Willard SALISBURY and Charns NJ
Curtis. Mr.. ISaulsbury expects 20 re-
turn to his Office tomorrow, tit It
may be several days before Mr.. c'R's
is found at his desk.
The condition of Edward w. Co,
who Is in at his Newark home "
reported to-day TO be somewhat IN
proved.
Julian c. Walker. another lawyer
who has been III. is again at work.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
BROwNSON REMOVED
FROM ANOTHER PLACE
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Admiral
Brownson. late chief OF the bureau Of
navigation was today ordered detaoned
frcn mis- duties on the Joint Army and
Navy Board. His position on this
board was entirely distinct from that
OF chief OF the bureau and todays
order is considered 10 be an additional
evidence of the presidents displeasure
over his attitude IN the controversy
with Surgeon General Rixey.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Tmentv klIled in Rallroad WreeIk.

BY TIE IVIIlNllI , oTUVIUI " ITV1
LAHORE. Ind, Dec. 27.-Twenty
persons were killed in a railroad colli-
sion in Libbiana IN northwest India.
OF the dead four are Europeans. Many
more were injured The crash was he
tween two passenger trains running
thirty miles an hour. They met head
on, on a curve.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Nsm Years noxIna aouts.

Matchmaker Recap OF the Delawara
Athletic Club has selected Percy Cove
of Seattle and Joe Theel, of Psliladel-
phia, for the ten-round windup New
Years night. The other contestants
will be selected to-day. Cove is ono
Of the few westerns lighters who has
made good in this vicinity, and han
been winning right along.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Country Rink Reopens Tonioht,

The Country Rink, which has been
closed since Monday. re-opens tonight
with a game of polo between the
Hill Tops and the p. and J. Company
teams. The league teams are allowed
only 30 minutes in play so that the
skater has over two hours Of time for
skating. Tomorrow night the game
is between the Blumenthal and Rink.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. PA great
barometric depression covers the inter-
ior valleys and the Rocky nounkains
its attendant warm wave has rehohet
the Ohio valley and the lake reaiors.
Forecast till 8 p. M, Saturdays
Tor Delaware--Fair and warmer to-
niqht. Saturday fair and colders
brisk to high southerIy, shifting TO
westerly winds.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
SHERIFF HAS
WHISKEY FOR SALE

A large quantity of whisky, wines
and other liquors, dear to the palates
Of many men outside the State of Ken
lucky, has been seized by Sheriff
Stafford, not from moonshiners, how
ever, and will be sold by him at the
brewery of the Hartmann and Fehren-
bach Brewing Company on January 6.
The liquors and vines were seized
as the property of Frank Sal1owsSi.
who, at the November term Of court
was deprived Of a license to conduct a
saloon at No 16 East Front street.
Following the closing of TIE saloon
the sheriff seized the stock. il will be
disposed of at a. m. on the day
stated.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Hopes Entertainment.

Hope Baptist Sunday school gave Its
annual Christmas entertainment last
night. The church was full and the
program was thoroughly enjoyed by
those present.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Junior Teams to Plav.

Lenox Juniors and the All-Wilming-
ton Juniors polo teams will play at the
Eleventh street rink this evening. Two
fifteen minute halves will be played
thus giving ample time for the skaters.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27

John M. Walsh. James Garner and
Francis Lally. students at ST. Mary's
Seminary. Baltimore, Nd, visited their
parents here yesterday.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27

DO not take chances a day longer.
Sec Weston and Anderson, 200 Church
Building. about fire and burglary in
surance.t
Evening journal., 1907-12-27

Jail Chaplain to Address Y. N. c. A,
Thomas Henry Day viii be the speak
er at the Y. NJ. c. A. meeting in the
Garrick Theatre on Sunday. There
also will be special music. Mr. Day
is chaplain of the Hartford county,
Connecticut, Jail and a speaker of
ability.
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
wORKHOUSE REPORT

Trustees Of the New Castle County
WorlShouse are at work in the Office Of
]. Frank Ball, secretary, to-day pre-
pairing their annual report. which
under the law. must be presented to
the Levy Court on January 1. The
report win be made public later It
viii show q healthy financial condition
for the workhouse during the year All
the members of the body attended the
meeting.
The annual meeting Of the trustees
viii not be held until April
Evening journal., 1907-12-27
Mr. Hianlns to saiI For

John c. Higgins. United States Con-
sui to Dundee. Scotland. win sail from
New York tomorrow on the steamship
Calendonia for his home. Mr.. Hig-
gins has been visiting relatives here
for two months He is a brother Of
former United States Senator Anthony
Higgins
Evening journal., 1907-12-27

UR GUARANTEE.
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guarantees its circuIa-
ton. Advertisers are
invited to investigate
our books and claims
The San Francisco call., 1907-02-20
STORY OF BORDER CRIME
TOLD IN ADAMS TRIAL
Witness Phillips Describes
the Jumper Killers
Association"

WALLACE, Idaho. Feb. ia story
of conspiracy and crime that rivals the
days of the Ku K1ux Klan was un-
folded in the trial of Steve Adams to-
day when Archie Phillips, Fred Tay-
lor's neighbor and friend, told of the
Jumper Killers Association a secret
society supposed to have been formed
by men living in the woods along Mar
BILE Creek in the summer Of 1904. Its
purpose was said to be the killing of
some of the earlier arrivals. A Swede
named Engstrum, the witness said, was
believed to be the president of the So
ciety and Jack Simpkins, whose claims
had been jumped by Tyler, was under
stood to be one of the ringleaders, as
was also Steve Adams
Phillips said that he left the district
after Tyler was killed because he was
afraid to stay. About a week later
Phillips cabin was blown up with dy-
Mantle.
Phillips testified that he saw a no.
tice posted on a tree on the Santa trail
near Simpkins cabin addressed to no.
torious claim-jumpers of Marble Creek.
1t warned them that they had sabout
come to the end of their rope and had
better get out" The notice was signed
with a skull and crossbones. The wit
ness took the notice down and deliy-
cred it to the Sheriff.
Mrs. Nellie Phillips, wife of the pre-
ceding witness, told of seeing Adams
and Simpkins on the trail near their
home repeatedly a few days before Ty-
Ter disappeared.