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Evening journal., 1907-12-31
OLD SANTA CLAUS AT
ASBURY SCHOOL.

The Sunday school Christmas fesd-
val of Asbury NJ. e. Church was held
last night A long and entertaining
program was presented by the mem
bers Of the school, and an address was
made by the pastor the Rev. II. A. G..
Westerfield. Kris made his appearance
and distributed presents to the chill
Idren.
A large Christmas tree was set in
the chancel of the church, the same
around which hundreds of poor chill
dren had gathered happily on Christ
mas morning in City Hall, as the guests
of the Police Department. For time
the lights in the auditorium were shut
off and the tree stood out in the dark
ness with all the beauty OF hundreds
Of candle lights.
The program was as follows: Chorus,
Shine on" Sunday school; prayer by
the pastor; overture, Golden Sceptre," !"
orchestra; recitation, welcome" {"
Franklin Duling; song, primary depart
ment, Answered" Morris Wright;
recitation. 'Santa's Christmas Gift"
Nary and Ethel Pidings; class recita-
luons by the primary department: 'Ro-
nance" orchestra; recitation, What is
Jesus TO You class of boys; recita-
ton, "Tinys Christmas Tree" Norman
lWillen; "Grandma's Gift" intermediate
department; chorus, Wonderful Coun-
lcellor." school; recitation, "Kelly's
Christmas" Howard Jester; recitation,
Grace Jenkins; "Dolly's Rock-a-bye," "
little tots; recitation, Margaret Nolin;
recitation, Leroy Hiues; song. Christ
mas Fairies" Mary and Ethel Ridings;
recitation, Little King" Edith Adams;
recitation. Willard singley; solo. Mrs.
cooper: recitation, kittens Christ
mas" Joseph Dill; recitation, "AIiriam's s
Dream" LILLIAN Carroll; chorus,
walking Out OF Silence" school; adj
dress by pastor; chorus, with Exalt-
ling Tribute" school.
Follow the program Santa Claus un-
earthed presents for all the little ones.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
ENJOYED WINE
IN LIQUOR STORE

Accused of entering the wholesale
liquor store Of John j. Magahern, al
No. 2f1 West Front street. on Sunday
night and stealing a choice assortment
of champagne and whiskies, Charles
Farrady, Charles Carter and Carmine
Sonso, three young men, were arraign-
ed in City Court to-day, but their hear
ing was postponed until next Thursday
as other arrests are to be made. and
Assistant City Solicitor Satterthwaite
IS desirous of having all the defendants
in the case arraigned at the same
time.
The robbery occurred about 3 o'clock
on Sunday evening. The visitors first
drank three quarts Of champagne, and
after getting up steam" carried of
six cases of whislSey Of various WELL
known brands. The cost of the stolen
property will reach almost 500. Ea-
trance to the place was effected by
forcing a panel in a rear door and
Slipping tne-D bolt.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
GOVERNOR LEA AT
COMPANY A DANCE

Noteworthy success attended the
dress reception and dance Of Company
A, Organized Militia, in the State
Arsenal last night. The splendid de-
corations of the drill hall, the pretty
costumes Of the women and the mill
tary uniforms ana evening dress Of the
men made an enlivening picture.
Governor Preston Lea and his staff
arrived at 9 o'clock. As the party en-
tered the hall, the First Infantry Or
chestra played Hail to the Chief
Accompanying the governor were Ad-
jutant-G General l. Pusey Wiokersham,
Colonel George w. Sparks. Colonel
Horace Wilson and Lieutenant Colonel
w. d. Slower.
Green and white in paper festoons
from the upper portion of the shed
formed the back ground Of lavish de-
.corations. The emblem Of the company
was fashioned from the same material
on teh four sides of the enclosure. A
large American flag was suspended
from the center Of the ceiling Other
decorations were tastefully distributed
Harry Creamer was the decorator.
The committee of arrangements
comprised Sergeant J. Q. Conner, Cor
poral Alfred d. Coke, Corporal Clifford
~. Sawdon and Privates Marshall M
Carpenter and c. August Wedler. E.
j. Hanna Vas the caterer More than
two hundred persons were present and
dancing was enjoyed until a late hour
and an elaborate luncheon also was
served.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
CHARGE AGAINST
SIMPSON DROPPED

In City Court to-day, the charge of
lap~eny Of S23 against Joseph w. Simp-
son, a young man, was droped and he
was discharged from custody. The
prosecuting witness in the case did not
wish to press the charge. and as there
was little direct evidence against the
defendant, Assistant City Solicitor Sat-
terthwaite, asked That the case be dis
missed, which was done.
Frank BruclSler. a young man. waiv-
ed a hearing for the Court Of General
Sessions on the charge Of highway rob-
berry He is accused of taking a
watch.
Morris Reuben was fined s. and
costs on the charge OF peddling with
out a licenses Edward Bane, drunk
and begging. S.; William Wilson,
drunk and disorderly. 50; Montgomery
Millard. vagrancy, 10 days: Alwisher
Harris. colored boy. assault and bat
terry. dismissed.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
NEARLY $500
MARRIAGES in YEAR
Cupid Had Busy Time Dur
ine Present Year and
Record is Broken
FEWER DEATHS THAN IN 1906

Master Cupid" certainly lost no time
during the present year. and many are
the darts Of love he shot According
to the figures Of Secretary Joseph Wig
ellsworth, OF the Board of Health,
there were just 1901 marriages during
the year, as against 1910 for 1906. an
increase Of nearly 500.
More than half of the marriages. It
is estimated, were out-of-town couples,
principally from Philadelphia, this city
having in recent time replaced Cam
den, n j., as the Gretna Green for
couples from the City Of Brotherly
Love.
Decrease in Death Rate
Aside from the marriages, the figures
for the year show 1401 deaths, as COM
pared with 1887 for the year previous,
which shows a decrease Of SO. There
were 1880 births this year and last
year only 1913 were recorded.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
FAMILY TROUBLE
AIRED In COURT
Husband Beat Up Man lie
Suspected Of Running
After Ills Wife

III you were convinced that another
man was continually running after
your wife and threatening 70 disrupt
your marital happiness, wouldn't you
be iarred?' William Elzle, a young
colored man, was, but he didn't let
any grass grow under his feet, and he
went on the hunt for the man he sus-
pected Of interfering with his family.
This suspect was Samuel Fisher. also
colored, and William met him. with the
result that Samuel was put down and
out, and was kicked and beaten into
.unconsciousness by the irate husband.
When Fisher came to he hied himself
Ito the City Hall and had a warrant
sworn out for his strong-armed assail-
amt.
Elzie was arraigned In the City Court
to-day. and after hearing the evidence
in the case, Judge Cochran fined the
defenders $50 and roats.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
MISSIONARY TO
RETURN TO JAPAN
Special to THE EVENING journal.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MARYDEL, Del, Dec. 31.-Rev F.
H VanDySe, a native of this county
and brother-in-law of Charles II. Bur-
CESS. Of Centreville. has been ordered
by the Missionary Board of the Metho-
dist Church to proceed to Japan for a
seven years term of service In the
missionary work
He is so well equipped for work
among the peculiar and sensitive Jap
anese that the United States Govern
ment took him from the missionary
service two years ago to act as on
of Uncle Sans interpreters at Van
couver. b. c. He came back to the
Delaware-Maryland Peninsula for a
rest but the missionary spirit soon
reass serted itself and he was soon, at
work addressing congregations and
raising missionary money
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
SAY "HOW-DE-DO"
TO The new YEAR
Watch Night Services. Dances
and Other Forms Of
Greeting 1908

The newborn year. 1905 win be well
coined with the usual noise and jollinca-
ton tonight. rottering 1907 VIII be sent
into tho realms Of the past with jolly
farewells by some and with disappointed
scowls by others to whom the dying year
proved anything but a success.
The ringing Of bells. the shrieldng OF
whistles and the fanfare Of tin horns will
mark the stroke OF midnight and the
worldly as well as the devout Christian
will unite In prayers and wishes Tor a
prosperous New Year.
In all the Methodist churches watch
night services will be held beginning be.
tween 10 and II o'clock. and In the Roman
Catholic churches tomorrow the day
viii be observed as the feast OF the cir.
cumcision, which Is day OF obligation.
Several other churches win have watch
night services tonight.
For those seeking worldly pleasure, the
theatres win be opened, and dinners and
visits will be interchanged by the social.
ly inclined. The Phoenix Fire Company
will usher In the New Year with It's an.
nual New Year dinner at midnight anc
covers win be laid for many guests. Ad.
dresses win be made and at the stroke OF
twelve the bells win toll 1905 from the
misty vista OF the future into the pres
ent
Many manufacturing plants win be
closed, as well as the banks, the postof
fee and county Offices The railroads viii
be heavily taxed to carry tho hundreds
Of people who go every year 70 Phnadel.
phla 70 see the shooters" parade
The streets tonight WIN be thronged
with merry-maidng crowds and 1908 VII
be royalty welcomed by the tot as wen as
by the eldest inhahtant"
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
TO GET WINDFALL
AFTER LONG WAIT
John Leonard, COIOTed, Heir
to Dakota Estate Left
by an Aunt

After sitting through the mazes OF
Orphans Courts since the Civil War.
Information mas come 10 John Lcnnard.
colored. OF No. S07 windsor street. an
employe Of the Street 5nd Sewer De-
partment that he has fallen heir to
what Is believed to be a snug little
sum. represented in North Dakota
land claims The inheritance comes
to Mr. Leonard from a grand aunt and
was originally willed 10 his mother,
who, however. died fourteen years ago
without knowledge Of her aunts Will
When her aunt made the win in
favor Of Mrs Leonard, she had no
knowledge of her nieco's whereabouts.
and an attempt TO locate her by the
North Dakota courts was i'm vain. Az
ter Mrs. Leonard had died her brother
learned Of the win. and for a number
Of years carried on "A search for hsr
son, whom he knew TO be living in the
East. The whereabouts OF Mr.. Leon
ard. who has lived IN this city since
his youth, was learned of by mere
accident, his name being found in the
advertised list of policy holders Of an
insurance company. He was first
located as an employe OF the Street
and Sewer Department and then was
notified Of the win during Thanksgiv-
ing week at his home.
Leonard, who is an intelligent colored
man, has taken the necessary legal
measures to place his claim as The
beneficiary Of his grand-aunt's will
with the North Dakota courts and cx-
poets to have 1t settled by spring. He
does not know the value Of the herit-
age. His grand-aunt and uncle were
freedmen during the early ffties and
staked their claims with other
"squaters" I'm North Dakota at the
time
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
LAWSON JARS THE
BAY STATE
RECEIVER.
Mr.. Pepper Sees Speculative
Plan in Boston Mans
advertisement

George Wharton Pepper. receiver for
tho Bay State Gas Company. was sur
prised yesterday when an ADVERTISE
ment was shown TO him In whtnh
Thomas w. Lawson. OF Boston, said
regarding that concern:
"As plans now under way contain
plate things OF value TO holders Of ell
certificates issued on and after Jan
uary l. 1908, / advise that old certin-
Gates be at once exchanged into now
ones."
1t Is absolutely impossible at this
time" said Mr.. Pepper, Ito detern1sna
whether the Court will order tho. as
sets OF the company distributed and
the company dissolved or whether ir
will order that the assets be returned
to the stockholders and the business
continued. And It win be impossible
to determine this until next fart
would advise conservative action on.
the part OF holders OF Tie stock.
MIR. Hinchman viii not pay to mo
until June 15 next the price Of his Ad-
dicks assignment. The Boston hola-
ings have not been settled"
The advertisement said -Raroirulnr-
y do / advise all stockholders u re-
tain their stock until the beginning of
the company's advertising campaign.
at least until the bank and trust
branches OF the company have been
set forth"
Mr.. Pepper smiled when this was
shown to him. ''Doesnftt 0hat loon nike
an attempt on the parti OF Mr.. LaNDon
to start speculation In the stoclx7~ he
asked
w. Harry Miller, whoswas the .treas-
urer Of the company when Il went
INTO the hands OF receivers ana who
Is now its transfer agent, said that he
lSrsw absolutely nothing OF Mr. Law
sons plans.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
DELAWARE IN JURISDICTION

The jurisdiction Of the Mexican consul
ate has been increased by the addition OF
West Virginia and Delaware, the consul
ate having formerly been confined only
to Maryland. The addition Of the two
states to the present jurisdiction makes
the post at Baltimore more important
one.
Senior Manuel Torresy Sagaseta has
been transferred to Philadelphia, which Is
considered a promotion. and he and his
family win move IN few days. He has
been relieved by senor Rogelio Fernandez
Guen.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
RESTRAlNS THE SHERIFF
Cannot Sell Porter Groceries, Pending
Petition to Have Former Merchant
Declared Bankrupt.

Pending final hearing on a petition
presented In the United states District
Court this morning TO have Mifin N.
Porter declared a bankrupt. Judge
Bradford ordered a rule issued against
Sherif Stafford and Thomas r. Porter
restraining them from selling the stock
Of groceries Of the former Porter.
which is now in the possession Of the
sheriff. The rule on the sheriff Is re-
turnable in the United States Court on
Thursday.
The action in the United States
Court to-day was taken by the j. d.
sisler Company. a creditor Of NJ
Porter.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
.SEAFORD MAN
T. SHOT IN STOMACH

Herman A. Tull. 21 years old, Of Sea-
ford. was taken to the Casualty Hos
pital, Washington, yesterday, TO be
treated for a bullet wound in his stom-
ach. His sister was notified by the po-
lice Of the fact, which was described
as an attempt at suicide. The shoot
ing occurred after o'clock and when
roomers in the same house went into
Turs room they found him in bed
bleeding.
An operation was performed and the
chances are in favor OF recovery. Tull
declined to discuss the attempt. al
though IL is stated by several Of his
friends that the shooting was an acci-
dent. while others declare he has often
threatened suicide in the past.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
COLD WEATHER
TO CHECK GRIP
Physician Says That Siege Of
Clear Days will be
Remedy

Not since 1890 has Wilmington been
IN the grasp of such an epidemic OF
grip as that which prevails. In num-
erous cases whole families are IN with
the disease. and It is spreading with
great rapidity.
Doctors and druggists are being
ovcrworked As the cases are not re-
ported 70 the Health Department. as
are contagious diseases. Il Is impossible
20 ascertain the number OF cases In
the city.
The physicians are unable TO give a
general line OF treatment for the
disease. This Is mostly due to the fact
that it Affects its victims differently.
In some people It attacks the nervous
system. while in others It attacks the
digestive organs.
A general warning Is given every
body suffering with the disease to 10
to bed at once and summon the family
physician III the disease Is not chock-
ed there is a possibility OF pneumonia
developing.
In describing precautions against
contracting the disease, one physician
says every effort should be taken to
guard against catching cold. He adj
vises Wilmlngtonians to keep their feet
dry and not TO cool of too suddenly
after being In q Precipitation. Every
effort should be made TO keep out Of
drafts. Grip germs cannot catch hold
unless It's victim has a cold
Only by a hong Siege of cold, clear
wohther, said one physician. viii the
Epidemic be checked
A number Of persons make the mis-
take that after once having the disease
they are immune from future attacks.
If proper care S. not taken. ANYBODY
may catch the disease. One OF the
best preventives against the disease Is
plenty Of exercise and fresh air.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
PAY RESPECTS TO GOVERNOR

Executives staff and Militia Officers
to Make New Years Call Tomorrow.
The Governors staff. and stan officers
bf the Organized Militia Of Delaware.
|wil make a formal New Years call on
Governor Lea at his Delaware avenue
residence tomorrow. It will be the usual
New Years call and promises to be one
'of the most delightful OF the days social
events The officers will be in dress uni
form. They win assemble at the New
Century Club at 11.s0 o'clock and proceed
10 the residence Of the Governor in a
body.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
NEW WATER PUMP
NOW IN OPERATION

Water was pumped for tho first tirna
To-day TO the Weldin farm rcserwoir
by one of tho new pumps at mo City
Mills Pumping Station. While the
water thus pumped will not be distrib-
uted into the city mains. AZ win not bo
long before this IS done.
The new basin win be flushed sew
eral times and tho new mains leading
20 the reservoir fully tested The
pump which was put in operation to-
day. was the first erected. Pump No.
has been completed with tho excep-
ton Of packing the connections.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
LETTERS BY MILLIONS
WERE HANDLED

According to the recorder Of the
stamping machine at the postonice,
14,s46,9O0 letters. cards and packages.
were handled at the local ofice dur
ing the year beginning the day before
Christmas, 1906 and ending the same
day. 1907 The previous year showed
II. 100000 cancellations. which shows
an increase Of 3,146,9OO for the year
just ended
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
GIFT OF $35
FOR THIS PASTOR

After the Rev. James e. Massey. pas
tor Of the Second M. p. Church, as
Santa Claus, had made glad the hearts
of the children of the Sunday school
last evening by the distribution Of
gifts. the pastor was made happy by
a gift Of s35 from the members and
friends Of the church. The gift was
unexpected. The children of the school
presented a most interesting entertain
ment appropriate to the season.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
|DCELY ON THE
1908 OUTLOOK
'st is Past. But There
Must be a Period Of
ReadjuStment
EAT RESOURCES WILL
REVIVE BUSINESS
.idgeIey on the Panic

THE WORST IS PAST, BUT
IyE HAVE A LONG PERIOD OF
EADJUSTMENT AND RE-
IUPERATION BEFORE US.
Values OF all kinds will have to
le rearranged.
We shall have to 60 through a
Ieriod Of retrenchment and liquida-
ion.
After we have paid our debts and
s}duced our expenses, the great re-
9urces Of the land will revive our
bsiness, let us hope on a more
|9und and enduring basis than
Iver.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Pierced Brain With a File.

sEAFORD. Dec. s1.-While playing
with a nail file Of a manicure set,
Alice, the three-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John b. Harley, fell when
she ran from her mother. The file en-
tered the child's head just above the
eye. piercing the brain. The child's
recovery is doubtful.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Grants Letters on dupont Estate.

Register Walker this morning grant
ed letters Of administration on the
estate of william X dupont TO Pierre
S., and Irenee dupont
letters testamentary were granted
to Charles r. Dougherty on the estate
Of Mary Dougherty and letters Of ad-
ministration granted on the estate Of
Charles DOugherty to John Il. Dough-
erty
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Xmas Tree From south Afrioa

Isaac F. Mundorff, sexton Of old
Swedes Church, has in his Office a
Christmas tree decorated with curios
sent from South Africa by his SON
Although the unique Christmas tree is
devoid Of all the sparkling decorations
Of the common variety. the curios are
attracting much attention.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
PIombers' License Renewed.

The Street and Sewer Directors re.
newed the licenses OF the following
master plumbers this morning: William
G. Robin, Benjamin Shaw Company
George B. Ward. Harry Miller Com
pany, David j. Fox. T.. B. McKenne5i
p. j. Walsh.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
At House PARTY.

Miss Grace Locuson. OF near Penns-
vile, entertained Miss Louise Gee. II.
w Mock and Arthur Handy Of this
city, and Miss Shards. of Pennsgrove.
at a house party on Saturday. Sunday
and Monday.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s1.-The lake
reqion storm Of Monday is now passing
off TO sea over Nova Scotia, with low
barometer and high winds.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Wednesday;
For Delaware-Fair and colder to-
niaht; Wednesday partly cloudy and
warmer.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
PuIIman PIant IS RusY.

There is much activity at the plant Of
the Pullman Company just now. About
1900 men are employed. Five cars
came into the shops yesterday to be
repaired.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Her Santa claus PIay Fatal.

LAUREL, Dec. 3l.-Mrs. Richard
Cox died Sunday night Of injuries re-
ceived on Christmas evening by falling
downstairs while acting the part OF
Santa Claus for the poor children in
her neighborhood
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Charge Against Lane Dropped.

Frank Lane, who was arrested with
his wife, Mrs. Lena Lane. In connec-
tion with the charge of alleged lar
ceny OF a diamond ring at York, Pa.
was discharged from cis-tody yestev-
day, the charge against him being
dropped.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31
Lauvers ont Analn.

Willard Salisbury, Charles M. Cur
It's and Josiah Marvel returned to their
law offices this morning after being
confined TO their residences for one
week with illness.
Evening journal., 1907-12-31

Uh 0UNNHUI IEE,
The Evening Journal
guarantees Its circuIa-
ton. Advertisers are
invited to investigate
our books and claims
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31
SATURDAY, AUG. 81, 1907.

There is going to be a merry
scrap in the coming session of the
National Irrigation Congress
over the forest reserves and the
proposed leasing OF the public
domain. Within the last few
days there has been issued from
the headquarters of the Irriga-
ton Congress at Sacramento
what is in effect a challenge to
debate, addressed both to those
who advocate and those who
antagonize the Governmental
policies involved in these ques-
tions. Letters and kilograms
have been sent to most OF the
men prominently identified with
this controversy, and that it will
be vigorously debated is beyond
question.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

faction than any pill I ever sold.
There are dozen people here
who have used them and they
give perfect satisfaction in every
case. l have used them myself
with fine results.
Sold by Winslow Drug Store,
A. E. Gillard, Prop.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31
Shipments made on Tuesday.
Goods returned Saturday.

Summer coughs and colds
veild at once to Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup, contains honey
and tar but no opiates Child
rem like it. It's laxative quail
tiles recommend it to mothers.
Hoarness, coughs Group yield
quickly. Keep it on hand.
Sold by Winslow Drug Store
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

English battlesbips are to be
equipped with refrigeratCrs for
keeping the powder cool. One
of these days, perhaps, similar
equipment may be installed for
the use of the officers.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

The bites and stings of iE-
sects, sunburn, cuts. burns and
bruises relieved at once with
Dinesalve Carbolized. Acts
like a poultice. Draws out in
iammation. Try it. Price 25c.
Sold by Winslow Drug Store.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

The Ohio man who has appeal
ed to the courts to compel the
return of his mother-in-law
would be sent to the insane asy-
lum if tried before a jury of mar
ried men.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

Stuyvesant Fish threatens to
tell all he knows about Mr.. Har-
riman just at a time when the
newspapers are glad to get any
kind of news.
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

John Riha, prominent deal
err of Vining, Ia, says: Il have
been selling DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills for about a
year and they give better salts
The Winslow mail. (Winslow, Ariz.) 1893-1926, 1907-08-31

Railways are not nearly so
cheerful in obeying a law that
establishes a twO-cent fare as
they are in needing one that
abohshes passes.