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Evening journal., 1907-12-23
BIND AGENT And
LOOT STATION

Two "voggmcn." supposed TO be the
same who robbed a dozen places ht
smvrna last week. broke Into the railway
etniion al Iandenbcrg Pa, on the isnl-
tinore and Ohio Railroad early saturday
morning and binding and EuHEink lhe
watchman. George Hondrickson. blew
open the ticket office safe, obtaining
about 800 IN cash. The robbery was one or
the boldest In the knowledge OF the
Pennsylvania authorities ana the uarlns
of the culprits makes it pfactlcaily SeI-
tain that they We're the same worthless
who astonishcd the people OF smyrna put
"a few days ago.
Hendrickson was seized by the two men
while on duty outside the station ana
taken into a combination car idle ON a
siding The bell rope was cut ana ne was
bound with a. money bags In the car be-
ing forced into bis mouth aa q gag. ana
hls face being covered with his own hanu-
kerchiof Tie was then len In the car ana
Inc "vorga' then broke open the door Of
the ticket office. The robbers showed their
professional skill hy carefully applying
soap 20 the cracks around the door Of the
safe and then pouring ON nitro-Bycerne,
which was exploded by a cap
The safe door was blown out and the
office was wrecked There were no tickets
or other articles Of value in the safe be-
sides the cash. The men returned 90 the
combination car and after counting the
HCndrickFon managed 20 FREQ himself
from his bonds and notified the employees
OF a creamery nearby. The authoritic,
were speedily informed Of the outrage.
but have not vet succeeded I'M finding the
culprits. although they were seen two
miles north OF the station eating their
breakfast at farm house.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
XMAS HAPPINESS
FOR THE NEEDY
Turkey and Chicken Dinners
to be Served TO
Hundreds

Into the homes of hundreds OF the poor
of the city will be brought ray OF sun
shine on Christmas Day when the chart
table societies of Wilmington viii send
baskets of good things 20 those who are
unable to provide themselves win the
cheer of Christmas times. ~ is expected d
that the Salvation Army VIII supply az
least four hundred poor children Of the
CITY with a good uinner and articles or
wearing apparel Including clothing and
shoes. Between il and on CHRISTMAS
Day the children VIII pariake OF
Christmas dinner in the SalNation Army
Hall after which the needy ones VIII be
given shoes. stockings, underwear ana
outer garments. an of which have been
purchased from Wilmington mefchhnls
10 those families who are unable 20 at
tend the dinner "a basket Of good THINGS
will be sent on Christmas evening.
The Associated Charities Is also pre-
pairing to send out about Iofty baskets
tomorrow evening TO poor Families
which have come under its observation
Those unfortunates In the County
Workhouse. County Hospital and Dela-
ware State Hospital for the Insane VIII
not be forgotten In the Joy OF Christmas
tide. AT the workhouse the -,u inmates
at noon on Christmas day viii be given
dinner Of chicken. vegetables and mince
At the Delaware State Hospital, the
500 patients or that proportion of them
that can enjoy "a treat wih be furnished
with a turkey dinner for which 500 pounds
Of turkey have been purchased. The
building Is being corated to-day VIII
greens and holly and the dinner VIII be
served on Christmas al noon.
At the County Hospital a chicken dim
ner will he given the go patients anc
Sunorintendcnt James w. Foster is busy
to-day preparing the menu. Altogether
the Christmas spirit will be instlled as
FAR as possible into the hearts Of those
of the poor and unfortunate Of the CITY
and state.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
LIQUOR AGENT
UNDER ARREST
Law and Order Forces at
Dover Proceed Against
Harry SatteTfieId
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL


DOVER. Dec. 2s-The arrest Of
Harry satterheld in Dover last even-
ing was one Of the mcst noteworthy
developments Of thee nforcement Of
the prohibitory law. and his promises
to be a hard-fought case. Mr.. sat
terfeld is a Milford man. but for sew
eral years of late has been employed
as manager of the Levy distilleries
at Dover. When Kent county went
"dry," and closed up the big Dover
STILL" Satterfeld went TO Philadel-
phia in the employ as an agent of An
thony Kayser, the purchaser Of the
Dover Distilling Company's $4,000 OUT
fit, on Saturday, Satterheld returned
to Dover. He was arrested on war
rant secured by the Dover Law and
Order Society and sworn out by State
Chairman Alexander NJ. DAILY of the
Ant-License Committee. The specific
charge was selling three quarts of
whiskey to Charles s. Benn, q resident
Of Dover, in East Dover hundred,
where the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors Is forbidden. The
law also forblds the sale Of liquor by
agents" of manufacturers or its sale
by "agents" or stewards Of clubs.
Magistrate John Satterfeld, who
happened to have his Office open at ID
o'clock, saved Mr. Satterheld incon-
venience for the night by taking hia
rtcognizance. in the sum of $500, for his
appearance at a hearing Tonight
Mark w. Cole and Frank w. Rust OF
Dover became his sureues.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
DRUM CORPS TO
LEAD NEWSBOYS

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
FOR the Christmas treat for the news
bovs Of the city at the Lyceum Theatre
tuesday evening, and the boys viii be
given tickets admitting them TO the
theatre when they obtain their papers
at the various newspaper offices to-
morrow.
The lads are to meet at the Office OF
the Morning News tomorrow evening
at 7.so o'clock, and headed by the
brunswick Fife and Drum Corps Will
march in a body to the theatre where
thew will witness the performance OF
a,rhe Mysterious Burglar" Each boy
viii be presented with a box of candy,
Tohn Govatos. candy manufactures OF
No 4O3 Market street, having kindly
made a donation of 100 boxes.
The Brunswick Fife and Drum Corps
has volunteered it's services to head
the BOYS on their march TO the theatre.
paul w. Orth. of No. 1870 Elliott ave-
nue. the manager, request all his men,
who are willing to play. to meet at The
Morning News Office ready to play at
20 o'clock. Manager Dan" Humph-
r,es. of the Lyceum, is probably the
most enthusiastic man over the
"newsies' treat.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
MAY FOUND A
GERMAN SCHOOL

The establishment of a German
school in this city has been taken up
by the German-Amcrican Alliance The
matter was discussed at the last meet
ing Of that body, but as the expense
of such an undertaking would amount
TO $4,000 year. II was laid over for
the present A special committee has
been appointed to consider the pro-
ject. and German education in Will
mington win be one Of the most inn
portant considerations OF the alliance
during the coming year.
German Americans have varied opin-
ions as TO the fostering Of German
education here. Some think a private
German school would be the best
method while others are of the opinion
that the Board of Education should be
persuaded to have the German langu-
age taught In the grammar schools as
well as in the High School
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
PHILA. TROLLEY MEN
WANT ARBITRATION

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23.-It was
stated to-day by +. J. Shea. international
Vice-president Of the Amalgamated As
sOciation of Street and Electric Railway
Employees, that there was only the re-
motest possibility of the trolley men
striking before Christmas. II indeed there
would be any strike az an. Mr.. Shea said
that strike talk was confined entirely to
Director Of Public Safety Clay.
I'VE have not been talking strike" he
said. we have been talking arbitration.
The men OF course. have grievances
which they want righted. but they are
not disposed 10 work a hardship upon
the public or Inconvenience them in any
manner. What we shall do In all iikeli-
hood to-day is TO take action looking TO
further oNertures to officials Of the Tran
ST Company"
The union demands a ten-hour working
day, twenty-five cents an hour. (pres-
-ent rate Il cents and heur); improved
conditions Of service,
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
DINNER And GIFT
FOR "WASHY" BOYS
Exempt Association Of TTen-
ton Presents a Fine
Dinner Set

AT the Washington Fire company's
engine house yesterday the fourth an
nuai Christmas dinner was given by
members of the Ancient and Honorable
order of Snoozcrs. of which Benjamin
f.. Adair Is chief snoozer and Benjamin
Spence. chief judge.
Among the guests present were mem-
bers of the Exempt Firemen's Associa-
ton Of Trenton. William M. Ward
chief; John Maloney, first assistant,
and Gustaye Roller. second assistant
chief. Of the local fire department, aud
ex-Chief Dennis S. Shields were also
present.
The dinner was prepared and served
by the members. including Frank r.
Kendall. the presiden6of the company
Martin V. Farrell, John b. Simmons
John b. smith. Henry Carr and Fred
ericlS Smith.
The dinner began at 1 o'clock. and ni
the close several new members were
initiated into the mysteries OF the
snoozers. A social hour followed.
Given Dinner Set.
Members OF the Washington Fire
Company were presented with a hand
some china dinner set Of 665 pieces OF
Saturday night by the Exempt Fire
mems Association Of Trenton The gifi
IS In recognition OF the hospitality OF
the Washington members when thos
entertained the Trenton flremen OF
September 26. The dishes were pre-
sentod by William H. Baker, Of th'
Trenton committee and were accepted
by Frank r. Kendall. president OF th'
Washington Company
Tho smaller pieces Of the set arr
adorned with picture Of Geors
Washington, and the larger. which als'
contain likeness. bear also the H.
scription Presented TO the Washing
ton Fire Company. OF Wilmington
Del, bv the Exempt Firemen's Assocl
alton, of Trenton. New Jersey"
After the presentation, the visitor
were entertained by the Washingto
members. The committee Of the EN
empt Flremen's Association comprise
william II. Baker. John Il. Carlisle 6
Walter Compton Elias X Leslie, Jon
Hayes. Edwin S. Mitchell. John =
MacRellish. Matthew Moser' Charlie
| DuMont. A. II. Esehler, Charles Get
tier and Nlcholas snyder
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
ROBBED PARSONAGE;
PREACHER WAS In

While the Rev. and Mrs S. n. Pill
chard were reading on the first floor Of
Union Church parsonage early Satur-
day evening, thieves looted the second
story Of the house. carrying or several
suits of clothing, three pairs Of trous-
ers. a suit case. revolver and several
other small articles Of little value I'm
their search for money the thieves
pulled out bureau drawers, turned
purses inside out and then left dis
gusted. All the money In the house
was on the FIRST floor of the building,
which was not visited by the thieves
because Of the presence Of the preacher
and his wife there.
The thieves entered the house
through the second story back window
The police have na clue to the guilty
parties.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
FAT MAN ASSANTA
IN FROLIC ON ROOFS

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CHIsWOLD, Del, Dec. 23.-Jener-
son Cooper Cheswold's happy fat man
and prosperous merchant. set the chill
dren of this vicinity all aglow' with
excitement to-day by scampering
about the roofs. impersonating Santa
Claus. Nothing whatever was missing
in the regular makeup OF the pro-
verbal Santa, except the reindcers and
sleigh. The fur cap. covered with
warm snow the bright red coat. tho
high top boots. the cleaning pipe and
the interminable pack on back This
was also a good Santa, so he was for
he tossed toys and sweets TO tho
amazed children.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
PRISONERS SEE
CHRISTMAS TREE
Beautiful Tree Lighted Up
While UnfOrlunateS Are
Sent TO Prison

The Christmas tree at the City Hall
is trimmed and presents a beautiful
appearance with it's hundreds Of glist-
oning glass balls and streamers Of
tinsel. made moro beautiful by mary
electric lights. The tree was lighted
up to-day. and Just how the un-
fortunates who were prisoners in the
police court dock this morning felt
while gazing at the beautiful tree and
at the same time being tried for some
ofonse. can be imagined. There were
"a number Of these unfortunates and
several Jared badly.
George Columbus was charged with
keeping a disorderly house in East
Sixth tsreet. but he was discharged.
Bertha Hall and Edith Florie. two
young women who We're witnesses
against him, were placed under arrest
in the court room on charges preferred
by Harry clifton, who testified that the
young women stopped him on tho
street and asked him II he didn't want
TO spend some money with them. He
said they followed him TO Columbus's
place, which Is a candy factory, and
where he Is employed.
When the police entered the house
they found the young women and tie
two men in the place After hearing
the evidence. Judge Cochran imposed
a fine of $40 and costs on each de-
fendant Humane Agent Frank Stout
informed the court that the Hall vo-
man was the same who deserted her
baby in an alley on the east side Of
the city some time ago, and he was
thinking of bringing charges against
her for failing to properly provide foI
the child
Gross Held For Court.
George Cross. a young man. was held
in $4,000 bail for the Court of General
Sessions on the charge of highway
robbery, and the case Of Walter Mar
| tin. colorei. charged with similar Of
fense, was continued until tomorrow
the same bail being fixed. Cross {.
accused of being of the crowd of mer
who held up and robbed a Polander he
/ yond Third street bridge on last Mon.
day night. Martin is charged viii
| holding uD and robbing Abraham Car
rison. colorel, of s.. beyond Mark
/ street bridge more than month ago
since which time. he has been out o.
| the city.
Philip Fineman, a boy charged will
fhe ia-eong of hicvclo, was held II
5000 probation bond; John McLaughlii
and James Berry were each commtte,
| 10 the worlShouso for ten days fol
/ vagrancy: Irving Young, cOlOrcd
drunk and disorderly. 50; Cordeli,
Brown. colored, incorrigible. continue,
until Thursday; Nellie Whitaker col
ored. breach OF peace. $50: Peter Tai
} bot, assault ana battery on his wife
charge held up; Frank Cunningham.
boy, charged with the larceny Of 4
pair of boots. referred 20 AIr. Stout
Charles August. larceny OF thre
Christmas trees, continued until to
morrow.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
DIR. LEWIS SPEAKS
OF WHITE PLAGUE
DweIIS on the RavageS Of
Consumption Throughout
the Country

The Rev. W. +. d. Lewis preached
on "rhe Great White Plague in Rod
ney Street Presbyterian Church laso
night. In view OF tho present wide
spread fight against consumption in
this country, the sermon was most
timely The great work Of the Church.
In the healing OF the sick was empha-
sized by the Rev. Dr. Lewis. God OK
pected his disciples in all ages to heal
the sick, he said. and in the wake Of
Christianity sprang up hospitals ana
dispensarios, evidence Of the preach-
ing OF the Gospel.
Tho Great White Plague" Mr.
Lewis asserted. was peculiar TO oiviii-
zation' and It was not known until mem
came to live in crowded cities and un-l
clean dwellings. Consumption. he
said, killed more people than all other
disease put together. Sanitary meas
ures were the only prevention. There
was no danger IN the disease in
transient association with consump-
tlves, but it was the plague In the in
Tested areas OF the slums Of the cities
that the disease thrives, he said. Mr..
Lewis asserted that the United States
census for 1900 showed a death rate %
10000 from consumption.
From an economical standpoinn
alone" he said, "the loss Is astonish-
ing. Taking men who earn an average
OF 20 cents per day. II would mean a
loss Of $4,000, or taking a working
year Of 300 days and the individual
working capacity for six months only.
the loss annually would be $40. 900 900.
Twice as many people die each YEAR
from tuberculosis as were killed IN tho
Franco-Prussian war. when 40.s5i men
were killed. In the Civn War O.2es
lives were lost in battle, while a little
over half this number are dying each
year in this country from consump-
ton"
Here IN Delaware the ravaees OF the
disease Is terrible when the population
of the State is taken into deration.
If the people would realize the danger
Of polluting public places. such as tho
street cars, Railways. public buildings
and such, they would understand the
wonderful laws which have been IN
augurated for its prevention"
Fresh air. and lots of It, and pure
food are the only remedies. The pub.
lie must be educated I'D to the re-
sponsibilities Of the situation. and the
people must lend their active cooper
alton in the work"
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
DRIVERS AWARDED PRIZES

At the Offices of the George w. Bush
and Sons Company, Water and Market
streets this morning at 73O o'clock
the semi-annual inspection Of the
teams of the company took place and
the usual prizes were awarded to the
drivers whose teams presented the
best appearance
The judges were Herbert White
Samuel Brown and Harry w Lowe
and the prizes were awarded to the
following teamsters: Henry Robinson.
Charles Davis, John Guy, William
Blake, John Anderson, George Harris
James Brooks and John Lowdine.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
TEDDY BEAR FOR
ROOSEVELT
Nature Fake GrOwlS and
When Wound Up Walks
Around Room
By THE JoURNAL's Special wire.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The Presi-
dent has already received many
Christmas presents from his friends
and during the next few days the mail
and express deliveries at the White
House will be large. Among them
will probably be the possums shipped
from Gainesville, Ca, by the post
mistress, Mrs. Helen d. Longstreet,
widow OF the famous Confederate gem
eral; and a Teddy Bear too that is
coming from Sebastion Walter, of Mil
waukee. Wis.
Walter bought the bear in Germany
from a Black Forest toy maker and
Iii is said to be one of the most Won
derfully constructed nature fakes that
ever gladdened the heart of a child
It growls, in a most terrific manner
and when wound up marches about
the room as easily as any real live
bear at the zoo.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
HITCHCOCK CASE
MAN GUILTY
OF EXTORTION
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Herman
Voekes, brother Of Elsie Voekes, one
of the young women Raymond Hitch
cock is accused of having entertained
at his country residence at Great Neck
during the absence of his wife, Flora
Zabene, the actress, pleaded guilty Of
extortion before Judge Rosalsky
The attempt at extortion was made
lat the Astor Theatre, where, on Octo-
Der 10, the young man threatened TO
give a story 20 the newspapers involv-
ing Hltcncock ana Voelzes sister at
once IL the actor did not give up at
once. AS a result Of an inquiry Hitch
cock was himseA arrested on warrants
charging him with abusing young girls.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
FORTY-FIVE BODIES
TAKEN FROM
THE DARR MINE
By THE JoURNALs Special wire.

JACOBS CREEK. Pa. Dec. 23.-
Forty-six bodies have been taken thus
far from the wrecked Darr mine. Thir-
teen were taken out to-day The res
cuers have finally passed "the swamp
entry and are in the part Of the mine
where most OF the men We're at work
at the moment of the blast It is be-
lieved that many corpses win be found
in the next few hours.
Numbers Of the victims are found
in attitudes OF prayer. Evidently death
was not instantaneous, and they had
time to throw themselves on their
knees and raise their hands In suppli-
cation before they expired.
Fully half the corpses we're multi
lated beyond Identification and will go
to unmarked graves.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
SEARCHING FOR
WIFE AND MONEY

Chief of Police Black has heard no
word from Vincenzo NOlzone, OF No. 9ls
Lincoln street, who went to New York
on Saturday afternoon In search OF his
wife who it Is alleged eloped with An
tonlo de Stehno. an unmarried neighbor.
and took with her about $3.50, Nolzone's
life savings
Nolzone had the money In trunk un-
der lock and key and the lid was forced
open. DcStefno Is said to be the man
over whom an italian living in the vicin-
fly OF Seventh and Lincoln streets shot
and killed his wife abeut = year age.-
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
PANIC ON A
FERRY BOAT
), ,r1Ir rorrpNAr,s speciaI Wire.

Bv THE JOURNALS Special Wire
pTIILADELPHIA, Dec z5-Scenes OF
mamie that at times promised tragic
ffer,oination followed to-day the collision
" ~ trs pbiladelphia and Reading Ferry
boat cane MAY and the pennsylvania
Ferrv boat Baltic Both boats Were
crowded with passengers, women predonl-
mating. and when the cape NAY sMel,t,'i ,.,.l
~ the latter rose high above the crash OF
eroiniering woodwork. The frantic pas
sengers rushed about in mad scram nie
80 7iife nreservers The collision drill
..-i,s5 admirably on both boats and the
,,1erabere OF the crews finally reassufe ca
the passengers. Both boats maoe tnelr
sims at Camden under their own steam
No one was injured
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
JUDGE BRADFORD
DENIEDAPPLICATION

The application Of Nettie Cohen. a
creditor Of the defunct Union Iron and
Steel Company, for stay In the pro-
ceedlngs and that the case be trans
ferred to the Southern New York Dis
uicL United States Court, was denied
by Judge Bradford in the Federal
Court here to-day.
Adjudication of bankruptcy was en-
tered with leave to allow Nettie Cohen
to apply for a rule to show cause for
vacating the adjudication.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
FIST LANDED IN FACE OF PASTOR
WHILE ON His WAY FROM CHURCH
Rev. S. B. Wyie, Of New Castle, Unable to
Conduct Services as Result
of an Assault

minister staggered. The blow was a
hard one and by the time he reached
the manse his cheek was swollen and
black.
Members Of the congregation went
to the manse to offer sympathy.
DR.. Wylie was unable to conduct
services last evening, but about 10
o'clock called on George Pierce. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Holcomb accuses
the minister of saying uncompliment-
airy things about him. on account Of
the prominence of both persons, ex-
pressions of regret were heard on All
sides.
Dr. Wylie will be confined to his
lhome for q week.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
AT THE CATHEDRAL

At the Cathedral, Sixth and West
streets, Christmas Day will be appropri-
ately observed. The first mass on Christi
mas day VIII be celebrated at 8 o'clock i'm
the morning TO be followed by two low
masses, and at O'Clock the regular cbii.
dren's mass Will be celebrated. The hieh
mass will be read at 1880 o'clock Confess
slons Will begin at the Cathedral on to-
morrow afternoon, and il is requested
that all Of the women so far as possibIe
80 70 confession In the afternoon In order
TO give the men of the parish an oppor-
tunity in the evening.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
WINTER COMES
IN LIKE LAMB

Yesterday was the first day Of winter
and the shortest day OF the year pS "
Safnriav pressed it close for second
borore hut the astronomers and Weather
e,pcrts said that without DOUBT yester-
of it on Saturday the sun rose-in
theory. at least-at 7.24 o'clock and set on
the dot at AS o'clock. Yesterday the sun
toScbed The horizon Just as the sacred
sicci- al the Weather Bureau showed
795 II went down when the hands of this
same unouestionable clock pointed to 4.45
less 20 seconds.
about as much like Christmas as the first
of Nrav The sun shone brilliantly in an
unclouded sky, and everybody came out
10 enjoy the warmth. The uptown streets
were fun Of promenaders.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
To Marry on chrIstmas Day.

Ernest ]. Otteni. Of THE EVENING
JOURNAL staff, and Miss Anna Agnes
Hubbard until recently a teacher IN
the Harrington. Del, public school
will be married in Philadelphia on
Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. John
b. Mckinley d. D., pastor OF the
Catholic Church of St Charles Bar
romea. After a brief honeymoon Mr..
and Mrs. Otteni viii reside az The
Terrace" No 500 West Fifth street.
Evening journal., 1907-12-23
special to THE EVENING JOURNAL

special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. Dec. 22--While
on his way home from church after
conducting services yesterday morn
ing. the Rev. S. b. Wylie, pastor Of
First Presbyterian Church, was as
saulted The episode has created a
sensation here because .of the promi-
nence of the participants in it,
Pastor Wylie had walked but block
from his church when he met r.
Banksom Holcomb, Jr Some words
passed between the parties and in a
moment Holcombs right arm shot out
and his fist landed on the minister's
eye.
Dr. Wylies silk hat fell off and the