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Evening journal., 1907-12-11
MAY IMPROVE
CHRISTIANA
Petition Compiled by the
Board OF Trade Sent to
the U. S. Engineer

A petition to the government asking
for improvements to the Chrlstiana
river. compiled by the Board Of Trade
has been filed with the United States
engineer here. The matter. accord
ingly has now been delivered in to the
hands OF the government Manufacture
ing and industrial interests in this city
have sent letters OF approval along
with the petition.
The paper asks thar the channel be
made sufficiently wide and deep 20 ac-
commodate the largest vessels. and TO
order removed an objectionable draw
bridges which now impede navigation
IN the river and substitute therefor
lift bridges OF modern type
Eighteen feet at mean low water
from the mouth TO point above the
plant OF the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Corporation Is the depth to which the
channel is now being dredged. The
petition, however, calls for a 2i-foot
channel 20 a point ABOVE the pulp
works, and asks that the harbor line
as established under the government
surveys be maintained. which, II car
ried out. viii make the river much
wider than It Is now. especially at the
draws.
The petition places emphasis on the
removal of the draws and their replnc-
Ing by improved bridges. Local in
dustries have been much Handicapped
by the narrowness Of the present
draws. At Market street it is intended
to have a double lift bridge and a
channel not less than 2sO feet wide.
The petition win be forwarded to
Secretary OF War Taft. who viii prob
ably appoint a commission to investi-
gate. The commission may have sew
ernl hearings IN this city az which the
Levy Court wiii be represented
The petition is similar to the re-
quests made in 1900. differing only so
far as the ideas OF the United States
engineer here vary from those Of the
officer I'm charge OF the local district at
that time
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
ATLANTIC FLEET To BE
IN SPAIN ON CHRISTMAS
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 11.-ThanSs to
hie heal ted Fighting Bob Evans every
one OF the $4,000 men of the Atlantic
Zee. Will have an opportunity 10 spend
Christmas ashore as usual and hanks
of hotn Admirals Evans and Brown
soE. chief Of the bureau OF navigation
each of them will have opportunity
TO receive their Christmas presents ON
schedule time.
Admiral Evans said today that he
will rave all ships before the harbor
Of Pot of spain. Trinidad December
"A. Effo- Is will De made to reach this
point on the morning of that day In
order that the short leave OF the men
may be divided. those who so desire
may spend Christmas eve ashore and
the remainder Chris tu1os dag. Il being
against rhe custom 10 allow all men
10 leave the ships at one time.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
LUMBER FREIGHT
RATES ARE HIGHER
Manufacturers Fear Railroads
will Put Them Out of
Business
By THE JoURNALs speeIal VIC.


WASHINGTON, Dec. ia dele
cation of nearly fifty Of the most
prominent lumber manufacturers and
shippers of the Pacific coast is in the
city waging a fight against the recent
increase Of rates on lumber made by
the Hill and Hartman railroad system.
The Interstate commerce commission
gave a hearing On the subject to-day.
Nearly a score of complaints by vari-
Gus lumber companies have been filed
with the commission. most of them al
leging discrimination, and unjust and
unreasonable rates that are so excess
sive as to destroy competition
The railroads particularly specified
include the Union Pacific Oregon
Short Line, Oregon Ratiway and Navi-
cation Company. Southern Pacific,
Northern Pacific. Chicago and Burl-
ington and Quincy and others. 1t is
alleged specifically that the roads on
November 1 increased their rates on
lumber nearly 25 per cent, after hav-
ing accepted the forwarding of such
matter at the former rate for fourteen
years.
Victor H. BecSman. secretary Of the
Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers
Association, heads the delegation. lie
insists that the action of the railroads
win paralyze the industry in oregon
and Washington, and not only create a
lumber famine ever the country. but
produce a period of financial depres-
sion on the coast besiie which the re-
cent furry viii pale into insignifcapce
He asserts that 10000 men viii be
forced out of work if the railroads are
allowed TO continue. The railway
companies in their answers say that
the rates are not excessive.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
CHRISTMAS

II may be You are talking poor aa
Christmas approaches. and want to try ID
dodge the Christmas expenses. Well. bet
ter come down with the gifts as usual II
you can rake the money together II may
be your last Christmas In the word and
why have Il hurled at your grave thu
hound was too mean TO have little
Christmas
It may be that small gifts and small
expenses will M your bill Better have
Il that way than not at all. Better give
your child a ten cent horn than nothing.
Better give the wife tin pan than make
her no present at an. But remembering
always that our Blessed Master whom
the great day commentaries, gave largely
10 all the world-IIe gave his life. It there
fore seems appropriate that we make
liberal sacrifices 10 The occas' or, ard
spare not for the morrow.-Dover News.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
BROOKLYN BANK
MEN INDICTED
Four Members Of the jenkins
Family Held in Heavy
Bail
~ THE JouRNAEs speeial Vic.


BROOKLYN, Dec I1-seven indict-
ments against four OF the Jenkins
family in connection with the Brooklyn
banking scandals were handed down
by the Kings County Grand Jury this
morning Following are those indicted:
John ]. Jenkins Sr.. president of the
First National Bank, conspiracy and
perjury; John G. Jenkins. Jr.. former
president of the Jenkins Trust Com
pany conspiracy and perjury; Frank
Jenkins. former president Of the Will
liamsburg Trust Company, conspiracy
and perjury; Fred. Jenkins. director Of
Williamsburg Trust Company and
manager Jenkins brokerage house
conspiracy
The defendants pleaded not guilty.
and We're held in heavy bail. Trial will
be probably set late this month.
The conspiracy indictments alleged
that the four Jenkinses. jointly indict-
ed, conspired unlawfully to secure
loans from the Williamsburg and
Jenkins Trust Companies by the use
of dummies and falsify the records
TO conceal such acts and to deceive the
banking department. These unlawful
loans from the Williamsburg Trust
Company amounted TO S42l,00O and
from the Jenkins Trust Company. $780,
600. The perjury indictments charge
the mailing of false reports TO the
State superintendent Of banks.
Bail for John jenkins. ST., was fixed
at $4,000, on each charge. and the
other Jenkinses at S250O each on each
Indictment. they already being under
heavy bail on other indictments. On
handing the indictments to the court
the Grand Jury made a presentment
denouncing the manner in which the
directors of the suspended Brooklyn
banks had discharged their duties,
stating that "the careless methods by
the directors had given opportunity for
crime. fraud and gross mosmanage-
ment"
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
MURDER FOLLOWS
PROPERTY ROW
Ry rHE JouRNAL.s speeIal wlre.

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
CHICAGO, Dec 11-Because his wife
refused to deed back to him two-fat
building in which they lived. Frank
Nelson, boolSSeeDer for Swift and
Company, killed his wife. shot his
mother-in-law and now is held at the
Sheffield avenue police station.
Nelson last night began an argument
with his wife and her mother and
father. Mr.. and Mrs. David S. Ham
mill. over the property. Hammill left
the parlor and retired to his room. The
two women then went TO Mrs. Nelson's
bedroom. According TO Mrs. Hammin
her daughter tried 90 stop Nelson
when he attempted to kick in the door
and was pleading with him not 70
shoot when she was killed. When his
wife dropped Nelson fired three shots
at Mrs. Hammil. all of which took
effect She will recover.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
RESCUE THREE
FROM THE RIVER
Two Women and d fian at
Third Street Bridge Are
Dragged From Water

Failing from ladder hanging from
the southerly approach of Third street
bridge. John Tobin. his wife. Mrs. Mary
Tobin. and Mrs. Annie Cunningham, all
OF No. 615 East Fifth street narrowly
escaped drowning i'm the Chrlstiana
river last night. The prompt action OF
George Wright. James Serson and Po-
liceman John Mclaughlin. who herol-
cany went TO their rescue. probably
saved their lives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobin and Mrs. Cum
ningham had been ferried across the
stream by James Serson, the draw
being turned off for repairs. Aft r
leaving the boat they proceeded To
climb the hanging stairway to the
street When near the top Mrs. Tobin
became nervous and lost her balance
In falling she carried her husband and
Mrs. Cunningham, who were below her
down the ladder. and all three plunged
fnto the cold water OF the river
Went to Their Aid
The cries of the trio quickly brought
.Serson and Wright on the scene, and
without a moments hesitation they
plunged into the water. patrolmau
Mclaughlin also happened along and
he, too. helped In the work Of rescue
With much difficulty the women were
gotten into Mr.. Wrights boat, and
.Tobin was then hauled in. The women
were highly nervous and were hurried
home.
Serson ferries persons across the
stream in his own boat. but Wright
is employed by tho county in running
la ferry. The heroic work of the two
men is 20 be commended.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
MAY ERECT LARGE
LODGE BUILDING

It is said that several organisations are
trying TO obtain the northwest corner OF
Tenth and Orange streets as a site for
a lerge building 10 contain lodge rooms
a.. other apartments. The trustees OF the
e5iored odd Fellows have been approach
ga as 70 the purchase Of The hall on Or
ange street, above Tenth. There win re-
main but little more than ten feet Of
the corner property along Orange street
when Tenth street is whened and It is
purposed by some OF the organizations to
purchase this strip If terms can be made.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
ACCUSED OF TORTURING
A NEGRO TO DEATH
BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.


BERLIN, Dec. 1i.-Governor Waldemar
Horn. Of German Tog'and in West Afr ca
is before a special disciplinary tribunal
to-day charged wiah toriuring a negro to
death at Bassari The negro. according TO
the witnesses. was accused OF stealing 40
marks from the Official cash box. Horn
had him beaten with rhlnoceros hide
whip until he was unable to stand and
then had him tied to a flagstaff with his
feet clear Of the ground After twenty
four hours suffering the victim died.
The governor, the witnesses added. put
a policeman on guard to see that no one
brought water 20 the sufferer Who was
exposed without protection TO the blaz ng
tropical sun and the chill Of the succeed
ing night He is said 10 have visited the
spot frequently TO watch he mans agony
and TO jeer him FOR his cries and prayers
for mercy.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
MRS. BRADLEY TO
! BE A BOOK AGENT
BY THE JOURNALS Special wlr,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Anna
M. Bradley freed of the charge Of kill
ing Senator Arthur Brown, OF Utah.
win become a book agent She has
had given to her six hundred copies
of the work of a local author. The
venture will pay her way to the West
with her children, Mrs. Bradley believ-
ing il bettcr TO earn the money for the
journey than to seek charity. Her de-
termination 10 become a book agent
viii cause a change Of program. Mrs.
Bradley intended leaviHg for salt Lake
City this week. It may be morth
now before she returns to her hons.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
BOMB FOR BALTIMORE
FRUIT IMPORTER
lv nm JouRNAL,s snecInI VIC

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. 1.-THE rear
Of the home OF Joseph hi Giorsio. the
wealthy fruit importer at Nvabuor. was
damaged 10 the extent Of $1,000 early THIS
morning by the explosion OF bomb.
which was doubtless the work OF t!ie
black hand society. Mr.. Df Giorgio is in
Cuba, but his tife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Cuba, but his wife and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Trombetu were in the house at
the time. Had they been in the rear por-
ton Of the house they would no douot
have been killed The shock was felt
throughout that section OF the city. Tha
bomb throwers escaped.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
S. P. C. c. ASKS FUNDS
FOR CHRISTMAS TIDE

The Society for the Prevention Of
Cruelty to Children is making an ap-
peal for assistance. FGnds are needed
for Christmas distribution For a
number Of years the agent. Frank
Stout. has received funds TO expend at
Christmas time. and it is hoped that
the poor who are aided by the society
will be remembered this year. Many
little children have had a merry
Christmas through this quiet work Of
mer v. Anyone wishing to aid may
send or leave contributions at No. /
Uest Seventh street in caro- az MI,
Stout
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
he GOT ALEMON

When County Treasurer Burns ar
rived at his Office az the Court House
this morning he found on his desk a
small package which suggested the hol-
iday spirit Upon removing the paper
covering Mr.. Burns found a small box.
In this box the county treasurer found
another boX-indeed ne found one
dozen boxes IN the package and in the
last receptacle he found a LEMON.
Mr.. Burns had no idea who "handed
him the lemon"
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
JERSEY MURDERER.
SHOCKED TO DEATH.
Electric Chair, Instead Of
Hanging, Used for First
Time in the State
By THE JounNAEs spoclnl wlra.

- AiiI 'CSANAL special Wire.
TRENTON, n. J.. Dec. ii-savario Dl-
Giovanni. Jerseys first victim Of the e-ec-
trio chair, the substitute for the gibbst
for capital punishment in this state. was
shocked 90 death at COS this morning by
eieetrcian Davis Of New York. in the
state prison IN this city.
The electricity did It's work successfully
and the burning OF the nesh which has
characterized nearly an other olectrocu-
tions, did not attend this execution. THE
current went directly to the brain and the
heart as was the intentlon of the elcctr.-
clans who set up the chair and death was
instantaneous.
The crime Tor which ID Giovanni gave
his life was the murder OF Joseph san
some. IN Raritan Somerset county. tho
night Of September e.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
MUM
WHEN ASKED OF
THIRD TERM
BY THE OURNAL's Special wire

BY THE OURNAL'S Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ill consider that
William J. Bryan is the greatest living
man, said Charles G. Heifner. Democratic
National Committeeman from Washing
ton. after an interview with the Presi-
dent. 'The President told ME / was good
looking enough 10 be Republican" con-
tiDped Heifner, 'and I replied that I
would not be near so good looking If he
did not cure nervousness pretty soon by
telling us that he was not going 10 run
again lie did not say a word
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
TO
INVESTIGATE
GOLDFIELD
BY THE JOURNALS Special wire

By THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11-President
Roosevelt to-day appointed a federal
commission to visit Goldheld, Nevada.
to investigate labor conditions there,
and TO report TO him personally.
The commission consists Of Assistant
Secretary Lawrence o. Murray, OF the
Department Of Commerce and Labor
Herbert Knot Smith, commissioner Of
corporations, and Charles p. Neill,
commissioner Of labor.
The members of the commission will
start for Nevada at 3 .. m. to-day.
Their appointment was announced
after n conference with the President
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
WORCESTER VOTES
NO LICENSE
By THE JouRNAI5s speclal WI.

BOSTON. Dec. Worcester, the
second largest city in the State, joined
the no-license ranks in yesterdays
Lynn and Woburn also swung
to their standard. while Chelsea went
back to the license column. Postmas-
ter George A. Hibbard. Republican
nominee, won in Boston by 2,166 votes,
one Of the smallest majorities by
which Boston ever chose a mayor
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
Small Early Morning Blaze,

Fire IN the shops Of the Novelty Ma
chine Company. at No. 511 Orange
street, shortly before / o'clock this
morning did $50 damage. An alarm
was sent in from box No. 32
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE storm
central Tuesday is passing eastward
over Maine, having caused high south
erly winds and gales off the middle
Atlantic and New England coasts.
Forecast till 8 p. m, Thursday.
For Delaware-Fair t7nioht and
Thursday, Temperature below freezing
tonight; dim'nishi' northwesterly
winds.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
crsw Of WreeI.ed Rara.e saved.

QUEENSTOWN, Dec. 1.-THE
steamship 1'.iesland. from Philadelphia
has brought in the crew OF the Nor
wegian Barque Alert, sunk in mid-At-
lantic on its way from New York TO
European ports.
Evening journal., 1907-12-11
UR GUARANTEE.

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The Evening Journal
guarantees its C rcuIa-
tion. Advertisers are
invited to Investigate
our books and claims
Arizona republican., 1907-12-28

near As the grandfather clock chimec
out the hour OF nine a hush would fall
upon the family group and every ear was
strained to catch the plaintive melody
that dOated IN from without. The Christ
mas serenaders had arrived. The serv-
ants OF the plantation. grouped about the
front porch. 10 the accompaniment Of a
lsuio. would sing the old plantation
melodies Until invited into the kitchen
whore lib"ral potatlouS OF "A little drap
10 warm them up was served. and each
was asked TO drink the health Of ole
miSt.s~ nle mars. ;he little folks and the
household guests. This closed the cerc-
uoaies for Christmas Eve. Candies were
passed around and warm beds Sought.
There to dream OF santa Claus and the
morrow and what was 10 be found IN
the score Of stockings left hanging about
the great open fireplace.
Christmas morning breaks clear and cold.
The household bestIrs itself early. awak-
ened by the entrance OF the house serv-
nuts. who rush from room 10 room call
Ing Christmas glG," 10 all within rs they
bear to each tho family loving cup. CON
tanning the morning grog. a sip from
which each Is supposed to take. Gather
Ing IN the great dining room. a huge
punch bowl. filed to the brim with the
snow capped Christmas egg-nog grrets
them. This is the b ginning OF the days
Arizona republican., 1907-12-28

follows the decorations In each room,
living rooms as well as bed chambers,
blazing logs cracked upon the hearth;
windows are festoOned with ropes Of
Christmas greens. and everywhere the
Christmas spirit prevails. In the great
open halls. some so heroic In prOpo ton
rs to permit OF 4 four finland being there
IN turned. Is set the huge Christmas tree.
fairly grooming beneath It's burden OF
presents. for here displayed are gifts for
eHch member of the household, guests
and house servants alike. The trees OF
those days. however. were iliumiua ed by
myr!ads OF 'a4l colored tallow dips. since
electric lights we're rs Ter In the dim.
dim futurc ~ wany % the other prcd.c-
tons ~ that wonderful old prophecies.
Mother Shipioa-
Promptly at 6 O'Clock on Christmas Eve
the peace AMI quiet Of the great hall was
disturbed by the men servants ~ the
house as thew staggered in beneath the
burden of the yuie log. 10 reality the
massive trunk OF a weil-seasoEed hickory.
THIS was set upon lie carefully polished
sndiroas and served rs a back log for
the cheerful IRE OF Christmas Eve ami
Christmas Day. supper over. mcm5crs
OF tie household gathered around. Chest
nuts and popcorn were brought forth: The
evening was spent in roasting chestnuts.
popping corn and suinuin: Christmas
yarns for the little folks. who lowered
Arizona republican., 1907-12-28

good cheer. Breakfast over. the gift
giving begins among the servants. for
those within the house had all Jescended
IN the wee sma' hOuis to sean the COR
tents OF their stockings there 10 nnd that
which was most ardently desired. When
the army Of slaves arrived ON the front
lawn gifts over which the mistress avd
her helpers had lsbore,l 81 arduOusly were
brought forth and b slowed. while gro
ceries. extra allowances OF provisions.
swcetmeats AMI TASKS " eg=-nog or spir-
it, were passed around Then the house
hold made ready for church which was
followed by the midday Christian feast.
capped by the bfizing plum padding. pre-
pared mon b. ago.
And what feasts they were. 20 be sure.
Roasted turkeys. roasted geese. roasted
cspous. huge siriOius or beef. homp-cuTed
hams and 4 myriad Of good things that
only a housewife OF long ago could con-
ct.ye. were heapcd npon the SNOWY table.
while AT the end. in front Of the masters
plate. was placed the piece de reslsIa nee.
suckl!ng pig. roasted whole. "A glow
Ing red apple gripped tightly between
Its EliSteuing teeth. IN the center OF
the table burned the stately randle~.
surrounded by a bank of holly. cleaning
with lis scarlet berries On the side
tables stood the bowl OF wassail. the big
pitchers Of port and cider. plates OF nuts
and fruits aud sweets and platters OF
Arizona republican., 1907-12-28

an eye for color. Garments for the
women complete. those for the men and
boys were next taken up. 50 that on
Christmas morning each negro who came
10 the house could bc assured % return
Ing TO his quarter with arms Laden with
good warm clothing. including everything
from a puir OF shoes tlat cried To his
hearts delight TO q warm new cap. or
hat. as his fancy elected. This sewing
circle generally extended IT'S opeult uas
over period OF two months. but the
work was invariably gotten ont OF the
way before December I. for the three
weeks just prior 70 Christmas were busy
ones and had to DO With the mysteries VI
the well-stocked pantry
The suc-,p1,a- days were ones OF ueTer
ccaslns delight To the housewife aud her
corn> 81 weli-train-d cooks and helpers.
Cakes by the dozen were mixed. baked
and >ct away: cakes the recipes for which
are priceless today: pastry % every de
scrlptlou. and invariably these were made
In sufficient Quantities TO carry the family
aud their score OF guests through The hOi-
iday season. fot Christmas always ex-
tended over New Years Day. With prep
GratlOns for Christmas complete. the
house Is set IN order Tor It's inilux %
guests The choicest linen. sp!ced and
snowy tn us cleanliness. Is brought forth
from the great linen presses, and all The
spare beds 10 the house made up. Then
Arizona republican., 1907-12-28

man chlld's heart. 20 Tannenbaum."
Santa Claus makes haste 10 pile the
gifts at the foot OF the tree; be has so
many little ones TO visit he dare not
take time TO hang them up. He has;ens
on and the children spend the evening
finding their gifts and admiring those
Of their brothers, sisters and cousins.
The little boys write to Santa Claus for
great soldiers caps. guns and tin SOL
diers. but their sisters ask for dolls and
buGgies for their little ones. In Ger
many Christmas Eve Is chiIdren's eve.
and not a child will go to bed until
every candle burns low. In some places
the candles are Kept lighted for two or
three days But Santa Claus does not
forget the little folks 10 the coolest.
most fnr-Out-ofthe-wny places. Every
year he makes a flying trip through the
mountains. The mOuntaineers come down
into the villages and await his coming.
When not playing the children are busy
eating cookies. candles. nuts and other
goodies. scarce during the rest OF the
time. The children do not sit up to see
Santa Claus; they fear that II they
are too curious he will not come. In
some OF the bones be finds Christmas
trees on which TO place the toys. Long
before sunrise the children are up. busy
with their stockings. They all expect
to find a pair OF skates. a mountain stick
and sled. and whatever else their good
friend Is Kind enough to bring. II 1t