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Evening journal., 1908-12-23
HUNT CLUES IN
MURDER CASE
Police Searching Wells to Try
to Find Missing Clothing
in FIOrCzik Tragedy
PRISONER WAS
AGAIN SWEATED

Working on the supposition thai
Alexander Florczik, the eigliteen-year.
old prisoner at the city Hall. is tb.
man who murdered Wycenty Florc.ilS
and his wife on last Thursday night.
The police are leaving no stone unturp-
cd 10 unrayel the mystery. The we'll
IN the rear of the house at No. 1s2
Bird street, and other similar places
IN the neighborhood will be likewise
treated In the search for clothing
which the murderer is supposed to
have worn on the night of the tragedy.
The cap which Chief Black and Of
ficer Wardle found in the yard of the
Bird street house near the woodpila,
is in the hands of DR.. Frank Roop
Smith, who is making an analysis 81
the re dsnots found upon H. Whether
these spots are blood or red paint the
police We're unable to decide and il
was then that Doctor Smith was calico
upon to settle the question.
Prisoner Again Sweated.
Young Flcrczik was put through an
other sweat" by the police yesterday
afternoon and another interpreter was
used. The police hoped that some
thing would be learned. but the
prisoner went over the same things he
told before. but he appeared to be more
confused than on the previous oc.
casions. He continues 70 contradict
himself right along and the older the
case becomes the more convinced tha
police are that the prisoner is guilty OF
The crime.
The prisoner had se.ss in his posses.
sion when he was arrested. The police
have learned that the young man was
ordered from his uncle's house in Bird
street by the murdered woman tw.
days before the murder. He boarded
with the couple and owed them con.
siderable money for board.
The young mans clothes, other thau
what he had ON when arrested, are be-
ing sought. The prisoner had a red
sweater which he wore almost coil
tinuously, end what became of it is q
mystery He told the police that il
was in the bedroom closet in the Bird
street house, but they could not find
il there.
The police have a theory that re-
venge PROMPTED the murder of the
4 Florcziks.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
SNOW INTERFERED
WITH NAVIGATION

Mariners had a hard time Of It in the
storm yesterday and last night Tho snow
was thick at Delaware Breakwater and
driven by a northeast gale. It seriously
impeded navigation. Sailing vessels raced
refuge and once there anchored to await
more favorable weather. Even tugs with
coal-ladcn barges fought shy Of passing
out to sea in the face Of the storm. They
came 70 anchor inside the Breakwater and
last night the lower bay comfortably
housed a large fleet Of storm-bound ves-
sells.
Pilots were compelled to move with eau
tion but the night passed without an
accident.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
SMITHS WOUNDS
PROVED FATAL

Walter Smith, colored. who was ac-
cidentally shot by Charles Soulsbury.
also colorcd, near Hockessn on Mon
day, died at the Delaware Hospital at
10 O'Clock this morning Tho body WIS
taken 70 the morgue and win be sent
20 the mans late home at HockesslL
for interment
one Of Smiths ears was shot away
and he sustained a fractured skull and
also serious injury 10 the back Of his
head He was given temporary treat
ment by Or. John BAH and then taken
TO this city.
state Detective Gills made an IN
vestigation Of the case yesterday after
noon ana learned that the shootinl,
was accidental. The two men and Sow
eral boys were playing with an old
army muslSet when 1t was discharged.
and the shot struck Smith who was
only a few feet away.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
HEARD OF ESTATE
MANY YEARS AGO

Another influx of letters from the
Springer heirs has struck the town. Post
master Henry G. Conrad has three or four
of them. one from II. T. Evans, OF Bis
mark, Mo-. ana another from w. p.
Springer. OF Antelope, Texas.
The Antelope man said he first heard
OF the Springer estate about thirty years
ago and at that time he was told that the
property belonging to the estate haid been
given to a charitable organization for the
term Of 100 years and at the end of that
time to be returned. The writer thought
this period was nearly up and wrote to
the postmaster for information on the
subject.
Postmaster Conrad said that lie received
many letters bearing on the subject and
as soon as he got time he would wind up
the matter. How he expected to accom-
plish the task he did not say.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
INSURANCE MAN
IS FOUND DEAD
Believed That F. A. Burnham,
Under Indictment, Com
mitted Suicide
BODY NEAR BURNER FROM
WHICH THE GAS FLOWED

BY United Press Leased Special Wire,
NEW YORK, Dec. 23-Frederick 4.
Burnham former president or the
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Com.
pany under indictment for connection
with the recent insurance scandals.
was found dead early to-day by his
wife in their room at No. &C East 18th
street. with the gas pouring from IN
open burner The police believe Buru-
ham committed suicide.
Receivers for tho company, Of which
he was the president, recently brought
suit against Burnham To recover SOW
eral hundred thousand dollars. This
elimination Of his troubles Is believed
by the police to have led Burnham to
take his life
Burnham was indicted about two
years ago. shortly after resigning from.
tho presidency OF the Mutual Reserve
Company. Five indictments are still
pending against him. three for forgery
in the third degree and two FOR grand
larceny In the first degree
George Burnham. his brother ano
counsel for the company, and George
-. Eldridge were included in the
blanket indictments. The grand
larceny charge concerned a check FOL
81 800, alleged TO have been taken from
tho funds of the comnany in 1901 by
Bnrnham The check was counter.
signed by George Burnham and cid.
ridge. who was the vice-presldent OF
the company The claim of the prose
cution was that the check has beer
drawn to satisfy a personal check oi
the two brothers.
George Durham was tried IN 1905
convicted and sentenced to two years
in Sing Sing The Appellate Court re-
versed the conviction. but tho indict'
ments were not squashed and he wal
released on bail The district attor
nev has never re-opened the case.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
MT. SALEM PRAISES
PASTOR CARPENTER

In line set Of resolutions inviting
the Rev, T. T. Carpenter TO the pas
torate Of Mi. salem NJ. Z. Church FOR
his sixth year Mr.. Carpenter is Landed
for his snlendid work in behalf Of the
church. The resolutions point out that
when he came to the church ii was
burdened with debt OF S2S00. Since
his pastorate this debt has been paid.
ana improvements costing $4,000 have
been made. The resolutions heartily
endorse Mr.. Carpenter in his enforce
ment OF the rules laws and regulations
as laid down in the discipline Of the
NJ. +. Church.
The resolutions are signed by the fol-
lowing trustees: Norris S. I.utton.
Frank p. Gentiu, William II. Ferguson.
John s. Benson, j. Elmer Betty. WIZ
liam Hamilton. Frank Il. Haley, Harry
Roberts and Charles A. Beck.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
AMERICAN WARSHIPS
GOING TO VENEZUELA

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. 2s-The
state Department admitted officially
to-day that the battleship Maine, the
North Carolina, and other war vesseis,
were enroute TO Venezuelan waters.
The sending OF the ships was partly
for the purpose of having suitable force
there during the present crisis. and
partly at the request Of Acting Presi-
dent Gomez, of Venezuela
Gomez, through the Brizilian repre-.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Another Dead, q MIddIetown-

Mrs. Ella =. Cochran died at the
home Of her daughter Mrs. II. A. Poole.
near Middletown yesterday, after a
brief Illness, Several weeks ago Mrs.
Cochran broke her hip and although
she had not been well since her death
is not attributed TO the accident She
was 50 years old and is survived by
Mrs. Poole and DR.. Victor Cochran,
of Philadelphia. and Warren Cochran,
of MashinRton.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23

sentative, at Caracas, had expressed a
desire TO settle all outstanding claims
of the United States. and had aslson
for the presence Of an American war
ship at La Guayra.
In accordance with the desire the
State Department has sent William J
Buchanan. on board the North Caro-.
lima, to take up negotiations with the
new Venezuelan government. The
North Carolina left Hampton Roads
Monday.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
NO WORD FROM
MISSING PETER JOYCE

Nothing has been heard Of Peter Joyce,
Of No. lli8 East Thirteenth street, who
has disappeared IN Philadelphia. Joyce,
who was a boilermakor in the employ Of
the Edge Moor Iron Company went to
that city during the founders week cele-
bratlon. lie telephoned his family on oc-
tober s that he was going 10 return that
night. but failed to do SO. His wife and
four children are still hoping for Ills re-
turn. The police Of Philadelphia have not
been able 70 find.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
STANDARD OIL OUSTED FROM
MISSOURI AND FINED $4,000

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Dec. 23-
The Supreme Court of Missouri handed
down a decision to-day ousting the
standard Oil Company Of Indiana and
the Republic Oil Company from the
state and forbidding them ever again
10 do business in Missouri and dissolv-
ing the Waters-Pierce Oil Company Of
Sd. Louis. In addition, each Of ths
three companies is fined S5oOOO.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Mr.. CRAWFORD TO
COME IN JANUARY

The Rev. J. H. Crawford. OF Fox
Chase, Pa. who has accepted the pas.
torate OF Central Presbyterian Church
has informed the officials of the church
that he expects to preach his first SER
mon as pastor here on Sunday, Janu'
airy II. Mr.. Crawford had not expect
ed 10 come here until later IN the
month. The church membership il
arranging to give Mr.. Crawford a re.
ception the week following his arrival
here.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Ash Men Lianlnnrnd.

The snow fall Of yesterday hampered
the city employees in collecting ashes
ft practically put them day behind
The men worked all day today however.
and II is hoped to have every district
cleared up SO that there viii be no need
OF working on Christmas day II II
is seen tomorrow that the regular force
cannot finish the ash-collecting, extra
men will be put on.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
ROCKEFELLER GETS A
RESIDENCE In LONDON

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LONDON Dee. 2s-It was admitted
to-day that the property at 3S and 40
Queen Anne's Gate. which was recent
" reported to have been bought by
John D. Roclxefeller as the site for a
London mansion. is held in the name
of the STANDARD Oil Company. The
deal for the property was made by q
real estate broker named Henry. Queen
Anne's Gates is exclusively a resident
street
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Clearing Away the Snow.

Tho c'--- ives Of the Street and Sewer
Department were out today in force
cleaning the snow from the cross
walks IN the down town section. Tho
sun helped some and between them
the walks were made passable in
short time.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Think Bovs the Robhers.

The police believe that small boys
are responsible for the numerous rob
berries and attempted robberies Of stores
in King street which was told in THE
EVENING JOURNAL yesterday. and
have found clues which may lead to
an arrest.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Pnrmit For Renaira.

A permit was issued today by Build
ing Inspector Johnson to make repairs
Is the dwelling at the east side OF
Douglas street between Seventh and
Eighth streets, owned by Mary Il.
Rice. Fire recently damaged the house.
The repairs will be made by Charles
II. Tindall and Son.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
stranner t1eId the porch.

The police were called yesterday 70
the residence of Mrs. Lammot DUPONT
10 take charge of an intoxicated strang-
ar who was making things unpleasant
by refusing to leave the porch where
he routed the coachman who attempt-
ID to oust him. The police came in
10 patrol but when they arrived the
stranger had disappeared.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Siam pelaYs Train Eiaht tours.

Because Of last nights storm the
Delaware Railroad express from Nor
folk due here at midnight, did not ar
rive in this city until 5 o'clock this
morning. Railroad patrons heard that
the train had been wrecked at Farming
ton. but the railroad officials denied
the rumor.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
WEATHER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 23-Ths
storm has moved rapidly into the ocean,
followed by clearing and colder wealth
er in all the Atlantic coast states. The
snowfall was unusually heavy from
Virginia, northward to New York City.
Forecast till p. M, Thursday.
For Delaware-Fair tonight. Thurs
day probably Increasing cloudiness with
rising fo~,peraturei moderate Variable
winds tonight shifting to southeriys
Thursday.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Fur,ioated Aockessin Dwelling.

Health officer Ulrich fumigated the
dwelling al Hockessin today where five
children Of one family had died from
scarlet fever. The deaths in this FAM
nv alone weer larger than occurred
In this city while scarlet fever was
prevelant.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Came Here to Wed.

charles 8. Ralph and Florence Ere-
Der. both Of Philadelphia, obtained a
marriage license here today at the
office Of Magistrate Broman and then
went III search Of minister to have
the ceremony performed.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23

Do not take chances a day longer.
See Weston and Anderson. 200 Church
Building. about fire and burglary In
surance.s
Evening journal., 1908-12-23
Home FOR Holidays.

John o. McGowan, Jr. student at
villa Nova College. ls home for teh
holidays visiting his parents at No.
215 East Front street.
Evening journal., 1908-12-23

Continued on Second Page.
, 1908-05-02
ST. CROIX STATION.

Loudon, April 29th.-Sir Henry jackson
is gaining strength very slowly, but there are
hopes he may be able to leave the nursing
home in a week.
During night manoeuvres off the Kentish
Knock in the North Sea, the scout Attentive
and the destroyers Gala and Ribble collided.
The Gala sunk with Lieutenant Fletcher, and
the Ribble returned to Sheerness with two
compartments flooded.
During a full speed trial OF the battleship
Britannia off Portsmouth a boiler tube ex-
ploded and five men were injured.
, 1908-05-02
PASSENGERS
CHRISTIANSTED.

April 29th-Viking from St. Thomas
Captain Greve A. Moltke, Jane Franklin,
Ann Sophia Lucas, Nathaniel Colbourn and
child John inds, Antoine Raymonde Des-
play, Philip Elskoe, Miss Anna Won Bever-
houdt.
April ~29th-Viking for st. Thomas
Bankdirector Friis, Ruth Simon.
, 1908-05-02
AUCTION.

A L the request of Christiansteds Dealing
"A Court as administering several Dealing
estates under public administrator and di-
vision, and of LAWYER j. NIELSEN on be-
half of the parties concerned, will be offered
for sale at public Auction 10 be held at the
Police Station on the PROPERTTNO 50
KINGS STREET IN CHyisiausted
, 1908-05-02

IA r u meeting of the Board of Directors
&sA on April 9th Mr.. Apothecory LARSEN
and Revd. WESTERGAARD were appoint
ed provisional treasurers to receive aud
receipt for subscriptions for shares for the
EST. CROIX HOJERE SKOLL" COY. Sub
scriptions should be sent in on May LIST.
, 1908-05-02

The st. Thomas papers announce the death
of Mr.. Theodore Bronsted of the we'll known
firm of Br0nsted & Co.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
SALE OF LAND

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of degree of the Nevada Chaucery Court made and entered of record at its December, 1907 term, wherein Almeda Osborn was plaintiff and Wm II. Hill was defendant, will on
 JULY 1lTH, 1908, as commissioner of said court, sell to the highest bidder on credit of three months, the following real estate situ- ated in Nevada county, Arkansas, to- wit:
 A portion of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 4, township II south, range 22 west, con taining four acres.
 Said sale will be made at the front door of the Nevada County Court house during the hours for judicial sales on the day above named. The purchaser will be required to give bond with ap- proved security for the purchase mon ey, which shall draw interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum until paid. F. F.. MURRAH,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
NO I ICE

Is hereby given that on July 3, 1908, between the hours for judicial sales, l will offer for sale to the highest bidder the Fractional Lot Two (2l, Block Eight (8), Wafren's Addition to Prescott, Arkansas, it being 93 feet off of the east side of said lot and ex tend ing back 150 feet. Said sale will be at the front door of the court house and for cash in hand, and is made by virtue of deed of trust exeucted to me as trustee, by Henry Cobb and Lucinda Cobb on the 3rd day of June, 1907, and of record in book i2, page 153, of the deed re- cords of Nevada County, Arkansas. Witness my hand as trustee, this June 10, 1908. Guy N. GARNER,
 Trustee.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
13 TRUE BILLS
 10 CASES IGNORED
Work of Pulaski Grand Jury. Adjourned Until
 June "A.

Little Rock, June 12. Return ing 13 true bills and ignoring the charges in 10 cases, the Pulaski county grand jury adjourned yes terday afternoon until June "A, when its deliberations will be re- sumed. No indictment was re- turned in connection with the death of Frank Leach, the con- vict who died at the rock crusher last summer and which was re- ported to the grand jury as being caused through excessive whip ping. The grand jury failed to secure adequate testimony in this case, passing it on for a future time. The indictments were all in cases of common felonies, and most of those indicated are un- der arrest.
 Among those who found favor, in the shape of an ignored true bill, were Seth Doyle, Will and Burl Starks, three negroes ac- cused of the murder of A. w. Thorpe. Thorpe was timer of Argenta, and was shot from ann bush one evening last fall, as he was driving to his home several miles north of Argenta. A half witted negro woman claimed she saw three negroes in that vicini- ty, heavild armed, short time before the murder took place.
 Freddie Ford, a twelve year old boy, who last month shot at Charlie Stith. a IA year old negro boy who had been stealing peach es from the Ford back yard, and hit him in the stomach with a p rife bullet, causing injuries from which Stith died, was also given his freedom. The boy was charged with involuntary man. slaughter.
 An amusing charge was that apainst Tom Jones. a neprO. who had given his sweetheart, Callis- sa Bryant, a lot of finery for
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
| Local News.
latsrsstins Happsninss in and
 Around Town.

Born-To Mir. and Mrs. Bob Hit, girl.
 Sawed Oak fence Posts at Hatley yard.
 Arthur Sykes is home from the State University.
 Buy your flowers, bulbs, plants, etc., from Vestal X Son Little Rock.
 Mrs. P. H. McHenry, repre- senting the Gazette, is in the city today.
 Buy your rough lumber from the Hatley yard or mill. Prompt delivery made.
 Adam Guthrie, Jr. and Lee Billingsley came home from the University of Arkansas last night.
 For Sale-Hundreds of old Georgia Collard plants, 10 cents per hundred.
 O.L. MONCRIEF. Dr. T. D Cathey of Wilton is in the city today on his way home after a few days visit with rela- tives and friends. ---Fresh supply of Texas W0termelons at Howard Terry's today.
 William (Rex) Stephens will entertain a few of his pals" this afternoon from four to six in honor of his sixth birthday.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
MESDAMES MCKENZIE AND PITTMAk
 ENTERTAIN.

To say that the elegant suburb an home of MT. and Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie was enhanced in beau ty by the gay party who attend ed the brilliant reception given by Mrs. Mckenzie and Mrs c. F. Pittman on yesterday afternoon in honor of their sister, Miss Berta Pittman, who has just re- turned from Lombard college for the vacation, would not be an exaggeration.
 Everything was carried out in pink and white. Pink and white roses and gladiolus were on every hand. The brick cream was in layers of pink and white. and the delicious white cake had the hon oree's initial in pink icing.
 Games were played during which delicious ''fruice" was served.
 The pink and white prize was awarded to Mrs. T. c. McRae, Jr. as being the most proficient player. At half past six the guests departed as light hearted as though no weather had threat ened to prevent this gay assem- blaze.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12

Have your harness and sad dies repaired by man of exper- fence. Buggies painted, and all other repair work. Mention your trouble. Phone 219. John Lancaster.
 News reached here this morn ing of the death of Mrs. J. E.. Waters, of Idabel, Okla. She died at her home Wednesday and was brought to Hope last night and will be buried at Corinth graveyard, in the southern part of the county, today. Mrs. Wat CTS formerly resided in this coun- ty and has many friends who will be much grieved to learn f her death.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12

Co. M" 2 Reg, will hold an election of non-commissioned off, ficers on Friday night, June 12. Drill Tuesday and Friday nights.
 -WANTED-All the Cotton Seed within reach of Prescott, within the next 30 days, after that time l will be out of the market. JNO. M. HALTOM.
 Misses Lois Felts and Mamie Norman were pleasant callers at the Picayune office the morning. They are attending the institute here.
 With each frame at Go cents or more we will give one beauti- full fruit design suitable for your dining room. See our window.
 HAMILTON & CAPELLE.
 Ten political speeches of William J. Bryan on Edison photograph records will arrive this week. For sale at my store. A. MoNsoN.
 G. P. Chalfant returned yes terday from the reunion at Birm- ingham. The other veterans from Prescott are expected home today.
 Dan and Charlie Pittman re- turned from Hot Springs last night where they have been at tending the meeting of the Hard ware men of the State.
 With each 25c frame we will give one coupon containing a number. The one holding the lucky number will received pie ture premiums. HAMPTON & CA PELLE.
 Mrs. J. B. Crossland, who has been very sick for several weeks, is reported to be very low this morning with chances against her recovery.
 Prescott Chapter No. 153 o. E. s. will meet at the hall tonight at 8 o'clock for business and work. All members are request ed to be present.
 A number of Prescott people went to Fulton yesterday to view the raging waters" and those that were not raging, of the Red River.
 Grand Combat of the Modern Gladiators" in today's issue of the Picayune is from the pen of Prof. Respess Wilson, and is in- dicative that Mir. Wilson has sufficient talent along this line to make for himself an enviable reputation.
 Hamilton & Capelle will give away one 16x20 frame, with pie ture untitled The Sacred Heart of Jesus," and one frame 8x36 with picture untitled "A Shower of Roses" These pictures will be given away to the one holding the lucky No. coupon on Satur- day, June 2, 1908.
 Dick Biard reports that he showed to the biggest crowd he has had for the past seven weeks at the airdome last night. Every body likes to go to the airdome, where they can get plenty of fresh air, see the moving pie lures, count the stars and gaze upon the beautiful moon between
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12

Christmas, consisting of dresses and trimmings. and then took them away when he fused with his dusky belle. He was charg- ed by her with grand larceny, but the grand jury could only see the humorous side and refused to hold him for trial.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
Prescott { Northwestern Railway Co.

fains No S. s and 6. freight only. Arcadia. Dunlap, Patsville. Zealand. AcCas- kil Crossing and Cooleyville win be stops fol trains 1 and on hag.
 O. H. HELsIG. G. P. T. A.
Daily picayune., 1908-06-12
ALEX VAUGHAN REAL ESTATE. 1 NOTARY ~"

It will pay you to zee him If you Farm Ss Lst. }
 Fine list If City Property anu pr rsccss, Office with The Picayune