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Evening journal., 1910-01-01
GETS One YEAR
ON CHARGE
White Woman Says COIOred
Man Attacked Her on City
Street
PRISONER MAKES
DENIAL OF CHARGE

Sylvester Adison. colored, was sem
fenced TO one year I'm tbs workhouse by
City Court Judge Cochran this morning.
for having, Il is alleged. struck a young
white woman.
The young woman is Elizabeth Bu-
chairman, aged 10. who lives on South Van
Buren street She says she was walk
ing up Second street at 10 o'clock last
night, when. at orange street. Adison
without the slightest provocation struck
her. severely with his 5st in the stomach
and IN the breast He then fed to sa-
loon nearby.
So severe were the blows that the young
woman could not speak for several mo-
ments. Her sister, Catherine. Who ac-
companied her. appealed to soms white
men passing by and a patroIman was
summoned. Adison was arrested as he
came from the saloon soon after.
Adison IN court this morning protested
that he knew nothing Of the assault. al
though the two young women identiied
him positively.
They wanted 10 get somebody and they
Just took me because I'm colored.'' he
said. Il wouldn't strike colored woman
let alone a white one"
Negroes have been doing this kind
OF thing all over the city and Tn going
TO break II up" Judge Cochran announc-
ed in imposing. sentence
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
BISHOP AT
XMAS FESTIVAL

Emmanuel Church was filled last night
with the children. their parents. and
friends of the Sunday School who at
tended the annual Christmas festival. A
large portion Of the program consisted
Of Christmas anthems. beautifully sung
by the school and choir. The primary
class sang Christmas Blessings"
The Rev. Kensey J. Hammond. rector
OF Emmanuel Church read the service
and greeted the school, Bishop Kins-
man was present and addressed the chill
dred- He spoke Of the pleasure all mad
experienced IN giving and receiving gifts
from each other this Christmas, and that
it ought to remind the world OF the gift
all had received from God on Christmas
Day. "As we not only received but gave
gifts. to our friends, so We in return
should give ourselves as gifts to Cod
the Bishop said.
The evening closed with the anthem,
Hall 20 the King" by the school
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
SANTA'S MIx-UP
AT MT. SALEM CHURCH

Before an audience tnat filled the church
ana Sunday School room MI. oaiuT1 NJ. r
Sunday School held it's annual Christ
mas entertainment on Thursday evon-
Ing.
Tho entertainment was a pronounced
success and from the opening number, a
flag drill by fourteen yound ladies which
won the applause Of the audience. TO the
close OF the evenings entertainment. the
closest attention was given by the large
audience.
The cantata used as the basis Of the
entertainment was entitled "santa's Mix
up and the work Of preparation was
entered into most heartily by the Young
people OF the Sunday School and the cui-
mination of their work was evidenced
when the entire program was given with
out delay.
One OF tho most pleasing features Of the
evening was the use OF stercopticon views
to illustrate part Of the dialogue. a reel
from the Passion Play showing the
events in the early life o. Jesus was also
given.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

Of Endcavorcrs gave hymns and thoughts
expressive OF New Year ideals The meet
ing closed at twelve with tho Endeavor
pledge and Rilznah bcnediction. During
tho last fow moments many present sat
with watch I'm hand to mark the exact
passing Of the old year.
Then the young people joined the merry
groups on tho street. where blowing OF
horns and shouted New Year wishes, and
the same beloved old New Year jokes ush-
cred in 1910
No watch-night services OF last night
were more in earnest. more extended or
more enthusiastic than those held In the
colored churches OF the city. Tho Baptist
church at Washington and Second streets
and the Eleventh Street Mission held
prayer meetings from p. m. until 2
o'clock Of the next year.
The services were similar in both
churches: there was no preliminary social,
but II was all prayer, praise and preach
ing" The Rev. Frlsble, in charge az tho
mission service. proved powerful ex-
horier. and he soon had members on their
feet, shouting praises. and wishing each
other all good things for the New Year
Many conversions were made. and SO
great was the enthusiasm. that even ar
ter five hours. the members left reluctant
iy for home. The singing was really
treat to listen to, as these musical people
put forth their heartiest efforts
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
/, EVEN HURT, ONE SERIOUSLY,
iflFgA TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE
i on Collision on Wilmington. New Castle and
southern Railway at DobbinsviIIe Worst
in CompNy's History
5si6Ueg roPPIN, MO7ORMAN, CRUSHED
WIFE WEEPS AT HUSBANDS SIDE

and the cars went together with such
force that the front OF each was domolish-
ed
At the time Of the accident. which was
about SO o'clock there was a heavy fog
along the trolley road which runs near the
Delaware river For this reason neither
motorman is said 20 have seen the other
car approaching.
The cars came together with a crash
that was heard for some distance
The freight car was the first car out Of
Delaware City this morning and there
were several passengers aboard. most Of
whom were injured. There were also sew
eral passengers on the southbound car
but they appeared TO have escaped.
Wreck Pens in Passengers.
In the freight car as passengers we're
Thomas Appleby. Captain George Duncan
and John G. King
The glass windows OF both cars we're
shattered into a thousand pieces when
the cars came together. Toppin was
wedged In the wrecksge between the cars.
His means could be heard and every effort
was made to extricate him from his posi-
ton The cars had come together with
such force. however, that it was with diff
fculty that they were pulled apart. Both
had piled into each other and we're tight
~ wedeed.
John Leonard. Of New Castle. one OF the
passengers on the passenger car had just
gotten off the car when the accident oc-
CURED. Mr.. and Mrs. frank stapeford.
OF New Castle. who were on the passenger
car escaped injury
Wife Weeps by Husbands Side.
The news of the accident spread quickly
in New Castle and hundreds Of people
went 20 the scene OF the wreck Superin-
tendent Holcomb arranged for the recep-
tion of the wounded when they were
brought to New Castle and after seeing
that their wants were attended 10. he ac-
companied Toppin and Mrs. Toppin "a
this city. Toppin was placed on a stretch-
er and passed through the window at one
end of the car. He was removed from the
car in the same way when it reached Will
mington.
Word had been sent TO Wilmington and
the Phoenix ambulance was in waiting
when the car arrived. A big crowd coll
lected about the car and ambulance. When
Iopniu was being removed from the car
and threw hack The cover from hls head
- ~ 1l7tir1
crowd sympathized with the injured man.
lie cried aloud with pain as willing hands
lifted him from one stretcher 10 the other.
and his wife who stood nearby burst into
tears. II was only Mr.. 1olcomb's conso-
lation that kept her from collapse.
Toppin was motorman OF the freight
car and his conductor was William Weg-
genmann. OF New Castle Lupton was mo-
torman Of the passenger car and his con-
ductor was William Hushebeck. Weggen-
mann was slightly injured about the face
but Hushebeck escaped injurS.
None OF the passengers who were hurt,
except Toppin, are believed to be seriously
injured
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
SANTA CLAUS WINS
THE "TERRlBLE JUDGE"

The Christmas cantata entitled. "The
Gruff Judge and Happy Santa Claus
was given in First Presbyterian Church
by the Sunday school last night under
the direction Of Miss Marguerite W.
Wells. The entertainment aas largely
attended. The church was prettily
decorated with garlands and evergreen
and Christmas bells. An orchestra
played. Tho cantata detaiiedl win
ming Of a gruff old Judge lS
Claus and both united In distribm,,S Z
Christmas cheer. The singing by the
children was excellent. Following the
entertainment the primary and inter-
mediate departments were given a
Christmas treat in the Sunday school
rooms.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
WAGONS AND CARS
In STREET TIE-UP

West Seventh street between TatnaIl
and Orange was scene Of a general mix
up and blockade shortly before noon to-
day, with trolle years, coal and trans
fer wagons, all In the square. The trouble
was caused by the driveway between the
snow banks being too narrow for VIII
mington Transfer team and car to pass.
Within few minutes four cars. the
transfer wagon and two coal wagons were
stalled.
After many expressions more or less
edifying on the part OF ear crews. drivers.
etc, the trouble was finally adjusted by
tome OF tho wagons and some OF the cars
back ne out
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
BIG YEAR In THE
REALTY MARKET
Many Business Houses and
Residences Sold, and New
High Price Mark Set

the most important Wilmington has
ever had in the real estate market.
During the year there were many
unusually large realty sales and trans
fers. and the activity in sales of Mar
ket street business properties was re-
markahle. Not only have many prop
critics been disposed OF but, new high
marks IA the way Of prices for Market
street frontagos have hceu aof., Hhoui
4Ibnp a front foot nt-ns iait ~ the
Muihn store and the Wright and
Davidson store properties.
In the sale OF some Of the largest
residences of the city the past year also
has been one OF activity.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
GOT VEAL TO CITY
ON PACK SADDLE TEAM

when horseman went up Market
=s.>e=s. yesterday afternoon preceded by
another horse bearing pack saddle made
from twigs and holding a dead veal on
each side people stopped and gased at the
sight Tho driver Of the horse had come
in from Hockepsin with the veal for David
H. Mcgili. the KmE street butcher.
The owner has used tho horse before for
carrying milk. lie Is a westerner and this
custom OF n pnck saddle rs common there
while in this section q Is novelty. Ills
name could not be asceriaincd as the
man left tho city soon after he delivered
the veal
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
FROZEN TO DEATH
IN SNOW STORM

MILFORD. Del. Jan. 1-Crawling a
hundred feet from his back door with
warm fire inside the house, Hutton
Polk. an aged colored man, froze 10
death In the re ent storm, his body
being found gy a nephew on return
ing home.
Polk was left by his nephew Just be-
fore the storm began. with plenty of
wood in the house. a cupboard full of
provisions and warm fires. 1t IS sup
posed that the old man went out doors
for something and was overcome by
the storm.
Returning yesterday, the nephew
found his uncle missing. the back door
open, the fires dead and the provisions
almost untouched. A search Of the
back yard revealed the frozen form.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
WILD TURKEY CHASE
OVER NIGHT IN STREETS

A turkey hunt that began in this
city early Thursday evening was con-
tinued all night and did not end until
yesterday, when four Wild Virginia
birds that had escaped from the
grocery store Of J. II. Davis. at Tenth
and Poplar streets. had been shot and
killed.
When tho turkeys got out of the
store they flew about the city. Men
armed with guns of all kinds chased
them. but the birds flew too high 10
enable the hunters to get shot. They
roasted in high trees and on tops OF
manufacturing plants, and yesterday
morning several hunters located them
before they were really awake and
then brought them down by we'll
directed shots
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
DEATH LAYS HEAVY
HAND ON THE AGED

During the year 1909 there were reported
in this city the deaths OF 1856 persons who
had reached the age Of 20 years or more
OF this number iO2 were women and "a
were men. The oldest person whose death
was reported was Louisa Boyer, aged 1Oi
years. Only fifteen Of the 1856 were COL
ored persons. Those who died between 70
and 50 years numbered 125; between 50 and
20 there were 81; between 90 and 100 there
were S; more than 100 ].
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION
BETTER FOR TIE NEGRO

In Gilbert Presbyterian Church last
evening the colored y. NJ c. A. held
a pleasing social.
Following the program there was a
debate on the question, Resolved.
That an industrial education is more
advantageous 10 the colcred race than
a collegiate one. Harry Tunnel and
r. II. Blunt. both OF the Lincoln Uni
versity. argued in the Affirmative and
Thomas F. Anderson and Lewis Read
ing. in the negative The judges de-
cided in favor Of the affirmative.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
TRAIN RIDER FREE
BUT is WARNED

Samuel Llpson. OF Philadelphia. rode
on the bumpers OF freight train from
Philadelphia TO this city yesterday. When
the train got into the local yards. spe-
cial officer saw him. and he placed him
under arrest on the charge OF trespass.
Tn City Court this morning Lipson said
he was on his way 10 Baltimore TO OBJ
tain work as housepainter. and Judge
Cochran dismissed him with a warning.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Cuts out door Baths.

DOVER. Jan IA series Of baths
which John e. Collins took weekly from
May % to December 25 I'm silver Lake
will not be continued. The plunge talk
en- on Christmas. coupled with the cold
wave and the fact that the agreement.
which involved a wager. was terminat-
ed. decided Collins that he had had
enough OF his unusual experience.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Jan. 1.-Ths
indications are that the weather will
be generally fair tonight and Sunday
in the eastern and southern States,
while in the Ohio valley and Lake re-
aion il will be unsettled with snow
flurries.
Forecast till 8 p. m. Sunday:
y. For Delaware-Fair and warmer to-
night and Sunday; moderate southwest
winds.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Hospital Returns Thanks.

The managers OF the Delaware Hos
pital desire to acknowledge the fol-
lowing gifts: From Mrs. Henry c.
Jones. $1,000 10 endow free bed In
memory OF her husband, Henry c.
Jones. who died January 4. 1909; from
the Workmen's Sick and Death Bene-
NJ Fund. branch No. 73, B. Fuestel.
financial secretary, SIS; from Thigh
man Johnston and Frank D. Lackey,
$50 for the purchase Of a hospital
fracture bed.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Mr.. covsrdaIe piss HI wsst

DOVER, Jan. Mrs. j. Frank
Wilds, has received word OF the
sudden death Of her brother. n. Har-
vey Coverdale. Mr.. Coverdale died at
Wellington. Kan, on December 2s. lie
left Delaware about thirty years ago
and has since been engaged in mer-
camille business at Wellington
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
NEW PRICE OF GAS
GOES INTO EFFECT

Beginning to-day tho price OF gas will
be reduced from one dollar to ss cents "a
thousand feet net in Wilmington. Next
year a further reduction 20 e5 cents
thousand feet net is TO be made. The two
cent reduction this year. II is estimated
viii reduce the revenue OF the gas COM
pany about $4,000.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
snnm Stalls passannnrs.

GEORGETOWN. Jan. striking a
heavy drift in Nassau cut, on the Lewes
branch of the Delaware. Maryland and
Virginia Railroad. two railroad coaches
fun Of passengers. bound from Lewes
TO Philadelphia. were stalled Thursday
for four hours until a snow plow re-
moved the drifts.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
MORE CAPITAL
FOR PHONE COMPANY

TRENTON. n. J.. Jan. 1.-The Della
ware and Atlantic Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company has increased its ca r
tai stock from 100000 to slo.0o0.oo0 An
amended charter Vas filed with the Sec
The papers are sfsnled by n. n. Bethel,
president, and u. ). Peirsol. secretary.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Pair Get Marrinn. Li.sn...

Magistrate Gluckman issued a mar
riage license today TO George Clifford
Plummer Of Philadelphia and Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Mary Smith of the same city.
They will have the knot tied next week
by the Rev. A. Z. Clay pastor Of Old
Swedes Church
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
60 Years We'd Never ouarreIIed.

BRATTLEBORO. VT. Jan 1.--Sixty'
years OF welded life were celebrated
today BY Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Duttonf
Mrs. Dutton wore her wedding dress
and Mr.. Dutton his wedding boots.
Never had a quarrel In the whole sixty
years. said Mr.. Dutton.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
MOtormsn Hurt IN c.r.b CO.,

Car No. Sc of the wilmington CITY
Railway Company collided with one OF
Hetter's bakery wagons In Vandever
avenue yesterday afternoon. Motor
man Knox had his shoulder injured
and the bread wagon was overturned.
Too much snow caused the collision.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
n .Linutnnant Carey

An order posted at the State Arsenal
today announces the appointment Of A.
Harold Carey to be second lieutenant
Of Company d., o. M d. Lieutenant
Carey has served as sergeant major for
some time
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
IN to Form League.

III be held next Tuesday
-st Lake Presbyterian
young men of that vi
plete organization of a
or mutual improvement
erment All men Of the
invited.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Bed Catches Fir..

A still alarm at 1926 o'clock this
morning called the Washington Fir
Company to No. 227 Walnut street this
morning. A bed had caught fire. The
damage was slight.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Irvioe at Y. w. c. a.

'rvice viii be the char
|Sper meeting of the
christian Association,
row afternoon in the
10. 90S King street.
visit Of the speaker.
Candee. pastor Of
sbyterian Church,
ISIS Carrie Forrest.
the association,
the attendance
Rting is open to
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Snow pamanns orohard..

DOVER. Jan. $50 badly has the
snow broken the branches Of fruit
trees in lower Delaware that many far
mers fear their peach orchards are
ruined.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
WOMAN BURNS
A1v z21 AI 49,
Mrs. Ellis Almost Loses Life
While New Years Party
Makes Merry
THROWS HERSELF FROM
WINDOW TO ESCAPE FIRE

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK. Jan. i-swathcd in
bandages Mrs. Charles E. ellis, who
was burned almost to death before
hundreds Of merry guests celebrating
the birth OF the new year at tho Cafe
Martin last night. is lying to-day az
the New York Hospital in stupor.
under the influence Of powerful drugs
administered to quiet her agony OF
pain.
Neck and shoulders. face and hands
were scorched almost TO n crisp by
the flames which formed a pillar about
the screaming woman in a balcony
corner Of the great cafe. while terri
fed guests rushed to her aid or ned In
panic from the room. Physicians and
nurses are to-day exerting every effort
to save hor life Her beauty IL gone.
And II she leaves the hospital IL will
be for home. never again 10 Join such
brilliant assembiaFes as that ia which
sho moved az the time Of the accident
which put the stamp OF tragedy on ono
feature Of New YorlS's great Nav
Years celebration. "a
Physicians who are attending ha.l e
Il
but not worse than when shq
ried In a fainting condition
pltal.
Lights were out IN tho As
at midnight While hun
and women seated about ST &
the main cafe. bald 4 {.
room lifted deiica
tho new year In cl W
drank IN the dan
scream rang throui
a moment pillar e
a corner Of the
burning.
Throughout the ro
screamed and fainte
toward the sWaying ~
but as they did 20. II
rolling PROSTATE behind
coats were torn off an,
tho woman Women W
and hurried into cabs. a
away. Men fought and eli
cloak room.
Meanwhile nerved 10 from
pain. Mrs. Ellis swayod TO
while the Qames caught agalp
nimsy govt and envclopcd "a
md shoulders Before amy u,
H tn ii.r ear iHice s-lo,a S'4Is,'
8nd fell with head and shoulders
through the glass. There a police
man reached her. smothered the flames
with his coat and the dress coats
which men on all sides threw 20 him
and carried her into the corridor. A
hurry call was sent TO the hospital and
she was taken away.
Lights had been turned on in the big
cafe minute after the tragedy. but
none Of the diners remained.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
East Lake School.

mas entertainment
terian Church was
evening. An en-
s given to a large
Is were presented.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Iorstie LEAGUE

members and
by the Demo-
ening Refresh
81 following a musi-
ne addresses
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
ldaY Meatinn.

Theatre tomorrow
L.. A. mems meet
LED by George G.
INVITED. "A pleas
|nas been arranged
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
lar<etinas.

kae newsboys are
Ecribers with New
Ftings. The boys
Year reward from
Prding 70 the GUS
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

Getting High Price For Eggs.
Eggs are selling for As cents dozen
and butter at 4S cents pound. I'm
Kennett Square.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
J FOR
|E CHICKEN SHOW

the annual show OF the
'ouItry and Pet Stock AS
Q announced next week.
800 among them being all
breeders of Wilmington
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

In ae We trolley smash-uy In the
aa.ar, af W Wilmington. rew Castle
sl Southern galway, to-da'. seven per
SOU wore h1r. one proba1iy fatally
rs wreck CURED al5ng the marsh
..of -,.., obinsvuIe on the outskirts
r -- ..-l. and nas due to head
.- .,H H..a. Pc. s,een,a freight car coming
ret- l~.-. ts ,ware City and passenger
is rs wound for the latter place.
fhs injured are.
samuel r.n1in, Of New Castle, motor
a.sn of ae oa. sengor car, injured about
rha ntna. one * crushed and hurt inter-
.a.nc l...l .n OF New Castle motorman
t1ir ar injured about the head
'r0enia ieby passenger on the
f-ais1i far Reybold cut about the
sil Go. <e Duncan, keeper OF the
ra- .a 1thouse at New Castle, a
raa-sesc .r ae freight car. hurt about
rle aet
l5Nift former postmaster at New
'afHr li5 about the stomach.
fcaas vre, Of New Castle. slight
the head.
sgenmann. conductor on
o cut.
a. e .na ID were brought to New
-at l1 iey we're given medical at
William Wertenbaker and
-s'ar q that place.
Hnnatetc pins leg.
f 1e'rs ldnitted to the hospital
taken TO the operating
TnoH, lieIr { was found that his left
f ai Hs1e to be amputated at the
pa on was performed.
condition is serious but
ns afternoon that he had
n .H-ucs recover.
f.ef-atf-7t Temporary Hospital.
mt of John Ries at New
rned into a temporary hos
i exception Of Toppin all the
moved to their homes. Top
Na ht 10 Wilmington on a car
-aH nix ambulance which met
ourth and Market streets
lured man te the Delaware
H
slieVed to be in critical
ofalsf
r.itt, -r..-s.- -.
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

s. 3 +. p. & w.
} OF November
The earnings Of
sven months end
ounted TO $780,
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
ENDEAVORERS'
NEW YEAR Vigil,
Interesting watch Night"
Services Held In Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church

one Of tho largest watch-night services =
in the city was held by the christier ~
deavor Union IN the sabbath sk5lsi
OF Delaware Avenue sS,EE 7=
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
Trolley Line Open.

The Kennett-West Chester trolley
line is now opqned for travel
Evening journal., 1910-01-01
new YEAR'SDAY
AT WHITEHOUSE
President and Mrs. Taft Re-
Celve Today at First Public
Reception
NEW FACES In
THE DIPLOMATIC LINE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The prcsi~
dents New Year reception u the
White House took on a now interest
to-day as the first public reception
planned for the administration Of Mn
Taft
on New Years Day the white
House doors swing open to All tha
world. Tho public reception is pre-
ceded an hour or more Of fornaiity
when the President greets tho members
OF the Cabinet, tho diplomats. the Sem
atorsszAa Representatives. the high Of
fici9 |1 the Government. the officers
Of .axa ,seEvy and men,ber4u
z1 Y Il organizations
# s S. 8Esssa. rccoptio7l
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

4 condition Of the tracks
hnding of signals.
y.
occurred on a single track
Evening journal., 1910-01-01

bf tho acci-
IND that no
y He could
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-18

state OF Washington, County of whitman SIS:
l. j. Rouse, Cashier of the above-narued
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
oeliei' J. J. ROUSE, Cashier
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1910-11-18
Didn't Miss It Far

Col. J. B. Hicks has gained quite
reputation as an auctioneer, but
not until recently has he come into
the limel ght as an election forecas-
ter. On election day Jim" saw a
vision which took the form of three
numerals, 2-6-4, and stated that that
was the margin by which ,Thos. Neill
would be elected superior judge. The
official count by the election board
gives Neill majority of 1858, Just
one vote short of the prediction of
Col. Hicks. Jim" says there has
been a mistake somewhere, and that
the only way he can figure it out is
that the election board has made a
mistake of one vote in its official
canvass. He will probably call for
"a recount.