Evening journal., 1898-04-05
THE PENINSULA PRESS
WHAT THE DELAWARE AND
EASTERN SHORE EDITORS ARE
THINKING OF.

The excursion to wilmington next
Wednesday should be taken advantage
OF by the people of Delaware who are
accustomed to purchase in places other
than their local towns To most people
the stores Of our big city will be a reve-
lation. It has been the rule to under
estimate Wilmington; TO regard her as
an overgrown town rather than a city.
and TO those whose knowledge OF her
has been gained from car windows and
newspapers, a visit next week will be
interesting as well as profltable.-Mil-
ford Chronicle.
A clear demonstration of the arrant
folly Of the trading stamp collectors is
made in an uptown store, where the
proprietor offers his customers their
choice Of legitimate ten per cent. dis
count or the trading stamps. In most
cases the trading stamps are taken.
The man, woman or child who would
prefer stamps to a ten per cent. dis
count If they really wish to secure all
they can for their money, should have
a guardian appointed at once to lcok
after them. Every Evening.
The action of the State Senate in
bringing up the Trading Stamp bill,
and then showing how a good lobby
ist could sway that body, should not
discourage the merchants who are
fighting against the stamps from con-
tinuing their efforts. The bill should
be brought up again. Then, the sena-
tors should be watched so closely that
any intrigues between them and the
lobbyists would be impossible.-New
Castle News.
Next Wednesday and Thursday will
be excursion days to Wilmington and
will afford an opportunity at small
cost for the people of the Peninsula to
enjoy a pleasant outing, and at the
same time inspect the stores and bust
ness places of Wilmington with a view
to prove the advantage OF Wilmington
over any city outside the state. Always
prefer dealing in your own town when
you can, and keep as near home as
possible. Give the preference to Will
mington, II you must go from Dover
State Sentinel.
The loudest-mouthed blatant fight
Ing congressman, who have been bid
ding for nOtoriety in making war
| speeches would forget to serve their
| country in time of need, but would be
/ found serving their country at $1,000 a
year and urging their constituents on
to fight. Brag is a good dog, but hold
fast is a better one.-Daily Republican.
We do not want local selection OF
election officers to be changed. II
| promotes honest elections it is local
| government; it is democratic. Remem-
4 Der II you force a commission upon the
people it may survive to annoy its pres
| ent promoters.-Mi Tran
script.
The Republicans are proposing to re-
/ duce the state tax from 17% to 16
cents. This would be a good political
card II it could be safely played. But
II is all a sham. There is nothing in
I the administration Of that party to JUS
tify the reduction, and we don't believe
they will attempt it. II they do it will
only be as a legacy OF increased debt
In future years.-Kent News.
The state has suffered a severe loss
in the death Of Hon. James L. Wolcott
A man Of signal ability, he was hon
ored with the highest position in the
state judiciary, that of chancellor, and
he filed 1t with credit to himself and
to the bench. Mr.. WOlcOtt was a fac
/ tor in the Democratic party, but men
Of all shades OF political faith respect
ed him for his many good traits. Hewas
of strong personality, was in the from
rank as an attorney and was such
a man as any community can i'll az.
ford to lose. He will live in the mem
ory Of all awareans-Sunday Her.
aid.
4 Mr.. WOlcOtt was a self-made man
1 He began his life work as a teacher il
y tA,str Il 4 1. 80.
the highest judicial Office in the state
He attained a prominent position a
the bar, and enjoyed a large and lucra
tive practice. His success was an eyi
1 dence of his ability and popularity
l Dover Delawarean.
Il A Maryland judges decision ma.
4 wake up town authorities on the stree
II tquesti6n, especially if they have bicy
cle ordinances against riding on tn
pavements. This judge holds that
bicyclist has a perfect right to take
the sidewalk where streets are in ba
tccnditon as everybody has. a right &
passage en- a highway. Milford HeI
e aid.
There is room in Wilmington fc
A | radical advancement in this particula
+ | Comparatively few Of the store wiz
Il / dOws are so decorated as to serve the
K | true mission Of advertising In man
K | of them the articles for sale are dii
/ | Played in such an inartistic and slo'
r | enly mariner as to repel, rather than
l. invite observation. There is a decide
A disinclination on the part Of many me
y chants to eXpend a little money I,
Al plate glass and window dressing. It
'e | expensive economy to have small pan
al | Of glass and inartistic display.in su,
I'd | times as these when appearance al
y advertising count for so much.-Su
ly | day Star.
r The news of the death Of Hon. Jam
ps L. WOlcOtt was received with gener
ry and sincere regret all over the sta
r. He was leading lawyer prOmine
he In the political field and personally
e. very pleasant and attractive men. T
he sudden death Is a severe blow to
DE family and many friends.-Milfo
es News and Advertiser.
In the death of Hon. James L. w
cOtt Delaware has lost one Of
is purest and best citizens and DemOcra
its one Of her staunchest and ablest
nnnonfc Tho Cfofa Of noia ".