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Evening journal., 1900-12-06
NEWSPAPER OPINION
The Disgrace of Addicksism

From the Philadelphia Times.
The Legislature of Delaware will
meet a month hence, and among its
duties will be the election of two
United States senators-one for the
full term to succeed Senator Kenney
and the other for the more than four
years of the term that has been vacant
for nearly two years because of the
failure of the last Legislature to elect
The Republicans have an ample ma
jority in the Delaware Legislature to
elect senators IL united, but there are
more than enough of the Republican
members who are opposed to Addicks
and his corrupt and disgraceful politi-
cal methods, to hold the balance of
power between Addicks and the Demo
Gratis
These Republicans have for years
past taught the people OF Delaware
that Addicks lis a reckless political ad-
venturer, with only nominal citizen
ship in the State, who has made sew
eral open attempts to purchase the
highest political honors within the gift
Of the State. Without claim to states
manship or even a degree Of intelli
gence that could make him useful as ;
national legislator and with charac
ter blemished alike I'm politics and pri
vate affairs. he has for years past pub
licly proclaimed his purpose to pur
chase a seat In the United States Sen
, ate.
, Il is creditable TO a large portion o
the Republicans Of Delaware that thu
far they have been implacable in thei
opposition to Addicks and his politl
cal methods and purposes. Two year
ago they preferred a vacancy in tn
d Senate to the success of Addicks. an
. unless they have wearied in well dc
ing and are ready to be taken into th
slimy embrace of a professional polit
0 cal cOrruptiOnist, they must continJ
- to oppose the election of Addicks ;
any cost No other result in the choi'
OF senator's could be such a consumiT
shame as the election of Addicks. In
Ie mediately after election Addicks pr
ia claimed 10 the people Of Delaware al
70 the country that he had won h
hght, that his purchase of the Del
y ware Legislature was complete, al
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
snoietv EIeoted Omoers

Members of the Delaware Saenger-
bund at a recent meeting elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Anton Hau-
her: Vice-P President. Christopher Bauer
Financial Secretary. Harry j. Neher
Secretary. Louis Roemer; Treasurer
Bernard Kleitz; Librarian, Fredericl
Greiner: Director, c. \. Hartmann
members Of the managing council. Johi
ID. Meier Harry J. Neher, Louis koern
or. Bernard Kleitz, Victor Ulmann, Ed
ward CERES.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

Usually the Kent News. Of Chester
town. Nd. Is conservative and correct
In its news statements. but here is an
item from its local columns which
puzzles people: Possibly the Oldest
person in the United States who cast
his vote at the late election was George
Harris, colored, OF Rolandville, Cecil
county, who cast his vote for McKin-
ley at Rising Sun. Harris is log years
Of age. and native of Hartford county,
and remembers the day the British en-
tered Havre de Grace and set fire 70
the town. His mother. who died last
year, lived to be 1Ol years old, while
his grandmother died at the age OF
105." According to this he was born
three years prior to his mother.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
Tbe Cost Of Governmcnt.

Washington, Dec. 6.-The secretary
Of the treasury sent to congress the
annual estimates of the expenses of the
government for the coming year. They
aggregate $626, ,741 .762, a slight de-
crease from the total estimates Of last
year. The appropriations for the
present year are 1856, ,655 1862. The es-
Inmates cover every branch of govern
ment service. The war department es-
Inmates are SIG, 6,65S. .345 and the navy
department, sSS.913,24S. Among pub
lie building estimates arc: Altoona
Pa, courthouse and postofice. $4,000;
Annapolis. Nd. postoffice, $4,000; Bal
timore custom house, S5000O0; New
York custom house. 100000; Wilkes.
barre, Pa, postofIice, $4,000.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
nridre collarsed. T,vo pro,rned.

Berlin, n. H.. Dec. 6.-Two men were
drowned and five others are suffering
from exposure as the result Of the col
lapse yesterday of a suspension bridge
for the use of labOrers on the prop
erty of the Burgess Sulphite Fibre
company. The men who lost their
lives were Thomas McKeown and
Thomas Rogers, Of the Burgess COM
p.ny. The bridge was suspended on
wire cables at a height of about SO
feet over the falls on the Androscog-
gin river. Seven employees were cross
ing the structure, when one of the
cables snapped. precipitating all the
men into the water.
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p,,tsburu DI.trIct miners Resume.

Pittsburg. Dec. G.-There was a gen.
eral resumption of operations at the
river coal mines yesterday, employ
ment being given to about 5000 dig
gers and outside workmen. The mines
have been idle for. several months. OF
the SO,OO0.O0 bushels of coal that had
accumulated fully one-half has been
sent 10 the southern markets, and the
balance will likely be sent out II a good
boating stage results from the present
rain.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

We are in favor Of giving the presi.
dent OF the United States all the power
he needs to conduct the affairs Of the
nation along lines in keeping with Its
dignity and importance-no more and
no less. We have no patience VIII.
Democratic critics whose PATRIOTISM
ntver carries them beyond their party
and who profess to regard every ex-
tension OF territory OF Federal power
as partisan aggression.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
IENNEssEE AND CIGAREIIEs

On several occasions bills to regulate
the sale Of cigarettes in our State have
been before the Delaware Legislature
under the auspices OF the w. G, T. u.
but the practical results obtained
therefrom have been far from satisfac-
tory to those who recognize the harm
fnl effects Of the cigarette on the youth
OF the land. The women OF Tennessee
have been more fortunate, for the bill
which they succeeded in getting
through the Legislature not only has
been made operative by the State Of
fcials, but the Supreme Court Of the
United States has sustained its valid
ity.
The law was attacked as an infringe
ment Of the rights OF Congress to resu-
late interstate commerce. 1t was up
held by the Tennessee Supreme Court
and carried to the United States SUI
preme Court which recently. by a
vote Of five to four, sustained the court
below.
The case grew out OF the importation
OF cigarettes into Tennessee from
North Carolina. They were taken i..ec
the State in the ordinary slzeq cigar
ette packages, about two thytfUnrs i1s
ches. and these packages were loosely
thrown into baskets, which were un-
covered. The claim was made that
these cigarette packages were what is
known to the law as original packages
but without clearly defining an origi-
nal package, the court held that It was
clear that such packages could not bo
10 considered. Justice Brown, in pass
Ing upon the case, said that the pack
ages were obviously made up with the
view OF evading the law. and as he
spoke he held ons OF the little cikaretts
cases up to the view OF his auditors.
On this point, the decision OF the state
court, to the effect that the packages
we're not original, was fully confirmed.
On another phase OF the case the
State court was not so fully endorsed.
The Tennessee court had held that clg-
Arettes are not an article OF commerce.
With this view Justice Brown took
issue. and ne delivered quite dis
sertatlon upon the subject Whatever
is an object OF barter and sale Is. he
said, an article OF commerce, and must
be so recognized. Tobacco had been
such an article for 400 years. 1t had
been made the subject OF taxation, and
tndeed. had become more widely scat
tered than any other vegetable. Prob
ably. he added, no other vegetable has
contributed so much to the comfort
and solace OF the human race. This
being the case, It was entirely beyond
bounds TO say that tobacco was not
an article Of commerce. He then took
notice OF the claim that cigarettes art
an especially harmful form Of tobacco
and while he conceded that this might
be the case. ne remarked that thi.
claim was OF comparatively recent ori
gin. Still, he held that cigarettes are
as much a subject OF State regulation
as Is liquor, and he further held thai
while no State law could prohibit i'm
Dortation in original packages, It wal
rntirely competent for a Legislature
90 regulate the sale, because Of genera
belief in the deleterious effect of thl
article. ID EAna.
There was a dissenting opinion b
Jnstice Shiras. in which the chief jus
tive and Justices Brewer and Peckhar
joined They based their dissent upo
the theory that Congress has exclusiy
control OF Interstate commerce.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
WORK Of SENATE ANp HouSE

In the United States Senate yester-
day Mr.. Frye concluded his speech on
the Ship Subsidy bill, and the Hay
Pauncefote treaty was discussed in
executive session.
The House devoted the day to the
Army Reorganization bill, special
order being adopted limiting general
debate to two hours on each side. Mr..
Mccall, Of Massachusetts,, was among
those who opposed the bill, and he also
attacked the Philippine policy of the
administration. Eleven Of the twenty
six pages Of the bill were disposed Of.
The bill reducing taxation under the
war revenue act was introduced in the
House yesterday. It proposes a reduc-
tion estimated to exceed 100000 900.
The discount allowed on beer stamps
Is increased, and this feature OF the
measure is likely to excite Democratic
opposition.
Representative Brosius, Of Pennsyl-
vania, chairman Of the Committee on
Banking and Currency, yesterday in
troduced a resolution TO authorize the
comptroller OF the currency to extend
for further period OF twenty years
the charter Of any national banking
association which shall desire to con-
tinue its existence after the expiration
OF its present charter.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Will
liam M. Johnson. OF New Jersey. to be
arst assistant acknowledgement.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

Some idea OF the strength Of organ
lied labor in New York may be obtain
ed from statistics which show that
there are 1858 labor unions in the
State which WELD a powerful influence
in redressing the wrongs Of the labor
ing classes and keeping the scale OF
wages at living figures.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
Quaker gentleman Is High Flyer

Oats kites were flying high above
the Court House. The Quaker
lief against the blue sky. Pedestrians
gaze at him, and regard him as high
flyer, and all agree that he is one OF
the most unique advertisers Of food
products the food show has.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

There Will not be SO much California
celery in the Eastern market this year
as there has been in the past. The
floods, which followed the recent
heavy rains on the Pacific coast, have
damaged the crop to the extent OF
3150.O00 and our people must get the
bulk Of their outside supply Of this
toothsome vegetable from other
States.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

From one end OF Delaware TO the
other there is a constantly-increasing
public sentiment against spelling the
recelit Republican victory in this State
by electing such man as AddiclSs a
United States senator. Il scarcely is
hoped that he viii step aside vclun-
tarily, but the feeling prevails that II
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

For the sake Of meeting the Sussex
Journal half way in its argument. we
Will admit that Delaware is normally
Democratic with a Republican Major
ity Of from 1000 TO 5000. With such
a concession on the normal" feature.
introduced by the Sussex Journal, we
think it ought TO be satisfied.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

When Addlcks tells you that he is
going to be elected United States
senator. recall to his memory the fact
that he has made the same emphatic
declaration at intervals for ten years,
and that the current Of events always
has failed to verify IL.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

In ten years the expense OF main
tanning the public school system of
New York city has almost tripled. In
1901 it will be s17,7O1,O7s for 4OS,1i2
pupils, or an average Of S4S.S9 for each
pupil. The number of pupils in 1896
was 2SO,9Sl, and the total cost S6,OoO,-
6Ss, the average expense per pupil be
ing $25.9s. The tax on every man
woman and child represented by tn.
expense for 1901 is more than s.. a
against s2-i1 in 1890. New York as
vices are to the effect that the incrsas
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

Causing a COnAlu-
uanee during We'd
nesday Of the high
winds and TaiI
and snow on the
Middle Atlantl,
and New England
coast. There wal
also snow in thu
Upper Ohio val
ley and the great
or portion Of the
lake region. Fore.
rrcf. Eafr fo1av
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
THE EVENING JoURNAI. THURspAY. DECEMBER. 6, 1900.

is due partly to consolidation and part
ly to the operation of the Davis law,
but the taxpayers are by no means
satisfied that the increase in efficiency
has been in keeping with the increase
In expense.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

The only mob law in the Philip
pines is on the side OF the insurgents.
On the American side the contest is
being waged with as strict a regard fol-
the usages OF civilization as the ma
ture Of the foe will permit.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

There are so many good, clean, capa-
bic Republicans in the state who
would make acceptable members Of the
United States Senate that all talk of
the election OF Addicks is an insult to
the party.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

and tomorrow; fresh westerly winds.
Sunrise. 1908; sunset, 4:S4; length Of
day, Oh, 2Gm.; moon rises, 5;03 p. M;
moon sets, 1913 a. n.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

Since the opening up OF the country
along the Delaware as far south as
Delaware City by the trolley company,
spectators in real estate are begin
ming to see the wisdom of developing
this ideal section as a residence quar-
ter. It's healthfulness. broad scenic
views, and accessibility to the heart
OF Wilmington will no doubt in a few
years bring about great changes along
the river shore and naturally New Cas-
tie will be a benefciary.-New Castle
News.
We expect to see the day when New
Castle will be part and parcel OF South
Wilmington. The unfortunate feature
is, however, that Wilmington must do
the growing, for there is no disposition
on the part of New Castle to meet us
half way.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
Women Missionary Workers Meet

-"Religious Work in Syria" was the
subject discussed by members of the
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
of Central Church, at the regular meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

he will not. he should be brushed
aside. and not be- permitted TO block
the election OF two Republican United
States senators. A surprising feature
OF the situation is that even men who
formerly enunciated the principle Of
"Addicks or nobody" now agree that
he should not expect them to support
him to the extent Of creating and
maintaining a deadlock. These are en-
couraging signs. and all true Republi-
cans are glad that they are not TO be
disgraced by the election OF Addicks
and that he is not TO be permitted TO
pursue a dog-in-the-manger policy to
the exclusion OF worthy Republicans.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

Senator Wellington. OF Maryland
like the Times. OF Philadelphia,
Topped at a time most inopportune for
his own interest.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
OYERCOATS.
SIS to $1S.


your pocket book best we will
guarantee to give you the
greatest values. Yes, the S.
Oxford OvercoatS are all wool
and nicely trimmed. $3.50
buys as good an Overccat
here as you'll see in any
other store for $40.
SIo.ool That's our strong
linel May be thirty styles of
Overcoats at $40 to choose
from. There are Kerseys and
Meltons. Friezes and Coverts,
Diagonal and Cheviots, Blues
Blacks, Oxfords, Tans, Steels,
some cut long, some short,
some loose fitting, some tight
fitting, in fact you can be sure
of getting a better Overcoat
here for $40 than anywhere
else.
$I2 ana SIS SILK lined Over
coats; A custom tailor could
not make better for $40 more;
fit perfect, but they don't fit
one bit better than our $40
Overcoats, nor they won't t
wear better, but the cloths
and Innings are finer.
Evening journal., 1900-12-06
The weather and the Almanac.

The storm in the northeast is pass
ing off the Nova Scotia coast, after
Evening journal., 1900-12-06

The vote in the Fire Company
Contest will be counted this
evening at $50 o'clock. All votes
cast up to that time will be
counted. Come in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
mediation on the part Of the United States and

mediation on the part OF the United States and
prophesies long continuance of the
In answer to the argument that has been brought
forward that no Government will have right to
intervene unless requested do by both bellig-
erent parties Mr.. White says:
states: though willing to use its friendly offices
seiiserente il NAV he areeS that 10 ~ - two p
batants Jointly desire peace they dispense with
between themselves To remain passive until such
q contingency arises and then offer to mediate
The essence of mediation is that friendly neutral
should act spontaneously and on its own initiative.
Later In summing up the situation Mr.. White
intimates that England's position is likely to be
made more difficult by events which are likely to
occur in other parts of the British dominion, and
then adds:
defensive campaign is likely to be less dramatic
than the events OF the last few months but will
be protracted and wearsome even to the cosmopoli-
the e wo Many s2 hngs
the British rag waves oyer the country gIg on The
are fortunately endowed with a quality which has
compelled the admiration OF many ,fo.reigners.
mon sense 1t is only natural for great and proud
the hands ref Of few undiscpned But
events involving prompt action may easily happen
Of Great Britain are far mere vulnerable and i'm
portant than the issues in South Africa while the
neeessafy wpr NUS daily become clearer and
clearer to Englishmen in spite of all the sophistry
OF adrot debaters.
In addition TO Mr.. Whites article, The Story
of the Beers" will contain appeal to the Ameri-
can people by c. w. Van der Hoost, personal
friend President KRUGER. the text of the official
dispatches between Sir Alfred Miner and President
Steyn of the Orange Free State. and the full text
of General Joubert's Earnest Representation and
Historical Reminder addressed to Queen Victoria.
The book is in n way official publication in
tended to give a presentation of the Boer side OF
the South African question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
THE TYPE OF THE PREVAILING GRIP
From Near York Herald.

Although Grip prevailed in mild form during
the late autumn months ii has now taken on an
Enthusiastically virulent type in the extent and
character of its invasion During the last
fortnight thousands who have escaped hereto
fore have been stricken. and the disease Is plain
ly epidemic over a very wide section of country.
The type of disease is essentially catarrhal and
chiefly rlanifests itself in fnfiammatory affec-
tons of the membranes Of the nose, throat and
MINER air passages. The attack Is quite sudden
and there is generally a high temperature, with
pa;n In the forehead. hacking and Initiative
cough. with general muscular pains and pros
trafion.
II is the attention to little things-the avoid
ance of draughts. the cultivation of habits Of
,eraperance in eating and drinking, the obedience
10 all hygienie rules-which can make any one
reasonably safe.
Dr Humphreys Specific "Seventy-seven"
meets the exigency of the prevailing epidemic.
TT" restores the checked circulation Indicated
bv q sudden child the first sign Of taking Cold;
starts the blood coursing through the veins and
so breaks up the Cold. Manual of all diseases.
especially about children. sent free.
For sale by all druggists. or sent on receipt Of
nytce 25c and 500. Humphreys Homeopathic
an.aicins Co.. Cor. William & John SITS. N Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
GENERAL WHEELER'S RESIGNATION

Washington. March lit is evident that an
effort is being made by of Admtnistra ton
officials induce General Wheeler 10 withdraw his
request for immediate action upon his resignation.
1t is intimated that this effort is attributable solely
interest in the personal welfare of the Cen
eral In this connection it is recalled that the
President has had II in mind ask Congress for
special legslation empowering him 10 retire GEN
eral Wheeler, General Lee and another brigadier-
general of volunteers with the rank Of brigadier-
general In the Regular Army Some of the persons
who interested in the success OF this move
ment feel that by immediate resignation and the
prosecution Of his present determination TO attempt
TO secure mis- seat in the House of Representatives
General Wheeler Will arouse antagonisms which
may make 1t difficult or impossible thereafter to
secure from Congress the legislation needful TO
secure his retirement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
MINING AGREEMENT REACHED.
SCALE SETTLED BY OPERATORS AND MINERS
AT ALTOONA, PENN.

SCALE SETTLED BY OPERATORS AND MINERS
AT ALTOONA PENN.
Altoona Penn. March 17-For the first time in
the coal mining history of Central Pennsylvania a
working scale has been satisfactorily established
by means of an Arbitration Board composed of
miners and operators. This result was accom-
pshed tonight after FIVE days Of meetings and
conferences. The report of the Arbitration Commit
tee was agreed upon this afternoon. and afterward
submitted to the convention of miners, where it
finally adopted
The scale governing prices and conditions IN Dis
trct No, from April l, 1900 to March 81, 1901, IN
elusive, is follows:
cents per net tom mining, -ninths the
price of pick mining plus one-half cent amounting
cents per net ton; machine cutting and sc-a ping.
the same percentage of increase paid for pick
than s. day to be advanced to 50 Is; drivers re-
ceiving 81 or more day to be advanced 20 per
of the mines in the production of coal be ad-
vanced 70 per sent: dead work prices to remain
make such collections through the Office as en-
ployes may agree on. Both parties to the contract
March, 1901, make the next scale OF prices
This agreement is signed on the part of the OPP
orators by L. w. Robinson, James Kerr. R. A.
Schillingford. J. L. Spangler, w. I. Stnman. w. H.
Sweet and j. E. Hedding. and the part of the
miners by Patrick Glider Michael McTaggart.
Bruce WILLIAMS, George gassett. Kishagd Rtmm,
Thomas Guilliford, John Sullivan, W. B, Wilson,
district president, and John n Mitchell. National
Both operators and miners regard the successful
and it is confidently predicted that it means the
end of strikes in District No. 2. Both sides made
agreement confirmed the miners convention
adjourned finally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-18
An INDEMNITY CLAIM on HOyDUBas

Washington, March I7.-United States Minister
Hunter is returning to his post with Instructions
TO renew his request upon the Government NJ
Honduras for settlement of a claim of indemnify
on account of the killing by sentinel OF the younp
Pittsourg man Pears, a little year ago
The Department Of State has had no official in
formation of any attempt, as reported on th, mar,
or one of the dead mans brothers to Withdraw
the claim in consideration OF large timber con-
cession- Through unofficial channels; h0wsvar a,
has been gathered that some such negotiations
were afoot, one OF the surviving brothers heinz a
party to them, but his actions are said 70 bsva
been without the approval of the remainder 81 the
family Moreover. the Department of State wouId
not be influenced In its own action by any such