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Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Why This Change of Opinion ?
ION ID Chester llmes.

From the Chester Times.
Some two months or more ago a del
egation Of the leading Democrats from
this city journeyed TO Wilmington to
hear the great apostle of free silver at
the ratio of l6 to / exploit his views.
The orator of the evening was Hon.
William J. Bryan, who read the entire
platform, for he was the only speaker
at the meeting.
Mr.. Bryan spoke for two hours on
the silver question, which he contended
was the greatest subject Of political
economics before the country. His au-
dience agreed with him and all of the
members of the Chester delegation ex-
pressed themselves in a similar strain
when they returned. They said so 20
a Times man and he printed their opin-
ions of the orators address In the next
days paper
There are no more intelligent men In
the city of Chester than the members
OF that delegation. They were sincere
In their statements that silver was the
chief subject and that Mr.. Bryan had
so demonstrated II on that night IN
his speech in Wilmington. Why do
these gentlemen now say that imperial
ism is the chief issue before the peo-
pie?
They so declared in the convention
Of the party at Media yesterday. yei
Z two months ago all. with Mr. Bryan
We're insistent that silver would no
take q back seat What has come owe
the spirit Of their dream that such
somersault has meen made? Twl
months ago they loudly cheered tn
statement of Mr.. Bryan that our none
was dishonest, and II that Is true wha
has occurred In the meantime to max
/ Il honest? II it was dishonest then {
Is dishonest now and the Democratic
/ party has deserted the very cause b!
attempting to sidetrack the financia
issue
There is only one course to take II
this business. If the gold standard ha
placed the worllingman in the p0we
of the money kings. as the Democrati
tparty alleges. then why does the Demo
cratic party throw 10 q minor pac
the very remedy that it has for fou
years alleged the country must have &
give the bread winners Justice?
Before our tOwnsmen Of the Demo
cratic faith adopted the platform a
Media yesterday and swallowed tn
Kansas City absurdities they shoul
have pOndered the path they were ahou
TO take. Was the Democratic part
wrong four years ago. or is IL wron
b now? The action of yesterday is ui
terly at variance with the action Of th
2 party at the last deconnial election an
the people would like to know whic
is the real Democratic party
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
NEWSPAPER OPINION.
In 70 the Finish
Al. 49,. T..I..

In 20 the Finish
From the Dover Index.
The Regular Republicans are push
ing their campaign against the Ad-
dicksites with all the vigor and ear
.nestness which characterized their ac-
lions prior 20 the session OF the Phlla-
.delphia Convention.
The decision of that convention on
the Delaware contest seems not 20 have
affected their opposition 10 Addicksism
in the least degree.
IL Is dOubtlesss true that some OF the
rank and file whose only object is TO be
cn the side OF the seemingly victorious
were and are affected by that decision.
These men are now with the Addicks
men. Had the decision been with the
Regulars, they would now be in their
camp. These men. however, have no
other influence than that carried by
their individual votes.
The strength of the Regulars lies in
the honesty, ability and standing OF
their followers, and this strength Is to-
day what It was before the Philadelphia
Convention. 1t has grown since the
campaign OF 1896 for the reason that
the actions of the AddiclSs men since
that campaign have shown more con-
clusively than ever the supreme domi-
nation of the one man over the organi-
zation OF the Addicks party
There will be an abundance OF con-
lecture mp to the holding OF the Repub-
iican Convention. August 2l Until
then. the Addicksites will insist that
the Regulars are only putting up a lame
blum.
From all present Indications, how
ever. IL seems certain that the Regulars
are in to the finish and that they WILL
at their convention, nominate full
state ticket.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
GETTING READY FOR PEACH RUSH
Clayton, as Long Ago, Regarded as I'm.
pOrtant Shipping Point

STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal
Clayton. July S1.-The large railroad
yard at Clayton is beginning to assume
rae appearance Of ten years ago when
this was the most important peach ship
ping centre in the Delaware division.
Workmen are busy fitting up peach
cars. while a force Of carpenters is re-
modelling the interior of the refrigerator
cars to be used by the Farmers Produce
Express Company. This company, t1
better look after the interests of its pat
rons, has established Offices in Clayton.
1t is generally regarded that Special
Agent 1. n. Mills peach estimate is a
trihe high. yet many thousands of bas-
kets Of the fruit will be shipped from this
point.
Three roads run into Clayton and in a
day or two many idle men will be giver
employment. The long sidings in ;hC
yard are being filed with empty freight
cars preparatory TO the enormous peacf
shipments. The Adams Express Com
pany here is busy handling the early va
riety OF peaches packed in small baskets
for the Philadelphia market
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
MANY AT SERVICES
IN MARCUS HOOK
Accounts Of COmingS and Go.
iDgS Of the People Of
That Borough

Marcus Hook. July 30.-'rhe Rev G. w
W. Bishop, pastor of the Baptist Church
Ject. Soul strength In the evening hi,
subject was Evidence Of Wisdom Both
sermons were interesting.
Harry Il. Barlow, OF Chester Is en-
jOying his vacation this week. A portion
of the time Will be spent with relatives
and friends at Paulsboro. n. j.
Yesterday was known as Trustees Raj
lying Day at Mt. Hebron A. NJ. r. Church
and the occasion was characterized with
special sermons and some good singing
In the morning the sermon was delivered
by the Rev. John Bell. of chester. and In
the evening the speaker was the Rev. W.
IS. Drummonds, OF Disney Church. Phila-
delphia.
Mrs. Susan Heacock. Of Delaware ave-
nue. has been confined 10 her home for
several days past with sickness.
Mrs. Gertrude Heacock. OF Linwood. has
recovered from sick spell. which con-
fined her to her home several days last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Quigley and son.
OF Philadelphia, have returned home after
q pleasant visit to relatives and friends
in the borough. They were accompanied
by Willie Devonshire. who Will spend a
couple Of weeks IN the Quaker city
Mrs. William Coffin is spendin some
time with her mother at Marshallton,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. v Rivafd and daugh-
ter. Ethel. of Philadelphia, spent Sun
day with old acquaintance here
Burgess John ID. Con was confined TO
Mrs. Martha MOndeau. Of philadelnhfa
has returned home after spending some
time. with her mother Mrs. Matilda Mar
shall.
The Rev j. w. Perldnpne. of Nasque-
hQning, spent Saturday and yesterday
with relatives IN the borough. He nued
the pulpit I'm the Methodist Church at
Paschall yesterday
William Casey. OF Wilmington visited
ms mother Postmistress Casey, at Linz
wood yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Pearson and chill
dren. of Philadelphia. are the guests of
Mrs PearsOn's mother. Mrs. Rebmanu at
Ninth and Market streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linduw. Of Camden n
j., are visiting Druggist Pechmann and
family.
Charles z Hendrickson. Of r.inwood.
spent yesterday with friends In Frank
William Bayard and family. who have
been residing on Yates avenue. quietly
left the borough last week much TO the
satisfaction of the residents.
Ernest Pennell viii start tonight for
Denver, Col. where he will visit old ac-
Quaintances A number of his friends
gave him an enjoyable send-om on SAT-
The Rev r NJ Doherty. OF St. Mar
tins p. r. Church. preached yesterday
morning on 'The Unknown Bible We so
lgnorantly Worship" His evening subject
WIS THE Living Light"
. The tent services along the pike were
largely attended Yesterday and there was
some fine sermons and excellent singing.
ihe services VIII be cOntiued until We'd
nesday evening of this week
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
DEATH OF FORMER
DELAWARE MINISTER

The Rev. Robert Graham. D. D., pas
tor OF the Hebron Memorial Presbyter-
ian Church, Twenty-ffth and Thomp-
son streets, Philadelphia, died at his
home. 2S15 Girard avenue. that city at
/ o'clock yesterday morning.
His death was a surprise. Two weeks
ago he was in the best of health. A cold
then set in and. becoming complicated
with heart disease. caused his death.
The Rev. DR.. Graham was born in
Philadelphia in 1841 He was gradual
ed at the University OF Pennsylvania
in 1869. and two years later received
his masters degre After his gradua-
tion he entered the theological. semi-
nary of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church. He was, two years later, cr-
dained a minister and took charge of
a congregation at Newcastle, Pa While
there he was called to a church at
Christine. A colony from OlivcJ Pres
byterian Church undertook 20 form a
new church in the unoccupied field
north of Girard College, Philadelphia.
DR.. Graham cast in his lot with the
fOrlOrn hope which led the movement
and has with answering devotion
worked and labored for sixteen years 20
build up the church.
Twenty-Five years ago he married
Miss Margaret Shannon. of Stanton,
who survives him. The deceased was
the oldest brother of former District
Attorney Graham of Philadelphia, 10
whom he was devotedly attached.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
CHIEDREN'N DAY
AT CAMDEN CAMP
Chief Justice Lore Of This
City Will Be One Of the
Speakers

staff Correspondence Evening Journal.
Camden Camp. July S1.-The attend
ance here yesterday and last night wa.
not large. People have not yet gotter
over the effects of Sunday. but by the
middle of the week they will crowd the
grounds. Rain fell nearly all day bat
cleared in the evening. This, however
did not affect the afternoon services, rs
they were held as usual and many people
were present. The auditorium is water
proof. The sermon in the afternoon was
delivered by the Rev. G. w. Prettymar
Of Salisbury Nj. Il. Church, who took for
his text 'Follow Me and l will Make
Thee Fishers Of Men" In the evening,
the Rev. ID. w. Devenish. Of Clayton,
preached an eloquent and forceful SER
mon taking for his text Death in the
Pot" All the services during the day
were well attended especially the even
ing service. There are always more peo-
pie on the grounds in the evening than
during the day.
This morning the Rev. George w.
Burke, Of Chesterfield, will occupy the
pulpit. and this afternoon, the Rev. G. Il.
Sheppard, OF st. Jones, will preach.
Tomorrow will be children's day, but
as yet DR.. Layfield is unable to announce
the program. He could not say last night
who would preach in the morning. but in
the afternoon an address will be made by
both Chief Justice Charles b. Lore, Of
Wilmington, and DR.. E. w. Cooper. of
Camden. The speeches in the evening
are not decided upon as yet At all three
of the services during the day fine musical
programs will be rendered. Several Sun
day schools have made arrangements for
the transportation of both teachers and
scholars to the grounds The speakers at
each service viii confne their remarks to
Sunday school work and they will be in
teresting and instructive to teachers and
scholars alike DIR. Layiield promises
this day to be one Of the most interesting
during the entire camp.
VISITORS AT CAMP.
Mrs. II. l.. Hynson. who has been Wis
iting her sister Mrs. Elizabeth Lord. re-
turned to her home in Milford to-day.
Miss Priscilla Louden. of near VIII
mington, is the guest Of the Misses Daw-
son.
Charles T. Malloy is the guest Of James
Smith.
Walter A. Burton is spending the two
weeks Of camp with his sister, Mrs. VIII
Liam Ferguson.
Shannon Prose, of Philadelphia, is visit
ing his parents.
Thomas c. Gooden is spending a few
days with Miss Sarah Wilson.
Miss Elizabeth Rash. of East New
Market, Nd, is the guest Of Miss Clara
Johnson.
Walter Holt, Of Philadelphia, IS visit
ing Samuel Sparks.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Annapolis and Baltimore, Sunday
Next

Special excursion via PENNSYLVANIA
railroad, Sunday, August 8. S1.75 from
Chester, $3.50 from Wilmington, to An
napolis and returi; S125 from Chester
81 from Wilmington, to Baltimore and
return. Special train for Annapolis
leaves Chester, S.22 a. m. Wilmington
S.45 a. m. Special train for Baltimore
leaves Chester, S.37 a. M; Wilmington
a. m. Returning. leave Annapolis,
p. m. Leave Baltimore CUnion Station
$50 p. m. sale of tickets to Annapolis.
limited. Delightful sailing on tn,
Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore 10 AMMAN
oils and return for Annapolis excur
sionists.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
REPAIRING A MILL DAM
Fish and Terrapin Being Caught in
Large Numbers

STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal
Smyrna. July 3l.-Work was COM
menced this morning upon tearing out
the large food gates at Denney's mid
pond. Duck creek. The inland lake is be-
ing drained OF water and ish and terra
pin are caught in large numbers. The
work will not interfere with the publis
road as the dam is 300 yards distant from
the county road.
The old gates were built sixteen year;
ngo. If the mud sills have to be taken
out. and in all likelihood they will. having
been in use thirty-one years. it will tax,
a month to make the repairs.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
About the Coatless Man

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Il is well enough to argue in favor Of
the discarding Of the mans coat during
what is rapidly becoming the tOrrid
season in the temperate zone. Health
as well as comfort depends upon it. But
when all the facts have been stated and
the theories explained will it not be
found that some labor has been wasted!
There has never been a time when the
coatless man has not been with us. He
is to be found in the mills and factories
in the fields and the mines; everywhere
indeed. where hard labor is exacted o.
mankind. He does not stop TO asl
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
FINED FOR ASSAULT
William LoclSman, of Newport. Beat
His Wife and Attacked Constable

William Lockman. colored, of New
port. was fined S. and costs yesterday
afternoon by Magistrate Daley. on a
charge Of beating his wife and daughter
and assaulting Constable Jama5 T.
Porter of Newport.
Before the magistrate Consth.e Por
ter said that when ne attempted % ar
rest the negro in Newport Yesterday
morning, the latter atta,Eed him and
that he was compelled to use force te
subdue Lockman, striking him over
the head with a club.
After Magistrate Daley passed SEN
tence Porter placed his prisoner in an
open wagon and drove to New Castle
Jail. The team came down Market
street yesterday afternoon and as the
blood was flowing from the negro.
head the sight attracted considerable
attention. A crowd of children follow
ed the wagon, hooting and shouting
until it passed over Market stree
bridge.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
snndnr schooI 10 Picnic

staf Correspondence Evening Journal
Smyrna. July Sl.-On Friday Asbury
NJ. Il. Sunday school will picnic at Wood-
land Beach. The picnic has been post
poned three times, owing to a lack of
teams. and other circumstances. The
school here is the largest in Kent county
and when il visits Woodland. the beach
is generally crowded. so many friends
and former scholars coming down from
Wilmington aud Philadelphia. Smyrna
will have a deserted appearance.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
SUNDAY CONCERTS POPULAR
First Regiment Band Greatly Inn
proved This Season

Under the leadership Of Prof. John
Wallsmith, the First Regiment Band,
which is now giving Sunday concerts
at Shellpot Park, has greatly improved,
and each concert is attended by large
audiences.
Professor Wallsmith has introduced
a quantity of new music, which is both
catchy and popular, and proves to be a
drawing card for the public One of the
attractions is several cornetists, who
are stationed in various parts Of the
park and who play in conjunction
with the band.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Broke the Record

Patrolman Harry Pierce and Howard
Mcdaniel, Of this city yesterday broke
the bicycle record between Camden. n.
j.. and Atlantic City, which formally
was held by a Philadelphia policeman.
They covered the 81 miles I'm three
hours FIVE and one-half minutes. the
old record being three hours and ten
minutes.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
New RaiIwaY Crossover

Near the car barns Of the Whining
ton city Railway Company on Della
ware avenue. a new cross-over has been
put in and new rails are being laid on
Delaware avenue between DUPONT and
Scott streets.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Thoueht Cake Contained Poison

While at work in the Dia-
mond State Car Spring Works
Yesterday afternoon, John Crossan, of
No. 121 Monroe street, was taken i'll
with kidney trouble. DR.. ]. Harvey
Spruance attended him. Mr.. Crossan
had eaten cake shortly before he was
taken i'll, and at first it was thought
that he was poisoned.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Eagle Lodge Strong in smyrna

Stan Correspondence Evening Journal
Smyrna, July 3l.-Last night Union
Castle No. II, X. G. E., had an initiation
The Golden Eagles Of this town is now
the strongest lodge in this section Of Kent
county. They have eighty-nine members.
not a one Of whom is in arrears for dues.
They will lead the lodges in the state for
the quarter in gaining new members. and
the officers naturally feel proud Of the
record they are making.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Came Up the River Unassisted

Owing to recent improvements to the
channel Of the Christiana river the big
steamship S. +. Morgan, which is at the
wharves of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company came up the river un-
assisted yesterday afternoon. The Nor
gan is 300 feet long.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31

what convention decrees with respect
TO either coat, collar or vest He just
takes them of.
Health to his ever increasing tribe
and TO the wives and families for whom
he tolls The shirt waist man, as he
to-day appears is a new being, IL is
true' but the coatless man Is as old as
the hills.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Annual Excursion 10 EmnIoves

STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal.
Smyrna, July sl.-Io-morrow the Biz
ger hosiery factory excursion to Wash
ington Park and Philadelphia. via steam
or Brady, will be largely attended. 1t is
the tenth annual picnic given the EN-
ployees Of the factory by Mr.. Bitter
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
Recovering From lightning shock

stan correspondence Evening Journal.
Clayton, July S1.-'fhe condition Of
Mrs. Reuben Warren. who was struck
by lightning last Wednesday night, is
somewhat improved. Her right arm and
hand are still badly co.ored from the ef-
fects of the bolt. and her right side seems
rs though partially paralyzed.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31

Special Excursions via Pennsylvania
Railroad, Delaware River Bridge
Route
On Wednesdays. August and %, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company (Phil-
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company will run special
low-rate excursions to Atlantic City via
the Delaware River Bridge Route with
out change of cars. A through special
train will be run on the following
schedule and round-trip tickets will be
anld ~ the ratn-a nllntaa -
Evening journal., 1900-07-31

IL was known in advance that the
Democrats would express, as they ac-
tually did their "sympathies to the he
roic burghers In their unequal struggle
to maintain their liberty and independ-
ence." While viewing with indigna-
tion the purpose of England TO over
whelm with force the South African
republics" the Democrats did not in
innate that there was anything that we
could do about Il. The Republican
party at Philadelphia really went a
great deal farther Il endorsed the ac-
tion that had been taken when Presi-
dent Mckinley rendered his friendly
offices in the interests of peace be-
tween Great Britain and the South
African republics" Further than that,
it declared that the American people
earnestly hope that a way may soon be
found, honorable alike TO both con-
tending parties. 10 terminate the strife
/ between them" The Significance OF
/ this lies in the fact that, although this
plank had been inspected by high Off
cial authority az Washington, it point
edly refers 10 the conflict as one be.
\ tween sovereign nations, declines tC
recognize the British annexation Of tn,
Orange Free State, and declares Ameri
can sentiment 10 demand n solution
\ radically opposite TO that which Lorc
/ Salisbury had already announced as
the only one that England would con.
slider. If the language OF party plat
form means anything Englishmer
must now understand that American
public opinion in both great political
/ parties alike explicitly disapproves o
\ England's proposition 20 deprive the
two BOer republics OF their status as
separate and independent nations
From "The Progress of the World IN
the American Monthly Review Of Re
} views for August
Evening journal., 1900-07-31
THE LITERARY WORLD

Josiah and ] Go a-Visitln' Is the
title OF Josiah Aliens Wife's new hu-
morous serial which is begun In the
Midsummer Story Number (August) OF
The Ladies' Home Journal. There are
also four short Stories Catherine OF
Arrogance. Grandmother Winslow's s
Precious Plates" From a Far Coun-
try" "The Story OF a song"-and the
conclusion OF Julia Magruder's serial,
The Voice In the Choir" college
Girls Larks and Franks reflects the
wit and shows the love OF fun of the
American girl There Is also group
Of stories full of interest and mystery
about THE Haunted Houses OF New
England" and others IN quite the op-
pOsite vein are related by the Rev. Cy-
rus Townsend Brady IN describing his
experiences as "A Missionary in the
Great West" my Summer With
Some Chipmunks' gives some exceed
ingly interesting glimpses OF the coy,
brown coated little rodents OF inter-
est TO every girl aspiring to a higher
education is an article detailing How
a Girl Can Work Her Way Through
College" by a Cornell graduate. Mrs
Burton Kingsland writes on "Conversa-
tlon and Good Form in Public Places. +"
and Mrs. s. 4. Rorer explains "Why
am Opposed 10 Pies" The August
Journal takes It's readers on another
stage of the pictorial journey Through
Picturesque America" gives some
views OF 'An Entire House on a Single
Floor" and on the cover presents
Howard Chandler Chrlsty's American
Girl in Society" Golden Poppies.' a
waltz by b. II. Jansen. is sure to find
abundant favor with music lovers. The
departments are as varied and complete
as usual. and the pictorial features nu-
merous and of commanding excellence
BY The Curtis Publishing Company,
Philadelphia. One dollar a year; ten
cents a copy.
Evening journal., 1900-07-31

Not necessary to be a sport to enjoy
the Sporty Boy" scent cigar.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-11
ARTIFICIAL DIAMONDS.
Now successfully PrOduccd-An Exhi-
bition Mt Murray Hotel.

At Niagara Falls, says McClure's Mag
azine for January, the hottest furnaces in
the world are operated. Here is made Car
borundum-gem crystals as hard as the dia>
mond and as beautiful as the ruby. They
have so much the appearance of natural
gems that many experts to whom they have
been submitted without explanation decided
that they must certainly be of natural pro.
duCtion.
With a temperature of 1000 degrees, sand
and coke are united into crystals as hard
as the diamond and even more indestruct>
ible. The crystals are crushed to powder
and made into grinding wheels.
The process of making these artificial dia.
monds is patented. The C. ]. Luther Co.
of Port Washington, Wis, who manufacture
Bolens patent mower knife grinder, has the
exclusive right for the use of Carborundum
wheels on sickle grinding machines. These
wheels are guaranteed to last eight times as
long as emery wheels and to cut twice as
fast. Their machines are on exhibition at
the Murray hotel, where a display OF these
beautiful Carborundum crystals or artificial
diamonds may be seen, and also at Kiei
hotel, Council Bluffs.