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Evening journal., 1901-11-27
ealIed upon to tudge upon Lew Sound

called upon to judge upon Levy Court
cases.
Levy Court Commissioner Chand-
Ter IS greatly thankful that the ap-
proaches to Seventh street bridge have
been located
Judge of the Municipal Court Phillip
q. Churchman is grateful that New
Castle Jail has been emptied of pris-
oners he had comkittted there.
A. 5. Merserve. chief warden OF the
new county workhouse, is thankful
that the building has been completed
and is ready for occupancy.
Harry p. Joslyn, clerk Of the NUM-
cipal Court, is delighted that he has
not lost his voice in the past few
months calling prisoners and witnesses.
George Kopp, city dog-catcher, is
thankful that it is cunning season and
that all hunting dogs are out of town.
Mr.. kopp consequently has less work
Milk Inspector Walter McEvilly
says he is thankful that he has not
been kidnapped. Milkmen threaten
to carry him off.
Charles H. Kittinger expresses
gratitude that he is still a newspaper
man and hopes the Sun will arise
every morning during the next year.
Agent Frank Stout of the S. p. c.
c., is grateful that tomorrow he will
be able to eat turkey without being
interrupted by complaints from fam
lilies who have incorrigible children.
Detective William T. Jones is thank
ful that monkeys from Africa and
South America do not arrive every
day Mr. Jones says one of the Dar-
win species a year is enough for him
John T. Dickey is thankful that
business is brisk but is not pleased at
the action of the Street and Sewer
Department in refusing his request for
permission that the franchise to use
the streets of Wilmington for the pur-
pose of laying mains, conduits, erect
ing poles and stringing wires thereon
ETC.
James d. Carter. member of the
Street and Sewer Department, is
thankful that Clerk of Council w. l.
Hamann has in his safe a receipt given
by former Judge of the City Court j,
Frank Ball saying that Mr.. Carter
had bonded properly.
Harry Smith, councilman from the
eleventh ward. is thankful that he is
not chairman of the bond committee
which will investigate the missing
bonds of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. He is a street supervisor.
Charles NJ. Blaine, president of City
Council, reioices that Clarence Holt is
still in business and that oysters, BOs-
ton baked beans and soups are in sea
son.
Magistrate Francis S. Bradley is
grateful that a fire company has been
organized in the eastern end of the
ninth ward The ROustabOut.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

NovembeT's breath, through a lonely
forest until l came to a small brook.
That / easily leaped. and then the en-
tire scene was transformed. Gentle
breezes became perfume laden. The
sky took on a brighter and deeper
blue which was reflected by the numer-
Gus small streams in which the country
abounded. Along their banks grew
lgorgeously beautiful flowers. whose
like ! never had seen before, and which
gave forth delightful Odors White
and blue lilacs grew Within easy
reach, magnificent passion flowers
were everywhere, and roses drooped
their neads as If overcome by the
weight of their own marvellous beauty.
Brilliantly plumaged birds sang in
sweetest notes and everywhere were
peace and beauty. l seemed to be the
only thing at varience.
Then suddenly a deep and strong
resolve came upon me- | would be
harassed and annoyed no longer by
that little red devil 1 would defy
him. and. if need be. destroy him. In
my new-found strength and courage I
felt that l could strangle him.
Just at this moment l heard the
lOnce dreaded, Well-remembered tink-
ling little laugh, and looking down at
my feet I saw my erstwhile tormentor
"Oh, you may laugh, l blazed forth
81 fear you no longer. You have lost
your power over me- | intend to
lstrangle youl"
/ reached down to seize him. and as
my hand cutched him, a wonderful
thing happened. The tiny crimson
creature began to grow and expand
His proportions increased until he
lowered over me, a perfect specimen Of
young manhood
Then he spoke. and his voice was
deep and fun of melody. He told me
THAT my resolution would prove the
Saving of both him and myself He
said that long ages ago he had been
changed into a little red devil by his
cruel fairy godmother, whom he had
iEnwittingly offended, and to which
form she had condemned him until he
should be defed and denounced by a
woman on Thanksgiving morning. In
his gratitude he took my hand, and,
with his deep tones lingering in my
ears-l awOke. ELLEN ORR.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Why Business Manager Is Thankful

The business manager usually limits
his labors of the pen to making out
your bills and ioyfully writing receipts
when YOU take t. into your minds TO
disgorge. but he is informed that he
is expected to write his little piece ex-
pressive of his thanksgiving and to
comply is a pleasure.
Most business managers give thanks
at the close of-each day for life and
freedom from personal injury, since
they are obliged so often TO straighten
out the mental kinks of those who
think they think. but who get another
guess. We are of the impression that
the President OF the United States
knows nothing OF care and RESPONSE
bility in comparison with us.
business manager has but one
thought in life. his newspaper. Wife,
family and friends are matters OF mi
nor consideration lie takes it to bed,
and rises with it. and if it has one Of
those or days in which all the flends,
from editor to pressman, conspire to
make trouble. he feels all the symp-
toms personally and revives only un-
der such stimulants as when applied
to the whole plant, straighten out the
kinks
But the Business Manager of the
Evening Journal is thankful for the
ads. which you so often ask to have
inserted. He knows that it will bring
vou IN such q volume of business that
will cause your clerks to shake Off
thab.tired feeling and prepare to hus-
tie But il strikes him as unfair that
YOU should come in complaining that
YOU cannot handle all the business
your ads. bring. If you want them in
serted you must take the consequences,
even though you are compelled
to enlarge your places OF business.
AS for our readers. well, you have to
buy the Journal if you want the news.
or course some borrow it daily, just as
they borrow tobacco or cigars, but we
can't help that We don't have to in
vite you to breathe the air nor to
drink the water. neither do we have to
induce YOU to take the Journal if your
up-to-dateness is real and not a mere
sham So our thanksgiving embraces
gratitude that so many persons have
sufficient gray matter to appreciate
the mrivalled features of the Evening
Journal We are thankful, too for
that turkey bearing the card Of "Old
Subscriber.
business Manager.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
WHY Some Are Thankful

Thanksgiving Day with it's visions
of roast turkey, pumpkin pies and all
the good things imaginable, is with us
again. and tomorrow will be a day of
not only thankfulness but a time when
the Inner man" will receive more at
tentiOn than usual To the "roust-
about reporter" of the Evening Jour
nal. who is thankful that he is alive,
the thought occurred to inquire why
some of the prominent men of the
city should express thanks, particu-
larly for what blessings they had re-
ceived during the past year. The fol-
lowing are some of the expressions
given to the "roustabout reporter"
Mayor George NJ. Fisher is thankful
that the city is prosperous and that
no epidemic has visited us during the
past year. He also is thankful that
"prize-fighting' has been stopped and
basket ball inaugurated.
Chief of Police Eugene Massey and
Captain George Black are thankful
that in a few days they will know
"who is who" and that the contro-
versv between them will be settled.
City Treasurer Seth II. Feaster is
thankful that the bonds of the Street
and Sewer Directors were not in the
safe when he took office. as therefore
no responsibility is upon his shoul
ders.
James A. Campbell, leader of tn,
last strike in the Harlan and Hollings,
worth Company, is thankful that tn,
difficulties were adjusted and that h,
has a better position.
Patrick Fahey. Street and Sewer dir.
ector. is thankful that the apprOache,
to Seventh street bridge are undei
way and that the least said is easies
mended' where the questions of bonds
are considered.
j. Edward Addicks is profusel!
grateful that he still lives in Claymon
near the Delaware-Pennsylyan Lint
and still hopes to reside there until h
moves to Washington. d. c.
John Lynn. president Of the Lev.
Court is thankful that he still lives fl
Elsmere.
i Magistrate Moses We'll is thankful
that Governor Hum knows his bust
ness" and also that he is minus on
\ dog.
John ]. Mealey. Levy Court Com
missioner. is thankful that he is no
IN the game.
Harry White. former Levy COur
/ Commissioner. expresses thanks tina
all is 20 X" still.
Magistrate George w. Hollis
: thankful that for time he will not b
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
A NEED OF VENTILATION

The Police Commissioners very
properly decided last evening that
Captain Black had been guilty of in
subordination. and therefore repri-
manded him. There is no doubt about
the guilt of the officer in the matter
charged. but back of this it is rumorea
there is serious trouble. in which
others are implicated AS the matter
stands. Captain Black is guilty of sim
ply an offense against discipline. which
is not of grave import, but there are
suggestions Of conduct on the part of
certain officials that cannot be regard
ed as mere indiscretions: these cry
aloud for ventilation.
Captain Massey asked the commits
sion for an Investigation, and that ac-
ton is now imperative. We want the
truths ifour officers have really done
their duty in minimizing crime, IL is
important that We should know IT,
But If the rumors respecting Dolica
protection have any foundation OF
truth. that fact cannot be ascertained
too promptly. One thing is evident,
the good Of the service requires that
someone should take a permanent va
cation. Let us know who it is. These
rumors have gone long enough with
out either disproof or verihcation.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
WEDNESDAY,. NOVEMBER ~, 1901

Each member of our editorial and
reportorial STATS has something to say
today on the theme of Thanksgiving.
If the truth We're told. the chief reason
for repoicing would be that there is a
holiday in sight There will be no is
sue Of this paper tomorrow, and we
trust the omission will convince our
readers what a dreary world this
would be without the daily visit of the
Evening Journal. The remarks from
those who prepare your daily news
will be Of interest, and are to be found
in orler columns.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Even ST Is Thankful
Gas Works.
Nov. q. 1901.

Nov. q. 1901
Ny dear T.auray: Tomorrow isl
Thanksgivin' day and I'm glad Thel
polls will be feelln' good and the re-
form fellers eatin' turkey. and / can
walk around the streets and feel easv
Yes, I'm thankful
OF course, think Of you. I.auray
and wisht was to home with Won and
the boys, but after all I'm thankful for
one thing, and that is that they aint
lfoOlin in this hear durn pOliticks like
their Old daddy. You're right. Lauray
fetch 'em up in a different way from
what | have went, and they'll be han
pier.
You sed in our letter THAT ought TO
to be thankful l amt in Jail. spose
you meant that for sourcasm. but
Lauray, you're dead right. and if can
ster clear of Greenbank for anuther
year I'll sellibrate next thanksgivin
ritel
But we're a-gOin to do rite well anv
way. / had a gallon of cid peach sent
up from Sussex, and its real comfortin
stuff, and hit beats turkey and sech
all holler.
Let me see what I've got to be
thankful fur (cause I'd better write
it down afore | get into that lickerO.
spose l ort to rejoice that / didn't ask
for kO.lector of the port. for / hear
that Curnel Barnyard is laid ND with
tech of that tired feelin'.
And it makes me rite chipper to
think that | DON'T have to fight for my
life to git back into the Senate like
Senator s. jeremiah Abbott Simuel
DUPONT Pennewll and Jay F'risky AL
lee. Eff | had to run I'd want some
body else's reckOrd to run on. 1
wouldn't be as beautiful as Simuel for
no money, and have all the hired gals
abringin me flowers. And wouldn't
it be Jest awful to have a batch OF
whiskers like Sylvester Jeremiahs and
have to keep a breshin 'em to KEEP 'em
out of the soup No. I'd rather be rite
plain like Alice, even if it did hurt my
friends feelins.
l spect Kali Layton and Governor
HUM fees purity thankful this year
They'd better, | kin tell you They tell
me that Kali aint agOin to have pos
sum for dinner like he used TO- but wiz
eat turkey. That's Mise, and I'm glad
of hit, but I'm afeerd it will go hard
with him when ne gifts back to SesseX
and pOssum agin.
drapped a hint to Dockter Ball the
other day, thinkin' mebbe hid invite
me out THAR Be he sed if I'd clean out
the stables and cut cord of wood ned
let me pick the bones with the hired
gal. So 1 guess I won't go; not this
time.
l asst Mister Addicks -the uther day
what he was thankful fur. and he turn
ed the dog onto me- l don't think that
was kind He'l drive me over to the
Reglers yit.
Now, Lauray when / git to thinlIin
it over hit pears to me that you and
the boys will have to do most Of the
lthanksgivin, cause you never done
nuthin' wrong. never bought no votes
ner sold none. and never hung on to
he l1Oat tails of sech on ornery mas
er as l am servin, so NAV you enjoy
lyour turkey.
Yours. with the seson's best wishes,
Silas Oldfeld
p Sim thankful. though, that
they let me handle some of the money
lat the last leckshun and I'm a hOpin'
fer another rake-Off. ). q.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
Union Men Refuse to Give Thanks

HeadkwarteTs NV the Delaware Bay
Stait Gas Kumpny Liebig Marsh. day
'afore thanksgivin. Wilmington Della
waar. Moo Kassell Kounty, 19 hundred
an won.
Mrs. Mary Ann Jones, Sandtown, Shoe
streeng deestrict Kent KOunty Della
waar
Mi dear Mary Ann:-Hits thanks
giyin tomOry and me and mister Ad-
dix haint got a durn thing tew be
thankful fer ceptin thet We haint IN
the moo wurkhouse. We air wurlun
day an mite maxim a stock ledger Ter
the bay stait Gas Kunpny. j thot tibet
hit was Them books thet i was gardin
in the tank but wen I KUN ter find
out hit wuddnt dew tew put them
books on show. Anthny Higgins an
Kontent and Kumpiny NV Moo
York hez perswaded the soperior KOrt
NV Moo Kassell Kounty roo maik
mister Addix an ther bay stait Gas
Kumpny put a list NV hits stock
holders up in the Bay stats office at
Fifth and Shiplee street. Hit sertain-
lly wuz kin o suddint an Walter H
Haze and Hurburt H. Ward told the
Kort thet hit wussent rite tn maik
mister Addix dew hit but thay tuck
the bit in ther teeth an jist sez he
ishill hev tew dew hit Their wust
hit wus thet we didn't hev no book NV
stockholders so we air maikin wun.
George Roberts uvour paper is helpin
uz an we air sertainly goin tew git up
CRATE book.
Every name will be ginnywine, Bill,
says mister Addix. fer you must go out
in west Yard an git fellers wots stealth
rides on frate trans an git them tn
KUN here an sine this book. went
Mary Ann and hit wus an orful job,
Ii KUN nigh gittin run over bout ate
| times an detecktive Jones an Poleese-
man Gordy wus loolxin fer the same
kind NV people thet / wuz an thay
KUN nigh ketchin yore risin husbin.
/ Hit wis enuff fer me and wud
druther try too run pertracted meetin
down ter Bowerzez Beech on Big
! thursday then tew try hit agin so
made won uf the hoboze a kummittee
on ther hole an he hez bin sender
them in at 80 cents ahed. The skeem
is workin wisely an mister Addix is
pleezed The ole tank looks like our
'head kwarters on leckshun day evry
wun NV these fellers maiks aifydavlt
thet he hez bawt so many sheers NV
stock an then he sines hez naim tew
the stock ledier. Hit sertainly ez a
,lbig Job but hit talks a kute finanseer
.Itew best me an mister Addix an
Il George Roberts.
Walter H. Haze and Hurburt H.
Ward Is holdin the Kort up by maikin
a blum thet they air goin tew git the
Soopreem Kort tew maik the Soo-
peerior Kort go away back an talk a
sect. Thets the way Walter Haze sez
hit am he sez thet hit IL slang
KUN neer fergittin tew tell you
got ouien ther tank fergot thet
had tide streeng tew the key an Uhare
fIhat wuz o hangin' tew me fer fore hole
: daz afore found hit.
: Mister Addix is worrit man. Mary
Ann, an he sez he believes thet he is er
loozin ground, an be sez he is goin tew
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

II the Board of Trade shall succeed
in adjusting the points in controversy
between the Street and Sewer Com
mission and the railroad company, and
thus assure the carrying out Of the
latters great enterprise. it viii have
the thanks of all. IL has seemed 10 us
that there has been a stubbornness
and a density on the part Of the COM
mission which have been responsible
for misunderstanding and delay. II
the Board of Trade is able to adjust
matters. the commission could have
done it more easily. We are not dis
posed TO grumble. if there is a pros
pect Of Strengthening this matter out
no matter who does it. but we think
that the Street and Sewer Commission
has clearly acknowledged it's ineffi-
cheney BY the way, we have a very
active and energetic Board of Trade
1t is OF more real service to the cit,
than certain paid departments. Oui
regards, gentlemen
Evening journal., 1901-11-27
A Song Of Harvest

The harvest is garnered,
Farewell to the day;
The labor is over,
Then hasten away!
Bring lights and bring music,
Pour gOblets of winel
The harvest is over;
It's fruitage is minel
The harvest lis garnered,
Prepare for the feast,
Spread wider the tables,
Make room fOr the least!
The fruitage is ample,
And surely today
Wen see not the meanest
Turned empty away.
We hungered full often,
But weary and faint
We sang as we tOiled,
Nor we uttered complaint
Oh, hard was the labor!
The sweat on our brow
The bins are O'erfiowing,
What matters it now?
we planJeu Lue SEED,
And we watched as it grew;
We watered it often,
and tended ii, too.
But the increase was heavens.
Then room let us make,
That all Of her children
May fully partakel
Oi,-. ha,-,c all oro n,,,.sti,o,
Our cellars are stored
With all of the fatness
The land can afford,
And the vine never yielded
A rarer bouquet
Than the liquid that pleases
Our fancy today.
Bill Parsons.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

The sentence imposed upon John II.
Rollo was as mild as the offense would
permit. and his fate should be a warn
ing TO those who abuse the privileges
Of our Libraries. To wantonly multi
late books that are used by the masses
and thus make them worthless for tho
public. is a crime inexplicable. 1t is
said that Rollo's mind is impaired by
the use Of drugs. and this alone offers
satisfactory explanation. Under
these Circumstances. Incarceration may
prove his salvation.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

We were mistaken yesterday in say
ing that the case of John Lynn and
that Of Former Levy Courtman White
had gone over to the next term. The
information to that effect when the
editorial was written we thought was
correct We are pleased to know that
prompt trials may be expected, as all
parties concerned should be anxious to
have the indictments disposed of AT
the earliest possible moment. Next to
being correct is our pleasure at max
ing corrections.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

A charter for a Wilmington gas
company was issued in Dover yester-
day. Certain corporations were
merged. but we look in vain for a
mention in the transaction OF either j.
Edward Addicks. the Oxy-Hydrogen
Company or Bay State Gas.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

II has been demonstrated in Penn
sylvania that counterfeit money may
be made with equal facility either in
OF out Of prison.
Evening journal., 1901-11-27

Entered at the Wilmington postoffIce as
second-class matter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-11-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Secretary Long announced that Rear
Admiral $. A. Crowninshiell, chief of
the navigation bureau, would be de-
tached from that position and take COM
mand of the European squadron next
March, being relieved OF his present
duties by Rear Admiral Henry @. Taylor.
The war department, it is said, is pre-
pairing to submit to congress Il mass of
evidence in favor Of the restoration Of
the canteen system. The department
will insist that the abolition of the can
teen has been productive Of much evil.
General Miles has como into great favor
with the anti.canteen forces because Of
his recent announcement of his opposi-
ton to the restoration Of the canteen.
Colonel A. l., Mills, superintendent of
the military academy, in his annual re-
port, says the cadets are loyalty obeying
the new regulations against hazing.
The discipline of the corps of cadets,
says Colonel Mills, has greatly improved
during the year, aud is now in an ex-
cellent state. 1t is believed that no
military body exists which exceIs it in
soldierly appearance and in the perfec-
ton of drill and military exercises, as
well as in the higher requirements of
devotion to duty.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-11-07
FOREIGN ITEMS.

A serious inundation is reported at
Broussa, near the sea Of Marmora. Tho
water rose with terrible suddenness in
the night time, 80persons being drowned
and 776 houses destroyed.
The British war office has ordered the
immediate release of three members Of
the Fifth Victorian contingent, who re-
sented Brigadier-General Beatson call
ing the command "white.liyered ours. "
They were tried by court martial and
sentenced TO death for mutinous con-
duct. General Kitchener commuted tho
sentence to 10 years penal sorvitude.
The Duke Of Connaught's appoint
ment TO the command Of tho Third
Army Corps at the Curragh has caused
much satisfaction in Irish society, for it
means that the kings brother and the
duchess will bo compelled to spond most
Of their time on the Irish side Of ST.
Georges Channel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-11-07
IN THE PHILIPPINES.

A Manila dispatch of Oct. % states
that the constabulary reports a fight
near Passi, province of Iloilo. island of
Panay, in which 20 insurgents were
killed and many captured, together with
a quantity of arms and ammunition.
In Cebu Lorega has surrendered with
his entire force and one cannon and
seven rifles, while General Hughes is
negotiating for the surrender Of Maxilot,
who styles himself governor politico
militar." His surrender will mean the
pacification Of the province. In many
places where rice is doled out by the
government only enough is given for
each meal, so that it is hardly possible
for any large quantity to find its way to
the insurgents.
General Smith has notified all the
presidentes and head men of the pueblos
Ia Samar that they must surrender all
arms and turn over the persons impli-
Gated in the Balangiga massacre before
Nov. 6, threatening otherwise that the
presidentes will be sent to the island of
Guam, the villages destroyed and the
property confiscated. Most of the towns
IN the southern part of the island have
been destroyed.
A cablegram has been received at the
war department from General Chatfee
asking that 600 recruits be sent at once
to Manila to fill vacancies in several
regiments. General Chaffee reports
that the effective strength of the army
in northern Luzon is 5000 less than on
Jan. l.. Although Secretary Root de-
clares that $4,000 men are sufficient to
keep order in the Philippines, still the
opinion of competent military observers
who have just returned from the archi-
pelago is that 10000 soldiers will DO
needed.
The new tariff has created a labor
problem. A hat and umbrella factory
in Manila, employing 600 men, has
found it necessary to close. The lawyers
are making protest to the commission,
urging protection, as the same goods
from Germany eau be sold at half tho
price it costs to manufacture them in
Manila.
General Wade has issued circular in
southern Luzon doing away with the
Spanish titles of "Don, Senior, Sonora
and Senorita," and giving for these ap-
pellations the American equivalent OF
Mr., Mrs. aud Miss.