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Evening journal., 1901-07-12
Death Came in a Strange Land

Poor pretty Katie Brennan is dead
She was as fair a lass as ever first
opened her eyes to the light OF the
Emerald Isle, but Katie's true, blue
eyes never will look again upon the
beauties of her old home or those who
loved her there. Merry and happy as
she was in her ocean kissed lake
incrusted country, Katie lOnged for
great, beautiful free America, and so
she worked and saved and saved with
that one end in view. At last the glad
day came when Katie had saved
enough money to pay her passage over
and so she happily said goodbye to the
girls and boys and set sail for the
land OF promise.
Katie had cousin living in Will
mington and here she came in the
early Spring. But alas she missed the
gay companionship Of her merry mates
and as the warm days came, Katie
drCoped like a transplanted flower
Her sweet, wild rose color faded and
waxen pallor took its place. her figure
lest its alluring curves and became
Trailer every day, and only her eyes
retained their old brightness and deep
blue lights. Modest and unassuming, she
took to her bed on Monday night. Never
a murmur nor complaint was heard to
pass her lips, and her friends did not
realize how i'll she was. Then when
they went to her bedside on Tuesday
morning. they found poor, pretty Katie
dead. he was laid to rest among
Strangers and far from the land of her
birth. which she had left only such a
short time ago.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
Tbe sleu,bs

Written for tne Evening Journal by
Bill Parsons.
When the murder was committed.
Why the town police we're there,
And they hastily decided
To obtain a change OF air;
So out into the countryside
They took little stroll.
Where they couldn't hear the clamor
And they didn't meet a soul.
And the constable. he heard il
hut incontinently fed,
And let the neighbOrs understand
That he was sick I'm bed.
And the sheriff broke his telephone.
And made a solemn VOW
That he wouldn't ever get involved
In any beastly row.
But all the sleuths i'm Sussex, sir,
Were quickly put to shame,
When after three long days had passed
The State Detectives came
He had an air of mystery
But | guess he told the fact,
When he said to get arrested
Was a voluntary act.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
FRIDAY. july ~. 1901.
THE sTATE DETECTIVES

The law creating State detectives
has proved to be a good act in that il
has enabled local authorities to have
valuable assistance in ferreting out
crime and locating criminals. Neither
constables nor sheriffs, ordinarily,
have had sufficient experience with
offenders OF the law TO deal with the
Intricate problems which often present
themselves.
There is no reason, however, why
the local constabulary should fold their
hands and depend absolutely upon the
State offlcers;-But the law seems to
have had this effect. In numerous
down-state cases where arrests
should have been made prompt
ly. nothing has been done
but TO telegraph for the detoc-
tives, meanwhile the criminals made
their escape.
The Milford affair is a case in point
There three whole days were put at the
disposal Of the felon in which to make
his escape. II the idea already preva-
lent is fostered then one may commit
any crime In Sussex county with the
absolute assurance that the offender
will not be molested until a detective
can be sent from Wilmington.
This is an unfortunate state OF af-
fairs, and the only remedy seems to ltc
in making the local peace officers dc
their duty. II when neglect is shown
on the part Of a constable or a sheriff
an official head had to fall, there
would be a greater display OF vigilance
The State detective law was not made
to relieve the local officers, but only tC
assist them.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
CAUGHT LYING

The DuPont-Anti-Addick organ,
resonUng one suggestion that ex-Sen-
atOr Knox is net. and will not, be an
acceptable candidate to succeed himself
in the State Senate at the next cleo
tion, wants to know what the hell"
we have to do with It, Our answer to
this is, we have as much to do with il
as any other one voter
Thus speaks local sheet in its at
tempt to illustrate the adage, "a little
lying is a dangerous thing" The "Du-
Pont-Anti-Addicksite organ" means us.
and we rejoice in the appellatlon. This
is what we did say, which shows the
accuracy of this particular sheet of
MIR. Addicks:
A local Addicks sheet thinks that
senator Knox should net he returned
II is an old threat which originated In
Dover Mr.. Alice swore ne should not
be sent back, and a Wilmington mar
who heard the remark, asked what in
HI he had to do with It? We modest.
~ repeat the question, minus the ex
pletive. It would seem that the Re
publicans Of Senator Knox's distric
are the only persons competent TO set
tie the matter, and that others arr
mere meddlers.
It is interesting TO note that this Ad
dicks organ thinks it has as much to d,
with Il as amy other voter" So w
! presume that paper votes; perhaps /
also votes its press and its building
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

place. Those who now worship in the
old historic house find comfort for
their bodies as well as their souls. On
the outside the stone steps by which
ascension was had to the grounds have
been removed from their former incon-
venient location and placed directly in
front of the church door; the stone
wall surrounding the entire property
has been buttressed and put in proper
shape. At the rear, large and COM
modious sheds have been erected fer
the accommodation OF those who drive
to the services. The trustees conferred
upon w. Atwood Wilson, an old resi-
dent OF the community, the privilege of
taking the lead in providing for a new
fence about the cemetery. This ceme-
terry for years had almost lain waste. but
under the energetic efforts OF Mr.. Will
son, assisted by the ready members of
the church and community, is now sur
rounded by neat and substantial wire
fencing. which cost about 500 Since
this a number of new lots have been
Sold the overgrown grass and weeds
have been cleared out. new tomb
stones have been erected and the old
place looks as II the hand OF genuine
and permanent advancement had
touched It,
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
Former Delaware Girl to Wec

Special to the Evening Journal.
Delaware City, July 12.-Mrs NJ Aker
and Misses Mollle and Elizabeth Aker
spent yesterday in Wilmington.
The Rev. and Mrs. George S. Gassner.
of Philadelphia, have issued invitations
for the marriage of their daughter, Sail G
Comegys, to William b. Jester. on We'd
nesday, July a. at 1880 o'clock. The
ceremony will be performed at the
Church of the Redeemer, Front and
Queen streets, Philadelphia. Miss Gass-
ner was resident Of Delaware City for
several years, and is very we'll known.
Mrs. Samuel Lewis and sons, of Phila-
delphia, spent yesterday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Hines.
Mrs. Margaret Hines has returned
from a two weeks visit to Philadelphia.
Mrs. G. B. Green, of Wilmington, is the
guest Of her mother, Mrs. John Schun-
der.
Miss Mabel Neville of Philadelphia, is
the guest of Miss Caroline Clark.
Miss Emma Clark Of Leonia, n. j., is
the guest of Miss Emma Jones.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
Il Read Before Supper it Will Aid Your
Digestion; There is Nothing Put
In II TO Lull You to Sleep
Old Church Renovated

Within the last sixteen months the
Wayfarer has noticed that extensive
improvements have been made to the
old Mt. Lebanon NJ. e. Church. in
Rockland. This church. an old stone
structure, has stood in its present To-
cation from its foundation about sixty
FIVE years ago. Some of the old time
preachers of Methodism made its walls
resound with their mighty calls 90 re-
pentance. 10 has been the scene of
many remarkable religious revivals.
and some of the older persons who
now attend its services are frequently
heard discussing what they term those
powerful seasons" Up to few years
past the property was allowed 10 de-
cline, but within The past sixteen
months, as has been stated, has under
gone extensive repairs. The inside of
the building has been thoroughly reno
waited. Old pews have been removed
and new, comfortable ones from Grand
Rapids. Michigan. substituted: old
pulpit furniture has been replaced by
new; the entire floor has been carpet
ed the whole interior painted. with
appropriate notices over the door and
pulpit, and additional lamps set in
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
Social and Personal Notes

Arthur c. Davies, of the repOrtorial
star of the Evening journal, is con-
fined to his home by illness.
Miss Name Evans, of this city. will
soon take. a European trip, embracing
England, Scotland and France.
Crawford c. Kidd is spending his
vacation with his grandparents in
Pleasant Grove, Lancaster county, Pa.
Mrs. Henry C. Mahaffy delightfully."-
celebrated the fifty-third anniversary
of her birth in her home in Brandy
wine hundred, last evening.
William p Harper of Seattle, Wash,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ezra Fell
Miss Rebecca Williams and Lynlio
V. Dennock were married by the Rev.
T. A. II. O'Brien, in Mt. Salem NJ Z.
Church, last night
Miss Lucy White is visiting her bro
ther, Frank White, in Chester.
The following Wilmington people
are stopping at the Hotel Wellington
Atlantic City: Mrs. l.. c. Stafford
James j. Kelly, Mrs. J. f. Ahrens, Mrs
Ellen Mcl1lwee, Miss Eva M. Thomas
Miss Marie NJ. Mazurie and Samuel j
White and wife.
John Dunn, OF this city, has received
commission as second lieutenant IN
tho United States Infantry.
Miss Kate Lewis. of Philadelphia, /.
the guest of relatives in this city.
Miss Lulu Hayden and Miss Florence
Porter are spending the Summer at Old
Point Comfort and other Virginia resorts
The Rev. and Mrs. Wilbur f. Corkran
Miss Eva Corkran and Master Wilbur
c. Corkran, OF Smyrna, and Professor +
c. Johnson, of Newark, arrived in Liver
pool on Wednesday. They all are well ant
had a pleasant voyage.
Miss Mary Crozler Mahaffy and Mis-
Mary Young are spending the Summer a
Brandywine Springs.
The Rev. Richard Arnold Green. o
Princeton, n j., will preach in the Flrs
Presbyterian Church on Sunday
The Rev. G. w. Woodau. d. d.. O
Mt. Pleasant, who is friend of Min
lister Wu dined with that Chinese OFF
cial in Washington yesterday.
Edwin Hirst. the well-knOwn G. A
\ r., and Red Man, is confined to hi
home by illness.
Lieutenant P. Blair Pie. of the Unite
States Army. has returned from tn
Philippines, and is visiting his forme
home in Newark.
Mrs. J. l. Clark and son. OF Rock
land. leave tomorrow for South Da
kota. where they will make an extend
ed visit to ]. L. Clark. Sr. who live
in that section of the country
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
OUR Splendid ARMY


A recruiting officer OF the United
States Army informs the writer that
Of the total enlistments in recent
months, a great proportion is made up
OF discharged volunteers. These men,
be says, express themselves as being
50 well pleased with their term of SER
vice that they wish to enter the regular
army, and go back TO the Philippines.
He further says that most OF them ex-
press a preference to be sent back TO
the archipelago, rather than to be as
signed to commands doing garrison
duty at home.
This should effectually dispose OF the
campaign lies regarding the ill-treat-
ment OF our troops. and their terrible
hardships. We were told during the
late campaign Of all sorts of outrages,
and OF how great numbers were going
insane, but II so, 1t Is strange that such
numbers would voluntarily go back TO
the terrOrs from which they had es-
capped, There has probably never been
an event about which so much false
hood has been uttered as the Philip
pine matter. Officials OF the govern
ment, army and navy officers, consuls
and commissioners were charged with
wholesale lying, in order to make po--
'itical capital.
Now IL has come out that the rebels
offered the Democratic Campaign Com
mittee 100000 as brlbe for their
support. II was to their credit that it
was not accepted. but the reasons
which led the insurgents to make the
tender were not so praiseworthy. why
was the offer made? Was il not be-
cause the conduct OF the Democrats
had been such as to inspire them with
the belief that the U. S. government
was not supported at home? The en-
voys promised to surrender in the
event OF Bryan's election; why was
this? Because they had been told that
Republicans wished TO enslave them,
and that the triumph OF Mr.. Bryan
would result in their freedom. The
-N'NAN AAAN HNhh W ntAilNN AHt II lll-
pinos, TO protract the rebellion and to
cause the death OF many a gallant sol
der II is bad policy TO give com
fort and support to enemies Of the gov
ernment and it is also a matter OF
very poor policy
Lord Wolseley. the chief military au-
thority of England, declares the Amer
lean army to be the finest fighting force
of its size in the world. This includes
both officers and men. They come
from the ranks Of the American people
and are loyal to the core. Their in.
telligence is superior to that of any
other fighting force on earth, and theil
bravery is unQuestioned While they
support the government with such un,
questioned loyalty, 1t would seem tC
be the duty of the citizen at home tC
uphold their hands, and not by nagginl
criticism to make their task more diff
fiCult.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

The surgeon-general OF the Marine
Hospital service has been making an
investigation into leprosy, and esti-
mates that there are at least ono
thousand cases in the United States. In
most instances the afflicted persons are
emigrants who have brought the dis
ease with them. AS It is incurable, and
contagious, he recommends that Con-
gress take measures for their segrega-
ticn. If the cases are as numerous as
reported, this action should be taken.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

The commissioners Of the Street and
Sewer Department went to work in a
business-like way yesterday, and if
their action is followed up, a marked
improvement OF our streets must soon
be accomplished. In company with the
officials of the Wilmington City railway
they went over the lines of that COM
pany and saw for themselves what was
needed. The condition was a surprise
to all; some streets had never been
paved as required by the franchises, and
Others were dangerous by reason of
holes and hollows. The railway Off
cials promised to do the necessary
work at once, and the street and sewer
directors will doubtless see that this is
carried out There are thousands OF
wagons and carriages passing over our
streets daily. and the thanks of those
interested will be extended to the com.
mlssioners If they see that the neces-
sary repairs are made.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

Philadelphia Councils have passed
an ordinance appropriating a quarter
of million dollars for the purpose Of
improving the Delaware river. Under
ordinary circumstances this would en-
courage the hope that either some tenn
porary good might be accomplished.
or that there would be a furtherance of
the permanent work of dredging the
river But since this money is given
into the hands of Mayor Ashbridge no
one will expect any beneficial result
II is rumored already that a part Of
the scheme contemplates the purchase
by the city Of several dredging ma
chimes. costing $4,000 each. II there
is any residue after this purchase. II
will go to some friendly contractor
who Will probably be a person as COM
petent to construct a flying machine as
10 do the work required The mayor
seems to have some preconceived no
tions at variance with the ideas OF
government engineers. which he may
be required 20 dismiss before he Is al
lowed 10 proceed. We should not be
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

Our new mayor married his first
couple yesterday, and after the cere-
mony set a precedent which is likely
10 cause a great deal OF trouble in the
future. He took the envelope, which
presumably contained fee from the
groom. and gracefully handed II TO the
bride The action is bristling with
disagreeable possibilities. Suppose
that when the blushing bride opened
the envelope In secret she found only
a quarter, wouldn't 10 make her feel
like thirty cents?" Or suppose, on
the other hand the fee proved to be
fifty dollars, what standard the
groom has set for liberalty, and how
hard 70 live up to. But the difficulty
is not likely to stop here; ministers
wives regard marriage fees as theil
prerequisites. and we presume the rul,
applies to mayors and other magis
trates. This ruling cuts Of from thesl
ladies much welcome revenue. and th'
action will not be popular. Perhaps
however. his honor considered the sac
rifice so great that he was willing L
play his part in rewarding it. Anyway
if you want to get married the mayo
is good party to tie the knot. since
If ne follows his own precedent it will
be money in the brides pocket
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

CASTLE. Beneath the skin most men
are half-civilized, and the average per-
son seems 10 take a sort of morbid de-
light in animal suffering Boys like to
stick pins in flies, and men like to
worry poor bulls to death, and even 10
see them turn the tables and rip up
an occasional man. The fact is that
this tendency is so strong that, either
in boys or in men, it should be re-
strained.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

Emperor Edward is the title which
many Englishmen wish their sovereign
TO assume, in order TO represent a dig
nifty equal TO that of his nephew VIII
helm, OF Germany. But true greatness
does not consist in titles, which is
shown by the fact that an American
president has greater power than
either.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
OF
ROGERS WILL

In view of the number of persons
who are interested in the Rogers
will case, the following comments of
the various papers are timely:
From the Boston Herald.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will
never turn Millionaire Rogers picture
toward the wall.
From the Baltimore American.
The late Mr. Rogers, the locomotive
millionaire, is even more unpopular
with his relatives since his death.
From the Springfield Union.
jacob s. Rogers, the eccentric mil
ionaire, who left nearly $10,O0O,O0 to
the Metropolitan Museum OF Fine Arts
OF New York, has made it possible for
the museum to get Rogers group
From the Washington Star
Rogers copied his will from an in
strument that has stood the test in
court, and then secured the assurance
OF eminent authorities that 1t would
hold. Nevertheless the lawyers have
hopes.
From the Boston Herald.
The efforts that are likely to be put
forth by the overlooked relatives OF
Millionaire Rogers will go far toward
proving the truth or falsity OF the say
ing: where there's a will there's a
way to break it.
From the Troy Press
Jacob S. Rogers, whose will gives
about eight millions TO the MetrOpOli-
tan Museum of Art, showed that sagac-
ity in the selection OF an object for his
munihcence which distinguished him
in financial operations.
From the Newark IN j. Advertiser.
The greatest danger for the great be-
quest to the Metropolitan Museum
may net lie in the claims OF the heirs
of the Paterson millionaire. 1t may be
taking shape even now in the recesses
of some lawyers Office in New York
From the Rutland (Vt) Herald
There will be a Fayerweather con-
tets before the provisions of the will OF
the locomotive builder can be carried
out, however Carnegie, by the way
has set a good example for philanthro-
pists. He is probating his own will.
From the Nashville (Tenn.) Banner.
Mr. Rogers was a bachelor and evi
IDENTIFY thought he had a right to do a:
he pleased with property he had ac
formulated, but even upon this assump
tiOn ne might have adopted the sure
n course OF disposing Of his wealth. or 81
much of it as ne designed for a publ,
benehcence. before he died
From the Kansas City MOI Star.
/, Millionaire Rogers had no near rel
atives. He was free in the larges
sense to use his fortune as ne desired
{ and il is an outrage to think that ther
is a possibility that his intention 4
n further the cause OF art in a way 4
' benefit and instruct the public may b
4 defeated by pestiferOus litigation.
From the Portland (Me) Argus.
n With an income OF half a million
: year from the Rogers millions, tn
ri New York Museum Of Art will be in
: position to take front rank among tn
4 art museums Of the world. But tina
/ is on the assumption that the Roger
1 will cannot be broken-an assumption
= which. in view OF the success attaine
In will-breaking. il might be rash Z
! depend upon.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

The Morning News and Every Even
ing, following the lead OF the Evening
Journal, have scored every officer who
might have made the arrest Of young
Windsor, OF Milford, for the murder Of
his father. This is proper for a num-
ber Of officials have not only disgraced
themselves, but have advertised the
State as place where a murderer is
safe.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12
CITY FOLK ARE
ON FITTINGS
Where Many Are Spending
Summer Days
On the Other Hand Many People
- From Elsewhere Visit
Wilmington

Charles 2. P. McCrea, an active
member of st. Johns z. E. Church
and a well-known insurance agent, has
sailed on the steamship Servia for his
home in the Guernsey Islands, in the
English channel. He may return in a
few months, or he may remain in his
old home.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

surprised IL his plan contemplated cut
ting across Jersey, and making a new
mouth for the stream at Atlantic City.
That citizen would be sanguine. indeed
who would expect to see a penny Of re-
suit from the appropriation.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

Omaha has taken up the Spanish
pastime Of bull-fghting, and her citi-
zens seem to be enjoying the sport
hugely. A few days since one OF the
bulls tossed a performer many feet,
ripped him up the back and broke a
few ribs, to the great delight Of the
spectators. The result is an increased
attendance. It would seem that the
savage instinct which we have Wit
messed in the Spanish delight for such
sport, is not confined to the native Of
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

throughout I n 9
south, the maxi
mum temperature
line Of 100 degrees
reaching through
Arkansas and cen
trail Ala b a m a.
Along the lower
lakes and at Chi
cago there has
been a considera-
BILE fall in TEN =
perature. due to
lake breeZes.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

There was also a moderate fall In
northeastern Iowa. Forecast: partly
cloudy today, probable showers; to-
morrow fair.
Sun,rises, AL; sun sets, 7.2s; length
OF day. 15h ssm.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12


and a. rapid money maker.
That you're galloping ahead while others
crawl
But It's well YOU should consider that the
ploddlng undertaken
Is the final overtaker Of us all.
Philadelphia Press.
Notwithstanding the interruption to the
shipping caused by the storm Of septem-
bcr s. Galveston has exported l,23ll l9l
bushels more wheat this season than
during the season ending July 1. 1900,
says the ST. Louis Republic The total
exported thus far this season has been
9,7OOC $40, and tho total exported last sea-
son was S,isO,ii9
Hiram Baxter, a farmer In Brown
county Kansas. has been Tilted by his
hancee because he used a Sl25 horse dur
Ing the counting days and when he had
obtained the girls consent. he sold the
animal and purchased one for S25
John Ayles, OF York street, who is in
the ninety-thrd year of his age, Is un-
questionably the best preserved man for
his age in Burlington, N. J. II he doesn't
live 10 round out the century, II will be
because OF some extraordinary event. John
halls from Lewes lie calls 1t by the old
fashioned name Lewestown. He was
about years old when some English
man-of-war sailed into I.ewestown roads
and hred a few shots at that harmless
hamlet. John saw the flashes OF their
guns and heard their report distinctly
This was during the 1912 war lie has
talked with a number OF men who were
revolutionary veterans In fact his father
did service in the Continental army, but
his death occurred when John was about
8 years old
The Chinese minister has sent a general
request to newspapers to spell the last
portion OF his name with a small "f"; ;
thus, Wu Tlng-fang, as fang is simply a
descriptive title, and not part of his
name
James Ford Rhodes, who is to receive
from tho Prussian Academy of Science
the Loubet prize for the best American
history that has appeared within the
past decade, is an Ohio man by birth,
having been born in Cleveland in ls4S.
Evening journal., 1901-07-12

The Weather and the Almanac.
The hot wave continues over the
great corn belt, and has extended