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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
A COON LAW

The Philadelphia Bulletin in refer
ring to the sentence imposed by Judge
'Churchman on wfe-bcater, under the
new law. says:
Bullies who delight ina inhlctinE
physical pain are ordinarily the great
.cal towards whom they themselves arc
the victims. and wifc-beatcrs who snap
their fingers az brief terms of incarcer-
alton in comfortable quarters are like
'y TO feel lively terror at the prospect
OF q thorough hiding.
Newspapers in other States have cen
surcd Delaware for her action in this
respect, but it would probably be a
good thing If every man in the country
knew that the maltreatment of women
or children would be followed by a Sc
we're flOgglng administered in due ac-
cordance with the forms of law. Sym
pathy for human brutes who strike and
abuse women is worse than wasted
such sentiment should be reserved
for their victims. and one of the most
useful ways TO show il Is by making the
offender smart for his misdeeds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
An Old American Plnnner

From the Atlanta Constitution.
At the old Pawnee Indian village
near the town of Comtland Kan. a
monument has been erected to the
memory of lebulon NJ. Pike. the cele-
DRAFTED explorer of the great western
half of the continent.
On September %, 1906. Pike pulled
down the Spanish flag which hoated
over the settlement at this place and in
Its stead hoisted the Stars and Stripes
This was the first time the American
ensign was ever carried west of the
Mississippi river. and on account Of the
Importance Of the achievement Pike be.
came one Of the national heroes.
Even in Georgia the memory OF thi,
sturdy pioneer is embalmed in such Z
way that he will not soon be forgotten
One Of the best-known counties in Geor
gia is the county of Pike. the count,
seat OF which is Zebulon.
Both the surname and the eiveI
name of the pioneer are thus preserve,
fer all time to come in the nomencla
ture Of the State. Georgia takes prid
IN the announcements Of the new me
mortal erected in honor Of Zebulon NJ
Pike.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

of these has consisted in policy and
plunder. They were expected to take
the money placed in their hands and
with 1t roll up majcrities When II
ran short they were to make promises
instead. These men imagine them
selves political seers and natural party
leaders, and in all future politics must
be mere marplots.
But there is another side TO the
picture; men are being brought to their
senses The overwhelming condcmna-
tion of Addicksism coming from a
thousand sources has staggered and
sobered them They have discovered
that neither morality nor practical pol
tiles is served by their destructive
course; and in fuuure a thousand in
.huences. which, perhaps unwittingly,
have helped along our degradation,
win be TUNED in another direction.
The leader and his subsidized follow
ers are fighting for their existence.
They will not see the organization on
which they have fed pass from their
control without protest. But
for one of these there are a thousand
y0fers who have not profted. and have
done nothing 20 further the organiza-
ton but to east their votes in its favor
These, il we mistake not, have had
enough. They want to breathe freely
again, 10 look their wives in the face
without blushing. and to say their
prayers without a mental reservation.
Between these men and the petty lieu
tenants Of Addicksism there cannot
long be anything in common, and all
signs point to the fact that they have
come to a parting of the ways.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
AttorneYIs eaIIerY Of NotahIes

One Of the most interesting collec-
tons OF photographs OF Delaware's
prominent men, both Of the past and
present is the collection in the office
OF Howell S. England. Among the pOr-
traits are those of Cunning Bedford
first judge of the Delaware district of
the United States Court; John Fish
second judge of the same district: viii
lard Hall. third judge Chancellor ID.
NJ. Bates. Chief Justice Edward w. Gil
pin, James A. Bayard and son. Thomas
r. Bayard; John Dickinson, prominent
lawyer during the days Of the Revolu-
ton; Caesar A. Rodney
Another priced relic of Mr.. England's
is commission making James Gardi-
ner a corporal in the Delaware militia.
It is signed by Former Governors Has
lett and Willard Hall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
EXPERIENCES OF MINISTER'S
ALONG A MATRIMONIAL

Within tho last year or so Whining
ton has become a veritable Gretna
Green with the men and maids of Phil
adelphia. Baltimore, Washington and
divers other places, who were on mat
rimony bent These are from all walks
of life. and during the last six months
no fewer than ha'f a dozen prominent
young society women of Philadelphia,
Washington and Baltimore have been
welded to men of their choice, quiet
~ and without ostentation, in the Sc
cluded parlOr of some Wilmington
minister.
A canvass of the preachers in the city
shows that the Rev. Henry S. Dulaney,
pastor of old Asbury M. e. Church,
probably performs more marriage cere-
monies than any other in this city.
Since he assumed the pastorate Of the
church about April last. he has mar
ried from eighty to one hundred cou-
pies. Since the first Of September alone
ne mas married thlrty4twO couples. OF
course. not all of these came from ont
OF town. several Wilmington young peo-
pie being among the number.
Pastors of Asbury Church always
nave had large number of marriages
to their credit. which is probably due
TO the near vicinity of the parsonage
10 the railroad station. DR.. Grove re-
ported having performed nearly 100
ceremonies in one year, but a search
OF the church records reveals the fact
uhat Mr. Dulaney has taken the lead in
mat particular branch of ministerial
work.
II ministers could be induced to tell
al lhey Know, the world would be
wiser by many a funny story. For in
stance, one preacher could relate how
one groom wept copiously throughout
the entire ceremony, which, out of the
goodness of his heart and compassion
for the mourner, he made as brief as
possible. The weeping groom was a
widower, and the minister could assign
no other reason for his tears than that
he must have recalled his marriage
with his first wife. The bride was a
little piqued, but showed a considerable
amount of self4possession.
1t is not often that a minister re-
ceives a double marriage fee. but that
happened once in Wilmington. The
couple came here from Philadelphia.
and evidently were people of wealth
and refinement. The man was about
4S years Of age and the bride 80. After
the words making them husband and
wife had been spoken, the latter burst
into tears. Both the groom and the
preacher uttered words of comfort and
soon her eyes were dry and shining.
The groom gave the minister S. i'm
mediate,y after the ceremony. After
the certificate had been filled in he sur
prised the preacher by handing him a
check for S., which he insisted upon
the latter retaining, despite his pro-
tests.
Many of the couples who come here
from a distance request that notice be
kept out of the newspapers. Some stip-
ulate certain time. while others want
no mention whatever made of the mar
riage. Singularly enough none raise
objection when told that report must
be made to the Board of Health.
One couple married here a few days
ago was on the way South. The man
was a real estate dealer from Vermont,
who intended to spend the winter in
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

Even smallpox ahas its uses. Yester-
day before a Dover magistrate case
was dragging its weary length; coun
sci were indulglng in flights of oratory
and the referees inclined To haggle over
uiiing details when the Sheriff sud,
denly announced thata witness had been
in contact with smallpox. The wheels OF
justice suddenly began to whizz Law
yers, remembering pressing engage
ments, suddenly took their departure.
and referees reached a decision with a
CELEBRITY that made the head whirl So
long as we must have justices courts
and not depend upon the more eQui
table method of settling disputes by
throwing dice would it not be wei, to
introduce such a witness i'm all similar
trials?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

the South. He was so favoraH
pressed with Wilmington. h
that he said he might fnally4
IN the city. Only last Sunda,H
a ilne-looking couple from Phila
were married here. They star
on a little trip in the morninI
not the faintest idea OF being III
Under the spell of her prescncH
oay' the young man proposed.
ceptcd. and the marriage was
suit II was not accomplished A
difficulty, however, for all the
trate offices were closed. and Ind
a merry hunt before one col
found. But this obstacle W..
mounted and the pair were mad
Still another couple did not knoll
a license was a necessary requiI
Delaware. IL took the last cent
would-be groom to purchase one|
he went to enc of the goodly.
ministers of this city and told hl
exact state Of his finances Thd
lister sent the man and girl on
way rejoicing. A few days Lad
was surprised to receive a. fee bl
from the stranded bridegroom.
A year or so ago there SVEN
a certain church parsonage one
a bridal party of eight of ten De
The bride was resplendent in 81
tire and the groom attired in a
glory of full dress. The min
heart beat high with hope. and h
formed the ceremony with a few
frills and nOurishes. After it wa.
and while the others were not To-
the groom told the preacher til
had no money. but he would sen
a fee in few days. About three
afterward the young Benedict ret
to the parsonage for the cert
which he had neglected to take
told the preacher that he had
away on his wedding trip, whic
cost him $3.50 He said it. was
sary for him to have his marriae
tiiicate, as by its aid he could
some money which was coming I
from an estate in Philadelphia. y
young man was 28'years old, the
lister was not deceived.
Where did you spend your
moOn?" he asked the young mai
In Salem. n. j." was the rel
That was too much. The mi
rose in his wrath and said: IN
Young man, it is useless for ,
try to deceive me. You have bee
ing within two blocks of this
ever since you were married.
will give you a certificate, whic'
me a dollar. You take it and
more" u
The young man rushed ont A,
house. but returned in a few m
with So. which he handed Il
preacher. saying that it was all h
but he would give him some NOR,
on. The minister took that, an,
siders himself lucky that he did,
has net seen the young man sine,
1t would be interesting to kno'
how much ministers do receive il
ding fees, but this is subject on
they are particularly reticent.
add bits of information gathere,
and there. the fees range from
whore below 81 to $40.
supposed the usual fee is not So, /
means. One Wilmington preac
known TO have received 500, bu
is regarded as an extraorl
amount. -
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
Will Entertain visito, $

Division, No. 4, A. o. H.. this even
ing will entertain county officers Of
Delaware and Chester counties, Penn.
sylvania, together with the officers Of
Divisions ], and 4, of Chester and tn,
Camden IN. j. county officers, anc
officers Of Divisions 1. 2, 3 and 4. oil
Camden. An enjoyable program hai
been arranged for the entertainment
of the visitors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

Centain Dover correspondents are
much interested in rural mail delivery
for Kent and Sussex counties. They
have the carriers named and the super-
intendent selected. These items Of
news would be of interest if they were
true, but, unfortunately, they are not.
Our information is to THE effect that the
superintendent has not yet been de-
cided upon, and not carrier
named. The system probably
viii be inaugurated soon and at the
proper time the necessary officials wiz
De solicited.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
Kretz Was Buried Alive

To the Wayfarer. a Wilmington man
who has Just returned from Reading.
today repeated a story told him about
hypnotism. The story is that Professor
William w. kretz is a Wel-known hyp-
notistwhose friends yOuch for his hav-
ing survived a .244hours' soiourn
in a grave beneath six feet Of earth. He
was buried alive on Mount Penn for
twenty-four and one-half hours. He
was determined to try the experiment.,
feeling certain that it could be done.
and only few of his friends were
aware of it, as they proceeded to the
spot at night.
The box in which he lay resembled
the rough box used by undertakers, and
he was accompanied by William Ket-
terer and Jackson Zieber.
After everything had been arranged.
hole was dug, and an inch pipe was
adjusted at the end Of the box. right
over his face. He then was hypnO-
TIED placed in the box and covered up.
The box was then lowered into the hole
and covered with sand and earth. The
hole was six feet deep
His friends kept watch over him
during the entire time, and no one
came near to disturb them.
After the time was up the box was
opened, and at D. m. the following
day he came to. He felt no incon-
venience. and some time after walked
home. He was pretty hungry.
Ketterer and Zieber will confirm the
story. Kretz is about 80 years of age,
and a well-knOwn hypnotist. The
story is believed in Reading.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
THE STRENUOUS IlFE

Governor HUM is giving an exhibit
tion OF the strenuous life" these days
ana Those who have Thought they had
him placed are busy revising Their
opinions Il has been taken for grant.
ed that the Governor was a Union Re-
publican in every FIBER and all OF his
acts and utterances up 20 a recent date
apparently warranted that conclusion.
But recently there have been rumors of
a change in sentiment, and, as is usual
in such cases, mem have speculated ON
the motive behind it. 1t cannot be
otherwise. since one of the penalties of
Official life is to have every act dis
cussed and every motive construed.
But the interview which ne recently
gave over a phone to a representative
of Wilmington paper suddenly reveal
ed a secret which upset all theories as
to his position, and set men to guess
ing. They are guessing still, and the
uncertainty which has THUS been in
iected into local politics causes conster-
naion in certain quarters. A morning
paper, which, has regarded him as the
great exponent of Addicksism, and
which has fawned and crooked the
pregnant hinges Of the knee" turns its
nattery into gall and begins to critlcise
his official acts.
An evening paper Of the same persua-
sion, which has ever turned to Wyom-
ing to behold the rising sun, and
which Thought that There was no great
leader but Addicks and that Mr.. HUM
was his prophet evidently is dazed, and
now speaks of the Addicks party as
something separate and apart from its
intereses. In fact, one may almost
gather THAT it is trying TO sneak bach
into the Regular fold.
All up and down the State are NUT
terings and threats. The possibility o.
a Governor-their -refusinl
TIE Federal patronage when that woul,
have meant the recognition of their or
. ganizat5on never occurred to them. A
first they refused to believe IL: bir
/ N'atNn a. SUM AAN0 AnNll nNlnNc
aroused a spirit that cried aloud 70
vengeance.
Then Mr.. HUM writes a letter to tn
Ledger, denouncing the correspondent
+ CT that paper. and demanding to be Sc
right. Major Carson. one of the faith
ers Of Journalism, proceeds to treat tn
, matter in a manner that must hav
caused the Governor great regret a
I having put his pen to paper. In brio
D This able correspondent seems to n
L gard the statement of the GovernC
that he was offered the patronage as
e lhanucination. The Ledger does nC
T seem impressed with the Governor
, grammar, nor with his labored use
e the imperial I'VE" But in charity. &
u rs suggest that both are probably dl
e to the genius OF his Secretary of Stat
Ie On top Of all Of this comes the al
u pontment Of a magistrate for this cit
r, The man backed by the Union Repul
lel licans, and virtually promised the plac
is left out in the cold, and a gentl
p man, With no faction behind him, b
K with letters Of a number OF people T
N gardless Of party. gets the plum. The
~ are ether features Of this affair whi'
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
Government lslimate OF Conn Cror

The Agricultural Department at
Washington has just issued its esti-
mate of the years corn crop, showing
a total yield for all the States Of l.
250,597 600 bushels OF this the state
menu shows that Nebraska, notwith-
standing the dry weather which pre-
vailed during July, will furnish 1O3,-
100000 bushels, or more than one-tenth
IF the entire crop. This is interesting
As showing the wonderful recuperative
properties of the Nebraska soil. There
is probably no other State in the
Union which would, under the circum-
stances, make such a magnificent show
ing. Nebraska is grand State, and is
rapidly increasing in wealth and popu-
lation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
Gaze Rroken hr Wind

Weakened to a considerable degree by
the collision with a ferryboat the gate
at the northern approach to Market
street bridge snapped of yesterday
when tie strong wind which blew Gown
the liver hit il. The Wilmington Ma.
chine Company will repair the gaze.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
Had Narrow Escape

While crossing the tracks of The Pail
adelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany yesterday morning in a team, Ed
ward Lucas, Of Bear Station, had mar
row escape from being hit by an ap.
preaching train.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
BABY LAUGH

1t belongs to health, for a
baby, to eat and sleep, to laugh
and grow fat.
But fat comes first; don t ask
a scrawny baby to laugh; why,
even his smile is pitifulI Fat
comes first.
The way tC be fat is the way
to be healthy. SCOTS emul-
sion Of cod-tiver oil is the prop
er food, II he needs it, but only
a little At first.
Wen ssns. YOU ii..i- to tr &c 500 Ike
sSOt1 & AcWNE, -lo9 Pearl street, New YoFS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

Conventions these days invariably
open with song, but, ON, what differ
once! The Christian Endeavor gathering
begins its session with Marching
Marching On while the political con
vention rolls forth the inspiring notes,
"Haill haill time gangs all here"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24

might have mention, but the onc>burn.
ing question is, where is the Governor
standing?
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-10-24
THE LITERARY WORLD

James Pott & Co. will publish this
month the de luxe edition of THE Bas-
title" which bids fair to rival the de
luxe edition of "Old Touraine" in me-
uhanical perfection. The reviews by
literary CRITICS on 1.-The Bastille" are
particularly gratifying to Those inter
ested in the book. The author has de-
voted thirty-two pages to the famous
prisoner, the Man with the Iron Mask,
and his research throws much light on
this mystery. which changes the ordi.
nary opinions held regarding this re-
nowned prisoner.
The November number of Scribner's
Magazine contains the opening chap
ters of f. Hopkinson Smiths longest
and most Important story, THE For
tunes of Oliver Horn" In dealing with
the career of a young artist who comes
to New York from the South to seek
fame the author has chosen a sympa-
thetie hero and drawn upon his own
long and intimate association with the
artistic and literary development of the
city. In the concluding paper on
Russia of Today" Henry Nor.
man. who is acknowledged to be one
of the most astute observers of con-
temporary politics, deals with those
large questions Of national policy and
diplomacy that bear so intimately on
the future peace of the world General
f. V. Greene in his final paper on the
United States Army. makes an interest
ing comparison between the armies OF
81 and of to-day. and gives some i'm
pressive facts regarding the magnitude
Of the battles and the great cost in
human life of the War of the Rebel
lion. In an article on Marquis Ito
the Great Man of Japan" Frederick
Palmer gives an interesting account OF
the early adventures and accomplish
ments of the great Japanese statesman
The second article by President ROose-
welt. with the Cougar Hounds" de-
scribes a number of encounters with
the cougars and contains a great deal
Of matter that is distinctly valuable t.
the naturalist and the student of ami
/ NAL life.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10

Governor Stanley Of Kansas has adj
minIstered a hint to president and pro-
fessors of state colleges and schools
that they are not paid for hanging
about legislative halls pushing schemes
for appropriation bills. There has
been for some time considerable bit
terneSs as to the division of money
parceled out by state, and not a few
leading educators have become lobby
lists in the interest of pet measures.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10

The referee appointed by Judge E. g.
Smith of the Circuit Court at Yankton,
s D. in the case of Yankton county
versus the bondsmen of the late A w
Peterson, county treasurer, to recover
the amount OF the latter's defalcation
has decided that the county is not
bound by any compromise entered in
to between the county commissioners
and Mr. Patterson
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10
Madame Melba.

Madame Me1ba prides herself on be-
ing natural song bird She did not
pass through a protracted period of
voice culture prior to her operate de-
but From childhood she has been
able to sing with ease the most difficult
music, and she mastered the compli-
Gated score of Aida" in a few hours.
Il cannot even remember says the
fair Australian, when I first began to
trill a note
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10

The Mikado of Japan is a man OF
much energy and endurance, in spite
of the fact that he is great cigarette
smoker. He is fond of outdoor sports,
and has warmly encouraged the intro
ductfon OF football into Japan He is
a hunter and fisherman of no mean
reputation, and is a good shot with a
rife. His devotion to lawn tennis is
marked, and he is clever wielder
of the racket
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10
women As curates.

One OF the Liverpool clergy OF the
esta biished church OF England is try
ing to employ church women as regu-
lar supplementary curates, and he sug-
gests that much organizing work OF
the parish might be better done by
women than by c1ergymen- He de-
cIares that he can get three women TO
work for the price of one curate and
to do three times the work
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10
Czar's Three Little Daughters.

While in the crimea the ear and
czarina generally spend great por-
ton of each day with their three lit
tie daughters They are deeply at
tached to three tiny princesses. Of
whom the eldest, Grand Duchess Olga.
can speak huenty French, Russian,
English and German The imperial
nurses are entirely managed by Miss
Orchardson, the English woman who
brought up the late grand duchess o.
Hesse's orphan children
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10
The New Cup Defender

Now being built, is confidently expected
to be the fastest sailing vessel ever built
Its construction Is being kept a secret,
but it is whispered that it viii easily
hold the cup America is rapidly coming
to the front A good example of this is
in that famous household remedy. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. which has
Tended health for half a century past
1t holds the record for the cure of dySDep-
STA, indigestion, constipa ton. nervousness,
btliouSneSS and Ia grippe
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1901-01-10
Many Points I'm Common.

Queen WiIhe1mina Of Holland and
Duke Henry, her husband elect, have
many points in common Neither is
the issue Of a first marriage, Wi1hel-
nina being the daughter of William
Ills second wife, and the duke the
youngest child of third wife Both
lost their fathers at an early age; both
have been reared under the loving care
of a widowed mother.