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Evening journal., 1901-12-20
HEAT AND VENTILATION

In Philadelphia there is crusade
for better heated cars and there is
also a demand for adequate ventila-
tion. Pahons OF the lines are adapting
heroic measures to bring the matter
iorcefully to the attention OF the Off
eials Of the company. by attiring
themselves in heavy blankets and
carrying oil stoves. The heat is Tim
tied on the score Of economy. the de-
sire being to save power OF course.
When large numbers Of persons are
huddled in a car there is a certain
amount OF heat generated. but with
closed veDhlators and sealed windows.
the air becomes SO quickly vitiated
tnat II is not fit TO breathe. For a
short ride, the low temperature is a
matter OF comparatively small con-
cern, but for suburban traver Il is
both unpleasant and dangerous. Per
sons leaving warm rooms and being
compelled to remain inactive for a
considerable time with the thermome-
ter registering a degree below freezing
are liable TO serious trouble Colds
and pneumonia may result, especially
among delicate women and children.
There have been some mild protests
on the part Of our people for uhe sam,
reasons Bhlsf have moved Philadelrhia
people Il is true mat at times tn,
heat and ventilation of 0he cars ar,
not all that are to be desired, but il
comparison with the service on theline
Of onr neighboring city we have
decided advantage Crowded cars. sud
as are common in Philadelphia. ar
practically unknown here and ther
seems no be real desire on the par
Of the companies and their employe
to consider the comfort of the traye
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

The old Philadelphia mint remains
unsold, although the Government asked
only $4,000 600 for it, But these times
when people are making their Christ
mas purchases and coal is high, not
many men have that amount of change
about them. The crowd seemed to have
a pleasant time. however, and there
were some p-easantries and the Score
tary of The Treasury called a person n
liar, and a general good time was ex-
perienced. When the site for the new
mint was selected, it was against the
wish of nearly all the people OF Phila-
delphia; then a Secretary arrogantly
brushed aside their suggestions, and
now that the Government wishes to
unload THE old site at price almost
prohibitive, they do not fan over each
other I'M a scramble to buy.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

The Philippine tariff measure has
passed The House and win doubtless
receive the same favorable considera-
tion in the Senate. We wish Il had
been possible TO take some other meas
ures for raising sufficient revenue for
carrying on the government of the is
lands, but 30 rs the same difficulty
which confronted us i'm our dealing
with Porto Rico. Before that island
had adopted any measures to raise suf-
ficisnt revenue 90 maintain the gov
crnmental machinery. it became neces-
sary for our own Government to act.
Consequently a temporary tarif law
was passed and. Notwithstanding tire
mendous opposition, it proved equi-
table and wise. The present measure
relating TO the Philippines is TO meet
a condition which we trust will prove
to be only temporary. In time, as in
ahe case OF Porto Rico, 1t viii give
way TO that which is more ideal. But
meanwhile. the Philippines must bear
a part of the expense of their govern.
ment
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Gas Worke. D.. 19. 19Ol.


My dear IAuray: Sense writin my
last epissel the demand on my time
dls been CRATE. II pears that me and
George Roberts has leaped into faim
Tie history of Addicks we has been a
writin' has been comm out i'm install
ments. and it has maid some people
open their eyes.
George says that he is goin to have
some copies bound in calf and sent to
Mister Hanna and Curnel NJ S. Quay.
The trouble wlth George is that he Is
too lheady, and when he starts to maxim
history he can discount The past and
write chapters on the fucher TO make
yer hIair curl.
We're printin' the paper in the after
noon now for several reasons; HIT was
the cnly time that l could spair to turn
the press, and George said that slttin'
type by gas lite hurt his eyes. but he
DIDN'T tell Mister Addicks that; no he
had a better reason. He said That
when folks got the paper in the
mernin they had ALI day to think hit
over and by mite all the little perver-
sions had been dislivered. Said he,
eff people gifts THE CRATE sheet jest be-
about hit before morning. They do
say that they has been some nite-mare,
but some of the Addicks folks has
wusser complantes than That.
| was down to Milford last week
holpin' the Insurance Commissioner fix
up some history for the New York TIi-
bown. He writ to Mister Addicks
te-lin him THAT he was goin' to write
some history. too, and the crate gas
eous statesman said that all the -
fools was a tryin' to maks lifts of
themselves. "Why don't he write a
HISTORY of THE manipilatin Of the col
ored vote in Milford Hundred?" says
he.
So he sent me down, and we iiyed up
a Mise letter and the Doctor signed
hit. "The Insurance Comishiner of
Delaware. "Why that sounds as if you
was writin your annual report says
J. And II seems that | was rite, for
ne says that he means to mcleod it
in the appendices.
| asst the Docter if lhe Thought he was
Teatn the Reglers rite, sence they
iad an voted for him. But he said
they ought to have had better sence,
and | guess he is rite. But, says I.
"we are told to love our enemies. 80
yes. befoOr election" says ne.
Well we sent the piece of and Hhen
we waited We bought Tribewns every
day for ten days. ard hit cost q right
smart sum. but we charged hit to
Mister Addicks. And we had more good
literatoOr than we had had in all our
lives.
Then she come out. But I'll be
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
81 OLDFIELD. GEORGE AND THE DOCTOR
STILL BUSY WORKING ON THEIR HISTORY

burned if there wasn't another letter
writ by a Regled rite along side Of
Ourn The worst of hit was that
he had writ more, and had
called Us eeyeras kinds Of liars
under his breth. The Doctor was purity
mad. and said hit was a mean low
trick, but bimc by we cooled down and
the Doctor got a dickshunary and
grammar, and we went to work to dis
kiver tho meanin And what do you
.spose that feller had writ? Why he
had told all the facts about our his
tory.
/ tell you the Doctor was bilin' and
said some of the words that he never
uses ceptin in pollyticks. He said that
it wasn't nessessery to allus bell the
truth. and that he had his opinion of
paper that would print both Sides
Well / cum back to Wilmington. I'd
ruther work with George Roburts, be-
.cause nobody ever takes the time to
answer him. We have decided to re-
wise that chapter of histry that we
printed last week, cause George made
up anuther yershun. This time we say
that in 1895 John Edward O'Sullivan
Addicks, G. M. (that stands for gas
NAM done all in his power to elect
Antony Higgins senator. George says
that Mister Addicks went to Robbins
and got down on his nese and with
peras squirtin frum his eyes begged
him TO vote for his busum friend, An
tony Higgins. We're goin' to have a
picter representa- this seen in the leg
islacher with ali the members
wirin their eyes on the back of their
hands
George said they ought to be some
sort of a halo around Mister Addicks'
noble brow. but says l: George. the
nobility shines THAR without no halo.
bu, you mite have him holdin' a gas
lite in one hand and his pocket-book
in the ether Well. when l said that
word 'pCcket-book." George got inter
ested. and said that he wisht he could
see the inside onct in awhile SOS he
could make the picter rite.
| wisht | could cum home, for Girls
mus, but I'm doin' a noble work. and
am afeard / can't knock off. Mister
Addicks has promised to introduce me
to than swell Newport fellers next
summer. but says rs got to earn hit.
some of the fellers went over last
summer when Mister Addicks was out
doin The chores, and the hired gals
she. the doors in their fases, and told
them they couldn't git no cold vittlos
thair. Ef 90 over spose III have to
grease my boots and buy a new shirt.
You mito send up that paper collier
that l wore to see John HUM inaugu-
rated Yours with the joys of the sea-
son. ST Oldfeld.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
GRAVESTONES TELL OF THE
VIRTUES OF MANY MEN AND WOMEN

A study OF the tOmDstOnes of CEN
turies gone ought to bring unalloyed
Joy to the heart OF the pessimist, who
perpetually sighs for the good old
days, and frequently expresses his be-
lief that we are surely going to the
DCw-wows. Where do we ma such
women now as the worthy matroas
anoso virtues are recorded with such
prolixg-y on their grave slabs? Doubt
less they exist, but the future
generations. now that the day of tomb
stone eulogy has departed, will know
nothing of their many eXcellences.
There were good men in those long
ago days, also, for their tombstones
say thai they were kind husbands and
good fathers. At Emmanuel Cemetery,
IN New Case. are to be seen some OF
the best specimens of mortuary eulogy
to women. A slab near the centre of
the old Durying ground, bears this in
scription;
Here Lyes the Body of Jane, wife of
William Read. late sheriff OF this
county, with the Remains of three of
their Children. who died in their In
fancy. She was born in London. of
the ancient. crcditable Family of
Spauldlngs. Many were her exemplary
virtues. Her Temper meek and car
riage obliging. Strict Chastity, Pru-
deat economy Piety without Ostenta-
ton, and Hospitality without Grudg-
ing. Her Grateful Loving Husband
caus'd 10 how and here to place this
iast monument of real cOnjugal affec-
uon. COitt Julii NJ. u. G. c., NXXII.
Anus Aetatis XNXVl.'
Thomas Mexican thus POLITICALLY ou-
lcgizes the memory of his wife, Eliza
oeth. who departed this life on the
18th day OF March, 1873, aged 2S
years:
Fair was her form. serene her mind
Her Heart and Hope We're fixed ON
high;
Her Hand benedcent and kind
Oft wip'd the Tear from Sorrow
Eye.
The sweets of friendship softened
care.
Love, Peace and Joy her Soul Pro
fest;
Meekness perfumed each rising Prayer
And every rising Prayer was Blest
In Heaven we trust her sainted spirit
sings
Glad Hallelujahs to the King OF
Kings"
There is no cemetery record which
proves that the body of Thomas lie.
near that OF his wife.
What loving sentiment is contained
in this:
Beneath this marble is deposited
! the Body Of Mary, the wife OF Rober
MoWilliams. and daughter OF JOIN
Curtis, Esq, together with Elizabeth
.hoir only child, who died l6 Novom
ber, l749 at the age of 3 months ant
2S days.
In her did conspicuously shine al
the Divine and amiable virtues of tn,
Human Soul: Piety without Ostenta
lion; Humility without Affection; I'm
bounded Charity, Filial Duty. Conju
gal Love and Affection, Maternal ten
dcrnCss and Indulgence. but with econ
omy, and beloved when living and il
death lamented"
The memories of ihc men of thos
days also are preserved in n way quit
uncommon 10 that of the present. Fo
instance:
This monumental marble inscribel
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

cerned with the problem of how to at
tract tnat which seems to be normally
theirs. In recent years they have in
troduced more progressive methods of
advertising, and have brought their
stores to the highest point of eff
cheney. The problem of making this
the centre for the business Of the pso-
pie Of the Peninsula yet remains, but
there are indications that this, too
viii cease in the near future, TO vex US.
In every respect we are beginning TO
realize that we are becoming a city of
considerable proportions, and are
awaking TO our opportunities.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
motorman Had to Give In

An rate and stubborn teamster and an
equally stubborn motorman ON the Sec
ond street line of the Peoples Railway
last evening played waiting game, max
ing the passengers about 20 minutes late
for their suppers and making things un-
comfortable ina general. The teamster
had load of household goods on his
wagon and was coming east with the in
tcntion of driving in the stable yard of
the White Horse Hotel The car was
holting along westward and the motor
man did not stop its headway until il was
within a foot or two of the heads of the
horses attached TO the load of goods.
Couldn't you see me coming by the
light of your head light, you blundering
IDIOT yelled the cold and angry team
ster.
Ding. ding, ding, ding. went the bell of
the trolley ear MS if i'm reply.
You can ring your bell, you blame
fool"
Get off the track won't youg" asked
the motorman between the taps of his
bell
You git ont OF the way yourself" was
the reply.
Are you going 20 get of that track?''
asked the conductor of the car looking
dhoW Tor pollccmam.
KNOCK him off the wagon" said one
of the angry passengers.
well. yOu see If / 20 to turn my
wagon it will damage your car. for I
can't turn without hitting it and it also
would damage this furniture. If YOU
won't back your car ont of my way will
stand here all night SO You can use your
own pleasure"
There was a consultation between the
motoman and the conductor which re.
suited in the ear being backed so that the
man with the load of goods could con
veniently 20 his way.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

to the memory of Cunning Bedford
late Governor of the State of Delaware.
who departed this life September
NNNMDCCCVII and lies here in
TERED. His afflicted widow devotes
to discriminate the cold and silent re-
pCsitory OF the remains of much
loved and sincerely lamented husband.
Endeared to all that knew him by the
amiable qualities of the heart, in his
life, high in the esteem of the wise,
the good and the patriotic; in his
deatn. lamented by every friend to
merit, truth and virtue.
so he dies. but soon revives, death
over him no power shall long usurp."
Mrs. Israel subscribes this memorial
to her departed husband Joseph
Here lies deposited the mortal re-
mains of Joseph Israel, Esq, who de-
parted this life, universally regretted.
December Is, 1907, in the 54th year of
his age. This marble cannot delineate
his many virtues of which the hearts
Of his ahecticnate widow and children
retain an indelible record. nor the be-
ncvolences which in the breast OF his
numerous friends and acQuaintances
will long be remembered.
Long in the Grand Lodge of the sky
He lives with God no more to die. ="
Over here is a stone which demands
examination:
In memory of William Arill, who
departee this life September 13, 1903,
aged Al years.
"Frail man attend and view this grave
In prime Of life death conquered me
The ricn. the poor, the great. the
slave
is Fastening to Eternity.
Since ueath is sure and life is vain
Oh. haste TO gain the heavenly prize
An. don't delay in Christ to gain
You then shall in His image rise"
So beloved was James r. Black. one
o. the judges of the Superior Court,
who died on September 3, 1889, that no
chiseled review Of his virtues was de-
manded TO preserve his memory. Only
these lines are found: "In The hearts
Of his fellow citizens is engraven an
cpitaph more honorable to his mem
cry than the hand of the warmest af-
lection could inscribe upon this mar
ble'
DIT. Benjamin Franklin wrote this
epitaph:
TO the memory of Jehu Curtis, Es-
Cuire, Late Speaker of the Assembly;
a Judge Of the Supreme Court; Treas
urer and Trustee of the Loan Office,
who departed this Life, November is,
1853. aged 81 years.
If to be Prudent in Council
Upright in Judgment,
Faithful in Trust,
Give value to the Publick man;
~ TO be Sincere in Friendship,
AncctiOnate to Relations,
And kind TO all around him
Makes the Private Man amiable
Thy DEATH o Curtis,
AS a general Loss
Long shall be lamented"
A crumbling slate headstone, with
out name. standing up close to the
church. reads:
Reader. stand and spend a tear
! Upcn The dust thar slumbers here
And whilst thou readst the state OF
me.
Think Of the glass that runs fol
thee"
And so read some of the inscrip-
tions upon old tombs in Emmanuel
Churchyard.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK
Ne Likes wilmington

A good looking stranger accosted
the Wayiarer last evening, and asked
to be directed to Sbipley street. lie
was informed that the Wayfarer was
going in that direction. and would
show him the way. He walked along
chatting for a few minutes, when he
exclaimed: well. this beats any town
l was ever in. l reached Wilmington
last night, and was trying to hunt up
a friend, but got lost so ! timidly ac-
costed an old gentleman and inquired
my way. Now, what do you suppose
that man did? He turned aroand and
insisted on leading me to the house
where my friend lived, which was sew
eral squares away. tell you this is
the kind Of town / like"
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

ing public. But now that the season
is here when intensely cold weather
may be expected it may not be amiss
10 call attention TO the matter. to the
end that the various Zines may prepare
TO meet any condition. Our service is
good. and it is to the interest Of buih
the companies and their patrons to
keep 1t on The very best possible plane
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
KILLED.

High prices for pictures and frames
arc no more. Yerger's is the place to
save money.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1901

WEATHER PREDIcT1oNs.-Today;
Partly cloudy and continued cold. To-
morrow: Threatening weather, possi-
bly, SNOW. variable winds.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20

4 EWAENGN4 r. G 1 HS IOnS SNdSSSl .
~ NJ N'S-O 81 Overcoats i'll all
'''--'--''-'---'-'1 the newest and
most popular styles-Oxford Grays
and Black Kerseys, with and without
yokes, for men, sS.75 to $3.50; foc
youths, S3.75 to $40; for boys, $3.50 to
81, and for children, - to S6
TAe medium length Coats in Oxford
Grays, Blue and Black Kerseys and
Cheviots for men, S. TO S15; for youths,
So to s., and for boys, 81 to S. Chill
dren's Russian Blouse and Refer Coats,
in Oxford Grays, Blues and light Colors,
81 to IS. Mems Storm Coats s. to IS.
Mems Reefer Coats, with Storm and
velvet collars, with and without vests,
$1.75 to $3.50.
Evening journal., 1901-12-20
Winter Clothing.

OVerCOatS. 6SsrSoaf. The long sTasgST, a 9f
Evening journal., 1901-01-04
CONDITION OF NATIONAL GUARD
ldiutant.geucraI Reports Of Many Needs
and Wants Larger appropriation

In the report of Garrett J. Hart ad-
jutant-general of the State. submitted
TO Governor Tunnel, General Hart
pleads that the State allow the guard
$4,000 a year, so that it may have the
benefit OF the encampment.
He also recommends that the salary
OF the acknowledgement be increa sed to
1000 a year, and that a special fund
be set apart for the purpose Of paying
the expenses Of the governor and his
staf when they are called upon to 20
away to represent the State The regi-
mental band is cOmplimented upon the
progress which Il has made With the
report is that OF Colonel G.. p. POstles.
who says that as inspector Of rife
practice, he was hampered by the lack
Of sufficient money with which to carry
on the practice
The strength Of the National Guard
al present is given as follows. General
stan, commissioned 10; general staff.
non-cOmmissioned. 3: field and stan.
commissioned, 3; field and stan. non
commissioned, 4; (enlisted). 22: Com
pany A, commissioned. warranted and
nrivates. As; Company b. Ga; Company
G. as; Company y. -. Company +. 40.
Company G, As: Company Il. so: Com
pany X. 30; total strength, s72.
Evening journal., 1901-01-04
DIED
BURNS.

BURNS.-In this city, on the Sd in
slant Edward Burns, aged " years.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral. nr
Monday morning at 9 o'clock, from tn,
residence of Edward Connolly, No. So
Madison street. High mass. Interment
Cathedral Cemetery.
JONES.-In this city, on January 3, 1901
Adaline. widow of Thomas Jones.
Funeral from the residence OF her son
Lewis p. Jones, No. 1913 Lancaster ave.
nue., on Friday afternoon.
GRlFF1TH.-ln this city. on January
2. 1901. George w. Griffith. in his
63d year.
Relatives. friends and members o.
Smyth Post. No. /. G. A. r. and mem.
bers Of the Masonic fraternity are in.
vitod to attend the funeral. from hi:
late residence. 1909 East Eleventh
street. on Saturday. January 5. at .
O'clock. Interment at Lombardy Gene.
terry.
SPRUANCE.-On January 1, 1901
Maria Louisa. daughter Of the Rev
John B. SpotswoOd and wife OF
Judge William c. Spruance.
Funeral services at the house. No.
1917 Delaware avenue. Friday aNer-
noon. January at 2 o'clock. Inter-
ment private. Please omit flowers.
Evening journal., 1901-01-04
WILL PROTECT
IMPORTED MEN
Governor Wood Will See That
They Are Not MOIeSted
in CardenaS

Havana, Jan. 4.-The strike of steve
dores and sugar handlers at Cardenas
is growing serious. Several hundred
are out, and they refuse to allow others
to work. The strike has extended to
all classes of ship laborers, as well as
to those employed in lumber yards and
mills. Heretofore the stevedores have
been paid S475 for a day Of 70 hours
in Spanish gold. They now demand
three and a half cents per sack in the
inner harbor and four cents per sack
in the outer harbor, with hours from
a. m. to 8 p. m. The Munson line
offers s5 per day in Spanish gold.
Meanwhile the warehouse laborors de-
mand 81 per day, American gold. The
alcalde reports that conditions are
threatening, to which Governor Cen
eral Wood has sent the following re-
ply:
Unreasonable demands should not
be acceded to. Acts Of this kind are a
serious menace to the commercial pros
perity of the country. Every effort
should be made to suppress demonstra-
tions of this nature. II unable to han
die the situation. you will be given the
necessary assistance. Make every ef-
fort to bring in outside labor aud to
resume business"
Evening journal., 1901-01-04
GENERAL MARKETS.
Ca Wilmington, Del, January 4, 100

Philadelphia. Jan. 3.-Flour quiet; VIM
ter superiine, $2.35u260, Pennsylvania
roller, clear &.l5QS.3O; city mills. extra,
2.Ton2.95. Rye flour quiet at 50 per bar
rel for choice Pennsylvania. Wheat quiet;
No. red 76hal6lAc. Corn quiet; No. 2
mixed, 42uilhc.; new No. yellow, for
white, clipped, 5i03iizc.; lower grades.
2'029c. Hay quiet; choice timothy, $3.50
for large bales. Reef dull: beef hams,
I15oqlS. Pork firm; family S5t0Gl6:
mess. So. 75nl325. Lard firm: western
steamed. $40. Live poultry quoted at go
l0c. for hens &c. for old roosters, 9d9isc.
for spring chickens, lia1liac. for spring
ducks and 9iadlOc. for turkevs and geese.
ern fowls, &c. for old ROSTERS 1ldl2c. for
choice and fancy nearby chickens. lie.
for fancy dry picked Illinois chickens, 1i0
l2c for fancy nearby spring turkeys. 10G
lie for good TO fancy western ducks and
709c. for western geese. Butter steady;
creamery lin25c.' factory. llia4l6c.' June
creamery 17H23c.: imitation creamery 14ih
@l9c.; New York dairy. 16a23c. fancy
Pennsylvania prints iobbing at 27d30c ;
DO. wholesale, Z6c. Cheese quiet; fancy
large fall made. l1hdiliSc; small do
ll&ml2c. Eggs firm; New York and Penn
sylvania, 26u2oc.: western. average pack
ed at mark, 22H26c.. western loss Off
&c. Potatoes quiet; Jerseys. slGl25; New
York Sl.25Ql62i5, Long Island. $l50d1. 70;
Jersey sweets. Si.75Q2.75
Baltimore, Jan. S.-Flour quiet and un-
changed. Wheat easy: spot and January,
l52s4l2Ac.i February. l6izQl69sc.; March,
I#QNsc, May. I9lzaI9Ac.; steamer No.
red, 73ltol3Ac.i southern, by sample.
70Q76izc.; do. on grade, 74ikQ76l5c. Corn
steady; spot and January, 41hd41Ssc. ;
February 4l9sdfAc.; March, 41#d42o. I;
steamer mixed, 40Ad41c.; southern. white,
42h0434c.; do. yellow, lhd42hc. Oats
firmer for white; dull for mixed; No. 2
white. S2N32ikc. No. mixed. 2SQ2SIkc
Rye quiet; No nearby. 50c.; No. west
ern, Sic. Hay quiet; No. i timothy. S17.
Grain freights firmer; steam to Liverpool
per bushel. 3iad. January; Cork. for or
ders, per quarter. 3s. Cd. January.