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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

An enormous quantity Of iron in the
shape Of old anchors and chains is an
nually rescued from the sea During
one period OF twelve months as much as
$50 tons weight was dredged up on the
east coast of England alone.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

mel for bravery In action against the
Indians in 1890, appointed brlgadier
general United states volunteers In 1898
and later promoted TO major general
for distinguished services in Cuba.
He commanded the Second brigade in
China. whence he went to the Philip
pines where he is still serving the flag.
He has been brlgadier general in the
regular army since Feb. 4. 1901.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

so cold and damp that a literal house,
warming was going on all the time. Up
to that time It's cost had been about
s25o,O0 but up to the present the total
expenditure, including the last appro-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

Talented Thomas Jefferson's influence
was apparent in the White House res
toration after II was burned by the
British in 1914, and he was especially In
favor Of the colonnaded walks project
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

The most sensitive part Of the human
body is the tip OF the tongue. Next come
the lips and then the tips OF the fingers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

history, 1t was r
built by Lord |
De Preston for |
his daughter FL. |
len on aplansug
gested by the re.
nowned Bishop |
Latlmer, who |
persisted at the |
stake. 1t had !
six large rooms |
In as many sto-
ries. The lower
room was deyot- |
ed to charity, |
the second 0oOr
to tapestry, the |
third was for |
Lady Ellen to |
practice music |
In. the fourth |
she painted In, |
the fifth was de-
voted to litera- |
ture. and the |
sixth or top |
story was for |
the study OF as /
tronomy. 1t is |
a tradition that |
the noble lady |
used all her |
ropnq Nc intand. J
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

years ago, she won fame as the girl
sculptor and made busts OF President
Cleveland and many others Since her
divorce from Actor Charles Coghlan in
1894 she has resided with her mother
abroad, studying In famed studios and
executing commissions from great per-
sonages. Her latest work. Ireland
Mourning Her Sons Who Fell In South
Africa" Is greatly admired.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11
TIE AUTOMATIC BUFFET.

ed and passed for very talented won.
AN nearly 500 years ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11
LADY ELLEN'S TOWER.

Standing near Ipswich, England, isl
a ruined tower with most interesting
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-11

present It's back to Pennsylvania av-
enue. All the blgwlgs of Washington,
the ambassadors, supreme court JUS
tees and diplomats In general, VIII be
driven TO the renovated east entrance
and enter the basement before being
admitted to the grand reception room
In the second story. And this reception
ROOM like the grand east room, viii be
so thoroughly changed as to be hardly
recognizable.
/ confess to a feeling OF amazement
az well as OF bewilderment when en-
tered the executive mansion the other
day and gazed about me. In common
with the rest OF the world. diplomats,
princes servants and the public gener-
ally had previously been admitted at
the entrance underneath the great
north portico; but now all this Is
changed. Instead OF elbowing your
way through the crowds assembled at
the public receptions and fighting your
way out through the doorway which at
the same time afforded ingress and
egress you will be ushered In at one en-
trance and shown out al another Ope
will feel rather lonesome, OF course, not
to have his ribs punched and his toes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
A MATTFR OF COURTESY

The right OF the American citizen TO
make fool Of himself is inalienable.
He may exercise it, i'm public or IN
private; il is one Of the penalties we
pay for freedom OF speech. One would
think that public utterance would be
more conservative than private speech
but often such is not the case. Many
a mild-mannered individual, under or
binary conditions, becomes a blatant
demagogue in his public utterances
The one great difficulty in our system
IS that there is constantly present thu
temptation for one serving in a repre-
sentative capacity. TO play to the gal
leries, and to utter sentiments not in
tended TO control legislation, but q
please a constituency. In the case o
congressman this constituency may b
far away. but the press and the Con
gressional Record convey the report
that are intended to affect the popu
lairty Of the speaker 1t may be urge
THAT this desire to please constituent
constitutes a great corrective force, bI
frequently it is at the expense Of hoI
esty; and the broader judgment whiC
should be the result Of mingling wit
men of large affairs. and which com'
from wider experience, are subord
mated TO the desire for popularity.
Such seems to be the explanation f.
the remarkable rubbish from Represe
tative Wheeler recently. The stran
part OF the performance was the a
plause from the Democratic side. If II
is the voice Of any considerable nun
Der Of the adherents Of that party, t
Republicans have nothing to fear frc
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18

The following paper. written by a
member of the Civic Committee of the
New-Century Club. is pertinent, and
one which is sure to cause much favor
able comment among people who are
interested in identifying this city:
In the gradual development of cities
of great nations. there comes a time,
when thinking people recognize that
the useful and practical need not nee
.essarily be inartistic, to be satisfactory.
Everywhere now there is the desire
that all improvements in our cities be
made pleasing to the eye, while supply
ing practical needs Wilmington here
tOfOre has not availed itself of the op-
Dortunity when offered to beautify its
streets and avenues.
On entering our city by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad degradation and poverty
are the first impressions made on q
stranger. Low drinking places abound
Situated between New York and Wash
ington on the great highway between
North and South, thousands OF stranger
passing every year Through vii
mington, surely it would soon become
noted for such a spot, as it already is
for many natural beauties
No one who has passed from Brandy
wine Park. with its artistic points SC
beautifully brought out, in to our mo
notonous and really ugly streets, but
longs to see something done for i'm.
Drovement
Possibly some day we may have z
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18

not do as a fence separating the men
from the women.
In short Mr., Norris cannot drag the
razor into literature. IL is true, we
understand that lbsen Is accustomed
10 think out the days work while ply
ing the razor; and it is surprising. by
the way. that no connection has ever
been established between that act and
the Norseman's views Of life. To the
average man. however shaving is a
veXatious and hazardous custom, en-
couraged by fnical wives and by the
proprietors Of barber shops If Marion
Crawford. who keeps one publisher
busy. We're to be asked what he
thought OF the razor he would probably
answer: 1T costs me fifteen minutes
a day. In fifteen minutes | can write
300 words In a week that amounts
to nearly 1000 words, and in a year
TO enough words to make a fair-sized
novel. good for 100000 copies. There
fore. l lose $4,000 a year on account
OF that razor.
But anyhow. the question whether
women write better novels than men is
not to be disposed of by asserting that
the best novels still come from me
"razOr-using contingent 1t is only
true that. like razors. some of the so
called best novels get duh very
Quickly.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
MORE wArER.LEss KICK

We trust that the decision of the SUI
perior Court in the matter of the pur-
chase of the Weldin farm by the Water
Commission is final. and that the case
will not be carried to the Supreme
Court Such a course would result in
delay and would involve further ex-
pense which the city would be required
to pay Already the suit has cost the
taxpayers $4,000 to get an adverse de-
cision. and it is not right that more
should be spent to procure in all prob
ability. the same results in the higher
tribunal. We are OF the opinion that
the Commission in its endeavor TO
procure a site for a new reservoir had
in mind only the welfare of the city
and its people 10 was aware that
while we have an excellent system, yet
it's capacity must be extended in the
near future. With that object in mind
It entered into a contract for the pur-
chase of a site which seemed desirable,
and with the reputation Of this depart
) ment in mind. and in the absence of
any reasonable criticism of their con
d duct. we fail to see how the city's real
e Interests are to be advanced by a suit
d which will cost considerable money
e and which has as its object the defeat
J, of an enterprise vital to the public in
y terest
= To anyone aware of the true situa
L ton. it must be apparent that shoul'
s. this purchase be set aside, it would b.
necessary to Immediately enter int
e negotiations for another site and it /
doubtful whether any site in all re
spects so advantageous could be sc
cured. In such matters there must b
foresight, and the needs of comm
I. Years must be considered in every i'm
I, provement. The growth of Whining
- ton in the last decade is an indicatio
!, that we are fast becoming an importar
"A city. There is every reason to belieN
10 that within a few years we shall be al
ut preaching the 100000 mark. Tn
n must be taken into consideration
ch any scheme for municipal improveme'
til and it applies with special force to d
les matter of our water supply AS Il
di- city expands there is an additional Il
on our water system. New hous
Tor must have it. and factories require
N We must meet the demand when it
lge made. and not afterwards VIII
ap- houses are built owners and tenar
his have a right to expect a copio
m supply OF pure water. and there is
the municipal duty that is higher Y
ON are not building up a reputation in Il
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18

matter. we already have IL, and il is
incumbent on us TO sustain H. This
can be done only by enlarging our
reservoir capacity at once.
We believe that when the people of
Wilmington learn the actual need of
the new reservoir. many will view the
matter differently. The Rodney street
reservoir does not hold enough for one
days consumption by 10000 gallons,
and this necessitates daily pumping by
the Cool Spring station. In times Of
storm when floods are washing down
mud and all impurities. the water
should have a chance to settle, but
with the great demand that is growing
impossible. There is another danger
which the Commission is evidently en-
deavoring to avoid II is a water fam
inc Without increased storage capac-
ity during a period of drouth such as
comes occasionally in the summer and
fall. we shall be liable to a shortage
In the supply, and this might become
verv serious.
Should the purchase Of the site be
authorized and confirmed at one, it
would require several years at best to
complete the new reservoir Every de-
lay costs money. and postpones the
construction of a part of our equip
ment which we now need, and which
will become absolutely necessary
very soon. II appears to us that any
obstruction placed in the way of carry
ing out this project would be I'M
wise. and the occasion of future re-
gret
The land which the court considers
the Commission has the right to pur-
chase. has a greater elevation than
that of the Rodney street reservoir
site, 1t being 27O feet. This would give
increased pressure for all that district
now supplied by the Rodney street
basin. and would meet the growing
demands of the rapidly developing
Ninth ward. Il would insure a bounti-
full supply. and allay any fears of a
water famine 1t is also urged that
should it ever be found possible in
the future to take the water from
Rockland dam. the site is nearer to
that point than any other feasible
elevation. and on the direct route to
the city.
with all these points in view we
think Council should hesitate before
carrying this case TO the Supreme
Court Should it persist, and lose
again. when seems likely. it would be
subject to very harsh criticism, since
there would be the belief that it will
fully obstructed a necessary improve
ment and used the taxpayers money
to do It, We need more water and less
obstruction.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18

them, but IL would be cause for gen
eral regret Such sentiments are not
endorsed by even that class Of people
10 which they were intended to appeal
The American system is too firmly es-
tablished TO require any spectacular ex-
hibit of our loyalty to IL. Il is taken
as q matter Of course and we do not
need TO constantly protest our belief in
popular government in order.O impress
the world or ourselves with its stabil-
ity. Not every good man pnoclaims
his beliefs in the streets since men
judge largely by other standards.
But we are certain that TO make evil
dent our belief in the doctrine Of equal
ity we are not required to play the
part of Doors, and refuse to acxnowl-
edge the customs OF those entitled to
our respect. Mr. Wheeler denounces
our disposition to recognize the sover-
eighty of King Edward, by sending an
embassy to witness his coronation. He
lis equally disturbed over our evident
intention TO extend the natural cour-
tesies to Prince Henry, OF Germany.
Yet, in all our dealings with these
great peoples, we recognize their gov
.ernment and its chosen head, and not
TO do 50 gracefully would be churllslh
The German people are a great people.
and so are the English They have a
full night to establish and maintain
any form Of government they choose.
and, in recognizing IL, we are recog-
MIXING, not a king, or prince but a
great friendly people.
10 should be remembered. too, that
the monarohies have accepted our pc
culiar form OF government in all faith
When a President dies their condol-
ences are sincere and are comforting.
When ex-President Grant Travelled
around the world the head Of every
nation paid him all honors. That was
because Of their idea of courtesy to the
American people. We shall not dis
count our institutions by joining the
representatives Of other nations in
sending ENJOYS TO represent America
In the coronation Of King Edward, nor
shall we degrade ourselves in receiv-
ing Prince Henry with the considera-
ton due to him because he represents
the German people Polonious was
wise In declaring chat we should not
use each man after his own merits,
but according to his own dignity. We
cannot degrade or belittle monaro1,
institutions, but we have the power of
lowering ourselves in the eyes of the
world, and Of creating a reputation for
bad manners. America, in times, has
been glad Of assistance, and she did
not question the title of king or car
when his was the hand that rendered
il.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
That lsthmian Canal
From Atlanta Constitution.

From Atlanta Constitution.
Congress should decide that canal
shall be built and provide at once thP
ways and means for its construction,
but leave the determination of the
route to the decision of the President
and such an expert commission as he
NAV summon to his aid They can
better make the necessary investiga-
tions and secure the necessary con-
cessions to assure this country the
most feasible operative route for all
our future uses Of an interOceanic ca
nal
II is practically impossible for Con-
gress. with its 447 members, divided
into two houses, to properly digest and
euualize the claims of the several
routes proposed, or to negotiate the
concessions which il is desirable should
be obtained from the isthmian Govern
ments before the work is actually be-
gun upon the canal. II the work is left
in the hands of the President and a
commission of his selection the sew
eral propositions of the isthmian Gov
ernments can be considered side by
side. and the negotiations so conducted
us 10 HttuIt lIOlu one OF the OLlleI Ol
the interested countries everything
that is necessary to secure the rights
of this country to the fullest control,
operation and defense of the canal in
perpetuity.
The course involves no Sinking Of
legislative duty by Congress and i'm
poses no extra constitutional duty or
burden on the President 1t is within
the lines of executive iurlsdiction-as
much as was the purchase Of Louisiana
by Thomas jefferson or the negotiation
of the cession of Alaska by Andrew
Johnson. The effort to hang up the
whole canal project in Congress and
keep it circumlocuting between COM
mittees, whether standing or special
and finally to create as many factions
as there are routes locks, tunnels, har-
! bOrs and dams-especiall the latter
is very patent 1t reveals the purpose
of the transcOntinental railroad trust
to kill any canal proposition that may
DE made.
/ Congress cannot afford to disappoint
the people in this affair 1t should
adopt a route promptly, or turn the
labor and responsibility of determin-
/ ing the question over to the President
who. in any event. has the final word
on the subject.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
WOMEN MAKE ELOQUENT PLEA
FOR FINE STATION APPROACH

handsome public library which shall
rival those of even small towns in New
England.
As one comes up Market street an
occasional fine building delights the
eve. but the postoffce, which might
have been impressive is on a back
street. hidden from view The Court
House. with its refreshing green sward
is the only public building which is a
real ornament to our city. Had the
Postoffice been placed near by, dis
tinctively attractive locality would
have been begun. Not until we reach
the soldiers monument at Delaware
avenue and BroOme street do we find
a really charming spot We do not
forget we have passed the Garfield
place. which is best left unnoticed.
Now that the Pennsylvania is to
build new station here cannot public
sentiment be aroused and an earnest
appeal be made TO unite the efforts Of
the railroad and city? Let a really
beautiful public square or park be
made which will form an impressive
/ and useful approach to the station, and
at the same time be a boon to the city
Let Wilmington show its enterprise in
| following the example of many cOnti-
mental cities. in regarding as really es-
lsential and important. the beautifica-
ton OF the city. Now is the time to act
land begin a new epoch in the archi-
tectural and artistic development OF
1.-THE CITY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
PEACE AFTER WAR

The great necessity for Republican
harmony in The next election is becom-
ing more apparent as the months pass.
There is a feeling, built on a sufficient
basis. that perhaps the supremacy
which shall last through a decade or
two is 20 be decided Democracy in
New Jersey, aggressive and strongly in
trenched, was overthrown a few years
since. The trust imposed in the Re
publican party was not betrayed, and
because OF good government intelli-
gently administered. the voters have
not thought it wise to go back to their
old Democratic idols
In Maryland 1t has been different
Democracy was swept from power, and
the Republicans used their success in
placing wellington in the Senate. They
did much that was wise and proper,
but nothing could excuse that colossal
error. Here is a lesson for us. We
must win If possible but when the
State is converted. we want IL to stay
converted; and lin order to do this we
must not degrade our party principles
and conduct The old issue dividing the
party is worn out. All men recognize
that the man about whom all the
wrangle has ragged. has no more chance
of realizing his ambition than has his
cook. And, therefore. IL seems absurd
TO ask men TO sacrifice a party and
its principles TO a dead issue and a
senseless passion. There are express
sions OF opinion on every side which
indicate that the voters are loath to
support for reelection to the Legisla-
ture the men who have held but one
man % be worthy of high Office. THE
whims OF Caesar could not be needed
at the sacrifice Of Rome. Napoleon
could not permanently use France as a
tool 10 construct for him a throne and
no petty boss or dictator can long lead
the people to divest themselves of their
rights in order to clothe MIN with hon
Ors. all undeserved. We must have
peace with honor, FOR. without honor,
there can be no lasting peace. The
judgments and consciences Of men are
not to be captured at common pri-
mary. It Is not a mere game OF chance
and conduct is not determined by a
turn OF a card. 1t is an individual
question Of right and duty, and tine
work of the sharp practitioner is moi
required in the settlement of the diff
Guilty.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-18
A reacher MaY lave a seau

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
An important precedent has just been
established by the courts at Martin,
Tenn. where Miss Francis Copass, a
teacher in the Hall-MoOdy Institute,
was discharged recently by the trus-
tees. who claimed that she was going
too much in society Miss Capass,
who had a contract for years en-
ployment. brought suit to compel the
ancient trustees either TO reinstate her
or pay the salary she would have earn
ed if the provisions of the contract
were carried out. and a decision in her
favor has been rendered.
During the trial the trustees endeav-
ored to show that Miss Copass either
had company or went out fully three
nights a week" which they declared
was too much They held that no
teacher who has a beau on Sunday
night. goes to a pedro party on Tues
day night. and dances or attends a
wedding Friday night can do goou
work as a teacher. wherefore they con-
sidered themselves justified in disre-
garding the contract.
Miss Copass. on the other hand
proved conclusively that she never fell
down in her teaching on the days after
'her beau called. and she absolutely de-
lnied either card parties or dances had
lin any way initiated against her use
fitness in the schoolrOom. Further
I more. she denied the right of "a passe
of old foggies" to dictate how often
Young lady who knew how to behave
herself might or might not receiv
! company or plunge into society. l
d she as a teacher did not perform he
+ duties satisfactorily the trustees Nigh
4 lhave the right to discharge her. bu
they had no right to inquire into tn
reasons of her failure or to presum
for one reason or another before sh
failed that she would do so.
The Court very wisely sustained Mis-
lCopass. and declared That no board (
trustees and no set Of school director
had any right to dictate or specify ho'
often a teacher may keep compan!
e Three nights a week. the able jude
II declared. lis not too often, wheth,
le the lady's beau called on all three ever
ings or whether she divides her tin
IS in various WAYS"
Id o. noble Judgel Who would be .
% base as. when a teachers beau CONF
H. wOOing her. to say. But once mont
y thou mayest or once in every fortnigl
" at the most?" 'Tis we'll that there a
d TO be no restrictions in such matter
u When a school teacher has beau it
II only just to pull down unnecessary o
OF lstrucions and give him encourageme
50 rather than to hedge him about wi
"a sickening restrictions. A Daniel h
10 come to Judgment at Martin, Ten
II and not only Miss COpass, but teacher
H. everywhere. are to be congratulate
Is: upon the recognition of one Of thu
III inalienable rights.