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Evening journal., 1902-11-08
oFFICIAL HIsroRIEs

The youth Of Pennsylvania are TO
have a brand new, up-to-date history,
a history which shall be an official
chronicle of events. written by a rep
resentative Of the State and paid for
out OF the public excheQuer It is a pet
project Of NJ. s. Quay, and he declares
it his purpose TO see that the proper
man is selected, no matter how much it
may cost.
It would occurr to the average person
that the last thing Senator Quay would
wish would be a history Of the State
particularly if 1T is to cover that period
in which he has been an active figure
but dOubtles he has in mind produc
tion which shall pass lightly over Ger
tain events, while magnifying Others
A. will be an edifying spectacle TO Sc
a million children tramping 20 schoc
with the history compiled at the direg
ton Of NJ. s. Quay under their arms.
It is a great project, and is too in
portant an undertaking for any OF
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rHR EVENING JOURNAL SATURDAY. NOVEMBER s. 1902
NEWSPAPER OPINION
The Cost Of War
From the Kansas City World.

From the Kansas City World.
Apart from the humanitarian senti-
ments, the budgets OF the natiOno need
but casual study to convince one Of the
folly Of war; OF course, there have
been wars where the highest principles
have been involved. There have been
from time to time. and probably will re-
cur as long as man is man, conditions
that demand betterment and arouse the
ioiuest instincts OF liberty and se-f-
preservation in a nation even TO the
point OF drawing the sword. But Mars
is not long on principles Greed jeal-
ousy, the barbaric love OF blood itself
too often are the ruling incentives on
one side or the other in international
contests. And when the strife is over
there Is not only suffering and misery
In thousands OF homes ravagcd by the
battle demon, but there is as a general
ity a heritage Of debt that, with its
accumulating interest, falls heavily
upon the shoulders of posterity.
Take the national debt of Great
Britain. This year it is estimated al
about $3.50 100000, and of this over
.one-fourth is directly traceable to wars
during the last sixty years.
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LITTLE INDEPENDENT VOTING

One feature OF the eleotion returns
that is a little surprising is the evil
dent light independent vote. In every
district it was confidently counted on
as factor. but the count revealed that
in most instances the voters marked
a straight ballot and voted #. Prob
ably most Of the scratching that was
done was due to trading, and not,
strictly speaking. to desire to select
candidates of personal fitness, regard
less OF the party they represented.
This is probably due in part 70 the
strenuous efforts put forth by party
leaders, and to the feeling that every
man had to be elected If possible in or
der TO hold the party strength. An
other reason undoubtedly lies in our
ballot law, which, while attempting to
safeguard the voters rights, yet makes
casting a ballot a very delicate thing.
The very directions made for his guild
ance are confusing and since he votes
but once in two years, there IS GER
tain nervous dread accompanying the
net.
Any system Of voting which makes IL
difficult for a citizen 10 register his scn-
timents accurately, secretly and easily,
needs modification. Unfortunately. 1t
is easier to point out the deficiencies of
the various systems than to remedy
them. A great deal OF attention is
given TO the matter, and all sorts Of leg
islation enacted, yet the objectionable
features remain.
Thousands would prefer TO so back
10 the old vest-pocket ballot, and in
comparison with the present law, 1t
mad much in its favor Under It's provl-
sions a man might fix his ballot in his
own home, and go and vote it. True
this offered the opportunity for abuses,
but the same abuses. are in evidence
under our present system.
The parity machines do not desire in
dependent voting, yet that is the very
thing contemplated by our institutions.
Too long have men held the opinion
that any ticket and any Platform is ex-
cused by party necessity. There needs
to be crusade that has for It's object
allegiance to the State first, and to
party afterwards. Therefore, when ouI
ballot laws are such that the voter il
virtually coerced into voting a straight
ticket because the fear OF vitiating his
ballot altogether, a reform is needed.
The law leaves little room for mis-
takes. and there is no latitude for con
STRUNG the voters intention. For i'm
stance. If a voter marks his ballot prop
erly for all the offices save one an
makes a mistake in that one, the whol
ballot is thrown out Our laws shoul'
be so amended that the voters inten
so far as may be ascetained, shoul'
be respected
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

After all the litigation which cost
the city pretty penny, the Water De-
partment has been authorized to pur-
chase the WeIdin property as a resor-
voir site, and the money has been
paid. There should never have been
any doubt about the matter after the
decision OF the Superior Court, but il
the face of protests, and OF almost GER
tain defeat objectors caused delay an,
ran into expensive litigation by TAX
ing the matter to the Supreme Court.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

Adjutant-General Corbin recon-
mends the reinstatement Of the army
canteen. He declares that nearly all
the army officers are favorable to it,
particularly those who are advocates OF
temperance. AS it is impossible to
prohibit men from drinking, he thinks
that only proper liquors should be fur
nished and under the restrictions
which are imposed by military authori.
ty. Under the present law, the mer
spend much time and money in tn,
low groggeries which surround tn,
army posts
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-. OR MILITARY LAW?

The Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania
has an important case TO determine,
and the decision will be far-reaching.
IL is 10 decide whether a member of the
National Guard, acting under orders,
has the right to shoot a man who re-
fuses to answer the military challenge.
It grew out of the recent troubles in
the coal regions, where a soldier, Wal
ter Wadsworth, shot and killed a
striking miner, because he refused 10
pay any attention to his challenge.
Should the Supreme Court by any
possibility decide against the young
soldier, it would be impossible for a
State to organize and maintain its SOL
diery. AS the foundation of all mill
tary organizations sdiscipline,and dis
oipline compels that all orders shall be
obeyed without question. Had the
young soldier been more accommodate
ing and allowed his orders TO be de.
fed, he would have been subject Il
court martial. His duty was unpleas-
ant, but in the military code he had nS
excuse for evading it. Should he nov
be subjected TO a civil penalty FOL
obeying a military order, it would par
alyze the arm of the militia, and i
would be impossible to recruit men un
der such circumstances.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08
Insolence

From Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
The insolence and arrogance of the
Delaware Gasman were never more
strikingly illustrated than in the
screed which he sends to a morning
contemporary. In the course of this eff
fusion AddiclIs reitorates his determi-
nation to continue his pursuit OF the
phantom senatorial seat as long as he
lives, and as long as he lives the State
of Delaware in general, and the Re
publican party thereof in particular,
may expect 10 be rent by the factional
dissensions OF which his inordinate and
misguided ambition is the fruit
ful source. IL is not to be noted,
further, that the Gasman in his procla-
nation gloats over the success Of his
scheme for depriving the Delaware Re
publioans of their representative in
the lower house of Congress, and has
the supreme impudence to describe him
self, in a tag to his signature, as q
member Of the Republican National
Committees
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Twilight

The woods are dark; but yet the linger-
ing light
Spreads its last beauty DER the West
ern sky,
How lovely are the portals Of the night.
When stars come out to watch the
daylight die.
The woods are dark; but yet yon little
bird
Is warbling by her newly furnished
nest
No sound beside in all the vale il
heard;
But She for rapture cannot. canno
rest
Thomas Cole (1S01-1S47).
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clark Man be Pcothonotary

Prothcnota-y Moore, of Kent county.
who sume time since was stricken with
paraly sis. shows no signs Of improve
ment, and as he is incapacitated from
performing his duties. the Governor
will probably appoint some rersOn IN
his stead. There is the strongest rea'
son fer believing that ne will name
fer the place David II. Clark, of Ken
ton.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

Count Boni de Castcllaine has been
excluded from the French Chamber OF
Deputies because he secured his cleo
tion by bribery and other improper
methods. The Count should take his
Gould millions and come to Delaware
Such practices would make him popu.
lar here.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin,
in speaking of the degraded politics ia
Montana under the reign Of Senator
Clark says that it is a condition
equared nowhere, save perhaps in
Delaware. We wish we might resent
this, but conditions are such that we
cannot.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08
LIQUOR LOSES IN CECIL
High License Defeated by the Mary.
landers by Sixty-three Votes

Elkton, Nd, Nov. THE official
vote Of Cecil county, as canvassed by
the Board of Election Supervisors,
shows that high license lost the county
by sixty-three majority. The vote was
as follows; For license, 1904; against
2156.
The Liquor Mems Association OF
Cecil county has employed counsel, and
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notwithstanding thai the hopes of
many persons, and even of parties, hang
on our Returning Board, we have yet
to hear any expression of fear that ex-
act justice will not be done; so we
have something left to be thankful for.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

II we remember correctly, Addicks
prophesied that John Bancroft would
be elected. He was, and the majority
was 1870.
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VOTES COUNTED
FOR |. Y. ASPRIL
Continued From First Page).

211; Wheeler, r., III; Donavan's ma
pority, "a.
Road Commissioners and Inspectors
The road commisIoners and inspec-
tors elected in the rural representative
districts we're as follows
Sixth representative district, Brandy
wine hundred-Road Commissioner,
Thomas Gray, D.; inspectors, First cleo
tion district, w. p. Casey; Second,
John j. Harris, and Third. Albert f.
Matlack, all Republicans.
Seventh Christiana hundred-Road
commissioners, Irving J. Hellings-
worth and w. S. Talley, Republicans;
inspectors, First election district, John
w. Harris; Second, Harvey Williams;
Third Jacob Hoover; Fourth, George
j. Chandler, and Fifth, John Andrews,
all Republicans.
Eighth. Mill Creek hundred-Road
commissioners, Irving j. Hollings-
Hicks, Republicans; inspectors, First,
William A. Mullin; Second. Hiram Pier
son, and Third, Thomas JacQuette, all
Republicans.
Ninth representative district, White
Clay Greek hundred-Road commits
sioners. George Edrlonson and George
B. Murray, Democrats; inspectors, First,
Elmer M. Thompson. Republican; Sec
ond, George l.. Ferguson, and Third,
A. ID. Vincent both Democrats.
Tenth New Castle hundred-Road
commissioners, Edward L. Davidson,
d., and Edward Burris, r.; inspectors,
First election district. tie vote be-
tween Fred A. Hearn, d., and John w.
Lister, r.. the appointment will be
made by the Governor; Second district,
Lewis r. Hushebeck. R.; Third, James
j. Ryan, Jr., d., and Fourth, William
e. Rothwell, r.
Eleventh. Pencader hundred-Road
commissioner, William j. CrOmpton,
D.; inspector, First district, Harry l..
Dayett aud Second James p. Ford,
both Democrats.
Twelfth, Red Lion hundred-Road
commissioners, Augustus Collins, D.,
and Theodore Jones, r.; inspectors,
First, Arthur w. Hope, r., and Daniel
w. Cush. ID.
Thirteenth. ST. Georges hundred
Road commissioners Carpenter and
Austin, Republicans; inspectors, Mel
son and Suydam. Republicans.
Fourteenth, AppOquinimink hundred
Road commissioner. William "a. Al
free, D.; inspectors, First Thomas S
Wells, and Second, Edward w. Man
love, both Democrats.
Fifteenth, Blackbird hundred-ln-
spectors Heihold and Nickerson, Demo
Gratis.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

James Dobson is something of a let
ter writer, too. His style is terse and
he can call a man a prevaricatOr and
falsiher in rather neat language.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

The sum Of S195 was raid in London
recently for five Transyaad stamps,
1STS-79, bearing Queen Nictoria's head.
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proposes testing in the courts the con-
stitutionality of the prohibition law. on
the ground that it contains no emactina
clause stipulating the time that pro-
hibition goes into effect. The anti
license people will make an EFFORT to
have the law take effect Decembes 1
next, but as the liquor licenses were is
sued to May /, 1903, it is not expected
they will be successful.
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stlrllng's maiorityI .............2S,
Contest for Levy Court

The contest for Levy Courtman be-
tween Kilgore, Democrat, and Hopkins
Republican resulted in the latter Wiii-
ming by majority of 6O2. The vote
was: Hopkins, 1,459; and kilgore, 9oi'
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

The famous Kilties will play an en-
gagement in the Opera House next Fri
day afternoon and evening.
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Official Vote

The official CANVASS of the vote of the
county and State ticket in New Castle
county gives the following totals. The
vote OF the Prohibition and Labor ticket
is only given for Congress.
Evening journal., 1902-11-08

For assessor van Horn, DenOcldt,
won from Daniels, Republican, by but
% majority: Van Horn, 291; Daniels,
263.
Third Senatorial District
The official count of the vote in the
Third senatorial district gives Stirling,
Republican, a majority over Bird,
Democrat. of 23S.
The vote follows:
stirlinq r. .72S
Rird ID ...,...............495
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211; Wheeler, R., III; Donavan's ma
pority, "a.
Road Commissioners and Inspectors
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in the rural districts were heard. The
first case was that OF Thomas J. Dalton
who contested the election of George
[. Chandler, as inspector in the Fourth
election district of Christiana hundred.
Dalton was defeated by four votes.
In the petition which was read to the
court by S. Frank Ball, on behalf OF
Dalton, it alleged that the inspector
and judges of the election in the above
election district, rejected and refused
to count thirteen ballots, claiming that
they were improperly marked. The
petition stated the ballots were proper
ly marked and folded. and asked that
the judges open the ballot box in that
district. When the box was opened il
was found that twenty-seven, instead OF
thirteen ballots had been rejected. Tn,
court approved the rejection of all th'
ballots, which gives Chandler the elec
luon-
In the First election district of thI
Ninth representative district, Peter A
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Deaths.

JOHN RADovIoH, a native of Kruse- vice, Herzegovina, Austria, aged 25 years, died at Treadweu Thursday, July 3rd. He was buried in the Russian cemetery at Juneau on Saturday, July 5th. He left wife in the old country.
 JOHN PERo7IoH, native of Rudine, Crna Cora, Monta Negro, aged 32 years, died at Treadwell Thursday, July 3rd, Burial in the Russian cemetery, at Ju- neau on Saturday, July 5th. He left a wife, four children and father and mother in his native country.
 MARTIN GRoaoRIo, a native of Bro gud, Austria, died at Treadwell July 3rd. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church, Douglas, Saturday, July 5th, at 2 o'clock p. m., Rev. Bougis officiating. Interment at the Douglas cemetery.
 These men came to their death by the falling of rock in the mine.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm of Alexander Smallwood & Ed ward Ehrlich, doing business under the firm name and style of Smallwood 6 Ehrlich, in Douglas, Alaska, has been dissolved by the withdrawal of said Alexander Smallwood from said business. And the said Edward Ehrlich will continue said business under his own name. All accounts due the firm of Smallwood 6 Ehrlich and Alexander Small- wood are owned and will be collected by said Edward Ehrlich. And all persons indebted to said firm of Smallwood & Ehrlich, or AL exander Smallwood, are hereby notified to settle said indebtedness with Edward Ehr- lich within the next twenty days.
 ALEXANDER SMALLWOOD
 EDWARD EHRLICH
 First publication July 2nd 1892.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Notice.

All parties having claims against the Fourth of July fund will present them to Frank Bach, treasurer, on or before Monday, July 14th, at which date the lumber and other material used for the celebration will be sold to the highest bidder and final settlement of all claims will be made.
 By order of Committee.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
TreadweIl Letter List.

Following are letters remaining m, called for at the Treadwell P. O., July 1st, 1902. R. J. WILLIS, P. M. Atkinson Alex Concilla Frank Cornell John E-3 Contratto Pietro Dramantine, Mir. Fowler WI Glaran Casper-2 Gugerich Nickols Humphrey Wm Jolly Jurdon Jorgenson c Kinkela Anton Keir David Ling l. Larson John Lundquist MT McDonald Mrs. 40 McDonald D H Rossey Louis Santa Gulja Sickman Fred Stevenson P H Thompson Martin Tinsley Archie
 Wilson A S-2
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09

The Ketchikaners beat the Juneau base ball club two games out of three. That gives Ketchikan the penant for 'O2.
 MT. and Mrs. Steve Kane and child ren came down from Hoonah Village to spend the Fourth on Douglas Island.
 Miss Anna Fingeroos and Miss Ida Olson have gone to Juneau to escape the worry and discomforts of city life.
 We are determined to reduce our stock of Hats, and are still selling S3.5O and s4.oO Hats for S200. TreadweIl Store.
 A new line of Fancy Dress Ginghams Dimities, and Fancy Silk Striped Chal- lies in exclusive patterns at the Tread we'll Store.
 Owing to the placing of the large boiler in the Natatorium (no lights) the meeting of the shareholders is put off until Friday, the 11th inst, at g. p. m., sharp.
 Mrs. Wm. Kelly received letter via the Cottage City announcing the seri- ous illness of her mother at San Fran cisco. Mir. and Mrs. Kelly and their younger cbild left on the Humboldt.
 Angus Mcdonald, who has been res ident of Douglas Island for five years, left on the Cottage City for his former home in Ontario, Canada. The News will keep him posted on Alaska hap penings.
 If you live at Treadwell and wish to subscribe for the News, you can do so at the Treadwell postoff1ce. Also, your, paper can be delivered through the Treadwen postof1ce, or by carrier. The price is just the same-25 cents for one month, or 8 for a year.
 TThe Douglas Natatorium saved the lives of several children on the Fourth. When the gang plank at the wharf gave way, some of the children who were in the habit of taking bath in the big pool, swam to place of safety in the most unconcerned manner.
 Mir. Geo. W. Hain, of Treadwell, left on the Humboldt for Kent, Wash, where he will make his home in the fu- ture. The young people of the Island, among whom George was very popular, gave party at Natatorium Hall as last expression of their good will.
 The launch N. & S., Capt. Clark, that for the past two years has run between Juneau and the Taku canneries, was recently pressed into service by the es- caped convict Tracy to carry him from Olympia to point about two miles from Ballard. Capt. Clark gave the alarm that started the pursuers on the track of the convict.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Dr. I. Fl. T1oore

will be found at his Douglas City office from 8:45 a. m. to 10:15 a. m.; from 1;30 p. m. to 500 p. m. and from 8:15 to o:15 D. n.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Douglas Natatoriun1.

Whatever time it takes to place larg- CT boiler and connect up for business, the patrons will be reimbursed by ex- tending their tickets to the full.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
When Sumner Suns

cause you to long for a cooling bever- age, don't forget that Ohman, the man on Third street, keeps a first class drink emporium.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
For Sale.

The Board of Trade Saloon, fixtures and all, we'll established business. Reasons for selling: other business requires my attention. For further particulars, enquire of
 MARTIN OLSON, Douglas, Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09

Pat Milan left on the Hum boldt for Seattle. After a couple of weeks in that city he will start for Johannes. burg, South Africa. Pat has tried his fortune in the Klondike and has good practical knowledge of mines and min ing and has the nerve to make a hit in any country. He will continue to read the News in his new home.
 In this issue appears a change of Kaufman Bros.' ad in which they an- nounce a big sale of summer goods. From their price list it is evident that goods are almost being given away, and we know that this firm always backs up what they say in their ads. Their drawing for the free excursion trip to San Francisco takes place tomorrow July 1Oth-and there is an unusual amount of interest manifested.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
The Douglas Island News.
THELocAL FIELD.

Red Top at Ohman's.
 Graham's at the Glory Hole.
 Coal, s1O per ton, A. T. G. M. Co.
 Ohman's Hall is on Third street.
 Apricot Brandy at the Glory Hole.
 Mems suits at cost at Kaufman Bros sale.
 J.A. Johnson has subscribed for the News.
 Glory Hole for Family Wines, s1.5o gallon.
 James Ramsey will read the News for six months.
 The Yankee Cove delegation left for home Sunday.
 Who has been mistreating the Hon. Major Smythe.
 Silk waists s2.9o at the big sale at Kaufman Bros. John Christoe arrived in Douglas on the Cottage City.
 Guy Ross began work Sunday at the Treadwell hoist.
 Who needs hat or cap? Lindstrom has some for sale.
 Mems SIP suit for s at Lindstrom's, Must be closed out.
 Ladies' shirt waist suit, s2.S5, at Kaufman Bros. sale.
 A. B. meeting at Natatorium Hall next Monday night.
 Kaufman Bros. are selling calico wrappers at 60 cents.
 wm. Mccormick is new name on our subscription books.
 Family Wines of all kinds at the Glory Hole, s1.5O per gallon.
 Don't miss the special sale at Lind strom's for the next 10 days.
 A boy baby was born to Mir. and Mrs. Swanson on Thursday, July 3rd. McWilliam Bros. leave today for their mines on Admiralty Island. Boys and childrens' suits at Lind strom's in all grades at reduced prices. A force of men is employed in mak- ing repairs to the Ready Bullion ditch. Just think, 9 cents buys child's dress at Kaufman Bros.' clearance sale. Mir. John Gaufin returned on the Cottage City, much improved in health. At the Glory Hole you will find the celebrated Buffalo Lithia Water. Try it.
 For Sale.-A small, good paying bus mess in Douglas. Enquire at the News office.
 The very latest in Ladies' Spring and Summer Waists at the Treadwell Store.
 Mir. J. Flaherty sends the News for another year to his wife in La Center, Wash.
 Among the new things come to town is a shipment of Apricot Brandy at the Glory Hole. It's all the rage in the States.
 The Fourth of July came on Friday this year but it was lucky day for Douglas.
 Mrs. M. c. Howell returned on the Cottage City Sunday from a visit on the Sound.
 Lost.-A pass book belonging to Mrs. Tom Isacson. A reward will be paid for its return.
 The dog catcher is getting in his deadly work on the CUTS. Has your dog tag on?
 Graham's Hand Made Sour Mash Whiskey is now for sale at the Glory Hole. Try it.
 MT. and Mrs. John Brevig and Miss Tecla have moved over to Sheep creek for the summer.
 Chas. Fox will go to the Funter Bay district the last of the week to develop a copper property.
 Frankie Shotter returned on the Cot tage City from Victoria, where he has been attending school.
Douglas Island news., 1902-07-09
Congregational Church.

Sunday school, 2 p. m,; c. E. Society, 7:3o p. m.; Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 8 p. m.; Services every Sunday evening at o'clock. Subject next Sunday eve ming, GA Bad Business Proposition" You are welcome at all our church ser vices. r. c. Krause, pastor.