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Evening journal., 1902-04-26

part of humanity is yet under its sway.
In a republic we have coined our
own phrases; whenever we wish to
settle a question irrevocably and with
out unnecessary brain fag. we rise in
our place and casually remark that "all
men are created equal" That settles
it. 1t proves that every man is as
good as every other man. and as some
declare. "a darned sight betterl" OF
course The speaker is unaware of his
injustice to the shade of Jefferson by
failing to include the explanatory
clause that they are endowed by their
creator with certain inalienable rights
that among these are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness" In other
words he neglects to state the propo-
sition in the terms in which it was in
tended, THAT men are created with
equal rights to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness. No he simply
shouts that "all men are created
equal" although he knows it isn't
true. Secretly he cherishes the
thought that he is smarter than his
neighbor Jones, wiser than Smith, and
handsomer than Brown, and ne knows
that the half-withered man wasn't
created the equal of Daniel Webster.
There is another phrase ever on the
tongue of the willy politician; govern
ments derive their just flowers from
the consent Of the governed" As a
general statement of an ideal, APPLYING
to civilized people, no fault can be
found with this, but it will not do 10
make an iron-clad rule to govern US in
each instance. AS a matter of fact II
took this country a great many years
to find that out We kept millions of
people in bondage for a long time
without their consent, and even now
In certain states they are deprived OF
their rights to participate in the
government. Half of our people are
disfranchised, and will be till we
grant the ballot to- women, and. too.
we limit the application of the prin-
eiple by refusing the young man the
ballot till he reaches the age OF
twenty-one years. We did not adopt
this policy toward the Indians but
made them the wards Of the govern
ment. and there many that do not be-
lieye that savages, wherever they may
be are capable of elf-gOvernment.
The close observer will notice that
the person who has a phrase, a maxim
or quotation ready at hand for every
emergency, rarely takes the time to
do original thinking, but brings forth
some shop-woI'n expression that proves
nothing, but shows his intellectual
poverty.
Bin Parsons.
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NOT TO BE MIsINTERPRETED

When a newspaper resorts TO delio-
crate falsehood in order to back up an
untenable position, there isn't much
use In wasting space in the attempt
TO answer Il. We pause, however, to
charge the Sentinel with a mean intent
TO misinterpret us, and with a miser-
able attempt to evade the odium that
attaches to the preyaricator II says
that the Evening Journal stupidity
sees. when too late that II has COM
mitted a political blunder in sneering
ut the colored vote. We have not
sneered at the colored vote, and the
Sentinel knows it. and we will repeat
our offer of $50 made last week If the
Dover paper can prove It's assertion.
We have said that the colored man,
like the white man who sells his vote,
is not fit for citizenship We also de-
clare that the colored man who does
not sell. like the white man who does
not. is entitled 20 all respect. We
shall not defend the man who puts up
his ballot to the highest bidder, no
matter what his color may he. Now
we viii not be dragged into false po-
sition on this question by the Senti-
mel. or any other organ. That paper
and the crowd it represents cares
about as much for the negro as it does
for the inhabitants OF Mars; It wants
Addicks votes. even though 1t has to
pay for them; it would be just as ten
der with the feelings Of cattle If they
could cast a ballot.
The Sentinel accuses us of printing,
advertising and commencing a recent
article In the outlook in which this
question was involved We offer that
$50 again If it can prove its statement
We did print the article as a matter
Of news. since the Journal. not like the
Sentinel is a newspaper. We did not
advertise il. and we did not commend
Il as giving an absolutely true picture
but We did commend it to the atten-
tion OF our readers as OF interest and
value. for they are reasonable beings
and do not require all arguments ant
opinions to be ready made. They hav,
ideas Of their own. We do not choose
to use arguments Of the demagogie b.
appealing to race prejudice one way o.
the other We are willing to grant
however. that the colored man. be
cause Of the centuries Of oppression
should receive our sympathy and en-
couragement. and be protected fron
the wiles Of the INSCRIPTIONS whit
scoundrei who seeks to debauch him.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

The Chicago meat packers exprese
satisfaction that they are to be entitled
to present their side Of the case in
court They make the remarkable an
nouncement that they are handling
meats without a profit. II this is true
il may be asked who is being benefited
by the high prices? The farmers and
ranchmen are realizing but a small
advance and the retail dealers have
cut profits in two. The trials should
reveal the leakage.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
CARMAcK EXHIBITS

senator Carmaclz, of Tennessee, yes
terday made a speech in the Senate on
the Philippine bill which. for ill-tem-
pered assertion and bad manners,
places him in a high rank of Popocratic
statesmen He is especially bitter in
his denunciation of Funston because
that officer has talked too much We
will agree that the gallant Kansan was
indiscpeet in his utterances. but the
President has put a bride ON his
tongue. At this juncture comes Car
mack and INDUCES in a choice lot Oi
Billingsgate. sparing no epithet e
bring General Funston in contempt. i
looks very much like hitting a maj
whose hands are tied. and who canno
strike back. II is almost TO be regret
ted that the Kansan cannot have jus
one bout with the Tennessee pugilis'
Here is a choice bit taken from
context Of the same nature: "The firs
neck to feel the strangling clutch {
the soaped rope should be the hero
gullet Of Funston" Beautiful languaa
from a senator. isn't it? The Presidei
has made it plain that officers of II
army will not be allowed to CRITICS
senators; should not common decen'
suggest that under these circumstanc
senators should treat the office
Of the army with equal courtesy.
In the last few years the South h
not done herself justice in the matt
CT her representation at Washingto
She has an abundance Of Tillmans, N
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

The Wilmington Sun in time may be
brought to do Congressman Ball JUS
tlce. 1t credits him with securing $780,
600 for Delaware waterways. AS a
matter of fact this is about one-hali
the total appropriation, but we are
satisfied with even this admission. We
expected that It would say that he
hadn't secured penny. There is yei
hope.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

Iaurins and Carmacks. Occasionally
they precipitate a fisticnff encounter
on the floor OF the Senate. one has en-
gagged in a cutting affray and Car
mack has just shown that me Is OF the
came gentle nature over at the other
end of the capitol she rejoices in rep
resentatives like Wheeler. of Ken
mcky. If these men should get into
power. heaven help the Republlc.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
". J. LEMON RESIGNS
Will Become Secretary Of the Consumers
Ice and Coal COMPANY

William J. Lemon, who has been
manager for the Arrowsmith Electric
Company in this city, has resigned his
position TO become secretary of theCon-
sumers' Ice and Coal Company at a
more lucrative salary. Mr.. Lemon has
made many good friends in electrical
circles, and the Arrowsmith Company
appreciates his worth.
c. G.. Cornwell. formerly Of Phila-
delphia, a practical electrician, sue
ceeds Mr. Lemon.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
NEWSPAPER OPINION
nPlaY Balrl

"PlaY Ball"
From the Denver Post
PLAY balll" The old cry echoes DER
the peaceful vale OF CHEEKY Creek, and
from the bleachers comes a roar as
rows Of rooters spring a leak! The
batter grasps the willow club, the
pitcher strikes an attitude, the catcher
gives his hand a rub, the umpire
stands with keen eyes glued upon ths
play; the ball has gone, and once AGAR
the seasons on
Way up the telegraphic pole tn
eager small boy perches high, and il
the fence each knotty hole-and the,
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Gave Pleasant Party

Master Harry Andrews, of No. 2Ol
Connell street, gave party to the
members of his Sunday school class
in his home last evening. Many games
and musical program helped the
guests pass an enjoyable evening. At
a seasonable hour those present were
usherd into the dining room, where
tempting refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

A United States senator engaged in
cutting ARRAY is not an edifying
spectacle. yet there is a bare possibil-
ity that his action was justified. We
can place the blame only after full
investigation Even a senator must
defend himself. but we confess that at
this writing it looks as though his
forcible removal from a car was JUS
titled b. the circumstances.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Creditors Appoint trustee

At THE meeting of the creditors Of
Solomon n. Rosenberg in the office Of
Referee in Bankruptcy Arthur c. Spru-
ance yesterday afternoon, Edmund S.
Hellings was appointed trustee. ROsen-
berg's liabilities are $3,2S9.57, and his
assets, S940.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Tampering with welsbach Lamps

Again e. A. Robinson, for the gas
company, Is being troubled by mis-
creants putting out the Welsbach
lamps. Last night lamps were extin-
guished in Monroe street between
Sixth and Seventh. and others between
Ninth and Tenth in the same street
Between Eighth and Ninth on Jeffer-
son street. the lamps also were put
out of service.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
PHILADELPHIA AND READINGS
NEW DEPARTURE - HOURLY
TRAINS BETWEEN PHILADEL-
PHIA AND NEW YORK.

PHIA AND NEW YORK.
To improve its passenger service
this spring, the Philadelphia & Reading
railway is making many additions to
its schedule.
Beginning with the new timetable,
effective about May Is, the company
proposes to inaugurate hourly service
of fast express trains between Reading
Terminal, Philadelphia and New York,
and will run entirely independent OF
the Royal Blue Line service, and there
fore will obviate all changes Of cars,
waiting for connections. etc, at Wayne
Junction
These trains will leave the Terminal
stations both in Philadelphia and New
York. weekdays, at 700. 500, 900
l1O.OO, HOO a. M; 1900 noon, LOO, 200
800. 400. 500. 500 and ZOO p. m.
The equipment OF these trains viii
be thoroughly up-to-date, solid vesti
bule coaches and Pullman parlor cars
provided with buffet servicewhen need
ed and while the running time ha
not been definitely determined on, the.
will undoubtedly keep up the Phila
ldelphia & Reading standard of as fas
speed as is compatible with safety an
comfort.
II is expected that this new servic
Twill be well patronized. Persons wi
not need to consult timetables, bein
assured OF catching a fast train eac
hour of the business day.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
GEORGE MOORE LIVED HERE
Wilmington Nan SuiOcated in COney
Island Hotel

George Moore, one of the men who
were suifocated in a Motel at Coney
Island on Thursday night, is the son
of J. w. B. Moore, of No. 210 Madi-
son street He received word of his
sons Death THIS morning. The police
also were notified OF the death. and
hunted up the father.
Young Moore was engaged in build
ing one of the amusement features in
Coney Island.
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eirths. MarrIages and peaths

Secretary Cahfl, Of the Board Of
Health. reports forty-four deaths,
seven births, and thirteen marriages
for the week just ended, as compared
with. twenty-four deaths, five births and
thirty-seven marriages for the same
period last year.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
Streets win be Paved

On Tuesday morning the Street and
Sewer Department will announce the
streets to be paved this summer. The
directors held a conference yesterday
afternoon regarding the work to be
done.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
French Schooner lowed Out

The French oil tank schooner Alice
ct Isabelle. which has been at the ship
yards of the Harlan and Hollings-
wrth Company for some time was
towed to Marcus Hook yesterday BY
the tug Active.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
John Wier Buried

From his late home in Shellpot Park
the funeral of John Wier took place
this informing. Services were conduct
ed at the house and interment made in
Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

No More Dust !.
SANITARY
.DuStleSS Floor Brush.
Dustless, Practical.
Scientific.
Guaranteed to Outwear ANY
Two Other Brushes.
For Carpets, Plain or Var
nished Floors, Thing, Etc.
Liberal Terms to the Trade.
Read What Those who Have
Used IL Say
Wilmington. Del. April IA, 1902.
Mr.. J. E. Devenish,
Dear Sir: We have used the "Mil-
waukee Sanitary Dustless Floor
Brushes" purchased from you, and find
them very satisfactory, and better than
anything We have yet found for the
purpose. Respectfully,
Jas. T. Mullin & Sons.
Wilmington, Del. April 16 1902.
-Four months experience with "The
Milwaukee Sanitary Dust Brush" has
proven to us that it is the best floor
brush we know of. Besides raising
no dust. the Milwaukee Brush out
wears any other kind.
N. Snellenburg & Co.
Wilmington, Del, April IA. 1909.
Mr.. Jno. Devenish.
Dear Sir; The brush you sold us is
perfectly satisfactory. and does all that
YOU claim it will do. We would not
be without it. Yours truly,
J. & J. N. Harman.
Wilmington, April 10, 1902.
Mr.. John Devenish, City.
Dear Sir: The Sanitary Dustless
Floor Brushes I bought from you are
the best floor brushes we have ever
used and | can fully recommend them.
We would not want to be without
them. Very truly,
Samuel J. White.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26
School Teacher Contest

DR.. Cubberly announces the vote for
the most popular school teacher. Much
interest is being shown The vote to
date is as follows:
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

Notice has been given to the en-
ployes Of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company that the plant will
close at noon on Saturday, commenc-
ing May 3, and continuing until further
lnOtico.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

No two people in your family can
count the dots alike
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

THE FINEST THING THAT EVER
HAPPENED.
Felton-Sibley Co.'S Pure Ready
Mixed Paints. Cartmell, Sixth and
Madison.
Evening journal., 1902-04-26

SO it goes on, and we have both our
religion and our politics made to OF
der. For centuries our forefathers
were fed on the phrase 'ftihe king can
do no wrong And it was construed
to include every weakling, every cut
throat that ever sat on a throne. Il
took a good many hundred years to
break loose from the dominion
of that absurd statement, and
il cost the blood of the
best men Of Europe. Indeed a great
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-04
Shock Hands Once More.

A meeting was held at the 9th Mount
Zion Baptist Church, Rev. r. V. Pey,
ton, pastor for the purpose of bringing
peace between certain pastors in this
city. 1t seems that Rev u. d. Lewis,
ID. D., has been looking straight ahead
whenever he passed Rev. w. f. Ora
ham, ID. D., and that Rev. Evans Payne
has been pursuing the same course
After talk and a free expression of
opinion, the divines shook hands and
decided TO be on speaking terms hereaft-
er. Three hatchets were accordingly
buried with the handles sticking out
and it is hoped when the next meeting
takes place even the handles will be
covered up.
Rev. w. H. Stokes, Rev. F. W. Will
Jams, Rev. r. j. Bass. Rev. Nelson
Brown and others were present at the
conference. This was certainly move
in the right direction and it is hoped
that the result may be permanent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-04

defence OF the Jews and Of former
Captain Dreyfus, was found dead In
his Paris house yesterday morning.
Asphyxiation resulting from the fumes
from stove In his bed room, Is given
as the cause OF death
M. Zola and his wife retired at ten
O'Clock Sunday night Madam zola
was seriously I'll when the room was
broken into yesterday morning. At
vate hospital. where she recovered con-
sciousness for a short time and was
able briefly to explain to a magistrate
what had happened. NJ. and Nine.
Zola returned To Paris from their
country home at Medan Sunday. Ow-
ing to sudden spell OF cold weather
the heating stone In their bedroom
was ordered TO be lighted. The stove
burned badly and the pipes of the stove
are said to have been out of order. To
the magistrate Nine. Zola explained
that she woke early yesterday morning
with a splitting headache. She wax
ened her husband and asked him to
open The window. She saw him rise
and attempt TO move towards a wintiow
but he staggered and fell to the floor
unconscious. Nine. Zola tainted at
the same moment and wRs, therefore
unable to give the alarm.
The servants of the Zola household.
not hearing any movement In their
masters apartments yesterday morn
ing, entered the bed room and found
NJ. Zola lying with his head and shoul-
deTs on the 1oor and his legs on the
bed. Doctors were summoned, but
they failed 70 resuseitate hIm. Nine.
Zola was unconscious but after pro-
longed efforts on Che part Of the ply
stcians she showed signs OF life, but
1t was some time before she became
conscious. 1t Il believed that she will
recover
The death OF M Zoia, which only be-
came generally known late yesterday
afternoon. caused great sensation In
Paris, and last evening there was a con-
slant stream Of callers at the Zola res
idence. NJ. Zola's body lies upon a d.
van in the center OF the spacious
drawing room Of his house under q
canopy Of rare and ancient hangings.
The body is covered with q sheet and
electric lamps throw their vivid light
upon the wax-Eke features Of the'dead.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-04
&C, 100000 RELEASED

Secretary Shaw AboEIshes Bank 10
serves Against U. s. Deposits.
New York, Sept 80.-Secretary OF
the Treasury Shaw. who was In New
York last night, has issued q state
ment in which he says that the banks
VIII hereafter not be required 10 carry
reserve against government deposits
secured by government bonds. This
made available today over $50, ,000, 900.
The comptroller of the currency
agrees with the secretary, and there
fore It is announced that hereafter
banks will not be required to carry a
reserve against government DEPOSITS
seouEed By government Bonds.
The treasury has on. deposit with
various banks scattered throughout
the country fpom Maine to California.
and from Minnesota to New Orleans,
In round numbers $3.50. 600, 900, against
which they have heretofore been COM
PEELED TO hold more than $50, Zoo, 900
q gold or its equivalent. This deeis-
Ion will release that much reserve and
eso.000.000 additional credit
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-04
Fine Times in Alexandria.
REV. DIR. .GRAHAM THRRE.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Sept. %. 1909
Alexandria held her first Colored
Industrial Conference and Parade.
Monday Sept. 22nd, it was made am
occasion for general holiday--all the
white merchants gave their employees
holiday, the big factories closed down,
the briclS-y yard stopped work, and the
public schools gave holiday.
The paraSe was a complete success.
The Orator of the Day, Rev Wesley E.
Graham, ID. D., Richmond, Va, rode in
n handsome coach drawn by four horses,
the reins being handled by Thomas
Davis of the Colored Coaohmens Union.
Riding with DIR. Graham was Magnus
l.. Robinson, Alexandria. Va, Chair
man of the Industrial Conference, Prof.
Johnson OF Brooklyn. NJ Y. and Mr..
: A. Lucas.
The parade was reviewed by his honor,
Mayor Geo. l.. Simpson and all the city
officials from the Cameron street side of
the City ball The conference was
held at the VIM. Mckinley Industrial
School where were 1000 people assem-
bed. 1t was called TO order by Magnus
l., Robinson who made stirring adj
dress and introduced Rev w. +. Crab
am as the orator of the occasion. DR..
. Graham was at his best and delivered
an address OF one hour. bristling with
wholesome advice. he was loudly
applauded. Rev. r. G.. Cummings, Rev.
Abel Douglass and Rev. Weston Green,
made addresses. Never before in the
history of Alexandria is better feeling
existing between the white and colored
people.
a permanent Industrial Association
was formed co hold Industrial Confer
ence. Sept. 22nd, 1908, of which Mag
ms l.. Robinson was chosen President
/ (Spectators.)
Booker I. Washington sent a letter
ofregret for not being able to be present.
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REMARKABLE SCENE.
A Visit TO the Queen Street
Baptist Church-Colorsd
Peoples Progress.


Rev. T. II. Shorts, ID. u. bsasfor of
she QReen Street Baptist Church is do
ing a great work at Hsmppon, Va We
visited the edifice ON Sunday morning
The solemn communion service was in
progress. The pastor wore the habili-
ments and surplice usually seen in an
Episcopal Church His tall, stately
form presented a most impressive ap-
pearance from the door through which
we had just entered.
The Church is magnificent struc-
ture being built on a unique bat mod.
ern plan. 1t is lighted throughout with
electricity. The choir sits 20 the right
of the rostrum. A magnificent organ,
with pipes artistically ornamented is an
attractive feature.
The gallery does not extend around
the church but is over she front en-
trance. 1t was dif1icu to conceive that
in such small town such evidences of
thrift and culture would befound among
the people of the despised race.
Few men have shown such transcendent
qualities of leadership and after we
had responded TO the invitation to
address the congregation, we left with
a feeling OF reverence, not unmiXed
with admiration for the eminent divine
who had done so much 60 bring his
his people to the higher plane. Guada-
lupe College made no mistake when it
conferrednpon him the title of doctor
of Divinity"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-10-04

The sacrament of the Lords Sup.
per will be administered at Mount Oil
vet Baptist Church, Rev. j. Andrew
Bo " ler, pastor, on Sunday, Oct. 9TH
Mr.. J. Patrick Smith reached the
city to-day after an absence of three
and half months, during which time
he has been entertained by his numer-
Gus friends in Watch Hill, r. l., New
London, Conn New York City and
Brooklyn, N. Y. 1t will be a source of
pleasure to his many admirers to learn
of his arrival, who have missed him lex-
ceedingly during his absence from
this city.
Rev NJ. B. Hucless, pastor OF the
Pine st. Baptist Church has been grant
ed the month of October for vacation.
BE hopes to spend q greater portion in
Washington, d. O., and the North try
ing to get the much needed rest.
He has added over sixty persons to his
churches during the year, and is pastor
ing two of the best churches In Nam
semond County.
Mr.. A. J. Smith, Jr., our repre-
sentative is out after being confined to
his home for the past week on the ae-
count of sickness. He was treated by
DIR. Thornton, and DIR. Geo. Ben. John
sons assistant.
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COlOred Girls Wanted.

The cheroot factory on 25th street,
between Franklin and Main streets is
still at work, endeavoring to secure a
good class cf colored girls in that de-
partment. We visited the establish
ment last Saturday morning and found
the Misses busily engaged in turning
out the improved product. The
amounts made vary with the skill of
the operator.
Mr., Millhiser expressed himself pleased
with his present corp OF employees, but
was much worried because he could not
secure enough help. He can employ 100
girls regularly, and girls Of good char
acter can secure permanent situations
by addressing Va. Star Cheroot Factory.
25th street, between Franklin and Main
streets.