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Evening journal., 1902-01-15
old Names In London.

II London street names are not al
ways what they seem, the names Of the
great parishes usually are. Take Lam
beth. for instance. That vast district
has retained its name practically unal-
tered since the days Of Edward the
COnfessor, who granted n charter In
which It is styled Lambehith. Some
nliterate scribe, who helped In the max
ing Of "Domesday," did, indeed, make
an effort to obliterate its real name by
calling it Lanchei, but his efforts were,
fortunately, in vain. William Rufus
I'm another charter named it Lambeth,
since when it has kept its title unsul-
lied.
In the old days Lambehith Cfrom
hithe, a haven was the great river port
whence agricultural produce was fer
ried across the Thames to the more
populous country opposite. There are
stin many "hithes" left us, such as
Queenhithe and Rotherhithe, and, al
though their original functions hav'
gone, there still remains a shadow t.
remind us of their departed glory
London Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 10. 1902
mus DJAKsr nm

The Wilmington sun, a paper owned
by AddiclSs. has been running the fol
lowing at the head Of it's editorial col
umn for a week or two:
] have no sympathy with the impos-
sible position of General Wilson and
some OF his friends in. Wilmington
against the election of Mr.. Addicks to
the United States Senate. On the other
hand. / have no sympathy with the cry
Of Addicks or nobody.-President
Roosevelt.
That was meant to show that the
President has turned down General
Wilson and his friends. and has taken
up the cause OF the Gasman It has
been printed in large type. and the in
genious chap in whose brain IL was
evolved was doubtless proud of IT,
Now we propose TO indulge in some
heavy type. too. and ours shall not be
about what "a man said.' but will be
THE chronicle of the Presidents official
announcement:
General james m. Wilson, of
Wilmington, has been selected
as the object Of President
ROOseyeIt's especial favor, by
being appointed one OF the
three special representatives
OftIhe United States at the cor
OnntiOn of king Edward Of
England.
OF course. the President might not
approve his political course, and yet
confer on him this distinction. yet
il is strange that out of the thousands
of men of undoubted fitness. this sig
nal honor should fall upon one dis
credited I'm the eyes Of the President
The Sun was happy in the publica-
tion OF a fabrication that no one could
deny; but a lie is bound to be dlscov-
cred In time
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How to NInl.e chon suey.

For those who like or who think they
would like the famous Chinese dish,
chop suey, the following recipe, which
any intelligent housewife can follow,
was given by w. E. S. Fales, for sever
al years vice consul at Annoy:
"For four persons two chickens liy-
ers, two chickens gizzards, one pound
young, clean pork cut into small pieces,
half an ounce Of green root ginger and
two stalks Of celery. Saute this In
frying pan over a hot fire, adding four
tablespoonfuls Of olive oil, one table
spoonful of vinegar, half cupful OF
boiling water, one teaspoonful OF
worcestershire sauce, half a teaspoon
full of salt, black and red pepper to
taste and a dash Of cloves and CHINA
mon. When nearly done, add a small
can of mushrooms, half cupful Of ell
ther bean sprouts or French green peas
or string beans chopped fine or aspara'
gus tips. The see-yu sauce which Is
eaten with this delectable dish can bC
procured at any Chinese grocery"
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

Imonicos, on in the famous restaurants
of Paris. The mush is simply delicious,
and partake of d till am actually III.
Many of us are contracting the gOut
That would read well. and woud
show newspaper enterprise. The pub
lie may not care particularly, however,
whether the inmates are satisfied or
dissatisfied, providing they are proper
ly fed and treated. And there might
be many interesting stories written
about dissatisfaction Of prisoners
since that is supposed TO be an Incl
dent of imprisonment-w without reflect
ing on the conduct of the institution.
But we wish to suggest that when a
contemporary gets after us with a red
hot poker and publishes interviews
with two officials. It should not allow
one to defend its position, and
the other TO pull the props out and
leave it to founder in the mud.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
FoR VINDICATION

Another statesman is vindicated. Ar
thur Pue German, once repudiated by
Maryland, goes back to the Senate with
the seal OF her approval Vindication
now seems to be the candidates strong
est card On the strength of it Quay
has reaped continuous honors at the
hands of his constituents German has
not used it in vain, and now comes the
news That while Plat, of New York
is eager for retirement. yet he cannot
Clark of Montana back to the Senate
from which he had been expelled be-
cause on THE shameful use of money to
secure his election.
Il seems TO be a strong plea, but Il
is based on the assumption that the
rights of the individual are paramount
60 the necessities of the public service.
What a hardship il must be for Quay,
Platt and German in their advancing
years to continue to bear the burdens
of public life, wlhen they desire so
much to retire TO the peaceful pursuits
Of an honored old agel But vindicatlon
forbids.
It may be said that II this plea con-
tinues TO grow in popularity. we shah
nave perpetual office-holders. One in
public office must always do something
either good or had which is subject To
criticism. Then he has to be vindi-
Gated. and SO holds his office In per
petuity Delaware HAS, not a senator,
but has perpetual candidate. who re-
mains in the field because he is seeking
vindication. and if it is possible. he
should have il. But in all of these in
stances we should like to ask where
the people come in? 1t is a new doc
trine in This Republic that any man has
a claim on the people. OF a personal
nature, THAT is superior to their needs
and desires. Once upon a time two
senators from New York withdrew
from THAT body and went home seeking
vindication. But the Legislature de.
clded to vindicate the State and moi
the gentlemen themselves One Of then
never returned to Washington; th'
other did, but he seems to have faile,
TO understand the lesson taught in the
school of experience.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

the matter in an editorial, paragraph
Of which may be quoted:
One way TO begin the work Of max.
ing this city a port Of entry OF the
first class Is to build wharves along the
Delaware river front BY making Il
possible to load and unload freight
There, inducements would be offered "a
|ocean-going steamers and vessels en-
gagged in the coast trade to stop here.
We believe that some day the project
will be carried to a successful issue, but
the only way to secure 1t is through
continued agitation. II the newspapers
believe in the necessity Of this enter
prise. and viii keep it before our peo-
pie, some day they will take the no
tion of having it done We think il is
doubtful whether the Government will
appropriate any money for bulkhead-
ing, or otherwise improving the Della
ware river front until we demonstrate
our purpose OF building wharyes there
We should begin by constructing a
road, and building wharves, if only
temporary. then we should have a bet
ter chance Of securing necessary Gov
ernment appropriations
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
ME GRErN.EYEn MoNsrER

Newspaper enterprise assumes vari-
GUS forms, and often expresses itself
in crows and scueals. If beat is
scored over a rival. there is crow,
and we are compelled to read not only
the story, but a paragraph exalting over
the scoop. II the beat is scored by the
other fellow, then a squeal ensues. and
the industrious scribe uses nice copy
paper to belittle his rivals work. A
morning paper found a story about dis
satisfaction among the inmates in the
worl1house in the Evening Journal yes
terday. AS it hadn't printed the news
a scribe was set industriously 10 work
TO discredit It. One gentleman was
worked up into fine frenzy. and after
striking an attitude indicative Of right
eous Indignation spoke in this wise
1T is a tissue of falsehoods from be
J ginning to end. It is ridiculously alb
! lsurd I cannot understand how
reputable paper would publish a stor.
of this kind"
, Now, We are truly sorry that such
: wrong has been done. But the denia
a should have taken this form: "One G
E the gentlemen who is so unfortunat
a as to be incarcerated. was very indig
e nant when shown the article. Said h,
I have never had better service at De-
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
NEWSPAPER OPINION
Ex-Presidents

Ex-Presidents
From the New York Sun.
The Hon William c. Lowering. a
representative in Congress from Mas
.sachusetts, has introduced into the
House Of Representatives a bill pro-
wding for the payment OF an annual
salary or pension of $4,000 to ex-
Presidents of the United States.
MIR. Lowering supports his bill by ia
miliar arguments. Presidents have TO
give up all their private business dur
ing their terms OF Office. Therefore.
they should have a competent income
furnished by the Government. so that
|they may properly maintain the dig
nifty OF their position" Presidents
have to spend a good deal of money
and can't save much. Former Presi-
dents shouldn't be required to plunge
again into the hurly-burly OF profes-
.sional or business life
In the name of the Prophet, figs!
Presidents do make out to save money
during their terms. 1t is much more
digniiied to work than to be paid for
not working EX-Presidents who are
not satisfied with the size OF their pile
can so to work just as General Harri-
son did Probably General Harrison
never enjoyed life more than in his
last years, when he labored so success
fully In his profession.
"A President is Just an American call
ed from the ranks for a little while
and then returning to them. He needs
no coddling or special privileges after
he goes out of Office. AIr Cleveland
has a good time and is not complain.
inE. He is not asking for $4,000 q
year II is certain that Mr. Rooseveh
will not loaf and invite his soul wher
he ceases to be President Mr. Lover
ling. like other men who have fell
call TO do something for ex-Presi
dents means we'll; but he is wasting
lpaper.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Let nnd Right Limbs.

Psychologists and scientists in gen
eral have been making some curious
experiments with a view TO determine
the relative length and strength Of
fright and left limbs" Fifty and nine
tenths per cent Of the men examined
had the right arm stronger than the
left, 16.4 per cent had the two arms
of equal length and strength, and 32.7
per cent had the left arm stronger
than the right. OF women, 46.0 per
cent had the right arm stronger than
the left, and 24.5 per cent had the left
stronger than the rlght.-London Fam
fly Doctor.
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WAYFARER'S NOTEBOOK

Lewis was sure that it was about 81.
Seven dollars!" said the girl. well
we have enough to get there on all
but $3.50 each. We are just dying to
get there. and if you gentlemen will
help us we will contribute so cents
each ourselves. We are book agents
and if you will help us we will not try
to sell you book. We will not say
book to you once. This is the most
liberal offer that we ever made to the
public, and you gentlemen should take
advantage Of it. We have been known
to talk some men out of their senses
in fifteen minutes"
What book have you?" asked Mr..
Lewis.
A heavenly smile Overspread the
girls face. and her sister smiled sweet
ly as she began her song:
we are Offering The Rapid Road
to Riches. in five volumes. 1t is a
book that every business man should
have. Every family should own one.
It is the actual experience of a man
who rose from poverty to riches, his
.speculations and theories. Logical
and good advice and its illustration OF
perfect tone. We are selling them at
the low price of 81 a volume, which is
nothing more nor less than giving
them away
While this sing-sOng was going on
MI. Mccall sat with closed eyes as an
ecstatic smile played on his face,
When the girl paused he begged her to
continue.
The girl finally stopped from sheer
exhaustion.
Come inside the railings and take
chairs and sing that good old song over
and over again" said Mr.. Mccall. 'It
cheers me like a stimulant. I used tC
be a book agent myself before 1 re.
formed and went into the tax collect
ing business. Your talk is like music
to me. 1t soothes me all over. It calls
back memories of the past and makes
me want to go back to the road again
I'd rather pay 500 than have yot
leave town. could listen to that al
day and cry for more"
The girls eyes flashed, and so die
those of her sister. You can't buy
book from us at any price, you hate
ful. ungentlemanly tax grabber."
The girls passed out like a dream
and the tax Office reioiced and wal
quiet again.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Why There Are Two Ildss

l have been asked to explain why
there are two tides in every twenty
four hours. one correspondent says
that he understands one follows the
moon but cannot account for the sec
ond. The. Wayfarer learns that high
tide on the east side Of the earth is
produced by the attraction Of the
moon; 1t draws the water to the point
nearest to il; at the same time it at
tracts the earth. which as it were
leaves behind 1t the waters on the
west side. so that there is one high tide
directly under the moon, and another
one on the other side of the earth. The
second high tide originates on the
west side. owing to the changed posi-
tion of the earth and the moon; then
the high tide on the east side is caused
as that on the west had been caused
before
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
what He Misses

The Ameer of Afghanistan
viii not be civilized
Our customs and our attributes
To him are things despised
Oh. mighty Habib Ullah Khan,
Why linger in the dark2
DO YOU not yearn to dare the stern
Policeman in the park?
DO YOU not crave the thrilling joy
OF dodging trolley cars,
Or reading Sunday papers. with
Their messages from Mars?
DO YOU not think il would be grand
To write things TO the press?
And have you never cared to watch
The changing styles i'm dress?
II You would but be civilized
Much knowledge you would gain
Today you cannot fight the trust,
Or even miss a train.
You cannot fool with politics,
Or wear the latest tie,
Nor uoes the tale historical
In bookstores smite your eye.
You have no servant question to
Make trouble in your homo;
You may not ieer the brewer for
Providing too much foam.
Get busy, Habib Ullah Khanl
II You are civilized,
You'll find more brands of trouble thaI
You ever have surmised.
w. d. Nesbit, in Baltimore Amer
can
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

The Levy Court evidently believes in
a new deaD all around 1his was ex-
empllfed yesterday in the selection OF
Henry c. Conrad as tine new counsel
for that body Both from the stand
point OF experience and Of natural at
tainments, Mr.. Conrad is eminently
suited for the position. His reputa-
tlon as an attorney both in his private
practice and as city solicitor. war
rants the conclusion that the Levy
Court has made a good selection.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Il Was Music to His Ears

Two bright young women carrying
black satchels in their hands and be-
witching smiles upon their faces,
sauntered into the city tax office. They
saw before them an array of manly
forms which looked easy marks for
any live and up-to-date girl. 1t was
evident that the girls were sisters.
"Will you please tell us how much
it costs to go to Richmond, Va, from
Wilmington" asked one of the girls
as she looked sweetly through the lit
tie cash window at Mr.. Gormley, one
of the clerks there.
II think the fare is &c." said Mr..
Gormley. Mr. Clayton thought it was
81 Mr.. Mccall thought it was $3.50. Mr.
Savers thought it was s4.75. Mr. Hes
sion thought it was s6.45, while Mr.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

Charles NJ. Schwab yesterday drop
ped another $4,000 at Monte Carlo He
took time from his arduous labors to
express great indignation at the news
papers for reports OF his gambling
operations. All persons like to do
questionable things in secret but the
newspapers are expected to give full
publicity to their remarks to Sunday
schools and to their gifts to charity. If
Mr. Schwab were an ordinary gambler
his propensity would not be worth
notice but when the president of the
greatest organization on earth engages
in the pastime of trying to break the
bank of Monte Carlo, the newspapers
will be pardoned for making Of it q
news item.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
FIFTY YEARS AGO TRAINS AND
WAGONS CROSSED RIVERS ON ICE

Who says the climate of Delaware
hasn't changed in the last fifty years
Anybody who believes that we have
just as rigorous winters now as we did
"a half century ago, would find how en-
'tirely mistaken he lis if he we're to
glance through the old records.
just fifty years ago this month the
weather was so bitterly cold that the
rivers in this section were frozen over
and. except for overland or Over-ice
routes, travel and traffic were blocked.
The Delaware river was tight from
shore to shore. and opposite this city
powder wagons ofthe DUPONT Company
crossed to New Jersey on the ice. The
Christiana creek was unnavigable for
two weeks.
In Maryland the weather also was
extremely cold.
The ice in the Susguehanna river at
Havre de Grace was so thick that ferry
ing the trains on The Philadelphia. Will
mingftOn and Baltimore railroad across
the river-the mode of travel at that
point at that time-was utterly impOs-
sible. But connection had TO be made
somehow, SO a track was built on the
ice, and just fifty years ago today the
track was completed.
For nearly six weeks-Or from jan
uady 10, 1852, to February "a. of the
same year-this track was in constant
use. with the exception of a day or two
while it was being removed from its
first position to one more solid.
During these six weeks 1 1878 cars were
hauled over the track. And that it was
felt that the track was perfectly secure
is shown by the fact that the United
states mail was carried acrOss the river
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
A SPECIAL EMBASSY

Very properly. we think, the Presi-
dent has named a special embassy to
officially represent this country at
tho coronation of King Edward. This
is not in recognition OF those institu-
tions which are foreign to our ideals
OF government, but is a compliment to
the great people across the water with
which we maintain such cordial rela-
tions On numerous occasions we have
been the recipients Of courtesy at the
hands OF England which was not with
held because ours was a republic, and
this embassy is in recognition Of in
ternational courtesy, which is graceful
and proper.
The President has been especially
happy in his selection Of our represen-
tatives. Whitelaw Reid. once a candi.
date for the Presidency. Ambas-
sador TO France. and our representa-
tive at the diamond jubilee of Queer
Victoria. is especially suitable as oui
special ambassador. He is a man O
rare culture and is deeply versed il
international Affairs. Delaware feel
complimented in the selection Of Gen
eral Wilson as the representative o
the army. and his appointment may b
taken as an indication of the Presi
dents personal esteem. His career a
a soldier has been in keeping with tn
high traditions OF our army and n
man can more appropriately stand a
its representative. All will be please
at the selection of Captain Clark fro
the navy There is a feeling that b'
cause OF promotions which kept hil
hack in the list Of advancement I
has had scant justice. His selectio
seems 10 Indicate that the President
aware that he is worthy Of all homo
at the hands OF his countrymen
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

in that way. Other cars were laden
with baggage or with merchandise
Nearly all of the cars were eight-wheel-
.ers. They were, of course, very much
smaller affairs than those in use to-
day.
Not the slightest damage was done
to any property carried over, or to any
person who made the trip. Besides
those persons whose business or per-
sOnal affairs compelled them to do so
there were some venturesOme souls
who made it for the sake of the ex-
perience. Their stories OF the ride are
handed down as interesting bits of fam
lily records, and in some cases are still
told by the survivor of the experience
himself.
In all, 10000 tons were carried across
the river on the ice, and of this amount
1000 tons were merchandise of various
kinds.
Though the gradual change in eli
mate with the warmer winters that
have fallen to the lot of dwellers in
this section, especially in the stdecade
or two. make a recurrence of such an
experience highly improbable, even II
prolonged cold weather were to return
it is not at all likely that the railroad
would be forced to build track over the
ice to get its passengers and its freight
across the river. Ferrying is somewhat
out of the fashion at that point on The
Susquehanna. Continuous journeys on
solid ground have been made possible
by the erection of the great bridges
that span The river.
The heavy trains and heavy equip
ment of today are also changes in the
last fifty years, which would make a
repetition impossible
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
oN ME RIvER ERoNr

We have been insisting for some time
that the most important matter in the
progress Of this city is to reach the
deep water Of the Delaware. For mat
ter OF such vital importance the ex-
pense Of constructing the necessary
road would be trihing With such a
road and with suitable wharyes on the
Delaware. Wilmington would receive q
benefit almost incalculable. We are
glad to see the Morning News take Ut
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
where smoking Is n Crime.

There is one country in the work.
where it is considered a crime to
smoke. Abyssinia is the region, and
the law forbiddjng tobacco dates from
the year 1642. It was at first merely
intended TO prevent priests from smok-
ing IN the churches. but It was taken
too literally, and nowadays even for
eigners have to be careful not TO be
aeen smoking.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Look Out for sIInnery Snois

The attention of the Wayfarer has
been called to a number OF sidewalks
in the city which badly need the appli-
cation of a shovel They have not
been cleaned since the recent freeze
and are covered with ice, which makes
trouble for pedestrians, including the
Wayfarer. who last night came near
being temporarily deprived OF the use
of the arm which writes this warning
to the unsuspecting pedestrian to be
on the watch for these slippery places.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
An unnsnnI Rnce.

An unusual race was advertised to
be run at Ripon, in Yorkshire, in 1925;
"The Lady's Plate, Of 40 value, by
any horse that was no more than five
years old the last grass. Women to be
the riders. Each to pay a guinea en-
trance. Three heats and twice round
the common for a heat"
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

We have heard something of the "di-
vine right of kings" and the doctrine
was never exemplifed more strongly
across The water THAN 1t is right here
IN Delaware. Senator Alice. we are
told, declares that he is going back .,
the Legislature. and the wishes of th'
people are apparently not considered
This spirit Of arrogance in our politics
appears to be getting popular.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Distributing jail Effects

Most OF the articles remaining in
New Castle Jail will be sent to the
county workhouse. but some beds have
been given to the Sunday Breakfast
Mission, of this city
Evening journal., 1902-01-15

Joseph II. Choate. United States AM
bassador to the Court of st. James, has
grown stouter in the face He wears
layers OF fat on his cheeks. Standing
az Wall and Broad streets yesterday
afternoon he was indulging in an un-
conscious trick which he used to prac-
tice in court TO the annoyance of SEN
sitive judges and the terror of ner-
vous witnesses. 1t is swapping coins
together while he talks For thirty.
five years he has snapped coins il
court and he was doing IL yesterday
while talking in Wall street-NeV
York Press.