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Evening journal., 1903-09-23
ruEsDAv. sarTEMaEp q. I9os.
HAvE eoNg ro INoIANApoLIs.

The Water Commissioners. with one
exception. are off for indianapolis.
They took with them Bacteriologist
Robin and Engineer Leison. When they
viii refrrn it is not vouchEafed for or
binary mortais to know. They have
taken these trips in secret and they will
be rewarded openly we trust.
We should like to know tho occasion
for this visit. but Of course the public
must not be inauisitlve. and as tho
public gets its information from tho
newspapers we can imagine the Hon.
James Jones. and the eminent bugolo-
gist stealing away in tho night, and as
they sweep towards their destination
where tho hotels arc good. and tho
hosts hospitable giving the newspaper
men the merry hal hal
But Ia the absence OF such knowledge
as Mr.. Jones or Dr. Robin might give,
we can only watch the receding train
and speculate, Have they gone to con-
suit the officials OF the sand Filtration
companyg That would not be IN the
best taste when that company Is suing
the city OF Wilmington for 100000
damages. Have they gone to see the
plant that company is building? That
would not be seemly while case is
pending IN court TO prevent the pay
ment to them OF any more money
They have visited indianapolis once
before why not vary the programg
There are other filters. Why did they
not visit Albany? The hotels are as
good as az indianapolis and the scenery
is beautiful or they might have in
spectod the new Philadelphia filters.
or course the trip would have been
shorter but a nice itinerary might
have been arranged by going TO Balt-
more by train, thence to Boston by wa
Ter. by train again 20 Fan River, thence
by water to New York, and to Phila-
delphla by rail. BY getting to the bot
tom OF tho Philadelphia alter improve
[oens Nv ~Suia fesrn somethinS to
their advantage. and while there they
might so over to Camden and have
Bacteriologist Robin prove by actual
tests that the so-called arteslan water
that is supplied TO that city is really
surface wafer containing millions OF
deadly microbes.
They must have reason for their
visit to indianapolis and we presume
the officers Of the Sand Filtration Com
pany know what It is, although the
people OF Wilmington do not.
Is thore a man dismayed?
Not though the people know
Someone has blundered;
Theirs to make reply;
Theirs not 10 reason why:
Theirs to pay the bills OF die
Five or six hundredl
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
HoRRleAN AND ROADS.

Despite the protest Of Commissioner
Horrigan and the instructive remarks
Of David Lemon. the Levy Court yes
lerday rejected all the bids for the con-
struction Of the Prices Corner and
Middieiown and Odessa roads. Thus
an Improvement is halted. but Hor-
rigan win 20 down into history as
having made a magnificent protest.
1t is something to have an official
Ike Mr.. HorriGan. Having been made
an expert on road engineering. and f.
nanceering by the commission Of Cow
srnor HUM he proceeded to take up
he work seriously. Recently he cas-
1ally asked: what does the Levy
Court know about road bundlng?" And
as that body has never answered tho
question, Mr.. Horrlgan is justified IN
The assumption that ne alone Is COM
Detent TO look after our roads.
He intimated in his remarks TO tho
Levy Court yesterday that there might
be war between that body and tho
commission OF which he is president.
It was evident that Mr.. HorrIgan was
perturbed. ana so was Mr.. Donahoe.
member Of one Of tho firms that bid
IN the work. OF course the latter was
disappointed over the loss OF the con-
,ract, while Commissioner Horrigan--
Well he was disappointed 20 see this
work Of progress halted. when tho
history OF our state comes TO be writ
en a chapter should be devoted tc
Horriean.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
No Escape.

Boracio acid in the soup.
Wood alcohol in wine.
Catsups dyed a lurid hue
By using anilino.
The old ground hulls OF cocoanuts
Served TO US as spices;
I reckon crisp and frigid glass
Is dished out with the Ices.
The mllk-the kind the old COW gives
Way down at Cloverside--
It's one-third milk and water, and
And then-formaldehyde.
The syrup's bieached by using tin,
And honey's Just glucose,
And what the fancy butter Is,
The goodness gracious knowsl
The olive oils Of cottonseeo,
There's alum IN the bread:
It's really a surprise TO me
The whole burned race amt dead.
Meantime all the germs and things
Are buzzlng NJ to kill;
If the food you eat don't git you,
The goldarned microbes will
New Orleans Times Democrat
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
LABOR UNION BRINGS SUIT
AmaIgamated Painters Claim $4,000
DAMAGES FOR Breach of Contract.

AmaIgamated Painters Claim $4,000
Damages FOR Breach Of Contract.
Philadelphia, Sept. 2S.-An interest
ing and rather unusual suit was be-
gun here by labor union against an
employer for breach Of contract The
suit is brought by the Amalgamated
Painters Association, Incorporated
against Huneker & Sons. master
painters, and the amount of damages
claimed Is $4,000. Huneker 1t is al
legged, had a contract with the Anal
gamated Association to employ only
members Of that organization, which
Is being bitterly antagonized by a rival
painters union, known as the Broth
erhood of Painters, Paper Hangers and
Decorators. The latter union, backed
up by the Allied Building Trade Of
Philadelphia. requested Huneker to
discharge the Amalgamated men. un-
der threat of calling q sympathetic
strike on all operations whore Hume
ker was doing work He at first re
fused, but finally decided to dismiss all
the Amalgamated men and employ
Brotherhood workmen, although he
preferred the former. The suit of the
Amalgamated Painters then followed.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
TAE DEcLINE N srEEL srooKs.

In the financial world there IS much
speculation over the decline in the
steel trust stocks and the stock market
generally is affected by the depression
OF that security which has been held 70
Indicate most accurately our general
prosperity. Flnanciers have always
looked to the iron and steel industry as
an index to the true condition Of az
fairs IN the commercial world, and
under ordinary circumstances this
sharp decline would be taken as in
dicative OF hard times. Yet there is no
apparent reason for the slump. The
common stock paid four per cent. dlvi-
dend last year and the annual report
Of the company showed G. most flour
ishing condition.
II any one had predicted a year ago
last February. when J. Pierpont Nor
gan startled the world by the forma-
ton OF the billion dollar Steal Trust
that today the common stock OF ths
!tn-st would be selling at SIT a shar,
and the preferred stock At less thar
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
SCHOOL FOR
DIED.

MACALLISTER.-A Barbados, w. l.,
on September ~, 1903, Samuel A.
Macallister. aged 90 years.
Relatives and friends. members Of
DUPONT Post, C. A. r. and members OF
Industry Lodge. No. 2. A. o. U. W., are
invited to attend the funeral service
at the residence of his brother-in-la law.
Samuel Murphy Jr., No. 1912 WASH
ington street on Thursday afternoon,
September "a, 1903, at o'clock. In
terment private.
and family are informed
of the death of Isaac w. Finn, in his
nth year.
Funeral from the residence of his son.
II. Hovey Finn. on 5th day. 9th month.
"A, 1903. Meet at Friends Meeting House,
Hockessin, Del, at o'clock m.
HENRY-On September q, 1903. George
W., son Of the late Joseph +. Henry.
aged 20 years.
Due notice Of the funeral will be given.
MORRELI1-In Newport. Del. on Mon.
day. September p, 1908. Mary j.. widow
Of Stephen w. Morrell. in the sOth yeaI
Of her age.
Funeral from her late residence. on
Thursday September "a. at o'clock p.
m, without further notice. Interment al
st. James Cemetery, Newport.
this city, on Septcm.
ber 22 1908, Grace. wife OF James O.Don-
nell.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at.
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No 40s Maryland avene. on Friday
morning. September 25. 1903 at . o'clock.
High mass at st. Paurs Church. Inter.
ment at Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
That Mountaineer.
vrom .he NashvlIle AmerIcan.

from the NashNille American.
Eastern papers are printing alleged
news TO the effect that the salvation
army has invaded the mountains OF East
Tennessee and Kentucky AMI the natives
arc watching the army's method in
"cpcn-mouthed wonder" Such n state
ment as that would never pass the scru-
uriziag eye Of q managing editor who is
famnlsr with the character Of mountain
men. The true mountalnesr never gazcs
az anything in opcn-mouthcd wonder. No
matter what happens he never shows sur
prise. II a typical mountaineer VINO had
never seen or heard Of circus were to
sudiealy meet IN the public road q parade
Of all the oircuses in the whole country
he would show less surprise and interest
than any man born and bred la the oily
lie would see tho parade. but he J0ould
create the impression on a strangt that
he Wes tired Of that sort pf thlA end
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
CRUSHED BENEATH CART
Forest crozier Meets Horrible Death
On His Farm.

Lying pinioned beneath heavy cart
on his farm near Mt. Cuba for several
hours which had turned over on him,
Forrest Crozier was found by a son OF
Joseph Pyle. who was returning from
school yesterday afternoon. The lad
secured helPand removed the man, but
before the arrival of DR.. Joseph H.
Chandler Of Centreville the man died.
II is supposed the horse started and
Mr.. Crozier ran alongside to stop It.
The incline caused the heavy cart to
turn over striking the unfortunate man..
When found the hub was pressing
against his chest and he was barely
conscious.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
EIfty.sIx EIremen overeome.

Boston, Sept. 2S.-Fifty-six firemen
were overcome by smoke and noxious
fumes at a FIRE at the wholesale and
retail drug store of c. d. Badger &
Co. None was seriously injured. al
though a number had to leave the lines
after recovering. The flames seemed
to emanato from the cellar, where
great quantities OF oils and drugs were
stored. and was extremely difficult tc
reach. Smoke came out in great
clouds. accompanied BY pufis of am
monia and other overpowering fumes
The total loss will approximate SIS,
900. covered by insurance.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
ODD FELLOWS PROGRAM
Meeting in Honor of Officers Of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge.

meetin9 IN Honor OF OHicerS OF tne
Sovereign Grand Lodge.
The following program has been ar
ranged for the meeting in honor Of the
officers of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
of odd Fellows to be held on Septem-
Der 30;
PART /.
Selection. ......ss.ss. .Orchesra
Cd Wind the Horn" Macfarren
% Banjo Song =. .. Johnson
Philadelphia Quartette.
Address, Deputy Grand Sire Robert y
Wtigiv - Pennsylvania.
Humorous selections. Walter z. Cooper
Tenor solo. "Adieu Marie" 49,. Cover
Wilbur ]. Herwig.
Trouble in the Family"
Miss Weber and Mr.. Spiel
PART II.
selection ......s.s orchestra
Popular song medley,
Philadelphia Quartette
Humorous selections. Walter Z. Cooper
Address, Grand Sire John B. Goodwin
Of Georgia.
Soprano solo,. ..."Dreaming Of You"
Mrs. Elizabeth Blaney.
Humorous songs. O.. George Spiel
Good Night Philadelphia Quartettt
Selection .. q. .......... Orchestrs
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
EDITORIAL OPINION
win Canada seeedo7

NFNN Nefiebd StCCbCt
From the Boston Post.
The tedious and perfmctory proceed
ngs OF the Alaska Boundary Commission
IN London are enlivcned by ardent COM
ments from the Canadian side. The grave
iurlsts who have the matter in hand Will
not hc Influenced by this talk. but II has
an important. relation to the AFFAIR, never
tholess. The latest and most radical sug-
gestion is that If the decision shall be
made IN favor OF the United States, 'il
may mean the separation OF Canada from
the mother country"
Well what n 1t should? II would ouly
hastta tho march OF destiny. There Is
nothing more CLEARLY writ upon the book
Of fate than the dominance % the Amerl-
can republic upon shis continent. The
United States represents the real life 81
The western hemisphere; an the rest IS
ephemeral; the only stable controlling
nationality Is that OF ours. In the course
of nature. all the rest VIII fan IN. drop
their allen allegiance forego independence
which really means nothing, and Join
their fortunes with that OF the new race
Of the Western world. There Is no hurry
about Il; we can wait patiently and com-
posedly until the thing works itself out
on the lines Of eternal necessity.
But II a decision In favor Of the United
states IN the matter Of the Alaska bound.
ary-a decision which we consider inevl
table. n there is any decision az all-in.
spires Canada TO cut loose from th,
mother country" so much The better. II
will hasten the foregone conclusion
There Is no reason why Canada and th'
United states should remain separate
There Is every reason why they shoul,
bc united. Commercially and racially ou
interests are tho same. The territorial
boundary is no barrier. The diversity o.
interests Is altogether fictitious. Our Gus
tom-houaes on the border arc an absurd
ity. Throw down the bars and Join th
possessions.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Uncle Reuben Saws.

From the Detroit Free Press.
If yo' am gwine up dark alley at
night wild bag on yo'r arm. an a
white cat crosses yo'r path, yo'd better
turn around an so back home De
white man who owns dem chickens has
set a spring-gun to I'll yo' full O. bird
shot an change yo'r appetite to bacon.
Dis sign has failed now and again. but
de chickens was light an lean an
mighty pore eatin.'
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
PaY plrt.

From the Kercns City Star.
About eight years ago Mrs. Davolt. Of
New Boston. missed her pocket thook,
which contained $50 IN gold. She never
heard from NJ untl LAST Tuesday wher
,he money was fonnd IN peculiar way.
on that day a young man rode up 10 the
Davol. home and tied MS horse TO q tree
nearrthe house. when he returned FOR the
horse he found THAI II had paved peck.
etbooS out OF the earth. IL was the ono
Mrs. Davolt had lost eight years be.
fore
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
TAX REFORMS.

The time win come when we shall
ave more sensible and equitable
method OF levyil,E and collecting taxes.
,ut 70 the pres-nt time the people OF
Wilmington seem little interested In
'aform along these lines. apparently
,elng disposed to 20 down into their
sockets 10 any extent rather than to
make protest which might hurt ths
ceilings OF someone. From time to
asne tho evils and inequalities OF ouI
ystem have been exposed, but people
9niIe tolersntly as though they werf
inevitable. Ike csrtain) unpleasant
saanges Of the weather
nut ether municipa es aFs mov.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
charaes Analnst shaffer.

Pittshurg. Pa, Sept. %. - It was
learned from an authentic source that
charges have been preferred by Iror
City lodge, of Pittsburg. against Presi
dent +, J. Shafrer, OF the Amalgamatec
Association Of Iron and steel ana Tir
Workers. he will be tried in the ncsi
future, possibly on Friday Of this week
by o special committee as provide
for BY the constitution Among the
charges is neglect Of duty. MT. Saaifei
declines % discuss the matter
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

only fingered around for fear the elc-
phant might carry of something that
didn't belong 10 II. Not the lightning
flash nor the thunders roar can cause
him to move muscle or bat an eye. Hel
observes with watchful eye bur apparent
iy with languid interest. ana nothing on
this earth could cause him to gaze in
'open-mouthcd wonder"
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Brother William. in Trouble.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
IL don't see how come dev could rest
Br'er Williams under de Vacant Law"
said Brother Dickcy. Hes de hardest
worker In de whole community"
''IndScd2 What docs he do?"
spends his whole time on his knees.
prayin' ter der Lawd ter sen his gro
ccries. en- house rent on hard coal en-
new cloze. on long hfe en- crowns or
glory. en- milk en- honey In Paradise"
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Threw Herself In Front Of Train.

Cleveland. o., Sept 23.--Despondent
and dishesrtened over conditions.
some Of which may never be known.
Miss Olive Rayl, sister Of DR.. w. /.
RayL Of Glenvilic, whose body was
found badly crushed and severed into
several pieces on the Lake Shore
tracks in Gordon Park. threw herself
in front OF passenger train OF lay
down on the tracks to await death.
She came to this city from Wellsville
o., where. it is said. she was disap-
pointed in a love affair.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Large Crowds.

The Lawrence Factory Remnant and
surplus sale now taking place at
the store of the Emerson Com
pany, s14 Market street, is at
tracing large crowds, filling the
store from the time they open
their doors in the morning until they
close at night. The many bargains at
Factory cost offered at this sale maker
eager buyers. This is an opportunity
seldom obtained to buy desirable dry
goods at mill prices. This sale will
continue one week. Every day new
goods are put on sale.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Lodnea visit chester

The three local lodges Of Shepherds
~ Bethlehem visited Chester last nigh"
A delegation OF members Of the oroer
Of Heptasophs or Senior Wise Men wilt
visit Aloha Conclave Of Chester to-
morrow evening.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
eensraI MaeaIIIs.sr,s FunsraI.

The funeral Of General Samuel A.,
Macallister win take place tomorrow
from the home OF his brofher-in Jaw,
Samuel Murphey. at M. 1919 Wash-
ington street. The mHmbers Of DUPONT
Post. q. A. r., ana o number OK other
Of which the deceased
was a member, win attend the seFYices,
Interment wiz be priyats,
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

Any person capable OF understanding
the English language and Of putting
two and two together, who read the
history of the Todd case as reported
I'm the Evening Journal yesterday, must
conclude that somebody has lied syst
tematioally and that that person does
not reside in Greenwood but in Wash
fngton
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

The Addicks papers object TO the
epithet "gold-brick" when applied to
Governor Hum. We are willing 70
amend by saying that he Is Just an
ordinary brick. made OF common clay
half backed and suitable neither fer
foundations nor ornamental exteriors.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

Doubtless Conrad's history OF Della
ware win devote chapter or two 10
the politics Of the state. II should
make interesting reading for our chill
dren and our chlidren's children. VIII
will the descendents OF certain leaders
think OF their progennors in the days
that are to Gomez
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Prisoners' Now piniro HaIl

The new dining hall at the New
Castle County Workhouse was used
for the first time today. The roorN is
on the second hoer OF the east wing
AND a decided Improvement over the
one IA the old building.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

Hammell-"Say. Buddie, did you
know that Smith drank himself to
death2"
Hancock-"Delirium tremens. eh?'
IIammell-"No; Schuylkill microbes"
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

Only s1.oo to Baltimore and Return
Via Pennsylvania Railroad. Sunday
September %. Special train leaves
Wilmington. 900 n. m. Returning,
leaves Ba,Amore (Union Station) 6.So
p. m. Tickets good only on special
train in each direction.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Sent. %. 1908.

II win be seen by this letter that flt-
ness for the once is not matter OF
prime importance; that loyalty 20 ones
party is no test but that one must
prove attractive to Senator Alice. sup
port Addicks at all times. support
Democrats when ordered 10 do so. and
when he holds an ONCE OF trust he
must put his services at the disposal
OF the bosses This makes him a most
desirable man to appoint postmaster
in the eyes Of Alice, Payne. ct al.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

the Steel Pier at Atlantic City begin
an engagement at Brandywlne Springs
Park today. There are several cou-
pies and leader in the company, and
their appearance at the park should at
tract a great many people who always
find pleasure and amusement in the
various manoeuvres of the cake walk.
Uncle Toms Cabin" in motion pic
lures viii still continue at the theatre,
in addition to The Holy City and
numerous original pictures Of the park.
The immense crowds that have been
in evidence at the Volksfest yesterday
and today furnish ample proof that the
park and it's many features is to be a
strong attraction for the people just as
long as the pleasant weather continues.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23

ing forward. In New York city the
asscssed value OF every piece Of land
is Duhliched. and Mayor Weaver has
asked Philadelphia councils TO make
provision for the aamo system. Were
that plan adopted in Wilmington fl
would offer certain safeguards, and
minimize the great number OF inequal-
tiles OF assessment. II would allow
every man TO know what the property
OF his neighbor was assessed at and
make favoritism rare. II this were
done. and then Council should insist
on prompt collections. with the publ
cation Of accurate delinquent lists. the
tax rate OF Wilmington might be ma
terially lowered
1t is an object worth fighting for. and
the Evening Journal does not PROPOSE
TO cease agitation until something is
done. It requires no new act OF legis-
leture, but Is comprehended IN the pro-
gram we have just laid down. namely;
tho publication OF all Assessments; the
inslstence on prompt settlements by
the collectors. and tho publication OF
accurate delinquent lists as provided
by law. II our oitizons want these re-
forms. they may have them II they
viii only insist on the matter.
The morning after the recent lynch
ing there were thousands who boasted
that they had participated. But where
are they now. Surely they have not
grown ashamed OF their herolsm in
taking upon themselves the execution
Of justice. Such self-sacrihcing souls
should not hide under the garment Of
their own modesty. The court wan y.
to know who they are that they may
/ be rewarded
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
po,,.hes. Pouches.

At Durstein's. A nice assortment OF
plug and smoking pouches. 10, Is. 25.
s5. so. 70. S1.oo.
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
Only si.oo to saltinore and Return.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Sunday,
September o. Special train leaves
Wilmington. 800 q. m. Returning,
leaves Baltimore Union Stauon) $40
p. m Tielrts good only on spepisl
train,
Evening journal., 1903-09-23
AN ALLEE APPOINTMENT.

The following letter from SUSSEX
county. signed Dagsboro, gives us an
idea Of the kind Of men Senator Alles
is appointing TO office in the lower part
OF the State. and Of the elements that
enter into their fitness. II seems that
the postmaster at Millsboro instead OF
rendering himself personally and par
ticularly obnoxious to Senator Alice
by helping TO elect a Democratic Con-
won the favor Of that states
man by voting for and using his Office
OF trust in the interest Of Henry A,
Houston. Here is the letter:
To the Editor OF The Evening
Journal.
Your readers would like Senator
Alice and postmaster-G General
Payne TO give us some reason for
the removal Of Miss Todd OF Green
wood, because, as they allege, she
took an active part in politics.
When Fred Burton, who was ap-
pointed postmaster at Millsboro
at the same time Miss Todd was re-
moved. was as active as he could
be; but he was strong supporter
OF Addicks He served as voters
assistant and boasted Of stamp
Ing the star and Of making all the
tickets for Henry A. Houston. the
Democratic candidate for Congress.
He said publicly after the election
that he voted for Houston and
worked for his election. Are they
the kind of men Senator Alice Is to
recommend for Republican posi-
tions? Men who worked for and
voted q portion OF the Democratic
tIcket2 ~ so l think Tie Old beads
OF the party, men who have given
the best years OF their lives TO
build up a party from what was
thought TO be IN q hopeless minor
ity. can now hang their heads In
shame. Hnrb. Hickman made a
good postmaster and never voted
anything but a straight Republican
ticket. but he Is told to step out
and a man is appointed In his place
who publicly boasted OF voting for
the head OF the Democratic ticket
at the last election. ] suppose this
Is In payment for his services as
voters assistant at the last election
and giving slips to voters which
were presented to the cashier for
payment Senator Alice. was
Fred. an offensive partisan and per-
sonally Objectionable TO you for
voting for the Democratic Con-
gresham or notg He certainly
must have been 20 Senator Ball.
Dagsboro.