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Evening journal., 1903-12-15
sILlY As VEIL AS UNTRUE.


gu. contemporary. the Every Even
ing. displays little sagacity in its on
position 20 President Roosevelt end the
policies Of his administration since ii
denounces him for every aes ana iup.
holds him in nothing. This is tho atti-
ude OF nagsing old woman, whose
tongue loscs its string because of toe
constant employment
President Roosevelt has made mis-
takes. doubtless, but we arc most FOR.
tunate that he has not followed tho
pusillanimous policy suggested by oui
contemporary policy which woult
make us the laughing-stock Of tho
world and earn for US it's contempt.
IT'S descent TO "a very small kind o.
politics IN its effort TO discredit the
President Of our country was illustrat-
&c In its leading editorial yesterday
Il thinks the President has backed
down from his position in regard to
Perry Heath.
that It was the Presidents duty TO e.
into the National Committee and take
Heath by the collar and throw hin
out. The editorial contains one gem
which is worth a moments notice as
showing the malice which inspired the
whole TRADE. Speaking Of Heath's
failure TO call on the President with
the committee. It says:
1T is more than probable that ne
meant his absence as a snub to the
President. and in truth it had much o.
that appearance. But the president
calmly swallowed it ALL"
His absence was a snub, and certain
iy his presence would have been an In.
suit. The President must have been in
a dilemma indeed. To avoid the snub
he must have had a secret service mar
drag Perry in. and 70 avoid an insul.
he had TO let him go. Truly Heath has
very remarkable power 10 embarrass q
President.
Had our contemporary been inclined
towards the truth Il would have sale
that the President has expressed him
self In vigorous language about Heath
and has not taken It back but he ha.
no more power TO throw him out Of tn,
National Committee than the Ever,
Evening has.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
ca gGHT ATRANDOM

Interviewed concerning the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency,
I'm not on EARTH" replied Dave Hill.
who, according 10 the best opinion. is
not in heaven, either. Davel Where
are you?
Mike (to little Mlke) maxim
that noise.
Little MiSe-I amt maxim no noise
Mlke--Well, make some. then; don't
be maxim me out a liar.
Captain J. J. Porshing. who won
tame and victory In his fights with the
Moros In the Philippines, is in Chicago
on a furlough.
Miss Alice Dunlap has just complet-
ed the thirtieth year of continuous SER
vice as manager Of a telegraph office
At Peru, Ind.
Rimer-She rejected me. so I've writ
ten a scathing poem TO her. / want to
read il TO you.
Crittick-Hold onl Why read II to
me? haven't done you any harm.
The pupils who make the loudest out
cry against home study are opposed TO
al study.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
SUPPOSE.

Suppose that in his message to Con-
gress President Roosevelt had stated
that a revolution had taken place in
Panama, that the people Of that prov
ince had declared their independence
and had asked for recognition from
this country. but that recognition had
been refused, what would the Demo-
cratic papers have said?
Suppose he had gone further. and
after relating the duty imposed upon
him by Congress. the fact that a treaty
had been drawn granting liberal terms
10 Colombia. and had told of her con-
iemptuous refusal. and that he had
accepted this rs final what would have
The New York Evening Post have said?
Suppose he had gone on to explain
that Colombia did not attempt to con-
ceal her object Of holding up the mat
ter Tor year TIL the French conces-
sion should expire. in order to freeze
out the French shareholders, but that
lo felt that this government could moi
1T q hand, what would the Every
evening have said?
Suppose he had continued to explain
hat this government had no hand IN
The Panama secession; that it was
lrought about by the desire Of the m
iabitants Of the isthmus to see the
anal built and that the new govern
nent was willing to enter into a treaty
srantinE us every proper concession.
lut that we insisted in dealing with
colombia instead, what would every
nnrNNllnlla hnNn anid7
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Yesterday the Evering Journal pub
lished a list of ten cities with popula-
tons ranging from $4,000 to $4,000,
showing the number of policemen each
employs. Taking these altogether there
is an average Of one policeman for
every 72S persons; while in this city
there is one policeman for every 900
persons. Taking these cities as a
basis of comparison we should have
III officers instead of 50, which would
mean an increase Of %.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
WATER BOARD MATrERs.

- Mater -e,a.p7isl iissiou. held-apl I'm.
portant meeting yesterday. We get an
idea OF its purpose in It's notification to
Mn Davis OF the Sand Filtration Com
pany that his services as engineer will
not be required. We gather from this
that the commission proposes to pro-
coed with caution, and in all probahil-
.ty as though the old commission had
never attempted to bind the city by a
contract.
Two communications were received
from persons who are interested in the
natter Of a proper water supply. and
doubtless their recommendations viii
eccive due attention. And while opin.
ons both favorable and unfavorable
o these projects win be heard while
he question is being discussed, yei
ny final decision must rest upon the
ocommendation OF experts.
The matter Of artesian wells was
gain brought TO the attention Of the
commission by the contractor who
rave to Camden her excellent system.
There is undoubtedly a feeling that
iuch a system would not be practicable
lere, but It contains enough merit to
Warrant an investigation. Let every
dea that anyone has be presented. anc
hen let the decision Of the commission
e reached after securing the advice OF
llsinterested water engineers.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
The Circus Bills.

Mister, spare that bill,
Touch not a single line.
In youth it sent a thrill
OF ecstasy divine
A-whooping through my heart
And tingling DER my brow.
You claim Il is not 'art,"
But I'll protect It now!
You say the hippopot-
Anus must close his facet
A murrain on theel What?
Have you no eye for grace?
Nay, Let the hippo cape
And fiercely show his teeth,
And on your brow I'll drape
a decorative wreath.
The camel and his hump
Must balance with the truth?
The kangaroo a-jump--
fond memory OF youth
Must make a shorter leap?
o. mister, say not so.
Alas. IL makes me weep
TO think OF long ago.
The good old circus bill.
Where lions fiercely chewed
a man or two 10 I'LL
Their great demand for food
The bareback lady. too
a sylph Of gauzy grace
II cannot be that you
Her beauty viii erasei
Mister, spare that billl
Raise not your vandal hand
on hump or mouth or frill,
For that we cannot stand.
Retain the pictures Old
The camel and the hip
Popotamus 50 bold
o. don't you dare TO rip,
Chicago Tribune.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
ln nd MOI oId RuIe vs. seen.

On the street old Rube was seen.
Hey" they cried, "a Christmas
grcen!'
Rube had turkeys there to sell.
But ono thing he didn't tell;
How his homegrown turkeys. dressed,
Had been shipped from way out West
Carload lots at ten alive.
Dressed they sold at twenty-five.
Ruben laughed and says says he. l,',
City folks amt on TO niei|e lrt.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

could easily be paid by the church. and
yet leave it not altogether impover-
ished. One Of its great sources or in
come is the sale OF consecrated cam
dies. Thus the Cathedral Of Kasan, in
st. Petersburg, during the last Easter
season, sold 10 fewer than 33.09e con-
secrated wax candles at prices ranging
from three Sopeks to one rouble apiece.
New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
students to Give Minstrel Show.

SPECIAL TO the Evening Journal.
Dover. Dec. 1.-THE students Of the
Wilmington Conference Academy are ar
ranging TO hold n minstrel show after The
christm holidays. The male students
of this Institution win form a Mask and
Wig Club and II the entertainment given
in Academy Han proves success a
tour Of bhe principal towns of the PENN
sula win be made during the Daster hoii-
days.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
NO. 20 SCHOOL FUMIeAIED
Closed For Three Days Because Scholar
Contracted smalIpox.

As a result Of Rothwell W. Rambo. a
scholar ct No. 20 school. contracting
srlalpox, that school was closed yester-
day and viii remain closed until tomor-
row, The health officials have fumigated
the PREMISES and there Is no danger OF the
diseasN spreading.
Ramco lives at No. 400 Taylor street.
He was. much improved yesterday. He is
so weak that the Board Of Hea Oh decided
several days ago TO allow him to be treat
ed az his own home.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Lette.. carriers Elect.

Diamond State Branch No. l9i National
ASSOCIATION Of Letter Carriers at an an
nual meeting yesterday elected the fol-
lowing officers:
President. r. W. l1inderor. Jr.: vice
president, James Cannoil; financial secre-
tary, Charles NJ. sehl; treasurer. Richard
Sidwell; sergcant-at-arms. Charles a.
Taylor; trustees, John r. llateuhouse. A.
c. Sterling and Edward Spe1kman; state
vice-presldcnt George w. SASSY
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

come to us. BY noon these trees were
opened up and shoppers were taking
a tentative look at them. It was the
one touch that was needed 10 con-
vince US all that the merry season is
upon us. You had better buy one, even
though it is to grace bachelors quar-
ters. 1t is good to hang things on, If
those things are only memories.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Yesterday morning when the people
went TO work. IN many sections wagons
were drawn up along the sidewalks un-
loading Christmas trees We could not
30 to the forests 50 the forests have
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
POTATOES

They're good ones-eoc a bushel for
white and so and 6oc for sweet per
basket.
Then we have everything else in sea-
'son--Tomatoes, for instance, luscious, at
Ioc per can. Apple. are scarce this year,
the really good kind, but we have some
fine ones at 25c = peck. They're just
right for "the kind of pies that mother
used to make"
We make a point of attending to
orders promptly. You can use the tele-
phone, d. & A. GIG Delnarvia 424, an /
be just as certain of getting perfect satis-
faction as if you came to our store your
self. That's something to remember.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1905.
SOME INSTRUMENTATION.

The Every Evening in an editorial
yesterday expressed great grief over
the "cost OF Legislative Folly" 1t
grlevcs because the Prices run sewer
is going to cost a considerable sum
above what competent contractors Of
fered TO do the work Tor, because the
Legislature passed an eight-hour law.
II is either very ignorant or very
mendacious. When bids were called
for for this work the elght-hour law
was already on the statute books. j.
was approved on April Z. while the bids
were opened on May 20, so we see thai
this law had nothing TO do with the
matter. as the contractors made Their
bids while the eisht-hour law was in
existence.
The blame must be put squarely on
the shoulders Of the Street and Sewer
Commission. The only sensible and
proper manner Of performing suchwork
is by giving the contract 70 the lowest
bidder. When the Commission de-
eided to do It under the direction OF
Its own engineer the Evening Journal
predicted that Il would cost many
thousands Of dollars more than the
lowest bidder offered TO do It for.
II was given out that the city onsi-
neer was TO be given an additional
$1,000 per year for experimenting the
work. with the understanding that he
was MOTTO undertake any outside work.
This last provision has not been car
ried out and st appears that the com-
mission has made bad mess Of this
anaIr an aroml.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
& Hill
COS, 607, 900 rlarket ST.
If WisdOm'S Ways
You Wisely Seek
Five Things Observe With Care
Of Whom You Buy,
How Much You Buy,
And When and How and Wher|

Wise you if you follow this saying these crowde
shopping days Absolute safety in buying here is the fore
most reason why you should depend this Fai
prices ampe assoments and excellent service ground
upou which ask your patronage These suggestions fo
Wednesdays buyers.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

IN most communities there is a
pleasant custom which the newspapers
have Of printing chldrons letters 40
\ ~ ~ b fIalls.. u E1Iea - thc
AID tn,4e is no harm done. But occa-
sionally some Smart Alec" who has
sufficient intelligence to write, seeks
TO palm oil letter on the editor that
is intended 20 cause trouble. lie asks
for certain toys and then signs the
name of another person. In his smart
ness ho does not stop to think that he
is violating the law in using name
not his own. a Chester paper has
been so annoyed that it has had to dis
continue the publication Of these lot
icrs from the children. But we pro-
pose to follow different tactics. Write
your letters children. but grown in
fants beware
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
EDITORIAL OPINION
Richest Church in the World.

nicnett (nurcn ~ the world.
From the New York Herald.
Tho Orthodox Church Of Russia is
said 10 be enormously rcn. II Is es-
tir1ated that the national debr OF Rus
sia. which amounts 70 $1,000, 000, 900,
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Epworth NJ +. Church, Professor S.
T. Ford, impersonator. OF New York.
Thursday evening. December II. H..
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Give and Take.

We give much and take
little.
When you put a dollar in
to our hands you take away
the biggest dollars worth Of
holiday goods YOU ever had.
SUCH goodsl No other
store in w lmington carries
such high class articles.
We're specially proud of
our sets of toilet need uls.
Toilet Sets, comb, brush
aud mirror. in teaut. ful case,
s.. 90 to $1,000.
Shaving Sets from s.. so up.
Smoking Sets, make the
man of the house happy,
$I.oo and upward.
Manicure Ssts, $2.oo and
higher.
Oar store-the largest drug
store in DelaWare-is chock
full of desirable Christmas
novelties.
Call in to-day and see our
display.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Fine Furs UnderpriCe

Shawl shape and round
Scarfs of Sable and Isabella
Fox, full lengths for 2-3 the
usual asking; these to arrive
Wednesday morning, the
samples of a prominent fur
maker.
Apr0nS-Small and large.
A thousand fancy aud plain
aprons for sewing, service or
maids, all shapes and styles;
specially priced, 25c to 75c
each.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
OUR GUARANTEE.

BETTER Goods for the Same
Money or the Same Goods for
Less Money Than Elsewhere.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

These Departments offer e2
cellent chances.
Purses and Bags; I'm
brellas, for men, women AM
children; Sweaters, for child
ren and women; Gilt Clocks
small or large; Dolls, all size
and kinds, 1Oc to $1,000 each
Books, for grown-ups an
children; Handkerchiefs {
every description, for met
women and children; Toy De
partment in the basement.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Linens for Gifts

Towels, cloths and napkins
boxed free of course. This
splendidly assorted stock Of
fers many advantages these
days. Napkins, all linen, per
doz. $1.O0 to $500. Cloths
to match moderately priced.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
Holiday Suggestions
Useful Christmas Gifts

FURs
FUR scARFs
FUR MUFFS
cHlLDREN'S FUR SETS
MEMS FUR COLLARS
FUR DRIVING GLOVES
UMBRELLAS
LADIES' FANCY NEcKwEAR
FANCY HANDKERcHlEFS
SILK MUFFLERS
KID GLOVES
GOLF GLOVES
LADIES' GOLF VESTS
LADIES' SWEATERS
FANCY SILK CARRIERS
DRESS SUIT CASES
TRAVELLING BAGS
TELESCOPES
POcKETBookS AND PURSES
WRIST BAGS
MEMS FANCY NEcKWEAR
SILK sUSPENDERS
MEMS SWEATERS
KNIT JACKETS
MAcklNTOSHES
RAIN COATS
RUBBER COATS
SMOKING JACKETS
FANCY VESTS
BATH ROBES
DRESSING GOWNS
PAJAMAS
PLUSH AND CORDUROY CAPS
POLO AND SKATING GAPS
TAM O. sHANTERS
JEWELRV
STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES
STERLING TABLE NOVELTIES
QUADRuPLE PLATED SILVER
SETS
ROGERS SlLVERWARE.
GUT GLASS
CUT GLASS MIRRORS
PERFUMERY
FANCY TOILET GOODS
PLACoUES WITH EASELS
FANCY GOODS
CELLULOiD GOODS
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES
WORK BOXES
JEWEL CASES
TOILET AND MANICURE SETS
DECORATIVE PALMS
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Read nc Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
ChiIdren's Fur Section

Shoes as gift helpers; Silver
ware and Bisque Novelties
Mems and Women's NecI
wear.
Evening journal., 1903-12-15
New La France Shoes

We've received this week
three wonderful productions
in this splendid shoe; no gift
could be more appreciated than
a pair of these shoes, $500
pair.
The Store is Now Open
Evening journal., 1903-12-15

Entered at the Wilmington postofhce a
second class matter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
w. n. BURBANK FATALLY HURT
Blow from a Horses Hoof brushes
His Skull.

w. II. Burbank was fatally hurt
by Il blew from horses boot Thurs.
day afternoon at the home of his
hali-Sister, Mrs. Ida Hatch, in South
Barnard. He went to the barn
about :, o'clock to hitch up is stall
lion. "R@lph Nelson" to come to
Woodstock. AS he did not return
tor some time Mrs. Hatch looked
out of her door and in the open baru
opposite saw Mr.. Burbank living on
the floor the horse standing quietly
near him. He was unconscious and
bleeding from several wounds on the
head, but it was not thought them
they were serious. DR.. Holbrook,
howeNer, on his arrival there found
the skull crushed in at the base of
the brain. He was breathing heav.
ilv and remained IN this condition
all night.
1t was said Friday afternoon that
he could live only a short time.
A telegram to Mr.. Burbank's son
Arthur in Island Pond brought re-
spouse that he would be here Friday
afternoon. Mr.. Burbank also has q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
CHURCH SERVICES.

Christlan--Rey. NJ. 7, NORTH,
pastor, Morning service at 10. 30,
with sermon. Sunday school at !,
o'clock. Junior {. E. at 5 o'clock
and y. p. S, G. E. at 7 O'Clock
Welcome to all.
Universalst-Rcv. II. l.. CanIlc q,
pastor. Morning service at Io.3o.
Sunday School ut II.5o. y. 7. &.
u, at 7 o'clock.
CongregationaI-Re>. +. {. ru-
nam, pastor. Morning service at
1890, Sunday school at lI.5o. Jun.
Tor Endeavor at 5 p. M, y. Z. ). {,
E. at $50. Tuesday evening, pave,
meeting at 7.3o:
Methodist Episcopal Rev Chns.
F. Partridge. pastor. Mornin. scr
vice at 1890; HIS O'Clock. S"nIa.
school; $50 p. M. Epworth League
evening service, 7 p. M. Tue>ln ,
mid-week service 100 p. m.
Catholic Rev. E. &. Drouhin,
pastor. Mass ut II Il. M. evening
service at 1880.
Services will be held the fourth
Sunday of each month at VILLAGE
hall, Quechee, at 9 O'Clock, and Il,
Barnard, at the town hall, ON the
second SUNDAY Of each month at 9
O'Clock
vi. James-First Sunday of each
month Holy Communion and sci,
mon at TO- 80. Evening PRAYER and
address at 500. All other SUNDAYS
Holy Communion at S II. M, Morn
ing PRAYER, Litany and sermon at
1890, Evening Prayer and address
at 5 c. II. Wells, rector.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09

son, Willard, living in Meredith,
\. H., and one residing in Manches-
ter, y. II, He was about O. wears
old.
lust how the accident occurred
will never be known. Mr.. Burbank
had gone into the box stall, bridled
the horse and led him out on the
floor. 1t is supposed that the animal
reared and struck him with fore
foot. The horse was not vicious at
all, his owner being especially proud
of his docility and kindness and the
ease with which he could be han
died.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
SOUTH WOODSTOCK SCHOOL
Committee Sustained in the SeIec-
ton of a Site Another Meeting
Called.

The special town meeting held
Saturday afternoon to consider the
South Woodstock school house mat
ter voted to sustain the committee in
ITS purchase of the Roulston place,
near the hotel, for site. The COM
mittec was authorized to sell that
pant of the place not needed tor
building purposes.
But this Ioesn quite settle the
question, as the opponents of the
chosen site got busy after Saturdays
meeting, and the selectmen posted
notice early in the week calling
another meeting for Saturday, May
10 The two articles in the warning
read:
lst. To see if the 'own will r"scind the
power given The locating and building COM
mitice of the srhOolhuuse al South WOOL
stock so far u, LEGATION Ut thn s0ho0 house
is concerned and direct location in accord
nuce with wishes oi parents and citizens "i
South Woodstock vino are. and are to be.
patrons of said school.
Sd. To See i! they Wi do any other
business rel ting t. the scho"'h"uSe 1T
South Woodstock.
Hon. W. E. Johnson presided at
Saturdays meeting, which was quite
we'll attended. NJ. Holt WAS the
first speaker in opposition TO the
Roulston site, his figure, from per-
sonul canvass of the community in
dicating that II majority of the pat
rons of the school and other resi-
dents OF the south village favored
the academy hill ute.
Other speakers on the same side
were Henry ". Walker, y. L.
Wood aud T.. ". Abbott. while g.
Nj. Rood and p. {. Kendall spoke
for the committee. The argument
had been going ON an hour or SO
when Charles I}atcnrlcr arose and
after an eloquent eXhult.ti"n in he
half OF regularity moved that the
committee bc sustained in its action.
On yea and may vote the motion
was carried.
E. w .Abhntt called attention to
tive WIctphcd condition ol the l'cltun
which had been con-
dcmned b> the former health officer,
DR.. Nj. II. Chandler, and W. +.
Na>hburn was appointed to assist
the school directors in putting it in
shape.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
Death OF Dr.. John p. Bryson.

Dr. John p. Bryson, the we'll
known surgeon of St. Louis and II
summer visitor in Woodstock for
some years, died at his home in st.
Louis Tuesday morning from an af-
lection of the heart which attacked
him Thursday. He had never SUIT
lered from heart trouble before and
his sudden death is a severe blow to
his family. lie leaves 4 widow, who
was Miss Jeannie Richmond of
Woodstock; son, Attorney James
II. Bryson, II daughter, Mrs. Given
Campbell, Dr., and Il sister, Mrs.
Nancy Wilkinson of Tuscaloosa,
Ala. The funeral was held Thurs
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09

day morning. DR.. Bryson was born
in Macon, Miss = years ago. At
the outbreak of the Civil. was he
entered the Confederate army and
served as IN officer for two years.
DR.. Bryson was surgeon on the
staff of the AIullanphy hospital, St.
Louis, and was professor of abdo NJ
inal surgery in the medical depart
ment of Washington university.
Few men IN the profession were
better known in this country than
DR.. BrySon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
STUDENTS BODY FOUND.

The body of Young HENDERSON,
one of the two Dartmouth student,
drowned in the Connecticut river y
few SUNDAYS ago. was found Satur-
day morning in an eddy near the
lower falls at Wilder by E. G. Gil
benson of White River Junction.
Who was returning from Wildar.
Information was sert to Dartmouth
and the body was identified.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1903-05-09
An Old Landmark.

The building committee of the
South Woodstock schoolhouse began
removing the buildings at the Roul'
ston place this week, and n sketch
If the ruins is shown above. The
old chimney is an unusually large
one, considering the size OF the
house, and the two openings seen in
the picture, used probably AS closets,
are large enough to admit man.