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Evening journal., 1903-02-26
AssIated voters Ilere and There


From the philadelphia Record.
In Delaware an effort has been made,
but without success, TO repeal the no
torious law to facilitate the barter and
sale of corrupt voters by a systematic
violation of the secrecy of the suffrage.
Under this Voters Assistant law, as i'll
is called. the bribed voter has only toI
take his assistant into the election
booth with him as an agent and witness
of the corrupt transaction. Immediate
ly after the last election the abundant
circulation in parts of Delaware of crisp
new notes of a Boston bank in regular
series sufficiently indicated the source
ls well as the effective operation Of this
nefarious method Of corruption. But
Regular Republicans in the Delaware
Legislature are seen uniting with the
Addicks contingent to prevent the re-
peal of a law which facilitates the use
Of the agencies of corruption and makes
mockery of the secrecy of the ballot.
A similar law exists in Pennsylvania,
and there Is the same malignant resist
ance TO its repeal in face of the most
solemn ante-election pledges in behalf
Of Ballot Reform. The assisted"
voter, pretending that he cannot read
or that he is physically disabled from
marking his ballot, takes his assistant
into the booth with him. and then the
bribery is consummated with a witness.
TWO years ago an effort was made to
amend the law so that the same as
sistant should not accompany more
than four assisted voters into the cleo
ton booth. But the Philadelphia
Machine managers. Durham and Nc
Nichol, too keenly appreciated the op-
portunities for corruption of voters un-
der the existing system, and they sue
cessfully resisted the change.
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lrcland's Quick Wit.

A St Paul real estate dealer who
had charge Of considerable real estate
belonging to Archbishop ireland tells a
story on the distinguished divine which
illustrates the quick wit of the gentle
man ia turning a corner when in a
tight place. The real estate agent was
caught short on some investments Of
his cwn and his clients, and 1t was de-
cided that he and the Archbishop must
hasten at once TO New York, where
they had moneyed friends whom they
expected would help them out. The
reverend gentleman suggested that
they go the nextday which was Sunday.
The real estate man WIS somewhat
shocked at this suggestion coming
from the source it did. and said that
he never travelled on the Sabbath, as it
WAS contrary to the Scriptures. The
Bishop saw the point, and rubbing his
hands together, replied that he, too, had
a text that might apply: "If thy ass
fall into the ditch on the Sabbath day.
You must straightway take him out. and
as there are two asses in this case we
had better be lively"
1t is perhaps needless to say they
left for New York on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
NOR COMPETENT TO ADVISE

Inc Philadelphia Inquirer quotes this
sentence ffom the Evening Journal.
What, then, are the Regular Republi-
cans TO do?" and says 'gWhy, call
caucus of all Republican members of
the Legislature and nominate two
United States senators and elect them
in the regular way"
The Inquirer will pardon us for say
ing that we do not regard it as com
pctent to give advice when a question
arises in which machine politics is on
one side and deconcy on the other
and this is such a case. The Inquirer
has stlrdily upheld Ashbridgeism, GO
ing TO the extent of coloring it's news
TO deceive the people into believing
that the government of Philadelphia
has been halfway tclerabie 1t made
a spectacle of itself when EllSin was
seeking the nomination for Governor
IL accused Quay and his lieutenants Of
intimidating and bribing a number of
the Eikins delegates, but when Quay
won. il fawncd and licked his boots. It
was prepared to swallow any dose in
order to stay near the pie counter. A
paper that can swallow Quayism with
out wincing. and which follows it up
with dose OF Ashbridgeism, protesting
that it is good. has developed taste
that only Addicksism can fully satisfy
1t has the honor Of all the papers OF the
United states outside of Delaware o
supporting for the Senate the worst po
litical adventurer of modern times Il
is a pity that Pennsylvania hasn't th'
right TO three senators; how the In
ouirer would rejoice in adding TO th'
inustrious names Of Quay and Penros'
that OF Addicls. THE Inquirer Is
great paper in extent Of circulation
but in pohticaa morals it is no NOR
worthy OF consideration than is th'
Wilmington Sun
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Enemy to sac and Natl0n.

To the Editor Of the Evening Journal.
Dear Sir: Every Delawarean resid-
ing elsewhere must be pointing with
pride to his native State. where men
s.ill own and prize their right to self
government and viii not sell their
honor To enc who has the humilia-
ton of living in a community like Phil
adelDhia. where all classes of citizens
are equally Indifferent to our local gov
ernment and to our rights, the deter
mined stand taken by Delaware seems
worthy Of the highest praise, and is an
example TO the nation. The sooner the
decent and patriotic people of every
community let boodlers understand
that they value their rights above party
rule, and above money interests, the
sooner will the benefits of good local
government reach and improve the
daily life OF every man, woman and
child. Many feel that the national elec-
tions are the only important ones, but
the local offices are usually the most
important to us personally because the
results of the policies at issue touch us
and our property oftener and at more
points.
Such a character as Addicks is an
enemy nos only to the State, but to the
nation, and, at any cost. the two parties
in Delaware should, in the opinion OF
many disinterested persons, eject him
from the arena of Delaware politics.
With many of the ablest and most
estimablo public men of the day known
as Delawareans how will you feel If you
allow a carpet bag" boodler to repre-.
sent the State in the United States Sen
ate? Yours very hopefully,
Eugene j. Bush.
Philadelphia, Feb. %, 1903.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
SOME POLITICAL TOPICS
BY SILAS OIDFIELD

dicks says that If the gas company
won't buy him out he's agoin' to make
EN- lite the houses for nuthin' I'm told
that hit talks more than seventy-fve
cents to maik gas, but that amt the
pint The Legislacher can maik the
gas company furnish hit for any figger
hit sees fit, and il the company busts,
Mister Addicks can step in and get hit
cheap.
This Legisladher is goin' to talk keer
Of us Addicks men. They is to be a gas
inspecktor, and that will be worth a
thousand or two votes for us. He can
promis to mail1 the gas bills so small
that hit won't be worth while to col
leckt EN-, providin' a mans hart is all
rite and he votes for Addicks. Then
we're goin' to have an inspecktor of
street cars, an inspecktor of dogs and
cats, and so on. They amt no end to
hit, and every new offs means a lot
of votes.
Then our fellers who is in offs will
all be took keer of. The Legislacher
give Gale Iatun $500 extra as a present
two years ago, and they do say hit will
be dubbed if he says the word They
give George Marshall the saim figger
to maik a plase for his son, and he done
hit. Now George wants to be commish-
ener OF banking, with a Mise inl1reas in
salary and a little moar for his son. I
do hoap they will get hit, for as Gale
Latun says, Mister Addicks can't keen
all the statesmen agoin', the Stait must
do somethin'l
Did you read that piece George Ken
nan wrote? Hit was certinly scandlus.
New, Lauray, you no l spent the winter
OF '95 in Dover, but then wasn't a Leg
lislacherman, and hadn't any vote. Wei.
this Mister Kennan says that they was
crate carryin's on, and that the CRATE
Addicks cause was helped some. You
no we has a sayin' that the means iusti-
fies the end, and so you see, Lauray. this
] has got to be overlooked. Your lovin'
husband. Silas Oldfield
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really Graves because Of his bodily ex-
ercise. There are thousands OF devout
men and women who make no parade
OF their Lenten sentiments, yet who
are voluntarily making some sacrifice
for the chastening 1t brings. Aside
from its religious significance this sea-
son may be observed by all with bene-
fit Most of us live too rapidly; the
candle is consumed by burning at both
ends, and ere we have passed life's me-
ridian we are clCyed and stale. Forty
days in which the mind is centered on
meditation, fasting. prayer and self
sacrifice, is a season all should wel-
come.
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EDITORIAL OPINION
A National Scandal.

From the Northampton CMass) Gaz-
erte and Courier.
The way that Addicks and his paid
workers have run things in Delaware
for six years-Addicks for Senator or
nchody-has become national scan
dal, and the more the facts are brought
out the stronger the smell arising
therefrom becomes. These facts shculd
be spread broadcast over the country
until such a public sentiment is arous-
ed as Will drive this arch corruptionist
out CIT the Republican party and out of
politics. If the Republican party can
not get along without resorting TO the
Addicks methods. IL had better disband
and retire from business.
The Outlook sent George Kennan in
to Delaware to investigate the Addicks
way Of running his campaigns, and
the facts he has gathered and publish
ed are enough to condemn Addicks 10
everlasting infamy Mr. Remnants
first article was published in last
weeks Outlook 1t relates to his dis
tribution Of money to buy votes-snor-
nous sums 100000 in single cam
paign He has succeeded in dehauch-
ing a large portion OF the State
Mr. KEENAN, declares that vote-buy-
ing in Delaware is common and open
The average citizen knows Il, av0ws il
and rather looks with favor on it. He
quotes one man who said that there
was al lot OF money about since Ad-
dicks took a hand. and it had been q
great help TO the farmers. Though q
Democrat himself he thought that
when a man spent money as Addick'
did he was entitled to office. So much
has been spent in rural communities
where money is scarce. and offers sucf
temptations to faromrs and others OF
respectable standing, that public sen
timent is utterly demOralzed.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
G. F. Rudolph,
Market and rou.

NOT idie' and are rot idle now
dreds have bcen seen in nse
recenuly' IN a Certain horso
range had three Of tine fo,,a. s
ers going at fun blast 20 bes,
ana uhoss continguous tberet'
occupants Of this house bad =
complained Of excessive biIIs
the above circumstance was
Ihelr attention. they subsid,
their bill and have not lTict
Wniie a number Of cities ba-
the price Of gas, coke. etc
pany kept selling at the old
per Observation-Disclosures M the
we were paying double the
Goals and oil. Not even the
coke was raised-this latter
blessing to the poor Of the .
could i'll afford to pay the pric
ed for coal.
Inc gas we are distribufin
people of Wilmington average
2l.5 candle power, and has a
value Of eco heat units per ci
The gas containing the abcN
an ideal one for heating and
regardless CT what those tha
know say.
II the people have a pocr +
gas, due to small house pines
MANY burners they have in
gas company cannot be bls
they did not pipe he>houses.
burners give a pcor light. n
gas company, and they will pu
burners that are tested to pass
we tell the people. When we
q 5 foot burner will pass 5 c
per hour under 1.6 inch water
it will pass that much. as th
standard article, and made {
for gas companies. ] was in
OF a well-kncwn family, a 81
ago, where they had in use a
ing burner purchased from a
door canvasser, and / asked
given permission to have tn
tested. l gave il a very car
and it passed Is cubic feet
| Now this single burner hght'
hours per diem, would amour
alone per month. The gas co
not the thief in the dark, the +
| like to have the many believe
| little closer observation On Ca
| the consumers. as to how and
| burn the gas, there would be
| lplaints. Very respecInulL'
=. ]. G.
Superintendent Wilmington
Electric Company.
Wilmington. February 20,
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
One Out of Many.

From the Cleveland Leader.
One fortunate effect OF the chaneos
in the character of the immig1ntion
from Europe. in the last few years
viii be to cause all foreign nationali-
ties IN self-interest. il for no other
reasons, to unite as quickly as possible
with the great mass OF the American
people In all essential matters of Cow
ernment and business THE new admdx-
ture of races and nations in the great
|centres Of population makes it hope
less for any single element to MAIN
tain special advantages over the others.
cr obtain peculiar favors from the pub
Tic authorities The divisions among
the foreignlbc-n citizens are so numer-
Gus and many of the various nationali-
ties represented are so strong that they
check and defeat efforts on the part of
any to- got what cannot be given TO
all
It is easy TO see that the greater
the variety and the more equal the
power of the many nationalities well
| represented in the America population
Of today the more surely and quickly
they will all be welded into one SOLID
though complex people. the Americans
of the future. In this case divisions
insure unity by their very number
and the radical nature of their differ
ences. and the ultimate fusion promises
to be very complete.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
aNACr 10 PAY SALARIES

A little bill has been introduced in
the Legislature providing for super
vision Of State banks building and
loan associations. trust and safe de-
posit concerns, and all companies Of a
like nature. The bill provides for
many things, and wanders along for
some thirteen pages till the reader is
tired and disposed to indorse it to set
rid OF further reading. Then on the
fourteenth and last page comes the
meat Of the measure. 1t provides that
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
No LiIiputian.

A ST. Paul attorney was recently ex-
amlning a German witness. The point
involved was to ascertain what con-
dition the defendant was in from
drinking licuOr. The witness testified
that the man WAS not drunk well, y
exclaimed the lawyer sharply. 'were
you ever drunk?" mo. sir; / never
was" How many can you drink with
out getting dnlnk?" asked the attor-
ney. going up close to the witness. wat
YOU mean, kegs?" The attorney excused
the witness.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Now that a Wilmington paper has
been taxed 500 by jury for lacerating
the feelings Of once prominent poll
tician' ambulance chasing may be given
over for gleanings in the newspaper
field. Come on, gentlemen, the jour
nails must spend thclr money some way
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

country is safe, the
Stait has been re-
deamed and the Vot-
ers' Assistant bill
will stand. Hit al
most give me hart
truble worryin' over
hit. But I've no
tised that when we
get in a hoal they is
allus enuff Reglers
(durn 'em) to help
us out, and they
done hit this time.
If that law had a.
bin repealed / would
hIave suffered at the
next plQrlxghun. YOu
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niIIs and Rabies.

From the Kansas City Journal.
With all proper respect for President
Roosevelt and President Eliot, major
itv of American households will prob
ably continue to prefer small grocery
bills to large families.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
CAUGHT AT RANT

General Eaden-Pcwell, TIE
English warrior, was at a lun
Gently where a celebrated
was his fellow guest. The DC
chatting the soldier and said;
you feel after killing q man pl
ally?" The General replied in
acteristic silky tone: "Oh, I Dc
It much more than you do, l 9
Rodricl1-Yes, that last poia
ton almost starved.
Van Albert-And yet you say
three meals per day?
Rodrick-Yos. but the days
are six months long.
Professor John w. Perrin. I
ern Reserve University, has ace
invitation to deliver this yeai
bert Shaw lectures on diplon
tory at the Johns Hopkins VI
Before they took orders tw
known Church of England cf
in Victoria were employed, III
a prison. warden, and the OF
policeman.
Within twenty years the SO.
increased its railway mileage
cent. and its exports 80 per &C
Uncle John-Tm glad to heal
you've got such a nice teacher
Wiuie-Yes, she's the best {
Uncle Johni-That's right
Willie-Yes, she gets sick eV'
week or so. an there amt 10
4 bin has been introduced I'M
rinia Legislature to provide 4
statue Of General Robert f.
Vireinia's vacant niche in
Hall, washington.
The latest socialistic projec
rich, switzerland, is to tax {
habitant over rs years old 8,
year. the state adding 20 cen.
would yield about s11S,O00.whil
he used to secure the services
phvsicians, who would take ca
whole population of the city.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
CHILD WEAKNESS.

You can worry for months
about your weak child and not
succeed in doing it a fraction
of the good that comes from
little daily doses Of SCOTS
Emulsion.
The cure Of child weakness
is not the mattero Of a day but
of steady common-sense treat
ment.
Children like SCOTS Emul-
sion and thrive on it.
Perfectly harmless yet power
ful for good.
Send Tor Free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE, Chemists, 4aq Pearl ST., Il. Y
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

yes" said the manager Of the de-
partment store. eve have found it nee
.essary to open hospital on the top
floor"
What fore" asked the reporter.
ITO take care Of customers who are
injured in the daily rush for our bar
gains replied the manager, with a
.grin.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
Stories FROM Here and There

prise, and called a waiter. "See here. -
said he, where's my honey?" The
walter seemed at a loss as to what to
say but finally leaned forward and
in a stage whisper said: she don't
work here no moi"
Big Leagues Form Schedule.
Playing schedules satisfactory to
both sides were arranged at the meet
ing Of the committees representing the
American and National Baseball
Leagues in Chicago.
There are several conflicting dates in
the schedules, but they were made by
choice. in order to avoid long railroad
journeys between games. The sched-
ules call for 40 games in each league.
The National playing season will open
April 10 and the American one week
later April %. The season in both
leagues will close September 27 CIR 2S.
The schedules viii not he given out
until the annual meetings of each
league to be held in New York in the
near future.
The meeting of the committee to pre-
.pare a new national agreement, com
posed of Presidents Powers, of the AS
socition of Minor Leagues; johnson,
of the American, and Pulliam. of the
National League. viii meet in New
York at the call of President johnson.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26
Not Complete.

The brother of one Of the secretaries
of the Turkish Legation at Washing
ton recently paid visit for the first
time to this country, and on his ar
rival at New York WAS met by several
OF his former countrymen, the latter
pro-Amoicans, and very anxious to
exploit the greatness of the metropolis
After directing his attention, among
other things TO the great buildings in
course of construction, the excavations,
and the other far reaching improve
ments under way. one of them turned
to the newcomer and asked:
"Well, what do you think Of New
York;"
Il think" said the other, 'it will be
a very nice place when it is finished" 4"
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Floc6s OF wild geese may he seen go
ing northward every night. showing
that the winter is practically ended.
but the Legislature will remain in ses-
sion some months longer.
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Where the Georgia Peach is First.

From the Atlanta Journal.
The Georgia peach crop has another
advantage; it is not only ruined
earlier than the Delaware crop, but II
gets on the market earlier.
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Honey Gone.

A young Philadelphian whom we
may call johnson, because that is not
his name. was married several days
ago, and it occurred to him that he
would take his bride into an upstate
town on their honeymoon. He was par
ticularly desirous of visiting this town,
as he told his bride. because at the ho-
tel where he intended staying they
served such delicious honey at every
meal" THAT will be delightful said
Mrs. johnson.
The couple arrived at the hotel in
due course, and they were just in time
for tea. Johnson escorted his bride
proudly to a table in the dining-room
and then. after an admiring glance at
her, looked Quizzically round the board.
There was no honey on the table and
none in the room. Johnson was sur
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

the Insurance Commissioner shall re-
ceive as extra compensation for his in
valuable services the annual sum of
dollars. Besides this, the Clerk
to the Commissioner shall receive in ad-
dition to his present compensation the
sum of dollars.
1t is a nice little scheme, and if the
Legislators drop into it, the Insurance
Commissioners office will be worth
having. Formerly this officer had to
pay for clerk hire out OF his own
pocket, but the last Legislature author
lied him to employ a clerk of his own
choosing, and attached to the nlaca \
salary of 5000. This office is now ellod
by the commissioners son. In an IN
direct way the compensation of tba
commissioner and his clerk are to no
increased by this bill. We would an.
sest that It would be an excellent iolra
10 insert in the blanks left for salsr,os
the words, Five dollars annualv +" a,,a
iet 1t so at that The bill il win ho
noriced was introduced by Representa
i've Austln, man who owes his nom;
nauon l, to the Insurance Commissioner
- OCCURS TO us that if it is necessary 10
nave supervision Of the institutions
named in the bill banl,ino oor,,,,-
Sloner would be the proper thing
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Mlunin a few days our sole renre
sentative in Congress will he a Demo en-
.lal' ' 'nanks to Addicl1s. The two seats
N !, tne senate are still vacant thanks 70
tne same modest gentleman. ~
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

My Dear Lauray:
Hit is cortinly with releef that talk
my pen in hand to inform you that the
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THERE is NOTHING

Experimental about our opticol
aioiis; Each eye is examined
ahu nuted with the Tense IN REQ,
~ olle aqVan-age that we give n
llldue Glasses which are mado /,
not 70 correct errors of ,sisso,,
seckies with your ewes rio,, T.i,a,. .
deserve the best care 9ho., NY t,
we tell you how IN na eha.t l cal
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Gas Works. Feb. %. 1903.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

A bin has been introduced in
rinia Legislature to provide
statue Of General Robert r.
virrinia's vacant niche In
Hall, washington.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Professor John w. Perrin.
ern Reserve University, has ace
invitation to deliver this year
bert Shaw lectures on diplon
tory at the Johns Hopkins VI
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

7||I I"T T II- 7'TI7T7I'
.corr q BOVINE, Chemists, .oq Pearl SIN NY
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Before they took orders tw
known Church of England q
in Victoria were employed, III
a prison. warden, and the on
policeman.
Evening journal., 1903-02-26

Within twenty years the SO
increased it's railway mileage
cent. and its exports 80 per &C
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1903-05-18
FOR A BIG CELEBRATION.
Committee to Raise $1,000 for the Greatest
Fourth Of July in Our History.

Committee to Raise $1,000 for the Greatest
Fourth Of July in Our History.
At the Fourth OF July meeting, Friday
evening, the soliciting committee re-.
ported that the week had been so taken
up with the visiting Foresters and Red
Men that further time would be asked
in which to report. They were granted
until tomorrow evening, at which time
the next mass meeting will be held. 1t
is hoped this meeting will be attended
by all who desire successful celebra.
ton.
The committee feels satisfied that
$1,000 can be raised, and, that with this
sum assured by June /, such attractions
can be secured as will bring not less
than 10000 people to Aberdeen on the
Fourth, and occasion the expenditure of
$50, 900 in the city. OF course, to do this
will require time and work, and the
committees should know as early as
possible just what funds will be at their
disposal.