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Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
COAL TRUST IN SADDLE.
The Republican Admin sA ration Re.
spOasible for the Present
State of Things.

There is no more reason for o
tariff tax on coal than for one on ice,
and the latter necessity-and it al
most is necessity-is ON the free
list of the Dingley tariff act.
Coal is taxed 67 cents ton to pro-
tect the coal barons and allow them
to charge that much more profit
in fact the duty was intended as q
subsidy. The coal barons are impor-
tant people. They control United
States senator's and congressman
from a number of strong republi-
can states, and when the subsidies
have been dealt out in the tariff bill
they demanded that coal should be
protected from competition. This,
of course, was conceded by the re-
publican majority that passed the
bill and the republican president that
| signed it. So there is no escape from
the fact that the republican party is
responsible for at least 81 cents a
ton of the extortionate prices for
coal which the trust is now charg-
! ing.
1t is also not difficult to prove That
the republican party is also respon-
sible for the coal strike, and, until
election day was near, made no seri-
GUS attempt to stop it. There is a
community of interests between the
trusts and the republican party lead
ers. A wireless telegraph keeps
them in constant touch with each
other and when important elections
are about to occur the contact be-
comes closer, like the embrace of
lovers.
The party in newer is responsible
for the execution of the federal laws
and, in times of stress, at least, when
the antitrust law was notoriously
being nullified, the same party should
enforce it. When the beef trust be-
gan to hold up the American people,
as it did last winter, if the adminis-
tration had begun proceedings
against the beef barons under the
criminal section of the Sherman law,
there would have been but little
doubt of their conviction. Mr..
Armour or Mr.. Swift convicted and in
Jail for combining to fleece the
people, would have at once stopped
their extortions and would have
been warning to other monopolists,
especially to the coal trust magnates,
when combination to restrict the out
put of coal and keep up prices was
notorious. The fear of an impartial
enforcement of the law would have
made the coal barons think twice be-
fore they declined to make small
advance in the wages of the miners.
Ten cents ton advance in wages
would have settled the coal strike,
ten days after it began. A threat,
at that time, of prosecution, by Pres
ident Roosevelt, or his attorney
general even if the beef trust had
not been dealt with, would have
brought the naughty barons to time.
No such effort, or even attempt,
was made. The trusts are still in
the saddle, booted and spurred, rid
ing the ong-suffering people to their
undoing. The president has washed
his hands of the wretched business
and his commission" drags along
without much prospect of either mill
ers or people being helped by it's
deliberations. The only relief in
sight is balmy spring, which nature
fortunately will provide in due
course of time.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Railroad Commission.

The next meeting Of the railroad
commission will be pretermitted
and the commission will not meet
again in Mississippi until the time
for the regular February meeting.
This is because of the meeting of
the commission scheduled to take
place at New Orleans on January
81, where conference with the rail-
road companies regarding the pro-
posed rates on home manufactured
goods and a joint rate on all classes
of commodities will be held.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Lauderdale Collections.

Sheriff R. H. Jemison of Lauder
dale county, last week made his re-
port of taxes collected for the month
of December. The collections
amount to $54,645.61, of which
22,862.65 was forwarded to the
State treasury. The collections for
the year will amount to about $780,
900.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Ante Bellum Home Burned.

The old ante-bellum home of Mrs.
Lucy B. Stevens, situated one and
half miles west Of Byhaiia, was de-
stroyed by fire last week. The home
was occupied by Mrs. Stevens and
family and Thomas Eason and fam
ilv jointly. The household effects
of both families were a complete
loss almost.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Shot In Self-Defense.

Charles Johnston, the section boss
on the Illinois Central railroad at
Jackson, who killed negro, Glenn
Shelley, on the Sd inst, had his pre-
iminary trial last week before JUS
tiee VIII. Reynolds. He was re-
leased, it having been shown that he
acted in self-defense.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Killing in Pike.

Harry Badon and Tom Boutwell,,
two well known young white men Of
Pike county, became involved in a
quarrel last week, which resulted in
the death of Badon, two shots being
fired through his body. Boutwell,
took possession of Badon's buggy
and drove away and has not since
been seen.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Noel at Merida n.

Senator E, T. Noel of Lexington,
candidate for governor, addressed
the voters of Lauderdale county at
the court house in Meridian last
week. His address was in regard to
Mississippi's recent advancement.
Times-promoter., 1903-01-16
Free coal, both anthracite an

Free coal, both anthracite and
bituminous, is an immediate neces-
sity to everyone, and yet congress
delays to pass this most necessary
legislation. For partisan reasons the
republicans have decided that the
tariff issue must not be opened for
discussion. This may be ''letting
we'll enough alone" from the stand
point of Senator Hanna, who is a
mine owner and who is piling up
riches by charging exorbitant prices
for his coal, but it is cruel and in
human to the suffering poor and is
robbery of those in better circum-
stances.-JohEstown Democrat.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
THEATRICAL NOTES

Vaudeville viii once more claim its
sllare of attention from the theatre
goers Of this city and vicinity COM
.mencing on Monday next, when Dock
stader's Theatre at Seventh and Ship
ley streets viii oDen for the season of
19O3-4. 1t is generally understood that
the appearance OF the continuous per-
formance at this house is only tempo-
rary, for as soon as Dockstader's new
Garrick Theatre is completed 1t Will be
occupied. Meanwhile performances
win be given in the Seventh and Ship
ley streets building and It is safe to
say that the house win lose none of the
popularity that made it so well known
among theatre-goers the past nine
years, and where the taste for vaude-
willie has been nursed until the demand
for the new house became imperative
The bill for Monday introduces the
Marvellous Seymours and about twenty
others. and will close with the Kineto-
graph presentation of "Si and Mandy
at Coney Island 1t is strictly CON-
edy show and win doubtless be giver
a sa.eesaa ysleloAzaA ~
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
TEMPERANCE WOMEN ELECT
Discuss Important Business and Choose
Delegates to Convention.

Dover. Sept. 19.-Mrs. Emma n. Caulk,
state president Of the women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, has been elected
president of the Dover branch for the en-
SUNG y1ar- The other officers are as fol-
lows:
Vice. President. Mrs. Annie T.. Alloway.
Wesley NJ. T.. Church; Mrs. Russell
Holmes. First Presbyterian Church;
Mrs w. l.. Pritchett, Christ Z. II.
Church: Mrs S. B. Hancock First Bap-
list Church; Mrs Mary Voshen Armory
NJ. e. Church: recording secretary. Mrs.
Mary e. smithers; corresponding secre-
ary, Mrs. Annie Ailoway; treasurer.
Mrs stephen Slaughter; superintendent
evangelist, work. Mrs. J. II. Van
l5hrkalow scientific temperance snstruc.
ton. Miss Lizzie ]. Hutton: Sunday
school work Mrs. William Mariindaie
Sabbath observance, Mrs. L. e. Barrett
flower mission, Mrs Mary Kellum; younl
people. Mrs. r. J. Jones; delegates TO th
annual State convention, to be held a
Lewcs next month. Mrs. Walter j. Mas
lsey Mrs. George jones. ,tr .1
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Social and Personal Notes

Miss Marie Fitzgerald and Miss LII
liam Duross viii go South in a few
days.
Mrs. NJ. A. Manning and Miss Bertha
Kenyon have gone to New York to
meet their mother and brother, who
have been visiting in Europe They
win arrive home on Sunday.
Miss Augie Skellenger is the guest OF
her cousin. Miss Emma b. Eccles, at
Odessa.
Mrs. william Johnson and son have
been the guests Of relatives at Port De-
h Miss Name Dodgherty has returned
from an extended tour Of the South. dur
ing which she visited all points Of inter
est
Miss Daisy Hoover Of Cectlton is vis-
iting relatives in this city,
Mrs. Sparks is the guest Of friends
at Odessa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard fucker anc
daughter are guests Of relatives al
Odessa.
Mrs. ]. Harry Lowe is visiting hel
mother at Sassafras, Del.
Mrs. jeanette Stirling and daughter
Jennie of Newark are visiting a.
! Greenville.
Mrs. Joseph II. Chandler and Mrs
George Mcintyre of Greenville are Wis
iting in Piedmont. West Virginia.
Mrs. Alvin r. Morrison is entertain
ing Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton Crate
class Of Sunern. N. y. and w Thomp-
son Skinner. of Baltimore.
Miss Jennie Adams, OF Philadelphia
lis visiting Miss Martha White - thi:
city.
Mrs. Sarah r. Miller, Of Renova, Pa;
Mrs. j. T. McAteei and Miss AfcAtee, OF
Philadelphia, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Henry G.. SWayne, ofthis city.
Francis Kelley went TO Atlantic cits
today to look after his property there
land to see what damage the recent
storm did.
The Misses Elizabeth and Elsie Nc
Daniel returned home this afternoon
from a two months trip through Cali
fornia. Washington, oregon, Yellow
stone Park and colorado Springs.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
RALLY SERVICES Al EAST LAKE
Series of Sermons to Begin by
the New Pastor Tomor-

Rally services w1ll be held in East Lake
Presbyterian church tomorrow The frs,
at 1890 a. M. will be welcome service.
when an address will be made by the
new pastor the Rev. Boudinot seeley.
At2 p m. there viii be a special program
by the Sunday school and a young peo-
pies service.
AT 745 o'clock there will be a special
service and sermon by the pastor anj
solos by well-known singers The ser-
mon will be the first. OF series. on What
Jesus Teaches About Faith, and The
particular subiec; Will be "The Faith Of
NE Soldier" Other topics willfbe:
September. q. because Of unbeiief,
Mt. H. 5S: October a. little Faith, Mt.
s. 23-27; October IL The Faith of
Friends" Mt. Q. i-S October. Is. "Onls
Believe" MR.. s. 22-4s: October IS. "Ac-
cording 20 Your Faith" Mt. .. 2s-es
November /. Fen as aairdhlshrdioVn'
November I. Faith as a Grain Of Mus
tard Seed" Mt IL, 1871 November s
Believe That Ye Receive and Ye shal
Have" Nix. Il. 1924.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
cow ON TROLLEY TRACK
HOLDS UP PASSENGERS
Animal Finally Had to Be
Killed-Other News OF
New Castle
Special to the Evonlng Journal.


New Castle. Sept. 19.--As car No. %
was going out Second street TO the pow
er house last night a valuable COW
owned by Mrs. Becker walked in front
OF the car and was struck In the head
Motorman Burrls quickly applied the
brakes and the car was stopped before
the COW was killed. After about twenty
minutes work It was found impossible
20 remove the COW from under the
trucks without running the car over
the body. Harry Able a butcher, was
called and killed Il. The car was then
backed up to allow the COW to be re-
moved. Able then took charge OF the
COW.
superintendent Holcomis OF the New
Castle and Delaware City and VIII
mington trolley lines. has decided that
the conductors must be efficient motor
men to keep their positions with the
company This applies TO all conduc-
tors. whether new or old. The new or
extra men who are not az work are ex-
pocted TO take charge Of the front end
of ears under the direction OF the mo-
tormen They must an be eligible e
run the front end of a car In case Of an
emergency.
Company II. n. G.. D.. resumed week
ly drills last evening. New rules will
20 into enect next Friday night
According to the official figures OF
Superintendent Holloway there are
more children enrolled In the New Cas-
tie public schools this year than last.
The schools opened this fall with al
pupils. Last year there were 42S. There
ia a decrease OF 10 pupils I'm the High
School but this is more than made az
ia the third. fourth and nth grades.
Clarence Palmer was badly poisoned
while cutting a hedge on the propert,
of the Baldt steel works yesterday, AM
is unable to work.
Everett Howard. who has been una
BILE TO work on account of a very sor
hand has improved considerably. an
he expects TO return to work on Mon
day.
{ Davis Bartlett met with a very pair
e ful accident while engaged IN a game ,
football yesterday He was kicked
+ the face and had his right eye badl
I. torn.
Marshall Burris has resigned his pC
? sition as motorman on the local trolle
4 cars. He has been employed BY IN
2 company for nearly two years and wa
very wcll liked by an who. came in con
, tact with him. dl4fib. SD
. Chauncey p. Holcomb. who has bee
a candidate FOR the Trustees Of III
Commons for the past two elections
has drawn from the tieket'and WIN no
be in the fight at the coming electior
Mr.. Holcomb wishes 70 express hi
thanks to his friends who upheld hin
in the past elections
Everett Howard Of Eighth and Sout
streets is seriously III as ~ result o
using a lotion TO kill warts on his hands
He applied the liquid freely and IL at
into the hand. Blood poisoning has Sc
In and his life IS in danger.
Mrs George Crawford and Mrs. The
: ressa Dickson, OF. Wilmington, spen
yesterday with friends here.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Bishop on His Tramp

Bishop Coleman started last night on
his annual pedestrian trip, and not
even the members Of his own household
knew whittier he is bound He expects
TO be gone two weeks.
In speaking Of his trip yesterday he
said he had no idea IN which direction
he would go. nor where he would eat
his supper. The Bishop has been going
on these jaunts for years and finds that
they greatly benefit his health. He
usually travels by easy stages In Vir-
ginia and West Virginia, though he fol-
lows no beaten path. He does not al
low his identity to become known, but
Il most always IL discovered and mosi
frequently by children, by whom the
Bishop is adored.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Milford

Special to the Evening Journal.
Milford, Sept. 1S.-Mrs. ]. T. Baldwin
Of Wilmington is visiting Mrs. l.. b..
Graves.
Mrs. d. Refs and family have re-
moved TO Baltimore.
Miss Serena Gilman has returned to
Dobb's Ferry. n. Y.
Grover c. Parvis was in town this
week
Miss Elizabeth Lonand attended a
Railway n j.. wedding this week.
Wilber Bennett spent Sunday last
with his Darents.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Abbott and
daughter Pearl Of Philadelphia are
guests of Mr.. AbbOtt's parents.
Walter Davis Of Philadelphia is vis-
ting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Davis.
mrs. Annie +. Calhoun Of Washing
ton, d. c.. is visitingaher brother, Chas.
G. Fisher.
Miss Birdie Hayward, Of Albany. N.
~. is visiting her uncle, Samuel Hay
ward. near town.
James G.. Stanton, IT., has gone 10
Philadelphia for the study Of medicine.
Maxwell Wilson is attending the
Wilmington business College.
Carrie Matthews OF Philadelphia Is
the guest Of his mother, Mrs. Isabelle
Matthews.
Cooper Kerr has accepted a position
with the Dupont Powder Company. OF
Wilmington.
Thomas Williams Of Frederick has
this week been the guest Of his daugh-
ter. Mrs John S. Hallett.
Mrs. II. c. Bennett Of BinghamDton
N. ". is visiting her mother, Mrs. Alb
ner c. Webb.
Mrs A. +. Tuthill is in Washington
the guest Of her son, Charles Il. Tuthill
DR.. G. L. Grier is on q business triI
to the Pacific coast.
Rev w. II. Savage and family o.
West Virginia are visiting Mrs. Saw
ages brother, w. A. Webb.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Hlah ride brown Muskrats.

Dover. Sept. 19.-The vagaries of
nature in reversing the months and
the weather this year has also been
felt in the extraordinary tides. 1t is
said by longshoremen that since My
l. tides of the Delaware Rav and its
tributaries have not reached normal
low water mark. while high tides he =
been the constant rule, and been -<e
there have been no low tides there will
ha "a "uaa5slsh rahh1ts" ar panSlrrats.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
storm pamaaes oxster eeds.

Oyster beds have been badly damaged
in Delaware waters by the recent storm
At Morris Cove the beds have been
badly torn up and dredgers have expe-
rienced great dimculty in getting any
since. The beds have just about re-
covered from TIE heavy storms OF two
years ago and were in excellent shape
when Torn up again 1t viii have a det-
rimental effect upon the supply.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Nem sehsduIe Eor ulrIea.

A new schedule will go into effect on
Monday between this city and Pennsgrove
The steamer Ulrica will leave King street
wharf this city. at the following hours:
7s0 a. m. and 3 p. m. daily except Sun
day and on Sunday at 10 a. m. and l. 20
d. M, and Will leave Pcnnsgrove at
10 80 a. m, and p. m. except Sunday
and on Sundays. at IL a. m. and p. m.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
No Peach Brandy in Kent.

Dover. Sept. 19.-Delaware peach
brandy OF this years distllling will no.
be offered on the markets, notwithstand-
Ing the demand for II. There were nc
peaches procurable with which to manu-
faoture this pungent drink. In the place
of this liquid delicacy, however great
quantities Of Sussex county applejack
are being distilled, twenty-five distilleries
In the State being busy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
PromInent Yoana Man pead.

Special TO the Evening Journal.
Bethel, Sept. 19.-J. Dallas Spicer, aged
"A years, son Of former County Treasurer
Robert Spicer. of Bethel died suddenly
at his home in that place last night. At
the autopsy it was brought cut that the
young man was suffering from Appendix
citis, but had never complained Of being
in. His deaeh was a surprise.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Handsome Cars Shipped.

The Pullman cars Pacific and Cor
rallton were sent TO Jersey City this
morning after being overhauled at the
local shops. The former is the ca In
which President Roosevelt has taken
many trips. The cars are designed
for private parties and are beautiful
I'm their appointments and are kept at
Jersey City awaiting charter.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Reception to Pastor

The Rev Boudinot seeley, Ir., the
new pastor Of East Lake Presbyterian
Church, was rendered a delightful re-
ception by the congregation in the
church last night. He was welcomed
to the church by Frank r. Vincent and
the Rev. w. l.. F'reund on the part OF
the Presbyterian ministers Of the city
The choir sang good musical pro-
gram and refreshments consisting Of Ice
cream and cake were served. The af-
fair was pleasant and@a genuine suc-
cess.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Launched Bic BARGE.

The house barge Nation. built by the
jackson & Sharp Company for the
Lehigh Valley Railroad was launched
this morning. The boat is 125 feet
long, 25 feet wide and 9 feet deep. 1t
Is intended for service around Philadel-
phia in unloading big steamers that
cannot be locked
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Mourn Death Of comrado.

At the meeting Of DuPonts Post G..
a. r. Thursday night Comrades Ayers,
Moyston and Litzenberg We're appoint
ed to draw u9 resolutions OF regret on
the death of General Samuel A. Mac
allister, who died at Barbados several
days ago. The deceased was a. charter
member of the post
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
one sohoIarship Remains.

Dover. Sept. 19.-Professor Carroll. SUI
perintendent Of free schools. has but one
more vacancy in the allotted number OF
scholarships for a normal school educa-
tion 10 better equip the teachers of shis
State. and for which scholarships the
Legislature recently appropriated a
large sum Of money. Arthur It. Hansen
OF near Magnolia was the last to accept a
scholarship and be has bonded and gone
to the West Chester Pennsylvania State
Normal school.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Donation pax At Mission.

Donation day at the Sunday Break
fast Mission. Nos. 115 and 1T Shipley
street. will be observed on Thursday,
October IS. The managers need sheets
pillow cases, towels, blankets quilts,
secondhand clothing for men, women
and children, night shirts, groceries and
provisions Of all kinds. Money is also
needed.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Library commissIon Meete.

Dover, Sept. 19.-The State Library
Commission held weu-attended meeting
at the statehouse with Manlove Hayes
presiding and State Librarian Frear, as
secretary and discussed plans for ma
ferlally increasing the number and ef-
hciency Of the circulating libraries. These
libraries are now sent from town to
town and from grange halls 70 village
postofdces and the country people SCI
much store by them for winter reading.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Repaired Private locomotive.

--ie locomotive belonging 10 the Nc
Afee Company. Of Birmingham, Ala.
which was damaged enroute from the
Baldwin shops to that place and which
was brought to the Pennsylvania rail-
road shops in this city for repairs was
completed yesterday and sent away.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
ordar from the U. S. court.

Attorney Thomas +. Bayard, this
morning obtained an order from the
United States Court directing Marshal
Flinn to issue service on the United
States shipbuilding Company or james
Smith. Jr.. whether in or out Of The jur-
isdiction Of this district. In the case of
the Mercantile Trust Company.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
RECEIVED BABY COACH
Mrs. William Davidson Held Winning
Number For Baby Show
Contest.

Mrs. William Davidson, of No. sOS1z
Lancaster avenue, wife of Police Ofi-
Ger Davidson, yesterday received the
baby coach given by the e. L. Pea
cock Company in connection with the
baby show recently held at Brandy
wine Springs. There were five num-
bers drawn from the hat Mrs. David
SONS was the fourth. The preceding
numbers were advertised for but no
one came to claim the coach and ac-
cordingly it was awarded yesterday.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
OLD CITIZEN INJURED
Jasper c. Way Of tioc<essin Falls and
Fractures His Hip.

Jasper C. May. wen-known citizen OF
Hockessn, was. seriously injured on
Thursday last. He was leaning on his
cane. when it snapped in two. allowing
him to fan heavily 10 the ground. The
force OF the fan fractured his hip.
Mr.. May Is one OF the oldest residents
years he was postmaster Of Hockesin.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Esoaned serious Iniurx.

Patrolman McGnlen prevented Au-
gust Sherman, OF New Castle from
receiving serious injury this morning.
The latter attempted to get off of a
moving car at Fourth and King streets
and slipped. but the policeman caught
him, breaking his fail.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
con- cron pamaned hu storn,.

Dover, Sept. 19.-Thomas c. Roe OF
Dover, in estimating the broadcast dam
age 10 the corn crop by the storm says
that every farmer in this vicinity would
be under double expense to harvest his
corn at all. In some sections. whole fields
of corn almost ready to cut are blown
fiat down. The damage TO valuable trees
in the fruit sections cannot now be esti-
mated
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Enforcing Law Without Trouble

Dover Sept. l9.-The state authorities
e experiencing but little trouble In en-
rclng the new pyster protective laws,
lich were Thought at first 10 be a hard
ip which few Of the oyster men and
l-ners would stand. rhe making OF a
|'sed season untl October "A appears 70
helping the oysters and not injurine
people
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Reonenina serviee. a Union.

There win be special services al Union
NJ. +. Church tomorrow IN celebration
Of the extensive improvements recently
made 20 the church. The Rev. r. II.
Adams. the pastor win have charge OF
the services which will begin IN the
morning and continue all day. The
church VIII be prettily decorated.
Evening journal., 1903-09-19
Harrv Ain Made Yardmaster

Henry Hill was this week appointed
yardmaster at the Farnhurst yard OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Mr..
Hints advancement has been rapid. He
entered the service OF the road In 1891 as
freight brakeman. He is one Of the most
popular Of the Delaware road trainsmen-