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Evening journal., 1903-01-12
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= We would respectfully call the atten-
tion Of the members OF the Legislature
to the fact that there is a great deal
Of very important business that must
be transacted during its sixty DAYS OF
life. The organization is effected. The
committees Of the two houses have
been named, and the only obstruction to
business now is in the coming contests
over the two vacant seats in the United
States Senate. We think it is pretty
sale to say that II the members are
faithful in attending. Addicks will not
be elected. OF course he may still block
the election OF anybody else, but in his
defeat disgrace is avorted, and there
fore the time Of all the members may
largely be given to consideration of
matters of Importance to the whole
people.
A member has other duties than to
consider and pass upon questions
which are presented; If legislation is
needed. it is his duty TO introduce bills
hhmsef and urge their passage. we
would also urge that mo one should
take for granted that any just measure
villa fail. When certain bills are men,
toned we are told Union Republicans
will oppose them; that others will meet
with Democratic opposition, and that
in certain instances theGovernor's veto
is anticipated.
This is a wrong view- Each party
and the Governor likewise must give am
account TO the people Each makes a
record which may he used In future MS
political assets. II is important, then
that every meritorious measure should
be pushed until il is either passed or
killed. since even by its death It may
point out those who love party more
than they do the public welfare. But
we give one word Of warning: Let no
member OF the Legislature be held up
by threats or promises. ALREADY it has
been said that the Union Republicans
will refuse to pass any important meas
urot nj their candidate has been elected
senator. No man with blood In his
veins win be intimidated 10y any such
brutal hreats.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Gale Wrote It
Sussex Journal.

From the Sussex Journal.
Tho Governor in his message to the
Legislature declares the Australian Bal
lot Law, in vogue, to be failure. He
recommends constitutional amendment
to abolish the registration fee. In all
this he is in accord with the platforms
of all the parties of the State, even if
Gale Layton did write his message. But
on the one important thing regarding
elections, he is purposely silent, namely
tine nefarious Voters Assistant Law.
Governor HUM knows this law to be
the nest infamous on the statute books
today. He knows it should be repealed
and We know that his silence on this
one point is proof sure that he would
veto any act that was intended 20 re-
peal the abominable law.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Certain friends Of the Governor are
expressing surprise that his message
to the Legislature received such scant
notice from the press. The reason is
plain; the Governor could not trust the
newspaper men with the document one
minute in advance OF its delivery to the
Legislature. Perhaps The Governor
thinks he cannot trust the newspapel
men. but evidently he is not aware that
every daily newspaper OF the State had
tho Presidents message nearly a week
before 1t was transmitted 20 Congress
and not one OF them abused the conf
dence imposed; but-all held the mes
sage sacred until it was officially re
leased This disirust Of reputable news
paper mea frequently results in dis
toriion OF news when there is onlg
anxiety for the truth.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
cucumbers a Luxury

Talking about luxury and cost Of liv-
ing said Marshall P. Wilder. Il saw
an incident today that illustrated what
money means. l was in a fruit store
on Broadway when a woman was buy
ing some apples She noticed a few
cucumbers on the counter and said:
You may put in half dollars worth
of those
The salesman looked at her in
quirlngly. and remarked: You will
have to buy whole one, Ma'am; we
don't cut cucumbers.' "
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
WISDOM IN CHUNKS

The Milford Chronicle under the
heading. What Josh Says" is publish
ing certain condensed bits Of wisdom.
These may be quoted and commented
on to advantage:
A newspaper should be loyal to the
State in which II is printed. or at least
have respect for its citizens-from
whom il derives its patronage.
And. therefore. a newspaper that ad-
vocates the claims OF man who has
dcbauchec the electorate is disloyal.
Also a newspaper which was the first
to sell its editorial columns 10 a po-
litical pirate deserves to be classed as a
public enemy.
This is a free country in which every
man has a right to his opinions Be
cause you do not agree with me, is nc
reason why I should insinuate that you
are dishonorable, or vice versa
Yes. this is a free country. but nof
every man has the right 30 his owl
opinions If man thinks he has I
right to buy his fellow man. he has NJ
right to exercise his own opinions
Czoigosz undoubtedly thought he had
right to kill the President. but we d
not agree with him; and it is possib,
that the Chronicle really thinks It
right In supporting a political high
wayman as hong as it is financial
profitable for it to do 80.
Don't fool yourself with the idea tina
ala the saints live in New Castle count,
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Related TO Both

A conductor On one of our steam
roads was an interested listener to the
following occurrence: One Of the pas
sengers, undoubtedly of Celtic origin.
noticed in the seat in front Of him an
over dressed fop, who had with him a
very small dog. The native curiosity
Of the Irishman prompted him to ask
the breed of the animal. In tone
meant to squelch his questioner the
fellow caustically replied: why, he's
a cross between an Irishman and an
ape"
why, then, he's related to both of
us" was the Hibernian's quick retort.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
CAUGHT AT RANDOM


Writer-What are the duties OF the
city editor.
Penman-Why, he lays out the work
for the reporters.
And what does the managing editor
do?"
"oh he lays out the city editor"
Sir Samuel Simpson, son Of the IA
nous English surgeon, has arrived in
New York, and will come to Philadel-
phia TO meet his sister who is visiting
here.
Philip Cowen, Publisher Of the Amer
lean Hebrew. New York city, has pur4
chased the Jewish Messenger, which
has been published in his city for more
than fifty years.
State Senator James S. Baroas. of
Terre Haute. Ind. at the close of the
present session of the Legislature, will
remove TO New York and will devote
all his time to the magazine he owns.
Among the new things in wOman's s
lfootgear are the dainty Colonial Slip
pers made Of brilliantine cloth. The es-
lsential Colonial features are wide, far
ing tongue and big glt or silver
buckles. Moderately high heels, famil-
lar as French" in most shoes. are a
new touch to these modish slippers.
Opera glass bags in the old brocades
lcontinue in high favor Many Of the
newest bags are made up on gilt sticks
in which the silk is shirred curtain
pole wise. This novel device is to be
seen in the prettiest Of the bags.
Gothic lettering In the initials In
the corners Of white linen hemstichet
handkerchiefs is taking the place ol
the old time script to which. however
the conservative still cling.
r Mustard colored stuns are much II
> lvogue in the new wool shirt waist.
3 seen in the shops With this is com
= bined pale blue. green and dark brown
r as trimmings. Pipings. buttons an,
E lstitching in the contrast color reliev
q the dull shade OF the mustard colorol
r cloths.
During the Colonial Secretary's vlsi
r to johannesburg. Mrs. Chamberlai
e will be entertained by the America
: women residents Of that city.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Shaw Is a Boss

When Secretary Shaw's daughters
accompanied him to the Sub-Treasury
in New York the other day their father
pointed out to them the office Of ].
Pierpont Morgan en- the other side Of
Wall street and the new Stock Elk
change.
rs Mr.. Morgan bull or a bear?" in
quired one of the daughters.
"Oh, he is the boss of the menageuie, .
gravely replied the Secretary Of the
Treasury.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

and all the sinners In Kent and sus-
sex.
No; there are rascals in New Castle,
but that does not relieve the rascals
of Kont and Sussex. A scamp can't
relieve himself of the burden OF his
guilt by appealing to local pride. Ras-
cality is not a matter Of location. We're
the Chronicle published by the same
persons in New Castle, 1t would yet be
the same sheet
Some people take 10 interest in poll
tics until after the election; then they
either want to I'll an office or advise
who should fill Them.
And there are persons who take such
an interest before and during cleo
tion that they own the sue
cessful candidates, and the best men Of
the community are not allowed to give
one word OF advice.
To build and maintain an organiza-
tion requires work; and yom'n usually
find that the man who is ever ready TO
give advice Is never willing to work.
To build and maintain rotten or
requires dirty work, but
there is ample proof that cold cash dis
counts everything else. Neither the
wisdom Of Moses Nor the energy OF
Paul could prevail with the Chronicle
while someone else has the cash.
There are some people who think
they are the trustees OF the States es-
cutcheon, and that no one else is ca
pable Of undertaking the job.
It all depends upon whether we wish
TO keep our escutcheon clean. II we
wish bar across the sinister side, then
we should entrust 1t TO the Chronicle
and the friends OF It's political faith.
"a hypocrite is ono who gives you
the impression that he will secure an
office for you II You will help him;
then he goes home and howls against
bribery from the hOusetops. l prefer
the full-hedged briber, as can reach
him with the law while the hypocrite
Will hide beneath the cloak Of re-
spectability.
A hypocrite is one who will not sell
his vote and who is really opposed to
bribery Usually a hypocrite is one
that will not fall in with our plans.
The full-hedged lbrlber is preferred by
the Chronicle. not because he can be
reached by the law, but because he
goes unharmed. II strikes us that a
newspaper which shields bribery by
appealing to local pride is dangerously
near hypocrisy.
If you ever move away from Kent
or Sussex, for pity sake don't go back
on your own people. Don't earn liv-
ing at the expense OF your friends, for
some day you may want TO come back.
In this last bit OF wisdom is o bunch
OF morals; II you happen TO have lived
in Kent and Sussex in the past, lie
about the people there. Say that they
are the salt OF the earth--the good and
the bad--have no convictions. Com
mend all OF their instltutions-even the
Chronicle. Don't say that certain men
are good and others bad, that certain
acts are right and others wrong. 1t will
offend the rascals. You may want ia
come back, and then you will be
chagrlned to see that the scoundrels
viii shun you-unless you have money
to spend.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Snakes and 0eese
From the Dover Delawarean.

FROM the Dover DelaWarean.
Twas Artemus Ward, we believe
who once told an audience that only
snakes and geese Kissed to advertise
their presence Perhaps a few Of these
had etrayed into the lobby of the House
OF Representatives at Dover Tuesday
and just felt like letting the Assembly
know they were there. We doubt II
there was a member on that floor who
would have claimed any Of the ill-bred
ignoramuses who missed the name OF
the Rev. Joseph Brown Turner as be-
ing of their constituency.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

sembly to this law that sets at defiance
ali honesty at elections and should
have urged its immediate repeal. Gov
|ernor HUM, however, is a partisan and
as such could not afford TO abuse a law
that caused his own elevation to office,
as well as the others on the ticket with
him. He preferred not to mention it
at all, as he could not praise 1t and
dared not abuse it,
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
Pullman Shops BUSY

The Pullman car shops in this city
are the busiest in their history Their
yards. in which several new tracks
have lately been laid, largely increas-
ing their capacity are overnowed with
cars and they are forced to use the
Pennsylvania sidings to store their cars
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
SANITATION IN CITIES

We are told by several physicians
that there are many typhoid cases in
this city at the present time. What
ever the cause. there is httle chance OF
its immediate removal. Fortunately
however certain precautions. which
cost nothing. may be taken without
Iexpense to anyone. 1t seems assured
Evening journal., 1903-01-12
UnsouEht
n the state Sentinel.

From the State Sentinel.
The Rev. Father Waldron, rector Of
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church of
this city, enjoys the distinction Of be-
ing the first RomisA priest ever chosen
chaplain by our State Legislature. This
honor was unsought by the reverend
Father and the Republicans who nomi-
mated him did so without solicitation
on his part.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Ere this Is read the matter OF select
ing counsel for the Legislature may
have been decided. but IL 1t has not
then we wish to say that lawyers
should be employed, and not those who
can only be designated as members
Of the bar" Frequently counsel are
went to tamper their advice to the per-
sonal needs Of friends, or even OF them
selves. Frequently, too under their ad-
vice measures are passed which the
courts, out Of respect for themselves,
feel obliged to knock out at the first
opportunity. Then, if the two Republi-
can factions arc each given an attor-
ney. the Democrats should be allowed
one. This is not a question of politics,
but OF decency. We hope ambulance
chasers" will not be chosen.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Leave Wilmington $40 p. M, Thurs
day, January Is. Rate. including all
expenses, 50 for the round trip. Ex-
penses include railroad fare, transfer
to hotel and two days board at Wash
ington. AS these tour parties are linn
tied to the available hotel accommo-
dations, and as reservations are made
when tickets are purchased, those in
tending to become members should
register at once. For booklet and full
information, write or apply to B. & o.
ticket agents. or II. A. Miller, T. P. A.,
Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

Ladies, clean your MD gloves with
the Dry Cleaner. 1t is not liquid;
leaves no odor and can be used while
the glove Is on the hand. For sabe only
by F. W. Woolworth & Co., Five and
Ten-Cent Store.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

D. C.-PersonaIlY Con-
Quoted Tour, via. Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

CartmelPs Cold in Head Cure is sure
cure; easy to use.
Evening journal., 1903-01-12

During the Colonial Secretary's visit
to johannesburg, Mrs. Chamberlain
will be entertained by the American
women residents Of that city.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30

The Ki1gman Leader Courier tells of
an early day county surveyor in King
man county, Kan, who neither DOS
sessed any instruments nor could have
used them If he had. His method OF
measuring land was to tie his ankles
together with cord that was just
long enough to allow him to step one
fifth of rod each time, and thus hob.
oled he would strike out, counting his
steps until he had made a sufficient
number to cover the desired distance.
The cord or string used by him 10
fastening his legs together, says the
Leader Courier, was made or raw.
hide, so that when he was travelling
through the grass of u morning when
the dew was on it would become wet
and stretch nearly foot, and so his
steps were much longer OF a morning
than th.y were Of an evening after the
run had dried the whang leather and
shortened it. Consequently the man
having has land surveyed in the morn,
ing would have much more in his
quarter lection than his neighbor who
mad his work done in the afternoon
These CID surveys and corners then es,
iabliSht d cause annoyance even to this
day.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30
THE ELDER SoTHERN.
q Couple of the Celebrated Come
dams Practical Jokes.


dams Practical Jokes.
Many stories are told of Sothern's
original methods of entertaining his
friends at dinner, and possibly the
most amusing is that of the belated
guest. When, late i'll the dinner. this
friend was announced, Mr.. Sothern ex-
claimed, Let us all hide under the
table," and down they all went save
Mr.. Sothern himself, who remained
seated. When the tardy guest entered.
Mr. Sothern rose and received him
with exquisite courtesy, saying, When
your name was announced, my guests.
for some unGccountable reason, all hid
under the table" After a few mo
ments of discomfort one by one they
crept out and back to their seats.
/ heard from both Mr. Sothern ano
Mrs. Vincent this account of an out
burst of fun at dinner given by him
in his parlor at the Revere House: AS
the guests, ten in number, were gath
cred about the open fire before Dime,
stout, pompous waiter, afflicted with
short breath, added the last touches TO
his dinner table, already spread. Ter
large, square pieces of bread were
placed with mathematical precision
one at each plate, and then he left this
room to bring the wine. Mr.. Sothern
saw his opportunity and, calling his
dog, cried: "Tiger, the breadl Quick,
Tigerw And the nimble little gray.
hound bounded lightly upon the table
again and again as he heard his mas
ter's imperative "Fetch the bread!"
until each piece had been removed to
a dark corner near the fire. =
Upon the walters return all was ST.
lence. The expectant look upon Mr..
SOthern's face showed only that dinner
was awaited Standing for a moment.
bewildered, the waiter, seeing no bread
upon the table, hesitatingly turned to
the door, then retraced his steps to
the table, examined it carefully and
hurriedly left the room. He soon re.
appeared with a fresh plate Of bread,
and again at each plate a piece was
carefully placed, and he retired with
the empty plate. Quick, Tigerl Fetch
1t again! More bread! More breadp
And once more each piece was re-
moved before the grave waiter reap
peared, and all were again silent. One
look at the table and one at the
guests, and there remained no doubt.
These poor, hungry actors had eaten
it! With look of contempt he an
nounced dinner, and after all were
safely seated at the table he brought
a third plate OF bread and with fork
placed it, with gesture of scorn,
piece by piece for each person and for
tire host. The merry scene soon dis.
armed his hostility, and before the
evening was over the bread In the cor.
ner was revealed.-Mrs. Lucy Derby
Fuller in Century,
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30
Fourth Century Shorthand.

Tina shorthand was used in the an
Client world is we'll known, but our in,
formation is still scanty, and any adj
dition is welcome. 1t may therefore
be worth knowing that there is in the
Armenian "Acts of st. Callistratus"
q reference to the employment of ste
biography. A translation of this is in
cluded in Mr.. T. c. Conybeares ar
merriam Apology and Acts Of Apollo
MUS and Other Monuments of Early
Christianity" The account Of Cal
listTatls was probably written in the
frs L1lf of the fourth century. 1t in
cludes several long addresses Of CALI
stra tus to his fellow soldiers in expla-
nation Of the mysteries of the new
faith for which he and forty-nine of
his comrades became martyrs. Per-
haps with a view to giving them au,
thority IS verbatim reports, the. com.
piler says;
"But there was certain scribe of
the lGW court who was near TO the
prison, aud he listened to the discourse
Of Callistratus, and he wrote 1t down
in sho1 hand on paper and gave it to
US, ana we set in order with all ac-
curacy the record and outline Of his
thought"
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30
PICTURESQUE BRITTANY.
a Market Scene In This Quaint
French Province.

French Province.
Brittany is land where the peasants
till the earth in zouave trousers, torea
| dor jackets covered withzarabesque
embroideries and green waistcoats
around which run lines of crimson.
The women wear .short red skirts,
great medici collars and colts that fiut-
ter about their heads like the wings OF
doves. From beneath the points O.
their black caps the children gaze al
you with wide eyes full of the curiosity
Of animals.
These people live in houses built OF
sculptured granite and sleep in open.
work closets carved like the, mouchara
bieks of Egypt.
In spite of the Breton Interiors" and
Returns of the Fishermen" with
which painters swamp the market this
race is still unknown or misunder-
STOOD for they should be seen not in
paintings, but lat their homes, In Their
old time streets, on market days and
when. in fair time, the tents are pitched
In the village market places.
Fiery little horses draw to marker
hsh, fine vegetables and all the early
produce of Roscoff. They are spread
out upon the sidewalk \ Chickens
cackle; goats bleat; pigs. tied by ths
leg, strain toward the yes I les. sniff
ing at the fresh greens. e.
Farmers in sabots, carrying greaT
blue umbrellas under their arms, with
Tho two rihhonS of thai, FoIf bofo NooR
ing down their backs, pick their way
among the Oman china displayed OH
the ground-capaciou soup tureens,
cider jugs and plates covered with
painted flowers and grotesque figures.
The peasants converse with but few
gestures; they bargain In gutteral
tones.
These 'taciturn people forget them.
selves in the barrooms on fair days.
The taverns are full of noise. You
may hear the sound of an accordion
and the plaintive note of the biniou (e
sort of bagpipe), leading monotonouG
dances.
Into the harbor come boats laden
with fish; other boats go out. The
fishermen are full of business Next
week will occur the departure for the
new country. There are women who
weep.
Above I'll this agitation the smoke OF
the vills sc chimneys mingles with the
great white clouds. The quiet sea mir
rors the sun.-Artist Castaigne in Cen
fury.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30
BYRON WAS BARRED,
Dean of westmins ter Refused 10 AZ
cept Statue of Poet.

Dean OF Westmtns tsP Refused 10 AZ.
cept statue of Poet.
Many years ago some admirers ID
Lord Byron raised subscription for 9
monument to the poet, to be placed II
Westminster abbey. Chantrey was re.
Quested to execute it, but on account
of the sInallness Of the sum subscribed
he declined, and Thorwaldsen was
then applied to and cheerfully under
took the work.
In about 1888 the finished statue ar
rived at the custom house in London,
but, to the establishment of the sub.
scribers, the dean Of Westminster, DR..
Ireland, declined to give permission tc
have it set up in the abbey, and, owing
to this difficulty, which proved insur.
mountable, for DR.. Ireland's successor
was Of the same opinion, it remained
for upward Of twelve years in the Gus
tom house, when QS4o) 1t was re-
moved to the library Of Trinity col
lege, Cambridge.
The poet is represented in the statue
Of the size of life, seated on a ruin,
with his left foot resting on the frsg-
nent Of column. In his right rand
ne holds style up to his mouth; In his
left book, inscribed "Childe Harold"
ae 10 dressed in a frock coat and cloak
Beside him on the left is a skull, above
which is the Athenian owl. The likeness
is Of course pVsthumOus. Thorwaldsea
was born Nov. 10, 1910, and died on
March "A, 1s44.-Newcastls (Ens3
Chronicle.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1903-12-30
Thrifty snuanderers.

When Napoleon entered Genoa in
1906. the rich patricisns Of the city
exerted themselves to gain the favor
Of the conqueror by All sorts Of fat
$ering attentions. The most elaborate
Of these was banquet patterned after
the famous one offered by Antony to
Cleopatra.
The tables were set in an artificial
garden, floating on pontoons, which
were towed out to sea during the prog
ress of the feast. At the conclusion OF
the banquet-again in imitation of An:
tony and Cleopatra-all the costly gOlf
and silver plate was flung into the see
This little tribute of honor to the en-
perCr was not so expensive as it seem.
ed, for the floating garden was sur
rounded with nets, ard the plate was
subsequently recovered.