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Evening journal., 1903-09-03
panyIII,s Lessen ior Lynehers

From the Chicago Evening Post
Good citizens viii congratulate thcm-
'elves ana the people OF Danviile on
the result OF he FIRST Wal th1t has
grown out OF the July lynchine. Nc
'arce was fhi3 trial Thanks 10
Judge Thomnsen ana an Intelligent
nd order~iovlns jury a conviction has
bccn secured.
The defendant, young man named
1aker. was one OF the leaders OF ihc
mob tina: attacked the ial and ar
empfed the rfe of thc sheriff. lie
'eems 10 be a person OF Intelligence
which makes hts offence aii the more
erious. he was fairly tried. but ihc
violence left no reasonable doubt OF
his gunt Convic "a OF assault wi n
intent 10 murder, he win 70 10 the pen-
ien;.ary 90 reflect upon The danger OF
mob violence ana tho necessity OF due
process Of law IN an cases. regardless
II the color race. and previous condi-
ION Of the prisoner.
BY trying and Furnishing every man
who can be proved guilty OF p9r'ici-
patton IN the criminal and disgracefCl
occurrence OF July. Danvillc viii not
1niy redeem her GOOD name. hut set a
much-ncedcd example 10 other Ameri-
can communities. II Is high time the
average citizen protesting devotion
% law and order realized he simple
truth that lynch.ng is murder ana that
good-natured liberation toward muir
der OF any species is a symptom OF So
cial decay and degeneracy.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
MORE SLATE MAKING.

The sun, In an article that is evil
IDENTIFY Inspired by is owner, has taken
a hand at making up a slate. II is not
compete, but this is enough;
For Governor. John Hum.
For United States Senate. j. Edward
Add.cks.
For Secretary Of state. c. r. Layton
For q judicial position, Joseph L. Ca
hail.
For Congress. A. e. Frantz. Walter
II. Hayes, S. Frank Iwart. H. G.
Knowles. Merrett n. wntts. Martin
B. Burris, Newell BAN or S. S. Penne-
Will.
Or. Hiram II. Burton is regarded al
hardly available" as he has never beer
able to carry his own distric'. All o
this is very pretty. but It reminds ui
oi a man who had made an arrange
ments for his wedding without think,
ing il necessary 70 consult the pros.
nec'ive bride.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
RACE ENEMIES.

The suffrage League OF Boston l,ai
adopted a series Of resolutions IN de.
nunciatlon Of Booker T. Washington
Whoever drew those resolutions wa,
not only an accomplished liar but M
cncn.y Of both races Here they arc:
"lnasmuch as Booker +. wash
incton has glorined tine revised
Constitutions OF the South. has
minimized the Jim Crow car out
rage. has attacked the wisdom OF
the fourteenth and fifteenth
amendments TO the Constitution,
has deprecated the primary inn
porfance Of the ballot. has preach
ed TO the colored people OF silent
submission 10 intolerable condi-
tons and makes his people a by
word and laughing stock before
tbs world. he is not ut leader FOR
the negro race. and no President
who recognizes him as a political
leader should receive the negro
vote Of the North
Therefore. since President
Roosevelt has given him charge
Of the appointment OF all negroes
of whatever State In the Union. and
has made him the negro adviser as
&c ol politics affecting negro
Americans, ia the in. .erests Of our
race. we call ulon President
Rurscrclt to dispense with air
Washington as our political spokes-
man."
There IS nothing on record to show
that one OF these Statements relating
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

Muskcgce Indian Territory Is paving
it's streets II shis thing keeps up where
will ihe dime novel writer lay his scenes?
Teaohcr-wiille. can you tell me how
many miles there are in a league?
Willie -Yessum; about 5000 in the Ma
tional and the same in the American.
THE millionaire has so much care
Col.actin' bills and rents
Said Nike McFee, "Ol wouldn't be
I,olke him fur fifty cints."
wasn't Bisssley growllns again about
being oYcrwprked -,
"yes. When he went down 10 draw his
pay they made him sign the pay-rolAH
The worst part OF IL viii be explaining
it to the home folks when Sir Thomas
sets hack 20 England.
Mrs. Augcr--I cant see why nay has
band should be jealous Of ne
Her Friend No one can, my dear.
In an article on "The ASe OF ;he world"
Sir Edward Fry the famous Ems ish o.
ogsi. declares that $50 00c. 900 years must
have elapsed since the cNis .ence Of life
On the globe.
derful iarynx to the Museum CT the Roral
College OF surgeons.
Ogiv.e Grant OF The Bird Depar;m NJ
Of the british Museum. has competed a
zooi3gica. exploration n ihc Azores. lie
asceEdCd the volcano on Pico Island o
The height OF 6.0a0 feet. The rurvey lnl'-
Gates the existence OF a former land con-
ncc.ion between the l.lards and the con-
tineu; u Europe.
In Kiatlng. China. man was recently y
executed by being naied TO wooden
croes. lie Lived three days before he sue
euialed to his tortures.
fhe value or the diamonds in tho Unit d
5.ates Is estimated 20 lie 1850 zoe 900. Ci
,hls amount NDWaooo worth are owned
by residents Of New York.
The Gcrr'an army has n swinu np
school iog troops, where every one must
earn % swim. The hcs- sw nm, rs ar "a
ross a stream Of ssvcral hundrtd yards
Nld,h. even when clr.y.ng t.e!r cloth ue
ne and ammunition.
Thc Dirgh rs Br ar-1he deacon done "a
ask me ef tale Washing on fcr bc,tah
'r oh wohlo
Ths Erd s. t.. Aer-ge di-iG?
"Ya-as. an ! dun go tcn MIN foh bet
tah, il you please"
Miss Snapro-Nr. G"sgles met May
Green for .he arst time today and as
m.atock her ior you.
Mas Mus.,y-1he .deal That was
e;rarss.
M.ss snlpps-ch. don't know. Haven't
yoa Acav'l abcu. Msy? she so, poisoa-i y
or hef face scmchcw and she .ooLa a
Eight.
Fret Farmcr-Dd they hcv fire CO.
clpes az the hotel where We rioYt. Eek ?
Second Far,ner-No; but 81 was the
most cekern micai tavern ever seen.
First Fa merlin what way. ztke?
Second Firmer-Why. they had a rope
rangin' IN every room 30 that you cou d
commit suicide without wastia' tae gas.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
The Vice Presleeney

From the Nashville Banner.
The Minneapolis Times suggests that
the national party convention try the
plan OF forcing the Vice. Presidential
nominations upon men OF big callber.
That is a good idea. There Is too
much OF a disposition upon the part OF
the public to regard the Vice Presi-
dency as an ONCE OF small importance
and 10 accept the notion that almost
any reputable person will do as the
tail OF the ticket" And there Is too
much Of a disposition on the part OF
men Ia both paries who have attained
prominence IN politics and public life
TO look upon the Office OF Vice President
as a position Of secondary considera-
tion, which is beneath their lofty am.
bition, and which II accepted would
lessen their chances for greater prefer.
mont Ha ID NuIIll. a.s4A4
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
ALICE is Il STATESMAN;
SO SAYS ST. OLDFIELD

/ stry business no how. and slnse he has
took to pollyticks he has done right well.
Trc ReElers cent him TO the leglslacher
pledged to vote agin Mister Add.cks first.
last and all the time But Jimmie had a
change Of hart at the proper moment.
and Re has been on our hands ever sense.
We tried TO send him 10 the sta't SENT.
cause James said he was tired of eatin'
lacks, but with all the manipulatin' that
Judge Bradley could do, James RENAME d
al hoam You see. Bluray, the peopel
said they didn't keer whether he ct tacks
or hay: Il was all the saim to :hem.
50 we made him read.n' clerk OF the
stnit. which pade him rte well but
when the lcsisiacher adjurned we nad
him on our hands agin. We jua. had 10
got plase for him. cause Mister Ad-
dicks can't do everything, and the S.ait
must do It's share. So we fred a Addicks
man 20 malk a plase for him. and ! dc
4 hoap Il Will last a spell. l told Mister Ad-
dicks that Jimmie would maik a good
companion OF George Roberts, and he
said he guessed so too. You zee we have
got to have a sort Of scrap heap for al
The statesmen that's out Of a Job. and tha;
lcleckshun commis hun Just suited Jimm G.
You see he knows a heap about eleck-
shuna.
{ ! got a Mise litter from the Governor tho
uther day and he enciothesed his pctur.
Il was painted in lie and showed him With
one hand en- a ballot box while in the
back ground was a gentleman OF a dark
color that was rece!v.n some money in
ono hand while ne held ballet in the
u..or. I'm goin' to have it framed in
guilt and want you TO hang it along
Side Of tia: motto you worked; God bless
our hoam."
He VIII be renomina;ed. and elected il
] hem dern Res,ers remembers all he has
done fer them. I guess they'n remember
It. Yours with love.
slas o dh.id.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

to ether the Prericent or Mr.. Wash
ins'on IS trLu The latter has given
his people much sound advice. lie has
told them TO be industrious, rober and
law-abie'ns He hos never shown
any sympathy with negro disfranchisc-
meni. although he has insisted that 10
cultivate character. to build comfort
tJle homes ana 10 live deccn ly is e
higher purnos' ;han ever 10 be able 70
cast ballot Doubtless, 100. he
kuavs that ,lio test way 10 insure The
franclnsi t' his C. Is for h's pr :, T..
o earn IT, Booker n. Washing on is
ui adviser ~ he President, hi; 10 as
ser, thu. he controls all negro APP
iwn1nems - an absurdity that iio-
body viii believe.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
EDITORIAL OPINION
Stage Divorce and Real Life.
ON the Now York News.

From the Kew York News.
The press agent has arrived with O
proposition wnion sholld cause great
interest in certain sections Of society.
Oncs4 p4 thuaiu Oa Dl.U.tc I4!
the shape OF free seats at the theatre.
DO you wish 10 see MS show, In which
divorce plays a prominent part and
would you enter without paying? Take
down from Us place Of honor in your
writing desk on safe deposit box that
prc,iUua document granted you by tho
court and present IL at tho box -ofIice
window. tor each certificate, two
seats. For triple decree. IL Is 10 he
presumed, a proscenium DoA.
All men love free passes. Many will
willingly pay thrice the price Of seats
to secure complimentary entrance
70 the theatre. What scd ictlvc oppor-
tunides are opened up by the latest Of
fer! Would you see dashing, blood.
curdling mclodramel Present al the
box ONCE proofs that you are MUIR
dercr and the thing Is done. would
you view the Christmas pantomime
Show yourself 10 be clown or panta
loon and receive the compliments OF
the management. Would you see Ten
Nivhts IN a Blrroom" without paying
at the box office? Brinv With you a
certificate OF good oondgct from the
warden on TIE islaud."
The idea has an innnitude Of possi-
bllities. There is Camille for in
starce ig ministers and small should
receive free admission to The Little
M 90
not know whether a certificate FROM a
madhouse or proof of mellncholia wDlld
be the better open sesame
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
Two Vnni.hina TYnes.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Two vanishing types of the Ameri-
can are alnsl stiil presented I'm the
now novels and the current magazines,
although they are rare indeed in real
life. These are the backwoods farm
or with the frlnged beard. bent back
and ;he Down Eas; dialect, and the
Western desperate with flashing eyes,
quick pistol hand and whole diction-
ary or swear words. Doubtless IL win
be many years before the inhabitants
of Great Britain awaken to the fact
hat these two peraonages arc not the
highest human products OF our Ameri-
..ln civilization. Here on this side
Of the water the two car.ca lures viii
continue 10 be cherished ones In the
pastoral novels and the bicod-and-
thunder melodrnmas until some other
burlesque can he made popular.
The railroads and he telegraph
lines have put almost inaccessible dis
tricts into close touch with the great
centers Of population. Yankee .ngen-
uity has enabled the American farmer
to accomplish wonders with the aid OF
agricultural machinery. Good sized
cities are so numerous I'm the United
States that only q small population is
really isolated The Western desper-
'do has dlsapneared before tho hardy
md determined settler OF The from
tier. In some cases nc ms become a
promlnen' citizen. In the last few
rears trolley lines and rural mail
ou'es have put the farmhouse in daily
ouch wi h the busy world OF bust
ness and commerce.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
rAg GREENWOOD AppoINTMENr.

Under the operation Of United states
statutes every cabinet officer is charg-
ed with the enforcement OF the civil
service regulations. II has become an
important feature of the administra-
tion Of our public affairs. There are
certain classes Of appointments not in
eluded under the classified heads, but
certainly Il is expected that cabinet Of
ncers shall observe the spirit Of this
law. It is customary, when one politi-
cal party displaces another IN power.
20 appoint 70 onice members OF the sue
cessful party when the terms OF other
incumbents expire. but II is not Gus
tomary TO make these changes until the
terms Of the holders have ended, unless
charges are brought against them.
What then must be said when a mem
ber Of the cabinet Gusts a postmistress
when the term for which she was ap-
pointed has just begun and when there
were no charges against her, In order to
appoint a party worker whose qualih-
cations for the position are doubtful?
This is what Postmaster General Payne
has done, and he can offer no excuse,
since It is admitted that the order came
from him. The story is this;
Huldah B. Todd about fve years ago
was appointed postmistress OF Green
wood without opposition. The Todds
are substantial and influential citizens
OF that section. They have been loyal
Republicans. and none OF them has ever
sought Office before When then fem
ininc member OF the family decided to
apply for the postohlce at Greenwood
there was general satisfaction through
out the community. She entered intoh
work With zest and in few years had
so increased the receipts Of the ,office
that IL was raised from 5000 TO $500
Office. When the rural routes were laid
out she resented any invasion Of her
territory and succeeded IN making
Greenwood a rural delivery center. Ev-
erybody was satisfied; everybody was
proud OF the emcient and plucky wo..
man who presided over the mails.
Then one fine day she received a no.
tice that she had been displaced by a
local politician. She wrote to Wash
iHgton but received no satisfaction.
Then she went TO the Postmaster Gen
eral in person and demanded The rea-
son. She had influential friends with
her, but she needed no spokesmen. She
demanded the reason for her dismissal.
and was told that she was particularly
and personally obnoxious to Senator
Allces
DO you think that is a sufficient rea-
son for my removal?" she asked.
Il do" said the Postmaster General
OF the United States OF America.
We'll" said Miss Todd. Il never met
Senator Alice in my life. and would not
know him by sight" and thus ended the
interview.
SO somebody had told an untruth,
somebody had taken a mean advantage
OF a plucky woman who was trying tc
make her living and who was doing her
duty. Somebody was trying 10 make
a place for a man who does not prone
ise by his education or habits TO make
a good official, and somebody is violat-
ing the spirit Of the civil service law
This may be politics as Senator Ale,
understands the word, and as the Post
master-General understands II, but II
should be too small for the man wic
appointed Mr. Payne and for the State
which sent J. Frank Alice to the SEN
ate.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

united in pronounclng "a better piav +han
Alabama. Arizona as the name would
indicate. is a typicully American nav.
The scenes and incidents of II are laid
abort a frontier army post ana neigh
boring cattle ranch.
ANY pay that teaches a sreat moral
leson, is bound to do good to a conn
munity. Some OF the greatest sermons
ever preached against evil deeds and as
ISOLATION are embodied in the PLAYS Of
the stage. The lesson Of life IS presented
to the listener in "a way that makes an
impression on the mind and gives him
food Cor thought. While the spectator is
listening to the text OF the play. his
visual sense Is being attracted by seeing
the scenes enacted before his eyes that
are being described In the words 10 which
he is listening. In such a play as Human
Hearts" which viii he shown at Grand
Opera House on Monday afternoon and
night the contrast between virtue and
vice 81 sharply drawn. The author has
not minced matters in drawing his char
acters. and as the incidents OF the play
are based on real occurrences. he has not
had to draw upon his Imagination to in
NAAAN Il AAAAiNN AVA human llNHlANs
Theatre patrons OF this city will have
an opportunity Of witnessing Gectre H.
Broadhursts latest farce comedy suc-
cess, "A Fool and His Money" at the
Grand Opera House on saturday night.
which comes direct from its successful
run at the Madison Square Theatre in
New York. Those fond OF farce comedy
will surely enjoy this performance as
~ is rich IN opportunities for good char
acter comedy for which Jameson Lee Fin
ney IS so well-known and wherein be has
scored distinct and unmistakabie hit.
The play is said to be cleverly con-
structed. Being full Of action and novelty
marked by delightful situations. elab-
ora.e scenic settings. together with some
Of the brightest lines ever written by an
author and she story IS one Of the best
ever exploited. In the supporting COM
pany are George Henry Trader, Axel
Bruan, Kenneth Davenport. Bert Angeles,
Anita Bridser, May Vokes. Mabel Dixey,
Harriet Hurst, Edna Faron and others.
Eduard Waldmann. the noted German
actor appeared before rather small. but
highly appreciative audience at the Opera
House last night. in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde" His version Is different from that
Of he American actors, his HYDE being
not SO frightful as that Of Mansfield, but
was just as strong a portrayal. Many
say & was the equal, II not the superior Of
any ever seen here. Mr.. wadmann was
accompanied by large delegation Of
frionds from New York and several New
York manasers and newspaper men witt
Messed the performance In wilmington
last night. Mr. N-aldmann has arleady
received proposition from two New
York theatres for run Of "Dr JekyH
and Mr.. Hyde In that cSy after the
completion Of his short road tour
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
Rlt..en ErIenda.

From The Chicago News.
Edyth--When refused Charlie
night before last he threa.ened 10
blow his brains out.
Mayme-well. he didn't. lie pro-
posed to n-c last night
Edyth--InGeed Then he must have
got rid OF them IN some her way.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
Where Imn.icran.s Are WeIeeme.

Where Immigrants Are Welcome.
From the Des Moines Register ana
Leader.
There Is one SPOT where he vas
tide Of immigration that is settling in
toward the United Ststcs ana Canada
Is viewed With envy. South America
is not discussing exclusion laws Z IS
discussing how % turn the incoming
hordes OF Europeans TO the south. The
Buenos Ayres Herald. noting that
Americans arc urging more stringent
regula ion. says: For our part. pro-
vidcd that we could divert the influx
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

The Pennsylvania Democrats yostcr-
day went through the perfunctory per-
formance OF nominating a ticket The
most important feature OF the platform
is the denunciation OF the saius-G Grady
libel act Strange to say, that Of the
newspapers against which the act was
aimed the Republican journals have
been loudest In their denunciation, yet
they are Loyalty supporting the organi-
zation and the men that rushed II
through.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
clsveIand ln the aoulh.

From the Nashville American Dem.).
There are thousands OF Southern
Democrats who would prefer TO sec
Cleveland nominated. who would de
light TO vote for him. and who believe
he would be elected But the majority
OF Southern Democrats are opposed to
Cleveland.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

<ttNes lnlt Wtdh.
Senator Frank AL
lee Is a wonder. !
haven't ever saw a
statesman that can
equal Frank.
lie got a woman
out OF a postofhs
and got a good Ad-
dicks man In. She
was a Mise wcman
and they say tha :
she ran the post Of
ns at Greenwood all
rite but she cou On I
vote. ard II she
could. helm a wo-
m4n, and a good one
az that. che wtu.d
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

The latest feature Of the Pcnnsyl-
vania-Gould fight - interesting Gould
has pushed his lines ln-o he Pchnsyl-
vania coal region thus scoring on his
rival, but the Pennsylvania comes up
smiling with tho announcement that e.
has bought tho nnesl
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

Is entitled to a certain amount Of COM
fort as he journeys through this vale
Of tears. Otherwise. there wouldn't be
much purpose In living.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

o. for blow that will not fail:
4 good s,iT sailing breeze:
Reliance then may spread her sails.
And sweep the salty seas.
Oh for a boat from Englands isle
Tn give our craft a test;
That VIII not lag behind a mile,
Hlt hold our interest!
Evening journal., 1903-09-03

George Fred Williams announces that
he Is going TO study up on the political
ques ions % the day and then have soms-
thing to say. All right but he neednt
hurry about IL.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
on.. L.ul,o z. WlInht.
rom the Atlanta constItutlon.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The Presidents tender OF the Philip
pines govesnorship to General Luke Z.
Wright, who has been a member OF the
Philippines Commission since It's Tor.
nation, is a well-merited tribute 10
man who has demonstrated his worth.
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
WOULD YOU KNOW
ABOUT STOCKS? ?
CONTINUED from First Page,

ferrcd stcck is a hetter Investment than
common stock, as Che corporation is. COM
pcilcd 80 Tay a dividend en- preferred be-
fore common stock. There are two kinds
o. lreferred stoox-cumulative and non
cumulative.
Non-cumulative stock Is where a com
lnuy or corporation falls TO pay a divi-
c,nd On the stock and the back dividend
oanrot h. collected which has been
aefaulied On.
Cumulated preferred is where COM
pauy or corporation fails to pay the to-
val amount pledged or promised IN ac-
oordance with tho by.aws Of the corpora
tion and Il mus, pay the accumulated
Back dividend before any dividend what
ever can be declared on the common
stock
Evening journal., 1903-09-03
Wstered Stock.

watered stock and common stock in a
sense mean the same thing. Nvatered
stock is where corporation issues bonds
or preferred stock. receiving dollar for
collar in payment and giving the com
mon stock as a bonus.
Bulls are thoze members OF the stock
exchange who work for higher prices. On
the other hand, bears are those in favor
Of lower prices and who use their best
cndeavor 10 depreciate them.
To the ayman II seems very peculiar
that the death Of a big man, war, or the
assassination Of the President would
bring about a panlcSy state Of affairs in
tho stock markets. Ccrtairies are mot
and readily dealt with. but a is rumors
which are panic inspiring and bears often
start these disquieting rumers.
Bucket Shops.
Bucket shops are another story. They
are not recognized by the regular broker
age firms, which as rule Go not re-
coive investments under $500. So It Is 10
the bucket shop the poor man goes 10 in
vest his money. They deal off the New
York stock quotations. The investor cln
purchase ten shares Of any stock listed
Tor ten dollars. One or the other wins.
The customers loss is the bucket shops
gain White the Customers gain Is tho
shops loss. The bucket s.lop has no
standing IN a community.
Not Many Women Insist.
AS has ben said before. not many VIC
men care 70 speculate in stocks and the
brokers do not want them to. They say
they appreciate the fact when stocks SO
up but cannot understand why they
should go down, and can make ching
generally uncomfortable. Neither can
they understand why a broker viii not
advise them what TO buy and when nc,
to buy. A broker. BY the way, believes
such and such 10 be a good thing, or he
thinks well Of IT," or Recommends it,
but ne will not advise an investment.
A local broker was speaking to wo-
man about bucket shop in operation
here sometime ago.
where is .t?" she inquired.
He told her its location. whercupon she
replied;
Il know where that Is. but never saw
any buckets hanging out"
Ellen orr.