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Evening journal., 1903-05-23
Spanish War Pensions.
Phllndalnhla Press

From the Philadelphia Press.
The Spanish war lasted only a short
time, and there was very little fighting
The larger number of those who enlisted
never left the shores Of the United States
yet 5000 have so far applied for pensions.
IL Is to the credit Of the Pension Office
that 1S,lS5 claims have been rejected, but
there were 1920 pending on May !. On ac-
count of that war about 1900 pensions
have been granted, including 3,1GO of the
widow and dependent class. Before the end
of the fiscal year. at Nhe present rate, ono
half of those who served in that war,
many of whom were never in sight OF
Spanish territory, will have applied for pen-
sions.
That record exceeds anything in the his
tory of the nation in the way OF pen
sion applications. More pensions have
been granted on account of the Spanish
War than had been granted up to 1864 on
account of the Civil War. In 1862 the APP
plications numbered 2,4s7. and 462 pen
sions were allowed; in 1868 there were T.
SS allowed and the number was 9,977 in
1876. In recent years, however or since
the passage of the dependent pension act OF
1890, the number of applications have been
enormous though this included many al
ready on the rolls who justly sought high
er pay. In 1891 THE number Of applications
filed was 696,9il which was on account OF
the dependent pension law Of 1890.
The work Of claim agents has had much
90 do with the large number OF claimants
in recent years. When the troops returned
from Cuba, before the claim agents gOt
after them, there were few who thought
themselves entitled to pensions Each
member of the Washington regiment was
asked as ito his physical condition on re-
turn. and nearly all expressed no thoughf
Of applying for pensions But il was not
hong afterward that large percentage OF
that regiment had applications on file
They explained later that they had beer
Induced by pension attorneys or claim
agents to sign the applications. Thes,
agents take charge of all such cases OF
| speculation that is, they get nothing un
less the claim Is allowed.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Addicks is wont in his proclamations
to lay down rules for all future time
but the Republican party lives. while
the term Of human life is limited. Some
day. we know not how soon, Addiclxs,
like the rest Of us. win go to bed for
the last time. Then he may review his
whole career; the efforts he has mlsdi-
rected, and contemplate the end with
out having achieved the result for
which he staked everything that men
should hold dear. The Regular Re.
publican party might disband, but the
principles which it has had in its keep.
ing would simply be transferred tC
other hands. It is a fight that is preg-
nant with honor and with future pos
sibilities and all honest men viii deem
it worth continued effort.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
The Confederate Veteran.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The meeting of the Confederate vet
Grams at New Orleans. who, like our own
veterans embraced in the Grand Army OF
the REPUBLIC, are a dwindhng body
mere suggestion of their past greatness
and strength, recalls many memories. but
no bitterness. On both sides the defenders
of the respective causes have long since
ceased to cherish antagonisms. The spirit
OF General Gordon's address upon Hhe oc-
caslon OF the reunion WAS admirable The
curtain OF oblivion, he remarked, has been
drawn over all "the regretful and unseem-
Is things OF the past" The reconciliation
Of the sections is complete The North has
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

only praise and respect for the valor Of the
Southern soldier for the skin OF the
Souths commanders such as General Lee,
for the fortdtude and cheerful sacrifice Of
the Southern men and women who pledged
all In a cause which was doomed, but
which they sincerely believed to be right
They defended their ground and their
principles bravely and valiantly. The peo-
pie Of the South, as General Gordon 80
truly says. are today the Joint heirs with
the Republics children in the inheritance
Of the freedom left by our sres," and we
side by side face "a future pregnant with
tremendous possibilities"
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
CHESTER WORKERS DIVIDED
Left Money to Many Institutions.
Other Pennsylvania Notes.

Iniesponse to a circular scattered broad
cast throughout Chester. about 800 textile
workers assembled at Fulton Hall last
night to discuss the fifty-five hour ques-
tion. The speakers We're Thomas Flem-
ming. Chairman Of the Amalgamated As
sociation, Textile Workers of Philadelphia
William Thornton, of the same orgamza-
ton: John Fogel, William McKenna and
S. b. Mccullough, of Chester. The meet
ing indorsed the action O.. the Philadelphia
Textile Workers by a small majority.
EIessrs. Fogel. McKennR and Mccullough
spoke in opposition TO the Endorsement.
BY the will of Theodore d. Rand, late
Of Radnor township, probated i'm Media,
yesterday, the bulk of the estate is left in
trust to his grandchildren, and ait their
death the interest is bequeathed to the
Academy Of Natural Sciences, Franklin In
stftute, St. Martins Church, Society to
Protect Children from Cruelty, Episcopal
Hospital, Protestant Episcopal Mission,
Flower and Fruit Mission, Horticultural
Society, Sanitarium for Invalid Children
Union Benevolent Association, Geological
Society Presbyterian Hospital, Good Shep.
herd Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital and
woman's Hospital. The estate is valued al
slO0,O 600.
Two-year-old Josephine Cole daughter
of Prof Thomas S. Cole, principal of this
Chester High School, fell from the sec
ond-story window OF her home yesterday
struck the perch roof, bounded on the lawr
and escaped without broken bone.
Thomas J. Gallon. of Baltimore, Z
freight conductor on the Baltimore anC
Ohio railroad, was fatally injured whil'
passing through this city. He was hanging
over the side Of "a car pouring water in 4
hot journal when his head came in con
tact with the bridge crossing Kerlin street
His skull was crushed
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
NEWS FROM BORDER STATES
MAY SMOKER AT TRUST
Maryland Consumers Organize to Buy
Their Supplies.


The Labor Association Meat Company, OF
Cecil county, has been formed by a num-
Der OF citizens of Eikton city and vicinity
for the mutual benefis Of its members, and
has been called into existence by the pre-
vailing high prices OF meats for domestic
use. The company proposes to buy meats
an dsel them at net cost ITO its members.
From the rapidity with which members
are joining the company Sit promises TO be
large one. 1t will begin operations
June /.
The issues in the case Of the Mississip pi
Valley Trust Company VS.. Governor John
Walter Smith, Marion I. Hargis, John j..
Collins and Oliver ID. Collins, bondsmen
for the late William Sidney Wilson, were
made up and the case ready for trial yes
terday before the Circuit Court for Wor-
cester county, but by agreement of counsel
the case was continued.
Justice of the Peace Alfred Whiting
ton. Of Pocomoke, while testifyng in the
case Of James A. Taylor vs.. Calvin II.
Townsend, was stricken with paralysis and
fell from the witness box. His recovery is
doubtful.
The pupils of the Elluton schools gave
a largely attenfled entertainment in Elk
ton Opera House last night.
The old frame dwelling house on East
Main street, owned by the late Colonel
James c. Groome. and for moreNthan a
century one of the landmarks OF Elkton
is being torn down. a.
The Maryland Art Brick and Tile Com
pany, which recently purchased the plant
OF the Maryland Clay OOmpany, neal
Month East, propose erecting a number OF
new buildings ITO give employment TO more
than 100 hands.
The American Clay Company composed
Of Philadelphia capitalists. who hav,
erected a large plant ait North East for tn,
manufacture Of bricks. put it in operation
this week.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Republicans, While not participating
in the Democratic primaries, are yet
deeply interested. Good citizens are al
ways anxious that the candidates
named by all parties shall measure up
to the requirements of the respective
offices. But at the present outlook
with Democratic victory at the polls
probable this interest is intensified
There was no reason why this city
should not have been governed by Re
publicans; but, failing in that we wish
TO see a good clean Democratic ticket
nominated. We know there are those
who wish to see the Democrats, il they
win make a mess OF It, but this IS put
ting partisanship above patriotism.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The Delawarean has no editorial
this week, and it is explained that the
editor is away; the Sentinel prints only
a paragraph or two. but says nothing.
Now should the readers Of these papers
take stroll along the shady banks OF
Mullet Run or Catfish creek they might
see two piscatorial artists gently nod
ding, with the lines tied to their toes
and beside them a generous supply Of
bait. It's a grand thing TO be a coun.
! try editor.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The fact that letter carriers are be-
ginning 10 appear on the street in shirt
waist attire brings more forcibly to
mind that summer is here. good and
hot. The postman has by far the most
uncomfortable outside position in the
service Of the Government. and any
little attention shown him by those
who receive mail will be greatly appre-
ciated by the gray-coat.
George II. Carter, who was elected
captain Of Company +, n. C. d., on
Thursday night is popular man in his
company, and will no doubt make a
good official Captain Carter succeeds
Major Simon Dougherty, who was re-
Gently elected to his present position.
Assistant Dog Catcher Walls, al
though bitten on one occasion by mad
dog, has no fear for rabid canine.
lie finished the career Of a supposed
mad dog in South Wilmington on
Thursday night in a matter Of fact
way, showing courage and presence Of
mind, after the animal had terrorized
the neighborhood.
Through the great interest he has al
ways taken in all local affairs the Rev.
w. f. d. Lewis, pastor of Rodney Street
Presbyterian Church, has become one
OF the best known and most highly re-
spected ministers in Wilmington. Mr.
Lewis is beloved by all the members Of
his congregation, and the reception re-
Gently rendered him on the event OF
his tenth anniversary as pastor of that
church shows in what high esteem he
is held.
one OF the most successful contrac-
tors in Wilmington is John f. Healy.
Mr. Healy probably has more work on
hand ah present than any of his COM
petitors. One OF his largest contracts
is the erection of the new theatre for
". L. Dockstader. the foundation of
which was recently started.
Clinton Rogers Woodruff, OF Philadel-
phia, who made an address at the
Church Club dinner on Thursday
night, is a very popular speaker in this
city. Mr.. Woodruff several years ago,
when the Board of Trade was thinking
of drafting a new city charter, made
an address before that body on 'Mu-
nicipal Government
The appointment several weeks ago
of Captain A. F. Matlack, Of Company
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The Milford Chronicle says: The fol-
lowing are some OF the campaign cries
OF the Regulars as promulgated from
the editorial chair Of the Evening Jour
nall" And then it proceeds to give
them. As not a line which the Chroni-
Gle assumes to quote was published
in the Journal, we are obliged to say
that the Chronicle is not even smart it
is a plain liar.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Says the Milford Chronicle: "The
Union Republican primaries in the city
Of Wilmington were held on Tuesday
A set OF candidates were nominated
who We're Republicans" That's just It,
They were Republicans; but what are
they now? Before Addicks came with
his seductive methods they were Re-
publicans. but they have ceased TO be
anything but chattels The Chronicles
verb is well chosen.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Britt, Sigmund Schon, George Gibbs, Philir
Boileau, William Glackens. Elizabeth Ship.
pen Green and Mr.. Wright, the last named
of the New York Herald.
Mr.. Bassett, who is now IN the city draw
ing cartoons OF prominent citizens is an mr..
tist FOR the New York Herald and Is one
Of the best in his line in the country. The
cartoons which he will draw of prominent
people here will all be good natured ana
are expected TO be one of the most inter.
ostins features Of the exhibition.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
A Lift on the Road.

You know de ole-time sayin'-
It's good fer time en- tide;
Wait fer de wagon.
En- welll all take q ridel"
It's comm down de valley
It's cl'ar'd de mountain-side;
Dey whippin' up de hosses,
En- wen all take a ridel"
You bundle up yo' troubles
En- sling 'em fur en- wide
Too heav.' fer de wagon
Whar we'll all take a ride!
It's Joy dats over yander-
En- joy will sho' abidel
He drivin er de wagon
Whar wen all take ridel
Atlanta Constitution
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
Reed Elected captain.

Second Lieutenant J. Warner Reed.
of Company {, n. G. D., was elected
captain Of that company last night TO
succeed Captain A. f. Matlack. recent
ly appointed lieutenant colonel. J. @.
Ewing was elected to succeed Lieuten-
ant Reed.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
DIp Non en- MONEY
Regular Denies That Union Candidates
Paid Assessments.

A prominent member OF the Regular
Republican First District Committee
this morning denied the report which
has been circulated to the effect that
some of the Union Republican candi-
dates have paid an assessment TO the
Regular Committee to get on that
ticket
He said: The assessment was never
paid to the committee. No member
has ever been authorized to receive an
assessment from any OF the candidates
who filed their names with the Union
Committee. II such assessment has
been paid to a person not authorized to
receive it, that person has never re-
ported to the committee"
He said the committee will take no
action in the matter because Il knows
nothing about it. He added, however
that if any member reports he has the
money, some action may be taken.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
Horse Runaway.

horse attached to one Of the IL l..
laundry wagons became frightened and
ran away from Wawaset and Jackson
streets about noon today the wagon wa
injured The animal was stopped al GIL
pin avenue and Adams street. The driver
was no; injured.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
LOCAL ATHLETES ENTERED
Wilmington Military Men Compete at
Franklin Field.

The Wilmington Military Academy
will be represented in the intercollegi-
ate championship games given at Frank
lin Field under the auspices Of the
University Of Pennsylvania Those
from tho Military Academy who en-
tered we're Foote. who goes IN the broad
lump: Troo?e. in the 22o-yard dash.
and Fahey in the shot-putting contest.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
VIII Not Tear Down Poles.

1t is not likely the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will destroy the poles Lof the
Western Union Telegraph Company in this
section until after the Sth of June. IL at
all. There is suit pending against the
railroad company which viii be heard on
that date
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
Edae Moor Yard conn.atsd.

The Pennsylvania railroad freight
yards are congested so at Edge Moor
that no more cars can be housed for
several days. The men have not be-
come accustomed to the new yard.
which they moved into this week,
which is responsible for the crowded
condition.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
GOSSIP ABOUT
SOME PEOPLE


c. to lieutenant-c colonel, met with the
approval OF nearly all members of the
guard. He has been connected with
the National Guard for many years.
and has always been a very efficient
officer.
The United Workmen have a strong sup
porter i'm Charles NJ. Much, the general
cashier Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company. He has done much for the order
and is one of the most popular employees OF
the big concern.
That Police officer John Sheely is in the
right district there Is no doubt. While
walking his beat around the Pennsylvania
railroad tracks he has saved the lives Of
many persons, warning them of the Rp-
proach, or dragging them from in front Of
trains.
Many friends Of Lewis 8. Morrow, candi-
date for City Treasurer, are congratulat-
ing him on the unequivocal position he has
taken in city politics Mr.. Morrow is a
member OF the Governors staff. but he
declares when compelled to make a selec-
tion between the two factions he can do
nothing but declare in favor Of the Regular
Republicans.
A leading Democrat was heard to say In
the present split Of the Republican party it
Is a matter OF regret that j. Harvey
Whiteman is not a. candidate for mayor,
but Mr.. Whiteman appears to have no in
chnation to engage in politics, but Is busily
occupied by his extensive law practice.
The friends of Herbert l.. Rice were very
much gratihed that he ran ahead Of his
ticket at the primary election on Thurs
day.
John II. Dandy, Of the Union National
Bank, who will sail for Europe on May
SO has earned the rest. Mr.. Dandy is 3
hard worker and can always be seen at his
desk in the bank industriously peggine
away.
Bishop John j Monaghan, Of the Cath
olic Diocese of Wilmington, deserves much
credit for the interest he takes in the af'
fairs Of this city. Within short time tbs
Catholic Church, through hds efforts, ha.
acquired a number Of properties, the las
being home for both aged men and wo
men. This new institution will I'LL a npicl
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

There is one redeeming feature Of the
Kishneff affair. it has revealed that
there is Russian conscience. Many
Of her leading men are demanding that
the perpetrators Of the outrage shall be
pnnished.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

one OF the biggest displays Of Muslin
Drawers. Corset Covers, Gowns Skirts
etc, for women and children is being made
now by Crosby and Hill,
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

no rain Of any consequence yet and
the whole Atlantic seaboard is baking,
and the farmers are counting their
losses.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Terrible plaques. those itching, pes
tering diseases OF the skin. Put an end
to misery. noaH > Ointment cures. At
any drug store.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The greatest p emping plant IN \
,yorid is one whic b draws 100000 gaalol
~ wst'r a day Ssg miles to the gold nell
at Bulla Builing. Australia.
1ivsrno,N \ has decided 10 try the sugsd
t,on of its cny engineer to build won
mems dwell Tgs with concrete slabs ma
from dnst Instructor clinkers.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Scratch SC, atch, scratch; unable
attend 10 hue, ness during the day
sleep during tn e night. tching pll
horrible plague. poan's Ointment cur
Never fails. At any drug store'
cents.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

The anniversary Of the birth OF
Philip d. Armour, in Chicago, was
celebrated by a special service in the
mission he founded. A touching trib-
ute was paid by DR.. Frank w. Gunsau-
lus.
Baron van Rheinbaden, the Prussian
Minister OF Finance, who is making a
short visit TO this country, was given
dinner in his honor by Jacob II.
Schif in New York on Monday even
Ing.
Ira Harrison Condit well-known in
Orange, n. J., has just celebrated his
95th birthday. He is believed to be
the only living son Of Revolutionary
soldier in his State. and his grand
father was also minute man in the
Continental Army.
Perry c. Smith, who under President
Clevelands first administration was
prominent in the reorganization of
some of the branches OF the depart
ments at Washington. died on Monday
in Newport, r. /. His sister, Miss
Helen Smith, is the dean Of Wells Col
lege.
Mrs S. r. Reins is the oldest prin-
cipal in the New York schools, having
served continuously since 1863 The
teachers under her presented her with
sunburst OF diamonds and pearls,
hidden in box of American Beauty
roses which she found on her neck last
Friday.
IT'S easy enough to make money.
said Nuritch, with self f-satisfed air.
That's So" replied the counterfeiter,
absent-mindedly; "the trouble is TO
get it into circulation"
Charles +. Jones, the valet, who at
tracted so much attention during the
trial Of Patrick I'm New York, is now a
sailor on board a schooner which plies
between Galveston and San Jacinto.
Jacob Judy, Of Bloomington, ILL.,, en-
Joys the distinction Of having voted
for twenty Presidents of the United
States. His first vote was cast foI
John Quincy Adams in 1924. He is 9!
years old.
Representative cyrus Sulloway. ot
New Hampshire. the giant of tn,
House, insists that he is still growing
He took his annual observations last
week and found he measured s feet y
inches in height and weighed 27t
pounds.
Samuel Hill, of Elgin, has the distinc'
ton Of being the first colored man il
Illinois TO ask municipality to elec
him Mayor. He circulated a petition
among the voters, but afterwards with
drew from the race. Hill was slave
during the Mexican War, and accom-
panied his master through that war. A
present he is the Elgin poundmaster
and is a unique character in that city
Hlbridge T. Gerry. father of the So
cicty for the Prevention of Cruelty q
Children. is preparing for his annua
trim 10 Europe This means an annua
visit to the law department of the Gus
tom house. Mr.. Gerry wears a sealski
can summer and winter To bring
, back into the country when once take
r ont without the payment of duty re
A quires a special permit Mr.. Gerr
! never forgets TO provide himself Wit
I this document
e First Veteran-Horner makes me 3
L tired. one would think, to hear hir
= talk, that il was he who quclled the re
e bexlion.
n Second Ditto-1 know it. But II
l. makes you tired. what do you think
n me? The quelling of the rebellion wa
IS a little Job of my own, you know.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Takes the burn out; heals II
wound; cures the pain. Dr. Thonn
Eclectric oil, tFBe household remedy
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

First Veteran-Horner makes me so
tired. one would think, to hear him
talk. that it was he who quelled the re-
bcNion.
Second Ditto-1 know it. But II II
makes you tired, what do you think OF
me? The quelling of the rebellion was
little Job of my own, you know.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Representative Cyrus Sulloway Of
New Hampshire. the giant of the
House, insists that he is still growing.
He took his annual observations last
week and found he measured feet *
inches in height and weighed 216
pounds.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

John II. Dandy, Of the Union National
Bank. who will sail for Europe on May
SO has earned the rest. Mr.. Dandy is 3
hard worker and can always be seen at his
desk in the bank industriously peggine
away.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Samuel Hill. of Elgin, has the distinc-
ton Of being the first colored man in
Illinois TO ask municipality to elect
him Mayor. He circulated a petition
among the voters, but afterwards with
drew from the race. Hin was a slave
during the Mexican War, and accom-
panied his master through that war. At
present he is the Elgin poundmaster'
and is unique character in that city
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The anniversary of the birth Of
Philip d. Armour, in Chicago, was
celebrated by a special service in the
mission he founded. A touching trib-
ute was paid by Dr. Frank w. Gunsau-
lus.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The friends of Herbert l.. Rice were very
much gratihed that he ran ahead Of his
ticket at the primary election on Thurs
day.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Jacob Judy, OF Bloomington, ILL.,. en-
Joys the distinction Of having voted
for twenty Presidents Of t he United
States. His first vote was cast for
John Quincy Adams in 1924 He is 80
years old.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

c. to Lieutenant met with the
approval OF nearly all members Of the
guard. He has been connected with
the National Guard for many years.
and has always been a very efficient
officer.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

Baron van Rheinbaden, the Prussian
Minister OF Finance, who is making a
short visit TO this country, was given
dinner in his honor by Jacob II.
Schiff in New York on Monday even
ing.
Evening journal., 1903-05-23

The United workmen have a strong sup
porter i'm Charles NJ. Much, the general
cashier Of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company. He has done much for the order
and is one of the most popular employees OF
the big concern.